JP2021007708A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase a performance effect by performing emission display by a light guide plate in the entire area having nearly the same size as that of a game board without sacrificing visibility of a game area.SOLUTION: A game machine having a game area in which game balls flow down, and a display area for displaying an image by an image display device includes: a game board that has a game area and has a formed opening in a part corresponding to the display area; a first light guide plate that is formed in size corresponding to the game board and has a formed opening in a part corresponding to the opening of the game board, and guides light entering inside and emits it from the front; first incidence means for allowing light to go into the first light guide plate; a second transparent light guide plate that is formed in size corresponding to that of the display area, and guides light going inside and emits it from the front; and second incidence means for allowing light to go into the second light guide plate. The first light guide plate is disposed in a back side of the game board and the second light guide plate is disposed on a near side of the display area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, this type of game machine includes a transparent game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed on the front surface, and a light guide plate that guides light incident inside and emits light from the front surface. Things have been proposed. For example, in the game machine of Patent Document 1, an opening in which a variable display unit is arranged is formed in substantially the center of the game board (game area board), and is formed on the back side of the game board to be substantially the same size as the game board. It is equipped with a plurality of transparent light guide plates in which an opening corresponding to the opening of the game board is formed substantially in the center, and the light emission display of the light emitted from the front of each light guide plate can be visually recognized from the front of the game machine. It has become.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-254959

In such a light emitting display of the light guide plate, it is required to give an impact as much as possible to enhance the effect. Therefore, instead of forming an opening as in Patent Document 1 described above in the center of the light guide plate, a light guide plate having substantially the same size as the game board is arranged in front of the game board, and light emission is displayed on the entire surface of the light guide plate. It is possible to make it. However, doing so is not preferable because the visibility of the game area may be hindered and the behavior of the game ball may be difficult to see when the light emission is displayed.

The main purpose of the game machine of the present invention is to enhance the effect of effect by displaying light emission by a light guide plate in the entire area having substantially the same size as the game board without impairing the visibility of the game area.

The gaming machine of the present invention has adopted the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A game machine having a game area in which a game ball flows down and an image display area by an image display device.
A transparent game board in which the game area is provided and an opening is formed in a portion corresponding to the display area.
With a first light guide plate formed in a size corresponding to the game board and an opening is formed in a portion corresponding to the opening of the game board to guide light incident inside and emit it from the front surface. ,
A first incident means for incident light into the inside of the first light guide plate, and
A transparent second light guide plate formed in a size corresponding to the display area, guiding light incident inside and emitting light from the front surface,
A second incident means for incident light inside the second light guide plate, and
With
The first light guide plate is arranged on the back side of the game board.
The gist is that the second light guide plate is arranged on the front side of the display area.

In the game machine of the present invention, on the back side of a transparent game board in which a game area is provided and an opening is formed in a portion corresponding to the display area, the size corresponding to the game board is formed and the opening of the game board is formed. A first light guide plate having an opening formed in a portion corresponding to the above is arranged. Further, a transparent second light guide plate formed in a size corresponding to the display area is arranged on the front side of the image display area by the image display device. As a result, the visibility of the game area is not hindered even if the first light guide plate is light-emitting and displayed, and the visibility of the image displayed in the display area is not hindered by the second light guide plate. Further, since the light emitting display of the first light guide plate and the light emitting display of the second light guide plate can produce a display effect in the entire region having substantially the same size as the game board, an impact can be given. Further, the light emission display of the first light guide plate and the light emission display of the second light guide plate can be performed simultaneously or separately to change the display effect. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the production and improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention may be configured to display and produce one pattern by combining the light emitting display of the first light guide plate and the light emitting display of the second light guide plate. By doing so, since one pattern is emitted and displayed in the entire area of substantially the same size as the game board, it is possible to give an impact and further enhance the effect.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, an effect mode in which a display effect is performed by a light emission display of either the first light guide plate or the second light guide plate, a light emission display of the first light guide plate, and light emission of the second light guide plate. An effect mode in which a display effect is performed by combining with a display, and an effect mode in which a display effect is performed by combining a light emission display of the first light guide plate, a light emission display of the second light guide plate, and an image display of the image display device. It may be configured to be selectively executable. By doing so, it is possible to make the production mode of the display production various and further enhance the production effect. In addition, a hit / fail judgment is made based on the fact that the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the start port in the game area, and the hit game is executed when the hit / fail judgment is judged to be a hit. One of the production modes may be selected according to the degree of expectation (possibility of winning). For example, an effect mode in which a display effect is performed by the light emission display of either the first light guide plate or the second light guide plate, or an effect in which a display effect is performed by combining the light emission display of the first light guide plate and the light emission display of the second light guide plate. It may be selected so that the degree of expectation is higher in the order of the mode, the mode in which the display effect is performed by combining the light emission display of the first light guide plate, the light emission display of the second light guide plate, and the image display of the image display device. Good. Further, it may further have an effect mode in which the display effect is performed by combining the light emission display of either the first light guide plate or the second light guide plate and the image display of the image display device.

Here, in the second light guide plate, a light guide plate that emits light so as to form one pattern by itself and a light guide plate that emits light and displays so as to form one pattern together with the light emission display of the first light guide plate are overlapped. It may be configured together. Alternatively, as a second light emitting means, light can be incident into the second light guide plate from one direction and another direction, and the second light guide plate is one when light is incident from one direction. A pattern may be formed so that another pattern is formed when light is incident from another direction, and one pattern is formed together with the light emission display of the first light guide plate by the emission display of the other pattern. It may be a thing. Similarly, the first light guide plate may be configured by superimposing a plurality of light guide plates, or may be configured to emit and display different patterns depending on the incident direction of light. Further, the image display device may display an image that can be combined with the pattern formed by the light emitting display of the first light guide plate and the light emitting display of the second light guide plate in the display area, and can move the image or change the color of the image. It may be changed. The image display device can display an image related to the pattern formed by the light emission display of only the first light guide plate in the display area, or can be combined with the picture formed by the light emission display of only the second light guide plate. The image may be displayed in the display area.

According to the game machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the effect of effect by displaying light emission by the light guide plate in the entire area having substantially the same size as the game board without impairing the visibility of the game area.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as an Example of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. It is a perspective view which shows the game board 20, the large light guide plate 41, the 1st small light guide plate 43, the 2nd small light guide plate 45, and the effect design display device 37. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display effect pattern selection table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the display effect processing. It is a perspective view of the appearance that the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P1. It is a front view of the appearance that the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P1. It is a perspective view of the appearance that the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P2. It is a front view of the appearance that the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P2. It is a perspective view of the appearance that the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P3. It is a front view of the appearance that the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P3. It is a front view of the appearance that the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P3.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is an electrical view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the structure. In this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol is started when the game ball enters the start port, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is started, so-called Seven. An example in which the present invention is applied to a machine type (type 1 type) gaming machine will be described.

[Appearance configuration of pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a game board 20 in which the board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate (transparent plate) 4 fitted in a front frame (glass frame) 3. It includes an upper tray 11 and a lower tray 12 for storing the game balls, and a launch handle 13 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 to the game board 20. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with a prepaid card, and a CR unit 50 for reading and writing the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

The front frame 3 is fitted into the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 by using hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. Further, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 with hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame body. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the game hall.

Speakers 14 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 3 to sound various sound effects and warning sounds for alerting the player as the game progresses. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps (lamps) 15 that emit light according to the game state.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper saucer 11. A settlement display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 and the like is provided on the upper right portion of the upper tray 11, and the settlement display device 52 is a ball instructing the rental of game balls. A lending button 53 and a settlement button 54 for instructing settlement (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 are provided. Further, in the central portion of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, an effect button 16 for performing various effects according to the operation of the player is arranged. The lower saucer 12 can receive the ball overflowing from the upper saucer 11.

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 3) of the launch device (not shown) is activated, and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
The game board 20 is formed of a transparent acrylic plate, a polycarbonate plate, or the like, and as shown in FIG. 2, a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b is formed. The game board 20 includes an effect symbol display device 37 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, and a center accessory 39 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect symbol display device 37. , The normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the center accessory 39, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 39, and the ordinary symbol operating gate 22 arranged below the center accessory 39. The opening and closing type second start opening 24, the large winning opening 25 arranged at the lower right of the game area 21, and the normally open normal winning opening 26 arranged at the lower left of the game area 21 can be used for any of the winning openings. It is provided with an out port 29 for collecting the game ball that did not enter. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the large light guide plate 41 is arranged on the back side of the game board 20, and the small light guide plates 43 and 45 are arranged on the front side of the effect symbol display device 37 (display area 37a). The details will be described later.

The second starting port 24 is a variable ball entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and is a second starting port solenoid 24c that operates a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and opening / closing blades 24b (FIG. 3) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening / closing blades 24b are upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol, and the hit game (normal symbol hit game). ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball is easily entered into the open state. A second start port switch 24a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second start opening 24. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of incoming balls of the game ball by a specified number or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number of balls.

The large winning opening 25 is a variable ball entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 25b, a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 3) that operates the opening / closing plate 25b, and the opening / closing plate 25b. To be equipped with. The big winning opening 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 25b so that the game ball cannot enter, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol and the big hit game is executed. In addition, the opening / closing plate 25b is opened toward the front by the large winning opening solenoid 25c, so that the opening state is set so that the game ball can be entered. A large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls is attached to the large winning opening 25. The big winning opening 25 is closed when a predetermined opening time (for example, 28.0 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 25a counts 9 balls of the game ball or counts 9 balls (big hit). round). The jackpot game is performed by repeating the jackpot round a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

The first starting port 23 enters the game ball by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21. Can be made to. On the other hand, it is impossible for the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 to allow the game ball to enter by hitting the left side, so that the game ball flows down to the right side area (second game area) of the game area 21. A game ball can be inserted by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called right-handed hitting). However, the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 are variable winning openings, and the game ball can be entered only when the normal symbol is won or the special symbol is won by the big hit. It becomes.

At the lower right of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a first special symbol display number display are displayed. Device (1st special symbol hold number display device) 33, 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device) 34, normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) 35, and normal symbol A hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device) 36 and is arranged.

In this embodiment, the first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device, and a plurality of types of display modes are expressed by combining lighting and extinguishing of each segment. .. The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start the variable display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined fluctuation time When the lapse has passed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying in any of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode (big hit symbol), the jackpot game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for entering the first starting port, which variably displays a special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23, and the second special figure display device 32. Is a display device for entering the second starting port, which displays a special symbol in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24. The special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also referred to as the first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is the second special symbol (second special symbol). Also called a special figure).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the first special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (4 times in the embodiment), and the current After the variation display is completed, the variation display of the reserved first special symbol is sequentially started. The reserved number of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the second special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 times), and the current After the variation display is completed, the variation display of the second special symbol on hold is sequentially started. The reserved number of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol reserved number display device 34.

In this embodiment, the normal drawing display device 35 has a first display unit that lights up in the case of a hit and turns off in the case of a miss, and a second display unit that turns off in the case of a hit and turns on in the case of a miss. It is configured as an LED display device. The normal figure display device 35 alternately repeats lighting of the first display unit and lighting of the second display unit based on the fact that the gate switch 22a provided on the normal symbol operating gate 22 detects the game ball. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, one of the first display unit and the second display unit is turned on and the other is turned off to stop and display the normal symbol. When the normal symbol hits and is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 24 is opened.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current fluctuation display is displayed. When it is finished, the variable display of the pending normal symbols is started in sequence. The reserved number of ordinary symbols is displayed on the normal symbol reserved number display device 36.

The effect symbol display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays the effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371 (371L, 371C, 371R) corresponding to the special symbols on the display area 37a (display screen). In addition to (design variation effect), various effect displays and setting displays such as reach effect and various notification effects are performed. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37, there are three effect symbols, left, middle, and right, consisting of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, etc. (numbers in the example of the figure). 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed. When the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variable time. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed and the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 371R matches the left effect symbol 371L, the reach is reached and the process shifts to the reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 371C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 371C in the state does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, the effect is out of reach (out of reach) and the effect in the middle is produced. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right production symbols 371L and 371R, it is a big hit. In the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37, a character symbol 373 of a predetermined character whose display mode (expression) changes according to the effect content is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the first and second reserved symbols 372a and 372b are also displayed in the corner (lower part) of the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37. The first reserved symbol 372a is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special symbol. The first reserved symbol 372a is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol, and each time the variable display of the first special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball. The second reserved symbol 372b is a symbol corresponding to the reserved memory of the second special symbol. The second reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variation display of the special symbol, and each time the variation display of the second special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball.

Here, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the game board 20, the large light guide plate 41, the first small light guide plate 43, the second small light guide plate 45, and the effect symbol display device 37. Each of the light guide plates 41, 43, and 45 is formed of, for example, a transparent acrylic plate or a polycarbonate plate, and a groove or the like capable of reflecting light along a display pattern of a predetermined pattern is formed inside. As shown in the figure, the game board 20 is formed with a rectangular opening 20a having a size corresponding to the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37 in the center. Further, the large light guide plate 41 is formed to have the same size and shape as the game board 20 so as to correspond to the game board 20, and has a rectangular shape having a size corresponding to the opening 20a of the game board 20 in the center. The opening 41a is formed, and is arranged so as to overlap the game board 20 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The first small light guide plate 43 and the second small light guide plate 45 are formed to have the same size and shape, and are arranged so as to be fitted into the opening 20a of the game board 20 in a superposed state. Therefore, the first small light guide plate 43 and the second small light guide plate 45 are formed in a size corresponding to the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37, and are arranged on the front side (front side) of the display area 37a. It becomes. As described above, the center accessory 39 arranged around the effect symbol display device 37 when viewed forward includes a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, and flows down the game area 21. The game ball to be played may be taken in from the warp entrance, sent to the stage via the warp gutter, and rolled on the stage. It is assumed that the first small light guide plate 43 and the second small light guide plate 45 are formed in a shape and a size that do not hinder such a state when the player visually recognizes it.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes light guide plate lamps 17, 18 and 19 (see FIG. 3) for incident light from the side surfaces of the light guide plates 41, 43 and 45, respectively. Therefore, the large light guide plate 41 reflects the light incidented by the light guide plate lamp 17 in the groove and emits it from the front surface to emit and display a display pattern of a predetermined pattern, and the first small light guide plate 43 is a light guide plate. The light incident by the lamp 18 is reflected by the groove and emitted from the front surface to emit and display a display pattern of a predetermined pattern, and the second small light guide plate 45 reflects the light incident by the light guide plate lamp 19 by the groove. Then, the display pattern of a predetermined pattern is emitted by emitting light from the front surface. Since the game board 20 is transparent, the light emission display of the large light guide plate 41 can be visually recognized through the game board 20. Further, since the first small light guide plate 43 and the second small light guide plate 45 are transparent, the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37 includes the opening 41a of the large light guide plate 41 and the opening 20a of the game board 20. It becomes visible from the front through the first small light guide plate 43 and the second small light guide plate 45. Further, the first small light guide plate 43 and the second small light guide plate 45 are both transparent, and when light is incident on only one of the light guide plates, only the display pattern of one of the predetermined patterns is emitted and displayed. Therefore, the display pattern of the other light guide plate does not hinder the visibility of the light emission display of one light guide plate.

In this embodiment, as a predetermined pattern, a face contour pattern 42 showing the outline of the face of the predetermined character is formed on the large light guide plate 41, and a face part pattern showing the face parts of the predetermined character is formed on the first small light guide plate 43. 44 is formed. Therefore, the face contour pattern 42 luminescently displayed by the large light guide plate 41 and the face part pattern 44 luminescently displayed by the first small light guide plate 43 together display the face of one predetermined character in a large size (deca character). Will be displayed as). Further, the second small light guide plate 45 is formed with a face pattern 46 showing the entire face of the predetermined character. Therefore, the face pattern 46 emitted and displayed on the second small light guide plate 45 displays the face of the predetermined character smaller than the light emission display by the large light guide plate 41 and the first small light guide plate 43 (displayed as a mini character). To do). Even if the face pattern 46 emitted and displayed on the second small light guide plate 45 is a mini character, it is displayed in a size larger than the character symbol 373 displayed in the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37. Become. Further, as will be described later, it is possible to perform a display effect by combining the image display in the display area 37a by the effect symbol display device 37 with the light emission display of the large light guide plate 41 and the light emission display of the first small light guide plate 43. There is.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect symbol control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , Equipped with. The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b that stores a processing program and a table, a RAM 60c that temporarily stores data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal plate 65, and the external connection terminal plate 65 transmits a signal indicating a game state and a game result to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 3).

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from a front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal plate 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23. The second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24, the large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 25, and the game ball for the normal winning opening 26. The detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 26a or the like for detecting the entry of the ball is input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. On the other hand, from the main control device 60, a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the large winning opening solenoid 25c, and the like is output via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, the main control device 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the external connection terminal plate 65.

The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 for detecting ball-out of a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be discharged to the upper tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64. The detection signal from the payout switch 74 that detects the game ball to be paid out to the upper saucer 11 is input via the payout relay terminal plate 71 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 64, and the full switch 75 that detects the fullness of the lower saucer 12 The detection signal from is directly input. On the other hand, the payout control device 70 outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 73 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the payout relay terminal plate 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 according to a command transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out prize balls. When a detection signal is input from either the ball out switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 drives and stops the payout motor 73 until the detection status is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input, and the prize ball is awarded. The payout operation is interrupted.

Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal plate 51. The CR unit terminal plate 51 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the settlement display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball lending switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided on the settlement display device 52. It is input via the CR unit terminal plate 51. The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal, and the settlement switch 54a detects the operation of the settlement button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the payout control device 70 inputs the ball lending command, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the ball lending. Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the launch control device 80, and when a predetermined launch stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied, the payout control device 70 is connected to the launch control device 80. And send a launch stop command.

The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball into the game area 21. The launch control device 80 includes a rotation amount signal output in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 13, a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the launch stop button, and a launch handle 13 by the player. A touch signal or the like from the touch switch 82 that detects that the user is touching is input. On the other hand, the launch control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the launch motor 83. The launch control device 80 controls the launch motor 83 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 21 with the launch intensity based on the rotation amount signal. The launch control device 80 stops driving the launch motor 83 regardless of the operation of the launch handle 13 when the touch signal is not input or the launch stop command is input, and the game ball is not launched.

The sub-integrated control device 90 controls the production of the game. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 90a, and includes a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU 90a. The sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands from the main control device 60 by one-way communication via the effect relay terminal plate 63, and performs effect control according to the received commands. A detection signal from the effect button switch 16a that detects the operation (pressing) of the effect button 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 90. Further, from the sub-integrated control device 90, an audio signal to the speaker 14, a lighting signal to various LEDs and lamps 15, and light guide plate lamps 17, 18, 19
A lighting signal to is output. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs a command for effect display control to the effect symbol control device 91 by one-way communication. The effect symbol control device 91 receives a command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and displays the effect symbol display device 37 so that the effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect symbol display device 37. Control.

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be described. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is a low probability such as 1/300 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the normal state, and the first special symbol and the first special symbol in the probabilistic state. Both of the two special symbols have a high probability of 1/30. Further, the hit probability of a normal symbol is 1/10 in the normal state, but is about 1/1 (100%) in the probability variation state (time saving state, open extension state). The opening pattern of the second starting port 24 (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds in the normal state, but is in a probabilistic state (time saving state, opening extension state). Then, it is extended once for a maximum of 3.0 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by left-handed hitting (launching the game ball into the first game area), the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the jackpot is set and the jackpot game in which the jackpot 25 is opened is executed. The large winning opening 25 cannot enter the game ball by hitting left, and can enter the game ball by hitting right (launching the game ball into the second game area). Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits the right to digest the jackpot game.

There are two types of jackpot symbols, a normal jackpot symbol and a probabilistic jackpot symbol. When a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal jackpot symbol, the game state after the jackpot game ends is in the normal state, and the special symbol stops at the probabilistic jackpot symbol. When it is displayed, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a probable change state. In the probabilistic state, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol becomes higher than the normal state and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is longer than the normal state until the variation display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It is shortened (time saving state), the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than the normal state, and the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won is extended compared to the normal state (open extension state). .. Therefore, in the probabilistic state, the player can make a big hit advantageously by hitting the right side and letting the game ball enter the second starting port 24, and has a chance to obtain a large number of balls in a short time. It becomes. When the game ball enters the second starting opening 24, the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, it becomes a jackpot and the jackpot 25 is opened. A big hit game is executed. At the start of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the main control device 60 gives a variation instruction including a jackpot determination result (big hit symbol, missed symbol), a variation pattern of the special symbol (variation time), and the like. The command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control unit 90. Further, the main control device 60 transmits a symbol stop command to the sub-integrated control device 90 when the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed.

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the processing when the display effect is performed using the light guide plates 41, 43, 45 by the sub-integrated control device 90 will be described. In this embodiment, a case where the display effect is performed during the symbol variation effect process executed by the sub-integrated control device 90 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing executed by the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90. This process is executed by the sub-integrated control device 90 at predetermined time intervals. In this symbol variation effect processing, first, whether or not the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 has received the variation instruction command transmitted by the main control device 60 at the start of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. (S100), and if it is determined that the command has not been received, the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation instruction command has been received, the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are determined based on the received variation instruction command (S102). As described above, the fluctuation instruction command includes the result of the jackpot determination and the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol. Therefore, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined by determining the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination from the effect symbol setting table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. Further, the effect pattern is determined by determining the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol from the effect pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b.

Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination included in the variation instruction command is a jackpot (S104), and whether or not the effect pattern determined in S102 is a reach effect pattern (S106). If it is determined in S104 that it is a big hit, or if it is determined in S106 that it is a reach effect pattern (that is, an off effect pattern with reach) even if it is not a big hit, any one or more of the light guide plates 41, 43, and 45 is used. The display effect pattern P for the display effect is determined (S108). In addition, instead of or in addition to the determination of S106, a lottery process may be performed, and if the lottery is won, the process proceeds to S108.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display effect pattern selection table. In this embodiment, three display effect patterns P1 to P3 are provided, and in S108, one display effect pattern selected by lottery is determined. The display effect pattern P1 is a pattern using the second small light guide plate 45, the display effect pattern P2 is a pattern using the first small light guide plate 43 and the large light guide plate 41, and the display effect pattern P3 is the first. This is a pattern in which the small light guide plate 43, the large light guide plate 41, and the effect symbol display device 37 are used. The selection rates of the display effect patterns P1, P2, and P3 are set to be 5%, 35%, and 60%, respectively, when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit, and the result of the big hit judgment is out of reach. In the case of the effect pattern (out-of-reach effect pattern with reach), it is set to be 70%, 28%, and 2%, respectively. Therefore, the degree of expectation of the occurrence of a big hit when the display effect is executed is in the order of the display effect patterns P3, P2, and P1 from the highest.

When the display effect pattern P is determined in S108, or when it is determined in S104 and S106 that the result of the jackpot determination is neither a jackpot nor an out-of-reach effect pattern, the variation display of the effect symbol is started (S110), and S112 move on. As described above, the variable display of the effect symbols is performed by scrolling the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R in the central portion of the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37. Next, it is determined whether or not it is the effect timing of the display effect pattern P (S112), and if it is determined that it is the effect timing, the display effect process shown in FIG. 8 is executed (S114), and it is determined that it is not the effect timing. , S114 is skipped. Then, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received (S116), and if it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated as it is, and the symbol stop command is executed. When it is determined that the command has been received, the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated, the effect symbol determined in S102 is stopped and displayed (S118), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated.

[Display effect processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the display effect processing. In this display effect processing, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first displays the variation effect of the effect symbol 371 (371L, 371C, 371R) in a small size in the corner (for example, the lower right corner) of the display area 37a (S200). It is determined whether or not the display effect pattern P to be executed is the pattern P1 (S202) and whether or not the display effect pattern P is the pattern P2 (S204). When it is determined in S202 that the pattern is P1, the light guide plate lamps 19 are turned on while the light guide plate lamps 17 and 18 are turned off to cause the second small light guide plate 45 to emit light (S206), and the display effect processing is completed. .. In addition, S2
In the light emission display of 06, the light guide plate lamp 19 is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing how the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P1, and FIG. 10 is a front view of how the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P1. By turning on the light guide plate lamp 19 while turning off the light guide plate lamps 17 and 18, only the face pattern 46 of the second small light guide plate 45 is emitted and displayed, and the face contour pattern 42 of the large light guide plate 41 is emitted. And the face part pattern 44 (not shown in FIGS. 9 and 10) of the first small light guide plate 43 is not displayed by light emission. Therefore, the face of the predetermined character can be displayed small on the second small light guide plate 45. As described above, the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37 can be visually recognized through the first small light guide plate 43 and the second small light guide plate 45, and the variation effect of the effect symbol 371 can be visually recognized even during the display effect. Is not disturbed. Therefore, the effect is not limited to the one that makes the effect symbol 371 smaller as in S200, and the variable effect may be continued with a normal size. Further, the effect symbol 371 once reduced is returned to its original size when the light emission display ends (the light guide plate lamp is turned off).

Further, when it is determined in S204 that the pattern P2 is formed, the light guide plate lamps 17 and 18 are turned on while the light guide plate lamp 19 is turned off to cause the first small light guide plate 43 and the large light guide plate 41 to emit light (S208). ), End the display effect processing. In the light emission display of S208, the light guide plate lamps 17 and 18 are turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of how the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P2, and FIG. 12 is a front view of how the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P2. By turning on the light guide plate lamps 17 and 18 while the light guide plate lamp 19 is turned off, as shown in the figure, the face contour pattern 42 of the large light guide plate 41 and the face part pattern 44 of the first small light guide plate 43 emit light. Therefore, the face pattern 46 (not shown in FIGS. 11 and 12) of the second small light guide plate 45 is not displayed by light emission. Therefore, the face of the predetermined character can be displayed in a large size over substantially the entire game board 20 (game area 21) by the face contour pattern 42 and the face part pattern 44 that are lightly displayed, so that a powerful display effect can be produced. Can be executed to make an impact. Further, as described above, since the display effect pattern P2 has a higher possibility of a big hit than the display effect pattern P1, it is possible to raise the expectation of the big hit and improve the game entertainment.

Then, when it is determined in S204 that it is not the pattern P2, that is, it is the pattern P3, the first small light guide plate 43 and the large light guide plate 41 are light-emittingly displayed as in S208 (S210), and the display area of the effect symbol display device 37 is displayed. The display is controlled so as to display an image on 37a (S212), and the display effect processing is terminated. In the light emission display of S210, the light guide plate lamps 17 and 18 are turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Further, in the display control of S212, an image matching the face (picture) of a predetermined character that is emitted and displayed on the first small light guide plate 43 and the large light guide plate 41 is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. The image may be moved within 37a. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing how the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P3, and FIGS. 14 and 15 are front views showing how the display effect is executed by the display effect pattern P3. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, in the display effect pattern P3, the face contour pattern 42 of the large light guide plate 41 and the face part pattern 44 of the first small light guide plate 43 are light-emittingly displayed as in the display effect pattern P2. Therefore, the face of the predetermined character can be displayed in a large size over substantially the entire game board 20 (game area 21) to give an impact. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, in the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37, as a pattern-related image related to a pattern such as a predetermined character, for example, a black-eye image 38a aligned with the eye position of the predetermined character. Or a decorative image 38b such as a star shape or a round shape, a tongue image or a lip image that matches the position of the mouth of a predetermined character, a word image such as a message that suggests a line or a big hit that the predetermined character emits, etc. are displayed. .. As described above, since the display effect pattern P3 has the highest possibility of a big hit among the three effect patterns, these image displays are combined with the light emission display of the large light guide plate 41 and the first small light guide plate 43. The player who sees the display effect can further raise the expectation of the occurrence of a big hit and further improve the game entertainment.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the black eye image 38a is moved (made into a moving image) within the eye region in the face part pattern 44 of the first small light guide plate 43, the color of the decorative image 38b is changed, and the like. , The effect of the display effect may be enhanced by changing the image. The possibility of such an image change can be made higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of an outlier. As a result, the player pays more attention to the display effect, and the player who sees the change in the image display further improves the expectation of the occurrence of a big hit.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, a large light guide plate 41 formed in a size corresponding to the game board 20 is arranged on the back side of the transparent game board 20 provided with the game area 21. Further, a transparent first small light guide plate 43 and a second small light guide plate 45 formed in a size corresponding to the display area 37a are arranged on the front side of the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37. As a result, the visibility of the game area 21 is not impaired even if the large light guide plate 41 is light-emitting and displayed, and the visibility of the image displayed in the display area 37a is improved by the first small light guide plate 43 and the second small guide. It is not blocked by the light plate 45. Further, since the light emitting display of the large light guide plate 41 and the light emitting display of the first small light guide plate 43 can perform the display effect in the entire area having substantially the same size as the game board 20, the effect of the effect is enhanced and the game is enjoyed. Can be improved.

Further, since the face (picture) of one predetermined character is displayed by combining the light emitting display of the large light guide plate 41 and the light emitting display of the first small light guide plate 43, it is possible to give an impact and enhance the effect. .. In addition, a display effect pattern P1 that performs a display effect by the light emission display of the second small light guide plate 45, and a display effect pattern that performs a display effect by combining the light emission display of the large light guide plate 41 and the light emission display of the first small light guide plate 43. A display effect pattern P3 that performs a display effect by combining P2, a light emission display of the large light guide plate 41, a light emission display of the first small light guide plate 43, and an image display of the effect symbol display device 37 can be selected. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the display by making the effect pattern of the display effect various.

In the embodiment, two small light guide plates, a first small light guide plate 43 and a second small light guide plate 45, are arranged on the front side of the display area 37a in a size corresponding to the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37. Although the light guide plate of the above is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of patterns may be light-emittingly displayed by using a plurality of a plurality of light guide plates. Alternatively, light can be incident from one direction and the other direction into one small light guide plate, and when light is incident from one direction, light is guided by one groove in the small light guide plate. One pattern may be emitted and displayed, and when light is incident from another direction, the other pattern may be emitted and displayed by the light guide of the other groove in the small light guide plate. That is, a small light guide plate formed so as to emit and display different patterns depending on the incident direction of light may be used. Similarly, as the large light guide plate 41, a plurality of light guide plates may be used, or a light guide plate formed so as to emit and display a plurality of different patterns depending on the incident direction of light may be used.

In the embodiment, it is assumed that the three display effect patterns P1 to P3 that can be selected are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any display effect pattern that has a plurality (two or more) that can be selected may be used. Further, as a display effect pattern using the light guide plate 1, the display effect pattern P1 in which the display effect is performed by the light emission display of the second small light guide plate 45 is illustrated, but the display effect is performed by the light emission display of the large light guide plate 41. It may be used as a production pattern. Further, as a display effect pattern to be combined with the image display of the effect symbol display device 37, a display effect pattern P3 in which an image display is combined with a light emission display of the large light guide plate 41 and a light emission display of the first small light guide plate 43 has been exemplified. A display effect pattern that combines an image display with only the light emission display of the light plate 41 and a display effect pattern that combines an image display with only the light emission display of the first small light guide plate 43. May be.

In the embodiment, it is assumed that the pattern emitted and displayed on the light guide plate does not switch (does not change) in the display effect pattern P, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pattern may switch (change). For example, first, a predetermined character (mini character) is displayed by the light emission display of the second small light guide plate 45, and then a predetermined character (deca) by a combination of the light emission display of the large light guide plate 41 and the light emission display of the first small light guide plate 43. It may be switched to (character). At that time, it is possible to perform a fanning effect in the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37 to incite whether the pattern becomes larger, and the higher the possibility (expectation) of a big hit, the easier it is for the pattern to be displayed to be switched. May be. Alternatively, first, the character symbol 373 (see FIG. 4) of the predetermined character is displayed in the center of the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37, and the character symbol 373 is gradually increased. Then, when the possibility of a big hit is low, the character is switched to a predetermined character (mini character) by the light emission display of the second small light guide plate 45, and when the possibility of a big hit is high, the light emission display of the large light guide plate 41 is displayed. And, it may be switched to a predetermined character (deca character) by the combination of the light emission display of the first small light guide plate 43.

In the embodiment, the display effect pattern P that combines the light emission display of the light guide plate with the image display of the effect symbol display device 37 is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display effect pattern P may not be present. Good.

In the embodiment, a plurality of display effect patterns P can be selectively executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a display effect is executed by combining the light emission display of the large light guide plate 41 and the light emission display of the first small light guide plate 43. That is, it may have only one display effect pattern P by combining the light emission display of the large light guide plate and the light emission display of the small light guide plate.

In the embodiment, the face of the predetermined character is formed by the light emission display by the combination of the large light guide plate 41 and the first small light guide plate 43, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any one pattern may be formed. Alternatively, the display is not limited to one that forms one pattern, and the light emission display of the large light guide plate 41 and the light emission display of the first small light guide plate 43 may form separate patterns, messages, and the like. Further, the combination of the second small light guide plate 45, the large light guide plate 41, and the first small light guide plate 43 is designed to emit and display the face (related pattern) of the same predetermined character in different sizes. The present invention is not limited to the above, and an unrelated pattern may be displayed by light emission.

In the embodiment, the first small light guide plate 43 and the second small light guide plate 45 are arranged in the opening 20a of the game board 20, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display area 37a of the effect symbol display device 37 is in front of the display area 37a. Anything may be placed on the side.

In the embodiment, the display effect by the light emitting display of the light guide plate is illustrated during the symbol variation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed during another game effect such as during the big hit game effect. Further, the production is not limited to the production during the game, and may be performed during the demonstration production during the non-game.

In the embodiment, the large light guide plate 41 is provided as the light guide plate corresponding to the game board 20, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game board itself may be configured as the light guide plate and the large light guide plate 41 may be omitted. .. That is, it is a game machine having a game area in which the game ball flows down and an image display area by the image display device, and the game area is provided, and the light incident inside can be guided and emitted from the front surface. A game board formed by a light guide plate and having an opening formed in a portion corresponding to the display area, a first incident means for incident light into the inside of the game board, and a size corresponding to the display area. A transparent second light guide plate that guides the light incident on the inside and emits it from the front surface, and a second incident means that causes the light to enter the inside of the second light guide plate are provided. 2 The light guide plate may be arranged on the front side of the display area. In this way, the game board can also be used as a light guide plate to reduce the number of parts, and the display effect can be performed in the entire area having substantially the same size as the game board, so that an impact can be given.

In the examples, the present invention is applied to the first-class type pachinko machine 1, but the so-called one-kind two-kind mixed type pachinko machine having both the first-class gaming property and the second-class gaming property. May be applied to. In the normal state, the 1-type and 2-type mixed type pachinko machine is a so-called one-type game in which whether or not it is a big hit (design big hit) is drawn based on the ball entering the first starting port by left-handed. When the game is advanced by sex and a big hit occurs and a time saving state occurs, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port by right-handed hitting, and based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port. A lottery that will be a small hit is performed with a high probability, and when a small hit occurs, a small hit game that opens the large winning opening is executed, and a game ball that has entered the open large winning opening is provided in the large winning opening. When the ball passes through the specified specific area (big hit of the character), the big hit game is executed, that is, the game is advanced with two kinds of playability.

In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine plays a game by circulating the game balls enclosed inside. Further, the pachinko machines of the examples and modifications may be applied to so-called managed game machines. The management game machine restricts access to the main control device from the outside, and specific information (information that affects the performance of the game and the result of the game are affected) from the frame control device to the main control device. The frame control device is connected to the CR unit and is configured to be able to communicate with the outside only via the frame control device.

The correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the game area 21 corresponds to the "game area", the effect symbol display device 37 corresponds to the "image display device", the game board 20 corresponds to the "game board", and the large light guide plate 41 corresponds to the "first". The light guide plate lamp 17 corresponds to the "first light guide plate", the first small light guide plate 43 and the second small light guide plate 45 correspond to the "second light guide plate", and the light guide plate lamp corresponds to the "1 light guide plate". 18 and 19 correspond to "second incident means". Further, the first small light guide plate 43 performs a display effect (of one pattern) in combination with the light emission display of the first light guide plate, and the light emission display of the first light guide plate and the image display device. It corresponds to a "second light guide plate" that produces a display effect in combination with an image display. Further, the second small light guide plate 45 corresponds to a "second light guide plate" that produces a display effect by displaying light emission from either the first light guide plate or the second light guide plate. As for the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem in the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to examples, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and the embodiments are carried out in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you can get it.

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame opening switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame opening switch, 11 Upper saucer, 12 Lower saucer, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 17, 18, 19 light guide plate lamp, 20 game board, 20a opening, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operation gate, 22a Gate switch, 23 1st start port, 23a 1st start port switch, 24 2nd start port, 24a 2nd start port switch, 24b open / close blade, 24c 2nd start port solenoid, 25 big prize opening, 25a big prize opening Switch, 25b open / close blade, 25c large winning opening solenoid, 26 ordinary winning opening, 26a ordinary winning opening switch, 29 out opening, 31
1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special symbol hold number display device (1st special symbol hold number display device) , 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 normal symbol hold number display device (normal symbol hold number display device), 37 Effect symbol display device, 37a display area, 371L, 371C, 371R Production symbol (pseudo symbol), 372a 1st reserved symbol, 372b 2nd reserved symbol, 373 character symbol, 38a black eye image, 38b decorative image, 39 center accessory, 41 Large light guide plate, 41a opening, 42 Face contour pattern, 43 1st small light guide plate, 44 Face parts design, 45 2nd small light guide plate, 46
Face pattern, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53
Ball lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 checkout button, 54a checkout switch, 60
Main control unit, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 Game board relay terminal board, 62 Design display device relay terminal board, 63 Production relay terminal board, 64 Back wiring relay terminal board, 65 External connection terminal board, 70 Payout control Equipment, 71 payout relay terminal board, 72 payout device, 73 payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 77 ball tank, 78 tank rail, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch , 83 launch motor, 90 sub-integrated control device, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 production symbol control device, 100 hall computer.

Claims (3)

A game machine having a game area in which a game ball flows down and an image display area by an image display device.
A transparent game board in which the game area is provided and an opening is formed in a portion corresponding to the display area.
With a first light guide plate formed in a size corresponding to the game board and an opening is formed in a portion corresponding to the opening of the game board to guide light incident inside and emit it from the front surface. ,
A first incident means for incident light into the inside of the first light guide plate, and
A transparent second light guide plate formed in a size corresponding to the display area, guiding light incident inside and emitting light from the front surface,
A second incident means for incident light inside the second light guide plate, and
With
The first light guide plate is arranged on the back side of the game board.
The second light guide plate is a game machine arranged on the front side of the display area. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
A gaming machine configured to display and produce a single pattern by combining the light emitting display of the first light guide plate and the light emitting display of the second light guide plate. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
A display effect is produced by a combination of an effect mode in which a light emission display of either the first light guide plate or the second light guide plate is used to produce a display effect, and a light emission display of the first light guide plate and a light emission display of the second light guide plate. The effect mode for performing the display effect by combining the light emission display of the first light guide plate, the light emission display of the second light guide plate, and the image display of the image display device can be selectively executed. A game machine that has been played.