JP6650892B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a slot machine, for example, as a typical example of a gaming machine ( for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-162152 A (Pages 4-11, FIG. 1-6)

However, such an in the case of the conventional example having the configuration, it is impossible to improve the interest of more gaming respect fluctuation display.

The present invention was made in view of such circumstances or the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest of the game with respect to fluctuation display.

The present invention has the following configuration to achieve such an object.
That is, the invention described in claim 1 is:
A variable display unit comprising: an inner reel member having a light transmittance in which a plurality of symbols are arranged; and an outer reel member located outside the inner reel member.
A visual recognition unit provided in front of the fluctuation display means so that the fluctuation display means can be visually recognized,
A first light emitting unit disposed so that at least the inner reel member can be irradiated from the back side,
The outer reel member includes a first region portion in which a design of the inner reel member is visible, and a second region portion in which the design of the inner reel member is less visible than the first region portion,
The second region has a specific region having transparency in a part thereof,
The visual recognition unit includes a second light-emitting unit at a location around the visual recognition unit in a state where the visual recognition unit is viewed from the front,
The fluctuation display unit includes a driving unit that drives the outer reel member and the inner reel member, respectively.
The first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit are configured to control the light emission of the inner reel member by the light-emitting control unit that controls the light emission of the second reel unit from the first region. in response to a change of the area, the specific light-emitting portion provided at a location corresponding to the specific area of the second light emitting unit to emit light in a particular manner and is configured to allow Rukoto A gaming machine characterized in that:

Operation and Effect According to the invention described in claim 1, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of improving interest of the game with respect to fluctuation display.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of improving interest of the game with respect to fluctuation display.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of Example 1 of the present invention. It is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a right view of a pachinko machine. It is a left view of a pachinko machine. It is a top view of a pachinko machine. It is a bottom view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 3rd symbol display device. It is a perspective view of a game board. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board. (A) is a perspective view of a front member constituting a center frame, (b) is a cross-sectional view of a vertical reel segment, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of a horizontal reel segment. (A) is a perspective view of a rear member and a reel unit that constitute the center frame, and (b) is a schematic explanatory view of a side view of a housing portion of the rear member to which the reel unit is attached. (A) is a front perspective view of the reel unit, and (b) is a rear perspective view of the reel unit. (A) to (f) are a plan view, a left side view, a front view, a right side view, a rear view, and a bottom view of the reel unit in that order. It is an exploded perspective view of a reel unit. (A) is an exploded perspective view of a reel surface light-emitting device, and (b) is a perspective view of a reel surface light-emitting device. It is a front view of a center frame. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the center frame shown in FIG. 19 taken along line AA. (A) is a front view of an outer reel, (b) is a front view of an inner reel. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which the symbol of the inner reel is visible through the transparent region of the outer reel, and (b) is a reel display window, the transparent region of the outer reel, and the inner reel in (a). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a positional relationship with the data. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which the light-shielding area of the outer reel is located in the reel display window, and (b) is a positional relationship between the reel display window, the light-shielding area of the outer reel, and the inner reel in (a). FIG. It is sectional drawing of the reel unit in which a light guide lens can be displaced with respect to a support member to a storage position and a retracted position. (A)-(h) is a figure explaining the appearance lottery effect performed by a reel unit, a vertically oriented reel segment, and a center segment. (A), (b) is a schematic plan view and front view of three reel units arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and (c), (d), the reel units on both sides are separated from the central reel unit. FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view and a front view when sliding is performed as described above. (A) and (b) are a schematic plan view and a front view of three reel units arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and (c) and (d) are reel units in which the front sides of the reel units on both sides are central. 3A and 3B are a schematic plan view and a front view when pivotally moved away from the camera. (A), (b) is a schematic plan view and front view of three reel units arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and (c), (d) are reel units on the front side of a central reel unit on both sides. 3A and 3B are a schematic plan view and a front view, respectively, when the slide is retracted away from the front side. (A)-(c) is the top view, front view, and right side view of the reel unit of Example 4. FIG. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a reel unit according to a fourth embodiment. (A) is an exploded perspective view of the reel surface light emitting device of Example 4, and (b) is a perspective view of the reel surface light emitting device. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the center frame 47. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which the light-shielding area of the outer reel is located in the reel display window, and (b) is a positional relationship between the reel display window, the light-shielding area of the outer reel, and the inner reel in (a). FIG. (A)-(c) is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation display image of the 3rd symbol display apparatus, and the display in the reel display window of a reel unit in super reach with the symbol drum reach effect of Example 5. FIG. (A), (b) is a figure for demonstrating the variable display image of the 3rd symbol display apparatus displayed following FIG.34 (c), and the display in the reel display window of a reel unit. (A)-(c) is a figure for demonstrating that the fluctuation | variation stop part of the reel display window located on a new reach line was made to emit light, and other fluctuation | variation stop parts were made not to emit light. FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a state in which the reel surface light emitting device according to the sixth embodiment is attached to an inner surface of a control board in the reel. FIG. 15 is a transverse sectional view of a center frame according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of a center frame when a light guide lens with an inclined surface is provided in the reel surface light emitting device of the sixth embodiment. (A) is a partial side view of an inner reel of a modification in which a condensing lens is provided on the back surface, and (b) is a partial side surface of an inner reel of a modification in which an annular light guide lens is provided on the back surface. FIG. (A), (b) is a side view which shows the LED mounting board of the modification which is driven so that it may follow a specific design of a rotating inner reel and irradiate light.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  A pachinko machine according to a first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 7 are a front view, a front perspective view, a rear view, a right side view, a left side view, a plan view and a bottom view of the pachinko machine 10, respectively. FIG. 8 is a front view of the game board 30. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing display contents of the third symbol display device 42.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hall), and one side of the outer frame 11. An inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with an opening / closing axis J1 (for example, a left side in front view), and one side of the inner frame 12 (for example, a left side in front view) as an opening / closing axis J2. And a front frame set 14 attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The outer frame 11 is formed of a wooden plate as a whole in a rectangular shape in a front view, and each plate is assembled with a detachable fastener such as a small screw. In the present embodiment, for example, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 in the up-down direction is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of resin, light metal such as aluminum, or the like.

  The inner frame 12 roughly includes a resin base 12a (see FIG. 2) as a main member forming the outer shape thereof, and a game board 30 (see FIG. 8) attached to the resin base 12a. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the inner frame 12 includes a front frame set 14 which can be freely opened on the front side of the resin base 12a.

  Specifically, when viewed from the front, the resin base 12a has a substantially rectangular outer shape, and an opening centered on a substantially central portion thereof (the same size as a game area 30a described later (see FIG. 8)). (Aperture) is formed as a plate-shaped member.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable about an opening / closing axis J <b> 2 in a vertical direction on the left side in a front view. Specifically, the front frame set 14 is rotatable forward with the left side as the open / close base end side and the right side as the open / close front end side as viewed from the front.

  The game board 30 (see FIG. 8) is detachably attached from the back side of the resin base 12a such that the game area 30a is located at the opening of the resin base 12a.

  Here, the front frame set 14 will be described in more detail.

  1, when viewed from the front, the front frame set 14 includes a lower plate portion 13 located at the lowermost portion, an upper plate portion 21 located above the lower plate portion 13, and an upper plate portion. The large frame character portion 25 is located on the right side of the lower plate portion 13 and the upper plate portion 21.

  The lower plate portion 13, the upper plate portion 21, the glass frame portion 23, and the large three-dimensional character portion 25 are attached to respective front-side portions of a base plate (not shown) which is a resin molded component of the front frame set 14. Thus, the front frame set 14 is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate portion 13 is a component in which a component forming the lower plate 15 and a component surrounding the component are integrated, and the lower plate portion 13 is located at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14. The base plate (not shown) is fixed to a lowermost portion of the base plate (not shown) by fasteners such as screws. The lower plate 13 includes a lower plate 15 and a ball removing lever 17 on the front side.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower plate 15 as a ball tray is provided on the left side of the large three-dimensional character unit 25 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 and has a size of about half the width of the front frame set 14. The game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. The ball removing lever 17 is for removing (discharging) the game ball in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball removing lever 17 to the left in FIG. A circular discharge portion 15a (see FIG. 2) formed at, for example, a substantially central portion is opened, and the game balls stored in the lower plate 15 are passed through the opened circular discharge portion 15a on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 to extend downward. Can be overtaken.

  The large three-dimensional character unit 25 includes a game ball launch handle 18 as shown in FIG. The game ball firing handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude toward the near side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In response to the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, the launching device 229 (see FIGS. 3 and 9) drives the game ball toward the game board 30 (see FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate portion 21 is a component in which a component forming the upper plate 19 and components surrounding the component are integrated, and a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (the lower plate 15 described above). (Upper position), is fixed to a lower portion of a base plate (not shown) by a fastener such as a screw when viewed from the front, and has an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing game balls and guiding them toward the launching device 229 while aligning them in a line.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes a window portion 101 formed above the upper plate portion 21 and various illumination portions (first illumination portions 300) provided around the window portion 101. , The second illumination section 302 and the third illumination section 304) and the sound output section 24.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the sound output units 24 are provided at two upper left and right positions when viewed from the front of the front frame set 14, and output sounds from speakers provided inside or at the rear of the front frame set 14. And a plurality of output ports. This output port is only partially illustrated in FIG. 1 and is not illustrated in its entirety.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 includes a game area 30 a (see FIG. 8) of the game board 30 at the center of the glass frame 23 located above the upper plate 21. A substantially vertically elliptical window portion 101 is formed so that most can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window unit 101 has a substantially vertical elliptical shape and a hollow center (opening 101a), and the glass unit 137 (not shown) covers the opening 101a with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertical elliptical shape. Are attached to the rear side of the front frame set 14. This glass unit has a double glass structure in which two glass plates 137 are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction. The window 101 may be formed so that the substantially central portion thereof is linear, and the glass plate 137 may be adapted to the shape. Further, the glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and may be made of any material as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes a first illuminated portion 300, a second illuminated portion 302, and a third illuminated portion 304 around the window 101. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 includes a first illuminated portion 300 (a left illuminated portion) including LEDs or the like at a left portion around the window portion 101 when viewed from the front. ) At the right portion around the window 101, a second illumination portion 302 (right-side illumination portion) incorporating LEDs and the like, and a third illumination portion incorporating LEDs and the like at an upper location around the window portion 101. A decoration 304 (upper lamp decoration) is provided. These illuminated parts play a role of enhancing the effect of playing during the game by controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to a change in the game state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the first illuminated part 300, the second illuminated part 302, and the third illuminated part 304 function as a jackpot lamp, and light or blink at the time of the jackpot to notify that the jackpot is being hit. I do. In addition, the first illuminated portion 300 and the second illuminated portion 302 of the pachinko machine 10 are provided with a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the prize ball payout and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. I have.

  A small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided in a lower right part of the periphery of the window 101 so as to visually recognize a part of the surface of the inner frame 12 and the surface of the game board 30. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 has a planar shape, a certificate stamp or the like affixed to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the planar portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  The large three-dimensional character unit 25 at the lower right of the window 101 is provided with a ball lending operation unit 120, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where bills, cards (for example, prepaid cards), and the like are inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated according to the operation. Game balls are lent out. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as the card or the like has a remaining amount. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted in the card unit. In addition, you may make it provide a frequency display part (illustration omitted) in the ball-lending operation part 120 further. The frequency display section (not shown) displays the balance information of a card or the like. In a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly rented from a ball rental device or the like to an upper plate without a card unit, a so-called cash machine, the ball rental operation section 120 is not required. Therefore, an ornamental seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball lending operation unit 120. Thereby, the ball-lending operation unit can be shared between the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is provided in the front frame set 14 so as to face the game area 30a, so that the player naturally watches the game area 30a. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the large three-dimensional character unit 25 is a character having a size including at least a part of the game ball launch handle 18, and the game ball launch handle 18 is associated with the large three-dimensional character unit 25. Since the decoration (for example, at least one of the same color, pattern, shape, etc.) is applied, the game ball launching handle 18 can be made to have a sense of unity with the large three-dimensional character portion 25. Further, the pachinko machine (gaming machine) having the large three-dimensional character section 25 of the first embodiment can be clearly distinguished from other pachinko machines (gaming machines) having no such large three-dimensional character section 25, and other gaming machines are provided. It can stand out from the machine.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is provided with a character portion 26a in the shape of a "scallop" at the upper right corner when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The character unit 26a is also a light emitting unit that displays, for example, a payout abnormality by emitting light. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, a character portion 26b in the shape of a female face (for example, Marin-chan) is provided at the upper left corner of the front frame set 14. As shown in FIG. 1, a character portion 26 c in the shape of a “crab” is provided at the right sound output port 24 and the left portion of the front frame set 14, and the left sound output port of the front frame set 14 is provided. A character portion 26d in the shape of "octopus" is provided at 24 and on the right side. Moreover, the ball-pull lever 17 adopts a shape imitating a "fish" as shown in FIG.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the gaming board 30 is provided with a gaming board 30b having a rectangular shape in front view (for example, plywood) and having a left-sided corner formed on the left side thereof. The outer parts of the rails 51 and 52 (see FIG. 2) are attached to the inner frame 12 in a state in which they contact the rear side of the resin base 12a (see FIG. 2). A game area 30a, which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the game board 30, is formed through the glass plate 137 of the window 101 shown in FIG. It is visible from the front outside of the frame set 14.

  The game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning device 33 (for example, an operation chucker), a third starting opening 34 (for example, a through gate), and a variable display device unit 35. The general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the starting winning device 33, the third starting opening 34, and the variable display device unit 35 are respectively disposed in respective through holes formed by router processing in the game board 30. The game board 30 is attached from the front side with wood screws or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning device 33 has a single start opening 33a (for example, an operation chucker) and a second start opening 33b (for example, an operation chucker) arranged vertically from the top. Winning device. An operating port switch (passage detection switch) (not shown) for the first starting port 33a is provided in the first starting port 33a on the upper side. It is detected by the working port switch for the first starting port 33a. An operating port switch (passage detection switch) (not shown) for the second starting port 33b is provided in the lower second starting port 33b. It is detected by the working port switch for the second starting port 33b. Regardless of whether the game ball enters the upper first starting opening 33a or the game ball enters the lower second starting opening 33b, it is determined that the starting winning is achieved. There is no change, and those entering balls can be detected individually.

  In addition, a ball entering the general winning opening 31 is detected by a detection switch (not-shown winning switch), and a ball entering the variable winning device 32 is detected by a detection switch (not-shown counting switch). A predetermined number of winning balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15) based on the output of the detection switch.

  For example, in the case of entering the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b, three prize balls are paid out. Further, in the case of a ball entering the general winning opening 31 and the variable winning device 32, ten prize balls are paid out. The number of these prize balls is arbitrary, and may be various numbers.

  Note that a game ball enters the third starting port 34 and the entering ball is detected by a detection switch (a passage detection switch not shown). No payout of gaming balls is performed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various prize devices or the like pass through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). You will be guided to On the game board 30, a large number of nails 39 are planted for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill 37 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the variable display device unit 35 variably displays a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information, triggered by winning of the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b. A first symbol display device 40, a second symbol display device 41 that variably displays a second symbol (for example, a normal symbol) with the passage of the third ignition port 34 as a trigger, a first symbol port 33a, and a second symbol icon. A third symbol display device 42 for variably displaying a third symbol (for example, a decorative symbol) with a winning in the starting opening 33b as a trigger is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the first symbol display device 40 is, for example, a first segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner (for example, a 7-segment LED display with a decimal point). And a second segment display section 40d. The first segment display section 40a emits a fluctuating light or the like based on a ball entering the first starting port 33a. The second segment display section 40d emits a fluctuating light or the like based on a ball entering the second starting port 33b. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, the first symbol display device 40 indicates a holding lamp 40c indicating the number of suspended variable displays on the first segment display section 40a and a number of suspended variable displays on the second segment display section 40d. And a holding lamp 40f.

  The first segment display section 40a changes the light emission of each segment light emitting section at random or in order based on the ball entering the first starting port 33a, thereby changing the display state of the first symbol (in the present embodiment, each of the variable display states). When a light emission variation mode of the segment light emitting section is generated and the light emission variation is stopped, for example, a symbol (for example, a number or a letter) indicating a probability change hit is displayed by light emission, thereby indicating a probability change hit (specific hit) and indicating a normal hit. When a symbol (for example, a number or a character) is displayed with light emission, a large hit (non-specific hit) is usually indicated, and when a symbol indicating a departure (for example, a number or character) is displayed with light emission, a departure is indicated.

  Similarly to the above, the second segment display unit 40d randomly or sequentially changes the light emission of each segment light emitting unit based on the ball entering the first starting port 33b, thereby changing the display state of the first symbol ( In the present embodiment, a light emission variation mode of each segment light emitting section) is generated, and when the light emission variation is stopped, for example, a symbol (for example, a number or a character) indicating a probability change big hit is displayed by light emission to indicate a probability change big hit (specific hit). When a symbol indicating a normal big hit (for example, a number or a character) is displayed by light emission, a normal big hit (non-specific hit) is indicated.

  In this manner, when a certain-variable big hit (specific hit) or a normal big hit (non-specific hit) occurs, the variable winning device 32 enters a later-described specific game state (for example, a big hit state).

  In addition, as the first symbol display device 40, a single or a plurality of LEDs of a type capable of emitting light of at least two colors may be employed. Specifically, for example, when two LEDs capable of emitting red and blue light are employed as the first symbol display device 40, for example, by changing the emission color of each LED alternately, A fluctuating display state of a pattern (emission color mode of each LED) is generated. For example, when both LEDs stop in a red light emission state, a large hit (specific hit) is indicated, and when both LEDs stop in a blue light emission state, a normal big hit occurs. (Non-specific hit), and when both LEDs stop in a light emitting state of a different color from each other, it indicates a disconnection. In addition, at least one of the first segment display unit 40a, the second segment display unit 40d, the holding lamp 40c, and the holding lamp 40f included in the first symbol display device 40 is a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or Other types of display devices, such as a dot matrix display device, may be used. In particular, a configuration may be used in which the display is performed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. Further, as a pattern displayed on the first symbol display device 40, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, or a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed A configuration in which colors are displayed may be considered.

  The second symbol display device 41 includes a display portion 41a on which, for example, "O" is drawn for a second symbol, a display portion 41b on which, for example, "X" is drawn for a second symbol, and a holding lamp 41c. Each time the game ball passes through the third starting port 34, for example, the display symbols (normal symbols) on the display portions 41a and 41b fluctuate, and when the fluctuating display stops at a predetermined symbol, The second start-up port 33b is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times the game ball has passed through the third starting port 34 is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of times held is displayed on the holding lamp 41c. The display units 41a and 41b have LEDs (light emitting diodes) therein, and are configured to perform variable display by switching light emission of the LEDs (or lighting of lamps). Further, at least one of the second symbol display device 41 and the holding lamp 41c may be constituted by another type of display device such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device, and in particular. It may be configured to display on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42.

  In the third symbol display device 42, a change display of the first symbol and a predetermined display (stop display) are performed on the first symbol display device 40 based on winning in the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. When it is displayed, a change display of the third symbol and a predetermined display (stop display) are performed accordingly. In addition, in the third symbol display device 42, not only the display effect triggered by winning in the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b, but also the display during the specific game state to which the transition is made after the jackpot has been won. Productions are performed.

  The third symbol display device 42 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. On the third symbol display device 42, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, three decorative symbol columns L, M, and R of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each decorative symbol row L, M, R is composed of a plurality of decorative symbols, and these decorative symbols are variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each decorative symbol row L, M, R. You. In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes, for example, a large liquid crystal display having an 11-inch size. In the variable display device unit 35, a center frame 47 is provided in front of the third symbol display device 42 so as to substantially surround the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 when viewed from the front. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is adopted as the third symbol display device 42, but other types of image display devices (for example, PDP: plasma display panel, EL: electroluminescence display, organic EL, etc.) May be.

  The variable winning device 32 shown in FIG. 8 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won (or may be in a closed state in which it is difficult to win), and is normally in an open state in which a game ball can easily win in a big hit. Is repeatedly operated in the closed state. Such a state in which the variable prize device 32 is repeatedly operated between the open state and the normal closed state at the time of a big hit is called a specific game state (for example, a big hit state). Since the ball enters (wins) and a large amount of game balls are paid out for the winning, the game state is advantageous for the player. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls inserted (the number of game balls launched into the game area 30a by the firing device 229) is larger than the number of award ball payouts of the game balls (general winning opening 31, variable A normal game state (game ball consumption state), which is larger than the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of game balls into the prize device 32, the first start port 33a, the second start port 33b, and the like; The state can be shifted to a specific game state (for example, a big hit state) in which the number of balls paid out is greater than the number of game balls inserted.

  More specifically, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 33a, the first segment display section 40a of the first symbol display device 40 is variably displayed, and the display of the first segment display section 40a after the variance is stopped is previously determined. A specific game state occurs when stopping at the set symbol. For example, when the symbol indicating the probability change big hit is stopped and displayed, it indicates that the specific game state of the probability change big hit (specific hit) has been won, and when the symbol indicating the normal big hit is stopped and displayed, the normal big hit (non-specific It indicates that the game has been won in the specific game state of "hit", and when the symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed, it indicates that the game has been lost (the game has been lost in the specific game state).

  Similarly to the above, when a game ball wins in the second starting port 33b, the second segment display section 40d of the first symbol display device 40 is variably displayed, and the display of the second segment display section 40d after the variance is stopped is displayed. A specific game state occurs when stopping at a preset symbol. For example, when the symbol indicating the probability change big hit is stopped and displayed, it indicates that the specific game state of the probability change big hit (specific hit) has been won, and when the symbol indicating the normal big hit is stopped and displayed, the normal big hit (non-specific It indicates that the game has been won in the specific game state of "hit", and when the symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed, it indicates that the game has been lost (the game has been lost in the specific game state).

  Then, when a specific gaming state occurs, the variable winning device 32 is configured such that the special winning opening 32a is in a predetermined open state, and the gaming ball is in a state where it is easy to win (big hit state). More specifically, the special winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (the number of rounds), with the elapse of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of wins in the open state as one round. The number of times the game ball has passed through the first starting port 33a is held up to a maximum of four times, and the held number is displayed on the holding lamp 40c. The number of times the game ball has passed through the second starting port 33b is also held up to a maximum of four times, and the held number is displayed on the holding lamp 40f. Note that the holding lamps 40c and 40f may have a configuration in which a holding display or the like is performed on a part of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 or the like.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, two rails 51 and 52 for guiding game balls fired from the launching device 229 (see FIG. 3) to the upper part of the game board 30 are attached to the game board 30. The game balls fired by the turning operation of the game ball firing handle 18 are guided to a predetermined game area 30a through ball guide paths 49 of the two rails 51 and 52, which will be described later. The two rails 51 and 52 are long metal strips made of stainless steel, and are attached to the game board 30 in a double inner and outer manner. The inner rail 51 is formed in a shape of a substantially vertical ellipse excluding a portion from a diagonally upper left to a diagonally upper right in a clockwise direction when viewed from the front of the gaming board 30. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a part thereof (mainly a left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is formed by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a ball guide passage 49 is formed by a portion (a left portion as viewed) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. . The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having an abutting surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape having an open front side.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to a tip portion (upper left portion of FIG. 8) of the inner rail 51. This prevents a situation in which a game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage 49 again. When the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, the outer rail 52 is located at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 8: a portion corresponding to the tip of the outer rail 52). Is located with the return rubber 54. Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and rebounds. Since the outer rail 52 is a long metal band made of stainless steel, the flying of the game ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. As shown in FIG. 8, a return rubber 54 formed on the inner frame 12 extends from the tip of the outer rail 52 (upper right in FIG. 8) to the right tip of the inner rail 51 (upper right in FIG. 8). And the wall portion 55 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 8) formed on the inner frame 12, thereby dividing the game area 30a.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the lower right corner of the game board 30 is a space for sticking a seal SL (or a plate) such as a stamp (for example, a serial number is described). By sticking a seal SL such as a stamp on the lower right corner of the game board 30, uniqueness between the game board 30 and the stamp can be imparted.

  Next, the gaming area 30a of the gaming board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the game area 30a is defined by an inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 so as to be formed into a substantially vertically elliptical shape. The game area 30a defined on the board surface of is configured to be large.

  In the present embodiment, when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the game area 30a excludes a guide rail area which is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 among areas surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. Area. Therefore, when the game area 30a is referred to, the guidance rail portion is not included, so that the left limit position toward the game area 30a is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Further, the right limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the wall 55 (part of the inner frame 12) and the inner rail 51. The lower limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the inner rail 51. The upper limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Although detailed disclosure is omitted, game balls are supplied to the launching device 229 one by one from a ball outlet (not shown) of the front frame set 14 (a ball outlet that communicates with the lowermost portion of the upper plate 19). .

  Next, the configuration of the back of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko machine 10, on the back surface (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), various control boards are arranged vertically and horizontally, and a predetermined control board is stacked back and forth ( For example, a payout control board 311a in FIG. 9 described later is located on the near side in a rear view, and the power supply control board of the power supply device 313 and the firing control board of the firing control apparatus 312 are located on the back side of the payout control board 311a. In addition, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism 352) for supplying game balls, a resin protective cover 353, and the like are attached. In the present embodiment, various control boards are separately mounted on a plurality of (three) mounting bases 230 to 232 shown in FIG. 3 and are used as control board units. The game board 30 is mounted on the back. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 261 is mounted on the mounting base 230, the sub-control device 262 is mounted on the mounting base 232, and each unit is formed. The unit 312 and the power supply 313 are mounted on the mount 231 to form a unit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the dispensing mechanism 352 includes various components (a tank 355, a tank rail 356, a case rail 357, a dispensing device 358, and a power switch board 382, which will be described later). The payout mechanism 352 and the protective cover 353 are also integrated as one unit, and the unit may be referred to as a back pack. This is referred to as a “pack unit 203”.

  The back pack unit 203 is configured so that it can be attached and detached without using any tool or the like in a unit unit. In addition, in addition to this, a support shaft portion is provided so that the back pack unit 203 can be attached to the back of the inner frame 12 or the game board 30. It can be opened and closed. This is a contrivance for making it possible to easily confirm a hidden configuration or the like even if the back pack unit 203 and other components are arranged one on top of the other.

  On the back of the game board 30, there are provided a prize detecting mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various prize holes. Specifically, a winning opening switch (not shown) is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 on the front side of the gaming board 30, and a count switch (not shown) is provided on the variable winning device 32. The count switch is a switch for counting winning balls. Further, at positions corresponding to the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b, an operating port switch (not shown) for the first starting port 33a and an operating port switch (not shown) for the second starting port 33b. (Not shown) (not shown) are provided, and the entry of game balls into the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b is detected by the respective operating port switches. A gate switch is provided at a position corresponding to the third starting port 34, and passage of a game ball to the third starting port 34 is detected by the gate switch.

  A winning port switch (not shown) of the general winning opening 31 and a gate switch of the third starting port 34 are connected to a board connecting board (not shown) through electric wiring (not shown), and the board connecting board is a main control described later. It is connected to a main control board 261a (see FIG. 9) in the device 261. The count switch of the variable winning device 32 is connected to a special winning opening relay terminal board (not shown), and the special winning opening relay terminal board is also connected to the main control board 261a. On the other hand, each operating port switch of the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b is directly connected to the main control board 261a without passing through the relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a special winning opening solenoid for opening the special winning opening 32a, and the second starting opening 33b on the lower side is for opening the electric accessory. Operating port solenoid is provided.

  The detection results respectively detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main control board 261a in a main control device 261 which will be described later, and the main control board 261a issues a payout command (playing of a game ball) according to a prize situation in each case. (Payout number) is transmitted to the payout control board 311a. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board 311a.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 261 is mounted on the lower mounting base 230 of the pachinko machine 10 in rear view, and the sub-control device 262 is mounted on the upper mounting base 232 of the pachinko machine 10 in rear view. Have been. Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 261 includes a CPU 501 for performing main control, a ROM 502 for storing a game program, a RAM 503 for storing necessary data according to the progress of the game, and various devices. Main control including an input / output port 505 for communication, a random number generator (not shown) used for various lotteries, and a clock pulse generator (not shown) used for time counting and synchronization. The main control board 261a is provided in a board box 263 (encapsulation means) made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are non-openably connected by a sealing unit 261c, whereby the board box 263 is sealed.

  The sub-control device 262 includes, for example, a CPU 551 that controls sound and lamp display and a control of the display control device 45 in accordance with an instruction from a main control board 261 a in the main control device 261, a ROM 552, a RAM 553, a bus line 554, and the like. A sub-control board 262a including input / output ports 555 and the like is provided, and the sub-control board 262a is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. Power supplied from a power supply board described later is output to the display control device 45 via the sub-control device 262.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted on a mount 231. The payout control device 311 includes a CPU which is a central control unit, and a control board including a ROM, a RAM, and various ports. The launch control device 312 includes a launch control board. The power supply device 313 includes a power supply control board. The payout control board 311a of the payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and loaned balls. In addition, the launch control board of the launch control device 312 controls the launch device 229 (see FIG. 9) in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply device 313 controls various control devices and the like. A required predetermined power supply voltage is generated and output. The launching device 229 of this embodiment employs a solenoid-type launch component that hits and fires a game ball with a launching hammer (not shown) that can advance and retreat according to energization / de-energization of a launch solenoid (not shown). In addition, as the other launching device 229, there are various types of mechanical launching parts, such as a mechanical launching part that hits and launches a game ball with a launching punch that operates according to the driving of a launching motor, and an electromagnetic launching part that launches a game ball by generating an electromagnetic field. May be employed. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and takes in a ball lending operation command by the player and sends it to the payout control device 311. Is output to In a cash machine in which game balls are directly rented to the upper plate 19 from a ball rental device or the like without using a card unit, the card unit connection board 314 is unnecessary.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are each housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the board box 311 b (enclosing means) are unopenably connected by the sealing unit (sealing means). The substrate box 311b is sealed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 311c. For example, when the state return switch 311c is pressed down at the time of a payout error such as a clogged ball in the payout motor section, the payout motor 358a (see FIG. 9) slowly rotates forward to clear the clogged ball (return to a normal state). ).

  Further, a RAM erase switch 323 is provided on the power supply monitoring board 261b. The pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the state at the time of the power failure is maintained, and when returning from the power failure (power recovery), it can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure. Therefore, when the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored and stored. Therefore, when returning to the initial state when the power is turned on, the power is turned off while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. It is to be introduced.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-molded protective cover 353 and a payout mechanism 352 for playing balls.

  The back pack unit 203 is provided with a tank 355 that is open upward at the uppermost portion, and game tanks supplied from the island facilities (game island facilities) of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, a tank rail 356 having, for example, two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and gently sloped downward toward the downstream side is connected, and further downstream of the tank rail 356 is a vertical case rail 357. Are connected. A payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and payout of a required number of game balls is appropriately performed by a predetermined electric configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage (not shown) or the like.

  The tank rail 356 is provided with a vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356. For example, a vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Further, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356 but in contact with the two screws, and the vibration from the vibrator 360 is transmitted to the tank rail 356 more effectively. Therefore, if a ball jam occurs near the tank rail 356, the ball jam is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  A payout relay board (not shown) for relaying a signal of a payout command from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 is installed in the payout mechanism 352, and a power switch board 382 for taking in a main power from the outside is provided. is set up. Main power of, for example, 24 V AC is supplied to the power switch board 382 via a voltage converter, and the power is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  The dispensing mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage (not shown) is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, a conductive polycarbonate resin), and a part thereof is grounded (earthed). . Thereby, generation of noise due to charging of the game ball is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, a signal is output from the inner frame open detection switch 388 to a computer in the hall (in a pachinko parlor).

  Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a sub control device 262, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. Hereinafter, these devices will be individually described in detail.

  The main controller 261 of the pachinko machine 10 has a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer, which is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 storing various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 502. A certain RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built in.

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 is used to temporarily store various data and the like. It has a memory and an area.

  That is, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the normal processing until the end, so that the RAM 503 stores the power when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs. The same applies hereinafter). It is only necessary to store and hold the contents of the counter buffer and the holding ball storage area, and the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be returned to the state before the power was turned off when the power is turned on again. Specifically, there is no need to provide the RAM 503 with a dedicated backup area for storing values of registers, I / O, and the like for game information during normal processing when the power is turned off. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. Upon occurrence, a power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to a CPU 501 including the ROM 502 and the RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasure switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a sub control device 262, a first symbol display device 40, a second symbol display device 41, and a switch group (not shown). Etc. are connected. In addition, the main control device 261 has a function of controlling the variable display of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 40 and the variable display of the second symbol on the second symbol display device 41.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, similarly to the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 includes a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.

  The RAM 513 stores and retains information on the state when the power is turned off so that when the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was turned off when the power is turned on again. In other words, the storage of the RAM 513 is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process and the latter half of the payout control process. Conversely, the restoration of the stored information in the RAM 513 is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. .

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 having the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. The main controller 261, the launch controller 312, and the payout motor 358 a are connected to the input / output port 515.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of a game ball by the launch device 229, and the launch device 229 is permitted to be driven when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the firing control device 312 outputs a card unit connection signal S4 from the payout control device 311 (a signal output when the above-described card unit is connected to the pachinko machine 10) and the player A touch detection signal S5 output when the game ball firing handle 18 is touched, and a touch detection signal S5 output when the firing stop switch 18a provided to the game ball firing handle 18 to stop firing is not operated. The firing permission signal S7 is output to the main controller 261 on condition that all of the fired maintenance signals S6 have been input. In addition, a volume signal S10 corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball firing handle 18 is input from the game ball firing handle 18 to the firing control device 312, and the firing control device 312 outputs the volume signal S10 to the main control device 261. I do.

  That is, the emission permission signal S7 is ON (high level) while the emission permission signal S7 is OFF (low level), and the emission permission signal S7 is OFF (low level). In other words, the main control device 261 transmits a firing control signal S8 (pulse signal) for controlling a firing solenoid (not shown) that fires a game ball during a period in which the input firing permission signal S7 is ON, and outputs a signal to the firing rail. A ball feed control signal S9 (pulse signal) for controlling a ball feed solenoid for sending game balls is repeatedly output to the firing control device 312 at a predetermined repetition cycle. The amplitude value of the launch control signal S8 (pulse signal) is determined by the main controller 261 based on the volume signal S10. For example, the greater the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18 is, the greater the launch control signal S8 (pulse signal) is. ) Increases. The launch control device 312 drives and controls the launch device 229 based on the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9, and the game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18. Conversely, the main control device 261 does not output the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9 to the launch control device 312 during the period in which the input launch permission signal S7 is OFF, and the playing device 229 Will not be fired.

  The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the third symbol (decorative symbol) on the third symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And The input of the input port 527 is connected to the output of the sub-control device 262, and the output of the input port 527 is connected to the CPU 521, the ROM 522, the work RAM 523, and the image controller 526. An output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531. The output of the output port 529 is connected to the third symbol display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the decorative symbol display on the third symbol display device 42 based on various commands transmitted by editing various commands from the main control device 261 by the sub-control device 262. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes the various programs. Memory for

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the third symbol display device 42. By rewriting the content of the video RAM 524, the display content of the third symbol display device 42 is changed. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as decorative symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. This is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  Further, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 and the like via a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an externally supplied 24 V AC power supply and generates a +12 V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a +5 V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, the + 12V power supply, the + 5V power supply, and the backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 and the like. The firing control device 312 is supplied with operating power (+ 12V power, + 5V power, etc.) via the payout control device 311.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 261 includes a main control board 261a and a power monitoring board 261b separate from the main control board 261a in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. . The power monitoring board 261b includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erasure switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erasure switch 323.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 24 volts by the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred if the time during which this voltage has fallen below 22 volts exceeds, for example, 20 milliseconds. , And outputs the power failure signal S1 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure, and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt process).

  In addition, even after the time when the AC 24 volt monitored by the power supply unit 541 becomes less than 22 volts exceeds 20 milliseconds, the power supply unit 541 remains in the power supply unit 541 for a time sufficient to execute the power failure processing. The output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erasure switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erasure switch 323 and clearing the backup data of the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 according to the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal S2 to the main control board 261a. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erasing switch 323 is pressed (including the power-on due to power failure), the data in the RAM 503 is cleared in the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 is controlled by the main control device. When the initialization command is received from the RAM 261, the data in the RAM 513 is cleared.

  Here, the relationship between the main control device 261, the sub-control device 262, and the display control device 45 in the pachinko machine 10 that performs a decorative display change display effect or the like triggered by a winning start will be described below.

  The main control device 261 shown in FIG. 9 includes a jackpot random number counter for performing a random determination as to whether or not to generate a jackpot state, a jackpot symbol random number counter for performing a random determination as to whether a large-hit or a normal large-hit is performed, and a third symbol. The display device 42 includes a reach random number counter and the like for randomly selecting whether to perform various reach display effects in the variation display effect of the third symbol displayed on the display device 42, and the first start port 33a or the second start Based on each random number value of the jackpot random number counter, the jackpot symbol random number counter, the reach random number counter, and the like when the ball enters the mouth 33b (see FIG. 8), whether or not the jackpot state has been won, and whether to perform the reach display effect. Is determined. Further, main controller 261 outputs a command corresponding to the determination result to sub controller 262.

  The sub-control device 262 outputs a command obtained by editing the command from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45, and based on the command from the main control device 261, a reel unit 600 and a reel segment (to be described later) which are described later. And the horizontal reel segments 440 and 450) and the game rotation indicator 490 (see FIG. 8).

  The display control device 45 performs display control on the third symbol display device 42 based on a command from the sub-control device 262 so as to execute a variation display effect of the third symbol. As the reach display effect, for example, a normal reach having a low expected value to be a jackpot, a super reach having a higher expected value than the normal reach, a special reach having a higher expected value than the super reach, and a special reach having a higher expected value than the special reach There are super special reach with high value and premium reach which always gets big hit.

  By the way, in the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device), as shown in FIG. 10, three decorative symbol columns L, M, and R are set, and the decorative symbol columns L, M, and R are set. For each of M and R, three decorative symbols, an upper decorative symbol, a middle decorative symbol, and a lower decorative symbol, are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, a series of symbols is composed of a main decorative symbol SZ to which numbers “0” to “9” are respectively attached and a sub-decorative symbol FZ composed of a diamond-shaped symbol. The main decorative symbols SZ are displayed in ascending or descending order, and the sub decorative symbols FZ are arranged between the main decorative symbols SZ to form a series of decorative symbol rows L, M, R. Then, the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub-decorative symbol FZ are displayed with fluctuation from the top to the bottom with periodicity.

  In such a case, in the left decorative symbol row L, the series of decorative symbols are displayed in descending order (that is, in the order of decreasing numbers of the main decorative symbols SZ), and in the middle decorative symbol row M and the right decorative symbol row R, The above series of decorative symbols are displayed in ascending order (that is, in the order of increasing numbers of the main decorative symbols SZ). Then, the variable display stops in the order of the left decorative symbol row L → the right decorative symbol row R → the middle decorative symbol row M, and at the time of the stop, five effective lines on the third symbol display device 42, that is, the upper line L1, the middle line. If the main decorative symbol SZ is arranged in a combination of the jackpot symbols (in the present embodiment, a combination of the same main decorative symbol SZ) in any of L2, the lower line L3, the rising line L4, and the rising line L5, it is a special jackpot. A game video is displayed.

  Next, the center frame 47 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the game board 30. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the game board 30. 13A is a perspective view of a front member 400 constituting the center frame 47, FIG. 13B is a sectional view of a vertical reel segment 440, and FIG. 13C is a horizontal reel segment. It is sectional drawing of 450. FIG. 14A is a perspective view of the rear member 480 and the reel unit 600 that constitute the center frame 47, and FIG. 14B is a view of the location of the housing portion 484 for the rear member 480 to which the reel unit 600 is attached. It is the schematic explanatory drawing which looked at from the side.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 11, the center frame 47 is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 30 a of the game board 30. Specifically, when the game area 30a is substantially equally divided into three in the height direction, the upper area and the left end area in the upper two-thirds range of the game area 30a are excluded. A center frame 47 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the center frame 47 includes a front member 400 attached to the front surface (front surface) of the game board 30, a rear member 480 attached to the rear surface (back surface) of the game board 30, and this rear member 480. And a reel unit 600 attached to a housing portion 484 formed on the right side in a front view of the camera. The third symbol display device 42 (see FIG. 8) is attached to the rear portion of the rear member 480 and to a portion other than the housing portion 484.

  Hereinafter, each configuration of the front member 400, the rear member 480, and the reel unit 600 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 11, the front member 400 is a frame-shaped member that covers the periphery of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 (see FIG. 8) when viewed from the front. This is a resin molded product in which a reel display window 410 through which the symbol of the unit 600 (such as the reel symbol 741a of the inner reel 740 shown in FIG. 22) can be viewed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when the front member 400 is attached from the front side of the game board 30, a part of the front member 400 is inserted into the opening 30 c formed in the game area 30 a of the game board 30. The other portion extends along the surface of the game board 30 so as to cover the insertion area 420 that protrudes behind the game board 30 and the front peripheral edge 30 d of the opening 30 c in the game board 30. An outer peripheral flange 460 and a front protruding portion 470 at a position protruding a predetermined length (at least one game ball or more) forward of the outer peripheral flange 460 (front of the game area 30a). I have.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the insertion region 420 of the front member 400 has an annular shape projecting rearward toward a peripheral portion of the display screen in a front view of the third symbol display device 42 (see FIG. 8). Peripheral wall 421 is provided. Specifically, the peripheral wall 421 protrudes toward the upper, left, right, and lower sides, which are the peripheral portions on the rectangular display screen when viewed from the front of the third symbol display device 42 (see FIG. 8). An upper side wall 422, a left side wall 423, a right side wall 424, and a lower side wall 425 are provided.

  The upper wall portion 422 has a transparent wall portion 422a that covers the front side and the lower side of a game rotation indicator 490, which will be described later, and that allows the game rotation indicator 490 to be visually recognized. Note that the transparent wall portion 422a is a colored wall portion while maintaining light transmissivity (the wall portion may be formed of the color of the resin itself or may be colored later such as by painting. The same applies hereinafter). It may be a translucent wall, or a translucent and colored wall. The left side wall 423 is a colored transparent wall on which decorative irregularities are formed. The right side wall portion 424 is a wall portion protruding toward the right side of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 and a wall portion having a colored opaque region that hides the left side surface of the reel unit 600 so as not to be seen. . The lower side wall portion 425 is erected by a predetermined length (for example, three game balls) upward from a rear end of a stage 426 described later, and then displays a display screen on the third symbol display device 42 (see FIG. 8). A transparent wall portion having a stepped shape protruding toward the lower side portion (colored, translucent, or a translucent and colored wall portion may be used).

  When the front side member 400 is attached to the game board 30 as shown in FIG. 11, the outer peripheral flange 460 of the front member 400 is attached to the front peripheral edge 30d of the opening 30c in the game board 30 as shown in FIG. Abut. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13A, through holes 461 into which screws are inserted for screwing the front member 400 to the game board 30 are provided in the outer peripheral flange portion 460, and two through holes are provided in the upper part, It is formed at a total of nine places: upper left and lower left, lower center 2 and lower right, and upper right and lower right. With the insertion area 420 of the front member 400 inserted into the opening 30 c from the front side of the game board 30, the screws inserted into the through holes 461 in the outer peripheral flange 460 of the front member 400 are screwed into the game board 30. By doing so, the front member 400 is fixed to the game board 30.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the front protruding portion 470 of the front member 400 is, when viewed from the front of the front member 400, an upper part 471, a right part 472, a right end part of the lower part 473, and an upper part of the left part 474. Since it has a shape in which a portion from to the middle part is connected and protrudes forward from the game area 30a, a game ball flowing down the game area 30a can be contacted. For example, the game ball rolls down or to the right on the upper surface 471 of the upper portion 471 of the front protrusion 470, or flows down by contacting the right portion 472 or the left portion 474 of the front protrusion 470. Sometimes.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the left side portion 474 of the front protruding portion 470 has a ball entrance 475 through which a game ball can enter. The left wall portion 423 of the insertion region 420 of the front member 400 is provided with a passage portion 423a (for example, a warp passage) for guiding a game ball that has entered the entrance 475. The insertion area section 420 includes a stage 426 on the front side of the lower side wall section 425, on which a game ball that has passed through the passage section 423a can roll and discharge to the game area 30a again. Note that the passage portion 423a is colored and translucent (colorless transparent or colorless translucent or the like) so that it can be seen that the game ball is passing.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 11, the stage 426 is inclined downward from the left end side toward the center in a front view to reach a valley 427, and then a gentle mountain 429 formed at the center. , And after going over the top of the crest 429, it descends again to reach the valley 427, and then forms a rolling surface having a shape inclined upward toward the right end.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11, the stage 426 has an inclined recess passage 430 that is inclined downward toward the lower side wall 425 located at the top of the mountain 429 at the top of the mountain 429. At a position corresponding to the downstream end of the inclined recess passage 430 in the lower side wall portion 425, a ball guide port 431 through which game balls guided by the inclined recess passage 430 to the back side can be formed is formed. The dive discharge passage 432 for discharging the game ball having entered the ball guide port 431 below the mountain portion 429 and again toward the start winning device 33 (especially, the first start port 33a) in the game area 30a is provided. It is formed below the top of the peak 429. For example, a game ball guided toward the stage 426 and swinging on the stage 426 in the left-right direction when viewed from the front is caught in the inclined recessed passage 430 of the mountain 429 and the lower side located on the deep side of the mountain 429. The ball enters the ball guide port 431 in the side wall portion 425, is discharged toward the start winning device 33 in the game area 30a through the dive discharge passage 432, and is discharged to the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. May enter the ball.

  As shown in FIG. 11, each valley 427 of the stage 426 is formed with a valley downward slope 428 that is downwardly sloped toward the board of the game board 30. For example, a game ball guided to the stage 426 and swinging in the left-right direction on the stage 426 in a front view is caught by the valley down slope 428 of the valley 427 and discharged again to the game area 30a. Sometimes. As shown in FIG. 8, the starting prize winning device 33 is located immediately below the peak 429, and the starting prize winning device 33 is not located immediately below the valley 427. When the game ball is discharged from the ball 428, it is more difficult to enter the start winning device 33 than when the game ball is discharged from the dive discharge passage 432 of the mountain 429.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, the right side of the upper part 471, the right end of the right part 472, and the right end of the lower part 473 of the front member 400 protrude from the game area 30a to the near side. The game balls flowing down the 30 game areas 30a are prevented from colliding with the reel display window 410.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 13A, a plurality of (six in the present embodiment) vertical members 400 are arranged along the outer peripheral portion 401 of the reel display window 410 in a state viewed from the front. Oriented and transverse reel segments 440, 450 are provided. Specifically, two vertical reel segments 440 are arranged in a line in the longitudinal direction along the left side of the outer peripheral portion 401 of the reel display window 410 in the front member 400, and the outer peripheral portion 401 is arranged. Two vertically oriented reel segments 440 are arranged in a line in the longitudinal direction along the right side of the portion 401. Further, in the outer peripheral portion 401 of the reel display window 410 in the front member 400, laterally oriented reel segments 450 are disposed at upper and lower portions, respectively.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the vertically oriented reel segment 440 is an LED in which a plurality (three in this embodiment) of LEDs 441 (light emitting diodes) are mounted at intervals. A rod-shaped mounting substrate 442 and a rod-shaped light, which is disposed on the mounting surface of the LED 441 of the LED mounting substrate 442, receives light from these LEDs 441, diffuses the light inside, and the front side surface (emission surface) emits surface light. And a light guide component 443. The LED mounting board 442 in the vertically oriented reel segment 440 has, for example, a rectangular shape in a front view and a thin plate shape in a side view. Further, the light guide component 443 in the vertically oriented reel segment 440 has a rectangular shape when viewed from the front as shown in FIG. 13A, and has an emission surface when viewed from the side as shown in FIG. 13B. It has a circular arc shape, and has a semi-cylindrical shape with a straight incident surface.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, an LED mounting board 452 on which a plurality of (three in this embodiment) LEDs 451 (light emitting diodes) are mounted at intervals, as shown in FIG. A rod-shaped light guide component 453 provided on the mounting surface of the LED 451 of the LED mounting board 452, which receives light from these LEDs 451, diffuses the light inside, and emits surface light on the front side surface (outgoing surface). , Is provided. As shown in FIG. 13C, the LED mounting board 452 in the horizontal reel segment 450 is, for example, rectangular in a front view and thin in a side view. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), the light guide component 453 in the horizontally oriented reel segment 450 has a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and has a thin plate shape in which the emission surface and the incidence surface are linear when viewed from the side. .

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 13, the outer peripheral portion 401 of the reel display window 410 in the front member 400 is, for example, colored and light-transmissive, so that the above-described vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 440 are used. The light emission display of the segment 450 can be visually recognized by the player via the peripheral portion.

  Subsequently, the rear member 480 will be described. As shown in FIG. 14A, the rear member 480 has a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from the front (when the side attached to the back surface of the game board 30 is viewed), and has a rearward direction (from the back surface of the game board 30). This is a frame-shaped member that is depressed in a direction away from the frame. The rear member 480 has contact portions 481 at upper, lower, left, and right portions on the outer periphery thereof, and the contact portion 481 contacts the rear surface of the game board 30 in a state where the rear member 480 is attached to the rear surface of the game board 30. . A through hole 482 into which a screw is inserted is formed in the contact portion 481, and a screw is inserted into the through hole 482 of the contact portion 481 with the rear member 480 positioned on the back surface of the game board 30. Then, the rear member 480 is fixed to the back surface of the game board 30 by screwing into the back surface of the game board 30.

  Further, the rear member 480 has a screen opening 483 having a size corresponding to the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 (see FIG. 8) formed at the depressed portion in a front view. An accommodation portion 484 to which the reel unit 600 is attached is formed on the right side. Further, among the recesses in the rear member 480, a game rotation indicator 490 is provided in an upper recess 485 located above the screen opening 483, and a game rotation indicator 490 is provided below the screen opening 483. The first symbol display device 40 and the second symbol display device 41 described above are disposed in the lower recess 486 located.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, the rear member 480 is high along the rear surface of the reel unit 600, which is formed on the rear part of the rear member 480 and below the housing part 484. The lower end 602b of the metal back plate 602 extending in the vertical direction is inserted and supported in the form of an elongated groove capable of being inserted, and the rear portion of the rear member 480 and the upper portion of the accommodation portion 484. Two protruding pins 489 inserted into two mounting holes 602a (see FIG. 15) formed laterally at the upper end 602c of the back plate 602, which protrude rearward from the rear plate 602; A fixed lever 498 is provided which can be switched between a contact state and a non-contact state with respect to the upper end 602c of the rear plate 602 with the rotation axis as an axis.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, a partition plate 499 is formed between the screen opening 483 and the housing 484. As shown in FIG. 11, when the rear member 480 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 and the front member 400 is attached to the front surface of the game board 30, the rear side shown in FIG. The right side wall portion 424 of the front member 400 is in a state of being close to the side surface of the partition plate 499 of the member 480 closer to the screen opening 483.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the game rotation indicator light 490 is a transparent disk 493 that is rotated by a motor 492 about a vertical rotation axis 491 (an enlarged circle shown in a two-dot chain line circle in FIG. 14A). Eccentric rotating / reflecting portion 494, which is a tongue-like member extending downward at an eccentric position on the lower surface side of the transparent disk 493, and the rotating shaft 491 about the rotating shaft 491 on the upper surface side of the transparent disk 493. An LED mounting board (not shown) in which a plurality of (for example, nine) LEDs are arranged in an arc around the LED, and the light from the LEDs and the light reflected in the depth direction by the eccentric rotary reflector 494 are forwardly reflected. And a reflecting mirror portion 497 shaped like a vertically divided bowl that is halved vertically. As shown in a partially broken enlarged view of the game rotation indicator 490 shown in a two-dot chain line circle in FIG. 14A, a character 494b (for example, a whale) is provided on the surface 494a of the tongue-shaped member. Are formed, and the reflection surface is formed on the back surface 494c.

  The game rotation display lamp 490 performs light emission rotation display when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when super reach, special reach, super special reach, or premium reach occurs).

  Specifically, all the LEDs on the LED mounting board above the transparent disk 493 emit light, transmit through the transparent disk 493 and emit light downward, and the motor 492 rotates the transparent disk 493 to rotate the light. An eccentric rotation / reflection unit 494 disposed on the lower surface side of the transparent disk 493 rotates eccentrically, and the character 494b of the front surface 494a and the back surface 494c (reflection surface) of the eccentric rotation / reflection unit 494 rotating eccentrically can be seen alternately. Become.

  For example, when the back surface 494c (reflection surface) of the eccentric rotation reflection unit 494 faces forward, light from the LED is reflected forward by the back surface 494c (reflection surface). It becomes a mode of emitting light. On the other hand, when the front surface 494a (the surface on which the character 494b exists) of the eccentric rotation reflection unit 494 faces forward, light from the LED is reflected to the back side by the back surface 494c (reflection surface) of the eccentric rotation reflection unit 494. Then, the light reaches the reflecting mirror portion 497 and is dispersed and reflected forward by the reflecting mirror portion 497. Therefore, unlike the case where the above-described back surface 494c (reflecting surface) is directed forward, in front view, In the reflecting mirror 497, both sides of the eccentric rotary reflector 494 (that is, locations not hidden by the eccentric rotary reflector 494) emit light.

  The rotation display of the game rotation indicator 490 is controlled by, for example, the sub-control device 262 shown in FIG. Specifically, when the command from the main control device 261 is, for example, a normal reach or a mere departure in which a command from the main control device 261 becomes a big hit state for the player, the game rotation indicator 490 does not rotate and display. .

  On the other hand, when the command from the main control device 261 is a command indicating a super-reach in which the expected value for a large hit state for the player is higher than the normal reach, the sub-control device 262 causes the CPU 551 to display the game rotation display. By executing the rotation display control program of the lamp 490, the rotation display is performed such that the game rotation indicator 490 rotates at the first rotation speed and emits light in a predetermined color (for example, red).

  Further, the sub-control device 262 may be configured to output a command from the main control device 261 such as a special reach having an expected value higher than the super reach, a super special reach having an expected value higher than the special reach, or a premium reach always having the jackpot state. In this case, the CPU 551 executes the rotation display control program for the game rotation indicator 490, so that the game rotation indicator 490 has the second to fourth rotation speeds faster than the first rotation speed (the fourth rotation speed is the fastest). , And the red light emission luminance increases in that order (the premium reach has the highest luminance).

  For example, in the case of the super reach, the special reach, the super special reach, and the premium reach, for example, the symbol change display is performed by the reel unit 600, and the rotation display of the game rotation display lamp 490 displays the player to the reel unit 600. , It is possible to pay attention to the symbol change display and the like, and it is possible to perform the rotation lighting display corresponding to the type of the reach effect.

  In this embodiment, the rotation speed of the game rotation indicator 490 is increased and the light emission luminance is increased as the expected value of the reach effect is increased. However, other types of rotation illumination display may be adopted. Good. For example, instead of changing the luminance, an aspect in which the emission color is changed, an aspect in which all of the rotation speed, luminance, and emission color are different, an aspect in which only the luminance is different while the rotation speed is constant, and a rotation speed in which the rotation speed is constant Various modes may be adopted, such as a mode in which only the luminescent color is changed as it is, a mode in which the brightness and the luminescent color are different while the rotation speed is constant, a mode in which the color is flashed, and a mode in which these are combined.

  Subsequently, the reel unit 600 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 15A and 15B are a front perspective view and a rear perspective view of the reel unit 600. FIG. 16A to 16F are a plan view, a left side view, a front view, a right side view, a rear view, and a bottom view of the reel unit 600 in that order. FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the reel unit 600. FIG. 18A is an exploded perspective view of the reel surface light emitting device 750, and FIG. 18B is a perspective view of the reel surface light emitting device 750. FIG. 19 is a front view of the center frame 47. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the center frame 47 shown in FIG. FIG. 21A is a front view of the outer reel 720, and FIG. 21B is a front view of the inner reel 740.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the reel unit 600 includes a front transparent cover portion 601 which is a transparent resin molded product located on the front side, a metal back plate 602 located on the rear side, and an upper position. Top part 603 which is a resin molded product to be formed, bottom part 604 which is a resin molded product located below, a left metal plate 605 located on the left side, and a right metal plate 606 located on the right side , The outer container is formed, and the outer container is provided with a double reel section 700 (see FIG. 17).

  As shown in FIG. 17, the double reel unit 700 has an outer reel step motor 710 screwed to the inner surface of the left side plate 605 and a rotating unit 711 of the outer reel step motor 710 which is rotatably supported by the rotating unit. An outer reel 720 rotatable about the rotation axis of the portion 711, an inner reel step motor 730 screwed to the inner surface of the right side plate 606, and a rotating portion 731 of the inner reel step motor 730. An inner reel 740 that is rotatable about the rotation axis of the rotating portion 731 as a center of rotation and is rotatable out of contact with the outer reel 720 while being positioned on the inner peripheral side of the outer reel 720 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the outer reel 720 includes a transparent cylindrical cylindrical portion 721 which is a resin molded product, a spoke portion 722 integrally formed on one opening side of the cylindrical portion 721, and a spoke portion 722. And a central abutting portion 723 formed at the center of the stepping motor and attached to the rotating portion 711 of the step motor 710 for the outer reel. A long outer reel film 724 shown in FIG. 21A is wound around the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 721. As shown in FIG. 21A, when the outer reel film 724 is divided into two in the longitudinal direction, a transparent region 725 is formed in one half of the film, and light is shielded in the other half. The region 726 is formed. The light-shielding region 726 is formed with a transparent, horizontally-oriented rectangular central segment 727 at the center thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 17, a through-hole 723a is formed at the center of the center contact portion 723 of the outer reel 720, and positioning holes 723b are formed at two positions sandwiching the through-hole 723a in the center contact portion 723. Have been. The rotating portion 711 of the outer reel step motor 710 has a screw hole 712 formed at the center thereof, and positioning protrusions 713 formed at two positions sandwiching the screw hole 712, respectively.

  Then, with the positioning projections 713 of the rotating portion 711 of the outer reel step motor 710 inserted into the positioning holes 723b of the outer reel 720, the screws inserted into the through holes 723a of the outer reel 720 are inserted into the outer reel step motor 710. The outer reel 720 is attached to the rotating section 711 of the step motor 710 for the outer reel by screwing into the screw hole 712 of the rotating section 711.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the connector portion 710a of the outer reel step motor 710 and the connector portion 715a of the relay board 715 are connected by a wiring cable (not shown). The connector 715b of the relay board 715 is connected to the sub-control device 262 (see FIG. 9) by a wiring cable (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 17, the inner reel 740 is formed of a ring-shaped inner reel film 741 having a light-transmitting property and a resin to which an inner peripheral end portion at one opening side of the ring-shaped inner reel film 741 is bonded. A spoke portion 743 which is a molded product and a ring portion 744 which is a resin molded product to which an inner peripheral end portion of the inner reel film 741 at the other opening side is adhered. The spoke portion 743 has a central contact portion 743a attached to the rotating portion 731 of the step motor 730 for the inner reel at the center thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, the inner reel film 741 has, for example, ten reel symbols 741a ("0" to "9" reel symbols 741a) arranged in the longitudinal direction. Area other than the reel pattern 741a is a colorless and transparent background portion 741b. In addition, although the light spot in the reel pattern 741a indicating “7” of the inner reel film 741 has a lower light transmittance than the background part 741b, the light transmittance has a higher light transmittance than the reel pattern 741a of the other numbers. This is a display area section 742. The bright light display area 742 is, for example, light (eg, light red) and transparent. Further, the other reel symbols 741a (“0” to “6”, “8”, and “9”) have a dark color (for example, dark blue) and have a lower light transmittance than the bright light display area 742. I have. Accordingly, the bright light display area 742 has a higher luminance than the other reel symbols 741a.

  As shown in FIG. 17, a through hole 743b is formed at the center of the center contact portion 743a of the inner reel 740, and positioning holes 743c are formed at two positions sandwiching the through hole 743b in the center contact portion 743a. Have been. The rotating portion 731 of the inner reel step motor 730 has a screw hole 732 formed at the center thereof, and positioning protrusions 733 formed at two positions sandwiching the screw hole 732.

  Then, with the positioning protrusion 733 of the rotating portion 731 of the inner reel step motor 730 inserted into the positioning hole 743 c of the inner reel 740, the screw inserted into the through hole 743 b of the inner reel 740 is inserted into the inner reel step motor 730. The inner reel 740 is attached to the rotating part 731 of the step motor 730 for the inner reel by screwing into the screw hole 732 of the rotating part 731.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the connector portion 730a of the inner-reel step motor 730 is connected to the connector portion 770a of the substrate-in-reel 770 by a wiring cable (not shown). The connector section 770b of the substrate 770 in the reel is connected to the sub-control device 262 (see FIG. 9) by a wiring cable (not shown).

  When the center frame 47 shown in FIG. 19 is viewed in a cross section taken along line AA, as shown in FIG. 20, the outer reel 720 can rotate on the rotating portion 711 of the outer reel step motor 710 attached to the inner surface of the left side plate 605. The inner reel 740 is rotatably mounted on the inner periphery of the outer reel 720 in a non-contact manner with the outer reel 720 so as to be rotatable on the rotating portion 731 of the step motor 730 for the inner reel. And the inner reel 740 can rotate independently of each other.

  Further, on the inner side of the inner reel 740, a reel surface that irradiates light to a portion of the inner reel 740 corresponding to the reel display window 410 (a region of the inner reel 740 where the reel display window 410 is projected). A light emitting device 750 is provided.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the reel surface light emitting device 750 includes a light guide lens 751 that diffuses incident light therein and emits a planar light, and a support member that supports the light guide lens 751. 752 and three LED mounting boards on which a plurality of (for example, four) LEDs 761 are mounted by being screwed to the upper portion 753, the middle portion 754, and the lower portion 755 on the rear surface side of the support member 752, respectively. 760.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the light guide lens 751 is an optical component having a rectangular shape when viewed from the front and an arc shape when viewed from the side, and the front side (the output surface side) thereof has a size corresponding to the reel display window 410. And Specifically, the light guide lens 751 has such a size that the front side (outgoing surface side) fits in the reel display window 410 when the reel display window 410 is viewed from the front.

  In the light guide lens 751, light from the LED 761 of the LED mounting board 760 is incident on the rear surface side (incident surface side), and the incident light is diffused inside, and the front side (emission surface side) emits a planar light. Is what you do. Uniform planar light from the front side (outgoing surface side) of the light guide lens 751 is applied to the back side of the portion of the inner reel 740 located in the reel display window 410. That is, when the reel symbol 741a is located at each of the variable positions of the reel symbol 741a of the inner reel 740 in the reel display window 410, the light to the reel symbol 741a at each of these variable positions is determined. Change so as to reduce the difference in irradiation intensity.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, locking holes 751a are formed at the upper end and the lower end of the light guide lens 751.

  The support member 752 has locking claws 756a formed inside the inclined top portion 756 and the inclined bottom portion 757, respectively. As shown in FIG. 18B, in a state where the light guide lens 751 is attached to the support member 752, each locking claw 756a of the support member 752 is locked in each lock hole 751a of the light guide lens 751. The light guide lens 751 is held by the support member 752.

  The support member 752 is, for example, a resin molded product. The inclined top portion 756 and the inclined bottom portion 757 apply a force in a direction away from each other and bend in the direction, so that the locking hole 751 a of the light guide lens 751 and the support member 752 are bent. Can be released from the locking claw 756a, and the light guide lens 751 can be removed from the support member 752.

  The light-guiding lens 751 is provided with a light-transmissive white coating (may be a coating of another color) on the front side (outgoing surface side). The rear surface side (incident surface) of the light guide lens 751 may be provided with a light-transmissive white coating. Further, the front lens and the rear lens may be overlapped in the front-rear direction to form the light guide lens 751, and a white coating may be applied to the rear lens side portion of the front lens or the front lens side portion of the rear lens. Further, instead of the white coating, a light-transmissive white display film may be attached to the front surface (outgoing surface), the rear surface (incident surface), or the transmissive surface between them, of the light guide lens 751. Good. Further, the light guide lens 751 itself may be a resin molded product that emits white light, or a light-emitting lens 751 that emits white light by subjecting the light exiting surface, the light incident surface, or the light transmitting surface between them to unevenness. It may be.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the support member 752 has a plurality of (for example, four) openings 759 formed in the upper portion 753, the middle portion 754, and the lower portion 755, respectively. As shown in FIG. 18B, in a state where the light guide lens 751 is attached to the support member 752, the light guide lens 751 has openings 759 formed in the upper portion 753, the middle portion 754, and the lower portion 755 of the support member 752, respectively. The LEDs 761 of the LED mounting board 760 are respectively located.

  As shown in FIG. 17, on the inner surface of the right side plate 606 other than where the inner reel step motor 730 is provided, the rotation of the inner reel step motor 730 is controlled and the LED of the reel surface light emitting device 750 is controlled. An in-reel control board 770 for controlling light emission of the LED 761 on the mounting board 760 is provided. Specifically, the control board 770 in the reel is screwed to the inner surface of the right side plate 606 with the insulating film 780 interposed between the control board 770 in the reel and the right side plate 606 made of metal. In addition, the insulation of the inner reel control board is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 18, a mounting portion 758 is formed on the right end side of the support member 752, and a through hole 758a is formed in the mounting portion 758. As shown in FIG. 17, a through-hole 771 is formed in the reel control board 770 at a position corresponding to the through-hole 758a of the mounting portion 758. In addition, a screw hole 606a is formed at a position on the right side plate 606 corresponding to the through hole 771 of the in-reel control board 770. As shown in FIG. 17, the support member 752 is positioned at a corresponding position on the in-reel control board 770 attached inside the right side plate 606, and the through-hole 758a of the support member 752 and the in-reel control board 770 By inserting a screw into the through hole 771 and screwing into the screw hole 606a of the right plate 606, the support member 752 is fixed inside the right plate 606 via the in-reel control board 770.

  As shown in FIG. 20, light emitted from the LED 761 of the reel surface light emitting device 750 is incident on an incident surface, which is a rear surface of the light guide lens 751, and an emission surface, which is a front surface of the light guide lens 751, emits light in a planar manner. Then, the light emitted from the light guide lens 751 illuminates the inner reel 740 from behind, and the light transmitted through the inner reel 740 illuminates the outer reel 720 from behind.

  Here, a case in which the reel symbol 741a of the inner reel 740 is variably displayed so as to be visible through the reel display window 410 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram showing a state in which the reel pattern 741a of the inner reel 740 can be visually recognized through the transparent area 725 of the outer reel 720, and FIG. 22B is a reel display in FIG. 22A. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a positional relationship between a window 410, a transparent area 725 of an outer reel 720, and an inner reel 740.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the transparent area portion 725 of the outer reel 720 is located in the reel display window 410, and the rotation of the inner reel 740 causes the outer reel 720 to rotate as shown in FIG. The pattern fluctuation of the inner reel 740 (for example, the fluctuation in the order of increasing the number of the reel pattern 741a) becomes visible to the player via the transparent area 725, and the rotation of the inner reel 740 is stopped by stopping the rotation of the inner reel 740. 741a is fixedly displayed. In FIG. 22A, in the reel display window 410, for example, the reel symbols 741a of “6” to “8” on the inner reel 740 are stopped and displayed.

  In the reel unit 600, for example, the rotation of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 is controlled by the sub-control device 262 shown in FIG. 9, and the above-described symbol variation display of the inner reel 740 is executed. Specifically, the sub-control device 262 outputs a command indicating that the command from the main control device 261 indicates, for example, a single drum variation, or a command indicating a super-reach (including a super-reach with a drum-reach effect in a fifth embodiment described later). In the case of, the CPU 551 executes the rotation control program of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740, so that the symbol variation display of the inner reel 740 is executed. The ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262 stores a rotation control program for the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740, and the RAM 553 stores a rotation control program when the CPU 551 executes the rotation control program for the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740. A storage area is provided for temporarily storing programs, data, and the like related to.

  The sub-control device 262 controls the rotation of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740, so that the rotation control is not burdened on the main controller 261 and the processing load on the main controller 261 can be reduced.

  The reel unit 600 can not only rotate the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 but also control the rotation of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 to a designated rotation position, and display the desired reel pattern 741a on the reel display window 410. Etc. can be located.

  Specifically, the step motor 710 for the outer reel and the step motor 730 for the inner reel can detect, for example, a reference angle position (for example, a 0 degree position) of each of the rotating units 711 and 731. Further, the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 are univocally attached to the outer reel step motor 710 and the inner reel step motor 730 by the two positioning projections 713 and 733 of the respective rotating parts 711 and 731. Determined and installed. In addition, the outer reel film 724 and the inner reel film 741 are attached to the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 in a predetermined positional relationship. In addition, the outer reel step motor 710 and the inner reel step motor 730 rotate downward by a predetermined angle (for example, 1 degree, or another angle) in the reel display window 410 in “+1” steps. Then, the reel rotates upward in the reel display window 410 only once in the “−1” step. From the above, by rotating the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 from the reference angle position to the designated steps, the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 can be controlled to the designated rotational positions. A reel pattern 741a or the like can be located. Further, as will be described later, the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 can be rotated while maintaining the facing relationship between the central segment 727 and the bright light display area 742.

  Next, the light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 is located in the reel display window 410, and a reel including a central segment 727, a vertical reel segment 440, and a horizontal reel segment 450 in the light-shielding area 726. The segment display by the segment display unit 800 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 23A shows a state in which the light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 is located in the reel display window 410, and FIG. 23B shows the reel display window 410 and the outer reel 720 in FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a positional relationship between the light-shielding region 726 and an inner reel 740.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, the light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 is located in the reel display window 410, and the bright-light display area 742 of the inner reel 740 ("") with respect to the central segment 727 of the light-shielding area 726. 23 (a) by rotating the inner reel 740 so that the horizontally long portion (the horizontally long rectangular portion shown by the broken line in FIG. 23 (b)) of the reel symbol 741a indicating "7" faces directly. As shown, the light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 is located in the reel display window 410, and the central segment 727 of the light-shielding area 726 emits light. When segment display is performed, the rotation of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 is controlled while maintaining the facing relationship between the central segment 727 and the horizontal portion of the bright light display area 742.

  In the reel unit 600, for example, the rotation of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 is controlled by the sub-control device 262 shown in FIG. 9, and the above-described light emission display of the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720 is executed. Specifically, when the command from the main control device 261 is, for example, a command indicating a special reach, the sub-control device 262 executes the segment display control program so that the external reel The rotation of the inner reel 720 and the inner reel 740 is controlled, and light emission of the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720 is performed. Note that a segment display control program is stored in the ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262, and a program and data related to segment display control are temporarily stored in the RAM 553 when the CPU 551 executes the segment display control program. A storage area is provided.

  Since the sub-controller 262 performs the segment display control, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the main controller 261 without causing the main controller 261 to bear the segment display control.

  Further, the sub-control device 262 also causes a predetermined segment of the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450 shown in FIG. 19 to emit light during the light emission display of the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720. Control. For example, when displaying the numbers “0” and “8”, all of the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450 emit light. Then, as shown in FIG. 19, when the center segment 727 of the outer reel 720 stops at the center of the reel display window 410, a numeral “8” as predetermined symbol information is displayed by these segments, and When the center segment 727 of the reel 720 fluctuates downward without being located at the center of the reel display window 410, and moves to the outside of the reel display window 410 and stops, a number “0” is displayed. Become.

  More specifically, when the command from the main control device 261 is, for example, a command indicating a special reach, for example, the left decorative symbol sequence L and the right decorative symbol sequence R shown in FIG. After the reach display stopped at “8” and the middle decorative symbol row M stops at a number other than “8”, the game rotation indicator 490 is rotated and displayed, and the segment display is executed. In this segment display, first, the outer reel 720 is controlled to rotate so that only the light shielding area 726 is located in the reel display window 410 and the center segment 727 is not located, and the vertical reel segments 440 and All of the horizontal reel segments 450 emit light. At this point, the number “0” is in a segment display state.

  Thereafter, the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 rotate, and the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720 appears at an upper portion of the reel display window 410, and a display that fluctuates downward is performed. Then, in the case of a big hit, the central segment 727 finally stops at the central position, and the number “8” is displayed as a segment. That is, the symbol "8" of the segment display and the stop symbol of the number "8" in the left decorative symbol row L and the right decorative symbol row R of the third symbol display device 42 are aligned with the symbol "8". That means a big hit. In addition, it is also possible to perform such an effect that the central segment 727 passes over the central portion and returns to the central portion and stops again.

  If it is not a jackpot, the central segment 727 does not stop at the center of the reel display window 410 but continues to change and stops outside the reel display window 410, and the reel display window 410 is shielded from light. Only the area 726 may be displayed, the segment display may be a number “0”, and the final result of the out-of-reach may be displayed.

  Each of the reel symbols 741a of the inner reel 740 corresponds to a display unit described later. The central segment 727 of the outer reel 720 described above corresponds to a display unit and a specific display unit. The above-described inner reel 740 corresponds to a display member, a rear display member, and a reel member, the outer reel 720 corresponds to a display member, a front display member, and a reel member, and the above-described reel display window 410 corresponds to a visual recognition unit. The outer reel step motor 710 corresponds to a driving unit and a first driving unit, the above-described inner reel step motor 730 corresponds to a driving unit and a second driving unit, and the above-mentioned three LED mounting substrates 760 correspond to irradiation units. The light guide lens 751 described above corresponds to a changing unit, the reel surface light emitting device 750 described above corresponds to a specific display unit light emitting unit, the reel unit 600 described above corresponds to a symbol variation display unit, The sub control device 262 corresponds to a control unit.

  The light-transmissive white coating applied to the light-emitting surface of the light guide lens 751 corresponds to a color display member described later. Further, the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450 correspond to a light emitting unit described later. The bright light display area 742 described above corresponds to a bright light display.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the light-transmitting inner reel 740 on which the plurality of reel symbols 741a (for example, the reel symbols 741a of “0” to “9”) are arranged. A reel display window 410 in which the reel symbol 741a of the inner reel 740 is disposed so as to be visible, and the reel symbols 741a are arranged through the reel display window 410 in a predetermined order (for example, ascending order, that is, the number of the reel symbol 741a). , The inner reel step motor 730 that rotates the inner reel 740 so as to be variably displayed in the order of increasing the number of reels, and the reel design that moves within the reel display window 410 of the inner reel 740 that is rotated by the inner reel step motor 730. Three LED mounting boards 760 for irradiating the back side of the LED 741a with light over the variation process; When the reel symbol 741a is located at each of the fluctuation positions of the reel symbol 741a in the rule display window 410, the change is made so as to reduce the difference in the light irradiation intensity on the reel symbol 741a at each of these fluctuation positions. A light guiding lens 751.

  Therefore, the three LED mounting boards 760 irradiate light to the back side of the reel symbol 741a that moves in the reel display window 410 of the inner reel 740 rotated by the inner reel step motor 730. Perform over the course of the process. The light guide lens 751 reduces the difference in the light irradiation intensity on the reel pattern 741a at each of these fluctuation positions when the reel pattern 741a is located at each of the fluctuation positions of the reel pattern 741a in the reel display window 410. Therefore, the reel pattern 741a that fluctuates within the reel display window 410 can be made to emit light with reduced light emission unevenness in the course of the change. To be more precise, the light guide lens 751 reduces the difference in light irradiation intensity on the reel symbol 741a at each variable position of the reel symbol 741a of the inner reel 740 in the reel display window 410 to such an extent that the player cannot identify it. Therefore, the reel pattern 741a that fluctuates in the reel display window 410 can be made to emit light uniformly in the course of the fluctuation. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can easily display the reel design 741a that fluctuates in the reel display window 410 of the rotated inner reel 740.

  In addition, the light guide lens 751 which transmits the incident light from the reel surface light emitting device 750 and emits the light to the rear surface side of the inner reel 740 has a light transmitting white coating on the light emitting surface thereof, and the reel display window 410 It is a size corresponding to. Further, the background portion 741b, which is the entirety of the inner reel 740 except for the reel pattern 741a, is transparent.

  Therefore, the LED 761 of the reel surface light emitting device 750 (that is, the LED 761 on the rear surface side of the inner reel 740) can be hidden by the light transmissive white coating applied to the light exit surface of the light guide lens 751 so as not to be directly seen. In addition, since the light exit surface of the light guide lens 751 has a size corresponding to the reel display window 410, the light exit surface of the light guide lens 751 having a size corresponding to the range of the reel display window 410, which is a necessary minimum range. The white light can be emitted to a range within the reel display window 410 of the inner reel 740 only by applying a predetermined color. In addition, the background portion 741b, which is the entirety of the inner reel 740 other than the reel pattern 741a, is made transparent, so that a step of applying a predetermined ground color (background color) to the entire area other than the reel pattern 741a of the inner reel 740 can be eliminated. Further, the light of the color can be uniformly emitted to the reel symbol 741a that moves in the reel display window 410 of the driven inner reel 740. Further, since there is no need to provide a color display section (for hiding the light source so as not to be directly viewed) between the reel symbols 741a on the inner reel 740, the gap between the reel symbols 741a on the inner reel 740 can be reduced.

  Further, when the reel display window 410 is viewed from the front, a vertical reel segment 440 and a horizontal reel segment 450 disposed around the reel display window 410 and a specific one of the plurality of reel symbols 741a are specified. A predetermined symbol information is formed and displayed by a combination of a central segment 727 which is fluctuated and stopped in the reel display window 410 and a vertical reel segment 440 and a horizontal reel segment 450. And a sub-control device 262 for controlling.

  Therefore, the central segment 727 that fluctuates in the reel display window 410 can be uniformly illuminated in the course of the fluctuation, so that the central segment 727 that fluctuates in the reel display window 410 and the inner reel 740 in the reel display window 410 In combination with the vertically oriented reel segment 440 and the horizontally oriented reel segment 450 in the surrounding area, it is possible to reduce erroneous recognition of formation and display of predetermined symbol information (for example, the number “8” in this embodiment).

  Further, the reel display window 410 includes an outer reel 720 located on the near side when viewed from the front, and an inner reel 740 located on the back side of the outer reel 720. The inner reel 740 includes a plurality of reel symbols 741a. Are arranged, and the outer reel 720 includes a transparent area portion 725 provided on the inner reel 740 where the reel pattern 741a is visible, a light-shielded area portion 726 provided on the inner reel 740 where the reel pattern 741a is not visible, An outer reel step motor 710 for rotating the outer reel 720, and an inner reel step motor 730 for rotating the inner reel 740, including a light-transmitting central segment 727 surrounded by the light-shielding region 726; The sub-control device 262 displays the transparent area 72 on the reel display window 410 when the symbol variation display of the inner reel 740 is visually recognized. The rotation of the outer reel 720 is controlled so that the outer reel 720 is positioned, and the rotation of the inner reel 740 is controlled so that the fluctuation display of the center segment 727 is visually recognized. And controls the light emission of the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450.

  Therefore, by positioning the transparent area portion 725 of the outer reel 720 in the reel display window 410 and rotating the inner reel 740, it is possible to perform a variable display of the reel symbol 741a by the inner reel 740 through the transparent area section 725. . In addition, the light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 is positioned in the reel display window 410, and the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450 are controlled to emit light, so that the reel pattern 741a of the inner reel 740 can be moved to the outer reel. The central segment 727 of the light-shielding area 726 by the outer reel 720 and the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 440 located at a predetermined location around the light-shielding area 726 can be hidden by the light-shielding area 726. It is possible to easily display the variable display with the reference numeral 450.

  Also, the bright light display area 742, which is the location of the numeral “7” of the reel symbol 741a indicating “7” among the plurality of reel symbols 741a on the inner reel 740, has the other reel symbols 741a (“0” to “6”). , “8” and “9”, the light transmittance is higher than that of any of the reel designs 741 a), so the other reel designs 741 a (“0” to “6”, “8” and “9” reels) It can be displayed brighter than the pattern 741a). Therefore, when the transparent area portion 725 of the outer reel 720 is located in the reel display window 410 and the symbol variation display of the inner reel 740 is visually recognized, a game provided with a reel stop button (stop operation means) operated by the player In a machine (a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or the like), when a player operates a reel stop button to stop the rotation of the inner reel 740, it can be used for a pushing operation.

  The light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 is located in the reel display window 410, and when the variable display of the central segment 727, which is a part of the light-shielding area 726, is visually recognized, the light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 Since the bright light display area 742 is located on the back side of the center segment 727, the center segment 727 can be displayed brighter than when the reel pattern 741a other than the bright light display area 742 is located on the back side of the center segment 727. .

  A reel unit 600 that variably displays the reel symbol 741a of the inner reel 740 in the reel display window 410 by rotating the light-transmissive inner reel 740 on which the reel symbols 741a of “0” to “9” are arranged. A vertical reel segment 440 and a horizontal reel segment 450 disposed along the periphery of the reel display window 410 in a state where the reel display window 410 is viewed from the front; A reel surface light emitting device 750 that emits light at a central segment 727 located at a predetermined position (for example, a central position) within the display window 410, a central segment 727 within the reel display window 410, a vertical reel segment 440, and a horizontal reel. External reel so that the variable display (segment variable display) is performed with the 20, and includes an inner reel 740, vertically oriented reel segment 440, the sub-control unit 262 for controlling the lateral reel segment 450 and the reel-emitting device 750, a.

  Therefore, in the case of performing the variable display by the reel symbol 741a, by rotating the inner reel 740 with the transparent area portion 725 of the outer reel 720 positioned in the reel display window 410, the reel symbol in the reel display window 410 is rotated. A symbol variation display in which the symbol 741a varies can be provided. Further, a central segment 727 located at a specific position on the outer reel 720 and at a central position in the reel display window 410, a vertical reel segment 440 arranged along the periphery of the reel display window 410, and a horizontal reel segment 440. With the reel segment 450, the segment variation display (for example, the central segment 727, the vertical reel segment 440, and the horizontal reel segment 450 is repeatedly turned on and off randomly, and finally a desired number or character is shown. (Variable display that lights up in the state) can be provided, so that a variable display (segment variable display) different from the variable display by the reel symbol 741a can be provided, and the interest of the game with respect to the variable display can be further improved.

  In addition, since the center segment 727 located in the reel display window 410 and the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450 located on the outer periphery of the reel display window 410 perform segment variation display, The player looks at the reel display window 410 in the same manner as when watching the variable display with the normal reel pattern 741a, and uses the center segment 727, the vertical reel segment 440, and the horizontal reel segment 450. Since the segment variable display can be seen, it is possible to reduce the possibility of overlooking the variable display or the segment variable display by the reel symbol 741a. In addition, the variable display utilizing the center segment 727 in the reel display window 410, that is, the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450 disposed on the outer periphery of the reel display window 410, and the reel display window 410 Is a variable display with the central segment 727, so that a variable display with a sufficient size can be realized, and another variable display device having the same size separately from the reel unit 600 can be realized. Is not arranged, so that there is an advantage that the device configuration does not increase in size as compared with such a configuration in which another variable display device is separately disposed.

  In the first embodiment, the reel unit 600 including the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 is employed. However, the reel unit 600 has a single reel configuration, and a plurality of symbols are arranged on the single reel. A configuration in which a predetermined portion of a specific symbol can emit light may be employed. For example, as the single reel, for example, the inner reel 740 of the first embodiment is employed, the reel surface light emitting device 750 of the first embodiment does not include the light guide lens 751, and the single reel (the inner reel 740) A configuration in which only the LED 761 located behind a horizontally long portion (a horizontally elongated rectangular portion indicated by a broken line in FIG. 23B) of the numeral portion of the reel symbol 741a indicating “7” is turned on, and only the horizontally elongated portion can emit light. It is mentioned.

  In this case, among a plurality (“0” to “9”) of reel symbols 741a on a single reel (for example, the inner reel 740), a numeral position of a specific reel symbol 741a (reel symbol 741a indicating “7”) 23 (b), only the horizontal portion (horizontal rectangular portion indicated by a broken line in FIG. 23B) emits light. Therefore, the horizontal portion of the specific reel pattern 741a can be used as the central segment 727. In addition to the reel symbol 741a, it is possible to prevent a dedicated display unit irrelevant to the fluctuation of the reel symbol 741a from being arranged. For example, when a dedicated display unit is arranged separately from the reel symbol 741a in the arrangement of the plurality of reel symbols 741a on the inner reel 740, a dedicated display unit unrelated to the reel symbol 741a exists separately. Although there is a concern that the player may feel uncomfortable in the fluctuation display of the reel symbol 741a, a predetermined portion of the specific reel symbol 741a (a horizontally long rectangular portion indicated by a broken line in FIG. 23B). Is used as the central segment 727, so that the player does not have the impression that a dedicated display section is separately provided, and gives a sense of incongruity to the variable display of the reel symbol 741a. Can be reduced.

  Further, after changing the center segment 727 in the reel display window 410, the sub-control device 262 changes the predetermined position (for example, the center position) in the reel display window 410 or the external position of the reel display window 410 (not visible to the player). Since the outer reel 720 and the reel surface light emitting device 750 are controlled so as to stop the movement at the position, the center segment 727 is moved in the reel display window 410, and then the center position or the reel display window in the reel display window 410 is changed. Since the central segment 727 is variably stopped at the central position in the reel display window 410, the central segment 727 is variably stopped by the central segment 727, the vertical reel segment 440, and the horizontal reel segment 450. In addition to the variable display in which the result is displayed, the center segment 727 is displayed in the reel display window 4. 0 is varied stopped outside position, it is possible to provide a display variation of vertical variation result by only reel segments 440 and lateral reel segments 450 are displayed.

  The reel unit 600 has a double reel structure, and includes an outer reel 720 located outside, and an inner reel 740 having light transmissivity, in which a plurality of reel symbols 741a are arranged inside the outer reel 720. The outer reel 720 includes a transparent region 725 in which the reel pattern 741a of the inner reel 740 can be viewed, and a light-shielding region 726 in which the reel pattern 741a of the inner reel 740 cannot be viewed. A central segment 727 having optical transparency is formed in a part of the portion 726. The reel unit 600 includes an outer reel step motor 710 for driving the outer reel 720, and an inner reel step motor 730 for driving the inner reel 740. The sub-control device 262 is provided for displaying the variable display of the plurality of reel symbols 741a of the inner reel 740 visually. In addition, the outer reel 720 is drive-controlled and the inner reel 740 is drive-controlled so that the transparent area portion 725 is located in the reel display window 410, and the center segment 727, the vertical reel segment 440, and the horizontal reel segment 450 are controlled. When the segment variation display is visually recognized, the drive of the outer reel 720 is controlled so that the light-shielding area 726 and the center segment 727 are located in the reel display window 410, and the inner reel is placed on the center segment 727 of the outer reel 720. Of the plurality of ("0" to "9") reel symbols 741a in 740, the horizontal portion of the numeral portion of the reel symbol 741a indicating "7" (the horizontal rectangular portion indicated by a broken line in FIG. 23B) is opposed. The drive of the inner reel 740 is controlled so as to cause the vertical reel segment 440. Controlling light emission fine lateral reel segment 450.

  Accordingly, by driving the inner reel 740 with the transparent area portion 725 of the outer reel 720 positioned in the reel display window 410, it is possible to perform a variable display of the reel symbol 741a by the inner reel 740 via the transparent area section 725. . In addition, the light-shielding area 726 and the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720 are located in the reel display window 410, and the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450 are controlled to emit light. 741a can be hidden by the light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720, and the central segment 727 of the light-shielding area 726 by the outer reel 720, the vertical reel segment 440 located at a predetermined position around the light-shielding area 726, and the horizontal direction The variable display by the reel segment 450 can be easily displayed.

  A center frame 47 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of the reel unit 600 in which the light guide lens 751 can be displaced to a storage position and a retracted position with respect to the support member 752.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the reel unit 600 according to the second embodiment has an entrance 607 that is larger than the side surface shape of the light guide lens 751 at a position corresponding to the light guide lens 751 on the right side plate 606 thereof. Outside the right side plate 606, the storage position where the light guide lens 751 is stored in the support member 752 (the position in the light guide lens 751 indicated by the broken line) and the retracted position where the light guide lens 751 is retracted from the support member 752 ( (A position in the light guide lens 751 shown by a solid line).

  As shown in FIG. 24, the lens displacement mechanism 610 rotates the movable part 611 (nut) to which the light guide lens 751 is attached, the ball screw 612 on which the movable part 611 slides, and the ball screw 612. The motor 613 includes a bearing 614 provided at the tip of the ball screw 612, and a support wall 615 that supports the motor 613. By rotating the motor 613 in the normal direction, the ball screw 612 rotates in the normal direction, the movable portion 611 moves in the direction approaching the support member 752 along the ball screw 612, and the light guide lens 751 can be located at the storage position. is there. In addition, by inverting the motor 613, the ball screw 612 is inverted, the movable portion 611 moves in a direction away from the support member 752 along the ball screw 612, and the light guide lens 751 can be located at the retracted position. is there.

  In the first embodiment described above, the light guide lens 751 is attached to the support member 752 by locking the lock claws 756a of the support member 752 into the lock holes 751a of the light guide lens 751 as shown in FIG. However, instead of such a locking structure, the second embodiment employs a configuration in which the light guide lens 751 is supported by the movable portion 611 as shown in FIG.

  Further, in the above-described first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, two LEDs 761 are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction on the LED mounting board 760 of the reel surface light emitting device 750, but in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. As described above, four LEDs 761 are arranged side by side in the LED mounting board 760 of the reel surface light emitting device 750. Note that a plurality of LEDs 761 other than four may be arranged side by side in the LED mounting board 760.

  Further, in the above-described first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A, three LEDs 441 are vertically arranged in the LED mounting board 442 of the vertically oriented reel segment 440, but in the second embodiment, As shown in FIG. 25, in the LED mounting board 442 of the vertical reel segment 440, a structure in which seven LEDs 441 are arranged in the vertical direction is adopted, and the light of each LED 441 can be divided and displayed. The light guide component 443 has a partition 444 (see the upper left reel segment 440 in FIG. 25A) that shields light between adjacent LEDs 441. In FIG. 444 is omitted). Note that a plurality of LEDs 441 other than seven may be arranged in the LED mounting board 442 in a vertical direction, or the above-described light guide component 443 may not be adopted.

  Here, a description will be given below of a case where a miscellaneous lottery effect is performed by the central segment 727 of the reel unit 600 and the vertical reel segments 440 provided on the left and right portions of the reel unit 600.

  FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (h) are views for explaining the effect of the lottery performed by the reel unit 600, the vertically oriented reel segment 440, and the center segment 727. FIG.

  The sub-control device 262 (see FIG. 9) controls the rotation of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 of the reel unit 600, and only the light shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 is displayed on the reel display window 410 as shown in FIG. Is displayed (that is, the light-shielding region 726 of the outer reel 720 is located in the reel display window 410 but the central segment 727 is not shown), and then the light emission control of the vertically oriented reel segment 440 is performed. By performing drive control and light emission display control of the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720, for example, as shown in FIGS. That is, the LED 441 of the vertical reel segment 440 and the LED 761 of the central segment 727 are formed in a ladder shape formed by the vertical reel segment 440 and the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720 as shown in FIG. A route which has started from one of the plurality of starting ends (two uppermost ends in FIG. 25) and traveled once does not pass through the route again, and has a plurality of arrival ends (two lowermost ends in FIG. 25). Move to.

  Specifically, when the command from the main control device 261 is, for example, a command indicating a super special reach, the sub-control device 262 executes the segment display control program so that the The rotation of the reel 720 and the inner reel 740 is controlled, and the light emission display of the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720 is performed. It should be noted that the ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262 stores a control program for producing an effect, and the RAM 553 temporarily stores programs, data, and the like related to the effect control of the effect when the CPU 551 executes the control program for effecting an effect. A storage area is provided.

  In the third symbol display device 42 shown in FIG. 8, the fluctuation display of the super special reach effect is being executed, and a display indicating that the amidaku effect is to be executed on the reel unit 600 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 25A, only the light shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 is displayed in the reel display window 410. Then, the uppermost (first) LED 441 in the vertically upper reel segment 440 on the upper left side is turned on, and the effect is started.

  Finally, when the LED 441 at the bottom of the lower left vertical reel segment 440 is lit, it indicates (suggests) that it is out of the way, and the lower right vertical reel segment 440 is turned off. When the lowermost LED 441 in 440 is turned on, it indicates (indicates) that the lottery has been hit.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b), after the uppermost LED 441 in the vertically upper reel segment 440 on the upper left is turned on, the second and third LEDs 441 are turned on in order. Then, at the time of these lightings, the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 rotate, so that the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720 appears from above the reel display window 410, and the central segment 727 is a vertically oriented reel on the upper left. It is assumed that the rotation of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 is stopped in a state where the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 are located at the position of the fourth LED 441 in the use segment 440.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25C, the fourth LED 441 in the vertically upper reel segment 440 on the upper left is turned on in order, and the leftmost (first) LED 761 of the center segment 727 is turned on.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25D, the second to fourth LEDs 761 of the center segment 727 are sequentially turned on, and the fourth LED 441 from the top in the upper right vertical reel segment 440 is sequentially turned on. .

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25E, the fifth to seventh LEDs 441 in the vertically oriented reel segment 440 on the upper right side are sequentially turned on. Then, at the time of these lightings, the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 rotate after all the LEDs 761 of the central segment 727 are turned off, so that the outer reel 720 moves inside the reel display window 410 as shown in FIG. Of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 in a state in which the central segment 727 moves downward, and the central segment 727 is positioned at the position of the uppermost (first) LED 441 in the vertical reel segment 440 on the lower left side. Stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (f), after the first LED 441 in the lower right vertical reel segment 440 is turned on, the rightmost (fourth) LED 761 of the central segment 727 is turned on, and then the third The LED 761 turns on.

  Subsequently, the second and first (left end) LEDs 761 of the central segment 727 are turned on, and the first to fourth LEDs 441 of the vertically oriented reel segment 440 on the lower left side are turned up as shown in FIG. Lights in order from. Then, at the time of these lights, the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 rotate after all the LEDs 761 of the central segment 727 are turned off, so that the outer reel 720 moves inside the reel display window 410 as shown in FIG. Is moved downward, and rotation of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 is stopped in a state where the center segment 727 is located at the position of the sixth LED 441 in the vertically lower reel segment 440 on the lower left side. .

  As shown in FIG. 25H, after the fifth and sixth LEDs 441 in the vertically lower reel segment 440 on the lower left side are turned on, the leftmost (first) LED 761 of the central segment 727 is turned on. The seventh to fourth LEDs 761 are turned on, and then the seventh and eighth LEDs 441 in the lower right vertical reel segment 440 are turned on. As described above, since the lowermost (eighth) LED 441 in the lower right vertical reel segment 440 is turned on, it can be understood that the present lottery effect has been won.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the vertically oriented reel segments 440 are disposed on the left and right portions of the outer peripheral portion of the outer reel 720 along the left side or the right side of the outer reel 720. A plurality of (eg, seven) LEDs 441 are provided, and the reel surface light emitting device 750 is provided along the length direction in the central segment 727 in a state where the reel viewing window is viewed from the front (for example, four). ), And for each LED 441 of the vertical reel segment 440 and each LED 761 of the reel surface light emitting device 750, a light source (the LED 441 of the vertical reel segment 440 and the LED 761 of the central segment 727) is turned on. As shown in FIG. 25H, the vertical reel segment 440 and the center The ladder-shaped path formed by the first and second elements 727 is departed from one of the plurality of departure ends (two uppermost ends in FIG. 25), and a path that has been advanced once is prevented from passing through again. In FIG. 25 (h), the LEDs 441 and 761 to be lit are controlled so as to move to one of the two lowermost ends in the predetermined order (the order of the flow direction of the candy lottery). It is possible to provide a display mode in which the ladder-like path formed by the vertically oriented reel segment 440 and the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720 is moved like an artificial lottery.

  Third Embodiment A pachinko machine 10 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 26 (a) and 26 (b) are schematic plan views and front views of three reel units 600A arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and FIGS. 26 (c) and (d) show reel units 600A on both sides. It is the schematic plan view and front view when slidingly moving away from the center reel unit 600A.

  In the first embodiment described above, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a single reel unit 600 on the right side of the third symbol display device 42, but in the third embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 of the third symbol display device 42 and the The first embodiment described above is different from the first embodiment in that the pachinko machine 10 includes a reel display device 810 in which a total of three reel units 600A are arranged side by side as shown in FIG. Is different.

  In the third embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), at the position where the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 was located in the front view of the center frame 47 shown in FIG. In addition, three reel units 600A are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and the accommodating portion 484 at the right end of the center frame 47 shown in FIG. 8 is eliminated. The configuration that is located is adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the reel display device 810 includes three reel units 600A each including the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 of the above-described first embodiment arranged side by side.

  As in the first embodiment described above, each reel unit 600A variably displays the reel symbols 741a of the numbers “0” to “9” on the inner reel 740 via the reel display window 410A, or displays the center segment of the outer reel 720. An outer-reel step motor 710 for rotating the outer reel 720 and an inner-reel step motor 730 for rotating the inner reel 740 are provided so as to variably display 727.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26B, each reel unit 600A includes a reel display window 410A in which a part of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 can be visually recognized. In the first embodiment described above, the entire front transparent cover portion 601 of the reel unit 600A is made transparent. However, as shown in FIG. 26B, an opaque member is provided on the peripheral surface of the front transparent cover portion 600A when viewed from the front. (For example, an opaque seal member), and a transparent area portion located inside the opaque member is a reel display window 410A. Further, as shown in FIG. 26B, in a front view of the front transparent cover portion 600A, a portion of the opaque member corresponding to the horizontal reel segment 450 is set so that the horizontal reel segment 450 can be visually recognized. It is a transparent area.

  In the above-described first embodiment, the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450 are provided on the front member 400. In the third embodiment, however, FIGS. 26 (a) and (b) As shown in the figure, two vertically-oriented reel segments 440 are vertically arranged outside the right side plate 606 and the left side plate 605 of the left reel unit 600A, respectively, and the top part 603 and the bottom part The difference from the above-described first embodiment is that a horizontal reel segment 450 is provided at 604. As shown in FIG. 26B, in a state where the reel display device 810 is viewed from the front, the vertical reel segments 440 of each reel unit 600A are located between the adjacent reel display windows 410A. . That is, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), between the adjacent reel units 600A, the vertically oriented reel segments 440 are in close proximity.

  Further, the reel display device 810 according to the third embodiment includes a normal position where the left and right reel units 600A are brought close to the central reel unit 600A as shown in FIGS. 26 (a) and 26 (b). The left and right reel units 600A in the position can be displaced to respective separated positions slid (moved linearly) away from the central reel unit 600A as shown in FIGS. 26 (c) and (d). A simple unit displacement mechanism 820.

  The unit displacement mechanism 820 is roughly divided into a left mechanism 820A and a right mechanism 820B as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, the left mechanism 820A includes a left unit motor 821A attached to the center frame 47, a left unit ball screw 822A rotated by the left unit motor 821A, and a left unit The unit movable portion 823 formed at the back of the reel unit 600A on the left side while sliding along the ball screw 822A and the distal end side of the ball screw 822A for the left unit are pivotally supported and provided on the center frame 47. A bearing 824.

  By rotating the left unit motor 821A forward, the left unit ball screw 822A rotates forward, the unit movable unit 823 moves in the direction approaching the bearing 824 along the left unit ball screw 822A, and the left reel unit 600A can be moved to a distant position (see FIGS. 26C and 26D). Further, by inverting the left unit motor 821A, the left unit ball screw 822A is inverted, and the unit movable section 823 moves in the direction approaching the motor along the ball screw, and the left reel unit 600A is moved to the normal position ( 26 (a) and 26 (b)).

  As shown in FIG. 26A, the right mechanism 820B includes a right unit motor 821B attached to the center frame 47, a right unit ball screw 822B rotated by the right unit motor 821B, and a right unit motor 821B. The unit movable portion 823 formed at the back of the reel unit 600A on the right side while sliding along the ball screw 822B for the right, and the distal end side of the ball screw 822B for the right unit are pivotally supported and provided on the center frame 47. Bearing 824.

  By rotating the motor 821B for the right unit forward, the ball screw 822B for the right unit rotates forward, and the movable unit 823 for the unit moves in the direction approaching the bearing 824 along the ball screw 822B for the right unit, and the reel unit on the right. 600A can be moved to a distant position (see FIGS. 26C and 26D). Also, by inverting the right unit motor 821B, the right unit ball screw 822B is inverted, and the unit movable section 823 moves in the direction approaching the motor along the ball screw, and the right reel unit 600A is moved to the normal position. (See FIGS. 26A and 26B).

  As shown in FIG. 26D, when the left reel unit 600A and the right reel unit 600A are slid to a position separated from the center reel unit 600A, each of the vertical units located between the adjacent reel units 600A is moved. The oriented reel segments 440 are appropriately separated from each other, and the reel segment display of each reel unit 600A can be easily viewed.

  Specifically, the sub-control device 262 changes the normal position shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B from the normal position shown in FIGS. 26C and 26D based on the segment display execution command from the main control device 261. The unit displacement mechanism 820 is controlled so that the left reel unit 600A and the right reel unit 600A are slid to the separated positions shown in FIG. 5, and the reel display window 410A is displayed for each reel unit 600A. Instead of the symbol variation display of the reel 740, the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 are controlled to rotate so as to display the light shielding area 726, and the segment display on the reel display device 810 is controlled.

  In addition, the sub-control device 262 slides the left reel unit 600A and the right reel unit 600A to the separated positions shown in FIGS. 26C and 26D based on the normal display execution command from the main control device 261. The unit display mechanism 820 is controlled to return to the normal position shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B from the moved state, and the rotation of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 is controlled, so that the reel display device is displayed. Instead of the segment display in 810, the control is performed so that the symbol variation display by the inner reel 740 is executed in the reel display window 410A for each reel unit 600A.

  Note that each of the reel units 600A described above corresponds to a display member, and the reel display device 810 corresponds to a display unit. The vertical reel segment 440 located between the adjacent reel units 600A described above corresponds to a divided light emitting unit, the reel segment display unit 800 corresponds to a light emitting display unit, and the unit displacement mechanism unit 820 serves as a displacement driving unit. And the sub-control device 262 corresponds to the control means.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, the light-shielding area 726 and the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720 of each of the reel units 600A arranged side by side are located in each reel display window 410A. A vertically-oriented reel segment 440 is provided on each of the outer periphery left and right portions of the adjacent reel unit 600A to constitute a reel display device 810. The unit displacement mechanism unit 820 also controls the left reel unit 600A and the right reel unit 600A such that when the segment light emission display is performed by each reel segment display unit 800, the adjacent interval between the reel segment display units 800 is widened. Is slid to a position away from the central reel unit 600A, so that both vertically adjacent reel segments 440 in the reel display device 810 can be separated in the horizontal direction, and each reel display device 810 can be separated. Of the reel units 600A can be easily distinguished for each reel unit 600A, and the display of the vertically oriented reel segments 440 by each reel segment display unit 800 can be easily seen.

  In the above-described configuration, the unit movable portion 823 is provided at the back of the reel unit 600A, but may be provided on the upper surface, the lower surface, the side surface, and the like of the reel unit 600A.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (b), each reel unit 600A receives a signal from the reel surface light emitting device 750 from the back side with respect to the area of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 located in the reel display window 410A. Since the light is irradiated, the symbols located in the reel display windows 410A of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 emit light, and the player can watch the symbol change display by each reel unit 600A.

  Also, instead of the state in which the symbols in the reel display window 410A emit light and are displayed in a fluctuating manner, as shown in FIGS. 26 (c) and (d), the adjacent interval between the reel segment display sections 800 is increased. When the left reel unit 600A and the right reel unit 600A are slid to a position (separated position) apart from the central reel unit 600A, the rotation of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 is controlled by the sub-control device 262. Since the light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 is located in the reel display window 410A, the area inside the reel display window 410A other than the central segment 727 becomes dark, and the vertical reel segments 440 of each reel unit 600A are darkened. Segment display with horizontal reel segment 450 and center segment 727 The vertical reel segment 440 of each reel unit 600A can be reeled out by separating the vertical reel segment 440 adjacent to the reel unit 600A in the arrangement direction in the arrangement direction while allowing the player to watch. It becomes easier to distinguish each unit 600A.

  Further, instead of the above-described slide movement configuration, as shown in FIG. 27, a configuration is adopted in which the front sides of the left reel unit 600A and the right reel unit 600A are pivotally moved to a position away from the center reel unit 600A. May be.

  FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b) are schematic plan views and front views of three reel units 600A arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and FIGS. 27 (c) and 27 (d) show reel units 600A on both sides. It is the schematic plan view and front view when a front side turns and moves so that it may separate from the center reel unit 600A.

  The center frame 47 is, as shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, a motor 825 supported by the center frame 47 so as to be located at a position above the right side of the left reel unit 600A, and a motor 825. And a bearing 827 disposed at the lower end of the rotating shaft 826 and supported by the center frame 47. When the rotating shaft 826 rotates clockwise in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27C, the left reel unit 600A rotates clockwise about the rotation axis 826, and the front side of the left reel unit 600A is located at a position distant from the central reel unit 600A. I do.

  The right reel unit 600A has the same configuration as the above-described configuration. When the rotation shaft 826 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 27A, the rotation shaft 826 is centered as shown in FIG. 27C. As a result, the right reel unit 600A rotates counterclockwise, and the front side of the right reel unit 600A is located at a position away from the central reel unit 600A.

  As shown in FIG. 27D, the vertical reel segments 440 located between the adjacent reel units 600A are appropriately separated from each other, and the reel segment display of each reel unit 600A becomes easy to see.

  Also, instead of the above-described configuration in which the reel units 600A on both sides are slid and rotated, as shown in FIG. 28, the central reel unit 600A is retracted to the rear side and the front surface of the central reel unit 600A is A configuration in which the side is slid and moved to a position separated in the front-rear direction with respect to the front side of the reel units 600A on both sides may be adopted.

  FIGS. 28A and 28B are schematic plan views and front views of three reel units 600A arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and FIGS. 28C and 28D are diagrams of a central reel unit 600A. It is the schematic top view and front view when the front side slides back so that it may separate from the front side of the reel unit 600A of both sides.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and (b), the center frame 47 is supported by the center frame 47 so as to be located at the upper part on the back side of the center reel unit 600A. A rotating ball screw 831, a movable portion 832 that slides along the ball screw 831 and is formed at a deep portion on the upper surface of the center reel unit 600 </ b> A, and a center frame that pivotally supports the tip end of the ball screw 831. And a bearing 833 provided on the H.47.

  By rotating the motor 830 forward, the ball screw 831 rotates forward, the movable portion 832 moves in the direction approaching the motor 830 along the ball screw 831, and separates from the central reel unit 600A (FIG. 28 (c)). , (D)). Also, by inverting the motor 830, the ball screw 831 is inverted, and the movable portion 832 moves in the direction approaching the bearing 833 along the ball screw 831, and the central reel unit 600A is moved to the normal position (FIG. 28A, (See (b)).

  As shown in FIGS. 28 (c) and (d), the front surface of the central reel unit 600A is retracted with respect to the front surfaces of the reel units 600A on both sides and becomes a position (retreat position) separated in the front-rear direction and is adjacent to the reel unit 600A. The vertically oriented reel segments 440 between the reel units 600A are appropriately separated from each other, and the reel segment display of each reel unit 600A becomes easy to see.

  In the above-described configuration in which the central reel unit 600A is retracted, the movable portion 832 is provided on the upper surface of the central reel unit 600A. However, the movable portion 832 may be provided on the lower surface, the back surface, or the like of the reel unit 600A.

  In the third embodiment, the configuration in which three reel units 600A are arranged in parallel is exemplified, but the present invention can be applied to a configuration in which a plurality of reel units other than three are arranged in parallel.

  Fourth Embodiment A reel unit 600B according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 29A to 29C are a plan view, a front view, and a right side view of the reel unit 600B of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 30 is a perspective view of a reel unit 600B according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 31A is an exploded perspective view of a reel surface light emitting device 750 according to the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 31B is a perspective view of the reel surface light emitting device 750. FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view of the center frame 47. FIG. 33A shows a state in which the light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720A is located in the reel display window 410, and FIG. 33B shows the reel display window 410 and the outer reel 720A in FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a positional relationship between the light-shielding region 726 and an inner reel 740.

  In the first embodiment described above, the front member 400, which is a component other than the reel unit 600, is provided with the vertical reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450, but the reel unit 600B of the fourth embodiment is As shown in FIG. 29B, the present embodiment is different from the above-described first embodiment in that a vertical reel segment 440A and a horizontal reel segment 450A are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the reel segment 450A in the horizontal direction according to the fourth embodiment includes a light guide 840 attached to notches 601a formed on the upper and lower portions of the front transparent cover 601; The light shielding portion 843 provided between the notch 840 and the cutout portion 601 a of the front transparent cover portion 601 and the LED 844 are disposed so as to be located in the recessed portion of the light incident surface 841 which is the deep portion of the light guide 840. The LED mounting board 845, the outgoing light region 842 formed in a horizontally long shape at a predetermined position on the front surface of the light guide 840, and affixed to a portion of the front surface of the light guide 840 other than the outgoing light region 842. And a reflective seal portion 846 provided.

  In order to explain the positional relationship between the reel display window 410 of the front member 400 and the reel unit 600B, in FIG. 29B, the reel display window 410 is shown by a two-dot chain line on the front side of the reel unit 600B. FIG. 29C illustrates a state in which the front member 400 having the reel display window 410 is located at a position in front of the reel unit 600B.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29, the front-side member 400 has the size of the horizontal reel segment 450A corresponding to the size of the horizontal reel segment 450A at positions above and below the reel display window 410. Each has a possible open window 411. The reel display window 410 and the opening window 411 may have a transparent area formed by, for example, transparent resin molding instead of the opening shape.

  Next, a vertical reel segment 440A according to the fourth embodiment will be described.

  The vertical reel segment 440A of the fourth embodiment is formed by the reel surface light emitting device 750 of the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the reel surface light emitting device 750 according to the fourth embodiment employs a light guide lens 751A, a support member 752A, and an LED mounting board 760A that are different from the first embodiment in detail. This is different from the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 31, a light guide lens 751A according to the fourth embodiment includes a central lens unit 850 having a light shielding sheet 851 (or a reflective sheet or the like) attached to the left side and the right side, respectively. Two left lens portions 853 with the light shielding component 852 interposed therebetween, which is adhered along the left side surface of 850, and the light shielding component 852, which is adhered along the right side surface of the central lens portion 850, interposed therebetween. And two right lens units 854, which are integrated.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the support member 752A of the fourth embodiment has two rows of three openings 759 arranged in the horizontal direction at the upper part 753, the middle part 754, and the lower part 755, respectively. This point is different from the support member 752 of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 31, three LED mounting boards 760A according to the fourth embodiment correspond to a total of six openings 759 formed at the upper part 753, the middle part 754, and the lower part 755 of the support member 752A. In addition, six LEDs 761 are mounted, which is different from the LED mounting board 760 of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, the light guide lens 751A of the fourth embodiment has locking holes 751a formed at the upper end and the lower end, respectively, and the support member 752A of the fourth embodiment has an inclined top. A locking claw 756a is formed inside each of the portion 756 and the inclined bottom portion 757, and each locking claw 756a of the support member 752A is locked in each locking hole 751a of the light guide lens 751A, so that the light guide lens is formed. 751A is held by the support member 752A.

  As shown in FIG. 31B and FIG. 32, the left lens unit 853 is located at the location where the LEDs 761 (six LEDs 761 in total) in the left column are arranged on the LED mounting board 760A, and the center lens unit 850 is The right lens portion 854 is located at the location of the middle row of LEDs 761 (total of six LEDs 761) on the mounting board 760A, and is located at the location of the right row of LEDs 761 (total of six LEDs 761) on the LED mounting board 760A. positioned.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 31B, of the LEDs 761 in the left column (six LEDs 761 in total) on the three LED mounting boards 760A, light from the upper three LEDs 761 is transmitted to the upper left lens unit 853. And the light from the lower three LEDs 761 is incident on the lower left lens unit 853, and the two left lens units 853 emit light. Also, light from the middle row of LEDs 761 (total of six LEDs 761) in the three LED mounting boards 760A is incident on the central lens unit 850, and the central lens unit 850 emits light. Further, among the LEDs 761 in the right column (total of six LEDs 761) in the three LED mounting boards 760A, light from the upper three LEDs 761 is incident on the upper right lens unit 854, and the lower three LEDs 761 are provided. Is incident on the lower right lens unit 854, and the two right lens units 854 emit light.

  Since the light blocking sheet 851 (or the reflection sheet) is attached to the left and right sides of the central lens unit 850, light incident on the central lens unit 850 is transmitted to the left and right sides of the central lens. Does not enter the left lens unit 853 and the right lens unit 854 through the lens, and the light incident on the left lens unit 853 and the right lens unit 854 is incident on the central lens unit 850 through the left side surface and the right side surface of the central lens. Never even.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (b), the outer reel 720A has light transmitting region portions 728 for segments formed on both sides of the light shielding region portion 726. As shown in FIG. 33B, the inner reel 740 is a light transmissive area that overlaps the segment light transmissive area 728 of the outer reel 720A, and two right lenses behind this area. The position relationship is such that the portion 854 and the two left lens portions 853 are located.

  Here, segment display by the reel unit 600B of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the reel unit 600B, similarly to the first embodiment, the rotation of the outer reel 720A and the inner reel 740 is controlled by the sub-control device 262 shown in FIG. 9, and the light emission display of the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720A is performed. The light emitting display of the vertical reel segment 440A in the reel display window 410 and the light emitting display of the horizontal reel segment 450A at the upper and lower portions of the front transparent cover portion 601 are performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33B, the reel unit 600B positions the light-shielding area 726, the center segment 727, and the segment light transmitting area 728 in the outer reel 720A in the reel display window 410, and A horizontally long portion (a horizontally long rectangular portion indicated by a broken line in FIG. 33 (b)) of the bright light display region 742 (the number portion of “7” of the reel pattern 741a) of the inner reel 740 is located with respect to the central segment 727 of the light shielding region 726. By rotating the inner reel 740 so as to face the same, as shown in FIG. 33A, the light-shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720A is positioned in the reel display window 410, and the central segment of the light-shielding area 726 is 727 is a mode in which light is emitted. When performing segment display, rotation of the outer reel 720A and the inner reel 740 is controlled while maintaining the facing relationship between the central segment 727 and the horizontal portion of the bright light display area 742.

  Further, the reel unit 600B also causes a predetermined segment of the vertical reel segment 440A and the horizontal reel segment 450A shown in FIG. 33 (a) to emit light during the light emission display of the central segment 727 of the outer reel 720A. .

  For example, when the numbers “0” and “8” are displayed in segments, all of the vertical reel segment 440A and the horizontal reel segment 450A emit light. In the fourth embodiment, a case will be described in which all of the vertical reel segment 440A and the horizontal reel segment 450A emit light.

  The reel unit 600B causes two right lens units 854 and two left lens units 853 provided behind the inner reel 740 to emit light. The light emission of the right lens unit 854 and the left lens unit 853 can be visually recognized through the light transmissible areas on both sides of the inner reel 740 and the segment light transmissive area 728 of the outer reel 720A. In this case, the vertically oriented reel segments 440A can be displayed on both sides of the light-shielding area 726 by light emission.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the reel unit 600 </ b> B causes the LED 844 of the LED mounting board 845 located behind the light guide 840 of the front transparent cover 601 to emit light, thereby causing the front transparent cover 601 to emit light. The light guide 840 emits light, and the horizontal reel segment 450A constituted by the light guide 840 emits light. As shown in FIGS. 29 and 33 (a), the horizontal reel segments 450A are located at the outer upper portion and the outer lower portion of the reel display window 410, respectively.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the center segment 727 of the outer reel 720A stops at the center of the reel display window 410, the number "8" is displayed by these segments, and the outer reel 720A is stopped. When the center segment 727 is not located at the center of the reel display window 410 but fluctuates downward and moves to the outside of the reel display window 410 and stops, a number “0” is displayed.

  In the case of displaying the reel pattern 741a of the inner reel 740 in the reel unit 600B of the fourth embodiment, the outer reel 720A is rotated and the outer reel 720A is displayed in the reel display window 410 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. , The inner reel 740 is rotated, and the symbol variation display of the inner reel 740 is performed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, since the reel unit 600B includes the central segment 727, the vertical reel segment 440A, and the horizontal reel segment 450A, the reel unit 600B The segment display can be performed by itself.

  In addition, when the reel display window 410 is viewed from the front, the reel display window 410 is provided with vertically-oriented reel segments 440A on both sides of the rear surface of the portion of the inner reel 740 located at the reel display window 410. The fluctuating central segment 727 can be made to emit light uniformly in the course of the fluctuation, and the fluctuating central segment 727 in the reel display window 410 and the vertical portions of the inner reel 740 located on both sides of the back surface of the portion located in the reel display window 410. It is possible to reduce erroneous recognition of a variable display by the orientation of the reel segment 440A. Further, the central segment 727 and the vertical reel segment 440A are accommodated in the area of the inner reel 740 located in the reel display window 410 when the reel display window 410 is viewed from the front. While maintaining the area of 740 without expansion, the variable display by the center segment 727 and the vertical reel segment 440A can be performed.

  A pachinko machine 10 according to a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 34A to 34C are views for explaining a variable display image of the third symbol display device 42 and a display in the reel display window 410 of the reel unit 600 in the super reach with the symbol drum reach effect of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 35 (a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining the variable display image of the third symbol display device 42 and the display in the reel display window 410 of the reel unit 600 which are displayed after FIG. 34 (c). It is.

  In the first embodiment described above, the execution of the symbol variation display of the inner reel 740 in the reel unit 600 based on the command indicating the single drum variation is described. In the fifth embodiment, the super reach with the drum reach effect is performed. , The variable display image of the third symbol display device 42 is out of reach, but a new reach display is executed between the variable display image of the third symbol display device 42 and the reel unit 600. However, this is different from the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 10 in the first embodiment described above, the third symbol display device 42 is advantageous for the player on the display screen provided in the opening 30c formed substantially at the center of the game board 30. A variable display image of a third symbol (main decorative symbol SZ and sub-decorative symbol FZ) of a plurality of columns (left decorative symbol column L, middle decorative symbol column M, and right decorative symbol column R) indicating presence / absence of a gaming state. indicate.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 34, the reel display window 410 has a size corresponding to a variable area on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, the vertical length of the reel display window 410 is the vertical length (the length of the third symbol in the changing direction) on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. ), And the length of the horizontal side is substantially the same as the width of the right decorative pattern row R. As shown in FIG. 34, the reel display window 410 is arranged side by side with the right decorative symbol row R, which is the adjacent variable region, in a predetermined variable display state (super reach with symbol drum reach effect). Has been established. In other words, when viewed from the front of the third symbol display device 42, the third symbol display device 42 is arranged side by side on the right outside of the right decorative symbol row R on the display screen. Further, the direction of change of the reel symbol 741a in the reel display window 410 is the same as the direction of change from top to bottom in the right decorative symbol row R, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 21 in the first embodiment, the reel unit 600 moves the inner reel 740 in which the reel symbols 741a of “0” to “9” are fixedly arranged to the reel display window 410. In the reel display window 410, the reel symbols 741a of "0" to "9" are changed and displayed.

  On this reel 740, a reel symbol 741a (one row of "0" to "9" of one row) corresponding to the main decoration symbol SZ of one row of "0" to "9" on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 is provided. Reel symbols 741a) having the same appearance as the main decorative symbol SZ are fixedly arranged. Further, the reel symbol 741a of the inner reel 740 is approximately the same size as the main decorative symbol SZ in the third symbol display device 42.

  The sub control device 262 performs a reel display so as to display a hit with the main decoration symbol SZ stopped and fluctuated on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 and the reel symbol 741a in the reel unit 600 based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. 600.

  Here, the super reach with the drum reach effect will be described below.

  When the command from the main control device 261 is a command indicating a super reach having a drum reach effect, the sub-control device 262 outputs a command indicating the super reach to the display control device 45, and the display control The device 45 performs the super reach display on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 based on the command, and the CPU 551 executes the rotation control program of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 to change the symbol of the inner reel 740. By executing the display, a drum reach effect as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 is executed.

  Specifically, the display control device 45 starts the variable display of the third symbol on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 based on the command indicating the super reach from the sub-control device 262. As shown in FIG. 10, a series of decorative patterns (a main decorative pattern SZ to which numbers “0” to “9” are respectively attached and a rhombic shape) of a left decorative pattern row L, a middle decorative pattern row M, and a right decorative pattern row R are provided. And a sub-decorative symbol FZ composed of the symbol pattern of the third symbol display device 42 are simultaneously displayed from the top of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 to the bottom.

  Then, the variable display stops in the order of the left decorative symbol row L and the right decorative symbol row R, and as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the main screen showing, for example, "1" on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. The reach symbol SZ (third symbol) is displayed on the middle line L2. For example, the main decorative symbol SZ of “1” related to whether or not the hit display is performed on the middle line L2 shown in FIG. 34A is displayed at the first luminance. At this time, the LED 761 of the LED mounting board 760 in the reel surface light emitting device 750 of the reel unit 600 shown in FIG. 18 is turned off, and the inside of the reel display window 410 of the reel unit 600 is dark as shown in FIG. Has become.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the variation display of the middle decorative symbol row M is stopped, and the sub-decorative symbol FZ is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 in the middle decorative symbol row M. Is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the display control device 45 determines whether or not the variable display image displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 will be a hit display or not. The main decorative symbol SZ of "." Displays the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub-decorative symbol FZ of "0", which are other symbols, in a sparse display (lightly displayed).

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 34C, two new reach lines NL2 and NL5 are formed. It should be noted that the main decorative symbol SZ of “1” related to whether or not the hit display on the reach lines NL2 and NL5 shown in FIG. 34 (c) is the first line L2 shown in FIG. It is displayed at the second luminance which is higher than the main decorative symbol SZ of “1” displayed at the luminance.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 35A, the LED 761 of the LED mounting board 760 of the reel surface light emitting device 750 of the reel unit 600 is turned on, and the transparent area 725 of the outer reel 720 is positioned within the reel display window 410. Then, the symbol variation display of the inner reel 740 is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the reel symbol 741a indicating “1” of the inner reel 740 is variably stopped at a lower position when the reel display window 410 is divided into three equal parts in the vertical direction. On the new reach line NL5, the main decorative symbol SZ of "1" related to whether or not the winning display is displayed in the variable display image displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, and the inner reel 740 And a reel symbol 741a indicating “1”. Immediately thereafter, the variable prize device 32 is repeatedly operated between the open state and the normal closed state, and a large number of game balls enter (win) the variable prize device 32, and a large number of game balls are awarded in response to the prize. A game state advantageous to the player in which the ball is paid out occurs.

  The above-mentioned game board 30 corresponds to a game component described later. The above-described third symbol display device 42 corresponds to an image display unit. The above-mentioned inner reel 740 corresponds to a notation body, and the reel unit 600 corresponds to a notation variation unit. The above-described sub-control device 262 corresponds to a variation effect control unit.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fifth embodiment, a plurality of rows (the left decorative symbol row L, the middle decorative symbol row M, and the right decorative symbol row M) indicating whether or not a gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred. R), a third symbol display device 42 displaying a variable display image of a third symbol (the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub-decorative symbol FZ) on the display screen, and a game in front view of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. In a display screen portion that can be visually recognized by a user, when a predetermined change display state (super reach with a drum reach effect) is arranged side by side with the adjacent change region (the change region of the right decorative symbol row R), the change The reel display window 410 having a size corresponding to the area and the inner reel 740 in which a plurality of (“0” to “9”) reel symbols 741 a are fixedly arranged are changed with respect to the reel display window 410. Re The reel unit 600 capable of changing and displaying the identification information in the display window 410 and the change stop on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition (a command indicating a super reach with a drum reach effect). And a sub-control device 262 for controlling the reel unit 600 so as to perform a hit display with the main decoration symbol SZ and the reel symbol 741a of the reel unit 600.

  Therefore, the image displayed with the fluctuation stop (the fluctuation display image of the main decoration symbol SZ displayed with the fluctuation stop on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42) and the real object (the reel symbol 741a by the inner reel 740 of the reel unit 600) are displayed. (Variable display) can be used to produce a variable display of the hit display. That is, the fluctuation result of the fluctuation display image of the main decoration symbol SZ displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 is, for example, out of reach (one more predetermined main decoration symbol (for example, “1”) on the big hit determination line). When the main decorative symbol SZ of “1” is not aligned on the determination line because the SZ does not stop changing, the reel symbol 741a, which is a real object, is displayed in a variable manner. In this state, the reel symbol 741a of “1” stops at a predetermined position in the reel display window 410, and is aligned with the main decoration symbol SZ of “1” and the reel symbol 741a (the new reach line of FIG. 35 (b)). NL5) (see the aligned state). Therefore, since it is not necessary to unnaturally re-display the fluctuation display result of the third symbol display device 42, the player may feel discomfort or distrust in the fluctuation display of the third symbol display device 42. Can be reduced. In addition, when the fluctuation display result of the third symbol display device 42 is out of reach, the fluctuation of the reel symbol 741a by the actual inner reel 740 is maintained without any change to the fluctuation display image. It is possible to provide a variable effect in which a display is added and the result is supplemented to a jackpot. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game with respect to the variable display.

  For example, a configuration in which a variable display image in which four columns of identification information are variably displayed is displayed on a display screen, that is, the variable display of all four columns of identification information is started on the display screen, and the variation of each of these columns is displayed in a predetermined order. In the final stop state in which all four rows stop fluctuating, and in a configuration in which three or more rows of identification information are aligned with the predetermined hit identification information, a winning is achieved. Even in the case where the defeat is confirmed without waiting for the stop of the change of the identification information in the fourth column during the change display, the player must wait for the stop of the change of the identification information in the fourth column. There is a problem that you feel stress. In addition, since the player must view the variable display of all four columns each time, there is a problem that a variable display effect with little change in appearance is obtained. In other words, even if the winning result is determined by the fluctuation stop of the first to third columns, it is necessary to wait until the fluctuation stop of the fourth column is completed. In this case as well, since there is no change to the four-row variation mode, a variation display effect with little change in appearance is obtained.

  On the other hand, in the case of the pachinko machine 10 of the above-described fifth embodiment, a case where the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, a super reach with a drum reach effect) is determined as a main decorative symbol on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. In the case of a win or a mere departure (a departure from reach) in the SZ fluctuating display image, the entity does not operate, so that the player is left unnecessarily waiting even though the result of the fluctuating display is known. There is nothing. Further, only when the predetermined condition is satisfied (super reach with drum reach effect), the image displayed with the fluctuation stop (the fluctuation display image of the main decoration symbol SZ displayed with the fluctuation stop on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42) ) And the actual object (variable display of the reel pattern 741a by the inner reel 740 of the reel unit 600), the fluctuation display of the hit display can be performed. The display can be changed to the display of the entity, and a variable display effect with a different appearance can be provided.

  Also, in the reel unit 600, since the same reel pattern 741a as the main decoration pattern SZ for one row in the third symbol display device 42 is fixedly arranged on the inner reel 740, a plurality of rows by the third symbol display device 42 are provided. Of the main decorative symbol SZ and the variable display of the reel symbol 741a for one row by the inner reel 740, which is an actual object, can be realized, and the variable display of these two systems can be realized. In addition, since a single inner reel 740 on which a reel pattern 741a for one row is written is stopped side by side, a minimum space for arranging one inner reel 740 is required. As a result, these two systems of variable display can be realized in a limited space.

  In addition, since the reel symbol 741a is written on the inner reel 740 at least as large as the main decorative symbol SZ displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, the fluctuation by the third symbol display device 42 is performed. It is possible to easily provide a variable display as to whether or not the main decorative symbol SZ in the display image and the reel symbol 741a by the inner reel 740, which is a real object, are aligned.

  In addition, the third symbol display device 42 changes the display screen when displaying the main decoration symbol SZ stopped and fluctuating on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 and the reel symbol 741a on the reel unit 600. Among the stopped main decorative symbols SZ, for example, the main decorative symbol SZ of “1” (see FIG. 35 (a)) related to whether or not the winning display is performed is “0”, “2” to “9”. Since the highlighting for displaying the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub-decorative symbol FZ so as to be more conspicuous is different from the highlighting in the case of displaying only the variable display image of the third symbol display device 42, A distinction is made between the case of display using only the variable display image and the case of display using the variable display image in which the identification information is variably stopped and the reel symbol 741a of the inner reel 740. It is possible to provide the main decorative pattern SZ to be engaged to the player.

  In the case of the display using the image and the entity, the main decoration symbol SZ related to whether or not the display is hit on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 is displayed prominently. It turns out that it is only necessary to pay attention to the reel pattern 741a of the inner reel 740, which has the same appearance as the main decorative pattern SZ displayed prominently. The reel display window 410 located on the new reach lines NL2 and NL5, which can be suggested in an easy-to-understand manner and is an extension of the main decorative symbol SZ of "1", which is an extension of the arrangement direction of the main decorative symbol SZ related to whether or not the winning display is performed. It can be noticed whether or not the reel symbol 741a of notable “1” of the inner reel 740 stops at the fluctuation stop position. As a result, a change in whether or not a new hit display is made by a part of the variable display image that has resulted in the third symbol display device 42 and the variable display of the reel symbol 741a by the inner reel 740 that is the real object. The display can be provided to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  In the fifth embodiment, "the main decorative symbol SZ related to whether or not the hit display is displayed so as to be relatively conspicuous" is stopped on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. Identification information (“0”, “2” to “9”, the main decorative pattern SZ and the sub-decorative design) other than the main decorative pattern SZ of “1” related to whether or not a win display is made in the main decorative pattern SZ Although FZ) is sparsely displayed, it may be erased. Further, in the fifth embodiment, the main decorative symbol SZ of “1” related to whether or not the hit display in the case of displaying only the variable display image is displayed at the first luminance, and the main decorative symbol SZ stops changing. Although the main decorative symbol SZ related to whether or not the winning display is performed in the case of the display with the changed display image and the reel symbol 741a of the inner reel 740 is displayed at the second luminance higher than the first luminance, The highlighting may be provided differently by changing the brightness or by increasing the blinking interval together with the brightness.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36, the arrangement direction of the main decorative symbol SZ of, for example, “1” related to whether or not the hit information is displayed among the identification information stopped and fluctuated on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. It is possible to emit light at the fluctuation stop portions of the reel display window 410 located on the new reach lines NL2 and NL5, which are extensions of the above, and not emit light at the other fluctuation stop positions.

  Here, a display mode in which the fluctuation stop portions of the reel display window 410 located on the new reach lines NL2 and NL5 are made to emit light and other fluctuation stop portions are made not emit light will be described below with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 36 (a) to (c) illustrate that the light emission stop portion of the reel display window 410 located on the new reach lines NL2 and NL5 is caused to emit light, and other light emission stop portions are not caused to emit light. FIG.

  In the fifth embodiment, after the out-of-reach is displayed on the third symbol display device 42 as shown in FIG. 34, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the fluctuation stop portion of the reel display window 410 to be noticed by the player In the case where the reel display window 410 is vertically divided into three equal parts, the middle part and the lower part are made to emit light, and the other fluctuation stop parts are formed when the reel display window 410 is equally divided into three parts. Do not emit light at the upper part.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 36B, the fluctuation of the inner reel 740 stops, and the main decorative symbol SZ of “1” of the third symbol display device 42 and the “1” of the inner reel 740 on the new reach line NL5. 1 "reel pattern 741a.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), only the portion on the new reach line NL5 in the reel display window 410, that is, only the lower portion when the reel display window 410 is vertically divided into three equal parts. The light is emitted to highlight that the main decorative symbol SZ of “1” of the third symbol display device 42 and the reel symbol 741a of “1” of the inner reel 740 are aligned on the new reach line NL5.

  In the case shown in FIG. 36, the reach establishment lines NL2 and NL5 newly formed from the third symbol display device 42 to the inner reel 740 can be suggested to the player. The noticeable fluctuation stop points (the middle and lower parts when the reel display window 410 is vertically divided into three equal parts) emit light, so that such points can be easily suggested to the player. As a result, the reach establishment lines NL2 and NL5 newly formed from the variable display image of the third symbol display device 42 to the inner reel 740 which is a real object, and the variable stop point reel to be noted in the reel display window 410. The middle part and the lower part when the display window 410 is divided into three equal parts in the vertical direction can be provided to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  Sixth Embodiment A pachinko machine 10 according to a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 37 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the reel surface light emitting device 750 according to the sixth embodiment is mounted on an inner surface of the in-reel control board 770. FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional view of the center frame 47 of the sixth embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the reel surface light emitting device 750 includes the light guide lens 751, but the sixth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the light guide lens 751 is not provided. .

  As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment has a third design (main decorative design) of a plurality of rows L, M, and R shown in FIG. 10 that indicates the presence or absence of a game state advantageous to the player. A third symbol display device 42 for displaying a variable display image of the SZ and the sub decorative symbol FZ) on the display screen, and a reel display positioned alongside the third symbol display device 42 in a front view of the third symbol display device 42. A reel unit 600 that variably displays the reel symbol 741a in the reel display window 410 by driving the light-transmissive inner reel 740 having the reel symbol 741a fixedly disposed with respect to the window 410; It has. This is the same as in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the reel surface light emitting device 750 of the reel unit 600 includes the LED mounting board 760 in the openings 759 formed in the upper portion 753, the middle portion 754, and the lower portion 755 of the support member 752. It is configured so that the LED 761 is located. Then, the light from each of the LEDs 761 is applied to the rear surface side of the portion located inside the reel display window 410 on the inner reel 740, as indicated by the dashed arrow in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment is positioned farther from the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 on the reel unit 600 when viewed from the front of the third symbol display device 42. This is provided at a predetermined location (for example, a location where the reel surface light emitting device 750 is located and faces the inside of the support member 752) of the in-reel control board 770 attached to the right side plate 606 (see FIG. 17). An LED 773 is provided to irradiate light obliquely to the back side of the inner reel 740 from a position facing the inside of the support member 752 on the in-reel control board 770.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37, the in-reel control board 770 includes, for example, six LEDs 773 at a location where the reel surface light emitting device 750 is located and faces the inside of the support member 752. The light emitting devices 750 are mounted at intervals along the right side surface. More specifically, the upper two LEDs 773 are provided corresponding to the upper portion 753 of the support member 752, and the two middle LEDs 773 are provided corresponding to the middle portion 754 of the support member 752. The two lower LEDs 773 are provided corresponding to the lower portions 755 of the support member 752.

  The light emitted from the LED 773 of the in-reel control board 770 is obliquely applied to the back side of a portion of the inner reel 740 located in the reel display window 410, as indicated by a two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. . Specifically, the LED 773 is arranged so that the direction of the highest irradiation intensity is obliquely directed toward the rear surface side of the portion of the inner reel 740 located in the reel display window 410.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the reel display window 410 is located on the near side of the position P1 of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 in a plan view of the third symbol display device 42.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, the reel unit 600 includes a left side plate 605 on the side close to the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 in plan view of the third symbol display device 42. The left side plate 605 has at least a protruding length from the position P1 on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 to the reel display window 410, and is set to the depth length of the reel unit 600.

  Since the left side plate 605 is a metal (colored, for example, silver) plate member as in the first embodiment, it blocks visible light. That is, since the light from the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 cannot pass through the left side plate 605 of the reel unit 600, it does not pass through the left side plate 605 and enter the inside of the reel unit 600. Further, since the light from the LED 761 and the LED 773 inside the reel unit 600 cannot pass through the left side plate 605 of the reel unit 600, it does not pass through the left side plate 605 and advance to the outside of the reel unit 600.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 38, the reel unit 600 has a double reel structure, and has a cylindrical outer reel 720 located outside and a plurality of reel symbols 741a located inside the outer reel 720. And a cylindrical inner reel 720 having a light transmissivity in which are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 38, when viewed from the front, the reel unit 600 includes an outer reel step motor 710 on the left side plate 605 on the side closer to the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, and the display of the third symbol display device 42 An inner reel step motor 730 is provided on the right side plate 606 farther from the screen.

  As in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, the outer reel 720 is attached to the rotating portion 711 (see FIG. 17) of the outer reel step motor 710 at the center of the cylindrical portion 721 as shown in FIG. A central contact portion 723 and a spoke portion 722 connecting the central contact portion 723 and an opening of the cylindrical portion 721 on the side closer to the third symbol display device 42 are provided. As shown in FIG. 38, the inner reel 740 is located at the center of the cylinder of the inner reel film 741 and is attached to the rotating portion 731 (see FIG. 17) of the inner reel step motor 730 (see FIG. 17). And a spoke portion 743 for connecting the center contact portion 743a to an opening of the inner reel film 741 on the side closer to the third symbol display device 42.

  Note that the inner reel 740 is a cylindrical reel member, and the reel symbol 741a is fixedly disposed so as to be visually recognizable in a state where the outer peripheral surface of the inner reel 740 is viewed. Specifically, the reel design 741a is printed on the outer surface of the inner reel film 741, which is the outer periphery of the inner reel 740, but if the reel design 741a is visible while looking at the outer periphery, The reel pattern 741a may be printed on the inner surface of the inner reel film 741, which is the inner peripheral surface of the inner reel 740.

  Further, the above-described third symbol display device 42 corresponds to an image display unit, the above-described reel display window 410 corresponds to a visual recognition unit, the above-described inner reel 740 corresponds to a display member, and the reel unit 600 corresponds to a symbol variation display. The right side plate 606 corresponds to a wall described later, the LED 773 of the in-reel control board 770 corresponds to oblique light irradiation means described later, and the left side plate 605 corresponds to a light shielding wall portion described later. I do.

  Further, the above-described outer reel 720 corresponds to an outer reel member described later, the above-described inner reel 740 corresponds to an inner reel member described later, and the above-described outer reel step motor 710 corresponds to a first motor described later, The above-described inner-reel step motor corresponds to a second motor described later, the above-described rotating unit 711 of the outer-reel step motor 710 corresponds to a rotating unit of a first motor described later, and the above-described inner-reel step motor The rotating portion 731 of 730 corresponds to a rotating portion of a second motor described later, the central contact portion 723 corresponds to a rotation center portion of an outer reel member described later, and the central contact portion 743a described later. The spoke portion 722 corresponds to a connecting portion of an outer reel member described later, and the spoke portion 743 corresponds to a connecting portion of an outer reel member described later. Corresponding to the connecting portion of the member.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the sixth embodiment, the third symbol (the main decorative symbol) of a plurality of rows L, M, and R shown in FIG. 10 indicating whether or not a gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred. A third symbol display device 42 that displays a variable display image of the SZ and the sub-decorative symbol FZ) on the display screen, and a position alongside the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 in a front view of the third symbol display device 42. A reel unit that variably displays the reel symbol 741a in the reel display window 410 by driving the light-transmissive inner reel 740 on which the reel symbol 741a is fixedly disposed with respect to the reel display window 410. 600 and an in-reel control board 770 attached to the right side plate 606 of the reel unit 600 that is farther from the third symbol display device 42 in a front view of the third symbol display device 42. It is provided at a predetermined location (for example, a location where the reel surface light emitting device 750 is located and faces the inside of the support member 752). And an LED 773 for irradiating light obliquely to the back side.

  Therefore, the reel unit 600 displays the reel symbol 741a in the reel display window 410 by driving the inner reel 740 with respect to the reel display window 410 aligned with the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. When viewed from the front of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, the LED 773 is located at a predetermined position (e.g., a predetermined position on the in-reel control board 770 attached to the right side plate 606 of the reel unit 600 that is farther from the display screen than the display screen). , Where the reel surface light-emitting device 750 is located and faces the inside of the support member 752), and from the position facing the inside of the support member 752 in the in-reel control board 770 to the back side of the inner reel 740. The light transmitted obliquely through the inner reel 740 (see the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 38) goes toward the front of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. That is, the player goes to the player at the front location. Therefore, even if the light emission effect of the inner reel 740 surface is performed in the reel unit 600 when the player's line of sight is directed to the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, the light transmitted obliquely through the inner reel 740 surface. Is emitted toward the player. That is, unlike the light from the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, this emitted light is light that is inserted from an oblique direction, so that the player is directed to himself. The emitted light from the inner reel 740 surface can be easily detected, and the light emission effect of the inner reel 740 can be easily noticed. Further, since the reel unit 600 does not need to be changed to the oblique arrangement so that the inner reel 740 faces the player, the reel unit 600 may be dead between the third symbol display device 42 and the reel unit 600 due to the oblique arrangement. This does not cause a problem that a space is generated or a problem that the occupied width of the reel unit 600 in the front view of the gaming machine is increased by the slanted arrangement.

  In addition, since the reel display window 410 is located on the near side of the position P1 of the display screen in the front view of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, the reel display window 410 is located on the near side of the display screen. The light transmitted from the inner reel 740 obliquely because the difference between the front and rear positional relationship and the light from the inner reel 740 located closer to the display screen is light that is obliquely inserted into the player. Can be distinguished from the light from the display screen to make it easier for the player to sense. Further, the light transmitted obliquely through the inner reel 740 reaches the player by an amount corresponding to the position of the inner reel 740 that emits light in the reel display window 410 closer to the player than the position P1 on the display screen. The amount (propagation loss) can be suppressed, and an LED (light emitting diode) or the like can be used as a light source.

  Further, in the front view of the third symbol display device 42, the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 and the reel unit 600 are separated by the left side plate 605 located on the side of the reel unit 600 close to the third symbol display device 42. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the light from the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 from entering the inside of the reel unit 600 and the light from the reel unit 600 from going to the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. As a result, in a configuration in which the reel display window 410 juxtaposed with the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 when viewed from the front is located on the near side of the display screen, the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 and the reel unit 600 are arranged. And the fluctuation display image on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 and the fluctuation of the reel symbol 741a in the reel display window 410 can be provided to the player without mutual interference.

  The inner reel 740 has a cylindrical shape in which a reel symbol 741a is fixedly arranged so that the reel symbol 741a can be visually recognized in a state where the outer peripheral surface portion is viewed, and a central symbol contact portion 743a has a third symbol display by a spoke portion 743. Since it is configured to be connected to the opening of the inner reel film 741 on the side closer to the device 42, it is possible to secure the opening on the inner reel 740 on the side remote from the third symbol display device 42. Accordingly, a predetermined portion of the in-reel control board 770 attached to the right side plate 606 (see FIG. 17) of the reel unit 600 which is farther from the third symbol display device 42 (for example, a portion where the reel surface light emitting device 750 is located) And the light from the LED 773 provided on the inner side of the support member 752) through the opening on the far side of the inner reel 740 to the inner peripheral surface of the inner reel 740 located on the reel display window 410. And the oblique light applied to the inner peripheral surface of the inner reel 740 is not interrupted or obstructed by any member when the inner reel 740 rotates, and is stable. As a result, it is possible to irradiate the inner peripheral surface portion of the inner reel 740, and the light transmitted obliquely through the inner reel 740 can be appropriately emitted toward the player. Kill.

  Further, the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 constituting the double reel structure are respectively cylindrical in shape, and the central contact portions 723, 743a are opened by the spoke portions 722, 743 on the side closer to the third symbol display device 42. Since each of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 has a configuration that is connected to a corresponding one of the locations, it is possible to secure openings on the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 on the side remote from the third symbol display device 42. Accordingly, the light from the LED 773 provided on the in-reel control board 770 attached to the right side plate 606 (see FIG. 17) of the reel unit 600 that is located far from the third symbol display device 42 is transmitted to the outer reel 720 and the inner reel. Through the opening on the far side of the reel 740, the inner peripheral surface of the inner reel 740 located on the reel display window 410 can be irradiated obliquely, and the inner peripheral surface of the inner reel 740 is irradiated. The oblique light can be stably applied to the inner peripheral surface of the inner reel 740 without being obstructed or obstructed by any member or the like when the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 rotate. The light transmitted obliquely through the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 can be appropriately emitted toward the player.

  Also, an outer reel step motor 710 is provided on the left side plate 605 of the reel unit 600 closer to the third symbol display device 42, and an inner reel step motor 730 is provided on the right side plate 606 far from the third symbol display device 42. With this arrangement, the outer reel step motor 710 and the inner reel step motor 730 can be arranged to face each other, and the weight balance of the reel unit 600 can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the reel unit 600 may have a configuration in which the support member 752 is provided with the light guide lens 751B. The light guide lens 751B includes a facing surface 751b facing the back surface of the inner reel 740, and an inclined surface 751c for irradiating the back surface of the inner reel 740 with light obliquely. Even with such a configuration having the inclined surface 751c, light can be obliquely applied to the back surface side of the inner reel 740. That is, unlike the light from the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, the emitted light indicated by the two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. The emitted light from the surface of the reel 740 can be easily detected, and the light emission effect of the inner reel 740 can be easily noticed.

  Further, an arc surface may be employed instead of the inclined surface 751c. In this case, the boundary between the facing surface 751b and the inclined surface 751c can be blurred.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may have another configuration having the same effect. For example, the present invention can be modified as follows.

  <1> In the first embodiment described above, the light guide lens 751 is employed in the reel surface light emitting device 750 located inside the inner reel 740 as shown in FIG. 17, but as shown in FIG. For example, a lens component 860 (for example, a condensing lens) is disposed at a position corresponding to the specific design 862 on the rear surface of the inner reel 740, and even when the position behind the specific design 862 does not directly face the LED 761, the LED 761 is disposed. May be incident. In FIG. 40A, four broken lines along the front side of the inner reel 740 indicate the positions where the reel symbols 741a are displayed, and among these reel symbols 741a, specific symbols are shown. Reference numeral 862 is attached. As shown in FIG. 40A, in the side view of the reel unit 600, even in a state where the specific symbol 862 is located between the LEDs 761 arranged vertically, the light can be collected by the lens component 860 and the inner reel 740 can be identified. In the process in which the symbol 862 fluctuates the reel display window 410, the specific symbol 862 can emit light uniformly.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40B, an annular light guide lens 864 having a size along the rear surface may be provided on the rear surface of the inner reel 740. In FIG. 40 (b), four broken lines along the front side of the inner reel 740 indicate the positions where the reel symbols 741a are displayed. Light from the LED 761 is incident on the annular light guide lens 864, the light is diffused inside the light guide lens 864, and at least the light is emitted toward the portion of the inner reel 740 located at the reel display window 410. . Therefore, in the process where each reel symbol 741a of the inner reel 740 fluctuates the reel display window 410, each reel symbol 741a can emit light uniformly.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 41, a configuration is adopted in which the LED mounting board 760 follows so that the LED 761 keeps facing the position corresponding to the specific symbol 862 on the back surface of the inner reel 740. Is also good. As shown in FIG. 41 (a), the LED 761 is directly opposed to the position corresponding to the specific symbol 862 in the rear surface of the inner reel 740. Then, when the inner reel 740 rotates as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the LED mounting board 760 also moves so as to follow the specific symbol 862 of the inner reel 740. Also in this case, in the process where the specific symbol 862 of the inner reel 740 fluctuates the reel display window 410, the specific symbol 862 can emit light uniformly. By the way, before the specific symbol 862 of the inner reel 740 returns to the reel display window 410 again, the LED 761 is temporarily turned off to return to the state shown in FIG. 41A, and the specific symbol 862 is again displayed on the reel. Following the variable display on the window 410 may include following the LED mounting board 760.

  <2> In each of the above-described embodiments, the dual reel unit 700 is employed, but a single reel that variably displays a symbol on a reel surface or a single reel that performs segment display may be employed. .

  <3> In the above-described third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26C and 26D, the light shielding area 726 of the outer reel 720 is positioned within the reel display window 410A, and the center of the outer reel 720 is positioned within the reel display window 410A. The segment display by the segment 727, the vertical reel segment 440, and the horizontal reel segment 450 is described. However, the light irradiation by the reel surface light emitting device 750 is stopped to darken the inside of the reel display window 410A. Alternatively, segment light emission display using only the segments 440 and 450 around the reel unit 600A may be performed.

  In this case, in the normal state, each reel unit 600A irradiates light from the reel surface light emitting device 750 from the back side to the area portion of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 located in the reel display window 410A. Therefore, the symbols located in the reel display windows 410A of the outer reel 720 and the inner reel 740 emit light, and the player can watch the variable display of the symbols by each reel unit 600A.

  On the other hand, during the segment light emission display, the light irradiation by the reel surface light emitting device 750 is stopped to darken the inside of the reel display window 410A, and as shown in FIGS. 26 (c) and (d), The left reel unit 600A and the right reel unit 600A are slid to a position (separated position) away from the center reel unit 600A so that the adjacent interval between the reel segment display units 800 is widened, and the vertical orientation of each reel unit 600A is performed. The segment display by the reel segment 440 and the horizontal reel segment 450 can be watched by the player. For example, there is a segment light emission display in which all of the vertically oriented reel segments 440 and the horizontally oriented reel segments 450 are turned on, and when at least a part thereof is turned off, the segment is illuminated. Further, by separating vertical reel segments 440 adjacent to each other in the arrangement direction in each reel unit 600A in the arrangement direction, the vertical reel segments 440 of each reel unit 600A can be easily distinguished for each reel unit 600A. .

  <4> In each of the embodiments described above, the 7-segment display is adopted, but a 14-segment display or a dot matrix display may be adopted.

  <5> In the first embodiment described above, the background part 741b, which is the entirety of the inner reel 740 other than the reel pattern 741a, is transparent. However, even if part of the inner reel 740 other than the reel pattern 741a is transparent, Good.

  <6> In the above-described fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, the third symbol display device 42 includes a plurality of third symbol symbols (left decorative symbol column L, middle decorative symbol column M, and right decorative symbol column R). Although the fluctuation directions of the (main decoration symbol SZ and the sub-decoration symbol FZ) are the same (for example, downward and the same), for example, as the first case, the fluctuation directions of the third symbols in a plurality of rows are not the same (the fluctuation of the third symbol). In the case where the direction varies depending on the column) or as a second case, the predetermined variation display is performed in a first variation display mode (for example, a variation display in which identification information is displayed in a large scale and rotates), and a specific variation is displayed. At the time of display, even in the case of a second variable display mode (variable display in which a plurality of columns of identification information fluctuates in a predetermined fluctuation direction) different from the first variable display mode, an image (third symbol display) is displayed. Variation display image of main decoration symbol SZ by device 42 ) And the entity object (inner reel 740 variable display of reel symbols 741a by) and can perform a change effect using the.

  In the case of the first case, the reel display window 410 is located next to a specific variable area among the variable areas of the plurality of columns on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 according to the identification information of the plurality of columns. By making the size approximately the same as the length in the fluctuation direction of the specific fluctuation region, the image (the fluctuation display image of the main decoration symbol SZ by the third symbol display device 42) and the real object (the fluctuation of the reel symbol 741a by the inner reel 740) ) Can be performed.

  In the case of the second case, in the case of a predetermined fluctuation display (for example, a reach fluctuation display without a drum reach effect), a first fluctuation display mode (for example, a plurality of display modes) is displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. Only three (for example, three) third symbols are displayed in a large size, and they are displayed in a variable display such that they rotate, and in the case of a specific variable display (for example, a super reach variable display with a drum reach effect), A variable display in which a third symbol in a second variable display mode (for example, three rows) different from the first variable display mode fluctuates in a predetermined fluctuation direction (for example, a top-to-bottom fluctuation direction). ), The reel display window 410 is located next to a specific variable area (for example, the variable area in the rightmost column) of the three variable areas on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. , For this particular variation area By using the same size as the length in the moving direction, the image (variable display image of the main decorative symbol SZ by the third symbol display device 42) and the real object (variable display of the reel symbol 741a by the inner reel 740) are used. You can perform a fluctuating effect.

  <7> In the above-described fifth embodiment, a reel symbol 741a having the same appearance as the main decoration symbol SZ displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 is fixedly provided on the inner reel 740. However, even if the appearance is different from that of the main decorative symbol SZ, the reel symbol 741a having the same content (including those having the same number indicating the same number) may be fixedly disposed. Good.

  <8> In each of the embodiments described above, the case where the reel units 600, 600A, and 600B according to each embodiment are employed in a pachinko machine is described. However, the reel units 600, 600A, and 600B may be employed in other types of gaming machines such as a slot machine. You may.

  For example, the present invention may be applied to various (for example, first and third type) game machines, or may be applied to pachinko machines and the like of a type different from the above embodiments. For example, once a jackpot is hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a twice-rights item or a three-times rights item) that increases the jackpot expectation value until a jackpot condition occurs a plurality of times (for example, two or three times) including that. ). Further, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a specific game state on condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area after the big hit symbol is displayed. Also, the game may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a specific game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, and a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after variably displaying a symbol row including a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for hitting a ball is provided. Some are not provided. In this case, after throwing in a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, a symbol change starts due to an operation of an operation lever, for example, due to an operation of a stop button, or By the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on condition that the final symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol, and the lower tray is provided to the player. A large number of balls are paid out.

  In addition, this specification also discloses the invention related to the following gaming machines.

<First issue>
Conventionally, there is a slot machine as a typical example of a gaming machine. This slot machine is provided with, for example, a front door partially formed with a transparent viewing portion (for example, a viewing window), a housing whose front opening is closed by the front door, and provided side by side in the housing. Three reels, each of which has a substantially cylindrical outer shape, and each symbol is sequentially displayed on the outer peripheral surface in the circumferential direction, and a rotating mechanism for rotating each of the three reels around a cylindrical center as a rotation axis. The surface portion of each reel located in the viewing window is made visible to the player through the viewing window. The reel is provided with a backlight LED (light-emitting diode) that irradiates light toward the rear surface of the reel at a position inside and near the viewing window, and is located in the viewing window of the reel that has stopped rotating. The stop symbol is displayed brightly (for example, refer to Patent Document: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-162152 (pages 4-11, FIG. 1-6)).

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problem.
That is, in a conventional slot machine, for example, a display unit (for example, a symbol) located in a viewing window of a display member (for example, a reel) that has stopped rotating is displayed brightly so that the stopped symbol is easily illuminated and displayed. The symbol of the reel in the low-speed rotation state before the rotation is stopped is displayed with different brightness depending on the reel rotation position. That is, when the symbol of the reel that rotates at a low speed is located at a position facing the backlight LED, the symbol is displayed brightly, and when the symbol is out of the position facing the backlight LED, the symbol is darkened. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to see the symbol display on the reel in the rotating state because there is uneven light emission of the symbol moving within the range of the viewing window.

  The following inventions have been made in view of such circumstances and the like, and an object of the invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily display a moving display portion in a viewing portion of a driven display member.

(A1) a light-transmissive display member in which a plurality of display portions are arranged;
A visual recognition unit disposed at a position in front of the display member so that at least one display unit of the plurality of display units can be visually recognized;
Driving means for driving the display member so that the plurality of display units are variably displayed in a predetermined order via the visual recognition unit,
Irradiating means for irradiating light on the back surface side of the display unit which fluctuates within the visual recognition unit in the display member driven by the driving means over the changing process;
Changing means for changing so as to reduce the difference in light irradiation intensity on the display unit for each of these change positions when the display unit is located at each of the change positions of the display unit in the visual recognition unit,
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the invention described in the above (A1), the irradiating means irradiates light to the back surface side of the display unit which fluctuates in the visual recognition unit of the display member driven by the driving means over the changing process. The changing means changes the light irradiation intensity on the display unit at each of the change positions when the display unit is located at each of the change positions of the display unit in the viewing unit. In the process of changing the display portion that fluctuates inside the portion, light emission unevenness can be reduced to emit light, or light can be emitted uniformly. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of easily displaying a display portion that fluctuates in a visible portion of a driven display member.

  Each of the change positions includes a final stop position where the display unit is finally stopped and displayed in the visual recognition unit, and positions other than the final stop position in the visual recognition unit. More specifically, it includes a final stop position in the visual recognition unit, each position in the visual recognition unit up to the final stop position, and each position in the visual recognition unit past the final stop position and out of the visual recognition unit. For example, when the three display sections are finally stopped and displayed in the viewing section, the upper and lower stop positions and the middle and final stop positions in the viewing section where the three display sections are finally stopped and displayed as the respective variable positions. And lower final stop positions, and positions between these upper, middle and lower final stop positions.

  In addition, as the changing means, the light irradiation intensity on the display unit when the display unit is located at a predetermined position in the visual recognition unit, the display unit at each position other than the predetermined position in the visual recognition unit, When the display unit is located at a predetermined position in the visual recognition unit and at a position other than the predetermined position, the configuration is changed so that the light irradiation intensity to the display unit when approaching the position is approximated. For example, a configuration in which the light irradiation intensity on the display unit is the same can be given.

  Specifically, as the changing unit, a configuration for uniformly irradiating the inside of the visual recognition unit in the display member driven by the driving unit, or a configuration in the display member driven by the driving unit A configuration in which light is emitted following the display unit that fluctuates in the viewing unit may be used.

(A2) In the gaming machine according to (A1),
The incident light from the irradiating means is transmitted and emitted to the back surface side of the display member, wherein at least one of an incident surface, an outgoing surface or a transmissive surface therebetween has a predetermined color, and A color display member having a size corresponding to
A gaming machine, wherein at least a part of the display member other than the display section is transparent.

  According to the invention described in the above (A2), the color display member is capable of transmitting incident light from the irradiating unit, and at least one of the incident surface, the outgoing surface, and the transmissive surface therebetween has a predetermined color. In addition, the irradiation means on the back surface side of the display member can be hidden so as not to be directly viewed. In addition, since the color display member has a size corresponding to the visible portion, it is only necessary to apply a predetermined color to the color display member corresponding to the range of the visible portion, which is the minimum necessary range. The light of the color can be emitted to the range in the section. Further, since at least a part of the display member other than the display portion is transparent, it is not necessary to apply a predetermined ground color (background color) to the transparent area. Further, in the case where all parts other than the display part of the display member are transparent, a step of applying a predetermined ground color (background color) to the whole part other than the display part of the display member can be eliminated. Further, it is possible to uniformly emit the light of the color to the display unit that moves in the viewing unit of the driven display member. Further, since there is no need to provide a color display section (for concealing the light source so that the light source is not directly viewed) between the display portions of the display member, the gap between the display portions of the display member can be reduced.

(A3) In the gaming machine according to (A1) or (A2),
A predetermined portion around the visual recognition portion in a state in which the visual recognition portion is viewed from the front, or a predetermined peripheral portion on the back side of a portion of the display member located in the visual recognition portion in a state in which the visual recognition portion is viewed in a front view. Light emitting unit,
A control for controlling to form and display predetermined symbol information by a combination of a specific display unit of the plurality of display units, which is a specific display unit that fluctuates and stops in the visual recognition unit and stops changing. Means,
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the invention described in the above (A3), the specific display portion that fluctuates in the viewing portion can be made to emit light with reduced light emission unevenness or to emit light uniformly in the course of the change, so that the The combination of the specific display portion that fluctuates with the light emitting portion disposed at a predetermined peripheral portion on the back side of the light emitting portion at a predetermined location around the visual recognition portion or the portion of the display member located in the visual recognition portion is used to generate predetermined symbol information. It is possible to reduce erroneous recognition of the formed display. The "symbol information" is a notification to the player about the contents and circumstances of the game, and includes characters, numerals, codes, marks, and the like used to represent a certain content.

  In addition, a specific display portion which fluctuates in the visual recognition portion and a light emitting portion arranged at a predetermined peripheral edge of a portion of the display member located in the visual recognition portion on the back side of the display member form and display predetermined symbol information. In the case, since the specific display portion and the light emitting portion are accommodated in the region of the display member located in the visual recognition portion when the visual recognition portion is viewed from the front, the region of the display member is maintained without being expanded. In addition, the variable display by the specific display unit and the light emitting unit can be performed.

  In addition, examples of the display for forming the predetermined symbol information based on the combination of the specific display unit and the light emitting unit include a multi-segment display (for example, a 7-segment display) and a dot matrix display.

(A4) In the gaming machine according to (A3),
The display member includes a front display member located on the near side in a state where the viewing portion is viewed from the front, and a rear display member located on the back side of the front display member,
The rear display member, the plurality of display units are arranged,
The front display member, a transparent region that is visible on the display unit provided on the rear display member, a light-shielding region that is not visible on the display unit provided on the rear display member, The specific display unit having light transmittance surrounded by a light-shielding region,
The drive unit includes a first drive unit that drives the front display member, and a second drive unit that drives the rear display member,
The control means drives and controls the front display member so that the transparent region is located in the visible portion when the variable display of the plurality of display portions of the rear display member is visually recognized. When the driving control of the member is performed and the variable display of the specific display unit is visually recognized, the drive control of the front display member is performed so that the light blocking area is located in the visual recognition unit, and the light emission control of the light emitting unit is performed. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the invention described in (A4), by driving the rear display member by positioning the transparent region of the front display member in the visual recognition unit, the display unit is driven by the rear display member via the transparent region. Variable display can be performed. In addition, by positioning the light-shielding area of the front display member in the viewing part and controlling the light emission of the light-emitting part, the display of the rear display member can be hidden by the light-shielding area of the front display member. The variable display by the specific display portion of the light-shielding region and the light-emitting portion located at a predetermined position around the light-shielding region can be displayed in an easily viewable manner.

(A5) In the gaming machine according to (A4),
A predetermined display unit of the plurality of display units in the rear display member is a bright light display unit having a high light transmittance at least in part as compared with any other display unit,
The gaming machine, wherein the control means drives and controls the rear display member such that the bright light display portion is located on the back side of the specific display portion in the light shielding region of the front display member.

  According to the invention described in the above (A5), the predetermined bright light display portion of the plurality of display portions of the rear display member has a light transmittance at least part of which is higher than any other display portion. , The image can be displayed brighter than other display units. Therefore, in the case where the transparent region of the front display member is located in the visible portion and the variable display of the plurality of display portions of the rear display member is visually recognized, the player operates the stop operation means to stop the rear display member. When the drive is stopped, it can be used for a pushing operation.

  In addition, when the light-shielding area of the front display member is located in the viewing part, and when the variable display of the specific display part that is a part of the light-shielding area is visually recognized, the back surface of the specific display part in the light-shielding area in the front display member Since the bright light display section is located on the side, the specific display section can be displayed brighter than when a display section other than the bright light display section is located on the back side of the specific display section.

(A6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A3) to (A5),
The light-emitting unit includes a plurality of light sources disposed at the predetermined location around the periphery or the predetermined location around the periphery of the display member along or around the display member.
The irradiating unit includes a plurality of light sources arranged along the length direction in the specific display unit in a state where the visual recognition unit is viewed from the front,
For the plurality of light sources in the light emitting unit and the irradiating unit, a light source that is turned on, turned off or blinks starts from a ladder-like path formed by the light emitting unit and the specific display unit from one of the plurality of starting ends. A gaming machine characterized by performing control to turn on, turn off or blink in a predetermined order so that a route that has been traveled once does not pass again and moves to one of a plurality of arrival ends.

  According to the invention described in the above (A6), in a state where the viewing portion is viewed from the front, a plurality of light sources provided at a predetermined location around the display member or at a predetermined location around the display member are provided along the specific display portion. With respect to the plurality of light sources, the light source that is turned on, turned off, or blinks does not pass through a ladder-shaped path formed by the light-emitting unit and the specific display unit once after departure from one of the plurality of starting ends. The light source is turned on, turned off, or blinks in a predetermined order so as to move to one of a plurality of arrival ends, so that a light source that turns on, turns off, or blinks along a ladder-like path formed by the light emitting unit and the specific display unit. A display mode that moves as shown in FIG.

(A7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A6),
The gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (A7), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of easily displaying a display portion that fluctuates in a visible portion of a driven display member. The pachinko machine has an operation handle as a basic configuration, and fires a ball as a game medium to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the activating gate) to the operating port, the identification information (symbol or the like) dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Also, when a specific game state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode to enable the ball to win, and the value corresponding to the winning number is determined. A value (including not only a prize ball but also data written on a magnetic card) is given.

(A8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A6),
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (A8), it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of displaying a display portion that fluctuates in a visible portion of a driven display member so that the display portion can be easily viewed. The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: "variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is used to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The gaming machine includes special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the fixed identification information at the time is the specific identification information. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

<Second task>
Conventionally, there is a slot machine as a typical example of a gaming machine. This slot machine is provided with, for example, a front door partially formed with a transparent viewing portion (for example, a viewing window), a housing whose front opening is closed by the front door, and provided side by side in the housing. Three reels, each of which has a substantially cylindrical outer shape, and each symbol is sequentially displayed on the outer peripheral surface in the circumferential direction, and a rotating mechanism for rotating each of the three reels around a cylindrical center as a rotation axis. The surface portion of each reel located in the viewing window is made visible to the player through the viewing window (for example, Patent Document: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-162152 (pages 4 to 10, See Fig. 1-4).

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problem.
That is, in the conventional slot machine, for example, symbols are changed by rotating each reel. However, in order to further improve the interest of the game, the surrounding area of the reel (see FIG. For example, in a case where a light emitting display unit (for example, a segment display unit) configured by arranging a divided light emitting unit (for example, a segment) at each of four positions (upper, lower, left, and right) is provided for each reel, adjacent reels are used. Since the segments located therebetween are close to each other, there is a new problem that both segments adjacent in the reel arrangement direction (horizontal arrangement direction) are erroneously recognized as a single segment, and each segment display unit cannot be distinguished. is assumed. That is, there is a problem that it is difficult to see the display (segment display) of the divided light emitting units by each light emitting display unit (each segment display unit).

  The following inventions have been made in view of such circumstances and the like, and an object of the invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the display of the divided light emitting units by each light emitting display unit is easy to see.

(B1) a display unit in which a plurality of display members having a plurality of display units arranged in a predetermined direction are arranged;
A viewing portion in which a part of each display member in the display means is provided so as to be visible;
Driving means for driving each of the display members so that the plurality of display units are variably displayed in a predetermined order through the visual recognition unit,
In the state where the visual recognition unit is viewed from the front, the divided light emitting units are respectively disposed at least at positions where the display members are adjacent to each other in a peripheral portion or a peripheral portion of each of the display members located in the visual recognition portion. Each light-emitting display unit for each display member,
When a predetermined light-emitting display is performed by each of the light-emitting display units, the distance between adjacent ones of the light-emitting display units is increased or the front-back positional relationship of at least one of the light-emitting display units is changed. A displacement driving means for driving the predetermined display member for displacement;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the invention described in the above (B1), in the viewing portion, each region portion of each of the display members arranged in parallel and each divided light emitting portion disposed around the respective region portion are arranged. The light-emitting display unit is located so as to be visible. The displacement drive unit is configured to, when performing a predetermined light-emitting display by each light-emitting display unit, increase a distance between adjacent light-emitting display units or change a front-back positional relationship of at least one light-emitting display unit among the light-emitting display units. Since the predetermined display member is driven to be displaced so as to be changed, the two divided light emitting portions adjacent to each other in the arrangement direction of the display member can be separated in the arrangement direction or the front-back direction, and the light emitting display portion of each display member is changed to the display member. This makes it easy to distinguish each of them, and makes it easier to see the display of the divided light emitting units by each light emitting display unit.

  In addition, as for driving the predetermined display member so that the adjacent interval between the light emitting display units is widened, at least one of the adjacent display members so that the adjacent interval between the light emitting display units is widened is used. Are relatively translated, or at least one of the adjacent display members is rotated.

  Further, when changing the front-back positional relationship of at least one of the light-emitting display portions, the width of each display member in the arrangement direction is not increased, so that the width of the display means can be maintained without increasing. It is possible to make the display of the divided light emitting units by each light emitting display unit easy to see.

(B2) In the gaming machine according to (B1),
The display member has a light transmitting property,
The gaming machine is
Irradiating means for irradiating light from the back surface side to each area portion located in the visual recognition section for each of the display members,
When the predetermined display member is driven to be displaced so that the adjacent distance between the light emitting display units is widened or the front-back positional relationship of at least one light emitting display unit among the light emitting display units is changed, Irradiation control means for controlling to stop the light irradiation by the irradiation means,
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the invention described in the above (B2), since light is irradiated from the back side to each region portion of each display member located in the visual recognition section, each region portion of each display member emits light. Thus, the player can watch the variable display of the display unit by each display member. In addition, instead of this state, when changing the front-back positional relationship of at least one of the light-emitting display units so that the adjacent interval between the light-emitting display units is widened or by changing the front-rear positional relationship of at least one of the light-emitting display units, Since the light irradiation to the area part is stopped, each area part is darkened, and the player can watch the light emitting display part of each display member at the same time. By separating the display members in the arrangement direction or the front-back direction, the light-emitting display portions of the display members can be easily distinguished for each display member.

(B3) In the gaming machine according to (B1),
The display member shields light around a light-transmissive region in which the plurality of display units are arranged and a light-transmissive specific display unit formed to be longer than a width of the display unit in the fluctuation direction in the visual recognition unit. Light-shielding regions are arranged,
The gaming machine is
Irradiating means for irradiating light from the back surface side to each area portion located in the visual recognition section for each of the display members,
The predetermined driving member is displaced and driven by the displacement driving means so that an adjacent interval between the light emitting display units is widened or a front-back positional relationship of at least one light emitting display unit among the light emitting display units is changed. In this case, the driving unit controls the drive so that the light-shielding region of the display member is located in the visual recognition unit, and the specific display unit of the light-shielding region located in the visual recognition unit; Control means for controlling light emission of the illuminating means and the light emitting display unit so as to perform a predetermined variable display with the unit,
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the invention described in the above (B3), the irradiating means irradiates light to the back surface side of each area portion of each display member located in the viewing portion, so that each area portion of each display member emits light. Thus, the player can watch the variable display of the display unit by each display member.

  In addition, instead of the variable display of the display unit by each of the display members, the front-back positional relationship of at least one of the light-emitting display units is changed such that the adjacent interval of each light-emitting display unit is widened. In this case, the control unit controls the driving of the driving unit, so that the light-shielding region of the display member and the specific display unit are located in the viewing unit, and the control unit controls the illumination unit and the light-emitting display unit to emit light. The player can watch the predetermined change display by the specific display portion of the area portion and the light emitting display portion of each display member, and the two divided light emitting portions adjacent to the display member in the arrangement direction are arranged in the arrangement direction or the front-back direction. , The light emitting display section of each display member can be easily distinguished for each display member.

  In addition, as the predetermined variable display by the specific display unit and the light-emitting display unit, a multi-segment display (for example, a 7-segment display), a dot matrix display, and the like are given.

(B4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B3),
The gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (B4), a pachinko machine that can be provided can be provided. The pachinko machine has an operation handle as a basic configuration, and fires a ball as a game medium to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the activating gate), the identification information (symbol or the like) dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. Further, when a specific game state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode to enable the ball to win, and the value corresponding to the winning number is determined. A value (including not only a prize ball but also data written on a magnetic card) is given.

(B5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B3),
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (B5), a possible slot machine can be provided. The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: "variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is used to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The gaming machine includes special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the fixed identification information at the time is the specific identification information. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

<Third task>
Conventionally, there is a slot machine as a typical example of a gaming machine. This slot machine is provided with, for example, a front door partially formed with a transparent viewing portion (for example, a viewing window), a housing whose front opening is closed by the front door, and provided side by side in the housing. Three reels, each of which has a substantially cylindrical outer shape, and each symbol is sequentially displayed on the outer peripheral surface in the circumferential direction, and a rotating mechanism for rotating each of the three reels around a cylindrical center as a rotation axis. The surface portion of each reel located in the viewing window is made visible to the player through the viewing window (for example, Patent Document: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-162152 (pages 4 to 10, See Fig. 1-4).

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problem.
That is, in the conventional slot machine, for example, since the symbols displayed on the reel surface are changed and displayed by rotating each reel, there is a problem that the interest in the game cannot be further improved with respect to the changed display. is there. Also, in order to improve the interest of the game with respect to the variable display, if a variable display device of a different type from the reel is provided, the player does not know which variable display to watch and may overlook the variable display. In addition to this, there is another problem that the size of the device is increased due to the provision of the different type of variable display device.

  The following inventions have been made in view of such circumstances and the like, and an object of the invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game with respect to variable display without increasing the size of the device configuration.

(C1) symbol variation display means for driving a light-transmitting reel member having a plurality of symbols arranged thereon with respect to a visual recognition portion located in front of the reel member to variably display the symbols in the visual recognition portion; ,
A light-emitting unit disposed at a predetermined location around the visual recognition unit in a state where the visual recognition unit is viewed from the front, or at a predetermined peripheral edge on the back side of a portion of the reel member located at the visual recognition unit;
A specific display section light-emitting means for causing a specific display section located at a predetermined position in the visual recognition section to emit light at a specific location of the reel member,
Control means for controlling the reel member, the light emitting section and the specific display section light emitting means, so as to form and display predetermined symbol information by a combination of the specific display section in the visual recognition section and the light emitting section,
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the invention described in the above (C1), in the case of performing the variable display by the reel symbol, it is possible to provide a symbol variable display in which the symbol changes in the visual recognition unit by driving the reel member. Further, a specific display portion located at a predetermined position in the visual recognition portion, which is a specific portion of the reel member, and a predetermined peripheral portion of the visual recognition portion or a predetermined peripheral portion on the back side of the portion of the reel member positioned at the visual recognition portion are provided. Since predetermined symbol information can be formed and displayed in combination with the light-emitting unit thus provided, a variable display different from the reel symbol variable display can be provided, and the fun of the game with respect to the variable display can be further improved.

  In addition, since predetermined symbol information is formed and displayed by a combination of the specific display portion located in the visual recognition portion and the light emitting portion located on the outer or inner peripheral portion of the visual recognition portion, the player can perform normal reel symbol change. In the same manner as when viewing the image, the user can see the display for forming the predetermined symbol information by the specific display unit and the light-emitting unit while looking at the visual recognition unit. . In addition, since the variable display utilizing the specific display unit in the visual recognition unit, that is, the light emitting unit arranged on the outer or inner periphery of the visual recognition unit, and the predetermined symbol information by the specific display unit in the visual recognition unit are formed and displayed, Not only is it possible to realize formation and display of symbol information in a sufficient size, but also it is not to arrange another variable display device of the same size separately from the symbol variable display means, There is an advantage that the device configuration does not increase in size as compared with such a configuration in which another variable display device is separately disposed.

(C2) In the gaming machine according to (C1),
The gaming machine, wherein the specific display portion is formed at a predetermined position of a specific symbol among a plurality of symbols on the reel member.

  According to the invention described in the above (C2), a predetermined portion of a specific symbol among a plurality of symbols on the reel member is used as the specific display portion, so that a predetermined portion of the specific symbol can be used as the specific display portion. This makes it possible to prevent the reel member from arranging a dedicated display unit, which is independent of reel symbol variations, separately from a plurality of symbols. For example, in a plurality of symbol arrangement on the reel member, if a dedicated display unit is arranged separately from the symbol, a dedicated display unit unrelated to the symbol is present separately, the reel symbol There is a concern that the player may feel uncomfortable in the fluctuation display, but since a predetermined portion of a specific symbol is used as a specific display portion, it is difficult to give an impression that a dedicated display portion is separately provided. Without giving to the player, it is possible to reduce giving a strange feeling to the reel symbol change display.

(C3) In the gaming machine according to (C1) or (C2),
The control unit controls the reel member and the specific display unit light emitting unit such that, after changing the specific display unit in the visual recognition unit, the specific member is stopped at a predetermined position in the visual recognition unit or at a position outside the visual recognition unit. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the invention described in the above (C3), after the specific display portion is changed in the visual recognition portion, the specific display portion is stopped at a predetermined position in the visual recognition portion or at a position outside the visual recognition portion. In addition to the variable display result that the position is fluctuated and stopped and the predetermined symbol information is formed and displayed by a combination of the specific display unit and the light emitting unit, the specific display unit is fluctuated and stopped outside the visual recognition unit, and only the light emitting unit is stopped. Can be provided.

(C4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (C1) to (C3),
The reel member has a double reel structure, and includes an outer reel member located on the outside, and an inner reel member having a light transmitting property in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the inside of the outer reel member. ,
The outer reel member has a light-transmitting region surrounded by the transparent region where the design of the inner reel member is visible, a light-shielding region where the design of the inner reel member is not visible, and the light-shielding region. Comprising the specific display unit,
The symbol variation display means includes first drive means for driving the outer reel member, and second drive means for driving the inner reel member,
The control unit controls the driving of the outer reel member so that the transparent region is located in the viewing portion when the variable display of the plurality of symbols on the inner reel member is visually recognized. When the drive control is performed and the variable display by the specific display unit and the light emitting unit is visually recognized, the drive control of the outer reel member is performed so that the light blocking area and the specific display unit are located in the visual recognition unit, and And controlling the drive of the inner reel member so that the specific display portion of the outer reel member faces a predetermined portion of a specific symbol among the plurality of symbols on the inner reel member, and controlling the light emission of the light emitting portion. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the invention described in (C4), the variable display of the symbol by the inner reel member is performed through the transparent region by driving the inner reel member by positioning the transparent region of the outer reel member in the viewing portion. It can be carried out. Also, by positioning the light-shielding area of the outer reel member and the specific display section in the visual recognition section and controlling the light emission of the light-emitting section, the design of the inner reel member can be hidden by the light-shielding area of the outer reel member. The variable display by the specific display portion of the light-shielding region by the member and the light-emitting portion located at a predetermined position around the light-shielding region can be displayed in an easily viewable manner.

(C5) In the gaming machine according to (C4),
A predetermined portion of a specific symbol in the inner reel member is a bright light display portion having a high light transmittance as compared with any portion of another symbol,
The gaming machine, wherein the control means controls the driving of the inner reel member so that the bright light display portion is located on the back surface side of the specific display portion in the light shielding area of the outer reel member.

  According to the invention described in the above (C5), the bright light display portion, which is the predetermined portion of the specific symbol on the inner reel member, has a higher light transmittance than any other symbol, so that other symbols are used. It can be displayed brighter than. Therefore, when the transparent area portion of the outer reel member is located in the visual recognition portion and the variable display of the plurality of symbols on the inner reel member is visually recognized, the player operates the stop operation means to stop driving the inner reel member. At the time of performing, it can be used for eye-pressing operation.

  Further, when the light-shielding area of the outer reel member is located in the visual recognition section, and when the variable display of the specific display section, which is a part of the light-shielding area, is visually recognized, the back surface of the specific display section in the light-shielding area in the outer reel member Since the bright light display portion is located on the side, the specific display portion can be displayed brighter than when a symbol other than the bright light display portion is located on the back side of the specific display portion.

(C6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (C3) to (C5),
The light emitting unit includes a plurality of light sources disposed at the predetermined location on the periphery or the predetermined location on the periphery, along the periphery or the periphery of the reel member,
The specific display unit light emitting means includes a plurality of light sources arranged along the length direction in the specific display unit in a state where the visual recognition unit is viewed from the front,
For the plurality of light sources in the light emitting section and the specific display section light emitting means, a light source that is turned on, off, or blinks a ladder-like path formed by the light emitting section and the specific display section from one of the plurality of starting ends. A gaming machine characterized by performing control to turn on, turn off or blink in a predetermined order so that a route that has departed and traveled once does not pass again and moves to one of a plurality of arrival ends.

  According to the invention described in the above (C6), in a state where the viewing portion is viewed from the front, the plurality of light sources disposed at predetermined locations around the reel member or at predetermined locations around the reel member are disposed along the specific display portion. With respect to the plurality of light sources, the light source that is turned on, turned off, or blinks does not pass through a ladder-shaped path formed by the light-emitting unit and the specific display unit once after departure from one of the plurality of starting ends. The light source is turned on, turned off, or blinks in a predetermined order so as to move to one of a plurality of arrival ends, so that a light source that turns on, turns off, or blinks along a ladder-like path formed by the light emitting unit and the specific display unit. A display mode that moves as shown in FIG.

(C7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (C1) to (C6),
The gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (C7), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of improving the interest of the game with respect to variable display without increasing the size of the device configuration. The pachinko machine has an operation handle as a basic configuration, and fires a ball as a game medium to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the activating gate) to the operating port, the identification information (symbol or the like) dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Also, when a specific game state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode to enable the ball to win, and the value corresponding to the winning number is determined. A value (including not only a prize ball but also data written on a magnetic card) is given.

(C8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (C1) to (C6),
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (C8), it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of the game with respect to variable display without increasing the size of the device configuration. The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: "variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is used to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The gaming machine includes special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the fixed identification information at the time is the specific identification information. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

<Fourth assignment>
Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a gaming machine. As the pachinko machine, for example, a game board having a game area into which a game ball is driven is provided on the front side, a prize port arranged in the game area of the game board and capable of winning a game ball, and a substantially central portion of the game board. A liquid crystal display device, which is provided behind the game board so that the display screen is located at the opening formed at the place, and variably displays the identification information based on winning in the winning opening, and a liquid crystal display device. In the case where a change display image of identification information is displayed on a display screen and the result of the change display is a hit, a game state that is advantageous to the player may be provided (for example, Patent Document: JP-A-2003-181070 ( See pages 4-5 and 3-6)).

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problem.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, the display image of the change of the identification information is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device, and suggests to the player whether the result of the change display is a hit or a miss. For example, when the fluctuation display result is out of reach, when the fluctuation display image is re-variably displayed and a display effect of changing to the hit result is performed, the player feels a sense of incongruity that the out of reach has turned into a hit. In addition, there is a possibility that the user may be distrusted with the variable display of the identification information, and there is a problem that the interest in the game cannot be further improved with respect to the variable display.

  The following inventions have been made in view of such circumstances and the like, and an object of the invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving amusement of a game with respect to variable display.

(D1) A gaming machine provided with image display means for displaying on a display screen a plurality of columns of variation display information of identification information indicating presence or absence of a gaming state advantageous to a player,
In a display screen portion that can be visually recognized by a player in a front view of the display screen, when a predetermined variable display state is provided, the display unit is arranged side by side with a variable region located adjacent thereto, and has a size corresponding to the variable region,
Notation body changing means capable of moving and displaying the identification information in the viewing part by changing the writing body in which the identification information is fixedly arranged with respect to the viewing part,
Variation effect control for controlling the writing body changing means so as to perform a hit display with the identification information stopped and changed on the display screen of the image display means based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition and the identification information in the writing body changing means. Means,
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the invention described in the above (D1), the image displayed with the fluctuation stop displayed (the fluctuation display image of the identification information displayed with the fluctuation stop displayed on the display screen of the image display means) and the entity (the notation of the notation fluctuation means) Variance display of the identification information). That is, the fluctuation of the identification information displayed on the display screen of the image display means is, for example, out of reach. In the case where the predetermined identification information is not aligned), the identification information is fluctuated and displayed by the actual notation, and the predetermined identification information fluctuates and stops at a predetermined location in the visual recognition unit. Can be generated with the same identification information. Therefore, it is not necessary to unnaturally re-display the fluctuating display result of the image display means, so that the player can reduce the possibility of feeling discomfort or distrust of the fluctuating display of the image display means. Further, when the fluctuation display result of the image display means is out of reach, the fluctuation display of the identification information by the actual notation is added while maintaining the fluctuation display image without any change. It can provide a fluctuating effect that leads to a jackpot. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game with respect to the variable display.

  For example, a configuration in which a variable display image in which four columns of identification information are variably displayed is displayed on a display screen, that is, the variable display of all four columns of identification information is started on the display screen, and the variation of each of these columns is displayed in a predetermined order. In the final stop state in which all four rows stop fluctuating, and in a configuration in which three or more rows of identification information are aligned with the predetermined hit identification information, a winning is achieved. Even in the case where the defeat is confirmed without waiting for the stop of the change of the identification information in the fourth column during the change display, the player must wait for the stop of the change of the identification information in the fourth column. There is a problem that you feel stress. In addition, since the player must view the variable display of all four columns each time, there is a problem that a variable display effect with little change in appearance is obtained. In other words, even if the winning result is determined by the fluctuation stop of the first to third columns, it is necessary to wait until the fluctuation stop of the fourth column is completed. In this case as well, since there is no change to the four-row variation mode, a variation display effect with little change in appearance is obtained.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, when the winning is achieved in the change display image of the identification information on the display screen of the image display means, or when it is merely out of the range (out of reach), the entity is activated. Therefore, there is no need to cause the player to wait uselessly even if the result of the determination regarding the variable display is known. Further, only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the image displayed with the fluctuation stop displayed (the fluctuation display image of the identification information displayed with the fluctuation stop displayed on the display screen of the image display means) and the real object (denoted by the notation of the notation fluctuation means) (Variation display of identification information) can be used to perform a variation presentation of the hit display, so that it is possible to change the display of only the variation display image to the display of the variation stopped image and the entity, and change the appearance It is possible to provide a variable display effect.

  The “variable area” described above is not limited to the area in which the identification information (for example, symbols) is actually displayed in a variable manner. It may be an area including at least one of an area for displaying a background image and a decorative image other than information. In addition, the above-mentioned “located next to” means, for example, when a plurality of rows (for example, three rows) of identification information are displayed in a plurality of rows of variable areas, a closer one of the plurality of rows of the variable areas is used. Means that it is located next to the variable region, and when it is set as one line of variable region, it means that it is located next to the variable region. This includes the case where an interval smaller than one piece of identification information is vacant, and the case where another member (for example, a decorative member or a passage component having a width of the above-described interval) is located between the identification information and the variable region.

  Note that, as described above, the visual recognition unit has a size corresponding to the variable region (it can be said that the size is suitable for the variable region or approximately the same as the variable region). For example, in the case where a plurality of fluctuation stop positions of the identification information are provided along the fluctuation direction in the fluctuation region, the visual recognition unit determines the identification information stopped at the most upstream fluctuation stop position on the most downstream side. An area that is equal to or larger than the size of the range including the identification information stopped at the fluctuation stop position (minimum size) and smaller than the minimum size by one identification information upstream of the fluctuation stop position on the most upstream side. It is preferable that the size be within a range equal to or less than the size (maximum size) of the portion and the area portion smaller than one piece of identification information downstream of the fluctuation stop position on the most downstream side. The “position for stopping the fluctuation of the identification information” is a position for stopping the fluctuation of the identification information on an effective line for determining whether or not the identification information is complete. In addition, when the change stop position of the identification information is single along the change direction in the change region, the visual recognition unit determines the size including the identification information stopped at the single change stop position (the minimum size). In the above, the minimum size is an area portion smaller than one piece of identification information on the upstream side of the change stop position and an area portion smaller than one piece of identification information on the downstream side of the change stop position. It is preferable that the size be within a range equal to or less than the size obtained by adding (maximum size).

  Further, the above-mentioned configuration of “performing the hit display with the identification information stopped and changed on the display screen of the image display means and the identification information in the writing body changing means” includes the following configuration. First, identification information having the same appearance or content as the identification information displayed on the display screen of the image display means is fixedly provided in the notation body. Then, in the variable display image of the identification information indicating the loss result displayed on the display screen of the image display means, if the deviation identification information is replaced with the hit identification information, the winning result is obtained. Is displayed by displaying the identification information of the notation in the visual recognition unit.

(D2) In the gaming machine according to (D1),
The gaming machine, wherein the notation body changing means is arranged such that one line of identification information in the image display means is fixedly arranged on the notation body.

  According to the invention described in the above (D2), it is possible to perform a variable display image of a plurality of columns of identification information by the image display unit and a variable display of one column of identification information by a notation that is a real object. , These two systems of variable display can be realized. Further, since a single notation body in which identification information for one row is indicated is arranged side by side, the minimum space for juxtaposing one notation body is sufficient. As a result, these two systems of variable display can be realized in a limited space.

(D3) In the gaming machine according to (D1) or (D2),
The gaming machine, wherein the notation body has the identification information written thereon in the same size as the identification information displayed on the display screen of the image display means.

  According to the invention described in the above (D3), the identification information is described in the notation in the same size as the identification information by the image display means. In addition, it is possible to easily provide a variable display as to whether or not the identification information of the notation that is the entity is aligned.

(D4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (D1) to (D3),
In the case where the image display means performs the display based on the identification information stopped and fluctuated on the display screen and the identification information in the writing body changing means, the display screen becomes a hit display among the fluctuated and stopped identification information. Whether or not the highlighting for displaying the identification information related to whether or not the identification information is more conspicuous than the identification information other than the identification information is different from the highlighting in the case of displaying only the variable display image. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the invention described in the above (D4), when the display based on the identification information stopped and fluctuating on the display screen of the image display means and the identification information on the writing body fluctuating means is performed, the display screen of the image display means fluctuates. In the case of a display using only a variable display image, highlighting is performed so that identification information related to whether or not hit display is displayed among the stopped identification information is relatively more prominent than identification information other than this identification information. Since the display is different from the highlighting in the above, it is distinguished between the case of display using only the variable display image and the case of display using the variable display image in which the identification information is stopped and the identification information of the notation, and the hit display is performed. It is possible to provide the player with identification information relating to whether or not this is the case.

  In the case of the display using the image and the entity, the identification information related to whether or not the image is displayed on the display screen of the image display means is prominently displayed. It can be understood that it is only necessary to pay attention to the identification information of the notation whose appearance or content is the same as the identification information, and the notation change means can easily suggest the notable identification information to the player, Whether or not the noticeable identification information of the writing body stops changing at the stop position of the visual recognition unit located on an extension of the arrangement direction of the identification information related to whether or not the information changes can be noticed. As a result, a part of the variable display image that is a departure result in the image display means and the variable display of the identification information by the actual notation are displayed to the player as to whether or not the new hit display is performed. It can be provided in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Note that “displaying identification information related to whether or not hit display is relatively conspicuous” refers to whether or not hit information is displayed among identification information that has been fluctuated and stopped on the display screen of the image display means. For example, the identification information other than the identification information related to the crevice may be erased or sparsely displayed. In addition, in comparison with the brightness and the blinking interval of the identification information related to whether or not the hit display is performed in the case of the display only with the variable display image, the identification information is based on the variable display image in which the variation is stopped and the identification information of the notation. By increasing the brightness of the identification information related to whether or not hit display is performed in the case of display, or increasing the blinking interval, it is possible to provide different types of highlight display.

  Contrary to the above, when the display is performed based on the identification information stopped and fluctuated on the display screen of the image display means and the identification information on the notation change means, the identification stopped and fluctuated on the display screen of the image display means. Among the information, the highlighting to display the identification information related to whether or not the hit display is relatively more prominent than the identification information other than the identification information, and the highlighting in the case of the display only with the variable display image. It may be the same. In this case, the display using only the variable display image and the display using the variable display image in which the identification information has been stopped and the identification information of the notation can be the same highlighted display. Following the highlighting in the case of only display, the same highlighting is also performed in the display with the variable display image and the notation, so that the player can view the variable display result by focusing on the same highlighting. The display is easy to see.

(D5) In the gaming machine according to (D4),
A change stop portion of the visual recognition unit located on an extension of the arrangement direction of the identification information related to whether or not hit information is displayed among the change information of the change information stopped on the display screen of the image display means, thereby emitting light. A gaming machine characterized in that light is not emitted from a fluctuation stop portion other than the above.

  According to the invention described in the above (D5), the identification information which is located on an extension of the arrangement direction of the identification information related to whether or not the hit information is displayed among the identification information stopped and fluctuated on the display screen of the image display means. Since the stop portion of the part emits light and the other stop portions do not emit light, it is possible to indicate to the player a newly established reach establishment line from the image display means to the notation body, Since the notable change stop portion emits light in the viewing portion, such a portion can be suggested to the player in an easily understandable manner. As a result, a reach establishment line newly formed from the variable display image of the image display means to the notation which is a real object, and a variable stop point to be noticed in the visual recognition unit are provided to the player in an easily understandable manner. Can be.

(D6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (D1) to (D5),
The notation change means changes the identification information in the visual recognition unit by driving a light-transmissive reel member on which a plurality of pieces of identification information are arranged with respect to the visual recognition unit located in front of the reel member. To display,
A light-emitting unit disposed at a predetermined location around the visual recognition unit in a state where the visual recognition unit is viewed from the front, or at a predetermined peripheral edge on the back side of a portion of the reel member located at the visual recognition unit;
A specific display portion light emitting means for causing a specific display portion, which is a specific portion of the reel member and located at a predetermined position in the visual recognition portion, to emit light,
A control unit that controls the reel member, the light emitting unit, and the specific display unit light emitting unit so that predetermined symbol information is formed and displayed by a combination of the specific display unit in the visual recognition unit and the light emitting unit;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the invention described in the above (D6), in the case of performing the variable display by the reel symbol, it is possible to provide a symbol variable display in which the symbol changes in the visual recognition unit by driving the reel member. Further, a specific display portion located at a predetermined position in the visual recognition portion, which is a specific portion of the reel member, and a predetermined peripheral portion of the visual recognition portion or a predetermined peripheral portion on the back side of the portion of the reel member positioned at the visual recognition portion are provided. Since predetermined symbol information can be formed and displayed in combination with the light-emitting unit thus provided, a variable display different from the reel symbol variable display can be provided, and the fun of the game with respect to the variable display can be further improved.

  In addition, since predetermined symbol information is formed and displayed by a combination of the specific display portion located in the visual recognition portion and the light emitting portion located on the outer or inner peripheral portion of the visual recognition portion, the player can perform normal reel symbol change. In the same manner as when viewing the image, the user can see the display for forming the predetermined symbol information by the specific display unit and the light-emitting unit while looking at the visual recognition unit. . In addition, since the variable display utilizing the specific display unit in the visual recognition unit, that is, the light emitting unit arranged on the outer or inner periphery of the visual recognition unit, and the predetermined symbol information by the specific display unit in the visual recognition unit are formed and displayed, Not only is it possible to realize formation and display of symbol information in a sufficient size, but also it is not to arrange another variable display device of the same size separately from the symbol variable display means, There is an advantage that the device configuration does not increase in size as compared with such a configuration in which another variable display device is separately disposed.

  Further, a change means for changing so as to reduce the difference in light irradiation intensity on the identification information for each of the fluctuation positions when the identification information is located at each of the fluctuation positions of the identification information in the visual recognition unit. In the case of providing, the identification information that fluctuates in the visual recognition unit can be made to emit light with reduced light emission unevenness or evenly emitted in the course of the change, so that the low-speed fluctuation display (low-speed scroll display) can be performed. The identification information in the case can be displayed in an easily viewable manner.

(D7) In the gaming machine according to (D6),
The gaming machine, wherein the specific display portion is formed at a predetermined position of a specific symbol among a plurality of symbols on the reel member.

  According to the invention described in the above (D7), since a predetermined portion of a specific symbol among a plurality of symbols on the reel member is used as the specific display portion, it is possible to utilize a predetermined portion of the specific symbol as the specific display portion. This makes it possible to prevent the reel member from arranging a dedicated display unit, which is independent of reel symbol variations, separately from a plurality of symbols. For example, in a plurality of symbol arrangement on the reel member, if a dedicated display unit is arranged separately from the symbol, a dedicated display unit unrelated to the symbol is present separately, the reel symbol There is a concern that the player may feel uncomfortable in the fluctuation display, but since a predetermined portion of a specific symbol is used as a specific display portion, it is difficult to give an impression that a dedicated display portion is separately provided. Without giving to the player, it is possible to reduce giving a strange feeling to the reel symbol change display.

(D8) In the gaming machine according to (D6) or (D7),
The control unit controls the reel member and the specific display unit light emitting unit such that, after changing the specific display unit in the visual recognition unit, the specific member is stopped at a predetermined position in the visual recognition unit or at a position outside the visual recognition unit. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the invention described in (D8), after the specific display portion is changed in the visual recognition portion, the specific display portion is stopped at a predetermined position in the visual recognition portion or at a position outside the visual recognition portion. In addition to the variable display result that the position is fluctuated and stopped and the predetermined symbol information is formed and displayed by a combination of the specific display unit and the light emitting unit, the specific display unit is fluctuated and stopped outside the visual recognition unit, and only the light emitting unit is stopped. Can be provided.

(D9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (D6) to (D8),
The reel member has a double reel structure, and includes an outer reel member located on the outside, and an inner reel member having a light transmitting property in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the inside of the outer reel member. ,
The outer reel member has a light-transmitting region surrounded by the transparent region where the design of the inner reel member is visible, a light-shielding region where the design of the inner reel member is not visible, and the light-shielding region. Comprising the specific display unit,
The symbol variation display means includes first drive means for driving the outer reel member, and second drive means for driving the inner reel member,
The control unit controls the driving of the outer reel member so that the transparent region is located in the viewing portion when the variable display of the plurality of symbols on the inner reel member is visually recognized. When the drive control is performed and the variable display by the specific display unit and the light emitting unit is visually recognized, the drive control of the outer reel member is performed so that the light blocking area and the specific display unit are located in the visual recognition unit, and And controlling the drive of the inner reel member so that the specific display portion of the outer reel member faces a predetermined portion of a specific symbol among the plurality of symbols on the inner reel member, and controlling the light emission of the light emitting portion. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the invention described in the above (D9), the variable display of the symbol by the inner reel member is performed through the transparent region portion by driving the inner reel member by positioning the transparent region portion of the outer reel member in the viewing portion. It can be carried out. Also, by positioning the light-shielding area of the outer reel member and the specific display section in the visual recognition section and controlling the light emission of the light-emitting section, the design of the inner reel member can be hidden by the light-shielding area of the outer reel member. The variable display by the specific display portion of the light-shielding region by the member and the light-emitting portion located at a predetermined position around the light-shielding region can be displayed in an easily viewable manner.

(D10) In the gaming machine according to (D9),
A predetermined portion of a specific symbol in the inner reel member is a bright light display portion having a high light transmittance as compared with any portion of another symbol,
The gaming machine, wherein the control means controls the driving of the inner reel member so that the bright light display portion is located on the back surface side of the specific display portion in the light shielding area of the outer reel member.

  According to the invention described in the above (D10), the bright light display portion, which is a predetermined portion of the specific symbol on the inner reel member, has a higher light transmittance than any other symbol, so that other symbols are used. It can be displayed brighter than. Therefore, when the transparent area portion of the outer reel member is located in the visual recognition portion and the variable display of the plurality of symbols on the inner reel member is visually recognized, the player operates the stop operation means to stop driving the inner reel member. At the time of performing, it can be used for eye-pressing operation.

  Further, when the light-shielding area of the outer reel member is located in the visual recognition section, and when the variable display of the specific display section, which is a part of the light-shielding area, is visually recognized, the back surface of the specific display section in the light-shielding area in the outer reel member Since the bright light display portion is located on the side, the specific display portion can be displayed brighter than when a symbol other than the bright light display portion is located on the back side of the specific display portion.

(D11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (D8) to (D10),
The light emitting unit includes a plurality of light sources disposed at the predetermined location on the periphery or the predetermined location on the periphery, along the periphery or the periphery of the reel member,
The specific display unit light emitting means includes a plurality of light sources arranged along the length direction in the specific display unit in a state where the visual recognition unit is viewed from the front,
For the plurality of light sources in the light emitting section and the specific display section light emitting means, a light source that is turned on, off, or blinks a ladder-like path formed by the light emitting section and the specific display section from one of the plurality of starting ends. A gaming machine characterized by performing control to turn on, turn off or blink in a predetermined order so that a route that has departed and traveled once does not pass again and moves to one of a plurality of arrival ends.

  According to the invention described in the above (D11), in a state where the visual recognition unit is viewed from the front, the plurality of light sources provided at a predetermined location around the reel member or a predetermined location around the reel member are disposed along the specific display unit. With respect to the plurality of light sources, the light source that is turned on, turned off, or blinks does not pass through a ladder-shaped path formed by the light-emitting unit and the specific display unit once after departure from one of the plurality of starting ends. The light source is turned on, turned off, or blinks in a predetermined order so as to move to one of a plurality of arrival ends, so that a light source that turns on, turns off, or blinks along a ladder-like path formed by the light emitting unit and the specific display unit. A display mode that moves as shown in FIG.

(D12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (D1) to (D11),
The gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (D12), when any one of the above (D1) to (D5) is provided, a pachinko machine capable of further improving the interest of the game with respect to variable display is provided. it can. When any one of (D6) to (D11) is provided, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of improving the interest of a game with respect to variable display without increasing the size of the device configuration. The pachinko machine has an operation handle as a basic configuration, and fires a ball as a game medium to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the activating gate) to the operating port, the identification information (symbol or the like) dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Also, when a specific game state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode to enable the ball to win, and the value corresponding to the winning number is determined. A value (including not only a prize ball but also data written on a magnetic card) is given.

(D13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (D1) to (D11),
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (D13), when any one of the above (D1) to (D5) is provided, a pachinko machine capable of further improving the interest of the game with respect to variable display is provided. it can. In addition, when any one of the above (D6) to (D11) is provided, it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game with respect to variable display without increasing the size of the device configuration. The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: "variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is used to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The gaming machine includes special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the fixed identification information at the time is the specific identification information. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

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Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a gaming machine. As the pachinko machine, for example, a game board having a game area into which a game ball is driven is provided on the front side, a prize port arranged in the game area of the game board and capable of winning a game ball, and a substantially central portion of the game board. A liquid crystal display device, which is provided behind the game board so that the display screen is located at the opening formed at the place, and displays a pattern variably based on winning in the winning opening, the display of the liquid crystal display device When a variation display image of a symbol is displayed on the screen, and the variation display result is a hit, there is a game state that is advantageous for the player (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-162117 (No. 5)). -7, FIG. 1-2).

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problem.
That is, as a conventional pachinko machine, the display screen of an image display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) has recently become larger. For example, a configuration is adopted in which a plurality of symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surface of an annular reel, and a reel display device that performs symbol variation display by rotating the reel is provided at a right outer portion of the enlarged display screen. By doing so, it is expected that the liquid crystal display device and the reel display device perform variable display, thereby further improving the interest of the game. However, even though the reel surface of the reel display device is directed forward of the pachinko machine, the reel surface of the reel display device is located at the right end of the game board. It is said that the player may not notice the light emitting effect when the light emitting effect on the reel surface is performed on the reel display device when the player's line of sight is facing the display screen of the liquid crystal display device because the player is not facing the light emitting effect. There's a problem. However, if the azimuth angle of the reel display device is changed and the diagonal arrangement is made so that the reel surface faces the player, dead space occurs between the liquid crystal display device and the reel display device, or the pachinko machine has This poses another problem that the occupied width of the reel display device in front view is increased by an amount corresponding to the oblique arrangement.

  The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances and the like, and emits the reel surface emission to the player without facing the reel surface of the reel display device aligned with the display screen of the image display device to the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be noticed.

(E1) A gaming machine having image display means for displaying, on a display screen, a variable display image of a plurality of rows of symbols that indicates the presence or absence of a gaming state advantageous to a player,
In the front view of the display screen, the design is changed in the visual recognition unit by driving a light-transmissive display member in which the design is fixedly arranged with respect to the visual recognition unit positioned alongside the display screen. Symbol variation display means to be displayed,
Oblique light irradiating means for obliquely irradiating light to the back side of the display member located in the visual recognition portion so as to head toward a front portion of the display screen,
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the invention described in the above (E1), the symbol change display means variably displays the symbol in the visual recognition unit by driving the display member to the visual recognition unit arranged with the display screen of the image display unit. The oblique light irradiating unit irradiates the light obliquely to the rear side of the display member located at the visual recognition unit so as to be directed toward the front part of the display screen. Head towards the front of the means display screen. That is, the player goes to the player at the front location. Therefore, even if the light emission effect of the display member surface is performed in the symbol variation display device when the player's line of sight is directed to the display screen of the image display device, the light transmitted obliquely through the display member surface is reflected by the player. Emitted from the display member surface, that is, the emitted light is a light that is inserted from an oblique direction unlike the light from the display screen, so the player senses the emitted light from the display member surface directed to himself. It becomes easy to notice the light emission effect of the display member. In addition, since it is not necessary to change the design variation display means to the oblique arrangement so that the display member surface faces the player, a dead space is formed between the image display means and the design variation display means due to the oblique arrangement. This does not cause a problem that arises or a problem that the occupied width of the symbol variation display means in the front view of the gaming machine is increased by the slanted arrangement.

  Incidentally, the oblique light irradiating means is provided at a predetermined location on a wall far from the display screen in the symbol variation display means when viewed from the front of the display screen, and from a predetermined location on the wall to the back side of the display member. And a structure including a light guide member having an emission surface for emitting light incident from a light source toward a front portion of a display screen.

  The oblique light irradiating means may be one in which the direction of the highest irradiation intensity is directed obliquely to the back side of the display member. Therefore, when the light source is directly opposed to the back surface of the display member, and the direction in which the irradiation intensity is highest is orthogonal to the back surface of the display member, the light from the light source is The configuration of irradiating the oblique light obliquely to the back side of the device is not included in the oblique light irradiating means.

(E2) In the gaming machine according to (E1),
The gaming machine, wherein the visual recognition unit is located on the near side of the position of the display screen in a front view of the display screen.

  According to the invention described in the above (E2), the visual recognition unit is located closer to the front of the display screen when the display screen of the image display unit is viewed from the front, so that the visual recognition unit is located closer to the front of the display screen. The light transmitted from the display member obliquely because the light from the display member located closer to the display screen is light that is obliquely inserted into the player. Can be distinguished from the light from the display screen to make it easier for the player to sense. In addition, the amount of attenuation (propagation loss) until the light transmitted obliquely through the display member reaches the player is reduced by the position of the display member surface that emits light in the viewing portion closer to the player than the display screen position. And an LED (light emitting diode) or the like can be employed as a light source.

(E3) In the gaming machine according to (E2),
It is characterized by comprising a light shielding wall portion which is located on a side closer to the display screen in the symbol variation display means in a front view of the display screen and has a protruding length from the position of the display screen to the visual recognition portion. Gaming machine to do.

  According to the invention described in (E3), in the front view of the display screen, the display screen and the symbol variation display unit can be separated by the light shielding wall portion of the symbol variation display unit located on the side closer to the display screen. It is possible to reduce light from the display screen being inserted into the symbol variation display means and light from the symbol variation display means going to the display screen. As a result, in a configuration in which the visual recognition part juxtaposed with the display screen in front view is located on the near side of the display screen, it is possible to reduce the mutual interference of light between the display screen of the image display means and the symbol variation display means, The variation display image on the screen and the symbol variation in the visual recognition unit can be provided to the player without mutual interference.

(E4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (E1) to (E3),
The display member is a cylindrical reel member, and the symbol is fixedly disposed so as to be visually recognizable in a state where an outer peripheral surface portion thereof is viewed, and is located at a cylindrical center portion of the reel member. A rotating center portion attached to a rotating portion of the motor, and a connecting portion connecting the rotating center portion and a predetermined portion of an opening close to the display screen. Machine.

  According to the invention described in the above (E4), the reel member as the display member has a cylindrical shape in which the pattern is fixedly arranged so that the pattern can be visually recognized in a state where the outer peripheral surface portion is viewed, and the rotation center portion thereof Are connected to a predetermined portion of the opening on the side close to the display screen by the connecting portion, so that the opening on the reel member far from the display screen can be secured. Therefore, the light from the oblique light irradiating means provided at a predetermined position on the wall far from the display screen in the symbol variation display means is transmitted to the reel member located at the visual recognition section through the far side opening of the reel member. The inner peripheral surface portion can be irradiated obliquely, and oblique light applied to the inner peripheral surface portion of the reel member is not interrupted or obstructed by any member when the reel member rotates. Thus, it is possible to stably irradiate the inner peripheral surface portion of the reel member, and it is possible to appropriately emit the light transmitted obliquely through the reel member toward the player.

(E5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (E1) to (E3),
The display member has a double reel structure, a cylindrical outer reel member located outside, and a cylindrical cylindrical member having light transmissivity in which a plurality of symbols are arranged inside the outer reel member. With an inner reel member,
In the front view of the display screen, a first motor is provided on a wall closer to the display screen in the symbol variation display means, and a second motor is provided on a wall farther from the display screen,
The outer reel member includes a rotation center portion which is located at a cylindrical center of the outer reel member and is attached to a rotation portion of the first motor, and an opening on a side close to the rotation center portion and the display screen. A connecting portion for connecting to a predetermined location,
The inner reel member is located at a center of the cylinder of the inner reel member, and is attached to a rotating portion of the second motor. A gaming machine comprising: a connecting portion for connecting to a predetermined portion.

  According to the invention described in the above (E5), the outer reel member and the inner reel member constituting the double reel structure as the display members are each cylindrical, and the center of rotation thereof is closer to the display screen by the connecting portion. Of the outer reel member and the inner reel member, it is possible to secure the opening on the side far from the display screen. Therefore, the light from the oblique light irradiating means provided at a predetermined location on the wall far from the display screen in the symbol variation display means is transmitted to the visual recognition unit via the far-side openings of the outer reel member and the inner reel member. It is possible to irradiate obliquely to the inner peripheral surface portion of the located inner reel member, and oblique light applied to the inner peripheral surface portion of the inner reel member generates some light when the outer reel member and the inner reel member rotate. The player can stably irradiate the inner peripheral surface portion of the inner reel member without being interrupted or obstructed by a member or the like, and can transmit light obliquely transmitted through the outer reel member and the inner reel member. , And can be emitted appropriately.

  Further, since the first motor is provided on the wall on the side closer to the display screen in the symbol variation display means, and the second motor is provided on the wall farther from the display screen, the first motor and the second motor are arranged to face each other. It is possible to improve the weight balance of the symbol variation display means.

  In addition, with respect to the configurations shown in the above (E1) to (E5), the above (A1) to (A8), the above (B1) to (B5), the above (C1) to (C8), and the above (D1) At least one of the configurations (D13) to (D13) may be combined.

  It should be noted that, for the various inventions disclosed in this specification, various combinations of all the constituent elements are possible, and it is noted that the invention can be independently realized without any other constituent requirements.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

30… Game board (game parts)
42... Third symbol display device (image display means)
262... Sub-control device (control means, fluctuation effect control means)
410… Reel display window (viewing part)
440… vertical reel segment 440 (light-emitting unit, divided light-emitting unit)
450 ... horizontal reel segment 450 (light emitting unit)
727: Central segment (display unit, specific display unit)
600 ... reel unit (notation change means, design change display means)
600A: reel unit (display member)
605… left side plate (light shielding wall)
710: Step motor for outer reel (drive means, first drive means, first motor)
720… Outer reel (display member, front display member, outer reel member)
730... Step motor for inner reel (drive means, second drive means, second motor)
740... Inner reel (display member, rear display member, notation body, inner reel member)
741a ... reel design (display part)
742 ... bright light display area (bright light display)
751... Light guide lens (change means)
760… LED mounting board (irradiation means)
773… LED (oblique light irradiation means)
800 ... reel segment display unit (light emitting display unit)
810… Reel display device (display means)
820: Unit displacement mechanism (displacement drive means)

Claims (1)

A variable display unit comprising: an inner reel member having a light transmittance in which a plurality of symbols are arranged; and an outer reel member located outside the inner reel member.
A visual recognition unit provided in front of the fluctuation display means so that the fluctuation display means can be visually recognized,
A first light emitting unit disposed so that at least the inner reel member can be irradiated from the back side,
The outer reel member includes a first region portion in which a design of the inner reel member is visible, and a second region portion in which the design of the inner reel member is less visible than the first region portion,
The second region has a specific region having transparency in a part thereof,
The visual recognition unit includes a second light-emitting unit at a location around the visual recognition unit in a state where the visual recognition unit is viewed from the front,
The fluctuation display unit includes a driving unit that drives the outer reel member and the inner reel member, respectively.
The first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit are configured to control the light emission of the inner reel member by the light-emitting control unit that controls the light emission of the second reel unit from the first region. in response to a change of the area, the specific light-emitting portion provided at a location corresponding to the specific area of the second light emitting unit to emit light in a particular manner and is configured to allow Rukoto A gaming machine characterized by that: