JP5404896B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A gaming machine having an illumination structure capable of illuminating a front surface of a reel substantially uniformly.
A translucent member disposed in front of the reel is configured to reflect light from the light source toward the front surface of the reel, thereby irradiating light from the front of the reel. Thereby, compared with the case where the reel is directly illuminated from the light source arranged on the side of the reel, the front surface of the reel can be illuminated almost uniformly. Further, since the front door and the reel unit are in contact with each other, it is possible to prevent the distance between the front door and the reel from becoming long.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine having a reel with a pattern drawn on the surface, the reel is lined to form a non-translucent portion (see Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, there is a translucent part that transmits light from a so-called backlight provided on the back side of the reel forward and a non-translucent part that does not transmit light from the backlight forward. By being formed, only part of the design can be emphasized by the light emission of the backlight, and it is considered that the effect by the reel can be enhanced.

JP 2011-146 A

  However, if special processing is applied to the reel, such as forming a non-light-transmitting part by lining, the light transmittance from the backlight is reduced, the reel becomes dark, and the visibility of the design may be reduced. It was.

  Recently, a gaming machine is known that illuminates the reel from the front of the reel. In this gaming machine, a light source can be provided in front of the reel to ensure the visibility of the reel. It is provided at a position that avoids the front of the reel. In such a configuration, it is bright at a position near the light source and dark at a position far from the light source, and it is difficult to uniformly illuminate the front surface of the reel.

  An object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine provided with the illumination structure which can illuminate the reel front surface substantially uniformly.

The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is
A reel provided in a gaming machine casing and having a plurality of symbols on its surface;
A reel support housing that rotatably supports the reel;
A motor for rotationally driving the reel;
A front door capable of opening and closing the front opening of the gaming machine housing;
A light source disposed on a side of the reel;
A translucent member that is disposed in front of the reel and allows light from the surface of the reel to pass forward, thereby allowing the symbol to be visually recognized from the front;
A light source unit that supports the light source and the translucent member,
The translucent member is arranged to be inclined toward the light source so as to reflect light from the light source to the surface of the reel,
A reel unit composed of the reel support housing and the light source unit is fixed to the gaming machine housing,
The front door and the light source unit are in contact with each other when the front door is closed.

  In this gaming machine, the translucent member arranged in front of the reel reflects light from the light source toward the front of the reel, so that light can be emitted from the front of the reel. Thereby, compared with the case where the reel is directly illuminated from the light source arranged on the side of the reel, the front surface of the reel can be illuminated almost uniformly.

  In addition, when the front door is closed, the front door and the reel unit come into contact with each other, so that even if a reel unit in which a translucent member (light source unit) is disposed on the front surface of the reel is provided, It is possible to avoid an increase in the distance, and it is possible to prevent the visibility of the reel from being lowered.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has the above-described configuration.
The front door is provided with a transmissive liquid crystal display panel in a region including a region facing the reel.

  In this gaming machine, since the liquid crystal display panel is provided on the front surface of the reel, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the reel, but even in this case, the distance between the front door (liquid crystal display panel) and the reel is small. It can avoid becoming long and can suppress that the visibility of a reel falls.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention,
A reel support housing fixed in the gaming machine housing;
A reel that is rotatably supported in the reel support housing and has a plurality of symbols on its surface;
A motor for rotationally driving the reel;
A front door capable of opening and closing the front opening of the gaming machine housing;
A transmissive liquid crystal display panel provided in a region including a window region facing the reel of the front door, and having a thin thin portion formed in a region facing the reel;
A plurality of light sources arranged on the sides of the reel;
It is arranged in front of the reel and allows the light from the surface of the reel to pass forward so that the symbol can be visually recognized from the front and the light from the light source is reflected on the surface of the reel. A translucent member disposed to be inclined toward the light source;
A light source unit that supports the light source and the translucent member,
The light source unit is
A frame that supports the translucent member in a curved shape along the circumferential direction of the surface of the reel, and supports the plurality of light sources at equal intervals along the curved surface shape of the surface of the reel;
Packing provided on the front surface of the frame,
Protruding portions formed on the front surface portion of the frame body and having the same protruding amount as the most protruding portion that protrudes most forward of the frame body,
The front door is
In a state where the front door is closed, a contact portion having a contact surface that contacts a part of the frame body via the packing,
The frame body is formed with a hole for releasing a force transmitted from the front door when the contact portion of the front door comes into contact, and the strength of the frame body by being in surface contact with the frame body. The frame to replenish is fastened,
In the state where the front door is closed, the most protruding portion and the protruding portion of the light source unit and the liquid crystal display panel are opposed to each other with a predetermined gap avoiding the thin portion of the liquid crystal display panel. It is characterized by that.

  In this gaming machine, the translucent member disposed in front of the reel reflects light from the light source toward the front of the reel, so that the front of the reel can be illuminated almost uniformly.

  Further, when the front door is closed, the front door and the reel unit come into contact with each other, thereby preventing the distance between the reel and the front door from being increased, and preventing the visibility of the reel from being lowered. it can.

  In addition, since the distance between the front door (liquid crystal display panel) and the reel can be avoided, the visibility of the reel is reduced even when the liquid crystal display panel is provided on the front surface of the reel. Can be suppressed.

  Further, by using the packing, it is possible to prevent the frame body in contact with the front door from being damaged.

  In addition, the translucent member is supported in a curved shape along the circumferential direction of the surface of the reel, and a plurality of light sources are supported at regular intervals along the curved surface shape of the surface of the reel, so that Generation of uneven brightness can be suppressed.

  In addition, when the front door is closed, the most protruding part that protrudes most forward of the frame body and the protruding part that has the same protruding amount avoid the thin part of the liquid crystal display panel provided on the front door. By facing the liquid crystal display panel with a predetermined gap therebetween, in a normal use state, for example, a gaming machine is transported while avoiding the frame body coming into contact with the liquid crystal display panel other than the contact portion. In some cases, even when the liquid crystal display panel and the frame are close to each other due to vibration, the most projecting portion and the projection of the frame and the liquid crystal display panel abut against the thin portion of the liquid crystal display panel. Therefore, damage to the liquid crystal display panel can be prevented. Further, in this case, since the protrusions also come into contact with the liquid crystal display panel in addition to the most protruding parts, the area of the part in contact with the liquid crystal display panel can be increased as much as possible, and the local area applied to the liquid crystal display panel can be increased. Therefore, the occurrence of breakage of the liquid crystal display panel can be suppressed.

  In addition, the force transmitted from the front door is released by the hole formed in the frame body, and the frame is brought into surface contact with the frame body and fastened together with the formation of the hole section, thereby increasing the strength of the frame body. Can keep enough. Thereby, the breakage of the frame can be prevented.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine provided with the illumination structure which can illuminate the reel front surface substantially uniformly can be provided.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the functional flow of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachi-slot 10 showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an outline of an interior of a pachislot machine 10 showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the reel unit of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a front view which shows the reel unit of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the reel unit of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the game machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the state which removed the reel 120L in FIG. It is a side view which shows the reel of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a fragmentary sectional view used for description of the translucent area | region AR11 of the reel of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the game machine by this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the light source unit of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the game machine by this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the translucent member and light source part of the pachi-slot 10 which show one Embodiment of the game machine by this invention. It is a top view which shows the translucent member and light source part of the pachi-slot 10 which show one Embodiment of the game machine by this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface side of the light source unit of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the game machine by this invention. It is a bottom view which shows the light source unit of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the game machine by this invention. It is a basic diagram with which it uses for description of the positional relationship of LED of the pachislot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the game machine by this invention, a translucent member, and a reel. It is sectional drawing which shows the front door and reel of the pachi-slot 10 which show one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is the figure which separated the front door in FIG. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the back surface side of the front door of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a rear view which shows the back surface side of the front door of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit 150 of a pachislot machine 10 showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit 250 of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation | movement table of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states of the pachi-slot which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses of the pachislot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination (display combination) storage area | region of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area | region of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area | region of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a main flowchart by control of main CPU154 of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. 4 is a flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing executed by the main CPU 154 of the pachi-slot 10 showing an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process performed by main CPU154 of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control processing performed by main CPU154 of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process performed by main CPU154 of the pachislot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus completion | finish check process performed by main CPU154 of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU154 of the pachislot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU252 of the pachislot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effect registration task performed by sub CPU252 of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process performed by sub CPU252 of the pachi-slot 10 which shows one Embodiment of the gaming machine by this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Functional flow of pachislot 10]
Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a functional flow of a gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachislot 10) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 110 is operated, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that allows display along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 120L, 120C, and 120R have been rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R, the reel stop control means performs the internal winning combination and the stop buttons 112L, 112C. And the timing at which 112R is pressed is controlled to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel.

  Here, in the pachi-slot machine 10, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R are pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is determined as four symbols.

  When the internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means uses the specified time and the symbol combination is determined along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e. The rotation of the reels 120L, 120C, or 120R is stopped so as to be displayed as much as possible. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels 120L and 120C are not displayed along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e using the specified time. Alternatively, the rotation of 120R is stopped.

  Thus, when the rotations of the plurality of reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e relates to winning. Judgment is made. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 10.

  Further, in the pachislot 10, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 210, light output performed by various lamps 212, sound output performed by the speaker 214, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

  When the start lever 110 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect execution means determines whether or not there is a prize when the rotation of each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is stopped when the rotation of each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is stopped. The execution of the production is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when it is broken. In this way, in the pachislot 10, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

[Structure of pachislot 10]
This completes the description of the functional flow of the pachi-slot 10. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<External structure of pachislot 10>
FIG. 2 shows an external structure of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment.

  The pachi-slot 10 includes a cabinet 20 that houses reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 30 that is attached so that the front opening of the cabinet 20 can be opened and closed. Inside the cabinet 20, three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A transmissive liquid crystal display device 210 is provided at the center of the front door 30. The liquid crystal display device 210 includes a display screen including a symbol display area, and is provided so as to be positioned on the front side (in front of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R) superimposed on the three reels when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R are provided corresponding to the three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, respectively, and have a configuration that can transmit the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R provided behind the reels. I have.

  In other words, the symbol display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R serve as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R provided behind the display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R. Become. In the present embodiment, video is displayed using the entire display screen 124 including the symbol display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R, and an effect is executed.

  The symbol display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R (hereinafter referred to as display windows 122L, 122C, and 122R) are reels 120L, 120C, and 120R when the rotation of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R provided behind them is stopped. Among a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the surface, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower regions in the frame. In addition, a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any one of the three areas of the upper, middle, and lower stages of each display window 122L, 122C, and 122R. Are defined as lines 126 (winning determination lines 126a to 126e).

  In the present embodiment, a top line 126a formed by combining the upper stages of the display windows 122L, 122C and 122R, a center line 126b formed by combining the middle stages of the display windows 122L, 122C and 122R, and the display windows 122L, 122C and 122R. The bottom line 126c formed by combining the lower stages, the upper stage of the left display window 122L, the middle stage of the middle display window 122C, and the lower stage of the right display window 122R, the cross-down line 126d, the lower stage of the left display window 122L, and the middle display window 122C Five of the cross-up lines 126e formed by combining the middle stage and the upper stage of the right display window 122R are provided as the winning determination lines 126.

(Operating device)
The front door 30 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 40 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal slot 40 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 10. (So-called credit function).

  The bet button 132 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 10. The checkout button 134 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 10 to the outside.

  The start lever 110 is provided to start rotation of all the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. The stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R are associated with the three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels.

(Other equipment)
The 7-segment display 114 includes a 7-segment LED. The number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp 212 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speaker 214 outputs sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout opening 42 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 46 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 42 are stored in the medal tray 44.

<Internal structure of pachislot 10>
FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment. The state where the front door 30 is opened and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 30 and the structure inside the cabinet 20 appears is shown.

  A board constituting the main control circuit 150 (hereinafter referred to as the main board 150) is provided above the interior of the cabinet 20. The main control circuit 150 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot machine 10 such as determination of the internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 150 will be described later.

  Three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are provided in the center of the inside of the cabinet 20. Stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R (FIG. 7) are connected to each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  The reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are unitized in a reel unit 400 (FIG. 4) to be described later, and the reel unit 400 is screwed to a predetermined position in the cabinet 20.

  Above and below the display windows 122L, 122C, and 122R, when the front door 30 is closed, protrusions 31B and 31C that abut against a light source unit 450 (FIG. 4), which will be described later, are the door casing 31 that constitutes the front door 30. It is provided integrally.

  On the left side of the three reels 120L, 120C and 120R, a substrate (hereinafter referred to as a sub-substrate 250) constituting the sub-control circuit 250 is provided. The sub-control circuit 250 is a circuit that controls execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 250 will be described later.

  Below the interior of the cabinet 20, a medal payout device 46 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 46) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided. On the left side of the hopper 46, a power supply device 50 is provided for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot 10.

  A selector 48 is provided in the center of the back side of the front door 30 and below the display windows 122L, 122C, and 122R. The selector 48 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 40 to the hopper 46. Note that a medal sensor 174, which will be described later, is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector 48, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

<Configuration of reel unit>
4 and 5 are a perspective view and a front view showing a reel unit 400 having three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the reel unit 400 includes a unit main body 401 and a light source unit 450 mounted on the front surface of the unit main body 401. As shown in FIG. 6, the light source unit 450 is fixed to the front side of the unit main body 401 by engaging the light source unit side fixing portion 402 and the unit main body side fixing portion 403. The reel unit 400 is fixed in the cabinet 20 by screwing the unit main body 401 to a predetermined position in the cabinet 20 of the pachi-slot 10.

  The unit main body 401 has a configuration in which three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are rotatably supported inside a reel support housing 405 having an open front surface. As shown in FIG. 7, the reels 120L, 120C, 120R are individually driven to rotate by corresponding stepping motors 130L (130C, 130R) provided inside the reel support housing 405, respectively.

  Specifically, the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are rotationally driven by the corresponding reel drive units 410L, 410C, and 410R, respectively. The reel drive unit 410L includes a mounting base 406 fixed inside the reel support housing 405, a stepping motor 130L fixed to the mounting base 406, a sensor 408, and a backlight light source 409. The reel 120L is rotatably supported on the mounting base 406, and is driven to rotate by a stepping motor 130L via a gear. The sensor 408 is for detecting the rotational position of the reel 120L.

  The other reels 120C and 120R are also rotationally driven by reel drive units 410C and 410R having the same configuration as the reel drive unit 410L of the reel 120L.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the reel 120 </ b> L (120 </ b> C, 120 </ b> R) has a boss portion 421, a connecting portion 422, and a rim portion 423 as a basic structure, and a belt-like member 424 is attached to the rim portion 423. A plurality of designs are printed on the belt-like member 424 in the longitudinal direction. As a result, a plurality of symbols are attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel 120L (120C, 120R). The boss portion 421 is engaged with the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 130L (FIG. 7) via a gear, and the reel 120L (120C, 120R) can be rotated by rotationally driving the stepping motor 130L.

  The band-shaped member 424 is formed of a resin material that is relatively easy to transmit light. As shown in FIG. 9, a non-translucent layer 425 is provided on the back surface side of the belt-like member 424, and light is hardly transmitted in the region where the non-translucent layer 425 is provided (FIG. 9). 9 (a)). And as shown in FIG.9 (b), the area | region (translucent area | region AR11) in which the non-light-transmissive layer 425 is not provided is formed only in a part of the strip | belt-shaped member 424. FIG. Thereby, in the state (FIG. 9B) in which the transmission region AR11 faces the irradiation direction of the backlight light source 409 arranged on the back surface side of the belt-shaped member 424, the light from the backlight light source 409 is transmitted. The band-shaped member 424 is transmitted through the area AR11. Thus, when the reel 120L rotates, the light from the backlight light source 409 is recognized by the player every time the transparent region AR11 passes in front of the backlight light source 409.

  Next, the light source unit 450 provided on the front part of the reels 120L, 120C, 120R will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the light source unit 450 is mounted on a frame body 452 having three openings 451L, 451C, and 451R corresponding to the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, and the three openings 451L, 451C, and 451R. Translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R made of resin material, light source units 454L, 454C, and 454R that irradiate light toward the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R, and the light source unit 450 are fixed to the unit body 401. And a light source unit side fixing portion 402 for causing the

  The light source units 454L, 454C, and 454R correspond to the three openings 451L, 451C, and 451R of the frame body 452, respectively, and are disposed on the sides of the corresponding openings 451L, 451C, and 451R. The light source portions 454L, 454C, and 454R are lateral to the rear surfaces (surfaces facing the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R) of the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R attached to the openings 451L, 451C, and 451R. It is a light source for irradiating light from a direction.

  The light source units 454L, 454C, 454R all have the same configuration. Here, a detailed configuration of the light source unit 454C will be described. The light source unit 454C includes a substrate 471 having LEDs, a heat sink 473 integrated with the substrate 471 via a spacer 472, and a frame for sandwiching and integrating the substrate 471, the spacer 472, and the heat sink 473. 474 and 475.

  The substrate 471 has a front edge portion 471A formed with a curvature matching the curvature of the vertical frame 452E of the frame body 452 to which the light source unit 454C is attached, and in the state where the light source unit 454C is attached to the frame body 452. The front edge portion 471A is configured to follow the vertical frame 452E of the frame body 452. In the substrate 471, a plurality of LEDs are arranged along the front edge portion 471A in a state where the light emitting surface is oriented in the lateral direction (a state facing the translucent member 453C). Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a plurality of LEDs 477 are arranged at substantially equal intervals along the front edge portion 471A of the substrate. A lens (not shown) is provided on the light emitting surface side of the LED 477. This lens is supported by protrusions 475A and 475B formed at both upper and lower ends of the frame 475, and irradiates light from the LED 477 to the translucent member 453C. The lens is for suppressing the diffusion of the light from the LED 477 and guiding the light to the translucent member 453.

  Curvatures of the vertical frames 452C to 452F of the frame body 452 facing each other with a predetermined gap from the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are curvatures along the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. The LEDs 477 arranged along the front edge portion 471A of the substrate 471 are arranged along the surfaces (curved surfaces) of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R along the surfaces (curved surfaces) of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. It will be arranged with the substantially same height.

  The arrangement region of the LEDs 477 on the substrate 471 is a range from the upper end to the lower end of the substrate 471. This range is such that the upper and lower ranges of the reel that can be visually recognized by the player can be illuminated through an opening 31A (described later in FIGS. 16 to 19) formed in the front door 30 (door housing 31). Is set. That is, when the player visually recognizes the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R through the display windows 122L to 122R of the front door 30 (door housing 31), the player has a wider range than the display windows 122L to 122R depending on the viewing angle. The reels 120L, 120C, and 120R can be visually recognized. LED477 is arrange | positioned so that this range can be illuminated.

  Screw holes 475C and 475D are provided at both upper and lower ends of the frame 475, and the frame 475 (that is, the light source unit 454C) is screwed to the frame body 452 through the screw holes 475C and 475D. ing. The frame 452 is provided with a screw hole 452G for screwing the frame 475 (FIG. 10). In FIG. 10, in the frame 452, the back side of the portion where the upper horizontal frame 452A and the vertical frame 452D intersect, the back side of the portion where the upper horizontal frame 452A and the vertical frame 452E intersect, and the upper horizontal frame 452A and the vertical frame. A screw hole 452G is shown on the back side of the portion where 452F intersects, but in addition to this, the back side of the portion where the lower horizontal frame 452B and vertical frame 452D intersect, and the lower horizontal frame 452B and vertical frame 452E are provided. Similar screw holes are formed on the back side of the intersecting portion and the back side of the portion where the lower horizontal frame 452B and the vertical frame 452F intersect.

  Further, the protrusions 475A and 475B for supporting the lens described above are configured to hold the transmissive member 453C against the frame body 452 (FIG. 10) by the tip portions thereof. On the other hand, the step 474A (FIGS. 10 and 12) formed on the side surface of the frame 474 that is paired with the frame 475 is adjacent to the translucent member 453R (the translucent member adjacent to the translucent member 453C). These side edges are pressed against the frame body 452.

  As described above, the three light source units 454L, 454C, and 454R have the same configuration, so that the projections 475A and 475B of the frame 475 of the light source unit 454C and the stepped portion 474A of the frame 474 of the light source unit 454L As a result, the translucent member 453C is pressed against the frame body 452, and the translucent member 453R is formed into the frame body 452 by the projections 475A and 475B of the frame 475 of the light source unit 454R and the stepped portion 474A of the frame 474 of the light source unit 454C. Pressed against. As for the translucent member 453L, one side edge is pressed against the frame 452 by the projections 475A and 475B of the frame 475 of the light source 453C, and the other side edge is provided on the frame 452. In this way, the translucent member 453L is attached to the frame body 452.

  That is, the light source units 454L, 454C, and 454R are screwed to the frame body 452, so that the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R are supported by the frame body 452. The frame body 452 is fixed to the unit main body 401 via the light source unit side fixing portion 402 and the unit main body side fixing portion 403.

  The translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R are supported along the vertical frames 452C to 452F of the frame body 452, and constitute curved surfaces having the same curvature as the curvatures of the vertical frames 452C to 452F. Thereby, the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R are supported in a curved shape along the circumferential direction (reel rotation direction) with a predetermined gap from the surface of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. . That is, the gaps between the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R and the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R are substantially the same along the circumferential direction of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R.

  As will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the light source unit 450 has a configuration in which light from each LED 477 is reflected by the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R to illuminate the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. In such a configuration, the LEDs 477 are arranged at equal intervals along the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R (FIG. 11), and the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R are connected to the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, respectively. Each of the LEDs 477 has a curved surface along the circumferential direction of 120R so that the gaps between the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R and the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are substantially the same in the circumferential direction. The reel surface is illuminated under the same conditions in the circumferential direction. Thereby, for example, compared with a configuration in which the height between the translucent member and the reel surface changes greatly in the circumferential direction or a configuration in which the light source is not arranged along the curved surface shape of the reel surface, It is possible to suppress uneven brightness from occurring in the circumferential direction on the surface. Incidentally, the arrangement interval of the LEDs 477 is set to an interval that can sufficiently reduce the uneven brightness in the circumferential direction on the reel surface.

  Further, the upper and lower ends of the frame 475 are provided with contact portions 475E and 475F that come into surface contact with the frame 452 when the light source 454C including the frame 475 is screwed to the frame 452. In the contact portion 475E, the contact surfaces 475G and 475H are in surface contact with the back surface portion of the frame body 452, and in the contact portion 475F, the contact surface 475I is in surface contact with the back surface portion of the frame body 452.

  As described above, when the frame 475 is screwed to the frame body 452, the strength of the frame body 452 can be supplemented by the surface contact between the frame 475 and the frame body 452 at the contact portions 475E and 475F.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 10, in the frame 452, the force transmitted from the front door 30 when abutting against the abutting portions 31 </ b> B and 31 </ b> C (described later in FIGS. 16 to 19) of the front door 30. A hole 452H for escaping (dispersing) is formed. The strength of the frame body 452 is reduced by the amount of the hole 452H formed. However, the strength of the frame body 452 can be increased by bringing the frame body 452 and the frame 475 fastened to the frame 452 into surface contact with each other. Can keep enough.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the positional relationship from the back side when the light source units 454L, 454C, and 454R are screwed to the frame body 452 and the frame body 452 is fixed to the unit main body 401 (FIG. 7). As shown in FIG. 13, each of the heat sinks 473 of the light source units 454L, 454C, 454R protrudes rearward without contacting the mounting bases 406 of the reel drive unit 410L (410C, 410R), and has a heat dissipation effect. Configured to enhance.

  Next, the positional relationship between the translucent members 453L, 453C, 453R, the light source units 454L, 454C, 454R and the reels 120L, 120C, 120R will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a state where the light source unit 450 is viewed from below. As shown in FIG. 14, translucent members 453 </ b> L, 453 </ b> C, and a frame body 452 mounted substantially parallel to the unit main body 401 (the symbol display surface of the reels 120 </ b> L, 120 </ b> C, 120 </ b> R (FIG. 4)) 453R is mounted obliquely, and is configured to reflect light from the light source units 454L, 454C, and 454R toward the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. In FIG. 14, the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R are hatched.

  The positional relationship between the light source units 454L, 454C, and 454R and the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R in FIG. 14 (when the light source unit 450 is viewed from below) is schematically shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the mounting angle of the translucent member 453 (453L, 453C, 453R) to the frame 452 (FIG. 14), the LED 477 and the reel 120 (120L, 120C, 120L, 454R, 454R, 454R) 120R) is set such that light from the LED 477 enters the translucent member 453 at an angle larger than a predetermined incident angle (critical angle i). Thereby, the light from LED477 can be reflected in the direction of the reel 120 in the translucent member 453. FIG. In addition to this, the angle of attachment of the translucent member 453 to the frame body 452 is such that light from the reel 120 on the back side is incident at an angle smaller than a predetermined incident angle (critical angle i). Is set. Thereby, the light from the reel 120 can be transmitted to the front side (player side).

  As a result, the reel 120 is illuminated by the light from the LED 477, and the player can transmit light from the light reflected on the surface of the reel 120 (that is, the image (design) of the reel 120) and the backlight 409 (FIG. 7). The light transmitted forward via the AR 11 (FIG. 9) can be visually recognized via the translucent member 453.

  As described above, even if the light source unit 450 (LED 477) is arranged on the side of the reel 120, the light from the LED 477 is reflected in the direction of the reel 120 by the translucent member 453 arranged on the front side of the reel 120. Thus, the reel 120 can be illuminated almost uniformly from the front surface thereof.

  Next, the relationship between the reel unit 400 to which the light source unit 450 is attached and the front door 30 will be described.

  As described above, the light source unit 450 is attached to the front surface portion of the reel unit 400 fixed in the cabinet 20 of the pachislot machine 10, and the gap between the reel unit 400 (light source unit 450) and the front door 30. However, in the present embodiment, as a configuration for preventing an increase in length compared to a conventional pachislot machine that does not have the light source unit 450, in the present embodiment, a part of the front door 30 (described later) is used. The contact portions 31B and 31C) and the frame body 452 are configured to contact with each other via the packing 459 (FIGS. 5 and 6). The packing 459 is attached to the front surface portion of the frame body 452 of the light source unit 450, and prevents the contact portions 31B and 31C from directly contacting the frame body 452.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 16 to 19, the front door 30 has an opening 31 </ b> A in a part of a door housing 31 that is a housing portion of the front door 30. . As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 210 that can visually recognize the rear reels 120 </ b> L, 120 </ b> C, and 120 </ b> R from the front side is provided on the front surface of the door casing 31. A glass plate 39 is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 210. The glass plate 39 is supported by the front door 30.

  The opening 31A (FIGS. 18 and 19) of the door casing 31 is formed at a position facing the front side of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, whereby the liquid crystal display device 210 and the opening are formed from the front side. The reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are visible through 31A. The transmissive region formed by the opening 31A constitutes the display windows 122L, 122C, and 122R described above with reference to FIGS.

  Note that a thin portion AR31 having a small thickness is provided in the region of the liquid crystal display device 210 corresponding to the opening portion 31A, and light is easily transmitted through the thin portion AR31. This makes it easier to visually recognize the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R from the front side.

  Above and below the opening 31A of the door casing 31, there are a first contact portion 31B along the upper edge portion of the opening portion 31A and a second contact portion 31C along the lower edge portion of the opening portion 31A. Projecting from the back side.

  The contact surface 31D provided at the tip of the first contact portion 31B is a concave having the same curvature as the front surface shape (convex shape) of the upper horizontal frame 452A of the frame body 452 of the light source unit 450 (FIG. 4). When the front door 30 is closed, the upper horizontal frame 452A of the frame body 452 is pressed through a packing 459 attached to the front surface of the upper horizontal frame 452A of the frame body 452 when the front door 30 is closed. Yes. Further, the contact surface 31E provided at the tip of the contact portion 31C is formed in a concave shape having the same curvature as the front surface shape (convex shape) of the lower horizontal frame 452B of the frame body 452 of the light source unit 450, When the front door 30 is closed, the lower horizontal frame 452B of the frame body 452 is pressed through the packing 459 attached to the front surface of the lower horizontal frame 452B of the frame body 452.

  Thus, when the front door 30 is closed, the contact portions 31B and 31C contact the frame body 452, so that the gap between the light source unit 450 and the front door 30 can be made sufficiently small. . That is, the provision of the light source unit 450 avoids an increase in the distance between the front door 30 and the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, and prevents the visibility of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R from decreasing. it can.

  Further, the abutting portions 31B and 31C abut against the frame body 452 via the packing 459, so that the abutting portions 31B and 31C can be prevented from directly contacting the frame body 452, and the frame body 452 is damaged. Can be prevented.

  Further, the contact portions 31B and 31C press the frame body 452, whereby the door casing 31 (that is, the front door 30) and the reel unit 400 (light source unit 450) can be integrated. That is, it is possible to prevent the distance between the reel unit 400 (light source unit 450) and the door housing 31 (front door 30) from changing even when vibration is applied during the movement of the pachislot 10. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid inadvertent contact between the liquid crystal display device 210 provided on the front door 30 and the reel unit 400 (light source unit 450).

  Here, the thin portion AR31 formed on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 210 (the side facing the reel unit 400) is divided into three regions so as to correspond to the three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. In addition, the upper, lower, left and right of each thin portion AR31 are thick portions where the thickness of the liquid crystal display device 210 is not thin. Among these thick portions, the thick portions 210A, 210B, 210C, and 210D (FIGS. 18 and 19) formed on the left and right of the thin portion AR31 are frames of the light source unit 450 when the front door 30 is closed. It faces the vertical frames 452C, 452D, 452E, 452F (FIG. 6) of the body 452.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, in the vertical frames 452C, 452D, 452E, and 452F of the frame body 452, a plane formed by a substantially vertical surface portion at the most forwardly protruding portion of the front surface portion. Portions 455C, 455D, 455E, and 455F are formed. The flat portions 455C, 455D, 455E, and 455F face the above-described thick portions 210A, 210B, 210C, and 210D (FIGS. 18 and 19) with a slight gap when the front door 30 is closed. .

  In addition, flat projections 456 are provided above and below the flat portions 455C, 455D, 455E, and 455F of the frame 452. The front edge portion 456A of the protruding portion 456 is flush with the flat portions 455C, 455D, 455E, and 455F. Accordingly, even when the pachislot 10 is moved, even if the thick portions 210A, 210B, 210C, and 210D hit the vertical frames 452C, 452D, 452E, and 452F of the frame body 452 due to vibration, the flat portions 55C, 455D, 455E and 455F and the front edge portion 456A of the projection 456 formed above and below the 455E and 455F contact the thick portions 210A, 210B, 210C and 210D with as large an area as possible, and local stress applied to the liquid crystal display device 210 The occurrence of damage to the liquid crystal display device 210 can be suppressed.

  Further, even if the back surface side of the liquid crystal display device 210 and the frame body 452 come into contact with each other, only the thick portions 210A, 210B, 210C, and 210D come into contact with each other, and the liquid crystal display device 210 is thin. The contact of the part AR31 can be avoided. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the thin-walled portion AR31 (that is, a region having a lower strength than the thick-walled portion) from coming into contact with a part of the frame body 452, and to prevent the liquid crystal display device 210 from being damaged.

[Configuration of circuit included in pachislot 10]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 10. Next, with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 150, a sub-control circuit 250, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit 150>
FIG. 20 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 150 of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer 152)
The main control circuit 150 includes a microcomputer 152 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 152 includes a CPU 154 (hereinafter referred to as a main CPU 154), a ROM 156 (hereinafter referred to as a main ROM 156), and a RAM 158 (hereinafter referred to as a main RAM 158).

  The main ROM 156 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 154, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 250, and the like. The main RAM 158 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

(Random number generator etc.)
The main CPU 154 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 160, a frequency divider 162, a random number generator 164, and a sampling circuit 166. The clock pulse generation circuit 160 and the frequency divider 162 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 154 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 164 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 166 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

(Switch etc.)
A start switch 172, stop switches 170L, 170C and 170R, and the like are connected to an input port (not shown) of the microcomputer 152. The main CPU 154 receives inputs from the start switch 172 and the stop switches 170L, 170C, and 170R, and controls operations of peripheral devices such as the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R. The stop switches 170L, 170C, and 170R detect that each of the three stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 172 detects that the start lever 110 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 174 detects that a medal received at the medal insertion slot 40 has passed through the selector 48 described above. Further, the bet switch 176 detects that the bet button 132 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 178 detects that the settlement button 134 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 152 include stepping motors 130L, 130C and 130R, a 7-segment display 114, and the hopper 46. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to an output port (not shown) of the microcomputer 152.

  The motor driving circuit 180 controls driving of stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R provided corresponding to the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. The reel position detection circuit 182 generates a reel index indicating that the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R have rotated once by an optical sensor (not shown) having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit in accordance with each reel 120L, 120C, and 120R. To detect.

  The stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R have a configuration in which the amount of movement is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R is transmitted to the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R, the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 154 detects the reel index (not shown) and then counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R, thereby rotating the rotation angles (mainly, the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R). The number of symbols the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R have rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are managed.

  The display unit driving circuit 184A controls the operation of the 7-segment display 114. The light source driving circuit 184B controls the light emission operation of the LED 477 and the backlight light source 409. The hopper drive circuit 186 controls the operation of the hopper 46. The payout completion signal circuit 188 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 190 provided in the hopper 46, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 46 have reached the payout number.

<Sub control circuit 250>
FIG. 21 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 250 of the pachislot 10 in the present embodiment.

  The sub-control circuit 250 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 150 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 150. The sub-control circuit 250 basically includes a CPU 252 (hereinafter referred to as sub-CPU 252), a ROM 254 (hereinafter referred to as sub-ROM 254), a RAM 256 (hereinafter referred to as sub-RAM 256), a rendering processor 258, and a drawing RAM 260. A driver 262, a DSP 264 (digital signal processor), an audio RAM 266, an A / D converter 268, and an amplifier 270.

  The sub CPU 252 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 254 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 150. The sub-RAM 256 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 150. The sub ROM 254 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 252 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 150 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect contents (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. A drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 210 based on the determined production content, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp 212, a voice control task for controlling sound output by the speaker 214, and the like. included.

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub-control circuit 250 is connected to a liquid crystal display device 210, a speaker 214, and a lamp 212 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 252, the rendering processor 258, the drawing RAM 260 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 262 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the effect, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 210.

  Further, the sub CPU 252, the DSP 264, the audio RAM 266, the A / D converter 268, and the amplifier 270 output a sound such as BGM from the speaker 214 in accordance with the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 252 turns on and off the lamp 212 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Pattern arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position in the middle of the display windows 122L, 122C, and 122R is set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order in which the symbols move in the rotation direction of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected and referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 122L, 122C, and 122R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a prize, Benefits such as paying out medals, re-game operations, and bonus game operations are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination, a display combination, and a payout number that are predetermined according to the type of privilege. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “bell” of each reel 120L, 120C, and 120R is displayed along the winning determination line, “bell (00000010)” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when a cherry, bell, or watermelon is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserted sheets. Basically, a larger number of paid-out sheets is determined when the number of inserted sheets is small.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus is activated. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

<Bonus operating table>
With reference to FIG. 24, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 158 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The in-operation flag is data for identifying the type of bonus that is activated. In the present embodiment, BB (a combination continuous action device related to a first type special combination) and RB (a first type special combination) are provided as bonus types. The operation of RB is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed.

  The operation of BB is ended when the medals that have reached the prescribed number are paid out. The operation of the RB is ended when a game that reaches the specified number of times is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times, or when the operation of the BB ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

  More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

<Internal lottery table>
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  FIG. 25 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 26 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. In the present embodiment, depending on the situation such as whether or not the bonus is activated, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability that are determined are varied by using different types of internal lottery tables. , The expectation that the player holds is undulating.

<Internal winning combination determination table>
With reference to FIGS. 27 and 28, the internal winning combination determination table will be described. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols on each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

  FIG. 27 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 28 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

[Configuration of Storage Area Provided in Main RAM 158]
This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM 156. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 158 will be described with reference to FIGS.
<Internal winning combination storage area>
With reference to FIG. 29, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described. The internal winning combination storing area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When the bit is set to “1”, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM 158 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination described above is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line.

<Carry-over portion storage area>
The structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  As a result of the aforementioned lottery, when an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) related to the operation of the bonus stored in the carryover combination storage area is retained without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. It has become. And while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

<Operation flag storage area>
The configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operating flag storage area stores an operating flag consisting of 1 byte. The operating flag has a unique bonus assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding bonus is activated. The state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM. Next, contents of a program executed by the main CPU of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main Flowchart by Control of Main CPU 154 of Main Control Circuit 150>
First, with reference to FIG. 32, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU 154 will be described. When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 10, first, the main CPU 154 performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU 154 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 158 (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 154 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (S3). In this process, input checks of the medal sensor 174 and the start switch 172 are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 154 extracts a random number value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 158 (S4). Next, the main CPU 154 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 250 (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 154 requests rotation start of all the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R (S7). When the start of rotation of all the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is requested, the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R are driven by an interrupt process (FIG. 38 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). The reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are started to rotate under the control.

  Next, the main CPU 154 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S8). In this process, the input of the stop switches 170L, 170C, and 170R is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing at which the stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R are pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 154 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e, and determines a payout number and the like based on the result (S9). As a result of the search, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 250 (S10). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 154 performs medal payout processing (S11). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper 46 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 154 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S12). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S13). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 154 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 37 (S14). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  The main CPU 154 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 after S14 or when it is determined in S13 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S15). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S32). The solenoid (not shown) of the selector 48 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 48 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 154 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). Next, the main CPU 154 clears the automatic insertion counter (S34). S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

  The main CPU 154 sets 3 as the maximum value of the input number counter after S32 or S34 (S35). Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S36). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 154 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S37). For example, the maximum value is changed to 2.

  The main CPU 154 determines whether or not a medal has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 154 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 154 stores 5 in the valid line counter (S41). Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 250 (S42). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 154 determines that the inserted number counter is the maximum value in S39, the main CPU 154 adds 1 to the credit counter (S43). The main CPU 154 checks the bet switch 176 after S43, after S42, or when it is determined that the passage of medals is not detected in S38 (S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button 132 is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S45). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S38, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 172 is ON (S46). ).

  When determining that the start switch 172 is not on, the main CPU 154 proceeds to S39, while when determining that the start switch 172 is on, the main CPU 154 prohibits medal passage (S47). The solenoid of the selector 48 is not driven and medals are urged to be discharged. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

<Internal lottery processing>
Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 154 determines an internal lottery table and the number of lotteries (S61). The operating flag storage area is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 154 acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S62). Next, the main CPU 154 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63).

  Next, the main CPU 154 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S64). Next, the main CPU 154 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S65). Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S66). When the main CPU 154 determines that no digit is set, the main CPU 154 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S67).

  Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S68). When the main CPU 154 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 154 sets 0 as a small role / replay data pointer and serves as a bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S69).

  When the main CPU 154 determines in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 154 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S70). After S70 or S69, the main CPU 154 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S71).

  Next, the main CPU 154 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S72). Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S73). When the main CPU 154 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 154 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (S74). ). Next, the main CPU 154 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S75).

  After determining whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after S75, the main CPU 154 performs a logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area, and the result Is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (S76). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

<Reel stop control process>
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed among the three stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R (S101). When the main CPU 154 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it is pressed.

  When determining that a valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 154 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button (S102). The valid and invalid states of the stop buttons 112L, 112C and 112R are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 158.

  Next, the main CPU 154 sets 5 as the number of checks (S103). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, when the stop button is pressed, including the symbol position in the middle of the corresponding display window, Up to the position is subject to check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 154 includes each position within the range of the number of checks including the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window (hereinafter referred to as the stop start position) when the stop button is pressed. Among the symbol positions, the symbol position with the highest priority is searched (S104). In this process, the symbol position where the symbol combination that is permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination can be displayed along the winning determination line is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU 154 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S105). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 154 proceeds to wait for a scheduled stop position (S106). When shifting to waiting for the scheduled stop position, the driving of the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R is controlled by an interrupt process to be described later, and the corresponding reel is awaited until the position of the symbol with the highest priority reaches the middle stage of the corresponding display window. The rotation of is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 250 (S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether there is a stop button whose operation is effective among the three stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R (S108). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU 154 determines that there is a stop button with an effective operation, the process proceeds to S101, whereas when it determines that there is no stop button with an effective operation, the main CPU 154 ends the reel stop control process.

<Bonus activation check process>
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S121). When the main CPU 154 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 154 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs the BB operation processing (S122). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 154 clears the carryover combination storage area (S123). Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 250 (S124). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S121, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S125). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 154 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S126). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not replay in S125, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S127). When determining that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 154 ends the bonus operation check process, whereas when determining that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 154 determines whether the RB operating flag is on. Is determined (S128).

  When the main CPU 154 determines that the RB operation flag is on, the main CPU 154 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 154 determines that the RB operation flag is not on, the main CPU 154 refers to the bonus operation time table. Time processing is performed (S129). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

<Bonus end check process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the bonus end check process will be described. First, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S141). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 154 performs BB end time processing (S142). In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared. Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 250 (S143). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 154 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S141, the main CPU 154 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (S144). The possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and when there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S145).

  When the main CPU 154 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is not 0, the main CPU 154 ends the bonus end check process, while determining that the possible winning number counter or the possible game number counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB is performed (S146). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

<Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU 154 (1.1173 msec)>
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU 154 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 154 saves the register (S161). Next, the main CPU 154 performs an input port check process (S162). In this processing, signals input from various switches such as stop switches 170L, 170C, and 170R are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 154 performs a reel control process (S163). In this process, when the start of rotation of all the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is requested, the rotation of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is started, and then the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and so on are rotated at a constant speed. The drive of 130R is controlled. In addition, when the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is continued for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped. .

  Next, the main CPU 154 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S164). In this driving process, the main CPU 154 drives and controls the 7-segment display 114, the backlight light source 409, and the LED 477. The main CPU 154 restores the register (S165). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU 252 of sub control circuit 250]
This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 154 of the main control circuit 150. Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 252 of the sub control circuit 250 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main board communication task>
With reference to FIG. 39, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 252 will be described. First, the sub CPU 252 checks reception of a command transmitted from the main control circuit 150 (S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 252 extracts the type of the command (S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S303). When the sub CPU 252 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S301. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 252 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 252 stores the command in the message queue (S304).

<Direction registration task>
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 252 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 252 extracts a message from the message queue (S311). Next, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not there is a message (S312). When the sub CPU 252 determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub RAM 256.

  Next, the sub CPU 252 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 252 registers animation data after S314 or when determining that there is no message in S312 (S315). Next, the sub CPU 252 registers sound data (S316). Next, the sub CPU 252 registers lamp data (S317). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S311.

<Production content determination process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, a flowchart of effect content determination processing executed by the sub CPU 252 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 252 determines whether a start command is received (S321). When determining that the start command is received, the sub CPU 252 extracts the effect random number, determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination, etc., and registers it (S322). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 252 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S323). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When these processes are finished, the effect content determination process is finished.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S324). When the sub CPU 252 determines that the reel stop command is being received, the sub CPU 252 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the stop button (S325). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 252 determines whether the display command is received (S326). When the sub CPU 252 determines that the display command is being received, the sub CPU 252 registers the display effect data based on the registered effect number (S327). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S328). When the sub CPU 252 determines that the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 252 registers bonus start effect data (S329). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S330). When the sub CPU 252 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 252 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 252 registers the bonus end effect data (S331). . When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

[Other embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the backlight light source 409 is used in addition to the LED 477 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The backlight light source 409 is not provided and the reels 120L, 120C, 120R may be illuminated.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the belt-shaped member 424 of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is lined and light is not transmitted except for the light-transmitting area AR11 is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention can be applied even when a reel that transmits light as a whole is used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the translucent member 453 made of a resin material is used has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various other materials can be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the light source unit 450 is fixed to the reel support housing 405 (unit main body 401), and the reel support housing 405 (unit main body 401) is fixed to the cabinet 20. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the light source unit 450 and the reel support housing 405 (unit body 401) may be separately fixed to the cabinet 20.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the light source unit 450 and the unit main body 401 are separated from each other has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and they may be integrally formed. In particular, the frame body 452 and the reel support housing 405 may be integrally formed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the main control circuit 150 controls the light emission of the LED 477 of the light source unit 450 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub control circuit 250 may control the light emission.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the front surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are simply illuminated with the same color by the LED 477 of the light source unit 450 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, according to the progress of the game, The color emitted from the LED 477 may be changed to change the color that illuminates the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R.

  In the embodiment described above, the irradiation range of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R by the LED 477 is considered in consideration of the viewing angle when the player visually recognizes the reels 120L, Although 120C and 120R are illuminated, the present invention is not limited to this, and various ranges can be applied to the illumination range of the LED 477 (or the arrangement range of the LED 477 on the substrate 471).

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachi-slot 10 having the liquid crystal display device 210 on the front surface of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reels 120L, 120C, The present invention can also be applied to a game that does not have the liquid crystal display device 210 on the front surface of 120R.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachislot machine 10 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can be widely applied to various other gaming machines having a reel such as a pachinko machine. it can.

[Outline of pachislot 10]
A feature of the pachislot 10 in the present embodiment is that the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R provided on the surface of the gaming machine casing (cabinet 20) are rotated, and the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are rotated. A reel support housing 405 that supports the motor, a motor 130L, 130C, and 130R that rotationally drives the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, and a front door that can open and close the front opening of the gaming machine housing (cabinet 20). (Front door 30), a light source (light source unit 454L, 454C, 454R) disposed on the side of the reels 120L, 120C, 120R, and a front of the reels 120L, 120C, 120R, the reels 120L, By transmitting light from the surfaces of 120C and 120R forward, the above figure is obtained from the front. Translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R that can visually recognize the light source (light source units 454L, 454C, and 454R) and the light source unit 450 that supports the translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R, and The translucent members 453L, 453C, and 453R are configured to reflect the light from the light sources (light sources 454L, 454C, and 454R) to the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, and the light sources (light sources 454L, 454C, and 453R). 454R) and the reel unit 400 including the reel support housing 405 and the light source unit 450 is fixed to the gaming machine housing (cabinet 20) and the front door (front door 30). In the closed state, the front door (front door 30) and the light source unit 450 It is to contact.

  The pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that, in the above-described configuration, the front door (front door 30) includes a transmission type liquid crystal display panel (including a region facing the reels 120L, 120C, 120R). A liquid crystal display device 210) is provided.

  The pachislot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is characterized by a reel support housing 405 fixed in the gaming machine housing (cabinet 20) and a plurality of rotatably supported reel support housings 405. Reel 120L, 120C, 120R with symbols on the surface, motors 130L, 130C, 130R for rotationally driving the reels 120L, 120C, 120R, and the front opening of the gaming machine housing (cabinet 20) can be opened and closed. And the front door (front door 30) and a window region (display windows 122L, 122C, 122R) facing the reels 120L, 120C, 120R of the front door (front door 30). A transmissive liquid crystal display panel (liquid crystal display panel) in which a thin portion having a thin thickness is formed in a region facing 120L, 120C, and 120R. Device 210), a plurality of light sources (LEDs 477) arranged on the sides of the reels 120L, 120C, 120R, and arranged in front of the reels 120L, 120C, 120R, from the surface of the reels 120L, 120C, 120R. The light is transmitted forward, so that the symbol can be visually recognized from the front, and the light from the light source 477 is inclined toward the light source 477 so as to be reflected on the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, 120R. A light transmissive member 454L, 454C, 454R, and a light source unit 450 that supports the light source (LED 477) and the light transmissive members 454L, 454C, 454R. The translucent part has a curved shape along the circumferential direction of the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, 120R. A frame body 452 that supports 454L, 454C, and 454R and supports the plurality of light sources (LEDs 477) at equal intervals along the curved surface shape of the surface of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, and a front surface portion of the frame body 452 The amount of protrusion is the same as that of the packing 459 provided on the front surface of the frame body 452 and the most projecting portion (plane portions 455C, 455D, 455E, 455F) formed on the front surface of the frame body 452 and projecting most forward. The front door (front door 30) is in contact with a part of the frame body 452 via the packing 459 in a state where the front door (front door 30) is closed. Contact portions 31B and 31C having contact surfaces 31D and 31E are provided, and contact portions 31B and 31C of the front door (front door 30) are in contact with the frame body 452. A hole 452H for releasing the force transmitted from the front door (front door 30) is formed, and a frame 475 for replenishing the strength of the frame 452 by surface contact with the frame 452 is fastened. In the state where the front door (front door 30) is closed, the most projecting portions (planar portions 455C, 455D, 455E, 455F) and the protrusions 456 of the light source unit 450, and the liquid crystal display panel (liquid crystal display) Device 210) is opposed to the liquid crystal display panel (liquid crystal display device 210) with a predetermined gap away from the thin portion AR31.

10 Pachi-Slot 30 Front door 110 Start lever 112L, 112C, 112R Stop button 120L, 120C, 120R Reel 150 Main control circuit 154 Main CPU
210 Liquid crystal display device 250 Sub control circuit 400 Reel unit 405 Reel support housing 409 Back light source 410L, 410C, 410R Reel drive unit 424 Strip member 450 Light source unit 452 Frame 453L, 453C, 453R Translucent member 454L, 454C, 454R Light source unit 459 Packing 471 Substrate 473 Heat sink 474, 475 Frame 477 LED

Claims (3)

A reel provided in a gaming machine casing and having a plurality of symbols on its surface;
A reel support housing that rotatably supports the reel;
A motor for rotationally driving the reel;
A front door capable of opening and closing the front opening of the gaming machine housing;
A light source disposed on a side of the reel;
A translucent member that is disposed in front of the reel and allows light from the surface of the reel to pass forward, thereby allowing the symbol to be visually recognized from the front;
A light source unit that supports the light source and the translucent member,
The translucent member is arranged to be inclined toward the light source so as to reflect light from the light source to the surface of the reel,
A reel unit composed of the reel support housing and the light source unit is fixed to the gaming machine housing,
A gaming machine, wherein the front door and the light source unit are in contact with each other when the front door is closed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the front door is provided with a transmissive liquid crystal display panel in a region including a region facing the reel. A reel support housing fixed in the gaming machine housing;
A reel that is rotatably supported in the reel support housing and has a plurality of symbols on its surface;
A motor for rotationally driving the reel;
A front door capable of opening and closing the front opening of the gaming machine housing;
A transmissive liquid crystal display panel provided in a region including a window region facing the reel of the front door, and having a thin thin portion formed in a region facing the reel;
A plurality of light sources arranged on the sides of the reel;
It is arranged in front of the reel and allows the light from the surface of the reel to pass forward so that the symbol can be visually recognized from the front and the light from the light source is reflected on the surface of the reel. A translucent member disposed to be inclined toward the light source;
A light source unit that supports the light source and the translucent member,
The light source unit is
A frame that supports the translucent member in a curved shape along the circumferential direction of the surface of the reel, and supports the plurality of light sources at equal intervals along the curved surface shape of the surface of the reel;
Packing provided on the front surface of the frame,
Protruding portions formed on the front surface portion of the frame body and having the same protruding amount as the most protruding portion that protrudes most forward of the frame body,
The front door is
In a state where the front door is closed, a contact portion having a contact surface that contacts a part of the frame body via the packing,
The frame body is formed with a hole for releasing a force transmitted from the front door when the contact portion of the front door comes into contact, and the strength of the frame body by being in surface contact with the frame body. The frame to replenish is fastened,
In the state where the front door is closed, the most protruding portion and the protruding portion of the light source unit and the liquid crystal display panel are opposed to each other with a predetermined gap avoiding the thin portion of the liquid crystal display panel. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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