JP5527496B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Some gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines, impart a production effect to the gaming machine by attaching a decorative member having a design related to the game content. In addition, there is a type in which the decoration effect is enhanced by arranging a light source outside or inside such a decoration member and irradiating the decoration member with light. Furthermore, the effect of rendering is also enhanced by configuring the decorative member to be movable.

Examples of such gaming machines include those described in the following documents.
JP 2007-125276 A JP 2004-24479 A JP 2004-261426 A

  However, for example, in the case of the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a light source is arranged in front of the decorative member and the decorative member is irradiated with light from the front, the light source is arranged in front. The installation space for the decorative member in the front-rear direction is limited, the dimensions of the decorative member itself are limited, and the degree of freedom in design is reduced. In particular, when the decorative member is configured to be movable, the operation of the decorative member is limited and the force is poor.

  On the other hand, when a light source is arranged inside the decorative member and the decorative member is irradiated with light from the inside, an installation space for the light source is required inside the decorative member, and maybe the front-back direction of the decorative member. Therefore, the design freedom is reduced, and for example, when an operation such as bending or contraction is caused to appear on the decorative member, the operation of the decorative member is caused by interference of the internal light source. For this reason, the operation of the decorative member is limited, for example, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, it is necessary to operate the decorative member within a range that does not interfere with the internal light source. . Also, in this case, the more complicated the shape of the decorative member, the more difficult it is to arrange a light source in a narrow part such as the upper, lower, left and right peripheral parts, and thus the decorative effect of light irradiation on the entire decorative member is reduced. It is difficult to get.

  Moreover, when it is going to acquire the decoration effect by light irradiation also in the surrounding part surrounding a decoration member, it is difficult to irradiate a surrounding part with light depending on the light source installed inside the decoration member as mentioned above. Even with the light source installed in front of the decorative member, it is difficult to obtain a sufficient decoration effect at the peripheral portion, which requires additional light sources to irradiate the peripheral portion with light, which may increase the cost. Become.

  On the other hand, when the light source is arranged on the back side (back side) of the decorative member as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 3, for example, compared to the gaming machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 above. Therefore, the size of the decorative member and the degree of freedom of design are hardly lowered, and the operation of the decorative member is not limited.

  However, when the light source is arranged on the back side (back side) of the decorative member as described above, the light source moves backward from the position of the decorative member, so that the sense of unity between the decorative member and the light source is impaired. As the size, that is, the thickness increases, the distance between the front end portion of the decorative member and the light source increases accordingly, and the decorative effect due to light irradiation is reduced at the front end portion, and the appearance or appearance is also impaired.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and it is unlikely to reduce the size of the decorative member and the degree of design freedom, and various operation expressions are possible without restricting the operation of the decorative member. In addition, it is possible to obtain a decorative effect by irradiating light efficiently on the entire decorative member and the peripheral portion with a small number of light sources, and the decorative effect that the sense of unity between the decorative member and the light source is impaired. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can maintain a good appearance or appearance without fading.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine provided with a decorative member for performing a decorative effect at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside,
The decorative member is configured to be movable;
A first light source for irradiating the decorative member with light is disposed at a position behind the decorative member at a predetermined distance;
In the decorative member,
A first light transmission region that transmits light emitted from the first light source at a predetermined transmittance;
A second light transmission region capable of transmitting light emitted from the first light source at a lower transmittance than the first light transmission region;
Is formed such that the first light transmission region is sandwiched between the second light transmission regions,
Apart from the first light source, a second light source for irradiating the light so that the direction in which the light is irradiated brightest in the irradiation range is directed along the surface direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction is disposed .
The first light source and the second light source are respectively separately and independently controls the light emission color and / or light emission timing, characterized in Rukoto.

According to the present invention, less likely to reduce the flexibility of the size and design of the decoration member, also the operation of the decorative member be capable of various operations represented without limitation, also, of the decorative member with less light It is possible to obtain a decorative effect by irradiating light efficiently in the whole and the surroundings, and the appearance and appearance are maintained in good condition without losing the sense of unity between the decorative member and the light source, and the decorative effect is not diminished. A gaming machine that can be played is obtained.

Game machine according to the present invention, as a means 1,
A gaming machine provided with a decorative member for performing a decorative effect at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside,
The decorative member is configured to be movable;
A light source for irradiating the decorative member with light is disposed at a position behind the decorative member at a predetermined distance;
In the decorative member,
A first light transmission region that transmits light emitted from the light source at a predetermined transmittance;
A second light transmission region capable of transmitting light emitted from the light source at a lower transmittance than the first light transmission region;
However, the first light transmission region is formed so as to be sandwiched between the second light transmission regions.

  In the present invention, “the first light transmission region is formed so as to be sandwiched between the second light transmission regions” means that, for example, the decorative member is divided into three bands in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction when viewed from the front. In addition, the first light transmission region is formed in the central band, and the second light transmission region is formed in the upper and lower or left and right side bands, and the first light transmission region is It implies an aspect in which the second light transmission region is formed so as to be surrounded from the left and right.

According to the gaming machine according to the means 1, the light source for irradiating the decoration member with the light is disposed at a position behind the decoration member at a predetermined distance. The design and the design are rarely limited, and the dimensions of the decorative member and the degree of design freedom can be ensured. In particular, since the installation space for the decorative member in the front-rear direction is not limited as in the case where a light source is installed in front of the decorative member, the thickness or depth of the decorative member can be set slightly larger, and vice versa. In addition, since the size of the decorative member is not inevitably increased by the light source as in the case of installing the light source inside the decorative member, the decorative member can be made thin. In addition, since the operation of the decorative member is not limited by the light source, a variety of motion expressions are possible, and a good rendering effect can be obtained.
In addition, since light is irradiated from a position at a predetermined distance behind, the entire decorative member can be accommodated within the light irradiation range, regardless of the shape of the decorative member, such as the presence or absence of a narrow part. Therefore, the entire decoration member can be evenly projected.
In addition, the light source for irradiating the decorative member can irradiate light not only to the entire decorative member but also to the surrounding portion surrounding the decorative member. Compared to the case where light is irradiated from the front, the surrounding part can be projected more effectively or with higher brightness, and a light source can be further arranged to irradiate the surrounding part with light. It is unnecessary.
Furthermore, at this time, since the first light transmission region and the second light transmission region that can be projected with lower brightness than the first light transmission region are formed on the decorative member, the first light transmission region is the second light transmission region. The second light transmission area is projected at a relatively low brightness, and the second light transmission area is projected at a relatively low brightness. In other words, among the decorative members, contrast is generated in the brightness to be projected, so that the decorative member irradiated with light has a visual effect such as perspective rather than monotonous projection. It will be projected in the state. Therefore, even if light is applied to the decorative member from a position at a distance, the decorative effect due to the light irradiation is not significantly reduced, and the decorative effect is effectively applied to the entire decorative member. Can be obtained.
In addition, since the first light transmission region is formed so as to be sandwiched between the second light transmission regions, when light is irradiated from the light source, the first light transmission region sandwiched between the first light transmission regions is the second light transmission region on both sides. Since it is projected with higher brightness than the area, when the decorative member is viewed from the front, the light from the first light transmission area is visually emphasized, and it looks as if it is irradiated from a position closer to the front. Become. That is, the light emitted from the light source disposed at a predetermined distance behind the decoration member is emitted from a position ahead of the actual position, that is, from the inside of the decoration member. It will produce a visual effect as if it were. Therefore, whether the light source is disposed at a position behind the decorative member at a predetermined distance to ensure the size of the decorative member and the degree of freedom of design, and whether light is irradiated from the interior of the decorative member. Such an effective light emission mode is obtained. Therefore, the sense of unity between the decorative member and the light source is not impaired, and the decorative effect is not diminished, but rather the unity feeling and decorative effect between the decorative member and the light source are improved, and the appearance or appearance is further improved. it can.

  The light source may be disposed at an arbitrary position as long as it has a predetermined distance behind the decorative member. However, the direction in which light is emitted from the light source with the highest luminance is defined as the first light transmission region. It is desirable that the first light transmission area is projected with the highest luminance.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine of the means 1 as the means 2,
The first light transmission region is formed at a front central portion of the decorative member, and the second light transmission region is formed at a front peripheral edge of the decorative member.

  In the present invention, “the first light transmissive region and the second light transmissive region are respectively formed in the front central portion and the peripheral portion of the decorative member” means, for example, that the first light transmissive region is the front surface of the decorative member. It is formed near the visual center, and implies a mode in which the second light transmission region is formed by surrounding the first light transmission region from above, below, left and right.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 2, the second light transmission region is formed at the peripheral edge of the front view so as to surround the first light transmission region. The decorative effect is further improved because it is visually enhanced than the light transmission region.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine of the means 1 or 2 as the means 3,
The decorative member has a certain thickness in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, the first light transmission region is formed at a position near the front, and the second light transmission region is formed at a position near the rear. To do.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 3, since the first light transmission region is positioned closer to the front as viewed from the front, it is visually emphasized, and the decoration effect is further improved. In addition, as described later, there is an advantage that the first light transmission region and the second light transmission region can be easily formed by spray painting.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3, as the means 4.
A light diffusing portion is disposed in at least a part of a peripheral portion including up, down, left, and right in the front view of the light source.

  Note that “at least a part of the peripheral part including the top, bottom, left and right in the front view of the light source” means at least a part of the peripheral part including the top, bottom, left and right of the light source in the front view of the gaming machine or in the front view of the decorative member. It is good also as at least one part of the surrounding part including the upper and lower sides and right and left of a light source.

  According to the gaming machine according to the above means 4, the light emitted from the light source toward the peripheral part diffuses by passing through the light diffusion part and becomes relatively weak, whereby the light is emitted forward from the light source. As a result, the light applied to the decorative member is relatively emphasized, and the decorative effect can be obtained more efficiently.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of the means 4 as the means 5,
The light diffusing section is at least partially arranged in multiples.

  According to the gaming machine according to the above means 5, the light emitted from the light source toward the peripheral part is further weakened by passing through the light diffusing parts arranged in multiple, thereby irradiating the decorative member. Since the light is further emphasized relatively, the decoration effect can be obtained more efficiently.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of the means 5 as the means 6,
The light diffusing sections arranged in a multiple manner are arranged so as to shift the light diffusion direction.

  Note that “the multiple light diffusion portions are arranged so as to shift the light diffusion direction” means, for example, that the multiple light diffusion portions are each formed by a ridge extending in one direction. The aspect formed so that these protrusions mutually cross | intersect is included.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 6, the light diffusing portions arranged in a multiple manner are arranged so as to shift the light diffusing direction, thereby further improving the light diffusing effect with a simple configuration. Can do.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6, as the means 7.
A light source for irradiating light in the circumferential direction is provided separately from the light source.

  Note that the “circumferential direction” means a direction from an arbitrary position inside the gaming machine toward the peripheral edge of the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 7, the light irradiated on the decorative member is irradiated in the circumferential direction by irradiating the light in the circumferential direction with a light source different from the light source for irradiating the decorative member with light. Therefore, the decoration effect can be obtained more efficiently. In particular, the visual effect as if light is being irradiated from the interior of the decorative member as described above is more emphasized.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of the means 7 as the means 8,
A light-shielding plate for shielding light traveling forward from a light source for irradiating light in the circumferential direction is provided.

  The light emitted from the light source for irradiating light in the circumferential direction is emitted over an angular range of about 90 ° on the side where the light source is directed (about 45 ° on one side with respect to the front of the light source), Although leaking a little outside this angular range, according to the gaming machine according to the means 8, the light traveling forward from the light source is shielded by the light shielding plate and is not irradiated forward. Thereby, the light irradiated to the decoration member will be more effectively differentiated from the light irradiated in the circumferential direction, and thereby the decoration effect can be obtained more efficiently.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 7 or 8, wherein the light source for irradiating light in the circumferential direction is a light source for irradiating the decorative member with light. It is characterized by including a control device that controls to emit light of a color different from that of light.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 9, the light emitted from the light source for irradiating light in the circumferential direction is different from the light emitted from the light source for irradiating the decorative member with light. By controlling so as to be, it is possible to differentiate these lights more clearly.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 7 to 9, as the means 10.
The light source for irradiating light in the said circumferential direction is equipped with the control apparatus which controls so that it can light-emit at a timing different from the light emission of the light source for irradiating light to a decoration member, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the gaming machine according to the means 10, the light emission timing of the light source for irradiating light in the circumferential direction and the light emission timing of the light source for irradiating the decoration member with light are controlled to be different. By doing so, these light emission modes can be differentiated more clearly.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 10, as the means 11.
The operation of the decorative member is controlled according to the game ball entering the winning opening in the game area.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is configured such that the decorative member can operate, but as in the above-described means 11, the operation of the decorative member is started in response to the game ball entering the winning opening in the game area. It is possible to effectively produce an effect that enhances the excitement of the game by controlling it in various ways, for example, making it operate larger than usual, or reducing the operation cycle.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 11, as the means 12.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a ball, which is an example of a valuable object, is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include values to which values (including not only premium spheres but also data written on a magnetic card) are given.

  In the pachinko machine, a light source for irradiating the decoration member with light is disposed at a position behind the decoration member at a predetermined distance, and the decoration member includes a first light transmission region, The second light transmission region that can be projected with lower brightness than the first light transmission region is formed so that the first light transmission region is sandwiched between the second light transmission regions. The degree of freedom in design is reduced, the movement of the decorative member is not restricted, and various movements can be expressed, and the entire decorative member and its surroundings are decorated with light efficiently with a small number of light sources. A pachinko machine that can obtain an effect and can maintain a good appearance or appearance without losing the sense of unity between the decorative member and the light source and without deteriorating the decorative effect is obtained.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 13, as the means 14.
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

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

  In the slot machine, a light source for irradiating the decoration member with light is disposed at a position behind the decoration member at a predetermined distance, and the decoration member includes a first light transmission region, The second light transmission region that can be projected with lower brightness than the first light transmission region is formed so that the first light transmission region is sandwiched between the second light transmission regions. The degree of freedom in design is reduced, the movement of the decorative member is not restricted, and various movements can be expressed, and the entire decorative member and its surroundings are decorated with light efficiently with a small number of light sources. A slot machine can be obtained that can obtain an effect and can maintain a good appearance or appearance without losing the sense of unity between the decorative member and the light source and without losing the decorative effect.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 14, as the means 15.
The gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.

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

  In a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined, a light source for irradiating the decoration member with light is disposed at a position behind the decoration member at a predetermined distance. The first light transmission region and the second light transmission region that can be projected with lower brightness than the first light transmission region are formed so that the first light transmission region is sandwiched between the second light transmission regions. Therefore, the size of the decorative member and the degree of freedom of design are not reduced, and the operation of the decorative member is not restricted, and various motion expressions can be expressed. It is possible to obtain a decorative effect by irradiating light efficiently in the part, and maintain a good appearance or appearance without losing the sense of unity between the decorative member and the light source, and without damaging the decorative effect. Can, pachinko Gaming machine that combines slot machine is obtained with.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30, and FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the vicinity of the entrance 61 of the housing portion. The game board 30 includes a first start port 33 and a second start port 34 (through gate) each comprising a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper starting port 33a and a lower starting port 33b (configured by an operation chuck 33b). A variable display device unit 35 including a special symbol display device 38, a normal symbol display device 41, a decorative symbol display device 42, and the like. The general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the first starting port 33, the second starting port 34, the variable display unit 35 and the like are respectively provided in the through holes formed by the router processing in the game board 30. The game board 30 is attached from the front side with a wood screw or the like. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a pair of opening and closing blades 60 is provided at the entrance of the lower start port 33b, and an open position for guiding the game ball and a blockage that prevents the game ball from entering the lower start port 33b. Can take a position. The opening / closing blade 60 is driven by a solenoid SL1 disposed on the back side of the game board 30. In addition, an inlet 61 of the accommodating portion is disposed below the lower start port 33b. The inlet 61 of the housing portion will be described later. The entrance detection switch SW1 is provided in the entrance 61 of the housing portion.

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

  The special symbol display device 38 variably displays a special symbol as identification information with a winning at the first start port 33 as a trigger, and the decorative symbol display device 42 varies a decorative symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. The normal symbol display device 41 variably displays the normal symbol with the passage of the second start port 34 as a trigger.

  The special symbol display device 38 is composed of two-color LEDs 38a and 38b, and the display content is controlled by a main control device 261 described later. Each of the LEDs 38a and 38b can be variably displayed in red and green, for example.

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

  The normal symbol display device 41 includes lamps 41a and 41b for normal symbols. In this embodiment, the normal symbol lamp 41 a is provided, for example, above both display surfaces of the decorative symbol display device 42, and its external shape is “◯”, while the normal symbol lamp 41 b is The lamp 41a is provided adjacent to the upper right side of the lamp 41a. In the normal symbol display device 41, for example, the display symbol (ordinary symbol) by the lamps 41a and 41b is changed every time the game ball passes through the second starting port 34. Specifically, the lamps 41a and 41b are alternately lit. When the lamp 41a stops, the lower start port 33b of the first start port 33 is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start opening 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is displayed on the hold lamp 801a. The lamps 41a and 41b may be a plurality of display units that are variably displayed on a part of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated in an open state and a normal closed state in which a game ball is easy to win in a big win. However, the specific configuration will be described later. In short, when the special symbol display device 38 is in a specific display mode (when the confirmed symbol after the decoration symbol display device 42 is stopped is a combination of specific symbols set in advance), the special gaming state Will occur. Then, the variable winning device 32 is in a ball receiving state and allows a game ball to be won. Specifically, the ball receiving state of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly released a predetermined number of times, with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings taken as one round. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start port 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold lamp 800a. Note that the hold lamp 800a may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the decorative symbol display device 42.

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

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

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

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

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

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), various control boards are arranged so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. . In this case, the main control board (apparatus), the power supply monitoring board (apparatus), and the sub-control board (apparatus) are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board (apparatus) and the launch control board (apparatus) ) And a power supply board (device) are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the second control board unit 202 includes a payout control board, a launch control board, a power supply board, and a card unit connection board. The payout control board controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls, the launch control board controls the launch solenoid according to the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board requires various control devices and the like. A predetermined power supply voltage is generated and output. Also, the card unit connection board is electrically connected to the ball rental operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a command for a ball rental operation by a player and pays it out. Output to the substrate. Note that a card unit connection board is not required in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control board is housed in a payout control board case 280 made of a transparent resin material or the like, and the power supply board is housed in a power supply board case 281 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The card unit connection board is housed in a card unit connection board case 314 made of a transparent resin material or the like, and the firing control board is housed in a firing control board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control board, the box base and the box cover constituting the board case (encapsulating means) are connected to each other by the sealing unit (sealing means) so as not to be opened, like the main control board described above. Is sealed.

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

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

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

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

  The tank rail 356 and the vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated, and if a ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 360 is driven. In this way, the clogging of the balls is resolved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub-control device 262, a special symbol display device 38, a normal symbol display device 41, and a special symbol hold display. The device 800, the normal symbol hold display device 801, and other switches not shown are connected. The special symbol display device 38 is composed of the special symbol display lamps 38a and 38b as described above, and the normal symbol display device 41 is composed of the normal symbol display lamps 41a and 41b as described above. As described above, the hold display device 800 includes the hold lamp 800a that displays the number of hold balls related to the special symbol, and the normal symbol hold display device 801 holds the number of hold balls related to the normal symbol as described above. The lamp 801a is configured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the display contents of the special symbol display device 38, the normal symbol display device 41, and the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 38 as a symbol for showing the occurrence of the jackpot to the player, and a decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. Two types are provided. The decorative symbol is a symbol that changes in synchronization with the special symbol. The decorative symbol starts changing at the same time (or almost at the same time) as the special symbol starts to change, and at the same time (or almost at the same time) as the special symbol changes. To stop the fluctuation. This decorative design is provided in order to provide a player with a variety of display effects so that the player is not bored.

  First, the display contents of the special symbol display device 38 will be described. The special symbol change display is represented by a change in the lighting pattern such as a color change (red / green change) or blinking of the special symbol display lamps 38a and 38b. The variation display of the special symbol is started based on the winning of the game ball at the start port 33, and the variation display of the special symbol is simultaneously stopped after a certain time. After the stop, if the special symbols are aligned, that is, if the special symbol display lamps 38a, 38b are in the same color lighting state, it is a big hit, and if the special symbols are not aligned when the variable display is stopped, When the special symbol display lamps 38a and 38b are turned on in different colors, the special symbol display lamps 38a and 38b are disengaged and the variable display is performed again based on the winning at the start port 33. The number of times that the game ball has won the start opening 33 is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of times the game ball is held is displayed on the hold lamp 800a of the special symbol hold display device 800. In the present embodiment, if the special symbol display lamps 38a and 38b are both in a red lighting state when the variable display is stopped, the special symbol display lamps 38a and 38b are both regarded as a specific symbol (probability variation symbol). If it is a green lighting state, it is regarded as a non-specific symbol (non-probability variation symbol).

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

  Next, display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 will be described. The variation display of the normal symbol is expressed by alternately lighting the normal symbol display lamp 41a (appearance is ◯ shape) and the normal symbol display lamp 41b (appearance is X shape). This variation display of the normal symbol is started on the condition that the game ball passes through the second starting port 34, and the variation display of the normal symbol stops after a certain time. When the display lamp 41a stops, the first start port 33 is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold lamp 801a of the normal symbol hold display device 801.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In this embodiment, the MPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses a variety of counter information during the game to perform a jackpot lottery, a symbol display setting of the special symbol display device 38, and the like. Specifically, a counter group related to the special symbol and a counter group related to the normal symbol are provided. First, a counter group related to special symbols will be described. As a group of counters related to the special symbol, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device 38, and the special symbol display device 38 fluctuate. Stop pattern selection counter C3 used for selection of stop patterns (corresponding to reach lottery of reaching or completely losing in the variation of decorative symbols) and initial value setting of jackpot random number counter C1 An initial value random number counter CINI1 and variation type counters CS1 to CS3 for determining a type used for variation pattern selection are provided.

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

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

Next, the specific contents of each counter will be described in detail.
The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and is updated once every timer interruption and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the start port 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “373, 727” There are 14 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 577, 631, 683, 733”. is there. When the probability is high, the special symbol combination is a jackpot depending on the combination of specific symbols that are predetermined probability variation symbols (in this embodiment, the specific symbol display lamps 38a and 38b are both lit in green). As a value added, it means a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability is increased, that is, a so-called probability change, and normal time (low probability) is not such a probability change state (in this embodiment, the specific symbol display lamps 38a and 38b are When both lights in red).

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol when the special symbol change is stopped in the special symbol display device 38 in the case of a jackpot. ), And then it returns to 0. For example, when the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “0” or “1”, the special symbol display lamps 38a and 38b are both stopped in green, and the combination of the stopped symbols in this case is a non-specific symbol (normally Of jackpot symbol).

  When the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “2”, “3”, or “4”, the special symbol display lamps 38a and 38b are both stopped in red, and the combination of the stopped symbols in this case is a specific symbol ( (Probability variation design).

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

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is configured to be expressed by the two display lamps 38a and 38b. Therefore, in the case of the special symbol, there is no concept of reach, and the stop pattern corresponding to reach is a stop pattern. The determination is made by the selection counter C3. On the other hand, in the case of a decorative symbol, since three decorative symbols are stopped, there is a reach. Therefore, in the case of a decorative design, the reach lottery is determined by the stop pattern selection counter C3. That is, in the case of a decorative design, after the reach has occurred, the final stop symbol is shifted by one shift before and after the reach symbol, and the stop symbol is stopped before and after the reach symbol. It is decided to draw “reach other than front / rear off” to stop and “complete out” that does not cause reach. For example, the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 0 to 201 corresponds to complete detachment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 202 to 208 corresponds to anteroposterior detachment reach, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 209 to 238 lies other than detachment anteroposterior. Applicable.

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

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

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

  The counters CS <b> 1 to CS <b> 3 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of the counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the special symbol by the special symbol display device 38 and the decorative symbol display device 42.

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

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

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

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

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

(Variable winning device and collection unit)
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, the variable winning device 32 is configured as follows. 7 is a plan view of the variable winning device 32, FIG. 8 is a front view thereof, FIG. 9 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 10 is a rear view thereof.
The basic configuration of the variable prize winning device 32 is such that a ball entering from an inlet 61 of a storage portion having a width that allows a plurality of game balls to pass in the lateral direction of the game board 30 is stored in the storage portion 70. The detection unit 72 is configured to detect the discharge from the discharge unit 71 provided in 70.

  The game area of the game board 30 is provided with a start port 33 (33a and 33b: see FIGS. 3 and 4) for entering a game ball flowing down the flow space between the window portion 101 and the game board 30. When the ball enters the starting port 33, the main control device 261 performs a lottery determination with a predetermined probability, and the game state shifts to the special game state by the corresponding lottery. In the special game state, at least 1 The variable winning device 32 is switched from the non-ball receiving state to the ball receiving state, and in the ball receiving state, a predetermined number of winning balls received from the entrance 61 of the storage unit in the storage unit 70 are detected by the detection sensor. By detecting at 72, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

(Feature configuration)
In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a decorative member 401 is provided in the variable display device unit 35. 12 is a top view of the variable display device unit 35, FIG. 13 is a front view of the variable display device unit 35, FIG. 14 is a right side view of the variable display device unit 35, and FIG. 15 is a rear view of the variable display device unit 35. 16 is a perspective view of the variable display device unit 35, FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the variable display device unit 35, and FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the variable display device unit 35 is disposed at the center of the game area and is a large accessory that occupies a large area in the game area. Also called a thing. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 16, the variable display device unit 35 includes a decorative symbol display device 42 in the center, and an upper side portion, a lower side portion, a left side portion, and a right side portion of the decorative symbol display device 42 are arranged in the center frame 43. The center frame 43 has a substantially horizontally long elliptical shape that accommodates the decorative symbol display device 42. A flange 43F having a screw hole is provided on the outer periphery of the center frame 43, and is fixed on the game board 30 with a wood screw or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the center frame 43 has a horizontally long rectangular opening on which the decorative symbol display device 42 is arranged on the inner side and a substantially horizontally long elliptical outer shape on the front surface of the frame 421. An inner frame member 422 having a substantially bowl shape corresponding to the upper part and the right side part of the frame 421, a first decorative frame member 423 having a substantially bowl shape similar to the inner frame member 422, and a first part corresponding to the left side part of the base frame 421. 2 Attaching members such as a decorative frame member 424, a front frame member 425 having a substantially oval shape corresponding to the outer periphery of the frame 421, a stage member 426 having an arc shape corresponding to the lower edge of the frame 421, and a decorative member 401 Configured.

As shown in FIG. 13, the right side portion of the upper edge of the front frame member 425 bulges outward from the substantially elliptical outer periphery to form a bulged portion 371.
In the bulging portion 371, four display devices 371A, 371B, 371C, 371D are arranged in order from the left. The first display device 371A from the left is made up of a total of four LEDs, two vertically and two horizontally. Of these, the left two LEDs on the left side turn on only one or both of the upper and lower LEDs. The lighting is displayed on the street, which indicates whether the probability of winning the jackpot is low probability, medium probability or high probability, and the two vertical LEDs on the right side blink in these lighting states By adding and combining states, the number of reserved balls relating to special symbols is displayed. A holding lamp 800a composed of four lamps arranged at the right end along the lower side of the decorative symbol display device 42 is disposed at the bottom of the base frame 421. The special symbol is also provided by the holding lamp 800a. The number of balls on hold is displayed. The second display device 371B from the left is composed of several (7 to 9) LED segments and displays special symbol types. The display content of the second display device 371B from the left is also displayed by the decorative symbol display device 42. The third display device 371C from the left is similarly composed of several LED segments and displays the number of rounds per unit. The fourth display device 371D from the left is composed of a total of three LEDs, upper, lower left, and lower right. Among these, the lower left LED lights in blue or red and displays a hit / miss indication. The upper and lower right LEDs display the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol by combining the lighting state and the blinking state.
A flange 372 extending forward is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the substantially upper half of the front frame member 425 including the bulging portion 371 as shown in FIG. The game ball flying above the center frame 43 rolls on the collar 372 and flows down to the lower right or lower left. In addition, a fixed decorative portion 427 that does not operate is disposed on the upper portion of the first decorative frame member 423, and serves as a decoration on the forefront portion immediately above the decorative symbol display device 42.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the stage member 426 is formed with an intermediate stage 374 and a lower stage 379 that are substantially arc-shaped and curved so as to be recessed downward as a whole. A middle portion, that is, a lower end portion of the middle stage 374 is slightly raised upward, and a groove-shaped guide portion 374a that is inclined downward toward the inner back side is formed at the top portion. Groove-shaped guiding portions 374b and 374b that are inclined downward are formed respectively. In addition, a pit that extends downward is formed on the front surface of the underframe 421 that forms a wall surface (a wall surface parallel to the game board 30) that contacts the inner back side end of the groove-shaped guide portion 374a at the center of the middle stage 374. 375 is provided to communicate with the groove-shaped guiding portion 374a, and the lower end portion of the mine shaft 375 communicates with a groove 425a formed at the center of the lower end of the front frame member 425 as shown in FIG. Further, the groove 425a extends forward and communicates with the discharge port 376 at the lower end of the front surface.

  On the front side of the middle stage 374, a lower stage 379 is formed one step below through a slight level difference. The lower stage 379, like the middle stage 374, is generally arc-shaped as a whole and has a central portion slightly raised upward, and groove-shaped guides inclined downward toward the front side on the left and right sides of the raised portion. Portions 379b and 379b are respectively formed. However, unlike the case of the middle stage 374, the top of the raised portion is formed with a concave portion 379a that is depressed downward, and the bottom of the concave portion 379a is inclined downward toward the front.

  An upper stage 378 is formed at the upper end portion of the wall surface portion in contact with the inside of the stage member 426 on the front surface portion of the frame 421. The upper stage 378 is composed of a slope extending linearly while slightly tilting from both sides to the center, and the center portion is depressed downward to form the above-described mine shaft 375. A guide rail 378 a is provided at the front edge of the upper stage 378.

  A notch 380 is formed in the lower left portion of the flange portion 372 of the front frame member 425, and a ball entry member 391 is disposed inside the front frame member 425 corresponding to the notch 380. The ball entry member 391 is formed with a lumen that communicates with the notch 380 and extends rearward, and the lumen communicates with a ball guide path formed inside the second decorative frame member 424. A sleeve opening 377 that opens toward the middle stage 374 is provided at the lower end of the second decorative frame member 424, and the sleeve opening 377 communicates with a ball guide path in the second decorative frame member 424. Yes.

  The game ball that has entered the ball entry member 391 from the notch 380 flows down in the ball guide path inside the second decorative frame member 424 and is guided from the sleeve opening 377 to the middle stage 374. The game ball that has come out from the sleeve opening 377 rolls rightward on the middle stage 374, and on the way, passes from the groove-shaped guiding portions 374b and 374b to the groove-shaped guiding portions 379b and 379b of the lower stage 379. It falls down to the front side, or very rarely is guided by the groove-shaped guide part 374a at the center part, enters the mine tunnel 375, is discharged from the discharge port 376 to the front side, and enters the first start port 33 located immediately below. Although the ball may enter with high probability, most of the ball reaches the right end of the middle stage 374. A curved surface (not shown) that tilts forward and backward is formed at the right end of the middle stage 374, and game balls are distributed forward and backward on the curved surface, and most of them are distributed forward. The game balls distributed to the rear ride on the upper stage 378, return to the left, enter the central tunnel 375, and are discharged from the discharge port 376 to the front side. The game balls assigned to the front ride on the lower stage 379 and return to the left and reciprocate on the lower stage 379. In many cases, the game balls are guided by the groove-shaped guide portions 379b and 379b to the front side. The ball falls or rarely enters the concave portion 379a at the central portion and is discharged to the front surface side, and enters the first start port 33 located immediately below with a high probability.

  As shown in FIGS. 13, 16, and 17, the decorative member 401 has an outer shape (generally having a total length of about 23 cm and a maximum width of about 4. cm) that is slightly elongated and gently curved in an arc shape, generally simulating a “shrimp” shape. 5 cm), and a resin member in which fine fine protrusions (not shown) are continuously and densely formed on the entire surface, and is formed on the right side along the outer periphery of the center frame 43. From the top to the vicinity of the upper end, it is arranged with a posture that curves inward. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the decorative member 401 has a substantially arc-shaped cross-sectional shape and has a certain thickness (approximately 2 cm) in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, and the interior is hollow. It has become.

The decorative member 401 is provided with red stripes extending in the width direction at several locations along the length direction, and the ground portion is colored yellowish as a whole. As shown schematically in FIG. 13, the yellow coloring of the portion is light white in the central band in the width direction extending along the length direction and the width in the bands on both sides in the width direction extending along both side edges. It is thicker than the central band in the direction. As a result, the central band in the width direction of the decorative member 401 is a first light transmission region 401A through which light can be transmitted with a predetermined transmittance, and the bands on both sides of the decorative member 401 in the width direction are the first light. This is a second light transmission region 401B that can transmit light with a lower transmittance than the light transmission region 401A.
At this time, as described above, the decorative member 401 has a substantially arc-shaped cross-sectional shape and has a certain thickness in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, so the first light transmission region 401A is positioned at the front side. The second light transmission regions are formed at positions closer to the rear.

  The coloring of the first light transmission region 401A and the second light transmission region 401B is that the side portion close to the spray, that is, the second light transmission region 401B is naturally darkened by spraying the decorative member 401 from the side. , A distant central portion, that is, the first light transmission region 401A is formed by a thin film. This coating method is a decorative member having a generally arcuate shape (semicircular shape, elliptical shape, etc.) as in the decorative member 401 of the present embodiment, with a central portion protruding forward and both side portions gradually retreated. When applied to, it is easy to form the first light transmission region and the second light transmission region, which is preferable.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a light source 40 </ b> L is disposed on the back side (game board 30 side) of the decorative member 401. The light source 40L has a large number of LEDs capable of emitting three colors on the front surface of the board 40S installed in parallel with the game board 30 in a row along the general longitudinal direction of the decorative member 401 at appropriate intervals. It is configured to arrange. As shown in FIG. 17, the light source 40 </ b> L follows the curved shape of the decorative member 401 and extends slightly longer in the vertical direction and bends the upper part to the left so as to correspond to the formation position of the first light transmission region. Corresponding to this, the substrate 40S is also divided into two parts: a part that extends vertically and whose upper end is bent to the left, and a part that extends further to the left. The light source 40L irradiates the decoration member 401 with light from a position at a predetermined distance (about 1.5 cm) behind the decoration member 401.

  As shown in FIG. 18, light diffusing sections 40D, 40E, and 40N are arranged around the light source 40L.

Of the surrounding parts including the top, bottom, left and right in the front view of the light source 40L, the light diffusing parts 40D and 40N provided at positions that cover the bent inner part are provided on the first decorative frame member 423 and the inner frame member 422, respectively. It has been. As shown in FIG. 17, the first decorative frame member 423 is a generally bowl-shaped member integrally having an upper piece and a right piece extending along the upper side and the right side of the decorative design display device 42, and is made of a transparent resin. On the inner surface facing the upper side and the right side of the decorative symbol display device 42, as shown in FIG. 18, a ridge having a shape in which a large number of filaments are bundled is gently meandered and entangled in several places. It is formed so as to extend in the length direction of the right side piece (that is, in the direction of forming a hook shape along the shape of the first decorative frame member 423), and this protrusion has a function of diffusing light. The inner side surface of the first decorative frame member 423 is disposed at a position covering the inner side of the light source 40L, and the protrusions formed on the inner side surface of the first decorative frame member 423 constitute the light diffusion portion 40D. (Hereinafter, the light diffusion part 40D provided on the first decorative frame member 423 is also referred to as a first light diffusion part 40D). Similarly, the second decorative frame member 424 is also made of a transparent resin, and a protrusion similar to that of the first decorative frame member 423 is formed on the inner surface. The protrusion of the first decorative frame member 423 is Together with the protrusions of the second decorative frame member 424, it is also a design that makes decorations on the upper side and the left and right sides of the decorative symbol display device 42.
The front surface of the first decorative frame member 423 includes a bowl-shaped inner edge extending along the upper side and the right side of the decorative symbol display device 42, and an outer edge forming a part of an ellipse along the outer periphery of the center frame 43. A base surface portion 423S having a shape corresponding to the planar shape of the decorative member 401 is formed from the right side to the top. The base surface portion 423S is flat on both the front and back surfaces, whereby light from the light source 40L is transmitted without being diffused by the base surface portion 423S, and is effective in the first light transmission region 401A of the decorative member 401. It comes to be irradiated. On the other hand, in the portion other than the base surface portion 423S in the front surface portion of the first decorative frame member 423, the protrusions are formed almost entirely so as to continue from the inner surface. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 18, a protrusion is also formed on a small width portion extending in an arc shape along the right edge of the base surface portion 423S, and the protrusion formed on this portion also diffuses light. Thus, the light diffusion portion 40E is configured (hereinafter, the light diffusion portion 40E provided along the right edge of the base surface portion 423S is also referred to as a second light diffusion portion 40E). .

  As shown in FIG. 17, the internal frame member 422 has a substantially bowl shape integrally including an upper piece and a right piece extending along the upper side and the right side of the decorative symbol display device 42, as with the first decorative frame member 423. As shown in FIG. 18, the same protrusions as described above are formed on the inner surface so as to extend in the length direction of the upper piece and the right piece. The inner side surface of the inner frame member 422 is located outside the inner side surface of the first decorative frame member 423 and covers the inner portion of the light source 40L (ie, between the first decorative frame member 423 and the light source 40L). The protrusions formed on the inner side surface of the inner frame member 422 constitute a light diffusing portion 40N (hereinafter, the light diffusing portion 40N provided on the inner frame member 422 is formed). Also referred to as a third light diffusion portion 40N). Further, a concave portion 422a having a shape capable of accommodating the substrate 40S is formed on the front surface portion of the inner frame member 422, and the substrate 40S is fitted and supported and fixed to the concave portion 422a.

  The first light diffusing unit 40D and the third light diffusing unit 40N have a configuration in which the light diffusing units are arranged in multiple (double) at a position covering the inner part of the light source 40L. Further, the ridges constituting the first light diffusing portion 40D and the ridges constituting the third light diffusing portion 40N are out of phase, that is, the trajectories in which these ridges extend do not cross each other. Thus, the light diffusion directions are also shifted from each other. In other words, the first light diffusing unit 40D and the third light diffusing unit 40N arranged in multiple are arranged so as to shift the light diffusion direction.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, a large number of protrusions are formed on the inner side surface of the front frame member 425 along the inner and outer directions, and the surface thereof is further covered with a gold film layer, so that the light diffusion portion 40H is formed. Of the light emitted from the light source 40L, the light traveling outward from the decorative member 401 is diffused by the light diffusing portion 40H, whereby the decorative member 401 is visually emphasized. It is the composition which becomes.

  On the right side of the frame 421, as shown in FIG. 18, a light source (hereinafter also referred to as a sub-light source) 40B different from the light source 40L is disposed. The sub-light source 40B is arranged on the right side of the base frame 421 at a position outside the inner surface of the opening of the center frame 43 and parallel to the inner surface of the opening of the center frame 43. On the top, a large number (six) of LEDs are arranged in a line along the right side of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the vertical direction. The secondary light source 40B emits light in the circumferential direction (in this case, the direction from the right side of the frame 421 toward the inside of the frame 421, that is, the direction toward the center of the pachinko machine 10).

  A light shielding plate 40P is disposed on the front side of the auxiliary light source 40B. The light shielding plate 40P is for shielding light traveling forward from the auxiliary light source 40B, and has a vertical posture toward the inside (left side) from the front edge of the substrate 40T on which the auxiliary light source 40B is mounted. The plate is made of an opaque resin that extends in a strip shape in the vertical direction. The light from the sub-light source 40B is irradiated over an angular range of about 90 ° (about 45 ° on one side with respect to the front of the sub-light source 40B) including not only the inner direction (left side direction) but also the front-rear direction. In addition to the above, some of the light leaks out, but the light traveling forward is shielded by the light shielding plate 40P. As a result, the light emitted from the sub-light source 40B and the light emitted from the light source 40L are separated from each other more reliably by sandwiching the light-shielding plate 40P in the front and rear directions.

  Both the sub-light source 40B and the light source 40L are composed of RGB three-color LEDs, but the sub-light source 40B is controlled to emit light of a color different from the light from the light source 40L. Is executed by a control program stored in the ROM 551 of the sub-control device 262. Thereby, the light irradiated from each of the sub-light source 40B and the light source 40L is differentiated more reliably.

  The sub-light source 40B is controlled to emit light at a timing different from that of the light source 40L, and this control is executed by a control program stored in the ROM 551 of the sub-control device 262. . Thereby, these light emission modes are differentiated more clearly. The light source 40L and the sub-light source 40B are controlled so as to be lit intermittently at a constant interval, and the lighting intervals and lighting times of the light source 40L and the sub-light source 40B are set to be different from each other. Thus, the light emission modes of the light source 40L and the sub light source 40B are clearly different. The sub-light source 40B is also controlled to emit light in the same color as that of the light source 40L, thereby making it possible to integrate the light emission of the sub-light source 40B and the light source 40L. By controlling the light emission timings of the sub-light source 40B and the light source 40L to be synchronized or shifted, more various light emission modes can be obtained with a small number of light sources.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the decorative member 401 is supported and fixed on the front surface of a support plate 428 made of a transparent resin having a shape corresponding to the planar shape of the decorative member 401. A guide pin 428a is formed on the back surface of the support plate 428 so as to protrude vertically rearward from a position near the outer side of the central portion. The guide pin 428a is substantially the same as the base surface portion 423S of the first decorative frame member 423. It is connected to an arm 429a of driving means 429, which will be described later, through a long hole 423a drilled in the center. Further, on the back surface of the support plate 428, there are formed protrusions (not shown) vertically projecting backward from one point located at one end and one point located closer to the center than the one point. Through the one end of the base surface part 423S of the first decorative frame member 423 and the long hole 423b drilled closer to the center than that, the tip part of the first decorative frame member 423 has a length longer than the distance between the two protrusions. It is fixed to the member 430b. From one point located at the other end of the back surface of the support plate 428 and one point located closer to the center than this, projections (not shown) projecting vertically rearward are formed. The connecting member 430c having a length that is longer than the distance between the two projections through the other end of the base surface portion 423S of the decorative frame member 423 and the long hole 423c formed nearer to the center than the other end. It is fixed to. A total of five long holes 423a, 423b, and 423c drilled in the base surface portion 423S are long holes (about 9 mm in length) extending slightly from the lower left to the upper right when viewed from the front, and the support plate 428 The guide pins 428a and the protrusions that protrude from the back surface of the lens can reciprocate in the oblique direction along the long holes 423a, 423b, and 423c.

  In the support plate 428, the area corresponding to the first light transmission region of the decorative member 401 is formed to be flat on both the front and back surfaces, so that the light from the light source 40L is not diffused by the support plate 428. The first light transmissive region 401A of the decorative member 401 is transmitted through and effectively irradiated.

  The support plate 428 mainly has a function of supporting the decorative member 401. In addition, a guide pin 428a and protrusions at both ends are formed to form these protrusions on the decorative member 401. This can also be omitted, and this also provides a function of avoiding the problem that the light transmittance of the first light transmission region of the decorative member 401 is impaired due to the formation of the protrusions and the luminance is lowered. In addition, there is also a function of reinforcing the rigidity of the decorative member 401, whereby the decorative member 401 can be thinly formed, so that the degree of freedom in designing the decorative member 401 can be secured and the molding time can be shortened. .

  On the front surface of the support plate 428, as shown in FIG. 18, along the periphery, at a position corresponding to the second light transmission region of the decorative member 401 and slightly inward from the periphery of the support plate 428. An extending rib 428E is formed. The rib 428E functions to reinforce the support plate 428 and is formed at a position corresponding to the second light transmission region of the decorative member 401, thereby reducing the luminance of the second light transmission region. At the same time, it functions to relatively improve the luminance of the first light transmission region.

  The driving means 429 includes the arm 429a and the motor 429b. The arm 429a has a guide groove 429c formed at one end portion thereof, and the guide pin 428a is slidably inserted therethrough. A shaft hole 429d is formed at a position slightly closer to the center than the one end portion, and slightly from the other end portion. A cam groove (not shown) is formed at a position near the center. Bolts are inserted into the shaft hole 429d and screwed into the screw hole 423d disposed on the outer peripheral edge of the first decorative frame member 423 from the back side, thereby fixing the shaft hole 429d, as shown by an arrow A1 in FIG. As described above, the arm 429a is pivotally supported by the first decorative frame member 423 so as to be rotatable about an axis extending in the front-rear direction. The guide groove 429c is a long hole extending in a direction inclined with respect to the circumferential direction and the radial direction centering on the shaft hole 429d. A cam pin (not shown) extending in the front-rear direction is connected to the motor 429b, and this cam pin is inserted through the cam groove of the arm 429a. When the motor 429b is rotated, the cam pin rotates about the rotation axis of the motor 429b, and accordingly, the arm 429a rotates so as to reciprocate left and right about the shaft hole 429d as indicated by an arrow A1. By the rotation of the arm 429a, the guide pin 428a inserted through the guide groove 429c is driven to reciprocate along the elongated hole 423a of the base surface portion 423S. At this time, since the protrusions formed at the four points near both ends of the support plate 428 are also regulated to reciprocate along the long holes 423b and 423c of the base surface portion 423S, the entire support plate 428 However, it reciprocates in the diagonal direction along the length direction of the long holes 423a, 423b, and 423c. By the reciprocation of the support plate 428, the decorative member 401 swings so as to reciprocate slightly in the lower left direction and the upper right direction when viewed from the front, thereby enhancing the effect.

  The operation of the driving means 429 is controlled according to the game ball entering the winning opening in the game area. As described above, when a winning at the starting port 33, that is, a starting winning is generated, a special symbol or a decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and after a certain period of time has elapsed, the result is whether it is a big hit or missed. Although displayed, the driving means 429 is controlled to start and stop the operation in accordance with the start and stop of the fluctuation display. Thereby, the operation of the decorative member 401 is performed as one aspect of the above-described entertainment effect, and an effect is made so that the player can expect that the display result after the variable display will be a big hit.

(Function)
According to the pachinko machine 10, the decoration member 401 is configured to be movable in a configuration including the decoration member 401 for performing a decoration effect at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside, and the decoration member 401 is irradiated with light. The light source 40L is disposed at a position behind the decorative member 401 at a predetermined distance, and the first light transmission region transmits the light emitted from the light source 40L to the decorative member 401 with a predetermined transmittance. 401A, and a second light transmission region 401B that can be projected with lower brightness than the first light transmission region 401A by transmitting light emitted from the light source 40L with a lower transmittance than the first light transmission region 401A. However, since the first light transmission region 401A is formed so as to be sandwiched between the second light transmission regions 401B, the light source 40L is located away from the decorative member 401 and is mounted. Less the size and design of the member 401 is limited by the light source 40L, the degree of freedom of the size and design of the decorative member 401 is secured. In particular, since the installation space of the decorative member 401 in the front-rear direction is not limited to a certain value or less as in the case of installing a light source in front of the decorative member, the thickness or depth of the decorative member 401 is slightly increased. On the contrary, the decorative member is not inevitably increased so that the size of the decorative member 401 becomes a certain level or more by the light source as in the case of installing the light source inside the decorative member. The degree of freedom of design change is high, such that 401 can be thin. In addition, since the operation of the decorative member 401 is not limited by the light source, a variety of motion expressions are possible, and a good rendering effect can be obtained. The decorative member 401 is configured to slide in the oblique direction as described above. However, the sliding operation of the decorative member 401 is not limited by the light source 40L, and the decorative member 401 is only slid. In addition, the design can be freely changed so that an arbitrary operation such as a rotation operation, a bending operation, and an expansion / contraction operation can be performed.
In addition, since light is emitted from a position behind a predetermined distance, the entire decoration member 401 is within the light irradiation range, and the decoration member 401 has a shape regardless of the shape of the decoration member 401. The whole can be projected evenly. In particular, the decorative member 401 has a narrow upper end portion imitating the “shrimp tail” portion, and the entire decorative member 401 including the narrow portion is projected evenly. Yes.
In addition, the light source 40L for irradiating the decoration member 401 can irradiate not only the entire decoration member 401 but also the surrounding portion surrounding the decoration member 401. At this time, light is emitted from the rear. Therefore, for example, the surrounding area can be projected more effectively or with higher brightness than when light is irradiated from the front, and a light source is further arranged to irradiate the surrounding area with light. It is also unnecessary to do.
Further, at this time, since the first light transmission region 401A and the second light transmission region 401B are formed on the decorative member 401, the first light transmission region 401A is projected with relatively high luminance, and the second light transmission region 401B is projected with relatively low luminance. That is, a contrast is generated in the brightness of the decorative member 401 to be projected, so that the decorative member 401 irradiated with light does not project monotonously but has a visual effect such as perspective. It will be projected in the state it has. Therefore, even if the decorative member 401 is irradiated with light from a position at a distance, the decorative effect due to the light irradiation is effectively reduced over the entire decorative member 401 without the distance being reduced. A decorative effect can be obtained.
In addition, since the first light transmission region 401A is formed so as to be sandwiched between the second light transmission regions 401B, when light is emitted from the light source 40L, the first light transmission region 401A sandwiched between the two light transmission regions 401A is located on both sides. Since it is projected with higher brightness than the second light transmission region 401B, when the decorative member 401 is viewed from the front, the light from the first light transmission region 401A is visually emphasized and irradiated from a position closer to the front. It will look like. That is, the light emitted from the light source 40 </ b> L disposed at a position behind the decoration member 401 at a predetermined distance is from a position ahead of the actual position, that is, from the inside of the decoration member 401. The visual effect will appear as if it were being irradiated. Therefore, the light source 40L is disposed at a position behind the decorative member 401 at a predetermined distance to ensure the size of the decorative member 401 and the degree of freedom of design, and light is irradiated from the interior of the decorative member 401. As a result, an effective light emission mode can be obtained. Therefore, the sense of unity between the decorative member 401 and the light source 40L is not impaired or the decorative effect is not deteriorated. The unity feeling and the decorative effect between the decorative member 401 and the light source 40L are improved, and the appearance or appearance is even better. It has become.

  Further, the decorative member 401 has a certain thickness in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, the first light transmission region 401A is formed at the front side position, and the second light transmission region 401B is formed at the rear side position. Therefore, since the first light transmission region 401A is positioned closer to the front as viewed from the front, the first light transmission region 401A is visually emphasized, and the decoration effect is more improved. In addition, as described above, there is an advantage that the first light transmission region 401A and the second light transmission region 401B can be easily formed by spray painting.

  Further, since the light source 40L is arranged so as to correspond to the position where the first light transmission region of the decorative member 401 is formed, the first light transmission region can be effectively projected.

  In addition, light diffusion portions 40D and 40N are located along the outer side of the bent shape (the right edge of the decorative member 401) at the position covering the inner side of the bent shape among the surrounding portions including the upper, lower, left and right in the front view of the light source 40L. Since the light diffusing portions 40E are respectively disposed at the positions, the light irradiated from the light source 40L to the peripheral portion is diffused by passing through the light diffusing portions 40D, 40E, and 40N, and becomes relatively weak. Accordingly, the light emitted toward the front from the light source 40L, that is, the light applied to the decoration member 401 is relatively emphasized, and the decoration effect can be obtained more efficiently. .

  In addition, since the light diffusing sections 40D and 40N are arranged in multiple (double) at a position covering the inner part of the light source 40L, the light irradiated from the light source 40L toward the peripheral part is arranged in multiple. By passing through the light diffusion portions 40D and 40N, the light is further weakened. As a result, the light applied to the decorative member 401 is relatively further emphasized, and the decorative effect can be obtained more efficiently. It has a configuration.

  In addition, since the light diffusion portions 40D and 40N arranged in a multiple manner are arranged so as to shift the light diffusion direction, the light diffusion effect is further improved with a simple configuration.

  In addition to the light source 40L for irradiating the decoration member 401 with light, a sub light source 40B for irradiating light in the circumferential direction is provided, so that light is irradiated in the circumferential direction by the sub light source 40B. By doing so, the light irradiated on the decorative member 401 is more effectively differentiated from the light irradiated in the circumferential direction, and thereby the decorative effect can be obtained more efficiently. In particular, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to emit light as if light is irradiated from the inside of the decorative member 401. Therefore, the light irradiated on the decorative member 401 as described above is in the circumferential direction. As a result, the visual effect as if light is irradiated from the inside of the decorative member 401 is more emphasized.

  Further, the light emitted from the sub-light source 40B for irradiating light in the circumferential direction extends over an angular range of about 90 ° on the side facing the sub-light source 40B (about 45 ° on one side with respect to the front surface). Although it is irradiated and leaks a little outside this angular range, at this time, a light shielding plate 40P for shielding light traveling forward from the sub-light source 40B for irradiating light in the circumferential direction is provided. The light traveling forward from the sub-light source 40B is shielded by the light shielding plate 40P and is not irradiated forward. As a result, the light applied to the decorative member 401 is more effectively differentiated from the light applied in the circumferential direction, whereby the decorative effect can be obtained more efficiently.

  Further, a control device (sub-control) that controls the sub-light source 40B for irradiating light in the circumferential direction to irradiate light of a color different from the light from the light source 40L for irradiating the decorative member 401 with light. Since the apparatus 262) is provided, the light from each of the sub-light source 40B and the light source 40L can be more clearly differentiated.

  Further, a control device (sub-control device 262) that controls so that the sub-light source 40B for irradiating light in the circumferential direction can emit light at a timing different from the light emission of the light source 40L for irradiating the decorative member 401 with light. ), The light emission modes of the auxiliary light source 40B and the light source 40L can be differentiated more clearly.

  In addition, since the decorative member 401 is configured to control the operation according to the game ball entering the winning opening in the game area, for example, to enter the game ball into the winning opening in the game area In response to the control of various modes such as starting the operation of the decorative member, operating it more than usual, or reducing the operation cycle, etc. It can be carried out.

(Modification)
Various modifications can be made to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment.
For example, in the embodiment, the decorative member 401 is divided into three bands in the left-right direction when viewed from the front, the first light transmission region 401A is formed in the center band, and the second light transmission region 401B is the left and right bands. However, these bands may be arranged in the vertical direction, or, for example, as schematically shown in FIG. A second light transmission region 411B is formed near the center of the front view so as to surround the first light transmission region 411A from the top, bottom, left, and right, thereby forming the first light transmission region 411A and the second light transmission region. 411B is good also as a structure currently formed in the front view center part and peripheral part of the decoration member 411, respectively. According to this configuration, the entire first light transmission region 411A is visually emphasized more than the surrounding second light transmission region 411B, and the decoration effect is further improved. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the decorative member 411 has a simple hexagonal outer shape for clarity of illustration, but the first light transmission region as exemplified in the present embodiment and the previous embodiment. Needless to say, the arrangement configuration of the second light transmission region can be applied to a decorative member having an arbitrary shape.
Further, for example, when the decorative member is divided into two bands in the vertical direction or the left-right direction when viewed from the front, the first light transmission region and the second light transmission region are respectively formed in the upper and lower or left and right bands. (Not shown).

  In the embodiment, the first light transmission region 401A and the second light transmission region 401B are formed in the decorative member 401 by providing the same color with a difference in density between the center and both sides. As long as it is possible to provide a difference in light transmissivity, the embodiment is not limited to the above-described mode. In addition to this, for example, the central portion and both side portions are colored with different hues, and the central portion is close to transparent. Also, an aspect in which both sides are made to have an almost opaque color is possible.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the red striped pattern was further formed on the yellow ground part in which the 1st light transmissive area | region 401A and the 2nd light transmissive area | region 401B were formed in the decoration member 401. However, if the first light transmission region and the second light transmission region are formed as described above, a pattern or the like that is further colored may be added thereto. Furthermore, another one or more regions having different light transmittances are formed in the first light transmitting region and the second light transmitting region, and three or more light transmitting regions are formed together. May be.

  In the embodiment, the first light transmission region 401A and the second light are applied by spraying the decorative member 401 from the side so that the coating film in the central portion is thin and the coating films on both side portions are thick. Although the transmissive region 401B is formed, as a method for forming the first light transmissive region and the second light transmissive region, various methods can be applied as follows. For example, you may use the mask coating which sprays a coating material in the state which covered and arrange | positioned the mask in the center part, and prevents a coating film from being formed in a center part. According to this mask coating, by arranging the mask at a distance from the decorative member, it is possible to perform painting that expresses a gradation in which the gradation changes step by step. The degree of shading can be adjusted by changing the interval. In addition, for example, when the coating target portion is planar, ink jet printing can also be suitably used. In addition, for example, a decorative member may be formed by insert molding using a transparent film that has been colored in advance, and according to this, in order to color the film, especially when the decorative member has a complicated shape, It is advantageous that the first light transmission region and the second light transmission region can be easily formed. In addition, for example, the decorative member may be formed by stepwise forming for each of the first light transmitting region and the second light transmitting region, or by assembling individually molded parts for each region. However, the first light transmission region and the second light transmission region can be easily formed. In addition, for example, the decorative member may be configured by molding a colored resin so that the central portion is thin and the both side portions are thick. This also facilitates the formation of the first light transmission region and the second light transmission region. is there.

  In the above embodiment, the distance between the light source 40L and the decorative member 401 is set to about 1.5 cm. However, the distance between the light source and the decorative member depends on the type of the light source and the size of the decorative member. The range may be set as appropriate according to the operating range. For example, in the case of the embodiment, the distance between the light source 40L and the decorative member 401 is about 0.5 to 3 cm, preferably about 1 to 2 cm. If the distance between the light source 40L and the decorative member 401 is 0.5 cm or more, the entire decorative member 401 and the surrounding portion can be sufficiently irradiated with light. On the other hand, if the distance is 3 cm or less, the light source 40L A sufficient decorative effect can be secured without excessively separating from the decorative member 401 and insufficient brightness in the decorative member 401.

  In the above embodiment, the flat base surface portion 423S is formed on the front surface portion of the first decorative frame member 423, and the flat surface portion is also formed on the support plate 428. Instead of the flat portion of the support plate 428, an opening having a shape corresponding to the flat shape of the decorative member 401 may be formed. According to this, the front portion or the support of the first decorative frame member 423 may be formed. The light transmittance in the plate 428 can be further improved.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, light-diffusion part 40D, 40N is a position which covers the inner side part of a bending shape among the surrounding parts including the upper and lower sides, right and left of the light source 40L, and a light-diffusion part in the position along the outer side part of a bending shape. Although 40E was each arrange | positioned, the light-diffusion part can be arrange | positioned in arbitrary positions among the peripheral parts of a light source, For example, you may make it arrange | position to the whole peripheral part of a light source.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the light-diffusion part 40D, 40N became the structure arrange | positioned in multiple (double) in the position which covers the inner side part of the light source 40L, a light-diffusion part is a light source, for example You may make it multiply arrange | position in the position which covers an inner part and an outer part, or the position which covers the whole peripheral part of a light source. Moreover, you may make it arrange | position a light-diffusion part triple or more besides arrange | positioning double.

In addition, as a light emission mode by the light source, for example, a constant light is continuously radiated, blinked, intermittently emitted at a constant interval, light is emitted while changing a color in the middle, and emission luminance is gradually increased. Alternatively, various modes such as a pattern that increases or decreases in stages, or a combination thereof can be used. Further, for example, the light emission mode is set as described above according to the game ball entering the winning opening in the game area. By controlling the various aspects, it is possible to change the entertainment effect.
Furthermore, in the case where another light source is arranged in addition to the light source for irradiating the decorative member as in the above embodiment, the light emission modes of these light sources are different from each other, The light emission from these light sources can be differentiated more clearly.

  In the embodiment, the operation of the driving means is controlled so that the decorative member 401 starts and stops when the change display starts and stops. It is possible to control to various aspects. The gaming state in the pachinko machine 10 changes to several different states based on the game ball entering the winning opening in the game area. In other words, it changes to the `` initial state '' before the start of the variable display, `` normal state '', `` reach state '', `` big hit state '' etc. after the start of the variable display and no reach state or big hit state has occurred. Thus, any one of the timings at which the gaming state changes can be arbitrarily selected, and the driving means 429 can be operated in accordance with the selected timing. For example, the decorative member 401 may be controlled to start and stop the operation with the start and end of the reach state. Further, for example, the operation of the decorative member 401 is started as a normal operation in the initial state or the normal state, and with the start of the reach state, the amplitude for swinging the decorative member 401 than the normal operation is increased, The driving means 429 may be operated in a different manner, such as by reducing the period at which the decorative member 401 is swung, and may be controlled to return to normal operation upon completion of the reach state. In addition to this, with the start of the big hit state, the operation mode is changed in multiple steps according to the change of the gaming state, such as further increasing or decreasing the swinging amplitude and speed of the decorative member 401. In this way, it may be possible to further change the entertainment effect. Furthermore, for example, normal reach (reach state with low probability of jackpot), super reach (reach state with medium probability of jackpot), premium reach (high probability of approximately 100% of jackpot probability) Depending on the type of reach (such as the reach state), the swinging amplitude and cycle of the decorative member 401 may be controlled in stages.

  Alternatively, the operation of the driving means 429 is not controlled as described above, and for example, the driving means is continued for a certain period of time or intermittently at predetermined intervals regardless of the game ball entering the winning opening. An operation mode such as operating 429 is also possible, and according to this, there is an advantage that a control mechanism for operating the driving means 429 can be omitted, but as described above, winning in the game area as an entertainment effect By controlling the operation according to the entrance of the game ball into the mouth, it is possible to effectively enhance the game and further improve the game performance.

  Further, as the driving means, in the embodiment, the driving means 429 provided exclusively for swinging the decorative member 401 is used. However, for example, the driving means is also used as a driving means for driving another accessory. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the decorative member 401 is installed on the front surface portion of the center frame 43, and this arrangement has a great visual effect. However, the decorative member can be viewed from the outside. For example, it may be installed at an arbitrary position. For example, it may be installed at an appropriate position above the window portion 101 shown in FIGS.

In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is exemplified. However, as a gaming machine, a slot machine and a gaming machine in which the pachinko machine and the slot machine are integrated are exemplified.
The basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string made up of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information.
In this case, examples of valuable objects include coins and medals.
As a basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a valuable object In addition, a gaming machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It made.

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

The front view which shows an example of a pachinko machine. The perspective view of the front side which shows an example of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows an example of a game board. The perspective view of the game board of FIG. The rear view which shows an example of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows an example of the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The top view which shows the variable winning apparatus of a game board. The front view which shows the variable winning apparatus of a game board. The side view which shows the variable winning device of a game board. The rear view which shows the variable winning apparatus of a game board. The front view which shows typically an example of a structure of the game board vicinity of the big prize opening. The top view which shows the variable display apparatus unit of a game board. The front view which shows the variable display apparatus unit of a game board. The right view which shows the variable display apparatus unit of a game board. The rear view which shows the variable display apparatus unit of a game board. The perspective view which shows the variable display apparatus unit of a game board. The disassembled perspective view which shows the variable display apparatus unit of a game board. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 13. The schematic diagram which shows the other example of arrangement configuration of the 1st light transmission area | region and 2nd light transmission area | region in a decoration member.

401: decorative member 40L: light source 401A: first light transmission region 401B: second light transmission region

Claims (1)

A gaming machine provided with a decorative member for performing a decorative effect at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside,
The decorative member is configured to be movable;
A first light source for irradiating the decorative member with light is disposed at a position behind the decorative member at a predetermined distance;
In the decorative member,
A first light transmission region that transmits light emitted from the first light source at a predetermined transmittance;
A second light transmission region capable of transmitting light emitted from the first light source at a lower transmittance than the first light transmission region;
Is formed such that the first light transmission region is sandwiched between the second light transmission regions,
Apart from the first light source, a second light source for irradiating the light so that the direction in which the light is irradiated brightest in the irradiation range is directed along the surface direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction is disposed .
Gaming machine where the first light source and the second light source are respectively separately and independently controls the light emission color and / or light emission timing, characterized in Rukoto.