JP2022001338A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suitably enhancing an attention degree to a display performance.SOLUTION: A backside block 80b constituting a game board unit is provided with a movable performance device 300 for executing a special performance by executing a prescribed operation according to a game situation. The movable performance device 300 comprises a rotary unit 350 in which a light-emitting board is built. The rotary unit 350 is configured to rotate in a clockwise direction at a performance position in front of a pattern display device 253. A plurality of light-emitting bodies are mounted on the light-emitting board so as to be aligned in a direction crossing a rotation center axis of the rotary unit 350 as seen in the rotation center axis direction of the rotary unit. When the rotary unit 350 rotates, by switching a light emission mode of the light-emitting bodies according to the rotation of the rotary unit 350, a prescribed image utilizing an afterimage of light is displayed in an operation area of a movable unit 320 provided in front of the pattern display device 253.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Some gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines, are provided with a light emitting unit that is arranged in a portion that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine and whose display mode changes as the game progresses. These light emitting units are provided with a function of enhancing the effect during the game by changing the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-24447

However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect of the effect by using the above-mentioned light emitting part, most of them tend to be similar, and there is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to the effect by improving the appearance of the display effect. There is.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably increasing the degree of attention to display effects.

The present invention
A movable effect device having a movable body provided with light emitting means and rotatably held and a drive unit for rotating the movable body, and a movable effect device.
It is provided with a control means for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body, and
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is utilized in the operating region of the movable body by utilizing the afterimage of light. Has a light emission control means to display
The light emitting means includes a light emitting substrate on which a plurality of light emitting bodies are mounted so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body, and a pair of wall portions extending in the direction of the rotation center axis of the movable body. A light guide unit for guiding the light from the light emitting body to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis is provided.
The pair of wall portions have a tapered shape in which the thickness becomes thinner toward the outlet portion within a predetermined range including the outlet portion of the light guide portion.
It has a light guide portion forming body on which the light guide portion is formed, and is characterized in that the light guide portion forming body is provided with a function as a reinforcing portion for reinforcing the movable body.

It is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the display effect.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a perspective view which shows the main composition of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a perspective view which shows the main composition of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a front view which shows the structure of the inner frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board unit. It is a perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the front. It is a perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the back side. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the back pack unit. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view of a game board. It is a front perspective view of a rear block. It is a front view of the rear block. (A) is a front perspective view showing a movable effect device, and (b) is a rear perspective view showing a movable effect device. It is an exploded perspective view which looked at the movable production device from the front side. It is an exploded perspective view which looked at the movable production device from the back side. It is a schematic diagram which shows the operation mode of the movable effect device. (A) is a front view of the rotating unit, and (b) is a rear view of the rotating unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a rotating unit. (A) is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 20, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 20. It is a schematic diagram which shows the optical path forming body. It is a block diagram which shows the electric composition which concerns on a special production. It is a flowchart which shows the drive control process for special effect executed by MPU of a notification / effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the light emission control processing for special effect executed by MPU of a notification / effect control device. (A) A flowchart showing a first light emission control process, and (b) a flowchart showing a second light emission control process. It is a timing chart showing the flow of special production. It is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the image which concerns on a special effect. It is a schematic diagram which shows the rotating unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the rotating unit in 3rd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the rotating unit in 4th Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the rotation unit in 5th Embodiment. (A) A schematic diagram showing an electrical configuration according to a sixth embodiment, (b) a schematic diagram showing a rotary connection connector, and (b) a schematic diagram showing a modified example of the rotary connection connector. (A) is a schematic view showing a rotating unit according to a seventh embodiment, and (b) is a schematic view showing a difference in the shape of a light guide portion. It is a schematic diagram which shows the rotating unit in 8th Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the rotating unit in 9th Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the rotation unit in 10th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a kind of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 as viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 3, for convenience, the configuration in the gaming area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 is composed of an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a game machine main portion 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 11 is formed by connecting long frame members on four sides and is formed so as to form a rectangular frame as a whole. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an indispensable configuration, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in the island equipment of the game hall or the like.

The gaming machine main portion 12 is supported by an outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. Specifically, the upper support metal fitting 17 is fixed to the connecting portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further below to the connecting portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. A side support metal fitting 18 is provided. The support mechanism is composed of the upper support metal fittings 17 and the lower support metal fittings 18, and the support mechanism causes the game machine main portion 12 to rotate on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11. The pachinko machine 10 can be rotated forward with the right side as the rotation tip side (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming machine main portion 12 is arranged behind the inner frame 13 as a base body, the front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and the inner frame 13. It is equipped with a back pack unit 15. The inner frame 13 of the main portion 12 of the gaming machine is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine.

The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated backward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. There is.

(Front door frame 14)
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. There is. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that almost the entire area of the game area PE described later can be visually recognized from the front, and the window portion 21 is the same by the glass unit 22. It is blocked from the back side of the front door frame 14.

The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of transparent glass panels 23 and a glass holder for holding the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition portion that partitions the holding area of the glass panel 23 back and forth, and both glass panels 23 face each other in the front and rear with the partition portion interposed therebetween. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the two glass panels 23, the gaming area PE is doubly covered from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by the glass panels 23 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

It is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 by using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame body 20. Further, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving safety and crime prevention, it is preferable to adopt a plurality of glass panels and to face each of these glass panels back and forth with a predetermined gap in between. Incidentally, it is also possible to adopt a transparent synthetic resin panel member instead of the glass panel.

Light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21). For example, an annular illumination unit 26 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the peripheral edge of the window unit 21. The annular illumination unit 26 is lit or blinked according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. Further, an error display lamp unit 27 that lights up when a problem such as an error occurs is provided at the center of the annular illumination unit 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, and further to the left and right of the error display lamp unit 27, during the payout of prize balls. A illuminating prize ball lamp portion 28 is provided. Further, a speaker unit 29 for outputting sound effects, BGM, etc. according to the game state is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28 (see FIG. 3).

Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 bulging toward the front side and a lower bulging portion 32 are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 33 opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower plate 34 also opened upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32 (see FIG. 2). The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launch mechanism described later while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 34 has a function of storing the surplus game balls in the upper plate 33 and a game in which the game balls launched by the game ball launch mechanism do not reach the game area PE (see FIG. 3). When the ball is returned to the player, it has a function as a saucer for storing the discharged game ball.

An operation button 35 operated by the player is arranged in a portion of the upper bulging portion 31 on the front side of the upper plate 33. By operating the operation button 35, an operation-compatible effect (for example, a special effect using a movable effect device), which will be described later, will be performed.

A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to project toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, the game ball is launched from the game ball launch mechanism described later. The rate of fire of the game ball increases as the operation amount (rotation amount) of the game ball launch handle 41 increases, and when this operation amount is adjusted by the player to reach a predetermined amount, the game ball is played. It will reach the region PE.

As shown in FIG. 3, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of synthetic resin and has a front door side upper plate passage leading to the upper plate 33 and a front door side lower plate passage leading to the lower plate 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed in the upper corner portion thereof, and the entrance portion of the upper plate passage on the front door side is formed by partitioning the receiving portion to the left and right by a partition wall. A section is formed between the portion and the entrance portion of the lower plate passage on the front door side. The front door side upper plate passage and the front door side lower plate passage are connected to the game ball distribution section described later on the upstream side, and the game balls that have entered the front door side upper plate passage are guided to the upper plate 33 and are guided to the front door side lower side. The game ball that has entered the plate passage is guided to the lower plate 34.

On the rotation base end side on the back surface of the front door frame 14, protrusion shafts are provided at the upper end portion and the lower end portion thereof. These protrusion shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13.

Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the inner frame 13. Note that, in FIG. 5, as in FIG. 3, the configuration in the gaming area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

(Inner frame 13)
The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of an inner frame base body 50 having a substantially rectangular outer shape like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the inner frame base body 50 is set to be slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. Further, the inner frame base body 50 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame base body 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close this gap. The curtain plate is arranged below the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the lower end thereof), and when the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the inner frame base body 50 is placed on the curtain plate. It will be listed. A slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate and the inner frame base body 50 for the purpose of preventing mutual interference.

Support metal fittings 71 and 72 are attached to the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 5) on the front surface of the inner frame base body 50. Although not shown, the support metal fittings 71 and 72 have shaft portions, and by inserting the bearing portions provided in the front door frame 14 into these shaft portions, the front door frame with respect to the inner frame 13 is inserted. 14 is rotatably supported.

A locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is disposed on the rotating tip side (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame base body 50. The locking device 75 extends vertically along the right end portion (vertical frame member described later) of the inner frame base body 50, and the hook member 76 for the front door is arranged scattered in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) thereof. have. The inner frame base body 50 has slits for projecting the hook receiving member 49 (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14 toward the front side of the inner frame 13 corresponding to each front door hook member 76. It is formed so as to do. The hook receiving member 49 protruding through the slits is locked to the front door hook member 76 so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. Further, the locking device 75 has an inner frame hook member 77 extending to the rear side of the inner frame 13. The inner frame hook member 77 is hooked on the hook receiving member 19 fixed to the outer frame 11, so that the gaming machine main portion 12 is locked with respect to the outer frame 11.

A cylinder lock 78 for unlocking the locking device 75 is installed in the inner frame base body 50 (locking device 75). The cylinder lock 78 is provided separately from the locking unit (each hook member 76, 77, the interlocking rod, etc.) constituting the main part of the locking device 75, and is arranged adjacent to the locking unit. When the key inserted in the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the right (clockwise), the front door frame 14 is unlocked from the inner frame 13, and the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the left (counterclockwise). And the lock of the inner frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 is unlocked.

A storage recess 51 for accommodating the game board unit 80 is formed in the central portion of the inner frame base body 50. The accommodating recess 51 is recessed in the rear of the gaming machine according to the outer shape of the gaming board unit 80, and the gaming board unit 80 is fixed to the accommodating recess 51 in a state of being fitted from the front of the gaming machine by a manual lock mechanism. .. A substantially rectangular window hole 52 is formed at the bottom of the accommodating recess 51, and the rear surface configuration of the game board unit 80 (rear surface block 80b described later) projects rearward of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 52. .. The window hole 52 is in a state where almost the entire area thereof is covered from the front of the gaming machine by the gaming board unit 80 mounted on the inner frame base body 50.

(Game board unit 80)
The game board unit 80 is provided on the back side of the game board 80a formed mainly of a plate material made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and various game parts (variable display device, control device, movable type) described later. The effect mechanism, the decorative member capable of emitting light, etc.) are integrated with the back block 80b mounted on the base body 251 so that the front portion of the back block 80b can be visually recognized through the game board 80a.

The above-mentioned game area PE into which the game ball flows down is formed on the front surface of the game board 80a. As described above, the game area PE is covered by the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). In the glass unit 22, the gap between the rear glass panel 23 and the front surface of the game board 80a is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game ball flowing down the game area PE is the same as the game area PE. They are arranged so that they are not lined up in front of and behind each other. As a result, ball clogging in the game area PE is suppressed. The game board 80a (specifically, a plate body) is not limited to being made of synthetic resin, and may be made of wood.

Hereinafter, the game board unit 80 (particularly, various configurations arranged in the game area PE of the game board 80a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. 6 is a front view of the game board unit 80, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 as viewed from the rear. In FIG. 7, the configuration that can be visually recognized through the game board 80a is also displayed by a two-point difference line, and is in a state close to the appearance when the game board unit 80 is actually viewed.

The game board 80a is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the thickness direction (front-back direction) of the game board 80a. As shown in FIG. 6, each opening is provided with a general winning opening 81, a variable winning device 82, operating openings 83a, 83b, a through gate 84, and the like. When a game ball enters the general winning opening 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating ports 83a and 83b, the game ball is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) provided corresponding to each winning portion, and the detection result thereof. A predetermined number of prize balls (payout of game balls) and other benefits are given to the player based on the above. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 80a, and a game ball that has not entered various entry portions or the like is discharged from the game area PE through the out opening 89. In the following explanation, in order to clearly distinguish from the entry of the game ball into the out opening 89, the entry of the game ball into the general winning opening 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating openings 83a and 83b is also referred to as "winning". Express.

Further, in the game board 80a, a large number of nails are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow path of the game ball, and various members (roles) such as a windmill are arranged. The flow path of the game ball is differentiated by various configurations of these nails, windmills, and the like, and adjustments are made so that a prize is generated in the above-mentioned general winning opening 81 or the like with an appropriate probability.

A central opening 85 is formed in the center of the game board 80a, and a transparent opening cover 86 is attached so as to cover the central opening 85 from the back surface side of the game board 80a. A variable display unit 252 or the like belonging to the back block 80b is located behind the central opening 85, and the variable display unit 252 or the like can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine through the central opening 85 (opening cover 86). There is. In FIG. 6, for convenience of explanation, the opening cover 86 is displayed by a two-dot chain line to show a state in which the variable display unit 252 can be visually recognized.

Actuating ports 83a and 83b, a through gate 84, and the like are arranged around the central opening 85. The actuating ports 83a and 83b are composed of an upper actuating port 83a arranged below the variable display unit 252 and a lower actuating port 83b arranged directly under the upper actuating port 83a, and particularly the lower actuating port 83b. The (lottery trigger entry section) 83b is provided with an electric accessory 91 as an opening / closing assisting device (entry assisting means) or an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric accessory 91 has a pair of left and right movable pieces and a solenoid-type drive unit for driving the movable pieces, and is in an open state (auxiliary state) in which it is possible or easy to enter the lower operating port 83b. And, it is possible to switch to the closed state (non-assisted state) where the same ball cannot be entered or becomes difficult.

The through gate 84 is arranged on the upstream side of the lower operating port 83b (more specifically, on the side of the variable display unit 252), and is won by a lottery triggered by the passage of the through gate 84 of the game ball. In that case, the electric accessory 91 is switched from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

When a ball enters the upper operating port 83a, three game balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the lower operating port 83b, four game balls are paid out. However, the number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to enhance the advantage of the lower operating port 83b over the upper operating port 83a, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the lower operating port 83b to be larger than the number of payouts related to the upper operating port 83a.

The variable winning device (special winning device or special winning means) 82 is formed with a large winning opening leading to the back side of the game board 80a, and an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening and closing the large winning opening. The opening and closing door is provided. The opening / closing door can be switched between an open state (auxiliary state) in which the game ball can be entered or easily, and a closed state (non-assisted state) in which the same entry is impossible or difficult. Further, the opening / closing door is connected to a variable winning drive unit (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 80a, and the opening / closing door is normally kept closed and opened / closed in the internal lottery. If you win the transition to the execution mode (open / close execution state) (big hit: if you win the transition to the special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state), you can switch to the open state. There is.

Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode that shifts when a big hit is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, the passage of a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) or the winning of a predetermined number (for example, 10 pieces) is set as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) are set as the upper limit. It is set so that the opening and closing doors are repeatedly opened.

Here, the variable display unit 252 will be supplementarily described. The variable display unit 252 has a symbol display device 253 that variably displays (variates) the symbol by using the winning of the operating ports 83a and 83b as a trigger. The symbol display device 253 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, for example, the symbols are displayed side by side in the upper, middle, and lower directions, and these symbols are scrolled in the left-right direction so as to be variablely displayed. Then, when the jackpot is won, the symbols of a predetermined combination are stopped and displayed on the preset effective line, and the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode (special game state or jackpot). The symbol display device 253 does not necessarily have to be a liquid crystal display device, and may be a dot matrix or a 7-segment type display device.

The game board 80a is provided with a center frame 95 so as to surround the central opening 85. The center frame 95 is fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, a plate body) from the front side thereof, and in such a fixed state, the center frame 95 stands up from the front side of the game board 80a. The gap between the 95 and the glass unit 22 is configured to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball. As a result, it is prevented that the game ball flowing down the game area PE collides with the symbol display device 253, and the flow path of the game ball flowing down the game area PE is on the right side of the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the center frame 95). It is roughly divided into a route that detours from the left side and a route that detours from the left side.

A stage portion on which the game ball can roll left and right is formed on the upper surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95. The game balls flowing in from the inflow ports formed in the left and right left frame portions of the center frame 95 are discharged onto the stage portion through the warp passage also formed in the center frame 95. The stage portion is configured so that the game ball that has reached the stage portion can relatively easily flow into the upper operating port 83a, and the player's attention to the movement of the game ball on the stage portion is improved. Contributes to.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the central opening 85 is covered with the transparent opening cover 86 so that the game ball that has reached the stage portion does not move to the rear block 80b (variable display unit 252) side. It is regulated.

Further, a first holding lamp portion 98a and a second holding lamp portion 98b are provided on the front surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95. The first holding lamp unit 98a on the left side corresponds to the upper operating port 83a, and the number of times the game ball has passed through the upper operating port 83a is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is increased by lighting the first holding lamp unit 98a. It is designed to be displayed. The second holding lamp unit 98b on the right side corresponds to the lower operating port 83b, and the number of times the game ball has passed through the lower operating port 83b is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is increased by lighting the second holding lamp unit 98b. Is displayed.

The actuating ports 83a and 83b are arranged at positions closer to the central opening 85 (variable display unit 252). Since the winning of the operating ports 83a and 83b can be triggered to shift to the special gaming state, the player pays attention to whether or not the operating ports 83a and 83b are won and grasps whether or not to shift to the special gaming state. Therefore, it is considered that attention should be paid to the symbol display device 253. The fact that the operating ports 83a and 83b are provided near the variable display unit 252 is a device for concentrating the points that the player wants to pay attention to around the variable display unit 252.

At the right end of the game board 80a (the rotating tip of the game board unit 80 described later), a game area partition member 99 for partitioning the game area PE is arranged together with the guide rail 100 described later. The game area partition member 99 is provided with a stopper member on which the game ball flying along the main display unit 87 and the guide rail 100 collides with the main display unit 87. The stopper member is a cushioning member arranged near the tip of the guide rail 100, and the game ball that collides with the stopper member flows down the game area PE after its momentum is weakened. That is, the stopper member is provided with a de-energizing function that weakens the momentum of the colliding game ball.

Here, the main display unit 87 will be supplementarily described. The main display unit 87 is embedded in the game area partition member 99, and a part thereof is arranged so as to face the glass unit 22. A main display unit for displaying a predetermined pattern or the like is provided on the facing portions. The main display unit 87 is electrically connected to a main control device described later, and the display content of the main display unit is controlled by the main control device.

The main display unit is for the upper operating port display unit that displays the lottery result based on the winning of the upper operating port 83a, and for the lower operating port that displays the lottery result performed based on the winning of the lower operating port 83b. It has a display unit. In the display unit for the upper operating port, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the upper operating port 83a, and as a result of the stop of the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper operating port 83a is performed. The result is specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the upper operating port 83a is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the display unit for the upper operating port, and the stop result is predetermined. After the pattern of is displayed, the mode shifts to the above-mentioned open / close execution mode.

In the display unit for the lower operating port, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the lower operating port 83b, and as a result of the stop of the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower operating port 83b is performed. The result is specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the lower operating port 83b is the winning result corresponding to the big hit, the variable display is stopped on the display unit for the lower operating port, and a predetermined pattern is displayed as the stop result. After that, the mode shifts to the above-mentioned open / close execution mode according to the result.

Here, based on the winning of one of the actuation ports 83a and 83b, the variation display is started on the corresponding actuation port display unit, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the variation display is stopped (details). Is equivalent to one game round) (until the confirmation display is completed). However, one game round is not limited to the above content, and for example, a single display area is provided, and even if a prize is awarded to any of the operating ports 83a and 83b, the single display area is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the game is played once until the variable display is stopped while the predetermined stop result is displayed. It is also possible to.

Further, in addition to the above both display units, the main display unit 87 is provided with a through gate display unit that displays lottery results based on winning a prize in the through gate 84. In the through gate display unit, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the through gate 84, and as the stop result of the variation display, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 84 is clearly shown. Will be done. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the through gate 84 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric service open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display unit and the variable display is displayed. After being stopped, it shifts to the electric service open state. In the electric service open state, the electric accessory 91 provided in the lower actuating port 83b is opened in a predetermined manner.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 84 is held up to 4 times, but the number of holdings is displayed on the main display unit of the main display unit 87. A display unit for the number of pending numbers is provided.

The main display unit described in detail above can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and the game ball is prevented from moving in front of these various display units. Therefore, its visibility is guaranteed.

Explaining the configuration of the inner frame 13 again with reference to FIG. 5, a game ball is launched into the game area PE below the game board unit 80 in the inner frame base body 50 based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41. A game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided.

(Game ball launch mechanism 110)
The game ball launch mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball arranged at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines a launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. The ball feeding device 113 for supplying balls and the base plate 114 to which the various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as the main configurations, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the inner frame base body 50 to provide the same. It is integrated with the inner frame base body 50.

The launch rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in a state of being inclined diagonally so as to be inclined up toward the game board 80a side. The launch rail 112 is formed with a groove portion having a substantially V-shaped cross section, and the front and rear positions of the game ball are defined by fitting the game ball into the groove-shaped portion.

A ball stopper for holding the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 to the above-mentioned launch standby position is arranged at a position closer to the downstream end (that is, the lower end) of the launch rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream from the ball stopper.

The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power supply / emission control device described later. The output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion / contraction direction based on the output of the electric signal from the power supply / launch control device, so that the game ball placed in the launch standby position is on the game board 80a side, in detail, the game. It is launched toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 80a.

The guide rail 100 is formed by partitioning the game area PE together with the game area partition member 99 fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, the front surface of the plate body) so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. Further, the guide rail 100 is composed of an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 arranged so as to face each other with a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball, and both rails 101 and 102 form a section of the guide passage 103. Has been done. The guide passage 103 has an entrance portion 104 opened to the tip end side (obliquely downward) of the launch rail 112, and an exit portion 105 located above the game area PE. The game ball launched based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the launch rail 112 → the guidance rail 100 (entrance portion 104 → exit portion 105). In the game board 80a, a reverse return prevention member 106 for preventing the game ball that has reached the game area PE from returning to the same guidance passage 103 is attached to the front side of the exit portion 105, specifically, near the tip of the inner rail 101. It is suppressed that the launch of the subsequent game ball is hindered by the game ball that has reached the game area PE in advance.

Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered on a substantially central portion of the game area PE. Therefore, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is likely to move (slide or roll) along the outer rail 102, that is, while in contact with the outer rail 102, due to the centrifugal force generated by itself. That is, when the game ball is launched so as to deliver the game ball to the game area PE, the area along the outer rail 102 in the guidance passage 103 constitutes a passage area (passage path) through which the game ball substantially passes. However, the region along the inner rail 101 is a region in which the game ball does not substantially pass.

As shown in FIG. 5, the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112 are arranged so that the inlet portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 diagonally face each other with the lower end edge of the game board 80a interposed therebetween. Has been done. That is, both of the rails 100 and 112 are arranged so that the inlet portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 are displaced to the left and right near the lower end edge of the game board 80a. As a result, both rails 100 and 112 are brought closer to the lower end edge of the game board 80a, and a gap is formed at a predetermined interval between the inlet portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112.

A foul ball passage is arranged below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball passage is integrally molded with the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism 110 does not reach the game area PE and returns in the guidance passage 103 as a foul ball, the foul ball enters the foul ball passage through the above gap. Become. The foul ball passage leads to the lower plate passage on the front door side, and the game ball that has entered the foul ball passage is discharged to the lower plate 34 shown in FIG. As a result, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be launched next is suppressed.

A rail cover 107 is provided at the left end of the game board 80a so as to cover the outer rail 102 from the side. The game board unit 80 is often handled as a single unit during manufacturing or maintenance work, and at this time, the outer rail 102 may collide with the game table or the like. The rail cover 107 is a member mounted in view of such circumstances, and is provided with a protective function for preventing the outer rail 102 from being deformed due to the above factors or the like.

In the inner frame base body 50, a through hole is formed on the left side of the launch rail 112 (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14) to penetrate the inner frame base body 50 in the front-rear direction. A passage forming member 121 is arranged in the door. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the inner frame base body 50, and has a main body side upper plate passage 122 and a main body side lower plate passage 123. The upstream side of the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123 leads to a game ball distribution unit described later. Further, the receiving portion of the passage forming unit 45 attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted below the passage forming member 121, and the front door side upper plate passage is arranged below the main body side upper plate passage 122. A front door side lower plate passage is arranged below the main body side lower plate passage 123.

In the inner frame base body 50, below the passage forming member 121, an opening / closing member 124 for opening and closing the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123 is attached. The opening / closing member 124 is urged at a front position that closes the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123, and when the front door frame 14 is opened, each opening / closing member 124 is urged by this urging force. By being in the closed state, the game balls are prevented from falling out from the passages 122 and 123. On the other hand, in the state where the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the urging force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage communicate with each other, and the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage communicate with each other.

Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (inner frame base body 50 and game board unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

As shown in FIG. 9, a bearing metal fitting 132 is attached to the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 9) on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50. Bearing portions 133 are formed on the bearing fitting 132 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions 133. Further, on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50, a plurality of fixing levers 134 for fixing the back pack unit 15 to the inner frame base body 50 in a closed state are provided.

As described above, the bottom portion of the accommodating recess (game board accommodating portion) 51 in the inner frame base body 50 penetrates in the thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50 and is opened to the back side of the inner frame base body 50. A window hole 52 is formed, and the window hole 52 is covered from the front side of the inner frame 13 by a game board unit 80 housed in a storage recess 51. Various configurations such as a control device are mounted on the back surface of the game board unit 80 (rear block 80b), and these various configurations are exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 52. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board unit 80 will be described with reference to FIG.

As described above, the back block 80b is attached to the back surface of the game board 80a. The back block 80b has a substantially box-shaped base body 251 open to the game board 80a side, and by fixing this base body 251 to the back surface of the game board 80a, the game board 80a and the back block 80b Is integrated with.

The front side of the base body 251 is an area for arranging a movable effect mechanism, a decorative member capable of emitting light, and the like, and the back side thereof is a control device for controlling various configurations and the variable display unit 252 (design display device). It is an arrangement area of 253) (see FIG. 7 and the like).

More specifically, a part of the base body 251 protrudes to the back surface side of the inner frame base body 50, and the above-mentioned symbol display device 253 (see FIG. 7 and the like) and the symbol display thereof are used for the protruding portion. A display control device for driving the device 253 is attached. The symbol display device 253 and the display control device are arranged so as to be stacked so that the symbol display device is on the front side and the display control device is on the rear side in the front-rear direction (thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50). Further, a notification / effect control device 140 is mounted on the back surface of the base body 251 so as to be located behind the display control device.

The notification / effect control device 140 includes a notification / effect control board that controls voice output, lamp display, and control of the display control device according to instructions from the main control device described later, and the notification / effect control board is transparent. It is housed in a substrate box 141 made of a resin material or the like.

Below the notification / effect control device 140, a main control device unit 160 is provided so as to cover the base body 251 from the rear. The main control device unit 160 has a synthetic resin mounting base 161 fixed to the back surface of the game board unit 80 (specifically, the rear block 80b) and a main control device 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. There is. The main control device 162 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be housed in a substrate box 163 made of the same.

The board box 163 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a box sealing portion 164 as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of box sealing portions 164 are provided on the short side portions of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used to perform the sealing process.

Any configuration can be applied to the box sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover cannot be opened, but the box can be inserted by inserting a locking pin into the locking hole portion constituting the box sealing portion 164. The base and the box cover are designed so that they cannot be opened. The sealing process by the box sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the sealing process again even after opening the package. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking pin into at least one locking hole of the plurality of box sealing portions 164. When the board box 163 is opened when a defect occurs in the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the connecting portion between the box sealing portion into which the locking pin is inserted and the board box 163 main body is formed. To disconnect. As a result, the box base of the board box 163 and the box cover are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. After that, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking pin is inserted into another locking hole. If the history of opening the board box 163 is left in the board box 163, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 163.

The board box 163 and the mounting base 161 are connected to each other by a pedestal sealing portion 165 so as not to be opened. Specifically, the pedestal sealing portion 165 has a locking hole portion and a locking pin as in the box sealing portion 164, and the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole portion to form a board box 163. It is designed to be inseparably coupled to the mounting base 161. This makes it easier to grasp the fact when the board box 163 is illegally removed.

The portion of the front surface of the base body 251 facing the lower back surface of the game board 80a corresponds to the game board openings of the general winning opening 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating ports 83a and 83b, and is on the downstream side. A collection passage (not shown) that gathers at one place is formed. As a result, all the game balls that have won in the general winning opening 81 or the like are configured to gather below the game board unit 80 via the collection passage. That is, the base body 251 is provided with a function of collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning openings.

A discharge passage, which will be described later, is arranged below the game board unit 80, and the game balls gathered below the game board unit 80 are led out into the discharge passage by the collection passage. The out port 89 is also connected to the discharge passage, and the game ball that has not won a prize in any of the winning openings is led out into the discharge passage through the out port 89.

Further, the base body 251 constituting the rear block 80b has a general winning opening detection sensor for detecting a game ball winning in the general winning opening 81 and a variable winning device as detection sensors for each of the above-mentioned entry portions. A detection sensor for a variable winning device that detects a game ball that has won a prize in 82 and a detection sensor for an operating port that detects a game ball that has entered the operating ports 83a and 83b are mounted, and the winning detection mechanism is provided by these various detection sensors. Is configured. These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main control device 162, and detection information (detection signal) is output from each detection sensor to the main control device 162.

Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. 10 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 11 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

As shown in FIG. 10, the inner frame 13 is covered from the rear by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201 as a main body of the back pack unit 15, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device collective unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201. ..

The back pack 201 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG. 11, a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and forms a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. It has 212. The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 252 (see FIG. 10).

The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal board (not shown). Various output terminals are provided on the external terminal board, and various signals are output to the management control device (hall computer) on the game hall side through these output terminals. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower hooking pins 214 at the right end portion when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the bearing pin 214 is provided on the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13 by being inserted through the portion 133. The base portion 211 is formed with a plurality of insertion portions through which the fixed lever 134 provided in the inner frame 13 is inserted, and the fixed lever 134 is inserted into the insertion portion and hits the base portion 211 from behind. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13 by being in contact with the inner frame 13.

The base portion 211 is provided with a payout mechanism portion 202 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism unit 202 is provided with a tank 221 that is arranged at the top of the back pack 201 and is open upward, and game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. To. A tank rail 222 that gently inclines toward the downstream side is connected to the side of the tank 221 and a case rail 223 that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution section 225 provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function for distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, or the discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is the main body described above. Formed so as to lead to the upper plate 33 via the side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage, and to lead the outer opening to the lower plate 34 via the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage. Has been done.

A discharge passage board and a control device collective unit 204 are attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end portion back and forth. The discharge passage board is formed with a discharge passage opened rearward on the surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and the open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island equipment of the game hall, etc., and the game ball derived from the above-mentioned collection passage or the like to the discharge passage passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. It is discharged.

The control device collective unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base 241, and the payout control device 242 and the power supply / emission control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / launch control device 243 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 242 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

In the payout control device 242, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 224 is housed in the board box 244, and a state return switch 245 provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box 244. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error such as a ball jam in the payout device 224 occurs, the ball jam can be cleared.

In the power supply / emission control device 243, the power supply / emission control board is housed in the substrate box 246. A predetermined power source required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the power supply / launch control board, and the launch of the game ball is controlled by the player operating the game ball launch handle 41. Specifically, the drive control of the solenoid 111 constituting the game ball launch mechanism 110 and the drive control of the ball feeding device 113 are executed.

Further, the power supply / emission control device 243 is provided with a power supply switch 247. By operating the power switch 247, the power of the pachinko machine 10 can be switched between an on state (on state) and a cutoff state (off state).

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a storage and holding function for various data, retains the state at the time of a power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure, and returns to the state at the time of a power failure when recovering from the power failure. You can do it. For example, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure as in the case of the closing of the game hall, the state before the cutoff is stored in memory. On the other hand, when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erasing switch 166 provided in the main control device 162, the RAM data is initialized.

These various switches can be operated from the front side of the gaming machine by opening the main portion 12 (inner frame 13) of the gaming machine to expose the back portion of the inner frame 13. On the other hand, in a state where the opening of the gaming machine main unit 12 is restricted by the locking device 75, these various switches cannot be operated from the front side of the gaming machine. That is, the above-mentioned various switches are difficult to operate when the game machine main unit 12 is closed, and are operated from the front side of the game machine by a person who does not have a key for the locking device 75 (for example, a fraudster). Is difficult.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a back block 80b on which various movable effect devices and decorative members having a light emitting function are mounted is provided behind the transparent game board 80a, and they are provided through the game board 80a. The production device etc. can be visually recognized. Hereinafter, the main configurations of the game board unit 80 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15. 12 is a front view of the game board unit 80, FIG. 13 is a front view of the game board 80a, FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of the rear block 80b, and FIG. 15 is a front view of the rear block 80b. In FIG. 12, considering that the game board 80a is transparent, a part of the back block 80b that is actually visible through the game board 80a is indicated by a two-dot chain line. Further, in FIGS. 14 and 15, for convenience of explanation, some configurations such as a decorative body arranged on the front surface portion of the back block 80b are omitted.

(Game board unit 80)
As shown in FIG. 12, a part of the back block 80b is located behind the game area PE. As a result, it is possible to utilize the back of the game area PE in which the game ball flows down as an execution area for various game effects. According to such a configuration, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the appearance of the gaming board unit 80 and the widening of the production execution area as compared with the gaming machine equipped with the conventionally known wooden gaming board.

Further, by providing the rear block 80b behind the game board 80a, the space between the variable display unit 252 and the game board 80a can be used as an installation area for the movable effect device, which is well known in the past. Compared with the configuration of, it is possible to promote the enlargement of the movable production device and the diversification of operations. The details will be described later, but in the present embodiment, the movable effect device provided between the game board 80a and the variable display unit 252 (design display device 253) has a characteristic configuration.

As shown in FIG. 13, the game board 80a is provided with a function of mainly forming a region (game region PE) in which the game ball flows down. When trying to achieve both improvement of various decorative functions and effect functions related to the game and securing of the game area PE, giving priority to the former inevitably puts pressure on the game area PE. In this regard, the minimum necessary configuration for securing the flow path of the game ball and the inflow port is arranged on the front surface of the game board 80a, and the additional configuration related to the production and decoration is moved to the rear block 80b side. This prevents the gaming area PE from being oppressed. That is, it is possible to secure the game area PE as widely as possible within the limited range of the front surface of the game board 80a (specifically, the plate body).

As described above, the rear block 80b has a base body 251 provided with a function as a pedestal on which various effect devices such as the variable display unit 252 and various control devices such as the notification / effect control device 140 are mounted. ing. As shown in FIG. 14, the base body 251 is formed so that the outer shape in the front view is substantially the same as that of the game board 80a, and the main body portion 255 having a substantially box shape opened to the game board 80a side (front side). And a flange portion 256 formed along the opening edge of the main body portion 255, and the flange portion 256 is screwed to the game board 80a in a state of being in contact with the back surface of the game board 80a. , Is integrated into one unit with the game board 80a.

An open portion is formed in the inner portion (bottom portion) of the main body portion 255 so as to penetrate back and forth, that is, to communicate with the central opening 85 (see FIG. 13) of the game board 80a. The variable display unit 252 is attached to the back surface of the main body 255 so as to close the open portion, and the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 is exposed to the front side through the open portion. Further, the notification / effect control device 140 and the display control device are stacked on the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the symbol display device 253) so that the latter is on the front side and the former is on the rear side, and further below the variable display unit 252. The main control device 162 is attached to the main body portion 255 (see FIG. 8 and the like).

As shown in FIG. 15, a movable effect device (movable effect device 300) that executes an effect according to a game situation is mounted on the main body unit 255. The movable effect device 300 is arranged along the left frame portion 261 and the right frame portion 262 and the upper frame portion 263 in the base body 251. The movable effect device 300 surrounds the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. It has been. The movable effect device 300 is housed in a recess formed by the main body portion 255, and even if the back block 80b is carried by itself at the time of manufacturing or the like, the movable effect device 300 can be used for other jigs or the like. Interference with the configuration is suppressed.

Further, a series of decorative members 271 are arranged so as to straddle the left and right frame portions 261,262 and the lower frame portion 264, and the decorative members 272 are arranged along the upper frame portion 263 (FIG. 12), the movable effect device 300 is configured to be hidden behind these decorative members 271,272.

The decorative members 271,272 are made of a colored synthetic resin material to which light transmission is imparted, and have a built-in light emitting body such as an LED. These light emitting bodies are connected to the notification / effect control device 140, and the light emission control is performed according to the game situation by the notification / effect control device 140, so that the light emission effect is executed behind the game area PE. It will be.

Further, the decorative member 271 is formed with a collection passage for collecting the game balls that have flowed into the ball entry portions such as the general winning openings 81 and the operating openings 83a and 83b formed in the game board 80a, and the entrance portions thereof are formed. We communicate with each of these winning departments. That is, the game ball that has flowed into the ball entry portion of the game board 80a is guided to the collection passage of the back block 80b and then returned to the island equipment of the game hall through the discharge passage of the back pack unit 15. ..

In the present embodiment, the configuration according to the movable effect device 300 described above is characteristic. Therefore, a specific configuration of the movable effect device 300 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG. 16A is a perspective view of the movable effect device 300 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 16B is a perspective view of the movable effect device 300 as viewed from the back side.

(Movable production device 300)
As shown in FIG. 15, the movable effect device 300 is composed of a movable block 301 arranged along the upper frame portion 263 of the base body 251 and a support block 302 that supports the movable block 301 from both the left and right sides. Has been done. The support block 302 includes a rail portion 311 extending up and down along the left and right frame portions 261,262, and a drive mechanism 312 arranged at the upper end of each rail portion 311 to raise and lower the movable block 301.

As shown in FIG. 16, the drive mechanism 312 includes an elevating drive unit 314 as a power source for elevating and lowering the movable block 301, and a link mechanism 313 as a power transmission means for transmitting the power of the elevating drive unit 314 to the movable block 301. And have. The elevating drive unit 314 is connected to the notification / effect control device 140, and the elevating drive unit 314 operates based on the drive signal output from the notification / effect control device 140 to move the height position of the movable block 301. Is configured to change.

The support block 302 is equipped with a lock device that switches between a state in which the movement (descent) of the movable block 301 is restricted and a state in which the movable block 301 is allowed to move (descent) when the movable block 301 is arranged in a standby position hidden behind the decorative member 272. This lock device is configured to switch from the regulated state to the allowable state when the movable block 301 is lowered. Further, the support block 302 is provided with a height position detection sensor 315 that detects whether or not the movable block 301 is arranged at the standby position. The height position detection sensor 315 is connected to the notification / effect control device 140, and in the notification / effect control device 140, the movable block 301 exists in the standby position based on the detection information from the height position detection sensor 315. It is configured to monitor whether or not it exists, more specifically, in which position of the standby position and the effect position described later.

Next, the movable block 301 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 17 to 18. FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the movable block 301 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the movable block 301 as viewed from the rear side.

(Movable block 301)
The movable block 301 shown in FIG. 15 has a base unit 320 extending to the left and right along the upper frame portion 263 (decorative member 272) of the back block 80b. The base unit 320 is arranged so as to straddle both rail portions 311. A wiring port is formed at the end of the base unit 320, and the movable block 301 and the notification / effect control device 140 are electrically connected through this wiring port → rail portion 311.

As shown in FIG. 17, the base unit 320 is formed by combining a front side structure 321 decorated on the front surface and a back side structure 322 that covers the back surface portion of the front side structure 321, and the inside thereof is the wiring and the like. It functions as a storage area for. The front side component 321 is formed with a shaft portion 323 that pivotally supports the rotating unit 350 as a "movable body". The shaft portion 323 has a cylindrical shape, and a bearing portion 361 (see FIG. 18) of the rotating unit 350 is engaged with the outer peripheral portion thereof. As a result, the rotation of the rotating unit 350 about the central axis of the shaft portion 323 is allowed. In the following description, the central axis of the shaft portion 323 and the bearing portion 361 will be referred to as "rotation center axis CL1".

A rotation drive unit 324 (specifically, a DC motor) as a drive source for rotating the rotation unit 350 is attached to the back side structure 322. A drive gear 325 is fixed to the output shaft of the rotation drive unit 324. A driven gear 327 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the bearing portion 361 of the rotating unit 350, and the driven gear 327 is connected to the drive gear 325 via an intermediate gear 326. As a result, the power generated by the rotation of the rotation drive unit 324 is transmitted to the rotation unit 350 via the drive gear 325 → the intermediate gear 326 → the driven gear 327.

The rotation ratio of the drive gear 325 and the driven gear 327 is set so that the driven gear 327 (that is, the rotating unit 350) makes one rotation by rotating the drive gear 325 a plurality of times. As a result, the rotation torque is secured, and the variation in the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 during steady rotation, which will be described later, is alleviated.

The rotating unit 350 shown in the present embodiment is provided with a light emitting function (electrical configuration), and by changing the light emitting mode according to a game situation or the like, an effect (special effect) using the rotating unit 350 can be achieved. We are trying to improve the appearance. As described above, by configuring the power transmission mechanism related to the rotation drive unit 324 by using a plurality of gears in combination, the rotation drive unit 324 is offset to a position away from the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350. Has been placed. Regarding the offset arrangement of the rotation drive unit 324, the electrical configuration of the rotation unit 350 and the electrical connection path between the base unit 320 (notification / effect control device 140) while allowing the rotation of the rotation unit 350. There is technical significance in ensuring. Here, a configuration for electrically connecting the rotation unit 350 and the notification / effect control device 140 via the base unit 320 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 18, the bearing portion 361 provided in the rotating unit 350 also has an annular shape like the shaft portion 323, and a connection terminal is provided in the bearing portion 361. This connection terminal extends to the base unit 320 side through the hollow portion of the shaft portion 323, and a rotary connection connector 328 (specifically, a slip ring) arranged on the back side component 322 of the base unit 320 is connected to this connection terminal. It is connected.

The rotation connection connector 328 has a shaft body that engages with the connection terminal and rotates around the rotation center axis CL1 following the rotation unit 350, a metallic ring portion fixed to the shaft body, and rotation. It has a metal brush portion disposed on the outer shell portion of the connection connector 328 and pressed against the ring portion from the side surface. The brush portion belongs to the base unit 320, and the rotation following the rotation of the rotation unit 350 is avoided.

When the rotating unit 350 rotates, the brush part slides on the ring part, so that the contact between the ring part and the brush part, that is, the rotating unit 350 and the base unit 320 (notification) even when the rotation position changes. The structure is such that the electrical connection with the effect control device 140) is maintained. The outer diameter of the ring portion is configured to be larger than the outer diameter of the shaft portion 323 and the bearing portion 361. This is a device for ensuring the sliding speed between the ring portion and the brush portion and suppressing the occurrence of dynamic change (so-called stick slip) at the contact portion between the ring portion and the brush portion.

Next, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 19, the flow of the special effect performed by using the movable effect device 300 will be described. In FIG. 19, the decorative member 272 and the symbol display device 253 belonging to the back block 80b are displayed in a simplified state by a two-dot chain line.

(Movement of movable production device 300)
As shown in FIG. 19A, the movable block 301 of the movable effect device 300 is in a standby state behind the decorative member 272 (standby position) in the game times that do not correspond to the special effect. When the movable block 301 is arranged in the standby position, the decorative member 272 hinders the visibility of the movable block 301.

At the timing when the special effect is started, a drive signal is output to the elevating drive unit 314 (see FIG. 15 and the like), and the movable block 301 overlaps the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a) from the front of the gaming machine from the standby position. It descends to the position (see FIG. 19 (a) → FIG. 19 (b)). As shown in FIG. 19B, when the movable block 301 reaches the effect position, the rotating unit 350 remains on standby at the sideways position (initial position).

After that, when the drive condition for rotating the rotation unit 350 (in the present embodiment, the operation of the operation button 35 arranged on the front door frame 14) is satisfied, the rotation drive unit 324 is subjected to the operation. The output of the drive signal is started. As a result, the rotation unit 350 rotates in a predetermined direction (clockwise in the front view of the gaming machine) about the rotation center axis CL1.

The rotation speed of the output shaft in the rotation drive unit 324 depends on the number of pulses of the drive signal output from the notification / effect control device 140. The rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 increases as the number of pulses of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 gradually increases. When the number of pulses reaches the upper limit, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 becomes maximum. In such a state where the rotating unit 350 is sufficiently accelerated, it becomes difficult to visually follow the movement of the rotating unit 350 (for example, the rotating tip portion). That is, it seems that the substance of the rotating unit 350 has faded leaving an afterimage. When rotating at a low speed, the rotating unit 350 becomes an obstacle and the portion that cannot be visually recognized by the symbol display device 253 located behind the operating area ME of the rotating unit 350 changes according to the movement of the rotating unit 350. On the other hand, when rotating at high speed, visibility from the front of the gaming machine is guaranteed in the entire area excluding the rotation center portion (excluding the portion overlapping the base unit 320).

The details will be described later, but as the light emitting mode of the rotating unit 350 changes according to the rotation of the rotating unit 350, an image (pattern) such as a character or a pattern is used in the operation region ME by using an afterimage of light. Is displayed. By displaying the image by the rotating unit 350 on the front side and the image by the symbol display device 253 on the rear side, a plurality of images can be superimposed on the front and back. By adding relevance to the display contents of each of these images, the cooperation between the symbol display device 253 and the movable effect device 300 is strengthened, and it is possible to perform an impactful display effect.

When the special effect is completed, the pulse of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 is gradually reduced. Then, when the rotating unit 350 returns to the initial position in a sufficiently decelerated state, the output of the drive signal is stopped. As a result, the rotating unit 350 is stopped at the initial position.

As shown in FIG. 19D, the elevating drive unit 314 is driven when the rotary unit 350 is stopped at the initial position. As a result, the movable block 301 returns from the effect position to the standby position, and the overlap between the movable effect device 300 (movable block 301) and the symbol display device 253 is released.

If the return to the initial position cannot be confirmed due to the stop position of the rotating unit 350 being displaced, a retry is made to return the rotating unit 350 to the initial position before returning the movable block 301 to the standby position. The process is executed. That is, the return of the movable block 301 to the standby position is delayed until the return of the rotary unit 350 to the initial position is completed.

As described above, the movable effect device 300 (rotation unit 350) is provided with a function as an image display means (drawing means) for displaying (drawing) a predetermined image in the operation area ME of the rotation unit 350. .. One of the features of the present embodiment is that the rotating unit 350 is devised to suitably improve the image display function. Hereinafter, the rotation unit 350 (particularly the configuration related to the image display) will be supplementarily described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. 20 (a) is a front view of the rotating unit 350, FIG. 20 (b) is a plan view of the rotating unit 350, FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the rotating unit 350, and FIG. 22 (a) is A of FIG. 20 (b). -A partial cross-sectional view, FIG. 22 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 20 (b), and FIG. 23 is a schematic view showing an internal structure (configuration related to optical path formation) of the rotating unit 350.

(Rotating unit 350)
As shown in FIG. 20, the rotation unit 350 extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1 from the mounting portion 351 in which the bearing portion 361 is formed and the mounting function is provided to the base unit 320. It is combined with the main body 352. The main body portion 352 is made thinner in order to reduce the occupied area in the front view of the gaming machine from the viewpoint of improving the visibility of the symbol display device 253. On the other hand, the configuration of the mounting portion 351 is large in size when viewed from the front of the gaming machine in order to secure the mounting strength and the securing of the electrical connection path with the base unit 320. Due to such circumstances, a part of the mounting portion 351 protrudes from the main body portion 352 toward the side away from the rotation center axis CL1. This overhanging portion is covered from the front of the gaming machine by the decorative cover 362, and the deterioration of the appearance of the rotating unit 350 is suppressed.

The main body portion 352 is configured to be symmetrical (symmetrical) with the mounting portion 351 (rotation center axis CL1) interposed therebetween. This is a device for suppressing the bias of the weight balance of the main body portion 352, reducing the load generated at the shaft support portion when the rotating unit 350 rotates, and realizing the operation stability.

More specifically, the main body portion 352 is curved rearward as it goes away from the rotation center axis CL1, and has a substantially arc shape that is convex in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (specifically, in front of the gaming machine) as a whole (FIG. 20 (b)). Due to the existence of the configuration related to the holding of the rotating unit 350 such as the mounting portion 351 described above, the rotating unit 350 needs to have a certain width in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. By using the recessed portion formed by the main body portion 352 having a substantially arc shape as the arrangement region of the mounting portion 351, the expansion of the front-rear width of the rotating unit 350 is alleviated.

As shown in the exploded perspective view of FIG. 21, the main body 352 is a flat plate-shaped light emitting substrate 372 on which a plurality of light emitting bodies (LEDs) 371 are mounted, and a passage path (optical path) of light from those light emitting bodies 371. It has an optical path forming body 381 forming the light path forming body 381, and a housing 391 accommodating the light emitting substrate 372 and the optical path forming body 381. The housing 391 is made of a colored and opaque synthetic resin material, and is provided with a function as a shielding means for obstructing the visibility of the light emitting substrate 372 and the like.

The light emitting substrate 372 is arranged so that its plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, that is, the plate surface faces the direction intersecting (orthogonal) with the rotation center axis CL1. The outer edge of the light emitting substrate 372 is curved so as to escape backward as it moves away from the rotation center axis CL1, and the outer shape thereof is formed to form a substantially arc shape that is convex in the front of the gaming machine like the main body portion 352. There is. In line with this, the light emitting bodies 371 are arranged so as to be aligned in the longitudinal direction of the light emitting substrate 372, that is, the ones farther from the rotation center axis CL1 are offset from each other in the front-rear position.

The optical path forming body 381 is arranged so as to face the plate surface (hereinafter, also referred to as surface 373) on the side of the light emitting substrate 372 on which the light emitting body 371 is arranged (see FIG. 22A). ). The optical path forming body 381 is configured so that the outer shape thereof is substantially arcuate like the light emitting substrate 372, and the surface 373 of the light emitting substrate 372 is covered by the optical path forming body 381. The light emitting body 371 shown in the present embodiment is fixed so that the optical axis faces the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate 372, and the light from the light emitting body 371 is irradiated to the optical path forming body 381. ing.

The optical path forming body 381 is formed by superimposing a plurality of plate-shaped light guide members 382 that have been mirror-processed to reflect light, and the light from the light emitting body 371 is emitted along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372 inside the plate-shaped light guide member 382. A light guide portion 385 is formed to guide the direction, more specifically, toward the rotation center axis CL1 direction (in front of the game machine). Specifically, the space sandwiched by the light guide member 382 by the partition wall 384 extending in the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1 is partitioned in the same direction as the arrangement direction of the light emitters 371 to correspond to the individual light emitters 371. In this way, a plurality of light guide portions 385 are formed. The inner wall surface of the light guide portion 385 extends in the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1 within a predetermined range including at least the outlet portion 387 of the light guide portion 385, and the irradiation direction of light is defined. In this way, the direction of the light from the light emitting body 371 is changed to the direction along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372 by the light guide unit 385, so that the light irradiation direction becomes the direction (mounting angle) of the light emitting body 371. It is possible to suppress the difficulty in manufacturing and quality control of the light emitting substrate as compared with the dependent configuration.

The optical path forming body 381 is provided with a cover member 383 that covers the outlet portion 387 of the light guide portion 385 from the front side (front side of the gaming machine) in the light irradiation direction. The cover member 383 is made of a colorless and opaque synthetic resin material, and is formed so as to transmit light from the light guide portion 385. The light from the light emitting body 371 is emitted to the front of the gaming machine through the light guide unit 385 → the cover member 383. At this time, the light is reflected / diffused when passing through the cover member 383, so that it is possible to make the cover member 383 appear as if it is emitting light. In the following description, the portion of the cover member 383 through which light is transmitted (the portion that appears to be emitting light) is referred to as a light emitting portion 355 (see FIG. 22 (b)).

The light emitting substrate 372 is covered with an optical path forming body 381 and a housing 391. This prevents the light from the light emitting body 371, which is a light source, from leaking from a portion other than the light emitting unit 355, and the light from the light emitting body 371 from being directly viewed.

As shown in FIG. 22B, the light emitting substrate 372 shown in the present embodiment is offset at a position away from the rotation center axis CL1 (a position away from the rotation center axis CL1 in the radial direction). , The surface 373 is configured to face the rotation center axis CL1 side. Then, the optical path forming body 381 arranged so as to overlap the light emitting substrate 372 and constituting the light emitting portion 355 is arranged on the rotation center axis CL1. That is, the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350 is located on the virtual plane on which the light emitting unit 355 is arranged. In this way, the light emitting units 355 are arranged in the radial direction of the rotation center axis CL1 when viewed in the rotation center axis CL1 direction, so that the light emission mode can be switched according to the rotation position of the rotation unit 350. It suppresses that the association with the light emitting mode becomes complicated.

Here, when the "plate surface" of the light emitting substrate 372 is configured to face the rotation direction, the load generated on the light emitting substrate due to the rotation is larger than that of the configuration in which the "end surface" of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the rotation direction. growing. This load is roughly classified into one caused by a moment centered on a shaft support point and one caused by air resistance generated by rotation. If the maximum rotation speed is set high or the degree of acceleration / deceleration is increased to improve the responsiveness during rotation, the above-mentioned load becomes large. This may cause deformation such as distortion in the light emitting substrate 372, and may cause factors such as improper light emission. In the present embodiment, in consideration of such circumstances, the light emitting substrate 372 is protected to suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience.

Specifically, the housing 391 is fixed to the attachment portion 351 to the base unit 320, the optical path forming body 381 is fixed to the housing 391, and the light emitting substrate 372 is fixed to the optical path forming body 381. There is. According to the assembled structure, it is possible to suppress that the moment generated when the rotating unit 350 rotates directly acts on the light emitting substrate 372. Further, by using the optical path forming body 381 as a partition to reinforce the housing 391, it is possible to suppress the deformation of the housing 391 itself. Further, by interposing the optical path forming body 381 between the housing 391 and the light emitting substrate 372, even if the housing 391 is affected by distortion or the like due to rotation, it propagates to the light emitting substrate 372. Can be suppressed.

It is advantageous to increase the strength of the rotating unit 350 by utilizing the structure related to light emission in this way in order to suppress the increase in weight due to the reinforcement as compared with the case where the reinforcing material or the like is separately provided. The optical path forming body 381 is formed by combining a plate-shaped light guide member 382, and although it is hollow to secure the light guide portion 385, a certain degree of strength is secured by the partition wall 384 or the like. According to such a configuration, it is possible to more preferably suppress the weight increase of the rotating unit 350, and it is possible to contribute to ensuring the responsiveness at the time of acceleration / deceleration and reducing the load related to the shaft support portion.

According to the configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 is housed in the housing 391 as described above, it is possible to prevent the light emitting substrate 372 from being exposed to the outside of the rotating unit 350. This is advantageous in suppressing the wind pressure generated by the rotation from directly acting on the light emitting substrate 372.

However, in the configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 is housed in the housing 391, it is assumed that heat is likely to be trapped in the housing 391. The increase in temperature inside the housing 391 due to heat retention can cause malfunctions and the like. In particular, when it is assumed that a large number of light emitting bodies 371 are used in combination to enhance the effect function, or a configuration in which the power supply is set large for the purpose of increasing the luminosity and the amount of light of the light emitting body 371 is assumed. It is feared that the amount of heat generated by 372 will increase and the effect of the decrease in heat dissipation efficiency will become significant. Due to such circumstances, it is not preferable that the restrictions on the light emission effect become stronger.

Here, in the housing 391 constituting the outer shell of the rotating unit 350, the portion facing the back surface 374 of the light emitting substrate 372 is separated from the light emitting substrate 372 so as to secure a certain gap between the light emitting substrate 372 and the light emitting substrate 372. is doing. A slit 392 that penetrates the inside and outside of the housing 391 is formed in the facing portion. The slits 392 are arranged on both sides of the rotation center axis CL1. That is, the slit 392 is roughly classified into one that faces the predetermined rotation direction and one that faces the side opposite to the predetermined rotation direction when the rotation unit 350 rotates in the predetermined rotation direction.

When the rotation unit 350 rotates, air is taken into the housing 391 from the slits 392 facing the predetermined rotation direction, and the slits 392 face the opposite side to the predetermined rotation direction. The air in the housing 391 will be discharged from the housing 391. As a result, ventilation is performed inside and outside the housing 391.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a predetermined image is displayed in the operating region ME of the rotating unit 350 by utilizing the afterimage of the light generated during the rotation of the rotating unit 350. Under these circumstances, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 is guaranteed to some extent. The slit 392 is formed in the portion of the light emitting substrate 372 facing the plate surface (that is, the portion where a certain area is secured), so that the slit 392 faces the side opposite to the predetermined rotation direction. The negative pressure generated around the slit 392 tends to increase. By utilizing this negative pressure to promote exhaust, the above-mentioned ventilation efficiency is improved.

Further, the housing 391 is open to the symbol display device 253 side (rear of the gaming machine), and air inflow / outflow through this open portion is allowed. As a result, even if the ventilation function using the slit 392 is not exerted well, a certain degree of ventilation efficiency can be ensured.

Since these open portions related to ventilation do not face the front of the gaming machine, it is possible to suitably suppress the presence of the open portions from degrading the appearance of the rotating unit 350 or causing light leakage. ..

In the light emitting substrate 372, the surface 373 on which the light emitting body 371 is mounted is covered with the optical path forming body 381. Therefore, it is difficult to directly air-cool the light emitter 371 (surface 373). Here, in the light emitting substrate 372 shown in the present embodiment, a thermal derivative 375 connected to the heat sink of the light emitting body 371 is provided side by side, and these thermal derivatives 375 are arranged so as to protrude from the back surface 374 of the light emitting substrate 372. Has been done. By locating the heat derivative 375 in the above-mentioned region where ventilation is performed, it is possible to improve the heat dissipation efficiency even if the light emitter 371 (surface 373) is not directly air-cooled.

By taking the heat measures described in detail above, it is possible to protect the light emitting substrate 372, relax the restrictions on the amount of light emitted and the luminous intensity caused by the protection, and suppress the deterioration of the appearance and the like.

As described above, the movable effect device 300 orbits the light emitting unit 355 group arranged in the direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1, and uses the afterimage of the light from the light emitting unit 355 to display an image such as a character or a pattern. One of the features is that it appears in the space (operating area ME) in front of the display device 253. Hereinafter, a specific configuration related to image display will be supplementarily described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23.

As shown in FIG. 22B, in the light guide portion 385, a groove-shaped portion opened in the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1 (in front of the gaming machine) and on the light emitting substrate 372 side is formed by two adjacent partition walls 384. It is composed of a first light guide member 382a and a second light guide member 382b that covers the groove-shaped portion from the light emitting substrate 372 side. A reflective portion 388a that reflects the incident light to the front surface side of the rotating unit 350 is formed in a portion of the bottom surface 388 of the groove-shaped portion located on the extension of the inlet portion 386 of the light guide portion 385.

In the bottom surface 388 (including the reflecting portion 388a), a light diffusion process (for example, grain processing) forming fine irregularities is applied to a predetermined range on the inlet portion 386 side. The light from the light emitting body 371 is spread over the entire area of the light guide unit 385 by diffusing the light while repeating reflection in the light guide unit 385. By suppressing the bias of the light toward the exit portion 387 of the light guide portion 385 in this way, the difference in light intensity in the light emitting portion 355 is alleviated.

The plate surface 389 covering the groove-shaped portion of the second light guide member 382b is a smooth surface that has not been light-diffused. As described above, in the configuration in which the light guide portion 385 is formed by combining the two light guide members 382a and 382b, the unevenness of the mating surface causes the boundary portion between the two light guide members 382a and 382b to be formed. Gap is likely to occur. Therefore, the plate surface of the second light guide member 382b is not light-diffused, so that there is a gap at the boundary between the light guide members 382a and 382b in a state where both light guide members 382a and 382b are combined. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of light leakage from the light guide unit 385. In particular, for the light guide unit 385, a partition wall 384 is used to reduce the blank between the light guide units 385, and the light leaking from one light guide unit 385 may reach another light guide unit 385. Cannot be denied. In view of such circumstances, it is technically significant that the plate surface 389 of the second light guide member 382b is a smooth surface without light diffusion processing.

As shown in the partially enlarged view of FIG. 23A, the distance between the side wall surfaces 390 forming the light guide portion 385 is constant in the diffusion region subjected to the above-mentioned light diffusion processing. After passing through the diffusion region, the light is extended toward the exit portion 387. More specifically, the thickness of the partition wall 384 constituting the side wall surface 390 is formed to be tapered so as to be thin on the outlet portion 387 side of the light guide portion 385.

In order to promote the diffusion of light, it is preferable to increase the number of times the light is incident on the portion where the light diffusion processing is performed. Therefore, in the diffusion region, the number of reflections of light in the diffusion region can be increased by making the side wall surface 390 parallel and intentionally narrowing the interval between the parallel portions 390a.

The light whose irradiation direction is defined while being diffused by the parallel portion 390a is promoted to spread in the parallel direction of the side wall surface 390 by the expansion portion 390b formed so as to widen the interval. In a gaming machine, the face of the player is generally configured to be located in front of the symbol display device, but the line of sight may vary to some extent depending on the physique and posture of the player. Therefore, the expansion portion 390b makes it possible to suppress the difficulty in seeing by imparting a certain degree of spread in the irradiation direction of the light. The combined use of the parallel portion 390a and the extended portion 390b has clear technical significance in improving the visibility of the light emitting portion 355.

Further, in displaying an image by controlling the light emission of the light emitting unit 355, the presence of a blank between the light emitting units 355 may be a factor that deteriorates the appearance of the image. In this respect, the blank is reduced by forming the partition wall 384 that partitions the light emitting portion 355 so as to be tapered. The optical path forming body 381 shown in the present embodiment is provided with a function of reinforcing the housing 391. The partition wall 384 plays an important role in exerting this reinforcing function, and it is not preferable to simply form the whole thinly. Therefore, by forming the portion of the partition wall 384 that constitutes the outlet portion 387 so as to be tapered as described above, a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

The light irradiation direction defined by the light guide unit 385 is defined to be the rotation center axis CL1 direction in any light emitting unit 355. However, the outlet portion 387 of the light guide portion 385 is configured so that the lateral component increases as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. This suppresses an extreme decrease in visibility even when the player's line of sight deviates from the rotation center axis CL1, for example, even when viewed from diagonally forward, and secures a three-dimensional effect described later. It is a device to do. Further, it is possible to suppress the light emission level as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases while ensuring the amount of light of the light emitting unit 355 regardless of the distance from the rotation center axis CL1.

Here, the width (width in the direction orthogonal to the rotation center axis CL1) of the light emitting portion 355 defined by the partition wall 384 is configured to be the same for any light emitting portion 355 (for example, the width dimension L1). = See width dimension L2). Taking into account the curvature of the virtual display surface on which the image is displayed, the spacing (in front view) when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 is unified. This suppresses the deterioration of the visibility of the light emitting unit 355 far from the rotation center axis CL1.

In order to realize such a configuration, the spacing dimension (see, for example, spacing dimensions X1 and X2) of the illuminant 371 when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 is constant. Therefore, the actual distance between the light emitters 371 is configured to increase as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases (see, for example, distance dimension D1 <distance dimension D2).

According to the movable effect device 300 described in detail above, the virtual display surface pseudo-formed by rotating the rotation unit 350 has a curved surface shape (convex to the front of the gaming machine) with a depth. The details will be described later, but this is a device to give a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) to the displayed image.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 24.

The MPU 602 is mounted on the main control board 601 provided in the main control device 162. The MPU 602 is a ROM that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 602, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM is executed. It is an element with a built-in RAM, interrupt circuit, timer circuit, data input / output circuit, and various counter circuits as a random number generator.

The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board, a payout control device 242, various detection sensors, and the like provided in the main control device 162 are connected to the input side of the MPU 602. A power supply / emission control device 243 is connected to the power failure monitoring board, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 via the power failure monitoring board. Further, as a part of various detection sensors, various detection sensors attached to the winning-compatible entry section (payout-compatible entry section) such as the general winning opening 81, the variable winning device 82, the operating port 83, and the through gate 84 are connected. In the MPU 602 of the main control device 162, a winning determination (ball entry determination) is performed for each ball entry portion. Further, in the MPU 602, the jackpot generation lottery is executed based on the winning of the operating port 83, and the support generation lottery is executed based on the winning of the through gate 84.

A power failure monitoring board, a payout control device 242, and a notification / effect control device 140 are connected to the output side of the MPU 602. Various commands such as a fluctuation start command (variation command), a type command, a fluctuation end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the notification / effect control device 140. In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area of ROM 603 is referred to.

The MPU 612 is mounted on the notification / effect control board 611 provided in the notification / effect control device 140. The MPU 612 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing a various control programs executed by the MPU 612, a ROM 613 storing fixed value data, and a control program stored in the ROM 613. It has a built-in RAM 614, interrupt circuit, timer circuit, data input / output circuit, and so on.

The MPU 612 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. In addition to the main control device 162, a height position detection sensor 315 and a rotation position detection sensor 329 provided in the movable effect device 300 are connected to the input side of the MPU 612. Based on the detection information (detection signal) from these detection sensors 315 and 329, the positions of the movable block 301 and the rotation unit 350 can be grasped. Further, the operation button 35 even arranged on the front door frame 14 is connected to the input side of the MPU 612, and it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of operation based on the signal from the operation button 35. ..

On the output side of the MPU 612, various electrical configurations (elevating drive unit 314, rotation drive unit 324, light emitting board 372), etc. of the light emitting unit 26 to 28, the speaker unit 29, the display control device 620, and the movable effect device 300 are located. It is connected.

Based on various commands input from the main control device 162, the MPU 612 grasps the fluctuation display time (whether or not the reach effect is generated) of the symbol in the symbol display device 253, and finally determines the type of symbol combination to be stopped and displayed. At the same time, the details of the reach production will be decided. When the reach effect corresponds to the above special effect in the process executed for each game, the special effect is executed on the drive units 314, 324 and the light emitting board 372 of the movable effect device 300. Output a signal to do.

The display control device 620 has a display control board on which the MPU is mounted, and the MPU has various control programs, a program ROM storing fixed value data, and various control programs stored in the program ROM. Built-in work RAM, which is a memory for temporarily storing data, video display processor (VDP), character ROM for storing image data, video RAM for temporarily storing image data read from the character ROM, etc. Has been done.

The VDP is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver built in the symbol display device 253. Since VDP is made into an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and its substance can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a built-in firmware dedicated to drawing processing.

The MPU of the display control device 620 executes the display control of the symbol display device 253 based on the command input from the notification / effect control device 140. Specifically, the variation display is performed for each game according to the content of the variation display finally determined by the notification / effect control device 140 and the type of the combination of the symbols to be stopped and displayed. When the display effect corresponding to the above special effect is executed, the display content in the symbol display device 253 is set to correspond to the operation of the movable effect device 300 and the display of a predetermined image by the rotation unit 350. To.

Here, a special effect process executed as a part of the periodic process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140 will be described. The special effect processing includes a drive control process (special effect drive control process) that controls the drive of the elevating drive unit 314 and the rotation drive unit 324 of the movable effect device 300, and light emission that controls light emission to the light emitting substrate 372. It is roughly divided into control processing (light emission control processing for special effects). In the following description, the drive control process for special effects will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 25, and then the light emission control process for special effects will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 26 and 27.

(Drive control processing for special production)
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special effect drive control process, first, in step S101, it is determined whether or not the game is a game time related to the special effect. If a negative determination is made in step S101, the main drive control process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S101, the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to lower the movable block 301 of the movable effect device 300 from the standby position to the effect position. If an affirmative determination is made in step S102, the process proceeds to step S103. After the descent process of the movable block 301 is executed in step S103, the main drive control process is terminated.

In the descent process of the movable block 301, first, the movement restriction of the movable block 301 by the lock device provided on the support block 302 is released. After that, a drive signal corresponding to the descent of the movable block 301 is output to the elevating drive unit 314. As a result, the movable block 301 descends from the standby position to the effect position and can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine.

Returning to the description of step S102, if a negative determination is made in step S102, that is, if it is determined that it is not the timing of descent to the effect position, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, it is determined whether or not the movable block 301 exists at the effect position based on the detection information from the height position detection sensor 315. If a negative determination is made in step S104, the main drive control process is terminated as it is. In the present embodiment, the operating area of the rotating unit 350 is not secured when the movable block 301 is arranged in the standby position, and the operating area is secured by arranging the movable block 301 in the effect position. .. Therefore, when the movable block 301 does not exist at the effect position, the rotating unit 350 and the like are protected by a configuration that avoids various processes related to the rotation of the rotating unit 350.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation button 35 is valid during the valid period. The special effect shown in the present embodiment is an operation-compatible effect corresponding to the operation of the player, and the effect proceeds when the operation button 35 is operated. Specifically, the operation is enabled at the timing after the movable block 301 waits at the effect position, and in accordance with this, an image suggesting the operation (for example, "press a button" is displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. ! ”) Is displayed. By operating the operation button 35 during this valid period, the special effect progresses, and if the operation button 35 is not operated during the valid period, the special effect is rewritten to one that does not support the operation. ..

If an affirmative determination is made in step S105, that is, if it is determined that the validity period is in effect, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, it is determined whether or not the operation button 35 has been operated based on the detection information from the operation button 35. If a negative determination is made in step S106, the main drive control process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S106, the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, the rotation start processing of the rotation unit 350 is executed. If the valid period elapses without any operation (if an affirmative determination is made in step S108), the process proceeds to step S107 and the rotation of the rotating unit 350 is started with the elapse of the valid period. Become. However, at the time of rotation triggered by the elapse of the valid period in this way, the special effect is switched to the one that does not support the operation, so that an image different from the image that should have been originally displayed is displayed.

In the rotation start process, a drive signal is output to the rotation drive unit 324 to rotate the rotation unit 350. In the present embodiment, a DC motor is adopted as the rotation drive unit 324, and the rotation speed is controlled by the pulse output to the rotation drive unit 324. Although the details will be described later, the output drive signal keeps the rotation unit 350 at a predetermined rotation speed which is the upper limit speed.

Returning to the description of step S105, if a negative determination is made in step S105, that is, if it is determined that the operation is not in the valid period, the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the special effect. If a negative determination is made in step S109, the main drive control process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S109, the process proceeds to step S110.

In step S110, a process of stopping the rotating unit 350 at the initial position is executed. Specifically, the output of the drive signal to the rotation drive unit 324 is adjusted so that the rotation unit 350 stops at the initial position based on the detection information from the rotation position detection sensor 329. After executing the process of step S110, a process of returning the movable block 301 from the effect position to the standby position is performed on condition that the rotating unit 350 has returned to the initial position (see step S111). Specifically, a drive signal is output to the elevating drive unit 314 to raise the movable block 301 to the standby position. After the movable block 301 returns to the standby position, the lock device is switched to the restricted state to restrict the movement of the movable block 301.

When the special effect is executed, the rotating unit 350 or the like emits light in accordance with the movement of the movable block 301 or the rotating unit 350. Hereinafter, the light emission control process for special effects will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Light emission control processing for special effects)
In the light emission control process for special effects, first, in step S201, it is determined whether or not the game times are related to the special effects. If a negative determination is made in step S201, the main drive control process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S201, the process proceeds to step S202.

In step S202, it is determined whether or not light emission is being performed. If a negative determination is made in step S202, that is, if light emission has not started yet, the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined timing (light emission start timing) before descending to the effect position. If a negative determination is made in step S203, the light emission control process for this special effect is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S203, the process proceeds to step S204. After executing the first light emission control process in step S204, the light emission control process for the special effect is terminated.

Here, the first light emission control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27 (a).

In the first light emission control process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the first light emission effect is being performed. If a negative determination is made in step S301, the process proceeds to step S302, the first light emission effect start process is executed, and then the first light emission control process is terminated. In the first light emission effect start processing, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 355 provided in the rotation unit 350 is grasped with reference to the first light emission mode setting table stored in the light emission mode storage table of the ROM. Then, the output of the signal to the light emitting substrate 372 is started in order to emit light of the light emitting target in the grasped mode.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S301, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, it is determined whether or not the preset update period has elapsed with reference to the values of the update period counters provided in the various counter areas of the RAM. The update period counter is updated every time the determination process of step S303 is executed.

The rotation unit 350 shown in the present embodiment is configured to rotate at a constant speed (steady rotation) so as to maintain a state in which the rotation speed reaches the predetermined speed (maximum speed). When this constant speed rotation is performed, the above renewal period is set according to the required period required for one rotation (details are matched).

If a negative determination is made in step S303, the first light emission control process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S303, the light emission target switching process is executed in step S304. By the light emission target switching process, the light emission targets are switched in a predetermined order with reference to the light emission mode storage table. As a result, among the plurality of light emitting units 355 provided in the rotating unit 350, the light emitting target is changed so as to shift from one end side to the other end side of the rotating unit 350.

Returning to the description of FIG. 26, if an affirmative determination is made in step S202, that is, if it is determined that light is being emitted, the process proceeds to step S205. In step S205, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to return the movable block 301 to the standby position. If an affirmative determination is made in step S205, the process proceeds to step S209, the extinguishing process of the light emitting unit 355 is executed, and then the light emission control process for this special effect is terminated.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S206, the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, it is determined whether or not it is the deceleration start timing for decelerating the rotating unit 350. If a negative determination is made in step S206, the process proceeds to step S207. In step S207, whether or not the number of pulses of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 is a predetermined maximum value, that is, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 is maximized to achieve constant speed rotation. Determine if the situation is transitioning. If an affirmative determination is made in step S206, or if a negative determination is made in step S207, the process proceeds to step S204, the first light emission control process is executed in step S204, and then the light emission control for this special effect is performed. End the process.

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S206 and an affirmative determination is made in step S207, the second light emission control process of step S208 is executed, and then the light emission control process for special effect is terminated. Here, the second light emission control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27 (b).

In the second light emission control process, first, it is determined in step S401 whether or not the second light emission effect is being performed. If a negative determination is made in step S401, the process proceeds to step S402, the second light emission effect start process is executed, and then the second light emission control process is terminated. In the second light emitting mode start processing, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 355 provided in the rotating unit 350 is grasped with reference to the second light emitting mode setting table stored in the light emitting mode storage table of the ROM. Then, the output of the signal to the light emitting substrate 372 is started in order to emit light of the light emitting target.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S401, that is, if it is determined that the second light emission effect is in progress, the process proceeds to step S403. In step S403, it is determined whether or not the rotation unit 350 has rotated once and returned to the initial position, that is, the position before the start of rotation, based on the detection information from the rotation position detection sensor 329. If a negative determination is made in step S403, the second light emission control process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S403, the second light emission control process is terminated after the light emission target switching process is executed in step S404.

In the present embodiment, it is predetermined in advance which light emitting target is emitted / turned off at which timing when the rotating unit 350 makes one rotation, and by switching the light emitting / extinguishing in a predetermined order during rotation, the light emitting / extinguishing is switched in a predetermined order. The structure is such that an image such as a pattern or a character is displayed on the operation area ME (virtual display surface) of the rotation unit 350 described above. As already explained, the period required for one rotation during constant speed rotation is also almost constant. In the second light emission mode setting table, which light emission target is to be emitted / turned off at which timing (which rotation position) during one rotation is specified. However, it cannot be denied that the period required for one rotation may be extended due to the variation in the rotation of the rotation unit 350. If there may be an error between the actual movement of the rotating unit 350 and the predicted movement, the accumulation of such errors causes inconveniences such as displacement or distortion of the displayed image, resulting in an image. There is a concern that not only the appearance of the image will be deteriorated, but also the reliability of the movable effect device 300 will be reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by defining the display mode for each rotation, it is possible to suppress the accumulation of errors as described above and suppress the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience.

Here, the flow when the special effect is executed will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 28 (a).

At the timing of ta1 where the reach display is displayed during the game rotation and the special effect is started, the first light emission effect is started by using the light emitting unit 355 of the rotation unit 350. At the start timing of the special effect, the rotating unit 350 is arranged at the initial position and the posture is turned sideways. Therefore, the swing display in which the light emitting portion is shifted to the left or right is performed by the first light emitting effect. However, in the state where the movable block 301 is arranged in the standby position, since the rotating unit 350 remains hidden behind the decorative member 272, it is visually grasped that the light emitting unit 355 is emitting light. It has become difficult to do.

At the timing of ta2 immediately after the first light emission effect is started, the movable block 301 descends from the standby position to the effect position. As a result, it becomes possible to visually recognize that the rotating unit 350 is located in front of the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a) and that the rotating unit 350 and the light emitting unit 355 are emitting light.

At the timing of ta3 after the rotation unit 350 reaches the effect position, the operation of the operation button 35 arranged on the front door frame 14 is enabled, and at the same time, the operation button 35 is operated on the symbol display device 253. A prompting message is displayed. By operating the operation button 35 during the valid period according to this message, the special effect shifts to the next stage.

When the operation button 35 is operated at the timing of ta4 during the period during which the operation is valid, the rotation unit 350 starts rotating in a predetermined direction (clockwise direction) based on the operation. There will be a certain time lag before the rotation unit 350 shifts from acceleration to constant speed rotation, but the light emission mode during acceleration is the same as the light emission mode before rotation. As a result, an image imitating an optical vortex is displayed in the operating region ME of the rotating unit 350 for a short period of time.

At the timing of ta5 when the rotary unit 350 shifts to constant speed rotation, that is, at the timing when the number of pulses of the drive signal output to the rotary drive unit 324 reaches the upper limit, the light emitting mode of the rotary unit 350 is set to the special effect. Sometimes it changes to a determined mode. In the present embodiment, a plurality of light emitting modes are provided according to the degree of expectation that results in a big hit. Hereinafter, these various light emission modes will be supplementarily described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 28 (b).

The images displayed in the operating area ME under the condition of constant speed rotation are roughly classified into four. Specifically, the first aspect (moving image) in which an image imitating a vortex of light is rotated and displayed as in the case of acceleration, and the second aspect (still image) in which a character imitating a girl's face is still displayed. , The third aspect (video) in which an image imitating a school of small fish is scrolled and displayed, and the fourth aspect (still image) in which a character (for example, "V") clearly indicating that a big hit result is displayed is still displayed. Is provided.

When the special effect is executed in the game times corresponding to the jackpot result, it is easy to select in the order of the second aspect <third aspect <fourth aspect. On the other hand, when the special effect is executed in the game times corresponding to the deviation result, it is easy to select the third aspect <the second aspect, and the fourth aspect is out of the options. Therefore, when a message prompting the operation is displayed, it is assumed that the player performs the operation with the expectation that an image with as high an expectation as possible (for example, the fourth aspect) will be displayed.

When the operation is performed, the display of any of the second to fourth aspects is executed according to the game result, whereas when the operation is not performed, the first mode is performed regardless of the game result. Display by aspect is performed.

Here, the displayed image will be supplementarily described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 29. In FIG. 29, the image displayed in the third aspect is illustrated.

As described above, the rotation unit 350 has an arc shape that is convex in front of the gaming machine with the rotation center axis CL1 as the center. As a result, the image displayed in the operation area ME (virtual display surface) is given a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) in the rotation center axis CL1 direction (front-back direction). By making the display surface curved in a configuration in which the light emitting unit 355 itself is shifted back and forth, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the appearance as compared with the case where a flat image is displayed.

The operating area ME is configured so that the image is not displayed in the entire area, but the display area in which the image is displayed and the non-display area in which the display of the image is avoided are switched according to the timing or the like. .. In the non-display area, the visibility of the symbol display device 253 through the non-display area is guaranteed, while in the display area, the visibility of the symbol display device 253 through the non-display area is lowered. Specifically, the intensity of the light in the light emitting unit 355 is configured to be stronger than that of the symbol display device 253. For this reason, with respect to the rotating unit 350, the light behind the portion where the image is displayed in the operating region ME is confused by the light from the light emitting unit 355, resulting in the above-mentioned deterioration in visibility. There is.

The symbol display device 253 is configured to notify the game result by a combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed. As described above, the visibility of the design is ensured by imparting transparency to the display area of the image by the rotating unit 350. In addition, when displaying a moving image in the display area, the visibility may continue to be reduced even if the visibility of the pattern through the image may be reduced due to the change of the light emitting part. It is possible to avoid it.

For example, in the special effect illustrated in FIG. 29, a school of small fish similar to the school of small fish displayed on the symbol display device 253 is displayed by the rotating unit 350, and the two display devices (effect devices) are used. Relevance is given to the displayed contents. In particular, the school of fish displayed on the front side by the rotating unit 350 is configured to be larger in size and faster in scrolling speed than the school of fish displayed on the back side by the symbol display device 253. There is. This makes it possible to enhance the sense of depth in the display effect of the symbol display device 253 and the rotation unit 350.

The image of a small fish displayed on the virtual display surface changes its size slightly in the process of scrolling from the right side to the left side. Specifically, it disappears from the display screen 253a after increasing from a relatively small state and returning to the original size. More specifically, the image of the small fish displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 is hidden when it reaches a position overlapping the virtual display surface, and is virtually displayed at the timing when the image of the small fish is hidden. An image of a small fish corresponding to the image is displayed on the surface. When this image is hidden after crossing the virtual display surface, a small image corresponding to the hidden image is displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 at the timing when the image is hidden. The image of the fish will be displayed again. This gives the player the impression that the image moves from the display screen 253a side to the virtual display surface and returns to the display screen 253a side again, at which time the fish moves from the back side to the front side to the back side. It can be made to look like a three-dimensional movement.

According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be expected.

In the rotation unit 350 constituting the "drawing means" in the movable effect device 300, the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350 is set to be different (when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1), the rotation center axis CL1. A plurality of light emitting units 355 are formed (arranged in the radial direction), and by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 355 according to the rotation of the rotating unit 350, a predetermined image (afterimage of light) is used. For example, an image such as a pattern or characters imitating a character or the like) is displayed in the operation area ME of the rotation unit 350. Since the position (relative position) of the light emitting unit 355 in the rotation center axis CL1 direction is deviated, a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) is generated in the above-mentioned predetermined image in the rotation center axis CL1 direction (front-back direction). As a result, it is possible to improve the appearance of the special effect by the movable effect device 300 and contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the special effect.

When the special effect is executed, the rotation unit 350 is arranged at the effect position in front of the symbol display device 253 (corresponding to the "picture display means"). When the rotating unit 350 rotates at this effect position, the rotation speed of the rotating unit 350 reaches the above upper limit speed, so that the afterimage becomes faint and visible, but the substance of the rotating unit 350 is visually followed. Becomes difficult. Therefore, even if a predetermined image is displayed in the operation area ME due to the rotation, the visibility of the display content (design, etc.) of the display screen 253a located behind the predetermined image is ensured. As a result, the movable effect device 300 and the symbol display device 253 can be suitably coexisted, and an integrated effect can be produced by the cooperation between the movable effect device 300 and the symbol display device 253.

For example, it is possible to shift the position of only a part of the light emitting unit 355 in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. However, it is assumed that such small changes are likely to be buried in the displayed ambient light, and the above-mentioned three-dimensional display function cannot be exhibited well. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by devising a method of gradually shifting the arrangement of the entire light emitting unit 355, it is possible to prevent the three-dimensional display from becoming difficult to understand.

In particular, the degree of separation between the adjacent light emitting units 355 in the rotation center axis CL1 direction increases as the distance from the rotation center axis increases, that is, the farther from the rotation center axis CL1, the relative position in the rotation center axis CL1 direction. By configuring the movable effect device 300 so that the deviation becomes remarkable, the movable effect device 300 can function as if it were a substantially hemispherical display, and can contribute to the enhancement of the above-mentioned three-dimensional visual effect.

In the rotary movable effect device 300 shown in the present embodiment, the light emitting portion 355 farther from the rotation center axis CL1 has a higher moving speed due to rotation. Therefore, the brightness of the image decreases as the position is farther from the rotation center axis CL1. The light emitting body 371 corresponding to each light emitting unit 355 is unified so that the amount of light is constant. If the light emitting unit 355 is displaced toward the back side (rear) of the gaming machine as it moves away from the rotation center axis CL1 due to such characteristics, the decrease in brightness and the deviation toward the back side are combined to produce the above-mentioned three-dimensional display. It can be preferably realized.

Although it is possible to enhance the three-dimensional effect by increasing the distance of the light emitting unit 355 in the front-rear direction in the gaming machine, the operating region ME of the rotating unit 350 tends to be bulky due to this. This is not preferable because it becomes a factor that strengthens the restrictions on the arrangement of the movable effect device 300. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, the rotating unit 350 is formed on an arc that is convex in front of the gaming machine, and the end portion (rotating tip portion) of the rotating unit 350 is a mounting location for the base unit 320. If it is configured to rotate around the circumference, the expansion of the occupied area due to the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect can be suitably mitigated. As a result, in the configuration in which the movable effect device 300 is arranged in front of the symbol display device 253, the occupied area of the movable effect device 300 is prevented from being unnecessarily increased, and coexistence with the symbol display device 253 is suitably realized. is doing.

The light from the light emitting unit 355 is basically directed toward the rotation center axis CL1 (in front of the gaming machine), but the light far from the rotation center axis CL1 is configured to increase the component toward the outside. This makes it possible to contribute to the enhancement of the above-mentioned three-dimensional effect while ensuring the visibility of light in the front view of the movable effect device 300.

Further, the light emitting portion 355 itself is provided with a certain width, and the light emitting portion 355 is formed so that the farther the light emitting portion 355 is from the rotation center axis CL1, the stronger the outward component. This contributes to the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect when the image is displayed. That is, it is technically significant to give the curved cover member 383 a function as a light emitting unit 355 instead of making the light source directly visible, in order to enhance the three-dimensional effect.

In the configuration in which the rotating unit 350 is rotated as described above, deformation such as distortion may occur due to the load applied to the light emitting substrate 372 due to the load generated during acceleration / deceleration. If such deformation occurs, the light emitting substrate 372 does not operate well, and it cannot be denied that the light emitting control may be hindered. It is assumed that such an event becomes remarkable in increasing the radius of gyration and increasing the degree of acceleration / deceleration to improve the responsiveness.

In this respect, by mounting the light emitting board 372 on the housing 391 as the object to be rotatably held as shown in the present embodiment as the housing 391, the load generated on the light emitting board 372 can be reduced. .. Thereby, the occurrence of the above-mentioned various inconveniences can be suitably suppressed. The housing 391 has a case shape, and a light emitting substrate 372 is housed inside the housing 391. As a result, the protective function of the light emitting substrate 372 can be strengthened, and deformation such as distortion can be suitably suppressed in the light emitting substrate.

In the configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 is housed in the housing 391, it is possible to suppress deformation such as distortion in the light emitting substrate 372, but on the other hand, the heat generated in the light emitting substrate 372 tends to be trapped in the housing 391. This is not preferable because it causes factors such as deterioration of the durability and operational stability of the light emitting substrate 372. Therefore, if a slit 392 is provided in the portion of the housing 391 facing the rotation direction and air is taken into the housing 391 through the slit 392, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suitably suppressed.

Further, the mounting surface (surface 373) of the light emitting body 371 on the light emitting substrate 372 faces the opposite side to the slit 392. In this way, by avoiding the confrontation between the slit 392 and the light emitting body 371, light leakage from the housing 391 is suppressed, and the above-mentioned heat countermeasures deteriorate the appearance of the movable effect device 300 or make it difficult to see the displayed image. It suppresses becoming a factor that causes such problems.

The slit 392 is composed of a slit 392 facing the rotation direction and a slit 392 facing the opposite side of the rotation direction. A negative pressure is generated by the rotation of the rotating unit 350 around the slit 392 facing the direction opposite to the rotation direction, and the negative pressure is used to promote the discharge of air in the housing 391. Thereby, the above-mentioned heat exhaust function can be strengthened.

The configuration in which the positions of the light emitting portions 355 are shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 can be realized, for example, by forming a light emitting substrate arranged so as to face the front side in a curved surface shape. However, in such a configuration, the moldability is lowered as compared with the case where the light emitting substrate has a planar shape, for example. Further, since the orientation of the light emitters can change depending on the arrangement on the substrate, the orientations of the individual light emitters are individually set in order to align the directions so as to face a predetermined direction (direction of the center axis of rotation). Need arises. This can be a factor that makes it difficult to control the quality such as the attachment of the light emitter and the orientation.

In this regard, if the light emitting substrate 372 is arranged so as to be parallel to the rotation center axis CL1 and the light irradiation direction is defined by the light guide unit 385 as shown in the present embodiment, the light emitting substrate 372 can be used. By shifting the position of the light emitting body 371 in the plate surface direction, the difference in the position of the light emitting portion 355 in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 can be realized by a simple configuration. As a result, it is possible to realize an excellent configuration in terms of manufacturing / management and the like, and it is possible to suitably promote the mounting of the movable effect device 300. Therefore, as compared with the case where the light emitting substrate is intentionally curved as described above, the degree of freedom in setting the orientation of the light emitting body is suitably improved by a simple configuration while facilitating manufacturing / management. Can be done.

When an image or the like is to be displayed in space by the rotary movable effect device 300, it is necessary to secure a certain degree of rotation speed. Here, when the plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, it is assumed that the load generated on the light emitting substrate 372 with the rotation increases due to the increase in air resistance. Therefore, if the housing 391 accommodates the light emitting substrate 372 as described above, the light emitting substrate 372 can be suitably protected from such a load. Further, the housing 391 has a higher degree of freedom in design regarding its shape and the like as compared with the light emitting substrate 372. Therefore, in the configuration in which the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372 is oriented in the rotation direction, it becomes easy to devise a method for reducing the air resistance in the housing 391, which can suitably contribute to the guarantee of the rotation speed.

By increasing the number of light emitting bodies arranged on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement and diversification of the fineness of the light emitting display mode (predetermined image). However, if the number of light emitting bodies is increased, the size of the light emitting substrate is inevitably increased. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, a movable effect device in which the size of the substrate is rotary and light emission using the device are used. It directly leads to a decrease in the appearance of the production.

In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, as described above, the light emitting substrate 372 is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1 and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis CL1 using the light guide unit 385. By setting this, the edge portion (end) of the light emitting substrate 372 can be directed toward the rotation center axis CL1 while ensuring the light irradiation function in the rotation center axis CL1 direction. As a result, even if the size of the light emitting substrate is increased due to the above-mentioned circumstances or the like, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned deterioration in appearance due to the increase in size, and it is possible to relax the restrictions on the game production. Therefore, it is possible to perform a more impactful game effect, and it is possible to contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device 300.

The light emitting body 371 is arranged so that the optical axis faces the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate 372, and the light guide unit 385 emits light from the light emitting body 371 along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372. It is configured to guide the substrate 372 from the center side to the end side. According to this configuration, even in the configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 and the light guide unit 385 are used in combination, it is possible to prevent the occupied area of the entire "light emitting unit" from becoming unnecessarily large. Further, by adopting a configuration that guides the light to the end portion of the light emitting substrate 372, it is possible to prevent the light emitting substrate 372 from becoming an obstacle that hinders the visual recognition of the light emitting portion 355.

In the present embodiment, the outlet portion 387 and the light emitting portion 355 of the light guide unit 385 are located on a virtual straight line intersecting the rotation center axis CL1. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress that the light emission control becomes complicated in displaying a predetermined image by switching the light emission mode according to the rotation of the rotation unit 350. Further, if the light emitting substrate is configured to be located on the virtual line, it is necessary to extend the light guide portion from the end portion of the light emitting substrate in order to position the light emitting portion on the virtual line, and light passes through. The route becomes complicated. Further, since the light emitting substrate and the light emitting portion are arranged in the direction of the rotation center axis, the width of the movable body in the direction of the rotation center axis is increased. According to the arrangement shown in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of these various inconveniences and realize a practically preferable configuration.

According to the configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 is arranged at a position deviating from the rotation center axis CL1 and the optical path forming body 381 is arranged at a position intersecting the rotation center axis CL1, the light emitting substrate 372 is used as a “vent”. It can be brought close to the wall surface portion of the housing 391 in which the slit 392 is formed. This makes it possible to suitably enhance the heat dissipation function using the slit 392.

In a configuration in which an image such as a pattern or a character is displayed on the operating area ME of the rotating unit 350 by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 355 according to the rotation of the rotating unit 350, a light emitting portion is used. If the blank portion generated between the two is large, the fineness of the displayed image is lowered, and there is a concern that the appearance of the image is lowered. In this respect, as shown in the present embodiment, the partition wall 384 is formed so as to form a tapered shape that becomes thinner toward the outlet portion 387 in a predetermined range including the outlet portion 387 of the light guide portion 385. By doing so, the blank portion can be reduced or reduced, and the roughness of the image can be made inconspicuous. As a result, it is possible to improve the appearance of the special effect by the movable effect device 300 and contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the effect.

As described above, in the configuration having the rotary movable effect device 300, there is a high possibility that the light emission effect will not be performed well due to the deformation such as distortion in the rotary unit 350. Under these circumstances, it is necessary to impart some strength to the rotating unit 350. Therefore, by making the optical path forming body 381 (light guide member 382) in which the light guide portion 385 is formed function as a reinforcing portion for the rotating unit 350, the concern regarding the strength can be eliminated. Here, if the entire partition wall 384 is made thinner in forming the reinforcing portion, there is a concern that the function of the reinforcing portion will be reduced. Therefore, if the thickness of the partition wall 384 is reduced only in the vicinity of the light emitting portion (exit portion 387) as described above, the improvement of the appearance of the light emitting effect and the function as a reinforcing portion can be suitably compatible. Can be done.

The size of the light emitting portion depends on the outlet portion 387 of the light guide portion 385. By making the light passing through the light guide portion 385 diffuse by the light guide portion 385, the substantial light emitting range becomes narrower than that of the outlet portion 387, and a substantial blank portion (gap) between the light emitting portions is formed. It is possible to reduce the inconvenience such as an increase in the amount of light. Here, in order to improve the diffusion efficiency of diffusing light in the light guide portion 385 (passage), it is not preferable that the passage width becomes excessively large. Therefore, it is clear that the partition wall 384 has a certain thickness to suppress the expansion of the passage width, and the thickness of the partition wall 384 is reduced around the exit where the light diffusion has advanced to some extent. It has technical significance.

In order to spread the light over the entire outlet portion 387 of the light guide portion 385, it is difficult to secure the amount of light at the outer edge portion (particularly near the partition wall 384) of the outlet portion 387 as compared with the center of the outlet portion 387. That is, when the exit portion 387 is viewed, the brightness tends to differ between the vicinity of the center and the vicinity of the outer edge. Therefore, in the portion where the outlet portion 387 is formed by the partition wall 384, the light diffusion is not intentionally performed, and the loss due to the light diffusion is suppressed, so that the sharpness of the light at the outer edge of the light emitting portion is achieved. Contributes to the collateral of.

In a configuration in which the size of the light emitting portion (dot) depends on the outlet portion 387 of the light guide portion 385, the shape of the outlet portion 387 strongly affects the displayed image or the like. Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, if the width of the outlet portion 387 is made smaller in the rotation direction than in the direction intersecting the rotation direction, the light can be emitted by ensuring a certain size in the outlet portion 387. It is possible to suitably contribute to the improvement of the fineness of the image in displaying a predetermined image while avoiding the difficulty in visual recognition.

In the configuration having the light diffusing portion to which the light diffusing function is added, the diffusing function is well exerted by repeating the reflection of light. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that promotes the diffusion of light between the relatively distant partition walls 384 (opposing plate surfaces 389), it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a portion where the light is difficult to spread, and the above-mentioned diffusion effect. Can be suitably exhibited.

<Second embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the depth feeling (three-dimensional) that the image such as characters and patterns displayed by the movable effect device 300 (rotation unit 350) becomes convex toward the front side of the gaming machine as it approaches the rotation center axis CL1. It was configured to give a feeling). The present embodiment is similar to the first embodiment in that the light emitting portion 355A is arranged so as to be displaced in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 to give a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect), but the expression of the sense of depth is expressed. The configuration according to the above is different from the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration related to the difference will be described with reference to FIG. 30. FIG. 30 is a schematic view showing the internal structure of the rotating unit 350A in the second embodiment.

The rotation unit 350A is curved so as to be recessed toward the back on the rotation center side (central portion), and the closer the positions of the light emitting body 371A and the light emitting portion 355A are to the rotation center axis CL1, the closer to the rear of the gaming machine. It is arranged as. That is, the anteroposterior relationship between the illuminants 371A, which are arranged side by side, is opposite to that of the first embodiment. As a result, the virtual display surface of the image displayed by the rotation unit 350A also has a curved surface in which the central portion is recessed in the depth direction.

As an image displayed by rotating the rotation unit 350A, a vortex toward the rotation center axis CL1 is set. By displaying such an image, it is possible to give the player the impression that the image is drawn toward the symbol display device 253 as the vortex rotates. This is a preferable configuration for attracting the player who has seen the image to pay attention to the symbol display device 253.

Here, as in the first embodiment, the moving distance of the light emitting body 371A when the rotation unit 350A makes one rotation becomes longer as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. Therefore, when displaying an image on the operating region ME using the afterimage of light, the farther from the rotation center axis CL1, the lower (darker) the light emission level. In the first embodiment, all the light emitters 371 are common, but the above phenomenon (difference in light emission level) is used to emphasize the sense of depth.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the illuminant 371A located outside is brighter than the illuminant 371A located inside with respect to the rotation center axis CL1. In this way, by compensating for the lack of light intensity of the outer light emitting body 371A, the brightness of the image when performing the special effect is adjusted so that the image becomes bright → dark from the outside to the inside. As a result, it is suppressed that the operating principle (difference in light emission level according to the moving distance) of the rotating unit 350A shown in the first embodiment becomes a factor that reduces the sense of depth.

In the second embodiment described in detail above, the light amount of each light emitting body 371A is set individually, but the light amount of each light emitting body 371A is unified as in the first embodiment. I do not deny that. In addition, when the special effect is executed, the brightness is adjusted so that the brightness changes from light to dark from the outside to the inside, but the amount of light for each illuminant 371A should be set individually so that the brightness during rotation is unified. Is also possible.

<Third embodiment>
As shown in the first embodiment, when displaying (drawing) an image such as a pattern or a character in a space by a rotary effect device, the gap (blank) between the light emitting portions 355 is reduced. , The appearance of the image can be improved. Further, by increasing the number of light emitting bodies 371 and subdividing the light emitting points (dots), fine display becomes possible and the expressive power can be suitably improved. However, for the reason of design / manufacturing / quality control, there are restrictions on the arrangement of the light emitting bodies 371, and it is necessary to provide a certain amount of gap (clearance) between the light emitting bodies 371.

In this embodiment, in consideration of these various circumstances, further measures are taken to improve the expressive power of the movable effect device. Hereinafter, the characteristic configuration in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 31, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment. FIG. 31 is a schematic view showing the internal structure of the rotating unit 350B in the present embodiment.

The light emitting body 371B group mounted on the light emitting substrate 372B is consistent with the first embodiment in that the arrangement region of the light emitting body 371B group as a whole gradually shifts backward as it moves away from the rotation center axis CL1. ing. However, from a smaller point of view, the illuminants 371B are arranged so as to alternate in the order of front side → back side → front side → back side as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 direction (front-back direction) increases. There is. That is, the offset amount to the rear increases as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases while alternating back and forth.

By arranging the illuminants 371B apart from each other in the front-rear direction (rotation center axis CL1 direction) (see distance Y3), the dependence on the separation distance in the left-right direction is suppressed in securing the gap between the illuminants 371B. There is. Utilizing this, the distance X3 from the light emitting bodies 371B on both sides in the left-right direction (longitudinal direction of the rotating unit 350) is reduced as compared with the first embodiment. As a result, the image is displayed in a more subdivided manner (enables fine display), and the image quality to be displayed is improved.

In such a configuration, the light emitting body 371B itself located on the front side in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (the irradiation direction of the light from the light emitting unit 355B) forms an optical path of the light emitting body 371B located on the back side of the light emitting body 371B. It can be a hindrance. In this respect, in the present embodiment, by suppressing the overlap of the light emitting bodies 371B in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1, it is possible to prevent the light emitting body 371B on the front side from hindering the formation of the optical path.

In forming the light guide portion 385B for each of the adjacent light emitting bodies 371B, the blank can be reduced by reducing the thickness of the partition wall 384B that partitions the light guide portions 385B. However, in view of the fact that the optical path forming body 381B is provided with the function of reinforcing the housing 391B, it is not preferable that the thinning of the partition wall is a factor of lowering the reinforcing function. In this respect, in the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the influence (strength reduction) of the thinning of the partition wall 384B is caused by the extension and subdivision of the partition wall 384B in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 according to the alternate arrangement. It is complemented by the addition of 384B.

As a result, while enhancing the expressive power of the image displayed by the rotating unit 350, it is possible to suitably suppress the decrease in operation reliability of the rotating unit 350 due to the resulting decrease in strength and the like.

In the rotary movable effect device 300B described in detail above, the fineness of an image such as a displayed pattern can be improved by reducing the distance between the light emitters in the radial direction of the rotation center axis. However, since it is necessary to secure a certain occupied area for each light emitting body in the light emitting substrate in the first place, there is a limit even if the arrangement interval is simply narrowed. In this respect, by shifting the position of the light emitting body 371B along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372B in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1, the alignment direction of the light emitting body 371B (for example, the rotation center axis when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1) is concerned. The placement interval in the direction intersecting CL1) can be reduced. This can suitably contribute to the improvement of the above-mentioned fineness.

In a configuration in which an image is displayed by rotating the rotation unit 350B, it is preferable to make the rotation unit 350B as light as possible in order to improve the responsiveness at the start and end of rotation. Therefore, if the light emitting body 371B is alternately shifted to one side (for example, the front side) and the other side (for example, the rear side) in the rotation center axis CL1 direction as shown in the present embodiment, the front-rear width of the light emitting substrate 372B is increased. It is possible to suppress unnecessary bulking and contribute to weight reduction of the light emitting substrate 372. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the responsiveness of the operation caused by the optimization of the light emitting mode.

In the third embodiment, the light emitters 371B arranged side by side in the direction away from the rotation center axis CL1 (horizontal direction) are arranged so as to alternate the front and rear positions, but the present invention is limited to this. It is not something that will be done. For example, it is also possible to divide the group of illuminants 371 into a plurality of blocks composed of a single illuminant or a plurality of adjacent illuminants 371, and arrange the blocks so as to be staggered so that the front and rear positions are alternately alternated.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the third embodiment, the front and rear positions of the illuminant 371B are staggered so as to be alternately arranged, thereby improving the expressive power of the image displayed in the operation area ME in the special effect. However, when the position of the light emitting body 371B is shifted in the irradiation direction of light, the light emitting body 371B on the front side in the irradiation direction reduces the degree of freedom related to the handling of the light guide portion for the light emitting body 371B on the back side. It can be a factor. One of the features of the movable effect device shown in the present embodiment is that the movable effect device is devised to improve the expressive power (high image quality, etc.) while suppressing a decrease in the degree of freedom in handling the light guide unit. I'm trying. Hereinafter, the rotary unit 350C in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 32, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.

A second light emitting board 372YC is arranged at a position opposite to the first light emitting board 372XC with the optical path forming body 381C sandwiched between the housings 391C. The second light emitting body 371YC is mounted on the plate surface of the second light emitting substrate 372YC facing the optical path forming body 381C side, and the light from the second light emitting body 371YC is incident on the optical path forming body 381C. ing.

The optical path forming body 381C includes a first light guide unit 385XC that defines the irradiation direction of light from the first light emitting body 371XC of the first light emitting substrate 372XC, and light from the second light emitting body 371YC of the second light emitting board 372YC. A second light guide unit 385YC that defines the irradiation direction is provided. The first light guide unit 385XC and the second light guide unit 385YC are arranged so as to alternate in the direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1.

In the second light emitting substrate 372YC, the second light emitting body 371YC is arranged so as to be positioned between the first light emitting bodies 371XC. That is, the second light emitting body 371YC is arranged so as to fill the gap between the first light emitting bodies 371XC, and the first light emitting body 371XC is arranged so as to fill the gap between the second light emitting bodies 371YC. , A positional relationship is constructed in which blanks complement each other.

As a result, it is possible to subdivide the light emitting points (dots) while securing a gap between the light emitting units 355C, and it is possible to suitably improve the expressive power by fine display.

In the housing 391, as the number of the illuminants 371C accommodated increases, heat tends to be trapped inside. In this respect, a slit is also formed in the portion of the housing 391 facing the plate surface of the second light emitting substrate 372YC, and the heat dissipation efficiency due to the rotation of the rotating unit 350C is guaranteed. This makes it possible to suppress the influence of heat due to the addition of the light emitter 371C.

By adding the second light emitting board 372YC, the weight of the rotating unit 350C as a whole is increased. However, by arranging the light emitting substrates 372XC and 372YC symmetrically with the rotation center axis CL1 in between, the weight balance is improved as compared with the rotation unit 350 shown in the first embodiment, and the weight balance is steady. It can contribute to the improvement of operational stability during rotation and the relief of stress generated at the shaft support points due to rotation.

<Another form>
As shown in the fourth embodiment, the improvement of expressiveness by using a plurality of light emitting substrates in combination is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration. Hereinafter, various examples (modifications) in which a plurality of light emitting substrates are used in combination will be described.

<Example 1>
In the fourth embodiment, the first light emitters 371XC and the second light emitters 371YC arranged side by side in the direction away from the rotation center axis CL1 (horizontal direction) are alternately arranged, but the present invention is limited to this. It's not a thing. For example, the first illuminant 371XC group is divided into a plurality of first blocks consisting of a single or a plurality of adjacent first illuminants 371XC, and the second illuminant 371YC group is divided into a singular or a plurality of adjacent second illuminants 371YC. It is also possible to divide into a plurality of second blocks and arrange the first blocks and the second blocks so as to alternate with each other.

<Example 2>
In the fourth embodiment, the light from the first light emitting body 371XC of the first light emitting board 372XC and the light from the second light emitting body 371YC of the second light emitting board 372YC are aggregated in the optical path forming body 381C. However, it is not limited to this. The first optical path forming body for the first light emitting body 371XC and the second optical path forming body for the second light emitting body 371YC may be individually provided.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the fourth embodiment, the expressive power of the image displayed by the rotating unit 350C is improved by using a plurality of (two) light emitting substrates 372XC and 372YC stacked in combination. Even in the configuration shown in the present embodiment, although some measures have been taken to realize the expressive power of the image by using a plurality of light emitting substrates in combination, the concrete configuration and the approach (idea) for improving the expressive power are the first. It is different from the embodiment of 4. Therefore, the configuration of the rotary unit 350D in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 33, focusing on the differences from the rotary unit 350C shown in the fourth embodiment.

Inside the housing 391D that constitutes the outer shell of the rotating unit 350D, a flat plate-shaped partition portion 393D that divides the internal space into two in the thickness direction of the housing 391D is formed. The partition portion 393D is provided with a function as a pedestal for mounting the first light emitting board 372XD and the second light emitting board 372YD, and each light emitting board 372XD and 372YD is a plate on the side on which the light emitting bodies 371XD and 371YD are mounted. The surface is fixed to the partition portion 393D so as to face the side opposite to the partition portion 393D.

In the housing 391D, the optical path forming bodies 381XD and 381YD are respectively arranged so as to sandwich the light emitting substrates 372XD and 372YD between the housing 391D and the partition portion 393D. That is, the light from the first light emitting body 371XD irradiates the first optical path forming body 381XD facing the first light emitting substrate 372XD, and the light from the second light emitting body 371YD forms the second optical path facing the second light emitting substrate 372YD. It is configured to irradiate the body 381YD.

The first optical path forming body 381XD and the second optical path forming body 381YD are the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 to the first light emitting unit 355XD (first light emitting body 371XD) and the rotation center axis CL1 to the second light emitting unit 355YD (second light emitting unit 355YD). It is arranged so as to match the distance to the illuminant 371YD). That is, the orbit through which the first light emitting unit 355XD passes and the orbit through which the second light emitting unit 355YD passes with the rotation of the rotation unit 350D match (overlap).

In this way, by securing a plurality (two) of light sources that pass through one light emitting point when the rotating unit 350D makes one rotation, the first light emitting unit that passes through the light emitting point with the light emitting mode at the light emitting point. It can be controlled by two light sources, 355XD (first light emitting body 371XD) and second light emitting unit 355YD (second light emitting body 371YD). According to this configuration, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of expressiveness from the aspects such as diversification of light emission control patterns. Further, in a configuration in which a plurality (two) light emitting units 355XD and 355YD passing through the same location are used in combination to define a light emitting mode, the rotation speed of the rotating unit 350D can be reduced while ensuring the image display function. This is a preferable configuration for improving the durability of the rotating unit 350D (movable effect device).

The positional relationship between the first light emitting unit 355XD and the second light emitting unit 355YD shown in the present embodiment is not essential, and the trajectory through which the first light emitting unit 355XD passes and the first light emitting unit 355XD are the same as in the fourth embodiment. 2 It is also possible to shift the position so as to avoid overlapping with the orbit through which the light emitting unit 355YD passes.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the rotation connection connector 328 shown in the first embodiment, a shaft body that follows the rotation unit 350 and rotates around the rotation center axis CL1 and a metallic ring portion fixed to the shaft body. By using a metal brush portion disposed on the outer shell portion of the rotation connection connector 328 and pressed against the ring portion from the side surface, the ring portion is used even when the rotation position of the rotation unit 350 changes. The contact between the brush portion and the brush portion, that is, the electrical connection between the rotation unit 350 and the base unit 320 (notification / effect control device 140) is maintained. In the present embodiment, the configuration of the rotary connection connector is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the rotary connection connector 328E shown in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 34. 34 (a) is a block diagram showing a configuration related to electrical connection, and FIG. 34 (b) is a schematic diagram showing a rotary connection connector 328E according to a sixth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the electric path connecting the notification / effect control device 140 and the light emitting board 372E of the movable effect device 300E is a command indicating the power supply line EL for power supply, the ground line GL, and the light emission mode. It is roughly classified into a signal line SL for transmission. Each of these lines EL, GL, and SL is connected to the control unit 370E of the light emitting board 372E via the rotary connection connector 328E. The control unit 370E identifies a light emitting body 371 that emits light based on a command input through the signal line SL and a light emitting body 371 that turns off the light, and switches whether or not to supply power to each light emitting body 371 according to the specified content. The control unit 370E is configured to operate based on the electric power supplied through the power supply line EL, and the power supply line EL is provided with a function of supplying operating power not only to the light emitter 371E but also to the control unit 370E. ing.

As shown in FIG. 34 (b1), the rotary connection connector 328E is a movable plate 331E fixed to the rotary unit 350 and rotating together with the rotary unit 350, and a fixed plate 332E fixed to the base unit 320 side and facing the movable plate 331E. And have. The movable plate 331E is arranged so that the plate surface faces the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1, and the plate surface facing the fixed plate 332E side of the movable plate 331E is an annular shape centered on the rotation center axis CL1. The connection terminals are formed so as to form a.

These connection terminals have different diameters so that they form a concentric circle with the rotation center axis CL1 as the center. Movable plate side connection terminals for GL → Movable plate side connection terminals for signal line SL are arranged in this order.

In the portion of the fixed plate 332E facing the movable plate 331E, a plurality of fixed plate side connection terminals are arranged along each movable plate side connection terminal provided on the movable plate 331E. Specifically, a plurality of fixed plate side connection terminals for the power supply line EL corresponding to the movable plate side connection terminals for the power supply line EL are arranged at equal intervals in the rotation direction about the rotation center axis CL1 (this). In the embodiment, four) are provided, and the fixed plate side connection terminals for the ground line GL corresponding to the movable plate side connection terminals for the ground line GL are evenly spaced in the rotation direction about the rotation center axis CL1. A plurality of (four in this embodiment) are provided in this way, and the fixed plate side connection terminals for the signal line SL corresponding to the movable plate side connection terminals for the signal line SL rotate around the rotation center axis CL1. A plurality of (four in the present embodiment) are provided so as to be evenly spaced in the direction.

As described above, when the rotation unit 350E is to be rotated at a high speed, the actual rotation axis is displaced (for example, tilted) with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 due to manufacturing error of the shaft support structure, deterioration over time such as wear, and the like. ) The possibility cannot be denied. Such a deviation can be a factor that destabilizes the electrical connection between the notification / effect control device 140 and the light emitting substrate 372. In this respect, as shown in this feature, by providing a plurality of connection points at equal intervals in the rotation direction for each line, it is possible to suitably tolerate the deviation of the rotation axis of the rotation unit 350E.

For example, by increasing the contact pressure by pressing the fixed plate side connection terminal provided on the fixed plate 332E against the movable plate side connection terminal, it is possible to suppress the influence of the above-mentioned deviation. However, in such a configuration, the wear generated when the fixed side connection terminal and the movable body side connection end slide is large. Such an increase in friction is not preferable because it promotes wear of the connection terminal as a result and causes a connection failure. As compared with such a configuration, it is advantageous to provide a plurality of connection points as described above in order to reduce the contact pressure and improve the durability.

When the actual inclination of the rotation axis with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 occurs, the influence thereof increases as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. In the present embodiment, the light emitting body 371E and the control unit 370E are operated by the electric power supplied from the power supply line EL, and the importance of the power supply line EL is higher than that of other lines. It's getting higher. Therefore, by arranging the power line EL at a position where the influence of the tilt is relatively small, that is, at the position closest to the rotation center axis CL1, even if the tilt occurs, the power supply path is cut off by the influence. It makes it difficult for poor connections to occur.

Further, in a configuration in which the connection terminal continues to rotate while maintaining the contact state, the wear of the connection terminal depends on the rotation speed, specifically, the relative speed and the sliding distance between the movable plate side connection terminal and the fixed plate side connection terminal at the contact point. Will be. These relative speeds and sliding distances increase as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. In the present embodiment, the connection terminals constituting the power supply line EL having a relatively high importance are arranged at a position close to the rotation center axis CL1 where the relative speed is relatively low and the sliding distance is relatively short. There is. This makes it possible to suppress wear of the connection terminals constituting the power supply line EL.

Although various measures have been taken for the rotary connection connector 328 shown in the present embodiment in order to improve the connection stability and the like, it is not always necessary to use all of these technical ideas together, and some of them are used. It is also possible to apply it to the first embodiment. For example, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 34 (b2), a plurality of corresponding connection terminals (ring 341F and brush 342F) may be provided as a set for the power supply line EL and the ground line GL having relatively high importance. In particular, the farther away from the bearing portion, the greater the influence when the actual rotation axis is tilted with respect to the rotation center axis CL1. In view of such circumstances, it is technically significant to dispose the connection terminal constituting the power supply line EL at a position close to the bearing location as shown in FIG. 34 (b2).

Incidentally, considering that the difference in importance is set for each line, the higher the importance (for example, power supply line EL or ground line GL), the larger the terminal width (width in the rotation center axis direction). It is also possible to make a configuration that earns a margin for contact points.

<7th embodiment>
In the first embodiment described above, the light emitting points are arranged so as to be shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 to give a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) to the image such as characters and patterns to be displayed. The embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the display mode is realized by changing the degree of the depth feeling according to the situation. Hereinafter, the configuration relating to the difference will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 35.

In the rotation unit 350G shown in the present embodiment, light emission units 370G including a light emitting substrate 372G and an optical path forming body 381G are arranged on both sides of the rotation center axis CL1. These light emitting units 370G are rotatably held by the housing 391G, and are tilted with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 by rotating back and forth around the end (rotation center axis CL2) on the rotation center axis CL1 side. The structure is such that the (posture) changes.

The housing 391G is equipped with a rotation drive unit 401G as a posture changing means for changing the posture of the light emitting unit 370G. The rotation drive unit 401G is connected to the notification / effect control device 140, and operates based on the drive signal from the notification / effect control device 140. As a result, the light emitting unit 370G is configured to move to the first position and the second position having a larger inclination to the rear than the first position. Although not shown, the housing 391G is equipped with a lock device that can switch between a permissible state that allows a change in posture of the light emitting unit 370G and a regulated state that regulates a change in posture. When the posture of the 380G is changed, this locking device is configured to temporarily switch from the regulated state to the allowable state.

When comparing the image displayed under the situation where the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the first position and the image displayed under the situation where the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the second position, the latter is more than the former. Will emphasize the sense of depth (three-dimensional effect). As a result, even if the image looks similar at first glance, the appearance can be changed.

Here, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 35 (b1), in the light guide unit 385 shown in the first embodiment, the light irradiation direction is defined to be the rotation center axis CL1 direction. , The configuration is such that the spread of light in the direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1 is suppressed. Such a configuration is advantageous in suppressing the interference of light between the light emitting units 355 when the plurality of light emitting units 355 are used in combination and improving the sharpness of the image. However, if this configuration is directly applied to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the following inconveniences will occur. For example, when the light guide unit is formed on the premise that the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the first position, the visibility of the image (light) when the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the second position is lowered, and the light emitting unit 370G is reduced. When the light guide portion is formed on the premise that is arranged at the second position, the visibility of the image (light) when the light guide portion is arranged at the first position is lowered.

Therefore, in the light guide unit 385G shown in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35 (b2), the side surface 390G of the light guide unit 385G is tilted forward so as to widen the interval, thereby rotating the center of rotation. It allows the spread of light in the direction intersecting the axis CL1. This prevents the visibility of the image displayed by the light from the light emitting unit 355G from being lowered regardless of whether the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the first position or the second position. ..

Next, the attitude control of the light emitting unit 370G group will be described. In the present embodiment, the change in posture of the light emitting unit 370G group is configured to occur while the rotating unit 350G is rotating. That is, it is avoided that the posture of the light emitting unit 370G group changes while the rotating unit 350G is stopped. Specifically, the mode of the posture change is (1) a mode of changing to the second position while the image is being displayed at the first position, and (2) after the rotation unit 350G starts rotating. A mode of changing from the first position to the second position is provided until the image is displayed.

In the present embodiment, it is set so that the expectation of a big hit result is higher when the sense of depth is emphasized. When such differentiation is achieved, it is assumed that it is suitable for how much stereoscopic effect is given to the image on which the player's attention is displayed. If the posture of the light emitting unit 370G group changes while the rotating unit 350G is stationary, it will be revealed how much depth is given before the image is displayed. It is feared that the attention to the image will be reduced. In this regard, as described above, by configuring the light emitting unit 370G group to change the posture during rotation, the occurrence of such inconvenience can be suitably suppressed.

In the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the light emitting unit 370G is configured to switch between the first position and the second position, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to change the position at the position of the light emitting unit 370G. Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the three-dimensional display is performed in any of the first position and the second position, but the configuration includes a state in which the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 is 90 degrees. As a result, it is possible to switch between the two-dimensional display and the three-dimensional display.

Incidentally, it is possible to individually change the inclinations of the two light emitting units 370G so that the inclinations with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 are different, but in such a configuration, the balance during rotation deteriorates and the rotation It is feared that it will be difficult to stabilize the shaft and that the load generated at the shaft support point will increase. Therefore, in order to allow such individual movements, it is preferable to take measures to stabilize the rotation and suppress the decrease in durability (for example, adoption of a counterweight or the like).

<8th embodiment>
As described in the seventh embodiment, if the light irradiation direction changes due to a change in posture, the amount of light reaching the player decreases, giving the impression that the light is dimmed. .. Such an event does not have much effect in the range where the change in the posture of the light emitting substrate is small, but becomes remarkable when the amount of change in the angle is increased to emphasize the change in the three-dimensional effect. Of course, as long as the player changes his or her eyes, it becomes easier to catch the light, and it is possible to grasp what kind of image is displayed. However, when the line of sight is changed, it is assumed that it becomes difficult to see the portion opposite to the side where the line of sight is shifted, and it becomes difficult to ensure the visibility of the entire image. One of the features of the present embodiment is that the visibility is ensured while increasing the degree of change in the three-dimensional effect in consideration of such circumstances. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the above-mentioned device will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 36, focusing on the differences from the seventh embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 36A, in the rotating unit 350H shown in the present embodiment, the light emitting unit 370H composed of the light emitting substrate 372H and the optical path forming body 381H is rotatably supported by the housing 391H. The configurations match. However, the light emitting unit 370H is provided with a first light emitting substrate 372XH on which the first light emitting body 371XH is mounted and a second light emitting substrate 372YH on which the second light emitting body 371YH is mounted. The first light guide unit 385XH arranged along the first light emitting substrate 372XH and guiding the light from the first light emitting body 371XH and the first light emitting portion 385XH arranged along the second light emitting substrate 372YH and guiding the light from the second light emitting body 371YH. The configuration is different from that of the seventh embodiment in that the second light guide unit 385YH is installed side by side.

As shown in FIGS. 36 (b1) and 36 (b2), in the first light guide unit 385XH, the light irradiation direction is in front of the gaming machine (rotation center axis CL1 direction) with the light emitting unit 370H arranged at the first position. ), And the second light guide unit 385YH is formed so that the light irradiation direction faces the front of the gaming machine (rotation center axis CL1 direction) with the light emitting unit 370H arranged at the second position. Has been done.

When drawing is performed by the rotating unit 350H in the situation where the light emitting unit 370H is arranged at the first position, the first light emitting body 371XH is turned on / blinks and the second light emitting body 371YH is turned off. As a result, the light from the first light emitting body 371XH is irradiated through the first light guide unit 385XH, and the image is displayed in the operating region ME. Regarding the first light guide unit 385XH, when the light emitting unit 370H is arranged at the first position, the light irradiation direction is defined to be in front of the gaming machine, so that the visibility of the displayed image is improved. It will be suitably secured.

On the other hand, when drawing is performed by the rotating unit 350H in the situation where the light emitting unit 370H is arranged at the second position, the second light emitting body 371YH lights / blinks and the first light emitting body 371XH turns off. It will be in the state of. As a result, the light from the second light emitting body 371YH is irradiated through the second light guide unit 385YH, and the image is displayed in the operating region ME. Regarding the second light guide unit 385YH, when the light emitting unit 370H is arranged at the second position, the light irradiation direction is defined to be in front of the gaming machine, so that the visibility of the displayed image is improved. It will be suitably secured.

According to the rotation unit 350H described in detail above, it is possible to improve the expressiveness by the function of changing the depth feeling, and to suitably suppress the deterioration of the visibility of the image due to the improvement.

<Another form>
As shown in the eighth embodiment, in order to change the stereoscopic effect of the image displayed by the rotating unit 350H, the configuration related to the rotating unit 350H can be configured as follows.

<Example 1>
A light guide configured so that the light irradiation direction is in front of the game machine (direction of the rotation center axis CL1) when the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 is 90 degrees and the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 is 90 degrees. The unit may be added, or may be replaced with the combination of the first light emitting body 371XH and the first light guide unit 385XH or the combination of the second light emitting body 371YH and the second light guide unit 385YH. According to this configuration, it is possible to switch between the two-dimensional display and the three-dimensional display.

<Example 2>
In the eighth embodiment, the light emitting unit 370H (light emitting unit 355H) is located on the back side of the rotation center axis CL2 regardless of the position of the first position or the second position. The configuration is located in, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, the light emitting unit 370H (light emitting unit 355H) is located in front of the rotation center axis CL2 in either the first position or the second position, and the light emitting unit 370H (light emitting unit 355H) is in the rotation center in the other. It is also possible to configure the configuration so that it is located on the back side of the axis CL2. According to this configuration, the image is displayed three-dimensionally at any position, but the relationship between the unevenness of the virtual display surface can be reversed, and the appearance can be greatly changed.

<Example 3>
In the eighth embodiment, the first illuminant 371XH group and the second illuminant 371YH group are arranged side by side in the rotation direction, but it is not always necessary to separate the arrangement regions of these illuminants 371XH and 371YH groups. For example, it is also possible to alternately arrange the first light emitting body 371XH and the second light emitting body 371YH on the same plane. However, when the first light emitting body 371XH and the second light emitting body 371YH are used individually in such a configuration, it corresponds to the first light emitting unit 355XH and the second light emitting body 371YH corresponding to the first light emitting body 371XH. Since one of the second light emitting units 355YH is blank for the other, the roughness of the displayed image becomes conspicuous. Therefore, when it is assumed that the light emitting body is used properly according to the posture of the light emitting unit, the first light emitting unit 355XH and the second light emitting unit are on the same orbit as shown in the eighth embodiment. There is technical significance in arranging 355YH.

<Example 4>
In the eighth embodiment, the first light guide unit 385XH and the light emitting unit 370H are defined so that the light irradiation direction is in front of the gaming machine when the light emitting unit 370H is arranged at the first position. The second light guide unit 385YH, which is defined so that the light irradiation direction is in front of the gaming machine when it is arranged at the second position, is separately provided, and these light guide units 385XH and 385YH are used properly according to the situation. Although it is configured, it is not limited to this. When the posture of the light emitting unit 370H changes, the direction of the light guide portion with respect to the main body portion of the light emitting unit 370H may be changed so that the irradiation direction of the light is maintained in a predetermined direction.

<9th embodiment>
In the seventh embodiment, the posture of the light emitting unit 370G is changed by using the driving force from the rotation driving unit 401G or the like. However, in order to stably change the posture of the light emitting unit 370G having a certain weight while the rotating unit 350G is rotating, it is necessary to increase the power generated by the rotating drive unit 401G to some extent. , The size and weight of the rotating drive unit 401G tend to increase. This can also affect the weight increase of the rotating unit 350G itself. One of the features of this embodiment is that the structure related to the posture change is devised in consideration of these various circumstances. Hereinafter, the rotary unit 350I according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 37, focusing on the differences from the seventh embodiment and the like.

In the present embodiment, a case in which a light emitting body 371I, a light guide unit 385I that guides the light from the light emitting body 371I, a transmission member 382I through which the light from the light guide unit 385I passes, and various configurations thereof are mounted. The light emitting block 356I is constructed by the body 401I. These light emitting blocks 356I are held by the housing 391I in a state of being arranged in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1.

The light emitting block 356I is roughly classified into a fixed light emitting block 356aI and a movable light emitting block 356bI that can move in a direction intersecting the parallel direction of the light emitting blocks 356I. Hereinafter, the configuration related to the movement of the movable light emitting block 356bI will be described.

A guide groove 395I is formed in the housing 391I, and a ridge portion 402I formed in the case body 401I is engaged with the guide groove 395I. The guide groove 395I extends in the front-rear direction and is tilted with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 so that the distance between the rear end and the rotation center axis CL1 is larger than the distance between the front end and the rotation center axis CL1. There is. The light emitting block 356I is allowed to slide along the guide groove 395I.

The housing 391I is provided with a lock device having a stopper 399I that can switch between an allowable state that allows the movement of the movable light emitting block 356bI and a regulated state that restricts the movement. The stopper 399I can slide and move in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. In the restricted state, the stopper 399I is in contact with the back surface of the light emitting block 356bI, so that the movement of the light emitting block 356bI along the guide groove 395I is restricted. .. In this state, all the light emitting blocks 356bI are arranged side by side and are aligned in the direction orthogonal to the rotation center axis CL1.

By retracting the stopper 399I and moving away from the light emitting block 356bI, the movement of the light emitting block 356bI along the guide groove 395I is allowed. Specifically, as the rotation unit 350I rotates, a centrifugal force acts on the light emitting block 356bI so as to keep the light emitting block 356bI away from the rotation center axis CL1. Here, a component away from the rotation center axis CL1 is added to the direction of the guide groove 395I, and the light emitting block 356bI retracts along the guide groove 395I by this centrifugal force. The light emitting block 356bI retreated by the centrifugal force is prevented from retreating further by hitting the rear end portion of the guide groove 395I.

As shown in FIG. 37 (c), an engaging projection 403I and an engaging groove 404I that engage with the adjacent case bodies are formed on the side surface portion of the case body 401I. The light emitting blocks 356bI are connected to each other by the engaging projections 403I and the engaging grooves 404I, and the amount of change in the relative position is limited so that the overlap in the arrangement direction is maintained. Incidentally, in a situation where the movement of a part of the plurality of light emitting blocks 356bI is hindered by factors such as catching, the movement of the light emitting block 356bI is assisted by the adjacent light emitting block 356bI, and the posture change is smooth. The conversion is guaranteed.

Here, while the front and rear positions of the guide groove 395I are aligned, the rear end is provided with a difference so as to extend backward as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. ing. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the position of the retracted light emitting block 356bI shifts to the rear side as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases.

At the timing before the rotation speed increases and shifts to constant speed rotation, the centrifugal force becomes larger than the sliding resistance that hinders the movement of the light emitting block 356bI, so that all the movable light emitting blocks 356bI have the guide groove 395I. Reach the rear end. As a result, the posture of the entire light emitting block 356 changes so as to form an arc with the fixed light emitting block 356aI located on the rotation center axis CL1 at the head.

After displaying a three-dimensional image using the rotating unit 350I, the stopper 399I moves forward on condition that the rotating unit 350I returns to the initial position. As a result, the light emitting block 356bI located at the rear end of the guide groove 395I is pushed forward by the stopper 399I and returns to the front end of the guide groove 395I.

<Another form>
As shown in the ninth embodiment, the configuration for changing the posture by utilizing the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the rotation unit 350I may be changed as follows.

<Example 1>
In the ninth embodiment, the stopper 399I is operated to return each light emitting block 356bI to the original position (front end position). In such a configuration, the stopper 399I is driven. The presence of the actuator is a factor that increases the weight of the rotating unit 350I. Therefore, for example, it is preferable to provide an urging means (for example, a spring) for urging each light emitting block 356bI to the front end position so that the light emitting block 356bI moves against the urging force of these urging means. According to this configuration, the rotational speed is reduced and the centrifugal force is reduced, so that the light emitting block 356bI can be returned to the front end position by the urging force stored in the urging means. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the weight reduction of the rotating unit 350I as compared with the case where the actuator is mounted.

<Example 2>
In the ninth embodiment, the stopper 399I is slid back and forth to move the light emitting block 356bI at two positions, the front end position and the rear end position, that is, the switchable posture is set to two stages. However, it is not limited to this. It is also possible to increase the switchable posture. For example, the stopper 399I is divided into two with reference to the rotation center axis CL1, and each stopper 399I is rotatably held with reference to the end portion on the rotation center axis CL1 side. By rotating the stopper 399I back and forth, the amount of movement of each light emitting block 356bI can be finely changed, and the depth feeling (three-dimensional effect) can be switched steplessly or steplessly.

Even if the switchable postures are diversified by such changes, the light irradiation direction (the direction of the optical axis) of each light emitting block 356bI is maintained in the state of facing the front of the gaming machine, so that each posture There is no need for a configuration to adjust the optical axis. As a result, it is possible to contribute to further improvement of expressiveness by a simple configuration while ensuring the visibility of the image.

<10th embodiment>
As described above, with respect to the rotary unit 350 shown in the first embodiment and the like, it is denied that the rotation speed may vary during constant speed rotation due to the influence of aging deterioration such as manufacturing error and wear. Can not. Such unstable rotation of the rotating unit 350 may cause distortion or the like in the displayed image and reduce the appearance. One of the features of the rotating unit 350J shown in the present embodiment is that the rotating unit 350J is devised to stably exert the image display function in order to suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the device will be described with reference to FIG. 38. FIG. 38 is a schematic view of the rotating unit 350J as viewed from the rear side.

As shown in FIG. 38 (a), a weight 411J and a weight 411J are inserted into the housing 391J of the rotation unit 350J, and the weight 411J is closer to and away from the rotation center axis CL1 (rotation center). A shaft body 412J for holding the weight 411J so as to be movable in the direction intersecting the axis CL1) and a coil spring 413J as a urging means for urging the weight 411J toward the rotation center axis CL1 are provided.

Further, an inner stopper portion 414J that prevents the weight 411J from moving toward the rotation center axis CL1 is formed in the rotation center portion of the housing 391J, and the rotation tip portion of the housing 391J is moved away from the rotation center axis CL1. An outer stopper portion 415J is formed to prevent the movement of the weight 411J, and the movement range of the weight 411J is defined by these stopper portions 414J and 415J.

In the state where the rotating unit 350J is standing by at the initial position (not rotating), the weight 411J is pressed against the inner stopper portion 414J by the urging force of the coil spring 413J, and the weight 411J moves to the outer stopper portion 415J side. Is hindered. When the rotation of the rotation unit 350J is started and the rotation speed is increased, the centrifugal force acting on the weight 411J increases. When the centrifugal force acting on the weight 411J exceeds the urging force of the coil spring 413J, the weight 411J moves toward the outer stopper portion 415J (see FIG. 38 (a) → FIG. 38 (b)).

Since the weight 411J stands by at a position close to the rotation center axis CL1 at the initial stage of rotation of the rotation unit 350J, it is avoided that the presence of the weight 411J becomes a factor that hinders the rotation of the rotation unit 350J.

On the other hand, at the timing before the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 reaches the upper limit, the weight 411J reaches the outer stopper portion 415J, and the rotation moment generated in the rotation unit 350 becomes maximum. As a result, a rapid change in the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 is suppressed, and the rotation is stabilized when the rotation speed shifts to the constant speed rotation.

In the configuration in which the weight 411J is urged by using the coil spring 413J, the weight 411J expands and contracts (vibrates) when the weight 411J is not pressed against the inner stopper portion 414J or the outer stopper portion 415J. It directly affects the position of the weight 411J, and the position of the weight 411J becomes unstable. In this respect, under the situation where the rotation speed is maximized and the rotation speed is shifted to steady rotation, the centrifugal force acting on the weight 411J greatly exceeds the urging force of the coil spring 413J and is pressed against the outer stopper portion 415J. It is maintained in a state. This prevents the presence of the coil spring 413J from becoming a factor that changes the moment of inertia during constant speed rotation.

Here, increasing the amount of change in the moment of inertia by using the movable weight 411J is effective in improving the stability during constant speed rotation while suppressing the resistance at the initial stage of rotation to a small value. In particular, the moment of inertia at the time of constant speed rotation can be obtained by moving away from the rotation center axis CL1. However, since the size (total length) of the rotating unit 350J is limited, there is a limit to keeping the weight 411J away from the rotation center axis CL1. In particular, if the movement of the weight 411J is to be controlled by using the coil spring 413J, the presence of the coil spring 413J becomes a factor that strengthens the restriction on the moving distance of the weight 411J.

In this respect, in the present embodiment, when the weight 411J is in contact with the outer stopper portion 415J, the coil spring 413J is accommodated in the recess 416J formed in the outer stopper portion 415J. This makes it possible to earn a stroke of the weight 411J.

The movable weight 411J and the moment of inertia variable means 410J constructed by various configurations associated therewith are arranged so as to be symmetrical with respect to the rotation center axis CL1. As a result, it is possible to prevent the weight balance of the rotating unit 350J from being lost due to the presence of the moment of inertia variable means 410J.

As shown in FIG. 38 (a), in a state where the rotating unit 350J is arranged at the initial position, the moving axes (axis body 412J) of the two weights 411J are configured to be oriented sideways. That is, in the standby state in which the rotating unit 350J is arranged at the initial position, it is avoided that the weight of the weight 411J is applied to the coil spring 413J. As described above, in the situation where the rotation unit 350J is not rotating, the deterioration of the function of the coil spring 413J is suppressed by avoiding the application of an extra external force to the coil spring 413J. As a result, in the configuration in which the two moments of inertia variable means 410J are used in combination, it is possible to suppress a difference in the degree of change when the moment of inertia changes, and to facilitate the change in the moment of inertia.

According to the tenth embodiment described in detail above, as the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350J increases, the weight 411J moves away from the rotation center axis CL1 due to the centrifugal force, and the moment of inertia during high-speed rotation can be increased. can. As a result, it is possible to suppress variations in the rotation speed during high-speed rotation and suppress image distortion.

When consideration is given to stabilization during high-speed rotation, it is possible to fix the weight in advance to a portion far from the rotation center axis so that the moment of inertia becomes large. However, such an arrangement of the weight can be a factor that increases the resistance when accelerating the movable body and lowers the responsiveness at the start of rotation. In this respect, in the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the moment of inertia can be made relatively small because the weight 411J exists at a position closer to the rotation center axis CL1 at the time of starting. Thereby, the decrease in responsiveness can be suitably suppressed.

For the above reasons, by making a sufficiently large difference in the moment of inertia between the minimum time and the maximum time, that is, by greatly changing the moment of inertia between the start time and the high speed rotation of the rotation unit 350J, the initial rotation (acceleration). It is possible to improve the operation stability by suppressing the speed variation at the time of high-speed rotation while suppressing the decrease in the responsiveness of the time), and it is possible to improve the operation of the movable effect device 300.

Although the influence of speed variation can be mitigated by performing fine control using, for example, a stepping motor, the control load increases when such measures are taken, but the image as described above is used. It is not possible to completely eliminate the turbulence. For the above reasons, the configuration shown in the present embodiment has technical significance.

In the configuration where the moment of inertia is changed using a weight, if the position of the weight changes under the condition of steady rotation, it may cause the rotation of the movable body to become unstable. Can be. Therefore, in the case of steady rotation (predetermined rotation speed), the weight is unstable in rotation by preventing the displacement of the weight 411J and suppressing the change in the moment of inertia during the steady rotation. It is possible to suitably suppress the factor that causes the inertia.

The rotating unit 350J has a horizontally long shape and is configured so that the standby posture is horizontal. As a result, it is possible to prevent the position of the weight 411J from moving away from the rotation center axis CL1 due to its own weight during standby, and it is possible to suitably suppress the position variation during standby. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in responsiveness at the time of starting the movable body 411J.

Further, since the rotation unit 350J is symmetrical about the rotation center axis CL1, it is possible to suppress the bias such as settling that occurs in the coil spring 413J or the like and suppress the deterioration of the balance during rotation.

In the above embodiment, the weight 411J is held so as to be slidable, but if the distance of the weight 411J (specifically, its center of gravity) from the rotation center axis CL1 can be changed. It is also possible to have a structure that rotatably holds, for example, a weight. By changing the posture of the weight, the distance between the position of the center of gravity of the weight and the rotation center axis CL1 changes, so that the variable function of the moment of inertia can be ensured.

<Other embodiments>
The content is not limited to the description of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be carried out as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or may be partially or wholly combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. Further, it is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or a part of the various configurations shown in each of the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effect to be exerted) of each configuration to be combined is guaranteed. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration consisting of a combination of embodiments, or a part or all of them may be applied in combination.

(1) In each of the above embodiments, the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350 as a "movable body" is arranged so as to face the front-rear direction in the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The orientation of the rotation center axis CL1 is arbitrary. For example, the rotation unit 350 can be configured so that the rotation center axis CL1 faces in the vertical direction.

(2) In each of the above embodiments, the front area of the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a) as the "picture display means" is set as the operation area ME of the movable effect device 300, but the operation area ME is set at which position. It is optional as to whether to do it. The movable effect device 300 shown in the above embodiment is characterized in that the visibility of the configuration located behind the movable effect device 300 can be ensured through the operation area ME. In view of such characteristics, it is possible to use the front of the game component such as the lamp portion and the decorative body as the operating region ME. Even in this case, it is possible to ensure the light emission effect by the lamp portion and the visibility of the decorative member.

(3) In each of the above embodiments, the DC motor is used as the "drive unit" for the rotating unit 350, but a stepping motor may be used instead. According to the stepping motor, the rotation angle can be controlled by the output pulse. Therefore, when a stepping motor is adopted, it is possible to switch the display mode according to the rotation angle by defining the light emission mode in association with the number of pulses to be output.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, the configuration is such that it is determined whether or not the rotation speed is constant according to the output status (output pulse) of the drive signal to the rotation drive unit 324, but the position detection sensor or the like is used. It is also possible to determine whether or not the rotation is constant speed based on the detection information from (for example, calculating the required rotation period and the rotation speed).

(5) In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting units 355 are arranged so as to be symmetrical (symmetrical) with the rotation center axis CL1 as the center. In such a configuration, when the rotation angle is 180 degrees, the light emitting unit 355 (first light emitting unit 355 group) on one side and the light emitting unit 355 (second light emitting unit 355) on the other side with respect to the rotation center axis CL1. The positional relationship with the light emitting unit 355 group) is reversed. In consideration of such movement, it is also possible to replace the light emission control target every time the rotation angle becomes 180 degrees.

Specifically, until the rotation angle of the rotation unit 350 is 180 degrees from the initial position, the first light emitting unit 355 group is controlled to emit light in the first control mode and the second light emitting unit 355 group is controlled to emit light in the second control mode. From the time when the rotation angle reaches 180 degrees to the time when the rotation angle returns to the initial position, the control mode is such that the first light emitting unit 355 group is controlled by the second control mode and the second light emitting unit 355 group is controlled by the first control mode. To switch. Since the orbit through which the first light emitting unit 355 group passes coincides with the orbit through which each second light emitting unit 355 group passes, the display control span of each light emitting part has a cycle of half that of each of the above embodiments. Can be reduced as. Thereby, if the rotation speed is the same as that of each of the above-described embodiments, it is possible to express a smoother movement when displaying, for example, a moving image. Further, in order to ensure the same smoothness as each of the above-described embodiments, the rotation speed can be suppressed to about half.

(6) In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting units 355 are arranged so as to be symmetrical with respect to the rotation center axis CL1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the light emitting portions may be arranged so as to be asymmetrical about the rotation center axis CL1. Further, it is not always necessary to dispose the light emitting portions 355 on both sides of the rotation center axis CL1. However, considering the stability at high speed rotation and the relaxation of stress generated at the shaft support points, the above-mentioned symmetrical arrangement has technical significance.

(7) In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting substrate 372 is arranged so that the plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, but the light emitting substrate 372 is arranged at an angle with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 or the rotation center. It is also possible to arrange them so as to intersect (for example, orthogonally) the axis CL1. Further, although the light emitting substrate 372 is arranged at a position separated from the rotation center axis CL1, it is also possible to arrange the light emitting substrate 372 on the rotation center axis CL1.

(8) In each of the above embodiments, when the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 does not reach a predetermined speed (upper limit speed) (acceleration or deceleration), light emission control is performed in preset cycle units. When the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 has reached a predetermined speed (during constant speed rotation), the rotation unit 350 is configured to control light emission in units of one rotation, but it is essential to switch such a control mode. It's not something to do. For example, it is possible to unify one of the above two conditions.

(9) In each of the above embodiments, the optical path forming body 381 constituting the light emitting unit 355 is used, but the configuration in which the light from the light emitting body 371 is directly irradiated to the front of the gaming machine is not denied.

(10) In each of the above embodiments, the light guide unit 385 is provided with a light diffusion region and a non-light diffusion region, but the present invention is not limited to this. The entire area of the light guide unit 385 may be a light diffusion region or a non-light diffusion region.

(11) In each of the above embodiments, one of the surface surfaces of the light emitting substrate 372 is used as the mounting surface of the light emitting body 371, but it is also possible to mount the light emitting body 371 on both surfaces of the light emitting substrate 372.

Further, the object of arrangement of the light emitting body 371 does not necessarily have to be a plate-shaped member. For example, it is also possible to dispose a rod-shaped member or a hemispherical member.

(12) In each of the above embodiments, the distance between the light emitters 371 is set to gradually increase as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases, but the distance between the light emitters 371 can be made constant.

Further, assuming a virtual display surface that is convex in front of the gaming machine in the central portion, it is possible to reduce the distance between the light emitting portions 355 as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 instead of keeping the interval constant. be. As a result, the dots (pixels) change from the center of rotation to the outside from sparse to dense, and it is possible to strengthen the sense of depth (three-dimensional effect).

(13) In each of the above embodiments, the rotation unit 350 is configured to rotate clockwise when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. However, this is changed to counterclockwise when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. It is also possible to configure it to rotate in the clockwise direction. Further, although the rotation unit 350 is configured to rotate only in one direction, it is also possible to rotate the rotation unit 350 in both forward and reverse directions.

(14) As shown in each of the above embodiments, in a configuration in which an image is displayed in space using a rotary image display means, the farther the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 to the light emitting unit 355, the farther. The apparent emission level drops, and the image becomes dark due to the lack of light. That is, there is a difference in brightness in the image depending on the distance from the rotation center axis CL1. Therefore, instead of making the specifications of all the light emitters 371 common, the light emitters farther from the rotation center axis CL1 are arranged so that the light emission level is higher (the amount of light is larger) so that the difference in brightness becomes smaller. Alternatively, it is possible to make a correction so that the brightness is unified. Further, the farther the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 is, the larger the power supply is increased to raise the light emission level to perform the same correction as the above correction, or the light amount adjustment (gradation control) is performed for each light emitter 371. By doing so, it does not deny that the same correction as the above correction is performed.

It should be noted that the light emitting portion 355 located on the rotation center axis CL1 may have excessively strong light emission. Therefore, it is preferable to use the above-mentioned various configurations to lower the light emission level at least during rotation.

(15) In each of the above embodiments, the rotation unit 350 is configured to switch the light emitting mode when accelerating → constant speed rotation → decelerating, but the present invention is not limited to this. The light emitting mode may be common regardless of the rotation state, or the image may be displayed only during constant speed rotation.

(16) In each of the above embodiments, the special effect executed by the movable effect device 300 is an operation-compatible effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 35 (corresponding to the "operation unit") by the player, but the present invention is limited to this. It is not something that will be done. It is also possible to configure the structure so that the relationship between the special effect by the movable effect device 300 and the operation of the operation button 35 is not imparted.

(17) In each of the above embodiments, during constant speed rotation, the next light emission control mode (which light emitting body is emitted / turned off at which timing) is used for each rotation based on the detection information from the rotation position detection sensor 329. Flow) is set, and the next light emission control mode is set after a predetermined period set to be equivalent to the period required for one rotation during constant speed rotation during non-constant speed rotation. Although it is configured, it is possible to reverse it. Further, it is not always necessary to use the above two conditions together as the switching (setting) condition of the light emission control mode, and it is possible to unify to either one of the conditions.

(18) In each of the above embodiments, the first light emission control process executed when the constant speed rotation is performed is performed with the light emitting body to be emitted, and the second light emission is executed when the constant speed rotation is not performed. The control process does not distinguish between the light emitting body and the light emitting body, but this has been changed to emit light when the rotating unit 350 is rotating at a constant speed and when it is not rotating at a constant speed. It is also possible to have a configuration that distinguishes it from the target. For example, it is possible to limit a part of the light emitting body 371 so as not to be a light emitting target as a configuration excluding the light emitting body 371 and the like located at the rotation tip portion of the rotating unit 350 from the light emitting target when not in constant speed rotation. Is. In the first place, in the configuration in which the image is displayed by rotating the rotation unit 350, the image is forcibly displayed in a situation where the rotation speed is not sufficient for drawing, so that the image is larger than the originally displayed image. The quality of the displayed image is degraded. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the displayed image is used properly for constant speed rotation and non-constant speed rotation. At this time, if the light emitting target is restricted, the difference between the image displayed during constant speed rotation and the image displayed at other speeds while ensuring the quality of the image displayed during constant speed rotation. Can be emphasized.

(18) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, for example, pachinko machines in which the electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of the special device, or a game in a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a right is generated when a ball enters and becomes a big hit, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, and the like.

In addition, a non-bullet type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. As a result, the present invention is also a slot machine that gives a player a privilege such as paying out a medal when a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line that can be visually recognized from a display window after the reel is stopped. Can be applied.

Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable / closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts the rotation of the reel.

<About the invention group extracted from each of the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group> Front-back shift of light emitting points The following feature A group is "on a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, it is arranged in a part that can be seen from the front of the gaming machine and is displayed as the game progresses. Some of them are provided with light emitting units whose modes change. These light emitting units are provided with a function of enhancing the effect during the game by changing the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game or the like. For example, with regard to the background technology of "Patent Document 1)." There is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to the production. "

Features A1. A movable effect device (movable) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. Production device 300) and
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The movable body has a light emitting means (main body unit 352) having a plurality of light emitting units (light emitting unit 355) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body. It is provided,
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission control means (MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body executes the light emission control process. Function) and has
A gaming machine characterized in that the plurality of light emitting units are arranged so as to be displaced in the direction of the rotation center axis.

According to the feature A1, a plurality of light emitting portions are formed so that the distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body are different (for example, they are aligned in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed from the rotation center axis direction). By changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (multiple light emitting parts) according to the rotation of the movable body, the afterimage of the light is used to make an image such as a pattern or a character appear in the space which is the operating area of the movable body. Can be displayed. Since the position (relative position) of the light emitting portion in the direction of the center axis of rotation is deviated, a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) is generated in the above image in the direction of the center axis of rotation. As a result, it is possible to improve the appearance of the game effect (light emission effect) by the movable effect device and contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the effect.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is described as "a movable body (rotating unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit) that rotates the movable body. The movable body is provided with a movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having 324) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game. Is provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) having a plurality of light emitting units (light emitting unit 355) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body. The control means includes a drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body, and the movable body. Light emission control means for switching the light emission mode of the light emission means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the body is rotating (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140). The plurality of light emitting units include a first light emitting unit and a second light emitting unit having different distances from the rotation center axis, and the relative positions of the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit are , The gaming machine characterized by being deviated in the direction of the rotation center axis. "

Incidentally, "a movable effect having a movable body (rotating unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. A device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game are provided, and the movable body includes the movable body. A light emitting means (main body part 352) in which a plurality of light emitting parts (light emitting parts 355) are formed so as to line up in the radial direction (for example, the left-right direction) of the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) is provided. The control means are a drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body, and the movable body is rotated. It has a light emitting control means (a function of executing a light emitting control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means, and the plurality of light emitting units have the rotation center. It is also possible to say, "A game machine characterized by being arranged so as to be displaced in the axial direction."

Feature A2. A movable effect device (movable) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. Production device 300) and
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The movable body is provided with a light emitting means (main body part 352) having a plurality of light emitting parts (light emitting part 355) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is utilized in the operating region of the movable body by utilizing the afterimage of light. It has a light emission control means (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) to display.
A gaming machine characterized in that the plurality of light emitting units are arranged so as to be displaced in the direction of the rotation center axis.

According to the feature A2, a plurality of light emitting portions are formed so that the distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body are different (for example, they are aligned in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis). By changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image of a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like) can be displayed in a rotation region of the movable body by using the afterimage of light. Can be highlighted in. Since the position (relative position) of the light emitting portion in the direction of the center axis of rotation is deviated, the predetermined image has a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) in the direction of the center axis of rotation. As a result, it is possible to improve the appearance of the game effect (light emission effect) by the movable effect device and contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the effect.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is described as "a movable body (rotating unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit) that rotates the movable body. The movable body is provided with a movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having 324) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game. Is provided with a light emitting means (main body part 352) having a plurality of light emitting parts (light emitting parts 355) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body. , The drive control means (a function of executing the drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for controlling the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body, and the movable body are rotating. In some cases, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body, the light emitting control means (notification) for displaying a predetermined image in the operating region of the movable body by using the afterimage of light. It has a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the effect control device 140), and has a first light emitting unit and a second light emitting unit having different distances from the rotation center axis as the plurality of light emitting units. However, the game machine characterized in that the relative positions of the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit are deviated in the direction of the rotation center axis. "

Feature A3. It has a display screen (display screen 253a), and is provided with a pattern display means (design display device 253) for variably displaying a pattern on the display screen.
In the situation where the movable body is rotated in front of the pattern display means to display a predetermined image, the movable effect device is allowed to visually recognize the display screen through the operating area of the movable body. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, which is configured to be such as.

According to the feature A3, when the movable body is rotated in front of the pattern display means, even if a predetermined image is displayed in the operation area due to the rotation, the display content (picture, etc.) of the display screen located behind the predetermined image is displayed. ) Will be guaranteed visibility. Therefore, the movable effect device and the pattern display means can be suitably coexisted, and for example, an integrated effect can be produced by the cooperation between the movable effect device and the pattern display means.

In addition, for example, it is preferable to form the movable body so as to form a long shape extending in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis. According to this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to visually grasp the appearance of the movable body itself as the rotation speed increases. Therefore, it is possible to suitably guarantee the above-mentioned visibility.

Incidentally, the configuration shown in this feature is provided with a pattern display means (design display device 253) having a display screen (display screen 253a) and variably displaying a pattern on the display screen, and the movable effect device is movable. By rotating the body in front of the pattern display means, the pattern displayed on the display screen of the pattern display means located behind the movable body is displayed while displaying a predetermined image in the operation area of the movable body. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, which is configured to be visible through a region. "

Feature A4. The plurality of light emitting units are arranged so that the degree of separation from the light emitting unit closest to the rotation center axis in the direction of the rotation center axis increases as the distance from the rotation center axis increases. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A3.

For example, it is possible to shift the position of only a part of the light emitting part in the direction of the rotation center axis. However, it is assumed that such small changes are likely to be buried, and the three-dimensional display function shown in the feature A1 or the like cannot be exhibited well. Therefore, by devising the arrangement in the entire light emitting unit, it is possible to prevent the three-dimensional display from becoming difficult to understand.

In particular, if the degree of separation between adjacent light emitting parts in the rotation center axis direction increases as the distance from the rotation center axis increases, the deviation in the relative position in the rotation center axis direction becomes more pronounced as the distance from the rotation center axis increases. The movable effect device can function as if it were a curved (for example, spherical) display, and can contribute to the enhancement of the visual effect shown in the feature A1 or the like.

Feature A5. The rotation center axis extends in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, and the light from the light emitting portion is irradiated to the front of the gaming machine.
Any of the features A1 to A4, wherein the plurality of light emitting units are staggered so that the one near the rotation center axis is on the front side and the one far from the rotation center axis is on the back side. The gaming machine described in one.

In the rotary movable effect device shown in the feature A1 or the like, the moving speed (angular velocity) accompanying the rotation becomes faster as the light emitting portion is farther from the rotation center axis. Therefore, the brightness of the image decreases as the position is farther from the rotation center axis. With such a characteristic, if the light emitting portion is configured to shift to the back side as it moves away from the center of rotation, the above-mentioned three-dimensional display can be suitably realized in combination with the decrease in brightness and the shift to the back side.

Feature A6. The gaming machine according to feature A5, wherein the plurality of light emitting units are configured so that the amount of light emitted from the light emitting units is the same.

For example, if differentiation is achieved such that the amount of light is increased as the light emitting portion is farther (outer) from the center axis of rotation, not only the configuration related to the light emitting portion becomes complicated, but also the above-mentioned three-dimensional feeling is reduced. It is feared that it will also be a factor. Therefore, if the configuration is such that the amount of light of each light emitting unit is unified as shown in this feature, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the three-dimensional effect by a simple configuration.

The configuration shown in this feature may be "the gaming machine according to feature A5, which is configured so that the light emitting portion located on the inner side has a smaller amount of light". In addition, when the amount of light is set individually for each light emitting part (for example, when the amount of light emitted increases as the light emitting part is located on the back side), the appearance of a predetermined image displayed with rotation as the distance from the center part increases. It is preferable to suppress the brightness to the extent that the brightness is reduced.

Feature A7. The movable body has an arc shape that is convex in front of the gaming machine.
The gaming machine according to feature A5 or feature A6, wherein at least a part of a portion holding the movable body is located in a region surrounded by an operating region of the movable body.

Although it is possible to emphasize the three-dimensional effect by increasing the distance between the light emitting portions in the front-rear direction, the operating area of the movable body tends to be bulky due to this. This is not preferable because it becomes a factor that strengthens the restrictions on the arrangement of the movable effect device. In this respect, if the end portion (rotation tip portion) of the rotating body is configured to rotate around the holding portion as shown in this feature, the expansion of the occupied area due to the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect can be suitably mitigated. As a result, in a configuration in which the movable effect device is arranged in front of the game device such as a pattern display means (design display device 253), coexistence with the game device can be facilitated and the use of the movable effect device can be promoted. ..

Feature A8. The light emitting portions are arranged so as to be evenly spaced.
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A5 to A7, wherein the light emitting portion is arranged in an arc shape.

According to the feature A8, when viewed from the rotation center axis direction (front of the gaming machine), the distance between the light emitting portions changes roughly → densely from the rotation center to the outside. By adopting a configuration in which the interval in front view is changed in this way, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect described above.

Feature A9. The light emitting unit includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a light emitting body (light emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light guide unit (light guide unit 385) that guides light from the light emitting body in the direction of the rotation center axis. And then
The light guide portion extends in the direction of the rotation center axis in a predetermined range including the light irradiation port.
The gaming machine according to any one of the feature A5 to the feature A8, wherein the irradiation port is formed so that the component facing outward becomes larger as the distance from the rotation center axis direction increases.

The light from the light emitting unit is basically directed toward the center axis of rotation, but the light far from the center axis of rotation is configured to increase the component toward the outside. This makes it possible to contribute to the enhancement of the above-mentioned three-dimensional effect while ensuring the visibility of light in the front view of the movable effect device.

Feature A10. The rotation center axis of the movable body extends in the front-rear direction in the gaming machine.
The light from the light emitting unit is configured to irradiate the front of the gaming machine.
The plurality of light emitting units are characterized in that they are arranged so as to be offset in the direction of the rotation center axis so that the one close to the rotation center axis is on the back side and the one far from the rotation center axis is on the front side. The gaming machine according to any one of A1 to A4.

According to the feature A10, a feeling of depth can be generated so as to be concave toward the rear of the gaming machine. For example, it is possible to display an image that attracts attention to a decorative body or a pattern display means located behind the movable effect device, and it is possible to strengthen cooperation with a configuration located behind the movable effect device.

Feature A11. The gaming machine according to feature A10, wherein the light emitting unit is configured so that the amount of light increases as the distance from the rotation center axis increases.

As described above, the farther the light emitting portion is from the center axis of rotation, the longer the moving distance due to rotation. Therefore, the amount of light is insufficient near the tip of the movable body, the luminous intensity is lowered, and the sense of depth as shown in the feature A9 may be lowered. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if the amount of light is increased, the decrease in luminous intensity according to the moving distance can be suppressed, and the decrease in depth can be suitably suppressed.

Feature A12. The light emitting unit includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a light emitting body (light emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light guide unit (light guide unit 385) that guides light from the light emitting body in the direction of the rotation center axis. And then
The movable body has a base body (housing 391) rotatably held by a holding portion (base unit 320) and in which the light guide portion is arranged, and the light emitting substrate is mounted so as to overlap the base body. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature A1 to the feature A11, which is characterized by being made.

In the configuration in which the movable body is rotated as shown in the feature A1 or the like, the light emitting mode may change due to the deformation of the light emitting substrate or the like due to the load generated during acceleration / deceleration. Further, if the distortion or the like becomes large, the light emission may not be performed well. These events are expected to become prominent in increasing the radius of gyration and increasing the degree of acceleration / deceleration to improve responsiveness.

In this respect, the load generated on the light emitting substrate can be reduced by mounting the light emitting substrate on the base body so as to overlap the base body with the object rotatably held as shown in this feature. Thereby, the occurrence of the above-mentioned various inconveniences can be suitably suppressed.

Feature A13. The gaming machine according to feature A12, wherein the base body has a case shape and the light emitting substrate is housed therein.

If the base body is formed in the shape of a case as shown in the feature A13 and the light emitting board is housed inside the base body, the protection function of the light emitting board is strengthened and the light emitting board is deformed such as distortion. Can be suitably suppressed.

Feature A14. A vent (slit 392) for introducing air into the accommodating region of the light emitting substrate in the base body is formed in a portion of the base body facing the rotation direction of the movable body. The gaming machine according to the feature A13.

According to the configuration shown in the feature A14, it is possible to suppress deformation such as distortion in the light emitting substrate, but on the other hand, the heat generated in the light emitting substrate or the like is likely to be trapped. This is not preferable because it causes deterioration of the durability and operational stability of the light emitting substrate. Therefore, if a vent is provided in a portion facing the rotation direction and air is taken into the accommodating portion through the vent, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. Further, as described above, the light guide portion guides the light in the direction of the rotation center axis, and it is said that the deterioration of the appearance of the movable effect device is suppressed by preventing the vent from facing the irradiation destination of the light. It has technical significance.

When the light emitting body is mounted on only one plate surface of the light emitting substrate, the light emitting substrate may be arranged so as to face the ventilation port on the plate surface on the side on which the light emitting body is not mounted. This makes it possible to suitably suppress light leakage from the ventilation port.

Feature A15. The vent is the first vent and is
A second vent for discharging air in the accommodating region from the base body in a portion of the base body facing the light emitting substrate and facing the side opposite to the rotation direction. The gaming machine according to feature A14, wherein (slit 392) is formed.

According to the feature A15, air can be discharged by utilizing the negative pressure, and the cooling effect can be further improved. Since the second vent is formed in a portion facing the side opposite to the rotation direction instead of the light irradiation direction, it is possible to suppress that the improvement of the cooling effect becomes a factor of deteriorating the appearance.

Feature A16. The light emitting unit is a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) configured so that the plate surface on which the light emitting body (light emitting body 371) is mounted is parallel to the rotation center axis, and the light from the light emitting body is rotated. It has a light guide unit (light guide unit 385) that guides the light toward the central axis, and is characterized in that light from the light emitting body is irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis through the light guide unit. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A15.

It is also possible to embody a configuration in which the position of each light emitting portion is shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis, for example, by forming the light emitting substrate itself in a curved surface shape. However, in such a configuration, the moldability is lowered as compared with the case where the light emitting substrate has a planar shape, for example. Further, since the orientation of the light emitters can change depending on the arrangement on the substrate, the orientations of the individual light emitters are individually set in order to align the directions so as to face a predetermined direction (direction of the center axis of rotation). Need arises. This can be a factor that makes it difficult to control the quality such as the attachment of the light emitter and the orientation.

In this regard, if the light emitting substrate is parallel to the rotation center axis and the light irradiation direction is defined by the light guide as shown in this feature, the position of the light emitting body can be determined in the plate surface direction of the light emitting substrate. By shifting the position, the difference in the position of the light emitting portion in the direction of the center axis of rotation can be realized by a simple configuration. As a result, it is possible to realize an excellent configuration in terms of manufacturing / management and the like, and it is possible to suitably promote the mounting of the movable effect device shown in the feature A1. Therefore, as compared with the case where the light emitting substrate is intentionally curved as described above, the degree of freedom in setting the orientation of the light emitting body is suitably improved by a simple configuration while facilitating manufacturing / management. Can be done.

When trying to display an image or the like in space with a rotary movable effect device, it is necessary to secure a certain degree of rotation speed. Here, when the plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis, it is assumed that the load generated on the light emitting substrate due to the rotation increases due to the increase in air resistance. Therefore, if the light emitting substrate is housed in the base body shown in the feature A12 or the like, the light emitting substrate can be suitably protected from such a load. Further, the base body has a higher degree of freedom regarding its shape and the like as compared with the light emitting substrate. Therefore, in the configuration in which the plate surface of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the rotation direction, the base body can be devised to reduce the air resistance, which can contribute to the guarantee of the rotation speed.

Feature A17. The light emitting unit is a first light emitting unit.
A second light emitting unit is provided at a position targeted to the first light emitting unit across the rotation center axis.
The light emitting control means emits light from the first light emitting unit among the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit according to the rotation state of the movable body, and the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature A1 to the feature A16, which is configured to switch between the case where the second light emitting unit emits light and the case where the second light emitting unit emits light.

According to the feature A17, it is possible to finely switch the light emitting mode by setting the light emitting mode to be switched between the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit according to the rotation state. As a result, the appearance of the light emitting effect produced by the light emitting effect device can be suitably improved.

For example, by setting the light emitting target to be switched between the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit at half the cycle (angle) when the rotating body makes one rotation, the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit are used together. Therefore, the above-mentioned effect can be suitably exhibited.

Feature A18. The light emitting unit includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting body 371) are mounted, and a light guide unit (light guide unit 385) that guides light from the light emitting body in the direction of the rotation center axis. Have
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A17, which comprises a changing means for changing the inclination of the light emitting portion with respect to the rotation center axis.

As described above, according to the configuration in which the position of the light emitting portion is shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis, it is possible to give a three-dimensional effect to the pattern or the like displayed by the movable effect device. Such a three-dimensional effect may change depending on the degree of deviation of the position of the light emitting portion. Therefore, if the inclination of the light emitting portion can be changed as shown in this feature, it is possible to make a difference in the three-dimensional effect and to make a difference in the place where the unevenness is generated. As a result, it is possible to realize diversification of the production mode.

<Characteristic B group> The plate surface of the light emitting board is parallel to the center axis of rotation. Some are provided with light emitting units whose display mode changes as the game progresses. These light emitting units enhance the effect during the game by variously changing the display mode according to the progress of the game. Regarding the background technology that the function is given (for example, Patent Document 1), "However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect of the effect by using the above-mentioned light emitting portion, most of them tend to be similar, and the display effect is produced. There is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to the display effect by improving the appearance and the like. "

Feature B1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
A function of executing update processing by the light emitting control means (MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating. ) And
The light emitting means is a plurality of light emitting bodies arranged so that the plate surface is parallel to or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis of the movable body and is arranged on the plate surface so as to have a different distance from the rotation center axis. It has a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a light emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light guide unit (light guide unit 385) that guides light from the light emitting body so as to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis. A game machine characterized by being.

By increasing the number of light emitting bodies arranged on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement and diversification of the fineness and diversification of the light emitting display mode (for example, an image such as a displayed pattern). However, if the number of light emitting bodies is increased, the size of the light emitting substrate is inevitably increased. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the direction of the center axis of rotation, a movable effect device in which the size of the substrate is rotary and a light emission effect using the device are used. It is directly linked to the deterioration of the appearance of the.

In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is parallel to or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis, and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis by using the light guide unit. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the direction of the center axis of rotation. As a result, even if the size of the light emitting substrate is increased due to the above-mentioned circumstances or the like, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned deterioration in appearance due to the increase in size, and it is possible to relax the restrictions on the game production. Therefore, it is possible to perform a more impactful game production, and it is possible to contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the game production using the movable production device.

Further, for example, in manufacturing a light emitting substrate, if the light emitting body is arranged so as to face a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, inconveniences such as deterioration of manufacturing efficiency and complicated quality control occur. obtain. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emission direction) of the light emitting body, so that various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency can be suppressed and a movable effect device can be produced. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

Feature B2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is utilized in the operating region of the movable body by utilizing the afterimage of light. It has a light emission control means (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) to display.
The light emitting means is a plurality of light emitting bodies arranged so that the plate surface is parallel to or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis of the movable body and is arranged on the plate surface so as to have a different distance from the rotation center axis. It has a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a light emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light guide unit (light guide unit 385) that guides light from the light emitting body so as to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis. A game machine characterized by being.

By increasing the number of light emitting bodies arranged on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement and diversification of the fineness of the light emitting display mode (predetermined image). However, if the number of light emitting bodies is increased, the size of the light emitting substrate is inevitably increased. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the direction of the center axis of rotation, a movable effect device in which the size of the substrate is rotary and a light emission effect using the device are used. It is directly linked to the deterioration of the appearance of the.

In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is parallel to or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis, and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis by using the light guide unit. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the direction of the center axis of rotation. As a result, even if the size of the light emitting substrate is increased due to the above-mentioned circumstances or the like, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned deterioration in appearance due to the increase in size, and it is possible to relax the restrictions on the game production. Therefore, it is possible to perform a more impactful game production, and it is possible to contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the game production using the movable production device.

Further, for example, in manufacturing a light emitting substrate, if the light emitting body is arranged so as to face a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, inconveniences such as deterioration of manufacturing efficiency and complicated quality control occur. obtain. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emission direction) of the light emitting body, so that various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency can be suppressed and a movable effect device can be produced. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

Feature B3. The light emitting body is arranged so that the optical axis faces the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate.
The light guide portion is configured to guide the light from the light emitting body from the center side to the end side of the light emitting board along the plate surface of the light emitting board. Feature The gaming machine described in B2.

According to the feature B3, the light from the light emitting body is directed to the end portion of the light emitting board along the plate surface of the light emitting board. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the light emitting means even if the light emitting substrate and the light guide unit are used in combination. Further, by adopting a configuration that guides the light to the end portion of the light emitting substrate, it is possible to prevent the light emitting substrate from becoming an obstacle that hinders the visual recognition of the light emitting portion.

Feature B4. The light emitting substrate has a predetermined width in the direction of the rotation center axis.
The gaming machine according to any one of the feature B1 to the feature B3, wherein the plurality of light emitters are arranged so as to be displaced in the direction of the rotation center axis.

In the rotary effect device shown in the feature B1 or the like, the fineness of an image such as a displayed pattern can be improved by reducing the distance between the light emitters in the radial direction of the rotation center axis. However, since it is necessary to secure a certain occupied area for each light emitting body in the light emitting substrate in the first place, there is a limit even if the arrangement interval is simply narrowed. In this respect, in combination with the feature B1, the position of the light emitting body is shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis so as to be along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate, so that the light emitting bodies are arranged in the arrangement direction (for example, in the direction of the rotation center axis). The placement interval in the direction intersecting the rotation center axis) can be reduced. This can suitably contribute to the improvement of the above-mentioned fineness.

For example, it is possible to suitably improve the degree of freedom in arranging the illuminant in the direction of the center axis of rotation by forming the width dimension in the direction of the center axis of rotation of the light emitting substrate so as to be larger than the width required for arranging the illuminant. can.

Feature B5. The gaming machine according to feature B4, wherein the plurality of light emitters are arranged so as to alternate positions in the rotation center axis direction.

In the configuration in which the movable body is rotated, it is preferable to make the movable body as light as possible in order to improve the responsiveness at the start and end of rotation. Therefore, if the light emitting body is alternately shifted to one side (for example, the front side) and the other side (for example, the rear side) in the rotation center axis direction as shown in this feature, the predetermined width of the light emitting substrate is unnecessarily increased. This can be suppressed and contribute to the weight reduction of the light emitting substrate. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the responsiveness of the operation caused by the optimization of the light emitting mode.

Feature B6. A light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382 of the optical path forming body 381) provided so as to overlap the light emitting substrate and on which the light guide portion is formed is provided.
The light emitting substrate is arranged at a twisted position with respect to the rotation center axis.
The light guide portion forming body has an outlet portion (exit portion 387 or light emitting portion 355) of the light guide portion on a virtual line (virtual straight line or virtual curve) that intersects the rotation center axis when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature B1 to the feature B5, which is arranged so as to be positioned.

According to the feature B6, the outlet portion (light emitting portion) of the light guide portion is located on the virtual line intersecting the rotation center axis. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in controlling the light emission in displaying a pattern such as a predetermined image by switching the light emission mode according to the rotation of the movable body. Further, if the light emitting substrate is configured to be located on the virtual line, it is necessary to extend the light guide portion from the end portion of the light emitting substrate in order to position the light emitting portion on the virtual line, and light passes through. The route becomes complicated. Further, since the light emitting substrate and the light emitting portion are arranged in the direction of the rotation center axis, the width of the movable body in the direction of the rotation center axis is increased. According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of these various inconveniences and realize a practically preferable configuration.

Feature B7. The movable body has a base body (housing 391) pivotally supported so as to be rotatable about the rotation center axis.
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B6, wherein the base body is formed with a housing portion (internal region of the housing 391) for accommodating the light emitting substrate.

As shown in the feature B1 and the like, the air resistance becomes large in the configuration in which the plate surface faces the rotation direction. Such resistance can be a factor such as deformation of the light emitting substrate. If the light emitting substrate is deformed, there is a concern that the light emitting mode in the light emitting effect device will be out of order and the effect function will not be exhibited properly. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the deformation of the light emitting substrate can be suitably suppressed by accommodating the light emitting substrate in the base body and suppressing the generation of stress that deforms the light emitting substrate.

Feature B8. The gaming machine according to feature B7, wherein a vent (slit 392) for introducing air into the accommodating portion is formed in a portion of the base body facing the rotation direction of the movable body. ..

According to the configuration shown in the feature B7, it is possible to suppress deformation such as distortion in the light emitting substrate, but on the other hand, the heat generated in the light emitting substrate or the like is likely to be trapped. This is not preferable because it causes deterioration of the durability and operational stability of the light emitting substrate. Therefore, if a vent is provided in a portion facing the rotation direction and air is taken into the accommodating portion through the vent, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. Further, as described above, the light guide portion guides the light in the direction of the rotation center axis, and it is said that the deterioration of the appearance of the movable effect device is suppressed by preventing the vent from facing the irradiation destination of the light. It has technical significance.

Feature B9. The light emitting body is arranged on the side of the light emitting substrate facing the light guide forming body.
The gaming machine according to feature B8, wherein a heat guiding portion (heat derivative 375) for transmitting heat from the light emitting body is disposed on the side of the light emitting substrate facing the vent. ..

According to the configuration shown in this feature, heat dissipation can be promoted through the heat induction portion, so that it is possible to prevent the light emitter from facing the vent side. Therefore, it is possible to suppress light leakage from the base body through the vent and suppress that the presence of the vent is a factor that deteriorates the appearance of the movable effect device (image).

Feature B10. The base body is rotatably supported by a central portion in the longitudinal direction of the base body.
The vent is the first vent and is
A portion of the base body that faces the opposite side of the rotation direction and that is opposite to the first vent on the rotation center axis so as to communicate with the accommodating portion. The gaming machine according to the feature B8 or the feature B9, wherein the second vent is formed.

According to the feature B7, the air flowing in from the first vent due to rotation is discharged from the accommodating portion through the second vent. At this time, as the rotation speed increases, the negative pressure generated in the vicinity of the second vent increases, and exhaust gas is promoted. Thereby, the cooling efficiency shown in the feature B8 can be suitably improved.

Feature B11. A light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382 of the optical path forming body 381) provided so as to overlap the light emitting substrate and on which the light guide portion is formed is provided.
The light emitting substrate is arranged at a twisted position with respect to the rotation center axis.
The light guide portion forming body is arranged so that the outlet portion of the light guide portion is located on a virtual line orthogonal to the rotation center axis.
The movable body has a base body (housing 391) pivotally supported so as to be rotatable about the rotation center axis.
The base body is formed with an accommodating portion (internal region of the housing 391) for accommodating the light emitting substrate.
A vent (slit 392) is formed in at least one of the pair of wall surface portions that form the accommodating portion and face the plate surface of the light emitting substrate.
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B10, wherein the light emitting substrate is located between the wall surface portion on which the vent is formed and the light guide portion forming body. ..

According to the feature B11, the outlet portion of the light guide portion is located on a virtual straight line intersecting the rotation center axis. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in controlling the light emission in displaying a pattern such as a predetermined image by switching the light emission mode according to the rotation of the movable body. Further, if the light emitting substrate is configured to be located on the virtual line, it is necessary to extend the light guide portion from the end portion of the light emitting substrate in order to position the light emitting portion on the virtual line, and light passes through. The route becomes complicated. Further, since the light emitting substrate and the light emitting portion are arranged in the direction of the rotation center axis, the width of the movable body in the direction of the rotation center axis is increased. According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of these various inconveniences and realize a practically preferable configuration.

As shown in the feature B1 and the like, the air resistance becomes large in the configuration in which the plate surface faces the rotation direction. Such resistance can be a factor such as deformation of the light emitting substrate. If the light emitting substrate is deformed, there is a concern that the light emitting mode in the light emitting effect device will be out of order and the effect function will not be exhibited properly. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the deformation of the light emitting substrate can be suitably suppressed by accommodating the light emitting substrate in the base body and suppressing the generation of stress that deforms the light emitting substrate.

Further, according to the combination of the configuration in which the light emitting substrate is arranged at a position deviating from the rotation center axis and the light guide portion forming body is arranged at a position intersecting the rotation center axis, the light emitting substrate is formed with a vent. It can be brought closer to the wall surface of the case body. This makes it possible to suitably enhance the cooling function of the light emitting substrate using the vent.

Feature B12. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
A function of executing update processing by the light emitting control means (MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating. ) And
The light emitting means
A plurality of first light emitters (light emitters 371X) configured so that the plate surface is parallel to or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis of the movable body and arranged on the plate surface at different distances from the rotation center axis. ) Is mounted on the first light emitting board (light emitting board 372X), and
A plurality of second light emitters (light emitters 371Y) are mounted on the plate surface so as to be parallel to or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis and arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis. The second light emitting board (light emitting board 372Y) and
The light from the first light guide unit (385X) that guides the light from the first light emitting body to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis and the light from the second light emitting body are irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis. A gaming machine characterized by having a light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382) on which a second light guide portion (385Y) to be guided is formed.

By increasing the number of light emitting bodies arranged on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement and diversification of the fineness and diversification of the light emitting display mode (for example, an image such as a displayed pattern). However, if the number of light emitting bodies is increased, the size of the light emitting substrate is inevitably increased. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the direction of the center axis of rotation, a movable effect device in which the size of the substrate is rotary and a light emission effect using the device are used. It is directly linked to the deterioration of the appearance of the.

In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is parallel to or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis, and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis by using the light guide unit. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the direction of the center axis of rotation. As a result, even if the size of the light emitting substrate is increased due to the above-mentioned circumstances or the like, it is possible to suitably suppress the above-mentioned deterioration in appearance due to the increase in size.

Further, in manufacturing a light emitting substrate, if the light emitting body is arranged so as to face a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, inconveniences such as deterioration of manufacturing efficiency and complicated quality control may occur. .. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emission direction) of the light emitting body, so that various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency can be suppressed and a movable effect device can be produced. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

In particular, by using two light emitting substrates in combination and irradiating the light from each light emitting substrate through the light guide portion forming body, the size of the movable effect device seen in the direction of the rotation center axis becomes excessively large. While suppressing this, it can contribute to the improvement of the above-mentioned display function.

Feature B13. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission control means (MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body executes the light emission control process. Function) and has
The light emitting means
A plurality of first light emitters (light emitters 371X) configured so that the plate surface is parallel to or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis of the movable body and arranged on the plate surface at different distances from the rotation center axis. ) Is mounted on the first light emitting board (light emitting board 372X), and
A plurality of second light emitters (light emitters 371Y) are mounted on the plate surface so as to be parallel to or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis and arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis. The second light emitting board (light emitting board 372Y) and
Have,
The first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate face each other with the rotation center axis interposed therebetween.
A light guide unit (385) provided between the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate and guiding light from the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate so as to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis. A gaming machine characterized by having a light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382) on which a light guide is formed.

By increasing the number of light emitting bodies arranged on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement and diversification of the fineness and diversification of the light emitting display mode (for example, an image such as a displayed pattern). However, if the number of light emitting bodies is increased, the size of the light emitting substrate is inevitably increased. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the direction of the center axis of rotation, a movable effect device in which the size of the substrate is rotary and a light emission effect using the device are used. It is directly linked to the deterioration of the appearance of the.

In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is parallel to or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis, and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis by using the light guide unit. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the direction of the center axis of rotation. As a result, even if the size of the light emitting substrate is increased due to the above-mentioned circumstances or the like, it is possible to suitably suppress the above-mentioned deterioration in appearance due to the increase in size.

Further, in manufacturing a light emitting substrate, if the light emitting body is arranged so as to face a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, inconveniences such as deterioration of manufacturing efficiency and complicated quality control may occur. .. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emission direction) of the light emitting body, so that various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency can be suppressed and a movable effect device can be produced. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

In particular, by using two light emitting substrates facing each other across the center axis of rotation and configuring the light emitting position to be aligned by the light guide forming body arranged between them, the light emission position is aligned to save space and fineness. Can be expected to be further improved. Further, the control of the light emission timing and the like can be defined with the light guide portion arranged on the rotation center axis as a reference, and it is not necessary to adjust the light emission timing in anticipation of the deviation from the rotation center axis. This can contribute to facilitation of light emission control.

It is also possible to apply the technical idea shown in the feature A group to the feature B group described in detail above.

<Feature C group> The light emitting board is placed at a position away from the rotation center axis. Some are provided with light emitting units whose display mode changes as the game progresses. These light emitting units enhance the effect during the game by variously changing the display mode according to the progress of the game. Regarding the background technology that the function is given (for example, Patent Document 1), "However, even if the above-mentioned light emitting portion is used to enhance the effect of the effect, most of them tend to be similar, and the display effect is produced. There is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to the display effect by improving the appearance and the like. "

Features C1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission control means (MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body executes the light emission control process. Function) and has
The light emitting means includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) are mounted, and a light guide unit that guides the light from the light emitting body to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis. It has a light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382) on which (light guide portion 385) is formed, and the light guide portion forming body and the light emitting substrate are superposed in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis. Become,
The game is characterized in that the light guide portion forming body is arranged so that the outlet portion (outlet portion 387) of the light guide portion is arranged in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction. Machine.

By changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (multiple light emitting parts) according to the rotation of the movable body, the afterimage of the light is used to make an image such as a pattern or a character appear in the space which is the operating area of the movable body. Can be displayed. Here, when the light emitting bodies are arranged so as to be aligned in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction, the degree of freedom regarding the arrangement and shape of the light emitting substrate is reduced. Therefore, if the arrangement of the exit portion (light emitting part) of the light guide portion is devised as shown in this feature, the restrictions on the arrangement of the light emitting substrate and the like can be relaxed, and the movable effect device and the game effect by the movable effect device (the game effect). It contributes to the improvement of the appearance and the like of the light emission effect), and can suitably improve the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature has "a movable body (rotating unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and held rotatably, and a driving unit (rotating driving unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game are provided, and the control means is movable. A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the body, and the above when the movable body is rotated. It has a light emitting control means (a function of executing a light emitting control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls light emission of the light emitting means, and the light emitting means is mounted by a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting body 371). A light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) and a light guide portion (light guide portion 385) for guiding light from the light emitting body so as to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis (light guide portion forming body). It has a light guide member 382), and the light guide portion forming body and the light emitting substrate are overlapped in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis, and the light guide portion forming body is an outlet of the light guide portion. A gaming machine characterized in that the portions are arranged so as to be arranged in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction. "

Feature C2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is utilized in the operating region of the movable body by utilizing the afterimage of light. It has a light emission control means (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) to display.
The light emitting means includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) are mounted, and a light guide unit that guides the light from the light emitting body to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis. It has a light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382) on which (light guide portion 385) is formed, and the light guide portion forming body and the light emitting substrate are superposed in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis. Become,
The light guide portion forming body is a gaming machine characterized in that the outlet portions of the light guide portion are arranged so as to be arranged in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction.

By changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (multiple light emitting parts) according to the rotation of the movable body, the afterimage of the light is used to make an image such as a pattern or a character appear in the space which is the operating area of the movable body. Can be displayed. Here, when the light emitting bodies are arranged so as to be aligned in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction, the degree of freedom regarding the arrangement and shape of the light emitting substrate is reduced. Therefore, if the arrangement of the exit portion (light emitting part) of the light guide portion is devised as shown in this feature, the restrictions on the arrangement of the light emitting substrate and the like can be relaxed, and the movable effect device and the game effect by the movable effect device (the game effect). It contributes to the improvement of the appearance and the like of the light emission effect), and can suitably improve the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device.

Feature C3. The light emitting substrate is arranged so as to be separated from the rotation center axis and the plate surface faces the rotation direction of the movable body.
The light emitting body is arranged so that the optical axis faces the same direction as the plate surface of the light emitting substrate.
The description according to feature C1 or feature C2, wherein the light guide portion is formed with a reflecting portion (reflecting portion 388a) directed in the direction of the rotation center axis by reflecting light from the light emitting body. Game machine.

According to the feature C3, the end face of the light emitting substrate faces the direction of the center axis of rotation. If the configuration is such that the end surface is directed instead of the mounting surface of the light emitting body, the size of the light emitting substrate becomes inconspicuous when viewed from the direction of the center axis of rotation. This is advantageous in suppressing the expansion of the occupied area of the movable body in the direction of the rotation center axis.

Further, in manufacturing a light emitting board, if the light emitting body is arranged so as to face a direction different from the direction in which the plate surface of the light emitting board faces (thickness direction), the manufacturing efficiency is lowered and the quality control becomes complicated. Etc. may occur. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light from the light emitting body is directed toward the rotation center axis via the reflecting part (light guide part), and the optical axis of the light emitting body (light emitting direction). There is no need to forcibly change. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency and contribute to the promotion of adoption of the movable effect device.

Further, in the configuration in which the light is reflected, the light can be diffused in the process, and it is possible to suppress the excessive direct irradiation of the light while ensuring the amount of light. The orientation of the light emitting body and the presence of the reflecting portion (light guide portion) described above also have an advantageous effect in ensuring such a diffusion function.

Feature C4. The light guide portion forming body is provided with a predetermined thickness in the same direction as the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, and the light guide portion is formed inside the light guide portion.
The gaming machine according to feature C3, wherein the light emitting substrate is fixed to the light guide forming body.

When the light emitting substrate is configured to face the rotation direction as shown in the feature C3, the movable body is rotated as compared with the case where the light emitting substrate is configured to face the rotation center axis direction. It is expected that the load generated on the light emitting substrate will increase. Therefore, if a predetermined thickness is given to the light guide portion forming body and the light guide portion is formed inside the light guide portion forming body, the light guide portion forming body is provided with a protection (reinforcing) function for alleviating the load. Can be done. This makes it possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of inconvenience caused by deformation of the light emitting substrate and the like.

Feature C5. The plate surface on the light emitting substrate on which the light emitting body is arranged is covered with the light guide portion forming body.
A heat radiating portion (heat derivative 375) is formed on at least a part of the plate surface on the side of the light emitting substrate that is not covered by the light guide portion forming body.
The gaming machine according to feature C3 or feature C4, wherein the movable body is configured to replace the air around the heat radiating portion by rotating the movable body.

If the light from the light emitting body leaks from other than the light guide portion, it is assumed that the appearance of the game effect (light emission effect) by the movable body is deteriorated. Therefore, if the light guide portion forming body is configured to cover the mounting surface side of the light emitting body in the light emitting substrate, such light leakage can be suppressed. However, if the illuminant is covered, heat tends to be trapped inside.

Therefore, as shown in this feature, the heat dissipation part is provided on the side of the light emitting substrate opposite to the side on which the light emitting body is mounted, and the air around the heat dissipation part is replaced by the rotation of the movable body. The heat trap can be suitably suppressed.

Feature C6. The light emitting substrate is a first light emitting substrate having a plurality of first light emitting bodies arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis as the plurality of light emitting bodies.
The light emitting means has a second light emitting substrate having a plurality of second light emitting bodies arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis.
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C3 to C5, wherein the light from the second light emitter is guided in the direction of the rotation center axis.

In the rotary effect device shown in the feature C1 or the like, the fineness of an image such as a displayed pattern can be improved by reducing the distance between the light emitters in the radial direction of the rotation center axis. However, since it is necessary to secure a certain occupied area for each light emitting body in the light emitting substrate in the first place, there is a limit even if the arrangement interval is simply narrowed. In this regard, if a plurality of light emitting substrates (first light emitting substrate and second light emitting substrate) are used in combination as shown in this feature, the gap between the first light emitting bodies can be complemented by the second light emitting body, or the second light emitting body can be used. The gap between the two light emitters can be complemented by the first light emitter. Here, by arranging the light emitting substrates so as to face each other, it is possible to prevent the movable body from becoming excessively large due to the improvement of the fineness of the image.

Feature C7. The first light emitting board and the second light emitting board are arranged side by side in the rotation direction of the movable body.
The light guide portion forming body is arranged between the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate.
The plate surface on which the first light emitting body is arranged on the first light emitting substrate and the plate surface on which the second light emitting body is arranged on the second light emitting body are the light guide portion forming body. They are facing each other across the
The gaming machine according to feature C6, wherein the light from the second light emitting body is irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis through the light guide portion forming body.

When the plate surfaces on which the light emitting bodies are arranged are back to back, it is assumed that the thickness of the movable body is increased by individually providing the light guide portions. Further, in such a configuration, the irradiation point of the light from the first light emitting body and the irradiation point of the light from the second light emitting body are likely to be displaced in the rotation direction, and the light emission timing when displaying a predetermined image or the like is determined. It is assumed that the setting becomes complicated and the appearance of the above image or the like displayed is deteriorated. In this respect, as shown in this feature, if the plate surfaces on which the light emitting bodies are arranged are opposed to each other with the light guide portion forming body interposed therebetween, and the light is irradiated through the light guide portion forming body, the light emitting body is irradiated. It is possible to alleviate the deviation of the irradiation point of the light from each light emitting body and suitably suppress the occurrence of the above-mentioned various inconveniences.

Feature C8. In the light guide unit forming body, the first light guide unit that guides the light from the first light emitting body and the second light guide unit that guides the light from the second light emitting body alternate with each other when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis. The gaming machine according to feature C7, which is characterized in that it is formed so as to be.

In order to improve the fineness of the image displayed by the movable effect device, it is preferable to make the distance between the light emitting points corresponding to each light emitting body and the light emitting points themselves as small as possible. However, as described above, it is necessary to secure a certain distance between the light emitters due to manufacturing circumstances and the like. Therefore, the occurrence of the above-mentioned various inconveniences is suppressed by configuring the first light guide section and the second light guide section to be alternately provided in a structure in which the light from the two light emitting substrates is collected in a common light guide section forming body. The fineness of the displayed image or the like can be suitably improved.

Feature C9. The rotation center axis is located between the first light emitting board and the second light emitting board.
The light guide portion forming body is arranged at a position overlapping with the rotation center axis.
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C6 to C8, wherein the light guide portions are arranged side by side in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction.

According to the feature C9, by arranging the light emitting points in the direction intersecting the rotation center axis, it is necessary to finely adjust the control mode for each light emitting board in the configuration in which a plurality of light emitting boards are used in combination. The complexity can be suitably eliminated.

It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature A group to the feature B group to the feature C group described in detail above.

<Characteristic D group> The partition wall for the light guide section is tapered. Some of these light emitting units are provided with light emitting units whose display mode changes in accordance with the above. These light emitting units are provided with a function of enhancing the effect during the game by changing the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game. Regarding the background technology of "(for example, Patent Document 1)", "However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect of the effect by using the above-mentioned light emitting part, most of them tend to be similar, and the appearance of the display effect, etc. There is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to the display effect by the improvement. "

Feature D1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission control means (MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body executes the light emission control process. Function) and has
The light emitting means includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) are mounted so that the distance from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body is different. A light guide unit (light guide unit 385) having a pair of wall portions (partition wall 384) extending in the direction of the rotation center axis and guiding the light from the light emitter to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis is provided. And
The pair of wall portions is characterized in that it has a tapered shape that becomes thinner toward the outlet portion within a predetermined range including the outlet portion (outlet portion 387) of the light guide portion. ..

By changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (multiple light emitting points) according to the rotation of the movable body, the afterimage of the light is used to make an image such as a pattern or a character appear in the space which is the operating area of the movable body. Can be displayed. Here, if the blank portion generated between the light emitting portions becomes large, the fineness of the displayed image is lowered, and there is a concern that the appearance of the image is lowered. In this regard, as shown in this feature, the blank is formed by forming a wall portion so as to form a tapered shape in which the thickness becomes thinner toward the outlet portion in a predetermined range including the outlet portion of the light guide portion. The portion can be reduced or reduced, and the roughness of the image can be made inconspicuous. As a result, it is possible to improve the appearance of the game effect by the movable effect device and contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the game effect.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature has "a movable body (rotating unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and held rotatably, and a driving unit (rotating driving unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game are provided, and the control means is movable. A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the body, and the above when the movable body is rotated. The light emitting means has a light emitting control means (a function of executing update processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140), and the light emitting means has a rotation center axis (rotation center axis) of the movable body. It has a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) are mounted so as to have different distances from CL1), and a pair of wall portions (partition wall 384) extending in the direction of the rotation center axis. A light guide unit (light guide unit 385) that guides the light from the light emitting body to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis is provided, and the pair of wall portions is an outlet portion of the light guide unit. It is also possible to use a gaming machine characterized in that it has a tapered shape in which the thickness becomes thinner toward the outlet portion within a predetermined range including (exit portion 387). "

Feature D2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is utilized in the operating region of the movable body by utilizing the afterimage of light. It has a light emission control means (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) to display.
The light emitting means includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) are mounted so that the distance from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body is different. A light guide unit (light guide unit 385) having a pair of wall portions (partition wall 384) extending in the direction of the rotation center axis and guiding the light from the light emitter to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis is provided. And
The pair of wall portions is characterized in that it has a tapered shape that becomes thinner toward the outlet portion within a predetermined range including the outlet portion (outlet portion 387) of the light guide portion. ..

By changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (multiple light emitting points) according to the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image such as a pattern or a character is made to appear in the space which is the operating area of the movable body by using the afterimage of the light. It can be displayed in this way. Here, if the blank portion generated between the light emitting portions becomes large, the fineness of the displayed image is lowered, and there is a concern that the appearance of the image is lowered. In this regard, if the wall portion is configured to have a tapered shape at the tip portion as shown in this feature, the blank portion can be reduced and the roughness of the image is less noticeable. can do. As a result, it is possible to improve the appearance of the game effect by the movable effect device and contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the game effect.

Feature D3. The plurality of light emitters include a first light emitter and a second light emitter arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis.
As the light guide unit, a first light guide unit that guides the light from the first light emitter toward the rotation center axis of the movable body, and a second light guide unit that guides the light from the second light emitter toward the rotation center axis. It has a light guide and
The gaming machine according to feature D1 or feature D2, wherein the wall portion is a partition wall that partitions the first light guide portion and the second light guide portion.

According to the feature D3, the blank portion (gap) between the light emitting portions can be suitably reduced by reducing the thickness of the partition wall partitioning the two adjacent light emitting portions at the tip portion.

Feature D4. It has a light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382) on which the light guide portion is formed, and is characterized in that the light guide portion forming body is provided with a function as a reinforcing portion for reinforcing the movable body. The gaming machine according to any one of the features D1 to D3.

In the configuration having the rotary movable effect device shown in the feature D1 or the like, there is an increased possibility that the light emission effect cannot be performed well due to the deformation such as distortion of the movable body. Under these circumstances, it is necessary to impart some strength to the movable body. Therefore, by making the light guide portion forming body in which the light guide portion is formed function as a reinforcing portion for the movable body, the concern about the strength can be solved. Here, if the entire wall portion is made thinner in constructing the reinforcing portion, there is a concern that the function of the reinforcing portion will be reduced. Therefore, if the wall thickness is reduced only in the vicinity of the light emitting part (exit part) as shown in the feature D1 or the like, the appearance of the light emitting effect can be improved and the function as a reinforcing part can be suitably compatible. Can be done.

Feature D5. The gaming machine according to any one of the features D1 to D4, wherein the light guide unit is provided with a light diffusion function for diffusing light passing through the light guide unit.

The size of the light emitting portion depends on the outlet portion of the light guide portion. By making the configuration in which the light passing through the light guide portion is diffused by the light guide portion, the substantial light emitting range becomes narrower than the outlet portion and the substantial blank portion (gap) between the light emitting portions becomes large. It is possible to prevent such inconveniences from occurring. Here, in order to improve the diffusion efficiency of diffusing light in the light guide portion (passage), it is not preferable that the passage width becomes excessively large. Therefore, it is technically clear that the wall portion is thinned around the exit where the light diffusion has progressed to some extent while ensuring a certain thickness of the wall portion to suppress the expansion of the passage width. it makes sense.

Feature D6. In the light guide portion, a light diffusion region and a non-light diffusion region are formed so that the former is on the inlet side of the light guide portion and the latter is on the exit side of the light guide portion, and the non-light diffusion region is formed. The gaming machine according to feature D5, wherein the thickness of the wall portion is changed so as to be thinner.

In order to spread the light over the entire outlet portion of the light guide portion, it is difficult to secure the amount of light at the outer edge portion (particularly near the wall portion) of the exit portion as compared with the center of the exit portion. That is, when looking at the exit portion, there is a tendency for a difference in brightness between the vicinity of the center and the vicinity of the outer edge. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which light diffusion is not intentionally performed in the portion forming the exit portion in the wall portion and a configuration in which loss due to light diffusion is suppressed, the sharpness of light at the outer edge of the light emitting portion is ensured. Contributes to.

Feature D7. The light guide portion has a pair of facing portions facing each other with the pair of wall portions interposed therebetween, and a part of the wall surface of the light guide portion is formed by these facing portions.
The light from the light emitting body is configured to be incident on the facing portion.
The gaming machine according to any one of the features D1 to D6, wherein the distance dimension between the facing portions is configured to be smaller than the distance dimension between the pair of wall portions.

In a configuration in which the size of the light emitting portion (dot) depends on the outlet portion of the light guide portion, the shape of the outlet portion has a strong influence on the displayed image or the like. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if the width of the exit portion is made smaller in the rotation direction than in the direction intersecting the rotation direction, it is difficult to visually recognize the light by ensuring a certain size in the exit portion. It is possible to suitably contribute to the improvement of the fineness of the image in displaying a predetermined image while avoiding the above.

Feature D8. The pair of wall portions and the facing portion are provided with a function as a light reflecting portion that reflects light.
The gaming machine according to feature D7, wherein at least the facing portion of the wall portion and the facing portion is provided with a function as a light diffusing portion that diffuses light when reflected.

In the configuration having the light diffusing portion to which the light diffusing function is added, the diffusing function is well exerted by repeating the reflection of light. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that promotes the diffusion of light between relatively distant facing portions, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a portion where light is difficult to spread and preferably exert the effect shown in the feature D7. It will be possible.

Feature D9. A guide portion (reflecting portion 388a or the like) for guiding the light from the light emitting body to the facing portion is formed at the inlet portion where the light from the light emitting body is incident in the light guide portion. The gaming machine according to the feature D8.

According to the feature D9, the light from the light emitting body reaches the facing portion through the inlet portion of the light guide portion → the guide portion. As a result, the light diffusing function imparted to the facing portion can be suitably exerted. This is also a preferable configuration in order to prevent the light from the light emitting body from becoming excessively direct and causing discomfort to the player.

Feature D10. The light guide portion comprises a first light guide portion forming body having a first facing portion constituting the facing portion and having a wall portion protruding from the first facing portion, and the facing portion. It is formed by combining with a second light guide portion forming body having a second facing portion and formed so that the tip portions of the pair of wall portions are in contact with the second facing portion.
The light diffusing portion is composed of a large number of irregularities, and is provided on the first facing portion of the first light guide portion forming body among the first light guide portion forming body and the second light guide portion forming body. The gaming machine according to feature D8 or feature D9.

When a plurality of light guide portions are combined, a gap is generated due to the unevenness, and light leakage is likely to occur. If the light leaks to the adjacent light guide portion, there is a concern that the clarity may be reduced, such as the boundary between the light emitting points becoming ambiguous. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, since the light diffusing portion is provided in the former (first facing portion) of the first light guide portion forming body and the second light guide portion forming body, the light diffusing portion is provided. When the first light guide portion forming body and the second light guide portion forming body are combined, the presence of the portion becomes a factor to widen the gap at the boundary portion between the two light guide portion forming bodies, that is, the structure for light diffusion. Can be suppressed from becoming a factor of light leakage. As a result, it is possible to facilitate the manufacture of the light guide portion forming body and suppress the occurrence of inconvenience caused by the facilitation.

It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature A group to the feature C group to the feature D group described in detail above.

<Characteristic E group> Angle variable function The following feature E group is "In gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, it is arranged in a part that can be seen from the front of the gaming machine, and the display mode changes as the game progresses. Some of them are provided with light emitting units that change. These light emitting units are provided with a function of enhancing the effect during the game by changing the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game (for example, patent). Regarding the background technology of "Reference 1).", "However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect of the effect by using the above-mentioned light emitting part, most of them tend to be similar, and the display effect is improved by improving the appearance of the display effect. There is still room for improvement in raising the degree of attention of the slingshot. "

Features E1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The light emitting means has a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission control means (MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for switching the light emission mode of the light emitting body according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body executes the light emission control process. Function) and has
A gaming machine comprising a posture changing means for changing the posture of the movable body so that the inclination of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis is changed.

According to the feature E1, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotating region of the movable body. Can be done. Here, by changing the posture of the movable body to change the angle of the movable body with respect to the direction of the center axis of rotation, the light emitting portion is shifted in the direction of the center axis of rotation. That is, the virtual display surface of the image has a depth in the direction of the rotation center axis. This makes it possible to give a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) to the above image. In this feature, in particular, by changing the posture of the movable body and changing the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis, it is possible to switch between a two-dimensional display and a three-dimensional display, and to make a difference in the three-dimensional effect. It is possible to realize diversification of display modes. Such diversification of display modes can contribute to increasing the degree of attention to the game.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature has "a movable body (rotating unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and held rotatably, and a driving unit (rotating driving unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game are provided, and the light emitting means is movable. It has a plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the body, and the control means drives the movable body so as to rotate it. A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the unit, and a light emission control that controls the light emission of the light emitting means when the movable body is rotating. It has means (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140), and changes the posture of the movable body so as to change the inclination of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis. It is also possible to say, "A game machine characterized by having means."

Feature E2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The light emitting means has a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting body according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is used in the operating region of the movable body by utilizing the afterimage of light. Has a light emission control means (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) to display.
A gaming machine comprising a posture changing means for changing the posture of the movable body so that the inclination of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis is changed.

According to the feature E2, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image of a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like) is rotated by the movable body. It can be highlighted in the area. Here, by changing the posture of the movable body to change the angle of the movable body with respect to the direction of the center axis of rotation, the light emitting portion is shifted in the direction of the center axis of rotation. That is, the virtual display surface of the image has a depth in the direction of the rotation center axis. This makes it possible to give a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) to the above image. In this feature, in particular, by changing the posture of the movable body and changing the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis, it is possible to switch between a two-dimensional display and a three-dimensional display, and to make a difference in the three-dimensional effect. It is possible to realize diversification of display modes. Such diversification of display modes can contribute to increasing the degree of attention to the game.

Feature E3. The game according to feature E1 or feature E2, wherein the posture changing means has means for changing the posture of the movable body in a situation where a predetermined image is displayed by the movable effect device. Machine.

According to the feature E3, the stereoscopic effect of the predetermined image changes by changing the posture while the predetermined image (for example, an image imitating a character or a character) is displayed. Such a change in appearance can suitably suppress the monotonous display effect.

Feature E4. The posture changing means is characterized by having a means for changing the posture of the movable body from the start of rotation of the movable body to the display of a predetermined image. The gaming machine according to any one of E3.

According to the feature E4, the posture is changed between the start of the effect by the movable effect device and the display of a predetermined image (for example, an image imitating a character or a character). If the player can detect in advance what kind of display mode will be used, there is a concern that the impact when the above-mentioned predetermined pattern is displayed will be reduced. In this respect, if the posture is changed in a situation where the movable body is rotating as shown in this feature, it is difficult to identify what kind of mode the movable body will be before displaying a predetermined image, which is inconvenient. Can be suppressed.

Feature E5. The light emitting body is mounted on a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372).
The movable body is provided with a light guide unit (light guide unit 385) that guides light from the light emitting body.
When the inclination of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis is changed by the posture changing means, the direction change in which the direction of light with respect to the light emitting substrate defined by the light guide portion is changed according to the inclination of the movable body. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature E1 to the feature E4, which comprises means.

In order to ensure the appearance of the effect related to light emission, it is preferable to devise ways to efficiently deliver the light to the player. For example, in a movable effect device of a type in which the posture of the movable body does not change, the above concern can be dispelled by prescribing the direction of the light so as to face the player side in advance. However, in such a configuration, the direction of the movable body (light emitting substrate) changes, and the direction of the light changes accordingly. In this case, it is feared that it will be difficult to efficiently deliver the light to the player as described above. In this regard, if the orientation of the movable body changes, the orientation with respect to the light emitting substrate can be changed accordingly. It is possible to solve the above-mentioned problems that occur in.

Feature E6. The direction changing means refers to the light emitting substrate so that the light from the light guide portion is maintained in a state of being irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis even when the posture of the light emitting substrate is changed. The gaming machine according to feature E5, which is characterized in that it changes the direction of light.

According to the feature E6, the optical axis of the light emitted from the movable effect device is maintained while facing the direction of the rotation center axis. As a result, the effect shown in the feature E5 can be suitably exerted.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is described as "The direction changing means maintains a state in which the light from the light guide portion is irradiated in a predetermined direction even when the posture of the light emitting substrate is changed. The gaming machine according to feature E5, characterized in that the direction of light with respect to the light emitting substrate is changed in this way. "

Feature E7. The posture changing means switches the movable body between a first state and a second state in which the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis is larger than that of the first state.
The light emitter comprises a first light emitter (eg, first light emitter 371XH) and a second light emitter (eg, second light emitter 371YH).
The light guide unit includes a first light guide unit (for example, a first light guide unit 385XH) formed so as to guide light from the first light emitting body in the rotation center axis direction in the first state. It has a second light guide unit (for example, a second light guide unit 385YH) formed so as to guide the light from the second light emitter in the direction of the rotation center axis in the second state.
The direction changing means targets the first light emitting body for light emission control when the movable body is in the first state, and the second light emitting body when the movable body is in the second state. The gaming machine according to feature E5 or feature E6, characterized in that the body is configured to be subject to light emission control.

In order to embody the technical idea shown in the feature E5 or the like, it is also possible to realize the direction changing means by using a drive mechanism (link mechanism) or the like. However, when considering the responsiveness and durability when rotating the movable body, it is not preferable that the configuration related to the direction changing means becomes excessively complicated. In this respect, according to this feature, a drive mechanism or the like becomes unnecessary, and the above-mentioned various concerns can be suitably dispelled.

Further, according to the combination with the feature E6, it is possible to suppress the change in the amount of light emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis due to the angle difference by a simple configuration. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of malfunctions and the like caused by changing the angle to enhance the three-dimensional effect, and to contribute to ensuring the reliability of the movable effect device.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is "the posture changing means switches the movable body into a first state and a second state in which the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis is larger than that of the first state, and the light emitting body. Has a first light emitting body and a second light emitting body, and the light guide portion is formed so as to guide light from the first light emitting body in a predetermined direction in the first state. The light guide portion and the second light guide portion formed so as to guide the light from the second light emitting body in the predetermined direction in the second state are provided, and the direction changing means is described as described above. When the movable body is in the first state, the first light emitting body is targeted for light emission control, and when the movable body is in the second state, the second light emitting body is targeted for light emission control. The gaming machine according to the feature E5 or the feature E6, which is characterized by being configured to do so. "

Feature E8. The gaming machine according to feature E7, wherein the arrangement region of the first light emitting body and the arrangement region of the second light emitting body are arranged in the rotation direction of the movable body.

According to the feature E8, the interrupt of the second illuminant occurs so as to widen the arrangement interval (blank) of the first illuminant group, or the first illuminant so as to widen the arrangement interval (blank) of the second illuminant group. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of interrupts. As a result, it is possible to prevent the image displayed by the first light emitter group and the image displayed by the second light emitter group from becoming rough, and the image quality of the image displayed by the addition of the posture change function is deteriorated. It can be suitably suppressed.

Feature E9. The movable body is formed by combining a plurality of light emitting blocks (356bI) having the light emitting body and the light guide portion.
The light emitting block is provided so as to be slidable in the direction of the rotation center axis.
One of the features E1 to E4, wherein the posture changing means changes the posture of the movable body by changing the relative positions of the light emitting blocks in the direction of the rotation center axis. The gaming machine described in.

According to the feature E9, by using a plurality of light emitting blocks that can slide and move in the direction of the center axis of rotation, the positions of the individual light emitting blocks change in the direction of the center axis of rotation even if the posture is changed as a whole. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a change in the irradiation direction due to the change in the posture. For example, even when the posture is changed in multiple steps or steplessly, it is not necessary to switch the light irradiation direction accordingly, so that it is possible to cope with diversification of light emission modes while suppressing excessive complexity of the configuration. can do.

Feature E10. The movable body is formed by combining a plurality of light emitting blocks (356bI) having the light emitting body and the light guide portion.
The posture changing means holds the light emitting block so that the positional relationship of the light emitting block in the rotation axis direction is changed by a centrifugal force generated in response to the rotation of the movable body. The gaming machine according to any one of the features E4.

According to the feature E10, the power for changing the posture of the movable body is supplied by the centrifugal force generated in response to the rotation. In this way, if it becomes possible to make the power source such as a motor inadequate, it can contribute to the weight reduction of the movable body. This is a preferable configuration for improving the responsiveness when performing the effect by the movable effect device.

Feature E11. The side wall surface of the housing constituting the light emitting block is inclined diagonally with respect to the rotation center axis, and the light emitting block keeps the side wall surfaces facing each other while the relative positions of the light emitting blocks are along the side wall surface. The gaming machine according to feature E10, which is configured to be displaced.

According to the feature E11, the light emitting block is displaced to the side (outside) away from the rotation center axis by the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the movable body. At this time, by displacing the light emitting blocks while maintaining the facing state (contact or close state), it is possible to suppress the expansion of the boundary between the light emitting blocks. By configuring the structure to suppress the expansion of the gap in this way, it is possible to suitably suppress the deterioration of the appearance of the movable body.

For example, by adopting a configuration in which the side wall surfaces face each other even when the movement is completed, the light emitting block is caught by the adjacent light emitting block when it returns to the original state, resulting in malfunction. Can be suitably avoided.

Further, as a returning means for returning each light emitting block to the initial position when the rotation of the movable body is completed, it is preferable to provide an urging means for urging the light emitting block to the initial position. When the centrifugal force acts, the light emitting block is configured to be displaced against the urging force of the urging means, so that the technical idea shown in the feature E11 can be suitably embodied.

Feature E12. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotating unit 350) rotatably held and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body, and a movable effect device (movable effect device 300).
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The movable body is formed by combining a plurality of movable blocks (light emitting blocks 356bI) provided so as to be slidable in the direction of the rotation center axis of the movable body.
It is provided with means for changing the posture (appearance) of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis by changing the positional relationship of the movable block in the rotation axis direction by the centrifugal force generated in response to the rotation of the movable body. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the feature E12, the power for changing the posture of the movable body is supplied by the centrifugal force generated in response to the rotation. In this way, if it becomes possible to make the power source such as a motor inadequate, it can contribute to the weight reduction of the movable body. This is a preferable configuration for improving the responsiveness when performing the effect by the movable effect device.

It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature A group to the feature D group to the feature E group described in detail above.

<Characteristic F group> Stabilization of rotation speed The following feature F group is "on a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, it is arranged in a part that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and is displayed as the game progresses. Some of these light emitting units are provided with light emitting units that change the speed of the game. These light emitting units are provided with a function of enhancing the effect during the game by changing the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game (for example). Regarding the background technique of "Patent Document 1).", The problem to be solved by the invention "However, there is still room for improvement in the configuration related to the effect in exerting the effect of the effect using the above-mentioned light emitting unit". It was made with.

Features F1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J) having a movable body (rotary unit 350J) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352J) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The light emitting means has a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting unit 355) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
A function of executing update processing by a light emitting control means (MPU 612 of a notification / effect control device 140) for switching a light emitting mode of the light emitting body according to a rotation position or a rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating. ) And
The movable body is
A weight (weight 411J) held so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed, and
A gaming machine characterized by having an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis side.

According to the feature F1, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotating region of the movable body. Can be done. In this type of movable effect device, since the mode of the light emitting body changes according to the rotation position and the rotation cycle, it is displayed because the rotation speed (rotation cycle) varies due to the rotation posture fluctuating (swaying) or the like. The appearance of the image will be reduced.

In this respect, in the configuration shown in this feature, as the rotation speed of the movable body increases, the weight moves away from the rotation center axis due to the centrifugal force, and the moment of inertia at the time of high-speed rotation can be increased. As a result, it is possible to suppress variations in the rotation speed during high-speed rotation and suppress image distortion.

When the above problems are taken into consideration, it is possible to fix the weight in advance to a portion far from the rotation center axis so that the moment of inertia becomes large. However, such an arrangement of the weight can be a factor that increases the resistance when accelerating the movable body and lowers the responsiveness at the start of rotation. In this respect, in the configuration shown in this feature, the moment of inertia can be made relatively small because the weight is located near the center axis of rotation at the time of starting. Thereby, the decrease in responsiveness can be suitably suppressed.

For the above reasons, by making a sufficiently large difference in the moment of inertia between the minimum and maximum times, that is, by greatly changing the moment of inertia between the start of the movable body and the high-speed rotation, the initial rotation (during acceleration). ), It is possible to improve the operation stability by suppressing the speed variation at the time of high-speed rotation while suppressing the decrease in the responsiveness, and it is possible to improve the movement of the movable effect device.

Although the influence of speed variation can be mitigated by performing fine control using, for example, a stepping motor, the control load increases when such measures are taken, but the image as described above is used. It is not possible to completely eliminate the turbulence. For the above reasons, the configuration shown in this feature has technical significance.

Incidentally, the configuration shown in this feature has "a movable body (rotating unit 350J) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352J) and rotatably held, and a driving unit (rotating driving unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game are provided, and the light emitting means is movable. It has a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis of the body, and the control means controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body. Drive control means (a function of executing drive control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) and light emission control means (notification / effect control) that controls light emission of the light emitting means when the movable body is rotating. The movable body has a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the device 140), and the movable body is held so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed (weight 411J). And a gaming machine characterized by having an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis side. "

Feature F2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352J) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The light emitting means has a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting body according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is used in the operating region of the movable body by utilizing the afterimage of light. Has a light emission control means (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) to display.
The movable body is
A weight (weight 411J) held so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed, and
A gaming machine characterized by having an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis side.

According to the feature F2, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image of a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like) is rotated by the movable body. It can be highlighted in the area. In this type of movable effect device, since the mode of the light emitting body changes according to the rotation position and the rotation cycle, it is displayed because the rotation speed (rotation cycle) varies due to the rotation posture fluctuating (swaying) or the like. The appearance of the image will be reduced.

In this respect, in the configuration shown in this feature, as the rotation speed of the movable body increases, the weight moves away from the rotation center axis due to the centrifugal force, and the moment of inertia at the time of high-speed rotation can be increased. As a result, it is possible to suppress variations in the rotation speed during high-speed rotation and suppress image distortion.

When the above problems are taken into consideration, it is possible to fix the weight in advance to a portion far from the rotation center axis so that the moment of inertia becomes large. However, such an arrangement of the weight can be a factor that increases the resistance when accelerating the movable body and lowers the responsiveness at the start of rotation. In this respect, in the configuration shown in this feature, the moment of inertia can be made relatively small because the weight is located near the center axis of rotation at the time of starting. Thereby, the decrease in responsiveness can be suitably suppressed.

For the above reasons, by making a sufficiently large difference in the moment of inertia between the minimum and maximum times, that is, by greatly changing the moment of inertia between the start of the movable body and the high-speed rotation, the initial rotation (during acceleration). ), It is possible to improve the operation stability by suppressing the speed variation at the time of high-speed rotation while suppressing the decrease in the responsiveness, and it is possible to improve the movement of the movable effect device.

Although the influence of speed variation can be mitigated by performing fine control using, for example, a stepping motor, the control load increases when such measures are taken, but the image as described above is used. It is not possible to completely eliminate the turbulence. For the above reasons, the configuration shown in this feature has technical significance.

Feature F3. When the rotation speed of the movable body reaches a predetermined speed, the movable body abuts on the weight from the side opposite to the rotation center axis, so that the weight moves away from the rotation center axis. The gaming machine according to the feature F1 or the feature F2, characterized in that a blocking means (outer stopper portion 415J) for preventing the displacement of the head is provided.

Features In the configuration where the moment of inertia is changed by using a weight as shown in F1 etc., if the position of the weight changes under the condition of steady rotation, it is the rotation of the movable body. It can also be a factor that makes the Therefore, in the case of steady rotation (predetermined rotation speed), the weight becomes unstable in rotation by suppressing the change in the moment of inertia during the steady rotation as a configuration to prevent the displacement of the weight. It is possible to suitably suppress the factor that causes the rotation.

Features F4. The urging portion is a spring member and is a spring member.
At least one of the movable body and the weight is formed with a storage recess (recess 416J) capable of accommodating the spring member when the weight is in contact with the blocking means. Feature The gaming machine described in F3.

According to the feature F4, the stroke of the weight can be increased so that the weight can be moved as far as possible from the rotation center axis. At this time, the spring member urging the weight is accommodated in the accommodating recess formed in at least one of the movable body and the weight. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the limitation of the displacement range of the weight by the spring member and avoid the limitation of the range of change of the moment of inertia by the presence of the spring member.

Feature F5. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature F1 to the feature F4, wherein the movable body has a horizontally long shape and is configured so that the standby posture is horizontal.

According to the feature F5, it is possible to suppress the position of the weight during standby from moving away from the rotation center axis due to its own weight, and it is possible to suitably suppress the position variation during standby. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in responsiveness when the movable body is started.

Further, when the movable body is "symmetrical with respect to the rotation center axis", it is possible to suppress the settling or the like generated in the urging portion or the like and suppress the deterioration of the balance during rotation.

Feature F6. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J) having a movable body (rotating unit 350J) rotatably held and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body, and a movable effect device (movable effect device 300J).
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The movable body is
A weight (weight 411J) held so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed, and
A gaming machine characterized by having an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis side.

According to the feature F6, as the rotation speed of the movable body increases, the weight moves away from the center axis of rotation due to the centrifugal force, and the moment of inertia at the time of high-speed rotation can be increased. As a result, it is possible to suppress the disturbance of the posture and the like and suppress the variation in the rotation speed at the time of high-speed rotation.

When the above problems are taken into consideration, it is possible to fix the weight in advance to a portion far from the rotation center axis so that the moment of inertia becomes large. However, such an arrangement of the weight can be a factor that increases the resistance when accelerating the movable body and lowers the responsiveness at the start of rotation. In this respect, in the configuration shown in this feature, the moment of inertia can be made relatively small because the weight is located near the center axis of rotation at the time of starting. Thereby, the decrease in responsiveness can be suitably suppressed.

For the above reasons, by making a sufficiently large difference in the moment of inertia between the minimum and maximum times, that is, by greatly changing the moment of inertia between the start of the movable body and the high-speed rotation, the initial rotation (during acceleration). ), It is possible to improve the operation stability by suppressing the speed variation at the time of high-speed rotation while suppressing the decrease in the responsiveness, and it is possible to improve the movement of the movable effect device.

It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature A group to the feature E group to the feature F group described in detail above.

<Characteristic G group> Switching the mode of light emission control between steady rotation and non-steady rotation The following feature G group is arranged in a part that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine. Some of these light emitting units are provided with light emitting units whose display mode changes as the game progresses. These light emitting units can produce an effect during the game by variously changing the display mode according to the progress of the game. Regarding the background technique of "providing a function of enhancing (for example, Patent Document 1)", "However, there is still room for improvement in the configuration related to the effect in order to exert the effect of the effect using the above-mentioned light emitting unit." It was made with the problem that the invention "" is to be solved.

Features G1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The light emitting means has a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
It has a light emitting control means (a function of executing a light emitting control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting body when the movable body is rotating.
The drive control means controls the movable body so as to switch between a stopped state in which the movable body is stopped and a rotational state in which the rotation speed of the movable body becomes a predetermined rotation speed.
The light emission control means has a first light emission control mode in which the light emission mode is switched according to the rotation position of the movable body and a second light emission control mode in which the light emission mode is switched according to a predetermined cycle when the movable body is rotated. A gaming machine characterized in that switching with a mode is performed.

According to the feature G1, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotating region of the movable body. Can be done. However, in the configuration in which the movable body is rotated, the rotation speed of the movable body may change depending on the situation. Therefore, by using a configuration in which the light emitting mode is switched according to the rotation position of the movable body and a configuration in which the light emitting body is switched according to a predetermined cycle, it is possible to display the image according to the situation. It is possible to prevent the appearance from being deteriorated due to the disorder of the image.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature has "a movable body (rotating unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and held rotatably, and a driving unit (rotating driving unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game are provided, and the light emitting means is movable. It has a plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis of the body, and the control means controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body. Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing by MPU612 of notification / effect control device 140) and light emission control means (notification / effect control) that controls light emission of the light emitting means when the movable body is rotated. The MPU 612 of the device 140 has a function of executing a light emission control process), and the drive control means has a stopped state in which the movable body is stopped and a rotation speed of the movable body becomes a predetermined rotation speed. The light emitting control means controls to switch to the rotating state, and the light emitting control means has a predetermined first light emitting control mode that switches the light emitting mode according to the rotation position of the movable body when the movable body is rotating. It is also possible to use a gaming machine characterized in that switching with a second light emission control mode in which the light emission mode is switched according to the cycle of the above is performed. "

Feature G2. A rotation position detection sensor (rotation position detection sensor 329) for detecting the rotation position of the movable body is provided.
The light emission control means is
A means for switching for the light emitter based on information from the rotation position detection sensor in a situation where rotation control is performed so that the rotation speed of the movable body maintains the predetermined rotation speed. ,
The feature G1 is characterized by having a means for switching the light emitting mode according to a predetermined cycle in a situation where the rotation control is performed so that the rotation speed of the movable body is changed. The gaming machine described in.

When the rotation speed is not steady rotation, that is, during acceleration or deceleration, the light emitting mode is switched according to a predetermined cycle. During acceleration or deceleration, it becomes difficult to display a predetermined image (particularly to display a fine image) by using the afterimage of light. Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to emphasize the visual change from the case of steady rotation by intentionally switching the light emitting mode at a predetermined cycle. In particular, by configuring the switch for the light emitter while the speed of the movable body changes at regular intervals, it is possible to change the appearance over time while simplifying the light emission control. , It is possible to suppress the display content from becoming monotonous.

On the other hand, in the case of steady rotation, the light emitting mode is switched according to the detection information from the position detection sensor. If the configuration is such that the light emission mode is switched at the same cycle as during acceleration / deceleration even during steady rotation, there is a high possibility that the image will not be displayed normally due to the deviation of the rotation speed. Therefore, in such a case, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suitably suppressed by the configuration in which the light emitting mode is switched according to the rotation position.

Feature G3. The light emission control means has detected that the movable body has reached a predetermined position by the rotation position detection sensor when the drive control mode by the drive control means becomes the drive control mode corresponding to the predetermined speed. The gaming machine according to feature G2, wherein the light emission control mode is configured to switch from the second light emission control mode to the first light emission control mode.

It is uncertain which position the rotation position is at the time when the speed becomes maximum. If the control mode is switched from the maximum speed to the immediate control mode, the position of the displayed image shifts from the position where it should be displayed due to the variation in the display switching timing. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if the light emitting mode is switched when the rotation position detection sensor reaches a predetermined position after the maximum speed is reached, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed and the two control modes are suppressed. The switching function of can be suitably exerted.

Features G4. A rotation position detection sensor (rotation position detection sensor 329) for detecting the rotation position of the movable body is provided.
The light emission control means is
In a situation where rotation control is performed so that the rotation speed of the movable body maintains the predetermined rotation speed, the said is performed according to the predetermined cycle set to correspond to the predetermined rotation speed. Means for switching the light emission mode and
Under the situation where the rotation control is performed so that the rotation speed of the movable body changes, it is necessary to have a means for switching the light emitting mode based on the information from the rotation position detection sensor. The gaming machine according to the feature G1.

When light emission control is attempted according to the rotation position (for example, by feedback control) during steady rotation, the faster the rotation speed, the more likely the display is delayed. This can be a factor such as blurring or distortion of the displayed image. Therefore, in the case of steady rotation, the occurrence of the delay as described above is suppressed by setting the light emitting mode to be switched according to the predetermined cycle set according to the predetermined rotation speed, and the display function is provided. It can be demonstrated stably.

On the other hand, when the movable body is accelerating or decelerating, the rotation speed of the movable body is constantly changing. Therefore, in such a situation, it is possible to display according to the rotation state of the movable body by setting the light emitting mode to be switched according to the rotation position.

Feature G5. The predetermined period is set to be equivalent to the period required for one rotation when the rotation speed of the movable body is the predetermined rotation speed, and the feature G2 to the feature G4 is characterized. The gaming machine described in any one of.

In the configuration in which the light emitting mode is switched according to the rotation speed as shown in the feature G2 or the like, the connection when the light emitting mode is switched may be jerky and unnatural. Therefore, as shown in this feature, the control pattern can be smoothly switched by adjusting the cycle as the switching reference to the period required for the movable body to make one rotation.

Feature G6. When the light emission control is performed in the first light emission mode, the first image is displayed.
One of the features G1 to G5, which comprises means for displaying a second image different from the first image when the light emission control is performed in the second light emitting mode. Described gaming machine,
If the image to be displayed is different depending on the light emission mode, the change in appearance can be more preferably emphasized. For example, an image such as a character having a relatively high discriminating power is displayed in a situation where the rotation speed can be stable, and an image such as a pattern having a relatively low discriminating power is displayed in a situation where the rotation speed can be changed. If this is the case, it is possible to suitably suppress the inconvenience of displaying an unsightly image due to the increase in the utilization opportunity of the movable effect device.

It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature A group to the feature F group to the feature G group described in detail above.

<Characteristic H group> Multiple light emitters pass through the same location The following characteristic H group is "A game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is arranged in a part that can be seen from the front of the game machine, and the progress of the game. Some of these light emitting units are provided with light emitting units whose display mode changes in accordance with the above. These light emitting units are provided with a function of enhancing the effect during the game by changing the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game. Regarding the background technology of "(for example, Patent Document 1)", "However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect of the effect by using the above-mentioned light emitting part, most of them tend to be similar, and the appearance of the display effect, etc. There is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to the display effect by the improvement. "

Features H1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
It has a light emitting control means (a function of executing a light emitting control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means when the movable body is rotating.
The light emitting means is arranged on a plurality of first light emitting bodies arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis, and on an orbit through which the first light emitting body passes with the rotation of the movable body. A gaming machine characterized by having a plurality of second light emitters.

According to the feature H1, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotating region of the movable body. Can be done. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, two light emitters, the first light emitter and the second light emitter, pass on the same orbit. If two light emitting bodies pass through a predetermined light emitting position during one rotation, two information (presence or absence of light emission and light emitting color) can be displayed at the predetermined light emitting position, so only one light emitting body is predetermined. Compared with the configuration that passes through the light emitting position of, the expressive power can be improved without unnecessarily increasing the rotation speed. For example, if the rotation speed of the rotary movable body is increased, it is possible to shorten the cycle in which the light emitting body passes through a predetermined light emitting position and improve the expressive power. Durability may be significantly reduced. Even in view of such circumstances, improving the expressiveness by the configuration shown in this feature has a clear technical significance in ensuring the reliability and the like related to the operation of the movable effect device.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature has "a movable body (rotating unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and held rotatably, and a driving unit (rotating driving unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game are provided, and the control means is movable. A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for controlling the drive of the drive unit by rotating the body, and the above when the movable body is rotating. It has a light emitting control means (a function of executing a light emitting control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means, and the light emitting means has a different distance from the rotation center axis. It has a plurality of first light emitting bodies arranged in the above direction and a plurality of second light emitting bodies arranged on an orbit through which the first light emitting body passes with the rotation of the movable body. It is also possible to say, "A game machine that is a feature."

Feature H2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is utilized in the operating region of the movable body by utilizing the afterimage of light. It has a light emission control means (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) to display.
The light emitting means is arranged on a plurality of first light emitting bodies arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis, and on an orbit through which the first light emitting body passes with the rotation of the movable body. A gaming machine characterized by having a plurality of second light emitters.

According to the feature H2, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image of a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like) is rotated by the movable body. It can be highlighted in the area. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, two light emitters, the first light emitter and the second light emitter, pass on the same orbit. If two light emitting bodies pass through a predetermined light emitting position during one rotation, two information (presence or absence of light emission and light emitting color) can be displayed at the predetermined light emitting position, so only one light emitting body is predetermined. Compared with the configuration that passes through the light emitting position of, the expressive power can be improved without unnecessarily increasing the rotation speed. For example, if the rotation speed of the rotary movable body is increased, it is possible to shorten the cycle in which the light emitting body passes through a predetermined light emitting position and improve the expressive power. Durability may be significantly reduced. Even in view of such circumstances, improving the expressiveness by the configuration shown in this feature has a clear technical significance in ensuring the reliability and the like related to the operation of the movable effect device.

Feature H3. In the passing region through which the movable body passes with the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined region in which the light emitting effect is performed by the light emitting means is provided.
The light emission control means is
A means for controlling the first illuminant so that when the first illuminant passes through the predetermined region, the first illuminant has a predetermined luminescence mode corresponding to an image displayed in the predetermined region.
Feature H1 or feature H2 characterized by having a means for controlling the second illuminant so that the second illuminant passes through the predetermined region and has the predetermined luminescence mode. The gaming machine described in.

According to the feature H3, the movable body rotates once in the light emitting mode in the predetermined region by the configuration in which the light emitting control mode is switched according to the light emitting body passing through the predetermined region (light emitting point: dot). You can switch at least twice while you are there. Thereby, the technical idea shown in the feature H1 or the like can be suitably embodied.

Features H4. In the passing region through which the movable body passes with the rotation of the movable body, a first region and a second region arranged side by side in the rotation direction are provided as regions in which light emission effect is performed by the light emitting means. ,
The light emission control means is
When the first illuminant passes through the first region and the second illuminant passes through the second region, the first illuminant corresponds to an image displayed in the first region. A means for controlling the light emitting mode and the second light emitting body so as to have a second light emitting mode corresponding to the image displayed in the second region.
When the first light emitting body passes through the second region and the second light emitting body passes through the first region, the first light emitting body becomes the second light emitting mode and the second light emitting body becomes the said. The gaming machine according to feature H1 or feature H2, characterized in that it has a means for controlling the first light emission mode.

According to the feature H4, both the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body pass through the first region and the second region. Here, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body have a symmetric relationship with respect to the rotation center axis, and the first region and the second region also have a symmetric relationship with respect to the rotation center axis. Can be. In such a configuration, if the light emission modes are interchanged with each other, the period required for one rotation of the light emission switching span can be divided into two equal periods, and the bias of the control span can be suppressed. can. Thereby, the effect of improving the expressive power shown in the above-mentioned feature H1 and the like can be enhanced.

Feature H5. The first region and the second region divide the passing region into two in the rotation direction of the movable body.
The gaming machine according to feature H4, wherein the second light emitting body is arranged so as to be a target of the first light emitting body about the rotation center axis.

According to the feature H5, in order to realize the improvement of the expressive power as shown in the feature H4, it is possible to suppress the unnecessarily complicated / large-sized configuration of the movable body. In addition, by arranging the target around the center axis of rotation, it is possible to improve the weight balance of the movable body and contribute to the improvement of operational stability and durability during rotation.

Feature H6. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature H1 to the feature H5, wherein the image displayed by the light emission control means is a moving image that changes with the passage of a period.

If the image displayed by using the movable effect device is a still image, it is advantageous to ensure the brightness of the image by switching the display mode described above. However, on the premise of displaying a still image, the expressive power of the image (of the image) is obtained by slightly shifting the orbits instead of daringly arranging the first light emitter and the second light emitter on the same orbit. It is expected to dramatically improve (fineness, etc.). On the other hand, when displaying a moving image as shown in this feature, the display switching period of the image may strongly depend on the rotation speed of the movable body, but there is a limit to increasing this rotation speed. Therefore, if the image is displayed by a plurality of light emitters passing through the same orbit, the image can be updated in a cycle of half of one rotation, and it is possible to express finer movements. Therefore, the technical idea shown in the above-mentioned feature H1 or the like can be suitably enjoyed by the combination with the display of the moving image.

Feature H7. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
It has a light emitting control means (a function of executing a light emitting control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means when the movable body is rotating.
The light emitting means
A plurality of first light emitters arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis, and
It has a plurality of second light emitters arranged on the side opposite to the first light emitter with the rotation center axis interposed therebetween.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second light emitting body is arranged so as to pass through a position deviating from the orbit through which the first light emitting body passes with the rotation of the movable body.

According to the feature H7, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotating region of the movable body. Can be done. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, the orbit through which the first illuminant passes and the orbit through which the second illuminant passes are deviated from each other. As a result, the displayed image can be made finer. In the first place, a certain amount of dead space is generated around the light emitting body depending on the conditions such as manufacturing and specifications when the light emitting body is arranged on the light emitting substrate or the like. Therefore, there is a limit to reducing the distance between illuminants. Therefore, by using the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body which are arranged so as to be shifted in the rotation direction in combination, it is possible to make the image finer than the image while ensuring the distance between the light emitting bodies.

In particular, by arranging the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body so as to sandwich the rotation center axis, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a long / short bias in the image switching span and facilitate image switching. You can proceed.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature has "a movable body (rotating unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and held rotatably, and a driving unit (rotating driving unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game are provided, and the control means is movable. A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the body, and the above when the movable body is rotated. It has a light emitting control means (a function of executing a light emitting control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means, and the light emitting means has a different distance from the rotation center axis. The second light emitter has a plurality of first light emitters arranged therein and a plurality of second light emitters arranged on the side opposite to the first light emitter with the rotation center axis thereof interposed therebetween. Is a gaming machine characterized in that it is arranged so as to pass through a position deviating from the orbit through which the first light emitting body passes with the rotation of the movable body. " .. If two light emitting bodies pass through a predetermined light emitting position during one rotation, two information (presence or absence of light emission and light emitting color) can be displayed at the predetermined light emitting position, so only one light emitting body is predetermined. Compared with the configuration that passes through the light emitting position of, the expressive power can be improved without unnecessarily increasing the rotation speed. For example, if the rotation speed of the rotary movable body is increased, it is possible to shorten the cycle in which the light emitting body passes through a predetermined light emitting position and improve the expressive power. Durability may be significantly reduced. Even in view of such circumstances, improving the expressiveness by the configuration shown in this feature has a clear technical significance in ensuring the reliability and the like related to the operation of the movable effect device.

Feature H8. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotational unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body unit 352) and held rotatably, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
It is provided with a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body.
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is utilized in the operating region of the movable body by utilizing the afterimage of light. It has a light emission control means (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) to display.
The light emitting means
A plurality of first light emitters arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis, and
It has a plurality of second light emitters arranged on the side opposite to the first light emitter with the rotation center axis interposed therebetween.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second light emitting body is arranged so as to pass through a position deviating from the orbit through which the first light emitting body passes with the rotation of the movable body.

According to the feature H8, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotating region of the movable body. Can be done. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, the orbit through which the first illuminant passes and the orbit through which the second illuminant passes are deviated from each other. As a result, the displayed image can be made finer. In the first place, a certain amount of dead space is generated around the light emitting body depending on the conditions such as manufacturing and specifications when the light emitting body is arranged on the light emitting substrate or the like. Therefore, there is a limit to reducing the distance between illuminants. Therefore, by using the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body which are arranged so as to be shifted in the rotation direction in combination, it is possible to make the image finer than the image while ensuring the distance between the light emitting bodies.

In particular, by arranging the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body so as to sandwich the rotation center axis, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a long / short bias in the image switching span and facilitate image switching. You can proceed.

Feature H9. In the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body, the trajectory through which the first light emitting body passes and the trajectory through which the second light emitting body passes with the rotation of the movable body are in a direction away from the rotation center axis. The gaming machine according to feature H7 or feature H8, which is characterized in that they are arranged so as to alternate with each other.

Features As shown in H9, by configuring the orbits through which the first illuminant passes and the orbits through which the second illuminant passes alternately, the distance between the first illuminants and the distance between the second illuminants. Can be efficiently secured, and the fineness of the image can be suitably improved.

Incidentally, it is also possible to refer to the "first light emitting body" described in the feature H group as the "first light emitting unit" and the "second light emitting body" as the "second light emitting unit".

It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature A group to the feature G group to the feature H group described in detail above.

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko gaming machine: An operating means operated by a player (game ball launching handle 41), a gaming ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means (game ball launching mechanism 110), and the launching thereof. A ball passage (guidance rail 100) that guides a game ball to a predetermined game area and each game part (nails, etc.) arranged in the game area are provided, and a predetermined passage portion (general winning opening) of each of these game parts is provided. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through (81, etc.).

Revolving gaming machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a variable display of a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the final stop display of the symbol row, and the symbol fluctuation starts due to the operation of the starting operation means. This is a special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

Ball-using belt-type gaming machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a variable display of a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the final stop display of the symbol sequence. A special gaming state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means or the predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A throwing device that is provided with a ball tray to generate a game, etc., and is provided with a throwing device that takes in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device that pays out the game ball to the ball tray. A gaming machine configured so that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when the gaming ball is thrown in.

10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 80 ... Game board unit, 80a ... Game board, 80b ... Rear block, 140 ... Notification / effect control device, 252 ... Variable display unit, 253 ... Design display as "picture display means" Device, 253a ... Display screen, 272 ... Decorative body, 300 ... Movable effect device, 301 ... Movable block, 302 ... Support block, 320 ... Base unit, 324 ... Rotation drive unit as "drive unit", 328 ... Rotation connection Connector, 329 ... Rotation position detection sensor, 350 ... Rotating unit as "movable body", 351 ... Mounting part, 352 ... Main body part constituting "light emitting means", 355 ... Light emitting part, 371 ... Light emitting body, 372 ... Light emitting substrate, 375 ... thermal derivative, 381 ... light path forming body, 382 ... light guide member as "light guide portion forming body", 383 ... cover body, 384 ... partition wall as "pair of wall portions", 385 ... guiding Optical part, 386 ... Inlet part, 387 ... Exit part, 391 ... Housing, 392 ... Slit as "vent", CL1 ... Rotation center axis, CL2 ... Rotation center axis, ME ... Operating area.

Claims (1)

A movable effect device having a movable body provided with light emitting means and rotatably held and a drive unit for rotating the movable body, and a movable effect device.
It is provided with a control means for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game.
The control means is
A drive control means that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body, and
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is utilized in the operating region of the movable body by utilizing the afterimage of light. Has a light emission control means to display
The light emitting means includes a light emitting substrate on which a plurality of light emitting bodies are mounted so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body, and a pair of wall portions extending in the direction of the rotation center axis of the movable body. A light guide unit for guiding the light from the light emitting body to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis is provided.
The pair of wall portions have a tapered shape in which the thickness becomes thinner toward the outlet portion within a predetermined range including the outlet portion of the light guide portion.
A gaming machine having a light guide portion forming body on which the light guide portion is formed, and the light guide portion forming body is provided with a function as a reinforcing portion for reinforcing the movable body.

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