JP5592092B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a decoration device including a plurality of light emitters for decoration.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a gaming machine having a decoration device including a plurality of decorative light emitters, for example, segmented LEDs arranged on a substrate are partitioned into eight shapes by a reflector, and each partitioned display is displayed. A segment display unit is formed by the segments, a light guide plate having a substantially U-shaped vertical cross section is disposed on the front side of the segment display unit, and light guide plate LEDs are arranged opposite to each other on the end surface of the light guide plate. By selectively emitting light for each display segment, light from the segment LED can be projected forward through the light guide plate to display figures, characters, and other figures, and the light guide plate LED can be used as a surface light emitting unit. by emit light (surface-emitting portion) of the light plate surface, by emitting a peripheral region of the segment display unit, there is the Umo row versatile symbol display (e.g., see Patent Document 1 .

JP 2004-321258 A (page 8, FIG. 2)

  However, in these patent documents 1, since the light of a segment display part and the light of a surface light emission part will be mixed, the boundary of the pattern by light emission of a segment display part will be blurred by mixing, and the clarity of a pattern will be improved. There was a problem that the decoration effect due to light emission deteriorated.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of obtaining a high decorative effect by light emission.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) having a decoration device (light emitting display 100) having a plurality of decorative light emitters,
The decorative device includes:
A first light emitter (character LED 102) for illuminating a predetermined first area (inside the decorative character unit 121);
A second light emitter (rear LED 101) for illuminating a second region adjacent to the first region (region on the back substrate 125 outside the decorative character unit 121);
A partition member (character box 124) arranged to partition the first light emitter and the second light emitter;
The first light emitter, the second light emitter and is provided on the front face of the partition member, the first light guide plate having a transmission capable of light-transmitting and light of the light and the second light emitter of the first light emitter (Light guide plate 114);
A third light emitter (light guide plate LED 103) that enters light into the first light guide plate from an end surface (light input portion 116) of the first light guide plate;
With
In the first light guide plate, a portion corresponding to the front end surface of the partition member (the front end surface 123 of the character box body 124) emits light by incident light from the third light emitter (light emitting portion 115). It is characterized by being said.
According to this feature, along with the light of the first light emitter and the first luminous body and a second luminous body by separating the second light emitter is prevented from being mixed by the partition member, the front end surface of the partition member Since the boundary corresponding light emitting portion of the first light guide plate located in the region independently emits light, the boundary between the first region and the second region is emphasized and the clarity of display is improved. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The decorative device (light emitting display 100)
Provided in parallel with the first light guide plate (light guide plate 114) on the front surface of the first light emitter (character LED 102), the second light emitter (rear LED 101), and the partition member (character box 124). A second light guide plate (second light guide plate 140) having transparency capable of transmitting the light of the first light emitter and the light of the second light emitter;
A fourth light emitter (light guide plate LED 103 ′) that enters light into the second light guide plate from an end surface of the second light guide plate;
With
The second light guide plate includes a decorative light emitting unit (light emitting unit 141) in which a predetermined decorative region (a region outside the character surrounded by the character “A”) emits light by incident light from the fourth light emitter. It is characterized by being.
According to this feature, since the clarified display is decorated by the light emission of the decorative light emitting unit, a higher decorative effect can be obtained.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The light emission color (blue or red) of the third light emitter (light guide plate LED 103) emits light from the first light emitter (in-character LED 102) or the second light emitter (rear LED 101) that emits light together with the third light emitter. It is characterized by the same color (blue or red).
According to this feature, since the emission color of the boundary-corresponding light emitting unit is the same as that of the first region or the second region that emits light at the same time, the continuity between the first region or the second region and the boundary-corresponding light emitting unit. Since the outline of the light emitting part can be clarified while maintaining the brightness, the decorativeness can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The second illuminant (white) of the third illuminant (light guide plate LED 103) is different from the first illuminant color (blue) of the first illuminant (in-character LED 102) or the first illuminant color (white). rear LED 101) varies at least one preparative second emission color (red), is characterized in that emit the third light emitter when the light is emitted the first luminous body.
According to this feature, the boundary-corresponding light emitting section emits light with a color different from the light emission color of the adjacent first region or second region. Therefore, the boundary between the first region and the second region is defined by the difference in these colors. Since it can be clarified, the decorativeness can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The decoration device (light emitting display 100) includes the first light emitter (inside character LED 102), the second light emitter (rear LED 101), the partition member (character box body 124), and the first light guide plate (light guide). A light diffusing member (diffuser plate 120) is provided between the light plate 114) and the light plate 114).
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the first light emitter, the second light emitter, and the partition member from being visually recognized and make the device unsightly, and the light emitted from the first light emitter and the second light emitter is diffused. Therefore, luminance unevenness in the first area and the second area can be reduced.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A game board (game board 6) comprising a transparent acrylic resin board (acrylic board 61) and having a game area (game area 7) on which a game ball flows down on the front surface of the acrylic resin board; The device (light-emitting display 100) is capable of colliding with a game ball in the game area, and the outer periphery of the contact portion with the acrylic resin plate (the contact portion between the base case 130 and the acrylic plate 61 surface). It is characterized by being installed so that there may be a gap (gap 64) between the acrylic resin plate and the decoration device.
According to this feature, the outer peripheral portion of the contact portion of the acrylic resin plate with the decoration device is rubbed by the decoration device due to the collision of the game ball to generate fine abrasion powder, and the decoration device is covered by the abrasion powder. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of inconvenience due to a decrease in the transparency of an undisclosed game area.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine in the example from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. (A) is a general view showing the game board 6 in the embodiment, and (b) is a side view showing an installation part of the light emitting display 100 of the game board 6. (A) is the front view of the light emission display 100 used for the Example, (b) is AA sectional drawing of (a), (c) is a bottom view. It is a disassembled perspective view of the light emission display 100 used for the Example. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | positioning condition of back LED101 and the LED 102 in a character in the light emission display 100. FIG. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the arrangement | positioning condition of light-guide plate LED103 and the light-guide plate 114. FIG. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the light emission aspect in the light emission display 100. FIG. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the light emission aspect in the light emission display 100. FIG. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the light emission aspect in the light emission display 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the decorative character unit 121 'of another form. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the 2nd light-guide plate 140 of another form.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. Moreover, the game board 6 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2 so that attachment or detachment is possible. The game board 6 is a structure including a transparent acrylic acrylic plate 61 constituting the gaming board 6 and various components attached to the acrylic plate 61. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, and an upper center position of the effect display device 9 is provided inside as the game progresses. A light emitting display 100 capable of displaying a predetermined figure is provided by the light emitting diode (LED) provided. The light emitting display 100 is provided so that its lower part enters the display device 9 while its upper part protrudes upward from the effect display device 9 into the game area 7, and flows down the game area 7. A game ball to be collided with the light emitting display 100 is also possible.

  In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a first starting winning port 13 and a second starting winning port 14 is provided below the effect display device 9, and a special variable winning ball is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. A ball device 20 is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate.

  On the left side of the game board 6 toward the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, a first special symbol display 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the other hand, on the right side of the game board 6 toward the special variable winning ball device 20, a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  The variable winning ball device 15 provided below the effect display device 9 is provided with the first start winning port 13 as described above, and the game ball won in the first starting winning port 13 is a game board. 6 is detected by the first start port switch 13a (see FIG. 2).

  Further, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided with a second start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  At the position near the left of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  A second special symbol display unit 8b has a second special symbol composed of four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number, at a position near the right of the second special symbol display 8b. A symbol holding storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  The special variable winning ball device 20 provided below the variable winning ball device 15 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, In addition, in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the solenoid 21 controls the open / close plate to open, thereby winning a prize. The grand prize opening that becomes the area becomes open. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it becomes easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. In addition, a frame LED 28 is provided at a portion located between the two speakers 27R and 27L in the upper part of the outer periphery of the game area 7. Frame LED28 and decoration L ED25, and light-emitting display device 100 is an example of a luminescent material for production which is provided in the pachinko game machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In addition, an operation unit 150 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. The operation unit 150 is provided with a pressing operation unit (not shown) made of a transparent resin member that can be pressed by the player and can be turned on by including the LED 150b therein. Note that an operation switch 150a for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit is provided below the pressing operation unit (see FIG. 3).

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the hitting ball launcher enters the game area 7 through a circular guide rail 40 (see FIG. 4A) so as to surround the game area 7, and enters the game display area 9 and the light emission. While colliding with the display device 100 and a number of guide nails erected in the game area 7, the game area 7 is lowered. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The types of jackpots include a probability variation jackpot (probability variation jackpot) that shifts to a probability variation state (hereinafter also referred to as a probability variation state) that has a higher probability of occurrence of a jackpot than the normal gaming state, and a transition to a probability variation state. Usually, there is a big hit, and any of these big hits is determined by random R or an individual random number from the random number circuit 503.

  A specific display mode in which such a jackpot gaming state occurs is called a jackpot symbol, and in this example, a plurality of types are determined in advance. Note that the jackpot symbol when the probability variation jackpot is determined is referred to as the probability variation symbol, and a symbol different from the normal symbol which is the jackpot symbol when the normal jackpot is determined is assigned in advance.

  When the big hit gaming state occurs in this way, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, which is a first state advantageous to the player. This first state ends when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number of hit balls (for example, 10) wins, whichever comes first, and then for the player This is a disadvantageous second state. If a hit ball that has entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the first state is detected by the count switch 23, the opening / closing plate is opened again after the end of the first state and the first opening / closing plate is opened. It becomes the state of. In this embodiment, the repeated continuous control in the first state can be executed up to 15 times.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Also, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a and 39a to the game control microcomputer 560. 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 90 including an effect control CPU 91 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 91 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 82 and the input port 83. Further, the effect control CPU 91 causes the VDP (video display processor) 89 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 89 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 90 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 89 has an address space independent from the effect control microcomputer 90, and maps the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 89 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 91 reads out necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 91 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 89. The VDP 89 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 91.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 82 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 82 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (the signal direction does not pass in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 91 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 85. Further, the effect control CPU 91 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 84.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to the frame LED 28, the decoration LED 25, and each LED (back LED 101, character LED 102, light guide plate LED 103, spot LED 104) in the light emitting display 100. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  The effect control CPU 91 is connected to the operation unit 150 via the input / output port 86, and outputs a signal for driving the LED 50 b in the operation unit 150 via the input / output port 86, and the operation unit 150. An operation signal output in response to the player's pressing operation is input from the operation switch 150a.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be briefly described based on the main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition. Next, a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer. Then, after initialization of the built-in device (such as initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)), the RAM is set to an accessible state.

  Then, RAM clear processing is performed. The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. In addition, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer, and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area. By these processes, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag (not shown), a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, etc. Is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 90 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set, and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt permitted state is set. In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. Game control process for controlling the progress of the game (game control microcomputer 560 is a process for controlling a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. Or a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game device control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the value that can be taken by the random number for determination per normal symbol) When the number of steps between the minimum value and the maximum value is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 90 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process (not shown). In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed. The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, The state is determined.

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed. For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determination per normal symbol used for game control is performed. The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed. In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 90.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute the process. Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag. For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data in accordance with the value of the normal symbol process flag. For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set, and the process ends.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short. It is a big hit, and it is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a probable state (that is, it makes it appear to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) is there). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, the gaming board 6 used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 4A. The gaming board 6 has an appearance as shown in the front view of FIG. It is a plate-like structure having a shape, and a substantially circular game region 7 surrounded by a guide rail 40 is formed on the front surface thereof.

  In the game area 7, the light emitting display 100, the effect display device 9, the variable winning ball device 15, the special variable winning ball device 20, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, A special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, a second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, a gate 32, a normal symbol indicator 10, a normal symbol hold memory indicator 41, and a decoration LED 25 are provided, and a game ball enters. The winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39 for paying out a predetermined number of gaming balls are provided, and the gaming balls that have entered the winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39 are located on the back of the game board 6. It is detected by winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a provided corresponding to the winning ports 29, 30, 33, 39.

  In the game area, there are provided a windmill and a number of guide nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball.

  A game that is supplied from the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 4 and is launched toward the game area 7 by a hammer (not shown) that is swung by operating a hitting ball operating handle 5 provided below the pachinko gaming machine 1. The ball enters the game area 7 along the guide rail 40 and then flows down the game area. The game balls that have not won any of the winning ports 29, 30, 33, 39, the variable winning ball device 15, the special variable winning ball device 20 and the like flow into the out port 26, so that they enter the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is guided and discharged as an out ball from below the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game board 6 of the present embodiment is formed of the transparent acrylic plate 61 as described above, and the game balls flow down without the effect display device 9, the light emitting display 100, the variable winning ball device 15, etc. The possible game area 7 is transparent so that the back side of the game board 6 can be seen from the front side of the game board 6.

  Here, the light-emitting display device 100 used in the present embodiment will be described below mainly with reference to FIGS.

  The light emitting display 100 of the present embodiment is a single display independent of the effect display device 9, and is surrounded by a substantially heart-shaped decorative case 110 as shown in FIG. A decorative letter “A”, which is a predetermined figure, is displayed on the light emitting display 100 in a substantially heart-shaped display unit 100 ′ composed of a transparent acrylic resin external lens 111 formed in a polyhedral shape as shown in FIG. When the built-in rear LED 101, in-character LED 102, and light guide plate LED 103 described above are turned on, a display is made to emerge.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the light emitting display 100 includes a decorative case 110 that covers the outer periphery of the front surface of the light emitting display 100 from the front side of the light emitting display 100, and a polyhedral part that is mainly formed on the outer peripheral part. The external lens 111 made of resin, the polyhedron portion is formed radially from the center, and the transparent internal lens 112 made of acrylic resin, and the external lens 111 and the internal lens 112 are sandwiched between the decorative case 110. A holding holder 113 that holds and holds the light guide plate 114 and the diffusing plate 120 between the base case 130 and a transparent acrylic resin whose outline of the decorative letter “A” is the light emitting portion 115. The light guide plate 114 and a plurality of light guide plates LED 103 that allow light to enter the light guide plate 114 from the light input portion 116 formed at the upper end of the light guide plate 114 are arranged in a line. A light guide plate illumination module 117 made of a plate, a diffuser plate 120 made of a cloudy acrylic plate, diffusing incident light, and a bottomed box-like shape having an outer shape of a decorative letter “A” and opened to the front side A decorative character unit 121 having a character box 124, in which an in-character LED 102 for illuminating the interior of the decorative character “A” is arranged at a predetermined position on the bottom, and a large number of backside LEDs 101 are arranged in a dotted manner. Between the back substrate 125, which is formed of a substantially heart-shaped substrate and illuminates the area outside the decorative character “A”, and the rear substrate 125 and the housing of the decorative character unit 121 and the fixed holder 113 provided on the rearmost side The light guide plate 114 and the diffusion plate 120 are sandwiched and held, and the base case 130 for fixing the light emitting display 100 to the game board 6 is configured.

  In the light guide plate illumination module 117, a box-shaped cable lead-out portion 119 having a spot LED 104 provided on the front surface is provided at the center position opposite to the mounting surface on which the light guide plate LED 103 is mounted, as shown in FIG. The spot light emitting section 111 ′ provided on the external lens 111 emits light when the spot LED 104 emits light.

  In addition, a fitting portion 137 to which a box-shaped cable lead-out portion 119 can be fitted is provided at the upper center position of the base case 130, and the cable lead-out portion 119 is fitted into the fitting portion 137. Thus, the light guide plate illumination module 117 can be fixed to the base case 130.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the base case 130 is a substantially heart-shaped bottomed box-shaped resin case, and the base case 130 is placed at both upper and lower end positions of the game board 6. A screw fixing portion 136 is provided for fixing the screw.

  In addition, on the bottom surface, there are formed two upper and lower columnar protrusions 132 in which screw holes for mounting and fixing the rear substrate 125 are formed. Screws are inserted through screw holes 128 formed in the rear substrate 125. By fixing, the back substrate 125 is fixed to the base case 130 with a predetermined gap from the bottom surface (see FIG. 5B).

  Further, the left and right side walls of the base case 130 are engaged with notches provided on the outer periphery of the back substrate 125, thereby moving the back substrate 125 while guiding the back substrate 125 to the columnar protrusions 132. A cylindrical portion 131 is provided to restrict the movement.

  Incidentally, 134 provided on the bottom surface is an insertion port through which the connection cable 118 led out from the light guide plate illumination module 117 is inserted, and 135 is an insertion port through which the connection cable 127 led out from the back substrate 125 is inserted. Reference numeral 133 denotes a screw receiving portion of the fixing screw 109 inserted from the front side of the decorative case 110.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, a plurality of rear LEDs 101 made of chip-type LED elements are mounted on the rear substrate 125 so as to be scattered on the front side. The area other than the inside of the character partitioned by the character box 124 having the light shielding property of the character unit 121 is illuminated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the decorative character unit 121 is also mounted such that a plurality of in-character LEDs 102 made of chip-type LED elements are scattered at predetermined positions on the bottom surface of the character box 124. The inside of the character partitioned by the box 124 is illuminated by the character LED 102. It should be noted that the position and number of the LEDs 102 in the character may be appropriately determined according to the shape of the decorative character so that the entire character is illuminated almost uniformly by the LED 102 in the character.

  Further, the back substrate 125 is provided with a mounting hole 126 through which the connection terminal 122 formed on the back surface of the decorative character unit 121 is inserted, and the connection terminal 122 is inserted into the mounting hole 126 and soldered. Thus, the decorative character unit 121 is mounted and fixed on the back substrate 125 and is electrically connected through the connection terminal 122, so that the decorative character unit 121 is supplied with electric power supplied from the back substrate 125. The in-character LED 102 provided inside is turned on.

  In this way, the bottomed box-shaped decorative character unit 121 is arranged on the rear substrate 125 on which the rear LED 101 is mounted, and the inner LED 102 is provided on the bottom of the character box 124 of the decorative character unit 121 so that the rear surface The light emitted from the LED 101 is incident on the interior of the decorative character unit 121 and is prevented from being mixed with the light emitted from the LED 102 in the character, and the interior of the decorative character is illuminated only by the LED 102 in the character. The decorative character “A” by the unit 121 is displayed only by the light emission color of the LED 102 in the character.

  In the present embodiment, the first light emitter that illuminates the interior of the decorative character that is the inside of the character box 124 that is the first region, and the second light emitter that illuminates the exterior of the decorative character that is the second region. LED LED 102 and back LED 101, which are LED elements of the type, are used, and by using LED elements, it is possible to suppress heat generation due to light emission, and to mount many LED elements in a small area, Although it is preferable from the viewpoint that the degree of freedom of arrangement of the LED elements can be improved, the present invention is not limited to this, and the LED 102 and the back LED 101 in these characters may be LED elements other than the chip type having through-hole terminals, or A light emitting element other than a light emitting diode, for example, an electroluminescence (EL) element that emits light in a planar shape, a small light bulb, etc. And it may be.

  Further, in this embodiment, R (red), G (green), and B (blue) can emit light as chip-type LED elements of the in-character LED 102 and the back LED 101, and these R (red), G (Green) and B (blue) can emit white light simultaneously, and LED elements capable of emitting seven colors by combining colors are used. However, the LED elements may be monochromatic LED elements that can emit light only in a predetermined color.

  Further, in this embodiment, the bottomed box-shaped decorative character unit 121 is used, and this makes it preferable that the light of the back LED 101 enters the decorative character from the gap or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the decorative character unit 121 is a decorative character unit 121 ′ having only a side wall without a bottom surface, and a back substrate 125. The in-character LED 102 is mounted in a region (first region) located inside the decorative character unit 121 ′ and the back LED 101 is provided in a region (second region) located outside the decorative character unit 121 ′. You may do it. However, in this case, it is preferable that the light of the back LED 101 does not enter the interior of the decorative character from the joint between the decorative character unit 121 ′ and the back substrate 125.

  In the case of the configuration of the decorative character unit 121 ′, for example, instead of the light guide plate 114 of the present invention, the decorative character unit 121 ′ is used as a light guide member, and an LED is provided on the lower end surface of the decorative character unit 121 ′. However, in this case, the light emitted from the front end surface of the character unit 121 ′ is diffused. In contrast, in the present invention, since the light guide plate 114 is provided in front of the diffusion plate 120, the outlines of these decorative characters are blurred. A clear outline can be displayed by light emission.

  As shown in FIG. 5B and FIG. 6, the diffusion plate 120 and the light guide plate 114 include a decorative character unit 121 that forms a first area and a back substrate 125 that forms an external area of the decorative character unit 121 that forms a second area. The light of the decorative character unit 121 and the light of the back LED 101 are appropriately diffused by the diffusion plate 120, and then the light guide plate 114 and the light guide plate. By transmitting the internal lens 112 and the external lens 111 arranged in front of 114, the transmitted light can be visually recognized on the display unit 100 ′.

  That is, the diffusion plate 120 is provided between the character LED 102, the back LED 101, the character box 124, and the light guide plate 114. By doing so, the character LED 102 and the back LED 101 are visually recognized and emit light. The display device 100 can be prevented from becoming unsightly, and the light emitted from the in-character LED 102 and the back LED 101 is diffused, so that uneven brightness in the interior of the decorative character unit 121 and the external region of the decorative character unit 121 can be reduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the diffusion plate 120 may not be provided.

  Here, the light guide plate 114 and the light guide plate illumination module 117 of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8. The light guide plate illumination module 117 includes a predetermined number of chip-type light guide plates as shown in FIG. The LEDs 103 are mounted in a line. And the upper edge part of the light-guide plate 114 is made into the light injection | throwing-in part 116 in which the semicircle notch part which can accommodate each light-guide plate LED103 was formed in the predetermined space | interval, and the light radiated | emitted from each light-guide plate LED103 is used. The light can be efficiently incident on the light guide plate 114.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the light guide plate 114 has a light emitting portion made of a resin having a refractive index different from that of the acrylic member forming the light guide plate 114, at a position directly above the front end surface 123 of the decorative character unit 121. 115 is formed so as to outline the decorative letter “A”, and light incident on the light guide plate 114 due to light emission from the light guide plate LED 103 propagates in the light guide plate 114 and reaches the light emitting unit 115. The light-emitting part that becomes the outline of the decorative letter “A” by being incident on the light-emitting part 115 without being totally reflected due to the difference in refractive index and being emitted from the light-emitting part 115 to the surface side of the light guide plate 114 115 emits light.

  As a method for forming these light emitting portions 115, for example, a resin having a refractive index different from that of the acrylic member forming the light guide plate 114 and a relatively transparent resin, for example, a screen ink using a polyester resin as a base material is used. Then, it may be formed by screen printing. In addition, you may use what dispersed the light-diffusion material in these screen inks.

In this way, by forming the light emitting portion 115 having a convex shape on the surface of the light guide plate 114 by printing with screen ink or the like, the light emitting portion 115 that outlines the decorative letter “A” can be easily formed with high dimensional accuracy. As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the light emitting part 115 is formed on the surface of the light guide plate 114. Therefore, as shown in the light guide plate 114 ′ in FIG. 8 (c), the light guide plate 114 ′. Compared with the case where concave portions are formed on the surface of the light emitting portion 115 ′, the light traveling in the light guide plate 114 ′ is less attenuated by the concave portions and is far from the light guide plate illumination module 117. The light emission intensity of the light emitting portion 115 ′ or the light emitting portion 115 ′ surrounded by the light emitting portion 115 ′ can be prevented from becoming extremely low, and the light emitting portion 115 has a convex shape. Part 115 Since the light of the in-character LED 102 incident from below is refracted in a direction other than the forward direction by the convex light-emitting unit 115, the light emission color of the LED 102 in the character Although preferred that the emission color of the back LED101 can be reduced that arise as mixed, the present invention is not limited to this, or if no internal shape of the graphic character, such as enclosed or guide When the thickness of the light plate 114 is sufficient, the light guide plate 114 may be a light guide plate 114 ′ having a light emitting portion 115 ′ as a recess as shown in FIG. 8C. The light emitting portion 115 may be formed by a method.

  Note that the LED elements of the light guide plate LED 103 and the spot LED 104 provided in the light guide plate illumination module 117 are also R (red), G (green), and B (blue) as in the character LED 102 and the back LED 101. Light emission is possible, and by emitting these R (red), G (green), and B (blue) simultaneously, white light can be emitted, and by combining the light emission colors, seven colors of light emission can be achieved. Although the LED element which can be used is used, this invention is not limited to this, You may make it use the monochromatic LED element which can light-emit only in a predetermined color as these LED elements.

  Here, the arrangement | positioning condition to the game board 6 of the light emission display 100 is demonstrated using FIG.4 (b). The light emitting display 100 is first screwed to the acrylic plate 61 by a screw fixing part 136 formed on the base case 130.

  At a predetermined position where the light emitting display 100 is disposed on the acrylic plate 61, as shown in FIG. 4B, the inner surface engages with a protrusion protruding from the back surface of the base case 130 and the light emitting display is performed. In addition to enabling positioning of the installation position of 100, a recess 62 for storing the projection and a cable insertion hole 63 through which the connection cables 118 and 127 connected to the lamp driver board 35 are inserted are formed. .

  A stepped portion 139 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the back surface of the base case 130 in contact with the surface of the acrylic plate 61 so as to be enlarged and displayed in FIG. 4B over the entire circumference. 139, a gap 64 is formed in the outer peripheral portion of the contact surface between the surface of the acrylic plate 61 (game board 6) and the base case 130. By doing so, the light emitting display When the game ball collides with 100 and the base case 130 vibrates, the surface of the acrylic plate 61 is scraped off by the outer peripheral corners of the base case 130 to generate fine rubbing powder. Although it is preferable because it is possible to prevent the transparency of the game area 7 not covered with 100 from being lowered, the present invention is not limited to this, and the step portion 139 may not be provided.

Further, in this embodiment, only the gaps 64 are provided, but by filling the gaps 64 with an elastic member such as a liquid rubber material, for example, even if abrasion powder is generated inside the gaps 64, The scraping powder may be prevented from entering the game area 7.

  In this embodiment, the gap 64 is formed by providing the stepped portion 139 on the base case 130. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gap 64 may be formed, for example, on the base case. A gap 64 is formed by sandwiching a spacer of a predetermined thickness having an outer shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the contact surface with the acrylic plate 61 between the base case 130 and the acrylic plate 61. Also good. In this case, the spacer material may be an elastic body having appropriate elasticity.

  Then, as described above, the light guide plate illumination module 117 is attached to the base case 130 arranged and fixed in this manner, and the back substrate 125 on which the decorative character unit 121 is mounted is fixed with screws, and then the upper part thereof is mounted. The diffusion plate 120 and the light guide plate 114 are disposed on the front side, and the fixing holder 113 is attached from the front side thereof to fix the diffusion plate 120 and the light guide plate 114 to the base case 130.

The fixed, on the front side of the fixing holder 113, after placement by superposing the inner lens 112 and outer lens 111, is covered with a decorative case 110 from the front side, the lower of the ornament casing 110 by screws 109 To do.

  The light emitting display 100 attached to the game board 6 emits light as shown in FIGS.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, when only the light guide plate LED 103 emits white light, for example, in the state where any LED is not lit as shown in FIG. 9A. Since only the light emitting portion 115 of the light guide plate 114 emits light, only the outline of the decorative character “A” is displayed in white on the display portion 100 ′.

  Further, when only the in-character LED 102 is made to emit blue light, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the decorative character “A” that emits blue light is displayed on the display unit 100 ′.

  When the light guide plate LED 103 is turned on in addition to the in-character LED 102, as shown in FIG. 10B, the display unit 100 ′ has a decorative letter “A” that emits blue light having an outline that emits white light. Is displayed. In this way, the outline of the decorative character “A” that becomes the boundary of the pattern is emphasized and the clarity of the decorative character “A” is improved, so that a high decorative effect can be obtained by light emission.

In the above example, the decorative character “A” is emitted in blue, and the light emitting portion 115 that is the outline of the character is emitted in white. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second region and When the rear LED 101 that illuminates a region other than the decorative character “A” is not caused to emit light, the light emitting unit 115 may emit light in blue of the same color as the decorative character “A”. the emission color of the light emitting portion 115 serving as a boundary, than an identical emission color of the decorative letter "a" which emits light simultaneously, can clarify the boundary.

  That is, the light emission color of the light guide plate LED 103 serving as the third light emitter of the present invention may be the same as the light emission color of the in-character LED 102 serving as the first light emitter that emits light together with the light guide plate LED 103.

  On the other hand, when only the rear LED 101 is made to emit red light, for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, a display in which the area other than the decorative character “A” emits light in a dotted shape is displayed on the display unit 100 ′. Is displayed.

  In FIG. 11, the decoration character “A” that is not lit is shown in white. This is because the lighting state of the decoration character “A” is shown in black in FIG. , The non-lighting state of the decorative character “A” is shown in white, and the decorative character “A” is not lit in the same manner as the rear LED 101.

  Although not shown, when the light guide plate LED 103 is caused to emit light together with the rear LED 101, as described above, the light guide plate LED 103 is not caused to emit white light, but is caused to emit red light having the same emission color as the rear LED 101. You may do it.

  That is, the light emission color of the light guide plate LED 103 serving as the third light emitter of the present invention may be the same as the light emission color of the rear LED 101 serving as the second light emitter that emits light together with the light guide plate LED 103.

  When all of the back LED 101, the in-character LED 102, and the light guide plate LED 103 are turned on, as shown in FIG. 11B, the display unit 100 ′ emits light in a region other than the decorative character “A” in a dot shape. In addition, the decorative letter “A” that emits blue light having a contour that emits white light is displayed.

  As described above, the light emission color of the light guide plate LED 103 serving as the third light emitter of the present invention is different from the light emission color of the in-character LED 102 serving as the first light emitter and the light emission color of the rear LED 101 serving as the second light emitter. Therefore, it is possible to clarify the outline of the decorative character “A” as a boundary.

  In this embodiment, the light emission color of the light guide plate LED 103 is white, which is different from the light emission color of the in-character LED 102 serving as the first light emitter and the light emission color of the back LED 101 serving as the second light emitter. In this way, if the light emission color of the LED 102 in the character and the light emission color of the rear LED 101 are different, the light emission color of the light guide plate LED 103 is changed to the light emission color of the LED 102 in the character or the rear LED 101. It may be the same as any one of the emission colors.

  That is, the light emission color of the light guide plate LED 103 serving as the third light emitter of the present invention is different from at least one of the light emission color of the in-character LED 102 serving as the first light emitter and the light emission color of the rear LED 101 serving as the second light emitter. Just do it.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only one light guide plate 114 in which the outline of the decorative letter “A” is the light emitting unit 115 is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the light guide plate 114, in addition to the light guide plate 114, it is made of acrylic so that it can transmit light from the back LED 101 and the in-character LED 102. For example, as shown in FIG. A second light guide plate 140 having a light-emitting portion 141 in a region outside the character surrounded by the decorative character “A” is provided, and the light-emitting portion 141 is lit in the same color or different color as the light-emitting portion 115. In this way, the display of the clarified decorative character “A” is decorated by the light emission of the light emitting unit 141, and thus a higher decoration effect can be obtained.

  When the second light guide plate 140 is provided, as shown in FIG. 13B, the light guide plate LED 103 corresponding to the light guide plate 114 and the light guide plate LED 103 ′ corresponding to the second light guide plate 140. Are mounted in two rows with a predetermined interval, and the light shielding plate has a light shielding property to prevent light from the light guide plate LED 103 and the light guide plate LED 103 ′ from entering the non-corresponding light guide plate 114 and the second light guide plate 140. A plate 145 may be provided, and the light guide plate 114 and the second light guide plate 140 may be provided in parallel to the light guide plate LED 103 and the light guide plate LED 103 ′.

  That is, the first light guide plate of the present invention is placed on the front surface of the in-character LED 102 serving as the first light emitter of the present invention, the rear LED 101 serving as the second light emitter of the present invention, and the decorative character unit 121 serving as the partition member of the present invention. A second light guide plate 140 which is provided in parallel with the light guide plate 114 and has a transparency capable of transmitting the light of the LED 102 in the character and the light of the rear LED 101, and the light guide plate from the end surface of the second light guide plate 140. A light guide plate LED 103 ′ serving as a fourth light emitter for entering light is provided in the light plate, and the second light guide plate 140 is configured such that the light emitting portion 141, which is a predetermined decorative region, emits light by incident light from the light guide plate LED 103 ′. Anyway. The predetermined decoration area is not limited to the area outside the character surrounded by the character “A”, and may be determined as appropriate according to the figure to be displayed.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the case where the light emission color of LED102 in a character is blue, the light emission color of back LED101 is red, and the light emission color of light-guide plate LED103 is white, this invention is limited to this. However, these emission colors may be determined as appropriate.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although acrylic resin is illustrated as a material of the light-guide plate 114 or the 2nd light-guide plate 140, this invention is not limited to this, As these materials, it is in a light-guide plate. Any transparent material having high transparency with little light attenuation and mechanical strength can be used. For example, a polycarbonate resin or the like may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the light emission display 100 is being fixed to the game board 6, this invention is not limited to this, For example, it produces these light emission display 100 with respect to the game board 5. The light emitting display 100 may be moved up and down in advance of the display device 9 so that it can be moved up and down.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 6 Game board 61 Acrylic board 64 Space | gap 100 Light emission display 101 Back LED
102 LED in characters
103 Light guide plate LED
103 'light guide plate LED (for second light guide plate)
114 Light guide plate 115 Light emitting part 121 Decorative character unit 123 Front end surface 124 Character box 124
125 Back substrate 130 Base case 140 Second light guide plate 141 Light emitting unit

Claims (5)

A gaming machine having a decoration device comprising a plurality of light emitters for decoration,
The decorative device includes:
A first light emitter for illuminating a predetermined first region;
A second light emitter for illuminating a second region adjacent to the first region;
A partition member arranged to partition between the first light emitter and the second light emitter;
The first light emitter, the second light emitter and is provided on the front face of the partition member, the first light guide plate having a transmission capable of light-transmitting and light of the light and the second light emitter of the first light emitter When,
A third light emitter for entering light into the first light guide plate from an end surface of the first light guide plate;
With
In the gaming machine, a portion of the first light guide plate located on a front end surface of the partition member is a boundary-corresponding light emitting portion that emits light by incident light from the third light emitter. The decorative device includes:
Provided in parallel with the first light guide plate on the front surface of the first light emitter, the second light emitter, and the partition member, and can transmit the light of the first light emitter and the light of the second light emitter. A second light guide plate having excellent transparency;
A fourth light emitter for entering light from the end face of the second light guide plate into the second light guide plate;
With
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second light guide plate is a decorative light emitting unit that emits light by incident light from the fourth light emitter in a predetermined decorative region.   3. The game according to claim 1, wherein a light emission color of the third light emitter is the same as a light emission color of the first light emitter or the second light emitter that emits light together with the third light emitter. Machine. The emission color of the third light emitters, the first light emitter first emission color and the second emission color of the first emission color different from the second light emitter varies at least one preparative, the first light emitter The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the third light emitter is caused to emit light when light is emitted .   The said decoration apparatus is equipped with a light-diffusion member between the said 1st light-emitting body, the said 2nd light-emitting body, the said partition member, and the said 1st light-guide plate, The any one of Claims 1-4 characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described.

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