JP5090747B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a structure of a saucer provided at a lower portion on the front side of a front frame.

  In general, in a pachinko gaming machine, a receiving tray for receiving game balls is provided at the lower part of the front side of the front frame, and the game balls are supplied one by one to the ball launching device provided on the back side of the front frame through the ball supply passage of the receiving frame. It is configured to be. In addition, an operation handle of a ball launcher is provided on the lower side of the front side of the front frame on the side of the tray, and a game ball is provided at the center of the front frame by operating the operation handle and operating the operation handle. A structure in which a game is played depending on whether a game ball is launched into the game area and the game ball enters a prize opening provided in the game area, and when the game ball enters the prize opening, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the tray It has become.

  By the way, since the player plays the game while paying attention to the game area of the game board, he / she does not notice that there are not enough game balls in the tray during the game, and there is no game ball supplied to the ball launcher. As a result, so-called empty shots often occur. In particular, in the event that an empty shot occurs when it is necessary to fire a game ball toward a specific area within a certain time, such as during a big hit game, the player must naturally obtain a game ball as an award to be obtained. May not be able to be acquired, and may result in feeling of loss or disappointment. In addition, even in the normal game state, empty play impairs the fun of the game, and it is required to prevent or prevent this.

  On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses providing a sensor for detecting the absence of a game ball in the ball supply passage of the tray. Based on this known technology, in order to respond to the above-mentioned request, when the number of game balls is reduced in the ball supply passage of the saucer, this is detected by the sensor and under the control of the control means for receiving the signal from the sensor. In addition, an alarm sound may be emitted from a speaker or an alarm lamp may be turned on. However, in this case, a sensor, a control means, a speaker, an alarm lamp, and the like are required, and there is a problem that the structure is complicated and expensive. In addition, there is a possibility that an alarm sound, an alarm lamp, or the like causes a malfunction, and there is a concern that if this malfunction occurs during a game, the interest of the game is lost.

In addition to pachinko gaming machines, those disclosed in Patent Document 2 are also known as gaming machines using gaming balls as gaming media.
JP-A-9-182857 JP 2003-93592 A

  The present invention has been made in view of such various points, and the subject of the present invention is that by notifying the player by simple means that the game balls are reduced in the ball supply passage of the receiving tray, It is intended to provide a gaming machine that can be prevented from occurring and can be easily implemented in terms of cost.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is provided with a receiving tray for receiving a game ball in the lower part of the front side of the front frame. In a gaming machine for performing a game, a light transmissive member constituting a portion shielded by a game ball at a part of the ball supply passage of the tray, and the light transmissive member as a part of a wall surface of the space portion on the tray. Illumination means disposed in the formed space and illuminating the ball supply passage through the light-transmitting member, and provided in a portion where light from the illumination means is irradiated when no game ball is present in the ball supply passage. The light transmitting member, the illuminating means, and the reflecting portion are each provided in a straight line along the ball supply passage of the tray.

  In this configuration, when the game ball is sufficiently accumulated in the ball supply passage of the tray, the light from the illumination means is almost blocked by the game ball and does not enter the player's field of view. On the other hand, when the number of game balls is reduced in the ball supply passage of the saucer, the light from the illumination means is irradiated to the reflecting portion through the light-transmitting member without being blocked by the game ball, and forward by this launching portion. Since it is reflected, it will enter the player's view. As a result, the player becomes aware that the number of game balls is reduced in the ball supply passage of the tray, and the empty shot is prevented.

  The invention according to claim 2 limits the gaming machine according to claim 1 to a pachinko gaming machine having the following configuration. That is, the front frame is provided with a game board, and the game balls in the tray are supplied one by one to the ball launcher provided on the back side of the front frame through the ball supply passage. When a game ball enters a specific part of the game area of the game board (such as a prize opening or a prize gate), a predetermined number of games are awarded. The ball is configured to be paid out to the tray.

  The invention according to claim 3 limits the gaming machine according to claim 1 to the one having the following configuration other than the pachinko gaming machine. That is, the front frame is provided with a variable display device having a plurality of rotating reels each having a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface, and a start switch for rotating each rotating reel of the variable display device. And a plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotation of the rotating reels corresponding to the rotating reels of the variable display device, and a betting number setting switch for setting the betting number of the game balls. . When the number of game balls bet on one game is set according to the operation of the bet number setting switch, the number of game balls in the tray corresponding to the number of bets is taken through the ball supply passage, and the start After each rotating reel of the variable display device is rotated according to the operation of the switch, the corresponding rotating reel of the variable display device is stopped according to the operation of each stop switch, and when a specific pattern is prepared, It is configured to pay out a predetermined number of game balls to the receiving tray.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the reflecting portion includes a reflecting plate and a scattering plate provided on the front side of the reflecting plate. In this configuration, when the light from the illumination means is reflected by the reflector of the launch unit and enters the player's field of view, the reflected light is scattered by the scattering plate provided on the front side of the reflector and enters the player's field of view. The reflected light does not adversely affect the player's psychology.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or fourth aspect, a light-transmitting conductive film is formed on the surface of the light-transmitting member at least near the ball launching device. The game ball supplied to the ball launcher by the sex membrane is provided so as to release the charge. In this configuration, the conductive film formed on the surface of the light transmissive member near the ball launching device exerts a function as an earth member that releases the charging of the game ball supplied to the ball launching device. It is possible to prevent a failure of the ball launcher due to the charging of the game ball. In addition, since the conductive film is light transmissive, this conductive film does not hinder the function of the light transmissive member, that is, the transmission of light from the illumination means.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second, fourth, or fifth aspect, the illumination unit includes a plurality of light emitting units arranged in a line along the ball supply path of the tray. In this configuration, since the illumination unit includes a plurality of light emitting units, the light emission mode of the illumination unit can be appropriately changed.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect, a specific form for changing the light emission mode of the illumination means is provided. That is, a game time detection means for detecting a game time and a control means for receiving a signal of the game time detection means are provided, and this control means lights all the light emitting parts of the lighting means during a game, It is provided so that each light emission part of the said illumination means blinks by a predetermined pattern. In this configuration, the light emission mode of the lighting means is changed between gaming and non-gaming under the control of the control means that receives the signal of the gaming time detection means, and during the game, all the light emitting units of the lighting means are turned on, Light is irradiated over the entire length of the sphere supply passage of the saucer, and whether the game sphere is satisfied or insufficient in the entire sphere supply passage of the saucer is notified by the presence or absence of light reflection from the reflecting portion. , Recognized by the player. On the other hand, at the time of non-game, each light emitting part of the lighting means blinks in a predetermined pattern, so that a so-called idling display for attracting the player is performed.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect, each of the light emitting portions of the lighting means can emit light in a plurality of colors, and the control means has a predetermined game condition. Based on the establishment of the above, the light emitting color of each light emitting unit is configured to be changed. In this configuration, in the control of the control means, the light emission color of each light emitting portion of the lighting means is changed based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition during the game, so that the light over the entire length of the ball supply passage of the saucer is changed. In addition to the function of notifying whether or not the game ball is full or insufficient due to the irradiation, a notification or a production function when a predetermined condition is established is exhibited.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, whether the ball supply path of the tray is full or insufficient is notified by the presence or absence of light reflection from the reflection part that enters the player's field of view. Since it is recognized by the player, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of idle shots and to contribute to the enhancement of the interest of the game. In addition, since the configuration is simple, implementation can be facilitated in terms of cost and the like.

  In particular, in the invention according to claim 4, since the reflected light from the reflecting portion is scattered by the scattering plate provided on the front side of the reflecting plate and enters the player's field of view, the reflected light adversely affects the player's psychology. In addition, it can further contribute to the improvement of the entertainment of the game.

  In the invention according to claim 5, the conductive film formed on the surface of the light-transmitting member near the ball launching device does not impair the function of the light-transmitting member and does not impair the function of the game ball supplied to the ball launching device. Since the function as an earth member for releasing the charging is exhibited, it is possible to prevent a failure of the ball launching device due to the charging of the game ball and the like, which is effective for implementation.

  In the invention according to claim 7, not only can each of the light emitting portions of the illumination means be turned on during the game, but the function of notifying the fulfillment / insufficiency of the game balls can be effectively exhibited, and each of the illumination means can be provided during the non-game. Since the idling display can be performed when the light emitting unit blinks in a predetermined pattern, the effect is excellent in practicality.

  In the invention according to claim 8, by changing the light emission color of each light emitting portion of the lighting means based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition during the game, the game is performed by irradiating light over the entire length of the ball supply passage of the tray. In addition to the function of notifying whether or not a sphere is satisfied / deficient, a notification or production function when a predetermined condition is established can also be exhibited.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments that are the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment / Overall configuration of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine A according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This pachinko gaming machine A includes an outer frame 1 fixed to a game island in a hall, and a front frame (both a front frame and a casing) attached to the outer frame 1 through an upper hinge 2 and a lower hinge 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. 4). The outer frame 1 has a rectangular frame shape, and in the case of this embodiment, only the lower frame member 1a is visible on the front side.

  The front frame 4 is equipped with components such as a ball launcher for launching a game ball and a game board 5, and a glass door 6 covering the game board 5 is hinged on the upper surface side of the front frame 4. 7 and the lower hinge 8 are attached so as to be freely openable and closable, and an upper tray 11, a lower tray 12, a pair of left and right speakers 13 a and 13 b, and an operation unit of a ball launcher are mounted on the lower part of the front side of the front frame 4 A certain firing handle 14 or the like is attached. The glass door 6 is substantially entirely covered with a decorative panel 6b that includes a production lamp, leaving a substantially circular glass surface 6a in the center, and the game of the game board 5 is made through the glass surface 6a of the glass door 6. The area is visible.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a relatively large liquid crystal display unit 16 is provided in the center of the game area of the game board 5, and a normal electric accessory 17 is placed below the liquid crystal display unit 16. The start port 18, the special winning port 19, and the out port 20 (see FIG. 1) are provided in a line. Further, in the game area of the game board 5, one gate 21 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display unit 16, and four normal winning ports 22 a, 22 b, 22 c, 22 d are provided on each of the left and right sides of the start port 18. It has been. When the game balls launched in the game area enter the start opening 18, 3 game balls are paid out as prize balls, and when entering the big prize opening 19, 15 game balls are paid out for each normal prize. Upon entering the mouths 22a to 22d, 10 game balls are paid out.

  In addition, the game area of the game board 5 includes a special symbol holding display unit 23 including four light emitting diodes and a special symbol including a seven-segment display from the left side in parallel with the upper edge of the liquid crystal display unit 16. A display unit 24, a normal symbol holding display unit 25 made up of four light emitting diodes, and a normal symbol display unit 26 made up of a 7-segment display are provided. When a game ball launched into the game area passes through the gate 21, a random number lottery is performed by the main control unit 59, which will be described later, and a random number value is acquired and stored by this random number lottery. The hold display unit 25 displays the stored number of acquired random numbers (also referred to as a normal symbol hold number) by turning on four light emitting diodes. The normal symbol display unit 26 is a main control unit. When 59 determines the random number values in order, the determination result of whether or not the random number value is displayed is variably displayed. When the normal symbol display unit 26 becomes a win display, the ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened as indicated by a virtual line in the drawing, and the random value of the normal symbol is a random number value that is being variably displayed in the normal symbol display unit 26. In addition, up to 4 can be reserved. Also, when the game ball wins the starting opening 18, the main control unit 59 performs random number lottery, and the random number value is acquired and stored. However, the special symbol hold display unit 23 stores the random number. The number of numerical values acquired (also referred to as the number of reserved special symbols) is displayed by turning on the four light emitting diodes. The special symbol display unit 24 receives the random number when the main control unit 59 sequentially determines the random number values. The determination result is displayed in a variable manner. The random numbers of special symbols can be suspended up to a maximum of four, in addition to the random values that are variably displayed in the special symbol display unit 24.

  When the random number value of the special symbol is a win, the prize winning opening 19 is opened for a predetermined time, a game ball is paid out based on the entry to the prize winning opening 19 and the prize winning opening 19 is closed a plurality of times ( (Normally 15 times) It shifts to the jackpot game to be performed. One opening and closing of the big prize opening 19 is called a round in industry terms. Specifically, a special winning opening sensor 54 (see FIG. 7) as a passing sensor is provided inside the special winning opening 19, and when this sensor 54 detects the passing of a game ball, for example, 15 Each game ball is paid out. One opening of the big winning opening 19 is that a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds has elapsed since the opening of the big winning opening 19, or the large winning opening sensor 54 detects a predetermined number, for example, ten game balls. When one of the above conditions is satisfied, control is performed so as to shift to the closed state. The liquid crystal display unit 16 is for effect display by variably displaying symbols such as three numbers arranged side by side, for example, and selects a specific effect based on the determination result of the random number value of the special symbol. It is supposed to run. In this effect, unlike the case of the special symbol display unit 24, there is no need to directly display the lottery result, and the lottery result is displayed by temporarily stopping the symbol once off and changing it again to win. It is possible. The above-mentioned jackpot game is started when the special symbol display unit 24 confirms the winning display and the liquid crystal display unit 16 has the winning symbol all together. During the jackpot game, the number of rounds and effects during the jackpot game are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 16. Although not shown, the game area of the game board 5 is also provided with obstacles such as windmills and obstacle nails. Further, a rolling surface on which the game ball rolls may be provided on the game board 5.

(Composition of upper tray etc.)
On the other hand, the upper tray 11 is provided on a tray forming member 4a that constitutes a part of the front frame 4, as shown in enlarged detail in FIGS. 3 and 4, and this tray forming member 4a has a left-end hinge. 31 and 32 are attached so as to be openable and closable. When the game ball is clogged inside the upper tray 11, the tray forming member 4 a is opened for inspection. Further, the upper tray 11 has a recess 35 that receives the game balls 34, 34,... Paid out from the payout outlet 33, and the recess 35 has a main receiving portion 35 a that widens on the side facing the payout outlet 33, and A sphere supply passage 35b formed near the plate forming member 4a between the main receiving portion 35a and the launch introduction port 36 communicating with the launch portion of the ball launching device, and a front side of the sphere supply passage 35b (the dish And a rolling inclined surface 35c formed on the side opposite to the forming member 4a.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the ball supply passage 35b is provided with a plate forming member 4a for supplying the game balls 34 accumulated in the main receiving portion 35a one by one to the launch introduction port 36 and then to the launch portion of the ball launcher. And has a passage width corresponding to one game ball 34 and is inclined downwardly from the portion closer to the main receiving portion 35a toward the portion closer to the launch inlet 36, and the rolling inclined surface 35c is Contrary to the sphere supply passage 35b, the slope is inclined downward from the portion closer to the launch inlet 36 toward the portion closer to the main receiving portion 35a. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the portions near the dish forming member 4a at the bottom of the sphere supply passage 35b and the bottom of the main receiving portion 35 are in the form of a strip made of transparent or translucent synthetic resin or glass. A light transmissive conductive film 38 such as ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) is formed on the surface of the light transmissive member 37 on the side of the sphere supply passage 35b. A conductive conductive film, or a transparent conductive polymer film formed by nanocompositing a conductive polymer such as polycarbonate and polypyrrole, polythiophene, or polyaniline, and this conductive film 38 is connected to a ground wire (not shown). The game ball 34 supplied to the launching portion of the ball launching device through the ball supply passage 35b is released from the ground via the ground.

  A space 41 that extends linearly along the light transmissive member 37 is formed below the light transmissive member 37, and the sphere supply passage 42 is illuminated in the space 41 through the light transmissive member 37. Illuminating means 42 is disposed. The illumination means 42 includes a strip-shaped lamp substrate 43 extending to face the light transmissive member 37, and a plurality of light emitting units arranged on the lamp substrate 43 in a line along the longitudinal direction at predetermined intervals. Are provided as passage illumination lamps 44, 44,. Although not shown, each lamp 44 includes three types of red, green and blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) as light emitting elements, and can emit light in seven colors by lighting combinations of these three types of light emitting diodes. It has become.

  Corresponding to the light transmissive member 37, a reflection portion storage portion 45 extending linearly along the lower edge is provided on the lower edge portion of the decorative panel 6b of the glass door 6 so as to protrude forward. The part housing part 45 houses a reflecting part 46 that reflects the irradiation light forward to a part irradiated with light from the lamp 44 of the illumination means 42 when the game ball 34 is not present on the light transmissive member 37. The reflection portion 46 includes a reflection plate 47 such as a metal reflection plate or a glass mirror, and a scattering plate 48 that constitutes the front end surface of the reflection portion storage portion 45 on the front side of the reflection plate 47.

(Control system configuration)
Each lamp 44 of the illumination means 42 is controlled by a control unit 50 as a control means of the pachinko gaming machine A as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine A including the control unit 50 will be described.

  That is, in FIG. 7, 51 is a touch sensor as a game time detecting means for detecting the game time when the player is holding the launch handle 14 and playing, and 52 is a game ball passing through the gate 21 on the game board 5. A start sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered the start port 18, 54 is a big prize opening sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered the big prize opening 19, All the detection signals of these sensors 51 to 54 are input to the control unit 50.

  The control unit 50 receives a detection signal of the touch sensor 51 from the launch control board 57, and a launch control board 57 that is a control unit of the ball launching device that receives the detection signal of the touch sensor 51 through the I / O port 56. A main control unit (also referred to as a main board) 59 that receives detection signals from sensors 52 to 54 other than the touch sensor 51 through the I / O port 58, and receives a control command from the main control unit 59 via the relay board 60. First and second sub-control units (also referred to as sub-boards) 61 and 62 are provided. The main control unit 59 includes a CPU 63 that is a control main body, a ROM 64 that stores programs and fixed data, and a RAM 65 that is used for reading and writing data. A special circuit is provided via a driver circuit 66 according to the game situation. The symbol display unit 24, the normal symbol display unit 26, the special symbol hold display unit 23, the normal symbol hold display unit 25, the start port driving unit 67 for opening and closing the normal electric accessory 17 of the start port 18, and the prize winning port In addition to outputting an operation command to the special winning opening driving unit 68 that opens and closes 19, a control command is output to the sub-control units 61 and 62.

  The first sub-control unit 61 includes a CPU 71, a ROM 72, and a RAM 73, like the main control unit 59, and an operation command to the liquid crystal display unit 16 via the driver circuit 74 based on a control command from the main control unit 59. Is output. Similarly to the main control unit 59, the second sub control unit 62 has a CPU 75, a ROM 76, and a RAM 77. Based on a control command from the main control unit 59, the speakers 13a, 13b, Operation commands are output to various effect lamps 79 in the decorative panel 6 b of the glass door 6 or on the game board 5 and to the passage illumination lamp 44 of the upper tray 11.

  In the RAM 73 of the first sub-control unit 61, as shown in FIG. 8, a timing flag state storage unit 81 as a storage area for storing a timing flag state is associated with operation control of the liquid crystal display unit 16 described later. And an idling flag state storage unit 82 as a storage area for storing the idling flag state, and a measurement time storage unit 83 as a storage area for storing the measurement time. The ROM 76 of the second sub-control unit 62 stores a first lamp driving pattern in advance as shown in FIG. 9A in connection with the operation control of the passage illumination lamp 44 described later. A first lamp driving pattern storage unit 84 as a storage area, a second lamp driving pattern storage unit 85 as a storage area for storing a second lamp driving pattern, and a lamp driving pattern switching program; And a lamp drive pattern switching program storage section 86 as a storage area, and the RAM 77 of the first sub-control section 62 stores a touch sensor state as shown in FIG. 9B. A latch sensor state storage unit 87 is provided.

(Control flow of main controller)
Among the controls by the main control unit 59, in particular, the control when the game ball 34 wins the starting port 18 from the signal of the starting port sensor 53 is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  That is, in FIG. 10, first, at step S1, the game ball 34 wins at the start port 18, and after confirming that there is a winning memory, a random number lottery is performed and a random number is read out at step S2. Subsequently, in step S3, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. If the determination is a big hit of YES, the internal winning flag is set to 1 in step S4, the big win symbol is determined in step S5, and an effect is selected in step S6. After determining the effect pattern number with the effect determination random number according to the hit pattern table shown in FIG. 14A as the table, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, when the determination in step S3 is NO, the internal winning flag is set to 0 in step S7, the shift symbol is determined in step S8, and the shift pattern shown in FIG. After determining the effect pattern number with the effect determination random number according to the table, the process proceeds to step S10.

  Here, in the case of the hit pattern table and the deviation pattern table as the effect selection table illustrated in FIG. 14, each of the five types of effect patterns of the liquid crystal display unit 16 and the five types of light emission patterns of the passage illumination lamp 44 is used. Although only the probability of selecting each for each combination is set, the effect pattern and the light emission pattern are actually determined for each random number. The five types of effect patterns on the liquid crystal display unit 16 all relate to the operation effects of three symbols displayed side by side on the liquid crystal display unit 16, and four types of reach effects (reach 1 to 4) and one type of normal effect. It is a fluctuation. The five types of light emission patterns of the passage illumination lamp 44 emit red light, blue light, green light, white light, and all colors (7-color light emission). FIG. 15 (a) shows an example of the reliability of the hit for each combination of the five types of effect patterns of the liquid crystal display unit 16 and the five types of light emission patterns of the passage illumination lamp 44. Fig. 15 (c) shows an example of the reliability of the hit probability for each reach pattern of the liquid crystal display unit 16, and Fig. 15 (c) shows an example of the reach probability.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in step S10, a confirmed symbol is transmitted to the sub-control units 61 and 62, and an effect / light emission pattern command is transmitted in step S11. Subsequently, after waiting for the effect time to elapse in step S12, a stop command for the confirmed symbol is transmitted to the sub-control units 61 and 62 in step S13, and the control is terminated.

(Control blow of sub-control unit)
On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 61, control when an effect pattern command is received from the main control unit 59 is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  That is, in FIG. 11, first, in step S21, after receiving an effect pattern command from the main control unit 59, in step S22, the liquid crystal display unit 16 starts an effect of symbol variation in accordance with the command. Subsequently, F = 0, which means an off state, is written in the timekeeping flag F in step S23.

  Next, after waiting for reception of a confirmed symbol stop command from the main control unit 59 in step S24, the symbol variation is terminated on the liquid crystal display unit 16 in step S25, and the confirmed symbol is displayed. Subsequently, in step S26, it is determined whether or not there is a jackpot effect. When the determination is YES, after waiting for the jackpot effect time to elapse in step S27, the process proceeds to step S28, but immediately when the determination is NO. Control goes to step S28. In step S28, F = 1, which means an ON state, is written in the timekeeping flag F, and the control is terminated.

  FIG. 12 shows a control flow of the idling process executed by the first sub control unit 61. In this control flow, first, in step S31, it is determined whether or not the state of the timekeeping flag F = 1 continues for a predetermined time. If the determination is YES, it means that the idling flag F1 is turned on in step S32. Write F1 = 1. Subsequently, after waiting for the timekeeping flag F = 0 in step S33, F1 = 0 indicating off state is written in the idling flag F1 in step S34, and the control is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination in step S31 is NO, that is, when the state of the timekeeping flag F = 1 has not continued for a predetermined time, the control is ended as it is.

  Here, since the state of the timekeeping flag F = 1 means that the symbol of the liquid crystal display unit 16 is in a stopped state, the state of the idling flag F1 = 1 is that the symbol stop of the liquid crystal display unit 16 is longer than a predetermined time. Means a continuing state. The state of the timekeeping flag F is in the timekeeping flag state storage unit 81 of the RAM 73, the state of the idling flag F1 is in the idling flag state storage unit 82 of the RAM 73, and the duration of the state of F = 1 is the measurement time storage unit 83 of the RAM 73. Is stored respectively.

  FIG. 13 shows a light emission control flow of the passage illumination lamp 44 executed by the second sub-control unit 62. In this light emission control flow, first, in step S41, the idling flag F1 stored in the idling flag state storage unit 82 of the RAM 73 of the first sub-control unit 61 is F1 = 1, that is, the design of the liquid crystal display unit 16. It is determined whether or not the stop continues for a predetermined time or more. When the determination is YES, the determination is further stored in the touch sensor state storage unit 87 of the RAM 77 of the second sub-control unit 62 in step S42. It is determined whether the touch sensor 51 is in an on state, that is, whether or not the player is holding the launch handle 14 and playing.

  When both the determinations in steps S41 and S42 are YES, that is, when the game is still playing even if the symbol stop of the liquid crystal display unit 16 continues for a predetermined time or more, step S43 is performed to perform passage illumination during the game. Then, the first lamp driving pattern stored in the first lamp driving pattern storage unit 84 is selected, and the light emission control of the passage illumination lamp 44 is performed. Further, when the idling flag F1 of which the determination in step S41 is NO is not on, that is, when the liquid crystal display unit 6 is changing the symbol, the first lamp driving is also performed in step S43 in order to perform the passage illumination during the production unconditionally. Light emission control of the passage illumination lamp 44 is performed by selecting a pattern. On the other hand, when the determination in step S42 is NO, the second lamp driving pattern 7 stored in the second lamp driving pattern storage unit 85 in step S44 is used to perform idling display for attracting the player. The light emission control of the passage illumination lamp 44 is performed by selection.

  Here, the first lamp driving pattern and the second lamp driving pattern will be described. The first lamp driving pattern is used for gaming, and is shown in FIG. According to the hit pattern table or the off pattern table, all the lamps 44 of the illumination means 42 emit light in the same color, that is, red, blue, green or white, or emit all colors in different colors for each section. When playing a game other than during the production of fluctuations, all the lamps 44 of the illumination means 42 emit light in one color, for example, white, or the lamps 44 on the left side (part close to the payout port 33) in front view of the illumination means 42. The green lamps 44 emit light in yellow and the lamps 44 in the right part (parts close to the launch inlet 36) emit red light. It has become. The second lamp driving pattern is for non-game use, for example: (1) 2 seconds of red light emission and 2 seconds of light off, (2) 2 seconds of blue light emission and 2 seconds of light off, (3) 2 seconds of green light emission And 5 seconds of light emission and extinction patterns (4) white light emission 2 seconds and light extinction 2 seconds, (5) all color light emission 2 seconds and light extinction 2 seconds, and idling display is repeated cyclically or randomly. It is like that.

(Operational effects of the first embodiment)
Next, the operational effect of the pachinko gaming machine A will be described. When the player is playing the game while holding the launch handle 14, each passage illumination lamp 44 of the illumination means 42 provided on the upper tray 11 is Both emit light at all times, and illuminate the light transmissive member 37 that constitutes the bottom of the ball supply passage 35 of the upper tray 11 and a part of the bottom of the main receiver 35a. At this time, when the game balls 34 are sufficiently accumulated in the upper tray 11, the light from each passage illumination lamp 44 of the illumination means 42 is played by the game balls 34 on the light transmissive member 37 of the upper tray 11. Is almost blocked and does not enter the player's view.

  On the other hand, when the number of game balls 34 is reduced on the light transmissive member 37 of the upper tray 11, the light from each passage illumination lamp 44 of the illumination means 42 is not blocked by the game balls 34. Through the light transmissive member 37, the light is irradiated to the reflecting portion 46 accommodated in the launching portion accommodating portion 45 provided on the lower edge portion of the glass door 6, and is reflected forward by the launching portion 46. Enter the field of view. For this reason, the player becomes aware that the game balls 34 are reduced in the upper tray 11, can prevent an empty shot, and can contribute to the enhancement of the pachinko game.

  Moreover, such a configuration does not require a sensor for detecting that the upper receiving tray 11 has a small number of game balls 34, and is simple and can be easily implemented in terms of cost.

  In particular, in the case of the present embodiment, the reflecting portion 46 includes a reflecting plate 47 and a scattering plate 48 provided on the front side of the reflecting plate 47, and the reflected light reflected by the reflecting plate 47 is scattered by the scattering plate 47. Then, since it enters the player's field of view, the player's psychology is not adversely affected by the reflected light, which can further contribute to the enhancement of pachinko gaming.

  The illuminating means 42 includes a strip-shaped lamp substrate 43 facing the light transmissive member 37 constituting the bottom of the ball supply passage 35 of the upper tray 11 and a part of the bottom of the main receiving portion 35a, and the lamp. A plurality of passage illumination lamps 44, 44,... Arranged in a line at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction on the substrate 43, and each lamp 44 is provided so as to emit light in seven colors. Therefore, during the game, for example, the lamps 44 on the left side of the lighting means 42 can emit green light, the lamps 44 on the intermediate part can be yellow, and the lamps 44 on the right side can be emitted red. There is also an effect that it is possible to notify the degree when the game ball 34 is reduced in the upper tray 11 by the color of the reflected light from the reflection part 46 entering the player's field of view by the light emission mode.

  Furthermore, a light-transmissive conductive film 38 is formed on the surface of the light transmissive member 37 on the side of the sphere supply passage 35b, and the conductive film 38 passes through the sphere supply passage 35b to launch the launch portion of the ball launcher. Since the charge of the game ball 34 supplied to the game is released, it is possible to prevent a failure of the ball launching device due to the charge of the game ball without impairing the function of the light transmissive member 37. This is effective for implementation.

  In addition, during non-games, this is detected by the touch sensor 51, and under the control of the control unit 50 that receives this detection signal, each lamp 44 of the illumination means 42 blinks in a predetermined pattern and an idling display is performed. Therefore, the effect excellent in practicality is produced. Moreover, the touch sensor 51 is conventionally provided for idling display on the liquid crystal display unit 16 of the pachinko gaming machine A, and is not newly provided when the illumination means 42 is provided on the upper tray 11. Implementation can be easily achieved in terms of cost.

  Furthermore, when a design change effect is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 16 during a game, the lamps 44 of the illumination means 42 are all luminescent colors corresponding to the design change effect under the control of the control unit 50. Since the reliability of the effect pattern differs according to the combination of the effect of design fluctuation and the emission color, the gameability can be improved.

(Explanation of loan unit)
In the pachinko hall, usually, as shown in FIG. 1, a rental unit B for renting a game ball is installed adjacent to the side of the pachinko gaming machine A. The game ball 34 can be lent through the lending unit B when starting or when the game balls 34 run short during the game. Types of lending unit B include cash type that uses cash as a lending medium, card type that uses a prepaid card, combination type that uses both, and storage media such as flash memory There is. Although the cash type and the card type will be briefly described below, it goes without saying that the lending unit installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine A of the present embodiment is not limited to this.

  In the case of a cash-type lending unit, a nozzle portion (not shown) for supplying game balls from the lending unit B toward the upper tray 11 of the pachinko gaming machine A is rotatably provided. When the nozzle portion is rotated toward the gaming machine A, the tip of the nozzle portion is positioned above the upper tray 11. The player inserts cash into the lending unit B at the start of the game or when the number of game balls is insufficient, and presses a lending button provided on the lending unit B so that a predetermined number of game balls 34 can be borrowed from the nozzle portion. It has become.

  In the case of a card-type lending unit, the pachinko gaming machine A and the lending unit B can send and receive signals (not only when they are actually connected via signal lines, but also include a state where wireless communication such as infrared rays is possible) The lending unit B is provided with a card insertion slot (not shown) for inserting a prepaid card. On the other hand, on a predetermined portion of the gaming machine A, for example, on the upper part of the upper tray 11, a frequency indicator for displaying the card frequency, a lending switch for lending the game ball 34, and a return for receiving the card return A switch (both not shown) is provided. The gaming machine A side monitors whether it is connected to the lending unit B, receives the signal from the lending unit B, displays the card frequency on the frequency indicator, And the signal of a return switch is comprised so that it may transmit to the rental unit B side.

  Then, when the player inserts the prepaid card issued by the card issuing machine into the card insertion slot of the rental unit B and presses the rental switch on the gaming machine A side, the game is played from the payout outlet 33 of the gaming machine A to the upper tray 11. The ball 34 can be rented and played. In such a configuration, it is important at which timing to receive additional lending of the game ball 34 during the game, and in particular, when the game ball 34 is lost during the jackpot, the player naturally acquires a profit to be obtained It is important to display the remaining number of game balls 34 because it may be impossible.

  Correspondingly, in the pachinko gaming machine A, as described above, for example, the lamps 44 on the left side of the lighting means 42 are green, the lamps 44 on the intermediate part are yellow, and the lamps 44 on the right side are turned on. When each of the red light is emitted, the level when the game ball 34 is reduced in the upper tray 11 due to the color of the reflected light from the reflection part 46 entering the player's field of view is also notified. It is effective in enhancing the interest of games.

(Second and third embodiments)
16 and 17 show modifications of the structure of the upper tray 11 of the pachinko gaming machine as the second and third embodiments of the present invention, respectively.

  That is, in the case of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 16, the bottom portion of the ball supply passage 35b of the upper tray 11 is constituted by a transparent or translucent light transmissive member 37, as in the case of the first embodiment. The illumination means 42 for illuminating the sphere supply passage 35b through the light transmissive member 37 is also disposed in the space 41 formed below the light transmissive member 37. The lamp 44 is provided in a state of being inclined upward and rearward rather than in the vertical direction as in the first embodiment. The dish forming member 4a constituting the rear side wall of the ball supply passage 35b is inclined so as to be irradiated with light from the passage illumination lamp 44 when the game ball 34 is not present on the ball supply passage 35b. A reflection portion 92 that reflects the irradiation light forward is attached to the upper portion of the inclined recess 91, and the reflection portion 92 is formed by superimposing a reflection plate 93 and a scattering plate 94 on the front side thereof. . The other structure of the upper tray 11 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the case of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 17, the front side of the bottom, that is, the half on the side closer to the rolling inclined surface 35c and the rolling, which is a part shielded by the game ball 34 in a part of the ball supply passage 35b of the upper tray 11 The lower part of the side wall on the inclined surface 35c side is constituted by a transparent or translucent light-transmitting member 101 having an L-shaped cross section, and a space 102 is provided on the opposite side of the light transmitting member 101 from the ball supply passage 35b. In this space portion 102, an illumination means 103 for illuminating the sphere supply passage 35b through the light transmissive member 101 is disposed. The illuminating means 103 includes a strip-shaped lamp substrate 104, and a plurality of passage illumination lamps 105 as a plurality of light emitting units arranged in a line at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction on the lamp substrate 104. As in the case of the second embodiment, each passage illumination lamp 105 is provided in a state of being inclined upward and rearward.

  Further, the plate forming member 4a constituting the rear side wall of the ball supply passage 35b is irradiated with light from the passage illumination lamp 105 when the game ball 34 is not present on the ball supply passage 35b (the ball supply passage). A reflection part 106 that reflects the irradiation light forward is attached to the upper side of the rear side wall 35b. The reflection part 106 is formed by superimposing a reflection plate 107 and a scattering plate 108 on the front side thereof. The other structure of the upper tray 11 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the second and third embodiments, similarly to the case of the first embodiment, it is determined whether the game balls 34 are satisfied or insufficient in the ball supply passage 35b of the upper tray 11. Of course, since it is notified by the presence or absence of light reflection from the reflecting portions 92 and 106 entering the person's field of view and recognized by the player, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of idle shots. .

(Fourth embodiment)
FIG. 18 shows an appearance of a gaming machine C according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention and a rental unit D installed adjacent thereto. This gaming machine C has the same frame structure as the pachinko gaming machine A according to the first embodiment and performs the same slot game as a slot machine using a game ball as a game medium.

  That is, the gaming machine C includes an outer frame 111 fixed to the game island of the hall, and a front frame 112 attached to the outer frame 111 so that the left side can be opened and closed. The outer frame 111 has the same basic dimensions as the outer frame 1 of the pachinko gaming machine A, and in the case of this embodiment, only the lower frame member 111a is visible on the front side.

  The front frame 112 is provided with a display 113, a reel display window 114, an operation panel 115, an upper tray 116, a lower tray 117, and the like from the upper side. Although not shown, a variable display device (also referred to as a reel device) having three horizontal reels 118a, 118b, and 118c corresponding to the reel display window 114 is attached to the rear surface side of the front frame 112. It has been. A plurality of symbols (not shown) are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the rotating reels 118a to 118c of this variable display device. When the reels are stopped, a total of nine symbols are provided for each of the rotating reels 118a to 118c. It can be seen through the display window 114 on the front side.

  The operation panel 115 includes a start switch 121 for rotating the rotary reels 118a to 118c of the variable display device, and the rotary reels 118a to 118c corresponding to the rotary reels 118a to 118c of the variable display device. Three stop switches 122a, 122b, and 122c for stopping the rotation, and a 1-bet button 123 as a bet-number setting switch for setting the bet number of game balls to one set (5 pieces) as a minimum unit Similarly, a max bet button 124 as a bet number setting switch for setting the number of bets of game balls to three sets, and a ball removal switch 125 for transferring the game balls accumulated in the upper tray 116 to the lower tray 117, Is provided. When the 1-bet button 123 is pressed twice, the number of game balls bet is set to 2 sets.

  When the player sets the number of game balls to bet on one game by pressing the 1 bet button 123 or the max bet button 124, the number of game balls in the upper tray 116 corresponds to the bet number. Only through the ball supply passage of the upper tray 116. Subsequently, when the player operates the start switch 121, the rotating reels 118a to 118c of the variable display device rotate, and thereafter, when the three stop switches 122a to 122c are operated, the corresponding rotating reels 118a to 118c of the variable display device. 118c stops. When a specific symbol is aligned on the activated line of the reel display window 114 corresponding to the number of bets on the game balls, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper tray 116 as a prize.

  Although the upper tray 116 is not shown, it has a ball supply passage for accurately taking game balls one by one as in the case of the upper tray 11 of the pachinko gaming machine A in the first to third embodiments. doing. Further, although not shown, the upper tray 116 forms a bottom portion of a ball supply passage that is shielded by a game ball at a part of the ball supply passage, as in the case of the second or third embodiment. A light transmissive member, an illuminating means for illuminating the ball supply passage through the light transmissive member, and a reflecting portion for receiving light from the illuminating means and reflecting forward when there is no game ball in the sphere supply passage. Is provided. Further, on the upper surface of the upper tray 116, in association with the lending unit D, a frequency display 126 for displaying the frequency of the card, a lending switch 127 for lending the game ball, and for receiving the return of the card A return switch 128 is provided.

  On the other hand, the lending unit D issues a prepaid card by inserting banknotes, accepts a card issued by itself or another card issuing machine, etc., and executes a gaming ball lending process to an adjacent gaming machine C On the front side of the lending unit D, a bill insertion slot 131, a card insertion switch 132, a card slot 133, and the like are provided. The lending unit D and the gaming machine C are connected so that their control units (both not shown) can exchange signals. Then, the control unit side of the gaming machine C monitors whether it is connected to the lending unit D, receives a signal from the lending unit D, displays the card frequency on the frequency display 126, The signal of the lending switch 127 and the signal of the return switch 128 are configured to be transmitted to the control unit side of the lending unit D. After the player inserts the card into the doorway 133 of the lending unit D, the gaming machine When the C lending switch 127 is pressed, a gaming ball can be rented to the upper tray 111 from a payout opening (not shown) of the gaming machine C, and a game can be played. In FIG. 18, reference numeral 136 denotes a ball removal lever for moving the game ball in the lower tray 117 from the lower tray 117 to the ball box.

  FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of lighting control of the passage illumination lamp which is the light emitting portion of the ball supply passage illumination means of the upper tray 116 by the control unit of the gaming machine C. In this control flow, first, after waiting for the pressing operation of the start switch 121 in step S51, the passage illumination lamp is turned off in step S52. Subsequently, after waiting for all three reels 118a to 118c to stop in step S53, the passage illumination lamp is turned on in step S54, and the process returns to step S51. This control may be performed on the sub-board in response to a status signal from the main board in the control unit of the gaming machine C, or may be performed as part of the main board routine.

  In the fourth embodiment as well, as in the case of the second or third embodiment, a ball supply passage that is shielded by a game ball at a part of the ball supply passage is provided on the upper tray 116. A light-transmitting member constituting the bottom, etc., an illuminating means for illuminating the ball supply passage through the light-transmitting member, and when a game ball is not present in the sphere supply passage, receives light from the illumination means and reflects forward Therefore, whether the ball supply path of the upper tray 116 is full or insufficient is notified by the presence or absence of light reflection from the reflection unit that enters the player's field of view. Of course, it will be recognized by the player, and it will of course be possible to prevent the occurrence of idle shots.

  In particular, the gaming machine C of the present embodiment uses a game ball as a game medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine, and during the rotation of the rotating reels 118a to 118c during one game, Since there is no particular need for notification of deficiency / satisfaction, in the lighting control of the passage illumination lamp, which is the light emitting portion of the illumination means, the time from when the start switch 121 is pressed until all the three reels 118a to 118c are stopped. Since the passage illumination lamp is controlled to be extinguished, the lighting of the passage illumination lamp does not hinder the player's game and can contribute to the enhancement of the entertainment of the game.

  Here, in the configuration of the passage illumination lamp, the ball supply passage of the upper tray 116 has a light emission display pattern in each of the 15 ball region, the 10 ball region, and the 5 ball region in association with the number of bets of the game ball. It is preferable that the configuration is changed. The 15-ball area, the 10-ball area, and the 5-ball area correspond to the three bets, two bets, and one bet on the slot machine, respectively. You can know if you can bet. As a method of changing the light emission display pattern, the light emission color of the passage illumination lamp may be changed, or the design pattern of the scattering plate of the reflection portion may be changed.

  The present invention is not limited to the first to fourth embodiments described above, but includes other various forms. For example, in the first embodiment, in order to diversify the combinations when changing the emission color of the passage illumination lamp 44 in accordance with the design variation effect of the liquid crystal display unit 16, as the effect selection table, FIG. 14 exemplifies the case where the contact pattern table and the deviation pattern table as shown in FIG. 14 are used, but the present invention uses the contact pattern table and the deviation pattern table as shown in FIGS. The light emission color of the passage illumination lamp 44 may be changed corresponding to each effect pattern of the symbol variation. In this case, since the light emission color of the passage illumination lamp 44 matches each effect pattern of symbol variation, the reliability of each effect pattern (see FIG. 15B) is displayed.

  Further, the present invention may be configured to change the light emission color of the passage illumination lamp 44 at the time of the big hit effect. For example, when the probability variation is made after the big hit, the light emission pattern table as shown in FIG. 21A is used, and when the probability variation is not made after the big hit, the light emission pattern table as shown in FIG. Change the emission color. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), since the reliability of entering the probability variation after the big hit differs depending on the emission color of the passage illumination lamp 44, the probability variation was performed with a display or the like. When such a configuration is used in a pachinko gaming machine that does not clearly indicate a change in probability, the light emission effect of the passage illumination lamp 44 is further weighted, and an effect of enhancing interest can be achieved.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the game balls 34 are reduced in the upper tray 11 by changing the light emission colors of the lamps 44 in the left part, the middle part and the right part of the illumination means 42 during the game. However, the present invention may change the pattern of the scattering plate 48 of the reflector 46 instead of the illuminating means 42 to achieve the same effect. Moreover, the illumination means 42 does not necessarily need to be provided over the entire length of the sphere supply passage 35b, and may be provided only on the downstream side (that is, the launch introduction port 36 side) of the sphere supply passage 35b. In the round during the big hit game, only the passage portion length corresponding to the number of game balls necessary for one round from the ball launcher side (about 10) or a predetermined number, for example, 3 to 5 more. You may comprise so that it may illuminate, and when illuminating the full length, you may comprise so that only the said part may be displayed with a different color. In that case, it is possible to directly know whether or not the number of balls necessary for the next round remains in the upper tray 11 at the time of the big hit.

1 is a front view showing an appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the component layout of the game area | region of the game board of the said pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view in which a part in the vicinity of the upper tray in FIG. 1 is cut open. It is a top view of an upper tray. It is an expanded sectional view in the XX line of FIG. It is an expanded sectional view in the YY line of FIG. It is a block block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block block diagram of RAM of the 1st sub control part. It is a block block diagram of ROM and RAM of a 2nd sub control part. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of a main control part. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of a 1st sub control part. It is a flowchart figure of an idling process. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of a 2nd sub control part. It is a figure which shows an effect selection table. (A) is a figure which shows the reliability of each production pattern, (b) is a figure which shows the reliability of each reach pattern, (c) is a figure which shows reach probability. FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 5 showing a second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 5 showing a third embodiment. It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment, and the rental unit installed adjacent to it. It is a flowchart figure of lighting control of the lamp | ramp for passage illumination. FIG. 15 is a view corresponding to FIG. 14 showing another embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the light emission pattern table in the case of changing probability after jackpot, (b) is a figure which shows the light emission pattern table in case of not changing probability after jackpot, (c) is the reliability of probability fluctuation. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

A Pachinko machine C Game machine 4,112 Front frame 5 Game board 11, 116 Upper tray 34 Game ball 35b Ball supply passage 37, 101 Light transmissive member 38 Conductive film 42, 103 Illumination means 44, 105 Passage illumination lamp (Light emitting part)
46, 92, 106 Reflector 47, 93, 107 Reflector 48, 94, 108 Scattering plate 50 Control unit (control means)
51 Touch sensor (game detection means)
118a, 118b, 118c Rotating reel 121 Start switch 122a, 122b, 122c Stop switch 123 1 bet button (betting number setting switch)
124 Max bet button (betting number setting switch)

Claims (8)

In a gaming machine in which a receiving tray for receiving a game ball is provided at the lower part of the front side of the front frame, and the game ball is supplied through the ball supply passage of the receiving tray and used as a game medium,
A light transmissive member constituting a portion shielded by a game ball in a part of the ball supply passage of the tray;
Illuminating means for illuminating the sphere supply passage through the light transmissive member , disposed in the space formed in the tray as a part of the wall surface of the space portion of the light transmissive member,
Provided in a portion where the light from the illumination means irradiates when there is no game ball in the ball supply passage, and includes a reflection portion that reflects the irradiation light forward;
The gaming machine characterized in that the light transmissive member, the illumination means, and the reflecting portion are each linearly provided along the ball supply passage of the tray.   The front frame is provided with a game board, and the game balls in the tray are supplied one by one to a ball launcher provided on the back side of the front frame through a ball supply passage, and the game is played by the ball launcher. It is designed to be launched toward the game area of the board, and when a game ball enters a specific location in the game area of the game board, it is configured to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as a prize to the tray. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The front frame is provided with a variable display device having a plurality of rotating reels each having a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface, and a start switch for rotating each rotating reel of the variable display device, A plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel and a betting number setting switch for setting the betting number of game balls are provided corresponding to each rotating reel of the variable display device, When the number of game balls bet on one game is set according to the operation of the betting number setting switch, the number of game balls in the tray corresponding to the number of bets is taken through the ball supply passage, and the operation of the start switch is performed. After each rotating reel of the variable display device rotates according to each of the above, the corresponding rotating reel of the variable display device stops according to the operation of each stop switch. When patterns are aligned, the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein being configured to dispense the pan a predetermined number of gaming balls as an award.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the reflection section includes a reflection plate and a scattering plate provided on a front side of the reflection plate.   A light-transmitting conductive film is formed on the surface of the light-transmitting member at least near the ball launcher, and the conductive film is used to release the charging of the game ball supplied to the ball launcher. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 4, wherein the gaming machine is provided in the game machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, 4 or 5, wherein the lighting means includes a plurality of light emitting portions arranged in a line along a ball supply path of the tray.   A game time detection means for detecting a game time and a control means for receiving a signal of the game time detection means are provided, and this control means lights all the light emitting portions of the lighting means at the time of a game, and a predetermined time at a non-game time. The gaming machine according to claim 6, which is provided so as to blink each light emitting portion of the illumination means in a pattern.   Each of the light emitting sections of the illumination means can emit light in a plurality of colors, and the control means is provided to change the light emission color of each light emitting section based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition. The gaming machine according to claim 7.