JP5715464B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a gaming board having a gaming area formed on the front side, a front frame to which the gaming board is mounted, an opening provided in the front frame, corresponding to the gaming area, The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a transparent member holding frame in which a transparent member is mounted in the opening so as to cover the front surface.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. This pachinko machine is provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information and a start winning opening on the game board, and based on the winning of a game ball to the start winning opening, a plurality of identifications are made in the variable display device. Some of them are equipped with an accessory device (variable winning device) capable of accepting a game ball to be opened when a variation display game is performed by variably displaying information (symbols) and the result is in a specific mode.

  In such a pachinko machine, the variable display device is usually provided at the center of the game area. In addition to the variable display game, the variable display device displays a big hit game, a customer waiting screen, and the like, and those with a large display screen are mainstream. Since the size of the game area is limited, the larger the display screen, the narrower the flow area in which the game ball can flow down.

Also, with such pachinko machines, aiming for winning at the start winning opening, many game balls are fired on the left side of the game area to play, and there is little need to fire game balls on the right side of the game area. It was. Therefore, the game board surface, in particular, the right area of the game board surface has not been effectively utilized.
Therefore, in order to utilize the right area of the game board surface, a pachinko machine has been proposed in which an accessory device (variable prize apparatus) capable of receiving a game ball is arranged in the right area of the game board surface (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2003-210737 A

However, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, since the accessory device is mounted directly on the game board, the flow area of the game ball is narrowed accordingly. For this reason, the movement of the game ball becomes monotonous, and the movement of the game ball cannot be enjoyed.
In addition, since the equipment device is mounted directly on the game board, each time the game board is changed, the equipment device corresponding to the game board must be prepared and installed on the game board. There is also a problem that it takes.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a reduction in a flowing area of a game ball accompanying provision of an accessory device and can change a game board at a low cost.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A game board having a game area formed on the front side, a front frame on which the game board is mounted, and an opening corresponding to the game area provided on the front frame so as to cover the front of the game area In a gaming machine comprising a transparent member holding frame with a transparent member attached to the opening,
It has a movable member that can be converted between an open state and a closed state, and has a accessory device that can accept a game ball,
The transparent member holding frame can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame,
The accessory device is mounted on the transparent member holding frame, and is configured such that the movable member faces the game area when the transparent member holding frame is closed.

Here, as long as it is transparent, the “transparent member” may be a member formed of glass or a member formed of resin or the like.
In addition, “the accessory device that has a movable member that can be converted into an open state and a closed state and can accept a game ball” has a movable member that can be converted into an open state and a closed state. If so, it may be a special variable winning device (large winning port) or a normal variable winning device (second starting winning port).

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the accessory device is attached to the transparent member holding frame, the accessory device is provided as compared with the case where the accessory device is attached directly to the game board. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the flow area of the game ball. Therefore, the problem caused by the reduction of the flow area of the game ball due to the provision of the accessory device, specifically, the movement of the game ball becomes monotonous and it becomes impossible to enjoy the movement of the game ball. It is possible to solve problems such as
Furthermore, since it is possible to suppress the reduction of the flow area of the game ball accompanying the provision of the accessory device, the accessory device can be provided even if the movable accessory or the variable display device used for the production is enlarged. Therefore, it is possible to increase the size of the movable accessory used for the production and the variable display device, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.
In addition, since the accessory device is mounted on the transparent member holding frame and the accessory device is a frame element, each time the game board is changed, an accessory device corresponding to the game board is produced and the game board There is no need to attach to the. Therefore, it is possible to change the game board at a lower cost than when the accessory device is directly attached to the game board.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The said accessory apparatus is provided with the storage case which covers at least one part of the operation | movement part of the drive source which drives the said movable member.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since at least a part of the operation part of the drive source that drives the movable member can be protected by the storage case, unauthorized access to the operation part of the drive source that drives the movable member is suppressed. It becomes possible to do.
Further, since the accessory device can be unitized by providing the accessory device with the storage case, the accessory device can be easily attached to the transparent member holding frame.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The said transparent member holding frame is provided with the concealing part which conceals the said movable member of a closed state so that it may not be visible at least from the front.

  Here, in order to “hide the movable member in the closed state so as not to be seen at least from the front”, a state in which a part of the movable member in the closed state can be visually recognized from the front of the transparent member holding frame or the opening of the transparent member holding frame For example, a state where a part or all of the movable member in the closed state can be visually recognized when viewed from the outside is included.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the movable member (closed movable member) concealed by the concealing portion is opened, it appears in front of the player. Therefore, compared with the case where the movable member in the closed state is not concealed, the movable member in the open state is conspicuous and it is possible to give an impact to the player.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The transparent member holding frame is
The rear member side of the transparent member holding frame constitutes a base member to which the accessory device is attached,
A decorative member for configuring the front side of the transparent member holding frame and decorating the gaming machine;
A discharge ball passage for discharging the game ball received by the accessory device,
The discharge ball channel is provided on the front surface side of the base member, and discharges the game ball flowing from the rear surface side of the base member to the front surface side to the rear surface side of the base member. .

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the game ball received by the accessory device bypasses the front side of the base member by the discharge ball passage. Therefore, the space on the front side of the base member, that is, the space between the front surface of the base member and the rear surface of the decorative member can be effectively used.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The transparent member holding frame includes a transparent member support portion that supports the transparent member,
The transparent member support part is partially engaged with the accessory device attached to the base member.

According to the invention described in claim 5, since the part of the transparent member support portion provided in the transparent member holding frame and the accessory device mounted on the transparent member holding frame are engaged, the accessory device is positioned. It can be done accurately. Therefore, since the accessory device is attached to the correct mounting position, it is possible to stably receive the game ball.
Moreover, since a part of transparent member support part with which a transparent member holding frame is equipped and the accessory apparatus with which the transparent member holding frame was mounted | worn engages, a wire and a piano from between a transparent member holding frame and a accessory apparatus It becomes difficult to insert unauthorized members such as wires. Therefore, it is possible to suppress unauthorized access to the accessory device.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 5,
The accessory device includes a transparent member abutting portion that abuts on an end portion of the transparent member or an encircling portion that surrounds an outer periphery of the transparent member.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the transparent member or the end of the surrounding portion surrounding the outer periphery of the transparent member and the transparent member abutting portion of the accessory device mounted on the transparent member holding frame are engaged. Therefore, the accessory device can be accurately positioned. Therefore, since the accessory device is attached to the correct mounting position, it is possible to stably receive the game ball.
Moreover, since the edge part of the surrounding part which surrounds the outer periphery of a transparent member or a transparent member, and the transparent member contact part of the accessory apparatus with which the transparent member holding frame was mounted | worn engage, the outer periphery of a transparent member or a transparent member It becomes difficult to insert an unauthorized member such as a wire or a piano wire from between the go portion that surrounds and the accessory device. Therefore, it is possible to accurately suppress unauthorized access to the accessory device.

The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to claim 6,
The game board includes an accessory device engaging portion that engages with the accessory device in a closed state of the transparent member holding frame,
The accessory device engaging portion is characterized in that at least a part of the accessory device engaging portion is provided outside the game area.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the accessory device is mounted at the correct mounting position in the transparent member holding frame, the accessory device engaging portion of the game board is in the closed state of the transparent member holding frame. And the accessory device engage with each other. Therefore, when the accessory device is mounted on the transparent member holding frame in a state shifted from the correct mounting position, the transparent member holding frame cannot be closed. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not the accessory device is mounted at the correct mounting position based on whether or not the transparent member holding frame is closed. As a result, when the accessory device is mounted on the transparent member holding frame in a state of being deviated from the correct mounting position, the store staff of the amusement store recognizes that fact and mounts the accessory device at the correct mounting position. Can be encouraged.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to claim 7,
The game board includes a rail member surrounding the game area,
The rail member has a first rail opening through which a game ball can pass,
The accessory device is provided corresponding to the first rail opening. When the movable member is open, the first rail opening is in communication with a winning opening of the accessory device, and the movable member is closed. The movable member complements the rail member in a state.

According to the invention described in claim 8, since the rail member has the first rail opening, at least a part of the accessory device is played in the closed state of the transparent member holding frame on which the accessory device is mounted. Even if it is located outside the area, the accessory device can receive the game ball.
Further, since the movable member complements the first rail opening in the closed state, when the accessory device does not accept the game ball (that is, when the movable member is in the closed state), the accessory device is moved to the accessory device. It is possible to reliably prevent the game ball from being received, and to smoothly roll the game ball along the rail member.

The invention according to claim 9 is the gaming machine according to claim 8,
The accessory device has an inclined portion for urging the game ball to flow down to the game area side at an upper portion of the accessory device.
The movable member in a closed state complements the first rail opening together with the inclined portion in a closed state of the transparent member holding frame.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the accessory device has the inclined portion at the upper portion of the accessory device, it is possible to avoid the game ball from being stagnated at the upper portion of the accessory device. It becomes possible.
Further, since the movable member complements the first rail opening together with the inclined portion in the closed state, when the accessory device does not accept the game ball (that is, when the movable member is in the closed state), It is possible to reliably prevent the game ball from being received by the physical device, and to smoothly roll the game ball along the rail member.

The invention described in claim 10 is the gaming machine according to claim 9,
The game board has an opening pattern for identifying a range of an opening formed by the movable member in an open state.

  Here, the “opening pattern for identifying the range of the opening formed in the open state of the movable member” may be a pattern for identifying the entire movable range of the movable member, or the movable pattern in the open state. It may be a pattern for identifying the position of the member.

  According to the invention described in claim 10, since the game board has the opening pattern, the movable member is formed in the open state not only when the transparent member holding frame is closed but also when the transparent member holding frame is opened. The range of the opening can be identified on the game board. Therefore, adjustment of obstacle nails (maintenance nails) is usually performed with the transparent member holding frame opened, but even when the transparent member holding frame is opened and the movable member of the accessory device does not face the game area. Based on the opening pattern, the obstacle disposed in the vicinity of the accessory device in the closed state of the transparent member holding frame on which the accessory device is mounted while considering the range of the opening formed by the movable member in the open state. It is possible to adjust the nail (maintenance nail).

The invention according to claim 11 is the gaming machine according to claim 10,
The movable member is formed of a material having a small coefficient of restitution.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, since the game ball does not jump greatly even when it hits the movable member, another prize is placed in the vicinity of the accessory device in the closed state of the transparent member holding frame on which the accessory device is mounted. Even when the mouth is provided, it is possible to prevent the game ball from unexpectedly winning the other winning opening.

The invention according to claim 12 is the gaming machine according to claim 11,
The movable member is formed in a shape that encourages the game ball to flow down to the transparent member side.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, since the shape of the movable member is a shape that encourages the game ball to flow down to the transparent member side, the movable member rolls on the front surface of the game board to become an open movable member. The route of the reached game ball can be changed from the front surface of the game board to the rear surface of the transparent member. Thereby, it becomes possible to stably receive the game ball into the accessory device.

The invention according to claim 13 is the gaming machine according to claim 12,
The rail member has a second rail opening through which a game ball can pass at a position above the first rail opening,
The game board is provided outside the game area in a closed state of the transparent member holding frame, and includes an out port for collecting game balls that have passed through the second rail opening,
The transparent member holding frame includes a flow path forming wall that forms a flow path that communicates from the second rail opening to the out port when the transparent member holding frame is closed.

According to the invention of claim 13, the rail member has the second rail opening at a position above the first rail opening, so that it is difficult for the game ball to win the bonus device, It is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Moreover, it becomes possible to improve the freedom degree of the flow-path structure to an out port by providing a flow-path formation wall in a transparent member holding frame.

According to the present invention, since the accessory device is mounted on the transparent member holding frame, the game ball accompanying the provision of the accessory device as compared with the case where the accessory device is mounted directly on the game board. It is possible to suppress the reduction of the flow area. Therefore, the problem caused by the reduction of the flow area of the game ball due to the provision of the accessory device, specifically, the movement of the game ball becomes monotonous and it becomes impossible to enjoy the movement of the game ball. It is possible to solve problems such as
Furthermore, since it is possible to suppress the reduction of the flow area of the game ball accompanying the provision of the accessory device, the accessory device can be provided even if the movable accessory or the variable display device used for the production is enlarged. Therefore, it is possible to increase the size of the movable accessory used for the production and the variable display device, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.
In addition, since the accessory device is mounted on the transparent member holding frame and the accessory device is a frame element, each time the game board is changed, an accessory device corresponding to the game board is produced and the game board There is no need to attach to the. Therefore, it is possible to change the game board at a lower cost than when the accessory device is directly attached to the game board.

It is a front perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front perspective view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a front perspective view which shows the structural example of a glass frame. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structural example of a glass frame. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of a glass frame and a cover glass. (A) is a front perspective view which shows the structural example of the 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus attached to the base member of the glass frame and the said glass frame, (B) is a base member of the glass frame, and the said base member It is a front perspective view which shows the structural example of the attached 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus. (A) is the back perspective view seen from the left side which shows the example of composition of the 2nd special variation prize-winning device attached to the base member of the glass frame and the glass frame, and (B) is the glass frame and the glass frame It is the back perspective view seen from the right side which shows the example of composition of the 2nd special variation prize-winning device attached to the base member. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus attached to the base member of the glass frame and the said glass frame, Comprising: (A) is a case where the movable member of a 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus is a closed state (B) is a figure in case the movable member of a 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus is an open state. (A) is a back perspective view which shows the structural example of the prize-winning apparatus main-body part which comprises a 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus, (B) shows the structural example of the storage case which comprises a 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a rear perspective view. (A) is a rear perspective view showing a configuration example of the second special variable winning device, and (B) is an upper surface (upper surface in an open state) perspective view showing a configuration example of a movable member of the second special variable winning device. (C) is a bottom view (bottom face in the closed state) showing an example of the configuration of the movable member of the second special variation winning device. (A) is a left side view showing a configuration example of the second special variable winning device, and (B) is an upper side view showing a configuration example of the second special variable winning device. It is a front view which shows the relationship between the game board in the closed state of a glass frame, and a 2nd special variable winning device, Comprising: It is a figure in case the movable member of a 2nd special variable winning device is a closed state. It is a front view which shows the relationship between the game board in the closed state of a glass frame, and a 2nd special variable winning device, Comprising: It is a figure in case the movable member of a 2nd special variable winning device is an open state. It is a front view which shows the structural example of a game board. It is a side view which shows the relationship between the game board in the closed state of a glass frame, and a 2nd special fluctuation winning device. (A) is a side view showing the relationship between the game board and the second special variable winning device in the open state of the glass frame, (B) is a game board and the second special variable winning device in the closed state of the glass frame It is a side view which shows the relationship. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a modification, and is a figure which shows the case where a part of 2nd special variation prize-winning apparatus is provided inside a game area | region in the closed state of a glass frame. It is a figure for demonstrating the restitution coefficient of the movable member of a 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a modification, and is a figure which shows the case where a game board has an opening pattern for identifying the range of the opening part which a movable member forms in an open state. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a modification, (A) is a figure which shows the case where a rail member is provided with the 2nd rail opening part, (B) shows the case where a glass frame is equipped with a flow-path formation wall. FIG.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12.
A glass frame 15 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12, and a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the glass frame 15.

Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 incorporating a lamp and a motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a dispensing abnormality are provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15.
In addition, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19 a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). .
Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. A dish ball outlet 22 and the like are provided. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21.

Further, a lower plate 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided at the lower part of the front frame 12.
Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a ball striking device controlled by the firing control device 210 (see FIG. 3) is supplied from the upper plate 21 by the player turning the operation unit 24. A game ball is launched toward a game area 32 (see FIG. 2) on the front surface of the game board 30. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed inside.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is normally held in a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Also, below the normal variable winning device 37, a first special variable winning device (large winning port) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is disposed. Has been.

The first special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, and the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Depending on how, the state is changed from the closed state (closed state disadvantageous for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous to the player).
In other words, the first special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed prize opening from the closed state to the opened state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of gaming balls into the winning prize opening, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player.

In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) serving as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first special variation winning device 38 is disposed in the first special variation winning device 38 (winning area). ing.
Below the first special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 that form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device (not shown) for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

Although the illustration of the collective display device is omitted, a first special figure fluctuation display unit (first special figure display) for a first special figure fluctuation display game constituted by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. And a second special figure fluctuation display unit (second special figure display) for the second special figure fluctuation display game.
In addition, although not shown in the collective display device, a start display memory number notification of a special figure 1 variable display game composed of a variable display section (common figure display) for a normal figure variable display game and four LED lamps is provided. Special Figure 1 Hold Indicator for Special Use and Special Figure 2 Special Display 2 Hold Indicator for Notification of Start Memory Number of Fluctuation Display Game, General Memory for Notification of Start Memory Number of Multi Figure Change Display Game Consisting of Two LED Lamps Fig. 2 is a holding display, a first game state indicator that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of a big hit, a second game state indicator that lights up when a short time state occurs and notifies the occurrence of a short time state, and the power supply of the gaming machine 10 A high-probability alarm that displays that the probability status of the jackpot is a high-probability state at the time of throwing, the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot (the number of opening / closing of the first special variation winning device 38 and the number of opening / closing of the second special variation winning device 80 (In the second special variable winning device 80 There are is provided a round number indicator for indicating which will be described later)).

  The special figure fluctuation display game on the first special figure display and the second special figure display is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game. When the result of the game is “big hit”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) toward the game area 32 from a ball hitting device controlled by the launch control device 210 (see FIG. 3). The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37, the first special variable prize winning device 38, or the second special variable prize winning device 80 is won, or flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is played. 32 is discharged. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38, or the second special variable winning device 80, the number corresponding to the type of the winning winning port The prize balls are discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The memorized number of the general start prize is displayed on the general figure hold display for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining the hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map change display game.

The universal map display game is executed by a variable display unit (general map display) provided in the collective display device. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 and special figure 2 on-hold display for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device, and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40. .

The game control device 100 uses the first special view indicator or the second special view indicator based on the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, or the start memory thereof. Play a variable display game.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
When the display form of the first special figure display or the second special figure display becomes a special result form as a result of the special figure change display game, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

The first special figure display and the second special figure display may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure change display is not performed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Further, the game machine 10 may not be provided with the first special figure display and the second special figure display, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.
Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the starting memory number is decremented by one.

On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. When the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in a special state or in a special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switches 38a and 80a (count switch 80a will be described later) are provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity that detects a game ball by utilizing a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal comes close to the coil. Sensors (hereinafter referred to as proximity switches) are used. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 constitutes a control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is out of order, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R probability variation or 2R probability variation, and the like.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (having different reliability), such as normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, etc. Is set.

  The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. And a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and the update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 It has a clock generator.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the start port switch monitoring process or the special figure routine process in the special figure game process. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. Connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switches 38a and 80a, a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input and converted to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switches 38a and 80a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the gaming microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  Further, the output unit 130 includes solenoids (large winning opening solenoids) 38b and 80b (the large winning opening solenoid 80b will be described later) connected to the data bus 140 and an ordinary variable winning apparatus. A third output port 135 for outputting opening / closing data of a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of 37 and digit line ON / OFF data to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device is connected. , A fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the collective display device, information relating to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information is an external information terminal A fifth output port 137 for outputting to 71 is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoids 38b and 80b output from the third output port 135, receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c, and outputs the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a that generates and outputs, a second driver 138b that outputs an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device that is output from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port The external information signal supplied from the third driver 138c for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device output from 136 and the external device such as the management device from the fifth output port 137 is external information. A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs 12 V, and drawing the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 formed of an amusement chip (IC), as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and an audio ROM 324 storing audio data is connected to the tone generator LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Fluctuation start command, start opening winning effect command, starting opening winning effect design command, customer waiting demonstration command, fanfare command, probability information command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 A variation stop command, a big hit end command, an error designation command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A panel effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that controls the drive of the device 44 (for example, an electric accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), and a frame effect device 45 (provided on the front frame 12). For example, a frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor that operates the moving light 16 and the like is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control the lamp, motor, solenoid, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC12V for driving the display device 41 made up of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages The power supply monitor lamp is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used for lighting. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are set in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time on the general-purpose display, processing for displaying a general-purpose variable display game to be stopped is performed. If the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds).
In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

Further, based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the start port 1 switch 36a provided in the start winning port 36, the start winning (starting memory) is stored in the RAM 111C or the like, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure variation is stored. A random hit value for determining the big hit of the display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variable display game is performed.
In addition, the start memory is stored in the RAM 111C or the like based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, the second special figure variable display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the first special figure display or the second special figure display, processing for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result state on the first special figure display or the second special figure display and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. To perform the process.
For example, if the display form of the first special figure display or the second special figure display becomes a special result form (for example, “7”) as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, a special hit is given. It becomes a gaming state (so-called big hit state).

In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the CPU 111A opens the open / close door 38c of the first special variable prize winning device 38 by the big prize opening solenoid 38b or the second special variable prize by the big prize opening solenoid 80b. By controlling the movable member 80c of the device 80 or the like, the control for enabling the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is performed.
Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening, or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0) from the opening of the big winning opening. .5 seconds) until one of the conditions is achieved, a round is defined as opening a winning prize opening, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 or 2 times). (Cycle game) is performed.
When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the deviation on the first special figure display or the second special figure display.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-type variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is one second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

Next, the glass frame 15 (transparent member holding frame) that is characteristic of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
The glass frame 15 is attached to the front side of the front frame 12 so as to be capable of opening and closing with respect to the main body frame 11 and the front frame 12 with the hinge 13 as an axis.
Then, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B and FIGS. 9A and 9B, the glass frame 15 has a second special variable winning device 80 on the right side (open end side) of the glass frame 15. It has.
Here, the second special variation winning device 80 has a movable member 80c that can be converted between an open state and a closed state, and functions as an accessory device that can receive a game ball.

The second special variation winning device (large winning opening) 80 can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game.
As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B and FIGS. 10A and 10B, the movable member 80c of the second special variation winning device 80 has an upper end (tip) side on the game area 32 side (left side). It can be opened by turning in the direction of falling down, and it can be opened from the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) from the closed state where the big prize opening is closed depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. State that is advantageous to the user).

That is, the second special variable prize winning device 80 includes a big prize opening opened and closed by a movable member 80c driven by a big prize opening solenoid 80b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, for example, and during the special gaming state, By converting the closed prize opening from the closed state to the opened state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of gaming balls into the winning prize opening, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player.
In addition, a count switch 80a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second special variable winning device 80 is disposed in the second special variable winning device 80 (winning area). ing.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has two special fluctuations, that is, the first special fluctuation winning device 38 provided on the gaming board 30 and the second special fluctuation winning device 80 provided on the glass frame 15. It is equipped with a winning device (large winning mouth).
Accordingly, for example, by converting the first special variation winning device 38 from a closed state to an opened state, the inflow of game balls into the first special variation winning device 38 is facilitated, and the predetermined first game By adding value (prize ball) and converting the second special variable winning device 80 from a closed state to an open state, the inflow of game balls into the second special variable winning device 80 is facilitated, It is possible to give a predetermined second game value (prize ball) higher than the first game value (or lower than the first game value).

As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the glass frame 15 constitutes the front side of the glass frame 15, the decorative member 15 a that decorates the gaming machine 10, and the rear side of the glass frame 15. 15 is provided with a base member 15b for reinforcing 15.
In FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 to be described later, the lower part of the decorative member 15a (specifically, the part where the lower speaker 19b, the upper plate 21, the effect button 25, etc. are provided), the central part and the upper part of the decorative member 15a, However, in this embodiment, the lower part of the decorative member 15a and the central part and the upper part of the decorative member 15a are integrally formed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the cover glass 14 has an outer periphery of the cover glass 14 surrounded by a glass enclosure frame 14 a (an enclosure portion).
The glass surrounding frame 14a surrounds the outer periphery of a plurality of (two in the case of this embodiment) cover glasses 14 stacked at a predetermined interval. That is, the glass enclosure frame 14 a constitutes a glass unit together with each cover glass 14.

In the present embodiment, a glass unit configured by surrounding the outer periphery of the plurality of cover glasses 14 with the glass surrounding frame 14 a, that is, a glass unit configured with the glass surrounding frame 14 a and the plurality of cover glasses 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a glass unit configured by surrounding the outer periphery of one cover glass 14 with the glass frame 14a, that is, a glass unit configured with the glass frame 14a and one cover glass 14 is replaced with the glass frame 15 It can also be configured to be mounted on the
Moreover, in this embodiment, although it comprised so that the glass unit comprised by the glass surrounding frame 14a and the cover glass 14 might be mounted | worn with the glass frame 15, it is not limited to this. For example, the cover glass 14 may not be surrounded by the glass surrounding frame 14a. That is, the cover glass 14 that is not surrounded by the glass surrounding frame 14 a can be configured to be mounted on the glass frame 15 as it is.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, a glass support portion 15b1 (transparent member support portion) is provided on the rear surface of the base member 15b of the glass frame 15 so as to stand rearward.
When the cover glass 14 (in this embodiment, a glass unit) is attached to the glass frame 15, the end of the cover glass 14 (in the present embodiment, the glass enclosure frame 14a constituting the glass unit). The portion is configured to come into contact with the inner surface (surface on the game area 32 side) of the glass support portion 15b1 provided on the base member 15b. Thereby, the cover glass 14 (in this embodiment, a glass unit) mounted on the glass frame 15 is supported by the glass support portion 15b1.

  That is, the glass support part 15b1 with which the glass frame 15 is provided, and the cover glass 14 (in this embodiment, a glass unit) are engaged. Therefore, it becomes difficult to insert an unauthorized member such as a wire or a piano wire from between the glass frame 15 and the cover glass 14 (in the case of the present embodiment), thereby suppressing unauthorized access to the game area 32 and the like. Is possible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, FIG. 9A, and FIG. 9B, the glass frame 15 has a discharge ball passage 15c for discharging the game ball received by the second special variation winning device 80. It has.
The discharge ball channel 15 c is provided on the front side of the base member 15 b of the glass frame 15. Then, the discharge ball flow path 15c is discharged to the rear surface side of the base member 15b, which is received by the second special variation winning device 80 and flows into the front surface side from the rear surface side of the base member 15b. It is configured. That is, the discharge ball channel 15c is configured to divert the game ball received by the second special variation winning device 80 to the front side of the base member 15b.

  As shown in FIG. 8A and the like, the frame decoration device 18 portion of the decoration member 15a protrudes forward, and accordingly, the rear surface of the frame decoration device 18 portion of the decoration member 15a and the base member 15b A space is formed between the front surface. And the discharge ball flow path 15c is provided in the position corresponding to the space formed between the rear surface of the frame decoration device 18 part of the decorative member 15a and the front surface of the base member 15b on the front surface side of the base member 15b. It has been. Thereby, the space can be effectively used. In addition, it is possible to protect the discharge ball passage 15c from unauthorized access or the like at the frame decoration device 18 portion of the decoration member 15a.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (A), 11 (B), 12 (A), 13 (A), and 13 (B), the second special variable winning device 80 is a winning device main body to which a movable member 80c is attached. 81 and a storage case 82 for storing the winning device main body 81.
As shown in FIG. 11A, the winning device main body 81 is formed by combining a main body rear side portion 811 and a main body front side portion 812 that are divided in the vertical direction at a position approximately in the center in the front-rear direction.

In addition, the storage case 82 has an insertion port into which the winning device main body 81 can be inserted at the rear, and a concave chamber-like space in which the winning device main body 81 inserted through the insertion port can be stored. Is formed.
As shown in FIG. 11B, the front portion of the inside of the storage case 82 is divided into three sections arranged in the vertical direction. The uppermost section is a drive source / wiring storage section 82a for storing the drive source of the movable member 80c and the wiring of the drive source, and the middle section is a sensor storage section 82b for storing the count switch 80a. The lowermost section is a discharge ball flow channel inlet portion 82c that communicates with the discharge ball flow channel 15c in a state where the second special variation winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15.

As shown in FIG. 11 (A), FIG. 12 (A), FIG. 13 (A), and (B), on the left side (surface on the game area 32 side) side of the main body rear side portion 811 of the winning device main body 81. A movable member 80c is attached.
In addition, a winning opening 811 a is provided on the left surface of the main body rear side portion 811. When the movable member 80c is in the open state, the game ball can flow into the second special variation winning device 80 through the winning opening 811a. Then, the game ball that has passed through the winning opening 811a and entered the main body rear side portion 811 is, for example, an outlet ball passage of the storage case 82 from an opening (not shown) provided in the lower front portion of the main body front side portion 812. After being discharged to the inlet portion 82c and detected by the count switch 80a stored in the sensor storage portion 82b of the storage case 82, it flows into the discharge ball flow path 15c.

  Further, when the movable member 80c is in the closed state, at least a part of the winning opening 811a is blocked by the movable member 80c so that the game ball cannot flow into the second special variable winning device 80. ing.

At least a part of the driving source of the movable member 80c, specifically, the big prize opening solenoid 80b, the link mechanism, and the like are accommodated in the main body front side portion 812 of the winning device main body 81.
Of the left surface of the main body front side portion 812 (the surface on the game area 32 side), the portion extending from the position below the center in the vertical direction to the upper end is a portion other than the portion (the lower end from the position below the center in the vertical direction). And projecting toward the left side (the game area 32) from the left side of the main body rear side portion 811) to form a protruding portion 812a. A hole (not shown) through which the rotating shaft 80c1 (see FIGS. 12B and 12C) of the movable member 80c can be inserted is provided in the lower part of the rear surface of the projecting portion 812a of the main body front side portion 812. The rotation shaft 80c1 of the movable member 80c is inserted into the projecting portion 812a through the hole and connected to the drive source of the movable member 80c accommodated in the main body front side portion 812. Thereby, the movable member 80c can be rotated around the rotation shaft 80c1 by the drive of the drive source.

The movable member 80c is formed in a shape that encourages the game ball to flow down to the cover glass 14 side.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, the surface of the movable member 80c that faces the winning opening 811a in the closed state is an inclined surface 80c2 that is inclined downward toward the cover glass 14 side. It has become.

Here, in a state where the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15 on which the cover glass 14 (in the case of the present embodiment, a glass unit) is mounted, the front surface of the movable member 80c and the cover glass 14 The interval between the rear surface is set to an interval at which the game ball does not fit between the movable member 80c and the cover glass 14 (for example, an interval at which the front surface of the movable member 80c and the rear surface of the cover glass 14 substantially contact). Has been.
Further, in the closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special prize winning device 80 is attached, the distance between the rear surface of the movable member 80c and the front surface of the game board 30 is between the movable member 80c and the game board 30. The interval at which the game ball is not fitted (for example, the interval at which the rear surface of the movable member 80c substantially contacts the front surface of the game board 30) is set.

  As in the present embodiment, the surface of the movable member 80c that faces the winning opening 811a when the movable member 80c is closed is the inclined surface 80c2 that is inclined downward toward the cover glass 14 to thereby play the game board 30. The path of the game ball that has reached the open movable member 80 c by rolling on the front surface of the game board 30 can be changed from the front surface of the game board 30 to the rear surface of the cover glass 14. As a result, it is possible to stably receive the game ball into the second special variable winning device 80.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, FIG. 12A, FIG. 13A, and FIG. 13B, the main body rear side portion 811 of the winning device main body 81 that constitutes the second special variable winning device 80. Has an inclined portion 811b that is inclined downward toward the game area 32 at the upper portion of the main body rear side portion 811. In other words, the second special variation winning device 80 has an inclined portion 811b on the upper part of the second special variation winning device 80 that prompts the game ball to flow down to the game area 32 side.
The inclined portion 811b provided in the winning device main body 81 and the storage case 82 attached to the winning device main body 81 are configured to contact each other. As a result, the storage case 82 can be accurately positioned.

As shown in FIG. 11A, FIG. 12A, FIG. 13A, and FIG. 13B, the protruding portion 812a of the main body front side portion 812 of the winning device main body 81 is the left end portion of the protruding portion 812a ( It has a support engagement portion 812a1 formed by cutting out the front corner portion of the game region 32 end) into a substantially “L” shape.
As shown in FIG. 9A, the support engagement portion 812a1 engages with a part of the glass support portion 15b1 included in the base member 15b in a state where the second special variation winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15. It is configured as follows.

Thereby, since a part of glass support part 15b1 with which the glass frame 15 is equipped and the support engagement part 812a1 of the 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus 80 with which the glass frame 15 was mounted | worn, 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus 80 positioning can be performed accurately. Therefore, since the second special variation winning device 80 is attached to the correct mounting position, it is possible to stably receive the game ball.
Moreover, since a part of glass support part 15b1 with which the glass frame 15 is equipped, and the support engagement part 812a1 of the 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus 80 with which the glass frame 15 was mounted | worn, the glass frame 15 and 2nd special It becomes difficult to insert an unauthorized member such as a wire or a piano wire from between the variable winning device 80. Therefore, unauthorized access to the second special variable winning device 80 can be suppressed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, the left side of the projecting portion 812a of the main body front side portion 812 (the surface on the game area 32 side) is attached with the second special variable prize device 80 on the glass frame 15, and the glass support portion. In a state where a part of 15b1 is engaged with the support engagement portion 812a1, it is substantially flush with the inner surface (surface on the game area 32 side) of the glass support portion 15b1.

Therefore, when the cover glass 14 (in this embodiment, a glass unit) is attached to the glass frame 15 on the left surface of the protruding portion 812a, as in the case of the inner surface of the glass support portion 15b1, the cover glass 14 (this embodiment) In the case of a form, it is comprised so that the edge part of the glass surrounding frame 14a) which comprises the said glass unit may contact | abut.
That is, the left surface of the protruding portion 812a of the second special variable winning device 80 is the cover glass 14 attached to the glass frame 15 (in the case of the present embodiment, the glass enclosure frame constituting the glass unit attached to the glass frame 15). 14a) is a glass contact portion 812a2 (transparent member contact portion) that contacts the end portion.

Accordingly, the end of the cover glass 14 (in the case of the present embodiment, the glass enclosure frame 14a constituting the glass unit) and the glass contact portion 812a2 of the second special variable winning device 80 attached to the glass frame 15 Are engaged, the second special variable winning device 80 can be accurately positioned. Therefore, since the second special variation winning device 80 is attached to the correct mounting position, it is possible to stably receive the game ball.
Further, the end portion of the cover glass 14 (in the case of the present embodiment, the glass enclosure frame 14a constituting the glass unit) and the glass contact portion 812a2 of the second special prize-winning device 80 attached to the glass frame 15 are provided. Since it engages, not only between the cover glass 14 (in this embodiment, a glass unit) and the glass frame 15, but also the cover glass 14 (in this embodiment, a glass unit) and the second special variable prize. It becomes difficult to insert unauthorized members such as wires and piano wires from between the devices 80. Therefore, unauthorized access to the second special variable winning device 80 can be accurately suppressed.

  As shown in FIGS. 12A, 13A, and 13B, the storage case 82 is configured to store a portion other than the protruding portion 812a in the main body front side portion 812 of the winning device main body portion 81. ing. For example, when all of the drive source of the movable member 80c is accommodated in the main body front side portion 812, the operation of the drive source that drives the movable member 80c by storing a part of the main body front side portion 812 in the storage case 82. At least a part of the part can be covered with the storage case 82. Further, for example, when only a part of the drive source of the movable member 80c is stored in the main body front side portion 812, a part of the main body front side portion 812 is stored in the storage case 82 or disposed outside the main body front side portion 812. By storing at least a part of the provided drive source (the drive source of the movable member 80c) in the drive source / wiring storage portion 82a of the storage case 82, the operating part of the drive source that drives the movable member 80c is stored. At least a part can be covered with the storage case 82.

Thereby, since at least a part of the operation part of the drive source that drives the movable member 80c can be protected by the storage case 82, it is possible to suppress unauthorized access to the operation part of the drive source that drives the movable member 80c. Become.
In particular, in the case of the present embodiment, the second special variable winning device 80 as an accessory device is disposed on the right side (open end side) of the glass frame 15. The open end side of the glass frame 15 is a portion where an unauthorized member such as a wire or a piano wire can be easily inserted. Even if an unauthorized member is inserted from the open end of the glass frame 15, the unauthorized member drives the movable member 80c. Since the storage case 82 can suppress entry into the power source, the unauthorized access to the operation part of the drive source that drives the movable member 80c can be suppressed only by providing the storage case 82 in the second special variable winning device 80. It becomes possible to do. For this reason, it is not necessary to take special measures against the drive source that drives the movable member 80c, so that the cost can be reduced accordingly.
In addition, since the second special variable winning device 80 can be unitized by providing the second special variable winning device 80 with the storage case 82, the second special variable winning device 80 can be easily mounted on the glass frame 15. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (B), the storage case 82 has a substantially rear portion of the left wall surface (the wall surface on the game area 32 side) of the storage case 82 with respect to the drive source / wiring storage portion 82a. It has a protruding exposed portion 82d formed by cutting it into a letter shape. 12A, 13A, and 13B, the protruding portion 812a is provided on the left wall surface of the storage case 82 in a state where the winning device main body 81 is stored in the storage case 82. The projected exposed portion 82d is projected and exposed to the outside of the storage case 82.

  On the other hand, the right wall surface of the storage case 82 (the wall surface opposite to the game area 32 side) is not cut out in a substantially “U” shape or the like, and the right wall surface of the winning device main body 81 on the right wall surface of the storage case 82. (The opposite side to the game area 32 side) is protected. Thus, as described above, the right side (open end side) of the glass frame 15 is a portion where an unauthorized member such as a wire or a piano wire can be easily inserted, but it is assumed that the unauthorized member is inserted from the open end of the glass frame 15. In addition, since the unauthorized member can be prevented from entering the winning device main body 81 by the right wall surface of the storage case 82, unauthorized access to the winning device main body 81 and the like can be suppressed.

  A hole (not shown) through which the wiring of the drive source of the movable member 80c can be inserted is provided in any part of the main body front side portion 812 covered with the storage case 82. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, a wiring passage opening 82e is provided in a portion of the left wall surface of the storage case 82 that constitutes the left wall portion of the drive source / wiring storage portion 82a. The wiring of the drive source of the movable member 80c accommodated in the front side portion 812 of the main body is connected to the outside of the storage case 82 from the front side portion 812 of the main body via the hole, the drive source / wiring storage portion 82a, and the wiring passage opening 82e. And is connected to the game control device 100 disposed outside the storage case 82. Further, when there is a drive source of the movable member 80c that is not housed in the main body front side portion 812 and is housed in the drive source / wiring housing portion 82a, the wiring of the driving source is routed through the wire passage port 82e. Thus, it extends from the inside of the drive source / wiring storage portion 82 a to the outside of the storage case 82 and is connected to the game control device 100 disposed outside the storage case 82. Thereby, the movable member 80c can be converted into an open state and a closed state under the control of the game control device 100.

  In addition, a sensor wiring port 82f is provided in a wall portion that partitions the drive source / wiring storage portion 82a and the sensor storage portion 82b in the inside of the storage case 82. The wiring of the count switch 80a housed in the sensor housing portion 82b is routed from the inside of the sensor housing portion 82b to the outside of the housing case 82 via the sensor wiring port 82f, the drive source / wiring housing portion 82a, and the wiring passage port 82e. It extends and is connected to the game control device 100 disposed outside the storage case 82. Thereby, the detection signal of the count switch 80a can be input to the game control apparatus 100.

As in the present embodiment, by providing the wiring passage opening 82e on the left wall surface (the wall surface on the game area 32 side) of the storage case 82, the wiring of the driving source of the movable member 80c and the wiring of the count switch 80a are connected to the glass frame 15. Is connected to the game control device 100 through the opening / closing axis side.
When these wirings are connected to the game control device 100 through the open end side of the glass frame 15, it obstructs the opening and closing of the glass frame 15. On the other hand, as in this embodiment, by connecting these wires to the game control device 100 through the opening / closing axis side of the glass frame 15, these wires become an obstacle when the glass frame 15 is opened / closed. Can be avoided.

As shown in FIG. 8 (B), the second special variation winning device 80 is configured such that the winning device main body 81 and the rear portion of the storage case 82 are located on the rear surface side of the base member 15b. The front side portion is attached to the base member 15b of the glass frame 15 so as to be located on the front side of the base member 15b.
Specifically, an opening (not shown) is provided in a portion of the base member 15b where the second special variable winning device 80 is attached. Then, by inserting the second special variation winning device 80 into the opening from the rear surface side of the base member 15b toward the front, the second special variation winning device 80 is attached to the base member 15b.

  14 (A) and 14 (B), the movable member 80c of the second special variable winning device 80 is placed in the game area 32 in the closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special variable winning device 80 is attached. It comes to face.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the glass frame 15 is movable in the lower right part of the inner peripheral edge of the opening of the glass frame 15, specifically, the inner peripheral edge of the opening of the glass frame 15. A notch 151 is provided in a portion of the member 80c facing a part of the movable range (including at least a portion facing the movable member 80c in the open state (the base end of the movable member 80c may be excluded)). Yes. This notch 151 is provided in the lower right part of the notch provided in the lower right part of the inner peripheral edge part of the decorative member 15 a constituting the glass frame 15 and the inner peripheral part of the base member 15 b constituting the glass frame 15. It is composed of notches provided. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, the movable member 80c of the second special variable winning device 80 located behind the decorative member 15a is moved from the front of the decorative member 15a (that is, from the player side) in the open state. ) Easy to see.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the decorative member 15a of the glass frame 15 is a concealing portion that conceals the movable member 80c in the closed state so that it cannot be seen at least from the front through the decorative member 15a. 15a1 is provided.
Specifically, of the frame decoration device 18 portion of the decoration member 15a, a portion including at least a portion facing the second special variable winning device 80 and the discharge ball channel 15c attached to the base member 15b is not transparent. . That is, the movable member 80c and the discharge ball passage 15c in the closed state cannot be visually recognized from the front of the glass frame 15 through the decorative member 15a.

  Thus, when the movable member 80c concealed by the concealing portion 15a1 (the movable member 80c in the closed state) is opened, it appears in front of the player. Therefore, compared with the case where the movable member 80c in the closed state is not concealed, the movable member 80c in the open state is conspicuous, and an impact can be given to the player.

  Here, “not transparent” means that the second special variable winning device 80 and the discharge ball channel 15c disposed behind the frame decoration device 18 of the decoration member 15a are the frame decoration device of the decoration member 15a. Although not visible through the 18 portion, for example, when an LED lamp is provided in front of the second special variable winning device 80 or the discharge ball passage 15c, when the LED lamp emits light, the light is framed on the decorative member 15a. It may be in a state (translucent state) that can be visually recognized through the decoration device 18 part, or the second special variable winning device 80 or the discharge ball disposed behind the frame decoration device 18 part of the decoration member 15a. The flow path 15c is not only visible through the frame decoration device 18 portion of the decorative member 15a, but for example, even if an LED lamp is provided in front of the second special variable winning device 80 or the discharge ball flow path 15c, The light from the LED lamp may be a state that can not be viewed through the frame ornamental device 18 portion of the decorative member 15a (opaque state).

  In addition, when providing an LED lamp in front of the 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus 80 or the discharge ball | bowl flow path 15c, it is also possible to make the said LED lamp into LED for the frame decoration apparatus 18. FIG. In addition, when a game ball wins the second special variation winning device 80, it is possible to make an effect with the LED lamp.

The game board 30 includes a guide rail 31 (rail member) that surrounds the game area 32.
As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the guide rail 31 has a first rail opening 31a through which a game ball can pass. Specifically, the guide rail 31 faces the movable member 80c (the movable member 80c in the closed state) of the second special variable winning device 80 in a closed state of the glass frame 15 on which the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted. The part has a first rail opening 31a through which a game ball can pass. And the 2nd special variation winning device 80 is provided corresponding to the 1st rail opening 31a in the closed state of the glass frame 15 with which the 2nd special variation winning device 80 was equipped, and in the open state of movable member 80c The first rail opening 31a is configured to communicate with the winning opening of the second special variable winning device 80.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14A, the movable member 80c in the closed state complements the first rail opening portion 31a in the closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special variation winning device 80 is attached. That is, when the movable member 80c is in the closed state, the game ball is configured not to pass through the first rail opening 31a to the outside of the game area 32.

Thus, since the guide rail 31 has the 1st rail opening part 31a, the 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus 80 is the game area | region 32 in the closed state of the glass frame 15 with which the 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus 80 was mounted | worn. Even if it is located outside, the second special variation winning device 80 can accept game balls.
In addition, since the movable member 80c complements the first rail opening 31a in the closed state, the second special variable winning device 80 is in a state where it does not accept a game ball (that is, when the movable member 80c is in the closed state). Thus, it is possible to reliably prevent the game ball from being received by the second special variation winning device 80 and to smoothly roll the game ball along the guide rail 31.
In FIGS. 14A and 14B and FIGS. 15, 18, 20, and 21, which will be described later, one general winning opening 35 and the like arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40 are not shown. Has been.

As shown in FIG. 15, the game board 30 includes a winning device engaging portion 30 a (a bonus item) that engages with the second special variable winning device 80 in a closed state of the glass frame 15 on which the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted. Device engaging portion).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 (B), a recessed portion provided on the front surface of the game board 30 is a winning device engaging portion 30a. Then, the rear face of the main body rear side 811 of the winning device main body 81 constituting the second special variable winning device 80 in the closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special changing winning device 80 is attached is the winning of the game board 30. It is comprised so that it may contact | abut on the bottom face of the apparatus engaging part 30a.

  That is, when the second special variation winning device 80 is mounted at the correct mounting position in the glass frame 15, the winning device engaging portion 30a of the game board 30 and the second special variation with the glass frame 15 closed. The winning device 80 is engaged. Therefore, when the second special variation winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15 in a state of being deviated from the correct mounting position, the glass frame 15 cannot be closed. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted at the correct mounting position depending on whether or not the glass frame 15 is closed. As a result, when the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15 in a state of being deviated from the correct mounting position, the second special variable winning device is made to recognize the fact to the store clerk or the like of the game store. It is possible to prompt the user to install 80 in the correct mounting position.

  As shown in FIG. 16 and FIGS. 17A and 17B, the winning device engaging portion 30a is inclined so that the edge of the winning device engaging portion 30a spreads outward. That is, the size of the opening surface of the winning device engaging portion 30a is larger than the size of the bottom surface of the winning device engaging portion 30a. Therefore, even when the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15 in a state slightly deviated from the correct mounting position, when the glass frame 15 on which the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted is closed, the winning is achieved. Since the mounting position of the second special variable winning device 80 is corrected to the correct mounting position along the inclination of the edge of the device engaging portion 30a, the second special variable winning device 80 can be mounted at the correct mounting position. It becomes possible and the glass frame 15 can be closed smoothly.

  In the present embodiment, the prize winning device engaging portion 30a of the game board 30 is provided outside the game area 32, and the second special variable prize winning is performed in the closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special variable prize winning device 80 is attached. Although the apparatus 80 is configured to be disposed outside the game area 32, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, a part of the second special variable winning device 80 is arranged inside the game area 32 in a closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special variable winning device 80 is attached, that is, A part of the winning device engaging portion 30a of the game board 30 may be provided inside the game area 32.

When a part of the second special variable winning device 80 is disposed inside the game area 32 in a closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted, the movable member of the second special variable winning device 80. 80c complements the 1st rail opening part 31a with the inclination part 811b provided in the prize-winning apparatus main-body part 81 which comprises the 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus 80 in the closed state of the said movable member 80c.
In this case, since the movable member 80c complements the first rail opening 31a together with the inclined portion 811b in the closed state, the second special variable winning device 80 in the closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special variable winning device 80 is attached. Even when a part of is placed inside the game area 32, when the second special variable winning device 80 does not accept the game ball (that is, when the movable member 80c is in the closed state). It is possible to reliably prevent the game ball from being received by the second special variation winning device 80, and to smoothly roll the game ball along the guide rail 31. Further, since the second special variable winning device 80 has the inclined portion 811b on the upper part of the second special variable winning device 80, the game ball is stagnated at the upper portion of the second special variable winning device 80. It can be avoided.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 18, if the guide rail 31 is configured such that both edges of the first rail opening 31 a and the second special variable winning device 80 come into contact with each other, the guide rail 31 and the first rail Since it becomes difficult to insert an unauthorized member such as a wire or a piano wire from the 2 special variation winning device 80, unauthorized access to the second special variation winning device 80 and the like can be more accurately suppressed.

The movable member 80c of the second special variation winning device 80 is formed of a material having a small coefficient of restitution. Thus, as in the present embodiment, when the normal start gate 34 is disposed in the vicinity of the second special variable winning device 80 in the closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the game ball from unexpectedly winning the normal start gate 34.
Here, the “material having a small coefficient of restitution” is rubber or plastic having a small coefficient of restitution.

  When the glass frame 15 to which the second special variable winning device 80 is attached is closed and another winning opening such as the normal start gate 34 is provided in the vicinity of the second special variable winning device 80, the movable member 80c If the game ball that hits bounces greatly, there is a risk of winning a prize at another prize opening such as the usual start gate 34. On the other hand, by forming the movable member 80c from a material having a small coefficient of restitution as in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the game ball does not jump greatly even if it hits the movable member 80c. (2) A movable member 80c that complements the first rail opening 31a of the guide rail 31 without winning a prize in another prize opening such as the normal start gate 34 disposed in the vicinity of the special variable prize winning device 80; It flows down along the guide rail 31 and is collected at the outlet 39.

  Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the game board 30 may be configured to be provided with an opening pattern 30b for identifying the range of the opening formed by the movable member 80c. Is possible.

Thus, when the game board 30 has the opening pattern 30b, not only when the glass frame 15 is closed but also when the glass frame 15 is opened, the range of the opening formed by the movable member 80c is opened. Identification on the board 30 is possible. Therefore, adjustment of the obstacle nail (maintenance nail) or the like is normally performed with the glass frame 15 opened, but the glass frame 15 is opened and the movable member 80c of the second special variation winning device 80 faces the game area 32. Even in a state in which the movable member 80c is open, the obstacle nail (maintenance nail) can be adjusted based on the opening pattern 30b while considering the range of the opening formed when the movable member 80c is open.
Here, in FIGS. 19 and 20 and FIGS. 21A and 21B described later, white circles (◯) written in the vicinity of the first rail opening 31a indicate obstacle nails (maintenance nails).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21A, the guide rail 31 is located above the first rail opening 31a and at a position spaced apart from the first rail opening 31a by a predetermined distance. The second rail opening 31b through which the game ball can pass can be provided. This makes it difficult for a game ball to win the second special variation winning device 80, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  When the guide rail 31 is provided with the second rail opening 31b, the game board 30 is provided outside the game area 32 in a closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special variable winning device 80 is attached, and the second An out-out port (which may be the out-port 39 or an out-port (not shown) different from the out-port 39) for collecting the game balls that have passed through the rail opening 31b is provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the glass frame 15 collects game balls that have passed through the second rail opening 31b from the second rail opening 31b when the glass frame 15 is closed. 15 d of flow path formation walls which form the flow path connected to the are provided.

  That is, the game ball that has passed through the second rail opening 31b and has come out of the game area 32 collides with the flow path forming wall 15d provided in the glass frame 15, and has passed through the outlet (the second rail opening 31b). The direction of the game ball is changed to the outlet), and the game ball flows down toward the outlet. Thus, by providing the flow path forming wall 15d on the glass frame 15, it becomes possible to improve the degree of freedom of the flow path configuration to the out port.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the gaming board 30 having the gaming area 32 formed on the front side, the front frame 12 to which the gaming board 30 is attached, and the front frame 12 are provided in the gaming area. In a gaming machine 10 having an opening corresponding to 32 and a glass frame 15 (transparent member holding frame) having a cover glass 14 (transparent member) attached to the opening so as to cover the front surface of the gaming area 32, It has a movable member 80c that can be converted between an open state and a closed state, and includes a second special variable prize device 80 (a bonus device) that can accept a game ball, and the glass frame 15 opens and closes with respect to the front frame 12. The second special variable winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15 and is configured such that the movable member 80c of the second special variable winning device 80 faces the game area 32 when the glass frame 15 is closed. ing.

That is, since the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15, the second special variable winning device is compared with the case where the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted directly on the game board 30. It becomes possible to suppress the reduction of the flow area of the game ball due to the provision of 80. Therefore, the problem caused by the reduction of the flow area of the game ball accompanying the provision of the second special variation winning device 80, specifically, the movement of the game ball becomes monotonous, and the movement of the game ball is enjoyed. It becomes possible to solve problems such as being unable to do so.
Furthermore, since it is possible to suppress the reduction of the flow area of the game ball due to the provision of the second special variation winning device 80, the second special variation winning can be achieved even if the movable accessory used for the production or the variation display device is enlarged. A device 80 can be provided. Therefore, it is possible to increase the size of the movable accessory used for the production and the variable display device, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.
In addition, since the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15 and the second special variable winning device 80 is a frame element, each time the game board 30 is changed, the game board 30 corresponds. There is no need to produce the second special variable winning device 80 and attach it to the game board 30. Therefore, the game board 30 can be changed at a lower cost than when the second special variation winning device 80 is directly attached to the game board 30.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the second special variation winning device 80 includes the storage case 82 that covers at least a part of the operating portion of the drive source that drives the movable member 80c.

That is, since at least a part of the operation part of the drive source that drives the movable member 80c can be protected by the storage case 82, it is possible to suppress unauthorized access to the operation part of the drive source that drives the movable member 80c. .
In particular, in the case of the present embodiment, the second special variable winning device 80 as an accessory device is disposed on the right side (open end side) of the glass frame 15. The open end side of the glass frame 15 is a portion where an unauthorized member such as a wire or a piano wire can be easily inserted. Even if an unauthorized member is inserted from the open end of the glass frame 15, the unauthorized member drives the movable member 80c. Since the storage case 82 can suppress entry into the power source, the unauthorized access to the operation part of the drive source that drives the movable member 80c can be suppressed only by providing the storage case 82 in the second special variable winning device 80. It becomes possible to do. For this reason, it is not necessary to take special measures against the drive source that drives the movable member 80c, so that the cost can be reduced accordingly.
In addition, since the second special variable winning device 80 can be unitized by providing the second special variable winning device 80 with the storage case 82, the second special variable winning device 80 can be easily mounted on the glass frame 15. It becomes.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the glass frame 15 conceals the movable member 80c in the closed state so that it cannot be seen from at least the front of the glass frame 15 via the decorative member 15a. 15a1 is provided.

  Therefore, when the movable member 80c concealed by the concealing portion 15a1 (the movable member 80c in the closed state) is opened, it appears in front of the player. Therefore, compared with the case where the movable member 80c in the closed state is not concealed, the movable member 80c in the open state is conspicuous, and it is possible to give an impact to the player.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the glass frame 15 constitutes the rear surface side of the glass frame 15, the base member 15 b to which the second special variable winning device 80 is attached, and the glass frame. 15, a decorative member 15 a for decorating the gaming machine 10, and a discharge ball flow path 15 c for discharging game balls received by the second special variation winning device 80, The path 15c is provided on the front surface side of the base member 15b, and is configured to discharge the game ball flowing from the rear surface side of the base member 15b to the front surface side to the rear surface side of the base member 15b.

  Therefore, the game balls received by the second special variation winning device 80 are bypassed from the front side of the base member 15b by the discharge ball channel 15c. Therefore, the space on the front surface side of the base member 15b, that is, the space between the front surface of the base member 15b and the rear surface of the decorative member 15a can be effectively used.

  Moreover, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the glass frame 15 includes the glass support portion 15b1 (transparent member support portion) that supports the cover glass 14, and the glass support portion 15b1 is attached to the base member 15b. It is configured to partially engage with the attached second special variable winning device 80.

That is, since a part of the glass support portion 15b1 provided in the glass frame 15 and the second special variable winning device 80 attached to the glass frame 15 are engaged, the second special variable winning device 80 is accurately positioned. be able to. Therefore, since the second special variation winning device 80 is attached to the correct mounting position, it is possible to stably receive the game ball.
Moreover, since a part of glass support part 15b1 with which the glass frame 15 is provided and the 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus with which the glass frame 15 was mounted | worn, between the glass frame 15 and the 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus 80, it is. It becomes difficult to insert illegal members such as wires and piano wires. Therefore, unauthorized access to the second special variable winning device 80 can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the second special variable winning device 80 is the end of the cover glass 14 or the glass enclosure frame 14a (the enclosure section) that surrounds the outer periphery of the cover glass 14. In the case of the embodiment, it has a glass contact portion 812a2 (transparent member contact portion) that contacts the end portion of the glass surrounding frame 14a.

That is, since the end portion of the cover glass 14 or the glass surrounding frame 14a surrounding the outer periphery of the cover glass 14 and the glass contact portion 812a2 of the second special variable winning device 80 attached to the glass frame 15 are engaged. The positioning of the second special variable winning device 80 can be performed accurately. Therefore, since the second special variation winning device 80 is attached to the correct mounting position, it is possible to stably receive the game ball.
In addition, since the end of the glass enclosure frame 14a that surrounds the outer periphery of the cover glass 14 or the cover glass 14 and the glass contact portion 812a2 of the second special variable winning device 80 attached to the glass frame 15 are engaged, It is difficult to insert an unauthorized member such as a wire or a piano wire from between the cover glass 14 or the glass surrounding frame 14 a surrounding the outer periphery of the cover glass 14 and the second special variable winning device 80. Therefore, unauthorized access to the second special variable winning device 80 can be accurately suppressed.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the gaming board 30 is connected to the winning device engaging portion 30a (the accessory device member) that engages with the second special variable winning device 80 when the glass frame 15 is closed. The winning device engaging portion 30a includes at least a part of the winning device engaging portion 30a outside the game area 32.

  That is, when the second special variation winning device 80 is mounted at the correct mounting position in the glass frame 15, the winning device engaging portion 30a of the game board 30 and the second special variation with the glass frame 15 closed. The winning device 80 is engaged. Therefore, when the second special variation winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15 in a state of being deviated from the correct mounting position, the glass frame 15 cannot be closed. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted at the correct mounting position depending on whether or not the glass frame 15 is closed. As a result, when the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15 in a state of being deviated from the correct mounting position, the second special variable winning device is made to recognize the fact to the store clerk or the like of the game store. It is possible to prompt the user to install 80 in the correct mounting position.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the game board 30 includes the guide rail 31 (rail member) that surrounds the game area 32, and the guide rail 31 is a first rail through which a game ball can pass. The second special variation winning device 80 having the opening 31a is provided corresponding to the first rail opening 31a, and the first rail opening 31a is in the second special variation winning in the open state of the movable member 80c. The movable member 80c is configured to be in communication with the winning opening of the device 80, and the movable member 80c complements the guide rail 31 when the movable member 80c is closed.

That is, since the guide rail 31 has the first rail opening 31a, at least a part of the second special variable winning device 80 is a game in the closed state of the glass frame 15 to which the second special variable winning device 80 is attached. Even if it is located outside the area 32, the second special variation winning device 80 can receive the game ball.
In addition, since the movable member 80c complements the first rail opening 31a in the closed state, the second special variable winning device 80 is in a state where it does not accept a game ball (that is, when the movable member 80c is in the closed state). Thus, it is possible to reliably prevent the game ball from being received by the second special variation winning device 80 and to smoothly roll the game ball along the guide rail 31.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the second special variation winning device 80 urges the upper part of the second special variation winning device 80 to flow the game ball to the game area 32 side. An inclined portion 811b is provided. And when a part of 2nd special variation prize-winning apparatus 80 is arrange | positioned inside the game area | region 32, the movable member 80c of a closed state is the 1st rail opening part 31a with the inclined part 811b in the closed state of the glass frame 15. It is configured to complement.

That is, since the second special variable winning device 80 has the inclined portion 811b at the upper part of the second special variable winning device 80, the game ball is stagnated at the upper part of the second special variable winning device 80. It can be avoided.
Further, since the movable member 80c complements the first rail opening 31a together with the inclined portion 811b in the closed state, the second special variation winning device 80 is in a state where it does not accept the game ball (that is, the movable member 80c is in the closed state). In this case, it is possible to reliably prevent the game ball from being received by the second special variation winning device 80 and to smoothly roll the game ball along the guide rail 31. It becomes possible.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the gaming board 30 can be configured to have the opening pattern 30b for identifying the range of the opening formed by the movable member 80c. Is possible.

  In this case, since the game board 30 has the opening pattern 30b, not only when the glass frame 15 is closed but also when the glass frame 15 is opened, the range of the opening formed by the movable member 80c is opened. 30 can be identified. Therefore, adjustment of the obstacle nail (maintenance nail) or the like is normally performed with the glass frame 15 opened, but the glass frame 15 is opened and the movable member 80c of the second special variation winning device 80 faces the game area 32. Even when the glass frame 15 with the second special variable winning device 80 attached is closed, the second special variation winning device 80 is closed while considering the range of the opening formed by the movable member 80c in the open state based on the opening pattern 30b. It is possible to adjust the obstacle nail (maintenance nail) disposed in the vicinity of the special variation winning device 80.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the movable member 80c is formed of a material having a small coefficient of restitution.

  Accordingly, the game ball does not jump greatly even when it hits the movable member 80c, so that another winning opening is located near the second special variable winning device 80 in the closed state of the glass frame 15 on which the second special variable winning device 80 is mounted. Even in the case where the game ball is arranged, it is possible to prevent the game ball from unexpectedly winning the other winning a prize.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the movable member 80c is formed in a shape that encourages the game ball to flow down to the cover glass 14 side.

  That is, since the shape of the movable member 80c is a shape that encourages the game ball to flow down to the cover glass 14 side, the game ball that rolls on the front surface of the game board 30 and reaches the open movable member 80c. The route can be changed from the front surface of the game board 30 to the rear surface of the cover glass 14. As a result, it is possible to stably receive the game ball into the second special variable winning device 80.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the second rail opening 31b through which the game ball can pass is provided in the guide rail 31 at a position above the first rail opening 31a. The board 30 has a glass frame 15 in a closed state and is provided outside the game area 32 and has an outlet for collecting game balls that have passed through the second rail opening 31b. It is possible to provide a flow path forming wall 15d that forms a flow path that communicates from the second rail opening 31b to the out port in the 15 closed state.

In this case, since the guide rail 31 has the second rail opening 31b at a position above the first rail opening 31a, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second special variable winning device 80, and the game It is possible to improve the interest of
In addition, by providing the flow path forming wall 15d on the glass frame 15, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of the flow path configuration to the out port.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the two special variable winning devices, the first special variable winning device 38 provided in the gaming board 30 and the second special variable winning device 80 provided in the glass frame 15 in the gaming machine 10. Although it is configured to include a (large winning prize opening), it is not limited to this. As long as at least the second special variable winning device 80 as the accessory device is provided, the first special variable winning device 38 may not necessarily be provided.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although comprised so that the 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus 80 as an accessory apparatus might be arrange | positioned on the right side (open end side) of the glass frame 15, it is not limited to this. If the second special variation winning device 80 is mounted on the glass frame 15 and the movable member 80c of the second special variation winning device 80 faces the game area 32 in the closed state of the glass frame 15, the second special variation winning device 80 is provided. The arrangement position of the winning device 80 is arbitrary.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the lower part of the decoration member 15a and the center part and upper part of the decoration member 15a were comprised integrally, it is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the lower part of the decorative member 15a and the central part and the upper part of the decorative member 15a can be configured separately. When the lower part of the decorative member 15a and the central part and the upper part of the decorative member 15a are configured separately, the lower part of the decorative member 15a is arranged at the lower part of the front frame 12 in the same manner as the lower plate 23 and the operation part 24. It is also possible to configure so as to be provided.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although comprised so that the discharge ball flow path 15c might be provided in the front side of the base member 15b, it is not limited to this. For example, the discharge ball channel 15c can be configured to be provided on the rear surface side of the base member 15b.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although comprised so that at least one part of the drive source of the movable member 80c might be accommodated in the main body front side part 812, it is not limited to this. If at least a part of the operation part of the drive source of the movable member 80c can be covered with the storage case 82 by storing it in the drive source / wiring storage portion 82a of the storage case 82, the drive source of the movable member 80c It is also possible to configure the whole so as to be disposed outside the front side portion 812 of the main body.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it comprised so that the notch part 151 might be provided in the glass frame 15, it is not limited to this. For example, when the movable member 80c is longer than in the case of the present embodiment, and when the movable member 80c in the open state is easy to see from the front of the glass frame 15 without providing the notch 151 in the glass frame 15, the glass frame 15 It is also possible to configure so that the notch 151 is not provided.

  In the above embodiment, the glass frame 15 (specifically, the decorative member 15a) is provided with the concealing portion 15a1 (specifically, a portion that is not transparent) that conceals the movable member 80c in the closed state. 15 is configured so that the movable member 80c in the closed state cannot be visually recognized through the decorative member 15a from the front of the lens 15, but is not limited thereto. For example, the movable member 80c in the closed state can be configured to be visible from the front of the glass frame 15 through the decorative member 15a by increasing the transparency of the non-transparent portion. Even when the movable member 80c in the closed state is configured to be visible from the front of the glass frame 15 through the frame decoration device 18 portion of the decorative member 15a, at least the driving source of the movable member 80c and the discharge ball channel 15c are It is preferable to configure so that it cannot be visually recognized from the front of the glass frame 15 through the frame decoration device 18 portion of the decoration member 15a.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although comprised so that the movable member 80c might be formed with a raw material with a small restitution coefficient, it is not limited to this. For example, when the glass frame 15 to which the second special variable winning device 80 is attached is closed and no other winning opening such as the normal start gate 34 is provided in the vicinity of the second special variable winning device 80, the movable member. The rebound coefficient of the material forming the movable member 80c is arbitrary if there is no risk that the game ball that hits 80c will bounce greatly and win a prize in another winning opening such as the normal start gate 34.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. Applicable to all used gaming machines.

10 gaming machine 12 front frame 14 cover glass (transparent member)
14a Glass go frame (go part)
15 Glass frame (transparent member holding frame)
15a Decoration device 15a1 Concealing part 15b Base member 15b1 Glass support part (transparent member support part)
15c Discharge ball flow path 15d Flow path forming wall 30 Game board 30a Winning device engaging portion (community device engaging portion)
30b Opening pattern 31 Guide rail (rail member)
31a 1st rail opening part 31b 2nd rail opening part 32 Game area 80 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus (accessory apparatus)
80c Movable member 82 Storage case 811b Inclined portion 812a2 Glass contact portion (transparent member contact portion)

Claims (13)

A game board having a game area formed on the front side, a front frame on which the game board is mounted, and an opening corresponding to the game area provided on the front frame so as to cover the front of the game area In a gaming machine comprising a transparent member holding frame with a transparent member attached to the opening,
It has a movable member that can be converted between an open state and a closed state, and has a accessory device that can accept a game ball,
The transparent member holding frame can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame,
The gaming machine is configured such that the accessory device is mounted on the transparent member holding frame, and the movable member faces the game area when the transparent member holding frame is closed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the accessory device includes a storage case that covers at least a part of an operation portion of a drive source that drives the movable member.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the transparent member holding frame includes a concealing unit that conceals the movable member in a closed state so as not to be seen at least from the front. The transparent member holding frame is
The rear member side of the transparent member holding frame constitutes a base member to which the accessory device is attached,
A decorative member for configuring the front side of the transparent member holding frame and decorating the gaming machine;
A discharge ball passage for discharging the game ball received by the accessory device,
The discharge ball channel is provided on the front surface side of the base member, and discharges the game ball flowing from the rear surface side of the base member to the front surface side to the rear surface side of the base member. The gaming machine according to claim 3. The transparent member holding frame includes a transparent member support portion that supports the transparent member,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the transparent member support part is partially engaged with the accessory device attached to the base member.   The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the accessory device has a transparent member abutting portion that abuts on the transparent member or an end of an encircling portion that surrounds an outer periphery of the transparent member. The game board includes an accessory device engaging portion that engages with the accessory device in a closed state of the transparent member holding frame,
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein at least a part of the accessory device engaging portion is provided outside the gaming area. The game board includes a rail member surrounding the game area,
The rail member has a first rail opening through which a game ball can pass,
The accessory device is provided corresponding to the first rail opening. When the movable member is open, the first rail opening is in communication with a winning opening of the accessory device, and the movable member is closed. The game machine according to claim 7, wherein the movable member complements the rail member in a state. The accessory device has an inclined portion for urging the game ball to flow down to the game area side at an upper portion of the accessory device.
The game machine according to claim 8, wherein the movable member in a closed state complements the first rail opening portion together with the inclined portion in a closed state of the transparent member holding frame.   The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the game board has an opening pattern for identifying a range of an opening formed by the movable member in an open state.   The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the movable member is made of a material having a small coefficient of restitution.   The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the movable member is formed in a shape that encourages the game ball to flow down to the transparent member side. The rail member has a second rail opening through which a game ball can pass at a position above the first rail opening,
The game board is provided outside the game area in a closed state of the transparent member holding frame, and includes an out port for collecting game balls that have passed through the second rail opening,
The said transparent member holding frame is equipped with the flow-path formation wall which forms the flow path connected to the said out port from the said 2nd rail opening part in the closed state of the said transparent member holding frame. Game machines.

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