JP5110272B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  Some gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines, include a variable display device that variably displays a result of a lottery performed based on a ball entering a starting port as a symbol. In general, the variable display device has a frame member called a “center frame” disposed around the display unit. The center frame is a frame-like frame member that surrounds the display unit of the variable display device from above, below, left, and right, and a central region on the front surface of the game board where the display unit is arranged is a surrounding region (game region) The game ball functions as an accessory that restricts the game ball from flowing down to the central region and is a member that is decorated with a design to decorate the front portion of the game machine. Furthermore, in order to enhance the decorativeness of the center frame, by illuminating at least a part of the center frame with light emitting means such as an LED, or by operating at least a part of the center frame movably In order to produce a more effective performance, it is also performed.

Examples of such gaming machines include those described in the following documents.
JP 2007-159734 A

  However, when a large-screen liquid crystal display device that constitutes the display unit of the variable display device is used, the center frame is enlarged accordingly, and the center frame is molded into a shape with a sophisticated design, or a movable region. The larger the light emitting area, the larger the center frame. When the center frame is enlarged in this way, on the other hand, it is difficult to secure a sufficient area because the game area where the game ball flows down is limited, and the center frame is generally a through hole formed in the game board. Therefore, there is also a problem that the area occupied by the through hole becomes large and the strength of the game board is lowered.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and it is possible to suppress the increase in size of the center frame while effectively obtaining a decoration effect by light irradiation, and to achieve a game area and a game board. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently secure the strength of the game machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes means 1 as follows:
A gaming machine comprising a variable display device that variably displays symbols, and a frame member arranged around the display portion of the variable display device,
A decorative portion for performing a decoration effect is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the frame member, and a first light source for irradiating the decorative portion with light is disposed on the outer peripheral side of the decorative portion,
A lighting part is disposed so as to pass between the first light source and the decoration part, and a second light source for supplying light to the lighting part is disposed,
The lighting unit is formed from an input unit to which light is input from the second light source, an output unit to which light input to the input unit is output to the outside, and from the input unit to the output unit. And a light guide that is at least partially covered by a covering means.

  In the present invention, the “light guide” includes, for example, a solid material made of a light-transmitting material and a hollow material.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 1, the decoration unit and the lighting unit are individually irradiated with light from the first light source and the second light source, respectively, and the lighting unit has a light shielding property from the input unit to the output unit. Since the light is guided through the light guide path covered by the covering means, the first light source and the second light source are disposed while the lighting portion is disposed so as to pass between the first light source and the decorative portion. The lights emitted from the light sources are respectively emitted to the decoration part and the lighting part while maintaining a separate and independent state without intermingling or interfering with each other. As a result, the decorative portion and the lighting portion can be individually and clearly projected without canceling each other while the first light source and the second light source are arranged close to each other. At this time, for example, if the light emitted from the first light source is maintained in a separate and independent state by arranging an appropriate light shielding member, the arrangement space for the light shielding member is required, whereas Thus, by forming the light guide path covered with the light-shielding coating means on the lighting part, it is possible to maintain the light in a separated and independent state without providing a light-shielding member. From the above, while a decorative effect can be effectively obtained by irradiating the decoration part and the lighting part with light, not only the decoration part and the lighting part but also a light source for irradiating the light requires a large space. Therefore, the center frame can be prevented from being enlarged.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine of the means 1 as the means 2,
The second light source is installed such that the direction of light emission is directed in a direction different from the direction of light emission of the first light source.

  In the present invention, the light emission direction of the light source means the direction in which the strongest light is emitted from the light source.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 2, the first light source and the second light source are separated from each other by installing the second light source so that the direction of light emission is different from the direction of light emission of the first light source. Therefore, it is easy to secure installation spaces for the first light source and the second light source, respectively. That is, the arrangement positions of the decoration part and the lighting part that are the irradiation targets of the first light source and the second light source may overlap as described above. For example, the second light source has a light emission direction of the first light source. If the first light source and the second light source are placed so as to be close to each other if they are installed so as to be the same as the direction of light emission, the first light source and the second light source as in the above-mentioned means 2 cannot be avoided. By adopting an arrangement configuration in which the light emission directions of the two light sources are different, the first light source and the second light source can be separated from each other and installed with a margin. In addition, even if the second light source is installed such that the light emission direction is different from the light emission direction of the first light source, the light from the second light source can be obtained by forming the light guide in an appropriate shape. As described above, the irradiation target overlapping the first light source can be guided to be irradiated. That is, as described above, the configuration of the means 1 that forms the light guide covered by the light-shielding covering means becomes more significant.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine of the means 1 or 2 as the means 3,
The lighting part has a shape extending long along the light guide path, and a support member is provided along the length direction of the lighting part.

  According to the gaming machine according to the above means 3, even if the lighting part is of an elongated shape, for example, it is stably supported by attaching the support member. Further, by attaching a support member along the length direction of the lighting part, that is, by attaching the support member so as to overlap the lighting part, irradiation of light from the first light source is prevented by the support member. Can be reduced as much as possible.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of the means 3 as the means 4,
The support member has a locking means that can be engaged with the lighting portion.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 4, the lighting part can be easily supported and fixed to the support member by engaging the locking means with the lighting part.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4, as the means 5.
A reflection part having a ridge and / or a groove extending in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the light guide path extends is formed in the light guide path, and an output part is formed at a position facing the reflection part. Features.

  The light emitted from the second light source enters the input unit of the lighting unit, travels along the direction in which the light guide path extends while being reflected in the light guide path, and is guided to the output unit. At this time, according to the gaming machine according to the means 5, the light that has traveled in the light guide path hits the protrusions and / or grooves that extend in the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the light guide path extends, in the reflection portion. , The light is reflected simultaneously in the direction facing the reflecting portion. That is, the light that has traveled while being reflected in the light guide path in various directions is output from the output unit so as to be aligned in the direction facing the reflection unit by being reflected by the reflection unit. Accordingly, light can be output from the output unit to the outside without waste, and the lighting unit can be lit more effectively.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5, as the means 6.
The lighting portion is composed of two or more types of lighting portions having different mounting portion dimensions and / or shapes.

  In the case where a plurality of lighting parts are configured, it is difficult to distinguish the individual lighting parts during the mounting operation, and it is easy to mistake one lighting part for another lighting part and attach it to the wrong mounting position. According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the size and / or shape of the mounting part of each lighting part is different, so even if each lighting part is attached to the wrong position, it does not fit correctly, and thus each lighting part is more reliably attached. It can be installed at the proper position.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6, as the means 7.
The gaming machine includes a gaming board in which a display unit and a starting port of a variable display device that variably displays symbols are arranged,
Between the display unit and the start port of the variable display device, the game ball rolls to the left and right while rolling down to the lower start port or is guided forward so as to drop to a position off the start port. A stage forming member is arranged,
The decoration part is arranged between the stage forming member and the start port.

  As a gaming machine, there is a gaming board having a gaming area formed on the front surface, and various gaming holes such as a general winning opening, a starting opening, and a variable display device for variably displaying symbols are arranged in the gaming area. Furthermore, as the variable display device, not only the display unit that displays the symbols in a variable manner, but also guiding the game ball while rolling the game ball to the left and right and dropping it toward the starting port in the lower center, In many cases, a portion called a “stage” is provided between the display unit and the start port so as to be dropped to a position off the start port. In such a gaming machine, according to the configuration in which the decorative portion is arranged between the stage forming member constituting the stage and the start opening as in the above means 7, the arrangement is arranged between the stage forming member and the start opening. The member to be made can have a good decorative effect and can be arranged in a space-saving manner. When the stage forming member and the starting port are separated from each other, it is difficult to guide the game ball to the starting port. Therefore, the member disposed between the stage forming member and the starting port is as space-saving as possible, that is, as much as possible. It is desirable that the thickness in the vertical direction is small. On the other hand, since the position between the stage forming member and the start port is a conspicuous position that is easy to catch the eye of the player in the game area, the member arranged at this position can be decorated as much as possible. Although it is desired, the thickness of the member increases with the decoration. Here, the decorative portion of the present invention can be disposed without requiring a large space while effectively providing a decorative effect as described above. By arranging the decorative portion of the present invention between the two, it is possible to satisfy any of the above demands for space saving and decorative effects.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of the means 7 as the means 8,
The stage forming member has transparency,
The decorative portion is arranged so as to be covered with the stage forming member.

  According to the gaming machine according to the above means 8, by arranging the stage forming member having transparency so as to cover the decoration part, the decoration part can be arranged more compactly by effectively using the space below the stage. be able to. At this time, since the decorative portion is arranged so as to be covered with the stage forming member, the behavior of the game ball rolling on the stage forming member is not affected at all by the shape of the decorative portion, and therefore The decoration portion can be formed in various shapes without much restriction, and a configuration with a high degree of freedom of decoration can be obtained. In addition, since the stage forming member has transparency, the decorative portion is not hidden and can be sufficiently visually recognized from the outside.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of the means 8 as the means 9,
The stage forming member is composed of a plurality of steps formed in a staircase shape from the front lower side to the rear upper side, and the lighting portion corresponds to a step behind the foremost stage among the plurality of stages constituting the stage forming member. It is characterized by being arranged in.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 9, among the plurality of stages constituting the stage forming member, the lighting unit is arranged at a position corresponding to the stage behind the foremost stage, that is, the stage above the foremost stage. The lighting part can be arranged to protrude further upward, and a large visible area of the lighting part as viewed from the front, that is, from the player can be secured. While ensuring large, the decorative portion can be arranged closer to the stage forming member, that is, more compactly arranged.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 9, as the means 10.
The lighting unit functions as a starting memory number display means, the second light source is connected to the main control board, and the lighting of the second light source is controlled by the main control board,
The first light source is connected to a sub-control device controlled by a main control board, and lighting of the first light source is controlled by the sub-control device.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 10, the lighting unit is the starting memory number display unit, and the second light source for supplying light to the lighting unit is controlled by the main control board. Even if the apparatus fails, the main control board is not affected, and therefore the function of notifying the start memory number can be maintained.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 10, as the means 11.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a ball, which is an example of a valuable object, is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) are given.

  In the pachinko machine, a decoration part for performing a decoration effect is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the frame member, and a first light source for irradiating the decoration part with light is arranged on the outer peripheral side of the decoration part. A lighting unit is disposed so as to pass between the first light source and the decoration unit, a second light source for supplying light to the lighting unit is disposed, and the lighting unit receives light from the second light source. An input unit to which light is input, an output unit from which light input to the input unit is output to the outside, and an input unit formed from the input unit to the output unit. Since it has a structure having a light guide path, it is possible to suppress the increase in size of the center frame while ensuring a decorative effect effectively by irradiation of light, and sufficiently ensure the strength of the game area and the game board. Can be obtained.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 10, as the means 12.
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

The basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string made up of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information.
In this case, examples of valuable objects include coins and medals.

  In the slot machine, a decoration part for performing a decoration effect is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the frame member, and a first light source for irradiating the decoration part with light is arranged on the outer peripheral side of the decoration part. A lighting unit is disposed so as to pass between the first light source and the decoration unit, a second light source for supplying light to the lighting unit is disposed, and the lighting unit receives light from the second light source. An input unit to which light is input, an output unit from which light input to the input unit is output to the outside, and an input unit formed from the input unit to the output unit. Since it has a structure having a light guide path, it is possible to suppress the increase in size of the center frame while ensuring a decorative effect effectively by irradiation of light, and sufficiently ensure the strength of the game area and the game board. Slot machine that can be

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 10 as the means 13,
The gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.

  As a basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a valuable object In addition, a gaming machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It made.

  In a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a decoration portion for performing a decoration effect is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the frame member, and a first light source for irradiating the decoration portion with light is the Arranged on the outer peripheral side of the decorative part, a lighting part is provided so as to pass between the first light source and the decorative part, a second light source for supplying light to the lighting part is provided, The lighting unit is formed of an input unit that receives light from the second light source, an output unit that outputs light input to the input unit to the outside, and a light-shielding coating that extends from the input unit to the output unit. Since the light guide path that is at least partially covered by the means is provided, the decoration effect can be effectively obtained by light irradiation, and the enlargement of the center frame can be suppressed and the game area and the game can be suppressed. Pachi, which can ensure the strength of the panel Koh machine a slot machine game machine that combines obtained.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that includes a variable display device that displays symbols in a variable manner, and in which a frame member is disposed around the display portion of the variable display device, and that provides a decorative effect on the inner peripheral surface of the frame member. A lighting part is arranged so that a decoration part for performing is arranged, a first light source for irradiating the decoration part with light is arranged on an outer peripheral side of the decoration part, and passes between the first light source and the decoration part And a second light source for supplying light to the lighting unit. The lighting unit includes an input unit that receives light from the second light source, and light that is input to the input unit. Since it has a configuration including an output unit that is output to the outside and a light guide formed at least partly by a light-shielding coating unit that is formed from the input unit to the output unit, the decorative unit and the lighting unit are respectively Light is emitted individually from the first light source and the second light source, and turned on In is adapted to the light is guided through the light guide coated with covering means having a light shielding property for the output section from the input unit. Therefore, even though the lighting part is disposed so as to pass between the first light source and the decoration part, the lights emitted from the first light source and the second light source do not mix or interfere with each other. The decorative portion and the lighting portion are respectively irradiated while maintaining a separate and independent state. As a result, the decorative portion and the lighting portion can be individually and clearly projected without canceling each other while the first light source and the second light source are arranged close to each other. At this time, for example, if an appropriate light-shielding member is arranged to maintain the light emitted from the first light source in a separate and independent state, the arrangement space for the light-shielding member is required, but as in the present invention. By forming the light guide path covered with the light-shielding coating means on the lighting part, it is possible to keep the light separated and independent without providing the light-shielding member. From the above, while a decorative effect can be effectively obtained by irradiating the decoration part and the lighting part with light, not only the decoration part and the lighting part but also a light source for irradiating the light requires a large space. Therefore, the center frame can be prevented from being enlarged.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, a game in which a decoration effect can be effectively obtained by irradiation of light, and the enlargement of the center frame can be suppressed and the strength of the game area and the game board can be sufficiently secured. A machine is obtained.

  Hereinafter, the best mode of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machines”) are listed as gaming machines.

(Configuration of front side of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 that is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. ing. Below, the structure of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 is demonstrated separately.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum. This is because such a configuration can reduce the weight of the pachinko machine.

  On the other hand, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) from the position where the handle (game ball launching handle 18 described later) is installed as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as the axis. If the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the handle installation location side (the right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), the game ball launching handle is opened when the inner frame 12 is opened. This is because the 18 heads and the like interfere with adjacent pachinko machines and card units (ball lending units), and the inner frame 12 cannot be fully opened. The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing so, the advantages of high viscosity and high impact resistance and low cost production are exhibited.

  The inner frame 12 is roughly divided into a lower pan unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof, and a vertical opening / closing axis on the left side of the inner frame 12 in the range above the lower pan unit 13 as an axis. The front frame set 14 is attached so as to be openable and closable, a resin base (not shown), and a game board 30 (described later) attached to the rear side of the resin base. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

  The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. On the front side of the lower tray unit 13, a lower tray 15, a ball release lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, an ashtray 22, and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower tray 15 serving as a ball receiving tray is provided at substantially the center of the lower tray unit 13 and plays a role of stopping a game ball discharged from the discharge port 16 when the upper tray described later becomes full. is there. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower tray 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined location on the bottom surface of the lower tray 15 is opened. The game ball stopped in the lower plate 15 can be discharged to the player's ball storage box (dollar box) through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball is driven toward a game board 30 described later by a game ball launching device having a launch solenoid. The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting sound from a speaker provided in the lower plate unit 13 or on the back surface. The ashtray 22 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. The right side of the ashtray 22 is supported by the lower plate 15 so as to rotate about the axis in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) as an axis (for example, forwardly toward the front side).

  Note that most of the lower dish unit 13 is formed of ABS resin in the same manner as the inner frame 12. By doing so, it is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost. In particular, the surface layer forming the lower plate 15 and the front panel portion behind the lower plate are formed of flame-retardant ABS resin. For this reason, this part is hard to burn.

  On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is provided integrally with the front frame set 14 at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15 described above). The upper tray 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame. However, in this embodiment, the front decorative frame is omitted. The upper plate 19 is provided directly on the front frame set 14. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has a structure in which the surface layer is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin. An effect button 79 is provided at the lower left of the upper plate 19 for the player to perform operations such as changing the background of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state in the big hit game state or the like. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and lighting or blinking in the big hit gaming state, it is in a big hit gaming state It is the structure which alert | reports.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. Note that the ball lending operation unit 120 is not required for a pachinko machine in which a game ball is directly rented from the ball lending device unit to the upper plate without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 includes a first prize-winning device 33, a second prize-winning device 33 including a general prize-winning port, a variable prize-winning device 32, an upper start-up port 33a and a lower start-up port 33b (configured by an operation chucker 33b). A second start winning device 34 having a start port (configured by a through gate), a special symbol display device, a normal symbol display device, a variable display device unit 35 having a decorative symbol display device 42, and the like are provided. The general winning device 31, the variable winning device 32, the first starting winning device 33, the second starting winning device 34, the variable display device unit 35, etc. are formed in each through hole formed in the game board 30 by router processing. The game board 30 is attached from the front side with wood screws or the like. In addition, a pair of opening and closing blades 60 are provided at the entrance of the lower start port 33b, and an open position for guiding the game ball and a closed position where the game ball is difficult to enter the lower start port 33b can be taken. The opening / closing blade 60 is driven by a solenoid SL1 disposed on the back side of the game board 30. In addition, a large winning opening (inlet of the accommodating portion) 61 is disposed below the lower start opening 33b. The special winning opening 61 will be described later. In the special winning opening 61, a ball detection switch SW1 is provided.

  A game ball enters the above-described general winning device 31, variable winning device 32 and first start winning device 33, and the detected ball is detected by a detection switch (a winning port switch, a count switch, an operating port switch, etc.) described later. Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. A number of nails are implanted in the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (instruments) are arranged.

  The special symbol display device variably displays a special symbol as identification information with the winning of the first start winning device 33 as a trigger, and the decorative symbol display device 42 fluctuates a decorative symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. The normal symbol display device variably displays the normal symbol with the passage of the second start winning device 34 as a trigger.

  The special symbol display device is composed of nine LED segments of the first display section in the display device 371A, which will be described later, and the display content is controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  The decorative design display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and display contents are controlled by a display control device to be described later. On the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, symbols as identification information are displayed at three locations, upper, middle, and lower. These symbols are scrolled and variably displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) is provided with a large liquid crystal display having a size of 10 inches or 12 inches, for example.

  The normal symbol display device includes two lamps for normal symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a first lamp and a second lamp) arranged in a display device 371B described later. In this embodiment, the first lamp for ordinary symbols has an outer shape of “◯”, while the second lamp is provided adjacent to the right side of the first lamp, and the outer shape of the first lamp is “ X ”shape. In the normal symbol display device, for example, the display symbols (ordinary symbols) by the first and second lamps change every time the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34, specifically, the first and second lamps. Are alternately turned on, and the lower start port 33b of the first start winning device 33 is activated (opened) for a predetermined time when stopped by the first lamp. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start winning device 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is displayed on the hold lamp 801a. The first and second lamps may be a plurality of display units that are variably displayed on a part of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated in an open state and a normal closed state in which a game ball is easy to win in a big win. However, the specific configuration will be described later. In short, when the special symbol display device is in a specific display mode (when the confirmed symbol after the decoration symbol display device 42 is stopped is a combination of specific symbols set in advance), the special gaming state is appear. Then, the variable winning device 32 is in a ball receiving state and allows a game ball to be won. Specifically, the ball receiving state of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly released a predetermined number of times, with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings taken as one round. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start prize-winning device 33 is held up to 4 times, and the number of times of holding is lit and displayed on the hold lamp 800a. Note that the hold lamp 800a may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30 and is fired as the game ball launching handle 18 is rotated. The game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, a molded product added with fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. . In addition, since the rail unit 50 is shape | molded by adding a fluororesin, it can reduce the frictional resistance of a game ball. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper part, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a spherical guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion facing) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 51 (upper left portion in FIG. 3). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 3: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30.

  The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game castle partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is more than conventional. It is much larger.

(Back view of pachinko machine)
Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), various control boards are arranged so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into three mounting bases to form three control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. . In this case, a main control device 261 composed of a main control board, a power supply monitoring board, a board box for housing these boards, and a sealing unit for sealing the board box is mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and a display control board A display control device 45 composed of a substrate box for accommodating the display control substrate and a decorative symbol display device 42 and a sub control device 262 composed of a sub control substrate and a substrate box for accommodating the sub control substrate will be described later. A payout control apparatus 311 and a power supply board which are mounted on the outer packaging member 82 to form a unit, and further comprise a payout control board, a board box (payout control board case) for housing the payout control board, and a sealing unit for sealing the board box. , Launch control boards and board boxes that house these boards (power / fire control board case 203 ) Are unitized by mounting the configured power and fire control device to one mount from. Here, for convenience, each unit will be referred to as a “first control board unit 201”, a “second control board unit 202”, and a “third control board unit 203” in the order described above.

  Further, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units of units. Is provided so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  The first control board unit 201 described above includes a main control board that supervises the progress of the game, a power supply monitoring board that manages power supply monitoring, display control of the decorative symbol display device 42 and an audio lamp according to instructions from the main control board. And a sub-control board for controlling the control. The main control board and the power supply monitoring board are accommodated in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit so that the board cannot be opened. Box 263 is sealed.

  Any configuration can be applied to the sealing unit as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened, and the sealing process by the sealing unit prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing. Even if an unauthorized opening is performed, such a situation can be detected early and easily.

  The second control board unit 202 includes a display control device 45 that controls display of the decorative symbol display device 42 according to an instruction from the main control board, and a sub control board that controls sound lamp control according to an instruction from the main control board. The display control device 45 includes a decorative symbol display device 42 and a display control board as a unit, is accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like, and is attached to the back side of an outer packaging member 82 described later. The sub control board is accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like, and is attached to the back side of the display control device 45.

  Next, the third control board unit (back pack unit) 203 has a payout control board, a power supply board, a firing control board, and a card unit connection board. The payout control board controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls, and the power supply board and the launch control board generate and output predetermined power supply voltages required by various control devices and the like, and the game ball launch handle 18 by the player The firing solenoid is controlled according to the operation. Also, the card unit connection board is electrically connected to the ball rental operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a command for a ball rental operation by a player and pays it out. Output to the substrate. Note that a card unit connection board is not required in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control board is housed in a payout control board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like, and the power supply board and the fire control board are a power supply / fire control board case 203A made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is stored inside. The card unit connection board is housed in a card unit connection board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control board, the box base and the box cover constituting the board case (encapsulating means) are connected to each other by the sealing unit (sealing means) so as not to be opened, like the main control board described above. Is sealed.

  The payout control board is electrically connected to a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogging in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is slowly adjusted to the normal state. It is rotated to eliminate clogging (return to normal state).

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a resin-formed back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352 are integrated.

  The back pack 351 is formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the electric accessory unit (center accessory). The sub-control board is also enclosed.) A large number of ventilation holes are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the vent holes has a long hole shape, and the vent holes are provided adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the air holes and exposing the display control device and the like inside the resin portion.

  In addition, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage or the like (not shown).

  The tank rail 356 and a vibrator 359 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated. If a ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 359 is driven. In this way, the clogging of the balls is resolved.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control board to the payout device 358 and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. ing. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  An inner frame opening detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. The signal is output from the open detection switch 388 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor). Further, a front frame opening detection switch 389 is provided on the left side of the inner frame opening detection switch 388. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the front frame opening detection switch 389 is used for the inside of the hall (in a pachinko shop). Output to computer.

(Electric configuration of pachinko machine and various control processes)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a power supply device 313, a power supply monitoring device 540, a main control device 261, a sub control device 262, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and the like. In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually. The power supply monitoring device 540 and the main control device 261 are sealed by the sealing unit as described above.

  Next, the configuration of the main controller 261 will be described. The main controller 261 is equipped with an MPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A certain RAM 503 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. There is an area for.

  Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 501 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a special symbol display device, a normal symbol display device, and a special symbol hold display device 800 in the power supply monitoring device 540. The normal symbol hold display device 801 and other switches not shown are connected. The special symbol display device is composed of nine LED segments as described above, and the normal symbol display device is composed of the first and second lamps for the normal symbol as described above. As described above, the display device 800 includes the holding lamp 800a that displays the number of the holding balls related to the special symbol, and the normal symbol holding display device 801 as described above holds the holding lamp that displays the number of the holding balls related to the normal symbol. 801a.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The MPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261. The RAM 513 is provided with an area for temporarily storing various data.

  As with the MPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure. When input to the MPU 511, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A main controller 261 and a payout motor 358a are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch solenoid, and the launch solenoid is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the sensor signal detects that a connection signal indicating that the payout control device 311 is connected to the card unit is output, and that the player is touching the game ball launching handle 18. The firing control device 312 outputs a firing permission signal to the main control device 261 on the condition that the firing stop switch for stopping the firing is not operated. The main controller 261 that has input the firing permission signal outputs a firing solenoid control signal to the firing controller 312. As a result, the launch control device 312 drives the launch solenoid in response to the launch solenoid control signal, and as a result, the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle.

  The sub control device 262 controls the ringing control of the effect speaker 810 and the like in accordance with the change display of the decoration symbol based on the command from the main control device 261, the lighting (flashing) control of the effect lamp 811, and the main control device 261. The function to edit the command to the display control device 45 based on the command from and send it to the display control device 45 is achieved. The MPU 550 of the sub-control device 262 includes a ROM 551 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 550, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 552 that is used as a work memory or the like. An input / output port 554 is connected to the MPU 550 via a bus line 553 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 554 is connected to a speaker, a lamp, an effect button 79 for executing a predetermined display effect during variable display on the decorative symbol display device 42, and a main control device 261. Examples of the effect button 79 include a display effect button such as a step-up notice for notifying that the possibility of a big hit state is high depending on the manner in which predetermined characters appear sequentially. When an effect button 79 is pressed, an effect designation command for executing a predetermined effect is generated and transmitted to the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The display control device 45 controls the variation display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes an MPU 521 having a RAM 523 used as a work RAM, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, and an output port 529. I have.

  The MPU 521 receives a symbol display command (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, confirmation command, etc.) transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command, or based on the received command. A predetermined calculation process is performed to control the image controller 526 (specifically, generation of an internal command for the image controller 526). The program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 521 and fixed values, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for background images. The RAM 523 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like that are used when the MPU 521 executes various programs.

  The image controller 526 is configured by a VDP (Video Display Processor). The VDP is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since it is an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip” and its entity is a drawing. It can be said to be a microcomputer chip with built-in processing software. The image controller 526 adjusts the timing of each of the MPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing, and sets the output port 529. And output to the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. The character ROM 525 holds bitmap image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. In particular, a symbol code (symbol number) is assigned to each symbol image data in the bitmap format, and at the command level, each symbol image can be managed only by the symbol code. Note that a plurality of character ROMs 525 may be provided, and image data and the like may be stored in each character ROM 525 in a shared manner. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 522 is stored in the character ROM 525.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating voltages to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through the power supply path. As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in a voltage of 24 volts AC supplied from the outside, drives a switch, a motor, etc., has a voltage of 12 volts, a voltage of 5 volts for logic, and a RAM backup. A backup voltage or the like is generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the power supply monitoring device 540, the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311, the display control device 45, and the like. The main control device 261 is supplied with operating voltages (voltages of 12 volts and 5 volts) via the power supply monitoring device 540. In addition, an operating voltage (12 volts and 5 volts) is supplied to the launch controller 312 via the main controller 261.

The power monitoring device 540 includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a reset circuit 544 that outputs a reset signal.
The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 541 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 when the RAM erase switch is pressed. Note that transmission of a signal to the payout control device 311 is performed via the main control device 261.
When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 clear the respective backup data.

  The reset circuit 544 is a circuit that outputs a reset signal in order to initialize the main control device 261, the payout control device 311, the sub control device 262, and the display control device 45. The reset signal from the reset circuit 544 is directly given to the main control device 261, but the payout control device 311, the sub control device 262, and the display control device 45 are connected via the power supply device 313. It has come to be given.

  Here, the display contents of the special symbol display device, the normal symbol display device, and the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device as a symbol for showing the occurrence of the jackpot to the player, and the decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 are two. Types are provided. The decorative symbol is a symbol that changes in synchronization with the special symbol. The decorative symbol starts changing at the same time (or almost at the same time) as the special symbol starts to change, and at the same time (or almost at the same time) as the special symbol changes. To stop the fluctuation. This decorative design is provided in order to provide a player with a variety of display effects so that the player is not bored.

  First, the display contents of the special symbol display device will be described. The special symbol variation display is expressed by a change in the lighting pattern of the nine LED segments. The variation display of the special symbol is started based on winning of the game ball to the start winning device 33, and the variation display of the special symbol is simultaneously stopped after a certain time. After the stop, a lighting pattern indicating a big hit or a lighting pattern indicating a loss is displayed. In the case of a loss, a variation display is performed again based on winning to the start winning device 33. The number of times that the game ball has won the start winning device 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is lit and displayed on the hold lamp 800a of the special symbol hold display device 800.

  Next, display contents of the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described. On the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, three decorative symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are displayed in three display areas divided into an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. These decorative symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are scroll-displayed from right to left. The decorative symbol is composed of, for example, a main symbol composed of numbers “1” to “9” and a sub symbol smaller than the main symbol, and a symbol row of the decorative symbol is formed by each of the main symbol and the sub symbol. In each symbol row formed with decorative symbols, the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of numbers, and sub-designs are arranged between the main symbols. When a winning to the start winning device 33, that is, a start winning occurs, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the variable display is stopped after a lapse of a certain time according to the changing pattern. 3 nine decorative symbols are displayed as a display result. In the variable display won in the big win lottery, the display control device 45 controls the three main symbols so that they stop on a vertical or diagonal straight line among the nine decorative symbols. The jackpot is indicated. On the other hand, in the variable display out of the big hit lottery, the display control device 45 controls the game so that three identical main symbols do not stop vertically or diagonally among the nine decorative symbols. The occurrence of detachment is shown to the person.

  Next, the display contents of the normal symbol display device will be described. The normal symbol variation display is expressed by alternately lighting the first lamp (appearance is ◯ shape) and the second lamp (appearance is X shape). The normal symbol variation display is started on the condition that the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34, and the regular symbol variation display stops after a certain period of time. And when it stops by a 1st lamp | ramp, it is comprised so that the 1st start prize-winning apparatus 33 may be in an operation state only for predetermined time (open | released). The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second starting prize-winning device 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is displayed on the hold lamp 801a of the normal symbol hold display device 801.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the MPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses various counter information during the game to set up a jackpot lottery or a symbol display setting of a special symbol display device. Specifically, a counter group related to the special symbol and a counter group related to the normal symbol are provided. First, a counter group related to special symbols will be described. As a group of counters related to the special symbol, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device, and the special symbol display device at the time of fluctuation Stop pattern selection counter C3 used for selection of stop patterns (corresponding to reach lottery for reaching or completely disabling in the variation of decorative symbols), and initial values used for setting initial values of the jackpot random number counter C1 A random number counter CINI1 and variation type counters CS1 to CS3 for determining a type used for variation pattern selection are provided.

  Here, the variation pattern means each pattern (form) in a case where features having common features of variation display are divided.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI1, CS1 to CS3 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area 700 including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, a game to the start winning device 33 is performed. The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in accordance with the winning timing of the ball.

Next, the specific contents of each counter will be described in detail.
The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and is updated once every timer interruption and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “373, 727” There are 14 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 577, 631, 683, 733”. is there. High probability means a state in which a special symbol combination is a jackpot due to the combination of a specific symbol that is a predetermined probability variation symbol and the subsequent jackpot probability has increased as added value, so-called probability change. Time (when the probability is low) refers to a case where the probability variation state is not such.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol at the time of a jackpot when the special symbol display device stops changing the special symbol. After reaching this value, it returns to 0. For example, when the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “0” or “1”, nine LED segments are stopped at a specific lighting pattern, and the combination of stop symbols in this case is a non-specific symbol (normally Of jackpot symbol).

  When the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “2”, “3”, “4”, the nine LED segments stop in a specific lighting pattern different from the above, and the stop symbol of this case The combination means a specific symbol (probability variation symbol).

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display is configured to be expressed by nine LED segments. Therefore, in the case of the special symbol, there is no concept of reach, and a stop pattern corresponding to reach is designated as a stop pattern selection counter C3. It is decided to decide. On the other hand, in the case of a decorative symbol, since three decorative symbols are stopped, there is a reach. Therefore, in the case of a decorative design, the reach lottery is determined by the stop pattern selection counter C3. That is, in the case of a decorative design, after the reach has occurred, the final stop symbol is shifted by one shift before and after the reach symbol, and the stop symbol is stopped before and after the reach symbol. It is decided to draw “reach other than front / rear off” to stop and “complete out” that does not cause reach. For example, the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 0 to 201 corresponds to complete detachment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 202 to 208 corresponds to anteroposterior detachment reach, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 209 to 238 lies other than detachment anteroposterior. Applicable.

  Here, “reach” refers to a combination of symbols that stop before the decorative symbol displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 starts changing display, and the combination of symbols that stop first is the same symbol (in a decorative symbol having a plurality of effective lines). A combination of jackpot symbols, suggesting to the player that the jackpot will be a big win depending on the display result of the symbols that are the same symbol on any active line) and satisfy the jackpot condition Is a display that makes a player expect the game, and is a type of entertainment production. An interesting effect is that a predetermined symbol represented by reach is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the middle of variable display, a specific sound is output from a speaker, or a vibration motor is used. This is an effect that causes the player to expect that the display result after the change display will be a big hit with the change display, such as vibrating the game ball launch handle 18.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball is won by the start winning device 33.

The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). For example, the variation type counter CS3 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 162) and then returns to 0.
The variation type counter CS1 determines a rough symbol variation mode such as the reach type such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc., and the variation type counter CS2 further refines the symbol such as normal reach A, normal reach B, etc. The variation mode is determined, and the variation type counter CS2 determines, for example, the addition / subtraction of the variation time in the case of a slip stop variation. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 to CS3.

  The counters CS <b> 1 to CS <b> 3 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of the counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the special symbol by the special symbol display device and the decorative symbol display device 42.

  Next, a counter group related to normal symbols will be described. The counter group related to the normal symbol includes a winning random number counter C4 used for winning lottery and an initial value random number counter CINI2 used for setting an initial value of the winning random number counter C4.

  The hit random number counter C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area 701 including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, the second start winning device 34 is provided. The value of the hit random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the passing of the game ball.

  Next, the specific contents of the winning random number counter C4 and the initial value random number CINI2 will be described in detail. The winning random number counter C4 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 250, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). When the winning random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the winning initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C4. The initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the winning random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is updated once per timer interrupt and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The winning random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 701 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34. The number of random number values hit by the hit random number counter C4 is 149, and the value is “5 to 153”.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if importance is attached to irregularity, the big hit random number counter C1, stop pattern selection counter C3, hit random number counter C4, and variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case. It is desirable to leave.

The details of each control process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261 will not be described here.
However, in summary, as described above, by winning the start winning device 33, the main control device 261 performs a lottery with a predetermined probability, and when winning, it shifts to a special gaming state. Thus, the variable winning device 32 enters a winning ball receiving state.

(Variable winning device and collection unit)
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, the variable winning device 32 is configured as follows. 7 is a plan view of the variable winning device 32, FIG. 8 is a front view thereof, FIG. 9 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 10 is a rear view thereof.
The basic configuration of the variable prize winning device 32 is to accommodate a winning ball from a large winning opening 61 having a width that allows a plurality of game balls to pass in the lateral direction of the game board 30 in the accommodating portion 70. It is comprised so that it may detect from the discharge part 71 provided in to the detection sensor 72.

  Then, a start winning device 33 (33a and 33b: see FIGS. 3 and 4) for entering a game ball flowing down the flowing space between the window portion 101 and the game board 30 into the game area of the game board 30 is provided. A winning lottery with a predetermined probability is performed by the main control device 261 by entering the starting prize winning device 33, and the game state is shifted to the special game state by the corresponding lottery. In the special game state, At least once, the variable winning device 32 switches from the non-ball receiving state to the ball receiving state, and in the ball receiving state, the predetermined number of winning balls received from the large winning opening 61 in the storage unit 70 are detected. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by detection by the sensor 72.

(Feature configuration)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a center frame 43 is disposed around the display unit of the variable display device, and the lower part of the center frame 43 is shown in FIGS. 10 to 12. As shown, a generally plate-shaped decorative portion (hereinafter also referred to as a decorative plate) 428 is disposed. In the present embodiment, the variable display device includes the decorative symbol display device 42 as described above, and is configured as a unit including the center frame 43 and an outer packaging member described later as a variable display device unit 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the variable display device unit 35 is disposed at the center of the game area, and is a large accessory that occupies a large area in the game area. Also called a thing. The variable display device unit 35 includes a decorative symbol display device 42 as a display unit in the center, and is configured to surround the upper side portion, the lower side portion, the left side portion, and the right side portion of the decorative symbol display device 42 with a center frame 43. Has been. As shown in FIG. 10, the center frame 43 is a frame-like member that includes a substantially horizontally long rectangular opening in which the decorative symbol display device 42 is disposed, and the right side portion extends downward. One of the aforementioned general winning devices 31 is formed at the front end portion, and has a slightly irregular outer shape as a whole in the shape of a general shape “9” in front view. Further, a flange 43F having a screw hole is provided on the outer periphery, and is fixed on the game board 30 from the front side by a wood screw or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the right side portion of the upper edge of the center frame 43 bulges upwards one step higher than the left side portion to form a bulging portion 371. In the bulging portion 371, two display devices 371A and 371B are sequentially arranged from the left. The left display device 371A has a first display unit and a second display unit (not shown) each composed of nine LED segments, the first display unit displays the type of special symbol, The display unit displays the number of rounds per hit. The display device 371B on the right side is configured by arranging a large number of LED lamps (not shown) inside a light-transmitting resin molded body imitating a character, and combining these LED lamps by adding a blinking state to the lighting state. Indicates whether the probability of winning a big hit is low probability, medium probability or high probability, the number of reserved spheres for special symbols, the normal symbol display to show a hit, and the number of reserved spheres for ordinary symbols Is to be displayed. The display of the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol is also performed by the reserved lamp 800a, which will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a flange 372 extending forward is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the center frame 43 so as to extend from the left end to the lower end of the right portion through the upper end. The game ball flying above the center frame 43 rolls on the collar 372 and flows down to the lower right or lower left.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the center frame 43 is formed with a protruding portion 43 </ b> P that protrudes rearward from the back surface of the game board 30. The projecting portion 43P is a portion where the rear portion of the center frame 43 inserted into the through hole 30H of the game board 30, that is, the portion rearward from the flange 43F projects rearward from the back surface of the game board 30, and is light transmissive. A decorative plate 431 having a wave shape is disposed from the upper center to the right side on the inner side facing the substantially horizontally long rectangular opening, and extends in the front-rear direction from the upper center to the left side. A large number of protrusions 432 are formed, and the decoration plate 431 and the protrusions 432 decorate the inner surface of the protrusion 43P.

As shown in FIG. 13, a gap S <b> 1 is formed between the protrusion 43 </ b> P of the center frame 43 and the inner surface of the through hole 30 </ b> H of the game board 30.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a boss (projection) 433H is provided projecting rearward in the vicinity of the upper center of the back surface of the center frame 43. The boss 433H is formed integrally with the center frame 43, and is a hollow, generally cylindrical protrusion, and the peripheral edge of the tip is tapered.

The center frame 43 is attached so as to be fitted into the through hole 30H of the game board 30 from the front side, and thereafter, an outer packaging member 82 described later is fitted from the rear side. A hole (not shown) is formed in the game board 30 and a potch (small protrusion; not shown) is provided in the center frame 43 so as to correspond to the hole. By doing so, the center frame 43 is positioned on the game board 30.
The game board 30 positions and fixes a square plate material on the table, and in this state, performs processing such as cutting of the outer edge portion, drilling of a front nail positioning hole, a center frame mounting through hole, and the like. As a result, the respective parts are formed at precise relative positions. At this time, holes corresponding to the potches of the center frame 43 are also drilled in the manufacturing process of the game board 30. And precise relative position. Thereby, the center frame 43 is accurately positioned and attached to the game board 30, and the outer packet member 82 is accurately positioned and attached to the center frame 43 as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a fixed decorative portion 427 that does not operate is disposed on the left side, and a first decorative portion 401A configured to be partially movable is disposed on the right side, as shown in FIG. Is also a decoration of the front portion directly above the decorative symbol display device 42. The fixed decoration portion 427 is a molded product in which a predetermined character string is designed. The first decorative portion 401A is configured to be movable so that the pointer can rotate on a circular dial, and driving means for operating the pointer is installed on the back side (this driving means). (The illustration and explanation of the structure of is omitted).

  As shown in FIG. 14, a second decorative portion 401 </ b> B configured to be movable is disposed inside the right side portion of the center frame 43. The 2nd decoration part 401B has a general spindle shape extended a little long up and down, the plating layer is formed in the whole surface, and modeling is given to the upper end part, the center part, etc. The second decorative portion 401B is configured to be swingable as a whole, and driving means for performing this swinging operation is installed on the back side (illustration and description of the structure of the driving means are omitted).

  A stage unit 426 is disposed below the center frame 43 as shown in FIGS. The stage unit 426 is a member that constitutes a portion of the center frame 43 that corresponds to the lower side portion of the decorative symbol display device 42 and that excludes the right end portion. As shown in FIGS. 428, a stage forming member 429, a back plate 430, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the decorative plate 428 is loosened as a whole so that an approximately horizontally long rectangular plate-like material that extends slightly to the left and right is recessed downwardly centered on a position slightly to the right of the center in a lying state. It has a shape that curves downward and is shaped so that its lower end is slightly raised upward, and undulates so that it undulates as a whole. The decorative plate 428 is divided into a front piece 428F having a slightly wider front-rear width and a rear piece 428R having a slightly narrower front-rear width, and has protrusions 428P protruding rearward from the vicinity of both left and right ends of the front piece 428F. The rear piece 428R is integrated so as to be inserted through through holes 428H drilled in the front-rear direction in the vicinity of both left and right ends of the rear piece 428R. On the rear edge of the front piece 428F, there are formed two generally rectangular lighting part insertion notches 428C at two places on both sides of the raised portion, respectively, for a total of four places. The raised portion is formed with a ball notch 428S having a substantially inverted U shape.

  The decorative plate 428 is formed by molding a light-transmitting resin. A large number of irregular irregularities imitating a pile of gold coins and treasures are formed on the entire surface (not shown), and the upper surface is semi-translucent. A metal thin film is formed by half vapor deposition to form a half mirror. When light is irradiated from below by a decorative board LED substrate 823B, which will be described later, this light can be transmitted and from the lower side by the decorative board LED substrate 823B. When light is not irradiated, the upper surface reflects light uniformly and exhibits a golden metallic luster.

  The decorative plate 428 is attached to the front surface of the back plate 430. The protrusion 428P of the front piece 428F of the decorative plate 428 is formed with a screw hole at the tip, and the protrusion 428P is inserted into the through hole 428H of the rear piece 428R as described above, and further the back plate 430 The holes are inserted into holes 430H formed in the vicinity of both left and right ends, and are fastened and fixed by screws (not shown) from the back side of the back plate 430. As described above, the decorative plate 428 is disposed at a substantially right angle with respect to the front surface of the back plate 430. Therefore, the decorative plate 428 extends forward from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 at a predetermined angle (approximately 90 °). It is a face part. The decorative plate 428 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the center frame 43, that is, the surface facing the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The back plate 430 is made of a resin having the same light transmittance as the projecting portion 43P of the center frame 43, and the lower left corner of the horizontally long rectangle falls off and slightly longer from the upper left end to a position slightly to the left of the lower end center. It is a standing plate that has an outer shape that gently extends in an arc shape while extending gently in an arc shape and slightly lowering from the lower right corner to a position slightly to the left from the lower right end. Extends rearward to form a narrow peripheral wall, and a large number of irregularities are formed so as to continue from the front surface to the upper end surface (upper peripheral wall surface). A boss (projection part) 433L, which will be described later, protrudes rearward from a position slightly to the right of the lower center of the back plate 430 (see FIG. 11). The shape of the boss 433L is the same as that of the boss 433H above the center frame 43. In addition, a decorative molded product 430S having a shape imitating a ship's steering wheel and having a gold plating layer formed on the surface is disposed on the front surface of the back plate 430 at a position slightly to the right of the center.

  On the front surface of the back plate 430, lighting part insertion protrusions 430P are formed at four positions substantially corresponding to the lighting part insertion notches 428C along the lower edge. The lighting part insertion protrusion 430P protrudes forward in a columnar shape, and has a through hole extending in the axial direction inside, and a locking claw formed at the tip from the position near the lower end on the periphery of the front end surface A piece 430K extends forward. Among the locking pieces 430K of the lighting part insertion protrusions 430P arranged at four positions so as to be juxtaposed in the left-right direction as described above, the first and third two locking pieces 430K from the right. Are respectively formed slightly longer than the lower end of the front end face of the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P and slightly longer, and the second and fourth two-point locking pieces 430K from the right are respectively The lighting part insertion protrusion 430P extends slightly from the lower end of the peripheral edge of the front end face and is slightly shorter.

  On the back surface of the back plate 430, a lighting unit LED substrate 434 is arranged. The LED substrate 434 for the lighting unit is substantially similar to the outer shape of the back plate 430 and has a slightly smaller outer shape than the back plate 430, and is fitted so as to be accommodated inside the peripheral wall of the back plate 430. The lighting part LED substrate 434 is provided with a through hole 434H through which the boss 433L of the back plate 430 is inserted at a position slightly to the right of the lower center, and the front surface along the lower edge. Light sources 434L using LEDs are arranged at four positions corresponding to the lighting part insertion protrusions 430P of the back plate 430, respectively.

  In the stage unit 426, a lighting unit 435 is disposed so as to pass between the first light source 823L and the decorative plate 428. The lighting part 435 has a main body 435B shaped in a front shape imitating a western style sword composed of a handle having a spiral protrusion, a spear and a blade, and has a front and rear at the front end of the portion imitating the blade A locking portion 435K having an opening penetrating in the direction is formed, and an extension portion 435R extending in a rod shape toward the back side is formed at a position slightly inside the locking portion 435K, and as a whole It is configured in a generally bowl shape.

  The lighting part 435 is formed by forming the transparent resin into the above-mentioned general bowl shape, and as shown schematically in FIG. 17, a coating layer 435L having a light shielding property is formed on the entire surface except for a part as a coating means. . The covering layer 435L is formed by performing vapor deposition plating on the entire surface of the lighting portion 435 and then removing a predetermined portion of the plating layer by laser irradiation. The portion from which the plating layer is removed includes the tip of the extension 435R, the tip of the handle on the front surface of the main body 435B (excluding the periphery) and the portion between the protrusions, almost the entire blade (excluding the periphery) and It is a part from the handle on the back of the main body 435B to the blade. Further, a coating layer 435W is formed by applying a white resin to the removed portion of the plating layer on the back surface of the main body 435B. The removed portion of the plating layer on the front end of the extending portion 435R and the front surface of the main body 435B exposes the internal transparent resin, and serves as an input portion 435N and an output portion 435F, respectively.

  A reflective portion 435P having protrusions and grooves extending in a direction orthogonal to a direction in which a light guide path described later extends is formed on the front surface of the coating layer 435W, and the output portion 435F is located at a position facing the reflective portion 435P. Is formed. The reflection portion 435P has a large number of protrusions extending in the vertical direction on the front surface of the coating layer 435W, extending in the left-right direction (the front-rear direction in FIG. 17) perpendicular to the direction in which the light guide path, which will be described later, extends. The front surface of the coating layer 435W has protrusions and recesses protruding or retracting back and forth as shown in FIG. 17 in the vertical direction. A wave-like longitudinal cross-sectional shape formed continuously.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the lighting part 435 is inserted with the main body 435 </ b> B into the lighting part insertion notch 428 </ b> C of the decorative plate 428 with a posture with the handle portion facing upward, and the extending part 435 </ b> R is connected to the back plate 430. The lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P is inserted, and the locking piece 430K of the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P is engaged with the opening of the locking portion 435K. By engaging the locking piece 430K with the locking portion 435K located at the intermediate portion of the lighting portion 435, the lighting portion 435 is held more stably. The lighting parts 435 are arranged at four locations corresponding to the lighting part insertion notches 428C and the lighting part insertion protrusions 430P. As described above, the lighting parts 435 are connected to the first and third lighting part insertion protrusions 430P from the right. The stop piece 430K extends from a position slightly to the right of the lower end of the front end surface of the lighting part insertion protrusion 430P, and the locking piece 430K of the second and fourth lighting part insertion protrusions 430P from the right is the lighting part insertion protrusion. Since it extends from a position slightly to the left of the lower end of the peripheral edge of the front end surface of the portion 430P, the first and third lighting portions 435a and 435c from the right incline the upper end to the left and are second from the right. The fourth lighting parts 435b and 435d are arranged with their upper ends inclined to the right, whereby the four lighting parts 435a, 435b and 435c are arranged. 435d is held in posture inclined in the left and right according to topography of the decorative plate 428. Further, the extending portions 435R of the first and third lighting portions 435a and 435c from the right are formed slightly longer, and the extending portions 435R of the second and fourth lighting portions 435b and 435d from the right are formed slightly shorter. In addition, the locking pieces 430K of the lighting part insertion protrusions 430P are formed to be slightly longer or slightly shorter as described above, and the depths of the lighting part insertion notches 428C of the decorative plate 428 are also respectively corresponding to these. The main bodies 435B of the four lighting portions 435a, 435b, 435c, and 435d arranged in a line are arranged so as to be slightly shifted back and forth alternately. Further, each of the four lighting parts 435a, 435b, 435c, and 435d is different from each other in the size and shape of the attachment part (that is, the tip part of the extension part 435R) to the lighting part insertion protrusion part 430P of the back plate 430. (Not shown). Thereby, when trying to attach each lighting part 435a, 435b, 435c, 435d correctly, it does not fit correctly, therefore, each lighting part 435a, 435b, 435c, 435d is more reliably attached to a proper position. Be able to.

  In the above arrangement, the rear piece 428R of the decorative plate 428 is interposed between the lighting portion 435 and the back plate 430, whereby the lighting portion 435 is connected to the front portion of the gaming machine, that is, the back plate 430. From the stepped surface portion, that is, the decorative plate 428 at a predetermined interval.

  As described above, the distal end of the extending portion 435R of the lighting portion 435 inserted through the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P of the back plate 430 protrudes to the back side of the back plate 430, and this protruding portion has a protruding portion as shown in FIG. A cap 435C made of a black resin having a light shielding property is fitted. The cap 435C is fitted so as to cover the input side end of the light guide, and thus constitutes a covering means together with the covering layer 435L, and has an inner diameter capable of accommodating the tip of the extending portion 435R of the lighting portion 435. The rear side portion is formed so as to expand to a larger diameter than this, and the entire light source 434L of the LED substrate 434 for the lighting unit is covered from the front by this large diameter portion. It has become. The light emitted from the light source 434L does not leak to the outside from the cap 435C, and the coating layer 435L in the extending portion 435R of the lighting portion 435 is not formed, that is, from the tip portion where the transparent resin is exposed, that is, from the input portion 435N. Incident light, and proceeds forward along the length direction in the extending portion 435R as indicated by an arrow A1 in FIG. At this time, since the coating layer 435L having a light-shielding property is formed on the outer surface of the extending portion 435R excluding the input portion 435N as described above, the light incident from the input portion 435N does not leak to the outside. While reflecting from the inner surface of 435L, the inside of the extending portion 435R proceeds forward. The lower end portion of the main body 435B connected to the front end portion of the extending portion 435R is formed in a shape that is sharpened so that the front surface is inclined rearward, and on the inner side of the coating layer 435L formed on the inclined portion, the reflecting surface 435E. Is formed. An angle α formed by the reflecting surface 435E with respect to the length direction of the extending portion 435R is about 55 °. When the angle α is 45 °, for example, the light that has traveled forward in the extension portion 435R hits the reflection surface 435E and is reflected directly above, whereas the angle α is about 55 °. Accordingly, as indicated by an arrow A2 in FIG. 17, the light that has traveled forward in the extension portion 435R hits the reflection surface 435E and is reflected slightly rearward from directly above, and is reflected on the back side of the main body 435B. It progresses toward the formed reflection part 435P. As shown by the arrow A3 in FIG. 17, the light traveling as described above hits the reflection portion 435P and is reflected forward, and the coating layer 435L on the front surface of the main body 435B is not formed and a transparent resin is used. From the exposed portion, that is, the output unit 435F, the output is output to the outside.

  As described above, the lighting unit 435 is covered with the light-shielding coating means, that is, the coating layer 435L, and the input unit 435N receives light from the light source 434L of the lighting unit LED substrate 434, and the input unit 435N inputs the light. Output portion 435F from which the output light is output to the outside, and a light guide path formed from the input portion 435N to the output portion 435F. The light guide path extends forward from the input portion 435N and extends upward at the tip thereof. The shape is bent at an acute angle. The light incident on the input unit 435N from the light source 434L travels in a substantially Z-shape when viewed from the side while being reflected in the light guide as described above, and is output to the outside. Thereby, the light irradiated forward from the light source 434L below the decorative plate 428 is guided to the position above the decorative plate 428 without leaking to the outside and output to the outside.

  The lighting unit 435 functions as a holding lamp 800a as a starting memory number display means for displaying the number of the holding balls related to the special symbol, and the lighting unit LED board 434 is connected to the main control board, and the light source 434L Lighting is controlled by the main control board. The decorative board LED substrate 823B is connected to a sub-control device controlled by the main control board, and the lighting of the first light source is controlled by the sub-control device. Even if it exists, the main control board is not affected, and the function of notifying the number of starting memories is maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the stage forming member 429 is a member in which a lower stage 429L, an intermediate stage 429M, an upper stage 429H, and an upper stage portion 429T are formed in a stepped shape in this order from the lower front part to the rear upper part. Each of the lower stage 429L and the upper stage 429H substantially corresponds to the decorative plate 428, and is gently curved downward so as to be recessed downward with a position slightly to the right of the center as a center, and the lower end portion is slightly upward. Groove-shaped guiding portions are formed on both the left and right sides of the raised portion so as to be inclined downward toward the front side, and the top of the raised portion of the lower stage 429L is inclined downward toward the rear side. A groove-shaped guide portion is formed on the top of the raised portion of the upper stage 429H, and a groove-shaped guide portion that tilts downward toward the front side is formed. The middle stage 429M as a whole has a shape that gently curves downward in the same manner as the lower stage 429L and the upper stage 429H, but the portion corresponding to the raised portions of the lower stage 429L and the upper stage 429H is the rear end. The lower stage 429L and the upper stage 429H are formed so as to protrude upward, and the portions corresponding to the left and right sides of the raised parts of the lower stage 429L and the upper stage 429H are formed so as to protrude upward. Further, a ball entrance hole 429P penetrating vertically is formed so as to straddle the top of the raised portion of the lower stage 429L and the central portion of the planar portion of the middle stage 429M. It communicates with the ball notch 428S. Also, from the boundary between the left and right sides of the raised portion of the lower stage 429L and the left and right raised portions of the middle stage 429M, hanging pieces respectively extend downward (not shown), corresponding to both hanging pieces, The front piece 428F of the decorative plate 428 has slits 428L extending in the left-right direction at two places on the left and right. The upper step portion 429T constitutes the uppermost step portion of the stage forming member 429, extends horizontally in the left-right direction, and is formed so as to be inclined slightly downward from the rear end edge to the front end edge. The stage forming member 429 is fitted so as to cover the entirety of the decorative plate 428 and the back plate 430 as shown in FIG. 16 by inserting the hanging piece into the slit 428L of the decorative plate 428. At this time, the upper end of the lighting part 435 is covered with the upper stage 429H, and the upper end of the back plate 430 is covered with the upper stage part 429T from above. The stage forming member 429 is entirely formed of a transparent resin, so that the decorative plate 428, the lighting unit 435, the back plate 430, and the decorative molded product 430S disposed therein can be sufficiently visually recognized from the outside. ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the stage unit 426 is attached so as to be fitted from the rear of the center frame 43. As shown in FIG. 10, a discharge port 376 is formed in the center of the lower end portion of the front surface of the center frame 43, and the discharge port 376 enters the entrance hole 429 </ b> P of the stage forming member 429 and the entrance of the decorative plate 428. It communicates with the notch 428S.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a ball entrance 391 is formed immediately below the left end of the flange 372 in the center frame 43, and the ball entrance 391 is formed inside the left side of the center frame 43. The ball guide path 392 communicates. The ball guide path 392 extends while meandering from the front upper side to the rear lower side of the left side portion of the center frame 43, and a lower end portion opens to the left end portion of the upper stage 429H of the stage forming member 429. It has become.

  The game ball that has entered the entrance 391 flows down in the ball guide path 392 and is guided from the sleeve opening 393 to the upper stage 429H. The game ball that has come out of the sleeve opening 393 rolls so as to reciprocate left and right on the upper stage 429H, the middle stage 429M and the lower stage 429L. In many cases, it falls from the lower stage 429L to the front side, and in very rare cases, it enters the entrance hole 429P well and enters the exit opening 376 from the entrance notch 428S of the lower decorative plate 428. It is guided and discharged to the front side, and enters the first start winning device 33 located immediately below with a high probability.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, an outer packet member 82 is fitted to the projecting portion 43 </ b> P of the center frame 43 from behind so as to cover it. The outer packaging member 82 is made of a transparent resin, has a front shape that substantially corresponds to the outer shape of the projecting portion 43P of the center frame 43 and includes the projecting portion 43P, and the projecting dimension of the projecting portion 43P (game) A peripheral wall 821 extending forward is formed with an extension width substantially equal to the projecting dimension from the rear surface of the board 30. The peripheral edge of the outer packaging member 82 has a shape in which a large number of sides are slightly irregularly annularly connected, and the peripheral wall 821 has a shape in which a large number of planes are irregularly annularly continuous. Since the peripheral wall 821 is composed of a plurality of planes in this way, as shown in FIG. 18, the peripheral wall 821 has a plurality of planes on the inner side that surround the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43 from the periphery. A lumen 822 is formed. The front end edge of the peripheral wall 821 is formed with flanges 821F extending outward at several locations, and is fixed on the game board 30 from the rear side by wood screws or the like.

  A rectangular opening 821H is formed in the central portion of the outer packaging member 82 slightly to the left, and a decorative symbol display device 42 is attached from the back side as shown in FIGS. A display unit (liquid crystal display) of the decorative symbol display device 42 is exposed forward inside the opening 821H.

  Further, on the back side of the decorative symbol display device 42, a board box for accommodating the sub control boards unitized in the second control board unit 202 is attached. That is, the outer packaging member 82 also has a function as a mounting base on which the display control device and the sub control board are mounted.

  An LED substrate 823 is supported as a light emitting means on each of a large number of planes excluding several planes among the many planes constituting the inner surface of the lumen portion 822 of the outer packaging member 82, and the LED substrate Light is emitted from the LED 823L mounted on the 823 to the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43. As shown in FIG. 19, each LED substrate 823 is supported on the inner surface of the inner cavity portion 822 of the outer packaging member 82 in a state where most of the surface on which the LED 823 </ b> L is mounted is covered with the cover 824.

  Of the LED boards 823 arranged on a plurality of planes constituting the inner surface of the inner cavity portion 822 of the outer packaging member 82, the LED board 823B arranged on the plane constituting the lower horizontal plane is the stage unit 426 described above. The decorative board 428 is a decorative board LED board for irradiating light from below, and any of the LED boards 823A arranged on the other planes is a stage unit 426 in the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43. It is an LED substrate for irradiating light to other parts. The decorative board LED substrate 823 </ b> B is disposed on the outer peripheral side of the decorative board 428.

  Each LED board 823 has a size corresponding to the inner side surface of the lumen 822 to which the LED board 823 is attached, and is a rectangular board on which a plurality of LEDs 823L are arranged. The cover 824 has a dimension corresponding to each LED board 823. It is made of a transparent resin having a substantially rectangular flat plate-like outer shape. The cover 824 is formed with ribs 824R that slightly extend to one side along the peripheral edge. The ribs 824R on the inner edge facing the inner cavity 822 of the outer packaging member 82 are provided at two positions on the inner side of the LED substrate 823. Locking portions 824H for engaging and holding the end edges are formed, respectively, and a generally T-shaped locking piece 824T that engages with the front edge of the peripheral wall 821 of the outer packet member 82 is spaced on the rib 824R on the outer end edge. A plurality are formed. Screw receiving portions 824P that are bifurcated and protrude perpendicularly from the cover 824 are provided at both ends of the cover 824, respectively. The cover 824 has a plurality of openings, and components such as the LED 823L mounted on the LED substrate 823 are exposed from the openings. A screw hole portion 822N having a screw hole extending in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine is provided at a position corresponding to the screw receiving portion 824P of the cover 824 in the inner cavity portion 822 of the outer packet member 82. A rectangular notch 822 </ b> C is formed at the front end edge of 821 at a position corresponding to the locking piece 824 </ b> T of the cover 824.

  The LED board 823 is housed inside the rib 824R of the cover 824 with the LED 823L mounting surface facing the cover 824, and in this state, the cover 824 is placed in the outer packaging member 82 in a posture parallel to the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. The cover 824 is inserted so as to be inserted into the cavity 822, and a screw (not shown) is inserted into the screw receiving portion 824P of the cover 824 and screwed into the screw hole portion 822N of the outer cover member 82, whereby the cover 824 is attached to the outer cover member 82. Thus, the LED substrate 823 is supported and fixed to the inner surface of the inner cavity 822 of the outer packet member 82. As described above, after the plurality of LED substrates 823 are arranged on the inner surface of the lumen portion 822 of the outer packaging member 82, the adjacent LED substrates 823 are wired to each other, and are wired in an annular shape as a whole.

  As shown in FIG. 12, guide holes serving as positioning means for guiding the outer packet member 82 to the mounting position at positions corresponding to the upper and lower bosses 433H and 433L of the center frame 43 are provided above and below the opening 821H of the outer packet member 82, respectively. 825H and 825L are respectively drilled. A peripheral wall extending slightly rearward is formed at the periphery of each guide hole 825H, 825L. The outer packaging member 82 is attached so as to be fitted from the rear to the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43 attached from the front of the game board 30. At this time, the upper and lower bosses 433H and 433L are connected to the upper and lower guide holes 825H. , 825L, the outer packet member 82 is guided to the mounting position, that is, positioned.

  By attaching the outer packaging member 82 as described above, as shown in FIG. 13, the LED board 823 is disposed at a peripheral position surrounding the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43, and light is emitted from the periphery to the protrusion 43P by the LED 823L. Is configured to be irradiated. Since the protrusion 43P is made of a resin having optical transparency as described above, the light emitted from the LED 823L passes through the protrusion 43P as shown by an arrow A4 in FIG. The inner part of the game machine, that is, the position where it can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine is transmitted, and thereby, a decorative effect by light irradiation can be effectively obtained at the front part of the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the outer packet member 82 has a shape in which the lower right portion extends downward corresponding to the shape of the center frame 43, and a ball discharge portion is provided at the lower end portion of the extended portion. 825 is provided. The extending portion of the outer packet member 82 is a portion that covers a portion of the center frame 43 where the lower end portion of the second decorative portion 401B is disposed. A space for the operation of the second decorative portion 401B is secured around the second decorative portion 401B. For example, at the time of manufacturing or when the game ball clogged with a hole is removed, You can accidentally enter this space. If the game ball is left in this space, the operation of the second decoration portion 401B may be hindered or cause a failure. Therefore, an opening (not shown) for discharging the game ball is provided below the space. Is formed. The ball discharge portion 825 of the outer packaging member 82 is for discharging the game ball discharged from the opening to the outside of the outer packaging member 82 and guiding it to a ball assembly plate (not shown).

  The pachinko machine 10 includes a variable display device that variably displays symbols. A center frame (frame member) 43 is disposed around the display portion of the variable display device, and the center frame 43 is formed in the game board 30. It is attached so as to be fitted into the through hole 30H provided, and has a protruding portion 43P that protrudes rearward from the back surface of the game board 30 and has at least a part of light transmission. The LED 823L, which is a light emitting means, is installed so as to be hidden outside the periphery of the through hole 30H when viewed from the front of the panel 30, and the projecting portion 43P of the center frame 43 has a light-transmitting portion from the periphery. Light is emitted from the LED 823L, which is a light emitting means, to the inner part of the opening of the center frame 43, that is, the position where it can be seen from the front of the gaming machine Since the configuration is such that the LED 823L as the light emitting means is installed so as to be hidden outside the periphery of the through hole 30H for attaching the center frame 43 when viewed from the front of the game board, The through hole 30H has a small size. In addition, light is irradiated from the surroundings to the light-transmitting portion of the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43 that protrudes rearward from the back surface of the game board 30 and has at least a portion of the light-transmitting center frame 43. The LED 823L, which is a light emitting means, is disposed around the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43, and the light emitting means is disposed on the center frame 43 itself. That is, the enlargement of the center frame 43 is suppressed.

  Further, for example, according to the configuration in which the center frame is irradiated with light from the front or the rear, the center frame itself needs to have a certain area to be irradiated with light by spreading vertically in the front-rear direction. According to the configuration of the pachinko machine 10, the projection 43P of the center frame 43, that is, a portion extending in the front-rear direction is irradiated with light as shown in FIG. By adopting a configuration that allows transmission to a possible position, it is possible to obtain a decorative effect by light irradiation effectively without providing a light irradiation region that extends vertically in the front-rear direction. Is suppressed.

  An LED 823L, which is a light emitting means, is installed outside the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43, and light is irradiated to the light-transmitting portion of the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43 by the LED 823L, which is the light emitting means. Thus, the center frame can be permeated to a position where it can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine. For example, as compared with the case where the light emitting means is installed inside the protruding portion of the center frame, the center frame is as much as the installation space of the light emitting means. The protrusion 43P of 43 is reduced in size, and the through hole 30H to which the center frame 43 is attached is also reduced in size accordingly.

  Further, the outer packet member 82 is fitted from behind so as to cover the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43, and the light emitting means, that is, the LED substrate 823 is supported by the outer packet member 82. Therefore, the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43 In contrast, the light emitting means can be easily arranged at a position where light can be effectively irradiated. Moreover, since the light emitting means can be arranged at a predetermined position by fitting the outer packet member 82, workability is also improved.

  Further, since the positioning means for guiding the outer packaging member 82 to the mounting position, that is, the bosses 433H and 433L and the guide holes 825H and 825L, the outer packaging member 82 can be easily and accurately attached to the mounting position, and the light emission is performed accordingly. The means can be easily and accurately arranged at a predetermined position, and light can be accurately irradiated to the irradiation position.

  The positioning means includes bosses 433H and 433L formed on the center frame 43, that is, protrusions 433H and 433L, and guide holes 825H and 825L formed in the outer packet member 82 corresponding to the protrusions 433H and 433L, Therefore, the projections 433H and 433L formed on the center frame 43 can be easily positioned by inserting the projections 433H and 433L into the guide holes 825H and 825L formed on the outer packet member 82. However, the structure can be made simple and the formation thereof is easy. By positioning the outer packet member 82 with respect to the center frame 43, the LED 823L as the light emitting means can be accurately positioned with respect to the position where the light is irradiated in the center frame 43, but the boss 433H constituting the positioning means. The outer packet member 82 can be easily and reliably positioned with respect to the center frame 43 by 433L and the guide holes 825H and 825L.

  Further, since the outer packaging member 82 includes the inner cavity portion 822 having a plurality of planes that surround the projecting portion 43P of the center frame 43 from the periphery, the LED substrate 823 can be easily provided as the light emitting means on each of the plurality of planes. It has a configuration that can be installed. Further, since a large number of the planes are formed, the LED substrate 823 that is a light emitting means is disposed following the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43 formed in a curved shape, and the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43 is disposed. In contrast, it is possible to irradiate light uniformly. Further, the adjacent LED substrates 823 are wired to form a ring shape as a whole, so that the wiring is kept as short as possible and neatly arranged.

  Further, since the cover 824 that covers at least a part of the LED substrate 823 that is a light emitting means is provided, the LED substrate 823 can be prevented from being damaged when the outer packaging member 82 is attached in the manufacturing process of the pachinko machine 10, for example.

  Further, the light emitting means is an LED substrate 823 on which the LED 823L is mounted, and a substantially flat cover 824 corresponding to the LED substrate 823 covers at least a part of the LED 823L mounting side surface of the LED substrate 823, and the LED Screws formed on the outer packaging member 82 so that the board 823 and the cover 824 are inserted into the inner cavity 822 of the outer packaging member 82 in a posture parallel to the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine and extend in the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine. Since the cover 824 is fastened and fixed to the outer packaging member 82 by screwing a screw into the hole (screw hole portion 822N), the LED board 823 and the cover 824 are fitted so as to be inserted into the inner cavity 822 of the outer packaging member 82. By wearing, the light emitting means can be easily arranged on the outer packaging member 82, the workability is good, and the substantially flat cover 8 4 is inserted into the inner cavity 822 of the outer packaging member 82 with a posture parallel to the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine, and the cover 824 is encased by screwing a screw in the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine. Since it is fastened and fixed to 82, the space required for fitting and fastening of the cover 824 is reduced as much as possible. That is, for example, if the cover is to be fitted in a posture perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine, a space for fitting the cover area is required, and for example, a screw is screwed in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine If so, the length of the screw and a space for using a screwdriver are required, but according to the configuration of the pachinko machine 10, the cover 824 can be slid and fitted to the outer packaging member 82, and the screw can be fastened back and forth. Since it can be done by inserting a screwdriver in the direction, installation work can be done in a small space.

  Further, since a gap S1 is formed between the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43 and the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30, for example, as shown by an arrow A5 in FIG. That is, the light from the LED 823L is also irradiated to the front of the gaming machine, and the decoration effect is even better. In FIG. 13, only the LED 823L disposed near the center of the LED board 823 is shown, but the LED board 823 has another not-shown position in front of the LED 823L, that is, a position closer to the game board 30. LED823L is arrange | positioned and light is irradiated also to the front of a game machine through gap | interval S1 as mentioned above by this.

In addition, a display unit of a variable display device that variably displays symbols, that is, a game board 30 provided with a decorative symbol display device 42 and a start winning device 33 is provided, and a ball entering the starting winning device 33 is detected. The winning / raising lottery is made based on the above, and the decorative pattern display device 42 displays a moving image of the pattern selected based on the detection of the ball entering the start winning device 33. The number of balls entered into the start winning device 33 detected during the moving image display is stored as a start memory number up to a predetermined number, and this start memory number is displayed to notify the player of the start memory number display. In the configuration in which a lighting part 435 is provided as a means and a light emitting area is formed on at least a part of the front part of the pachinko machine 10, the lighting part 435 is connected to the decorative symbol display device 42 and a start prize. Since the light is output from the lighting unit 435 to the outside, the light is output to the outside from a position at a predetermined interval forward from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. By displaying the starting memory number, the starting memory number is easily confirmed by the player. For example, in the configuration in which the start memory number is displayed by the holding lamp arranged on the front surface of the pachinko machine, it is difficult to visually recognize the holding lamp due to the light emission region as described above. With this configuration, since the starting memory number is displayed by the lighting unit 435 that outputs light from a position spaced a predetermined distance forward from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, the viewpoint is the pachinko machine 10 when viewed from the front. It concentrates on the front lighting part 435 away from the front part. Therefore, the starting memory number is visually recognized sufficiently clearly without being distracted by the light emitting area, and the player can easily and surely confirm this, so that the game ball is not wasted.
Further, the display contents on the decorative symbol display device 42 and the entry to the start winning device 33 are the greatest concern for the player, so the decorative symbol display device 42 and the start winning device 33 are attracted by the player. It is the most concentrated part. Therefore, the lighting unit 435 is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 42 and the start winning device 33, so that the start memory number is displayed at the position where it is most visually recognizable.

(Function)
According to the configuration of the pachinko machine 10, a variable display device that variably displays symbols is provided, and a frame member, that is, a center frame 43 is arranged around the display portion of the variable display device. A decorative portion, that is, a decorative plate 428 for performing a decorative effect is arranged on the peripheral surface, and a first light source for irradiating the decorative plate 428 with light, that is, the LED 823L of the decorative plate LED substrate 823B is on the outer peripheral side of the decorative plate 428. A lighting unit 435 is disposed so as to pass between the first light source 823L and the decorative plate 428, and a second light source for supplying light to the lighting unit 435, that is, a lighting unit LED substrate 434. LED light source 434L is disposed, and the lighting unit 435 receives the light input from the second light source 434L and the input unit 435N. Output portion 435F from which the light is output to the outside, and a light guiding path formed from the input portion 435N to the output portion 435F and covered with a light-shielding coating means, that is, a covering layer 435L and a cap 435C. Therefore, the decorative plate 428 and the lighting unit 435 are individually irradiated with light from the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L, respectively, and the lighting unit 435 has a light shielding property from the input unit 435N to the output unit 435F. The light is guided through the light guide path covered with. Therefore, even though the lighting unit 435 is disposed so as to pass between the first light source 823L and the decorative plate 428, the lights emitted from the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L are mixed or interfere with each other. The decorative plate 428 and the lighting unit 435 are irradiated with each other while maintaining a separate and independent state without being held together. Accordingly, the decorative plate 428 and the lighting unit 435 can be individually and clearly projected without canceling each other while the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L are arranged close to each other. At this time, for example, if the light emitted from the first light source is maintained in a separate and independent state by arranging an appropriate light shielding member, a space for arranging the light shielding member is required, whereas the pachinko machine 10 In this case, a light guide path covered with a light-shielding coating means is formed on the lighting part 435, so that light is kept in a separated and independent state without providing a light-shielding member. From the above, the first light source for irradiating not only the decorative plate 428 and the lighting unit 435 but also the light while irradiating the decorative plate 428 and the lighting unit 435 with light effectively. 823L and the 2nd light source 434L are arrange | positioned without requiring a big space, and the enlargement of the center frame 43 is suppressed.

  Further, the second light source 434L is installed so as to direct the light emission direction in a direction different from the light emission direction of the first light source 823L, that is, the first light source 823L faces the light emission direction upward, and the second light source 434L The first light source 823L and the second light source 434L are installed apart from each other by setting the direction of light emission to the front, and the installation space for the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L is secured. Easy arrangement. That is, the arrangement positions of the decorative plate 428 and the lighting unit 435 that are the irradiation targets of the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L may overlap as described above. If the first light source and the second light source are installed in the same direction, the first light source and the second light source are inevitably arranged to be close to each other. By arranging the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L to have different light emission directions, the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L are separated from each other and installed with a margin. Further, while the second light source 434L is installed such that the direction of light emission is different from the direction of light emission of the first light source 823L, the light guide is formed in a substantially L shape in side view as shown in FIG. Thus, the light from the second light source 434L can be guided to the output unit 435F of the lighting unit 435 formed at the position overlapping with the decoration plate 428 that is the irradiation target of the first light source 823L as described above. ing. That is, the configuration in which the light guide path covered with the light-shielding coating layer 435L is formed as described above is more meaningful.

  Moreover, since the lighting part 435 has a shape extending long along the light guide path, a support member, that is, a locking piece 430K is attached along the length direction of the extension part 435R in the lighting part 435. Although the lighting part 435 has a slightly elongated shape, it is stably supported by the attachment of the locking piece 430K. Further, by attaching the locking piece 430K along the length direction of the extending part 435R of the lighting part, that is, by attaching the locking piece 430K so as to overlap the extending part 435R of the lighting part 435, The configuration is such that the irradiation of light from the first light source 823L is prevented by the locking piece 430K as much as possible.

  Further, since the support member is a locking means that can engage with the lighting portion 435, that is, the locking piece 430K, by engaging the locking piece 430K with the lighting portion 435, the lighting portion 435 becomes the support member, It is easily supported and fixed to the locking piece 430.

  In addition, a reflection portion 435P having a protrusion and a groove extending in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the light guide path extends is formed in the light guide path of the lighting portion 435, and an output portion 435F is provided at a position facing the reflection portion 435P. Since it is formed, the lighting part 435 can light effectively. As shown in FIG. 17, the light emitted from the second light source 434L enters the input unit 435N of the lighting unit 435, travels along the direction in which the light guide path extends while reflecting in the light guide path, and reflects the reflection. In the portion 435P, the light strikes the ridges and grooves extending in the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the light guide extends, and is reflected in the direction facing the reflecting portion 435P. In other words, the light that has traveled while being reflected in the light guide path in various directions is reflected by the reflecting portion 435P, and aligned in the direction facing the reflecting portion 435P, and is output from the output portion 435F to the outside. Is done. As a result, light is output from the output unit 435F to the outside without waste.

  In addition, since the lighting unit 435 is composed of four types of lighting units 435a, 435b, 435c, and 435d having different sizes and shapes of the mounting units, the lighting units 435a, 435b, 435c, and 435d are attached to incorrect positions. Even if it tries, it does not adapt correctly, Therefore Therefore, each lighting part 435a, 435b, 435c, 435d can be attached to an appropriate position more reliably.

  In addition, the decorative plate 428 is made of a resin having a light transmitting property and forms a half mirror by forming a semi-transparent metal thin film on the surface. Therefore, when light is irradiated from the first light source 823L, this light is emitted. In addition, the surface reflects light when light is not irradiated from the first light source 823 </ b> L, so that a decorative effect can be obtained on the decorative plate 428.

  Further, since the decorative plate 428 is disposed between the stage forming member 429 and the first start winning device 33, a member disposed between the stage forming member 429 and the first start winning device 33 is provided. In addition, it has a good decorative effect and can be arranged in a space-saving manner. If the stage forming member 429 and the first start winning device 33 are separated from each other, it is difficult to guide the game ball to the first start winning device 33. Therefore, the stage forming member 429 and the first start winning device 33 It is desirable that the members arranged between them are as space-saving as possible, that is, as thin as possible in the vertical direction. On the other hand, the position between the stage forming member 429 and the first starting prize-winning device 33 is a conspicuous position that is particularly conspicuous in the game area, so that the members arranged at this position can be as much as possible. Although it is desired to refine the decoration, the thickness of the member increases accordingly. Here, the decorative plate 428 of the pachinko machine 10 is disposed without requiring a large space while effectively providing a decorative effect as described above, and thus the stage forming member 429 and the first start-up as described above. Since the decorative plate 428 is disposed between the winning device 33 and the winning device 33, the demand for both the space saving and the decorative effect as described above is satisfied.

  Further, since the stage forming member 429 has transparency and the decorative plate 428 is disposed so as to be covered with the stage forming member 429, the stage forming member having transparency so as to cover the decorative plate 428. By arranging 429, the decorative plate 428 is arranged more compactly by effectively using the space below the stage. At this time, since the decorative plate 428 is disposed so as to be covered with the stage forming member 429, the behavior of the game ball rolling on the stage forming member 429 is affected by the shape of the decorative plate 428. For this reason, the decorative plate 428 is not so limited in shape, and as described above, it can be seen that the decorative plate 428 is formed in a highly decorative shape in which a large number of irregular irregularities are formed on the entire surface. Thus, it has a configuration with a high degree of freedom of decoration. In addition, since the stage forming member 429 has transparency, the decorative plate 428 is not hidden and can be sufficiently visually recognized from the outside.

  Further, the stage forming member 429 includes four stages of a lower stage 429L, an intermediate stage 429M, an upper stage 429H, and an upper stage 429T that are formed in a step shape from the front lower side to the rear upper side, and the lighting unit 435 includes the stage formation. Since the four stages constituting the member 429 are arranged at positions corresponding to the upper stage 429H, which is the stage behind the foremost stage, at positions corresponding to the upper stage 429H that is two stages above the foremost lower stage 429L. Since the lighting part 435 is arranged, the lighting part 435 is arranged so as to largely protrude upward, and a front view, that is, a visible region of the lighting part 435 as viewed from the player is secured. In addition, the decorative plate 428 is further closer to the stage forming member 429 while ensuring a large visible region of the lighting part 435 in this way. By, that is, further arranged compactly.

  Further, the lighting unit 435 functions as a starting memory number display means, the second light source 434L is connected to the main control board, and the lighting of the second light source 434L is controlled by the main control board, and the first light source 823L is Since it is connected to the sub-control device controlled by the control board and the lighting of the first light source is controlled by the sub-control device, for example, even if the sub-control device fails, the main control board is not affected. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the lighting function of the lighting unit 435 for informing the start memory number.

(Modification)
Various modifications can be made to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the second light source 434L is installed so that the light emission direction is directed in a direction different from the light emission direction of the first light source 823L. However, as shown in FIG. 20, for example, the second light source 439L is provided. However, it is good also as a structure installed so that a light emission direction may be turned to the same direction as the light emission direction of the 1st light source 826L. In the example shown in the figure, the configuration of the lighting unit 440 and the second light source 439L for supplying light to the lighting unit 440 is the same as the configuration of the lighting unit 435 and the second light source 434L of the above embodiment. However, the decorative plate 441 is not placed on its side, but is placed in a standing posture so as to be parallel to the front surface of the game board 30, and the first light source 826L for irradiating light on the decorative plate 441 includes the first light source 826L. The two light sources 439L are mounted on the same LED substrate 439, and the decorative plate 441 is irradiated with light from the back side by the first light source 826L as indicated by an arrow A7 in the drawing. Also in this example, as in the case of the above-described embodiment, the lighting portion 440 is covered with a light-shielding covering means, that is, the covering layer 440L, and the light guide path is formed from the input portion 440N to the output portion 440F. The plate 441 and the lighting unit 440 are individually irradiated with light from the first light source 826L and the second light source 439L, respectively, and as indicated by an arrow A8 in the drawing, the light passes through the light guide path from the input unit 440N to the output unit 440F. It has come to be guided through. Therefore, even though the lighting unit 440 is disposed in a region where light is indirectly emitted from the first light source 826L, the light emitted from the first light source 826L and the second light source 439L is mixed or interferes with each other. The decorative plate 441 and the lighting unit 440 are respectively irradiated while maintaining a separate and independent state without being held together.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the lighting part 435 became the solid body which consists of transparent resin, the lighting part may be hollow bodies, such as a tube shape, for example. In the case where the lighting part is a hollow body, the input part and the output part can be formed, for example, by opening an opening at an appropriate position of the lighting part.

  In the embodiment, the coating layer 435L of the lighting unit 435 is formed by performing vapor deposition plating on the entire surface of the lighting unit 435, and then removing a predetermined portion of the plating layer by laser irradiation. For example, the plating layer may be removed by coating a resist other than the predetermined portion and performing etching.

  In the above-described embodiment, the projection 43P of the center frame 43 is configured to be irradiated with light from the LED 823L from almost the entire circumference. The light may be applied to a specific portion of the protrusion 43P in a limited manner.

  In the above embodiment, the light emitting means, that is, the LED substrate 823 is supported by the outer packaging member 82 having a shape covering the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43. However, the light emitting means is used for such an outer packaging member. Instead of supporting, for example, a support part for supporting the light emitting means may be appropriately provided at an arbitrary position around the projecting part 43P.

  In the embodiment, the center frame 43 is provided with the bosses 433H and 433L and the outer packet member 82 is provided with the guide holes 825H and 825L as positioning means for guiding the outer packet member 82 to the mounting position. A guide hole may be provided, and a boss may be provided on the outer packaging member 82. As the positioning means, various means such as a guide groove extending in the front-rear direction and a sliding part capable of sliding in the guide groove can be adopted in addition to the protrusion and the guide hole.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, in the gap S2 between the protruding portion 443P of the center frame 443 and the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30, as a reflection means for reflecting light, A rib 436 having a reflecting surface 436R formed on the side surface may be disposed. In the example shown in the figure, the gap S2 between the projecting portion 443P of the center frame 443 and the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30 is closed so as to be closed at the periphery of the front end portion of the center frame 443. A rib 436 that extends rearward along the inner surface of the through hole 30 </ b> H of the game board 30 is integrally formed on the rear surface of the frame member 437. The entire surface of the rib 436 is covered with a plating layer, whereby the side surface on the inner side (center frame 443 side) of the rib 436 serves as a reflecting surface 436R.

  According to the configuration shown in FIG. 21, as shown by an arrow A6 in the figure, the light incident in the gap S2 between the protruding portion 443P of the center frame 443 and the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30 is reflected. It can be guided forward while being reflected by the means, whereby a decorative effect can be obtained more effectively. Further, since the reflecting means is the rib 436, the reflecting surface 436R that can effectively reflect light can be easily formed by a method such as vapor deposition plating, and the rib 436 is formed at the center. By integrally forming the frame member 437, which is a constituent member of the frame 443, reflection means can be easily provided in the gap S2 between the projecting portion 443P of the center frame 443 and the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30. It becomes the structure which can be arrange | positioned.

  As the reflection means, in addition to the ribs as described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, a reflection surface 438R is formed on the inner side by a method such as laying a metal foil on the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30. You may make it form the coating layer 438 which has.

  As described above, the present invention can obtain a decorative effect efficiently with a simple configuration, and can be widely applied regardless of the type of gaming machine.

The front view which shows an example of a pachinko machine. The perspective view of the front side of the pachinko machine of FIG. The perspective view of the front frame of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view which shows an example of a game board. The perspective view of the game board of FIG. The disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the back surface of the pachinko machine of FIG. The perspective view of the back side of the game board of FIG. The rear view of the game board of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows the center frame of a game board. The disassembled perspective view which shows the state which removed the center frame from the game board. The disassembled perspective view which shows the state which removed the outer packaging member from the game board. Sectional view of the AA part of FIG. The partial expansion perspective view which shows the arrangement | positioning condition of the 2nd decoration part in a center frame. The exploded perspective view of a stage unit. BB section sectional drawing of FIG. The schematic cross section which shows a lighting part and its attachment structure. The perspective view of an outer packaging member. The perspective view which shows the state which removed the LED board and the cover from the outer package member. The schematic cross section which shows the other example of arrangement configuration of a 1st light source and a 2nd light source. Sectional drawing which shows an example of a reflection means and its arrangement structure. Sectional drawing which shows the other example of a reflection means.

Explanation of symbols

435: lighting unit 435N: input unit 435F: output unit 435C: cap (covering means)
435L: coating layer (coating means)
434L: Second light source

Claims (3)

A game area in which a game ball flows down is formed on the front side, and a through-hole penetrating from a part of the game area to the back side is formed;
An outer packaging member attached so as to cover the through hole of the game board from the back side;
A first light emitting substrate attached to the inner surface of the outer packaging member and having a light source facing a rear region of the through hole ;
A decorative portion disposed in the light output direction of the light source on the first light emitting substrate ;
A second light-emitting substrate having a light source , disposed between the decorative portion and the light source of the first light- emitting substrate,
A light guide that guides light emitted from the light source of the second light emitting substrate to the opposite side of the decorative portion through an irradiation region between the first light emitting substrate and the decorative portion ;
Game machine characterized by comprising a covering means for covering the portion passing through the irradiation area of the light guide path. The second light emitting substrate is for informing the information that the light source is different from the light source of the first light emitting substrate, and emits light in a direction different from the direction in which the light source of the first light emitting substrate emits light. The second light emitting means is installed,
  The light guide path includes a first light guide section provided along a direction in which the light source of the second light emitting substrate emits light, and a reflection section that changes a traveling direction of the light guided to the first light guide section. And a second light guide portion that is a portion that guides the light reflected by the reflection portion and that extends toward a point where the light source of the first light emitting substrate emits light. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a light guide member made of a material. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a locking piece for locking the light guide member in the irradiation region is extended along the first light guide portion of the light guide member.

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