JP6630706B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  2. Description of the Related Art There is known a gaming machine in which a game medium is paid out when the game medium passes through a predetermined area (for example, a winning opening).

  For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine having a light emitting unit near a predetermined area. In this gaming machine, when the game medium passes through the predetermined area, the light emitting section emits red light, so that the effect can be enhanced.

JP-A-2000-2333045

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, it is necessary to provide a light emitting unit and a sensor for detecting a game medium passing through a predetermined area near the predetermined area. Further, it is necessary to control the light emission mode of the light emitting unit based on the detection result of the sensor. Therefore, the configuration of the gaming machine was likely to be complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a staging effect with a simple configuration.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present application is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a predetermined area through which a game medium can pass, a light emitting unit capable of emitting light, and a game medium. Detecting means that can detect that a game medium has passed, providing means capable of providing a game value based on the detection of the passage of the game medium by the detecting means, and changing a game state according to the progress of the game. State changing means, wherein the light emitting means emits light toward the predetermined area, and at least a part of the emitted light is reflected in a direction visible to a player by a game medium passing through the predetermined area. The special reflection is performed , and the irradiation surface when at least a part of the emitted light is irradiated on the game medium is viewed from the player when the game medium passes through the predetermined area, from the rear side of the game medium Change to the front side Provided as in the vicinity of the predetermined area, the predetermined area, regardless of the game state that is changed by the state change means, game media are possible passage, the special reflection, the game medium by the detecting means It is performed before passage is detected.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present application (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and has a predetermined area through which a game medium can pass (for example, as shown in FIG. 5). , A first predetermined area that is a range of a flow path indicated by an arrow Y), and a light-emitting means (for example, LED 223) capable of emitting light, wherein the light-emitting means is a game in which emitted light passes through the predetermined area. The LED 223 is provided in the vicinity of the predetermined area so as to be reflected on the medium (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the LED 223 is provided at a position where the emitted light is reflected on the game ball). .

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be enhanced with a simple configuration.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the light emitting means is provided on the back side of a game board (for example, the game board surface 2a) and reflects light to the game medium passing through the back side of the game board (for example, 5 and 6, light is reflected on a game medium passing behind the game board surface 2a).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reflect light to the game medium passing through the predetermined area, and it is possible to enhance the effect.

(3) The gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), further including a bent portion (for example, a bent portion 400b) for guiding a game medium passing through the predetermined region, wherein the light emitting means passes through the bent portion. Light is reflected on the game medium (for example, light is reflected on the game ball P4 guided by the bent portion 400b).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to irradiate the game medium with light for a longer time.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), further including a decorative body (for example, a light guide 234, a cover body 240, and a seal 250) provided with a decoration. The decorative body can be irradiated with light (for example, the light emitted from the LED 223 is emitted through the light guide 234, the cover 240, and the seal 250).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production while suppressing costs.

(5) The gaming machine according to the present application is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game, and is a first light emitting unit (for example, a first light emitting device) that emits light as the game progresses. The special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, the first reservation display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, and the respective LEDs that constitute the regular symbol reservation display 25C), and effects A plurality of types of light-emitting units including second light-emitting units (e.g., LEDs 221 to 223, game effect lamps 9, and LEDs 541 to 543) that emit light as the light-emission progresses, and the first light-emitting unit among the plurality of types of light-emitting units Adjusting means for adjusting the light emission mode (for example, the light amount) of the second light emitting means to any one of the light emission modes determined in a plurality of stages, instead of the means (for adjusting the light amount by the effect control CPU 120); It comprises a process), and characterized in that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an inconvenience such that the progress of the game is hindered by adjusting the light emission mode. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied while appropriately adjusting the light emitting mode of the second light emitting unit.

(6) Further, the gaming machine according to the present application is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game, and has a predetermined area through which a game medium can pass (for example, a base shown in FIG. 8). A passage hole 515 formed in the plate 510, a flow path 560a of the second movable device 560), a light-emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, LEDs 541 to 543), and a guide portion for guiding the game medium to the predetermined area ( For example, a guide portion 533a) and a rib member (for example, a rib 534) for reinforcing the guide portion are provided, the rib member has a light-transmitting property, and the light-emitting means emits light by the rib member. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12B, light emitted from the LED 541 is reflected by the total reflection surface 534c of the rib 534).

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be enhanced with a simple configuration.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an arrangement layout of main members of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a part of the game board. It is a figure which shows the decorative body provided in the game board, (a) is an exploded perspective view, (b) is the front view seen from arrow BB in (a). Sectional drawing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown by arrow VV in FIG. FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in FIG. 5. It is a perspective view of the winning ball device unit, (a) is a perspective view seen from the front, (b) is a perspective view seen from the back. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the winning ball device unit as viewed from the front. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the winning ball unit viewed from the rear. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a second movable device that is a component of the special variable winning ball device. It is the perspective view which looked at a game ball device unit from the front, (a) is a figure when each winning ball device is in a closed state, and (b) is a diagram when each winning ball device is in an open state. It is a figure which shows the cover body in which the LED board was attached, (a) is a front view of a cover body, (b) is sectional drawing shown by arrow BB in (a). The front view of the switch for adjustment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between a first sound volume stage and a first light amount stage corresponding to a channel of an adjustment switch and a light amount range and a volume range which are predetermined so as to be adjustable according to a channel. The figure for demonstrating the setting screen of a volume and a light quantity. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the other example in which the optical means was attached near the general winning opening.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine viewed from the front, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the description below, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the back side is the back (rear) side, with reference to the up, down, left, and right directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. explain. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface facing a player playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a game for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. And a machine frame (underframe) 3. The game board 2 has a game area 10 having a substantially circular shape in a front view and surrounded by a guide rail 2b. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a hitting ball firing device (not shown). Further, a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a is provided on the gaming machine frame 3 so as to be rotatable around the left side. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 is visible through the glass window 50a as shown in FIG. 1, and when the glass door frame 50 is open, the game clerk can contact the game area 10 and the like. Has become.

  The game board 2 has a game board surface 2a formed of a translucent synthetic resin material such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacryl resin in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and an obstacle nail (not shown) is provided on the game board surface 2a. ), A guide rail 2b, a center decorative frame 51, and the like. An adjustment switch 600 is provided on a sub-board provided on the rear surface of the game board 2. The clerk can operate the adjustment switch 600 by opening the gaming machine frame 3 because the clerk has a key for opening the gaming machine frame 3. By operating the adjustment switch 600, the clerk can set the reference level of the volume and the light amount in the performance during the game. As described above, the adjustment switch 600 can be operated only by the clerk who owns the key, and cannot be operated by the player.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, at a lower right position of the game area 10). The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), and identify each of them in a special figure game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a “special figure”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B in the special figure game. For example, in an effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, an effect symbol, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) each of which can be identified, is variably displayed. The variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the special figure using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols, each of which is identifiable, are changed and displayed, and a fixed effect symbol (final stop symbol) as a result of the change display is derived and displayed.

  The image display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through an opening 2 c formed in the game board 2. A frame-shaped center decoration frame 51 is provided in the opening 2c of the game board 2. An effect unit 300 for performing a predetermined effect operation is provided between the back of the game board 2 and the image display device 5.

  A first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are set at two lower left and right portions of the display area of the image display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, a hold storage display is performed in which the number of change storages (variable display hold number) corresponding to the special figure game is identifiably displayed.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. (Entering), it is generated based on a winning start. In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of effect symbols is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state, when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is performed. Done.

  At the right positions of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, there are a first reservation display 25A and a second reservation display 25B for displaying the number of special figure reservation storage so as to be specified. Is provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reserved storage number in a identifiable manner, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reserved storage number in a identifiable manner.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided, and below the right side of the image displaying device 5, a normal variable winning ball device 6B described later is provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in a closed state (FIG. 11 (a)) where the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A normal electric accessory having a movable plate 551 (FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b)) which changes to an open state (FIG. 11 (b)) at a position is provided. 2 Start winning port is formed.

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on that the game balls that have passed (entered) the first start winning port are detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. If the first special figure reserved storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls passing (entering) the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. If the number of second special figure reservation storages is equal to or smaller than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), the second start condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided at the right position of the normal winning ball device 6A and below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is in a closed state (FIG. 11 (a)) where the solenoid 82 is used for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. It has a movable plate 561 (FIGS. 11A and 11B) that changes to an open state (FIG. 11B) as a position, and forms a special winning opening as a specific area. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area is in an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and the player cannot pass (enter) the game ball (or is difficult to pass (enter)). To a closed state that is disadvantageous to

  A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on detection of the game balls passing (entering) the large winning opening by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Accordingly, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the gaming ball into the special winning opening to obtain the winning ball, and for the player to obtain the winning ball. A disadvantageous second state results.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at the right position of the second hold display 25B. On the right side of the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reserves as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. The general winning prize ball device 24 having a general winning port that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member as a winning port different from the first starting winning port, the second starting winning port, and the big winning port. Is provided. The general winning ball device 24 is provided to the right of the image display device 5 and below the passage gate 41. It is sufficient that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls entering the general winning opening by the predetermined general prize ball switch 24a (FIG. 2). At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area 10, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a launching device (not shown). Is provided with an upper plate 90 (hit ball supply plate) which is held (retained) in the upper plate 90. A lower plate 91 is provided below the gaming machine frame 3 for holding (reserving) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate 90 so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The push operation performed by the player on the push button 31B provided on the member forming the upper plate 90 is detected by the push sensor 35B (FIG. 2).

  The operation of the player operating the hit ball operation handle and hitting the game ball so that the game ball flows to the left game area (the area to the left of the image display device 5) is called "left hit", and the game ball moves to the right. Hitting a game ball so as to flow to a game area (an area on the right side of the image display device 5) is referred to as “right hit”. The player can change the firing area of the hitting ball firing handle according to the operation amount of the hitting ball operation handle, thereby changing the area where the player hits the game ball by the player's selection, such as right or left. .

  Next, a circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14 (may be an LED control board, etc.) as shown in FIG. Various boards such as a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted to and from the board 12, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and the like are arranged.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a function of setting random numbers used in a special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a management computer of a hall (game store). In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to perform the first special figure and the second special figure. Of the predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variation display of the normal symbol, and controlling the variation display of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by performing lighting / off / coloring control of the ordinary symbol display 20. It also has a control function. Further, on the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the main board 11, a gate switch 21 for detecting a game ball passing through the passage gate 41, a first starting port switch 22A, a second starting port switch 22B, a count switch 23, a general winning ball switch. The wiring for transmitting the detection signal from 24a is connected. In addition, display control of the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, the first reservation display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general picture reservation display 25C and the like is performed. For transmitting a command signal for connection.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a fluctuation pattern designation command indicating a fluctuation pattern indicating a fluctuation mode such as a fluctuation time of an effect symbol, a type of a reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo run.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work area. (Random Access Memory 102) that provides a game, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and a random number circuit that updates numerical data indicating a random number independently of the CPU 103 104 and an I / O 105 (Input / Output port 105). As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays an image. The device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, and various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric components such as the LEDs 541 to 543, and the operation of the electric components such as the push button 31B are detected. Various circuits are mounted. In addition, the effect control board 12 has an adjustment switch for performing a setting serving as a reference for the effect mode (the light amounts of the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, and the LEDs 541 to 543, and the sound volumes of the speakers 8L and 8R) during the game. 600 are connected.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 for performing a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 for providing a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125 And a switch circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the adjustment switch 600. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. The ROM 121 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the rendering operation in addition to the rendering control program.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area 10, the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display 20 is started. After starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the predetermined time that is the normal symbol fluctuation time elapses, and if the normal symbol other than the symbol per normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol fluctuation display result is `` Normal symbol loss '' Become. When a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol", and the movable plate 551 (FIG. 11) of the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B moves out of the game area 10. When the evacuation opening control is performed and a predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined number (for example, six) of game balls are won, the normal opening control for returning to the closed position protruding into the game area 10 is performed.

  After the first starting condition is satisfied by the game ball winning the first starting winning opening or the like, the first starting condition is satisfied by, for example, the end of the last special map game or the big hit game state. Then, the special figure game using the first special symbol display 4A is started. In addition, after the second starting condition is established due to the game ball winning the second starting winning opening or the like, the second starting condition is established due to, for example, the end of the last special map game or the big hit game state. Based on this, a special figure game using the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, when the variable display time elapses, the determined special symbol (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, the result is a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, "miss". After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also called “round game”) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the big hit game state, the movable plate 561 (FIG. 11) of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, nine). During the period until the winning prize ball is generated, the special winning opening is opened. As a result, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is placed in a first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

  During the execution of the round, the movable plate 561 (FIG. 11) in which the special winning opening is opened allows the game balls moving on the surface of the game board 2 to enter the special winning opening, and thereafter closes the special winning opening. As a result, the special variable prize ball device 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”).

  In the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, in response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the effect symbols is started. Then, during the period from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the end of the variable display, the variable display state of the effect symbol may reach a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display in which the effect symbols that have been stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the big hit combination, and the effect symbols that have not been stopped and displayed are still fluctuating. A state or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or a part of the jackpot combination.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as a “non-probable variable big hit combination”) of a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation display result is “non-probable variable big hit”. , The state is controlled to the big hit state, and after that, the time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving control, a so-called electric chew support, in which the winning frequency of the ordinary symbol is increased and the winning frequency to the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased. In the time-saving control, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed after the end of the big hit game state, and one of the conditions that the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. Sometimes, it should be finished.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, a determined effect symbol that is a predetermined probability variable jackpot combination (also referred to as a “variable probability jackpot combination”) among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “probability variable jackpot”. If it does, it is controlled to the big hit state, and after that, the probability variation control (probable variation control) is performed together with the time saving control. By performing the certainty change control, the probability that the change display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. Probable change control is performed when the change display result becomes "big hit" and the condition of controlling the game to the big hit game state is satisfied after the big hit game state ends, and the predetermined number of times (e.g. When the special map game is executed, the probability change control is ended by the probability change lottery executed each time the special map game is started after the big hit game state is ended, and "determinate change has fall" is determined. It may end at time, etc.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the control for reducing the variation time of the ordinary symbol (the ordinary symbol variation time) in the ordinary symbol game is shorter than that in the normal state, and the variation display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary symbol game is changed to “ The control to improve the probability of "hit" than in the normal state, and the movement control time for performing the movement control of the movable plate in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "normal drawing" is normally Possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, such as control to make it longer than in the state and control to increase the number of movements than in the normal state. , The control (electricity tue support control, high opening control) which is advantageous to the player is performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is easily satisfied, and the special figure game can be frequently executed. The time until it becomes shorter.

  Next, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started in the game control main process, a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process are executed.

  In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the (2) Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the special symbol display device 4B and set the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first determines whether there is a first start prize or a second start prize, and if there is a prize, the special figure display result determination, the big hit type determination, the variation pattern Random number values for determination and the like are extracted, and a start winning process is executed in which the random number value is extracted and stored (stored) at the highest position of an empty entry in the first special figure holding storage unit or the second special figure holding storage unit.

  Further, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to start the special figure game based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit, Based on the numerical data indicating the random number for determination, it is determined (predetermined) whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is a “big hit” before the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed. The symbol normal processing is executed. That is, when starting the variation display of the special figure game, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to derive and display the jackpot display result as the display result of the variation display based on the random number value stored when the start winning is generated. The process of determining (lottery) is executed.

  Next, a variation pattern setting process for determining the variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types, a special symbol variation process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol and a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, A special symbol stop process is performed to stop the change of the special symbol and to perform a setting for stopping and displaying (derived) the fixed special symbol. If the result of the fluctuation display is "big hit", a big hit opening pre-process, a big hit opening process, a big hit opening process, and a big hit ending process for opening / closing the big win in the big hit game state are performed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when power is turned on, effect control CPU 120 starts execution of main processing. When a timer interrupt occurs in the main processing, command analysis processing, effect control process processing, and effect random number update processing are executed.

  In the effect control process processing, the hold display updating processing for updating the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the image display device 5 to a display corresponding to the storage content of the hold storage buffer. Execute Then, in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag, a process of waiting for a variation pattern designation command to confirm whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100, so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. The control of the effect symbol variation start process to be controlled, the control of the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) forming the variation pattern according to the process data set in the effect symbol variation start process, and the end of the variation time are monitored. Processing during the effect of changing the design symbol, performing display control of the image display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, light emission of the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, and LEDs 541 to 543, and drive control of the effect unit 300. Pattern fluctuation stop processing that controls to stop the fluctuation of the pattern and to derive and display the display result (stop symbol) It is carried out.

  In the big hit display process, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the image display device 5 after the end of the fluctuation time. In the big hit game processing, control during the big hit game is performed. In the big hit end effect processing, the image display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 can execute various effects related to the game, such as control of the fluctuation display of effect symbols and a notice effect, based on the effect control command (control information) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. Have been.

  As the announcement effect that the effect control CPU 120 executes during the change display of the effect symbol, for example, a jackpot announcement effect indicating a possibility of a big hit, a reach announcement indicating whether or not to reach, and a stop symbol are announced. This includes a plurality of notices executed at the start of the fluctuation display and at the time of reaching the reach, such as a stop symbol notice and a latent notice for notifying whether or not the game state is the probability fluctuation state (whether or not it is latent).

  In the present embodiment, a movable body effect by the effect unit 300, a combined effect by the effect unit 300 and the speakers 8L and 8R, the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, and the LEDs 541 to 543, and the player presses the push button 31B Various effects such as an operation effect performed on the condition that the operation has been performed can be executed as various notices.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the light amounts of the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, the LEDs 541 to 543, and the speaker 8L so that the first light amount stage and the first sound volume stage correspond to the channel of the adjustment switch 600. The volume of 8R can be adjusted. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 operates the push buttons 31B and the like within a range determined according to the channel of the adjustment switch 600, so that the light amounts of the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, the LEDs 541 to 543, and The volume of the speakers 8L and 8R can be adjusted. These points will be described later with reference to FIGS. On the other hand, each LED (for example, segment LED) configuring the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the normal symbol display 20 which are controlled according to the progress of the game, and the first The light amount of the light emitting means such as each LED constituting the hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general-purpose hold display 25C is constant regardless of the light amount adjusted by the channel of the adjustment switch 600 or the like. Become.

  Next, the configuration of the general winning ball device 24 provided on the right side of the image display device 5 and its surroundings, and the configuration of the winning ball device unit 500 will be described. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a partial configuration of the game board.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an opening 2c for visually recognizing the image display device 5 and the rendering unit 300 (both shown in FIG. 1) is formed substantially at the center of the game board surface 2a made of a transparent material. A center decorative frame 51 is attached to the game board surface 2a so as to surround the opening 2c along the edge of the opening 2c. The center decorative frame 51 regulates the flow of the game ball so that the game ball flowing down the game area does not contact the image display device 5 or the rendering unit 300, and sets the launched game ball to the left game area and the right game area. It is a frame for sorting. The center decorative frame 51 is provided with a passage gate 41 and a general winning ball device 24. The center decorative frame 51, the passing gate 41, and the general winning ball device 24 are formed of a transparent synthetic resin material such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 2 has a decorative body 200 attached to the game board body 70, a game ball path 400, and a winning ball device unit 500. The winning ball device unit 500 includes a normal variable winning ball device 6B and a special variable winning ball device 7. Each member constituting the pachinko gaming machine 1 is formed of a synthetic resin or metal unless otherwise specified. The attachment of each member may be performed by an appropriate method such as attachment using screws, screws, or the like, attachment such as fitting, welding, welding, or the like, unless otherwise specified.

  First, the configuration of the general winning ball apparatus 24 and its surroundings will be described. 4A and 4B are diagrams illustrating a decorative body provided on the game board, wherein FIG. 4A is an exploded perspective view, and FIG. 4B is a front view as viewed from the arrow BB in FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 indicated by an arrow VV in FIG. FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in FIG.

  The general prize ball device 24 has a general prize port 24b through which game balls flowing down the right game area can enter. The game ball that has entered the general winning opening 24b flows downward. On the game board surface 2a, there is formed a through hole 2d which is an opening for passing a game ball flowing backward.

  The decorative body 200 has an entrance 200a into which a game ball that enters the general winning opening 24b and moves rearward enters. The decorative body 200 is attached to the game board surface 2a from behind with the entrance 200a aligned with the passage hole 2d formed in the game board surface 2a. As shown in FIG. 4, the decoration body 200 includes a base body 210, an LED substrate 220 on which three LEDs 221 to 223 are mounted, and a lens that takes in light emitted from the LEDs 221 to 223 and emits the light forward while guiding the light. A body 230 and a cover 240 constituting the forefront of the decorative body 200 are provided. On the front surface of the cover 240, a sticker 250 with decorations and patterns unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is attached.

  The base body 210 is formed of, for example, a non-light-transmitting synthetic resin, and various members constituting the decorative body 200 are attached thereto. On the front surface of the base body 210, three parallelogram-shaped reflecting surfaces 210a, 210b, 210c extending in the lower left direction are formed. These reflecting surfaces 210a, 210b, and 210c are arranged in parallel along the vertical direction, and reflect light emitted backward from the lens body 230 and make the light enter the lens body 230 again. Thus, the amount of light emitted forward from the lens body 230 can be increased. In addition, the base body 210 has an insertion hole 210d through which a cylindrical body 231 formed as a flow path of a game ball formed on the lens body 230 is inserted. The insertion hole 210d has a rectangular shape and is formed so as to punch a part of the lowermost reflection surface 210c.

  The LED substrate 220 is attached to the right front surface of the base body 210. The LED board 220 is provided with three LEDs 221 to 223 arranged at equal intervals in the vertical direction. When the LED substrate 220 is attached to the base body 210, the LED 221 is located on the side of the reflection surface 210a, the LED 222 is located on the side of the reflection surface 210b, and the LED 223 is located on the side of the reflection surface 210c. The three LEDs 221 to 223 are turned on / off by the lamp control board 14 (FIG. 2) based on control data from the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). In addition, since the LEDs 221 to 223 illuminate a lens body 230 described later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is always lit while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (including the period of the demonstration).

  The lens body 230 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. The lens body 230 is attached to the front surface of the base body 210. The lens body 230 has three parallelogram-shaped light guides 232 to 234 extending to the lower left, and a cylindrical body 231 formed to penetrate the light guide 234 located at the lowest position. . Each of the light guides 232 to 234 has a light incident surface 232a, 233a, 234a on the right side on which light from the LED 232 to 234 arranged in the vicinity is incident. Further, on the front surface of each of the light guides 232 to 234, irregularities expressing patterns, characters, and the like are formed. Thus, when the light from the LEDs 221 to 223 enters the light guide units 232 to 234, the incident light is guided while repeating total reflection, and the light that has not been totally reflected by the unevenness formed on the front surface is directed forward. Is emitted. In this manner, the light emitted forward is added with patterns, characters, and the like formed on the front surfaces of the light guides 232 to 234. In addition, reflection surfaces 210a, 210b, and 210c are disposed behind the light guides 232 to 234. As a result, light emitted from behind the light guides 232 to 234 without being totally reflected is reflected by the reflection surfaces 210a, 210b, and 210c, and can be incident on the light guides 232 to 234 again.

  The cover body 240 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The cover 240 is attached to the base 210 and covers the base 210 and the LED board 220. On the other hand, the light guides 232 to 234 are located in the concave portions 240 a of the cover 240 and are not covered by the cover 240. The pachinko gaming machine 1 can be decorated with the seal 250 attached to the front surface of the cover body 240.

  The game ball path 400 has an entrance 400a (FIG. 3) into which game balls that have moved rearward inside the cylindrical body 231 enter. Inside the game ball path 400, a flow path through which the entered game ball flows down is formed, and a general winning ball switch 24a (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball entering and flowing down from the general winning opening 24b. Is provided.

  Next, the flow of the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 24b will be described. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a gap is formed between the glass window 50a and the game board surface 2a so that the game balls can move. The general winning prize ball device 24 has a general winning opening 24b protruding into this gap. As shown in FIG. 5, when the game ball P1 flowing between the glass window 50a and the game board surface 2a enters from the general winning opening 24b (game ball P2), the flowing direction changes backward. Then, the game ball passes through the passage hole 2d formed in the game board surface 2 and enters the entrance 200a of the tubular body 231 (game ball P3). Further, the game ball P3 moves backward in the cylindrical body 231 and enters the entrance 400a of the game ball path 400. The game ball path 400 has a bent portion 400b whose flow path is changed approximately 90 degrees downward immediately after the entrance 400a. As a result, immediately after entering the game ball path 400, the game ball P4 changes the flowing direction from the rear downward. Then, the game ball P4 moves downward as it is (game ball P5), and is detected by the general winning ball switch 24a (FIG. 2). In this way, the game ball that has entered from the general winning opening 24b passes through the passage hole 2d of the game board surface 2a and moves to the rear of the game board surface 2a.

  Next, how the light emitted from the LED 223 located at the lowest position among the LEDs 221 to 223 provided on the decorative body 200 will be described. As shown in the partially enlarged view of FIG. 6, the light emitted from the LED 223 enters the nearby light incident surface 233a. The light that has entered the light incident surface 233a travels to the left inside the light guide 234 (arrow L1), or travels to the left while being totally reflected on the surface of the lens body 230 (arrow L2). Eventually, the guided light is emitted to the hollow portion 231a of the cylindrical body 231 and proceeds to the left while expanding (L3), and again enters the inside of the lens body 230. The light that has entered the inside of the lens body 230 again travels to the left inside the light guide 234 (L4), or travels to the left while being totally reflected by the surface of the light guide 234 (L5). The light is emitted forward without being totally reflected by the unevenness 234a formed on the front surface of the light guide portion 234 (L6), or is emitted backward without being totally reflected on the surface of the light guide portion 234, and then is reflected on the reflection surface 210c. The reflected light enters the light guide 234 again (L7). In this way, by emitting light forward while being guided inside the light guide 234, light can be emitted from the entire surface of the light guide 234, and the emitted light is formed by the unevenness 234a. Patterns, characters, and the like can be added.

  As described above, the light emitted from the LED 223 and incident from the light incident surface 233a passes through the hollow portion 231a of the tubular body 231 before being emitted forward from the light guide 234. As a result, light is emitted to the hollow portion 231a constituting the downflow path of the game ball. Note that the LED 223 is always on while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on (including the period of the demonstration). Therefore, the hollow portion 231a is always illuminated brightly while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The hollow portion 231a of the cylindrical body 231 forms a flow path of a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 24b. Therefore, the light emitted from the LED 223 hits the game ball passing through the hollow portion 231a of the cylindrical body 232 and is reflected. Thereby, the game ball is visually recognized as shining. Hereinafter, an effect that reflects light to a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 24b to make it look brilliant will be referred to as “winning effect”.

  The range in which the game balls are irradiated with light is set substantially in the range from the game balls P3 to the game balls P4 (the range indicated by the solid line arrow Y in FIGS. 5 and 6). The range of the flow path indicated by the arrow Y is sometimes referred to as a first predetermined area, and is defined as a section moving inside the game ball (inside the tubular body 231) and a lower area after entering the game ball path 400. (Bend 400b). As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the light applied to the game ball P3 in the irradiation range P3 'is reflected. This irradiation range P3 'is located on the rear right side of the game ball P3. The light applied to the game ball P4 in the irradiation range P4 'is reflected. This irradiation range P4 'is located on the front upper side of the game ball P4. As described above, in the range of the first predetermined region indicated by the arrow Y that irradiates the game ball with light and reflects the light, the size and the position of the irradiation range on the game ball change every moment as the game ball moves. Thereby, it becomes possible to change the mode of the light reflected by the game ball. On the other hand, the game balls in the range indicated by the broken arrows in FIGS. 5 and 6 are not irradiated with light, and the game balls do not reflect the light from the LED 223. As a result, even if the LED 223 is constantly lit, it is possible to execute a prize-winning effect in which a game ball entering the general winning opening 24b and flowing down suddenly shines.

  In addition, the game ball that flows down the first predetermined area is irradiated with light. At this time, the game ball blocks light to the hollow portion 231a that is a flow-down path and light that enters the light guide portion 234. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the first predetermined area, the hollow part 231a and the light guide part 234 become dark. The LED 223 that illuminates the cavity 231a and the light guide 234 emits light at all times while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. Accordingly, a player who is accustomed to irradiating the cavity 231a and the light guide 234 with light is likely to notice that the cavity 231a and the light guide 234 have become dark. At the same time or shortly thereafter, a winning effect in which the game ball shines can be executed. As a result, the game balls can be made to shine while the surroundings are darkened, so that the effect can be improved.

  In the above, the way of traveling of the light emitted from the LED 223 located at the lowest position among the LEDs 221 to 223 mounted on the LED substrate 220 has been described. Here, the description of how the light emitted from the other LEDs 221 and 222 travels is omitted, but a simpler light travel that is emitted forward while being guided leftward by the light guide units 232 and 233 is described. To

  Next, the configuration of the winning ball device unit 500 will be described. 7A and 7B are perspective views of the winning ball device unit. FIG. 7A is a perspective view as viewed from the front, and FIG. 7B is a perspective view as viewed from the rear. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the winning ball device unit viewed from the front, and FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the winning ball device unit viewed from the rear. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a second movable device that is a component of the special variable winning ball device.

  The winning ball device unit 500 includes two winning ball devices: a normal variable winning ball device 6B and a special variable winning ball device 7. The normal variable prize ball device 6B and the special variable prize ball device 7 share a base plate 510, and a base plate upper portion 510a, which is an upper portion of the base plate 510, functions as a base plate of the normal variable prize ball device 6B. Further, the base plate lower part 510b functions as a base plate of the special variable winning ball device 7.

  The normal variable winning prize ball device 6B includes a base plate upper portion 510a, a first movable device 550 attached to the base plate upper portion 510a from behind, and a cover body 520 attached to the base plate upper portion 510a from the front.

  The upper base plate 510a is attached to the game board surface 2a (FIG. 3) while holding various components of the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B. A movable plate insertion hole 512 (FIG. 8) through which the movable plate 551 is inserted is formed in the base plate upper portion 510a.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first movable device 550 includes a movable plate 551 slidable in the front-rear direction, and a solenoid 81 for moving the movable plate 551 in the front-rear direction. The configuration for the solenoid 81 to move the movable plate 551 is the same as the configuration of the second movable device 560 described later. When the solenoid 81 is in the off state, as shown in FIG. 8, the movable plate 551 is in a state of protruding from the upper portion 510a of the base plate. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82 shifts from the off state to the on state, the movable plate 551 moves rearward and retreats to a position where it does not protrude from the upper portion 510a of the base plate.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the cover body 520 includes a decorative plate 521 on which decoration specific to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided, an inclined surface 522 and an inclined surface 523 formed on a rear surface of the decorative plate 521, and an inclined surface 522. It has an entrance 524 which is a concave portion provided between the inclined surface 523. The inclined surface 522 and the inclined surface 523 have a downward inclination toward the right. When the movable plate 551 projects from the upper portion 510a of the base plate, the upper portion of the entrance 524 is closed, and the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is closed. On the other hand, when the movable plate 551 does not protrude from the upper portion 510a of the base plate, the upper part of the entrance 524 is opened, and the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is opened. When the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state, game balls flowing down the inclined surface 522 to the lower right can enter the entrance 524. The game ball that has entered the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B passes through the through hole 514 (FIG. 8) formed in the base plate 510, enters the first movable device 550, and is provided on the first movable device 550. It is detected by the 2 start port switch 22B (FIG. 2).

  The special variable winning ball device 7 located below the normal variable winning ball device 6B is attached to the base plate lower portion 510b, the second movable device 560 attached to the base plate lower portion 510b from behind, and attached to the base plate lower portion 510b from the front. A cover body 530 and an LED board 540 attached to the rear surface of the cover body 530 are provided.

  The base plate lower part 510b is attached to the game board surface 2a (FIG. 3) while holding various parts of the special variable winning ball device 7. In the base plate lower part 510b, the movable plate insertion hole 513 through which the movable plate 561 is inserted, the through hole 515 through which the game ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 7 passes, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B does not enter. And a restriction piece 516 for suppressing the momentum of the game ball flowing down together with the restriction piece 537 formed on the cover body 530.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the second movable device 560 is configured by attaching various components to a holding body 562.

  The solenoid 82 includes a solenoid main body 82a and a plunger 82b. When no current is flowing through the solenoid 82, the plunger 82b is in a state of protruding from the solenoid body 82a as shown in FIG. When a current is applied to the solenoid 82 from this state, the plunger 82b is drawn to the solenoid main body 82a, and the amount of protrusion from the solenoid main body 82a is reduced.

  The connecting piece 563 has a substantially L-shape, and has a connecting portion 563a connected to the tip of the plunger 82b, a projection 563b inserted into a slit 562a formed in the holder 562 along the left-right direction, and a rotation. And an insertion hole 563c through which the projection 564a of the piece 564 is inserted. The connecting piece 563 moves in the left-right direction in which the slit 562a extends, in conjunction with the movement of the connected plunger 82b.

  The rotating piece 564 includes a projection 564a inserted into the insertion hole 563c, a moving projection 564b inserted into a slit 562e formed in the holder 562, and an insertion hole 564c through which the projection 561a of the movable plate 561 is inserted. And a through-hole 564d through which a rotating shaft 562f, which is a projection formed on the holding body 562, is inserted to hold the rotating piece 564 in a rotatable manner. The protrusion 564a of the rotating piece 564 is pressed against the hole wall of the insertion hole 563c as the connecting piece 563 moves in the left-right direction. As a result, the rotating piece 564 rotates around the rotating shaft 562f.

  The movable plate 561 includes a movable plate body 561c that is a substantially rectangular plate, a columnar protrusion 561a formed on the lower surface of the movable plate body 561c, and a pair of rectangular parallelepiped regulating pieces 561b and 561d. I have. The protrusion 561a communicates the long hole 562b formed in the holding body 562 with the insertion hole 564c formed in the rotating piece 564. The long axis of the long hole 562b is set in the front-back direction. The restriction piece 561b is inserted into a groove 562c formed along the front-rear direction, and the restriction piece 561d is inserted into a groove 562d formed along the front-rear direction. With this configuration, when the rotation is made around the rotation shaft 562f, the protrusion 561a is pressed against the hole wall of the insertion hole 564c. As a result, the movable plate 561 moves along the direction in which the elongated hole 562b and the groove 562c extend (front-back direction).

  In this way, the plunger 82b moves in the left-right direction by repeatedly turning on / off the current of the solenoid 82. With the movement of the plunger 82b, the movable plate 561 moves in the front-rear direction via the connecting piece 563 and the rotating piece 564.

  The count switch 23 is arranged in the flow path 560a of the game ball which has been guided to the special variable winning ball device 7 by winning. The count switch 23 detects a game ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 7.

  The cover body 530 is formed of, for example, a transparent synthetic resin material such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. As shown in FIG. 9, the cover body 530 is provided on a decorative plate 531 on which decoration unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided, an inclined surface 532 protruding from the rear surface of the decorative plate 531, and a left side of the inclined surface 532. It has an entrance 533 which is a concave portion, and a regulation piece 537 for suppressing the momentum of the game ball flowing down together with the regulation piece 516 formed in the base plate lower part 510b.

  A plurality of irregularities are formed on the back surface of the decorative plate 531 so that light from behind can be patterned as described later. A star-shaped star-shaped figure 536 is drawn on the front surface of the decorative plate 531. By irradiating the star-shaped figure 536 with light from behind, the star can be visually recognized as if the star is shining. The inclined surface 532 has a downward inclination toward the left, and has a different inclination direction from the inclined surfaces 522 and 523 on the side of the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B. When the movable plate 561 projects from the base plate lower portion 510b, the upper part of the entrance 533 is closed, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a closed state. On the other hand, when the movable plate 561 does not protrude from the base plate lower portion 510b, the upper part of the entrance 533 is opened, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. When the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state, a game ball flowing down the inclined surface 532 to the lower left can enter the entrance 533.

  A guide 533a, which is a depression into which one game ball can drop, is formed at the lowermost portion of the entrance 533. The guide portion 533a is inclined downward toward the rear. Further, a rib 534 is formed at a corner of the decorative plate 531 and the guide portion 533a in order to reinforce the guide portion 533a and smoothly move the entered game ball backward. The rib 534 is composed of a first rib portion 534a having a gentle slope that gradually descends rearward, and a second rib portion 534b having a steep slope that largely descends rearward. Since the entrance 533 has such a guide portion 533a, the game ball that has entered the entrance 533 and dropped on the guide portion 533a moves rearward and passes through the passage hole 515 formed in the base plate lower portion 510b. And enters the flow path 560a (FIG. 10) to the second movable device 560. The game ball is detected by the count switch 23 (FIG. 10) provided on the second movable device 560.

  Further, below the entrance 533 of the cover body 530, a board housing portion 535 that matches the outer shape of the LED board 540 is formed. The LED board 540 is screwed to the cover body 530 and housed in the board housing section 535.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the LED substrate 540 has three LEDs 541 to 543 arranged in the left-right direction. The three LEDs 541 to 543 are turned on / off by the lamp control board 14 (FIG. 2) based on control data from the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). When the three LEDs 541 to 543 are turned on, the emitted light is emitted from the decorative plate 531 to the outside. Since the decoration plate 531 is decorated, a pattern or the like by the decoration is added to the emitted light.

  Next, the movement of the game ball flowing down the winning ball device unit 500 will be described. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the gaming ball device unit as viewed from the front. FIG. 11A shows a case where each winning ball device is in a closed state, and FIG. 11B shows a case where each winning ball device is in an open state. In FIG. 11, a part of the cover body 520 is not shown so that the movement of the game ball can be understood. The game ball that has been launched into the right game area and has not won the general winning ball device 24 (FIG. 1) flows down to the vicinity of the winning ball device unit 500. Some of the game balls reach the winning ball device unit 500. The game balls launched into the game area make various movements, and there are almost no game balls moving in the same manner. Therefore, in the following description, an example of the movement of the game ball will be described.

  First, the case where each winning ball device of the winning ball device unit 500 is in the closed state will be described. As shown in FIG. 11A, the game ball P1 that has reached the inclined surface 522 of the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B flows down the inclined surface 522 toward the lower right. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state in which the movable plate 551 covers the entrance 524. Therefore, the game balls roll on the movable plate 551 and subsequently on the inclined surface 523 to the lower right in order (game balls P2). Eventually, the game ball falls downward from the inclined surface 523 and collides with the pop-out preventing portion 511 (game ball P3). In this way, the game ball that has flowed down the normally variable winning ball device 6B moves to the special variable winning ball device 7.

  Further, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a closed state in which the movable plate 561 blocks the entrance 533. Therefore, the game ball rolls downward on the inclined surface 532 and subsequently on the movable plate 561 (game ball P4), and eventually rolls off the special variable winning ball device 7 (game ball P5). Note that, in the flow path of the game ball on the movable plate 561, regulating pieces 537 formed on the cover body 530 and regulating pieces 516 formed on the base plate 510 alternately protrude. As a result, the game balls rolling on the movable plate 561 flow down while meandering, so that the flow-down speed decreases. As a result, the time that the game ball rolls on the movable plate 561 can be lengthened, and if the game ball is opened during that time, it is possible to enter the entrance 533. As a result, it is possible to easily win the entrance 533.

  As described above, the normal variable prize ball device 6B and the special variable prize ball device 7 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, and flow down the special variable prize ball device 7 after the normal variable prize ball device 6B flows down. . The flowing direction (lower right direction) of the game ball in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is different from the flowing direction (lower left direction) of the game ball in the special variable winning ball device 7.

  On the other hand, when each of the winning ball devices of the winning ball device unit 500 is in the open state, as shown in FIG. 11B, the game ball P6 that has reached the inclined surface 522 of the normally variable winning ball device 6B is After flowing down on the inclined surface 522 toward the lower right, it enters the opened entrance 524 (game ball P7). Also, the game ball P8 that has reached the inclined surface 532 of the special variable winning ball device 7 directly without passing through the normal variable winning ball device 6B, flows down on the inclined surface 532 to the lower left, and then is opened to the entrance 533. (Game ball P9). In addition, even if the game ball vigorously flows down on the inclined surface 532 toward the lower left, the force is reduced by the regulating pieces 516 and 537 formed alternately. Thus, the game ball can surely enter the entrance 533 without jumping over the entrance 533.

  Next, a description will be given of an effect mode by light emitted from the LEDs 541 to 543 mounted on the LED substrate 540. 12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating a cover body to which an LED substrate is attached, wherein FIG. 12A is a front view of the cover body, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. The area hatched by a broken line in FIG. 12A is a part protruding from the rear surface of the decorative plate 531 and represents a part that forms the inclined surface 532, the guide part 533a, and the like. Note that, as described above, the cover body 530 is made of a transparent material, and light can easily enter the inside. Light emitted from the LEDs 541 to 543 proceeds in various directions and enters the cover body 530. Therefore, in the following description, an example of how light travels will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the star-shaped figure 536 is provided on the cover body 530 so as to overlap the rib 534 when viewed from the front. The LEDs 541 to 543 are arranged below the rib 534 in the left-right direction. A part of the light emitted from the LEDs 541 to 543 is diffused by the unevenness 544 (FIG. 12B) of the cover body 530 located at the front, and is emitted forward from the cover body 530 as it is. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 12A, the light diffused around the location where the LEDs 541 to 543 of the cover body 530 are located when viewed from the front is emitted forward. In addition, a part of the light emitted from the LEDs 541 to 543 advances toward the upper guide portion 533a. Part of the light traveling toward the guide portion 533a enters the rib 534, and is totally reflected by a total reflection surface 534c which is a boundary surface with the air. The totally reflected light is emitted forward from the area of the cover body 530 where the star-shaped figure 536 is formed.

  The angle at which the total reflection surface 534c of the rib 534 is formed is adjusted so that the light that is totally reflected is emitted from the cover body 530 toward the player. The formation angle of the total reflection surface 534c specifically adjusted is the angle θ of the total reflection surface 534c with respect to the horizontal H shown in FIG. The angle θ is appropriately determined in consideration of the relationship with the mounting positions of the LEDs 541 to 543.

  In addition, on the optical path from when the light is emitted from the LEDs 541 to 543 and the emitted light is totally reflected and reaches the player, there is no portion such as the unevenness 544 that diffuses the light, and the light is flattened. There is only a surface. Therefore, the light from the LEDs 541 to 543 is directly recognized by the player without being diffused.

  As described above, the light from the LEDs 541 to 543 is totally diffused toward the player without being diffused, so that the strong light shining at the position of the rib 534 can be visually recognized by the player. In addition, by arranging the star-shaped figure 536 in a strongly shining part, it is possible to execute an effect as if the star were shining.

  Also, of the light emitted from the LEDs 541 to 543 and directed to the guide portion 533a, the light that has not entered the rib 534 is the guide portion 533a around the rib 534 and the passage hole 515 formed in the base plate 510 (see FIG. 8) Irradiate brightly. The guide portion 533a and the passage hole 515 are flow paths for game balls that have won the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball passing through the guide portion 533a and the passage hole 515 forms a portion where the irradiated light is blocked and darkened, and a portion where the light is reflected by the game ball and shines. In this way, the appearance of light can be changed one by one by the passing game ball, and an effect that can attract the player can be provided.

  Next, the adjustment switch 600 provided behind the game board 2 will be described. FIG. 13 is a front view of the adjustment switch. The adjustment switch 600 is a switch for switching a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”. The clerk can switch these channels by rotating the knob 601. For each of the channels “0” to “F”, the volume and the amount of light in the effect are divided into stages. The level of the volume corresponding to channels "0" to "F" is referred to as a first volume level, and the level of the light quantity corresponding to channels "0" to "F" is also referred to as a first level of light. For example, if the channel is “0”, the first volume level is set to the minimum volume and the first light level is set to the minimum volume. If the channel is “F”, the first volume level is set to the maximum volume and the first light level is set to the maximum volume.

  The steps for the volume and the amount of light set by the store clerk based on the operation of the adjustment switch 600 are referred to as a first volume step and a first light level, but can be set by the player by an operation by the player. A stage corresponding to a large volume and a large amount of light is also referred to as a second volume stage and a second light stage.

  The effect control CPU 120 adjusts the light amounts of the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, and the LEDs 541 to 543 to a first light amount stage corresponding to the channel of the adjustment switch 600 by operating the adjustment switch 600 by the clerk. The volume of the speakers 8L and 8R is adjusted to a first volume level corresponding to the channel of the adjustment switch 600. In addition, the effect control CPU 120, when the player operates the push button 31B or the like in a waiting state for the customer, selects one of the light amount range and the volume range that are predetermined according to the channel of the adjustment switch 600. To control the light amounts of the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, and the LEDs 541 to 543, and the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R.

  FIG. 14 illustrates the relationship between the first volume level and the first light level corresponding to the channel of the adjustment switch 600 and the predetermined light quantity range and volume range that can be adjusted according to the channel. The channel of the adjustment switch 600 is divided into 16 stages of “0” to “F”. That is, the steps of the volume and the amount of light set by the clerk (corresponding to the first volume level and the first level of light) are divided into 16 levels. When a channel is set by operating the adjustment switch 600, a volume level and a light level described in the initial display (volume) and initial display (light quantity) fields defined for the channel are set.

  For example, “2” is set as the initial display of the volume and “30%” is set as the initial display of the light amount corresponding to the channel “0” of the adjustment switch 600. In addition, “14” is set as the initial display of the volume, and “100%” is set as the initial display of the light amount, corresponding to the channel “9” of the adjustment switch 600.

  In addition, a volume range and a light amount range (actual volume range, actual light amount range) that can be adjusted by a player's operation are defined in association with each channel. From the actual sound volume range and the actual light amount range, a sound volume stage and a light intensity stage are set according to the operation of the player. The number in parentheses in the actual volume range in FIG. 14 is a volume display corresponding to the second volume level set by the player, and is a number displayed in the volume setting area 610a of the setting screen 610 shown in FIG. Corresponding to The sound volume and the light amount increase as the values of the sound volume and the light amount increase.

  First, the volume will be described. For example, when the channel of the adjustment switch 600 is set in the range of “0” to “4”, the actual volume can be set in the range of “2” to “14”. When the channel of the adjustment switch 600 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the actual volume can be set within the range of “10” to “22”. When the channel of the adjustment switch 600 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual volume becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the adjustment switch 600 is set to “A”, the actual volume is fixed to “2”.

  Next, the amount of light will be described. For example, when the channel of the adjustment switch 600 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the actual light amount can be set to any of “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. It is. When the channel of the adjustment switch 600 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the actual light amount can be set to any of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”. . When the channel of the adjustment switch 600 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual light amount becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the adjustment switch 600 is set to “A” or “B”, the actual volume is fixed to “30%”.

  Next, the setting screen 610 will be described. FIG. 15 illustrates a setting screen for the volume and the light amount. The setting screen 610 is displayed on the image display device 5 by operating the push button 31B while waiting for a customer, for example.

  On the setting screen 610, an actual volume range that can be adjusted according to the channel of the adjustment switch 600 is displayed in the volume setting area 610a. This is also called a volume display. Further, the number corresponding to the currently set volume is highlighted (blinking display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). On the setting screen 610, an actual light amount range that can be adjusted according to the channel of the adjustment switch 600 is displayed in the light amount setting area 610b. This is also called a light quantity display. Further, the number corresponding to the currently set light amount is highlighted (blinking display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). Thereby, the player can recognize the current volume and light amount by checking the screen of the initial display (the highlighted number). Further, the player can move the highlighted display by performing a predetermined change operation, and change the volume level and the light level. For example, the player can move the highlight to the right by pressing the push button 31B briefly. Then, when the push button 31B is further pressed from the state where it has been moved to the rightmost, the highlighted display jumps to the left side which is MIN. Further, by pressing the push button 31B for a long time, it is possible to select whether the highlighted display to be changed is the volume setting area 610a or the light quantity setting area 610b.

  Further, on the setting screen 610, a part of the effect screen actually used during the game is displayed in the character effect area 610c, and the player can set the volume and light amount using the effect as a sample. Specifically, if the player raises the second volume level, the volume of the voice of the ally character (in the example of FIG. 15, the voice of “Hello!”) Increases, and the second volume level decreases from the maximum to the minimum. After the transition, the sound volume of the voice of the ally character decreases. Also, when the player raises the second light level, the light amount of the effect screen increases and becomes brighter, and when the second light level shifts from the maximum to the minimum, the light amount of the effect screen decreases and darkens. As described above, the volume and the light amount during the performance can be set by taking the actual performance during the game as an example, so that the player can easily perform the setting.

  As described above, in response to the operation of the adjustment switch 600 by the clerk or the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the effect control CPU 120 sets the light amounts of the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, and the LEDs 541 to 543. Then, the sound volumes of the speakers 8L and 8R are adjusted, and the light amounts of the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, and the LEDs 541 to 543, and the sound volumes of the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled so as to obtain the light amounts and the sound volumes. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 controls the lamp control board 14 according to the adjusted light amount, and controls the audio control board 13 according to the adjusted volume.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the flow path of the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 24b is an optical path of light emitted from the LED 223. As a result, it is possible to execute a winning effect of irradiating the game balls that enter the general winning opening 24b and flow down with light. As a result, the player can notice the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 24b, and the visually recognized game ball reflects light and shines. As a result, the effect can be enhanced.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5, before and after the first predetermined area indicated by the arrow Y where light is irradiated and the game ball reflects light, a section where the game ball does not reflect light is set. As a result, even if the LED 223 is constantly lit, it is possible to execute a prize-winning effect in which a game ball entering the general winning opening 24b and flowing down suddenly shines. Such a winning effect has the same effect as the effect of causing the light emitting means to emit light as if a game ball was detected by a sensor or the like. As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the effect without providing a sensor or the like and imposing a burden on the control.

  Further, the game ball flowing down the first predetermined area blocks and darkens the light entering the cavity 231a (the flow path of the game ball and the light guide 234. The LED 223 illuminating the cavity 231a and the light guide 234). Is always lit while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, so that a player who is accustomed to irradiating the cavity 231a and the light guide 234 with the light can use the cavity. It is easy to notice that the 231a and the light guide portion 234 have become dark, and at the same time or immediately thereafter, a winning prize effect in which the game balls shine can be executed. Since the sphere can be made to shine, the effect of production can be improved.

  The light emitting means (decorative body 200) for irradiating the game balls with light is provided behind the game board surface 2a on which the game balls flow. Thus, it is possible to reliably irradiate only the game balls that have entered the general winning opening 24b without irradiating the game balls that do not enter the general winning opening 24b. As a result, the game balls that enter the general winning opening 24b and flow down can suddenly reflect light and shine. This makes it possible to further enhance the effect.

  In addition, the game ball path 400 has a bent portion 400b whose flow path is changed approximately 90 degrees downward immediately after the entrance 400a. The light reaches the game balls passing through the bent portion 400b and is reflected (see FIGS. 5 and 6). When the game ball passes through the bent portion 400b, the moving speed is greatly reduced because the moving direction is greatly changed. Therefore, the game ball can be made to shine for a long time by an amount corresponding to the slowing down of the moving speed, and the effect can be enhanced. Further, since the moving direction of the game ball changes greatly, the mode of the light reflected on the game ball changes accordingly. As described above, with the movement of the game ball, the light reflection mode can be changed, and the effect can be enhanced.

  The LEDs 221 to 223 provided in the decorative body 200 not only irradiate and reflect the light to the game balls that have entered the general winning opening 24b, but also irradiate the light from the light guides 232 to 234. I have. Thus, it is not necessary to separately provide a light emitting means for reflecting light on the game ball, and the cost can be suppressed.

  In addition, part of the light emitted from the LEDs 541 to 543 goes upward as shown in FIG. Part of the light directed upward enters the rib 534 and is totally reflected by a total reflection surface 534c which is a boundary surface with the air. This totally reflected light is configured to travel toward the player. Thereby, a strong light shining at the position where the rib 534 is provided can be visually recognized by the player, and the rib 534 can emit light effectively.

  In addition, on the optical path from when the light is emitted from the LEDs 541 to 543 and the emitted light is totally reflected and reaches the player, there is no portion such as the unevenness 544 that diffuses the light, and the light is flattened. There is only a surface. Therefore, the light from the LEDs 541 to 543 is not diffused and is directly recognized by the player. Thereby, a strong light shining at the position where the rib 534 is provided can be visually recognized by the player, and the rib 534 can emit light effectively.

  Further, of the light emitted from the LEDs 541 to 543 and directed to the guide portion 533a, the light that has not entered the rib 534 is the guide portion 533a around the rib 534 and the passage hole 515 formed in the base plate 510 (FIG. 8). ) And the flow path 560a (FIG. 10) of the second movable device 560 is brightly irradiated. The guide portion 533a, the passage hole 515, and the flow path 560a are flow paths for game balls that have won the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball passing through the guide portion 533a and the passage hole 515 forms a portion where the irradiated light is blocked and darkened, and a portion where the light is reflected by the game ball and shines. In this way, the appearance of light can be changed every moment by the passing game ball, and an effect that can attract the player can be provided.

  In addition, the light of the LEDs 541 to 543 not only goes to the rib 534, the guide portion 533a, and the passage hole 515, but also a part of the light is diffused by the unevenness 544 (FIG. 12B) of the cover body 530 at the front. The light is emitted forward from the cover body 530 as it is. Thereby, various parts can be made to emit light by the light of the LEDs 541 to 543, and the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, a star-shaped figure 536 is arranged at a position where a rib 534 that emits strong light is formed. This makes it possible to execute an effect as if the stars were shining.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the game ball that has flowed down in the lower right direction (first direction) in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is different from the lower left direction in the special variable winning ball device 7 in the lower right direction (first direction). By arranging two variable prize apparatuses side by side in the vertical direction in such a manner that the variable prize apparatuses can flow in the direction (second direction), it is possible to easily secure an installation place of the variable prize apparatuses.

  In addition, the flowing direction of the game ball (lower right direction) in the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the flowing direction (lower left direction) of the game ball in the special variable winning ball device 7 are opposite to each other, so that the game ball flows down. It is possible to decelerate the game balls flowing down the special variable prize ball device 7 based on the change in the flowing direction in the reverse direction, such as once the flowing speed becomes 0 when the direction is changed in the reverse direction.

  In addition, the regulation pieces 516 formed on the base body 510 and the regulation pieces 536 formed on the cover body 530 are alternately projected into the flow path, so that the momentum of the game balls flowing down the special variable prize ball device 7 is increased. Be suppressed. Thereby, the stay period of the game ball in the special variable winning ball device 7 when the movable plate 561 is closed can be lengthened. This makes it easier for the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to win a game ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as light emitting means such as LEDs, light emitting means (first special symbol display 4A, second special symbol display 4B, Each of the ordinary symbol display 20, the first reservation display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, and the LEDs constituting the general reservation display 25C, and light emitting means (LEDs 221 to 221) controlled according to the progress of the effect. 223, game effect lamps 9, LEDs 541 to 543, etc.). According to the operation of the adjustment switch 600 by the clerk or the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the light amount of the light emitting means of the light emitting means, which is controlled in accordance with the progress of the effect, can be adjusted. The light amount of the light emitting means controlled in accordance with the progress of the control cannot be adjusted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the progress of the game is hindered by adjusting the light amount of the light emitting means controlled according to the progress of the game. As a result, it is possible to appropriately adjust the light amounts of the LEDs 221 to 223, the game effect lamp 9, the LEDs 541 to 543, and to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, the light from the LED 223 is reflected on the game ball that has entered the general winning ball device 24. However, the same applies to other entrances where the game ball flowing down the game area 10 can enter. The present invention can be applied to the present invention. For example, another winning ball device such as the normal winning ball device 6A may be used, a game ball that has not won any of the winning ball devices may be an out port to enter, or the game ball may be moved to a predetermined position. The present invention can be applied even to a warp route for leading to the same.

  Also, only the LED 223 has been described as an optical means for illuminating a game ball that has entered the general winning device 24. However, a plurality of LEDs that emit light of different colors are provided, and the game ball, The flow path and the light guide section 234 may be irradiated. Further, the change in color may be changed every moment, or the amount of emitted light may be changed. Alternatively, the color or amount of light to be applied only to a specific scene such as a big hit or a reach effect may be changed.

  Also, the relationship between the light emitting means for irradiating the game balls with light and the flow paths of the game balls is not limited to the above embodiment. If there is optical means for irradiating light in the flow path of the game ball that has entered the winning ball device, the game ball that has entered the winning ball device can reflect light. Also, the range of light irradiation by the optical means is preferably limited to the flow path after entering the winning prize ball device, but a mode in which light hits and reflects on a game ball immediately before entering may be used. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining another example in which the optical means is attached near the general winning opening. In FIG. 16, all of the LEDs to be described are shown in one figure. For example, as shown by the LED 701, the optical means may be attached to the front channel wall constituting the general winning opening 24b, or the optical means may be attached to the lower channel wall as shown by the LED 702. As a result, the game ball reflects the irradiated light immediately after entering the general winning opening 24b. Further, it may be attached to the upper surface of the channel wall as shown by the LED 703, or may be attached to the game ball path 400 as shown by the LED 704. As a result, the game ball after entering the general winning opening 24b is irradiated with light, and the light is reflected on the surface of the game ball. As described above, the optical means may be directly attached to the wall forming the downflow path of the game ball. Thus, the light from the optical means that emits light nearby can be applied to the flowing game ball, and the game ball can be made to shine. Further, as shown by the LED 705, a projection 706 may be formed on the game board surface 2a, and the projection 706 may be provided with an optical unit. Thereby, it is possible to irradiate the game ball immediately before entering the general winning opening 24b.

  As described above, the “near” of the first predetermined area or the general winning opening as a position where the optical means is attached is defined as a game ball passing through the first predetermined area or a game ball entering the general winning opening. This means that the reflected light is close enough to give an impression that the game ball is shining. For that purpose, the optical means and the game ball passing through the first predetermined area or the game ball entering the general winning opening are adjacent to each other, or the distance between them is equal to several game ball diameters (for example, 3 mm). ). Alternatively, since the optical means irradiates light to a game ball passing through the first predetermined area or a game ball entering the general winning opening, it is closer to the first predetermined area or the general winning opening than other optical means for effect. It is preferred that they are arranged at positions. Thereby, the game ball can be made to shine by the light emitted from the optical means.

  In addition, a plurality of LEDs may be installed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 out of the LEDs 223 shown in FIG. 5 and the like for irradiating the game balls with light, and the LEDs 701 to 705 shown in FIG. Thus, light can be emitted from the game ball immediately before entering the general winning ball device 24 to the game ball after passing through the bent portion 400b. Further, by making the emission colors of the plurality of LEDs installed different, it is possible to change the color of light reflected by the flowing game balls. As a result, the color of the light reflected by the flowing game balls can be changed, and the effect can be improved.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the rib 534 that totally reflects light is described as being provided in the special variable winning ball device 7, but other entrances through which game balls flowing down the game area 10 can enter. However, the present invention can be similarly applied. For example, the optical means may be arranged near the rib 24c formed on the general winning ball apparatus 24 shown in FIG. 6, and the emitted light may be reflected by the rib 24c. Further, a mode in which light is applied to a rib formed at an entrance of a warp path for guiding a game ball to a predetermined location may be adopted.

  The positional relationship between the rib and the optical means for irradiating the rib with light is not limited to the relationship shown in FIG. For example, the optical means may be provided directly below the rib (for example, on a line showing the arrow BB). This makes it easier for the light from the optical means to directly enter the rib. In order to reflect the light from the optical means arranged as described above toward the player, it is necessary that the direction of the total reflection surface of the rib and the position of the optical means have a predetermined positional relationship. In the present invention, by appropriately setting these positional relationships, it is possible to visually recognize bright light obtained by reflecting the light of the optical unit by the rib.

  In addition, although the colors of the light emitted by the LEDs 541, 542, and 543 that irradiate the ribs with light are not particularly described, LEDs that emit light of the same color may be used, or light of different colors may be emitted. It may be an LED. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, among the LEDs 541 and the LEDs 542 substantially equidistant from the rib 534, the LED 541 may be a red LED and the LED 542 may be a blue LED. Accordingly, the light reflected by the rib 534 can be made to be red-purple mixed with red and blue, and the star-shaped figure 536 can be visually recognized as if red-red light is shining. Alternatively, three or more LEDs that emit light of different colors may be provided near the rib 534, and the color of the light reflected by the rib 534 may be changed by controlling the LED that emits light. Thereby, it is possible to execute an effect that attracts the player.

  Further, in the cover body 530, the star-shaped figure 536 is arranged at the position of the rib 534 that shines strongly, but other figures may be arranged, for example, a figure of the sun or a figure of the light, or an irregular figure. The unevenness may be formed on the front surface of the cover body 530 to diffuse and emit light.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 has been exemplified as the light amount and sound volume adjusting means. However, the adjusting means is not limited to this, and may be a circuit mounted on the audio control board 13 or a circuit mounted on the lamp control board 14.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 determines the effect contents in accordance with the progress of the game, and, among the light emitting means such as the LEDs mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1, The light emitting means (the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, the first reservation indicator 25A, the second reservation indicator 25B, and the general symbol reservation indicator controlled in accordance with You may make it control both the LED which comprises 25C, and the light emission means (LED221-223, game effect lamp 9, LED541-543) controlled according to the progress of an effect. Also in this case, the light amount of only the light emitting unit controlled according to the progress of the effect may be adjusted instead of the light emitting unit controlled according to the progress of the game. As the adjusting means, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 may control a light emitting means which is controlled in accordance with the progress of the effect according to the adjusted light quantity, and the lamp control board 14 may adjust the light quantity after the adjustment. The light-emitting means controlled according to the progress of the effect may be controlled accordingly. The light emitting means controlled by the game control microcomputer 100 includes all light emitting means controlled according to the progress of the game, and some or all light emitting means controlled according to the progress of the effect. It may be something. Even in the case of such a configuration, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In the above-described embodiment, the light amount corresponding to the luminance is exemplified as the light emission mode of the light emitting unit to be adjusted. However, the light emission mode is not limited to the light amount, but may be a light emission color, the number of light emitting means (LEDs) to emit light, a light emission period, a combination thereof, or the like. This makes it possible to enrich the modes adjusted by the adjusting means.

  Further, for example, when the main board 11 that has received an error command or the like from a card unit arranged adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration that emits a warning sound from a connected speaker (not shown). The speaker is a speaker (not shown) that is controlled in accordance with the progress of the game. Such a sound volume of a speaker (not shown) controlled according to the progress of the game cannot be adjusted. On the other hand, the speakers (8L, 8R) controlled in accordance with the progress of the effect can be adjusted according to the operation of the adjustment switch 600 by the clerk or the operation of the push button 31B by the player.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is exemplified as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are provided inside the gaming machine. The number of game balls used for the game is subtracted, while the number of rented balls lent in response to a loan request by the player and the number of prize balls awarded in accordance with the winning are added. The present invention is also applicable to a so-called enclosed game machine that stores and stores information.

  The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative 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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Game board 6B Ordinary variable prize ball device 7 Special variable prize ball device 24 General prize ball device 24b General prize port 82 Solenoid 200 Decoration 223 LED
230 Lens body 231 Cylindrical body 232a, 233a, 234a Light incidence surface 234 Light guide section 240 Cover body 400 Game ball path 400b Bent section 500 Winning ball unit 510 Base plate 520 Cover body 530 Cover body 533 Entrance 533a Guide section 534c Total reflection surface 534 Rib 536 Star-shaped figure 541,542,543 LED
550 First movable device 551 movable plate 560 Second movable device 561 movable plate

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can play games,
A predetermined area through which game media can pass;
Light emitting means capable of emitting light,
Detecting means for detecting that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area,
Providing means for providing a game value based on the detection of the passage of the game medium by the detecting means,
State change means capable of changing the game state according to the progress of the game,
The light emitting means,
Emit light toward the predetermined area,
At least a part of the emitted light is subjected to a special reflection in which the game medium passing through the predetermined region is reflected in a direction visible to a player, and at least a part of the emitted light is applied to the game medium. The irradiation surface at the time is provided in the vicinity of the predetermined area so as to change from the rear side of the game medium to the front side when viewed from the player when the game medium passes through the predetermined area ,
The predetermined area is capable of passing game media regardless of a game state changed by the state change unit,
The special reflection is performed before the detection means detects the passage of the game medium,
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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