JP3762287B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with a transparent front door provided with a transparent plate made of a glass material or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a pachinko gaming machine, when a symbol display device is used and the symbol is in a predetermined hit state, a configuration that provides various gains as a big hit is widely provided as a first type pachinko gaming machine or a third type pachinko gaming machine. ing. In this configuration, when a symbol reaches a predetermined hit state or a reach in the preceding stage, various symbol effects are performed using the display area of the symbol display device to excite the game.
[0003]
Here, the first type pachinko gaming machine and the third type pachinko gaming machine, which are also shown in the embodiments described later, are as follows. The first type pachinko gaming machine variably displays a special symbol display device that variably displays a symbol row, a special start area that detects passage of a ball, and a special symbol display device that is caused by the passage of a ball to the special start area. The symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol row and the variable prize opening controlled to open and close, and the variable prize opening when the combination of the symbols confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is a predetermined winning symbol form. A special game operation in which the opening and closing rounds in which the opening of the variable prize opening and the passage of the predetermined time limit of the variable prize opening are closed or the variable prize opening is closed due to the completion of the predetermined number of winnings within the predetermined time limit are repeated several times. It is designed to be executed.
[0004]
In addition, the third type pachinko gaming machine includes a symbol display device that variably displays a symbol row, a symbol start area that detects the passage of a ball, a state in which the opening and closing of the opening can be controlled, and a state in which the ball can pass to a special operation area inside thereof. A normal electric accessory that converts to an impossible state, a variable winning opening that is controlled to open and close, and a start winning device that performs inflow control to the starting winning opening that opens the variable winning opening as the ball passes When the ball is passed to the symbol start area, the symbol of the symbol display device is changed and then the symbol is displayed for confirmation. When the game ball is released and the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory and passes through the special device operating area in the accessory, a so-called right generation state is entered.
[0005]
By the way, as the game forms become more complicated, various guidance displays are required as the game progresses. On the other hand, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a transparent front door provided with a transparent plate made of glass so as to cover the gaming board on the front surface, and the gaming area is visually recognized through the translucent surface. It is possible. Here, the transparent front door is pivotally mounted on the gaming machine body so as to be openable and closable, and from the viewpoint of noise prevention, fraud prevention, damage prevention, etc., the inner transparent plate disposed on the game board side and the player side. It has a structure that can hold the outer transparent plate. Therefore, in the gap between the inner transparent plate and the outer transparent plate, the content of the winning symbol, the business information on the game store side (for example, “unlimited”, “lucky number”, etc.), the gain content of the winning symbol, or the gaming machine A guide plate displaying information such as a method (for example, explanation of jackpot probability, special symbol, reach action, etc.) is arranged. This guide plate is normally disposed at the lowest position in the transparent front door so as not to shield the game area of the game board. As described above, the player can view the guide information on the guide plate through the transparent plate, and provides various information to the player to provide information services, thereby improving the game environment.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The conventional pachinko gaming machine described above has the following problems.
First issue;
As described above, in the first and third type pachinko machines, etc., when a big hit, reach, etc. occurs, the symbol display device performs the symbol effect, but the size of the symbol display area is limited. There is a need for a more impactful form of production.
[0007]
Second issue;
As described above, the guide plate is disposed in the gap between the inner transparent plate and the outer transparent plate of the transparent front door. This guide plate is formed in various shapes such as a rectangular shape and a substantially triangular shape, and is arranged outside along the outer peripheral portion of the area so as to avoid the game area. A part of the game area such as the vicinity of the device is covered. For this reason, it is difficult to see the flow (downflow mode) of game balls in the game area, and there is a problem that it becomes impossible to determine whether or not a game ball has won a variable winning opening.
[0008]
Third issue;
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is necessary to aim at a gaming area and launch a gaming ball or the like. In particular, as in the case of a third type pachinko gaming machine, it may be necessary to launch a game ball in a specific direction as the game progresses. That is, in the above-described third type pachinko machine, in the right generation state, the game ball is guided from the start opening attached to the start winning apparatus to the start winning opening through a rotation chucker (for example, one rotation in 10 seconds). Then, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and the variable prize opening is opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won, and a lot of prize balls are paid out. It should be noted that while the right is being generated, a predetermined number (for example, 16) of game balls are won at the starting port, or when the game ball passes through the special device operation area again, the right is set to disappear.
By the way, in the pachinko machine of the above-mentioned type, normally, the game ball flowing down from the left side of the game area has the obstacle nail adjusted so that the winning to the symbol start gate is easy. On the other hand, for the game balls flowing down from the right side of the game area, the obstacle nail is adjusted so that it is easy to win the start opening of the start winning device, and before the right is generated, the start winning opening in the start winning device is won. Is considered impossible or difficult. Therefore, before the right is generated, the firing force of the launch handle is adjusted so that the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area, and during the right generation, the game ball should be collected on the right side of the game area. By switching the firing operation so as to fire strongly, the player can create an advantageous situation for himself. However, it is difficult to understand the timing of performing such a switching hitting operation, and there is a risk that it may be disadvantageous for an unfamiliar player who does not fully grasp the game content. Conventionally, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-84344, there has been proposed a game board provided with a display section for switching a shooting operation. However, the display section is provided in a fixed manner. Therefore, the firing operation switching display on the display unit is distracted by the light emitting action of other electrical decoration parts, making it difficult to understand the display start timing. Further, in this type of gaming machine, the display unit is fixedly provided at the upper center or upper left and right parts of the game board for easy viewing by the player. It is difficult to specify and report the exact driving location, whether it should be driven to the location (point).
[0009]
Fourth issue;
There is a demand for a new configuration that can transmit a change in the gaming situation such as an error of a gaming table to the player with a strong impact.
[0010]
Fifth issue;
A cell board with a model name, character, pattern, etc. according to the theme of the gaming machine set for each model is attached to the surface of the gaming board fixed to the front frame. The appearance is brilliantly colored. Such a game board is formed with a game area defined by guide rails bent and formed in a substantially circular shape. In the game area, in addition to game parts directly related to the game such as a symbol display device and a variable prize device, decorative members such as side decorations are mainly provided in order to improve the beauty in the game area. However, with the conventional pachinko machine described above, the player simply looks at the predetermined characters and patterns drawn on the entire surface of the game board through the two glass plates, and the monotonous visual impact is weak. Is fixed, so the appearance design is hardly changed, and it cannot be said that the entertainment of the game is sufficiently enhanced. Furthermore, in the game area of the game board, there are certain restrictions on the shape and size of decorative members such as side decorations in order to avoid interference with the game parts, and additional decorative members are provided in the game area of the game board. Therefore, it is difficult to further enhance the decoration effect.
An object of the present invention is to provide a new information notification means that can solve the above-described problems.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The present invention provides a gaming machine comprising a gaming board disposed in a gaming machine body and a transparent front door pivotally mounted on the gaming machine body so as to cover the gaming board, and a notification indicator is formed on the surface. The transparent indicator plate is rotatably held so as to cover the game board surface, and a rotation control device is provided for rotating and controlling the position of the notification indicator by rotating the transparent indicator plate.Game machineIt is. The transparent index plate is rotationally controlled, and the position of the index is changed, so that the transparent index plate can be converted to an optimal position suitable for the significance of the index.
[0012]
  Here, the transparent indicator plate can be rotated when the outer periphery has a circular arc shape such as a disc shape, an annular shape, a substantially semicircular disc shape, a substantially arc shape, or a ring shape.shapeIs desirable. Note that squares and squares are not excluded.
[0013]
  In this way, it has a shape with an arc edge on the outer periphery, forms a driven tooth row along the arc edge of the transparent indicator plate, and meshes the drive gear driven by the drive control motor with the driven tooth row. The rotation control deviceConstitutebe able to. This drive control motor is controlled by a central control device of the game control board.
[0014]
  here,The present inventionA transparent front door holds the outer and inner transparent plates facing each other.BecomeA transparent indicator plate is placed in the gap between the outer transparent plate and the inner transparent plate.It is arranged. ThisTransparent by both transparent platesLight indicator plateIs held, and the rotation is stably controlled.
[0015]
  By the rotation control device that controls the rotation of the transparent indicator plate, the notification indicator operates to notify a specific gaming state.What happensIt can be. As this specific gaming state, in the first or third type pachinko gaming machine, there is a big hit occurrence, a reach occurrence, and the like. Moreover, you may perform alerting | reporting operation | movement for the purpose of notifying a big hit or reach. Furthermore, when the jackpot symbol is a probabilistic symbol, various notification modes are proposed, such as causing an unusual operation different from normal. As the notification operation, a configuration in which the notification indicator is reciprocally rotated or rotated in one direction is proposed. With this configuration, the first problem described above is achieved.
[0016]
  This notification index is a fixed guidance index that is not related to the progress of the game, such as sales guidance, game method, time service information, etc., and the notification index is moved to the steady position and the retreat position by the rotation control of the transparent index plate. I didConstitutionIs also proposed. Examples of the fixed guidance index include the profit content of the winning symbol, the business guidance on the game store side (for example, “probably variable”, “business hours display”, “lucky number”, etc.), the gain content of the winning symbol, or the gaming machine There are contents displayed on the conventional guide plate such as the game method of the side (for example, explanation of jackpot probability / special symbol, reach action, etc.). Here, for example, in the first type pachinko gaming machine, since this variable indicator has a variable winning opening, the fixed guiding indicator is displayed so as to cover the variable winning opening in a normal state. Then, this is turned to a retreat position that does not shield the variable winning opening. As a result, the fixed guidance index can be withdrawn according to the game situation, and the game area can be used effectively. Thus, the second problem described above is achieved by such a configuration.
[0017]
  The notification indicator indicates the launch target position that is an indicator of the launch intensity.Launch target position indexIt can be. For example, an index is formed by a pattern imitating a fingertip, and a launch target position index that clearly indicates the launch target position is formed by, for example, sticking a seal body. Then, by disposing the transparent indicator plate so as to be rotatable in front of the game board, the “launching position indicator portion” can be turned in front of the game board at an appropriate timing.
[0018]
That is, in the above-mentioned third-class pachinko machine, it is necessary to change the way of hitting before and after the right is generated, but the left and right-handed positions rotate according to the progress of the game. Then, before the right is generated, the launch target position index is positioned at the left-handed position so that the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area. Position the position index. Thereby, the player is suggested the target direction by the index, so that the player with low skill level can easily perform an appropriate hitting operation. Thus, the above-described third problem is achieved by such a configuration.
[0019]
  In addition, a plurality of gaming state notification units for notifying a specific gaming state are provided around the gaming area along the circumferential direction with the center of rotation of the transparent indicator plate as the center of the arc, and the notification indicator indicates the gaming state notification. The transparent indicator plate is turn-controlled so that the notification indicator indicates a specific gaming state notification unit according to the gaming state by the driving control means as the notification indicator that indicates the notification portion of the partConstitutionCan also be proposed.
[0020]
In such a configuration, the gaming state notification unit, for example, instructs various indications such as “movement error”, “short-circuit error”, “disconnection error”, and the like to indicate the indicator when the error occurs. Move to position. In this way, by providing a gaming state notification unit and instructing it as needed, the situation can be displayed with a strong impact by the player with easy understanding. Note that such a notification index that is not always instructed can also be used as the above-described launch target position index. Thus, the above-described fourth problem is achieved by such a configuration.
[0021]
  The notification indicator may be a decoration indicator such as a character that decorates the game board surface.it can.In this case, it can be used not only for decoration but also for performing the above-described functions in a decorative manner. Thus, the fifth problem described above is achieved by such a configuration.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a so-called first type pachinko gaming machine A will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine A is composed of a rectangular outer frame 1 fixed to the game island equipment and a gaming machine main body 2 that covers the front opening of the outer frame 1. The hinge member 3 is pivotally mounted so as to be openable and closable.
[0023]
A plate-like front frame 5 having a substantially square opening 4 formed at the upper center is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine body 2, and the front frame 5 is connected to the outer frame 1 via the hinge member 3. It is pivotally attached. The front frame 5 has a game board 6 detachably attached to the opening 4, a transparent front door 7 disposed in front of the game board 6, and a lower side of the transparent front door 7. A launching device (not shown) having an upper pan panel 8 disposed, a lower pan panel 9 disposed below the upper pan panel 8, and a firing handle 10 projecting to the right side of the lower pan panel 9. ) And are provided. The transparent front door 7 and the upper plate panel 8 are pivotally supported on the front frame 5 via hinge members (not shown), respectively, so that they can be opened and closed in a single-open state during maintenance or the like. Yes.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine A. Here, a symbol display device 13 comprising a liquid crystal display, a CRT display, a dot matrix, a 7-segment indicator or the like is provided in the center case 12 disposed in the center of the game board 6. Three special symbols A, B, and C are displayed in the symbol display area F of the symbol display device 13. The symbol strings of the special symbols A, B, and C are composed of ten numbers such as “0” to “9”.
[0024]
A special symbol start memory number display device 19 comprising four pilot lamps is provided below the center case 12. The special symbol start memory number display device 19 displays the start memory number stored in a partial area of a storage device RAM of a main control board 60 (see FIG. 17) described later. Similarly, an upper part of the center case 12 is provided with a normal symbol start memory number display device 18 composed of four pilot lamps, and a game ball detection signal from a normal symbol start switch S2 (see FIG. 17), which will be described later, When the predetermined number is stored as an upper limit in a partial area of the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 (see FIG. 17), the stored number is displayed.
[0025]
Further, an ordinary symbol display device 17 for displaying ordinary symbols by three light emitting diodes is disposed immediately below the ordinary symbol start memory number display device 18. The normal symbols sequentially change, and the winning or losing is determined according to the stopped symbols. When this display mode is a predetermined hit mode, the normal electric accessory 15 is opened.
[0026]
On the other hand, normal symbol operating gates (ordinary symbol starting areas) 16 and 16 are provided on both sides of the normal electric accessory 15, and a normal starting switch S2 built in the normal symbol operating gates 16 and 16 by passing the game ball. When the game ball detection signal is generated, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 17 is variably displayed, and a normal symbol generation process is executed in which the normal symbol is displayed in a stopped manner in a predetermined symbol form.
[0027]
Also, an ordinary electric accessory 15 is provided immediately below the center case 12 with a special symbol starting area 14 inside, and the opening degree of the starting area (also used for a prize opening) is changed by an opening / closing blade piece. ing. When the design pattern of the normal design is a predetermined contact mode, the opening / closing wing piece is expanded for about 0.5 seconds, the degree of opening of the special design starting area 14 is expanded, and the game ball is easy to enter. It becomes. A special symbol start switch S1 (see FIG. 17), such as a photoelectric switch and a limit switch, is provided in the ordinary electric accessory 15, and the symbol display device 13 is equipped with a game ball passing detection by the special symbol start switch S1. The special symbols A, B, and C are variably displayed, and a special symbol generation process for stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol is executed.
[0028]
A variable prize opening 23 having a specific area and a normal area is disposed further below the ordinary electric accessory 15, and the opening / closing piece 24 is controlled to be opened and closed by a variable prize opening opening solenoid (see FIG. 17). A variable winning device 22 that converts the variable winning opening 23 into either an open state or a closed state is provided. Then, the special symbols A, B, and C of the symbol display device 13 are displayed in a predetermined combination. When the winning combination is reached, the opening / closing piece 24 is opened, and in the opened state, the upper surface of the opening / closing piece 24 has a guiding action, and a variable prize is awarded. When the game ball is guided to the mouth 23 and enters the specific area, it is possible to shift to the next opening / closing round, and a continuous opening operation is generated, thereby providing a predetermined gain to the player. This variable winning device 22 executes a special game operation, which will be described later. Inside, as shown in FIG. 17, a specific area switch S3 for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area, And a count switch S4 for counting the number of winnings. Here, the specific area switch S3 is also provided with a function as a count switch for counting game balls that have entered the specific area.
[0029]
FIG. 17 shows a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention. Note that the same control circuit can be applied to each embodiment described later.
The main control board 60 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the game operation and the like of the pachinko gaming machine, and the main control central control unit CPU is disposed on the board circuit. This central control CPU for main control processes and executes overall control relating to games, and the central control CPU for main control CPU includes a storage device ROM for storing operation programs used for arithmetic processing, An address bus (not shown) for unilaterally transmitting information for designating an address for reading and writing data, and a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data, with a storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data as needed. To form a substrate circuit of the main control board 60. The storage device ROM stores fixed data such as a control program and a random number table. The random number table includes a hit special random number K, a hit design random number L, a lost design random number Ma, Mb, Mc, a reach random number N, a reach design random number P, a reach mode random number Q, a normal random number U, a normal design random number V, and a normal special coefficient. When W and the like are stored and a predetermined requirement is satisfied, the main control central control unit CPU draws random numbers. In addition, the storage device RAM is provided with a storage area for temporarily storing the number of memories by the ON operation of the special symbol start switch S1 and the normal symbol start switch S2, a register area constituting the soft timer, a work area, and the like. ing.
[0030]
The board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with a clock device (not shown) for outputting a predetermined clock pulse, and is connected to the main control central control unit CPU. The main control central control unit CPU performs arithmetic processing in time series by clock pulses at regular intervals, and sequentially executes a series of processing operations.
[0031]
Further, the board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown) through which the main control central control unit CPU performs data communication with peripheral devices. A control command from the main control board 60 is transmitted in one direction to the input ports of the symbol display control board 62, the sound source control board 63, the light source control board 64, and the payout control board 65 through the output port. It is connected to the. Further, the special symbol start switch S1, the normal symbol start switch S2, the specific area switch S3, and the count switch S4 are connected to the input port of the main control board 60 via the panel relay board 61, and the main control board 60 is 2 ms. The game ball detection state of each of the switches S1 to S4 is checked every time, and when there is a game ball detection, the signal is waveform-shaped by the waveform shaping circuit and input to the main control CPU for main control, and the information is stored in the storage device RAM. Remember. In addition, the output port of the main control board 60 is connected to the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 15 and the solenoid of the variable winning opening 23 via the board surface relay board 61, and the main control central control unit CPU performs predetermined conditions. It is activated when elected. Further, a reversible drive control motor 46 described later is connected to the output port of the main control board 60 so as to control the rotation of 40a.
[0032]
Here, the central control unit CPU for main control and each central control unit CPU installed on each control board, which will be described later, are an arithmetic unit in which arithmetic units (ALUs) for processing predetermined data are coupled, and the arithmetic unit It consists of a register for storing input / output data and read instructions and a decoder for decoding the instructions. The arithmetic processing capability of the central control unit CPU is determined by the number of coupled arithmetic units. The central control device CPU for main control transmits a control command signal generated in a predetermined format to each control board, and the central control device CPU of each control board executes predetermined control according to the control command signal. Will be.
[0033]
The symbol display control board 62 is provided with a substrate circuit for controlling a symbol display mode displayed on the symbol display area F of the symbol display device 13. This circuit board circuit has a symbol control central control unit CPU for controlling a symbol display mode, a storage device ROM storing a production program, a storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data, an input port and an output port. Are connected and configured. The storage device ROM also stores fixed data for performing symbol variation modes such as operation programs, variable patterns of special symbols A, B, and C and their display patterns, winning game patterns, reach mode patterns, and the like.
[0034]
In addition, the symbol display control board 62 performs processing on the control command signal received from the main control board 60 via the input port in the symbol control central control unit CPU, and outputs symbol data that produces a predetermined symbol display mode. Send to the display driver via the port. Then, the display driver displays a predetermined symbol in the symbol display area F of the symbol display device 13 in accordance with the symbol data. As the symbol display device 13, a CRT display, an LCD (liquid crystal) display, or the like can be preferably used.
[0035]
The sound source control board 63 is provided with a board circuit for controlling sound effects generated from the speaker 66. This circuit board circuit includes a storage device ROM that stores fixed data such as operation programs and sound generation patterns, a storage device RAM that reads and writes necessary data, and an input to a central control unit CPU for sound source control that controls sound A port and an output port are connected to each other. The sound source control board 63 performs arithmetic processing on the control command signal received from the main control board 60 via the input port by the sound source control central control unit CPU, and sends predetermined sound data to the sound generator via the output port. The sound is transmitted, and the sound data is received and output to the speaker 66.
[0036]
The light source control board 64 is provided with a board circuit for controlling an electric decoration device such as a light emitting diode LED and a decoration lamp provided in the pachinko game machine. In this circuit board, fixed data such as an operation program and an illumination pattern for illuminating a light-emitting diode LED, a decoration lamp, etc. are stored in a central control unit CPU for controlling a light source that controls lighting, blinking, etc. of the illumination device. A storage device ROM that is stored, a storage device RAM that reads and writes necessary data, and an input port and an output port are connected to each other. The light source control board 64 is a central control unit CPU for light source control, performs arithmetic processing on the control command signal received from the main control board 60 through the input port, and emits predetermined optical data through the output port. A diode LED, a decoration lamp, or the like is transmitted to a light source operation board provided with a driver for emitting light, and a predetermined light-emitting diode LED, a decoration lamp, or the like is lit or blinked.
[0037]
The payout control board 65 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the rental or prize balls of game balls. This board circuit operates various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit to control the supply of a predetermined ball and a prize ball to a payout control central control unit CPU. A storage device ROM that stores fixed data such as a ball number pattern, a storage device RAM that reads and writes necessary data such as ball count data, and an input port and an output port are connected to each other. The payout control board 65 performs arithmetic processing by the payout control central control unit CPU in accordance with the control command signal received from the main control board 60, and transmits predetermined data to the payout relay board via the output port. Various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit are operated, and a predetermined ball rental or prize ball is paid out. Also, the payout control board 65 is connected to a prepaid card unit that reads and writes a prepaid card that stores a rental ball of a game ball via a CR connection board that relays data processing of the prepaid card, so that the remaining game ball remains. Exchange data such as spheres.
[0038]
Next, the control mode of the present invention will be described according to the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.
When the game ball is launched from the launching device to the game board 6, the game ball passes through the special symbol start area 14, and the special symbol start switch S 1 is turned ON, the signal is sent to the main control board 60 via the board relay board 61. Recognizes. With this signal, the central control CPU for main control of the main control board 60 causes the hitting special random number K, the winning symbol random number L, the lost symbol random number Ma, Mb, Mc, the reach random number N, the reach random number stored in the storage device ROM. Each design random number such as the design random number P, the reach mode random number Q, the re-variable random number R is selected, and each selected value is temporarily stored in the storage device RAM. Further, based on the ON signal of the special symbol start switch S1, the central control CPU for main control performs arithmetic processing to send a prize ball command signal to the payout control board 65, and the prize ball sound linked to the prize ball operation. A generation command signal is transmitted to the sound source control board 63, and a generation command signal such as a prize ball lamp is transmitted to the light source control board 64.
[0039]
The payout control board 65 that has received the prize ball command signal from the main control board 60 performs arithmetic processing in the payout control central control unit CPU using the storage data of the storage device ROM and the storage device RAM, and according to the result, the prize ball unit Is operated to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. In synchronization with this, the sound source control board 63 that has received the prize ball sound generation command signal performs arithmetic processing by the central control unit CPU for sound source control using the storage data of the storage device ROM or storage device RAM, and the result Accordingly, a predetermined prize ball sound is output from the speaker 66 when the prize ball is paid out. At the same time, also on the light source control board 64, the central controller for light source control performs arithmetic processing using the stored data in the storage device ROM or storage device RAM in accordance with the received prize ball lamp generation command signal, and according to the result, a predetermined light emitting diode Turn on and blink the LED and decoration lamp.
[0040]
Further, when the symbol variation is started by the ON operation of the special symbol start switch S1 or the digestion of the start memory number stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60, the main control CPU for main control is selected. The hit special random number K is determined, and one of the winning design random number L and the lost design random number Ma, Mb, Mc is validated, and whether or not the reach is determined according to the selection of the reach random number N is determined. In this case, the reach design random number P and the reach mode random number Q are valid. Based on the result, a symbol control command signal for controlling the symbol display mode executed by the symbol display device 13 is transmitted to the symbol display control board 62.
[0041]
Upon receiving the symbol control command signal, the symbol control central control unit CPU of the symbol display control board 62 uses the predetermined display program stored in the storage device ROM in accordance with the symbol control command signal. The symbol display mode of special symbols A, B, and C to be produced is determined. Then, the special symbols A, B, and C are sequentially stopped according to the symbol display mode, and the special symbols A, B, and C are confirmed and displayed.
[0042]
In addition, the central control unit CPU for main control of the main control board 60 transmits an acoustic control command signal to the sound source control board 63 in order to synchronize the sound operation and the light emission operation with the symbol display mode, and the illumination control command signal. Is transmitted to the light source control board 64. The sound source control board 63 that has received the sound control command performs arithmetic processing by the sound source control central control unit CPU using an operation program or the like stored in the storage device ROM, and obtains the obtained sound data via the sound generator. Output from the speaker 66. The light source control board 64 performs arithmetic processing in the light source control central control unit CPU using an operation program or the like stored in the storage device ROM in accordance with the illumination control command signal, and obtains the obtained optical data as a light source. A predetermined light emitting diode LED or a decorative lamp is turned on and blinked via the working substrate.
[0043]
Further, when the game ball passes continuously through the special symbol start area 14, the detection of the game ball by the special symbol start switch S1 is stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60, and based on the storage, as described above. In addition, the light emitting diodes LED of the special symbol starting memory number display device 19 are sequentially turned on and held up to four times. The light emitting diode LED is turned off every time the symbol changes, and the number of memories decreases. When the number of start memories is full (four), even if the game ball passes through the special symbol start area 14, it becomes invalid.
[0044]
Here, when the winning special random number K selects the winning, the winning design random number L and the reach mode random number Q are validated, and the main control board 60 transmits a predetermined control command signal to the design display control board 62. . Then, the symbol display control board 62 stops the special symbol at A = B according to the hit symbol random number L, executes the reach operation according to the reach mode random number Q, and then at the special symbol A, B, C of the predetermined hit symbol mode. Confirm display. At the same time, the light source control board 64 and the sound source control board 63 generate a predetermined illumination device and sound effects.
[0045]
Further, the main control board 60 drives the variable prize opening solenoid via the board surface relay board 61 to open the variable prize opening 23. Then, when a game ball flows into the variable winning opening 23 and the specific area switch S3 and count switch S4 in the variable winning opening 23 are turned ON, the main control board 60 transmits the signal via the board relay board 61. The control command is transmitted to the symbol display control board 62 and the payout control board 65 as necessary, and a series of special game operations are executed.
[0046]
That is, the sound generator emits a fanfare, the variable winning opening solenoid is driven, the opening / closing piece 24 tilts forward, the variable winning opening 23 is opened, and the open / close round is executed. This open / close round is continued until a predetermined time limit (30 seconds) elapses or until ten game balls are detected by the count switch S4 within the predetermined time limit. As described above, when the game ball flows into the specific area of the variable winning opening 23 and the specific area switch S3 is turned ON, the condition for transition to the next open / close round is satisfied, and the open / close piece 24 is once closed and driven. One round ends. Then, after the operation is completed, the variable winning opening 23 is opened again, and the process proceeds to the next opening / closing round. In this way, the open / close round is repeated up to 16 times, thereby causing the variable winning opening 23 to be continuously opened, and a predetermined gain is provided to the player.
[0047]
On the other hand, when the winning special random number K does not select the winning, a control command including the above-described lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc is transmitted from the main control board 60 to the symbol display control board 62, and the symbol display control board 62 is transmitted. Displays the special symbols A, B, and C in accordance with the control command. Here, if the lost symbol random number is a winning symbol, the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, and Mc are selected again to obtain the lost symbol pattern. In addition, when the reach operation is executed with the reach random number N, the special symbol A = B is temporarily displayed, and the reach operation according to the predetermined reach variation mode selected by the reach mode random number Q is generated. Later, it may be a lost pattern.
[0048]
Next, the symbol control of the symbol display device 13 will be described again in detail.
A special random number K consisting of 630 frames of 0 to 629 is stored in the storage device ROM of the main control board 60 described above. Here, depending on the content of the winning symbol, a high probability state in which the probability of becoming a winning symbol is improved next time and a normal probability state in which the probability of becoming a winning symbol does not change are generated. At the normal probability, it is a win when the special random number K = 7,337. That is, the hit probability is 2/630 = 1/315. In the case of high probability, it is a win when K = 7, 97, 157, 187, 247, 277, 337, 367, 457, 547. That is, the hit probability is 10/630 = 1/63. Otherwise, it will be lost. In addition, as described above, the symbol random number L is stored in the storage device ROM. Here, the winning symbol random number L is provided with winning symbols of “0” to “9”, and determines the winning symbol mode in the case of winning. When the winning symbol random number L becomes a probable variation symbol of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, after the hitting, until the next hit occurs, A high probability state in which the probability of becoming a symbol is improved, a so-called probability variation operation is executed. In addition, when the winning symbol random number L becomes a normal symbol of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, the game ball obtained by the player after this special game operation is given as a prize. Will be replaced. That is, the game on this game table is temporarily cut.
[0049]
Further, as described above, the loss symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc, the reach random number N, and the reach symbol random number P are stored in the storage device ROM. The lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, and Mc determine the symbols of the special symbols A, B, and C when lost. Furthermore, the reach random number N selects whether or not the reach operation is executed in the case of a loss. Further, the reach symbol random number P determines the reach symbol when the reach operation is executed. Furthermore, the reach variation random number Q is used to select the type of reach variation that is executed in the reach operation and is different from the non-reach state. As the reach variation mode, for example, long reach, low-speed scrolling, reverse traveling, accelerated stop from low-speed traveling, symbol inversion, and the like are proposed. Also, in the case of winning, there is a case in which a re-variation process is executed in which not only is fixed as it is, but also a temporary stop and then a change again and then a complete stop.
[0050]
When the symbol display device 13 is driven, the special symbols A, B, and C start to fluctuate according to a predetermined symbol permutation. Normally, after about 10 seconds have passed, the symbol variation stops in the order of the special symbols A, B, and C. . The special symbols A, B, and C are fixedly displayed in a predetermined symbol according to the above random number values.
[0051]
On the other hand, when the special symbol display device 13 is variably displayed as the special symbol start memory number stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 is stored, the start memory number of the storage device RAM is As described above, there is a limit (usually four), and if this number is exceeded, even if there is a game ball detection signal from the special symbol start switch S1, it becomes invalid. For this reason, in order to reduce generation | occurrence | production of the invalid ball | bowl accompanying such memory fullness, it is desired that the starting memory | storage number is digested rapidly. Therefore, immediately after the special game operation by winning is finished, the symbol variation time shorter than the normal symbol variation time is selected, and the short time variation operation is executed for the special symbols A, B, and C. That is, the average fluctuation time required for the symbol generation process for the special symbols A, B, and C (the time required from the start of symbol variation to the stop) is normally 10 seconds, but is reduced to 5 seconds. In addition, as described above, the fluctuation shortening operation of the special symbol display device 13 has a probability that the special symbol A, B, C will be a winning symbol when the special symbol A, B, C is displayed as a positive variation symbol by the winning symbol random number L. It is executed at the same time as the probability fluctuation operation that improves.
[0052]
Next, the normal symbol operation will be described.
When the game ball passes the normal symbol start gate 16, the game ball is detected by the normal symbol start switch S2. When a game ball is detected by the normal symbol start switch S2, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 17 changes. Here, the normal symbol is composed of green (g). When the normal symbol is fluctuating or when the normal electric accessory 15 is open, if the normal symbol start switch S2 detects a game ball, the game ball detection is stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60, The light emitting diode LED of the normal symbol starting memory number display device 18 is turned on according to the stored number, and is turned off every time the normal symbol starts to change, and the stored number is displayed. The normal symbol starting memory number display device 18 has a maximum memory number of four, and any more is invalidated. After the normal symbol fluctuation stop or after the opening operation of the ordinary electric accessory 15, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate again based on the start memory displayed on the normal symbol start memory number display device 18. After about 30 seconds have passed after the normal symbol starts to change, the change stops, and when the predetermined hitting design is reached, the normal electric accessory 15 is released for about 0.5 seconds. Here, the symbol form to be displayed when the variation of the normal symbol is determined by a normal random number U consisting of 50 frames from 0 to 49 stored in the storage device ROM of the main control board 60.
[0053]
Next, the main part of the present invention in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine A will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The transparent front door 7 is formed by holding an outer transparent plate 32 and an inner transparent plate 33 in a substantially square frame 30. In the present invention, the transparent indicator plate 40 a is rotated between the transparent plates 32 and 33.
[0054]
As shown in FIG. 5, the transparent indicator plate 40a is a disc-like transparent plate, and a notification indicator x is formed on the surface thereof. The peripheral edge of the transparent indicator plate 40a is rotatably supported by the guide rollers 44, 44 so as to shield the game area so as to be visible.
On the surface of the transparent indicator plate 40a, notification indicators x and x made of decorative symbols such as bear marks and sun marks are formed. The transparent indicator plate 40a generates an operation for notifying a specific game state, and, as will be described later, the occurrence of a big hit, the occurrence of reach, etc. is transmitted to the player by a notification operation such as reciprocal rotation. In addition to the information transmission, it helps the player's sense of excitement.
[0055]
A rotation control device that drives and controls the transparent indicator plate 40a will be described.
A driven tooth row 41 is formed on the lower peripheral edge of the transparent indicator plate 40a. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the drive gear 47 fixed to the drive shaft of the reversible drive control motor 46 through the transmission gear 45 is linked to the driven tooth row 41. Thereby, the reversible drive control motor 46 can be controlled to rotate the transparent index plate 40a by forward / reverse drive control, and a rotation control device for the transparent index plate 40a is configured.
[0056]
The transparent indicator plate 40a can be formed in an annular shape as shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, so that the symbol display device 13 can be prevented from being shielded by the opening generated in the center thereof. In addition, the shape of the transparent indicator plate 40a may be a shape having an arc edge on the outer periphery, such as a substantially semi-disc shape, a substantially arc shape, or a ring shape. In such a shape, since the outer periphery has an arc edge, the driven tooth row 41 is formed along the arc edge of the transparent indicator plate 40a, and the drive gear 47 driven by the drive control motor 46 is passed through the transmission gear 45. Thus, the rotation control device can be configured so as to be linked to the driven tooth row 41.
[0057]
The holding mechanism for the transparent indicator plate 40a will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the transparent indicator plate 40 a is held between the transparent plates 32 and 33. Therefore, a holding projection 42 having a width substantially equal to the interval between the transparent plates 32 and 33 is provided around the upper edge of the transparent indicator plate 40a.
[0058]
Also, in FIG. 4, a slit 34 is formed in the lower side of the frame 30 of the transparent front door 7 between the grooves for holding the outer transparent plate 32 and the inner transparent plate 33, and a transparent index is provided in the slit 34. The lower part of the plate 40a is inserted. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the transmission gear 45 and the reversible drive control motor 46 are fixed to the back surface of the upper plate panel 8. Furthermore, the guide rollers 44, 44 are pivotally supported at both side positions. In the above-mentioned holding state, the driven tooth row 41 of the transparent indicator plate 40a is engaged with the transmission gear 45 and further circumscribed with the guide rollers 44, 44.
[0059]
Next, rotation control of the transparent indicator plate 40a will be described. In this transparent indicator plate 40a, the notification indicator x is alternately converted into the position of FIG. 1 and the position of FIG. 2, and the special symbols A and B displayed in the display area F of the symbol display device 18 are displayed. , C is in a predetermined symbol form, and the reciprocating operation is performed when it is a big hit. That is, as described above, when the special symbols A, B, and C of the predetermined hit pattern form are confirmed and displayed, the light source control board 64 and the sound source control board 63 generate sound effects with the predetermined illumination device. In synchronism with this, the reversible drive control motor 46 is driven, the transparent indicator plate 40 is reciprocally rotated, and the notification indicator is rotated on the game board surface.
[0060]
As a result, the achievement of the jackpot is expressed in a festive manner by widely using the game board surface. For this reason, the visual expression is made beyond the limit of the effect on the display area having a relatively small area, and the player's feeling of exaltation is increased.
[0061]
It should be noted that the transparent indicator plate 40a may be rotated not only when the big hit but also when reaching reach. Or you may make it display continuously from reach to the big hit decision. Furthermore, even with a big hit, as described above, the transparent indicator plate 40a may be rotated only when a big hit is obtained with a probable variation that will improve the big hit probability after the special game operation is completed. In any case, the notification indicator x may be displayed by controlling the rotation of the transparent indicator plate 40a with the occurrence of an advantageous state for the player.
[0062]
In the configuration described above, the display partial band y is used as a game progress index that is directly related to the progress of the game. However, it can be used as a fixed guide index such as business guidance, game method, and time service information. More specifically, the fixed guidance index includes information such as non-quantitative sales of all cars, information about women's appreciation, etc., notification of probability variation symbols in jackpot symbols, business hours guidance, or advertising.
[0063]
10 to 12 show a configuration in which a transparent indicator plate 40b having a fixed guide indicator such as “probability variable amount” or the like as a notification indicator y is disposed inside the transparent front door 7. FIG.
[0064]
On this transparent indicator plate 40b, a label 47 printed with a notification indicator y is attached to form the notification indicator y. Normally, as shown in FIG. 10, the notification indicator y is at the lower position. It has stopped in the state. In this state, the variable winning device 22 having the variable winning opening 23 is shielded by the label 47. When the symbol display device 13 becomes a big hit symbol, as shown in FIG. 11, the reversible drive control motor 46 is driven, the notification index y is retracted to the side, and the variable winning device 22 is visible. In this way, by allowing the transparent indicator plate 40b to be rotated for retracting the notification indicator y, the fixed information can be widely used in the normal state, and the visibility is improved.
[0065]
The drive control device and the holding mechanism for the transparent indicator plate 40b are as shown in FIGS. 4, 7 to 9 and 12 as in the above-described embodiment (the above-described structure description is also used). Moreover, the shape can be made into the circular arc-shaped transparent parameter | index plate 40b, as shown in FIG.
FIG. 14 shows a third type pachinko gaming machine B provided with a transparent indicator plate 40c (FIG. 15) having a launch target position index indicating a launch target position serving as a launch intensity index as a notification index z.
Here, a center case 71 is disposed in the center of the board surface of the game board 70, and a symbol display device 72 comprising a liquid crystal display, a CRT display, a dot matrix, a 7-segment indicator or the like is provided in the center case 71. . In the symbol display area of the symbol display device 72, three normal symbols X, Y, and Z consisting of ten numbers “0” to “9” are displayed.
[0066]
At the upper part of the center case 71, a normal start memory number display device 74 comprising four pilot lamps is provided. In addition, a symbol start gate (normal start area) 73 for detecting a game ball is arranged at the lower left of the symbol display device 72. When the game ball passes, the symbol display device 72 changes and the symbol start is started during the change. When the sphere is detected by the gate 73, the number is stored in the above-mentioned normal start memory number display device 74 up to four.
[0067]
Below the symbol display device 72, an ordinary variable winning device 75, which is a so-called ordinary electric accessory, is disposed. The normal variable winning device 75 includes an opening / closing blade piece 76 on the upper portion thereof, and is always held at the shield position. When the normal symbols X, Y, and Z are stopped and displayed at predetermined hit symbols, the normal variable winning device 75 is driven to open. The game ball can flow into the special device operating area. When the game ball passes through the special device operation area, the special game operation is executed. That is, the player's gain right is generated.
[0068]
Further, a start winning device 80 is disposed on the right side of the center case 71, and a special variable winning device 83 is disposed below the start winning device 80. The start winning device 80 is provided with a rotation chucker 81 in which a hole for one game ball is formed in the peripheral portion, and when the game ball flows into the hole of the rotation chucker 81 during a special game operation, it takes about 5 seconds. The ball passes through the start winning opening in the start winning device 80 as the rotation chucker 81 rotates later. Then, an open / close round is started, and the bag of the special variable winning device 83 is opened to open the variable winning opening 84 for about 10 seconds. When 10 balls flow into the variable winning opening 84, the opening operation is completed even during the opening operation. When the rotation chucker 81 drives the game ball again to the start winning opening specific area, the next opening / closing round is started, and the variable winning opening 84 is opened for a predetermined time.
[0069]
Even in the pachinko gaming machine B, the transparent indicator plate 40c shown in FIG. 15 is disposed so as to cover the gaming area. The transparent indicator plate 40c is formed with a notification indicator z made of a pointing pattern. The drive control device and the holding mechanism of the transparent indicator plate 40c are as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7 to 9 (the above-described structural description is also used), as in the above-described embodiment, and are assigned the same reference numerals. Therefore, the description is omitted. Further, this control means has the same configuration as shown in FIG.
[0070]
By the way, in the above-described third type pachinko gaming machine, in the right generation state, the game ball moves from the start opening attached to the start winning apparatus to the start winning opening through the rotation chucker 81 (for example, one rotation in 10 seconds). When guided, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and the variable prize opening 84 is opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won, and a lot of prize balls are paid out. It should be noted that while the right is being generated, a predetermined number (for example, 16) of game balls are won at the starting port, or when the game ball passes through the special device operation area again, the right is set to disappear.
[0071]
In this pachinko gaming machine B, the nail is usually adjusted so that the game ball flowing down from the left side of the game area is easy to win the symbol starting gate 73. On the other hand, for the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area, the obstacle nail is adjusted so as to make it easy to win the start opening of the start winning device 80, and to the start winning opening in the start winning device 80 before the right is generated. Is difficult or difficult to win. Therefore, before the right is generated, the firing force of the launch handle is adjusted so that the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area, and during the right generation, the game ball should be collected on the right side of the game area. By switching the firing operation so as to fire strongly, the player can create an advantageous situation for himself.
[0072]
Therefore, in such a configuration, the reversible drive control motor 46 is driven to rotate and the transparent indicator plate 40c is rotationally driven. Before the right is generated, the notification indicator z is positioned at the left-handed target position P1 in FIG. When the right is generated, the information indicator z is rotated to the right and the notification index z is positioned at the right-hand target position P2. Thereby, since the player is suggested the target direction by the notification index z, a player with a low skill level can easily perform an appropriate hitting operation.
[0073]
This notification index z has significance as a launch target position index indicating a launch target position serving as a launch intensity index. Marks such as pointing figures and arrows are appropriately used for this index form. And even if it exists in a 1st kind pachinko machine as a thing which shows this launch target position, it can be used in order to indicate the optimal position adapted to the characteristic of a stand.
This notification index z can be used to notify various game states other than the launch target position.
[0074]
Here, FIG. 16 shows such a configuration, and a plurality of gaming states comprising various error indications such as “movement error”, “short circuit error”, “disconnection error”, etc. on the right side around the gaming area. A notification unit 90 is provided. Then, the transparent indicator plate 40c on which the notification indicator z is formed is disposed at the peripheral position so as to cover the game area. Here, the gaming state notification unit 90 is disposed along a circumferential direction with the center of rotation of the transparent indicator plate 40c as the center of the arc. When a predetermined error occurs, the reversible drive control motor 46 is driven, and any game state notification unit 90 is instructed by the notification index z.
[0075]
In this way, by providing a gaming state notifying unit and instructing it as needed, the player can easily display the situation. Note that the notification index z that is used only when an error occurs as described above can be used as the above-described launch target position index.
In the case where the notification index is a decoration index of a character or the like that decorates the game board surface as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, this notification index can be used simply for decoration. For example, in a customer waiting state, a notification indicator made up of a character can be used for attracting the customer's interest by reciprocating or rotating in one direction constantly or at predetermined time intervals.
[0076]
The present invention can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to other gaming machines in which the transparent indicator plate 40a includes a gaming board.
[0077]
【The invention's effect】
  In the present invention, the transparent indicator plate is rotatably held so as to cover the game board surface with the notification indicator formed on the surface, and the transparent indicator plate is rotated to control the position of the notification indicator.I didTherefore, the position of the notification index is changed by the rotation control of the transparent index plate, which is converted to an optimal position suitable for the significance of the notification index at any time, and appropriate information corresponding to the progress of the game is given to the player. Can be provided. In particular, in such notification means, the game area can be widely used, so that dynamic notification with rich effects is possible, and the sense of excitement of the game can be promoted.
[0078]
  Here, the transparent indicator plate has an arc edge on the outer periphery, such as a disc shape, an annular shape, a substantially semi-disc shape, a substantially arc shape or a ring shape.Provided shapeBy doing so, the rotation control becomes easy.
[0079]
  In this way, it has a shape with an arc edge on the outer periphery, forms a driven tooth row along the arc edge of the transparent indicator plate, and meshes the drive gear driven by the drive control motor with the driven tooth rowLettingThus, the rotation control device for the transparent indicator plate can be easily configured.
[0080]
  here,The present inventionA transparent indicator plate is placed in the gap between the outer transparent plate and the inner transparent plate of the transparent front door.Because it is pinched,The transparent front door can be stably rotated.
[0081]
  By the rotation control device that controls the rotation of the transparent indicator plate, the notification indicator operates to notify a specific gaming state.What happensIn such cases, in various pachinko gaming machines, if the player is informed or notified of the occurrence of a profitable operation such as the occurrence of a big hit or the occurrence of a reach, the game Since it is possible to express the performance using the entire area, the progress of the game can be notified dynamically and with a strong impact, and the player's sense of expectation can be promoted.
[0082]
  This notification index is a fixed guidance index that is not related to the progress of the game, such as sales guidance, game method, time service information, etc.CaseTherefore, for example, in the first type pachinko gaming machine, since the variable winning opening is below, the fixed guide is provided so as to cover the gaming parts that are not normally used on the gaming area such as the variable winning opening. The fixed guide index is retracted according to the state of the game, such as displaying an index and rotating the game part when the game part is in an active state, and moving the game part to a retreat position without shielding the game part. And the game area can be used effectively.
[0083]
  Indicates the launch target position that is an indicator of launch intensity as a notification indicatorLaunch target position indexIn such a case, as in the case of the third type pachinko game machine, when the left strike is required before the right generation and the right strike is required after the right occurrence, the hitting operation is suggested by the position of the notification index. Thus, since the player is suggested the target direction by the index, the player with low skill level can easily perform an appropriate hitting operation.
[0084]
  Further, according to the gaming state, the transparent indicator plate is controlled to turn so that the notification indicator points to a specific gaming state notification unit provided around the gaming area.ConstitutionThen, by instructing the gaming state notifying unit in a timely manner by the notification index, it is possible to make the player understand the situation with high impact.
[0085]
  The notification index is a decoration index for characters etc. that decorate the game board surfaceCaseIn this way, it is possible to produce a new gaming area with a strong impact by the operation, and to enhance the decoration effect without adding a decoration member in the gaming area of the game board.it can.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine A provided with a transparent indicator plate 40a.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a state in which a transparent indicator plate 40a of the pachinko gaming machine A is rotated.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a transparent front door 7 is opened.
FIG. 4 is a longitudinal side view showing a drive control mechanism and a holding mechanism of a transparent indicator plate 40a (40b, 40c).
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of a disk-shaped transparent indicator plate 40a.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an example of an annular transparent indicator plate 40a.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a main part showing a drive system of the transparent indicator plate 40a (40b, 40c).
FIG. 8 is a plan view of the upper plate panel 8. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a rear view of the upper plate 8;
FIG. 10 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine A provided with a transparent indicator plate 40b.
FIG. 11 is a front view showing a state in which a transparent indicator plate 40b of the pachinko gaming machine A is rotated.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of a transparent indicator plate 40b.
FIG. 13 is a front view showing another example of the transparent indicator plate 40b.
FIG. 14 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine B provided with a transparent indicator plate 40c.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an example of a transparent indicator plate 40c.
FIG. 16 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine B provided with a transparent indicator plate 40c.
FIG. 17 is a block circuit diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game.
[Explanation of symbols]
A, B Pachinko machine
x to z Information indicator
6 Game board
7 Transparent front door
32 Outer transparent plate
33 inner transparent plate
40a-40c Transparent indicator plate
41 Driven gear train
46 Rotation drive motor
47 Drive gear

Claims (7)

In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board disposed in a gaming machine body, and a transparent front door pivoted on the gaming machine body so as to cover the gaming board,
A transparent front door is formed by holding an outer transparent plate and an inner transparent plate facing each other, and a transparent indicator plate having a notification indicator formed on the surface in a gap between the outer transparent plate and the inner transparent plate , A gaming machine comprising a rotation control device that rotatably holds the game board so as to cover the surface of the game board and that rotates the transparent indicator plate to control movement of the position of the notification indicator. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the transparent indicator plate has a shape having a circular arc edge on the outer periphery, such as a disc shape, an annular shape or a ring shape .   3. The rotation control device is configured by forming a driven tooth row along an arc edge of the transparent indicator plate and meshing a drive gear driven by a drive control motor with the driven tooth row. Game machines. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the notification index causes an operation to notify a specific gaming state by a rotation control device that controls the rotation of the transparent index plate. The notification index is a fixed guidance index that is not related to the progress of the game, consisting of any one of business guidance, game method, and time service information, and does not shield the steady position and the game parts by the rotation control of the transparent index plate. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the gaming machine is changed to a retracted position. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the notification index is a launch target position index that indicates a launch target position that is an indicator of a launch intensity. A plurality of gaming state notification units for notifying a specific gaming state are provided around the gaming area along a circumferential direction with the rotation center of the transparent indicator plate as the center of the arc, and the notification indicator is provided for the gaming state notification unit. and notifying an indicator for indicating a broadcast site, by the drive control means, according to the playing state, any of claims 1 to 3 notification indicator has turn control the transparent index plate so as to indicate a specific game state notification unit The gaming machine described in Crab.

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