JP6648478B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines, are provided with a light-emitting unit that is arranged at a position that is visible from the front of the gaming machine and that changes the display mode as the game progresses. These light emitting units are provided with a function of changing the display mode in various ways in accordance with the progress of the game and the like to enhance the effect of the effect during the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2004-24447

  However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect by using the above-described light emitting unit, many of the effects are likely to be similar, and there is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to the display effect by improving the appearance of the display effect. There is.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately increasing the degree of attention to display effects.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The present invention
A movable effect device having a driving unit for rotating the rotary capable retained movable body and the movable body,
Control means for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress,
Wherein the movable member, the light emitting unit is provided that having a plurality of light emitters distance from the rotation center axis of the movable member is arranged differently,
The control means includes:
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body,
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting body according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is made using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body. Light emission control means for displaying
E Bei posture changing means for changing the position of the light emitting unit so as inclination is changed with respect to the rotational center axis of the movable body,
The attitude changing means includes means for changing the attitude of the light emitting unit from when the rotation of the movable body starts to when the predetermined image is displayed .

  Attention to the display effect can be appropriately increased.

It is a front view showing the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a front view showing the composition of a game board unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the back side. It is a rear view showing the composition of an inner frame. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a back pack unit. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view of a game board. It is a front perspective view of a back block. It is a front view of a back block. (A) It is a front perspective view which shows a movable presentation device, (b) It is a rear perspective view which shows a movable presentation device. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at a movable production device from the front side. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at a movable production device from the back side. It is a schematic diagram showing an operation mode of a movable production device. FIG. 3A is a front view of a rotating unit, and FIG. 3B is a rear view of the rotating unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a rotation unit. 21A is a partial sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 20, and FIG. 21B is a partial sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. It is the schematic which shows an optical path formation body. It is a block diagram showing the electric composition concerning a special production. It is a flowchart which shows the drive control processing for special effects performed by MPU of a notification and effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the light emission control processing for special effects performed by the MPU of the notification and effect control device. 6A is a flowchart illustrating a first light emission control process, and FIG. 6B is a flowchart illustrating a second light emission control process. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a special effect. It is the schematic which shows the display mode of the image concerning a special effect. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the rotary unit in 3rd Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 4th Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the rotary unit in 5th Embodiment. (A) The schematic diagram which shows the electrical structure in 6th Embodiment, (b) The schematic diagram which shows the connector for rotational connection, (b) The schematic diagram which shows the modification of a connector for rotational connection. (A) It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 7th Embodiment, (b) It is the schematic which shows the difference of the shape of a light guide part. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 8th Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 9th Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 10th Embodiment.

<First embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”) that is a type of gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 as viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are exploded perspective views showing main components of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a game machine main unit 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 11 is formed by connecting a long frame material to four sides, and is formed so as to form a rectangular frame as a whole. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, but may be a configuration in which the outer frame 11 is provided on an island facility of a game hall or the like.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 in a state capable of opening and closing. More specifically, an upper support bracket 17 is fixed to a connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and a lower portion is further connected to a connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. A side support bracket 18 is provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 constitute a support mechanism. The main mechanism 12 rotates the left side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 from the front of the pachinko machine 10 by the support mechanism. The right side of the pachinko machine 10 is rotatable with the right end as the rotation tip side (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming machine main portion 12 is provided with an inner frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and arranged behind the inner frame 13. And a back pack unit 15. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main unit 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. More specifically, the inner frame 13 is rotatable forward with the left side being a rotation base end side and the right side being a rotation tip side in a game machine front view.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a game machine front view. A back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable rearward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation tip side in a game machine front view. I have.

(Front door frame 14)
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 mainly includes a synthetic resin frame 20 having an outer shape substantially the same as the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. I have. A substantially elliptical window 21 is formed at the center of the frame 20 so that substantially the entire area of a game area PE described later can be visually recognized from the front. The window 21 is formed by a glass unit 22. The front door frame 14 is closed from the rear side.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of glass panels 23 having transparency, and a glass holder that holds the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition for partitioning the holding area of the glass panel 23 back and forth, and the two glass panels 23 face each other across the partition. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the two glass panels 23, the game area PE is doubly covered by the glass panels 23 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

  It is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame 20. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving safety and security, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and face each of the glass panels back and forth with a predetermined gap therebetween. Incidentally, it is also possible to adopt a transparent synthetic resin panel member instead of the glass panel.

  Light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window 21). For example, along the periphery of the window 21, there is provided an annular illuminated portion 26 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED. In the annular illumination part 26, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the game state at the time of a big hit, a predetermined reach, or the like. An error display lamp 27 is provided at the center of the ring-shaped illumination unit 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10 to turn on when an error or the like has occurred. A prize ball lamp section 28 that lights up is provided. Further, at a position close to the right and left prize ball lamps 28, there is provided a speaker 29 for outputting sound effects, BGM, and the like according to the game state (see FIG. 3).

  Below the window 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 bulging toward the near side are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower plate 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32 (see FIG. 2). The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later, and guiding the game balls to a game ball launching mechanism described later while aligning the balls in a line. The lower plate 34 has a function of storing surplus game balls in the upper plate 33 and a game that has not reached the game area PE (see FIG. 3) among the game balls fired by the game ball firing mechanism. When the ball is returned to the player, it has a function as a tray for storing the discharged game ball.

  An operation button 35 operated by the player is provided in a portion of the upper bulging portion 31 that is closer to the front than the upper plate 33. By operating the operation button 35, an effect corresponding to an operation described later (for example, a special effect using a movable effect device) or the like is performed.

  A game ball firing handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to protrude toward the near side. By operating the game ball firing handle 41, a game ball is fired from a game ball firing mechanism described later. The firing speed of the game ball increases as the operation amount (rotation amount) of the game ball firing handle 41 increases, and when the operation amount is adjusted by the player to a predetermined amount, the game ball is played. It will reach area PE.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin, and has a front door-side upper plate passage leading to the upper plate 33 and a front door-side lower plate passage leading to the lower plate 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving portion that projects rearward and is opened upward is formed at an upper corner portion thereof, and the receiving portion is divided into right and left by a partition wall, so that an entrance of the front plate side upper plate passage is formed. A portion and an inlet portion of the lower door passage on the front door side are defined. The upstream side of the front door side upper plate passage and the front door side lower plate passage are connected to a game ball distributing section described later, and the game balls entering the front door side upper plate passage are guided to the upper plate 33, and the front door side lower portion. The game ball that has entered the dish passage is guided to the lower dish 34.

  On the rotation base end side on the back surface of the front door frame 14, a projection shaft is provided at an upper end and a lower end thereof. These projection shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13.

  Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the inner frame 13. Note that, in FIG. 5, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area PE is omitted for convenience like in FIG.

(Inner frame 13)
The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of an inner frame base body 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height of the inner frame base body 50 is set slightly smaller than the height of the outer frame 11. Further, the inner frame base body 50 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame base body 50. A curtain plate is mounted on the outer frame 11 so as to close this gap. The curtain plate is arranged below the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the lower end portion). When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the inner frame base body 50 is placed on the curtain plate. Will be listed. Note that a slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate and the inner frame base body 50 for the purpose of preventing mutual interference and the like.

  Supporting brackets 71 and 72 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the inner frame base body 50 on the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 5) on the front surface. Although not shown, the support fittings 71 and 72 have shaft portions, and the bearing portions provided on the front door frame 14 are inserted into the shaft portions, so that the front door frame is 14 is rotatably supported.

  A locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is provided on the rotation tip side (the right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame base body 50. The locking device 75 extends vertically along the right end (a vertical frame member to be described later) of the inner frame base body 50, and the front door hook members 76 are scattered in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction). have. In the inner frame base body 50, slits for projecting a hook receiving member 49 (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14 toward the front side of the inner frame 13 correspond to each front door hook member 76, respectively. It is formed so that it does. The front door frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened by the hook receiving member 49 protruding through the slits being locked to the front door hook member 76. Further, the locking device 75 has an inner frame hook member 77 extending to the rear side of the inner frame 13. When the hook members 77 for the inner frame are hooked on the hook receiving members 19 fixed to the outer frame 11, the game machine main unit 12 is locked with the outer frame 11 closed.

  On the inner frame base body 50 (locking device 75), a cylinder lock 78 for performing an unlocking operation of the locking device 75 is installed. The cylinder lock 78 is provided separately from the locking units (the hook members 76 and 77 and the interlocking rods and the like) constituting the main part of the locking device 75, and is arranged adjacent to the locking unit. When the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the right (clockwise), the locking of the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 is released, and the key inserted to the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the left (counterclockwise). The lock of the inner frame 13 with the outer frame 11 is released.

  An accommodation recess 51 for accommodating the game board unit 80 is formed in a central portion of the inner frame base body 50. The accommodation recess 51 is recessed rearward of the gaming machine in accordance with the outer shape of the game board unit 80, and the game board unit 80 is fixed to the accommodation recess 51 by a manual lock mechanism while being fitted from the front of the game machine. . A substantially rectangular window hole 52 is formed at the bottom of the accommodation recess 51, and a rear configuration (a rear block 80 b described later) of the game board unit 80 protrudes rearward of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 52. . It should be noted that the entire area of the window 52 is covered by the game board unit 80 mounted on the inner frame base body 50 from the front of the game machine.

(Game board unit 80)
The game board unit 80 includes a game board 80a formed mainly of a plate made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and a game board 80a provided on the back side of the game board 80a, and various game components (variable display device, control device, movable Of the rear block 80b mounted on the base body 251, and the front portion of the rear block 80b is visible through the game board 80a.

  On the front surface of the game board 80a, the above-mentioned game area PE in which a game ball flows is formed. As already described, the game area PE is covered by the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). The glass unit 22 is configured such that the gap between the rear glass panel 23 and the front surface of the game board 80a is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game ball flowing down the game area PE is the same as the game area PE. It is arranged so that it does not line up front and back at the place. Thereby, ball clogging in the game area PE is suppressed. In addition, the game board 80a (specifically, a plate body) is not limited to being made of synthetic resin, and may be made of wood.

  Hereinafter, the game board unit 80 (particularly, various configurations arranged in the game area PE of the game board 80a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 is a front view of the game board unit 80, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 viewed from the front, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 viewed from the back. In FIG. 7, the configuration that can be visually recognized through the game board 80 a is also indicated by a two-dot line, so that the appearance is close to the appearance when the game board unit 80 is actually viewed.

  A plurality of large and small openings are formed in the game board 80a so as to penetrate in its own thickness direction (front-back direction). As shown in FIG. 6, a general winning opening 81, a variable winning device 82, operating ports 83a and 83b, a through gate 84, and the like are provided in each opening. When game balls enter the general winning opening 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating ports 83a and 83b, the game balls are detected by detection sensors (not shown) provided corresponding to the respective ball portions, and the detection results are provided. A bonus such as a predetermined number of prize balls (payout of game balls) is given to the player based on the. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 80a, and game balls that have not entered various ball entry sections or the like are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish a game ball from entering the out port 89, a game ball entering the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating ports 83a and 83b is also referred to as "winning". Express.

  In addition, a large number of nails are planted on the game board 80a in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow path of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are provided. The flow path of the game ball is differentiated by the various configurations such as the nail and the windmill, and it is adjusted so that the winning in the above-described general winning opening 81 or the like occurs with an appropriate probability.

  A center opening 85 is formed in the center of the game board 80a, and a transparent opening cover 86 is attached so as to cover the center opening 85 from the back side of the game board 80a. Behind the central opening 85, the variable display unit 252 and the like belonging to the back block 80b are located, and the variable display unit 252 and the like can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine through the central opening 85 (opening cover 86). I have. In FIG. 6, for convenience of explanation, the opening cover 86 is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and the variable display unit 252 is visible.

  Working ports 83a and 83b, a through gate 84, and the like are provided around the central opening 85. The operating ports 83a and 83b are constituted by an upper operating port 83a disposed below the variable display unit 252 and a lower operating port 83b disposed immediately below the upper operating port 83a. The (lottery opportunity ball entry portion) 83b is provided with an electric accessory 91 as an open / close type ball entry assisting device (ball entry assisting means) or an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric accessory 91 has a pair of left and right movable pieces and a solenoid-type driving unit that drives the movable pieces, and is in an open state (assisting state) in which a ball can enter or easily enter the lower working port 83b. And a closed state (non-auxiliary state) where entry is impossible or difficult.

  The through gate 84 is arranged upstream of the lower operation port 83b (specifically, on the side of the variable display unit 252), and the lottery is triggered by a lottery triggered by the passing of the game ball through the through gate 84. In this case, the electric accessory 91 is switched from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

  It should be noted that, when a ball enters the upper working port 83a, payout of three game balls is executed, and when a ball enters the lower working port 83b, payout of four game balls is executed. However, the number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to enhance the advantage of the lower working port 83b with respect to the upper working port 83a, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the lower working port 83b larger than the number of payouts related to the upper working port 83a.

  The variable winning device (special ball-entering device or special ball-entering device) 82 is formed with a special winning opening communicating with the back side of the game board 80a, and an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening and closing the special winning opening. Door is provided. The opening and closing door is switchable between an open state (assisting state) in which game balls can be or easily entered, and a closed state (non-assisted state) in which entering of the game balls is impossible or difficult. Further, the opening and closing door is connected to a variable winning drive unit (more specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 80a, so that the opening and closing door is normally kept in a closed state, and is opened and closed in an internal lottery. When a transition to the execution mode (opening / closing execution state) is won (the jackpot: when a transition to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is won), the state can be switched to the open state. I have.

  Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode to which a shift is made when a big hit is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapse or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is set as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) are set as an upper limit. The opening of the door is set to be repeated.

  Here, the variable display unit 252 will be supplementarily described. The variable display unit 252 has a symbol display device 253 for variably displaying (variable display) symbols in response to winning of the operating ports 83a and 83b. The symbol display device 253 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, for example, symbols are displayed side by side on the top, middle, and bottom, and these symbols are scrolled in the left-right direction and displayed in a variably manner. Then, when the jackpot is won, a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the preset pay line, and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode (special game state or jackpot). The symbol display device 253 is not necessarily a liquid crystal display device, but may be a dot matrix or 7-segment display device.

  The game board 80a is provided with a center frame 95 so as to surround the center opening 85. The center frame 95 is fixed to the game board 80a (more specifically, a plate) from the front side thereof. In such a fixed state, the center frame 95 stands up from the front face of the game board 80a, so that the center frame is provided. The gap size between the glass unit 95 and the glass unit 22 is configured to be smaller than the diameter size of the game ball. Thereby, it is avoided that the game ball flowing down the game area PE collides with the symbol display device 253, and the flow path of the game ball flowing down the game area PE is set on the right side of the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the center frame 95). The route is roughly divided into a route detouring from the left and a route detouring from the left.

  A stage on which the game ball can roll left and right is formed on the upper surface of the frame constituting the lower part of the center frame 95. Game balls that have flowed through the inflow ports formed in the left and right left frame portions of the center frame 95 are discharged onto the stage section through the warp passages formed in the center frame 95 as well. The stage section is configured such that the game ball that has reached the stage section relatively easily flows into the upper working port 83a, and the player's attention to the movement of the game ball on the stage section is improved. Has contributed to.

  In the present embodiment, the central opening 85 is covered by the transparent opening cover 86 as described above, so that the game ball that has reached the stage portion does not move to the back block 80b (variable display unit 252) side. Regulated.

  In addition, a first holding ramp 98a and a second holding ramp 98b are provided on the front surface of the frame constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95. The first holding lamp portion 98a on the left side corresponds to the upper working port 83a, and the number of times that the game ball passes through the upper working port 83a is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is turned on by the lighting of the first holding lamp portion 98a. It is displayed. The second holding lamp portion 98b on the right side corresponds to the lower operating port 83b, and the number of times that the game ball passes through the lower operating port 83b is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is determined by the lighting of the second holding lamp portion 98b. Is displayed.

  The operating ports 83a and 83b are arranged at positions near the central opening 85 (variable display unit 252). Since a transition to the special game state can be made with the winning of the operating ports 83a and 83b as a trigger, the player pays attention to whether or not to win the operating ports 83a and 83b and grasps whether or not to shift to the special gaming state. Therefore, it is considered that attention is paid to the symbol display device 253. The provision of the operating ports 83a and 83b near the variable display unit 252 is a device for concentrating a portion that the player wants to pay attention to around the variable display unit 252.

  At the right end of the game board 80a (rotating tip of the game board unit 80 described later), a game area partition member 99 for forming a game area PE together with a guide rail 100 described later is provided. The game area partitioning member 99 is provided with a stopper member against which a game ball flying along the main display unit 87 or the guide rail 100 collides. The stopper member is a buffer member arranged near the tip of the guide rail 100, and the game ball that collides with the stopper member flows down the game area PE after its momentum is weakened. That is, the stopper member is provided with a deceleration function for weakening the momentum of the hitting game ball.

  Here, the main display unit 87 will be supplementarily described. The main display unit 87 is embedded in the game area partition member 99, and is arranged so that a part thereof faces the glass unit 22. A main display portion on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided in the facing portion. The main display unit 87 is electrically connected to a main control device described later, and the display content of the main display unit is controlled by the main control device.

  The main display unit includes an upper operating port display unit that displays a lottery result based on winning in the upper operating port 83a, and a lower operating port that displays a lottery result performed based on a winning in the lower operating port 83b. And a display unit. In the display for the upper operating port 83, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the upper operating port 83a as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the display of the variation, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper operating port 83a is performed. The result is specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the upper operating port 83a is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the display for the upper operating port, and a predetermined stop result is obtained. After the pattern is displayed, the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode.

  In the display for the lower operating port 83, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the lower operating port 83b as a trigger. The result is specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the lower operating port 83b is a winning result corresponding to the jackpot, the variable display is stopped on the lower operating port display section, and a predetermined pattern is displayed as a stop result. After that, the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode according to the result.

  Here, based on the winning of one of the operating ports 83a and 83b, the variable display is started on the corresponding operating port display unit, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and until the variable display is stopped (details). (Until the end of the confirmation display) corresponds to one game time. However, one game time is not limited to the above-described contents. For example, a single display area is provided, and no matter which of the operating ports 83a and 83b wins, the single display area is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the variable display is stopped once in a state where a predetermined stop result is displayed. It is also possible to use

  In addition to the above-mentioned display portions, the main display portion of the main display unit 87 is provided with a through-gate display portion for displaying a lottery result based on a winning in the through-gate 84. In the display unit for the through gate, the fluctuation display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the through gate 84 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the fluctuation display, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning on the through gate 84 is clearly shown. Is done. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the through gate 84 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the electric open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the display unit for the through gate, and the fluctuation display is displayed. After being stopped, the state shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric-combination open state, the electric combination 91 provided in the lower working port 83b is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of game balls passing through the through gate 84 is held up to a maximum of four times, but the number of the held balls is displayed on the main display section of the main display unit 87. A display unit for the number of reservations is provided.

  The main display unit described in detail above is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and a game ball is prevented from moving in front of these various display units. Therefore, its visibility is secured.

  The structure of the inner frame 13 will be described with reference to FIG. 5 again. A game ball is fired below the game board unit 80 in the inner frame base body 50 to the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball firing handle 41. Game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided.

(Game launching mechanism 110)
The game ball launching mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 for launching a game ball disposed at a predetermined standby position, a launch rail 112 for defining a launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying a ball, and a base plate 114 on which the various components 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components. The base plate 114 is fixed to the inner frame base body 50, and It is integrated with the inner frame base body 50.

  The firing rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an obliquely inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 80a. The firing rail 112 is formed with a groove having a substantially V-shaped cross section, and the front and rear positions of the game ball are defined by fitting the game ball into the groove.

  At a position near the downstream end (that is, the lower end) of the firing rail 112, a ball stopper for keeping the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 at the above-described firing standby position is provided. The solenoid 111 is disposed at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power supply / emission control device described later. When the output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion and contraction direction based on the output of the electric signal from the power supply / emission control device, the game ball placed at the emission standby position is placed on the game board 80a side, It is struck toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 80a.

  The guide rail 100 defines the game area PE together with the game area partition member 99 fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, the front surface of the plate) so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. In addition, the guide rail 100 includes an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 that are arranged to face each other with a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball, and a single guide path 103 is defined by the two rails 101 and 102. Have been. The guide passage 103 has an entrance portion 104 opened to the tip side (obliquely downward) of the firing rail 112 and an exit portion 105 located above the game area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → the guide rail 100 (the entrance portion 104 → the exit portion 105). At the end of the exit portion 105 of the game board 80a, more specifically, near the tip of the inner rail 101, a reverse-return preventing member 106 for preventing the game balls reaching the game area PE from returning to the guide path 103 is attached. This prevents a game ball that has reached the game area PE from hindering the launch of a subsequent game ball.

  Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered on a substantially central portion of the game area PE. Therefore, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is easily moved (slid or rolled) along the outer rail 102, that is, while being in contact with the outer rail 102, due to the centrifugal force generated therein. That is, when the game ball is fired so as to reach the game area PE, the area along the outer rail 102 in the guide path 103 substantially constitutes a pass area (pass path) through which the game ball passes. The area along the inner rail 101 is an area where the game ball does not substantially pass.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the leading end of the launch rail 112 face diagonally across the lower edge of the game board 80a. Have been. That is, the two rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the leading end of the firing rail 112 are shifted to the left and right near the lower edge of the game board 80a. As a result, a predetermined gap is formed between the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112 while bringing the two rails 100 and 112 closer to the lower edge of the game board 80a.

  A foul ball passage is provided below the gap formed in this manner. The foul ball passage is formed integrally with the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game ball fired from the game ball firing mechanism 110 does not reach the game area PE and returns in the guide path 103 as a foul ball, the foul ball enters the foul ball path via the gap. Become. The foul ball passage communicates with the front door-side lower plate passage, and the game balls that have entered the foul ball passage are discharged to the lower plate 34 shown in FIG. As a result, interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be fired next is suppressed.

  A rail cover 107 is provided at the left end of the game board 80a so as to cover the outer rail 102 from the side. The game board unit 80 is often handled alone at the time of manufacture or maintenance work, and at this time, the outer rail 102 may collide with a game table or the like. The rail cover 107 is a member mounted in view of such circumstances, and is provided with a protection function for preventing the outer rail 102 from being deformed due to the above-described factors.

  In the inner frame base body 50, a through-hole is formed on the left side of the firing rail 112 (specifically, on the side supporting the front door frame 14) so as to penetrate the inner frame base body 50 in the front-rear direction. The passage forming member 121 is disposed at the center. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the inner frame base body 50 and has a main body side upper plate passage 122 and a main body side lower plate passage 123. The upstream sides of the main body-side upper plate passage 122 and the main body-side lower plate passage 123 communicate with a game ball distribution unit described later. A receiving portion of a passage forming unit 45 attached to the front door frame 14 enters below the passage forming member 121, and a front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body upper plate passage 122. The lower door passage on the front door side is disposed below the lower plate passage 123 on the main body side.

  Below the passage forming member 121 in the inner frame base body 50, an opening / closing member 124 for opening and closing the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123 is attached. The opening / closing member 124 is biased to a front position to close the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123. When the front door frame 14 is opened, each of the opening / closing members 124 is biased by this biasing force. By being in the closed state, falling of the game ball from each of the passages 122 and 123 is avoided. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open by a receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14 against the urging force. In this state, the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage communicate with each other, and further, the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage communicate with each other.

  Next, the rear configuration of the inner frame 13 (the inner frame base body 50 and the game board unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a bearing bracket 132 is attached to the rotation base end side (the right side in FIG. 9) on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50. Bearing portions 133 are formed on the bearing bracket 132 so as to be vertically separated from each other, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by the bearing portions 133. A plurality of fixing levers 134 are provided on the rear surface of the inner frame base body 50 for fixing the back pack unit 15 to the inner frame base body 50 in a closed state.

  As described above, the bottom portion of the accommodation recess (game board accommodating portion) 51 in the inner frame base body 50 penetrates in the thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50 and is opened to the back side of the inner frame base body 50. A window hole 52 is formed, and the window hole 52 is covered from the front side of the inner frame 13 by the game board unit 80 housed in the housing recess 51. Various components such as a control device are mounted on the back surface of the game board unit 80 (the rear block 80b), and the various components are exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 52. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board unit 80 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As already described, a back block 80b is attached to the back of the game board 80a. The rear block 80b has a substantially box-shaped base body 251 opened to the game board 80a side. The base body 251 is fixed to the back of the game board 80a, so that the game board 80a and the rear block 80b are fixed. And are integrated.

  The front side of the base body 251 is an arrangement area for a movable effect mechanism, a decorative member capable of emitting light, and the like, and the back side thereof is a control device for controlling those various configurations and the variable display unit 252 (a symbol display device). 253) (see FIG. 7 and the like).

  More specifically, a part of the base body 251 protrudes to the back side of the inner frame base body 50, and the protruding portion is provided with the above-described symbol display device 253 (see FIG. 7 and the like) and the symbol display. A display control device for driving the device 253 is attached. The symbol display device 253 and the display control device are arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction (the thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50) such that the symbol display device is on the front side and the display control device is on the rear side. Further, a notification / effect control device 140 is mounted on the back of the base body 251 so as to be located behind the display control device.

  The notification / production control device 140 includes a notification / production control substrate that controls sound output, lamp display, and control of the display control device in accordance with an instruction from a main control device described later, and the notification / production control substrate is transparent. It is housed in a substrate box 141 made of a resin material or the like.

  A main control unit 160 is provided below the notification / production control device 140 so as to cover the base body 251 from behind. The main control unit 160 includes a mounting base 161 made of synthetic resin fixed to the back of the game board unit 80 (specifically, the back block 80b), and a main control unit 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. I have. The main control device 162 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is housed in a substrate box 163 made of the same.

  The board box 163 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are non-openably connected by a box sealing portion 164 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of box sealing portions 164 are provided on the short side of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used to perform a sealing process.

  Any configuration can be applied to the box sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so that the box base and the box cover cannot be unsealed. The base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened. The sealing process by the box sealing section 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and enables such a situation to be detected early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. Even after opening, it is possible to perform the sealing process again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting a locking pin into at least one locking hole of the plurality of box sealing portions 164. When the board box 163 is opened, for example, when a problem occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, a connecting portion between the box sealing portion into which the locking pin is inserted and the main body of the board box 163 is used. Disconnect. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 163 are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, a locking pin is inserted into another locking hole. If a history indicating that the board box 163 has been opened is left in the board box 163, it can be easily found by looking at the board box 163 that unauthorized opening has been performed.

  The board box 163 and the mounting table 161 are unsealed by a pedestal seal 165. More specifically, the pedestal sealing portion 165 has a locking hole and a locking pin similarly to the box sealing portion 164, and the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole to connect the board box 163 to the board box 163. The mounting base 161 is inseparably coupled. This makes it easier to grasp the fact that the board box 163 has been illegally removed.

  A portion of the front surface of the base body 251 opposite to the lower rear portion of the game board 80a corresponds to the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the game board openings of the operating ports 83a and 83b, and is located downstream. A collection passage (not shown) that gathers in one place is formed. As a result, all the game balls that have won the general winning opening 81 and the like are arranged below the game board unit 80 via the collection passage. That is, the base body 251 is provided with a function of collecting game balls that have won various winning ports.

  A discharge passage, which will be described later, is arranged below the game board unit 80, and the game balls gathered below the game board unit 80 by the collection passage are led out into the discharge passage. In addition, the out port 89 also communicates with the discharge passage, and game balls that have not won any of the winning ports are led out into the discharge passage via the out port 89.

  In addition, the base body 251 constituting the back block 80b has a general winning opening detection sensor for detecting a game ball that has won the general winning opening 81 as a detection sensor for each of the above-mentioned winning portions, and a variable winning device. A variable prize device detection sensor for detecting a game ball that has won the prize 82 and an operation port detection sensor for detecting a game ball that has entered the operation ports 83a and 83b are mounted, and a prize detection mechanism is provided by the various detection sensors. Is configured. These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main control device 162, and the detection information (detection signal) is output from each detection sensor to the main control device 162.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 11 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the inner frame 13 is covered by the back pack unit 15 from behind. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201 as a main body of the back pack unit 15, and a dispensing mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201. .

  The back pack 201 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 11, a base portion 211 to which the dispensing mechanism 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion projecting rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. 212. The protective cover 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 252 (see FIG. 10).

  The base unit 211 is provided with an external terminal plate (not shown). Various output terminals are provided on the external terminal board, and various signals are output to the management control device (hall computer) on the game hall side through these output terminals. As shown in FIG. 11, a pair of upper and lower locking pins 214 are provided at the right end of the base portion 211 when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the bearing provided with the locking pins 214 on the inner frame 13 is provided. The back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 by being inserted through the portion 133. The base portion 211 is formed with a plurality of insertion portions through which the fixing lever 134 provided in the inner frame 13 is inserted. The fixing portion 134 is inserted into the insertion portion so that the fixing lever 134 is inserted into the insertion portion from behind. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13 by being in contact therewith.

  The dispensing mechanism 202 is provided on the base 211 so as to bypass the protective cover 212. The payout mechanism 202 is provided with a tank 221 disposed at the top of the back pack 201 and opening upward, and game balls supplied from island facilities in the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 221. You. A tank rail 222 gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected to the side of the tank 221, and a case rail 223 extending in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to a game ball distribution unit 225 provided in the base unit 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided downstream of the payout device 224.

  The game ball distributing section 225 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, or any of the discharge passages described below, and the inner opening is the main body described above. The upper plate 33 is communicated with the upper plate 33 via the upper plate passage 122 and the upper plate passage on the front door side, and the outer opening is formed to communicate with the lower plate 34 via the lower plate passage 123 on the main body side and the lower plate passage on the front door side. Have been.

  At the lower end of the base portion 211, a discharge passage board and a control device assembling unit 204 are attached so as to sandwich the lower end forward and backward. The discharge passage panel has a discharge passage that is opened rearward on the surface facing the control device aggregation unit 204, and the opening of the discharge passage is closed by the control device aggregation unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game balls to the island facilities and the like of the game hall, and the game balls led out to the discharge passage from the above-described collection passage and the like pass through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. Is discharged.

  The control device assembling unit 204 includes a horizontally long mounting base 241, and the dispensing control device 242 and the power supply / emission control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / firing control device 243 are arranged one on the other so that the payout control device 242 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the dispensing control device 242, a dispensing control board for controlling the dispensing device 224 is accommodated in a substrate box 244, and a state return switch 245 provided on the dispensing control substrate protrudes out of the substrate box 244. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed at the time of a payout error such as a clogged ball in the payout device 224, the clogged ball is eliminated.

  The power supply / emission control device 243 has a power supply / emission control board housed in a board box 246. A predetermined power supply required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the power supply / launch control board, and further, control of launching of a game ball accompanying operation of the game ball firing handle 41 by the player is performed. Specifically, drive control of the solenoid 111 constituting the game ball launching mechanism 110 and drive control of the ball feeding device 113 are executed.

  The power supply / emission control device 243 is provided with a power switch 247. By operating the power switch 247, the power of the pachinko machine 10 can be switched between an on state (on state) and a cutoff state (off state).

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and holding various data, and retains the state at the time of power failure even if a power failure occurs, and returns to the state at the time of power failure when returning from the power failure. I can do it. For example, when the power is turned off in a normal procedure, such as when the game hall is closed, the state before the power shut down is stored and held. On the other hand, when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 166 provided in the main controller 162, the RAM data is initialized.

  These various switches can be operated from the front side of the gaming machine by opening the gaming machine main portion 12 (inner frame 13) and exposing the rear portion of the inner frame 13. On the other hand, in a state where the opening of the gaming machine main part 12 is restricted by the locking device 75, the various switches cannot be operated from the gaming machine front side. That is, the various switches are difficult to operate when the gaming machine main unit 12 is closed, and are operated from the front side of the gaming machine by a person who does not have a key for the locking device 75 (for example, a wrongdoer). Is difficult.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a back block 80b on which various movable effect devices and decorative members having a light emitting function are mounted is provided behind the transparent game board 80a, and these are provided through the game board 80a. The directing device and the like are visible. Hereinafter, a main configuration of the game board unit 80 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIGS. 12 is a front view of the game board unit 80, FIG. 13 is a front view of the game board 80a, FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of the back block 80b, and FIG. 15 is a front view of the back block 80b. In FIG. 12, in consideration of the transparency of the game board 80a, a part of the back block 80b which is actually visible through the game board 80a is indicated by a two-dot chain line. In FIGS. 14 and 15, for convenience of description, some components such as a decorative body disposed on the front surface of the rear block 80 b are not shown.

(Game board unit 80)
As shown in FIG. 12, a part of the back block 80b is located behind the game area PE. This makes it possible to utilize the area behind the game area PE in which the game balls flow down as an execution area for various game effects. According to such a configuration, it is possible to contribute to improving the appearance of the game board unit 80 and widening the effect execution area as compared with a game machine equipped with a conventionally known wooden game board.

  In addition, by providing the back block 80b behind the game board 80a, the space between the variable display unit 252 and the game board 80a can be set as the installation area of the movable effect device. In comparison with the configuration of the above, the size of the movable effect device and the diversification of the operation can be promoted. Although details will be described later, the present embodiment has a characteristic configuration regarding a movable effect device provided between the game board 80a and the variable display unit 252 (symbol display device 253).

  As shown in FIG. 13, the game board 80a is mainly provided with a function of forming an area (game area PE) in which a game ball flows down. When trying to achieve both the improvement of various decoration functions and effect functions related to the game and the securing of the game area PE, the game area PE is inevitably pressed by giving priority to the former. In this regard, the minimum necessary configuration related to securing the flow path of the game balls and securing the inflow port is arranged on the front surface of the game board 80a, and the additional configuration related to effects and decorations is moved to the rear block 80b side. This prevents the game area PE from being squeezed. That is, it is possible to secure the game area PE as wide as possible within a limited range of the front surface of the game board 80a (specifically, the plate).

  As already described, the rear block 80b has the base body 251 provided with a function as a pedestal on which various control devices such as the variable display unit 252 and the various control devices such as the notification and control device 140 are mounted. ing. As shown in FIG. 14, the base body 251 is formed so that the outer shape in a front view is substantially the same size as the game board 80a, and is a substantially box-shaped main body 255 opened to the game board 80a side (front side). And a flange portion 256 formed along the opening edge of the main body portion 255. The flange portion 256 is screwed to the game board 80a in a state where the flange portion 256 is in contact with the back surface of the game board 80a. , The game board 80a and one unit.

  An open portion is formed at the back (bottom) of the main body portion 255 so as to penetrate forward and backward, that is, to communicate with the central opening 85 (see FIG. 13) of the gaming board 80a. The variable display unit 252 is attached to the back surface of the main body 255 so as to cover the opening, and the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 is exposed to the front through the opening. The notification / effect control device 140 and the display control device are stacked on the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the symbol display device 253) so that the latter is on the front side and the former is on the rear side, and further below it. The main control unit 162 is attached to the main body 255 (see FIG. 8 and the like).

  As shown in FIG. 15, the main body unit 255 is equipped with a movable effect device (movable effect device 300) that executes an effect according to a game situation. The movable effect device 300 is disposed along the left frame 261, the right frame 262, and the upper frame 263 of the base body 251, and the display screen 253 a of the symbol display device 253 is surrounded by the movable effect device 300. Have been. The movable effect device 300 is housed in a recess formed by the main body 255, and even when the rear block 80b is carried alone during manufacturing or the like, the movable effect device 300 may be mounted on another jig such as a jig. Interference with the configuration is suppressed.

  Further, a series of decorative members 271 are provided so as to straddle the left and right frame portions 261, 262 and the lower frame portion 264, and a decorative member 272 is provided along the upper frame portion 263. 12), the movable effect device 300 is hidden behind the decorative members 271 and 272.

  The decorative members 271 and 272 are formed of a colored synthetic resin material having light transmittance, and incorporate a light emitting body such as an LED. These luminous bodies are connected to the notification / effect control device 140, and the light emission control is performed by the notification / effect control device 140 according to the game situation, so that the light emission effect is executed behind the game area PE. It will be.

  The decoration member 271 has a collection passage for collecting game balls flowing into the ball entry portion such as the general prize port 81 and the operation ports 83a and 83b formed on the game board 80a. They are communicated to each winning section. That is, the game balls flowing into the ball entry portion of the game board 80a are guided to the collection passage of the back block 80b, and then returned to the island facilities of the game hall through the discharge passage of the back pack unit 15. .

  In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the above-described movable effect device 300 is characteristic. Therefore, a specific configuration of the movable effect device 300 will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16A is a perspective view of the movable effect device 300 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 16B is a perspective view of the movable effect device 300 as viewed from the rear side.

(Movable staging device 300)
As shown in FIG. 15, the movable effect device 300 includes a movable block 301 disposed along the upper frame 263 of the base body 251 and a support block 302 for supporting the movable block 301 from both left and right sides. Have been. The support block 302 includes a rail portion 311 extending vertically along the left and right frame portions 261 and 262, and a drive mechanism 312 disposed at an upper end of each rail portion 311 to move the movable block 301 up and down.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the drive mechanism 312 includes a lifting drive unit 314 as a power source for moving the movable block 301 up and down, and a link mechanism 313 as a power transmission unit for transmitting the power of the lift drive unit 314 to the movable block 301. And The raising / lowering drive unit 314 is connected to the notification / production control device 140, and the elevation drive unit 314 operates based on the drive signal output from the notification / production control device 140, so that the height position of the movable block 301 is adjusted. Is changed.

  When the movable block 301 is located at a standby position hidden behind the decorative member 272, the support block 302 is equipped with a lock device that switches between a state in which the movement (downward movement) of the movable block 301 is restricted and a state in which the movement is allowed. When the movable block 301 is lowered, the lock device switches from the restricted state to the allowable state. The support block 302 is provided with a height position detection sensor 315 for detecting whether or not the movable block 301 is located at the standby position. The height position detection sensor 315 is connected to the notification / effect control device 140. The notification / effect control device 140 has the movable block 301 at the standby position based on the detection information from the height position detection sensor 315. It is configured to monitor whether or not it is present, and more specifically, which of a standby position and an effect position to be described later.

  Next, the movable block 301 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the movable block 301 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the movable block 301 as viewed from the back side.

(Movable block 301)
The movable block 301 shown in FIG. 15 has a base unit 320 extending left and right along the upper frame portion 263 (decorative member 272) of the rear block 80b. The base unit 320 is disposed so as to straddle both rail portions 311. A wiring port is formed at an end of the base unit 320, and the movable block 301 and the notification / effect control device 140 are electrically connected through the wiring port → the rail section 311.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the base unit 320 is formed by combining a front-side component 321 with a decoration on the front surface and a back-side component 322 that covers a back portion of the front-side component 321. Function as a storage area. A shaft portion 323 that supports the rotation unit 350 as a “movable body” is formed on the front-side structure 321. The shaft portion 323 has a cylindrical shape, and a bearing portion 361 (see FIG. 18) of the rotation unit 350 is engaged with an outer peripheral portion thereof. This allows the rotation of the rotation unit 350 about the central axis of the shaft 323. In the following description, the central axis of the shaft 323 and the bearing 361 is referred to as “rotational central axis CL1”.

  A rotation drive unit 324 (specifically, a DC motor) as a drive source for rotating the rotation unit 350 is attached to the back side structure 322. A drive gear 325 is fixed to an output shaft of the rotation drive unit 324. A driven gear 327 is formed on the outer periphery of the bearing 361 of the rotation unit 350, and the driven gear 327 is connected to the drive gear 325 via an intermediate gear 326. Thus, the power generated by the rotation of the rotation drive unit 324 is transmitted to the rotation unit 350 via the drive gear 325 → the intermediate gear 326 → the driven gear 327.

  The rotation ratio between the driving gear 325 and the driven gear 327 is set so that the driven gear 327 (that is, the rotation unit 350) makes one rotation by rotating the driving gear 325 a plurality of times. Accordingly, the rotation torque is secured, and the variation in the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 during steady-state rotation described below is reduced.

  A light emitting function (electrical configuration) is provided to the rotating unit 350 described in this embodiment, and an effect (special effect) using the rotating unit 350 is provided by changing a light emitting mode according to a game situation or the like. The appearance is improved. As described above, the power transmission mechanism related to the rotation drive unit 324 is configured by using a plurality of gears together, so that the rotation drive unit 324 is offset to a position away from the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350. Has been arranged. Regarding the offset arrangement of the rotation drive unit 324, the electrical configuration of the rotation unit 350 and the electrical connection path between the base unit 320 (notification / effect control device 140) while allowing the rotation of the rotation unit 350 are allowed. There is technical significance in securing Here, a configuration for electrically connecting the rotation unit 350 and the notification / effect control device 140 via the base unit 320 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the bearing 361 provided on the rotation unit 350 also has an annular shape like the shaft 323, and a connection terminal is provided in the bearing 361. The connection terminal extends toward the base unit 320 through the hollow portion of the shaft portion 323, and a rotary connection connector 328 (specifically, a slip ring) provided on the back side structure 322 of the base unit 320 is connected to the connection terminal. It is connected.

  The rotation connection connector 328 includes a shaft that engages with the connection terminal and rotates about the rotation center axis CL1 following the rotation unit 350, a metal ring fixed to the shaft, It has a metal brush part which is arranged on the outer part of the connection connector 328 and is pressed against the ring part from the side. The brush part belongs to the base unit 320, and rotation following the rotation of the rotation unit 350 is avoided.

  When the rotation unit 350 rotates, the brush unit slides on the ring unit, so that even when the rotation position changes, the contact between the ring unit and the brush unit, that is, the rotation unit 350 and the base unit 320 (notification) -The electrical connection with the effect control device 140) is maintained. Note that the outer diameter of the ring portion is configured to be larger than the outer diameters of the shaft portion 323 and the bearing portion 361. This is a device for ensuring the sliding speed between the ring portion and the brush portion to suppress the occurrence of a dynamic change (so-called stick-slip) at the contact portion between the ring portion and the brush portion.

  Next, the flow of a special effect performed using the movable effect device 300 will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. In FIG. 19, the decorative member 272 and the symbol display device 253 belonging to the back block 80b are displayed in a simplified state by a two-dot chain line.

(Motion of movable staging device 300)
As shown in FIG. 19A, in a game time that does not support a special effect, the movable block 301 of the movable effect device 300 is in a standby state behind the decorative member 272 (standby position). When the movable block 301 is located at the standby position, the decorative member 272 prevents the movable block 301 from being viewed.

  At the timing when the special effect is started, a drive signal is output to the elevation drive unit 314 (see FIG. 15 and the like), and the movable block 301 overlaps the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a) from the standby position from the front of the gaming machine. It descends to the position (see FIG. 19 (a) → FIG. 19 (b)). As shown in FIG. 19 (b), when the movable block 301 reaches the effect position, the rotating unit 350 remains in a standby position (initial position).

  Thereafter, when the drive condition for rotating the rotation unit 350 (in this embodiment, the operation of the operation button 35 provided on the front door frame 14) is satisfied, the rotation drive unit 324 is turned on. The output of the drive signal is started. As a result, the rotation unit 350 rotates in a predetermined direction (clockwise as viewed from the front of the gaming machine) about the rotation center axis CL1.

  The rotation speed of the output shaft in the rotation drive unit 324 depends on the number of pulses of the drive signal output from the notification / production control device 140. As the number of pulses of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 gradually increases, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 increases. When the number of pulses reaches the upper limit, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 becomes maximum. When the rotation unit 350 is sufficiently accelerated as described above, it becomes difficult to visually follow the movement of the rotation unit 350 (for example, a rotating tip portion). In other words, it is as if the substance of the rotary unit 350 has become faint, leaving an afterimage. At the time of rotation at a low speed, the rotation unit 350 is in the way, and a portion that is not visible on the symbol display device 253 located behind the operation area ME of the rotation unit 350 changes according to the movement of the rotation unit 350. On the other hand, at the time of high-speed rotation, visibility from the front of the gaming machine is ensured in the entire area excluding the rotation center part (excluding the part overlapping with the base unit 320).

  Although the details will be described later, when the light emission mode of the rotation unit 350 changes in accordance with the rotation of the rotation unit 350, an image (pattern) such as a character or a picture is formed in the operation area ME using the afterimage of light. Is displayed. By displaying an image by the rotation unit 350 on the near side and an image by the symbol display device 253 on the rear side, a plurality of images can be superimposed one on the other. By providing relevance to the display content of each of these images, cooperation between the symbol display device 253 and the movable effect device 300 is strengthened, and a high-impact display effect can be performed.

  When the special effect ends, the pulse of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 gradually decreases. Then, when the rotation unit 350 returns to the initial position in a state where the speed is sufficiently reduced, the output of the drive signal is stopped. As a result, the rotation unit 350 stops at the initial position.

  As shown in FIG. 19D, when the rotation unit 350 stops at the initial position, the elevation drive unit 314 is driven. As a result, the movable block 301 returns from the rendering position to the standby position, and the overlap between the movable rendering device 300 (the movable block 301) and the symbol display device 253 is released.

  If return to the initial position has not been confirmed due to a shift in the stop position of the rotary unit 350 or the like, a retry for returning the rotary unit 350 to the initial position before returning the movable block 301 to the standby position. The processing is executed. That is, the return of the movable block 301 to the standby position is delayed until the return of the rotary unit 350 to the initial position is completed.

  As described above, the function of the movable effect device 300 (rotating unit 350) as image display means (drawing means) for displaying (drawing) a predetermined image in the operation area ME of the rotating unit 350 is provided. . One of the features of the present embodiment is that a device for appropriately improving the image display function provided to the rotation unit 350 is provided. Hereinafter, the rotation unit 350 (particularly, the configuration related to image display) will be supplementarily described with reference to FIGS. 20A is a front view of the rotating unit 350, FIG. 20B is a plan view of the rotating unit 350, FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the rotating unit 350, and FIG. 22A is A in FIG. FIG. 22B is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 20B, and FIG. 23 is a schematic view showing an internal structure (configuration related to formation of an optical path) of the rotation unit 350.

(Rotating unit 350)
As shown in FIG. 20, the rotation unit 350 includes a mounting portion 351 formed with the bearing portion 361 and provided with a mounting function to the base unit 320, and extends from the mounting portion 351 in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1. The main body 352 is combined. The main body 352 is reduced in thickness in order to reduce the occupied area in the game machine front view from the viewpoint of improving the visibility of the symbol display device 253 and the like. On the other hand, the configuration of the mounting portion 351 is large in a front view of the gaming machine in order to secure the mounting strength and secure an electrical connection path with the base unit 320. Due to such circumstances, a part of the mounting portion 351 protrudes further away from the rotation center axis CL1 than the main body 352. The overhanging portion is covered from the front of the gaming machine by the decorative cover 362, so that the appearance of the rotating unit 350 is prevented from lowering.

  The main body 352 is configured to be symmetrical (laterally symmetric) with respect to the mounting portion 351 (the rotation center axis CL1). This is a device for suppressing the deviation of the weight balance of the main body 352 and for reducing the load generated at the shaft support portion when the rotation unit 350 is rotated, realizing operation stability, and the like.

  More specifically, the main body 352 curves rearward as it goes away from the rotation center axis CL1, and has a substantially arc shape that is convex as a whole in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (specifically, in front of the gaming machine) (FIG. 20 (b)). Due to the existence of the configuration relating to the holding of the rotation unit 350 such as the mounting portion 351 described above, the rotation unit 350 needs a certain width in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. By using the concave portion formed by the substantially arc-shaped main body portion 352 as an area where the mounting portion 351 is disposed, the expansion of the front-rear width of the rotary unit 350 is reduced.

  As shown in the exploded perspective view of FIG. 21, the main body 352 includes a flat light-emitting board 372 on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (LEDs) 371 are mounted, and a passage (light path) of light from the light-emitting bodies 371. And a housing 391 for accommodating the light-emitting substrate 372 and the optical path forming member 381. The housing 391 is made of a colored and opaque synthetic resin material, and is provided with a function as a shielding means for preventing the light emitting substrate 372 and the like from being viewed.

  The light emitting substrate 372 is arranged so that its plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, that is, the plate surface is oriented in a direction intersecting (perpendicular to) the rotation center axis CL1. The outer edge of the light emitting substrate 372 is curved so as to escape rearward as it goes away from the rotation center axis CL1, and is formed so as to have a substantially arc shape whose outer shape is convex toward the front of the gaming machine, similar to the main body 352. I have. In accordance with this, the light-emitting bodies 371 are arranged so as to be arranged in the longitudinal direction of the light-emitting substrate 372, that is, shifted in the front-rear position so as to be more rearwardly offset as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases.

  The optical path forming member 381 is disposed so as to face a plate surface (hereinafter, also referred to as a front surface 373) of the light emitting substrate 372 on which the light emitting member 371 is provided (see FIG. 22A). ). The light path forming body 381 is configured so that the outer shape is substantially arc-shaped like the light emitting substrate 372, and the light path forming body 381 covers the surface 373 of the light emitting substrate 372. Note that the light-emitting body 371 described in this embodiment has a configuration in which the optical axis is fixed so as to face the thickness direction of the light-emitting substrate 372, and light from the light-emitting body 371 is applied to the optical path forming body 381. ing.

  The light path forming member 381 is formed by stacking a plurality of plate-shaped light guide members 382 that have been subjected to mirror processing for reflecting light, and inside the light guide member 382, the light from the light emitting member 371 follows the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372. A light guide portion 385 is formed to guide the light in the direction, specifically, in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (in front of the gaming machine). Specifically, a space sandwiched by the light guide members 382 is partitioned in the same direction as the arrangement direction of the light emitting members 371 by the partition walls 384 extending in the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1, thereby corresponding to the individual light emitting members 371. A plurality of light guides 385 are thus formed. The inner wall surface of the light guide 385 extends in the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1 at least in a predetermined range including the exit portion 387 of the light guide 385, and the light irradiation direction is defined. As described above, by changing the direction of light from the light emitting body 371 to the direction along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372 by the light guide portion 385, the light irradiation direction can be changed to the direction (mounting angle) of the light emitting body 371. As compared with a configuration depending on the above, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in manufacturing and quality control of the light emitting substrate.

  The light path forming member 381 is provided with a cover member 383 that covers the exit portion 387 of the light guide 385 from the near side (the front side of the gaming machine) in the light irradiation direction. The cover member 383 is made of a colorless and opaque synthetic resin material, and is formed to transmit light from the light guide 385. The light from the light emitting body 371 is emitted to the front of the gaming machine through the light guide 385 → the cover member 383. At this time, light is reflected / diffused when passing through the cover member 383, so that it is possible to make it appear as if the cover member 383 emits light. In the following description, a portion of the cover member 383 through which light is transmitted (a portion that appears to emit light) is referred to as a light emitting portion 355 (see FIG. 22B).

  The light emitting substrate 372 is covered with the optical path forming body 381 and the housing 391. Thus, it is possible to prevent the light from the light emitting body 371 as the light source from leaking from a portion other than the light emitting section 355 and to prevent the light from the light emitting body 371 from being directly viewed.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the light-emitting substrate 372 described in this embodiment is arranged at a position distant from the rotation center axis CL1 (a position distant in the radial direction of the rotation center axis CL1). , And the surface 373 is directed to the rotation center axis line CL1 side. Further, an optical path forming body 381 which is arranged to overlap the light emitting substrate 372 and constitutes the light emitting section 355 is arranged on the rotation center axis CL1. That is, the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350 is located on a virtual plane where the light emitting unit 355 is provided. As described above, the light emitting unit 355 is arranged in the emission direction of the rotation center axis CL1 when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1, so that when the light emission mode is switched according to the rotation position of the rotation unit 350, the rotation position and the rotation position are changed. This prevents the association with the light emission mode from becoming complicated.

  Here, when the “plate surface” of the light-emitting substrate 372 is configured to face the rotation direction, the load generated on the light-emitting substrate due to the rotation is greater than in the configuration in which the “end surface” of the light-emitting substrate is oriented in the rotation direction. growing. This load is roughly classified into a load caused by a moment about a pivot point and a load caused by air resistance generated by rotation. If the maximum rotation speed is set to be high or the degree of acceleration / deceleration is increased to improve the response during rotation, the load described above increases. This causes deformation such as distortion in the light emitting substrate 372, which may be a factor such that light emission is not performed normally. In the present embodiment, in consideration of such circumstances, the light-emitting substrate 372 is protected to reduce the occurrence of such inconvenience.

  Specifically, the housing 391 is fixed to the mounting portion 351 to the base unit 320, the light path forming member 381 is fixed to the housing 391, and the light emitting substrate 372 is fixed to the light path forming member 381. I have. According to such an assembling structure, it is possible to suppress a moment generated when the rotation unit 350 rotates from directly acting on the light emitting substrate 372. Further, by using the optical path forming member 381 as a partition to reinforce the housing 391, it is possible to suppress deformation of the housing 391 itself. Further, by interposing the optical path forming member 381 between the housing 391 and the light emitting substrate 372, even if the housing 391 is affected by distortion or the like due to rotation, it propagates to the light emitting substrate 372. Can be suppressed.

  Such a configuration in which the strength of the rotating unit 350 is increased by using the configuration related to light emission is advantageous in suppressing an increase in weight due to reinforcement as compared with a case in which a reinforcing material or the like is separately provided. The light path forming member 381 is formed by combining a plate-shaped light guide member 382, and a certain degree of strength is secured by the partition wall 384 and the like while being hollow to secure the light guide portion 385. According to such a configuration, an increase in the weight of the rotating unit 350 can be suppressed more favorably, and it is possible to contribute to ensuring responsiveness during acceleration / deceleration and reducing the load on the shaft support.

  According to the configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 is accommodated in the housing 391 as described above, it is possible to prevent the light emitting substrate 372 from being exposed to the outside of the rotation unit 350. This is advantageous in suppressing that the wind pressure generated due to the rotation acts directly on the light emitting substrate 372.

  However, in a configuration in which the light-emitting substrate 372 is housed in the housing 391, it is assumed that heat easily accumulates in the housing 391. An increase in the temperature inside the housing 391 due to heat trapping may cause a malfunction or the like. In particular, when it is assumed that a configuration in which a large number of light emitters 371 are used together to enhance the performance function, or a configuration in which the supply power is set large in order to increase the luminous intensity and light amount of the light emitters 371, the light emitting substrate is used. There is a concern that the amount of heat generated at 372 will increase and the effect of the decrease in heat radiation efficiency will become significant. Under such circumstances, it is not preferable that the restriction on the light emission effect is increased.

  Here, the portion of the housing 391 that forms the outer periphery of the rotation unit 350 and that faces the back surface 374 of the light emitting board 372 is separated from the light emitting board 372 so that a certain gap is secured between the housing 391 and the light emitting board 372. are doing. A slit 392 that penetrates into and out of the housing 391 is formed in the facing portion. The slits 392 are provided on both sides of the rotation center axis line CL1. That is, when the rotation unit 350 rotates in the predetermined rotation direction, the slits 392 are roughly classified into those that face the predetermined rotation direction and those that face the opposite side to the predetermined rotation direction.

  When the rotation unit 350 rotates, air is taken into the housing 391 from those slits 392 that are oriented in the predetermined rotation direction, and are directed to the opposite side to the predetermined rotation direction. , The air in the housing 391 is discharged. Thus, ventilation inside and outside the housing 391 is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a predetermined image is displayed in the operation area ME of the rotation unit 350 using the afterimage of light generated when the rotation unit 350 rotates. Under such circumstances, the rotation unit 350 is configured to ensure a certain rotation speed. Since the slit 392 is formed in a portion facing the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372 (that is, a portion where a certain area is secured), it faces the opposite side to the predetermined rotation direction. The negative pressure generated around the slit 392 tends to increase. The ventilation efficiency is improved by promoting the exhaust by utilizing the negative pressure.

  Further, the housing 391 is open to the symbol display device 253 side (rearward of the gaming machine), and inflow / outflow of air through this open portion is allowed. As a result, even when the ventilation function using the slit 392 is not sufficiently exerted, a certain degree of ventilation efficiency is ensured.

  Since these open portions related to ventilation do not face the front of the gaming machine, it is possible to preferably suppress the presence of the open portions from deteriorating the appearance of the rotating unit 350 or causing light leakage. .

  In the light emitting substrate 372, a surface 373 on which the light emitting body 371 is mounted is covered with the light path forming body 381. For this reason, it is difficult to directly air-cool the luminous body 371 (surface 373). Here, in the light-emitting substrate 372 described in this embodiment, thermal derivatives 375 connected to the heat sink of the light-emitting body 371 are provided in parallel, and these thermal derivatives 375 are arranged so as to protrude from the back surface 374 of the light-emitting substrate 372. Have been. By arranging the heat derivative 375 in the region where the above-described ventilation is performed, it is possible to increase the heat radiation efficiency even if the light emitting body 371 (surface 373) is not directly cooled by air.

  By taking the heat countermeasures described above in detail, it is possible to protect the light emitting substrate 372 and alleviate the restrictions on the amount of light emitted and the luminous intensity and suppress the deterioration of the appearance, etc. due to the protection.

  As described above, the movable effect device 300 causes the light emitting units 355 arranged in the direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1 to orbit, and images such as characters and pictures by the afterimage of light from the light emitting units 355. One of the features is that it appears in a space (operation area ME) in front of the display device 253. Hereinafter, a specific configuration related to image display will be supplementarily described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the light guide 385 has a groove-like portion opened by the two adjacent partition walls 384 in the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1 (in front of the gaming machine) and on the light emitting substrate 372 side. A first light guide member 382a and a second light guide member 382b that covers the groove-shaped portion from the light emitting substrate 372 side. A reflection portion 388 a that reflects incident light toward the front side of the rotation unit 350 is formed at a portion of the bottom surface 388 of the groove portion that is located on an extension of the entrance portion 386 of the light guide portion 385.

  In the bottom surface 388 (including the reflecting portion 388a), light diffusion processing (for example, embossing) having a fine uneven shape is applied to a predetermined range on the entrance portion 386 side. Light is diffused while being repeatedly reflected in the light guide 385, so that light from the light emitter 371 is spread over the entire light guide 385. In this way, by suppressing the occurrence of bias in the light traveling toward the exit portion 387 of the light guide 385, the density difference in the light emitting unit 355 is reduced.

  In addition, the plate surface 389 which covers the groove-shaped portion with the second light guide member 382b is a smooth surface on which light diffusion processing is not performed. As described above, in the configuration in which the light guide portion 385 is formed by combining the two light guide members 382a and 382b, there is unevenness in the mating surface, so that the light guide portion 385 is formed at the boundary between the light guide members 382a and 382b. Gaps tend to form. Therefore, the plate surface of the second light guide member 382b is not subjected to light diffusion processing, so that a gap is formed at the boundary between the light guide members 382a, 382b in a state where the two light guide members 382a, 382b are combined. Is generated, and light leakage from the light guide 385 can be suppressed. In particular, with respect to the light guide 385, the partition wall 384 is used to reduce a blank between the light guides 385, and light leaked from one light guide 385 may reach another light guide 385. Cannot be denied. In view of such circumstances, it is technically significant to dare to make the plate surface 389 of the second light guide member 382b a smooth surface that is not subjected to light diffusion processing.

  As shown in the partial enlarged view of FIG. 23A, the interval between the side wall surfaces 390 forming the light guide portion 385 is constant in the diffusion region on which the above-described light diffusion processing has been performed. Thus, at the point after passing through the diffusion region, it is expanded toward the outlet portion 387. More specifically, the partition wall 384 forming the side wall surface 390 is formed to have a tapered shape so that the thickness of the partition wall 384 becomes thinner on the exit portion 387 side of the light guide 385.

  In order to promote the diffusion of light, it is preferable to increase the number of times light is incident on a portion where light diffusion processing is performed. Therefore, in the diffusion region, the side wall surface 390 is made parallel, and the interval between the parallel portions 390a is intentionally narrowed, so that the number of times of reflection of light in the diffusion region can be increased.

  The light whose irradiation direction is defined while being diffused by the parallel portion 390a is encouraged to spread in the side-by-side direction of the side wall surface 390 at the expansion portion 390b formed so as to increase the interval. In a gaming machine, it is general that a player's face is positioned in front of a symbol display device, but a certain degree of variation in the eyes can occur depending on the player's physique and posture. Thus, by providing the expansion portion 390b with a certain degree of spread in the light irradiation direction, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in seeing. The combined use of the parallel portion 390a and the extended portion 390b has a clear technical significance in improving the visibility of the light emitting section 355.

  In displaying an image by controlling the light emission of the light emitting unit 355, the presence of a blank between the light emitting units 355 may be a factor that deteriorates the appearance of the image. In this respect, the blank is reduced by forming the partition wall 384 that partitions the light emitting portion 355 so as to be tapered. The optical path forming body 381 described in this embodiment has a function of reinforcing the housing 391. The partition wall 384 plays an important role in exhibiting the reinforcing function, and it is not preferable to simply form the whole thin. Therefore, a practically preferable configuration can be realized by forming the portion forming the outlet portion 387 by the partition wall 384 so as to be tapered as described above.

  The light irradiation direction defined by the light guide 385 is defined so as to be in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 in any of the light emitting units 355. However, the exit portion 387 of the light guide 385 is configured such that the lateral component increases as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. This prevents the visibility from being extremely reduced even when the player's line of sight is shifted from the rotation center axis line CL1, for example, even when viewed obliquely from the front, or secures a three-dimensional effect described later. Or ingenuity. In addition, the light emission level can be suppressed as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases while ensuring the light amount of the light emitting unit 355 regardless of the distance from the rotation center axis CL1.

  Here, the lateral width (width in the direction orthogonal to the rotation center axis CL1) of the light emitting portion 355 defined by the partition wall 384 is configured to be the same for any light emitting portion 355 (for example, the width dimension L1). = See width dimension L2). In consideration of the curvature of the virtual display surface on which the image is displayed, the intervals (when viewed from the front) in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 are unified. This suppresses a decrease in the visibility of the light emitting unit 355 far from the rotation center axis CL1.

  In realizing such a configuration, the distance between the light emitters 371 (see, for example, the distance X1 and X2) when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (when viewed from the front) is constant. Thus, the actual distance between the light emitters 371 is configured to increase as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases (for example, refer to distance dimension D1 <distance dimension D2).

  According to the movable effect device 300 described in detail above, the virtual display surface formed by rotating the rotating unit 350 has a curved shape with a depth (projecting forward in the gaming machine). Although details will be described later, this is a device for giving a sense of depth (three-dimensional feeling) to the displayed image.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  The MPU 602 is mounted on a main control board 601 provided in the main control device 162. The MPU 602 is a ROM that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 602, and a memory that temporarily stores various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM. It is an element having a built-in RAM, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like.

  The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 602, a power failure monitoring board, a payout control device 242, various detection sensors, and the like provided in the main control device 162 are connected. A power supply / emission control device 243 is connected to the power failure monitoring board, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 via the power failure monitoring board. Further, as a part of the various detection sensors, various detection sensors attached to a prize-winning ball unit (payout-supporting ball unit) such as a general prize port 81, a variable prize device 82, an operation port 83, a through gate 84, and the like are connected. The MPU 602 of the main controller 162 performs a winning determination (ball entry determination) for each ball entry unit. In addition, the MPU 602 executes a jackpot occurrence lottery based on a winning in the operating port 83 and executes a support occurrence lottery based on a winning in the through gate 84.

  On the output side of the MPU 602, a power failure monitoring board, a payout control device 242, and a notification / effect control device 140 are connected. Various commands such as a change start command (change command), a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the notification and effect control device 140. In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area of the ROM 603 is referred to.

  An MPU 612 is mounted on a notification / effect control board 611 provided in the notification / effect control device 140. The MPU 612 is a ROM 613 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 612 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 613. A RAM 614, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built in.

  The MPU 612 is provided with an input port and an output port. The input side of the MPU 612 is connected to a height position detection sensor 315 and a rotation position detection sensor 329 provided in the movable effect device 300 in addition to the main control device 162. Based on detection information (detection signals) from these detection sensors 315 and 329, the positions of the movable block 301 and the rotation unit 350 can be grasped. The operation button 35 provided on the front door frame 14 is connected to the input side of the MPU 612, and it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of an operation based on a signal from the operation button 35. .

  On the output side of the MPU 612, the light emitting units 26 to 28, the speaker unit 29, the display control device 620, various electrical configurations of the movable effect device 300 (elevation drive unit 314, rotation drive unit 324, light emitting board 372) and the like are provided. It is connected.

  The MPU 612 grasps the symbol change display time (whether or not a reach effect has occurred) on the symbol display device 253 based on various commands input from the main controller 162, and finally determines the type of symbol combination to be stopped and displayed. And determine the details of the reach production. If the reach effect corresponds to the special effect in the processing executed for each game, a special effect is performed on the driving units 314 and 324 of the movable effect device 300 and the light emitting substrate 372. Output a signal to perform

  The display control device 620 includes a display control board on which an MPU is mounted. The MPU includes a program ROM that stores various control programs and fixed value data, and various types of control programs that are stored in the program ROM. A work RAM as a memory for temporarily storing data and the like, a video display processor (VDP), a character ROM storing image data, and a video RAM for temporarily storing image data read from the character ROM are incorporated. Have been.

  The VDP is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 253. Since the VDP is formed into an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip”, and its substance can be called a microcomputer chip having firmware dedicated to drawing processing.

  The MPU of the display control device 620 executes display control of the symbol display device 253 based on a command input from the notification / effect control device 140. Specifically, the variation display is performed for each game, in accordance with the content of the variation display finally determined by the notification / effect control device 140 and the type of combination of the symbols to be stopped and displayed. When the display effect corresponding to the special effect is performed, the display content on the symbol display device 253 is set so as to correspond to the operation of the movable effect device 300 and the display of a predetermined image by the rotating unit 350. You.

  Here, a description will be given of the special effect processing executed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140 as part of the regular processing. The special effect process includes a drive control process for controlling the drive of the elevating drive unit 314 and the rotation drive unit 324 of the movable effect device 300 (a special effect drive control process), and light emission for performing light emission control on the light emitting substrate 372. It is broadly divided into control processing (light emission control processing for special effects). In the following description, the special effect drive control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 25, and then the special effect light emission control process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 26 and 27.

(Drive control processing for special effects)
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special effect drive control process, first, in step S101, it is determined whether or not a game time related to a special effect. If a negative determination is made in step S101, the present drive control process ends. When an affirmative determination is made in step S101, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not it is time to lower the movable block 301 of the movable effect device 300 from the standby position to the effect position. When an affirmative determination is made in step S102, the process proceeds to step S103. After performing the process of lowering the movable block 301 in step S103, the drive control process ends.

  In the process of lowering the movable block 301, first, the movement restriction of the movable block 301 by the lock device provided on the support block 302 is released. After that, a drive signal corresponding to the descent of the movable block 301 is output to the lifting drive section 314. As a result, the movable block 301 descends from the standby position to the presentation position, and becomes visible from the front of the gaming machine.

  Returning to the description of step S102, if a negative determination is made in step S102, that is, if it is determined that it is not the timing to descend to the production position, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, it is determined based on the detection information from the height position detection sensor 315 whether or not the movable block 301 is present at the production position. If a negative determination is made in step S104, the present drive control process ends. In the present embodiment, the operation area of the rotating unit 350 is not secured when the movable block 301 is located at the standby position, and the operation area is secured by being arranged at the production position. . Therefore, when the movable block 301 is not present at the presentation position, various processes related to the rotation of the rotating unit 350 are avoided to protect the rotating unit 350 and the like.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, it is determined whether or not the operation period of the operation button 35 is valid. The special effect shown in the present embodiment is an operation-response effect corresponding to the operation of the player, and the effect proceeds when the operation button 35 is operated. Specifically, the operation is enabled at a timing after the movable block 301 waits at the production position, and an image indicating the operation is displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 (for example, press a button). ! ”) Is displayed. When the operation button 35 is operated during the valid period, the special effect proceeds, and when the operation button 35 is not operated during the valid period, the special effect is rewritten to a non-operation-compatible one. .

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S105, that is, if it is determined that the valid period is in progress, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, it is determined whether or not the operation button 35 has been operated based on the detection information from the operation button 35. If a negative determination is made in step S106, the present drive control process ends. When an affirmative determination is made in step S106, the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, rotation start processing of the rotation unit 350 is executed. If the validity period has elapsed without any operation being performed (if an affirmative determination is made in step S108), the process proceeds to step S107, in which the rotation of the rotary unit 350 is started upon the lapse of the validity period. Become. However, when the rotation is triggered by the expiration of the validity period, an image different from the image that should have been originally displayed is displayed by switching the special effect to a non-operation-compatible one.

  In the rotation start processing, a drive signal is output to the rotation drive unit 324 to rotate the rotation unit 350. In the present embodiment, a DC motor is employed as the rotation drive unit 324, and the rotation speed is controlled by a pulse output to the rotation drive unit 324. Although the details will be described later, the output drive signal keeps the rotation unit 350 at a predetermined rotation speed that is the upper limit speed.

  Returning to the description of step S105, if a negative determination is made in step S105, that is, if it is determined that the operation is not in the effective period, the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, it is determined whether it is time to end the special effect. If a negative determination is made in step S109, the present drive control process ends. When an affirmative determination is made in step S109, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, a process of stopping the rotation unit 350 at the initial position is executed. Specifically, the output of the drive signal to the rotation drive unit 324 is adjusted based on the detection information from the rotation position detection sensor 329 such that the rotation unit 350 stops at the initial position. After executing the process of step S110, a process of returning the movable block 301 from the rendering position to the standby position is performed on condition that the rotating unit 350 has returned to the initial position (see step S111). Specifically, a drive signal is output to the lifting drive unit 314 to move the movable block 301 to the standby position. After the movable block 301 returns to the standby position, the lock device is switched to the restricted state, and the movement of the movable block 301 is restricted.

  When a special effect is performed, the rotation unit 350 and the like emit light in accordance with the movement of the movable block 301 and the rotation unit 350. Hereinafter, the special effect light emission control process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

(Light emission control processing for special effects)
In the special effect light emission control process, first, in step S201, it is determined whether or not the number of game times related to the special effect. If a negative determination is made in step S201, the present drive control process ends. When an affirmative determination is made in step S201, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, it is determined whether light emission is being performed. If a negative determination is made in step S202, that is, if light emission has not yet started, the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, it is determined whether it is a predetermined timing (light emission start timing) before descending to the presentation position. If a negative determination is made in step S203, the special effect light emission control process ends. When an affirmative determination is made in step S203, the process proceeds to step S204. After executing the first light emission control process in step S204, the special effect light emission control process ends.

  Here, the first light emission control process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the first light emission control process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether the first light emission effect is being performed. If a negative determination is made in step S301, the process proceeds to step S302, and after performing the first light emission effect start processing, the first light emission control processing ends. In the first light emission effect start process, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 355 provided in the rotation unit 350 is grasped with reference to the first light emission mode setting table stored in the light emission mode storage table of the ROM. Then, output of a signal to the light emitting substrate 372 is started in order to emit light from the light emitting target in the grasped manner.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S301, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, it is determined whether or not a preset update period has elapsed with reference to the values of the update period counters provided in the various counter areas of the RAM. The update period counter is updated each time the determination process in step S303 is performed.

  The rotation unit 350 shown in the present embodiment is configured to rotate at a constant speed (steady rotation) so as to maintain a state where the rotation speed has reached the predetermined speed (the highest speed). When the constant-speed rotation is performed, the above-mentioned update period is set in accordance with the required period required for one rotation (specifically, in agreement with each other).

  If a negative determination is made in step S303, the first light emission control process ends. If an affirmative determination is made in step S303, a light emission target switching process is executed in step S304. By the light emission target switching process, the light emission targets are switched in a predetermined order with reference to the light emission mode storage table. As a result, of the plurality of light emitting units 355 provided in the rotating unit 350, the light emitting unit 355 changes so as to shift from one end to the other end of the rotating unit 350.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 26, if an affirmative determination is made in step S202, that is, if it is determined that light is being emitted, the process proceeds to step S205. In step S205, it is determined whether it is time to return the movable block 301 to the standby position. If an affirmative determination is made in step S205, the process proceeds to step S209, in which the light emission control process for the light emitting unit 355 is performed, and then the light emission control process for the special effect is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S206, the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, it is determined whether or not it is the deceleration start timing for decelerating the rotation unit 350. If a negative determination is made in step S206, the process proceeds to step S207. In step S207, it is determined whether or not the number of pulses of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 has reached a predetermined maximum value, that is, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 has reached a maximum and the rotation speed has become constant. It is determined whether or not the situation is shifting. If an affirmative determination is made in step S206 or a negative determination is made in step S207, the process proceeds to step S204, where the first light emission control process is performed in step S204, and then the light emission control for this special effect is performed. The process ends.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S206 and an affirmative determination is made in step S207, the second light emission control process of step S208 is performed, and then the special effect light emission control process ends. Here, the second light emission control process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the second light emission control process, first, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the second light emission effect is being performed. When a negative determination is made in step S401, the process proceeds to step S402, and after the second light emission effect start processing is executed, the second light emission control processing ends. In the second light emission effect start process, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 355 provided in the rotation unit 350 is grasped by referring to the second light emission mode setting table stored in the light emission mode storage table of the ROM. Then, output of a signal to the light emitting substrate 372 is started to emit light from the light emitting target.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S401, that is, if it is determined that the second light emission effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S403. In step S403, based on the detection information from the rotation position detection sensor 329, it is determined whether or not the timing at which the rotation unit 350 makes one rotation and returns to the initial position, that is, the position before the start of rotation. If a negative determination is made in step S403, the second light emission control process ends. If an affirmative determination is made in step S403, the light emission target switching process is executed in step S404, and the second light emission control process ends.

  In the present embodiment, at what timing when the rotation unit 350 makes one rotation, which light emission target is to be turned on / off, is specified in advance. By switching the light emission / off in a predetermined order during rotation, An image such as a picture or a character is displayed on the operation area ME (virtual display surface) of the rotation unit 350 described above. As described above, the period required for one rotation during the constant speed rotation is substantially constant. The second light emission mode setting table specifies which light emission target is to be turned on / off at which timing (rotation position) during one rotation. However, it is not possible to deny the possibility that the time required for one rotation is extended due to the variation of the rotation of the rotation unit 350. If an error can occur between the actual motion of the rotation unit 350 and the motion predicted in advance, such errors accumulate, causing a problem such that the displayed image is shifted or distorted. It is feared that not only the appearance of the mobile production device 300 but also the reliability of the movable effect device 300 is lowered. Thus, in the present embodiment, by defining the display mode for each rotation, it is possible to suppress the accumulation of errors as described above and to suppress the occurrence of the inconvenience.

  Here, the flow when the special effect is executed will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  At the timing of ta1 at which the reach display is performed during the game time and the special effect starts, the first light emitting effect is started using the light emitting unit 355 of the rotating unit 350. At the start timing of the special effect, the rotation unit 350 is arranged at the initial position and the posture is horizontal. For this reason, the swing display in which the light emitting portion shifts left and right is performed by the first light emitting effect. However, when the movable block 301 is located at the standby position, the rotating unit 350 remains hidden behind the decorative member 272, so that it is visually recognized that the light emitting unit 355 emits light. It has become difficult to do.

  At the timing of ta2 immediately after the first light emission effect is started, the movable block 301 descends from the standby position to the effect position. Thereby, the rotation unit 350 is located in front of the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a), and it is possible to visually recognize that the rotation unit 350 and the light emitting unit 355 emit light.

  At the timing of ta3 after the rotation unit 350 reaches the production position, the operation of the operation button 35 disposed on the front door frame 14 is enabled, and the operation of the operation button 35 is displayed on the symbol display device 253 in accordance with the operation. A message prompting you is displayed. By operating the operation button 35 during the validity period according to this message, the special effect shifts to the next stage.

  When the operation button 35 is operated at a timing ta4 during which the operation is valid, the rotation unit 350 starts rotating in a predetermined direction (clockwise) based on the operation. Although a certain time lag occurs before the rotation unit 350 shifts from acceleration to constant-speed rotation, the light emission mode during acceleration is the same as the light emission mode before rotation. As a result, an image imitating a vortex of light is displayed in the operation area ME of the rotation unit 350 for a short period.

  At the timing of ta5 when the rotation unit 350 shifts to the constant speed rotation, that is, at the timing when the number of pulses of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 reaches the upper limit, the light emission mode of the rotation unit 350 sets the special effect. It sometimes changes to the determined mode. In the present embodiment, a plurality of light emission modes are provided in accordance with the degree of expectation of the jackpot result. Hereinafter, these various light emission modes will be supplementarily described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  The image displayed in the operation area ME under the condition of the constant speed rotation is roughly divided into four. Specifically, a first mode (moving image) in which an image imitating a vortex of light is rotated and displayed in the same manner as during acceleration, and a second mode (still image) in which a character imitating a girl's face is statically displayed. A third mode (moving image) in which an image imitating a school of small fish is scroll-displayed, and a fourth mode (still image) in which a character (for example, “V”) that clearly indicates that a big hit result is displayed statically. Is provided.

  When a special effect is executed at the game time corresponding to the jackpot result, it is easy to select in the order of the second mode <the third mode <the fourth mode. On the other hand, when the special effect is executed in the game time corresponding to the departure result, the third mode is easily selected in the order of the third mode <the second mode, and the fourth mode is out of the options. For this reason, when the message prompting the operation is displayed, it is assumed that the player performs the operation with the expectation that an image (for example, the fourth mode) having a high degree of expectation is displayed as much as possible.

  When an operation is performed, any of the second to fourth modes is displayed according to the game result, whereas when no operation is performed, the first display is performed regardless of the game result. The display according to the mode is executed.

  Here, the displayed image will be supplementarily described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. FIG. 29 illustrates an image displayed in the third mode.

  As described above, the rotation unit 350 has an arc shape that is convex forward of the gaming machine around the rotation center axis CL1. Thus, the image displayed in the operation area ME (virtual display surface) is given a sense of depth (three-dimensional feeling) in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (front-back direction). By making the display surface curved so that the light emitting portion 355 itself is shifted back and forth, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the appearance as compared with the case of displaying a flat image.

  The operation area ME is configured such that an image is not displayed in the entire area, but a display area where an image is displayed and a non-display area where image display is avoided are switched according to timing or the like. . In the non-display area, the visibility of the symbol display device 253 through the non-display area is ensured, whereas in the display area, the visibility of the symbol display device 253 through the non-display area decreases. Specifically, the light intensity of the light emitting section 355 is configured to be higher than that of the symbol display device 253. For this reason, in the portion of the rotation unit 350 where an image is displayed in the operation area ME, the light behind the portion is scattered by the light from the light emitting section 355, and the visibility is reduced. I have.

  The symbol display device 253 has a configuration in which a game result is notified by a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed. As described above, the visibility of the symbol is ensured by imparting transparency to the display area of the image by the rotating unit 350. In addition, when displaying a moving image in the display area, even if the visibility of the symbol through the image can be reduced by changing the light emitting portion, the state in which the visibility continues to be reduced is continued. It is possible to avoid it.

  For example, in the special effect illustrated in FIG. 29, a school of small fish similar to the school of small fish displayed on the symbol display device 253 is displayed by the rotating unit 350, and the two display devices (producing devices) are used. Relevance is given to the displayed contents. In particular, the school of fish displayed on the near side by the rotation unit 350 is configured to be larger in size and faster in scrolling speed than the school of fish displayed on the back side by the symbol display device 253. I have. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the sense of depth in the display effect by the symbol display device 253 and the rotation unit 350.

  The size of the image of the small fish displayed on the virtual display surface slightly changes in the process of scrolling from the right to the left. More specifically, it disappears from the display screen 253a after returning from the relatively small state to the original size. More specifically, when the image of the small fish displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 reaches a position overlapping the virtual display surface, the small fish is hidden, and is virtually displayed at the timing when the image of the small fish is hidden. The image of the small fish corresponding to the image is displayed on the surface. If this image is hidden after crossing the virtual display surface, a small image corresponding to the hidden image is displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 at the timing when the image is hidden. The fish image will be displayed again. Thereby, the image can be transferred to the virtual display surface from the display screen 253a side to the player, giving an impression that the image has returned to the display screen 253a side again. It can appear as if it has moved three-dimensionally.

  According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be expected.

  In the rotating unit 350 that constitutes the “drawing unit” in the movable effect device 300, the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350 is made different (the rotation center axis CL1 when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1). A plurality of light emitting portions 355 are formed (arranged in the radiation direction), and by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting portion 355 in accordance with the rotation of the rotating unit 350, a predetermined image (after image of light) is used. For example, an image of a pattern or character imitating a character or the like) is displayed in the operation area ME of the rotation unit 350. Since the position (relative position) of the light emitting unit 355 in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 is shifted, a sense of depth (three-dimensional feeling) is generated in the predetermined image in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (front-back direction). Thereby, the appearance of the special effect by the movable effect device 300 can be improved, and it can contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the special effect.

  When a special effect is performed, the rotation unit 350 is arranged at an effect position in front of the symbol display device 253 (corresponding to “pattern display means”). When the rotation unit 350 is rotated at this effect position, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 reaches the upper limit speed, so that the afterimage can be visually recognized as being thin. Becomes difficult. For this reason, even if a predetermined image is displayed in the operation area ME by the rotation, the visibility of the display contents (design etc.) of the display screen 253a located behind the predetermined image is secured. Thereby, the movable effect device 300 and the symbol display device 253 can coexist favorably, and an integrated effect by the cooperation of the movable effect device 300 and the symbol display device 253 is possible.

  For example, it is also possible to shift the position in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 for only a part of the light emitting portions 355. However, it is assumed that such a small change is liable to be buried in the surrounding light to be displayed, and the above-described three-dimensional display function is not sufficiently exhibited. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the arrangement of the entire light emitting unit 355 is gradually shifted to prevent the three-dimensional display from being difficult to understand.

  In particular, by adopting a configuration in which the degree of separation between the adjacent light emitting units 355 in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 increases as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases, that is, as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases, the relative position in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 increases. By configuring the shift to be noticeable, the movable staging apparatus 300 can function as if it were a substantially hemispherical display, and can contribute to the enhancement of the three-dimensional visual effect described above.

  In the rotary-type movable effect device 300 according to the present embodiment, the light-emitting portion 355 farther from the rotation center axis CL1 has a higher moving speed associated with the rotation. Therefore, the brightness of the image decreases as the position is farther from the rotation center axis CL1. The light emitters 371 corresponding to the respective light emitting units 355 are unified so that the light amount is constant. With such a characteristic, if the light emitting unit 355 is shifted toward the back side (rear side) of the gaming machine as the distance from the rotation center axis line CL1 is increased, the above-described three-dimensional display is performed in combination with the decrease in brightness and the shift toward the back side. It can be suitably realized.

  If the distance between the light emitting portions 355 in the front-rear direction in the gaming machine is increased, the three-dimensional effect can be emphasized, but the operating area ME of the rotating unit 350 tends to be bulky due to this. This is not preferable because it becomes a factor that increases restrictions on the arrangement of the movable effect device 300. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, the rotation unit 350 is formed on an arc that is convex in front of the gaming machine, and the end (rotational tip) of the rotation unit 350 is an attachment point to the base unit 320. If it is configured to go around, the expansion of the occupied area due to the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect can be suitably mitigated. Thereby, in the configuration in which the movable effect device 300 is arranged in front of the symbol display device 253, the area occupied by the movable effect device 300 is avoided from being unnecessarily increased, and coexistence with the symbol display device 253 is suitably realized. are doing.

  The light from the light emitting section 355 basically travels in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (forward of the gaming machine), but the light that is far from the rotation center axis CL1 increases the outward component. Thereby, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect described above, while ensuring the visibility of light in a front view of the movable effect device 300.

  Further, a certain width is given to the light emitting section 355 itself, and the light emitting section 355 is formed such that the farther the light emitting section 355 is from the rotation center axis line CL1, the stronger the outward component becomes. This contributes to enhancement of the three-dimensional effect when displaying an image. That is, providing the function as the light emitting unit 355 to the curved cover member 383 instead of making the light source directly visible has a technical significance in realizing the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect.

  In the configuration in which the rotation unit 350 is rotated as described above, deformation such as distortion may occur when a load is applied to the light emitting substrate 372 by a load generated during acceleration / deceleration. When such deformation occurs, the light emitting substrate 372 does not operate well, and the possibility that light emission control is hindered cannot be denied. It is assumed that such an event becomes remarkable when the turning radius is increased or the degree of acceleration / deceleration is increased to improve responsiveness.

  In this regard, as described in this embodiment mode, the load held on the light emitting substrate 372 can be reduced by mounting the light emitting substrate 372 on the housing 391 on which the object to be rotatably held is the housing 391. . Thereby, the occurrence of the various inconveniences can be suitably suppressed. The housing 391 has a case shape, and a light emitting board 372 is accommodated therein. Thereby, the protection function of the light emitting substrate 372 can be strengthened, and the occurrence of deformation such as distortion in the light emitting substrate can be suitably suppressed.

  In the configuration in which the light-emitting substrate 372 is accommodated in the housing 391, it is possible to suppress the deformation of the light-emitting substrate 372 such as distortion, but the heat generated in the light-emitting substrate 372 is easily trapped in the housing 391. This is not preferable because it causes factors such as a decrease in durability and operation stability of the light emitting substrate 372. Therefore, if a configuration is adopted in which a slit 392 is provided in a portion of the housing 391 facing the rotation direction and air is taken into the housing 391 through the slit 392, the occurrence of the above-described inconvenience can be suitably suppressed.

  The mounting surface (surface 373) of the light emitting body 371 on the light emitting substrate 372 faces the opposite side to the slit 392. As described above, by avoiding the opposition of the slit 392 and the light emitting body 371, light leakage from the housing 391 is suppressed, and the above-described heat countermeasure lowers the appearance of the movable effect device 300 and makes it difficult to see the displayed image. Or the factors that make things worse.

  The slit 392 includes a slit facing the rotation direction and a slit facing the opposite side to the rotation direction. A negative pressure is generated around the slit 392 facing the opposite side to the rotation direction by the rotation of the rotation unit 350, and the discharge of the air in the housing 391 is promoted by using the negative pressure. As a result, the above-described exhaust heat function can be enhanced.

  The configuration in which the positions of the light emitting portions 355 are shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 can be embodied by, for example, forming a light emitting substrate arranged to face the front side into a curved surface. However, in such a configuration, the moldability is reduced as compared with, for example, a case where the light emitting substrate has a planar shape. Further, since the direction of the light emitters can be changed according to the arrangement on the substrate, in order to align the directions so as to face a predetermined direction (the direction of the rotation center axis), the directions of the individual light emitters are individually set. Need arises. This can be a factor that makes it difficult to control the quality of the luminous body, such as mounting and orientation.

  In this regard, as shown in this embodiment, if the light emitting substrate 372 is arranged so as to be parallel to the rotation center axis CL1 and the light irradiation direction is defined by the light guide 385, the light emitting substrate 372 By shifting the position of the light emitter 371 in the plate surface direction, the difference in the position of the light emitter 355 in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 can be realized with a simple configuration. This makes it possible to realize an excellent configuration in terms of manufacturing / management and the like, and facilitate the mounting of the movable effect device 300. Therefore, as compared with the case where the light-emitting substrate is intentionally curved as described above, the degree of freedom in setting the direction of the light-emitting body is preferably improved by a simple configuration while facilitating manufacturing / management and the like. Can be.

  In the case where an image or the like is to be displayed in a space by the rotary movable effect device 300, it is necessary to secure a certain rotation speed. Here, when the plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, it is assumed that a load generated on the light emitting substrate 372 due to rotation increases due to an increase in air resistance. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 is housed in the housing 391 as described above, the light emitting substrate 372 can be suitably protected from such a load. Further, the housing 391 has a higher degree of design freedom in terms of its shape and the like than the light emitting substrate 372. Therefore, in the configuration in which the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372 is oriented in the rotation direction, it is easy to take measures to reduce the air resistance of the housing 391, and it is possible to suitably contribute to securing the rotation speed.

  By increasing the number of light-emitting members provided on the light-emitting substrate, various effects such as improvement in definition and diversification of a light-emitting display mode (predetermined image) can be enjoyed. However, if the number of light emitters is increased, the size of the light emitting substrate is inevitably increased. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is configured to be oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, the size of the substrate is a rotary type movable effect device or light emission using the same. This directly leads to a decrease in the appearance of the production.

  In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the light emitting substrate 372 is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1 and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis CL1 by using the light guide 385 as described above. By doing so, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate 372 can be directed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 while ensuring the function of irradiating light in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. Thus, even if the size of the light-emitting substrate is increased due to the above-described circumstances or the like, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the appearance caused by the increase in the size of the light-emitting substrate, and it is possible to alleviate the restrictions on the game effect. Therefore, it is possible to perform a game effect with a higher impact, and it is possible to contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device 300.

  The luminous body 371 is disposed so that the optical axis faces the thickness direction of the luminous substrate 372, and the light guide 385 emits light from the luminous body 371 along the plate surface of the luminous substrate 372. The board 372 is configured to be guided from the center to the end. According to such a configuration, even when the light-emitting substrate 372 and the light guide 385 are used in combination, it is possible to prevent the occupied area of the entire “light-emitting unit” from becoming unnecessarily large. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which light is guided to the end of the light-emitting substrate 372, it is possible to prevent the light-emitting substrate 372 from becoming an obstacle that hinders visual recognition of the light-emitting portion 355.

  In the present embodiment, the exit portion 387 of the light guide 385 and the light emitting portion 355 are located on a virtual straight line that intersects the rotation center axis CL1. With such a configuration, by switching the light emission mode in accordance with the rotation of the rotation unit 350, it is possible to suppress the complexity of the light emission control when displaying a predetermined image. Further, if the light emitting substrate is positioned on the virtual line, it is necessary to extend the light guide from the end of the light emitting substrate in order to position the light emitting portion on the virtual line. The route becomes complicated. Furthermore, since the light emitting substrate and the light emitting portion are arranged in the rotation center axis direction, the width of the movable body in the rotation center axis direction increases. According to the arrangement shown in the present embodiment, occurrence of these various inconveniences can be suppressed, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  According to the configuration in which the light-emitting substrate 372 is provided at a position deviated from the rotation center axis CL1 and the optical path forming member 381 is provided at a position intersecting with the rotation center axis CL1, the light-emitting substrate 372 is a “vent”. Can be brought closer to the wall surface of the housing 391 in which the slit 392 is formed. Thereby, the heat dissipation function using the slit 392 can be suitably enhanced.

  In a configuration in which an image such as a pattern or a character is displayed in the operation area ME of the rotation unit 350 by using an afterimage of light by changing the light emission mode of the light emission unit 355 in accordance with the rotation of the rotation unit 350, If the blank portion generated between them becomes large, there is a concern that the definition of the displayed image is reduced and the appearance of the image is reduced. In this regard, as shown in this embodiment, the partition wall 384 is formed so as to have a tapered shape whose thickness becomes thinner toward the outlet portion 387 in a predetermined range including the outlet portion 387 of the light guide portion 385. By doing so, the blank portion can be reduced, and the roughness of the image can be made less noticeable. Thereby, the appearance of the special effect by the movable effect device 300 is improved, and it is possible to contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the effect.

  In the configuration having the rotary movable effect device 300 as described above, it is more likely that the light emitting effect will not be performed properly due to the deformation such as distortion occurring in the rotating unit 350. Under such circumstances, it is necessary to give the rotating unit 350 some strength. Therefore, by making the light path forming member 381 (light guide member 382) on which the light guide portion 385 is formed function as a reinforcing portion for the rotation unit 350, the above-described concern regarding the strength can be solved. Here, if the entire partition wall 384 is reduced in thickness when forming the reinforcing portion, there is a concern that the function as the reinforcing portion is reduced. Therefore, if the thickness of the partition wall 384 is reduced only in the vicinity of the light emitting portion (exit portion 387) as described above, the improvement of the appearance of the light emitting effect and the function as the reinforcing portion can be appropriately compatible. Can be.

  The size of the light emitting portion depends on the exit portion 387 of the light guide 385. With the configuration in which the light passing through the light guide 385 is diffused by the light guide 385, the substantial light emission range is narrower than the exit portion 387, and a substantial blank portion (gap) between the light emission portions is provided. Can be less likely to occur. Here, in order to improve the diffusion efficiency of diffusing light in the light guide 385 (passage), it is not preferable that the passage width is excessively large. Therefore, it is clear that the partition wall 384 has a certain thickness to suppress the spread of the passage width and to reduce the thickness of the partition wall 384 around the exit where light diffusion has progressed to some extent. It has technical significance.

  In distributing the light to the entire exit portion 387 of the light guide 385, it is more difficult to secure the light quantity at the outer edge portion of the exit portion 387 (especially near the partition wall 384) than at the center of the exit portion 387. That is, when the exit portion 387 is viewed, a difference in brightness is likely to occur between the vicinity of the center and the vicinity of the outer edge. In view of the above, by virtue of the configuration in which light is not diffused at the portion where the exit portion 387 is formed by the partition wall 384, the loss due to the light diffusion is suppressed, so that the sharpness of the light at the outer edge of the light emitting portion is improved. Has contributed to the collateral.

  In a configuration in which the size of the light emitting portion (dot) depends on the exit portion 387 of the light guide 385, the shape of the exit portion 387 strongly affects a displayed image or the like. Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, if the width of the exit portion 387 is made smaller in the rotation direction than in the direction intersecting with the rotation direction, light can be secured by securing a certain size in the exit portion 387. This makes it possible to suitably contribute to improving the definition of an image when displaying a predetermined image while avoiding difficulty in visual recognition.

  In the configuration having the light diffusion portion provided with the reflection function, the diffusion function is effectively exhibited by repeating light reflection. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that promotes the diffusion of light between the partition walls 384 (the opposed plate surfaces 389) that are relatively small apart from each other, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a portion in which light is not easily distributed, thereby suppressing the diffusion effect. Can be suitably exerted.

<Second embodiment>
In the first embodiment, an image such as a character or a picture displayed by the movable effect device 300 (the rotation unit 350) has a depth (three-dimensional) that becomes convex toward the front side of the gaming machine as the rotation center axis CL1 is approached. Feeling). In the present embodiment, although the light emitting unit 355A is shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 to give a sense of depth (three-dimensional feeling) to the first embodiment, the expression of the sense of depth is common. Is different from the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration according to the difference will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram showing an internal structure of a rotation unit 350A according to the second embodiment.

  The rotation unit 350A is curved so as to be recessed on the rotation center side (center portion) toward the back side, and the light emitting body 371A and the light emitting unit 355A are positioned closer to the rotation center axis CL1 at the rear of the gaming machine as the positions thereof are closer to the rotation center axis CL1. It is arranged to. That is, the front-back relationship between the light-emitting bodies 371A that are arranged side by side in the first embodiment is reversed. As a result, the virtual display surface of the image displayed by the rotation unit 350A also has a curved shape in which the center portion is concave in the depth direction.

  As an image displayed by rotating the rotation unit 350A, a vortex toward the rotation center axis CL1 is set. By displaying such an image, it is possible to give the player an impression of being drawn toward the symbol display device 253 along with the rotation of the vortex. This is a preferable configuration for prompting the player who has watched the image to pay attention to the symbol display device 253.

  Here, as in the first embodiment, the moving distance of the light emitter 371A when the rotation unit 350A makes one rotation becomes longer as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. Therefore, in displaying an image in the operation area ME using the afterimage of light, the light emission level decreases (darkens) as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. In the first embodiment, all the light emitters 371 are used in common, but the sense of depth is enhanced by using the above-mentioned event (difference in light emission level).

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the light emitting body 371A located outside is differentiated from the light emitting body 371A located inside with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 so as to be brighter. In this way, by compensating for the insufficient light amount of the outer light emitting body 371A, the brightness of the image for performing the special effect is adjusted so that the light changes from the outside to the inside and changes from light to dark. This suppresses the principle of operation (difference in light emission level according to the moving distance) of the rotation unit 350A shown in the first embodiment from being a factor that reduces the sense of depth.

  In the second embodiment described in detail above, the light amount of each light emitting body 371A is individually set, but the light amount of each light emitting body 371A is unified as in the first embodiment. I do not deny that. In addition, the brightness is adjusted so that the brightness changes from outside to inside during execution of the special effect, but the amount of light for each light emitter 371A must be individually set so that the brightness during rotation is unified. Is also possible.

<Third embodiment>
As described in the first embodiment, in displaying (drawing) an image such as a picture or a character in a space by a rotary effect device, the gap (blank) between the light emitting units 355 is reduced. Thus, the appearance of the image can be improved. Further, by increasing the number of the light-emitting members 371 and subdividing the light-emitting portions (dots), fine display can be performed, and the expressive power can be suitably improved. However, there is a restriction on the arrangement of the light emitters 371 for reasons of design / manufacturing / quality control, and in fact, it is necessary to provide a certain gap (clearance) between the light emitters 371.

  In the present embodiment, in consideration of these various circumstances, further efforts are made to improve the expressive power of the movable staging device. Hereinafter, a characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 31 focusing on differences from the first embodiment. FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram showing an internal structure of rotating unit 350B in the present embodiment.

  The luminous body 371B group mounted on the luminous substrate 372B is the same as the first embodiment in that the arrangement area of the luminous body 371B group is gradually shifted rearward as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. ing. However, from a smaller viewpoint, the light emitters 371B are arranged so as to alternate in the order of the near side → the back side → the front side → the back side as the distance from the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (front-back direction) increases. I have. In other words, it is configured such that the offset amount in the rear increases as the distance from the rotation center axis line CL1 increases as a whole, although the front and rear portions alternate.

  By arranging the light emitters 371B apart from each other in the front-rear direction (the direction of the rotation center axis CL1) (see the distance Y3), it is possible to suppress the dependence on the separation distance in the left and right direction in securing the gap between the light emitters 371B. I have. Utilizing this, the distance X3 between the adjacent light emitters 371B in the left-right direction (the longitudinal direction of the rotation unit 350) is reduced more than in the first embodiment. As a result, the image is displayed in a more subdivided manner (fine display is enabled), and the quality of the displayed image is improved.

  In such a configuration, the luminous body 371B positioned on the near side in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (the irradiation direction of the light from the light emitting section 355B) forms an optical path of the luminous body 371B positioned on the far side. It can be a hindrance factor. In this regard, in the present embodiment, by suppressing the overlapping of the light emitters 371B in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1, the light emitters 371B on the near side are prevented from hindering the formation of the optical path.

  In forming the light guide 385B for each of the light emitting bodies 371B adjacent to each other, the blank can be reduced by reducing the thickness of the partition wall 384B that partitions the light guide 385B. However, in view of the fact that the function of reinforcing the housing 391B is provided to the optical path forming member 381B, it is not preferable that the thinning of the partition wall is a factor that lowers the reinforcing function. In this regard, in the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the effect of the thinning of the partition wall 384B (reduction in strength) is due to the extension and subdivision of the partition wall 384B in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 according to the above-mentioned alternate arrangement. It is complemented by the addition of 384B.

  Thus, while the expressive power of the image displayed by the rotating unit 350 is enhanced, a decrease in the operational reliability of the rotating unit 350 due to a decrease in strength and the like due to the enhancement can be suitably suppressed.

  In the rotary movable effect device 300B described in detail above, the fineness of an image such as a picture to be displayed can be improved by reducing the interval between the light emitters in the radial direction of the rotation center axis. However, in the first place, it is necessary to secure a certain occupied area for each light-emitting body in the light-emitting substrate, so there is a limit even if the arrangement interval is simply reduced. In this regard, by shifting the position of the light emitter 371B in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372B, the arrangement direction of the light emitters 371B (for example, the rotation center axis viewed in the rotation center axis CL1 direction). The arrangement interval in the direction intersecting CL1) can be reduced. Thereby, it is possible to favorably contribute to the improvement of the definition described above.

  In a configuration in which an image is displayed by rotating the rotation unit 350B, it is preferable that the rotation unit 350B be as lightweight as possible in order to improve responsiveness at the start and end of rotation. Thus, as shown in this embodiment, if the light-emitting body 371B is alternately shifted to one side (for example, the front side) and the other side (for example, the rear side) in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1, the front-to-rear width of the light-emitting substrate 372B is reduced. It can contribute to the weight reduction of the light emitting substrate 372 by suppressing the increase in uselessness. Therefore, it is possible to realize the optimization of the light emission mode and suppress a decrease in the responsiveness of the operation caused by the optimization.

  In the third embodiment, the luminous bodies 371B arranged side by side in the direction (lateral direction) away from the rotation center axis CL1 are shifted so that the front and rear positions are alternately arranged. It is not something to be done. For example, the light emitting body 371 group may be divided into a plurality of blocks each composed of a single light emitting body or a plurality of adjacent light emitting bodies 371, and the blocks may be staggered so that the front and rear positions are alternately switched.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the third embodiment, the expressive power of the image displayed in the operation area ME in the special effect is improved by arranging the light emitters 371B so that the front and rear positions are alternately shifted. However, when the position of the light emitting body 371B is shifted in the light irradiation direction, the light emitting body 371B on the near side in the irradiation direction reduces the degree of freedom related to the arrangement of the light guide part for the light emitting body 371B on the far side. It can be a factor. The movable effect device according to the present embodiment is characterized in that a device for improving the expressive power (higher image quality and the like) while suppressing a decrease in the degree of freedom related to the arrangement of the light guide unit is characterized in 1. I have one. Hereinafter, with reference to a schematic diagram of FIG. 32, a description will be given of a rotation unit 350C according to the present embodiment, focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  A second light-emitting substrate 372YC is provided at a position opposite to the first light-emitting substrate 372XC with respect to the optical path forming member 381C in the housing 391C. The second light emitting body 371YC is mounted on the plate surface of the second light emitting substrate 372YC facing the optical path forming body 381C, and light from the second light emitting body 371YC is incident on the light path forming body 381C. ing.

  The light path forming member 381C includes a first light guide portion 385XC that defines an irradiation direction of light from the first light emitting member 371XC of the first light emitting substrate 372XC, and light from the second light emitting member 371YC of the second light emitting substrate 372YC. A second light guide 385YC for defining an irradiation direction is provided. The first light guides 385XC and the second light guides 385YC are arranged alternately in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1.

  On the second light-emitting substrate 372YC, the second light-emitting members 371YC are arranged so as to be shifted between the first light-emitting members 371XC. That is, the second luminous body 371YC is arranged to fill the gap between the first luminous bodies 371XC, and the first luminous body 371XC is arranged to fill the gap between the second luminous bodies 371YC. , And a positional relationship that complements the blanks is established.

  Accordingly, it is possible to subdivide the light emitting portions (dots) while securing a gap between the light emitting portions 355C, and it is possible to appropriately realize the improvement of the expressive power by fine display.

  In the housing 391, the number of the luminous bodies 371C housed therein increases, so that heat is easily collected inside. In this regard, a slit is also formed in a portion of the housing 391 that faces the plate surface of the second light emitting substrate 372YC, and heat radiation efficiency due to rotation of the rotation unit 350C is ensured. This makes it possible to suppress the influence of heat due to the additional light emitter 371C.

  By adding the second light emitting substrate 372YC, the weight of the entire rotating unit 350C is increased. However, by disposing the light emitting substrates 372XC and 372YC so as to be symmetrical with respect to the rotation center axis CL1, the weight balance is improved as compared with the rotation unit 350 shown in the first embodiment. It is possible to contribute to improvement of operation stability at the time of rotation and relaxation of stress generated at a shaft supporting portion due to rotation.

<Another form>
As described in the fourth embodiment, the use of a plurality of light emitting substrates in combination to improve the expressive power is not limited to the above-described configuration. Hereinafter, various examples (modifications) in which a plurality of light emitting substrates are used in combination will be described.

<Example 1>
In the fourth embodiment, the first light emitters 371XC and the second light emitters 371YC arranged side by side in the direction (lateral direction) away from the rotation center axis CL1 are alternately arranged. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Not something. For example, the first luminous body 371XC group is divided into a plurality of first blocks composed of one or a plurality of adjacent first luminous bodies 371XC, and the second luminous body 371YC group is divided into one or a plurality of adjacent second luminous bodies 371YC. It is also possible to divide into a plurality of second blocks, and to arrange the first blocks and the second blocks alternately.

<Example 2>
In the fourth embodiment, the light from the first light emitter 371XC of the first light emitting substrate 372XC and the light from the second light emitter 371YC of the second light emitting substrate 372YC are aggregated in the optical path forming member 381C. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A first optical path forming body for the first light emitting body 371XC and a second optical path forming body for the second light emitting body 371YC may be separately provided.

<Fifth embodiment>
In the fourth embodiment, by using a plurality of (two) light emitting substrates 372XC and 372YC stacked together, the expression of the image displayed by the rotating unit 350C is improved. In the structure shown in the present embodiment as well, although a device has been devised for realizing the expressive power of an image by using a plurality of light emitting substrates, an approach (idea) for improving the specific structure and the expressive power is the first. This is different from the fourth embodiment. Therefore, hereinafter, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 33, the configuration of the rotation unit 350D in the present embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the rotation unit 350C shown in the fourth embodiment.

  Inside the housing 391D that forms the outer shell of the rotation unit 350D, a flat partition 393D that bisects the internal space in the thickness direction of the housing 391D is formed. The partition portion 393D is provided with a function as a pedestal for mounting the first light-emitting substrate 372XD and the second light-emitting substrate 372YD. It is fixed to the partition 393D so that the surface faces the opposite side to the partition 393D.

  In the housing 391D, optical path forming bodies 381XD and 381YD are provided so as to sandwich the respective light emitting substrates 372XD and 372YD between the housing 391D and the partition 393D. That is, the light from the first light emitting body 371XD is applied to the first light path forming member 381XD facing the first light emitting substrate 372XD, and the light from the second light emitting body 371YD is formed to the second light path forming surface facing the second light emitting substrate 372YD. Irradiation is performed on the body 381YD.

  The first light path forming member 381XD and the second light path forming member 381YD are provided with a distance from the rotation center axis CL1 to the first light emitting portion 355XD (the first light emitting member 371XD) and a second light emitting portion 355YD (the second light emitting portion 355YD) from the rotation center axis CL1. It is arranged so that the distance to the light emitting body 371YD) coincides. That is, the trajectory through which the first light emitting unit 355XD passes and the trajectory through which the second light emitting unit 355YD passes along with the rotation of the rotation unit 350D coincide (overlap).

  In this way, by securing a plurality (two) of light sources that pass through one light emitting point when the rotation unit 350D makes one rotation, the light emitting mode at the light emitting point can be changed to the first light emitting unit that passes through the light emitting point. It can be controlled by two light sources of 355XD (first light emitter 371XD) and second light emitter 355YD (second light emitter 371YD). According to such a configuration, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the expressive power from aspects such as diversification of the light emission control pattern. Further, in a configuration in which a plurality of (two) light emitting units 355XD and 355YD passing through the same location are used in combination to define the light emission mode, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350D can be reduced while maintaining the image display function. This is a preferred configuration for improving the durability and the like of the rotating unit 350D (movable effect device).

  Note that the positional relationship between the first light-emitting unit 355XD and the second light-emitting unit 355YD shown in the present embodiment is not essential, and similar to the fourth embodiment, the trajectory of the first light-emitting unit 355XD and the path It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the position is shifted so as to avoid overlapping with the trajectory through which the two light emitting units 355YD pass.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the rotary connection connector 328 shown in the first embodiment, the shaft that follows the rotation unit 350 and rotates about the rotation center axis CL1, and the metallic ring portion fixed to the shaft is used. And a metal brush portion disposed on the outer surface of the rotary connection connector 328 and pressed against the ring portion from the side, so that the ring portion can be rotated even when the rotation position of the rotary unit 350 changes. And the brush unit, that is, the electrical connection between the rotation unit 350 and the base unit 320 (notification / effect control device 140) is maintained. In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the rotary connector is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration of the rotary connection connector 328E according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration related to electrical connection, and FIG. 34B is a schematic diagram illustrating a rotary connection connector 328E according to the sixth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 34A, an electric path connecting the notification / production control device 140 and the light emitting board 372E of the movable production device 300E is a power supply power supply line EL, a ground line GL, and a command for instructing a light emission mode. It is roughly divided into a signal line SL for transmission. Each of these lines EL, GL, SL is connected to a control section 370E of the light emitting board 372E through a rotary connection connector 328E. The control unit 370E specifies the illuminant 371 to emit light and the illuminant 371 to extinguish based on a command input through the signal line SL, and switches the power supply of each illuminant 371 according to the specified content. The control unit 370E operates based on the power supplied through the power supply line EL. The power supply line EL is provided with a function of supplying operating power not only to the light emitter 371E but also to the control unit 370E. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (b1), the rotary connection connector 328E is fixed to the rotary unit 350 and rotates together with the movable plate 331E, and the fixed plate 332E fixed to the base unit 320 and facing the movable plate 331E. And The movable plate 331E is disposed so that the plate surface faces in the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1, and the plate surface facing the fixed plate 332E side of the movable plate 331E has an annular shape centered on the rotation center axis CL1. The connection terminal is formed in such a manner as to form a connection terminal.

  These connection terminals are different in diameter from each other so as to form a concentric circle centering on the rotation center axis CL1, and a movable plate side connection terminal for the power line EL on the side away from the rotation center axis CL1 → ground line. The movable plate side connection terminals for the GL are arranged in the order of the movable plate side connection terminals for the signal lines SL.

  At a portion of the fixed plate 332E facing the movable plate 331E, a plurality of fixed plate-side connection terminals are arranged along the respective movable plate-side connection terminals provided on the movable plate 331E. Specifically, a plurality of terminals (fixed plate side connection terminals for the power supply line EL corresponding to the movable plate side connection terminals for the power supply line EL are arranged at regular intervals in the rotation direction about the rotation center axis CL1. In the embodiment, four) are provided, and the fixed-plate-side connection terminals for the ground line GL corresponding to the movable-plate-side connection terminals for the ground line GL are equally spaced in the rotation direction about the rotation center axis CL1. A plurality of (four in the present embodiment) are provided as described above, and the fixed plate side connection terminals for the signal line SL corresponding to the movable plate side connection terminals for the signal line SL rotate around the rotation center axis CL1. A plurality (four in this embodiment) are provided at equal intervals in the direction.

  As described above, when the rotation unit 350E is rotated at a high speed, the actual rotation axis is shifted with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 (for example, tilted) due to a manufacturing error of the shaft support structure or deterioration with time such as abrasion. ) I cannot deny the possibility. Such a shift may cause the electrical connection between the notification / effect control device 140 and the light emitting substrate 372 to be unstable. In this regard, as shown in this feature, by providing a plurality of connection portions at equal intervals in the rotation direction for each line, a shift of the rotation axis of the rotation unit 350E can be suitably tolerated.

  For example, by increasing the contact pressure by pressing the fixed plate side connection terminal provided on the fixed plate 332E against the movable plate side connection terminal, it is possible to suppress the influence of the above-described displacement. However, in such a configuration, abrasion that occurs when the fixed connection terminal and the movable body connection end slide is increased. Such an increase in friction undesirably promotes abrasion of the connection terminal and causes poor connection. Providing a plurality of connection portions as described above is more advantageous in reducing contact pressure and improving durability as compared with such a configuration.

  If the actual rotation axis is tilted with respect to the rotation center axis CL1, the influence increases as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. In the present embodiment, the light emission of the light emitter 371E and the operation of the control unit 370E are performed by the power supplied from the power supply line EL, and the importance of the power supply line EL is lower than that of other lines. Is getting higher. Therefore, by disposing the power supply line EL at a position where the influence of the inclination of the power supply line EL is relatively small, that is, at a position closest to the rotation center axis CL1, even if the inclination occurs, the power supply path is cut off due to the influence. Connection failures such as

  Further, in a configuration in which the rotation is continued while maintaining the contact state, the wear of the connection terminal depends on the rotation speed, specifically, the relative speed and the sliding distance between the movable plate side connection terminal and the fixed plate side connection terminal at the contact point. Becomes The relative speed and the sliding distance increase as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. In the present embodiment, the connection terminals forming the power supply line EL of relatively high importance are arranged at a position close to the rotation center axis CL1 where the relative speed is relatively low and the sliding distance is relatively short. I have. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the wear of the connection terminals constituting the power supply line EL.

  Although various modifications have been made to the rotational connection connector 328 shown in the present embodiment in order to improve the connection stability and the like, it is not always necessary to use all of these technical ideas together. It is also possible to apply to the first embodiment. For example, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 34 (b2), a plurality of connection terminals (rings 341F and brushes 342F) corresponding to the power supply line EL and the ground line GL having relatively high importance may be provided. In particular, the further away from the bearing location, the greater the effect when the actual rotation axis is inclined with respect to the rotation center axis line CL1. In view of such circumstances, it is technically significant to dispose the connection terminal forming the power supply line EL at a position near the bearing as shown in FIG. 34 (b2).

  By the way, in view of the fact that the difference in importance is set for each line, the terminal width (the width in the direction of the rotation center axis) is increased as the importance is higher (for example, the power supply line EL or the ground line GL). It is also possible to increase the margin of the contact point by using a configuration.

<Seventh embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the light emitting portions are shifted from each other in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 to give a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) to the displayed image such as a character or a picture. The embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the display mode is realized by changing the degree of the depth sensation according to the situation. Hereinafter, a configuration according to the difference will be described with reference to a schematic diagram of FIG.

  In rotating unit 350G described in the present embodiment, light emitting units 370G each including light emitting substrate 372G and optical path forming body 381G are provided on both sides of rotation center axis CL1. These light-emitting units 370G are rotatably held by a housing 391G, and are rotated back and forth about an end (rotation center axis CL2) on the rotation center axis CL1 side, thereby being inclined with respect to the rotation center axis CL1. (Posture) is changed.

  The housing 391G is mounted with a rotation drive unit 401G as a posture changing means for changing the posture of the light emitting unit 370G. The rotation drive unit 401G is connected to the notification / effect control device 140, and operates based on a drive signal from the notification / effect control device 140. Thus, the light-emitting unit 370G is configured to move to the first position and the second position where the backward inclination is greater than the first position. Although not shown, the housing 391G is provided with a lock device that can be switched between an allowable state in which the posture of the light emitting unit 370G is allowed to change and a restricted state in which the posture is restricted. When the posture of the 380G is changed, the lock device is temporarily switched from the restricted state to the permitted state.

  When comparing the image displayed under the situation where the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the first position with the image displayed under the situation where the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the second position, the latter is more than the former. Will emphasize the sense of depth (three-dimensional feeling). This makes it possible to change the appearance of a seemingly similar image.

  Here, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 35 (b1), in the light guide 385 shown in the first embodiment, the light irradiation direction is defined to be in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. The configuration is such that the spread of light in the direction intersecting with the rotation center axis CL1 is suppressed. Such a configuration is advantageous in that when a plurality of light emitting units 355 are used in combination, light interference between the light emitting units 355 is suppressed, and image clarity is improved. However, when this configuration is applied to the configuration shown in the present embodiment as it is, the following inconvenience occurs. For example, when the light guide unit is formed on the assumption that the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the first position, the visibility of the image (light) when the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the second position is reduced, and the light emitting unit 370G is formed. When the light guide portion is formed on the assumption that the light guide portion is disposed at the second position, the visibility of the image (light) when the light guide portion is disposed at the first position is reduced.

  Therefore, in the light guide portion 385G described in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35 (b2), the side surface 390G of the light guide portion 385G is inclined so as to increase the interval toward the front, so that the center of rotation is increased. Light is allowed to spread in a direction crossing the axis CL1. This suppresses a decrease in the visibility of an image displayed by light from the light emitting unit 355G, regardless of whether the light emitting unit 370G is disposed at the first position or the second position. .

  Next, attitude control of the light emitting unit 370G group will be described. In the present embodiment, the posture of the light emitting unit 370G group is changed while the rotation unit 350G is rotating. That is, the posture of the light emitting unit 370G group is prevented from changing when the rotation unit 350G is stopped. Specifically, the aspect of the posture change includes (1) an aspect in which the image is displayed in the first position while the image is being displayed in the second position, and (2) an aspect in which the rotation unit 350G starts rotating. There is provided a mode of changing from the first position to the second position until the image is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, it is set so that the degree of expectation of a jackpot result is higher when the sense of depth is emphasized. In the case where such differentiation is achieved, it is assumed that the degree of the three-dimensional effect is given to the image in which the player's attention is displayed. If the posture of the group of light emitting units 370G changes while the rotation unit 350G is stationary, the degree of depth sense given before the image is displayed is exposed, and the display is not performed. It is feared that attention to the image to be reduced will be reduced. In this regard, as described above, by adopting a configuration in which the posture of the light emitting unit 370G group is changed during rotation, the occurrence of such inconvenience can be suitably suppressed.

  Note that, in the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the light emitting unit 370G is configured to switch between the first position and the second position. However, the configuration is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which it is changed at the position of the light emitting unit 370G. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which stereoscopic display is performed in any case of the first position and the second position has been described, but a configuration including a state in which the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 is 90 degrees. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which switching between flat display and stereoscopic display is performed.

  Incidentally, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the inclinations of the two light emitting units 370G are individually changed so that the inclinations with respect to the rotation center axis line CL1 are different. There is a concern that it will be difficult to stabilize the shaft, or that the load generated at the pivotal support portion will increase. Therefore, in order to allow such an individual operation, it is preferable to make a contrivance (for example, adoption of a counterweight or the like) for stabilizing the rotation and suppressing a decrease in durability.

<Eighth Embodiment>
As described in the seventh embodiment, if the direction of light irradiation changes due to a change in posture, the amount of light reaching the player decreases, giving an impression as if the light was dimmed. . Such a phenomenon does not have much effect in a range where the change in the attitude of the light emitting substrate is small, but becomes remarkable when the change in the three-dimensional effect is emphasized by increasing the amount of change in the angle. Of course, as long as the player changes his / her eyes, it becomes easier to catch the light, and it is possible to grasp what image is being displayed. However, when the line of sight is changed, it is presumed that a portion opposite to the side on which the line of sight is shifted becomes difficult to see, and it is difficult to ensure the visibility of the entire image. One of the features of the present embodiment is that, in consideration of such circumstances, a measure is taken to ensure the visibility while increasing the degree of change in the three-dimensional effect. Hereinafter, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 36, the configuration according to the above-described contrivance will be described focusing on differences from the seventh embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, in the rotating unit 350H according to the present embodiment, a light emitting unit 370H including a light emitting substrate 372H and an optical path forming member 381H is rotatably supported by a housing 391H. Configuration matches. However, the light emitting unit 370H is provided with the first light emitting substrate 372XH on which the first light emitting body 371XH is mounted and the second light emitting substrate 372YH on which the second light emitting body 371YH is mounted. A first light guiding portion 385XH arranged along the first light emitting substrate 372XH and guiding light from the first light emitting body 371XH, and a light emitted from the second light emitting body 371YH arranged along the second light emitting substrate 372YH. The configuration is different from that of the seventh embodiment in that a second light guide 385YH is provided side by side.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (b1) and (b2), when the light emitting unit 370H is disposed at the first position, the light irradiation direction of the first light guide 385XH is in front of the gaming machine (in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1). ), And the second light guide 385YH is formed such that the light irradiation direction is directed toward the front of the gaming machine (the direction of the rotation center axis CL1) in a state where the light emitting unit 370H is disposed at the second position. Have been.

  When drawing is performed by the rotating unit 350H in a situation where the light emitting unit 370H is arranged at the first position, the first light emitting body 371XH is turned on / off and the second light emitting body 371YH is turned off. Thereby, the light from the first light emitter 371XH is irradiated through the first light guide 385XH, and an image is displayed in the operation area ME. Regarding the first light guide 385XH, when the light emitting unit 370H is disposed at the first position, the light irradiation direction is defined so as to be in front of the gaming machine, so that the visibility of the displayed image is improved. It will be suitably secured.

  On the other hand, when drawing is performed by the rotation unit 350H in a situation where the light emitting unit 370H is located at the second position, the second light emitting body 371YH is turned on / off and the first light emitting body 371XH is turned off. It will be in the state of having done. Thus, light from the second light emitting body 371YH is irradiated through the second light guide 385YH, and an image is displayed in the operation area ME. Regarding the second light guide 385YH, when the light emitting unit 370H is arranged at the second position, the light irradiation direction is defined so as to be in front of the gaming machine. It will be suitably secured.

  According to the rotating unit 350H described in detail above, it is possible to improve the expressive power by the function of changing the sense of depth, and to appropriately suppress a decrease in the visibility of the image due to the function.

<Another form>
As described in the eighth embodiment, in changing the stereoscopic effect of the image displayed by the rotating unit 350H, the configuration related to the rotating unit 350H may be configured as follows.

<Example 1>
A luminous body having a tilt of 90 degrees with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 and a light guide configured such that the light irradiation direction is in front of the gaming machine (in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1) when the tilt with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 is 90 degrees. Or a combination of the first light emitting body 371XH and the first light guide 385XH or a combination of the second light emitter 371YH and the second light guide 385YH. According to such a configuration, switching between the two-dimensional display and the three-dimensional display is possible.

<Example 2>
In the eighth embodiment, even when the light-emitting unit 370H (light-emitting unit 355H) is arranged at any of the first position and the second position, the light-emitting unit 370H is located on the back side of the rotation center axis line CL2. , But is not limited to this. For example, in one of the first position and the second position, the light-emitting unit 370H (light-emitting unit 355H) is located on the front side of the rotation center axis CL2, and in the other, the light-emitting unit 370H (light-emitting unit 355H) is at the center of rotation. It is also possible to adopt a configuration located on the back side of the axis CL2. According to such a configuration, it is common in that an image is displayed three-dimensionally at any position, but it is possible to reverse the relationship between the unevenness of the virtual display surface and greatly change the appearance.

<Example 3>
In the eighth embodiment, the first light-emitting body 371XH group and the second light-emitting body 371YH group are arranged side by side in the rotation direction. However, it is not always necessary to divide the arrangement areas of these light-emitting bodies 371XH and 371YH group. For example, the first light emitters 371XH and the second light emitters 371YH can be alternately arranged on the same plane. However, when the first light emitter 371XH and the second light emitter 371YH are used individually in such a configuration, the first light emitter 355XH and the second light emitter 371YH corresponding to the first light emitter 371XH are used. Since one of the second light emitting units 355YH is blank for the other, the roughness of the displayed image is conspicuous. Therefore, when it is assumed that the luminous bodies are properly used according to the posture of the luminous unit, the first luminous section 355XH and the second luminous section are arranged on the same track as shown in the eighth embodiment. Placing 355YH has technical significance.

<Example 4>
In the eighth embodiment, when the light emitting unit 370H is arranged at the first position, the first light guide unit 385XH and the light emitting unit 370H, which are defined so that the light irradiation direction is in front of the gaming machine, are provided. A second light guide 385YH, which is defined so that the light irradiation direction is in front of the gaming machine when arranged at the second position, is separately provided, and these light guides 385XH and 385YH are selectively used according to the situation. Although the configuration is adopted, the present invention is not limited to this. When the attitude of the light emitting unit 370H changes, the direction of the light guide unit with respect to the main body of the light emitting unit 370H may be changed such that the light irradiation direction is maintained in a predetermined direction.

<Ninth embodiment>
In the seventh embodiment, the attitude of the light emitting unit 370G is changed using the driving force from the rotation drive unit 401G and the like. However, in order to stably change the attitude of the light-emitting unit 370G having a certain weight while the rotation unit 350G is rotating, it is necessary to increase the power generated by the rotation drive unit 401G to some extent. In addition, the size and weight of the rotation drive unit 401G are likely to increase. This may also affect the weight of the rotating unit 350G itself. One of the features of the present embodiment is that the structure related to the posture change is devised in consideration of these various circumstances. Hereinafter, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 37, the rotation unit 350I of the present embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the seventh embodiment and the like.

  In this embodiment mode, a light-emitting body 371I, a light-guiding unit 385I that guides light from the light-emitting body 371I, a transmission member 382I through which light from the light-guiding unit 385I passes, and a case in which various components are mounted. A light emitting block 356I is constructed by the body 401I. These light-emitting blocks 356I are held by the housing 391I in a state where they are arranged in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1.

  The light-emitting blocks 356I are roughly classified into fixed light-emitting blocks 356aI and movable light-emitting blocks 356bI movable in a direction intersecting the direction in which the light-emitting blocks 356I are arranged. Hereinafter, a configuration related to the movement of the movable light-emitting block 356bI will be described.

  A guide groove 395I is formed in the housing 391I, and a ridge 402I formed on the case body 401I is engaged with the guide groove 395I. The guide groove 395I extends in the front-rear direction, and is inclined with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 so that the distance between the rear end and the rotation center axis CL1 is larger than the distance between the front end and the rotation center axis CL1. I have. The light-emitting block 356I is allowed to slide along the guide groove 395I.

  The housing 391I is provided with a lock device having a stopper 399I that can be switched between an allowable state in which the movable light-emitting block 356bI is allowed to move and a restricted state in which the movement is restricted. The stopper 399I is slidable in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. In the restricted state, the stopper 399I comes into contact with the back surface of the light emitting block 356bI, thereby restricting the movement of the light emitting block 356bI along the guide groove 395I. . In this state, all the light-emitting blocks 356bI are arranged side by side, and are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the rotation center axis CL1.

  When the stopper 399I retreats and moves away from the light emitting block 356bI, the movement of the light emitting block 356bI along the guide groove 395I is allowed. Specifically, when the rotation unit 350I rotates, centrifugal force acts on the light-emitting block 356bI so as to move the light-emitting block 356bI away from the rotation center axis CL1. Here, a component moving away from the rotation center axis CL1 is given to the direction of the guide groove 395I, and the light-emitting block 356bI retreats along the guide groove 395I due to the centrifugal force. The light-emitting block 356bI that has retreated by the centrifugal force hits the rear end of the guide groove 395I, so that further retraction is prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (c), an engagement protrusion 403I and an engagement groove 404I that engage with an adjacent case body are formed on the side surface of the case body 401I. The light-emitting blocks 356bI are connected to each other by the engagement protrusion 403I and the engagement groove 404I, and the amount of change in the relative position is limited so that the overlap in the arrangement direction is maintained. Incidentally, in a situation where the movement of a part of the plurality of light-emitting blocks 356bI is hindered by factors such as catching, the movement of the light-emitting blocks 356bI is assisted by the adjacent light-emitting blocks 356bI, and the posture can be changed smoothly. Is guaranteed.

  Here, the front and rear positions of the front end of the guide groove 395I are aligned with each other, while the rear end of the guide groove 395I is provided with a difference so as to extend rearward as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. ing. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the position of the retreated light-emitting block 356bI shifts rearward as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases.

  At a timing before the rotation speed is increased and the rotation proceeds to the constant speed rotation, the centrifugal force is larger than the sliding resistance that hinders the movement of the light-emitting block 356bI, so that all the movable light-emitting blocks 356bI have the guide grooves 395I. To reach the rear end. As a result, the attitude of the entire light-emitting block 356 changes so as to form an arc with the fixed-type light-emitting block 356aI located on the rotation center axis CL1 as the head.

  After displaying the three-dimensional image using the rotating unit 350I, the stopper 399I moves forward on condition that the rotating unit 350I has returned to the initial position. Thus, the light-emitting block 356bI located at the rear end of the guide groove 395I is pushed forward by the stopper 399I, and returns to the front end of the guide groove 395I.

<Another form>
As described in the ninth embodiment, the configuration in which the posture is changed using the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the rotation unit 350I may be changed as follows.

<Example 1>
In the ninth embodiment, each light-emitting block 356bI is returned to the original position (front end position) by operating the stopper 399I. However, in such a configuration, it is necessary to drive the stopper 399I. The presence of the actuator causes the weight of the rotation unit 350I to increase. Therefore, for example, an urging means (for example, a spring) for urging each light emitting block 356bI to the front end position may be provided, and the light emitting block 356bI may be configured to move against the urging force of these urging means. According to such a configuration, the rotation speed decreases and the centrifugal force decreases, so that the light-emitting block 356bI can be returned to the front end position by the urging force stored in the urging means. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to weight reduction of the rotation unit 350I as compared with the case where the actuator is mounted.

<Example 2>
In the ninth embodiment, the stopper 399I is slid back and forth to move the light-emitting block 356bI at two positions, a front end position and a rear end position. In other words, the switchable posture has two stages. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to increase the switchable postures. For example, the stopper 399I is divided into two parts on the basis of the rotation center axis CL1, and each stopper 399I is rotatably held on the basis of the end on the rotation center axis CL1 side. By rotating the stopper 399I back and forth, the amount of movement of each light-emitting block 356bI can be finely changed, and the sense of depth (three-dimensional sense) can be switched in multiple steps or steplessly.

  Even if the switchable postures are diversified by such a change, the light irradiation direction (the direction of the optical axis) of each light-emitting block 356bI is maintained in a state facing the front of the gaming machine. A configuration for adjusting the optical axis is unnecessary. This can contribute to a further improvement in expressiveness with a simple configuration while ensuring the visibility of the image.

<Tenth embodiment>
As already described, with respect to the rotation unit 350 shown in the first embodiment and the like, the possibility that the rotation speed varies during the constant-speed rotation due to the influence of aging deterioration such as a manufacturing error or wear is denied. Can not. Such unstable rotation of the rotation unit 350 may cause a displayed image to be distorted or the like, thereby deteriorating the appearance. One of the features of the rotating unit 350J described in the present embodiment is that a device for stably exhibiting an image display function is provided in order to suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience. Hereinafter, a configuration according to the device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a schematic view of the rotation unit 350J as viewed from the rear side.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (a), a weight 411J and a weight 411J are inserted into the housing 391J of the rotation unit 350J, and the weight 411J is moved closer to and away from the rotation center axis CL1 (the rotation center). A shaft body 412J that is held so as to be movable in a direction (intersecting with the axis CL1) and a coil spring 413J as a biasing unit that biases the weight 411J toward the rotation center axis CL1 are provided.

  An inner stopper 414J for preventing the weight 411J from moving toward the rotation center axis CL1 is formed at the rotation center portion of the housing 391J, and the rotation distal end portion of the housing 391J is located away from the rotation center axis CL1. An outer stopper 415J for preventing the movement of the weight 411J is formed, and the range of movement of the weight 411J is defined by the stoppers 414J and 415J.

  In a state where the rotation unit 350J is waiting at the initial position (a state where the rotation unit 350J is not rotating), the weight 411J is pressed against the inner stopper 414J by the urging force of the coil spring 413J, and moves toward the outer stopper 415J. Is hindered. When the rotation of the rotation unit 350J starts and the rotation speed increases, the centrifugal force acting on the weight 411J increases. When the centrifugal force acting on the weight 411J exceeds the urging force of the coil spring 413J, the weight 411J moves toward the outer stopper 415J (see FIG. 38 (a) → FIG. 38 (b)).

  At the initial stage of rotation of the rotary unit 350J, the weight 411J is waiting at a position near the rotation center axis CL1, so that the presence of the weight 411J is prevented from being a factor that hinders the rotation of the rotary unit 350J.

  On the other hand, at a timing before the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 reaches the upper limit, the weight 411J reaches the outer stopper 415J, and the rotation moment generated in the rotation unit 350 becomes maximum. Thereby, a rapid change in the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 is suppressed, and the rotation when the rotation is shifted to the constant speed is stabilized.

  In the configuration in which the weight 411J is urged using the coil spring 413J, when the weight 411J is not pressed against the inner stopper 414J or the outer stopper 415J, the coil spring 413J expands and contracts (vibrates). And the position of the weight 411J becomes unstable. In this regard, in a situation where the rotation speed is at the maximum and the rotation is shifted to the steady rotation, the centrifugal force acting on the weight 411J greatly exceeds the urging force of the coil spring 413J and is pressed against the outer stopper 415J. Maintained in state. This prevents the presence of the coil spring 413J from changing the moment of inertia during constant-speed rotation.

  Here, increasing the amount of change in the moment of inertia using the movable weight 411J is effective in increasing the stability during constant-speed rotation while suppressing the resistance at the beginning of rotation. In particular, the moment of inertia at the time of constant-speed rotation can be gained by moving away from the rotation center axis CL1. However, since the size (total length) of the rotation unit 350J is limited, there is a limit in moving the weight 411J away from the rotation center axis CL1. In particular, if the movement of the weight 411J is to be controlled using the coil spring 413J, the presence of the coil spring 413J is a factor that increases the restriction on the moving distance of the weight 411J.

  In this regard, in this embodiment, when the weight 411J is in contact with the outer stopper 415J, the coil spring 413J is accommodated in the recess 416J formed in the outer stopper 415J. This makes it possible to increase the stroke of the weight 411J.

  It should be noted that the movable weight 411J and the inertia moment varying means 410J constructed by various structures accompanying the movable weight 411J are arranged symmetrically with respect to the rotation center axis CL1. This suppresses the weight balance of the rotating unit 350J from being lost due to the presence of the inertia moment varying means 410J.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (a), when the rotation unit 350J is located at the initial position, the moving axes (shafts 412J) of the two weights 411J are configured to be horizontal. That is, in the standby state in which the rotation unit 350J is arranged at the initial position, the weight of the weight 411J is prevented from being applied to the coil spring 413J. As described above, in a situation where the rotation unit 350J is not rotating, by preventing an unnecessary external force from being applied to the coil spring 413J, the functional deterioration of the coil spring 413J is suppressed. Thus, in the configuration in which the two inertia moment changing means 410J are used in combination, the difference in the degree of change when the inertia moment changes is suppressed, and the change in the inertia moment is smoothed.

  According to the tenth embodiment described in detail above, by increasing the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350J, the weight 411J moves away from the rotation center axis CL1 due to centrifugal force, thereby increasing the moment of inertia during high-speed rotation. it can. This makes it possible to suppress variations in rotation speed during high-speed rotation, and suppress image disturbance.

  In consideration of stabilization during high-speed rotation, it is possible to fix the weight in advance at a portion far from the rotation center axis so as to increase the moment of inertia. However, such an arrangement of the weights may increase the resistance when accelerating the movable body, and may be a factor to reduce the responsiveness at the start of rotation. In this regard, in the configuration shown in this embodiment, the weight 411J is located at a position closer to the rotation center axis CL1 at the time of starting, so that the moment of inertia can be made relatively small. Thereby, the decrease in the responsiveness can be suitably suppressed.

  For the above reasons, the initial rotation (acceleration) is made by providing a sufficiently large difference between the moment of inertia between the minimum and maximum moments, that is, by greatly changing the moment of inertia between the start of rotation unit 350J and the high-speed rotation. ), The fluctuation in speed during high-speed rotation can be suppressed, and the operation stability can be improved, and the operation of the movable effect device 300 can be improved.

  In addition, for example, the effect of the speed variation can be reduced by performing fine and fine control using a stepping motor or the like. The disturbance cannot be completely eliminated. For the above reasons, the configuration shown in the present embodiment has technical significance.

  In the configuration that changes the moment of inertia using the weight, if the position of the weight changes under the condition of steady rotation, it may also cause the rotation of the movable body to become unstable. Can be. Therefore, when steady rotation (predetermined rotation speed) is attained, the weight 411J is prevented from being displaced to suppress the change in the moment of inertia during the steady rotation. Can be suitably suppressed.

  The rotation unit 350J has a horizontally long shape, and is configured so that the standby posture is horizontal. Thus, the position of the weight 411J during standby can be prevented from moving away from the rotation center axis CL1 due to its own weight, and position variation during standby can be suitably suppressed. This can suppress a decrease in responsiveness of the movable body 411J at the time of starting.

  In addition, since the rotation unit 350J is symmetrical about the rotation center axis CL1, the bias such as settling generated in the coil spring 413J and the like can be suppressed, and a decrease in balance during rotation can be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, the weight 411J is configured to be slidably held. However, as long as the distance of the weight 411J (specifically, the center of gravity) from the rotation center axis CL1 can be changed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the weight, for example, the weight is rotatably held. By changing the attitude of the weight, the distance between the position of the center of gravity of the weight and the rotation center axis CL1 changes, so that the function of changing the moment of inertia can be secured.

<Other embodiments>
Note that the present invention is not limited to the content described in each of the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or some or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. Further, all or some of the various configurations described in the above embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effect to be exhibited) of each component to be combined is ensured. The following configurations may be individually applied to a new configuration formed by a combination of the embodiments, or some or all of them may be applied in combination.

  (1) In the above embodiments, the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350 as the “movable body” is arranged so as to face the front-back direction of the gaming machine, but is not limited to this. The orientation of the rotation center axis CL1 is arbitrary. For example, the rotation unit 350 may be configured so that the rotation center axis CL1 is directed in the up-down direction.

  (2) In each of the above embodiments, the area in front of the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a) as the “picture display means” was set as the operation area ME of the movable effect device 300. Whether to do so is arbitrary. The movable effect device 300 described in the above embodiment is characterized in that the visibility of the configuration located behind the movable effect device 300 can be secured through the operation area ME. In view of such characteristics, it is also possible to use the front of a game component such as a lamp or a decorative body as the operation area ME. Even in this case, it is possible to ensure the light emission effect by the lamp unit and the visibility of the decorative member.

  (3) In the above embodiments, a DC motor is used as the “drive unit” for the rotation unit 350, but a stepping motor may be used instead. According to the stepping motor, the rotation angle can be controlled by the output pulse. Therefore, when a stepping motor is used, the display mode can be switched according to the rotation angle by defining the light emission mode in association with the number of pulses to be output.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, the configuration is such that it is determined whether or not the motor is rotating at a constant speed in accordance with the output status (output pulse) of the drive signal to the rotation drive unit 324. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which it is determined whether or not the rotation is constant speed based on the detection information from (for example, by calculating the rotation required period and the rotation speed).

  (5) In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting units 355 are arranged so as to be symmetrical (laterally symmetric) about the rotation center axis CL1. In such a configuration, by setting the rotation angle to 180 degrees, the light emitting unit 355 (first light emitting unit 355 group) on one side and the light emitting unit 355 (second light emitting unit) on the other side with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 are provided. The positional relationship with the light emitting unit 355 is reversed. In consideration of such movement, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the light emission control target is switched every time the rotation angle becomes 180 degrees.

  Specifically, the first light emitting unit 355 is controlled to emit light in the first control mode and the second light emitting unit 355 is controlled to emit light in the second control mode until the rotation angle of the rotation unit 350 becomes 180 degrees from the initial position. From the rotation angle reaching 180 degrees until returning to the initial position, the first light emitting unit 355 is controlled to emit light in the second control mode and the second light emitting unit 355 is controlled to emit light in the first control mode. Switch. Since the trajectory through which each first light-emitting unit 355 group passes and the trajectory through which each second light-emitting unit 355 group coincides, the display control span of each light-emitting portion is half the cycle of each of the above embodiments. Can be reduced as follows. Accordingly, if the rotation speed is the same as that of each of the above embodiments, for example, a smoother motion can be expressed when displaying a moving image or the like. Further, in order to ensure the same smoothness as in the above embodiments, the rotation speed can be reduced to about half.

  (6) In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting portions 355 are arranged symmetrically about the rotation center axis CL1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the light emitting units may be arranged so as to be asymmetric about the rotation center axis line CL1. Further, it is not always necessary to dispose the light emitting units 355 on both sides of the rotation center axis line CL1. However, considering the stability at the time of high-speed rotation and the relaxation of the stress generated at the shaft supporting portion, the above-mentioned symmetric arrangement has a technical significance.

  (7) In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting substrate 372 is arranged so that the plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, but the light emission substrate 372 may be inclined with respect to the rotation center axis CL1, It is also possible to arrange so as to intersect (for example, orthogonally) with the axis CL1. Further, the light emitting substrate 372 is arranged at a position separated from the rotation center axis CL1, but the light emitting substrate 372 can be arranged on the rotation center axis CL1.

  (8) In each of the above embodiments, when the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 does not reach the predetermined speed (upper limit speed) (during acceleration or deceleration), light emission control is performed in a preset cycle unit. When the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 has reached a predetermined speed (during constant-speed rotation), the rotation unit 350 performs light emission control in units of one rotation. However, it is necessary to switch such a control mode. It does not do. For example, it is also possible to unify one of the above two conditions.

  (9) In each of the above embodiments, the light path forming body 381 constituting the light emitting section 355 is used. However, the structure in which the light from the light emitting body 371 is directly irradiated to the front of the gaming machine is not denied.

  (10) In the above embodiments, the light guide 385 is provided with the light diffusion region and the non-light diffusion region. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The entire region of the light guide 385 may be a light diffusion region or a non-light diffusion region.

  (11) In each of the above embodiments, one of the two surfaces of the light emitting substrate 372 is used as the mounting surface of the light emitting body 371, but the light emitting body 371 can be mounted on both surfaces of the light emitting substrate 372.

  Further, the object to be provided with the light emitter 371 does not necessarily need to be a plate-shaped member. For example, a rod-shaped member or a hemispherical member can be disposed.

  (12) In each of the above embodiments, the distance between the light emitters 371 is set to gradually increase as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases, but the distance between the light emitters 371 may be constant.

  In addition, when assuming a virtual display surface that is convex toward the front of the gaming machine at the center portion, the distance between the light emitting portions 355 can be reduced as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 is increased, instead of being constant. is there. As a result, the dots (pixels) change from sparse to dense from the center of rotation to the outside, and it is possible to strongly control the sense of depth (three-dimensional feeling).

  (13) In each of the above embodiments, the rotation unit 350 is configured to be rotated clockwise as viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. However, this may be changed to be counterclockwise as viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. It is also possible to adopt a configuration of rotating in the circumferential direction. In addition, the rotation unit 350 is configured to rotate only in one direction, but may be configured to rotate in both forward and reverse directions.

  (14) As described in each of the above embodiments, in a configuration in which an image is displayed in space using a rotary image display unit, the farther the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 to the light emitting unit 355, the longer the distance. The apparent light emission level decreases, and the image becomes dark due to insufficient light quantity. That is, a difference in brightness occurs between images depending on the distance from the rotation center axis CL1. Therefore, instead of making the specifications of all the light emitters 371 common, a light emitter having a higher light emission level (larger light amount) is provided as the light emitter is farther from the rotation center axis CL1, so that the difference in brightness is reduced. Alternatively, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which correction is performed so that brightness is unified. Further, by increasing the supplied power as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases, the same level of correction as described above is performed by increasing the light emission level, and the light amount adjustment (tone control) for each light emitter 371 is performed. This does not deny performing the same correction as the above correction.

  In addition, the light emission of the light emitting unit 355 located on the rotation center axis CL1 may be excessively strong. Therefore, it is preferable that the light emission level is reduced at least during rotation using the above various structures.

  (15) In each of the above embodiments, the light emission mode is switched when the rotation unit 350 accelerates, rotates at a constant speed, and decelerates. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of the rotation condition, the light emission mode may be configured to be common, or the image may be displayed only during constant-speed rotation.

  (16) In each of the above embodiments, the special effect performed by the movable effect device 300 is an operation-response effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 35 (corresponding to the “operation unit”) by the player, but is not limited thereto. It is not something to be done. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the relationship between the special effect by the movable effect device 300 and the operation of the operation button 35 is not given.

  (17) In each of the above-described embodiments, during the constant-speed rotation, each time one rotation is performed based on the detection information from the rotation position detection sensor 329, the next light emission control mode (at which timing which light emitter is turned on / off) During the non-constant speed rotation, the next light emission control mode is set when a predetermined period set to be equal to the period required for one rotation during the constant speed rotation elapses. Although the configuration has been described, it is also possible to reverse the configuration. Further, it is not always necessary to use the above two conditions together as the switching (setting) condition of the light emission control mode, and it is also possible to unify one of the two conditions.

  (18) In each of the above embodiments, the first light emission control process executed when the rotation is at the constant speed and the light emission target to be emitted are the second light emission executed when the rotation is not at the constant speed. Although the control processing does not distinguish between the light-emitting object to be a light-emitting object, the light-emitting object is changed when the rotation unit 350 is rotating at a constant speed, and the light is emitted when the rotating unit 350 is not rotated at a constant speed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration for distinguishing from the target. For example, as a configuration in which the light-emitting object 371 and the like located at the tip of the rotation of the rotation unit 350 are excluded from the light-emitting object when not rotating at a constant speed, it is also possible to limit a part of the light-emitting body 371 so as not to be the light-emitting object. It is. In the first place, in the configuration in which the image is displayed by rotating the rotation unit 350, the image is forcibly displayed in a situation where the rotation speed is not enough to perform the drawing, so that the image is displayed more than the originally displayed image. The quality of the displayed image is degraded. Therefore, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the displayed image is selectively used for constant-speed rotation and non-constant-speed rotation. At this time, if the configuration is such that the light emission target is restricted, the difference between the image displayed during the constant speed rotation and the image displayed at other speeds is ensured while ensuring the quality of the image displayed during the constant speed rotation. Can be emphasized.

  (18) Other types of pachinko machines, such as pachinko machines, which are different from the above embodiments, such as a pachinko machine in which the electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of the special device, or a game in a specific area of the special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that becomes a jackpot when a ball enters and a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball and the like provided with other accessories.

  In addition, a game machine that is not a ball-and-ball type, for example, includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are provided in a circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reels by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. Therefore, the present invention is also applied to a slot machine that provides a player with a privilege such as payout of medals when a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line visible from the display window after the reel stops. Can be applied.

  Furthermore, the game machine main body supported to be openable and closable on the outer frame includes a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, in which the rotation of a reel is started.

<About the inventions extracted from the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above-described embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses or the like.

<Feature A group> The front and rear displacement of the light emitting portion The following feature group A is described in "Pachinko machines and slot machines, etc., are arranged in a portion that is visible from the front of the game machine and displayed as the game progresses. Some light-emitting units are provided with changing modes, and these light-emitting units are provided with a function of increasing the staging effect during the game by changing the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game and the like ( However, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-163,972 discloses a technique for increasing the effect of rendering using the above-described light-emitting unit, and many of the effects are likely to be similar, and the display effect is improved by improving the appearance of the display effect. There is still room for improvement in raising the level of attention to the productions. "

Feature A1. A movable effect device (movable) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) rotatably held and extending in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. Directing device 300),
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The movable body includes a light-emitting unit (main body 352) having a plurality of light-emitting units (light-emitting units 355) arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body. Is provided,
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
When the movable body is rotating, a light emission control unit that switches a light emission mode of the light emitting unit according to a rotation position or a rotation cycle of the movable body (a light emission control process is performed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) Function) and
A gaming machine, wherein the plurality of light-emitting units are arranged so as to be shifted in the rotation center axis direction.

  According to the feature A1, a plurality of light emitting units are formed such that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body is different (for example, in such a manner as to be arranged in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed from the rotation center axis direction). By changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (the plurality of light emitting units) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, an image such as a picture or a character can be made to emerge in a space serving as an operation area of the movable body using an afterimage of light. Can be displayed. Since the position (relative position) of the light emitting unit in the rotation center axis direction is shifted, a sense of depth (three-dimensional feeling) in the rotation center axis direction is generated in the image. Thereby, the appearance of the game effect (light emission effect) by the movable effect device can be improved, and it can contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the effect.

  Note that the configuration shown in this feature is referred to as “a movable body (rotation unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1), and a driving unit (rotation driving unit) that rotates the movable body. 324), and control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game, wherein the movable body Is provided with a light-emitting means (main body 352) having a plurality of light-emitting portions (light-emitting portions 355) arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body. The control unit performs drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (the drive control process is executed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140). And a light emission control means for switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating (light emission by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140). The first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit having different distances from the rotation center axis as the plurality of light emitting units. A gaming machine characterized in that the relative positions of the two light emitting units are shifted in the rotation center axis direction. "

  Incidentally, "movable effect having a movable body (rotation unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. Device (movable effect device 300) and control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game. A light emitting means (main body 352) having a plurality of light emitting portions (light emitting portions 355) formed so as to be arranged in a radiation direction (for example, left and right direction) of the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the above. The control unit is a drive control unit that controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a device that performs a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140). ), And light emission control means for performing light emission control of the light emission means when the movable body is rotating (a function of executing light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140). Wherein the light emitting section is disposed so as to be displaced in the direction of the rotation center axis. "

Feature A2. A movable effect device (movable) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) rotatably held and extending in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. Directing device 300),
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The movable body is provided with a light emitting unit (main body 352) having a plurality of light emitting units (light emitting units 355) arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body,
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
By switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is made using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body. (A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140).
A gaming machine, wherein the plurality of light-emitting units are arranged so as to be shifted in the rotation center axis direction.

  According to the feature A2, a plurality of light emitting portions are formed such that the distance of the movable body from the rotation center axis is different (for example, in such a manner as to be aligned in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction). By changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image of a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like) can be displayed using the afterimage of light. Can emerge. Since the position (relative position) of the light emitting unit in the rotation center axis direction is shifted, the predetermined image has a sense of depth (three-dimensional feeling) in the rotation center axis direction. Thereby, the appearance of the game effect (light emission effect) by the movable effect device can be improved, and it can contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the effect.

  Note that the configuration shown in this feature is referred to as “a movable body (rotation unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1), and a driving unit (rotation driving unit) that rotates the movable body. 324), and control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game, wherein the movable body Is provided with a light-emitting means (main body 352) having a plurality of light-emitting sections (light-emitting sections 355) arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body. A drive control unit (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for controlling the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body; By switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when is rotating, a predetermined image is displayed using the afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body. A light emission control unit (a function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140), wherein the plurality of light emission units include a first light emission unit and a second light emission unit having different distances from the rotation center axis. A gaming machine having two light-emitting portions, wherein the relative positions of the first light-emitting portion and the second light-emitting portion are shifted in the rotation center axis direction. "

Feature A3. A display screen (display screen 253a), and a pattern display means (symbol display device 253) for variably displaying a pattern on the display screen;
In the movable effect device, in a situation where the movable body is rotated in front of the picture display means to display a predetermined image, visual recognition of the display screen through an operation area of the movable body is allowed. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be configured as follows.

  According to the feature A3, when the movable body rotates in front of the picture display means, even if a predetermined image is displayed in the operation area due to the rotation, the display content (picture, etc.) of the display screen located behind the predetermined image is displayed. Regarding (2), visibility is secured. Therefore, the movable effect device and the pattern display means can coexist favorably, and for example, an integrated effect by cooperation of the movable effect device and the pattern display means becomes possible.

  Note that, for example, the movable body may be formed to have a long shape extending in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to visually grasp the shape of the movable body itself as the rotation speed increases. Therefore, the above-described visibility can be preferably secured.

  Incidentally, the configuration shown in this feature is referred to as “a display screen (display screen 253a), and a picture display means (symbol display device 253) for variably displaying a picture on the display screen. By rotating the body in front of the picture display means, the picture displayed on the display screen of the picture display means located behind the predetermined image while displaying a predetermined image in the operation area of the movable body is subjected to the operation. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, characterized in that the gaming machine is configured to be visible through the area. "

  Feature A4. The features A1 to A1 to A, wherein the plurality of light emitting units are arranged such that a degree of separation in a direction of the rotation center axis from a light emission unit closest to the rotation center axis increases as the distance from the rotation center axis increases. The gaming machine according to any one of features A3.

  For example, it is also possible to shift the position of only a part of the light emitting units in the rotation center axis direction. However, it is assumed that such a small change is likely to be buried, and the three-dimensional display function shown in the feature A1 or the like will not be sufficiently exhibited. Therefore, by devising the arrangement of the entire light emitting unit, it is possible to prevent the three-dimensional display from being difficult to understand.

  In particular, if the configuration is such that the degree of separation between adjacent light emitting units in the direction of the rotation center axis increases as the distance from the rotation center axis increases, the relative position shift in the direction of the rotation center axis increases as the distance from the rotation center axis increases. In addition, the movable effect device can function as if it were a display having a curved surface (for example, a spherical shape), and can contribute to enhancement of the visual effect shown in the feature A1 or the like.

Feature A5. The rotation center axis extends in the front-rear direction in the gaming machine, and the light from the light emitting unit is configured to be emitted to the front of the gaming machine,
The features A1 to A4, wherein the plurality of light-emitting units are arranged so as to be shifted so that a portion closer to the rotation center axis is on the near side and a portion far from the rotation center axis is on the back side. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  In the rotary movable effect device shown in the feature A1 or the like, the moving speed (angular speed) associated with the rotation increases as the light emitting portion is farther from the rotation center axis. Therefore, the brightness of the image decreases as the position becomes farther from the rotation center axis. With such a characteristic, if the light emitting unit is shifted to the rear side as the distance from the rotation center increases, the above-described three-dimensional display can be suitably realized by combining the decrease in brightness and the shift to the rear side.

  Feature A6. The gaming machine according to Feature A5, wherein the plurality of light emitting units are configured so that light amounts of light emitted from the light emitting units are equal.

  For example, in a case where the light emitting unit is farther (outer) from the rotation center axis, such as increasing the light amount, the configuration related to the light emitting unit becomes complicated, and the above-described three-dimensional feeling is reduced. There is a concern that this may be a factor. Therefore, if a configuration is used in which the light amounts of the light emitting units are unified as shown in the present feature, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the three-dimensional effect with a simple configuration.

  Note that the configuration shown in this feature may be referred to as “the gaming machine according to feature A5, wherein the light emitting unit located on the far side is configured to reduce the amount of light”. When the light amount is set individually for each light-emitting unit (for example, when the light-emitting unit is located closer to the back side, the light-emission amount is larger), the appearance of the predetermined image displayed with the rotation increases as the distance from the center increases. Is preferably suppressed to such an extent that the brightness of the image is reduced.

Feature A7. The movable body has an arc shape that is convex forward of the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to Feature A5 or Feature A6, wherein at least a part of a portion holding the movable body is located in an area surrounded by an operation area of the movable body.

  If the distance between the light emitting units in the front-rear direction is increased, the three-dimensional effect can be emphasized, but the operating area of the movable body tends to be bulky due to this. This is not preferable because it becomes a factor that increases restrictions on the arrangement of the movable effect device. In this regard, as shown in this feature, if the end of the rotating body (rotating tip) is configured to rotate around the holding portion, the expansion of the occupied area due to the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect can be suitably reduced. Accordingly, in a configuration in which the movable effect device is arranged in front of the game device such as the picture display means (symbol display device 253), coexistence with the game device can be facilitated, and the use of the movable effect device can be promoted. .

Feature A8. The light emitting units are arranged at regular intervals,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A5 to A7, wherein an arrangement area of the light emitting unit is formed in an arc shape.

  According to the feature A8, when viewed from the direction of the rotation center axis (the front of the gaming machine), the interval between the light emitting units changes from the rotation center outward to coarsely and densely. Such a configuration in which the interval in a front view is changed can contribute to the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect described above.

Feature A9. The light emitting section has a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a light emitting body (light emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light guiding section (light guiding section 385) for guiding light from the light emitting body in the rotation center axis direction. And
The light guide portion extends in the rotation center axis direction in a predetermined range including a light irradiation port,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A5 to A8, wherein the irradiation port is formed such that a component facing outward becomes larger as the irradiation port is farther from the rotation center axis direction.

  The light emitted from the light emitting section basically travels in the direction of the rotation center axis, but the light farther from the rotation center axis has an outward component increasing. Thus, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect described above, while securing the visibility of light in a front view of the movable effect device.

Feature A10. The rotation center axis of the movable body extends in the front-rear direction in the gaming machine,
The light from the light emitting unit is configured to irradiate light to the front of the gaming machine,
The plurality of light emitting units are arranged so as to be shifted from each other in the direction of the rotation center axis such that a part closer to the rotation center axis is a back side and a part far from the rotation center axis is a front side. The gaming machine according to any one of A1 to A4.

  According to the feature A10, it is possible to generate a sense of depth by being concave toward the rear of the gaming machine. For example, it is possible to display an image that draws attention to a decorative body, a picture display means, and the like located behind the movable effect device, and it is possible to enhance cooperation with a configuration located behind the movable effect device.

  Feature A11. The gaming machine according to Feature A10, wherein the light emitting unit is configured to increase the amount of light as the distance from the rotation center axis increases.

  As described above, the light-emitting portion that is farther from the rotation center axis has a longer moving distance due to the rotation. For this reason, near the front end of the movable body, the amount of light is insufficient and the luminous intensity is reduced, and the sense of depth as shown in the feature A9 may be reduced. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if the light amount is increased, a decrease in luminous intensity according to the moving distance can be suppressed, and a decrease in the sense of depth can be appropriately suppressed.

Feature A12. The light emitting section has a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a light emitting body (light emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light guiding section (light guiding section 385) for guiding light from the light emitting body in the rotation center axis direction. And
The movable body has a base body (housing 391) rotatably held by a holding section (base unit 320) and provided with the light guide section, and is mounted such that the light emitting substrate overlaps the base body. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A11, wherein the gaming machine is formed.

  In the configuration in which the movable body is rotated as shown in the feature A1 or the like, there is a possibility that the light emitting substrate or the like is deformed by a load generated at the time of acceleration or deceleration, thereby changing the light emission mode. In addition, when distortion or the like becomes large, light emission may not be performed well. It is assumed that these events become remarkable in increasing the radius of rotation or increasing the degree of acceleration / deceleration to improve responsiveness.

  In this regard, as shown in this feature, by mounting the light-emitting substrate so that the object rotatably held on the base body overlaps with the base body, the load generated on the light-emitting substrate can be reduced. Thereby, the occurrence of the various inconveniences can be suitably suppressed.

  Feature A13. The gaming machine according to Feature A12, wherein the base body has a case shape, and the light emitting board is housed inside the case body.

  As shown in the feature A13, if the base body is formed in a case shape and the light emitting substrate is housed inside the case, the protection function of the light emitting substrate is strengthened, and the light emitting substrate is deformed such as distortion. Can be suitably suppressed.

  Feature A14. A vent (slit 392) for introducing air into a housing area of the base body for the light emitting substrate is formed in a portion of the base body facing the rotating direction of the movable body. The gaming machine according to feature A13.

  According to the configuration shown in Feature A14, it is possible to suppress deformation of the light emitting substrate such as distortion, but heat generated in the light emitting substrate or the like is easily trapped. This is not preferable because it causes factors such as a decrease in durability and operation stability of the light emitting substrate. Therefore, if a configuration is adopted in which a ventilation port is provided in a portion facing the rotation direction and air is taken into the storage section through the ventilation port, the occurrence of the inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. Further, as described above, the light guide section guides light in the direction of the rotation center axis, and avoiding the vent from being directed to the irradiation destination of light suppresses the deterioration of the appearance of the movable effect device. It has technical significance.

  When the luminous body is mounted on only one plate surface of the light-emitting substrate, the light-emitting substrate may be arranged so that the plate surface on which the luminous body is not mounted faces the air vent. Thus, light leakage from the ventilation holes can be suitably suppressed.

Feature A15. The vent is a first vent;
A portion of the base body facing the light emitting substrate and facing a direction opposite to the rotation direction has a second ventilation port for discharging air in the housing area from the base body. The gaming machine according to feature A14, wherein the (slit 392) is formed.

  According to the feature A15, the air can be discharged using the negative pressure, and the cooling effect can be further improved. Since the second ventilation hole is formed in a portion facing the opposite side to the rotation direction instead of the light irradiation direction, it is possible to prevent the improvement of the cooling effect from being a factor of deteriorating the appearance.

  Feature A16. The light emitting section includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) configured such that a plate surface on which the light emitting body (light emitting body 371) is mounted is parallel to the rotation center axis, and rotates the light from the light emitting body by the rotation. A light guide section (light guide section 385) for guiding in the central axis direction, wherein light from the luminous body is irradiated in the rotation center axis direction through the light guide section. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A15.

  The configuration in which the position of each light emitting unit is shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis can be embodied, for example, by forming the light emitting substrate itself into a curved surface. However, in such a configuration, the moldability is reduced as compared with, for example, a case where the light emitting substrate has a planar shape. Further, since the direction of the light emitters can be changed according to the arrangement on the substrate, in order to align the directions so as to face a predetermined direction (the direction of the rotation center axis), the directions of the individual light emitters are individually set. Need arises. This can be a factor that makes it difficult to control the quality of the luminous body, such as mounting and orientation.

  In this regard, as shown in the present feature, if the light emitting substrate is set parallel to the rotation center axis and the light guide section defines the light irradiation direction, the position of the light emitting body in the plate surface direction of the light emitting substrate can be adjusted. By shifting, the difference in the position of the light emitting unit in the direction of the rotation center axis can be realized with a simple configuration. This makes it possible to realize an excellent configuration in terms of manufacturing / management and the like, and facilitate the mounting of the movable effect device shown in the feature A1. Therefore, as compared with the case where the light-emitting substrate is intentionally curved as described above, the degree of freedom in setting the direction of the light-emitting body is preferably improved by a simple configuration while facilitating manufacturing / management and the like. Can be.

  When an image or the like is to be displayed in a space by a rotary movable effect device, it is necessary to secure a certain rotation speed. Here, when the plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis, it is assumed that a load generated on the light emitting substrate due to the rotation increases due to an increase in air resistance. Therefore, if the light-emitting substrate is accommodated in the base body shown in the feature A12 or the like, the light-emitting substrate can be suitably protected from such a load. In addition, the base body has a higher degree of freedom regarding its shape and the like than the light emitting substrate. Therefore, in the configuration in which the plate surface of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the rotation direction, a device for reducing the air resistance can be applied to the base body, which can contribute to securing the rotation speed.

Feature A17. The light emitting unit is a first light emitting unit,
A second light emitting unit is provided at a position to be the target with the first light emitting unit with the rotation center axis interposed therebetween,
The light emission control unit may be configured to cause the first light emitting unit to emit light among the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit in accordance with a rotation state of the movable body, and to include the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A16, wherein the gaming machine is configured to switch between a case where the second light emitting unit emits light and a case where the second light emitting unit emits light.

  According to the feature A17, the light emitting mode can be switched between the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit according to the rotation situation, so that the light emitting mode can be finely switched. Thereby, the appearance of the light emission effect by the light emission effect device can be suitably improved.

  For example, the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit are used together by switching the light emitting object between the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit in half the cycle (angle) when the rotating body makes one rotation. Accordingly, the above effects can be suitably exerted.

Feature A18. The light-emitting unit includes a light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371) are mounted, and a light-guiding unit (light-guiding unit 385) that guides light from the light-emitting bodies in the rotation center axis direction. Having,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A17, further comprising changing means for changing an inclination of the light emitting unit with respect to the rotation center axis.

  According to the configuration in which the position of the light emitting portion is shifted in the rotation center axis direction as described above, a three-dimensional effect can be given to a pattern such as a pattern displayed by the movable effect device. Such a three-dimensional effect can be changed depending on the position of the light emitting portion. Therefore, if the inclination of the light emitting unit can be changed as shown in the present feature, it is possible to provide a difference in strength in the three-dimensional effect, and to make a difference in a location where unevenness occurs. Thereby, the diversification of the presentation mode can be realized.

<Characteristic B group> The plate surface of the light emitting substrate and the rotation center axis are parallel. The following characteristic B group is described as "a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is arranged in a portion which is visible from the front of the gaming machine, Some light-emitting units are provided with light-emitting portions whose display mode changes as the game progresses, and these light-emitting units increase the effect of the game during the game by changing the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game. However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect by using the above-described light emitting unit, most of the effects tend to be similar to each other. There is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to the display effect by improving the appearance and the like. "

Feature B1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
Light emission control means for switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating (function of executing an update process in MPU 612 of notification / effect control device 140) ) And
The light-emitting means includes a plurality of light-emitting members (a plurality of light-emitting members arranged in such a manner that a plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to a rotation center axis of the movable body and arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis on the plate surface. A light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which the light-emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light-guiding unit (light-guiding unit 385) that guides light from the light-emitting body to be emitted in the rotation center axis direction. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  By increasing the number of light emitters provided on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement in definition and diversification of a light emitting display mode (for example, an image of a displayed picture or the like). However, if the number of light emitters is increased, the size of the light emitting substrate is inevitably increased. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is configured to be oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, the size of the substrate is a rotary type movable effect device or a light emitting effect using the same. Will directly lead to a decrease in the appearance of

  In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is set to be parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis, and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis direction by using the light guide unit, so that the rotation center is adjusted. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the rotation center axis direction. Thus, even if the size of the light-emitting substrate is increased due to the above-described circumstances or the like, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the appearance caused by the increase in the size of the light-emitting substrate, and it is possible to alleviate the restrictions on the game effect. Therefore, it is possible to perform a game effect with a higher impact, and it is possible to contribute to an increase in attention to the game effect using the movable effect device.

  In addition, for example, in manufacturing the light emitting substrate, if the light emitting body is arranged so as to face a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, inconveniences such as a reduction in manufacturing efficiency and a complicated quality control occur. obtain. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, since it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emitting direction) of the light-emitting body, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of various inconveniences such as a reduction in manufacturing efficiency and the like, and to provide a movable production device. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

Feature B2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
By switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is made using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body. (A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140).
The light-emitting means includes a plurality of light-emitting members (a plurality of light-emitting members arranged in such a manner that a plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to a rotation center axis of the movable body and arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis on the plate surface. A light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which the light-emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light-guiding unit (light-guiding unit 385) that guides light from the light-emitting body to be emitted in the rotation center axis direction. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  By increasing the number of light-emitting members provided on the light-emitting substrate, various effects such as improvement in definition and diversification of a light-emitting display mode (predetermined image) can be enjoyed. However, if the number of light emitters is increased, the size of the light emitting substrate is inevitably increased. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is configured to be oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, the size of the substrate is a rotary type movable effect device or a light emitting effect using the same. Will directly lead to a decrease in the appearance of

  In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is set to be parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis, and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis direction by using the light guide unit, so that the rotation center is adjusted. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the rotation center axis direction. Thus, even if the size of the light-emitting substrate is increased due to the above-described circumstances or the like, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the appearance caused by the increase in the size of the light-emitting substrate, and it is possible to alleviate the restrictions on the game effect. Therefore, it is possible to perform a game effect with a higher impact, and it is possible to contribute to an increase in attention to the game effect using the movable effect device.

  In addition, for example, in manufacturing the light emitting substrate, if the light emitting body is arranged so as to face a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, inconveniences such as a reduction in manufacturing efficiency and a complicated quality control occur. obtain. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, since it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emitting direction) of the light-emitting body, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of various inconveniences such as a reduction in manufacturing efficiency and the like, and to provide a movable production device. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

Feature B3. The luminous body is disposed such that an optical axis faces a thickness direction of the luminescent substrate,
The light guide section is configured to guide light from the light emitting body along a plate surface of the light emitting substrate from a center side of the light emitting substrate to an end side thereof, wherein the light guide section is characterized in that: The gaming machine according to Feature B2.

  According to the feature B3, the light from the light emitting body travels along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate toward the end of the light emitting substrate. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the light emitting unit even in a configuration in which the light emitting substrate and the light guide unit are used in combination. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which light is guided to the end of the light emitting substrate, it is possible to prevent the light emitting substrate from becoming an obstacle that hinders visual recognition of the light emitting portion.

Feature B4. The light emitting substrate has a predetermined width in the rotation center axis direction,
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, wherein the plurality of light emitters are disposed so as to be displaced in the rotation center axis direction.

  In the rotary effect device shown in the feature B1 or the like, the definition of an image such as a picture displayed can be improved by reducing the interval between the light-emitting bodies in the radial direction of the rotation center axis. However, in the first place, it is necessary to secure a certain occupied area for each light-emitting body in the light-emitting substrate, so there is a limit even if the arrangement interval is simply reduced. In this regard, in combination with the feature B1, the position of the light emitter is shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate, so that the arrangement direction of the light emitters (for example, as viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis) is shifted. The arrangement interval in the direction intersecting with the rotation center axis can be reduced. Thereby, it is possible to favorably contribute to the improvement of the definition described above.

  For example, by forming the width dimension in the rotation center axis direction of the light emitting substrate to be larger than the width required for the arrangement of the light emitters, it is possible to preferably improve the degree of freedom of the arrangement of the light emitters in the rotation center axis direction. it can.

  Feature B5. The gaming machine according to Feature B4, wherein the plurality of light emitters are arranged so that positions in the rotation center axis direction are alternated.

  In the configuration in which the movable body is rotated, it is preferable that the movable body be as lightweight as possible in order to improve the response at the start and end of the rotation. Therefore, if the light emitting body is alternately shifted to one side (for example, the front side) and the other side (for example, the rear side) in the direction of the rotation center axis as shown in the present feature, the predetermined width of the light emitting substrate is wastefully increased. This can contribute to weight reduction of the light emitting substrate. Therefore, it is possible to realize the optimization of the light emission mode and suppress a decrease in the responsiveness of the operation caused by the optimization.

Feature B6. A light guide part forming body (a light guide member 382 of an optical path forming body 381) provided so as to overlap with the light emitting substrate and having the light guide part formed thereon;
The light emitting substrate is disposed at a position twisted with the rotation center axis,
The light guide portion forming body is configured such that an exit portion (the exit portion 387 or the light emitting portion 355) of the light guide portion is formed on a virtual line (a virtual straight line or a virtual curve) intersecting with the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, wherein the gaming machine is disposed so as to be positioned.

  According to the feature B6, the exit portion (light emitting portion) of the light guide portion is located on a virtual line intersecting the rotation center axis. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in performing the light emission control when displaying a picture such as a predetermined image by switching the light emission mode according to the rotation of the movable body. Further, if the light emitting substrate is positioned on the virtual line, it is necessary to extend the light guide from the end of the light emitting substrate in order to position the light emitting portion on the virtual line. The route becomes complicated. In addition, since the light emitting substrate and the light emitting portion are arranged in the rotation center axis direction, the width of the movable body in the rotation center axis direction increases. According to the configuration shown in this feature, occurrence of these various inconveniences can be suppressed, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

Feature B7. The movable body includes a base body (housing 391) that is rotatably supported about the rotation center axis.
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, wherein an accommodation portion (an internal region of the housing 391) for accommodating the light emitting substrate is formed in the base body.

  As shown in the feature B1 and the like, in the configuration in which the plate surface faces in the rotation direction, the air resistance increases. Such a resistance can be a factor such as deformation of the light emitting substrate. If the light emitting substrate is deformed, there is a concern that the light emitting mode in the light emitting effect device will be disordered, and the effect function will not be exhibited properly. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the deformation of the light-emitting substrate can be suitably suppressed by accommodating the light-emitting substrate in the base body and suppressing the occurrence of stress that deforms the light-emitting substrate.

  Feature B8. The gaming machine according to Feature B7, wherein a vent (slit 392) for introducing air into the housing portion is formed in a portion of the base body facing the rotation direction of the movable body. .

  According to the configuration shown in the feature B7, it is possible to suppress the deformation of the light emitting substrate such as distortion, but on the other hand, the heat generated in the light emitting substrate or the like is easily trapped. This is not preferable because it causes factors such as a decrease in durability and operation stability of the light emitting substrate. Therefore, if a configuration is adopted in which a ventilation port is provided in a portion facing the rotation direction and air is taken into the storage section through the ventilation port, the occurrence of the inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. Further, as described above, the light guide section guides light in the direction of the rotation center axis, and avoiding the vent from being directed to the irradiation destination of light suppresses the deterioration of the appearance of the movable effect device. It has technical significance.

Feature B9. The light-emitting body is disposed on a side of the light-emitting substrate facing the light guide section forming body,
The gaming machine according to Feature B8, wherein a heat induction portion (heat derivative 375) through which heat from the light emitting body is transmitted is provided on a side of the light emitting substrate facing the vent. .

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, since the heat radiation can be promoted via the heat induction portion, it is possible to avoid the luminous body from facing the vent hole side. Therefore, light leakage from the base body through the vent can be suppressed, and the presence of the vent can be suppressed from being a factor that degrades the appearance of the movable effect device (image).

Feature B10. The base body is rotatably supported at a central portion in the longitudinal direction of the base body,
The vent is a first vent,
A portion of the base body facing the opposite side to the rotation direction, and a portion opposite to the first ventilation port with respect to the rotation center axis is connected to the housing portion. The gaming machine according to Feature B8 or Feature B9, wherein a second vent is formed.

  According to the feature B7, the air that has flowed in from the first vent through the rotation is discharged from the housing through the second vent. At this time, as the rotation speed increases, the negative pressure generated near the second ventilation port increases, and exhaust is promoted. Thereby, the cooling efficiency shown in the feature B8 can be suitably improved.

Feature B11. A light guide part forming body (a light guide member 382 of an optical path forming body 381) provided so as to overlap with the light emitting substrate and having the light guide part formed thereon;
The light emitting substrate is disposed at a position twisted with the rotation center axis,
The light guide portion forming body is disposed such that an exit portion of the light guide portion is located on an imaginary line orthogonal to the rotation center axis,
The movable body includes a base body (housing 391) that is rotatably supported about the rotation center axis.
An accommodating portion (an inner region of the housing 391) for accommodating the light emitting substrate is formed in the base body.
A vent (slit 392) is formed in at least one of a pair of wall portions that form the housing portion and face the plate surface of the light emitting substrate,
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B10, wherein the light-emitting substrate is located between the light guide portion forming body and the wall portion where the vent is formed. .

  According to the feature B11, the exit portion of the light guide section is located on a virtual straight line that intersects the rotation center axis. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in performing the light emission control when displaying a picture such as a predetermined image by switching the light emission mode according to the rotation of the movable body. Further, if the light emitting substrate is positioned on the virtual line, it is necessary to extend the light guide from the end of the light emitting substrate in order to position the light emitting portion on the virtual line. The route becomes complicated. In addition, since the light emitting substrate and the light emitting portion are arranged in the rotation center axis direction, the width of the movable body in the rotation center axis direction increases. According to the configuration shown in this feature, occurrence of these various inconveniences can be suppressed, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  As shown in the feature B1 and the like, in the configuration in which the plate surface faces in the rotation direction, the air resistance increases. Such a resistance can be a factor such as deformation of the light emitting substrate. If the light emitting substrate is deformed, there is a concern that the light emitting mode in the light emitting effect device will be disordered, and the effect function will not be exhibited properly. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the deformation of the light-emitting substrate can be suitably suppressed by accommodating the light-emitting substrate in the base body and suppressing the occurrence of stress that deforms the light-emitting substrate.

  According to the combination with the configuration in which the light emitting substrate is disposed at a position deviated from the rotation center axis and the light guide portion forming body is disposed at a position intersecting with the rotation center axis, the light emitting substrate is formed with a vent. It can be brought close to the wall of the case body. Thereby, the cooling function of the light emitting substrate using the ventilation hole can be suitably enhanced.

Feature B12. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
Light emission control means for switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating (function of executing an update process in MPU 612 of notification / effect control device 140) ) And
The light emitting means,
A plurality of first light emitters (light emitters 371X) arranged such that the plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis of the movable body and arranged on the plate surface at different distances from the rotation center axis. ) Is mounted on the first light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372X);
A plurality of second light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371Y) arranged so that the plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis and arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis are mounted on the plate surface. A second light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372Y)
The first light guide section (385X) for guiding light from the first light emitter to be irradiated in the rotation center axis direction and light from the second light emitter to be irradiated in the rotation center axis direction. A gaming machine comprising: a light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382) having a second light guide portion (385Y) for guiding.

  By increasing the number of light emitters provided on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement in definition and diversification of a light emitting display mode (for example, an image of a displayed picture or the like). However, if the number of light emitters is increased, the size of the light emitting substrate is inevitably increased. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is configured to be oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, the size of the substrate is a rotary type movable effect device or a light emitting effect using the same. Will directly lead to a decrease in the appearance of

  In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is set to be parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis, and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis direction by using the light guide unit, so that the rotation center is adjusted. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the rotation center axis direction. Thus, even if the size of the light emitting substrate is increased due to the above-described circumstances, it is possible to preferably suppress the above-described deterioration in appearance.

  In addition, when manufacturing the light emitting substrate, if the light emitting body is disposed so as to face a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, inconveniences such as a reduction in manufacturing efficiency and a complicated quality control may occur. . In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, since it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emitting direction) of the light-emitting body, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of various inconveniences such as a reduction in manufacturing efficiency and the like, and to provide a movable production device. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

  In particular, by using two light emitting substrates in combination and irradiating light from each light emitting substrate through the light guide portion forming body, the size of the movable effect device viewed in the rotation center axis direction becomes excessively large. It is possible to contribute to the improvement of the display function described above while suppressing this.

Feature B13. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
When the movable body is rotating, a light emission control unit that switches a light emission mode of the light emitting unit according to a rotation position or a rotation cycle of the movable body (a light emission control process is performed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) Function) and
The light emitting means,
A plurality of first light emitters (light emitters 371X) arranged such that the plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis of the movable body and arranged on the plate surface at different distances from the rotation center axis. ) Is mounted on the first light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372X);
A plurality of second light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371Y) arranged so that the plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis and arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis are mounted on the plate surface. A second light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372Y)
Has,
The first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate face each other with the rotation center axis interposed therebetween,
A light guide portion provided between the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate, for guiding light from the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate so as to be irradiated in the rotation center axis direction; A game machine comprising a light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382) on which is formed.

  By increasing the number of light emitters provided on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement in definition and diversification of a light emitting display mode (for example, an image of a displayed picture or the like). However, if the number of light emitters is increased, the size of the light emitting substrate is inevitably increased. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is configured to be oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, the size of the substrate is a rotary type movable effect device or a light emitting effect using the same. Will directly lead to a decrease in the appearance of

  In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is set to be parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis, and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis direction by using the light guide unit, so that the rotation center is adjusted. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the rotation center axis direction. Thus, even if the size of the light emitting substrate is increased due to the above-described circumstances, it is possible to preferably suppress the above-described deterioration in appearance.

  In addition, when manufacturing the light emitting substrate, if the light emitting body is disposed so as to face a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, inconveniences such as a reduction in manufacturing efficiency and a complicated quality control may occur. . In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, since it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emitting direction) of the light-emitting body, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of various inconveniences such as a reduction in manufacturing efficiency and the like, and to provide a movable production device. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

  In particular, by using a structure in which two light emitting substrates facing each other with the rotation center axis interposed therebetween are used and the light irradiation positions are aligned by the light guide portion forming body disposed therebetween, the fineness is achieved while saving space. Can be expected to be further improved. In addition, the control of the light emission timing and the like can be defined with reference to the light guide portion arranged on the rotation center axis, and there is no need to adjust the light emission timing in consideration of the deviation from the rotation center axis. This can contribute to facilitating light emission control.

  Note that the technical concept shown in the feature A group can be applied to the feature B group described in detail above.

<Feature C Group> A light emitting substrate is arranged at a position distant from the rotation center axis. The following feature group C is described in "Gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines are arranged at portions which are visible from the front of the gaming machine, Some light-emitting units are provided with light-emitting portions whose display mode changes as the game progresses, and these light-emitting units increase the effect of the game during the game by changing the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game. However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect by using the above-described light emitting unit, most of the effects tend to be similar to each other. There is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to the display effect by improving the appearance and the like. "

Feature C1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
When the movable body is rotating, a light emission control unit that switches a light emission mode of the light emitting unit according to a rotation position or a rotation cycle of the movable body (a light emission control process is performed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) Function) and
The light-emitting means includes a light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371) are mounted, and a light guide unit that guides light from the light-emitting bodies to be irradiated in the rotation center axis direction. (Light guide portion 385) formed on the light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382), wherein the light guide portion forming body and the light emitting substrate are overlapped in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis. Become
The light guide portion forming body is arranged such that an exit portion (exit portion 387) of the light guide portion is arranged in a radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction. Machine.

  By changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (plural light emitting units) according to the rotation of the movable body, an image such as a pattern or a character can be made to emerge in a space which is an operation area of the movable body by using an afterimage of light. Can be displayed. Here, when the light emitters are arranged so as to be arranged in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction, the degree of freedom regarding the arrangement and shape of the light emitting substrate is reduced. Therefore, if the arrangement of the exit portion (light emitting portion) of the light guide unit is devised as shown in the present feature, the restrictions on the arrangement of the light emitting substrate and the like are relaxed, and the movable effect device and the game effect by the movable effect device ( This contributes to the improvement of the appearance of the light emitting effect, and the like, and the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device can be appropriately improved.

  In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is referred to as “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light-emitting unit (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300); and control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game. A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for controlling the drive of the drive unit by rotating the body; A light emission control means for performing light emission control of the light emission means (a function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140); A light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which the body 371) is mounted, and a light-guiding unit (light-guiding unit 385) formed so as to guide light from the light-emitting body in the direction of the rotation center axis. A light part forming body (light guiding member 382), wherein the light guiding part forming body and the light emitting substrate are overlapped in a direction intersecting with the rotation center axis, and the light guiding part forming body is A gaming machine characterized in that the exit portion of the light guide portion is arranged so as to be aligned with the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction. "

Feature C2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
By switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is made using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body. (A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140).
The light-emitting means includes a light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371) are mounted, and a light guide unit that guides light from the light-emitting bodies to be irradiated in the rotation center axis direction. (Light guide portion 385) formed on the light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382), wherein the light guide portion forming body and the light emitting substrate are overlapped in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis. Become
The gaming machine, wherein the light guide portion forming body is arranged such that an exit portion of the light guide portion is arranged in a radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction.

  By changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (plural light emitting units) according to the rotation of the movable body, an image such as a pattern or a character can be made to emerge in a space which is an operation area of the movable body by using an afterimage of light. Can be displayed. Here, when the light emitters are arranged so as to be arranged in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction, the degree of freedom regarding the arrangement and shape of the light emitting substrate is reduced. Therefore, if the arrangement of the exit portion (light emitting portion) of the light guide unit is devised as shown in the present feature, the restrictions on the arrangement of the light emitting substrate and the like are relaxed, and the movable effect device and the game effect by the movable effect device ( This contributes to the improvement of the appearance of the light-emitting effect, and the like, and it is possible to suitably improve the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device.

Feature C3. The light-emitting substrate is arranged so as to be separated from the rotation center axis and the plate surface faces the rotation direction of the movable body,
The luminous body is disposed so that an optical axis faces the same direction as a plate surface of the luminescent substrate,
The light guide section has a reflection section (reflection section 388a) that reflects light from the light emitting body and directs the light in the direction of the rotation center axis. The feature C1 or the feature C2 is characterized in that: Gaming machine.

  According to the feature C3, the end surface of the light emitting substrate faces the rotation center axis direction. If the configuration is such that the end surface is directed instead of the mounting surface of the light emitting body, the size of the light emitting substrate becomes less noticeable when viewed from the rotation center axis direction. This is advantageous in suppressing the spread of the area occupied by the movable body when viewed in the rotation center axis direction.

  In addition, when manufacturing the light emitting substrate, if the light emitting body is arranged in a direction different from the direction of the plate surface of the light emitting substrate (thickness direction), the manufacturing efficiency is reduced and the quality control is complicated. And the like may occur. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light from the light emitter is directed to the rotation center axis direction via the reflection part (light guide part), and the optical axis of the light emitter (light emission direction) Need not be forcibly changed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency and to contribute to the promotion of adoption of the movable staging device.

  Further, in the configuration in which the light is reflected, the light can be diffused in the process, and it is possible to prevent the light from being excessively directly irradiated while securing the amount of light. In order to ensure such a diffusion function, the orientation of the luminous body and the presence of the reflection portion (light guide portion) described above advantageously act.

Feature C4. The light guide portion forming body is provided with a predetermined thickness in the same direction as the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, the light guide portion is formed therein,
The gaming machine according to Feature C3, wherein the light emitting substrate is fixed to the light guide portion forming body.

  When the light-emitting substrate is configured to face in the rotation direction as shown in the feature C3, when the movable body is rotated, compared with the case where the light-emitting substrate is configured to face in the rotation center axis direction. It is assumed that the load on the light emitting substrate increases. Therefore, if a predetermined thickness is given to the light guide part forming body and the light guide part is formed inside the light guide part forming body, the protection (reinforcement) function for relaxing the load can be given to the light guide part forming body. Can be. Thereby, occurrence of inconvenience due to deformation or the like of the light emitting substrate can be suitably suppressed.

Feature C5. A plate surface on which the luminous body is provided in the luminous substrate is covered with the light guide unit forming body,
A radiator (thermal derivative 375) is formed on at least a part of the plate surface of the light emitting substrate which is not covered by the light guide part forming body,
The gaming machine according to Feature C3 or Feature C4, wherein the rotation of the movable body replaces the air around the heat radiating section.

  When the light from the light emitting body leaks from a portion other than the light guide section, it is assumed that the appearance of the game effect (light emitting effect) by the movable body is reduced. Therefore, if the light guide portion forming body is configured to cover the light emitting body mounting surface side of the light emitting substrate, such light leakage can be suppressed. However, when the luminous body is covered, heat tends to collect inside.

  Therefore, as described in the present feature, the radiating portion is provided on the side opposite to the side on which the luminous body is mounted on the luminescent substrate, and the air around the radiating portion is replaced by the rotation of the movable body, as described above. It is possible to preferably suppress the heat trap.

Feature C6. The light-emitting substrate is a first light-emitting substrate including a plurality of first light-emitting bodies disposed so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis as the plurality of light-emitting bodies,
The light-emitting means includes a second light-emitting substrate including a plurality of second light-emitting bodies disposed at different distances from the rotation center axis,
The gaming machine according to any one of features C3 to C5, wherein light from the second light emitter is guided in the direction of the rotation center axis.

  In the rotary effect device shown in the feature C1 or the like, the fineness of an image such as a picture to be displayed can be improved by reducing the interval between the light emitters in the radial direction of the rotation center axis. However, in the first place, it is necessary to secure a certain occupied area for each light-emitting body in the light-emitting substrate, so there is a limit even if the arrangement interval is simply reduced. In this regard, if a plurality of light-emitting substrates (the first light-emitting substrate and the second light-emitting substrate) are used in combination as shown in this feature, the gap between the first light-emitting bodies can be supplemented by the second light-emitting body, The gap between the two light emitters can be supplemented by the first light emitter. Here, by adopting a configuration in which the light emitting substrates are arranged so as to face each other, it is possible to prevent the movable body from becoming excessively large due to improvement in image definition.

Feature C7. The first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate are arranged side by side in a rotation direction of the movable body,
The light guide portion forming body is disposed between the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate,
The plate surface of the first light emitting substrate on which the first light emitter is disposed and the plate surface of the second light emitter on which the second light emitter is disposed are the light guide portion forming body. Are opposed to each other,
The gaming machine according to feature C6, wherein light from the second light emitting body is radiated in the direction of the rotation center axis through the light guide portion forming body.

  When the plate surfaces on which the light emitters are arranged are back-to-back, it is assumed that the thickness of the movable body is increased by separately providing the light guides. Further, in such a configuration, the irradiation position of the light from the first light emitter and the irradiation position of the light from the second light emitter are likely to be shifted in the rotation direction, and the light emission timing and the like when displaying a predetermined image or the like are likely. It is assumed that the setting becomes complicated or the appearance of the displayed image or the like deteriorates. In this regard, as shown in the present feature, if a configuration is adopted in which the plate surfaces on which the luminous bodies are arranged face each other with the light guide portion forming body interposed therebetween, and light is radiated through the light guide portion forming body, It is possible to alleviate the shift of the irradiation position of the light from each light emitter and the like, and appropriately suppress the occurrence of the various inconveniences.

  Feature C8. The light guide portion forming body includes a first light guide portion that guides light from the first light emitter and a second light guide portion that guides light from the second light emitter alternately viewed in the rotation center axis direction. The gaming machine according to Feature C7, wherein the gaming machine is formed so as to:

  In order to increase the definition of an image or the like displayed by the movable effect device, it is preferable that the distance between the light-emitting portions corresponding to each light-emitting body and the light-emitting portions themselves be as small as possible. However, as described above, it is necessary to secure a certain distance between the light-emitting bodies due to manufacturing circumstances and the like. Accordingly, the first light guide and the second light guide are alternately provided in such a manner that the light from the two light emitting substrates is combined into a common light guide forming body, thereby suppressing the occurrence of the above various inconveniences. It is possible to preferably improve the definition of an image or the like displayed as a result.

Feature C9. The rotation center axis is located between the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate,
The light guide portion forming body is disposed at a position overlapping the rotation center axis,
The gaming machine according to any one of features C6 to C8, wherein the light guides are arranged side by side in a direction crossing the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction.

  According to the feature C9, by arranging the light emitting portions in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis, a control mode such as a fine adjustment of a control mode for each light emitting substrate is required in a configuration using a plurality of light emitting substrates. The complexity can be suitably eliminated.

  It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature groups A to B to the feature group C described in detail above.

<Characteristic D Group> The partition wall for the light guide section is tapered. The following characteristic D group is described as "a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is arranged in a portion which can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and the game progresses. Some of the light emitting units are provided with light emitting units whose display modes change in accordance with the progress of the game. (For example, Patent Document 1). However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect by using the above-described light emitting unit, most of the effects are likely to be similar, and the appearance of the display effect is improved. There is still room for improvement in raising the degree of attention to the display effect by the improvement. "

Feature D1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
When the movable body is rotating, a light emission control unit that switches a light emission mode of the light emitting unit according to a rotation position or a rotation cycle of the movable body (a light emission control process is performed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) Function) and
A light-emitting board (light-emitting board 372) on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371) are mounted at different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body; A light guide section (light guide section 385) having a pair of walls (partition walls 384) extending in the direction of the rotation center axis and guiding the light from the light emitter to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis; And
The gaming machine, wherein the pair of walls are tapered such that the thickness of the pair of walls decreases toward the exit portion within a predetermined range including an exit portion (exit portion 387) of the light guide portion. .

  By changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (a plurality of light emitting portions) according to the rotation of the movable body, an image such as a picture or a character can be made to emerge in a space which is an operation area of the movable body by using an afterimage of light. Can be displayed. Here, there is a concern that when the blank portion generated between the light emitting portions becomes large, the definition of the displayed image decreases, and the appearance of the image decreases. In this regard, as shown in the present feature, the wall portion is formed so as to have a tapered shape whose thickness becomes thinner toward the outlet portion in a predetermined range including the outlet portion of the light guide portion, whereby the blank is formed. The portion can be reduced and the roughness of the image can be made less noticeable. Thereby, the appearance of the game effect by the movable effect device is improved, and it is possible to contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the game effect.

  In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is referred to as “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light-emitting unit (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300); and control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game. A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for controlling the drive of the drive unit by rotating the body; A light emission control means for performing light emission control of the light emission means (a function of executing an update process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140); A light-emitting board (light-emitting board 372) on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371) are mounted at different distances from the axis (the rotation center axis CL1), and a pair of walls (partitions) extending in the rotation center axis direction A light guide portion (light guide portion 385) for guiding the light from the light emitter to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis. A gaming machine characterized in that it has a tapered shape whose thickness decreases toward the exit portion in a predetermined range including the exit portion (exit portion 387) of the light section. " .

Feature D2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
By switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is made using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body. (A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140).
A light-emitting board (light-emitting board 372) on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371) are mounted at different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body; A light guide section (light guide section 385) having a pair of walls (partition walls 384) extending in the direction of the rotation center axis and guiding the light from the light emitter to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis; And
The gaming machine, wherein the pair of walls are tapered such that the thickness of the pair of walls decreases toward the exit portion within a predetermined range including an exit portion (exit portion 387) of the light guide portion. .

  By changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (a plurality of light emitting portions) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image such as a picture or a character is made to emerge in a space serving as an operation area of the movable body using an afterimage of light. It can be displayed as follows. Here, there is a concern that when the blank portion generated between the light emitting portions becomes large, the definition of the displayed image decreases, and the appearance of the image decreases. In this regard, as shown in this feature, if the thickness of the wall portion is changed so as to form a tapered shape at the tip portion, the blank portion can be reduced, and the roughness of the image is less noticeable. can do. Thereby, the appearance of the game effect by the movable effect device is improved, and it is possible to contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the game effect.

Feature D3. As the plurality of light emitters, a first light emitter and a second light emitter arranged at different distances from a rotation center axis,
As the light guide, a first light guide that guides light from the first light emitter in the direction of the rotation center axis of the movable body, and a second light guide that guides light from the second light emitter in the direction of the rotation center axis. A light guide section,
The gaming machine according to Feature D1 or Feature D2, wherein the wall portion is a partition wall that partitions the first light guide portion and the second light guide portion.

  According to the feature D3, the blank portion (gap) between the light-emitting portions can be suitably reduced by reducing the thickness of the partition wall that separates two adjacent light-emitting portions at the front end portion.

  Feature D4. It has a light guide portion formed body (light guide member 382) on which the light guide portion is formed, and the light guide portion formed body is provided with a function as a reinforcing portion for reinforcing the movable body. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3.

  In the configuration having the rotary-type movable effect device shown in the feature D1 or the like, the possibility that the light-emitting effect cannot be performed well due to deformation of the movable body such as distortion increases. Under such circumstances, it is necessary to provide the movable body with some strength. Therefore, by making the light guide portion forming body on which the light guide portion is formed function as a reinforcing portion for the movable body, the above-mentioned concern regarding the strength can be solved. Here, if the entire wall portion is reduced in thickness when forming the reinforcing portion, there is a concern that the function as the reinforcing portion is reduced. Therefore, if the thickness of the wall is reduced only in the vicinity of the light emitting portion (exit portion) as shown in the feature D1 or the like, the improvement of the appearance of the light emitting effect and the function as the reinforcing portion can be appropriately compatible. Can be.

  Feature D5. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4, wherein the light guide has a light diffusion function of diffusing light passing through the light guide.

  The size of the light emitting portion depends on the exit portion of the light guide. By adopting a configuration in which light passing through the light guide is diffused by the light guide, the substantial light emission range becomes narrower than the exit part, and the substantial blank portion (gap) between the light emission locations becomes larger. Such inconveniences can hardly occur. Here, in order to improve the diffusion efficiency of diffusing light in the light guide (passage), it is not preferable that the passage width is excessively large. Therefore, there is a clear technical problem in the configuration in which the thickness of the wall portion is reduced around the outlet where light diffusion has progressed to some extent while ensuring a certain thickness for the wall portion and suppressing the passage width from expanding. it makes sense.

  Feature D6. In the light guide portion, a light diffusion region and a non-light diffusion region are formed such that the former is on the entrance side of the light guide portion and the latter is on the exit side of the light guide portion, and the non-light diffusion region is The gaming machine according to feature D5, wherein the thickness of the wall portion changes so as to decrease.

  In distributing light to the entire exit portion of the light guide portion, it is more difficult to secure the light amount at the outer edge portion of the exit portion (especially near the wall) than at the center of the exit portion. That is, when the exit portion is viewed, a difference in brightness is likely to occur between the vicinity of the center and the vicinity of the outer edge. In view of the above, the configuration in which light is not diffused in the portion where the exit portion is formed in the wall portion is configured to suppress the loss due to the light diffusion, thereby ensuring clearness of light at the outer edge of the light emitting portion. Has contributed to.

Feature D7. The light guide section has a pair of opposing sections facing each other across the pair of wall sections, and the opposing sections form a part of the wall surface of the light guide section,
Light from the luminous body is configured to be incident on the facing portion,
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D6, wherein a distance dimension between the opposed portions is configured to be smaller than a distance dimension between the pair of wall portions.

  In a configuration in which the size of the light emitting portion (dot) depends on the exit portion of the light guide portion, the shape of the exit portion strongly affects an image to be displayed or the like. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if the width of the exit portion is made smaller in the rotation direction than in the direction intersecting with the rotation direction, it becomes difficult to visually recognize light by securing a certain size at the exit portion. In addition, it is possible to preferably contribute to improving the definition of an image when displaying a predetermined image while avoiding the problem.

Feature D8. The pair of wall portions and the facing portion are provided with a function as a light reflecting portion that reflects light,
The gaming machine according to Feature D7, wherein at least the opposing portion of the wall portion and the opposing portion has a function as a light diffusing portion that diffuses light when reflected.

  In the configuration having the light diffusion portion provided with the reflection function, the diffusion function is effectively exhibited by repeating light reflection. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that promotes the diffusion of light between opposing portions that are relatively small apart from each other, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a portion where light is difficult to spread, and to appropriately exert the effect described in the feature D7. It becomes possible.

  Feature D9. A guide portion (reflection portion 388a or the like) for guiding the light from the light emitter to the facing portion is formed at an entrance portion of the light guide portion where the light from the light emitter is incident. The gaming machine according to Feature D8.

  According to the feature D9, the light from the light emitter reaches the opposing portion through the entrance portion of the light guide portion → the guide portion. Thereby, the light diffusion function provided to the facing portion can be suitably exerted. This is a preferable configuration in order to avoid that the light from the luminous body becomes excessively direct and becomes a factor that gives a player uncomfortable feeling.

Feature D10. The light guide section includes a first light guide section forming body having a first opposing section that constitutes the opposing section, the wall section protruding from the first opposing section, and forming the opposing section. A second light guide portion forming body having a second facing portion that is formed so that the tip portions of the pair of wall portions are in contact with the second facing portion,
The light diffusing portion is constituted by a number of irregularities, and is provided on the first opposing portion of the first light guide portion forming body among the first light guiding portion forming body and the second light guiding portion forming body. The gaming machine according to Feature D8 or Feature D9, wherein

  In the case where a plurality of light guide portion forming bodies are combined, a gap is formed due to the unevenness, and light leakage easily occurs. If the light leaks to the adjacent light guide section, there is a concern that the boundary between the light emitting portions becomes ambiguous and the clarity is reduced. In this regard, according to the configuration described in this feature, the light diffusion portion is provided in the former (first opposed portion) of the first light guide portion forming body and the second light guide portion forming body, and thus the light diffusion portion is provided. When the first light guide portion forming body and the second light guide portion forming body are combined, the presence of the portion increases the gap at the boundary between the two light guide portion forming members, that is, the light diffusion structure. Can be prevented from causing light leakage. Thereby, it is possible to simplify the production of the light guide section forming body and to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience due to the production.

  It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature groups A to C to the feature group D described in detail above.

<Characteristic E Group> Angle Variable Function The following characteristic group E is described in "Pachinko machines and slot machines, etc., are arranged in a portion that can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine, and the display mode is changed as the game progresses. Some light-emitting units are provided with a function of increasing a staging effect during a game by variously changing a display mode according to the progress of the game. However, regarding the background art of "Document 1)." However, even if it is attempted to enhance the effect using the above-described light emitting unit, most of the effects tend to be similar, and the display effect is improved by improving the appearance of the display effect. However, there is still room for improvement in raising the degree of attention. "

Feature E1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The light-emitting means includes a plurality of light-emitting members (light-emitting members 371) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center line CL1) of the movable member.
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
When the movable body is rotating, a light emission control unit that switches a light emission mode of the light emitting body according to a rotation position or a rotation cycle of the movable body (a light emission control process is performed by the MPU 612 of the notification / performance control device 140) Function) and
A gaming machine comprising: a posture changing means for changing a posture of the movable body so that a tilt of the movable body with respect to a rotation center axis changes.

  According to the feature E1, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like emerges in the rotation area of the movable body. Can be. Here, by changing the posture of the movable body and changing the angle of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis direction, the light emitting portion is shifted in the rotation center axis direction. That is, a depth in the direction of the rotation center axis is generated on the virtual display surface of the image. Thereby, a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) can be imparted to the image. In this feature, in particular, by changing the posture of the movable body and changing the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis, it is possible to switch between a two-dimensional display and a three-dimensional display, and to generate a difference in the three-dimensional feeling. Thus, diversification of display modes can be realized. Such diversification of display modes can contribute to an increase in the degree of interest in games.

  In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is referred to as “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light-emitting unit (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable production device (movable production device 300); and control means (information and production control device 140) for performing a game production by controlling the movable production device according to the progress of the game. A plurality of light-emitting members (light-emitting members 371) arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center line CL1) of the body; and the control means rotates the movable member to rotate the movable member. Drive control means for performing drive control of the unit (the function of performing drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140), and light emission control of the light emission means when the movable body is rotating. A light emission control means (a function of executing light emission control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140), and changing the attitude of the movable body so that the inclination of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis changes. Gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a posture changing means.

Feature E2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The light-emitting means includes a plurality of light-emitting members (light-emitting members 371) arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center line CL1) of the movable member.
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission mode of the light-emitting body is switched according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, so that a predetermined image is obtained using an afterimage of light in an operation area of the movable body. (A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140).
A gaming machine comprising: a posture changing means for changing a posture of the movable body so that a tilt of the movable body with respect to a rotation center axis changes.

  According to the feature E2, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image of a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like) is rotated. Can emerge in the area. Here, by changing the posture of the movable body and changing the angle of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis direction, the light emitting portion is shifted in the rotation center axis direction. That is, a depth in the direction of the rotation center axis is generated on the virtual display surface of the image. Thereby, a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) can be imparted to the image. In this feature, in particular, by changing the posture of the movable body and changing the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis, it is possible to switch between a two-dimensional display and a three-dimensional display, and to generate a difference in the three-dimensional feeling. Thus, diversification of display modes can be realized. Such diversification of display modes can contribute to an increase in the degree of interest in games.

  Feature E3. The game according to Feature E1 or Feature E2, wherein the attitude changing means includes means for changing the attitude of the movable body in a state where a predetermined image is displayed by the movable effect device. Machine.

  According to the feature E3, when the posture changes while a predetermined image (for example, an image imitating a character or a character) is displayed, the three-dimensional appearance of the predetermined image changes. Such a change in appearance can suitably suppress monotonous display effects.

  Feature E4. The posture changing means includes means for changing the posture of the movable body during a period from when the rotation of the movable body starts to when a predetermined image is displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of E3.

  According to the feature E4, the posture is changed between the start of the effect by the movable effect device and the display of a predetermined image (for example, an image imitating a character or a character). If the player can detect in advance what display mode will be, there is a concern that the impact when the predetermined pattern is displayed is reduced. In this regard, if the posture is changed under the condition where the movable body is rotating as shown in the present feature, it is difficult to identify the state before displaying the predetermined image, and the above-described inconvenience is caused. Can be suppressed.

Feature E5. The luminous body is mounted on a luminous substrate (luminous substrate 372),
The movable body is provided with a light guide (light guide 385) for guiding light from the light emitter.
When the inclination of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis is changed by the attitude changing unit, a direction change that changes the direction of light with respect to the light emitting substrate defined by the light guide according to the inclination of the movable body. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4, characterized by comprising means.

  In order to ensure the appearance and the like of the effect related to the light emission, it is preferable to devise to efficiently deliver the light to the player. For example, in a movable effect device of a type in which the posture of a movable body does not change, the above-mentioned concern can be eliminated by defining the direction of light so as to face the player in advance. However, in such a configuration, when the direction of the movable body (light emitting substrate) changes, the direction of light changes accordingly. In this case, there is a concern that it is difficult to efficiently deliver light to the player as described above. In this respect, if the orientation of the movable body changes, the orientation with respect to the light-emitting substrate can be changed accordingly. Can be solved.

  Feature E6. The direction changing unit is configured to maintain the state in which the light from the light guide unit is irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis even when the posture of the light emitting substrate is changed. The gaming machine according to Feature E5, wherein a direction of light is changed.

  According to the feature E6, the optical axis of the light emitted from the movable effect device is maintained while facing the rotation center axis direction. Thereby, the effect shown in the feature E5 can be suitably exerted.

  It should be noted that the configuration described in this feature may be referred to as “the direction changing unit maintains a state in which light from the light guide unit is irradiated in a predetermined direction even when the posture of the light emitting substrate is changed. The gaming machine according to Feature E5, wherein the direction of light with respect to the light-emitting substrate is changed as described above.

Feature E7. The posture changing means switches the movable body between a first state and a second state in which the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis is larger than the first state.
The luminous body includes a first luminous body (for example, a first luminous body 371XH) and a second luminous body (for example, a second luminous body 371YH),
The light guide section includes a first light guide section (for example, a first light guide section 385XH) formed so as to guide the light from the first light emitter in the first state in the rotation center axis direction; A second light guide section (for example, a second light guide section 385YH) formed to guide light from the second light emitter in the rotation center axis direction in the second state;
The direction changing unit sets the first light-emitting body as a target of light emission control when the movable body is in the first state, and performs the second light emission when the movable body is in the second state. The gaming machine according to Feature E5 or Feature E6, wherein the gaming machine is configured to control light emission of the body.

  To embody the technical concept shown in the feature E5 and the like, the direction changing means can be realized using a drive mechanism (link mechanism) or the like. However, in consideration of responsiveness and durability when rotating the movable body, it is not preferable that the configuration related to the direction changing unit is excessively complicated. In this regard, according to this feature, the drive mechanism and the like become unnecessary, and the various concerns described above can be favorably wiped.

  Further, according to the combination with the feature E6, a change in the amount of light emitted in the rotation center axis direction due to the angle difference can be suppressed with a simple configuration. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of operation failure and the like caused by changing the angle to enhance the three-dimensional effect, and to contribute to ensuring the reliability of the movable effect device.

  It should be noted that the configuration described in this feature is characterized in that the “position changing means switches the movable body between a first state and a second state in which the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis is larger than the first state. Comprises a first illuminant and a second illuminant, wherein the light guide section is formed so as to guide light from the first illuminant in a predetermined direction in the first state. A light guide section, and a second light guide section formed to guide the light from the second light emitting body in the predetermined direction in the second state. When the movable body is in the first state, the first light-emitting body is subjected to light emission control, and when the movable body is in the second state, the second light-emitting body is subjected to light emission control. The gaming machine according to feature E5 or feature E6, wherein the gaming machine is configured to perform .

  Feature E8. The gaming machine according to Feature E7, wherein the area where the first light emitters are arranged and the area where the second light emitters are arranged are arranged in the rotation direction of the movable body.

  According to the feature E8, an interruption of the second light emitter occurs so as to increase the arrangement interval (blank) of the first light emitter group, or the first light emitter increases the arrangement interval (blank) of the second light emitter group. Can be suppressed. This suppresses the image displayed by the first illuminant group and the image displayed by the second illuminant group from becoming coarse, and reduces the image quality of the image displayed by the addition of the posture changing function. It can be suppressed suitably.

Feature E9. The movable body is formed by combining a plurality of light-emitting blocks (356bI) each including the light-emitting body and the light guide unit,
The light-emitting block is provided so as to be slidable in the rotation center axis direction,
The posture changing means changes the posture of the movable body by changing a relative position between the light-emitting blocks in the rotation center axis direction, and any one of the features E1 to E4. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature E9, by using a plurality of light-emitting blocks slidably movable in the rotation center axis direction, the position of each light-emitting block in the rotation center axis direction changes even when the posture is changed as a whole. Therefore, a change in the irradiation direction due to the change in the posture can be avoided. For example, even when the posture is changed in multiple steps or steplessly, it is not necessary to switch the light irradiation direction accordingly, so that it is possible to cope with the diversification of the light emitting mode while suppressing the configuration excessively complicated. can do.

Feature E10. The movable body is formed by combining a plurality of light-emitting blocks (356bI) each including the light-emitting body and the light guide unit,
The position changing means holds the light-emitting block such that a positional relationship of the light-emitting block in a rotation axis direction is changed by a centrifugal force generated in accordance with the rotation of the movable body. A gaming machine according to any one of features E4.

  According to the feature E10, the power for changing the posture of the movable body is covered by the centrifugal force generated according to the rotation. If it is possible to eliminate the need for a power source such as a motor in this way, it is possible to contribute to reducing the weight of the movable body. This is a preferable configuration for improving the responsiveness when performing the effect by the movable effect device.

  Feature E11. The side wall surface of the housing constituting the light emitting block is obliquely inclined with respect to the rotation center axis, and the relative position of the light emitting blocks along the side wall surface while maintaining the state where the side wall surfaces face each other. The gaming machine according to Feature E10, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be displaced.

  According to the feature E11, the light-emitting block is displaced (outside) away from the rotation center axis by the centrifugal force generated with the rotation of the movable body. At this time, the light emitting blocks are displaced while maintaining the facing state (contact or close state), so that it is possible to suppress the boundary between the light emitting blocks from expanding. By adopting a configuration in which the expansion of the gap is suppressed in this way, it is possible to appropriately suppress a decrease in the appearance of the movable body.

  For example, even when the movement is completed, the state in which the side walls face each other is maintained, so that when the light-emitting block returns to the original state, the light-emitting block is caught by an adjacent light-emitting block, and the operation failure is caused. Can be suitably avoided.

  Further, as a return unit for returning each light emitting block to the initial position when the rotation of the movable body ends, an urging unit for urging the light emitting block to the initial position may be provided. When the centrifugal force acts, the light emitting block is displaced against the urging force of the urging means, so that the technical idea shown in the feature E11 can be suitably embodied.

Feature E12. A movable rendering device (movable rendering device 300) having a movable body (rotating unit 350) rotatably held and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body;
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The movable body is formed by combining a plurality of movable blocks (light-emitting blocks 356bI) provided so as to be slidable in the rotation center axis direction of the movable body,
Means for changing the position (appearance) of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis by changing the positional relationship of the movable block in the direction of the rotation axis by centrifugal force generated in accordance with the rotation of the movable body. A gaming machine characterized by that:

  According to the feature E12, the power for changing the posture of the movable body is covered by the centrifugal force generated according to the rotation. If it is possible to eliminate the need for a power source such as a motor in this way, it is possible to contribute to reducing the weight of the movable body. This is a preferable configuration for improving the responsiveness when performing the effect by the movable effect device.

  It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the features A to D to the features E described in detail above.

<Characteristic F group> Rotation speed stabilization The following characteristic F group is described as follows: "Painting machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines, are arranged in a portion that can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine, and are displayed as the game progresses. Some light-emitting units are provided with a function of increasing a staging effect during a game by changing the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game or the like (for example, Patent Document 1)), a problem to be solved by the invention that "however, there is still room for improvement in the configuration relating to the effect in order to exert the effect using the light emitting unit described above". It was done with.

Feature F1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J) having a movable body (rotating unit 350J) provided with a light-emitting means (main body 352J) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The light-emitting means includes a plurality of light-emitting members (light-emitting portions 355) arranged so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable member is different,
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
When the movable body is rotating, a light emission control unit that switches a light emitting mode of the light emitting body according to a rotation position or a rotation cycle of the movable body (a function of executing an update process in the MPU 612 of the notification / performance control device 140) ) And
The movable body is
A weight (weight 411J) held so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed;
A gaming machine comprising: an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis.

  According to the feature F1, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like emerges in the rotation area of the movable body. Can be. In this type of movable effect device, the light emitting element mode changes in accordance with the rotation position and the rotation cycle. Therefore, the display is performed because the rotation attitude (shaking) fluctuates and the rotation speed (rotation cycle) varies. The appearance of the image will be reduced.

  In this respect, in the configuration shown in this feature, the weight is moved away from the center axis of rotation by the centrifugal force by increasing the rotation speed of the movable body, so that the moment of inertia during high-speed rotation can be increased. This makes it possible to suppress variations in rotation speed during high-speed rotation, and suppress image disturbance.

  In consideration of the above problem, it is possible to fix the weight in advance at a portion far from the rotation center axis so as to increase the moment of inertia. However, such an arrangement of the weights may increase the resistance when accelerating the movable body, and may be a factor to reduce the responsiveness at the start of rotation. In this regard, in the configuration shown in this feature, the inertia moment can be made relatively small since the weight is located at a position near the rotation center axis at the time of starting. Thereby, the decrease in the responsiveness can be suitably suppressed.

  For the above reasons, by providing a sufficiently large difference between the moment of inertia between the minimum and maximum moments, that is, by greatly changing the moment of inertia between the start of the movable body and the high-speed rotation, the initial rotation (at the time of acceleration) 4) It is possible to improve the operation stability by suppressing the speed variation at the time of high-speed rotation while suppressing the decrease in the responsiveness, and it is possible to improve the movement of the movable effect device.

  In addition, for example, the effect of the speed variation can be reduced by performing fine and fine control using a stepping motor or the like. The disturbance cannot be completely eliminated. For the above reasons, the configuration shown in this feature has technical significance.

  Incidentally, the configuration shown in this feature is referred to as “a movable body (rotation unit 350J) provided with a light emitting unit (main body 352J) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J); and control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game. It has a plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged at different distances from the center axis of rotation of the body, and the control means controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body. Drive control means (a function of executing drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) and light emission control for performing light emission control of the light emission means when the movable body is rotating. (A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140), and the movable body is held in such a manner that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed. A gaming machine characterized by having a weight (weight 411J) and an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis. "

Feature F2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352J) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The light-emitting means includes a plurality of light-emitting members (light-emitting members 371) arranged so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable member is different,
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission mode of the light-emitting body is switched according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, so that a predetermined image is obtained using an afterimage of light in an operation area of the movable body. (A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140).
The movable body is
A weight (weight 411J) held so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed;
A gaming machine comprising: an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis.

  According to the feature F2, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image of a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like) is rotated. Can emerge in the area. In this type of movable effect device, the light emitting element mode changes in accordance with the rotation position and the rotation cycle. Therefore, the display is performed because the rotation attitude (shaking) fluctuates and the rotation speed (rotation cycle) varies. The appearance of the image will be reduced.

  In this respect, in the configuration shown in this feature, the weight is moved away from the center axis of rotation by the centrifugal force by increasing the rotation speed of the movable body, so that the moment of inertia during high-speed rotation can be increased. This makes it possible to suppress variations in rotation speed during high-speed rotation, and suppress image disturbance.

  In consideration of the above problem, it is possible to fix the weight in advance at a portion far from the rotation center axis so as to increase the moment of inertia. However, such an arrangement of the weights may increase the resistance when accelerating the movable body, and may be a factor to reduce the responsiveness at the start of rotation. In this regard, in the configuration shown in this feature, the inertia moment can be made relatively small since the weight is located at a position near the rotation center axis at the time of starting. Thereby, the decrease in the responsiveness can be suitably suppressed.

  For the above reasons, by providing a sufficiently large difference between the moment of inertia between the minimum and maximum moments, that is, by greatly changing the moment of inertia between the start of the movable body and the high-speed rotation, the initial rotation (at the time of acceleration) 4) It is possible to improve the operation stability by suppressing the speed variation at the time of high-speed rotation while suppressing the decrease in the responsiveness, and it is possible to improve the movement of the movable effect device.

  In addition, for example, the effect of the speed variation can be reduced by performing fine and fine control using a stepping motor or the like. The disturbance cannot be completely eliminated. For the above reasons, the configuration shown in this feature has technical significance.

  Feature F3. When the rotation speed of the movable body has reached a predetermined speed, the movable body contacts the weight from the side opposite to the rotation center axis to move away from the rotation center axis of the weight. The gaming machine according to Feature F1 or Feature F2, further comprising a blocking means (outside stopper 415J) for blocking displacement of the game machine.

  In the configuration in which the moment of inertia is changed by using the weight as shown in the feature F1 or the like, if the position of the weight changes under the condition of the steady rotation, the rotation of the movable body is Can be a cause of instability. Therefore, in the case of steady rotation (predetermined rotation speed), the weight becomes unstable by preventing the displacement of the weight by suppressing the change in the moment of inertia during the steady rotation. It is possible to preferably suppress the occurrence of the factor.

Feature F4. The urging portion is a spring member,
At least one of the movable body and the weight has an accommodation recess (recess 416J) that can accommodate the spring member when the weight is in contact with the blocking means. The gaming machine according to Feature F3.

  According to the feature F4, it is possible to increase the stroke of the weight and move the weight as far as possible from the rotation center axis. At this time, the spring member urging the weight is housed in the housing recess formed in at least one of the movable body and the weight. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the displacement range of the weight is limited by the spring member, and to prevent the width of the change of the moment of inertia from being limited by the presence of the spring member.

  Feature F5. The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F4, wherein the movable body has a horizontally long shape, and is configured such that a standby posture is horizontal.

  According to the feature F5, the position of the weight during standby can be prevented from moving away from the rotation center axis line by its own weight, and the variation in position during standby can be appropriately suppressed. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in responsiveness at the time of starting the movable body.

  Further, when the movable body is symmetrical about the rotation center axis, it is possible to suppress the settling or the like generated in the urging portion and the like, and to suppress a decrease in the balance during rotation.

Feature F6. A movable presentation device (movable presentation device 300J) having a movable body (rotating unit 350J) rotatably held and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body;
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The movable body is
A weight (weight 411J) held so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed;
A gaming machine comprising: an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis.

  According to the feature F6, by increasing the rotation speed of the movable body, the weight moves away from the rotation center axis due to the centrifugal force, and the moment of inertia during high-speed rotation can be increased. Thereby, disturbance of the posture and the like can be suppressed, and variation in the rotation speed during high-speed rotation can be suppressed.

  In consideration of the above problem, it is possible to fix the weight in advance at a portion far from the rotation center axis so as to increase the moment of inertia. However, such an arrangement of the weights may increase the resistance when accelerating the movable body, and may be a factor to reduce the responsiveness at the start of rotation. In this regard, in the configuration shown in this feature, the inertia moment can be made relatively small since the weight is located at a position near the rotation center axis at the time of starting. Thereby, the decrease in the responsiveness can be suitably suppressed.

  For the above reasons, by providing a sufficiently large difference between the moment of inertia between the minimum and maximum moments, that is, by greatly changing the moment of inertia between the start of the movable body and the high-speed rotation, the initial rotation (at the time of acceleration) 4) It is possible to improve the operation stability by suppressing the speed variation at the time of high-speed rotation while suppressing the decrease in the responsiveness, and it is possible to improve the movement of the movable effect device.

  It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature groups A to E to the feature F group described in detail above.

<Characteristic G Group> The mode of light emission control is switched between steady rotation and non-steady rotation. The following characteristic G group is described as follows. There are light emitting units whose display mode changes with the progress of the game, and these light emitting units change the display mode in various ways according to the progress of the game, etc., to thereby produce a staging effect during the game. Regarding the background art that “the function of enhancing the effect is provided (for example, Patent Document 1).” However, there is still room for improvement in the configuration related to the effect in order to exert the effect using the light emitting unit described above. The invention has been made with the problem to be solved.

Feature G1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The light-emitting means includes a plurality of light-emitting members (light-emitting members 371) arranged so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable member is different,
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
A light emission control unit (a function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for switching a light emission mode of the light emitting body when the movable body is rotating;
The drive control unit is configured to perform control such that the movable body is switched to a stopped state in which the movable body is stopped, and a rotational state in which the rotational speed of the movable body is a predetermined rotational speed.
The light emission control means includes: a first light emission control mode for switching a light emission mode according to a rotational position of the movable body when the movable body is rotating; and a second light emission control for switching a light emission mode according to a predetermined cycle when the movable body is rotating. A gaming machine characterized by switching between modes.

  According to the feature G1, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like emerges in the rotation area of the movable body. Can be. However, in a configuration in which the movable body is rotated, the rotation speed of the movable body may change depending on the situation. Therefore, by using a configuration in which the light emitting mode is switched according to the rotational position of the movable body and a configuration in which the light emitting body is switched according to a predetermined cycle, it is possible to perform a display according to a situation, and to display an image to be displayed. It is possible to prevent the appearance from being deteriorated due to disturbance of the image.

  In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is referred to as “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light-emitting unit (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable production device (movable production device 300); and control means (information and production control device 140) for performing a game production by controlling the movable production device according to the progress of the game. It has a plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged at different distances from the center axis of rotation of the body, and the control means controls the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body. A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) and a light emission control means for performing light emission control of the light emission means when the movable body is rotating (information A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the effect control device 140), and the drive control means includes a stop state in which the movable body is stopped, and a rotation speed of the movable body at a predetermined rotation speed. And controlling the light emission control means to switch to a rotation state at which the light emission speed changes, wherein the light emission control means switches the light emission mode according to the rotation position of the movable body when the movable body is rotating. A gaming machine characterized by switching between a light emission mode and a second light emission control mode in which the light emission mode is switched according to a predetermined cycle. "

Feature G2. A rotation position detection sensor (rotation position detection sensor 329) for detecting a rotation position of the movable body,
The light emission control means,
Means for performing switching for the light-emitting body based on information from the rotation position detection sensor under the condition that rotation control is performed so that the rotation speed of the movable body maintains the predetermined rotation speed; ,
Means for switching the light emission mode in accordance with a predetermined cycle under the condition that the rotation control is performed so that the rotation speed of the movable body changes. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  When the rotation speed is not the steady rotation, that is, during acceleration or deceleration, the light emission mode is switched according to a predetermined cycle. During acceleration or deceleration, it is difficult to display a predetermined image (especially to display a fine image) using the afterimage of light. Therefore, in such a case, by arbitrarily switching the light emission mode at a predetermined cycle, it is possible to emphasize a visual change from a case where the rotation becomes a steady rotation. In particular, by changing the speed of the movable body while changing over the light emitting body at a constant period, it is possible to make the appearance change over time while simplifying the light emission control. In addition, the display content can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

  On the other hand, when the rotation becomes the steady rotation, the light emission mode is switched according to the detection information from the position detection sensor. If the light emission mode is switched in the same cycle as during acceleration / deceleration even during the steady rotation, the possibility that the image is shifted due to a difference in rotation speed and the image is not displayed normally increases. Therefore, in such a case, the occurrence of the above-described inconvenience can be suitably suppressed by adopting a configuration in which the light emission mode is switched according to the rotational position.

  Feature G3. The light emission control unit detects that the movable body has reached a predetermined position by the rotation position detection sensor when the drive control mode by the drive control unit is a drive control mode corresponding to the predetermined speed. The gaming machine according to Feature G2, wherein the gaming machine is configured to switch the light emission control mode from the second light emission control mode to the first light emission control mode.

  It is uncertain which position the rotational position is at when the speed reaches the maximum. If the control mode is switched immediately from the maximum speed to the control mode, the position of the image to be displayed is shifted from the position to be originally displayed due to variation in the timing of the display switching. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if the light emission mode is switched when the rotation position detection sensor reaches the predetermined position after the speed becomes maximum, the occurrence of the above-described inconvenience is suppressed, and the two control modes are controlled. Switching function can be suitably exhibited.

Feature G4. A rotation position detection sensor (rotation position detection sensor 329) for detecting a rotation position of the movable body,
The light emission control means,
Under a situation where the rotation speed of the movable body is controlled to maintain the predetermined rotation speed, the rotation is controlled according to the predetermined cycle set to correspond to the predetermined rotation speed. Means for switching the light emission mode;
Means for switching the light emission mode based on information from the rotation position detection sensor under a situation where rotation control is performed so that the rotation speed of the movable body changes. The gaming machine described in Feature G1.

  When light emission control is performed in accordance with the rotation position (for example, by feedback control) during steady rotation, the display is more likely to be delayed as the rotation speed increases. This can be a factor such as blurring or disturbance of the displayed image. Therefore, when the rotation becomes steady, the light emission mode is switched according to a predetermined cycle set in accordance with a predetermined rotation speed to suppress the occurrence of the delay as described above, and the display function is reduced. It can be exhibited stably.

  On the other hand, when the movable body is accelerating or decelerating, the rotational speed of the movable body always changes. Therefore, in such a situation, by adopting a configuration in which the light emission mode is switched in accordance with the rotation position, it is possible to perform display in accordance with the rotation state of the movable body.

  Feature G5. The predetermined period is set to be equal to a period required for one rotation when the rotation speed of the movable body is the predetermined rotation speed, wherein: G2 to G4. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  In the configuration in which the light emission mode is switched according to the rotation speed as shown in the feature G2 or the like, there is a possibility that the connection at the time of switching the light emission mode becomes unnatural due to jerking or the like. Therefore, as shown in this feature, the switching of the control pattern can be performed smoothly by adjusting the cycle serving as the switching reference to the period required for the movable body to make one rotation.

Feature G6. When light emission control is performed in the first light emission mode, a first image is displayed,
The image processing apparatus according to any one of features G1 to G5, further including a unit configured to display a second image different from the first image when emission control is performed in the second emission mode. Listed gaming machines,
With a configuration in which images to be displayed are made different according to the light emission mode, it is possible to more appropriately emphasize a change in appearance. For example, a configuration in which an image such as a character having relatively high discrimination power is displayed in a situation where the rotation speed can be stabilized, and an image such as a pattern having a relatively low discrimination power is displayed in a situation where the rotation speed can be changed. In this case, it is possible to preferably suppress the inconvenience of displaying a poor-looking image due to the increased utilization of the movable effect device.

  It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature groups A to F to the feature group G described in detail above.

<Characteristic H group> A plurality of luminous bodies pass through the same place. The following characteristic H group is described as follows. Some of the light emitting units are provided with light emitting units whose display modes change in accordance with the progress of the game. (For example, Patent Document 1). However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect by using the above-described light emitting unit, most of the effects are likely to be similar, and the appearance of the display effect, etc. There is still room for improvement in raising the degree of attention to the display effect by the improvement. "

Feature H1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
Light-emitting control means for switching the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting means when the movable body is rotating (a function of executing a light-emitting control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140);
A plurality of first light-emitting members disposed at different distances from the rotation center axis; and a light-emitting means disposed on a track through which the first light-emitting member passes as the movable member rotates. A gaming machine comprising: a plurality of second light-emitting bodies.

  According to the feature H1, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like emerges in the rotation area of the movable body. Can be. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, two of the first light emitter and the second light emitter pass on the same orbit. In a configuration in which two light emitters pass through a predetermined light emission position during one rotation, only one light emitter can be displayed at the predetermined light emission position because two pieces of information (emission or non-emission and emission color) can be displayed. As compared with the configuration in which the light-emitting position passes through, the expressive power can be improved without increasing the rotation speed uselessly. For example, if the rotation speed of the rotary movable body is increased, it is possible to improve the expressive power by shortening the period in which the light-emitting body passes through a predetermined light-emitting position. , The durability can be significantly reduced. In view of such circumstances, improving the expressive power by the configuration shown in the present feature has a clear technical significance in ensuring the reliability and the like of the operation of the movable effect device.

  In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is referred to as “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light-emitting unit (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300); and control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game. A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for controlling the drive of the drive unit by rotating the body; A light emission control means for performing light emission control of the light emission means (a function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140); A plurality of first light emitters arranged so that their distances are different, and a plurality of second light emitters arranged on a track through which the first light emitter passes along with the rotation of the movable body. Is a gaming machine characterized by having the following. "

Feature H2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
By switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is made using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body. (A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140).
A plurality of first light-emitting members disposed at different distances from the rotation center axis; and a light-emitting means disposed on a track through which the first light-emitting member passes as the movable member rotates. A gaming machine comprising: a plurality of second light-emitting bodies.

  According to the feature H2, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image of a pattern or a character imitating a character or the like) is rotated. Can emerge in the area. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, two of the first light emitter and the second light emitter pass on the same orbit. In a configuration in which two light emitters pass through a predetermined light emission position during one rotation, only one light emitter can be displayed at the predetermined light emission position because two pieces of information (emission or non-emission and emission color) can be displayed. As compared with the configuration in which the light-emitting position passes through, the expressive power can be improved without increasing the rotation speed uselessly. For example, if the rotation speed of the rotary movable body is increased, it is possible to improve the expressive power by shortening the cycle in which the luminous body passes through a predetermined luminous position. , The durability can be significantly reduced. In view of such circumstances, improving the expressive power by the configuration shown in the present feature has a clear technical significance in ensuring the reliability and the like of the operation of the movable effect device.

Feature H3. A predetermined area in which a light emission effect is performed by the light emitting unit is provided in a passage area through which the movable body passes with the rotation of the movable body,
The light emission control means,
Means for controlling the first illuminant such that when the first illuminant passes through the predetermined area, the first illuminant has a predetermined light emission mode corresponding to an image displayed in the predetermined area;
Means for controlling the second light-emitting body so that the second light-emitting body is in the predetermined light-emitting mode when the second light-emitting body passes through the predetermined area. The feature H1 or the feature H2. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature H3, by switching the light emission control mode in accordance with the light emitter passing through the predetermined area (light emission portion: dot), the movable body rotates the light emission mode in the predetermined area by one rotation. You can switch at least twice during your stay. Thereby, the technical idea shown in the feature H1 and the like can be suitably embodied.

Feature H4. A first region and a second region arranged in the rotation direction are provided in a passage area where the movable body passes along with the rotation of the movable body, as a region where a light emission effect is performed by the light emitting unit. ,
The light emission control means,
When the first illuminant passes through the first area and the second illuminant passes through the second area, the first illuminant corresponds to a first image corresponding to an image displayed in the first area. Means for controlling to be in a light emitting mode and to be in a second light emitting mode corresponding to the image displayed in the second area, wherein the second light emitting body is provided;
When the first illuminant passes through the second region and the second illuminant passes through the first region, the first illuminant is in the second luminous mode and the second illuminant is the The gaming machine according to Feature H1 or Feature H2, further comprising: means for controlling to be in the first light emission mode.

  According to the feature H4, both the first light emitter and the second light emitter pass through the first region and the second region. Here, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the first light emitter and the second light emitter have a symmetric relationship about the rotation center axis, and the first region and the second region also have a symmetric relationship about the rotation center axis. It can be. In such a configuration, if the light emission mode is exchanged with each other, the time required for one rotation of the light emission switching span can be divided into two equal periods, and the bias of the control span can be suppressed. it can. Thereby, the effect of improving the expressive power shown in the feature H1 and the like can be enhanced.

Feature H5. The first region and the second region divide the passing region into two in the rotation direction of the movable body,
The gaming machine according to Feature H4, wherein the second illuminant is disposed so as to be symmetric with the first illuminant about the rotation center axis.

  According to the feature H5, as described in the feature H4, in improving the expressive power, it is possible to prevent the configuration related to the movable body from becoming uselessly complicated / large. In addition, by setting the target arrangement around the rotation center axis, the weight balance of the movable body can be improved, and it can contribute to the improvement of operation stability and durability during rotation.

  Feature H6. The gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H5, wherein the image displayed by the light emission control unit is a moving image that changes as time passes.

  If the image displayed using the movable effect device is a still image, switching the display mode described above is advantageous in securing the brightness of the image. However, on the assumption that a still image is displayed, instead of arranging the first luminous body and the second luminous body on the same trajectory, the trajectory is slightly shifted so that the expressive power of the image (image Dramatic improvement in definition, etc.) can be expected. On the other hand, in the case of displaying a moving image as shown in the present feature, although the display switching period of the image can strongly depend on the rotation speed of the movable body, there is a limit in increasing this rotation speed. Therefore, if a configuration is used in which an image is displayed by a plurality of luminous bodies passing through the same orbit, the image can be updated in a half cycle of one rotation, and more detailed movement can be expressed. Therefore, the technical idea described in the above-described feature H1 and the like can suitably enjoy the effect by combination with the display of a moving image.

Feature H7. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
Light-emitting control means for switching the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting means when the movable body is rotating (a function of executing a light-emitting control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140);
The light emitting means,
A plurality of first light emitters arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis;
A plurality of second light emitters disposed on the opposite side of the first light emitter with respect to the rotation center axis,
The gaming machine, wherein the second illuminant is disposed so as to pass through a position deviated from a trajectory through which the first illuminant passes as the movable body rotates.

  According to the feature H7, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitter) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or character imitating a character or the like emerges in the rotation area of the movable body. Can be. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, the trajectory through which the first luminous body passes and the trajectory through which the second luminous body passes are shifted. Thereby, the displayed image can be made finer. In the first place, a certain amount of dead space is generated around the light emitter due to conditions such as manufacturing and specifications when the light emitter is disposed on a light emitting substrate or the like. Therefore, there is a limit in reducing the distance between the light emitters. Therefore, by using both the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body that are displaced in the rotation direction, it is possible to make the image finer while ensuring the distance between the light emitting bodies.

  In particular, by arranging the first light emitter and the second light emitter so as to sandwich the center axis of rotation, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a long / short bias in the image switching span and to smoothly switch the image. You can proceed.

  In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is referred to as “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light-emitting unit (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300); and control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game. A drive control means (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for controlling the drive of the drive unit by rotating the body; A light emission control means for performing light emission control of the light emission means (a function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140); A plurality of first light emitters arranged at different distances from each other, and a plurality of second light emitters arranged on the opposite side of the rotation center axis from the first light emitter. A gaming machine, wherein the second illuminant is disposed so as to pass through a position deviated from a trajectory through which the first illuminant passes as the movable body rotates. " It is also possible to use In a configuration in which two light emitters pass through a predetermined light emission position during one rotation, only one light emitter can be displayed at the predetermined light emission position because two pieces of information (emission or non-emission and emission color) can be displayed. As compared with the configuration in which the light-emitting position passes through, the expressive power can be improved without increasing the rotation speed uselessly. For example, if the rotation speed of the rotary movable body is increased, it is possible to improve the expressive power by shortening the cycle in which the luminous body passes through a predetermined luminous position. , The durability can be significantly reduced. In view of such circumstances, improving the expressive power by the configuration shown in the present feature has a clear technical significance in ensuring the reliability and the like of the operation of the movable effect device.

Feature H8. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body 352) and rotatably held, and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress;
The control means includes:
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a function of executing a drive control process in the MPU 612 of the notification and presentation control device 140);
By switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is made using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body. (A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140).
The light emitting means,
A plurality of first light emitters arranged so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis;
A plurality of second light emitters disposed on the opposite side of the first light emitter with respect to the rotation center axis,
The gaming machine, wherein the second illuminant is disposed so as to pass through a position deviated from a trajectory through which the first illuminant passes as the movable body rotates.

  According to the feature H8, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a picture or a character imitating a character or the like emerges in the rotation area of the movable body. Can be. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, the trajectory through which the first luminous body passes and the trajectory through which the second luminous body passes are shifted. Thereby, the displayed image can be made finer. In the first place, a certain amount of dead space is generated around the light emitter due to conditions such as manufacturing and specifications when the light emitter is disposed on a light emitting substrate or the like. Therefore, there is a limit in reducing the distance between the light emitters. Therefore, by using both the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body that are displaced in the rotation direction, it is possible to make the image finer while ensuring the distance between the light emitting bodies.

  In particular, by arranging the first light emitter and the second light emitter so as to sandwich the center axis of rotation, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a long / short bias in the image switching span and to smoothly switch the image. You can proceed.

  Feature H9. The first illuminant and the second illuminant are arranged such that a trajectory through which the first illuminant passes and a trajectory, through which the second illuminant passes along with the rotation of the movable body, move away from the rotation center axis. The gaming machine according to feature H7 or feature H8, wherein the gaming machines are arranged alternately.

  By configuring so that the trajectory through which the first luminous body passes and the trajectory through which the second luminous body passes alternately as shown in the feature H9, the distance between the first luminous bodies and the distance between the second luminous bodies can be increased. Can be efficiently secured, and the definition of an image can be suitably improved.

  Incidentally, the “first light emitting body” and the “second light emitting body” described in the feature H group may be referred to as “first light emitting unit” and “second light emitting unit”, respectively.

  It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature groups A to G to the feature H group described in detail above.

  Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above features can be applied will be described.

  Pachinko machine: Operation means (game ball launch handle 41) operated by the player, game ball launch means (game ball launch mechanism 110) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the fired ball A ball passage (guiding rail 100) for guiding game balls to a predetermined game area, and game parts (nails and the like) arranged in the game area are provided, and a predetermined passage portion (general winning opening) among the game parts is provided. 81) when a game ball passes through the game machine.

  Spinning-type gaming machines such as slot machines: provided with variable display means for variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols and then finally displaying the symbol row, and starting to change the symbol due to the operation of the starting operation means. The variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means or by the lapse of a predetermined time, and a special game advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the final stopped symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A gaming machine that generates a state (such as a bonus game).

  Ball-using belt-type gaming machine: equipped with variable display means for displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then displaying the symbol row as a final stop, and the variation of the symbol is started and stopped by the operation of the starting operation means. The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a special game state (bonus) advantageous to the player is required on condition that the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. And a payout device for paying out game balls to the ball tray, and a payout device for providing a ball tray and taking in game balls from the ball tray. A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is enabled when a game ball is thrown in the game machine.

  Reference numeral 10: pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 80: a game board unit, 80a: a game board, 80b: a back block, 140: a notification / effect control device, 252: a variable display unit, 253: a symbol display as "picture display means" Device, 253a: Display screen, 272: Decorative body, 300: Movable staging device, 301: Movable block, 302: Support block, 320: Base unit, 324: Rotating drive unit as "drive unit", 328: Rotation connection Connectors, 329: rotational position detection sensor, 350: rotary unit as "movable body", 351: mounting part, 352: main body part constituting "light emitting means", 355: light emitting part, 371: light emitting body, 372 ... Light emitting substrate, 375: thermal derivative, 381: optical path forming body, 382: light guiding member as "light guiding section forming body", 383: cover body, 384: " A partition wall as a pair of wall portions, 385... Light guide portion, 386... Entrance portion, 387... Outlet portion, 391. Housing, 392... Slit as a “vent”, CL1. Central axis, ME: Operating area.

Claims (1)

A movable effect device having a driving unit for rotating the rotary capable retained movable body and the movable body,
Control means for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the game progress,
Wherein the movable member, the light emitting unit is provided that having a plurality of light emitters distance from the rotation center axis of the movable member is arranged differently,
The control means includes:
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the drive unit by rotating the movable body,
When the movable body is rotating, by switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting body according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is made using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body. Light emission control means for displaying
E Bei posture changing means for changing the position of the light emitting unit so as inclination is changed with respect to the rotational center axis of the movable body,
A gaming machine, characterized in that the attitude changing means has means for changing the attitude of the light emitting unit between the start of rotation of the movable body and the display of the predetermined image .

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