JP2020168099A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of sufficiently exhibiting functions of emblems arranged in the game machine for a player playing a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine equipped with a game board having a game area on the front side, a front frame for removably supporting the game board, and image display means 60 disposed in the game board, in which a first emblem such as a title logo 31 is disposed at position that a player can visually recognize, it is possible to display a second emblem such as a read-ahead notice image 162 including a part substantially common to at least a part of the first emblem in the image display means 60.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

On gaming machines such as pachinko machines, various marks such as model names, function names, and warning displays are displayed at positions that can be visually recognized from the front side. In the past, these marks were often displayed fixedly near the center of the game machine, for example, in the game area of the game board, but in recent years, the size of the game machine body has increased, especially protruding to the front side or the upper side. As the amount and the protruding range increase, the position of the mark tends to expand from the vicinity of the center of the game machine to the outside. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a model name is displayed above a frame (front frame).

JP-A-2018-175949

By the way, the player plays the game while seated in front of the game machine, and spends a lot of time during the game paying attention to the image display means arranged in the substantially center of the game area. The farther the position of is from the center of the game machine, the more the mark may not be able to fully exert its function to the player who is playing the game.
For example, if a mark consisting of a model name, etc. is placed above the frame (front frame), visibility from a position slightly away from the game machine will be improved, so the self-other product identification function, etc. will be more effective. On the other hand, the function as a directing means is greatly limited because it hardly enters the field of view of the player during the game. Also, regarding the mark consisting of warning displays, etc., if it is out of the field of view of the player during the game, of course, even if it is in the field of view, if the consciousness is not directed to it, the player during the game Therefore, the alert function cannot be fully exerted.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is intended to provide a game machine capable of fully exerting the function of the mark arranged on the game machine even to a player who is playing a game. The purpose.

The present invention includes a game board having a game area on the front side, a front frame that detachably supports the game board, and an image display means arranged on the game board, and is first located at a position visible to the player. In the gaming machine on which the mark is arranged, the image display means can display the second mark including a substantially common portion with at least a part of the first mark.
Further, the first mark may include at least a part of the model name and may be arranged in an area outside the game area and below the image display means, or may include a function name and the game. It may be arranged inside the area and above the image display means, or may be arranged outside the game area and in front of the glass unit while including a warning display.

According to the present invention, it is possible to fully exert the function of the mark arranged on the game machine even for the player who is playing the game.

It is an overall front view of the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the pachinko machine. It is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is an exploded perspective view of the glass door of the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of the frame 1st movable body of the pachinko machine. It is a front view and a partially enlarged view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a plan sectional view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the rear part of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is an exploded perspective view of the rear part of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movable range of the board movable body of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen by the image display means of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the hit probability and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol for each game state of the pachinko machine, and the opening / closing pattern of the 2nd special symbol starting means. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence relation of the jackpot determination random value, the jackpot symbol random value, the jackpot game, and the special game state in the case of the jackpot determination and the miss determination of the first and second special symbols of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation of the production design of the pachinko machine and the illumination light emission pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the non-uniform light emission of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the light emission mode of the display image and the title logo of the image display means in the look-ahead continuous production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the light emitting mode of the display image and the title logo of the image display means in the pseudo-continuous notice production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the light emitting mode of the display image and the title logo of the image display means in the next notice production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of the image display means, and the illumination light emission pattern in the big hit game of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the light emitting mode of the display image and the title logo of the image display means in the customer waiting state of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement example of the title logo of the pachinko machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a plan sectional view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the schematic front view of the pachinko machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the image display means during the demonstration production of the pachinko machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention, the big hit game, and the pseudo-continuous notice production. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the image display means for each jackpot expectation degree of the pachinko machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the image display means for each degree of advantage of the player of the pachinko machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the image display means in the demonstration production of the pachinko machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of the image display means, and the illumination light emission pattern in the big hit game of the pachinko machine which concerns on 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement example of the title logo and the function name logo of the pachinko machine which concerns on 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on the tenth embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the font and arrangement of the 1st mark (a) and 2nd mark (b) of the pachinko machine which concerns on 11th Embodiment of this invention.

Before going into the description of the embodiment, the mark displayed on the game machine will be described. Various marks (the concept of "characters, figures, symbols or three-dimensional shapes or their combination or the combination of these and colors" specified by the Trademark Law) are displayed on the game machine, and each mark is its own. It can be classified into several types according to the purpose and effect. Some of them will be described below. Specific examples of various marks will be described in detail in the embodiment.

(1) Model name The "model name" is a mark indicating the title of the game machine and plays the most important role for the player to identify the model. The appropriate arrangement and size of this mark differ depending on whether it is desired to stand out for "the person who is selecting the game machine" or for "the person who is currently playing". In the former case, it is easy to see from a distance if it is on the "top", "front", and "side" as much as possible, and in the latter case, it is on the "liquid crystal side (around the liquid crystal)", "board surface", and "inside" as much as possible. Easy to see. In addition, the player is given a three-dimensional structure with an emphasis on the degree of appeal, and the first font (for example, pop type) is used, and the clerk (person involved in the game store) is flat. The shape (printed matter, sticker, etc.) and the second font (for example, Gothic font) are devised to eliminate factors that hinder the deterioration of discriminating power as much as possible.

(2) Function name "Function name" is the function of the game machine (for pachinko, big hit game, small hit game, short-time game, probabilistic game, small hit rush, etc., AT for rotary game machine. A light emitting state when the player is informed of the existence of a game, an RT game, an ART game, or other privileged game that is advantageous to the player, and the function is actually turned on (a state in which the privileged game is granted). This mark is displayed for the purpose of indicating to the player that the function is ON by (lighting / non-lighting, specific color lighting / non-specific color lighting, blinking / lighting or extinguishing: the former is the function ON). .. When individual parts such as speakers and LEDs have special functions (either hardware or software), this mark may be displayed for the purpose of appealing them. Therefore, the light emitting state does not necessarily have to change.

(3) Performance display The "performance display" of game machines, especially bullet game machines, is "big hit probability (low probability, high probability)", "prize ball number", "count number", "probability change inrush rate &""Continuationrate","presence or absence of setting function", etc. are applicable. The purpose of displaying these marks on the game machine frame is to be a player who has not yet decided (is wondering) which model to play, and has a specific performance (for example, a model with a high probability variation continuation rate or a big hit). This is to increase the possibility that the model will be selected by displaying the performance of the model in a more conspicuous position for the player who wants to hit the model with a probability higher than 1/200. This is to make it possible for the player who has decided to play the game machine to confirm what kind of performance the game machine has.

(4) Warning display There are various "warning displays" in game machines, and all of them are common in that they give attention to those who see the display, but they can be roughly divided into two depending on the target person. it can. These two are intended for a player and a store clerk (a person involved in a game store). As an example of the latter (warning display for a clerk), a display that warns of a game machine installation method (assembly method, etc.) and a place that is easily injured (easy to pinch a hand) can be considered.
The former (warning display for players) can be further classified into several categories. The first is "warning display for things that affect the player (in other words," warning display ")", and the second is "warning display for things that affect the game machine (in other words," warning display ")". Is. The third is "warning display for matters that affect the game (in other words," advice display ")". In any case, if all the possible risks are displayed, the game machine will be filled with warning displays, so the minimum warning and the minimum amount of description are described. ..

(5) Intellectual property-related display "Intellectual property-related display" is a mark related to the license of intellectual property rights (especially copyrights and trademark rights). Most of the recent game machines are made based on well-known copyrights (for example, comics, anime, dramas, movies, novels, athletes, entertainers, etc.), and individuals or corporations that manage the copyrights Since it exists, development starts after concluding a license agreement when using it, and during development, the work called approval is repeated many times to have the copyright owner confirm the deliverables of the development process. Become. The license agreement number and the intellectual property license (copyright license) indicate that the approval has been officially completed. In some cases, there is only a mark indicating the copyright source, numbers, alphabets, etc. In some cases, an identification number is attached by a combination of. In addition to that, when using music, it is often the case that a license number indicating that fact is displayed after concluding a contract with a corporation that comprehensively licenses the use of music. Furthermore, if you want to use an intellectual property right (patent right, trademark right, etc.) that is not covered by the copyright owner separately, you need to make a license agreement with the right holder, so this knowledge depends on the number. Identification information (marks) similar to intellectual property licenses will increase.

(6) Other indications "Other indications" are summarized as those that cannot be classified into the above-mentioned marks (1) to (5) or the classification is ambiguous, and are classified into the mark classification (category). There is no "other display". To give specific examples, there are "corporate catchphrases" that are "human-like" funny "!", "Eye catches (eye-catching)" that are "main character figures (resin molded products)", and "poetic justice". "Model catch phrase" and other "decision lines of major characters".

By the way, in recent game machines, various problems have arisen directly or indirectly with respect to various marks as described above. This point will be described in detail.

One of the changes in game machines over the last few years is "expansion of game machine size". Up until now, we have seen an increase in the size of the liquid crystal, an increase in the size of the board, and an increase in the operation device (operation means such as buttons and levers), but the size of the game machine itself (simply, vertical x horizontal) There was not much change in size).

The reason why the size of the game machine itself did not change significantly is that the space in which the game machine is installed is limited (that is, the appropriate size is fixed). If the manufacturer of the game machine ignores this point and sets the size freely, there arises a problem that the size does not fit in the installation space even if the product is delivered to the game store and installed.

The game store has equipment for installing game machines, and it is decided how many machines should be installed in a row while considering the space between the game machines. In addition, a data display (display showing the number of big hits, the current number of rotations, etc.) is installed in the upper part of the game machine. Therefore, it was thought that the size of the gaming machine could not be increased any more in either the left-right direction or the upward direction, which is the reason why the size of the gaming machine itself did not change significantly until recently. ..

However, as mentioned above, the situation has changed in the last few years, and sub-liquid crystals, operating devices, light emitting means, etc. are provided on the left and right parts (especially the right side) of the game machine body, and the effect is produced on the upper part of the game machine body. Sometimes, game machines are actually put on the market, such as a movable object that protrudes enough to cover the data display, or a structure that protrudes upward enough to hide the data display in the standby state.

All of these were done for the purpose of "increasing the decorative effect". And while it can be evaluated that the effect is actually shown (there are a certain number of players who prefer luxuriously decorated game machines), "Keep the data display visible to the players. There is also a view that the conventional implicit rule such as "the left and right parts of the main body have the front door of the game machine opened and closed so that it does not get in the way" has been violated.

In this way, when a part or all of the game machines reach a turning point, the effect that has been conventionally achieved may be reduced or completely eliminated as a compensation.

In the embodiment described later, it can be achieved in the past by a new configuration adopted to achieve a certain purpose (in the above example, a configuration in which the size of the game machine main body is increased in order to enhance the decorative effect). In the case where the effect (in the above example, the upper part of the game machine was not projected so that the data display was easily visible) was lost, after adopting a new configuration. In other words, I will explain in detail what to do to realize the effects that have been acquired in the past while also acquiring new effects.

Further, in a conventional game machine, for example, a bullet game machine, an internal lottery for a big hit is performed and a symbol variation display game is performed when the ball enters the starting port, and an internal lottery is performed during the symbol variation display game. It is configured to entertain the game by displaying various notice effects that reflect the results of. Further, in this type of gaming machine, a gaming machine in which a model name, a manufacturer name, or the like is arranged on a frame or a board surface as a self-other product identification function is also known (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-175949).

However, due in part to the recent expansion of gaming machines and the excessive pursuit of decorative effects, it has become possible to place a large number of marks, and as a result, issues related to the display of marks (for example, marks It was overlooked, a mark with one meaning was mistaken for a mark with another meaning, and the purpose of displaying the mark was not accurately communicated to the player or a third party). Therefore, in the following embodiment, a game machine capable of solving the problem related to the display of the mark will be described.

Looking at the issues in a little more detail, in the past, for example, a logo indicating the model name was often placed near the liquid crystal, and there was a "trademark" indicating to the player that the model was the model. While playing an effect as a "service mark", it also played a role as a "directing means" by operating or emitting light at a predetermined timing (such as when a notice with a high expectation of a big hit occurs).

However, in the example of the prior art document, as a result of the increased degree of freedom of placement, the logo is placed in the frame (that is, it is displayed at a higher position and larger), so that the trademark and service mark are displayed more than before. However, the effect as a directing means has decreased because the distance from the player during the game to the display means has increased (that is, the player has deviated from the player's field of view).

According to the following embodiment, for such a problem (problem), the mark has a function as a mark having a self-other product identification function, a source display function, and other display functions indicating performance and features. By displaying the chapters in an appropriate display mode as needed, it is possible to provide a game machine that also has a directing effect.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 21 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. The model name of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is "P Fujimaru-kun," Omoshiro "with a different human taste! With FSZ setting".

Of this model name, the "P" at the beginning indicates the type of gaming machine, indicating that it is a pachinko machine that complies with the new rules (new rules stipulated by the Fuei Law that came into effect on February 1, 2018). For gaming machines prior to this, "CR (acronym for Card Reader)" is added. The identification information indicating the type of the gaming machine is uniformly used by each company as defined by the gaming machine association.

"Fujimaru-kun" and "Human taste" Omoshiro "!" Are both model titles, the former being the main title and the latter being the subtitle. In the amusement machine market these days, there is a tendency for the second and third sequels to be released for the model titles that were once put on the market and hit. In this case, if the model title is only the main title (for example, "Fujimaru-kun"), it is not easy to distinguish between the first and second (or later) subtitles (for example, the first is "". In "Fujimaru-kun appeared", the second one is often accompanied by "a different human taste, such as" Omoshiro "!"). A plurality of subtitles may be provided for the model title, and if the main title is "Fujimaru-kun 2" or "Fujimaru-kun 3" and the discriminating power is secured, the subtitle may not be added.

"FSZ" is an identification code according to the specifications of the model. In the amusement machine market, a plurality of types of models having the same model title but different specifications (for example, jackpot probability) are often sold. Therefore, in order to distinguish them from each other, for example, "FSZ" is used for a jackpot probability of around 1/200 called "light middle spec", and "FSZ" is used for a jackpot probability of around 1/100 called Amadeji spec. An identification symbol such as "FSX" is added. It should be noted that this identification code is not a unified one defined by the game machine association, and various identification codes are used by each company.

"With setting" is additional information indicating that the setting change function is installed. In addition, more specific information such as how many stages of the setting change function may be added, such as "with 6 stages of setting" and "with 2 stages of setting".

In FIGS. 1 to 3, the game machine main body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 arranged on the front side of the outer frame 2. The front frame 3 is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge 4 in the vertical direction arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side, and is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and detachable. The outer frame 2 can be locked in a closed state by the locking means 5 provided on the opposite side, for example, the right end side.

The front frame 3 includes a middle frame 6 and a glass door 7 arranged on the front side of the middle frame 6. The glass door 7 is pivotally attached to the middle frame 6 via a second hinge 8 in the vertical direction arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side, and is pivotally attached to the middle frame 6 by the locking means 5. It can be locked in the closed state. The first hinge 4 and the second hinge 8 are arranged so as to have the same axis, for example.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. For example, a front cover member 9 made of synthetic resin is attached to the lower front side of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the lower front side of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. There is. The front cover member 9 projects forward from the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the middle frame 6 is arranged on the upper side thereof. Further, in the outer frame 2, the outer frame upper hinge metal fittings 11 constituting the first hinge 4 are arranged, for example, in the upper left portion, and the outer frame lower hinge metal fittings 12 are arranged in the upper left side of the front cover member 9 in the lower left portion, respectively.

The middle frame 6 is made of synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG. 3 and the like, a rectangular frame portion 13 that can substantially contact the front edge side of the outer frame 2 on the upper side of the front cover member 9 and the inside of the frame portion 13. For example, a game board mounting portion 14 provided on the upper side and a lower mounting portion 15 provided on the lower side in the frame portion 13 are integrally provided. A game board 16 is detachably mounted on the game board mounting portion 14, for example, from the front side, and a launching means 17, a lower speaker 18, and the like are arranged on the lower mounting portion 15 on the front side thereof. Further, in the middle frame 6, the main body frame upper hinge metal fittings 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and the main body frame upper hinge metal fittings 20 forming the second hinge 8 are, for example, in the upper left portion, and the first, second hinges 4, 8 The hinge metal fittings 21 under the main body frame constituting the above are arranged, for example, in the lower left.

The glass door 7 includes a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the middle frame 6. In the door base 22, window holes 24a of the glass window 24 are formed corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed in the game board 16, and a plurality of window holes 24a (here, four) are formed around the window holes 24a, for example. Various effect means such as the upper speaker 25, the frame first movable effect means 26, the frame second movable effect means 27, and the blower means 28 are arranged.

On the upper front side of the door base 22, a side unit 29 is attached to at least a part of the outer circumference of the window hole 24a, for example, a front view inverted L-shaped portion corresponding to the upper side and the right side of the window hole 24a. An upper decorative cover 30 is attached to a portion, for example, the left side of the window hole 24a. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 and the like, the side unit 29 has a substantially entire portion of the inverted L-shape when viewed from the front, which protrudes greatly forward, and the protruding width is larger on the upper side than on the lower side. It has become.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, for example, the side unit 29 can be easily attached / detached by operating the fixing screw 29a, the fixing lever 29b, etc. on the back side of the front frame 3 with the front frame 3 open. It is possible. Normally, the front frame 3 is commonly used by a plurality of models, and by attaching a dedicated game board 16 to the front frame 3 for each model, the playability and design peculiar to the model are realized. In pachinko machines, a part of the front side of the front frame 3 is a side unit 29 that can be easily attached and detached compared to other parts, and this side unit 29 has a design and unique functions that are integrated with the game board 16. By making it possible to hold it and exchange it with the game board 16 as a set, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in design and function for each model while sharing most of the front frame 3.

The side unit 29 of the present embodiment is equipped with effect means such as a frame first movable effect means 26, a frame second movable effect means 27, and a blower means 28. The frame first movable effect means 26 is arranged substantially in the center in the left-right direction in the horizontally long portion of the upper portion of the side unit 29, and as shown in FIG. 2, the frame first movable body 26 is arranged on the front side of the side unit main body 29a. The frame first movable support means 26b, which is arranged in the side unit main body 29a and supports the frame first movable body 26a in a movable state in a predetermined direction, and the frame first movable body 26a are driven in a predetermined direction. It is provided with a frame first driving means 26c such as a motor.

The frame first movable body 26a is driven by the frame first driving means 26c to have an origin position near the front side of the side unit main body 29a (shown by a solid line in FIG. 2) and an operating position on the front side of the origin position (FIG. 2). It is possible to slide and move in the substantially anteroposterior direction (here, a slightly downward inclined direction) with the two-dot chain line. The frame first movable body 26a is slightly tilted forward so as to be substantially orthogonal to the sliding movement direction, and any decoration including the title logo 31 is three-dimensionally shaped as shown in FIG. 5 on the front side thereof. Is formed by. As described above, the title logo 31 is provided on the frame first movable body 26a that protrudes greatly forward with respect to the glass unit 40 and the game board 16 (FIG. 2).

The "logo" (mark) referred to here is a concept that includes a "logotype" consisting of letters and a "logo mark" consisting of symbols, patterns, etc., and may be composed only of the logotype or logo mark. It may be composed of both a logotype and a logo mark. In addition, the logotype refers to a stylized or decorated character or character string, but also includes a character or character string using a very common font.

As shown in Fig. 1, the title logo (1st mark) 31 uses the 4 characters of "Fujimaru-kun" representing the main title among the model names of this pachinko machine, and the 1st font (here, Gothic font). They are arranged in a horizontal row at substantially the same size and at substantially the same pitch, and the character portion thereof is composed of a light-transmitting light-emitting lens portion. That is, the title logo 31 is an example of a specific mark including at least a part of the model title. Further, a plurality of LEDs 31a for emitting the title logo 31 are arranged in the frame first movable body 26a. The LED 31a is configured to be capable of emitting multiple colors, for example, and each character of the title logo 31 can be emitted with an arbitrary emission color individually or simultaneously. The title logo 31 may include at least a part of the model name, and may be composed of, for example, a main title and a subtitle, or a logo mark such as a character may be added.

The frame second movable effect means 27 is arranged substantially in the center in the vertical direction in the vertically elongated portion on the right side of the side unit 29, and as shown in FIG. 2, the frame second movable effect means 27 is arranged on the front side of the side unit main body 29a. The body 27a, the frame second movable support means 27b arranged in the side unit main body 29a and supporting the frame second movable body 27a in a movable state in a predetermined direction, and the frame second movable body 27a are driven in a predetermined direction. It is provided with a frame second driving means 27c such as a motor and a vibrating means 27d.

The frame second movable body 27a is driven by the frame second driving means 27c to have an origin position near the front side of the side unit main body 29a (shown by a solid line in FIG. 2) and a first operating position (shown by a solid line in FIG. 2) on the front side of the origin position. It is possible to slide and move in the substantially front-back direction with the alternate long and short dash line (shown in FIG. 2), and when the player is stopped at the origin position, the player pushes it backward to slightly move from the origin position. It is possible to move to the second operating position on the rear side (also shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2).

Further, the frame second movable body 27a is provided with a grip portion 27e at the front end, and the vibrating means 27d is arranged in the grip portion 27e, and the vibrating means 27d is arranged at other predetermined timings when the player pushes the body 27a. It is possible to vibrate the grip portion 27e by operating.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front surface side of the grip portion 27e is provided with an arbitrary decoration including the first logo mark 32, and the LED 32a arranged in the grip portion 27e emits light, for example, in an arbitrary emission color. Is possible. The first logo mark 32 is a pattern representing a predetermined character, and does not correspond to any of the model name, the function name, the performance display, and the warning display. The first logo mark 32 is an example of a non-specific mark that does not include the model title, and is arranged in the front frame 3 like the title logo 31 that is an example of the specific mark, but the title logo 31 is better. It is placed below the title logo 31 so that it stands out more.

The blower means 28 is composed of a sirocco fan or the like in which an impeller is incorporated in the blower case, is arranged in the side unit main body 29a on the upper side of the frame second movable body 27a, and is formed on the front side of the side unit main body 29a. It is possible to blow air from the blown air port 28a toward, for example, the grip portion 27e of the frame second movable effect means 27.

Further, in the vicinity of the air outlet 28a, a warning display 100 is arranged on the front side of the side unit 29. The caution display (first mark) 100 is an example of a warning display for alerting the player, and as shown in FIG. 1, the caution display 100a composed of characters such as "! Attention" and the like. , It is provided with a caution content display 100b for explaining the specific content of the precautions in sentences or the like. The caution content display 100b explains precautions for the wind coming out of the air outlet 28a, and is composed of a character string such as "Please note that the wind will come out."

The warning display 100 is printed on the sticker 100c attached to the front side of the side unit 29. Since the warning display 100 is arranged on the upper front side of the side unit 29, the arrangement position is on the front side of the game board 16 and the glass unit 40 on the front side thereof (FIG. 2).

On the lower front side of the door base 22, an upper plate 34, which stores the game balls discharged from the payout means 33 (FIG. 3) arranged on the rear side of the middle frame 6 and supplies them to the launching means 17, and the upper plate thereof. A lower plate 35 for storing surplus balls and the like when the 34 is full, a launch handle 36 and the like for operating the launching means 17, etc. are arranged, and a lower decoration that substantially covers the upper plate 34, the lower plate 35, etc. from the front side. The cover 37 is attached. The lower decorative cover 37 is formed in a forward-facing bulge shape, and an effect button 38 or the like that can be pressed and operated by the player is arranged on the upper side thereof.

The glass door 7 has a light-transmitting lens portion provided on the front side and side surface side (inner surface side, outer surface side) of the side unit 29, the front side of the upper decorative cover 30, the front side of the lower decorative cover 37, and the like. It is arranged in various places, and it is possible to emit light in an arbitrary emission color by a large number of LEDs 39.

As shown in FIG. 3, a glass unit 40 is detachably mounted on the back side of the door base 22 so as to substantially close the window hole 24a from the rear side, and on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 sides. Vertical hinge end side reinforcing sheet metal 41a arranged along the edge portion, vertical opening / closing end side reinforcing sheet metal 41b arranged along the opening / closing end side edge, and arranged under the window hole 24a. The lower reinforcing sheet metal 41c in the left-right direction is detachably fixed by screwing or the like. Further, on the door base 22, the hinge metal fittings 42a on the glass door forming the second hinge 8 are arranged, for example, in the upper left portion, and the hinge metal fittings 42b below the glass door are arranged in the lower left portion, for example.

Further, for example, a ball feed unit 43a, a lower plate guide unit 43b, and the like are mounted on the back side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 41c. The ball feeding unit 43a is for supplying the game balls in the upper plate 34 one by one to the launching means 17, and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the launching means 17. The lower plate guide unit 43b guides the surplus ball when the upper plate 34 is full and the foul ball that has returned without reaching the game area 23 even though it was launched by the launching means 17 to the lower plate 35. For example, they are arranged adjacent to the ball feed unit 43a on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 sides.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the game board 16 is provided with a base plate 45 such as a veneer plate, and a guide rail 46 for guiding the game ball launched from the launching means 17 is annular to the front side of the base plate 45. In addition to unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the starting winning unit 48, and the normal winning unit 49, a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 23 inside the guide rail 46. Has been done. A cell sheet 45a on which a decorative pattern or the like is printed is attached to the base plate 45 on the front side, and a mounting hole 62 for mounting a unit component such as the central display frame unit 47 is formed so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction. It is formed.

On the unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the start winning unit 48, and the ordinary winning unit 49, the ordinary symbol display means 51, the ordinary hold quantity display means 52, the first special symbol display means 53, and the second special symbol display means In addition to various display means such as 54, a normal symbol starting means 55, a first special symbol starting means 56, a second special symbol starting means 57, a large winning means 58, a plurality of ordinary winning means 59, etc. are provided, and various places are provided. It is possible to make the arranged light-transmitting light-emitting lens unit emit light in an arbitrary light-emitting color by a large number of LEDs 50. Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 and the like, an image display means 60 made of a liquid crystal display means is mounted on the rear side of the base plate 45 via a back mounting base 61.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the back mounting base 61 has a back wall portion 66 formed substantially parallel to the base plate 45 and having, for example, a rectangular opening 66a formed substantially in the center thereof, and a back wall portion 66 thereof. A peripheral wall portion 67 extending forward from the outer edge portion of the wall portion 66 to the back surface of the base plate 45, and a base protruding from the front edge portion of the peripheral wall portion 67 along the back surface of the base plate 45 and using fixing screws or the like. For example, a fixing portion 68 fixed to the plate 45 is integrally provided, and for example, a vertically long image display means 60 is detachably fixed on the back side of the back wall portion 66 in a state of being housed in the storage case 69. ing.

On the front side of the back mounting base 61, one or more, for example, four board movable effect means 75 to 78 are arranged. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the board first movable effect means 75 includes a board first movable body 75a and a board first driving means 75b for driving the board first movable body 75a, for example, in the vertical direction. I have. The board first movable body 75a is arranged horizontally on the front side of the image display means 60, and the left and right end sides are arranged on the front side of the image display means 60 corresponding to the left and right sides of the pair of board first drive means 75b. , 75b are supported in a state of being movable in the vertical direction via the first drive connecting bodies 79 and 79 of the board. Further, the front side of the first movable body 75a of the board is arbitrarily decorated (not shown), and the LED 75c arranged inside makes it possible to emit light in an arbitrary emission color, for example.

The board first driving means 75b is supported by the back mounting base 61 via a vertically long mounting base 80, and is arranged along the side edge of the image display means 60, for example, from the upper end side to the lower end side, and the board first. 1 For example, an elongated cylindrical elevating guide 81 that guides the drive connecting body 79 in the vertical direction, a drive pulley 82a that is arranged in the vicinity of one end side of the elevating guide 81, for example, the lower end side, and the elevating guide 81. A driven pulley 82b arranged in the vicinity of the other end side, for example, the upper end side, a drive source 83 including a stepping motor for rotationally driving the drive pulley 82a, and the drive pulley 82a and the driven pulley 82b. An endless gear belt 84 is provided which is hung and the board first drive connecting body 79 is fixed at a predetermined position on the circumference thereof, and the end of the board first movable body 75a is attached to the board first driving connecting body 79, for example. It is rotatably connected by a pivot in the anteroposterior direction. The board first movable body 75a is moved by the pair of left and right board first driving means 75b, 75b, for example, while maintaining a substantially horizontal state, the upper position on the upper front side of the image display means 60 (2 in FIG. 10A). It is possible to move between the lower position on the front side of the lower part (shown by the dotted line) and the lower position (shown by the solid line in FIG. 10A). The origin position of the first movable body 75a of the board is the upper position. Further, in the present embodiment, the main part of the first movable body 75a of the board is from the front side through the opening window 47a on the central display frame unit 47 side regardless of the upper position (origin position) or the lower position. Although it is assumed that it is visible, for example, at the upper position (origin position), it may be retracted to the outside of the opening window 47a so that it cannot be visually recognized from the front side.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the board second movable effect means 76 includes a board second movable body 76a and a board second driving means 76b for driving the board second movable body 76a, for example, in the vertical direction. I have. The board second movable body 76a is arranged in a horizontally long shape on the front side of the image display means 60, and the left and right ends are arranged on the left and right sides of the image display means 60 by a pair of board second drive means 76b, 76b. It is supported in a state where it can be moved in the vertical direction via the two-drive connecting bodies 85 and 85, respectively. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, any decoration including the second logo mark (first mark, non-specific mark) 63 is provided on the front side of the second movable body 76a of the board by, for example, three-dimensional modeling. It is formed, and it is possible to emit light in any emission color, for example, by the LED 76c arranged inside. The second logo mark 63 is, for example, a stylized version of the letter F, which is the acronym for the main title "Fujimaru-kun," and does not correspond to any of the model name, function name, performance display, and warning display. ..

The panel second drive means 76b is arranged, for example, on the rear side of the panel first drive means 75b and on the front side of the back mounting base 61, and is arranged along the side edge of the image display means 60, for example, on the lower side thereof. For example, an elongated cylindrical elevating guide 86 that guides the panel second drive connecting body 85 in the vertical direction, and a drive pulley 87a that is arranged in the vicinity of one end side of the elevating guide 86, for example, the upper end side. A driven pulley 87b arranged in the vicinity of the other end side of the guide 86, for example, the lower end side, a drive source 88 including a stepping motor for rotationally driving the drive pulley 87a, a drive pulley 87a, and a driven pulley 87b. It is provided with an endless gear belt 89 that is wound around the board and to which the board second drive connecting body 85 is fixed at a predetermined position on the circumference thereof, and the end portion of the board second movable body 76a is provided on the board second drive connecting body 85. Are rotatably connected by, for example, a pivot in the anteroposterior direction.

The board second movable body 76a is moved by the pair of left and right board second driving means 76b, 76b, for example, while maintaining a substantially horizontal state, the lower position on the lower front side of the image display means 60 (2 in FIG. 10B). It is possible to move between (indicated by a dotted line) and the upper position (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 10B) on the front side of the middle portion in the vertical direction. The origin position of the second movable body 76a of the board is the lower position. Further, in the present embodiment, when the board second movable body 76a is in the upper position, the entire second logo mark 63 is visible from the front side, but when the board second movable body 76a is in the origin position (lower position). Most of the second logo mark 63 is hidden behind the central display frame unit 47, and only a part of the upper portion is visible from the front side.

In the present embodiment, the moving paths of the first movable body 75a and the second movable board 76a partially overlap each other in the front view, but the moving paths of the first movable board 75a are the second board. Since the movable body 76a is displaced forward, for example, with respect to the moving path, the board first movable body 75a and the board second movable body 76a can move without interfering with each other.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the board third movable effect means 77 and the board fourth movable effect means 78 are arranged symmetrically, for example, corresponding to the left side and the right side of the image display means 60. .. The board third and fourth movable effect means 77 and 78 drive the board third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a and the board third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a, for example, in the left-right direction. It includes fourth driving means 77b and 78b. The third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a of the board are arranged vertically on the front side along the left and right edges of the image display means 60, respectively, and the front side is provided with, for example, any decoration (not shown). The LEDs 77c and 78c arranged inside make it possible to emit light in any emission color, for example.

The third and fourth drive means 77b and 78b of the board are composed of, for example, an electromagnetic slide table in which the slide portion 92 can slide in the left-right direction with respect to the base portion 91, and the slide portion 92 corresponds to the side portion of the image display means 60. It is arranged substantially in the center in the vertical direction, and the base portion 91 is fixed to, for example, the peripheral wall portion 67 of the back mounting base 61, and the third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a of the board are fixed to the front side of the slide portion 92. The third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a of the board are located at external positions outside in the left-right direction with respect to the image display means 60 by the third and fourth driving means 77b and 78b of the board, respectively (two-dot chain line at FIG. 10C). (Indicated by) and the internal position (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 10C) in the left-right direction, respectively. The origin positions of the third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a of the board are set to the external positions, respectively. Further, in the present embodiment, the third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a of the board are retracted to the outside of the opening window 47a at the external position (origin position) and cannot be visually recognized from the front side. The main portion thereof may be visible from the front side through the opening window 47a at both the origin position) and the internal position.

In the present embodiment, since the moving paths of the third movable body 77a and the fourth movable board 78a are separated from each other on the left and right, they do not interfere with each other. Further, since the movement paths of the third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a of the board are, for example, behind the movement path of the first movable body 75a of the board and in front of the movement path of the second movable body 76a of the board, the board first. The third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a and the first and second movable bodies 75a and 76a of the board can move without interfering with each other.

The central display frame unit 47 constitutes the display frame of the image display means 60, and is detachably mounted from the front side with respect to the mounting holes 62 (FIG. 7) formed in the base plate 45 in the front-rear direction. An opening window 47a is formed in the center thereof. The images displayed on the image display means 60 and the first to fourth movable bodies 75a to 77a of the board can be visually recognized from the front side through the opening window 47a. By forming the base plate 45 with a transparent synthetic resin and making at least a part of the central display frame unit 47, the starting winning unit 48, the normal winning unit 49, etc. transparent, the first to fourth movable bodies of the board are formed. 75a to 77a may be configured to be visible from the front side even when they are outside the opening window 47a.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the central display frame unit 47 is arranged outside the mounting hole 62 along the front surface of the base plate 45, and the front mounting plate 105 through which the game ball can pass can pass. A decorative frame 106 arranged in a front view gate shape extending from both left and right sides to the upper side on the front side of the image display means 60 and projecting forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 105, and the left and right lower ends of the decorative frame 106. It includes a stage 107 arranged between the sections. The game balls launched by the launching means 17 and entering the upper side of the game area 23 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decorative frame 106, and the left flow path 108a on the left side and the right flow path 108b on the right side of the central display frame unit 47. Flow down either.

The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp inlet 109 through which a game ball can flow, on at least one side of the left flow path 108a side and the right flow path 108b side, for example, the left flow path 108a side. The game ball that has flowed into the warp entrance 109 rolls freely in the left-right direction on the stage 107, and then either the central drop portion 110 provided corresponding to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 23 or any other portion. It falls to the front side from the top.

Further, on the upper side of the stage 107, an intrusion prevention means 111 for preventing the game ball from invading the rear side due to bounce or the like is provided. The intrusion prevention means 111 is projected forward from the first entry prevention plate 111a, which is erected along the rear side of the stage 107, for example, in parallel with the base plate 45, and the upper edge of the first entry prevention plate 111a. A second entry prevention plate 111b is provided integrally with the second entry prevention plate 111b.

Further, the decorative frame 106 of the central display frame unit 47 is provided with decoration by three-dimensional modeling. For example, the function name logo 101 is above the image display means 60, and the function name logo 101 is below the image display means 60. The production logo 102 is arranged respectively.

The function name logo (1st mark, non-specific mark) 101 is a second font that differs from the first font in the five characters of "Fujimaru Time", which is the name (function name) of the game function used in this pachinko machine. (Here, pop type) is arranged in a horizontal row, and the character part is composed of a light transmitting light emitting lens part, and each character is made to emit light individually or simultaneously with an arbitrary emission color by LED101a. It is possible. The function name logo 101 is displayed in a character size smaller than that of the title logo 31.

The production logo (1st mark, non-specific mark) 102 has 6 characters of "Play?", Which is a production display that does not correspond to any of the model name, function name, performance display, and warning display. It is arranged in a horizontal row with a third font (here, a semi-cursive script) different from the font, and the character part is composed of a light-transmitting light-emitting lens part, and each character is individually or simultaneously by LED102a. It is possible to emit light in any emission color. The effect logo 102 is displayed in a character size smaller than that of the title logo 31.

In this way, the title logo (specific mark) 31 is arranged in the function name logo 101 and the production logo 102 so that the title logo (specific mark) 31 stands out as compared with the function name logo 101 and the production logo 102. It is arranged on the game board 16 instead of the front frame 3, and is displayed below the title logo 31 in a character size smaller than that of the title logo 31.

The start winning unit 48 is arranged below the central display frame unit 47, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The ordinary winning unit 49 is arranged on the left side of the starting winning unit 48 under the central display frame unit 47, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side.

The normal symbol starting means 55 is for starting the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 51, and is composed of a passing gate or the like through which the game ball can pass, and is a passage detecting means (passing detecting means) for detecting the passage of the game ball. (Not shown). The ordinary symbol starting means 55 is provided, for example, on the front side of the front mounting plate 105 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47, and allows a game ball flowing down the right flow path 108b to pass through.

The ordinary symbol display means 51 is for displaying the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and includes a plurality of light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to a plurality of ordinary symbols (for example, two types of “○” and “×”). For example, it is arranged in the decorative frame 106 of the central display frame unit 47. The normal symbol display means 51 blinks so that a plurality of light emitters emit light in a predetermined order based on the normal symbol starting means 55 detecting the game ball, and is acquired when the normal symbol starting means 55 detects the game ball. When the hit judgment random number value included in the ordinary random number information matches the predetermined hit judgment value, the illuminant on the "○" side corresponding to the hit mode (predetermined mode) is lit, and other than that. In the case, for example, the illuminant on the "x" side corresponding to the detached mode lights up and stops. When the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol display means 51 becomes the winning mode, the ordinary profit state occurs.

Further, when the ordinary symbol starting means 55 detects a game ball during the ordinary holding period including the symbol change of the ordinary symbol display means 51 and the ordinary profit state, the ordinary random number information acquired by the detection is predetermined. The maximum number of reserved symbols, for example, 4 is reserved and stored, and each time the normal holding period ends, one is consumed and the normal symbol is changed. The stored number of ordinary random number information (ordinary hold number) is notified to the player by the ordinary hold number display means 52 or the like. The normally reserved quantity display means 52 is arranged, for example, in the decorative frame 106 of the central display frame unit 47.

The first special symbol starting means 56 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol displaying means 53, is composed of a non-opening / closing winning means having no opening / closing means, and is a game ball for detecting a winning game ball. It is equipped with a detection means (not shown). The first special symbol starting means 56 is provided in, for example, the starting winning unit 48, is arranged in an upward opening shape corresponding to the central drop portion 110 of the stage 107, and is arranged in an upward opening shape, and is a warp on the left flow path 108a side. Due to the existence of a route that wins a prize from the entrance 109 through the stage 107, the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 108a has a higher probability of winning than the game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 108b. There is.

The second special symbol starting means 57 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol displaying means 54, and the game ball can win a prize by operating the opening / closing portion 112 and cannot win a prize (or from the open state). It is composed of an openable and closable winning means that can be changed to a closed state (which is also difficult to win), and is equipped with a game ball detecting means (not shown) for detecting a winning game ball, and the normal symbol display means 51 is stopped after a change. When the symbol becomes a hit mode and a normal profit state occurs, the opening / closing portion 112 changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

The second special symbol starting means 57 is arranged, for example, on the front mounting plate 105 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 55, and has flowed down the right flow path 108b. The ball can be won. The opening / closing portion 112 can swing around a rotation axis in the left-right direction provided on the lower side, for example, and in the closed state, the opening / closing portion 112 is substantially flush with the front mounting plate 105 so that the game ball can pass through the front side. In the open state, the front side of the front mounting plate 105 has an inclined shape that descends backward so that the game ball can win a prize backward.

The first special symbol display means 53 is composed of one or a plurality of, for example, a display means such as a 7-segment type capable of variablely displaying one first special symbol, and the first special symbol starting means 56 is a game. The first special symbol is fluctuated for a predetermined time on the condition that the ball is detected, and the jackpot determination random number value included in the first special random number information acquired when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol starting means 56 is predetermined. If it matches the determined jackpot determination value, it stops in the first jackpot mode, and in other cases, it stops in the first missed mode. When the stop symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first jackpot mode, the first extraordinary profit state occurs.

The second special symbol display means 54 is composed of one or a plurality of, for example, a display means such as a 7-segment type capable of variablely displaying one second special symbol, and the second special symbol starting means 57 is a game. The second special symbol is fluctuated for a predetermined time on the condition that the ball is detected, and the jackpot determination random number value included in the second special random number information acquired when the game ball is detected by the second special symbol starting means 57 is predetermined. If it matches the determined jackpot determination value, it stops in the second jackpot mode, and in other cases, it stops in the second missed mode. When the stop symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second big hit mode, the second extraordinary profit state occurs.

The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are arranged, for example, in the decorative frame 106 of the central display frame unit 47. The first and second special symbols are not, for example, numerical symbols, but are composed of a plurality of types of symbols having no special meaning in themselves, such as a combination of lines and points, and one or one of those symbols. A plurality of modes are the first and second big hit modes, and the other modes are the first and second missed modes.

In addition, the first and second special symbols are started during the special holding period including the symbol change of the first special symbol display means 53, the symbol change of the second special symbol display means 54, and the first and second special profit states. When the means 56 and 57 detect the game ball, the first and second special random number information acquired by the means 56 and 57 are stored in a predetermined maximum number of pending numbers, for example, four each. Then, when the hold memory on the second special symbol side is 1 or more at the end of the special hold period, the hold memory of the second special symbol is digested and the second special symbol is changed, and the first special symbol is changed. When only the reserved memory on the symbol side is 1 or more, the reserved memory of the first special symbol is digested and the first special symbol is changed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not changing, and both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side have reserved memory. Is designed to give priority to the change of the second special symbol. The number of stored first and second special random number information (number of first and second special reserved numbers) is notified to the player by the image display means 60 or the like.

The large winning means 58 is an opening / closing type winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 113 capable of switching between an open state in which the game ball can win and a closed state in which the game ball cannot win. For example, the large winning means 58 is provided in the central display frame unit 47 and has a second. The game ball, which is arranged on the downstream side of the special symbol starting means 57 and upstream of the first special symbol starting means 56, has flowed down the right flow path 108b rather than the game ball flowing down the left flow path 108a. It is possible to win a prize with a high probability. The big prize means 58 is the first and second specials that occur when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 stop in the first and second big hit modes after the change. In the profit state, the opening / closing plate 113 opens to the front side according to a predetermined opening pattern, and the game ball that has fallen on the opening / closing plate 113 is made to win a prize inside. In the following description, the first extraordinary profit state and the second extraordinary profit state are collectively referred to as a "big hit game".

Further, on the front side of the game board 16, as shown in FIG. 6, intellectual property rights related displays such as copyright permission display 115 and copyright display 116, fraud warning display 117, warning display such as warning display 118, etc. Various marks such as the game machine information display 119 are arranged.

The copyright permission display 115 indicates that the copyright has been licensed, and as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 6, the copyright holder display 115a indicating the copyright holder and the licensed display 115a indicate that the copyright has been granted. It is provided with a licensed display 115b, and is arranged at a visible position on the front side of the game board 16, for example, on the lower side outside the game area 23. The copyright permission display 115 is printed on the sticker 115c whose back side is an adhesive surface. The sticker 115c is provided by the copyright holder when permission is obtained, and can be stuck at any position on the game board 16.

The copyright notice 116 indicates the existence of the copyright, and as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 6, for example, the copyright mark 116a circled with the letter “C” and the copyright holder indicating the copyright holder. It is provided with a display 116b and is arranged at a visible position on the front side of the game board 16, for example, at the upper part in the game area 23. The copyright notice 116 has substantially the same size as the copyright license notice 115, and is printed on the cell sheet 45a together with a pattern or the like related to the model title.

The fraud warning display 117 is for giving a warning against fraudulent activity, and is composed of a character string such as "equipped with a fraud monitoring system" as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 6, and is visually recognized on the front side of the game board 16. It is located at a possible position, for example, in the upper part of the game area 23. The caution display 118 is for alerting the player, and as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 6, the caution display 118a consisting of characters such as “! Attention” and the specific contents of the precautions are provided. Is provided with one or more caution content displays 118b and 118c for explaining the above in sentences and the like. The caution content display 118b explains precautions for staring at light, and is composed of a character string such as "Please do not stare at the same light for a long time." In addition, the caution content display 118c explains precautions for injuries caused by contact with the gaming machine, etc. "Please note that the upper part of the pachinko machine is protruding. Be careful not to pinch your hands or fingers. It is composed of character strings such as ". The fraudulent warning display 117 and the warning display 118 are printed on the cell sheet 45a together with a pattern and the like related to the model title. Of course, the fraud warning display 117 and the warning display 118 are printed on the sticker with the back side as the adhesive surface, and the sticker is attached to the front side of the cell sheet 45a and the front side of the base plate 45. It may be attached to the front side of the part or the like.

Due to the nature of the caution content display 118b and 118c, the number of characters is large to some extent, so the character size must be reduced in order to display in a limited space that does not interfere with other patterns, etc. It is necessary to secure a character size and character spacing that can be read by the player from the front handle of the machine. On the other hand, for the caution display 118a, at least a character size larger than that of the caution content display 118b, 118c is adopted, and the character color and the background color are different from those of the caution content display 118b, 118c, etc. to facilitate the attention of the player. It is desirable to do. Further, for the fraudulent warning display 117, it is desirable to adopt a character size larger than at least the caution content displays 118b and 118c.

The game machine information display 119 displays performance information and the like of the pachinko machine. For example, it is printed on a sticker 120 having an adhesive surface on the back side, and is a visible position on the front side of the game board 16, for example. It is arranged on the lower side or the like outside the game area 23.

As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 6, the game machine information display 119 includes performance display such as prize ball number information 119b, jackpot probability information 119c, two-dimensional code 119d, and copyright permission, in addition to the model name 119a of the game machine. It is composed of numbers 119e and the like. The model name 119a, which consists of the characters "P Fujimaru-kun," Omoshiro "that has a different human taste! With FSZ settings," is all displayed in a horizontal row in the same font (for example, Gothic font). The model name 119a may be displayed in a plurality of columns.

The prize ball number information 119b has a display format in which a plurality of types of numbers (number of prize balls) are connected by, for example, "&", such as "4 & 1 & 10 & 13," and is arranged in a horizontal row along the upper side of the model name 119a, for example. It is displayed. The type of prize balls varies depending on the composition of the winning openings. In the prize ball number information 119b of the present embodiment, the first "4" is the number of prize balls of the first special symbol starting means 56, and the second "1" is the number of prize balls of the second special symbol starting means 57. The third "10" indicates the number of prize balls of the normal winning means 59, and the fourth "13" indicates the number of prize balls of the large winning means 58, respectively.

The jackpot probability information 119c has a display format indicating the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the jackpot probability, such as "low probability 1/200 to 1/300", for example, in a horizontal row along the lower side of the model name 119a. Is displayed in the form. This pachinko machine is equipped with a setting change function that can change the jackpot probability in multiple stages (here, 6 stages of setting 1 to setting 6). For example, the jackpot probability at setting 1 is the lower limit value, setting 6 The jackpot probability at is the upper limit.

The two-dimensional code 119d is, for example, a QR code (registered trademark) that encodes the management information of the pachinko machine, and is arranged on one end side (here, the left end side) of the sticker 120. The copyright license number 119e indicates the license information regarding the copyright of the music used in this pachinko machine, and the characters and license number of "JASRAC" indicating the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors of Music, which is the copyright manager. For example, they are displayed in a horizontal row at the lower end of the sticker 120.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the image display means 60 variablely displays the effect symbol 114 in parallel with the variable display of the first and second special symbols by, for example, the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. In addition, various images such as the first and second hold display images X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y4 indicating the number of first and second special hold are displayed.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect symbol 114 is composed of, for example, a number portion 114a and a decorative portion 114b attached thereto, and is vertically arranged in a plurality of rows (here, three rows) in a predetermined direction (here, left and right direction). It can be changed by scrolling, etc., so that the fluctuation starts according to a predetermined fluctuation pattern substantially at the same time as the fluctuation start of the first and second special symbols, and finally stops almost at the same time as the fluctuation stop of the first and second special symbols. , Left, right, middle, etc. are stopped in a predetermined order. The effect symbol 114 of the present embodiment is provided with, for example, eight types in which "1" to "8" are assigned to the number part 114a, respectively, and the decorative part 114b is assigned a character or the like corresponding to the number part 114a. There is.

Further, the stopping mode of the effect symbol 114 includes, for example, a jackpot effect mode in which all the same symbols are aligned and an outlier effect mode in which at least one symbol is different, and the first and second special symbols are the first and second jackpot modes. In that case, the effect symbol 114 is in the jackpot effect mode (specific mode), and when the first and second special symbols are in the first and second outlier modes, the effect symbol 114 is in the outlier effect mode. Further, as the variation pattern of the effect symbol 114, there are a normal variation pattern without reach, which is an effect mode of loss without going through the reach state, and a reach variation pattern, which is an effect mode of loss or a big hit effect mode via the reach state. ..

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 12, 121 is a main control board, 122 is an effect control board, and each of these control boards 121 and 122 is housed in a board case detachably attached to an appropriate position on the back side of the game board 16. In the block diagram of FIG. 12, the boards other than the main control board 121 and the effect control board 122 are omitted.

The main control board 121 controls the game operation in an integrated manner, and is composed of a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., which includes a normal random number creation processing means 131, a normal start port check processing means 132, a normal random number storage means 133, and a normal symbol. Processing means 134, ordinary symbol display control means 135, ordinary profit state generating means 136, special random number creation processing means 137, special start port check processing means 138, special random number storage means 139, special symbol processing means 140, special symbol display control means It includes 141, a jackpot game executing means 142, a special game state generating means 143, a control command transmitting means 144, and the like.

The ordinary random number creating processing means 131 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number or the like used for determining whether or not the changed ordinary symbol is the hit mode at predetermined time intervals. The normal start port check processing means 132 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 55, and based on the normal symbol starting means 55 detecting the game ball, the normal random number creation processing means 131 It is configured to acquire the created ordinary random number information such as the hit determination random number value and store the ordinary random number information in the first-in first-out type ordinary random number storage means 133 up to a predetermined upper limit holding number (for example, 4). Has been done.

The normal symbol processing means 134 performs processing related to the variable display of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol display means 51 is in a state where the normal symbol display means 51 can be variablely displayed, and one or more hit determination random numbers are stored in the normal random number storage means 133. The hit judgment random number value is taken out from the beginning of the queue of the normal random number information stored in the normal random number storage means 133 on condition that the number is (normally held number is 1 or more), and the hit judgment random number value is set in advance. A hit judgment function that determines hit / miss according to whether or not it matches the specified hit judgment value, and stops after the normal symbol changes based on the hit / miss judgment result Normal stop It is equipped with a symbol selection function, a fluctuation time selection function for selecting the fluctuation time of a normal symbol, and the like.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the hit probability (for example, 1 / 1.3) during the special gaming state (in the time saving state and the probability variation state) described later is the hit probability in other normal gaming states. It is set higher than (for example, 1/10), and the fluctuation time in the special gaming state (for example, 2.7 seconds) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time in the normal gaming state (for example, 27 seconds). ..

The ordinary symbol display control means 135 controls the display of the ordinary symbol display means 51 based on the ordinary symbol processing by the ordinary symbol processing means 134, and the ordinary symbol display means 51 is in a state where variable display is possible and the ordinary random number storage means. On the condition that one or more ordinary random number information is stored in 133 (the number of ordinary pending numbers is 1 or more), the ordinary symbol display means 51 starts the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol, and the ordinary symbol processing means 134 selects it. Based on the elapse of the changed fluctuation time, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped by the stop symbol also selected by the normal symbol processing means 134.

The ordinary profit state generating means 136 is the second special symbol when the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol display means 51 becomes a hit mode based on the result of the hit determination by the ordinary symbol processing means 134 being a hit. The opening / closing portion 112 of the starting means 57 is adapted to generate a normal profit state that changes to an open state according to, for example, any of a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 opening) and an extended opening / closing pattern (for example) set so that the opening time is longer than the normal opening / closing pattern. Two types of opening / closing patterns (2 seconds x 3 times opening) are set, and the normal opening / closing pattern is selected during the normal game state and the extended opening / closing pattern is selected during the special game state.

The special random number creation processing means 137 includes a jackpot determination random number used for determining jackpot / miss, a symbol determination random number used for selecting a stop symbol after a change of a special symbol, a variation pattern random number used for selecting a variation pattern, and other predetermined random numbers. It is configured to perform a special random number creation process that repeatedly generates random numbers.

The special starting port check processing means 138 performs processing based on the winning of the game ball to the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, and is any one of the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57. Based on the winning of the game ball, the first and second special random number information such as the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value created by the special random number creation processing means 137 are acquired, and the first and second special random numbers are acquired. The special random number storage means 139 is configured to store the special random number information up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, 4).

Further, the special start port check processing means 138 includes a look-ahead determination means 138a. The look-ahead determining means 138a refers to the first and second special random number information acquired when the game ball wins the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, for example, at the time of acquisition of the first and second special random numbers. The pre-reading determination is performed as to whether or not the jackpot determination random number value included in the special random number information matches the first and second jackpot determination values. This look-ahead determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 122 by a hold increase command transmitted based on, for example, any of the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57 winning the game ball.

The special symbol processing means 140 performs processing related to the variable display of the first and second special symbols, and when the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are in a state where the variable display is possible, the second special symbol processing means 140 is used. If the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the queue of the second special random number information is displayed. If only the number of the first special reservations of the first and second special reservations is 1 or more, the queue of the first special random number information. The big hit judgment random number value at the beginning is taken out from, and the big hit judgment function that judges whether the big hit judgment random number value matches the predetermined big hit judgment value or not, depending on the result of the big hit judgment. Then, the special stop symbol selection function that selects the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbols based on the jackpot symbol random number value included in the first and second special random number information, depending on the result of the jackpot judgment , It is equipped with a variation pattern selection function for selecting a variation pattern of the first and second special symbols from a plurality of types.

Note that this pachinko machine is equipped with a setting change function, and when the hall staff performs a predetermined setting change operation when the power is turned on, the jackpot probability, that is, the probability that the first and second special symbols become the jackpot mode ( The probability of winning in a random number lottery) can be changed to multiple stages (here, 6 stages of settings 1 to 6).

The special symbol display control means 141 controls the display of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, and the first special symbol display means 53 or the first special symbol display means 53 or the first is based on the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 140. 2 The first and second special symbols are started to fluctuate by the special symbol display means 54, and the first and second stop symbols are selected based on the elapse of the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern. It is designed to stop the fluctuation of special symbols.

The jackpot game execution means (privilege game execution means) 142 is for executing a jackpot game (privilege game) that is advantageous to the player, and the result of the jackpot determination by the special symbol processing means 140 becomes a jackpot, and the first and first 2 When the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes the first or second jackpot mode, the jackpot game in which the jackpot winning means 58 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern is executed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, two types of opening patterns of α and β are provided as the opening pattern of the big winning means 58, and the big hit game executing means 142 has, for example, the opening pattern α according to the big hit symbol random value. It is configured to select any of β. The opening pattern α is set to perform an operation of opening the large winning means 58 for 0.2 seconds for two rounds. In the big hit game by this opening pattern α (hereinafter referred to as "2R big hit"), one opening time is as short as 0.2 seconds and the number of rounds is as small as 2 rounds, so the game ball wins during the opening. The possibility, that is, the possibility of getting a ball, is low.

On the other hand, the opening pattern β is an operation of closing the large winning means 58 on the condition that a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) have been won by a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) after opening. Is set to be performed for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 10 rounds). In the case of a big hit game by this open pattern β (hereinafter referred to as “10R big hit”), since many game balls can be easily won in each round, a player can be obtained directly as compared with the open pattern α. Profit is much larger. Of course, a plurality of types of open patterns β having different numbers of rounds may be provided.

The special game state generating means 143 is for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the big hit determination included in the first and second special random number information. It is configured to generate, for example, a special gaming state of either a time saving state or a probability variation state according to the jackpot symbol random number value when the random number value matches the jackpot determination value.

During the time saving state, for example, the fluctuation time of the first and second special symbols is switched to a shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time, and the probability that the normal symbol becomes a hit mode is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/10). To the probability (for example, 1 / 1.3), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol from the normal fluctuation time (for example, 27 seconds) to the shortened fluctuation time (for example, 2.7 seconds), the opening / closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means 57 is usually. It is possible to switch from an opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds x 1 opening) to an extended opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds x 3 times opening). The time saving state starts after the end of the big hit game, and ends when the next big hit game is started or the first and second special symbols fluctuate a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) by then.

During the probabilistic state, the probability that the first and second special symbols are in the first and second big hit modes is switched to a higher probability than the normal probability. In addition, during the probabilistic state, in principle, the same switching as in the time saving state is also performed, but when the jackpot game of the open pattern α is performed during the normal game state, the probable change state that occurs after the end is shortened. The same switching as the state is not performed (so-called latent probability change state). The probability variation state starts after the end of the jackpot game and ends when the next jackpot game is started, but other end conditions such as the number of fluctuations of the first and second special symbols may be added.

The control command transmitting means 144 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to a control board such as the effect control board 122 to give a control command, and is based on the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 140. 2 At the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, the first and second hold reduction commands for specifying the reduction of the first and second special hold numbers, the first and second fluctuation pattern specification commands for designating the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol 114, and the first 1. The first and second stop symbol mode designation commands for designating the stop symbol mode of the second special symbol are transmitted to the effect control board 122 side in this order, and the first and second special symbols are changed at the end of the first and second special symbols. A function to send the first and second fluctuation stop designation commands instructing the fluctuation stop of the second effect symbol to the effect control board 122 side, and the first and second special hold when the number of the first and second special hold increases. A function to send the 1st and 2nd hold increase commands that specify the increase in the number to the effect control board 122 side, and the fluctuation of the 1st and 2nd special symbols ends when both the 1st and 2nd special hold numbers are 0. A function to send a customer waiting demo command when the 1st and 2nd special symbols are in the variable standby state due to the above, a special game state generation command at the time of occurrence and end of the special game state by the special game state generation means 143, A function to send a special game state end command, etc. to the production control board 122 side, an error when various errors such as door opening error, magnetic detection error, radio wave detection error, payout error, winning switch error, illegal winning error, etc. occur. It is provided with a function of transmitting an error command corresponding to the type of the above, and an error release command corresponding to the type of the error to the effect control board 122 when the error is cleared.

The effect control board 122 controls the effect by various effect means, and includes the effect control means 150, the special reserved number display control means 151, the symbol variation effect control means 152, the jackpot effect control means 153, the customer waiting control means 154, and the like. I have.

The effect control means 150 controls each effect means, the image display control means 150a for controlling the image display by the image display means 60, the sound control means 150b for controlling the sound output from the speakers 18 and 25, and the illumination means. The light emitting control means 150c for controlling the light emission of the 156, the movable body control means 150d for controlling the operation of each movable body in the movable effect means frames 26, 27, 75 to 78, and the like are provided. The illumination means 156 is composed of a large number of light emitting means such as LEDs 39, 50 arranged on the front frame 3 and the game board 16, and is mounted on the movable bodies 26a, 27a, 75a to 78a, and the LEDs 31a, 32a, 75c to Contains 78c.

The special reserved number display control means 151 controls the display of the first and second special reserved numbers on the image display means 60, and corresponds to an increase / decrease in the first and second special reserved numbers as shown in FIG. Then, the first hold display images X1 to X4 for the first special hold number (maximum 4 pieces) and the second hold display images Y1 to Y4 for the second special hold number (maximum 4 pieces) are changing. The changing pending image Z corresponding to the effect symbol 114 is configured to be displayed on the image display means 60 via the image display control means 150a.

In the present embodiment, in order to preferentially digest the reserved storage of the second special symbol over the reserved storage of the first special symbol, for example, the second reserved display images Y1 to Y4 are placed in front of the first reserved display images X1 to X4. Some of them are overlapped and displayed. When the first and second hold increase commands are received from the main control board 121, one additional first and second hold display images X1 and Y1 are displayed at the end of the queue. When the first and second hold reduction commands are received from the main control board 121, the changing hold image Z is deleted, and the first and second hold display images X1 and Y1 are placed on the front side of the queue (screen). Shifts one by one toward (on the right side of), and moves the extruded first and second reserved display images X1 and Y1 to, for example, a predetermined position to change to a new pending image Z during change. It has become. Since the variation of the second special symbol has priority over the first special symbol, the number of the first reserved display images X1 may increase while the second reserved display images Y1 to are displayed. Will not decrease.

The symbol variation effect control means 152 controls the variation display of the effect symbol 114 and the advance notice effect associated therewith, and includes the effect symbol control means 152a, the advance notice effect control means 152b, and the like. The effect symbol control means 152a controls the display of the effect symbol 114 and the accompanying audio output, illumination emission, movable body drive, etc. via the effect control means 150, and is the first to first control boards 121 to the first. When the 2 fluctuation pattern designation command is received, the fluctuation of the effect symbol 114 and the accompanying audio output, illumination emission, movable body drive, etc. are started based on the designated fluctuation pattern, and the first and second fluctuations are stopped. When the designated command is received, the fluctuation of the effect symbol 114 is stopped in the stop symbol mode selected based on the first and second stop symbol mode designation commands and the first and second fluctuation pattern designation commands, and the sound is also heard. The output, illumination emission, moving body drive, etc. are stopped.

In the advance notice effect control means 152b, whether or not the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbols becomes the first and second jackpot modes and the jackpot game (first and second special profit states) occurs, etc. , The first and second special symbols and the effect symbol 114 control the advance notice effect regarding the appearance of a predetermined event in the fluctuation of the symbol 114. The advance notice effect includes a "look-ahead advance notice effect" performed based on the look-ahead determination result by the look-ahead determination means 138a, a "normal advance notice effect" performed based on a jackpot determination result at the start of symbol variation by the special symbol processing means 140, and the like. ..

Further, in the "pre-reading notice effect", for example, the same is used in a plurality of symbol fluctuations up to the symbol variation (hereinafter referred to as specific symbol variation) corresponding to the special random number information subject to the pre-reading determination based on the pre-reading determination result. In addition to the "look-ahead continuous effect" that executes the effect of the mode, the "look-ahead hold" that displays the first and second hold display images X1 and Y1 in a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. 11 based on the look-ahead determination result. There is "change production" and so on.

Further, as the "normal notice production", various types such as "conversation notice production", "step-up notice production", "button notice production", "pseudo continuous notice production", and "next notice production" can be considered. For example, in the "conversation notice effect", the character's dialogue is displayed on the image display means 60 while the first and second special symbols are changing, and the content of the dialogue is the first and second special symbols in the first and second. It is designed to suggest the probability of a jackpot mode (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot expectation). In the "step-up notice effect", during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, a predetermined effect step including the display of the effect image on the image display means 60 is performed in a plurality of stages (for example, 5) according to the jackpot expectation. It is designed to be executed up to a predetermined stage among the stages). In this step-up notice production, for example, the jackpot expectation is set to increase as the stage of the production step progresses.

In the "button notice effect", when it is determined that the operation of the effect button 38 satisfies the predetermined operation condition (operation is established) during the operation valid period during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, for example, the jackpot expectation degree. The effect is executed after a predetermined operation according to the above. Further, the "pseudo-ream notice effect" is to execute a pseudo-variation by the effect symbol 114 a plurality of times for one change of the first and second special symbols (so-called pseudo-ream), and the pseudo-ream. The number of fluctuations (the number of pseudo-reams) suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. In this pseudo-ream notice effect, whether or not to continue the pseudo-ream is notified depending on whether or not the effect symbol 114 (temporarily) stops at a predetermined pseudo-ream symbol. The "next notice production" suggests that, for example, by displaying a predetermined next notice image during the normal reach production, it will later develop into a super reach production with a high expectation of a big hit.

Regarding the look-ahead notice effect, the advance notice effect control means 152b performs a lottery to start execution when a predetermined condition such as receiving the first and second hold increase commands and not performing the look-ahead continuous effect is performed, and a plurality of types When at least one of the look-ahead notice effects (pre-reading continuous effect, look-ahead hold change effect, etc.) is won, the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is started, and the normal advance notice effect is, for example, the first and second special symbols. A lottery is performed at the start of fluctuation, that is, when the first and second hold reduction commands, the first and second fluctuation pattern designation commands, and the first and second stop symbol mode designation commands are received within a certain period of time, and a plurality of types are selected. When any of the normal notice effects (conversation notice effect, step-up notice effect, etc.) is won, the normal notice effect is executed during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols.

Here, looking at the conventional game machine again, the model name is placed as a logo (model name logo) at a position other than the screen of the liquid crystal display device (for example, the game machine frame or the game board surface), and the model name logo is placed. It is known that light is emitted in various light emitting modes in response to a notice effect and a reach effect. Further, it is also known that the model name logo is operated (or deformed / combined) (for example, JP-A-2018-175949).

When displaying a mark whose constituent elements are characters, figures, symbols, etc. on the game machine, how to arrange the constituent elements of the mark is basically free. As described above, in recent game machines, the displayable area of the mark has increased, and the degree of freedom in arranging the mark has increased accordingly. As a result, the tendency to display the mark in a display mode that emphasizes the effect as a directing means has become stronger, and the function as the original identification mark (self-other product identification function, source display function, quality assurance function, advertising function) Was reduced or disappeared in some cases.

In addition to the problem of deterioration or disappearance of the discriminating power of one's own mark, the Unfair Competition Prevention Law stipulates "confused with well-known labeling (Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the same law)". There was a risk of falling under "use of prominent labeling (Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the same law)" and "imitation of product form (Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 3 of the same law)". This is not only when it is intentionally done, but also by expanding the display area of recent gaming machines (a display area that includes not only the liquid crystal display means but also the display of a two-dimensional or three-dimensional mark). As a result of the increase in chapters, it may be pointed out by a third party due to an interpretation that the creator did not intend.

Therefore, in the case of displaying the mark on a place other than the screen of the liquid crystal display device of the bullet game machine, in the present embodiment, the "arrangement" and "lighting method" of the elements constituting the mark (such as the timing condition for lighting). This problem can be solved by devising. Further, in another embodiment, the arrangement of the first mark (specific mark) and the second mark (non-specific mark) is devised, and the display mode of the first mark (specific mark) is devised. This problem can be solved by doing so. First, with respect to a mark arranged in a place other than the screen of the liquid crystal display device, a display mode for optimizing the "lighting method" of its constituent elements will be described.

The mark exerts its original discriminating power by being shown in a display mode in which characters, figures, etc. are continuous, and how the characters, etc. that constitute the mark are arranged and / or the light emitting mode. Depending on the (including color), the intended discriminating power may not be exhibited. On the contrary, depending on how the characters and the like constituting the mark are arranged and / or the light emitting mode, there is a possibility that the display may be mistaken as displaying another mark different from the intended one. The "light emission mode (or expressions such as a light emission pattern and a lighting pattern are also synonymous)" does not only refer to the case of emitting light by itself, but also includes the case of reflecting and shining. The same applies to the case where the expression "makes light" is used by the light emission control means.

Further, a part of the elements constituting the mark (referred to as the first component) is referred to as another element (referred to as the second component) also constituting the mark. Further, the components are further subdivided into the third component. (You may define the components below) and "different light emission patterns" or "different ways of shining", for example, "one is red, the other is white", both shine. It is not limited to the state of being on, and includes a lighting pattern in which one is emitting light and the other is off.

Further, even when the first component and the second component in the above example emit light in the same system color (for example, white), one has higher brightness or illuminance than the other part. It may mean a state. Furthermore, when expressing the difference in the way the first component and the second component shine by terms indicating brightness such as brightness, illuminance, and brightness, the difference in the number of LEDs used to express the light emitting mode (difference in the number of LEDs used to express the light emitting mode). The first component is N, the second component is M, N <M or N> M), and the type of LED used is different (the first component is a full-color LED, the second component is a monochromatic LED). ) And so on.

As an example, when it is expressed that "the light emitting control means (or the effect controlling means) makes the first component a brighter light emitting mode than the second component", as a specific means thereof, (i) the first component. The number of LEDs located on the back side of the second component (LEDs include bullet-shaped LEDs, surface mount LEDs, chip-on-board, etc., but in this case, refers to the number of LED chips) is located on the back side of the second component. The number of LEDs is larger than the number of LEDs to be used, (ii) the first component is a monochromatic (white) LED, and the second component is a full-color (RGB) LED.

The brightness depends on the performance difference of the LED, but if the LED is almost the same (same price), the luminous efficiency of white light is "blue LED + yellow phosphor (= single color LED)"> "red LED + green". It is said that "LED + blue LED (= full color LED)"> "near ultraviolet LED + three-color phosphor (= composite LED)". When the price difference is corrected due to the change in the penetration rate of LEDs in the future, it may be possible to appropriately select whether to use a monochromatic LED or a full-color LED as a method of "making a bright light emitting mode".

The explanation will be continued by returning to the advance notice effect control means 152b. FIG. 15 shows an example of the variation of the effect symbol 114 and the accompanying illumination emission pattern, and (a) → (b1) → (b2) is the case of the normal variation pattern without reach, (a) → (C1) → (c2) → (c3) shows the case of the reach jackpot fluctuation pattern.

During normal fluctuation of the effect symbol 114 (before the reach is established), as shown in FIG. 15 (a), the title logo 31 emits light in a color different from the illumination on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side around it. To do. That is, for example, the illuminations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side both emit blue light, and the title logo 31 emits white light as a whole. In this way, the title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous by emitting light in a color different from that of the illumination around the title logo 31.

During the normal fluctuation before the reach is established, this is an example of the first period in which the lighting mode of the title logo 31 is the first mode. Here, the first aspect refers to a mode in which all the individual elements (all characters) are turned on or off in the same system color for the mark (title logo 31) composed of a plurality of individual elements (plural characters). .. That is, during this normal fluctuation, as described above, all the characters of the title logo 31 are made to emit light in the same system color (white).

When the effect symbol 114 stops at the outlier without going through the reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 15 (b2), the illuminations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side both emit blue light as in the normal fluctuation. The title logo 31 emits light in white, but when various notice effects are executed before that, an arbitrary illumination light emission pattern corresponding to the notice is adopted. For example, at the time of the notice effect shown in FIG. 15 (b1), the image display means 60 becomes a display screen based on, for example, blue according to the theme of the notice, and the illumination on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side is matched accordingly. And the title logo 31 also emits blue light. In this way, it is possible to make the title logo 31 inconspicuous and to emit light integrally with the surrounding illuminations when producing a notice or the like.

Further, for example, at the time of the advance notice effect shown in FIG. 15 (b1), the effect logo image (second mark) 160 is displayed on the image display means 60. The production logo image 160 corresponds to the production logo (first mark) 102 arranged on the game board 16, and is composed of the same characters as the production logo 102, "Do you want to play?", For example, the production. It is displayed in a third font (here, a line typeface) which is the same font as the logo 102 but different from the font of the title logo 31. When the effect logo image 160 is displayed on the image display means 60, the effect logo 102 on the game board 16 side may be made to emit light in a color similar to the display color of the effect logo image 160 (for example, red). ..

Further, FIGS. 15 (c1) to 15 (c3) show an example in which the effect symbol 114 becomes a big hit through the reach. In the example of FIG. 15 (c1), after the reach is established, the button advance notice effect, which is an example of the normal advance notice effect, is started, and the image display means 60 is provided with the operation guidance image 161 for prompting the player to operate the effect button 38. In addition to displaying, the illuminations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side and the title logo 31 emit light in a similar color such as blue. Then, when the effect button 38 is pressed while the operation guidance image 161 is being displayed, that is, during the operation valid period, the second movable body 76a of the board rises from the origin position to the upper position as shown in FIG. 15 (c2). However, the entire second logo mark 63, which was previously visible only in a part of the upper side, becomes visible from the front side, and the second logo mark 63 emits light with a rainbow-colored gradation (rainbow). Luminous).

As described above, the second logo mark (non-specific mark) 63 is in a completely visible state (FIG. 15 (c2)) in which the whole is visible, and incomplete visibility in which at least a part is invisible (or difficult to see). It is possible to switch to a state (FIG. 15 (c1), etc.), and in the present embodiment, it is possible to temporarily switch from an incomplete visual state to a complete visual state during the reach effect.

At this time, the illuminations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side emit light in blue, for example, but the title logo 31 has a different color from the surrounding front frame 3 side and the illuminations on the game board 16 side, for example. It is white and emits light in a non-uniform and fluid manner so as to flow in a predetermined direction (here, to the right). This flowing light emission is an example of a second aspect different from the first aspect described above, and as shown in FIG. 16, a process of moving a character (one character or a plurality of characters) to be emitted in a predetermined direction is cyclically performed. It is designed to repeat. Here, the second aspect is an aspect of whether to light only a part of the individual elements (characters) constituting the mark (title logo 31) or to individually light each individual element with one of a plurality of system colors. Say. As described above, the reach production is an example of the second period in which the lighting mode of the title logo 31 is the second mode.

While the title logo 31 is emitting light in a flowing manner, only a part of the title logo 31 is in a state of emitting light, so that the main title "Fujimaru-kun" does not emit light with the part emitting light. It is easy to recognize by separating it from the part, and for example, only the part that emits light may be recognized as an independent mark. However, since the flowing light emission of the title logo 31 is performed during a limited period of time during the design change such as the advance notice production, it is unlikely that it falls under trademark use, and the relationship with the registered trademark of another person. It is unlikely that this will be a problem. The non-uniform light emission of the title logo 31 is not limited to the flowing light emission, and may be light emission such that the color and brightness are different for each part due to gradation, light emission in which the light emitting portion changes randomly, and the like. Further, only a part of the title logo 31 may emit light in a predetermined color, and the other may be turned off, or a plurality of parts of the title logo 31 may emit light in different colors.

After that, as shown in FIG. 15 (c3), the second movable body 76a of the board returns to the origin position, and the effect symbol 114 is stopped and fixed in the jackpot mode in the image display means 60, and the front frame 3 side and the game board The illumination on the 16 side emits rainbow light, and the title logo 31 emits light in a color different from that of the surrounding front frame 3 side and the illumination on the game board 16 side, for example, white.

Further, FIGS. 17 to 19 show an example in which the same “Fujimaru-kun” mark as the title logo 31 is displayed on the image display means 60 during the advance notice production. FIG. 17 shows an example of a display image of the image display means 60 in the look-ahead continuous effect. The look-ahead continuous effect shown in FIG. 17 is an intense heat zone advance notice effect that suggests that there is an extremely high possibility of becoming a big hit mode in a specific symbol change that is a look-ahead target, and a plurality of symbol changes up to the specific symbol change. The look-ahead notice image 162 is displayed at a predetermined position on the screen, for example, in a band-shaped area provided at the upper edge portion. This look-ahead preview image (second mark) 162 is an array of characters of "Fujimaru-kun high probability zone" including "Fujimaru-kun" which is the same as the title logo 31 in a horizontal row. The characters of "Fujimaru-kun" in the look-ahead preview image 161 are composed of the same first font (here, Gothic font) as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3, and its size is smaller than that of the title logo 31. Further, the same first font as the title logo 31 is used for the characters of the "high probability zone" other than "Fujimaru-kun" in the look-ahead preview image 162. Of the look-ahead preview image 162, only the part of "Fujimaru-kun" which is the same as the title logo 31 may be the same first font as the title logo 31, and another font may be used for the other "high probability zone".

Further, when the look-ahead notice image 162 is displayed on the image display means 60, the title logo 31 on the front frame 3 side is made to emit light in a color different from the display color of "Fujimaru-kun" in the look-ahead notice image 162. It has become.

Further, FIG. 18 shows a state in which the middle symbol of the effect symbol 114 is (temporarily) stopped at the pseudo-continuous symbol 163 in the pseudo-continuous notice effect. This pseudo-ream pattern (second mark) 163 has the same characters of "Fujimaru-kun" as the title logo 31. The characters "Fujimaru-kun" in this pseudo-continuous pattern 163 are composed of the same first font (here, Gothic font) as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3, but the size is larger than the title logo 31. It is small and has a different arrangement from the title logo 31, and "Fujimaru" and "Kun" are arranged horizontally in two rows. Of course, the arrangement of "Fujimaru-kun" in the pseudo-ream pattern 163 may be the same as that of the title logo 31.

Further, when the pseudo-continuous symbol 163 is displayed on the image display means 60, the title logo 31 on the front frame 3 side is made to emit light in a color different from the display color of "Fujimaru-kun" in the pseudo-continuous symbol 163. It has become.

Further, FIG. 19 shows an example of the next notice image 164 in the next notice effect. This next notice image (second mark) 164 is a horizontal writing arrangement of the characters "Next time! Fujimaru-kun visits" including "Fujimaru-kun" which is the same as the title logo 31. The characters "Fujimaru-kun" in the next preview image 164 are the same first font (here, Gothic font) as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3, and are arranged in the same horizontal row as the title logo 31. However, its size is smaller than the title logo 31. In addition, the same first font as the title logo 31 is used for the characters "next time!" And "going up" other than "Fujimaru-kun" in the next preview image 164. Of the next preview image 164, only the part of "Fujimaru-kun" which is the same as the title logo 31 is used as the first font which is the same as the title logo 31, and other fonts are used for the other "next time!" And "visit". May be good.

Further, when the next notice image 164 is displayed on the image display means 60, the title logo 31 on the front frame 3 side is made to emit light in a color different from the display color of "Fujimaru-kun" in the next notice image 164. It has become.

As described above, by displaying the same "Fujimaru-kun" mark as the title logo 31 on the image display means 60 in the same first font as the title logo 31 during the advance notice production, it is difficult to enter the player's field of view. Despite the fact that the title logo 31 is arranged on the upper side of the frame 3, it is possible to effectively function the "Fujimaru-kun" mark used for the title logo 31 as a directing means. Further, when the second mark corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 is displayed on the image display means 60 in the effect performed during the symbol variation, the title logo 31 has a color different from the display color of the second mark. The title logo 31 can be used as one production means by emitting light with.

When the second mark is displayed on the image display means 60 during the symbol variation effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect, the second mark is used in some of the effects with high expectation of big hit (for example, the next notice effect shown in FIG. 19). The two marks may be displayed in substantially the same font as the first mark, and the second mark may be displayed in a font different from that of the first mark in other effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the symbol variation, the title logo 31 is made to emit light non-uniformly during the specific effect including the movable body effect (FIG. 15 (c2)), and the title logo 31 is emitted substantially uniformly otherwise. Since the lights are turned off (for example, the entire title logo 31 emits light with substantially the same color, substantially the same brightness, and substantially the same timing), the title logo 31 is more actively directed for a limited specific period. Can be used as.

When the look-ahead notice image 162, the pseudo-continuous symbol 163, the next notice image 164, etc. are displayed on the image display means 60, the title logo 31 is used in the look-ahead notice image 162, the pseudo-continuous symbol 163, the next notice image 164, etc. It may be made to emit light in substantially the same color as the display color of "Fujimaru-kun".

The jackpot effect control means 153 controls the jackpot effect during the jackpot game. For example, during the jackpot start interval, the jackpot round (including the inter-round interval), and the jackpot end interval, the effect corresponding to them is controlled. The image is displayed on the image display means 60, and the accompanying sound output, illumination emission, movable body drive, and the like are executed.

FIG. 20 shows an example of the display screen and the illumination light emission pattern of the image display means 60 during the jackpot game (during the bonus game), that is, during the jackpot start interval, the jackpot round, and the jackpot end interval.

During the jackpot start interval (opening period), as shown in Fig. 20 (a), a function name logo image 165 consisting of characters such as "Fujimaru-kun bonus" and a notification that the right side should be fired. The launch direction notification image 166 is displayed on the image display means 60. This function name logo image 165 contains the same characters of "Fujimaru-kun" as the title logo 31, but the characters of this "Fujimaru-kun" are the same first font as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3. It is composed of (here, Gothic font). In addition, the same first font as the title logo 31 is used for the characters of "bonus" other than "Fujimaru-kun" in the function name logo image 165.

At this time, the illuminations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side and the title logo 31 are all turned off, for example. The launch direction notification image 166 may start displaying from the middle of the jackpot start interval. In this case, after the display of the launch direction notification image 166 is started, for example, the illuminations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side may be made to emit light so as to flow in the right direction indicated by the launch direction notification image 166.

During the jackpot round, as shown in FIG. 20B, other than the launch direction notification image 166, the round number notification image 167 showing the ongoing round, and the acquired ball number notification image 168 showing the number of acquired balls in the jackpot game. , Characters and other jackpot effect images 169 are displayed on the image display means 60. At this time, the illuminations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side emit light with a rainbow-colored gradation (rainbow light emission). At this time, the title logo 31 is made to emit light substantially uniformly or extinguish in a color different from the surroundings (for example, white), but the title logo 31 also emits rainbow light integrally with the surrounding illumination (not). It may emit light uniformly).

Then, during the jackpot end interval (ending period), as shown in FIGS. 20 (c1) to 20 (c3), the model logo image 170, the caution display image 171 and the function name logo image 172 are used as the image display means 60. For example, they are displayed sequentially. At this time, the illuminations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side emit light in a predetermined emission color (for example, blue).

The model logo image (2nd mark) 170 corresponds to the title logo (1st mark) 31 placed in the front frame 3, and is the model name of this pachinko machine, "P Fujimaru-kun. The logo "Sa! With FSZ setting" is the one excluding the identification symbol "FSZ" and the additional information "with setting". In this way, the model logo image (second mark) 170 displayed on the image display means 60 has new information on the title logo (first mark) 31 displayed on the front frame 3 (here, the type of game machine " Since the configuration is such that "P" and the subtitle "" Funny "is different from human taste!") Are added, the information to be included in the title logo 31 is minimized, and the image display means 60 side is insufficient if necessary. It is possible to supplement the information. The model logo image 170 may include "with settings", which is additional information indicating that the setting change function is installed.

The model logo image 170 is composed of the same first font (here, Gothic font) as the title logo 31 for the characters "Fujimaru-kun" that are common to the title logo 31. In addition, the same first font as the title logo 31 is used for "P" and "Human taste" Omoshiro "!" Other than "Fujimaru-kun" in the model logo image 170. However, the subtitle "Human taste" Omoshiro "!" Uses a smaller font size than the main title "Fujimaru-kun".

Of the model logo image 170, the part common to the title logo 31 is displayed in the same first font as the title logo 31, and the part not common (here, the type of game machine "P" and the subtitle "Human taste is different". At least a part of the funny "sa!") May be displayed in a font different from that of the title logo 31.

Further, when the model logo image 170 is displayed on the image display means 60, the title logo 31 on the front frame 3 side is made to emit light substantially uniformly in a color similar to the display color of "Fujimaru-kun" in the model logo image 170. May be good. In this case, the emission color of the title logo 31 is preferably a color different from the illumination on the peripheral front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side.

In this way, by displaying the model logo image 170 including "Fujimaru-kun", which is the same as the title logo 31, on the image display means 60 during the jackpot end interval, it is placed on the upper side of the front frame 3 which is difficult for the player to see. Despite the fact that the title logo 31 is arranged, it is possible to effectively function the "Fujimaru-kun" mark used for the title logo 31 as a directing means.

Further, the caution display image (second mark) 171 corresponds to the caution display (first mark) 118 displayed on the game board 16, and is a caution display image composed of characters such as "! Attention". It includes 171a and one or more caution content display images 171b and 171c that explain the specific content of the precautions in sentences and the like. The alert display image 171 is displayed in a size larger than the alert display 118 displayed on the game board 16. As a result, it is possible to more reliably alert the player. The font of the alert display image 171 does not have to be the same as that of the alert display 118.

Further, the function name logo image (second mark) 172 corresponds to the function name logo (first mark) 101 displayed on the game board 16, and is the same as the function name logo 101, 5 of "Fujimaru Time". The characters are arranged in a horizontal row in the same second font (here, pop style) as the function name logo 101. When the function name logo image 172 is displayed on the image display means 60, the function name logo 101 on the game board 16 side may be made to emit light in substantially the same color as the display color of the function name logo image 172, for example. In this case, the emission color of the function name logo 101 is preferably a color different from that of the surrounding illumination. Further, while the warning display image 171 and the function name logo image 172 are being displayed, the title logo 31 may be made to emit light substantially uniformly in a predetermined color, or may be turned off.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the title logo 31 is made to emit light or turn off substantially uniformly during the big hit game.

After receiving the customer waiting demo command from the main control board 121, the customer waiting control means (demo effect executing means) 154 changes the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. It controls the production and the like during the customer waiting state (during the fluctuation stop state in which the symbol is not changed) until the start.

During the customer waiting state, the process shifts to the "customer waiting effect" after the "customer waiting effect" for a predetermined time, and when the demo start condition is satisfied after that, the "demo effect" is repeated with the "customer waiting effect" in between, for example. It is supposed to run. In addition, while waiting for customers, the menu display operation period during which the player can operate the menu screen (for example, the operation of pressing the effect button 38), and the volume at which the player can operate the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted.・ It is the period during which the light intensity can be adjusted.

In the "customer waiting effect", for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, the image display means 60 continues to display the image of the effect symbol 114 in a state of being stopped due to the previous symbol change. At this time, the illuminations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side emit light in a predetermined customer waiting light emitting mode, and the predetermined BGM is continuously output from the speakers 18 and 25.

When a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the start of the "customer waiting effect", the process shifts to the "customer waiting effect". At that time, the BGM fades out and as shown in FIG. 21 (b). The image display means 60 continues to display the image of the effect symbol 114 in the stopped state, and also provides a menu display operation notification image 172a for notifying the operation method for displaying the menu screen, and an operation method for adjusting the volume. The display of the volume adjustment operation notification image 173 to be notified, the light amount adjustment operation notification image 174 to notify the operation method for adjusting the light amount, and the like is started. In this way, during the execution of the pre-customer waiting effect, that is, during the period from the start of the customer waiting state to, for example, 30 seconds, the menu display operation period and the volume / light amount adjustment operation period are performed. , The menu display operation notification image 172a for notifying it, the volume adjustment operation notification image 173, and the light amount adjustment operation notification image 174 are not displayed.

After that, when the demo start condition is satisfied (for example, 180 seconds have passed from the start of the customer waiting state), the process shifts from the "customer waiting effect" to the "demo effect". In the "demo production", as shown in FIGS. 21 (c) to 21 (f), a "model image demo" (for example, 70 seconds) for executing the image movie 174 of the model, and a model logo image 176 showing the logo of the model. "Model logo" (for example, 10 seconds) to display, "company logo" (for example, 5 seconds) to display the company logo image 177 showing the logo of the manufacturer, and "entry prevention display" to display the immersive prevention display image 178 ( For example, 5 seconds) are sequentially performed.

The model logo image (second mark) 176 corresponds to the title logo (first mark) 31 arranged in the front frame 3, and as shown in FIG. 21 (d), the model name of this pachinko machine. The identification symbol "FSZ" and the additional information "with setting" are excluded from "P Fujimaru-kun's" funny "that has a different human taste! With FSZ setting". In this way, the model logo image 176 displayed on the image display means 60 has new information (here, the game machine type "P" and the subtitle "Human") in the same "Fujimaru-kun" as the title logo 31 displayed on the front frame 3. Since a different taste of "Omoshiro"! ") Is added, the information to be included in the title logo 31 can be minimized, and the information can be supplemented on the image display means 60 side as needed. The model logo image 176 may include "with settings", which is additional information indicating that the setting change function is installed.

The model logo image 176 is composed of the same first font (here, Gothic font) as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3 for the characters "Fujimaru-kun", and is in the same horizontal row as the title logo 31. It is arranged. In addition, the same first font as the title logo 31 is used for "P" and "Human taste" Omoshiro "!" Other than "Fujimaru-kun" in the model logo image 176. However, the subtitle "Human taste" Omoshiro "!" Uses a smaller font size than the main title "Fujimaru-kun".

As shown in FIG. 21D, when the model logo image 176 is displayed on the image display means 60, the title logo 31 on the front frame 3 side is used as the display color of "Fujimaru-kun" in the model logo image 176. It may emit light in substantially the same color. As a result, the relationship and unity between the model logo image 176 displayed on the image display means 60 and the title logo 31 on the front frame 3 side can be impressed. In this case, the emission color of the title logo 31 is preferably a color different from the illumination on the peripheral front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side. In this way, during the demonstration production period, the model logo period (second mark display period) in which the model logo image (second mark) 176 corresponding to the title logo (mark) 31 is displayed on the image display means 60. Is included in the first period in which the lighting mode of the title logo 31 is the first mode.

Further, among the "demo effects", for example, until the "model image demo", the menu display operation notification image 172a, the volume adjustment operation notification image 173, and the light amount adjustment operation notification image 174 are continuously displayed on the image display means 60 from the customer waiting effect. However, while the "model logo", "company logo", and "entry prevention display" are being executed, the menu display operation notification image 172a, the volume adjustment operation notification image 173, and the light amount adjustment operation notification image 174 are displayed from the image display means 60. It will be erased.

The non-demo production period during the symbol suspension, that is, the customer waiting production period and the customer waiting production period may also be included in the first period.

<Second embodiment: Example of change regarding arrangement of title logo 31>
22 and 23 illustrate the second embodiment and show an example in which the arrangement of the title logo 31 (first mark) in the first embodiment is changed. In this embodiment, the parts not particularly mentioned (for example, the light emission pattern of the title logo 31) are the same as those in the first embodiment.

22 (a) and 22 (b) show an example in which the title logo 31 is arranged in the non-movable portion of the front frame 3, and FIG. 22 (a) shows an image showing the display position of the second mark. As an example above the display means 60, the title logo 31 is arranged substantially in the center of the uppermost part of the front frame 3, and in FIG. 22B, as an example below the image display means 60, on the lower left side of the lowermost part of the front frame 3. The title logo 31 is arranged.

In the first embodiment, the frame first movable effect means 26 is arranged at the uppermost portion of the front frame 3, but in the present embodiment, the frame first movable effect means 26 is not mounted. Of course, when the title logo 31 is arranged at the uppermost part of the front frame 3 as shown in FIG. 22A, the title is mounted on the frame first movable effect means 26 and the title is placed in a non-movable portion in the vicinity (for example, the lower side). The logo 31 may be placed.

Further, even when the title logo 31 is arranged below the image display means 60 as shown in FIG. 22B, the effect button configured so that the title logo 31 can be operated by a movable body (for example, a driving means). It may be arranged in 38).

Further, FIGS. 22 (c) and 22 (d) show an example in which the title logo 31 is arranged on the game board 16, and in FIG. 22 (c), the title logo 31 is arranged on the non-movable portion of the central display frame unit 47. However, in FIG. 22D, the title logo 31 is arranged on the frame first movable body 26a.

In the examples of FIGS. 22 (c) and 22 (d), the title logo 31 is arranged above the image display means 60 on the game board 16, but is an immovable portion or a movable portion below the image display means 60. It may be arranged in a part. Further, when the title logo 31 is arranged on the game board 16, it may be arranged on a game part other than the central display frame unit 47 or a cell sheet 45a on the board surface, or straddle the game part and the cell sheet 45a. It may be arranged in the game area 23, or may be arranged outside the game area 23.

Further, when the title logo 31 is arranged on the game board 16, the arrangement position may be on the rear side or the front side of the rolling region of the game ball on the front side of the base plate 45. Since the boards 1st to 4th movable bodies 75a to 77a of the present embodiment are all arranged on the rear side of the base plate 45, the title logo 31 is arranged on the boards 1st to 4th movable bodies 75a to 77a. In that case, the arrangement position is behind the rolling region of the game ball. The title logo 31 may be placed at an arbitrary position on a non-movable portion rearward from the rolling region of the game ball, for example, the back mounting base 61. Further, when the title logo 31 is arranged on the front side of the decorative frame 106 in the central display frame unit 47, the front side of the special symbol starting means 56 in the starting winning unit 48, etc., the arrangement position is the rolling region of the game ball. It will be on the front side.

Further, the title logo 31 may be displayed on the illumination panel 180 arranged on the game board 16. As shown in FIG. 23, the illumination panel 180 is arranged so as to substantially close the opening window 47a on the front end side thereof, and has a transparent light guide plate 180a and an edge portion (here, a right edge portion) of the light guide plate 180a. ), And a lens member 180c arranged between the end face of the light guide plate 180a and the LED 180b. On the surface of the light guide plate 180a, a large number of minute recesses (not shown) that forwardly reflect the light incident on the light guide plate 180a from the LED 180b via the lens member 180c are formed, and the high-density aggregate of the minute recesses is formed. , The title logo 31 is formed. As a result, when the LED 180b is lit in a predetermined color, the title logo 31 is displayed on the light guide plate 180a on the front side of the image display means 60. Since the illumination panel 180 is arranged so as to be flush with the decorative frame 106, for example, the arrangement position of the title logo 31 displayed on the illumination panel 180 is on the front side of the rolling region of the game ball.

When the title logo 31 is arranged on a movable body, it is desirable that substantially the entire title logo 31 can be visually recognized from the front side while the movable body is at the origin position. Further, the title logo 31 may be arranged at a position substantially the same height as the image display means 60 on the front frame 3 or the game board 16. Also in this case, the title logo 31 may be arranged on the movable body (for example, the frame second movable body 27a of the frame second movable effect means 27) or may be arranged on the non-movable portion.

Further, FIGS. 22 (e) and 22 (f) show an example in which the characters "Fujimaru-kun" constituting the title logo 31 are arranged in a plurality of columns (here, two columns). When arranging a series of character strings in multiple parts in this way, it is desirable not to divide the group regarding the meaning and nature of words. In the examples of FIGS. 22 (e) and 22 (f), "Fujimaru-kun" is divided into "Fujimaru" indicating the name and "kun" as the suffix, and they are arranged in two columns.

In the example of FIG. 22 (e), the "Fujimaru" is arranged on the front frame 3 side and the "Kun" is arranged on the game board 16 side in parallel with each other in two horizontal rows. It has the same font (first font), substantially the same size, and substantially the same pitch. Further, in the example of FIG. 22 (f), both "Fujimaru" and "Kun" are arranged on the front frame 3 side, and both are parallel to each other and have the same font (first font), substantially the same size, and substantially the same pitch. However, the arrangement direction is inclined (here, it rises to the right), and each character is also inclined along the arrangement direction. In this way, when the title logos 31 are arranged in a plurality of rows, the degree of freedom of arrangement can be increased without impairing the sense of unity of the title logos 31 by arranging them in parallel regardless of the arrangement direction. In addition, all the title logos 31 in a plurality of rows may be arranged on the game board 16.

Further, FIG. 22 (g) shows an example in which the characters "Fujimaru-kun" constituting the title logo 31 are arranged on the game board 16 along an arc-shaped arrangement pattern. By arranging the title logos 31 along an arrangement pattern other than the straight line in this way, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of arrangement without impairing the sense of unity of the title logos 31. In this case, the arrangement pattern is not limited to the arc shape, and may be zigzag or wavy as long as it is a constant arrangement pattern. When arranging the title logos 31 in a plurality of columns, it is desirable to arrange each column according to a common arrangement pattern, but the arrangement pattern is different for each column, such as making the first column arcuate and the second column linear. It may be arranged by.

Further, FIG. 22 (h) shows an example in which "Fujimaru-kun" constituting the title logo 31 is grouped. That is, in the example of FIG. 22 (h), "Fujimaru-kun" constituting the title logo 31 is divided into "Fujimaru" and "Kun", and the fonts, sizes, pitches, etc. are different from each other and arranged in two rows. At the same time, a surrounding line 181 is provided so as to surround them and grouped. In addition to providing the surrounding line 181 for grouping, a common background color, background pattern, etc. may be provided, or common decoration such as giving the same border to all characters may be provided. In addition, unification of font, character size, character pitch, etc. is also an example of grouping.

<Third embodiment; Example of changing the size of the title logo 31>
FIG. 24 illustrates a third embodiment and shows an example in which the size of the title logo 31 (first mark) in the first embodiment is changed. The only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is the size of the title logo 31.

In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the title logo 31 is arranged on the frame first movable body 26a as in the first embodiment, but the size thereof is larger than that of the first embodiment. Small, for example, the model logo image (second mark) 176 (FIG. 21 (d)) displayed on the image display means 60 during the demonstration production (when the symbol fluctuation is stopped), or displayed on the image display means 60 during the jackpot game. It is smaller than the characters of "Fujimaru-kun" in the model logo image (second mark) 170 (Fig. 20 (c1)). In addition, the arrangement of "Fujimaru-kun" in the model logo image 176 is in a horizontal row like the title logo 31.

It should be noted that the characters of "Fujimaru-kun" in the look-ahead notice image 162 (FIG. 17), the pseudo-continuous symbol 163 (FIG. 18), the next notice image 164 (FIG. 19), etc. displayed on the image display means 60 during the symbol change The title logo 31 may be enlarged. Further, the arrangement position of the title logo 31 is not limited to the movable body of the front frame 3, and as shown in the second embodiment, the title logo 31 is arranged at an arbitrary position on the front frame 3 and the game board 16. This embodiment can also be applied to such cases.

<Fourth embodiment: Example of changing the font according to the timing>
FIG. 25 illustrates the fourth embodiment, and partially modifies the first to third embodiments to mark the “Fujimaru-kun” mark (second mark) corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31. An example is shown in which the font (font) is changed according to the timing when displaying (chapter) on the image display means 60.

In the first embodiment, when a mark including "Fujimaru-kun" corresponding to the title logo 31 is displayed on the image display means 60, the same first font (for example, Gothic font) as the title logo 31 is always used for the font. However, in the present embodiment, the model logo image 176 (FIG. 25 (a)) displayed on the image display means 60 during the demonstration production and the model logo displayed on the image display means 60 during the jackpot game are used. For image 170 (FIG. 25 (b)), the font of "Fujimaru-kun" is the same first font as the title logo 31, but the image display means in the advance notice effect during the pattern change (here, the pseudo-continuous notice effect). For the pseudo-continuous pattern 163 (FIG. 25 (c)) displayed in 60, a font different from the title logo 31 (for example, Mincho typeface) is used.

In this way, when a mark (second mark) including "Fujimaru-kun" corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 is displayed on the image display means 60, the font is changed according to the timing. May be good. Note that FIG. 25 (b) shows an example in which the mark of "Fujimaru-kun" corresponding to the title logo 31 is displayed on the image display means 60 during the jackpot round during the jackpot game, but the first embodiment As described above, it may be displayed during the jackpot end interval during the jackpot game, or may be displayed during the jackpot start interval as well.

<Fifth embodiment: Example of changing the font according to the jackpot expectation level>
FIG. 26 exemplifies the fifth embodiment, and partially modifies the first to fourth embodiments to include a mark (second mark) including “Fujimaru-kun” corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31. An example is shown in which the font is changed according to the degree of expectation of a big hit when the mark) is displayed on the image display means 60.

FIG. 26A shows a case where, for example, the jackpot expectation is lower than a predetermined value (25% here) according to the jackpot expectation when the same type of notice effect (here, pseudo-continuous notice effect) is executed. Use a font different from the title logo 31 (for example, Mincho font) in the font of the pseudo-ream pattern 163, and if the jackpot expectation is higher than the predetermined value (50% here), the title is in the font of the pseudo-ream symbol 163. An example is shown in which the same first font (for example, Gothic font) as the logo 31 is used.

Further, in FIG. 26B, when executing a plurality of types of advance notice effects (here, a pseudo continuous advance notice effect and a next advance notice effect), for example, the big hit expectation is higher than a predetermined value according to the big hit expectation for each notice effect. Also low (25 to 50% here) In the case of pseudo-ream notice production, a font different from the title logo 31 (for example, Mincho-style) is used for the font of the pseudo-ream pattern 163, and the jackpot expectation is higher than the predetermined value ( Here, 60%) In the case of the next notice production, an example is shown in which the same first font (for example, Gothic type) as the title logo 31 is used for the font of the next notice image 164.

In this way, when the mark (second mark) including "Fujimaru-kun" corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 is displayed on the image display means 60, the font is changed according to the jackpot expectation. You may.

<Sixth Embodiment: Example of displaying the second mark according to the degree of advantage of the player>
FIG. 27 illustrates a sixth embodiment, partially modifying the first to fifth embodiments, and shows a mark corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 according to the degree of advantage of the player. An example is shown in which (the second mark) is configured to be displayed on the image display means 60.

In the case of a 10R jackpot, which has a higher degree of advantage for the player than the 2R jackpot, FIG. 27 (a) shows, for example, a “Fujimaru-kun bonus” including the same “Fujimaru-kun” character as the title logo 31 at the jackpot start interval. In the case of one 2R jackpot, for example, the function name logo image 165a such as "regular bonus" that does not include the same "Fujimaru-kun" character as the title logo 31 is displayed at the jackpot start interval. An example to display is shown.

Further, FIG. 27B shows a “Fujimaru-kun bonus” including the same “Fujimaru-kun” character as the title logo 31 at the jackpot start interval, for example, in the case of a probabilistic jackpot where the player has a higher degree of advantage than the non-probability jackpot. Function name logo image 165 such as "" is displayed, and in the case of one non-probability change jackpot, for example, the function name logo such as "regular bonus" that does not include the same character of "Fujimaru-kun" as the title logo 31 at the jackpot start interval. An example of displaying the image 165a is shown.

In this way, whether or not the mark (second mark) corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 may be displayed on the image display means 60 may be different depending on the degree of advantage of the player. ..

<7th Embodiment: Example of making a part of the font of the 2nd mark different from the 1st mark>
FIG. 28 illustrates the seventh embodiment, and the characters common to the first mark among the second marks displayed on the image display means 60 by partially modifying the first to sixth embodiments. However, an example is shown in which the same font as the first mark is used, but at least a part of the characters that are not common to the first mark are configured to use a different font from the first mark.

FIG. 28 shows an example of the model logo image (second mark) 176 displayed on the image display means 60 in the demonstration effect. In the model logo image 176 shown in FIG. 28, the characters of "P Fujimaru-kun" including "Fujimaru-kun" common to the title logo (first mark) 31 are the same first font as the title logo 31 (here, Gothic font). ) Is used, but for the other characters, "It's a different human taste," Omoshiro "!", A font different from the title logo 31 (here, Mincho style) is used. In addition, only the character "Fujimaru-kun", which is common to the title logo 31, uses the same first font (Gothic font here) as the title logo 31, and the other "P" and "Human taste different" Omoshiro "!" A font different from that of the title logo 31 may be used for all the characters of.

<Eighth embodiment: Example of displaying the license information of the intellectual property right as the second mark>
FIG. 29 illustrates the eighth embodiment, and partially modifies the first to seventh embodiments so that the image display means 60 displays information regarding the permission of the intellectual property right as the second mark. The configured example is shown.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 (c1), during the jackpot end interval, the copyright license number image (second mark) 179 corresponding to the copyright license number (first mark) 119e is displayed, for example. It is displayed on the image display means 60 together with the model logo image 170. It is desirable that the copyright license number image 179 is displayed in a size larger than the copyright license number 119e. The font and arrangement of the copyright license number image 179 should be substantially the same as the copyright license number 119e, but if necessary to increase the display size, the arrangement may be displayed in multiple columns. It may be different from the license number 119e.

Further, this copyright license number image 179 may be displayed in all jackpot games (privilege games), but some jackpot games that are more advantageous for the player, such as 2R jackpot (second bonus game) and 10R. It may be displayed only in the 10R jackpot of the jackpot (first privilege game). Further, the copyright license number image 179 may be displayed during the jackpot start interval or the jackpot round, or may be displayed during the demonstration effect, the notice effect due to the symbol change, or the reach effect.

<Ninth embodiment: Example of change in the relationship between the specific mark and the non-specific mark>
FIG. 30 exemplifies the ninth embodiment, and shows an example in which the first to eighth embodiments are partially modified to change the relationship between the specific mark and the non-specific mark regarding the arrangement position, size, and the like. ing.

The title logo 31 is an example of a specific mark including at least a part of the model title, and is composed of the characters "Fujimaru-kun", which is the main title of the model titles of this pachinko machine. The function name logo 101 is an example of a non-specific mark that does not include the model title, and is composed of the characters "Fujimaru Time", which is the name (function name) of the game function used in this pachinko machine.

Regarding the specific mark such as the title logo 31 and the non-specific mark such as the function name logo 101, it is desirable that the specific mark is arranged so as to stand out more than the non-specific mark. It is considered that the mark is more conspicuous when it is arranged on the front frame 3 than when it is arranged on the game board 16, when it is arranged as high as possible on the front side as much as possible, and when it is displayed in a larger size. In the case of the first embodiment, the title logo 31 is arranged on the front frame 3 and the function name logo 101 is arranged on the game board 16, respectively, and the arrangement position of the title logo 31 is higher than that of the function name logo 101. The size of the title logo 31 is larger than that of the function name logo 101.

FIGS. 30A and 30B show an example in which the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 are both arranged in the front frame 3. In the example of FIG. 30A, since the title logo 31 is arranged at the upper part of the front frame 3 and the function name logo 101 is arranged at the lower part, the title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous than the function name logo 101. Even when the title logo 31 is arranged above the function name logo 101 as shown in FIG. 30A, if the character size of the function name logo 101 is increased, it may be more noticeable than the title logo 31. Therefore, it is desirable that the character size of the function name logo 101 is smaller than the character size of the title logo 31.

Further, in the example of FIG. 30B, the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 are arranged at substantially the same height position, but the character size of the function name logo 101 is smaller than the character size of the title logo 31. Therefore, the title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous than the function name logo 101. If the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 are close to each other, the function name logo 101 may be mistaken as a subtitle. Therefore, the function name logo 101 should be placed some distance from the title logo 31. Is desirable.

FIG. 30C shows an example in which the title logo 31 is arranged on the front frame 3 and the function name logo 101 is arranged on the game board 16. In the example of FIG. 30C, unlike the first embodiment, the function name logo 101 is arranged at the upper part of the game board 16, but the title logo 31 is still above the function name logo 101. Moreover, since the title logo 31 is arranged on the front frame 3 side, the title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous than the function name logo 101. In this case, it is desirable that the character size of the function name logo 101 is smaller than the character size of the title logo 31.

FIG. 30D shows an example in which the title logo 31 is arranged in the front frame 3 and the function name logo 101 is displayed on the image display means 60. Although this example is also shown in the first embodiment, since the function name logo 101 can be visually recognized only for a limited period of time, the title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous than the function name logo 101 in combination with the arrangement positions of both. it can. Further, in this case, since the function name logo 101 is displayed only for a limited period, a character size larger than that of the title logo 31 may be used.

FIG. 30E shows an example in which the function name logo 101 is arranged on the front frame 3 and the title logo 31 is arranged on the game board 16. When displaying the mark, the front frame 3 is basically more conspicuous than the game board 16, so when the title logo 31 is placed on the game board 16, the function name logo 101 may be placed on the front frame 3. Although it is not preferable, when such an arrangement is intentionally adopted, the function name logo 101 is arranged below the title logo 31 and the character size of the function name logo 101 is set as shown in FIG. 30 (e). It is desirable to make it smaller than the title logo 31.

FIG. 30F shows an example in which the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 are both arranged on the game board 16. In the example of FIG. 30 (f), the title logo 31 is arranged above the image display means 60 and the function name logo 101 is arranged below each, and the title logo 31 is above the function name logo 101. , The title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous than the function name logo 101. In this case, if the character size of the function name logo 101 is increased, it may be more noticeable than the title logo 31, so it is desirable that the character size of the function name logo 101 is smaller than the character size of the title logo 31.

FIG. 30 (g) shows an example in which the title logo 31 is arranged on the game board 16 and the function name logo 101 is displayed on the image display means 60. In this example, since the function name logo 101 can be visually recognized only for a limited period of time, the title logo 31 is more conspicuous than the function name logo 101 in combination with the fact that the title logo 31 is arranged above the image display means 60. Can be made. Further, in this case, since the function name logo 101 is displayed only for a limited period, a character size larger than that of the title logo 31 may be used.

FIG. 30H shows an example in which the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 are displayed on the image display means 60. It is not realistic to configure the title logo 31 to be displayed only on the image display means 60 without arranging it on the front frame 3 or the game board 16, but even in such a case, the title logo is better than the function name logo 101. In order to make the 31 stand out, as shown in FIG. 30 (h), the function name logo 101 is also configured to be displayed only on the image display means 60, not on the front frame 3 or the game board 16, like the title logo 31. I can't think of anything else. In this case, it is desirable that the title logo 31 is displayed above the function name logo 101 and that the character size of the title logo 31 is equal to or larger than the character size of the function name logo 101. Further, it is desirable that the title logo 31 is displayed during the demonstration production, but the function name logo 101 is not displayed during the demonstration production. Further, it is desirable that the display frequency and / or display time of the title logo 31 is larger than that of the function name logo 101.

In the present embodiment, the function name logo 101 has been described as an example of the non-specific mark, but the non-specific mark may be any one that does not include the model title, and the function name logo 101 is used as the production logo 102 in FIG. It is also possible to replace it with the first logo mark 32.

Further, in the present embodiment, the title logo 31 composed of the main title has been described as an example of the specific mark, but even when the title logo composed of the subtitle is used as the specific mark, the above-mentioned specific mark and the non-specific mark are used. Relationships are applicable. Of course, the specific mark may be configured to include all model titles (main title and subtitle).

<10th embodiment: An example in which the mark changes from an incomplete form to a completed form at the time of a predetermined production>
FIG. 31 illustrates a tenth embodiment and shows an example in which the mark is configured to change from an incomplete form to a completed form at the time of a predetermined effect.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the second logo mark 63, which is an example of a non-specific mark that does not include the model title, is the first part mark 63a on the left side and the second part mark 63b on the right side. The first partial mark 63a is arranged on the third movable body 77a of the board, and the second partial mark 63b is arranged on the fourth movable body 78a of the board.

When the third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a of the board are at the origin positions, respectively, the first portion mark 63a and the second portion mark 63b are separated from each other to the left and right as shown by the solid line in FIG. (Unfinished type) becomes visible from the front side, and when the movable body effect is executed during the symbol change, the third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a of the board move in the direction of approaching each other to display the image. The second logo mark 63 is completed by connecting the means 60 on the front side and connecting the first portion mark 63a and the second portion mark 63b as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 31 (from the unfinished form to the completed form). It is supposed to change).

As described above, the second logo mark 63 of the first embodiment changes to a visible state at the time of a predetermined effect (FIG. 15 (c1) → (c2)) of the second logo mark 63 of the first embodiment. However, the second logo mark 63 of the first embodiment is normally configured so that at least a part thereof is hidden so that it cannot be seen from the front side, whereas the second logo mark 63 of the present embodiment is hidden. Is different in that it is usually configured to be separated into multiple pieces to form an unfinished form.

<Eleventh embodiment: Example of changing the font according to the arrangement of marks>
FIG. 32 exemplifies the eleventh embodiment, and shows an example in which the fonts are partially different when the arrangement of the marks is different.

FIG. 32A is an example of the first mark displayed on the front frame 3 and the game board 16, and the mark of "Fujimaru Time", which is a function display, is arranged in a horizontal row in a semi-cursive script. is there. Further, FIG. 32 (b) is an example of the second mark displayed on the image display means 60, and the mark of "Fujimaru time" which is a function display is divided into "Fujimaru" and "Time" and written horizontally up and down. It is arranged in two stages. The mark of FIG. 32 (b) may be used as the first mark, and the mark of FIG. 32 (a) may be used as the second mark.

Comparing the mark of FIG. 32 (a) and the mark of FIG. 32 (b), the fonts used are almost the same, but some characters (here, the character "ta") are the same. The shape is slightly different. That is, in the character "ta" in FIG. 32 (b), the lower "harai" part is greatly jumped up, whereas in the character "ta" in FIG. 32 (a), such a jumping part is Absent. This is because in the case of FIG. 32 (a), the character "ta" is written in two columns as shown in FIG. 32 (b), whereas the adjacent characters are close to each other on both the left and right sides and there is no space. In this case, there is room on the left side of the "ta", and it is possible to make bold character decorations such as providing a "harai" part that jumps up greatly. By arranging the marks in multiple rows in this way, some characters have a space, and by adopting a bold font that cannot be realized by arranging in a single row, the impact of appearance can be enhanced. It is possible.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as shown below.

<About the fonts of the 1st and 2nd marks>
In the embodiment, when the second mark corresponding to the first mark is displayed on the image display means 60, the second mark is displayed regardless of whether the timing is during the demonstration effect or during the symbol variation effect such as the advance notice effect. An example is shown in which the chapter is configured to be displayed in almost the same font as the first mark, but when displaying the second mark during the demonstration production, the same font as the first mark is used and a notice is given. When the second mark is displayed during the design variation effect such as the effect, a font different from that of the first mark may be used.

Further, in the embodiment, when the second mark corresponding to the first mark is displayed on the image display means 60, the second mark is displayed regardless of whether the timing is during the big hit game or during the symbol variation effect such as the advance notice effect. An example is shown in which the mark is configured to be displayed in approximately the same font as the first mark, but when displaying the second mark during a jackpot game, the font used is approximately the same as the first mark. When displaying the second mark during a symbol variation effect such as a notice effect, a font different from that of the first mark may be used.

In addition, when displaying the second mark during some jackpot games (for example, 10R jackpot) that are more advantageous for the player, use substantially the same font as the first mark, and other jackpot games (for example, 2R). When displaying the second mark during the jackpot), it may be configured to use a font different from that of the first mark.

<Whether or not to display the second mark>
In the embodiment, an example is shown in which the model logo image (second mark) 170 or the like corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 is displayed on the image display means 60 during the jackpot game. The second mark is displayed in the case of some jackpot games (for example, 10R jackpot) that are more advantageous to the player, but the second mark is not displayed in the case of other jackpot games (for example, 2R jackpot). It may be configured as.

Further, the second mark may be displayed in the case of a big hit game in which a probability change state occurs, but the second mark may not be displayed in the case of other big hit games.

<About the placement position when the first mark is placed on the game board 16>
When the first mark is arranged on the game board 16, it may be arranged inside the game area 23 or outside the game area 23. For example, in the first embodiment, the copyright permission display 115 and the game machine information display 119 are arranged outside the game area 23, and the copyright display 116, the fraud warning display 117, and the warning display 118 are placed inside the game area 23. However, the copyright permission display 115 and the game machine information display 119 may be arranged inside the game area 23, and the copyright display 116, the fraud warning display 117, and the warning display 118 are outside the game area 23. May be placed in. Further, the first mark may be arranged so as to straddle the inside and the outside of the game area 23 on the game board 16.

<About the first aspect (first period) and the second aspect (second period)>
In the embodiment, the first period in which the lighting mode of the mark such as the title logo 31 is set to the first mode (the mode in which the entire mark is turned on or off in the same system color) is the normal variation before the reach is established during the symbol variation. Of the period and the demo production period, the points including the second mark display period in which the second mark is displayed on the image display means 60 and the non-demo production period when the symbol is stopped have been explained, but other than the special gaming state It may include the jackpot start interval (opening period) and the jackpot end interval (ending period) during the normal game state and the jackpot game.

In addition, the ratio of the first aspect during the unit period may be higher when the symbol is stopped than when the symbol is changing. In this case, the ratio of the first aspect is higher than that of the second aspect (only a part of the mark is lit or a plurality of parts are individually lit with different system colors) while the symbol is stopped, and during the symbol change, The ratio of the second aspect may be higher than that of the first aspect.

<Others>
For identification information indicating performance and functions such as "light middle", "amadeji", and "with settings", the first mark displayed on the front frame 3 and the game board 16 and the first mark displayed on the image display means 60 are displayed. It is desirable to display both with 2 marks.

The first mark to be displayed on the front frame 3 and the game board 16 may be formed three-dimensionally as shown in FIG. 5, or may be printed and attached to a sticker having an adhesive surface on the back side. It may be formed in a plane.

The second mark displayed on the image display means 60 may include a substantially common portion with at least a part of the first mark displayed on the front frame 3 and the game board 16. That is, the first mark and the second mark need only have a substantially common portion, and at least one of them may have a portion other than the substantially common portion.

<Other configuration example 1>
The following (1) to (14) are illustrated as configurations that can solve the above-mentioned problems. At that time, any of the following features (i) to (v) can be included.

(I) In a gaming machine in which the first mark representing at least a part of the model name and the second mark representing at least a part other than the model name are arranged at positions visible to the player, the first mark is described above. The first mark is arranged in a three-dimensional shape, and the second mark is arranged in a planar shape.
By doing so, at least the first mark has the same system of "three-dimensional shape" even if there are some differences when the judgment standard is any one or more of the character size, character spacing, and font. By having the common feature of being decorated (molded, processed), it is possible to reduce the risk that the one first mark is read separately as two or more marks.
In addition, although it is divided into "model name" and "other than model name" as a premise, "model name (main title)" can be used as the first mark and "model name (subtitle)" can be used as the second mark. Similar effects can be expected.

(Ii) In the same game machine, the first mark is arranged in one row or one column, and the second mark is arranged in two rows or more or two or more columns.
By doing so, the second mark is arranged in two or more rows or two or more columns to increase the degree of freedom of arrangement, and the risk of reading the first mark in two or more marks is reduced. It is possible.

(Iii) In the same gaming machine, the first mark has substantially the same character spacing, and the second mark has at least a part of the character spacing different.
By doing so, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in arranging the second mark and reduce the risk of reading the first mark by dividing it into two or more marks.

(Iv) In the same game machine, all the character sizes of the first mark are substantially the same, and at least a part of the character sizes of the second mark are different.
By doing so, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in arranging the second mark and reduce the risk of reading the first mark by dividing it into two or more marks.

(V) In the same game machine, all the character fonts of the first mark are substantially the same, and at least a part of the character fonts of the second mark are different.
By doing so, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of expression (diversity of display modes) for the second mark and reduce the risk of reading the first mark by dividing it into two or more marks. ..

The effects common to the above (i) to (v) are "marks that are highly important (in identifying game machines)" and "marks that have a low degree of freedom of expression (in relation to copyrights, trademarks, etc.)". For "chapter", "mark with high visibility (from the player's point of view)", etc., the discriminating power is maintained high by the above configuration, and for other marks, different display modes (character size, character spacing, character color). Etc.), it is possible to keep the degree of freedom of arrangement and the degree of freedom of expression high.

Specifically, it can be configured as follows.
(1) A main body frame for holding a game board provided on the front surface of the game area, and a front frame provided on the front side of the main body frame so as to be openable and closable so that the game area can be visually recognized. The player is provided with an image display means having a display area capable of displaying the image of the above, and the first mark representing at least a part of the model name and the second mark representing at least a part of the performance of the game machine are the players. The first mark is information that is desired to stand out more than the second mark, and the first mark is placed in the front frame and the second mark is placed in a game machine that is visible to the user. A gaming machine characterized in that chapters are arranged on the game board, and the first mark is provided as a non-movable body (for example, a logo) in which its components are continuously displayed.
By doing so, at least the first mark is displayed in succession (decoration, decoration, even if there is a slight difference when any one or more of the character size, character spacing, and font is used as a criterion. By having the common feature of being "molded and processed", it is possible to reduce the risk that the one first mark is read separately as two or more marks.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1) above, wherein the first mark is arranged as a movable body (button, other gimmick) of the front frame.
By doing so, at least the first mark is "the same base body (the above example) even if there is a slight difference when any one or more of the character size, the character spacing, and the font is used as a judgment criterion. By having the common feature of being displayed (decoration, molding, processing, printing) on "the operation means, etc.", the risk that the first mark is read separately as two or more marks is reduced. It is possible to do.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) above, wherein the first mark is arranged as a flat object (for example, a printed matter) with respect to the front frame.

(4) The gaming machine according to (1) above, wherein the first mark is three-dimensionally arranged (for example, as a three-dimensional structure) with respect to the front frame. In the configuration of (4), the second mark may be arranged in a plane (the above-mentioned feature (i)).

(5) The gaming machine according to (1) above, wherein the first mark is arranged (arranged with irregularities) on a protruding portion of the front frame in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, wherein all of the components of the first mark are arranged in one row or one column. In the configuration of (6), the second mark may be arranged in two or more rows or two or more columns (the above feature (ii)).

As an effect common to the above, at least the first mark has common points (three-dimensional / plane, molding / printing, described in one row or one column described on the same base body). This means that it is possible to defend against a third party (it is sufficient to claim that it is one mark, not divided into multiple marks). The same effect can be expected for the configurations described below.

(7) The first mark is aligned (the upper end line and the lower end line of the component row are substantially parallel), and the second mark is not aligned (the upper end line and the lower end line of the component row are not parallel). ). The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above. In the configuration of (7), in relation to the above (6), all of the components of the first mark are arranged in one row or one column, and the second mark has two or more rows or two. It can be configured to be arranged in rows or more (the above feature (ii)).

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, wherein the first mark has two or more lines and each line is arranged so as to be parallel to each other.

(9) The first mark is characterized in that the spacing between its components (when the first mark consists of a character string, the character spacing) is unified so as to be the same or almost the same. The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8) above. In the configuration of (9), the second mark may have a configuration in which the spacing between at least a part of the components is different (the above-mentioned feature (iii)).

(10) The first mark is characterized in that the sizes of its constituent elements (when the first mark consists of a character string, its character size) are unified so as to be the same or substantially the same. The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (9) above. In the configuration of (10), the second mark may have a configuration in which the sizes of at least some of the components thereof are different (the above-mentioned feature (iv)).

(11) The first mark has the same or almost the same attributes related to the shape, pattern, and color of its constituent elements (the character size if it is a character string, and their colors and color schemes if it is not a character string). The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (10) above, which is unified so as to be. In the configuration of (11), the first mark and the second mark are composed of character strings, all the character fonts of the first mark are substantially the same, and the second mark is at least. Some of the character fonts can have different configurations (the above feature (v)).

(12) The second mark is a common mark that is at least partially common to the first mark, and the common mark is displayed on the image display means, but is displayed on the game board surface (12). The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11) above, wherein the gaming machine is not arranged).

(13) The second mark is a common mark whose constituent elements are at least partially common to the first mark, and the common mark is displayed on the image display means. The game machine according to any one of (1) to (11) above, which is not displayed (arranged) on the game board surface.

(14) The first mark has at least a part of its constituent elements arranged as a movable body in the front frame, and during the first specific period (during the customer waiting demonstration production period), the first mark The above (1) to the above, characterized in that the components of the above are in a united position and can be moved to a position where the first mark is separated in the second period (during the reach production and the advance notice production). The gaming machine according to any one of (13).

<Other configuration example 2>
As a configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, the above (1) to (14) are configuration examples related to each other, but the following (15) to (22) show individual configuration examples.

(15) The contents substantially the same as the mark arranged on the board surface are displayed on the liquid crystal.
(A) In a gaming machine provided with display means and in which a "warning (warning) display" is arranged at a position visible to the player, the warning display is arranged above and / or below the display means, and is also arranged. The display means is configured to display substantially the same content as the warning display while the symbol is stopped.
By doing this, while the warning display is always visible on the game board surface and the game machine frame, the minimum display size does not extremely hinder the degree of freedom of placement, and during the demonstration production It is possible to urge the player to give a stronger warning (warning) by displaying the warning display on the display means during the big hit (at the end of the big hit, etc.). In addition, when displaying on the display means, it is preferable that the design is not changing as much as possible so as not to reduce the interest of the player. However, if the content indicated by the warning display (content that vibration, magnetism, radio waves, etc. are not used) occurs (when the detection sensor detects it), a warning is displayed on the display means even if the design is changing. You may.

(B) In a gaming machine provided with display means and in which a "function name display" is arranged at a position visible to the player, the function name display is arranged in the game area and the function name is arranged on the display means. It is configured to display that the function pointed to by is effective.
By doing so, the player can have the function (probability change, small hit rush, etc.) of the game machine by describing "○○ mode (probability change, small hit rush, etc.)" on the game board surface and / or the game machine frame. Etc.) can be recognized, and the function is actually enabled by displaying "○○ mode rush (probability change rush, small hit rush rush)" in the display means ( Or it is possible to recognize that it becomes effective after this display).

(16) The contents substantially the same as the marks arranged on the board surface are displayed on the liquid crystal in substantially the same font.
(A) In a gaming machine provided with display means and having a "model name display" arranged at a position visible to the player, the model name display is arranged above the display means and the model is placed on the display means. It is configured so that the display of substantially the same content as the name display is performed in substantially the same font.
By doing so, since the title logo and the font of the model name display displayed on the display means are the same, it is possible to unify the model name (especially the image recalled from the model name) (to convey a unified image). be able to). If this is not done, the player will know what kind of image the model is, such as the title logo is a pop and fun image, and the model name display by the display means is decaying and is about to collapse. May not be grasped firmly.

(B) In a gaming machine provided with display means and in which a "function name display" is arranged at a position visible to the player, the function name display is arranged in the game area and the function name is arranged on the display means. It is configured to display in substantially the same font that the function pointed to by is effective.
By doing so, the player can have the function (probability change, small hit rush, etc.) of the game machine by describing "○○ mode (probability change, small hit rush, etc.)" on the game board surface and / or the game machine frame. Etc.) can be recognized, and the function is actually effective when the display means displays "○○ mode rush (probability change rush, small hit rush rush)". It is possible to recognize that it has become (or becomes effective after this display). In addition to this effect, it is possible to unify the function names (especially the image recalled from the function name) (it is possible to convey a unified image).

(17) Approximately the same content as the mark placed on the board is displayed on the liquid crystal in a different font.
(A) In a gaming machine provided with display means and having an "intellectual property-related display" arranged at a position visible to the player, the intellectual property-related display is arranged above and / or below the display means. At the same time, the display means is configured to display substantially the same contents as the intellectual property-related display in different fonts.
By doing so, while the intellectual property-related display is always visible on the game board surface and the game machine frame, the minimum display size does not extremely hinder the degree of freedom of placement, and further, a demonstration effect is produced. By displaying the warning display on the display means during the middle or big hit (at the end of the big hit, etc.), a clear manifestation of intention (indication that appropriate intellectual property hair processing has been performed) is given to the player. It is possible to do. In addition, by using a different font when displaying by the display means, while displaying in so-called standard characters when displaying on the game board etc., it can be highlighted by the display means or requested by the intellectual property right holder (in the designated font). It becomes possible to satisfy the display). On the contrary, the display by the display means may be displayed in standard characters.

(B) In a gaming machine provided with display means and in which a "warning (warning) display" is arranged at a position visible to the player, the warning display is arranged above and / or below the display means, and is also arranged. The display means is configured to display substantially the same content as the warning display in different fonts.
By doing so, while the warning display (warning display) is always visible on the game board surface and the game machine frame, the minimum display size does not extremely hinder the degree of freedom of placement, and further. By displaying the warning display on the display means during the demonstration production or during the big hit (at the end of the big hit, etc.), a clear manifestation of intention to the player (indication that appropriate intellectual property hair treatment has been performed) ) Is possible. In addition, by using a different font when displaying by the display means, while displaying in so-called standard characters when displaying on the game board etc., it can be highlighted by the display means or requested by the intellectual property right holder (in the designated font). It becomes possible to satisfy the display). On the contrary, it may be displayed in standard characters when displayed by the display means.

(18) The contents substantially the same as the marks arranged on the board surface are displayed on the liquid crystal in substantially the same arrangement.
(A) In a gaming machine provided with display means and in which a "model name display" is arranged at a position visible to the player, the model name display is arranged above the display means and the model is placed on the display means. It is configured so that the display of substantially the same contents as the name display is performed in substantially the same array.
By doing so, since the arrangement of the model name display displayed on the title logo and the display means is the same, it is possible to unify the model names (especially the image recalled from the model name) (unified image). Can be told). If this is not done, the title logo will be written horizontally in one line, and the model name will be displayed vertically in two columns by the display means, so that the image of the copyright that is the basis of the model cannot be conveyed correctly, or incorrect recognition will be planted. There is a risk that it will end up.

(B) In a gaming machine provided with display means and in which "other display (company catch phrase, etc.)" is arranged at a position visible to the player, the other display is arranged in the game area and the display means. It is configured so that the display having substantially the same contents as the other display (company catch phrase, etc.) is performed in substantially the same arrangement.
By doing so, since the arrangement of the company catch phrase displayed on the game board and / or the game machine frame and the company catch phrase displayed on the display means are the same, the company catch phrase (especially the image recalled from the model name). ) Can be unified (it can convey a unified image). If this is not done, what kind of image the company is, such as the company catch phrase on the board side (frame side) is a pop and fun image, and the display by the display means is decaying and is about to collapse at any moment. May not be accurately communicated to the player.

(19) The contents substantially the same as the mark arranged on the board surface are displayed on the liquid crystal.
(A) In a gaming machine in which the first mark (model name) and the second mark (warning display) are placed at a position visible to the player, the first mark is displayed in one line without folding back. , The second mark is configured to wrap and display in two or more lines.
By doing this, while preventing the mark that has a certain image such as the model name from being folded back at a strange place and spoiling the image, it is folded back if there is no fixed image such as a warning display. By displaying it, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of arrangement.

(B) In a gaming machine in which the first mark (model name as a structure) and the second mark (model name as a printed matter) are arranged at a position visible to the player, the first mark is the front. Arrange them in parallel visually, and arrange the second mark diagonally in front view.
By doing so, even if the mark has the same content (model name in the above example), it is possible to prevent the mark having a large display size from being placed diagonally or in a zigzag manner to give an erroneous image. For marks with a small display size, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of placement by displaying them diagonally.

(20) Do not let the main marks emit light separately.
(A) In a gaming machine in which the first mark (model name) and the second mark (other than the model name) are placed at a position visible to the player, at least the first mark can change the light emitting mode. It is configured so that at least in the first period (when the symbol is stopped and the demonstration effect is not occurring), the entire first mark is emitted in the same system color (in the second period, it may be emitted separately).
By doing so, at the timing when there is a high possibility that the player is away from the seat, that is, the symbol is stopped (in other words, the timing when the player who is searching for the game machine sees it), the model name is unified in the light emitting mode. By doing so, it does not appear that part of the model name is missing (turns off, lights in different colors, blinks in different patterns), reducing the risk of giving the player an incorrect impression or incorrect information. It is possible. On the other hand, for a mark that is not a model name, it is possible to enhance the effect of attracting the player by giving priority to the effect function as a light emitting means over the identification function as the mark.

(B) In a gaming machine in which the first mark (model name) and the second mark (other than the model name) are placed at a position visible to the player, at least the first mark can change the light emitting mode. It is configured, and at least the first period (during the symbol stopped in the low accuracy state) is the light emitting mode in the first system color, and the second period (during the symbol stopped in the high accuracy state) is the light emitting mode in the second system color. Is also configured so that the entire first mark emits light in the same system color.
By doing so, in the model name, a part of the model name is missing (off, different) by making the light emitting mode unified at least while the symbol is stopped in both the normal game and the probabilistic game. Since it does not appear to be lit in color or blinking in a different pattern, it is possible to reduce the risk of giving the player a false impression or false information. Further, it is possible for the player or the clerk to easily determine the game state by setting the light emitting mode different between the normal game and the probabilistic game.

(21) Make the main marks stand out.
(A) In a gaming machine in which the first mark (main title of the model name) and the second mark (subtitle of the model name) are arranged at a position visible to the player, the first mark is a three-dimensional mark. (Logo accessory, etc.), and the second mark shall be a flat mark (printed matter, etc.).
By doing this, the player has a special meaning for the second mark because the first mark is more prominent than the second mark among the two (or more) marks. (In the above example, it is possible to reduce the risk of misunderstanding that it is the main title of the model name).

(B) In a gaming machine in which the first mark (model name) and the second mark (function name) are placed at a position where the player can see, the second mark can emit light as a whole, and only one character can be emitted. Individual light emission to illuminate is not possible, the first mark can emit light as a whole, and individual light emission to illuminate only one character is also possible (the first mark is separated by character, the second mark is separated by character. No, it may be).
By doing this, the player has a special meaning for the second mark because the first mark is more prominent than the second mark among the two (or more) marks. (In the above example, it is possible to reduce the risk of misunderstanding that it is the main title of the model name).

(22) Make the caution mark inconspicuous.
(A) The first mark (mark that is troublesome if it is judged to correspond to trademark use) and the second mark (mark that does not cause any problem even if it is judged to correspond to trademark use) at a position that can be seen by the player. ) And are arranged, the first mark is configured to be able to transition between an easy-to-see state (or a visible state) and a difficult-to-see state (or an invisible state), and it is difficult to see at least when the symbol is stopped. It is configured so that the ratio of the state is higher.
By doing this, the player has a special meaning for the second mark because the first mark is more prominent than the second mark among the two (or more) marks. (In the above example, it is possible to reduce the risk of misunderstanding that it is the main title of the model name).

(B) The first mark (mark that is troublesome if it is judged to correspond to trademark use) and the second mark (mark that does not matter if it is judged to correspond to trademark use) at a position that can be seen by the player. In the game machine in which) and is arranged, the first mark is arranged in a display size smaller than at least the second mark, and is displayed on the display means in a size larger than the size arranged on the board at a predetermined timing. Configure to do.
By doing this, the player has a special meaning for the second mark because the first mark is more prominent than the second mark among the two (or more) marks. (In the above example, it is possible to reduce the risk of misunderstanding that it is the main title of the model name).

3 Front frame 16 Game board 23 Game area 31 Title logo (1st mark)
40 Glass unit 60 Image display means 63 2nd logo mark (1st mark)
100 Warning display (1st mark)
101 Function name logo (1st mark)
102 Directing logo (1st mark)
118 Warning display (1st mark)
119e Copyright license number (1st mark)
160 Directed logo image (2nd mark)
162 Look-ahead preview image (2nd mark)
163 Pseudo-ream pattern (2nd mark)
164 Next preview image (2nd mark)
170 model logo image (2nd mark)
171 Warning display image (2nd mark)
172 Function name Logo image (2nd mark)
176 Model logo image (2nd mark)

Claims (4)

A game board with a game area on the front side,
A front frame that detachably supports the game board and
It is provided with an image display means arranged on the game board.
In a game machine in which the first mark is placed at a position visible to the player
A gaming machine characterized in that a second mark including a substantially common portion with at least a part of the first mark can be displayed on the image display means. The game according to claim 1, wherein the first mark includes at least a part of a model name and is arranged in an area outside the game area and below the image display means. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first mark includes a functional name and is arranged in an area inside the gaming area and above the image display means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first mark includes a warning display and is arranged in an area outside the gaming area and in front of the glass unit. ..