JP6700245B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a pachinko game machine or the like as a game machine, generally, a board face plate that forms a flow-down area in which a game medium driven by a launcher flows down is provided, and this board face plate has a plurality of obstacle nails. Also, a structure such as a winning device that forms a winning opening in which a game medium can be won is provided.

  In a gaming machine provided with this kind of structure, there is one provided with a structure that is attached so as to be fitted into an opening formed in the game board from the front side (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-252272, A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the mounting piece is arranged on the gaming board surface in a state where the structure is mounted on the gaming board, so that a step or the like is formed between the gaming board surface and the mounting piece. Therefore, there is a problem that the game medium may be damaged due to contact with the game medium.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing damage to a structure.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is
A gaming machine which is provided in a plane shape and performs a game by launching a game medium toward a game board surface of a game board having a plate thickness,
A structure attached to the game board so as to be able to contact the game medium,
The game board has a specific portion provided so that the plate thickness is thin,
The structure is
It is provided with a certain thickness,
Attached so that at least a part thereof is located on the inner side of the game board surface in the state of being attached to the specific portion,
A predetermined portion arranged in the specific portion in a state of being attached to the game board,
A guide route that can guide the game medium,
Have
The predetermined portion is formed on the bottom wall portion on the upstream side of the guide path, and the plate thickness of the predetermined portion is greater than the plate thickness of the bottom wall portion on the downstream side of the predetermined portion in the guide path,
In the predetermined portion, an inclined portion that is inclined toward the inside end of the game board surface toward the upstream end of the guide path is formed,
In the state where the structure is attached to the game board, the plate thickness of the upstream end of the guide path in the predetermined portion is the same as the dimension between the game board surface and the specific portion. Or tilt so that they are almost the same
It is characterized by
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the present invention,
A game in which a game is provided by projecting a game medium (eg, game ball P) toward a game board surface (eg, game board surface 200A) of a game board (eg, game board 2) provided in a planar shape and having a plate thickness. A machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A structure (for example, a center decorative frame 52) attached to the game board and provided so as to be in contact with the game medium,
The game board has a specific portion (for example, specific portion 231, 241) provided so that the plate thickness is thin,
The structure is
It is provided with a certain thickness,
At least a part (for example, the guide portions 225 and 235) is attached to the specific portion so as to be located on the inner side of the game board surface (see FIGS. 32A, 32B, and 32C).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the risk that the structure will be damaged.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The board thickness (for example, the board thickness L35) of the game board (for example, the game board 2) is thicker than the board thickness (for example, the board thickness L31) of the structure (L35>L31).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the risk that the structure will be damaged.

A gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The structure (for example, the center decoration frame 52) has an inclined portion (for example, inclined surface portions 227 and 237) provided at a position where it can contact the game medium (for example, the game ball P).
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the risk that the structure will be damaged.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The structure (for example, the center decoration frame 52) is a predetermined portion (for example, a guiding portion) arranged in the specific portion (for example, the specific portion 231) in a state of being attached to the game board (for example, the game board 2). 225),
The predetermined portion does not have a screw mounting hole (for example, mounting hole 210) for mounting the structure to the game board (see FIG. 31(A)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the risk that the structure will be damaged.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The structure (for example, the center decoration frame 52) is
A predetermined portion (for example, a guiding portion 225) arranged in the specific portion (for example, the specific portion 231) in a state of being attached to the game board (for example, the gaming board 2),
A guide path (for example, a guide path 220) capable of guiding a game medium (for example, a game ball P),
Have
The predetermined portion is provided on the upstream side of the guide path, and a mounting portion (for example, a mounting hole 210) mounted on the game board is provided on the downstream side of the guide path (FIG. 30(A)). And FIG. 32(D))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the possibility of damaging the structure can be reduced, and the structure can be suitably attached.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The structure (for example, the center decoration frame 52) is
A predetermined portion (for example, a guiding portion 225) arranged in the specific portion (for example, the specific portion 231) in a state of being attached to the game board (for example, the gaming board 2)
A guide path (for example, a guide path 220) capable of guiding a game medium (for example, a game ball P),
Have
The predetermined portion is provided over a predetermined section on the upstream side of the guide route (see FIG. 32(C)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the risk that the structure will be damaged.

  Incidentally, the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and may have a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. You may have it.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine of an embodiment from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board. It is a perspective view showing a state in which a frame for a game machine is opened. (A) is a front view showing the window unit, and (B) is a rear view showing the window unit. FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing a state of the window unit seen obliquely from the front, and FIG. 6B is a perspective view showing a state of the window unit seen from the oblique rear. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a state of the configuration of the window unit seen obliquely from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a state of the configuration of the window unit as seen obliquely from behind. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a tubular portion. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the opening and closing frame and the frame for the game machine. (A) is a front view showing a state in which a lower movable body is positioned at a standby position, and (B) is a state in which it is positioned at a performance position. It is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the lower movable body as seen obliquely from the front. It is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the configuration of the lower movable body as seen obliquely from behind. (A) is a right side view showing a guide member and a reinforcing sheet metal, (B) is a DD sectional view of (A), and (C) is an EE sectional view of (A). (A) is a right side view showing a right guide member, and (B) is a right side view showing a metal sheet metal. (A) is a schematic front view showing the drive mechanism when the lower movable body is located at the standby position, and (B) is a right side view. , (A) is a schematic front view showing the drive mechanism when the lower movable body is located at the intermediate position, and (B) is a right side view. (A) is a schematic front view showing the drive mechanism when the lower movable body is located at the effect position, and (B) is a right side view. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a state of the structure of the light emitting display unit as seen obliquely from the front. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a state of the structure of the light emitting display unit as seen obliquely from behind. (A) is a front view showing a light emitting display unit, (B) is a schematic view showing a state in which each inner lens is arranged on the front surface of the LED substrate. It is an AA sectional view of FIG. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. 20(A). (A) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the side light emitting display unit as seen obliquely from the front, and (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the side light emitting display unit as seen from the oblique rear. (A) is a front view showing a state in which an inner lens is arranged on the front surface of an LED substrate, and (B) is a rear view showing a state in which a lower portion of a light emitting display unit is viewed with a rear cover removed. It is CC sectional drawing of FIG. 24(A). It is explanatory drawing which shows the member, electronic component, etc. which comprise each light emission display part. (A) is a rear view showing a positional relationship between the outer lens of the first light emitting display section and the LED, and (B) is a rear view showing a positional relationship between the outer lens of the fourth light emitting display section and the LED. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of a 1st light emission display part. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of each light emitting display unit at the time of normal operation, at the time of advance notice effect, at the time of big hit. (A) is a front view showing a state where the center decorative frame is attached to the board surface plate, and (B) is a perspective view showing a state where the center decorative frame is attached to the board surface plate. (A) is a perspective view showing the upper right side of the center decorative frame and the face plate viewed from the front side, and (B) shows the upper right side of the center decorative frame and the face plate viewed from the back side. FIG. 3C is a perspective view showing a state in which the cutout portion of the board is viewed from the front side. 30A is a FF sectional view of FIG. 30A, FIG. 30B is a GG sectional view, FIG. 30C is a HH sectional view, and FIG. (A) and (B) are perspective views showing a state in which the lower left portion of the center decorative frame and the board are viewed from the front side. 30A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line JJ of FIG. 30A, and FIG. It is a perspective view showing the state where the movable body unit in the operation standby mode was seen from diagonally front. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the movable body unit of 1st operation form from diagonally front. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the movable body unit of 2nd operation form from diagonally front. It is the schematic which looked at the movable body unit of an operation standby form from the front. It is the schematic which looked at the movable body unit of the 1st operation form from the front. It is the schematic which looked at the movable body unit of the 2nd operation form from the front. It is the schematic which looked at the movable body unit of an operation standby form from the side. It is the schematic which looked at the movable body unit of the 1st operation mode from the side. It is the schematic which looked at the movable body unit of the 2nd operation mode from the side. It is a schematic diagram showing the state where the opening and closing frame was opened in the second operation mode of the movable body unit. (A) is a flow chart showing an example of production control main processing, and (B) is a flow chart showing an example of notification control processing. FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing an example of the notification control process of another example 1, and FIG. 9B is a flowchart showing an example of the notification control process of another example 2. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the notification control process of the third example, and (B) is a flowchart showing an example of the notification control process of the fourth example. (A) is a flow chart showing an example of production control process processing, and (B) is a flow chart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a two-step operation of the first movable body of Modification 1.

(Structure of Pachinko Gaming Machine 1 according to Embodiment of the Present Invention)
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the gaming machine frame is opened. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the rear (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. It will be described as a reference. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment, showing a layout of main members. A pachinko game machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a game machine) 1 is roughly classified into a game board 2 (also referred to as a gauge board) having a game board surface 200A on the front side, and a game machine for supporting and fixing the game board 2 It is composed of a frame (underframe) 3. On the game board 2, a game area (also referred to as a “game section”) 10 that is substantially circular in a front view and is surrounded by guide rails 2b is formed. This game area 10 is an area in which a game ball as a game medium is shot from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and driven in, and the driven game ball can flow down.

  An opening/closing frame 50 provided with a window 51 for visually recognizing the game area 10 is rotatably provided around the left side of the gaming machine frame 3, and the opening/closing frame 50 covers the game area 10. The game area 10 can be opened and closed, and the game area 10 can be seen through the window portion 51 when the opening and closing frame 50 is closed. Further, the opening/closing frame 50 is formed to have a size capable of covering the entire front surface of the gaming machine frame 3, and below the window 51, a player or the like may shoot a game ball toward the game area. A hit ball operation handle (operation knob) to be operated is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 9, the game board 2 is made of a synthetic resin material (transmissive member) having a light-transmitting property such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin in a substantially quadrangular shape in a front view. Mainly from a board face plate 200 provided with obstacle nails (not shown) and guide rails 2b (see FIG. 3) on the game board face 200A, and a spacer member 205 integrally attached to the back side of the board face plate. Is configured. The game board 2 of the present embodiment is made of a synthetic resin material having a light-transmitting property, but the invention is not limited to this, and a non-light-transmitting member such as a plywood plate has a substantially rectangular shape in a front view. It may be configured.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the lower right position of the game area 10 in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These are composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is a special symbol that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each in a special symbol game that is an example of a variable display game ( A "special map") is variably displayed (also referred to as a variable display or a variable display). The variable display (variable display) of the special symbol is to change (variably display) a plurality of types of special symbols by update display or the like (the same applies to other variable displays). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) as a display result (variable display result). In the following, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". . The special figure game of the first special figure is also called a "first special figure game", and the special figure game of the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game".

  Image display devices 5A, 5X, 5Y are provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The image display devices 5A, 5X, 5Y are composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and form a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5A, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. (For example, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game), for example, the left "," "middle", "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C which are a plurality of variable display parts such as three. , 5R, effect symbols (decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each, are variably displayed (for example, vertical scroll display or update display). The variable display of the effect design is also included in the variable display game.

  Thus, in the display area of the image display device 5A, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A, or a special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the drawing game, a plurality of types of distinguishable effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and a final effect symbol (final stop symbol) as a variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the display area of the image display device 5A, movable bodies (first movable body 300, second movable body 400, third movable bodies 500L, 500R, and fourth movable body 600L, which will be described later) are formed. 600R) is provided with a specific game information display area 5Z for displaying specific game information (for example, at least one of a small symbol, a fourth symbol, a right-handed display, a hold display, etc.) regarding a game regardless of the position. ing. The small symbols include a first small symbol variably displayed corresponding to the first special figure game and smaller than the effect symbol, and a second small symbol variably displayed corresponding to the second special symbol game and smaller than the effect symbol. included. The small symbol may be always displayed or may be displayed only for a predetermined period. The fourth symbol is a symbol indicating whether or not it is currently in a variable display (variable display). The right hit display is a display that prompts the player to operate the hit ball operation handle so that the game ball is shot to the right of 10 in the game area. In this embodiment, a part of the display area of the image display device 5A is used as the specific game information display area 5Z, but the specific game information display area 5Z is provided in at least one of the image display devices 5X and 5Y. You may. Further, the game board 2 may be provided with a specific game information display device (eg, LED, lamp, 7-segment LED, liquid crystal display device, etc.).

  The image display devices 5X and 5Y have a width of the display screen that is substantially half that of the image display device 5A, and are provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 5A so as to be movable and rotatable as described later. In the present embodiment, mainly the central image display device 5A performs variable display of effect symbols and various effects, and the image display devices 5X and 5Y perform effects related to the image display device 5A. However, variable display of the effect symbol may be performed instead of the image display device 5A, or an effect separate from the image display device 5A may be performed.

  Further, these image display devices 5A, 5X, 5Y are arranged on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through an opening 2c formed in the game board 2. In the present embodiment, part of the image display devices 5X and 5Y can be visually recognized through the board 200. A frame-shaped center decoration frame 52 is provided in the opening 2c of the game board 2.

  A first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are set at two left and right positions below the display areas of the image display devices 5A, 5X, and 5Y. In the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display area 5U, a pending storage display is displayed that allows the number of pending storages of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game (special figure pending storage number) to be specified. That is, in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, hold display images corresponding to the special figure game whose execution is held are displayed.

  Here, in order to suspend the variable display corresponding to the special drawing game, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the start winning a prize by entering. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  At the right side positions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, there are a first reserved display device 25A and a second reserved display device 25B for displaying the number of special symbol reserved memories in an identifiable manner. It is provided. The first pending display 25A displays the first special figure pending storage number so that it can be specified, and the second pending display 25B displays the second special figure pending storage number that can be specified. For example, each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B is configured to include a plurality of LEDs, and the first special figure hold storage number (the first special figure game hold storage number is determined by the number of LEDs that are turned on. ) And the second special figure reservation storage number (the second special figure game reservation storage number) are displayed.

  A normal winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5A, and a normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided below the image display device 5Y. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state, which is a protruding position that projects into the game area 10, and an open state, which is a retracted position that is retracted from the game area 10, by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. An ordinary electric accessory having a movable plate that changes is provided, and a second starting winning opening as a starting area (second starting area) is formed.

  Based on the fact that the game balls that have passed through (entered) the first start winning opening are detected by the first start opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as the prize balls, and the first special figure. If the number of reserved memories is equal to or smaller than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first start condition is satisfied. In addition, based on the fact that the game balls that have passed through (entered) the second start winning opening are detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second If the number of special figure reservation storages is equal to or smaller than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the second start condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A. The special variable winning ball device 7 forms a special winning opening as a specific area which changes between an open state and a closed state by a special winning opening door which is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 shown in FIG. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area is in an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and the player cannot pass (enter) (or is hard to pass (entry)) the player. It changes into a closed state which is disadvantageous to.

  Based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the special winning opening are detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Therefore, if the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it will be impossible or difficult for the player to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening, and for the player. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display device 20 is provided at the right side position of the second hold display device 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols (general symbols, ordinary symbols) that are a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a regular figure game (ordinary figure game). The ordinary figure game is executed based on that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2 is turned on, whereby the passage of the game ball is detected. At the right side position of the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reservations as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41. In other words, the public figure hold display 25C displays the number of public figure hold storages, which is the number of held public figure games, by the number of lit LEDs.

  The surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, on the game board 2, light emitting components on the game area side are arranged. As the game area side light emitting component, for example, a light emitting component (LED) (not shown) provided in the center decoration frame 52, a light emitting component (LED (not shown) provided in the normal winning ball device 6A or the normal variable winning ball device 6B) )and so on. In addition, the game board 2 may include a light emitting component (LED) for causing at least a part of the surface (for example, a light guide area) to emit light. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a production effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area 10, the game balls paid out as prize balls or the game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are supplied to a hitting ball launching device (not shown). An upper plate 90 (also referred to as a ball hitting plate) that holds (stores) as much as possible is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a discharge port (not shown) for discharging the surplus balls, foul balls, and the like overflowing from the upper plate 90 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. A push button 31B is provided on the member forming the upper plate. A push sensor 35B that detects a player's operation (for example, pressing) on the push button 31B and outputs an operation detection signal to the production control board 12 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. There is.

  At a lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating stick). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) that are arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and four transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, an LED control board 14, and various types of transmissions between the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 as shown in FIG. Various boards such as a relay board 15 for relaying control signals, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, and an interface board are arranged.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is provided with detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23, which detect the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41. The wiring to transmit is connected. Further, the display control of the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the general figure hold display 25C, etc. The wiring for transmitting the command signal for is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The production control command includes, for example, a variation pattern designating command that indicates a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as the variation time of the production symbol, the type of reach production, and the presence or absence of pseudo-relation.

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

  The random number circuit 104 counts the numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program. The I/O 105 has an input port for inputting various signals and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (the game ball passes or the game ball passes from the various switches for detecting the game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23)). The detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the player has entered is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit. The effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to display an image. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the devices 5A, 5X, 5Y, the speakers 8L, 8R and the production LED 9 are mounted.

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. A display control unit 123 that executes a process for determining the control content of the display operation in 5A, 5X, and 5Y, and a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. , I/O 125 are mounted. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the program stored in the ROM 121 to realize the function of the effect control board 12 (execution of effect). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 121 (data used for effect control patterns, data such as various decision tables, etc.) is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The display control unit 123 outputs the video signal of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and displays the effect image on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like.

  The random number circuit 124 updatable counts the numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used when controlling the effect operation. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program. The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 includes an input port for receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The sound control board 13 has a function of outputting sound (sound specified by the sound effect signal) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound effect signal from the effect control board 12. The LED control board 14 has a function of performing lighting/light-off driving of the performance LED 9 (lighting/light-out according to the drive content indicated by the lighting signal) based on the lighting signal from the performance control board 12.

  The image display device 5A includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5A via the I/O 125 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit displays the image represented by the video signal on the display panel. The image display devices 5X and 5Y have the same display configuration as that of the image display device 5A, although there are differences in size from the image display device 5A and the fact that the image display devices 5X and 5Y are movable as will be described later.

  In the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5A and the effect symbol display areas of the image display devices 5X, 5Y, the variation of the effect symbol corresponding to the start of the first or second special figure game. The display will start. When the variable display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first and second special drawing games, the fixed production symbol (of the three demonstration symbols of the three production symbols) becomes the display result (variable display result) of the variable display of the production symbol. The combination is stopped and displayed (derived display).

(Structure of pachinko machine)
Next, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the outer frame 60 is formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape by an upper plate 61, a lower plate 62, a left side plate 63 and a right side plate 64. The upper plate 61 and the lower plate 62 are formed of wood in a plate shape, and can be installed and fixed to a game island (not shown) installed in a game hall or the like via nails or the like. The left side plate 63 and the right side plate 64 are formed in a plate shape by extrusion molding of an aluminum material.

  A curtain plate 65 is provided below the opening of the outer frame 60, and the lower part of the opening is closed. A bearing that rotatably supports a vertical rotation shaft (not shown) provided at the upper left corner and the lower left corner of the gaming machine frame 3 at the upper left corner and the lower left corner of the outer frame 60. A portion (not shown) is provided, and the gaming machine frame 3 is provided between a closed position for closing the opening of the outer frame 60 and an open position for opening the opening around the left side of the outer frame 60. It is rotatably supported.

  The game machine frame 3 is formed with an opening (not shown) having a size into which a back cover 70 (see FIG. 9) for covering various components and devices provided on the back side of the game board 2 can be inserted. There is. Further, a locking recess (not shown) is provided at the upper left position on the left side of the opening, and a board holding metal fitting (not shown) is provided at the upper right position on the right side. Therefore, the back cover 70 on the back surface of the game board 2 is inserted into the opening from the front of the game machine frame 3, and the right end portion is inserted with the left end portion of the game board 2 inserted in the locking recess (not shown). The game board 2 can be attached to the game machine frame 3 by locking with a press fitting (not shown). Also, the game board 2 can be easily removed from the game machine frame 3 by releasing the locked state of the board pressing metal fitting.

(Window unit)
Next, the window unit 51A that constitutes the window 51 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 9. 4A is a front view showing the window unit, and FIG. 4B is a rear view showing the window unit. FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing a state in which the window unit is seen obliquely from the front, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view showing a state in which the window unit is seen from the oblique rear. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the window unit viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the window unit viewed obliquely from behind. FIG. 8 is a vertical sectional view showing the tubular portion. FIG. 9 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the internal structures of the opening/closing frame and the gaming machine frame.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the window unit 51A is arranged on the first transmission body 250 and on the game area 10 side of the first transmission body 250, and at a position corresponding to the opening 2c of the board 200. A second transparent body 260 having a hole 270 formed therein.

  The first transmissive body 250 includes a plate-shaped portion made of a front transmissive plate 251 made of a transparent glass material, a first tubular body 252 and a second tubular body formed in a tubular shape by a non-translucent synthetic resin material. And a tubular portion formed of the body 253. The second tubular body 253 is provided inside the first tubular body 252 so that it can be fitted from the opening on the back side, and the openings on the front sides of the first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253 are pre-permeated. It is formed to be slightly smaller than the plate 251, and the front transmission plate 251 is inserted from the opening on the back side of the first tubular body 252, and the second tubular body 253 is fitted from the rear side of the front transmission plate 251. The peripheral edge of the transmission plate 251 is sandwiched between the front peripheral edges of the first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253.

  The first tubular body 252 has a tubular portion and a plate-shaped flange portion 256 formed so as to spread from the peripheral edge portion of the rear opening of the tubular portion to the periphery. The outer peripheral surface of the first tubular body 252 and the inner peripheral surface of the second tubular body 253 are plated and reinforced by plating.

  In the second tubular body 253, screws N1 are attached to mounting holes formed in a plurality of rear opening peripheral portions, and a plurality of screws N1 are formed in a rear opening peripheral portion of the first tubular body 252. The first tubular body 252 is integrated with the first tubular body 252 by screwing into the hole to form a tubular portion, and the first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253 are sandwiched by the opening peripheral portions on the front side. The front transmission plate 251 is also integrated to form the first transmission body 250. The peripheral edge of the front transmission plate 251 and the peripheral edge of the front opening of each of the first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253 are joined together with an adhesive or the like.

  The first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253 are formed such that the front-rear length dimension of the upper wall portion is longer than the front-rear length dimension of the lower wall portion. As shown in FIG. 3, the front transmissive plate 251 has a substantially triangular shape in a vertical cross section, and is disposed so as to incline rearward downward, that is, the upper end thereof inclines forward.

  The above-mentioned upper plate 90 is provided below the window 51. Since the upper plate 90 is open on the upper side and a game ball for playing a game can be inserted, if the first transparent body 250 projects above the upper plate 90, it will be an obstacle to the insertion of the game ball. I will end up. In addition, the first transparent body 250 is provided so as to project forward of a member forming the upper plate 90. Therefore, the front transmission plate 251 is arranged such that the upper end thereof is located in front of the front end of the member forming the upper plate 90, and the lower end thereof is located behind the upper plate 90. It is arranged so as to incline.

  In the present embodiment, the tubular portion formed of the first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253 has a lower wall portion whose front-rear length dimension is extremely shorter than that of the upper wall portion. The present invention is not limited to this, and the front-rear length dimension of the upper wall portion and the lower wall portion may be substantially the same, or the front-rear length dimension of the upper wall portion may be the front-rear length dimension of the lower wall portion. It may be shorter than the full size. Further, it may not be a cylindrical portion provided along the entire peripheral edge of the front transmission plate 251, but may be an arch-shaped portion along a part of the peripheral edge of the front transmission plate 251.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, at a plurality of circumferential positions of the first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253, there are convex strips 254A and concave strips 254B extending in the front-rear direction. The reinforcing structure portion 254 is formed. In addition, in order to form a screw hole for the screw N1 in the first tubular body 252, a ridge portion 255A formed on the inner peripheral surface, and for forming a mounting hole for the screw N1 in the second tubular body 253, The ridge portion 255A formed on the peripheral surface and the concave portion 255B formed on the outer peripheral surface also function as the reinforcing structure portion 254. By forming the reinforcing structure portions 254 at a plurality of positions in the circumferential direction of the first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253 in this manner, uneven portions are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the tubular portion and the strength is improved. To do.

  In addition, a decorative portion is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the tubular portion by such an uneven portion and the plating process applied to the outer peripheral surface as described above. In the present embodiment, the decorative portion is provided by the reinforcing uneven portion and the plating process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the outer peripheral surface may be colored or a pattern may be provided. You may comprise the decoration part.

  The second transmissive body 260 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material such as a transparent acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, or a methacrylic resin, and has a plate-shaped portion formed of a rear transmission plate 261 having a hole 270 and a non-transmissive plate. A frame body 262 formed in a frame shape from a light-transmitting synthetic resin material. The rear transmission plate 261 is fixed to the back surface of the frame body 262 with an adhesive or the like so as to close the opening 262A of the frame body 262.

  The first transmissive body 250 and the second transmissive body 260 thus configured have the frame body 262 with the screws N2 attached from the front side into a plurality of mounting holes formed in the flange portion 256 of the first tubular body 252. The one window unit 51A is formed by being screwed into the screw hole formed in the above to be integrated. As shown in FIG. 3, the window unit 51A is attached to the rear side of the opening/closing frame 50 at the open position for opening the gaming machine frame 3 so as to close the opening (not shown) of the opening/closing frame 50. .

  The window unit 51A is attachable to and detachable from the opening/closing frame 50, and can be replaced according to a model change or the like. Specifically, the locking hook provided on the frame body 262 is used as the locking pin while the locking pin protruding from the back surface of the opening/closing frame 50 is inserted into the locking hole formed in the frame body 262. It is attached by locking.

  When the opening/closing frame 50 is rotated from the open position to the closed position to close the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 with the window unit 51A attached to the back surface of the opening/closing frame 50, as shown in FIG. A plate 261 is arranged in front of the board surface plate 200 of the game board 2 substantially in parallel with the board surface plate 200 with a predetermined gap, and a game ball can flow down between the board surface plate 200 and the rear transmission plate 261. A game area 10 is formed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the rear transmission plate 261 is the entire game area 10 surrounded by the guide rails 2b on the game board surface 200A of the board 200 when the pachinko game machine 1 is viewed from the front (player side). The hole portion 270 is arranged so as to cover from the front, and the hole portion 270 is arranged at a position corresponding to the opening 2c formed in the board 200.

  In the present embodiment, the game area 10 is an area in which the game balls can flow down, that is, an area other than the opening 2c in the area surrounded by the guide rails 2b on the game board surface 200A of the board 200 and an opening 2c. A corresponding area, that is, an area in which the image display devices 5A, 5X, 5Y and various movable bodies described later are provided so that they can be visually recognized by the player (areas indicated by diagonal lines in FIG. 8). Further, the opening 2c is provided with the center decoration frame 52, so that the game balls are restricted from flowing into the opening 2c.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the hole portion 270 has a shape different from that of the opening 2c formed in the board 200 and has a small size, and is provided at a position corresponding to the opening 2c. The invention is not limited to this, and the hole 270 may be formed to have substantially the same shape, or a part thereof may be located outside the opening 2c.

  Therefore, the game area 10 configured in this way is seen from the player side in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the front transmission plate 251 and the rear transmission plate 261 forming the window portion 51 (visible). This is possible (see the window portion 51 shown by a halftone dot area in FIG. 4A). As shown in FIG. 9, the rear transmission plate 261 and the game board surface 200A are installed in an upright state so as to be parallel to each other, while the front transmission plate 251 is gradually inclined from the upper side to the lower side toward the rear side. As described above, since the rear transmission plate 261 is arranged in a forward tilted posture, the lower separation dimension L2 with respect to the rear transmission plate 261 is shorter than the upper separation dimension L1 with respect to the rear transmission plate 261. ing.

  The first transmissive body 250 including the front transmissive plate 251 as the plate-shaped portion and the first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253 as the tubular portion is the rear transmissive body forming the second transmissive body 260. It is formed in a convex shape projecting forward with respect to the plate 261, and in a state where the window unit 51A is attached to the opening/closing frame 50, a tubular portion including the first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253, It is provided so as to be inserted into the opening of the opening/closing frame 50 from the back side and project forward.

  Therefore, the rear transmission plate 261 that forms the game area 10 together with the game board surface 200A is accommodated within the plate thickness dimension of the opening/closing frame 50 in the front-rear direction, while the tubular portion is provided so as to project forward with respect to the front surface of the opening/closing frame 50. Thus, the front transmission plate 251 can be arranged as far away as possible from the rear transmission plate 261 without increasing the front-rear dimension of the opening/closing frame 50. Thereby, a wide space S can be formed between the front transmission plate 251 and the rear transmission plate 261.

  Further, the upper wall portions of the first tubular body 252 and the second tubular body 253 are formed so as to incline downward toward the front, and external light from the front upper side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is directed to the game area 10. Since it is difficult to enter, the front of the upper portion of the game area 10 is hidden by the upper wall portion, but since the player's line of sight is located below the upper wall portion, it is visible when looking up.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a magnet is pressed against the front transmission plate 251 to cause a magnetic sensor to malfunction, thereby causing an illegal prize to be generated, or a game ball flowing down in the game area 10 to be magnetically attracted. Although a fraudulent act such as illegally guiding may be performed, by increasing the distances L1 and L2 between the front transmission plate 251 and the rear transmission plate 261 without increasing the plate thickness of the rear transmission plate 261. Since the front transmission plate 251 can be moved away from the game area 10 as much as possible to reduce the influence of the magnetic force of the magnet, it is possible to preferably suppress fraudulent acts by the magnet. Further, in a gaming machine equipped with a magnet sensor for detecting an illegal magnetism, by increasing the distance between the front transmission plate 251 and the rear transmission plate 261 in a range that cannot be detected by the magnet sensor, the above-mentioned misconduct can be prevented. It is possible to suppress it suitably, and it is possible to reduce the number of arranged magnet sensors.

(Lower movable body)
Next, details of the lower movable body 450 including the second movable body 400 and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R in the movable body unit described later will be described based on FIGS. 10 to 17. 10A is a front view showing a state where the lower movable body is located at the standby position, and FIG. 10B is a front view showing a state where the lower movable body is located at the effect position. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a state of the lower movable body as seen obliquely from the front. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the lower movable body is viewed obliquely from behind. 13, (A) is a right side view showing the guide member and the reinforcing sheet metal, (B) is a sectional view taken along line DD of (A), and (C) is a sectional view taken along line EE of (A). 14A is a right side view showing the right guide member, and FIG. 14B is a right side view showing the metal sheet metal. 15A is a schematic front view showing the drive mechanism when the lower movable body is located at the standby position, and FIG. 15B is a right side view. 16A is a schematic front view showing the drive mechanism when the lower movable body is located at the intermediate position, and FIG. 16B is a right side view. 17A is a schematic front view showing the drive mechanism when the lower movable body is located at the effect position, and FIG. 17B is a right side view.

(Second movable body and third movable body)
The second movable body 400 and the third movable bodies 500L, 500R are provided between the game board 2 and the image display devices 5A, 5X, 5Y provided on the back side of the game board 2, and the image display devices 5A, 5X are provided. , 5Y is attached to the lower side of the base member 700 fixed to the back cover 70, and the lower drive mechanism 410 including lower movable body motors 411L and 411R, gears, racks, and the like (not shown) lowers the image display device 5. The second standby position and the third standby position at the bottom of the game board 2 (see FIG. 12, FIG. 14, FIG. 15, FIG. 17), and in front of the display area of the image display device 5, and at the approximate center of the game board 2. It is possible to move vertically between the second effect position and the third effect position (see FIGS. 13 and 16) located at the position, and the upper end is the front side at the second effect position and the third effect position. Lean on.

  That is, the lower movable body 450 is located at a lower position where the second movable body 400 and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R are located at the second standby position and the third standby position, and at the second effect position and the third effect position. It is movable up and down between the upper position and the upper position. In addition, in the present embodiment, the lower movable body 450 can be stopped at an intermediate position between the upper position and the lower position.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the lower base 702 made of a synthetic resin material that constitutes the lower portion of the base member 700 has a lower side portion 702A facing the left-right direction and a side extending upward from the left and right end portions of the lower side portion 702A. A second movable body 400, which is formed in an upward U shape by the side portions 702L and 702R and has a substantially oblong rectangular shape in front view, is provided on the front surface side of the lower base 702. It is provided so as to be vertically movable between a standby position (see FIG. 10A) and a second effect position (see FIG. 10B) located above the lower side 702A.

  Although not shown in detail, on the front surface of the second movable body 400, a light emitting display unit 401 capable of emitting light by an LED (light emitting diode) as a light emitting means is provided on the upper side of the second movable body 400, although not shown in detail. By the light emitting display motor 402 (see FIGS. 2 and 15), the first rotation position along the front surface of the second movable body 400 is centered on the rotation axis (not shown) provided in the upper side portion and directed in the left-right direction. , The second movable body 400 is provided so as to be rotatable between a second rotation position in which a lower portion of the second movable body 400 is inclined so as to project forward.

  Further, on the left and right sides of the light emitting display unit 401 on the front surface of the second movable body 400, third movable bodies 500L and 500R formed in a substantially triangular shape in a front view are provided on the lower rear portions of the third movable bodies 500L and 500R. A third standby position in which the inner side wall 501 is separated from the outer side wall 403 formed on the second movable body 400 around the rotation shaft 502 protruding rearward, and the inner side wall 501 is outside the second movable body 400. It is provided so as to be rotatable between a third effect position in contact with the wall 403.

  Guide members 710L and 710R for guiding the second movable body 400 in a vertically movable manner are attached to the left and right side portions 702L and 702R of the lower base 702. Hereinafter, the guide members 710L and 710R will be described, but since the left and right guide members 710L and 710R have substantially the same configuration, the right guide member 710R will be described and the left guide member 710R will be omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the guide member 710R is made of a synthetic resin material, and has a plate-shaped portion 710A having a vertically long rectangular shape in a right side view, and a peripheral wall portion standing on the right side peripheral edge of the plate-shaped portion 710A. It is formed in the shape of a box that opens to the right by 710B. A concave groove 711 extending in the vertical direction is formed on the left side surface (inner side surface) of the plate-shaped portion 710A, and a guide hole 712 penetrating in the horizontal direction is formed in the concave groove 711. . The recessed groove 711 and the guide hole 712 are formed by a linear first guide portion 712A that extends in the vertical direction, a second guide portion 712B that curves forward from the upper end of the first guide portion 712A, and a second guide portion 712B. It is composed of a linear third guide portion 712C that extends upward from the upper end and is shorter than the first guide portion 712A.

  In the guide hole 712 thus configured, cylindrical guided shafts 713A and 713B projecting from above and below the right side surface of the second movable body 400 are inserted from the left side, and the right side of the guide hole 712. A retaining member 714 is attached by a screw to the tips of the guided shafts 713A and 713B protruding in one direction. Since the guided shafts 713A and 713B are slightly smaller than the lateral dimension of the guide hole 712, they can slide in the guide hole 712. As a result, the second movable body 400 is guided in the vertical direction by the guide hole 712 via the guided shafts 713A and 713B.

  In detail, when the guided shafts 713A and 713B are guided in the vertical direction by the first guide portion 712A, the second movable body 400 performs the first operation of moving in the vertical direction with the standing posture, and the second guide is provided. When at least one of the guided shafts 713A and 713B is guided in the diagonal front-rear direction by the portion 712B, a second operation of moving in the diagonal front-back direction with the upper portion tilted forward is performed, and by the third guide portion 712C. When only the upper guided shaft 713A is guided, it is located at the second effect position.

  A reinforcing sheet metal 720R for reinforcing the guide member 710R is provided on the right side surface of the guide member 710R, and a screw N1 is screwed into a plurality of screw holes 715 formed on the right side surface (outer side surface) of the plate portion 710A. Installed by. In addition, the upper and lower sides of the reinforcing sheet metal 720R are bent outward so as not to be twisted.

  In addition, a hole portion 721A wider than the guide hole 712 is formed in a portion of the reinforcing sheet metal 720R corresponding to the lower end to the upper end vicinity of the first guide portion 712A of the guide hole 712. A hole 721B is formed separately from the hole 721A in a portion corresponding to the lower portion of the second guide 712B. The hole portion 721A is formed so that the guide hole 712, the retaining member 714, and the detection piece 714A formed on the retaining member 714 can be visually recognized, and the hole portion 721B is an intermediate position detection capable of detecting the guide hole 712 and the detection piece 714A. Since the sensor 716 is formed to be visible, the detection status can be confirmed without removing the reinforcing sheet metal 720R. By forming these holes 721A and 721B, the reinforcing sheet metal 720R is reduced in weight.

  In addition, the hole portions 721A and 721B occupy a portion corresponding to the first guide portion 712A of the guide hole 712, that is, a portion that guides the first movement in which the second movable body 400 moves in the up-and-down direction in the standing posture. From the proportion of the portion of the guide hole 712 corresponding to the second guide portion 712B and the third guide portion 712C, that is, the portion that guides the second movement of the second movable body 400 in the tilted posture in the diagonal front-back direction. Is also formed to be large (including the case where the hole portions 721A and 721B are formed only in the portion that guides the first movement and the hole portions 721A and 721B are not formed in the portion that guides the second movement). There is. That is, the strength of the reinforcing sheet metal 720R at the position corresponding to the first motion of the lower movable body 450 is higher than that at the position corresponding to the second motion (strongly reinforced).

  Side light emitting display units 730L and 730R capable of emitting light by LEDs (light emitting diodes) as light emitting means are attached to the front portions of the left and right guide members 710L and 710R. The side light emitting display units 730L and 730R are vertically extended along the side portions 702L and 702R, and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R are located at the third standby position. The movable bodies 500L and 500R are formed so as to be able to cover the front.

  Next, the lower drive mechanism 410 for driving the second movable body 400 and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 11, 12, and 15, the lower drive mechanism 410 includes lower movable body motors 411L and 411R, which are stepping motors provided on the left and right sides of the back side of the lower side portion 702A of the lower base 702, and the lower side portion 702A. Centering around pinion gears 412L and 412R fixed to the drive shafts (not shown) of the lower movable body motors 411L and 411R protruding to the front side, and a rotation shaft (not shown) facing the front left and right sides of the lower side 702A. And a driven gears 413L and 413R that are rotatably provided to mesh with the pinion gears 412L and 412R, and a rotation shaft 414 that is rotatably provided on the left and right sides of the front surface of the lower side portion 702A and that is oriented in the front-rear direction. A second link member having first character-shaped link members 415L and 415R and a long hole 417 into which one end of one arm of the first link members 415L and 415R can be inserted, into which a connecting shaft 416 is inserted. 418L and 418R, and third link members 420L and 420R that are substantially V-shaped when viewed from the front and that are rotatably provided on the left and right sides of the front surface of the second movable body 400 around a rotation axis that faces the front-rear direction. Have.

  Arc-shaped elongated holes 421 and 422 centered on the rotation axes of the third link members 420L and 420R are formed on the left and right sides of the second movable body 400, and the elongated hole 421 includes the second link member. A connecting shaft 419 that connects the 418L and 418R and the third link members 420L and 420R is inserted. Further, a connection shaft 427 that rotatably connects the third movable bodies 500L and 500R and one ends of the arms of the third link members 420L and 420R is inserted into the elongated hole 422.

  The connecting shaft 416 protrudingly provided at the tip of the arm of the first link members 415L and 415R passes through the elongated holes 417 of the second link members 418L and 418R, and the elongated hole 423L formed in the second movable body 400 and directed in the left-right direction. , 423R (see FIG. 12).

  In addition, a long hole into which a connecting shaft 425 projecting from the peripheral portion of the front faces of the driven gears 413L and 413R can be inserted in an arm different from the arm in which the connecting shaft 416 of the first link members 415L and 415R is formed. 426 is formed, and the connecting shaft 425 connects the first link members 415L and 415R and the driven gears 413L and 413R.

  Further, between the left and right lower movable body motors 411L and 411R on the back surface of the lower base 702, the lower base 702 is reinforced by attaching a reinforcing sheet metal 722 facing in the left-right direction with a plurality of screws N2. Damage and the like of the lower base 702 are suppressed.

  Next, operation modes of the second movable body 400 and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R will be described based on FIGS. 15 to 17.

  As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the second movable body 400 is located at the second standby position, the light emitting display unit 401 is located at the first rotation position, and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R are located at the second position. In the state in which the lower movable body 450 is located in the lower position, that is, in the second movable body 400, the left and right guided shafts 713A and 713B of the second movable body 400 have the first guide hole 712. It is located below the guide portion 712A and is held in an upright posture at a position corresponding to the guide members 710L and 710R in a side view. Further, the light emitting display unit 401 and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R are held in an upright posture on the front surface side of the second movable body 400, and the light emitting display motor 402, which is an electric component having a predetermined weight, is attached to the second movable body 400. Since it is located above the second movable body 400, the center of gravity G of the lower movable body 450 including the second movable body 400, the light emitting display unit 401, and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R is substantially the left-right direction of the second movable body 400. It is set in the vicinity of the light emitting display motor 402, which is located slightly to the left of the center position and on the front upper side in the front-rear direction. In particular, as shown in FIG. 15B, the center of gravity position G is set to a front position in front of the guide hole 712 in the guide members 710L and 710R in a side view.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the left and right lower movable body motors 411L and 411R rotate the pinion gears 412L and 412R together in the first direction, the driven gears 413L and 413R rotate to connect via the connecting shaft 425. The first link members 415L and 415R thus rotated rotate upward about the rotation shaft 414. As a result, the second movable body 400 connected via the connecting shaft 416 moves upward. Further, the connecting shaft 416 slides inward in the long holes 423L and 423R of the second movable body 400 and the long holes 417 of the second link members 418L and 418R until the arm becomes substantially horizontal, When the arm starts to rotate above the horizontal, the second link members 418L and 418R and the third link members 420L and 420R operate only because they slide outward in the long holes 423L and 423R and the long hole 417. Therefore, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R are maintained at the third standby position.

  While the second movable body 400 moves from the second standby position to the intermediate position where the detection piece 714A is detected by the intermediate position detection sensor 716, that is, the guided shafts 713A and 713B are guided by the first guide portion 712A. In the first movement range, the second movable body 400, the light emitting display unit 401, and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R perform the first operation of moving upward while maintaining the standing posture.

  Note that the center of gravity position G only moves upward along the guide hole 712 while moving upward while maintaining the standing posture, so that the load of the lower movable body 450 is applied to the guide members 710L and 710R. Almost never.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the lower movable body 450 is located at the intermediate position, the detection piece 714A is detected by the intermediate position detection sensor 716. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 causes the lower movable body to move. It is possible to stop 450 at an intermediate position.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17, when the left and right lower movable body motors 411L and 411R rotate the pinion gears 412L and 412R together in the first direction, the lower movable body 450 moves further upward. Then, when the connecting shaft 416 abuts on the outer ends of the elongated holes 417 of the second link members 418L and 418R and then moves further outward, the third link members 420L and 420R rotate about the rotation shafts. By the movement, the connecting shaft 427 moves in the elongated hole 422 from the upper end toward the lower end, whereby the third movable bodies 500L, 500R connected to the third link members 420L, 420R via the connecting shaft 427 are moved. Then, the rotary shaft 502 is rotated to a third effect position, and the inner side wall 501 contacts the outer side wall 403 of the second movable body 400.

  Further, the light emitting display motor 402 moves the light emitting display unit 401 from the first rotating position to the second rotating position according to the timing when the third movable bodies 500L and 500R rotate from the third standby position to the third effect position. Rotate.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when the guided shaft 713A above the second movable body 400 enters the second guide portion 712B, the second movable body 400, the light emitting display unit 401, and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R. Moves forward and leans forward so that the upper portion leans forward. Then, when the upper and lower guided shafts 713A and 713B are guided by the second guide portion 712B, the second movable body 400, the light emitting display unit 401, and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R move upward with the forward tilted posture. The second operation is performed.

  Then, when the upper guided shaft 713A enters the third guide portion 712C and reaches the upper end portion of the guide hole 712, the upper portion of the lower movable body 450 faces slightly upward and the forward tilt angle decreases, but the forward tilt angle increases. While maintaining the above, the second movable body 400 is located at the second effect position, the light emitting display unit 401 is located at the second rotation position, and the third movable objects 500L and 500R are located at the third effect position.

  Further, the center of gravity position G of the lower movable body 450 moves obliquely forward and upward in accordance with the second movement in which the lower movable body 450 is guided by the second guide portion 712B and rises in the forward tilted posture, thereby guiding the guide member 710L. , 710R to the front of the front side. Therefore, when the second movable body 400 is moving diagonally upward and upward or when the second movable position is reached, the load of the lower movable body 450 is applied to the second guide portion 712B via the guided shafts 713A and 713B. Around the front edge. That is, since the center of gravity G of the lower movable body 450 above the guide members 710L and 710R is biased toward the front side of the guide members 710L and 710R, a load is applied to the guide members 710L and 710R that support the lower movable body 450.

  As described above, when the lower movable body 450 moves in the vertical direction (first operation), the center of gravity position G with respect to the guide members 710L and 710R does not change in the front-rear direction, but moves diagonally in the front-rear direction (second operation). Since the center of gravity position G with respect to the guide members 710L and 710R changes in the front-rear direction while the guide members 710L and 710R are being reinforced, the load of the lower movable body 450 is applied to the guide members 710L and 710R. Thus, it is possible to preferably prevent the upper portions of the guide members 710L and 710R from being twisted and damaged.

  Further, by forming most of the hole portions 721A, 721B for reducing the weight of the reinforcing metal plates 720L, 720R in the portion that guides the second movement of the second movable body 400, the second guide of the guide members 710L, 710R. It is possible to reduce the weight while suitably reinforcing the portion corresponding to the portion 712B.

(Light emitting display unit)
Next, details of the light emitting display unit 401 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing a state of the structure of the light emitting display unit as seen obliquely from the front. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing a state of the structure of the light emitting display unit as seen obliquely from behind. 20A is a front view showing the light emitting display unit, and FIG. 20B is a schematic view showing a state in which each inner lens is arranged on the front surface of the LED substrate. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, the light emitting display unit 401 includes a first area 801A having a shape imitating the numeral “7” and a second rectangular shape that is arranged on the left side of the first area 801A and has a horizontally long rectangular shape in a front view. An LED substrate 801 arranged on the right side of the region 801B and the first region 801A and having a horizontally long rectangular shape in front view and having a third region 801C larger than the second region 801B, and a back cover 802 capable of covering the back face 801D of the LED substrate 801. A first inner lens 803 arranged on the front side of the first area 801A in the LED substrate 801, a second inner lens 804 arranged on the front side of the second area 801B, and a front side of the third area 801C. A third inner lens 805 arranged, a frame member 806 forming the outer shape of the light emitting display unit 401, a first outer lens 807 arranged on the front side of the first inner lens 803, and a front surface of the second inner lens 804. And a third outer lens 809 arranged on the front side of the third inner lens 805.

  The LED substrate 801 has a front surface 801F and a back surface 801D that are mounting surfaces of electronic components colored in white, and an angle type LED 811 that is a light emitting diode capable of emitting white light is displayed in a first area 801A on the front surface 801F. Are arranged along the inside of the peripheral edge of the first region 801A forming the outer shape of "7". Each angle type LED 811 is provided so as to be able to emit light toward the inside (on the side opposite to the peripheral edge of the first region 801A) in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the front surface 801F that is a mounting surface, that is, left and right and up and down. There is.

  In the second area 801B on the front surface 801F, a top-type LED 812, which is a full-color light emitting diode capable of emitting 7 colors, has a light emitting element that emits red (R), green (G), and blue (B) light. A plurality of second regions 801B are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. Each top LED 812 is provided so as to be able to emit light in a vertical direction or a substantially vertical direction with respect to the front surface 801F that is a mounting surface, that is, in the front direction.

  In the third area 801C on the front surface 801F, a top-type LED 813, which is a full-color light emitting diode capable of emitting 7 colors, has a light emitting element that emits red (R), green (G), and blue (B) light. In the upper, middle and lower stages of the third region 801C, a plurality of them are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. Each top LED 813 is provided so as to be able to emit light in a vertical direction or a substantially vertical direction with respect to the front surface 801F which is a mounting surface, that is, in the front direction.

  The back cover 802 is made of a black non-transmissive synthetic resin material having a lower light reflection efficiency than white, and is formed in substantially the same shape as the LED substrate 801.

  The first inner lens 803 is made of a red transmissive synthetic resin material, and has a plate-shaped portion 803A having a shape in the shape of the numeral "7" and a frame provided upright on the front edge of the plate-shaped portion 803A. The peripheral wall portion 803</b>B has a box shape with a front surface opened. As shown in FIG. 20(B), since the plate-shaped portion 803A has a similar shape in which the first region 801A is reduced in a front view, when the plate-shaped portion 803A is arranged in the first region 801A on the front surface 801F of the LED substrate 801. The peripheral wall portion 803B is surrounded by the plurality of angle type LEDs 811 arranged in a frame shape, and the peripheral wall portion 803B faces the light emitting portion of the angle type LED 811. Further, a light diffusing portion 803C, which is an uneven portion having a substantially triangular wave shape with a constant pitch in cross section, is formed on the outer surface and the front end surface of the peripheral wall portion 803B in the longitudinal direction. The light from the angle type LED 811 incident from the outer side surface (light incident portion) is diffused and guided, and the light emitted from the front end surface of the peripheral wall portion 803B is diffused.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the light incident on the outer surface of the peripheral wall portion 803B from the angle type LED 811 is guided into the plate-shaped portion 803A arranged along the front surface 801F of the LED substrate 801, and then the plate-shaped portion 803A. The light is reflected toward the front by the reflection portion 803D formed on the back surface of the portion 803A, and emitted from the entire front surface of the plate-shaped portion 803A to the front. Since the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 803A is a flat surface, the plate-shaped portion 803A emits surface light like a light guide plate.

  The reflecting portion 803D is formed in a concavo-convex state (rough surface) in which the cross-sectional view in the traveling direction of the light guided inside the plate-shaped portion 803A has a substantially triangular wave shape with a constant pitch. Specifically, it is configured by a molding method in which a concave and convex portion is provided on the back surface of the plate-shaped portion 803A by a stamper or injection. For example, a silk printing method in which reflective dots are printed with white ink on an acrylic plate, or an acrylic plate is used. The reflecting portion may be configured by a sticking dot method in which a reflecting plate is stuck with a dot-shaped adhesive material, a groove processing method, or the like.

  Here, the first inner lens 803 is arranged so that the peripheral wall portion 803B surrounds the outside of the plurality of angle type LEDs 811 arranged in a frame shape, and the light from each angle type LED 811 is incident from the inner side surface of the peripheral wall portion 803B. In this case, a part of the incident light passes through the peripheral wall portion 803B and is emitted outward, so that the light is not sufficiently guided to the plate-shaped portion 803A, and the plate-shaped portion 803A is not connected to the front surface 801F of the LED substrate 801. Since part of the light is emitted from the back surface of the plate-shaped portion 803A, the plate-shaped portion 803A may become dark.

  On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, the first inner lens 803 is arranged in the area surrounded by the plurality of angle type LEDs 811 arranged in a frame shape along the periphery of the first inner lens 803. The light from each angle type LED 811 is guided toward the inner plate-shaped portion 803A, and the plate-shaped portion 803A approaches or abuts the white front surface 801F of the LED substrate 801, so that the plate-shaped portion 803A The light emitted to the back side is also reflected by the front surface 801F, whereby the light from the angle type LED 811 can be efficiently emitted to the front side, so that the plate-shaped portion 803A can be brightened.

  The first outer lens 807 is made of a red transmissive synthetic resin material, and is a box whose rear surface is opened by a plate-shaped portion 807A and a frame-shaped peripheral wall portion 807B which is erected on the peripheral edge of the rear surface of the plate-shaped portion 807A. It is formed into a shape. As shown in FIG. 20B, the plate-shaped portion 807A having a shape imitating the numeral “7” has substantially the same shape as the first region 801A in a front view, and the plate-shaped portion 807A of the first inner lens 803 has a shape similar to that of the first inner lens 803. When arranged on the front surface side, the peripheral wall portion 807B is located in front of the plurality of angle type LEDs 811 arranged in a frame shape.

  The front surface of the plate-shaped portion 807A is formed as a flat surface, and a region of the front surface that does not correspond to the first inner lens 803, that is, a region corresponding to the angle-type LED 811, is more than a region corresponding to the first inner lens 803. A recess 807E located on the back side is formed in a frame shape along the peripheral edge. In addition, a black non-transmissive layer 807C having a lower transmittance than other portions is formed on the front surface corresponding to the concave portion 807E so that light is not emitted from the concave portion 807E forward (to the concave portion 807E). The non-transmissive layer 807C is also formed on a part of the front surface that does not correspond). The transmittance of the non-transmissive layer 807C is lower than that of the transparent layers other than the non-transmissive layer 807C (including 0% transmittance).

  As shown in FIG. 19, a light diffusion portion 807D capable of diffusing light is formed in a portion of the back surface of the plate-shaped portion 807A that does not correspond to the concave portion 807E by being formed into a diamond cut shape by injection molding or the like. .. The light diffusing section 807D has a regular pattern of a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions (for example, a pattern in which a plurality of convex-concave groups composed of a plurality of convex portions formed at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction are formed in vertical rows). ).

  On the front surface of the first outer lens 807 having such a configuration, the transmissive region except the black non-transmissive layer 807C has a first light emitting display unit 851 in the shape of a predetermined character (for example, the numeral "7"). Is composed of.

  Next, the second inner lens 804 is made of a transparent and colorless transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a plate shape having a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and as shown in FIG. Is formed to have a size capable of covering.

  As shown in FIG. 18, on the front surface of the second inner lens 804, a light diffusion portion 804A capable of diffusing light is formed by being formed into a diamond cut shape by injection molding or the like. In the light diffusion portion 804A, a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions are arranged in a regular pattern (for example, a concavo-convex group including a plurality of convex portions formed in the left-right direction at predetermined intervals is formed in a plurality of rows at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction). Pattern) to be formed.

  As shown in FIG. 19, on the back surface of the second inner lens 804, a light diffusing portion 804B capable of diffusing light by being formed into a ripple cut shape by injection molding or the like is formed. The light diffusing section 804B has a plurality of circular convex portions arranged in a regular pattern (for example, a pattern in which ripple-shaped convex portions composed of a plurality of concentric circles are juxtaposed in the left-right direction at predetermined intervals). It is formed by. The light diffusing unit 804B is provided so that any one of the circular ripple shapes corresponds to one of the top LEDs 812 provided in the second region 801B.

  As described above, the second inner lens 804 has front and rear surfaces having different concave-convex shapes, that is, the light diffusion portions 804A and 804B having different arrangement patterns of the convex portions are formed. It is possible to appropriately diffuse the emitted light and emit the light forward.

  The second outer lens 808 is made of a transparent and colorless transparent synthetic resin material, is formed in a plate shape that is a horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and covers the second inner lens 804 as shown in FIG. It is formed to the size possible.

  As shown in FIG. 18, on the front surface of the second outer lens 808, a black non-transmissive layer 808C is formed around a transmissive layer in the shape of a predetermined character (for example, alphabet “AAA”). Then, the second light emitting display portion 852 capable of recognizing a predetermined character is formed by the transparent layer. The transmittance of the non-transmissive layer 808C is lower than that of the transmissive layers other than the non-transmissive layer 808C (including 0% transmittance).

  In addition, in the present embodiment, one second light emitting display portion 852 is configured by one transmissive layer in which the respective alphabets of “AAA” are connected to each other, but a plurality of independent alphabets of “AAA” are provided. One second light emitting display unit 852 may be configured by the transmissive layer. Further, for the sake of convenience of explanation, the form in which the letters “AAA” are applied has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is related to the model such as the title or subtitle of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. It may be a character string. Further, the second light emitting display unit 852 may be configured by not only characters but also numbers, symbols, designs, characters, marks and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 19, a light diffusing portion 808B capable of diffusing light is formed on the back surface of the second outer lens 808 by being formed into a diamond cut shape by injection molding or the like. In the light diffusion portion 808B, a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions are arranged in a regular pattern (for example, a concavo-convex group including a plurality of convex portions formed in the left-right direction at predetermined intervals is formed in a plurality of rows at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction). Pattern) to be formed.

  As described above, the second outer lens 808 has the light diffusion portion 808B formed only on the back surface thereof, so that the light emitted forward from each top-type LED 812 through the second inner lens 804 is further diffused and emitted forward. Can be emitted.

  Next, the third inner lens 805 is made of a transparent and transparent synthetic resin material and is formed into a plate shape having a horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and as shown in FIG. 20B, the third region 801C is formed. Is formed to have a size capable of covering.

  As shown in FIG. 18, a light diffusing portion 805A capable of diffusing light is formed on the front surface of the third inner lens 805 by being formed in a diamond cut shape by injection molding or the like. In the light diffusion portion 805A, a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions are arranged in a regular pattern (for example, a concavo-convex group including a plurality of convex portions formed in the left-right direction at predetermined intervals is formed in a plurality of rows at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction). Pattern) to be formed.

  As shown in FIG. 19, on the back surface of the third inner lens 805, a light diffusing portion 805B capable of diffusing light by being formed into a ripple cut shape by injection molding or the like is formed. The light diffusing unit 805B has a plurality of circular convex portions arranged in a regular pattern (for example, a ripple-shaped convex portion formed of a plurality of concentric circles arranged in parallel in the left-right direction at predetermined intervals). It is formed by. The light diffusing unit 805B is provided so that any one of the circular ripple patterns corresponds to one of the top LEDs 813 provided in the third region 801C.

  In this manner, the third inner lens 805 has front and rear surfaces having different concave-convex shapes, that is, the light diffusion portions 805A and 805B having different convex arrangement patterns are formed. It is possible to appropriately diffuse the emitted light and emit the light forward.

  The third outer lens 809 is made of a transparent and colorless transparent synthetic resin material, is formed in a plate shape that is a horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and covers the third inner lens 805 as shown in FIG. It is formed to the size possible.

  As shown in FIG. 18, on the front surface of the third outer lens 809, a black non-transmissive layer 809C is formed around a transmissive layer having a predetermined character (for example, alphabet “XXX”). Thus, the transmissive layer forms a third light emitting display unit 853 that can recognize a predetermined character. The transmittance of the non-transmissive layer 809C is lower than that of the transparent layers other than the non-transmissive layer 809C (including 0% transmittance).

  In addition, in the present embodiment, one third light emitting display portion 853 is configured by one transmissive layer in which the respective letters of “XXX” are connected to each other, but each of the alphabets of “XXX” is independent. One third light emitting display portion 853 may be configured by the transmissive layer. Further, for the sake of convenience of description, the form in which the letters "XXX" are applied is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is related to a model such as the title or subtitle of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. It may be a character string. Further, the third light emitting display portion 853 may be configured by not only characters but also numbers, symbols, designs, characters, marks and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 19, on the back surface of the third outer lens 809, a light diffusion portion 809B capable of diffusing light by being formed into a diamond cut shape by injection molding or the like is formed. In the light diffusion portion 809B, a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions are arranged in a regular pattern (for example, a concavo-convex group including a plurality of convex portions formed in the left-right direction at predetermined intervals is formed in a plurality of rows at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction). Pattern) to be formed.

  As described above, since the third outer lens 809 has the light diffusion portion 809B formed only on the back surface, the light emitted from each top-type LED 813 through the third inner lens 805 to the front is further diffused to the front. Can be emitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the frame member 806 includes an LED substrate 801, a back cover 802, a first inner lens 803, a second inner lens 804, a third inner lens 805, a first outer lens 807, and a second outer lens. The peripheral edges of the lens 808 and the third outer lens 809 are formed so as to be able to cover from the side, and the first outer lens 807, the second outer lens 808, and the third outer lens are provided at the substantially central position in the front-rear direction on the inner peripheral surface. A ridge 806A for positioning the lens 809 is formed in a frame shape.

  Then, the first outer lens 807 is arranged at a position corresponding to the first region 801A on the front surface of the frame member 806, the second outer lens 808 is arranged at a position corresponding to the second region 801B, and corresponding to the third region 801C. While arranging the third outer lens 809 at a position corresponding to the first inner lens 803, the first inner lens 803 is arranged at a position corresponding to the first region 801A on the back surface of the frame member 806, and the second inner lens 803 is arranged at a position corresponding to the second region 801B. The lens 804 is disposed, the third inner lens 805 is disposed at a position corresponding to the third region 801C, and the LED substrate 801 and the rear cover 802 are disposed on the rear side of these.

  Then, the screw N11 is inserted from the back side of the back cover 802, the LED substrate 801 and the first inner lens 803 are inserted and screwed into the screw holes on the back surface of the first outer lens 807, and thus the first outer lens 807, the first inner lens 803, the LED substrate 801, and the back cover 802 are integrated via the frame member 806. In addition, by inserting the screw N12 from the back surface side of the back cover 802, inserting the LED substrate 801 and the second inner lens 804, and screwing the screw N12 into the screw hole on the back surface of the second outer lens 808, the second outer lens The 808, the second inner lens 804, the LED substrate 801, and the back cover 802 are integrated via the frame member 806. In addition, by inserting the screw N13 from the back surface side of the back cover 802, inserting the LED substrate 801 and the third inner lens 805, and screwing into the screw hole on the back surface of the third outer lens 809, the third outer lens 809, the third inner lens 805, the LED substrate 801, and the back cover 802 are integrated via the frame member 806. As a result, the light emitting display unit 401 is formed.

(Emitting Mode of First Light Emitting Display 851)
Next, a light emitting mode of the first light emitting display unit 851 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, when each angle LED 811 emits light, the light from each angle LED 811 is incident on the outer surface (light incident portion) of the peripheral wall portion 803B of the first inner lens 803. The light incident on the outer surface of the peripheral wall portion 803B is guided into the plate-shaped portion 803A arranged along the front surface 801F of the LED substrate 801, and then the reflection portion 803D formed on the back surface of the plate-shaped portion 803A. Then, the light is reflected toward the front and is emitted forward from the entire front surface of the plate-shaped portion 803A. Since the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 803A is a flat surface, the plate-shaped portion 803A emits surface light like a light guide plate.

  The light emitted from the front surface of the first inner lens 803 is incident on the rear surface of the first outer lens 807, and the incident light is diffused by the light diffusion portion 807D formed on the rear surface inside the first outer lens 807. After being guided forward so as to spread in the surface direction, the light is emitted forward from the first light emitting display unit 851 excluding the non-transmissive layer 807C, and the first light emitting display unit 851 emits surface light.

  Specifically, the first inner lens 803 is formed to have substantially the same shape as the first light emitting display unit 851 including a transmissive portion imitating the number “7” when viewed from the front, and is formed on the periphery of the first region 801A of the LED substrate 801. The plurality of angle type LEDs 811 are arranged along the frame so as to cover a part of the front surface 801F which is a mounting surface. Light from the angle type LED 811 capable of irradiating light in the direction parallel or substantially parallel to the front surface 801F enters the inside from the outer surface of the peripheral wall portion 803B, but the uneven surface is formed on the outer surface which is the light entering portion. Since the light diffusing portion 803C made of is formed in the longitudinal direction of the peripheral wall portion 803B, the light from the angle-type LED 811 having high directivity is diffused and widely spread to the plate-shaped portion 803A. The whole area of 803A can be surface-emitted with substantially uniform intensity, and it is possible to prevent the light incident portion corresponding to each angle type LED 811 in the peripheral wall portion 803B from being illuminated by the light incident on the peripheral wall portion 803B.

  Further, since the angle type LED 811 radiates light in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the front surface 801F, that is, in the left-right direction, the light is not radiated toward the front side, which is the player side, and thus the first light emission. The display portion 851 does not emit strong light (lights up) in a part, and surface emission can be performed substantially uniformly over the entire area.

  In front of the plurality of angle type LEDs 811 arranged around the first inner lens 803, a black non-transmissive layer 807C provided on the first outer lens 807 and a ridge portion 806A of the frame member 806 are arranged. Therefore, even when the angle type LED 811 emits light, it is difficult to visually recognize the irradiation part of the angle type LED 811 from the front. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the position corresponding to each angle type LED 811 on the peripheral edge of the first light emitting display unit 851 from appearing to shine.

  In addition, since the plurality of angle type LEDs 811 are arranged along the peripheral wall portion 803B of the first inner lens 803 in the shape of the number “7”, the effect control CPU 120 causes, for example, FIG. As shown in (C), it is possible to perform a light emission effect based on a light emission pattern in which the plurality of angle type LEDs 811 are sequentially turned on from the upper side to the lower side of the first light emitting display unit 851. By performing a light emission effect based on a different light emission pattern, it is possible to enhance the effect.

  Further, the light from the angle type LED 811 is not directly applied to the first outer lens 807, but the light surface-emitted through the first inner lens 803 is further diffused by the light diffusion portion 807D of the first outer lens 807. Since the light is emitted forward from the first light emitting display unit 851, the light emission of the first light emitting display unit 851 can be suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, the light diffusion portion 807D formed on the back surface of the first outer lens 807 has a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions arranged in a row in the left-right and up-down directions in a regular pattern. Then, when the angle-type LED 811 emits light, the plurality of convex portions appear to emit light in a regular pattern even when the first light emitting display portion 851 is viewed from an arbitrary front angle.

  Further, among the contour lines of the light diffusion portion 807D, a plurality of convex portions arranged along the contour line R1 extending in the left-right direction are cut out in a regular pattern, and the contour line R2 extending in the diagonal direction has a long line. By arranging the convex portions at predetermined intervals in the direction, the convex portions near the contour lines R1 and R2 of the first light emitting display portion 851 appear to emit light in a regular pattern, and thus the first light emitting display portion Since the outline of 851 can be clearly seen without being blurred or distorted, the number “7” can be easily recognized. Further, as shown in FIG. 21, since the first light emitting display unit 851 is bulged forward with respect to the surrounding non-transmissive layer 807C, it is possible to make the numbers look three-dimensional.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the angle type LED 811 can emit white light, and the first inner lens 803 and the first outer lens 807 are made of a red transmissive synthetic resin material, so that the first light emission is achieved. The display portion 851 can display light in red. By doing so, it is not necessary to use an expensive full-color LED capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

(Emission Modes of Second Light Emitting Display Section 852 and Third Light Emitting Display Section)
Next, the light emitting modes of the second light emitting display portion 852 and the third light emitting display portion 853 will be described. Since the internal structures of the second light emitting display unit 852 and the third light emitting display unit 853 are substantially the same, the light emitting mode of the third light emitting display unit 853 will be described below, and the light emitting mode of the second light emitting display unit 852 will be described. Will not be described.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when each top-type LED 813 emits light, the light from each top-type LED 813 is incident on the back surface of the third inner lens 805, and the incident light is reflected by the light diffusion portion 805B formed on the back surface. After being diffused and guided forward so as to spread in the surface direction inside the third inner lens 805, it is further diffused by the light diffusing portion 805A formed on the front surface and emitted from the entire front surface to the front.

  The light emitted from the front surface of the third inner lens 805 is incident on the rear surface of the third outer lens 809, and the incident light is diffused by the light diffusion portion 809B formed on the rear surface inside the third outer lens 809. After being guided forward so as to spread in the surface direction, the light is emitted forward from the third light emitting display portion 853 excluding the non-transmissive layer 809C, and the third light emitting display portion 853 emits surface light.

  Specifically, each top-type LED 813 is provided so as to be able to emit light in a vertical direction or a substantially vertical direction with respect to the front surface 801F, that is, in the front direction, but the light diffusion portion 805A is provided on the front and rear surfaces of the third inner lens 805. , 805B are formed and the light diffusion portion 809B is formed on the back surface of the third outer lens 809, so that when the light is emitted from the front surface of the third outer lens 809, the light is diffused so as to spread to the surroundings. Therefore, the light emission of the third light emitting display portion 853 can be suppressed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26, the light diffusion portion 805A of the third inner lens 805 and the light diffusion portion 809B of the third outer lens 809 have the same diamond cut shape, but the convex portion of the light diffusion portion 809B is The convex portion is larger than the light diffusion portion 805A, and the light diffusion portion 805A of the third inner lens 805 has a diamond cut shape, whereas the light diffusion portion 809B has a ripple cut shape. .. That is, since the light diffusion modes are different due to the different arrangement patterns of the convex portions of the light diffusion units 805A, 805B, and 809B, the light is diffused in a more complicated manner. Light can be suppressed appropriately.

(Side emission display unit)
Next, the right side light emitting display unit 730R of the side light emitting display units 730L and 730R will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. FIG. 23A is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the side light emitting display unit as seen obliquely from the front, and FIG. 23B is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the side light emitting display unit as seen from the oblique rear. is there. 24A is a front view showing a state in which an inner lens is arranged on the front surface of the LED substrate, and FIG. 24B is a rear view showing a state in which the lower portion of the light emitting display unit is viewed with the rear cover removed. .. FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 to 25, the side light emitting display unit 730R includes an LED board 741, a back cover 742 capable of covering the back surface of the LED board 741, and an inner lens 743 arranged on the front side of the LED board 741. , And an outer lens 744 arranged on the front side of the inner lens 743.

  The LED board 741 has a front surface 741F and a back surface 741B, which are mounting surfaces of electronic components, which are colored in white, and red (R), green (G), and blue (B) lights are provided on an upper portion of the front surface 741F. A plurality of angle type LEDs 745, which are full-color light emitting diodes that have a light emitting element that emits light and are capable of emitting seven colors, are arranged in a substantially straight line so as to incline obliquely to the upper right. Each angle type LED 745 is provided so as to be capable of irradiating light obliquely downward to the right in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the front surface 741F which is a mounting surface. An angle type LED 746, which is a full-color light emitting diode capable of emitting seven colors, has light emitting elements that emit red (R), green (G), and blue (B) light, respectively, on the lower portion of the front surface 741F. A plurality of substantially straight lines are arranged so as to incline obliquely upward to the right. Each angle-type LED 746 is provided so as to be able to emit light in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the front surface 741F, which is a mounting surface, toward the upper left. That is, the upper angle type LEDs 745 and the lower angle type LEDs 746 are vertically spaced apart from each other, and are arranged so that light can be emitted from one side to the other side.

  On the other hand, an angle type LED 747, which is a full-color light emitting diode capable of emitting seven colors, has light emitting elements that emit red (R), green (G), and blue (B) light, respectively, on the upper portion of the back surface 741B. A plurality of concave and convex upper sides formed so as to be inclined obliquely upward to the right are arranged along the upper sides. Each angle type LED 747 is provided so that light can be emitted outward from the upper side in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the front surface 741F that is a mounting surface.

  The back cover 742 is made of a white non-transparent synthetic resin material whose front and back surfaces have high light reflection efficiency, and has a back wall portion 742A having substantially the same shape as the LED substrate 741 and left and right excluding the upper side of the front surface of the back wall portion 742A. The side wall portion 742</b>B provided upright on the side edge and the lower edge forms a box shape with the front surface and the upper surface opened.

  As shown in FIG. 25, a notch 748 opening forward and upward is formed along the upper side at the upper side on the front surface of the back cover 742, that is, at a position corresponding to each angle type LED 747. The plate thickness in the vicinity of the upper side of the back cover 742 is smaller than the plate thickness of other parts. As a result, the distance L5 of the notch 748 from the back surface 741B of the LED board 741 is larger than the distance L6 of the LED board 741 other than the notch 748 from the back surface 741B (L5>L6).

  The inner lens 743 is made of a transparent and colorless transparent synthetic resin material, and has a plate-shaped portion 743A having substantially the same shape as that of the LED substrate 741 and a frame-shaped peripheral wall portion 743B erected on the front edge of the plate-shaped portion 743A. Is formed into a box shape with the front opening. In the plate-shaped portion 743A, a cutout portion 750 that exposes two angle-type LEDs 745 to the front from the upper left side, an opening portion 751 that exposes each of the third and subsequent angle-type LEDs 745 from the upper left side to the front, and a lower portion And an opening 752 for exposing each of the angle type LEDs 746 to the front.

  At the peripheral edges of the cutouts 750 and the openings 751 and 752, the light incident portions 751A of the light emitted from the angle LEDs 745 and 746 (see the enlarged view of FIG. 24A) are convex in the light irradiation direction. The light emitted from the angle type LEDs 745 and 746 spreads laterally with respect to the irradiation direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 24B and 25, on the back surface of the plate-shaped portion 743A, the reflection portion 743D for reflecting the light incident from the angle LEDs 745, 746 forward is reflected forward. Then, the light is emitted substantially uniformly forward from the entire front surface of the plate-shaped portion 743A. Since the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 743A is a flat surface, the plate-shaped portion 743A emits surface light like a light guide plate.

  The reflecting portion 743D is formed in a concavo-convex state (rough surface) in which the cross-sectional view in the traveling direction of the light guided inside the plate-shaped portion 743A has a substantially triangular wave shape with a constant pitch. Specifically, it is configured by a molding method in which a concave and convex portion is provided on the back surface of the plate-shaped portion 743A by a stamper or injection. For example, a silk printing method in which reflective dots are printed with white ink on an acrylic plate, or an acrylic plate is used. The reflecting portion may be configured by a sticking dot method in which a reflecting plate is stuck with a dot-shaped adhesive material, a groove processing method, or the like.

  The outer lens 744 is extended in the up-down direction by a transparent and colorless transparent synthetic resin material, and a light emitting display section is formed on the upper and lower sides. In the present embodiment, the LED substrate 741, the back cover 742, and the inner lens 743 described above are members that configure the lower fourth light emitting display unit 854, and various members and LEDs that configure the upper light emitting display unit. Details such as are omitted.

  The lower portion of the outer lens 744 is formed in a box shape having a rear surface opened by a plate-shaped portion 744A having substantially the same shape as the LED substrate 741 and a frame-shaped peripheral wall portion 744B provided upright on the peripheral edge of the rear surface of the plate-shaped portion 744A. Has been done.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, a black non-transmissive layer 744C is formed on the front surface of the outer lens 744 around a transmissive layer having a predetermined number (for example, "2400"). A fourth light emitting display unit 854 capable of recognizing a predetermined character is formed by the transparent layer. The transmittance of the non-transmissive layer 744C is lower than that of the transmissive layers other than the non-transmissive layer 744C (including 0% transmittance).

  In addition, in the present embodiment, one fourth light emitting display portion 854 is configured by one transmissive layer in which the numbers “2400” are connected to each other, but the numbers “2400” are independent from each other. The fourth light emitting display unit 854 may be configured by the transmissive layer. Also, for convenience of explanation, the form to which the number “2400” is applied is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, not only numbers but also characters, symbols, patterns, characters, marks, etc. The fourth light emitting display unit 854 may be configured.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, a light diffusing section 744D capable of diffusing light is formed on the back surface of the outer lens 744 by being formed into a random cut shape by injection molding or the like. The light diffusion portion 744D is formed by arranging a plurality of convex portions having different sizes and shapes in an irregular pattern (random pattern). The light diffusion portion 744D is continuously formed from a portion corresponding to the fourth light emitting display portion 854, which is a transmission layer, to a portion corresponding to the non-transmission layer 744C in the periphery thereof (see FIG. 27).

  In this way, the outer lens 744 has the light diffusion portion 744D formed only on the back surface thereof, so that the light emitted forward from each angle type LED 745, 746 through the inner lens 743 is further diffused and emitted forward. It can be done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24B, a light diffusing portion 744E formed of an uneven portion having a substantially triangular wave shape in cross section with a constant pitch in the longitudinal direction is provided in the longitudinal direction at a portion corresponding to at least the upper side of the inner surface of the peripheral wall portion 744B. The light from the angle type LED 746 incident from the inner side surface of the peripheral wall portion 744B is diffused and guided by this, and the front end surface of the peripheral wall portion 744B emits light approximately uniformly. There is.

(Emission Mode of Fourth Light Emitting Display Unit)
Next, a light emitting mode of the fourth light emitting display unit 854 will be described. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing members, electronic components, and the like that make up each light emitting display unit. 27A is a rear view showing the positional relationship between the outer lens of the first light emitting display section and the LED, and FIG. 27B is a rear view showing the positional relationship between the outer lens of the fourth light emitting display section and the LED. is there. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the first light emitting display unit. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of each light emitting display section at the time of (A) normal time, (B) at advance notice effect, and (C) at the time of big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the angle LEDs 745 and 746 provided on the front surface of the LED substrate 741 emit light, the light from the angle LEDs 745 and 746 causes the cutout 750 and the opening 751 formed in the inner lens 743. The light enters the inner lens 743 from the light incident portion 751A. The light incident on the light incident portion 751A is guided into the inner lens 743 arranged along the front surface 741F of the LED substrate 741 and then reflected forward by the reflection portion 743D formed on the rear surface, The light is emitted forward from the entire front surface of the inner lens 743. Since the front surface of the inner lens 743 is a flat surface, the inner lens 743 emits surface light like a light guide plate.

  The light emitted from the front surface of the inner lens 743 is incident on the rear surface of the outer lens 744, and the incident light is diffused by the light diffusion portion 744D formed on the rear surface so as to spread in the surface direction inside the outer lens 744. After being guided to the front, the fourth light emitting display 854 emits surface light by being emitted forward from the fourth light emitting display 854 except the non-transmissive layer 744C.

  Further, the angle type LEDs 745 and 746 irradiate light in a parallel direction or a substantially parallel direction to the front surface 741F, that is, in the vertical direction, and the light is not radiated toward the front which is the player side, and Since the light diffusion portion 744D is formed on the back surface of the outer lens 744, it is possible to prevent the portions of the fourth light emitting display portion 854 corresponding to the angle LEDs 745 and 746 from being illuminated.

  As shown in FIG. 27B, the light diffusing portion 744D formed on the back surface of the outer lens 744 has a pattern in which a plurality of convex portions having different sizes and shapes are irregular (random pattern) and is a transparent layer. The four-emission display portion 854 is continuously formed from a portion corresponding to the non-transmissive layer 744C around the portion. Therefore, when the angle type LEDs 745 and 746 emit light, the plurality of convex portions appear to emit light in an irregular pattern even when the fourth light emitting display unit 854 is viewed from an arbitrary front angle.

  Further, since the plurality of convex portions arranged along the contour line R4 of the light diffusion portion 744D are cut out in a substantially irregular pattern, the convex portion near the contour line R4 of the fourth light emitting display portion 854 is formed. Since it appears to emit light in an irregular pattern, the outline of the fourth light emitting display unit 854 appears to be blurred or distorted.

  On the other hand, when each angle LED 747 provided on the back surface of the LED substrate 741 emits light, the light from each angle LED 747 is incident on the inner surface (light incident portion) of the peripheral wall portion 744B of the outer lens 744. The light incident on the inner surface of the peripheral wall portion 744B is guided upward while being diffused in the longitudinal direction of the peripheral wall portion 744B by the light diffusion portion 744E formed on the inner surface of the peripheral wall portion 744B. The light is emitted upward from the outer surface of the peripheral wall portion 744B. As a result, the outer surface of the peripheral wall portion 744B emits surface light in the longitudinal direction.

  More specifically, since the peripheral wall portion 744B of the outer lens 744 emits light from the angle type LED 747 provided on the back surface of the LED substrate 741, the angle type LED 747 is caused to emit light in order to cause the peripheral wall portion 744B of the outer lens 744 to emit light. At this time, it is possible to avoid that the portion corresponding to the angle type LED 747 in the fourth light emitting display portion 854 on the front surface is illuminated by a visible light.

  Further, the angle type LED 747 can irradiate the peripheral wall portion 744B arranged near the edge of the LED substrate 741 with light, and thus can irradiate light with the back surface 741B of the LED substrate 741 in a parallel direction or a substantially parallel direction. The back cover 742 provided in parallel or substantially parallel to the back surface 741B of the LED substrate 741 is made of a non-transmissive synthetic resin material, so that the light from the angle type LED 747 is emitted to the back side. In addition, since the front surface of the back cover 742 located near the angle type LED 747 constitutes a reflection portion colored in white with high reflection efficiency, the light from the angle type LED 747 is protected from light. It is possible to prevent the rear cover 742 from being absorbed and attenuated by the time it reaches 744B, so that it is possible to prevent the peripheral wall portion 744B from becoming dark.

  Further, the notch 748 is formed on the upper side of the front surface of the back cover 742, and the plate thickness near the upper side of the back cover 742 is thinner than the plate thickness of other portions, so that the peripheral wall 744B is close to it. Since the front surface of the rear surface 741B of the LED substrate 741 and the front surface of the rear surface cover 742 expands, it becomes possible to irradiate the inner side surface of the peripheral wall portion 744B in the front-back direction over a wide range.

  Further, the distance L11 (see FIG. 21) from the angle type LED 811 configuring the first light emitting display unit 851 to the light diffusion unit 807D formed on the back surface of the first outer lens 807 configures the fourth light emitting display unit 854. The distance from the angle type LED 745 to the light diffusion portion 744D formed on the back surface of the outer lens 744 is longer than the distance L12 (see FIG. 25) (L11>L12). That is, in the light diffusing section 744D in which the convex portions are arranged in a regular pattern, the angle type LED 745 in the light emitting display section is determined depending on the position where the convex portions are visually recognized than the light diffusing portion 807D in which the convex portions are arranged in an irregular pattern. Since the portion corresponding to (4) easily emits light, the emission of light can be preferably prevented by increasing the distance from the angle LED 745 to the light diffusion portion 744D up to the distance L1.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the first light-emission display section 851 to the fourth light-emission display section 854 are light-emission display sections (for example, letters and numbers) and light diffusion sections formed on the back surface of the outer lens and the inner lens. Since the LED light irradiation direction and the color of the back cover are different, the light emission display mode is different even when the LEDs are light-emitted and displayed in the same color with the same brightness, and the light diffusing portion is suitable for the spot light. Suppressed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 is arranged in the central position between the left and right fourth light emitting display units 854 among the first light emitting display unit 851 to the fourth light emitting display unit 854, and the importance such as the model title or subtitle is given. The first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853 capable of emitting high information by light emission are always displayed in light emission in the normal time, that is, even in the game standby state and the variable display state, and when the notice effect is executed, At the time of execution of the big hit production, it is caused to emit light in a predetermined manner according to various productions.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the mode in which the first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853 emit light at the above timing is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and light is emitted at a timing other than the above timing. You may let me. In addition, the light emitting period of the LED at each of the various light emitting display timings such as normal time, advance notice effect, and big hit time is made different (for example, the light emission period becomes longer as in normal time <notice effect time <big hit time). You can In addition, the light emission mode (brightness, light emission color, lighting/flashing, etc.) of the LED at each of various light emission display timings is changed in accordance with the transition of the game state such as normal time, advance notice production, and big hit (for example, in normal time Weak light emission, strong light emission at the time of notice production or big hit).

  On the other hand, with respect to the fourth light emitting display unit 854, in the case of having a plurality of types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds, it is notified that a jackpot (for example, 16R jackpot) that can obtain about 2400 gaming balls has occurred. The light is displayed only in the big hit production.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the form in which the fourth light emitting display unit 854 emits light at the above timing is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed under a specific situation other than the above timing (for example, normal Alternatively, the light may be emitted only at the time of, or when a notice is given of a loss).

  Therefore, a predetermined unit time (for example, 3 hours, etc.) of the period during which power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the period during which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is playing a game (variable display period, big hit period) ), the light emitting display period of the first light emitting display portion 851 to the third light emitting display portion 853 is longer than the light emitting display period of the fourth light emitting display portion 854.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29A, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first light emitting display section 851 to the third light emitting display section 853 to emit light even in the game standby state or the like. Further, as shown in FIG. 29(B), for example, when performing a movable body effect accompanied by an operation of the lower movable body 450 as a notice effect, the lower movable body 450 is vertically moved between a lower position and an intermediate position. Even when moving, the first light emitting display section 851 to the third light emitting display section 853 are caused to emit light in a predetermined display mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 29(C), for example, when performing a jackpot production that notifies that a jackpot (for example, 16R jackpot) that can obtain about 2400 gaming balls has occurred, a lower movable body While raising 450 to the intermediate position, the fourth light emitting display unit 854 is caused to emit light along with the first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 29C, when the fourth light emitting display unit 854 is allowed to emit light together with the first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853, the first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 851. In the portion 853, the arrangement of the convex portions forming the light diffusing portion of each outer lens is a regular pattern, whereas in the fourth light emitting display portion 854, the convex portion forming the light diffusing portion of the outer lens is formed. Since the arrangement is irregular, the characters “7”, “AAA”, and “XXX” of the first light emitting display portion 851 to the third light emitting display portion 853 have clear outlines. The contour of “3400”, which is the number of the fourth light emitting display unit 854, is slightly blurred compared to the first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853, and thus the light emitting display mode is different.

(Attaching structure of the center decorative frame to the game board)
Next, a mounting structure of the center decorative frame 52 to the game board will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 34. 30A is a front view showing a state where the center decorative frame is attached to the board plate, and FIG. 30B is a perspective view showing a state where the center decorative frame is attached to the board plate. 31A is a perspective view showing a state in which the upper right side of the center decorative frame and the face plate are viewed from the front side, and FIG. 31B is a rear view of the upper right side of the center decorative frame and the face plate. FIG. 3C is a perspective view showing a cutout portion of the board face plate viewed from the front side. 32A is a sectional view taken along the line FF of FIG. 30A, FIG. 32B is a sectional view taken along the line GG, FIG. 32C is a sectional view taken along the line HH, and FIG. 32D is a sectional view taken along the line I-I. is there. 33(A) and (B) are perspective views showing a state in which the lower left portion of the center decorative frame and the face plate are viewed from the front side. 34A is a sectional view taken along the line JJ of FIG. 30A, and FIG. 34B is a sectional view taken along the line KK.

  As shown in FIGS. 30(A) and 30(B), the center decoration frame 52 is formed of a synthetic resin material in a frame shape, and is fitted from the front into the opening 2c formed in the board face plate 200 constituting the game board 2. The screws N21 attached from the front surface side into the attachment holes 210 formed in a plurality of places are screwed into the screw holes formed in the face plate 200, whereby the screws are attached to the face plate 200. Note that, in FIG. 30, members forming a stage provided below the center decoration frame 52 are omitted.

  The center decoration frame 52 is placed on the standing wall portion 52A which is erected so as to be substantially orthogonal to the game board surface 200A of the game board 2, and is mounted on the periphery of the opening 2c in the game board surface 200A from the lower part of the standing wall portion 52A, and the mounting hole 210. And a frame-shaped portion 52C (see FIG. 32) housed in the opening 2c. The standing wall portion 52A is provided so as to be able to contact the game ball P that has been hit in the game area 10, and prevents the game ball P from entering the opening 2c.

  On the right side of the center decoration frame 52, there is provided a guide path 220 for guiding the game ball P that has been hit by the so-called right hit to the game area 10 and guided to the upper right side along the peripheral edge of the opening 2c. ing. The guide path 220 is provided with an inner wall portion 221 that is erected so as to be substantially orthogonal to the game board surface 200A, an outer wall portion 222 that is erected outside the inner wall portion 221 so as to be substantially perpendicular to the game board surface 200A, and an inner wall. The portion 221 and the bottom wall portion 223 that connects the lower ends of the outer wall portions 222 to each other are formed in a generally forward U-shape in cross section.

  As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, a guide portion 225 for guiding the game ball P to the guide path 220 is directed upward from the bottom wall portion 223 above the upper ends of the inner wall portion 221 and the outer wall portion 222. Are connected in series. On the back side of the guide portion 225, a raised portion 226 (see FIG. 31(B)) formed in substantially the same shape as the notch 230 having a substantially trapezoidal shape in a front view formed in the upper right portion of the opening 2c of the board 200. An inclined surface portion 227 that is inclined rearward from the lower side toward the upper side (upstream side) is formed on the upper front surface of the guide portion 225. Therefore, the plate thickness L31 of the guide portion 225 is made larger than the plate thickness L32 of the bottom wall portion 223 by the raised portion 226 (L31>L32; see FIGS. 32B and 32C). That is, the raised portion 226 is raised toward the back side by a predetermined dimension L33 with respect to the back surface of the bottom wall portion 223.

  On the other hand, the cutout portion 230 formed on the board surface plate 200 is formed at a position corresponding to the guide portion 225 when the center decorative frame 52 is attached to the board surface plate 200. Further, in the portion corresponding to the cutout portion 230 in the game board surface 200A, a specific portion 231 (step portion) located on the inner side (back surface side) of the board plate 200 than the game board surface 200A is formed. Since the front surface of the specifying portion 231 is located on the back side by a predetermined dimension L33 with respect to the game board surface 200A, the plate thickness L34 corresponding to the specifying portion 231 in the board plate 200 is shorter than the plate thickness L35 of the board plate 200. The dimensions (L34<L35; see FIG. 32B).

  Therefore, in the state where the center decorative frame 52 is attached to the board surface plate 200, the bottom wall portion 223 of the guide path 220 is placed around the opening 2c in the game board surface 200A, while having a plate thickness smaller than that of the bottom wall portion 223. When the guide portion 225 is arranged at a position corresponding to the cutout portion 230, the outer peripheral edge of the raised portion 226 is placed on the specific portion 231. That is, the board surface plate 200 is provided with the cutout portion 230 and the specific portion 231 recessed with respect to the game board surface 200A, so that a part of the plate-thickness guide portion 225 is formed more than the game board surface 200A. The center decorative frame 52 can be attached to the board 200 so as to be located on the inner side.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 32B and 32C, since the upper side portion (sloping lower portion) of the inclined surface portion 227 is arranged at substantially the same position as the game board surface 200A, no step is generated, so that the game board surface 200A is formed. The game ball P flowing down along it can be smoothly guided to the front surface of the bottom wall portion 223 located on the front surface side of the game board surface 200A.

  In addition, the guide portion 225 causes the game ball P flowing down along the game board surface 200A to the inclined surface portion 227 when guiding the game ball P to the bottom wall portion 223 located on the front side of the game board surface 200A. Although the P contacts, the damage due to the contact can be effectively suppressed by forming the plate thickness to be smaller than that of the bottom wall portion 223, while the notch portion 230 and the plate portion are provided on the side of the face plate 200 having the thickness of the guide portion 225. By forming the specific portion 231 having a small thickness and accommodating the plate thickness projecting from the bottom wall portion 223 on the board surface plate 200 side, a large step is generated between the game board surface 200A and the bottom wall portion 223. Since this can be avoided, it is possible to smoothly guide the game ball P to the guide path 220 while increasing the strength of the guide portion 225.

  Further, since the guide portion 225 is not formed with the attachment hole 210 for the screw N21 for attaching the center decorative frame 52 to the board 200, the formation of the attachment hole 210 reduces the strength of the guide portion 225. It is prevented that the game ball P is easily damaged due to contact with the game ball P. On the other hand, since the mounting hole 210 is formed in the bottom wall portion 223 on the downstream side of the guiding portion 225 (see FIG. 32D), the guiding path 220 can be preferably fixed to the board 200. .

  Further, the plate-thickness guide portion 225 is provided on the upstream side of the guide path 220 so as to extend in the vertical direction over a predetermined section (a predetermined section that guides the game ball P). As compared with the case where only the corresponding portion is formed to be thick, it becomes easier to secure the strength, so that damage to the guide portion 225 can be preferably prevented.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, in the lower left part of the center decoration frame 52, a game ball P that is launched into the game area 10 by so-called left hitting and guided to the left side is directed downward to the right of the image display device 5. A guide portion 235 that guides the game ball 6A diagonally downward is provided. A raised portion 236 is formed on the back surface side of the guide portion 235, and an inclined surface portion 237 that is inclined rearward from right to left is formed on the front left portion of the guide portion 235. Therefore, the plate thickness L41 of the guide portion 235 is made larger than the plate thickness L42 of the mounting portion 52B by the raised portion 236 (L41>L42, see FIGS. 34A and 34B). That is, the raised portion 236 is raised toward the back surface by the predetermined dimension L43 with respect to the back surface of the mounting portion 52B.

  On the other hand, at the position corresponding to the guide portion 235 in the state where the center decorative frame 52 is attached to the board surface plate 200, the specific portion 241 (step portion) located on the inner side (back surface side) of the board surface plate 200 than the game board surface 200A. Are formed. Since the front surface of the specific portion 241 is located on the rear surface side by a predetermined dimension L43 with respect to the game board surface 200A, the plate thickness L44 corresponding to the specific portion 241 in the board plate 200 is shorter than the plate thickness L35 of the board plate 200. The dimensions (L44<L35; see FIG. 34A).

  Therefore, when the center decoration frame 52 is attached to the face plate 200, the guiding portion 235 is placed on the specifying portion 241. That is, the board surface plate 200 is provided with the specific portion 241 recessed with respect to the game board surface 200A, so that a part of the plate-thickness guide portion 235 is located on the inner side of the game board surface 200A. The center decorative frame 52 can be attached to the board 200.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34(A), since the left side portion (inclined lower portion) of the inclined surface portion 237 is arranged at substantially the same position as the game board surface 200A, no step occurs, so that it flows down along the game board surface 200A. The coming game ball P can be smoothly guided to the front surface of the mounting portion 52B located on the front surface side of the game board surface 200A.

  In addition, the guiding portion 235 guides the game ball P flowing down along the game board surface 200A to the mounting portion 52B located on the front side of the game board surface 200A, and guides the game ball P to the inclined surface portion 237. Contact with each other, the damage due to contact can be effectively suppressed by forming the plate portion thicker than the mounting portion 52B, while the specific portion 241 having a smaller plate thickness on the plate face plate 200 side than the guide portion 235 has a smaller plate thickness. By forming and forming a plate thickness projecting from the mounting portion 52B on the board face plate 200 side, it is possible to avoid a large step between the game board surface 200A and the mounting portion 52B, so that the guide portion It is possible to smoothly guide the game ball P while increasing the strength of 235.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the angle type LED 747 as the light emitting means provided on the LED substrate 741 and the diffusing means for diffusing the light from the angle type LED 747. And a peripheral wall portion 744B of the outer lens 744 having a light diffusing portion 744E as a light source, and the angle type LED 747 can irradiate the peripheral wall portion 744B arranged in the vicinity of the edge of the LED substrate 741. Light can be emitted in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the 741B, and the front surface of the back cover 742, which is located in the vicinity of the angle type LED 747, constitutes a reflection portion colored in white with high reflection efficiency.

  By doing so, the peripheral wall portion 744B of the outer lens 744 can be appropriately caused to emit light by the light from the angle type LED 747 provided on the back surface side of the LED substrate 741. Specifically, by using the angle type LED 747 as the light emitting means, the rear cover 742 can be arranged as close as possible to the LED substrate 741, and the front and rear dimensions of the side light emitting display units 730L and 730R can be made as thin as possible. Since the front surface of the rear cover 742, which is close to the angle type LED 747, constitutes a reflecting portion colored in white with high reflection efficiency, light from the angle type LED 747 is not absorbed by the front surface of the rear cover 742. Since the peripheral wall portion 744B is irradiated with strong light, the peripheral wall portion 744B can be strongly emitted.

  Further, since the back surface of the LED board 741 is also white, the light from the angle type LED 747 is reflected by the back surface of the LED board 741 and the front surface of the back cover 742, so that the light from the angle type LED 747 is attenuated. Without, it can be suitably guided to the peripheral wall portion 744B.

  Further, the rear cover 742 has a reflection portion that reflects the light from the angle type LED 747 and guides it to the peripheral wall portion 744B. Since the light can be suitably guided to the peripheral wall portion 744B without being attenuated, it is possible to preferably prevent the portion of the peripheral wall portion 744B corresponding to the angle type LED 747 from being illuminated.

  Further, since the reflecting portion that reflects the light from the angle type LED 747 is provided by using the back cover 742, a member for forming the reflecting portion that reflects the light diffused to the back side is separately provided. Since it is not necessary, the number of parts can be reduced.

  In particular, since the light emitting display unit 401 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material and is arranged in the vicinity of the rear transmission plate 261 that is provided so as to be able to contact the game ball P, the LED substrate 801 is generated by the static electricity charged in the rear transmission plate 261. Electricity is easy to fly to. Therefore, the back surface of the LED substrate 801 is covered with the back cover 742. Since the back cover 742 can be used to provide a reflecting portion that reflects the light from the angle type LED 747, the number of parts can be reduced. it can.

  Further, the angle type LED 747 is provided so as to be able to emit light toward the light diffusing portion 744E formed on the peripheral wall portion 744B arranged around the LED substrate 741, so that the peripheral wall portion 744B can be suitably illuminated. be able to.

  The back cover 742 provided so as to cover the mounting surface (rear surface) of the LED substrate 741 has a notch 748 cut out toward the irradiation direction of the light from the angle type LED 747 at the peripheral wall 744B side edge. Accordingly, the light from the angle type LED 747 can be diffused in the front-rear direction. In particular, even when the rear cover 742 is arranged as close as possible to the LED substrate 741 substrate, the inner surface of the peripheral wall portion 744B, which is a light incident portion, can be widely secured, so that the peripheral wall portion 744B can emit light over a wide range. Is possible.

  Further, in the light emitting display unit 401, the front surface of the back cover 802 provided so as to cover the back surface of the LED substrate 801 provided with the angle type LEDs 811 and the top type LEDs 812 and 813 has a light reflection efficiency higher than that of the white back cover 742. Is low black.

  As described above, the back cover 802 that covers the back side on which the LEDs are not provided is black, which has a high light absorptivity, and thus light is suppressed from leaking to the back side. Further, since it is not necessary to form a white layer having a high light reflectance, it is possible to suppress the manufacturing cost by using the black back cover 802.

  In the present embodiment, the peripheral wall portion 744B of the outer lens 744 having the light diffusion portion 744E is applied as the diffusion means for diffusing the light from the angle type LED 747 provided on the LED substrate 741. The present invention is not limited to this, and the light emitting means can irradiate light in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the mounting surface of the substrate, and a reflector having a high light reflection efficiency is provided in the vicinity of the light emitting means. The substrate, the light emitting unit, and the diffusing unit are not limited to the LED substrate 741, the angle type LED 747, and the outer lens 744 as long as they are provided, and various substrates provided in other light emitting display units and rendering devices, It is also applicable to the light emitting means and the diffusing means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reflecting portion is provided on the front surface of the back cover 742 provided near the angle type LED 747, but the present invention is not limited to this and is separate from the back cover 742. It may be configured as a reflection plate or the like provided in the.

  Further, the reflecting portion is not necessarily provided on the back side as long as it is provided near the light emitting means. In addition, as an example of the reflection portion having high reflection efficiency, the form in which the front surface of the white rear cover 742 having a lower reflectance than the black rear cover 802 is applied is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as the light reflection efficiency is high, for example, it may be made of a synthetic resin material, a metal plate, a mirror member, or the like that hardly absorbs (transmits) light, or at least the light emitting means side of the member. If it is formed of a reflective layer such as a plating layer formed on the surface or the like, the entire member does not have to be formed of the reflective portion.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the light from the angle type LED 747 is incident on the light diffusion portion 744E formed on the peripheral wall portion 744B of the outer lens 744 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the light from the angle type LED 747 may be incident on a lens member that constitutes the light emitting display unit or may be incident on a light guide member such as an inner lens. Good.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the first light emitting means (eg, angle type LED 811, top type LEDs 812, 813, etc.) and the second light emitting means (eg, angle type LED 745). And a first diffusing means for diffusing light from the first light emitting means (for example, a first outer lens 807 having a light diffusing portion 807D, a second outer lens 808 having a light diffusing portion 808B, and a light diffusing portion 809B. A third outer lens 809) and a second diffusing means (for example, an outer lens 744 having a light diffusing portion 744D) for diffusing the light from the second light emitting means, and the first light emitting means and the first light emitting means. The length of the period of light emission per unit time is different from that of the two light emitting means, the first diffusing means is capable of diffusing light in a regular pattern, and the second diffusing means is in an irregular pattern. It can diffuse light.

  By doing so, the first light emitting display section 851 to the third light emitting display section 853 and the fourth light emitting display section 854 can be made to emit light suitably. Specifically, the first light emitting display section 851 to the third light emitting display section 853 and the fourth light emitting display section 854 having different lengths of light emitting periods per unit time do not change the light emitting mode by the light emitting means, By changing the diffusion mode of the light from the light emitting means, the appearance of each light emitting display section can be changed.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first light emitting unit (for example, the angle LED 811) to emit light in a single color (for example, white) and the second light emitting unit (for example, the angle LED 745) for a plurality of colors (for example, It is possible to execute the light emission display effect in seven colors.

  By doing so, each light emitting display section can be caused to emit light suitably not only by the light diffusion mode but also by making the emission color different. In particular, when the angle type LED 745 is caused to emit light of seven colors, the second diffusion means diffuses the light in an irregular pattern, so that a plurality of emission colors are easily mixed, so that the gradation effect can be enhanced.

  Further, it has a fourth light emitting display portion 854 in the shape of numbers and a first light emitting display portion 851 to a third light emitting display portion 853 in the shape of a character larger than the fourth light emitting display portion 854. The means (for example, the angle type LEDs 811, the top type LEDs 812, 813, etc.) can each emit light from the first light emitting display section 851 to the third light emitting display section 853.

  By doing so, the first light emitting display section 851 to the third light emitting display section 853 can emit light suitably. More specifically, the first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853, which are in the shape of characters such as “7”, “AAA”, and “XXX”, have the light diffused in a regular pattern, so that the outline of the character is displayed. Is clearly visible, the fourth light-emitting display portion 854, which is in the shape of a number such as "2400", has a diffused light in an irregular pattern, so that the outline of the character is easily blurred.

  In this way, by changing the light diffusion mode (arrangement pattern of the convex portions in the lens), the light emitting display unit for which the contour is clearly visible and the light emission display for which the contour is blurred can be displayed even with letters and numbers. Since the parts and the parts can be created by the arrangement pattern of the convex parts in the lens, for example, the first light emitting display part 851 to the third light emitting display part 853 can be made to stand out more than the fourth light emitting display part 854. In addition, the information displayed by the fourth light emitting display unit 854 is out of focus because the contour is more blurred than the information displayed by the first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853. As a result, since it can be seen as if it is at the back side, it is possible to provide a light emitting display having a stereoscopic effect.

  Specifically, of the plurality of light emitting display units, the first information regarding the first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853 capable of emitting and displaying the first information having high importance such as the title and subtitle of the model is the first information. While the light is diffused in a regular pattern so that the player can clearly see, the fourth light emitting display unit 854 or the like capable of light emitting and displaying the second information, which is less important than the first information, has the second information. Diffuses light in an irregular pattern so that you can dare to see information. This makes it possible to display the first information, which is more important than the plurality of pieces of information desired to be displayed to the player, with higher importance than the second information, which is less important than the first information.

  Both the first inner lens 803 and the inner lens 743 can diffuse light by a regular pattern (for example, the reflecting portions 803D and 743D). By doing so, it is possible to make the light from each LED substantially uniform, so that it is possible to prevent the portion corresponding to each LED from flashing.

  Further, since the light emitting display unit 401 having the angle type LEDs 811 can be moved up and down and the side light emitting display units 730L and 730R having the angle type LEDs 745 and 746 are fixed so as not to move, the effect of production can be improved. it can. Specifically, the movable first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853 diffuse light in a regular pattern, and the immovable fourth light emitting display unit 854 diffuses light in an irregular pattern. Therefore, the first light emitting display portion 851 to the third light emitting display portion 853 can be clearly seen even when moving.

  Further, the distance L11 (see FIG. 21) from the angle type LED 811 configuring the first light emitting display unit 851 to the light diffusion unit 807D formed on the back surface of the first outer lens 807 configures the fourth light emitting display unit 854. The distance from the angle type LED 745 to the light diffusion portion 744D formed on the back surface of the outer lens 744 is longer than the distance L12 (see FIG. 25) (L11>L12).

  By doing so, it is possible to prevent the portion of the first light emitting display unit 851 corresponding to the angle type LED 811 from being illuminated.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the first outer lens 807 having the light diffusing portion 807D and the light diffusing portion are provided as the first diffusing means for diffusing light from the angle type LEDs 811 and the top type LEDs 812 and 813 provided on the LED substrate 801. The second outer lens 808 having the portion 808B and the third outer lens 809 having the light diffusing portion 809B are applied, and the light diffusing portion serves as the second diffusing means for diffusing the light from the angle type LED 747 provided on the LED substrate 741. Although the form in which the outer lens 744 having 744D is applied has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the light emitting unit includes the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit having different lengths of light emitting period per unit time. As long as it is a light emitting means, the substrate, the light emitting means, and the diffusing means are not limited to those described above, and can be applied to various substrates, light emitting means, and diffusing means provided in other light emitting display units and rendering devices. Is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined unit time of a period in which power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a period in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is playing a game (variable display period, big hit period) The light emitting display period of the first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853 per (for example, 3 hours) is longer than the light emitting display period of the fourth light emitting display unit 854, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means may be the first light emitting display section 851 to the third light emitting display section as long as the lengths of the periods of light emission per unit time are different. The light emitting display period of 853 may be shorter than the light emitting display period of the fourth light emitting display unit 854.

  Further, the length of the period for emitting light per unit time may be a time other than the above 3 hours. Further, not only the total number of times the light emitting means emit light in one business day in the game arcade, but also the length of the period in which the light emitting means emits light in a predetermined period of the business hours in the game arcade, for example. May be the total number of Alternatively, the length of time for continuous light emission at a predetermined light emission timing may be targeted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which a diamond cut shape or a ripple cut shape is applied as the regular pattern of the first diffusing means, and a random cut shape is applied as the irregular pattern of the second diffusing means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a cut pattern other than the above-described cut may be applied.

  It can also be said that the fourth light emitting display unit 854 is also formed by providing a plurality of random cut patterns in which a plurality of convex portions having different sizes and shapes are randomly arranged, but the regular pattern has a light emitting display. The ratio of the minimum unit of the convex array pattern to the entire area may be smaller than the ratio of the minimum unit of the convex array pattern to the entire light emitting display area in the irregular pattern. That is, as a regular pattern, for example, a polygonal shape such as a triangle, a quadrangle, or a hexagon, or a convex portion that is a simple figure such as a circle, an ellipse, or a straight line is translated, inverted, rotated, or colored. It includes a lens cut pattern, which is a geometric pattern created by continuously developing a combination array while performing operations such as changing, enlarging/reducing, and dividing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the first light emitting display unit 851 to the third light emitting display unit 853 which are larger than the fourth light emitting display unit 854, the light diffusion unit 807D that diffuses the light from the angle type LED 811 is regular. Although the form configured by the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first light emitting display parts 851 to 3rd that display information having higher importance than the fourth light emitting display part 854. The light emitting display section 853 may diffuse light in a regular pattern.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the lens of the light emitting display unit 401 provided on the movable lower movable body 450 is diamond-cut, and the lenses of the inoperable side light emitting display units 730L and 730R are randomly cut, so that the lower movable body is movable. Even if 450 is operated, the first light emitting display section 851 to the third light emitting display section 853 can be clearly seen, so that the light emission does not matter.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a regular diamond cut pattern is used for the lenses of the first light emitting display section 851 to the third light emitting display section 853 capable of emitting and displaying the first information of high importance such as the model title and subtitle. An example is shown in which an irregular random cut pattern is applied to the lens of the fourth light emitting display unit 854 capable of light emitting and displaying the second information such as a big hit type which is less important than the first information. The invention is not limited to this, and the game information that the player wants to clearly inform (for example, the title of the model, the logo, the game state (probably changed state, time saving state, setting change state, error state), etc.) Even if a regular diamond cut pattern is applied to the lens of the light emitting display unit that displays, even if an irregular random cut pattern is applied to the lens of the light emitting display unit that displays information other than game information such as effects. Good.

  In addition, since it is possible to soften the light by applying an irregular random cut pattern to the lens of the light emitting display unit that emits light when performing the initial operation control that is executed when the power is turned on, It is possible to reduce the strain on the eyes of the game shop staff who perform power-on work.

  Also, when the gaming state changes such as the probability change state and the big hit state, by making the light emitting display unit consisting of a lens of a regular diamond cut pattern emit light, while clearly informing the player of the change of the game state, By applying an irregular random cut pattern to the lens of the light emitting display unit that is used for a long time after the change, the burden on the player's eyes can be reduced.

  Further, regarding the lens of the light emitting display unit that causes the light emitting means (LED) to emit light in a simple light emitting pattern, an irregular random cut pattern is applied to make the spotlight inconspicuous, while the light emitting display emits light in a complicated light emitting pattern. A regular diamond cut pattern can be applied to the lens of the part to make the complicated light emission mode easy to understand.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the peripheral wall portion provided with the angle type LED 811 provided on the LED substrate 801 and the light diffusion portion 803C for diffusing the light from the angle type LED 811. And a first inner lens 803 having 803B, the angle-type LED 811 can emit light in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the back surface 801D of the LED substrate 801, and the first inner lens 803 is the LED substrate 801. Has a plate-shaped portion 803A provided so as to cover at least a part of the front surface thereof, and light can enter from the outer surface (light incident portion) of the peripheral wall portion 744B.

  By doing so, the first light emitting display unit 851 can emit light favorably. Specifically, since the light from the angle-type LED 811 is not emitted toward the front (player side) first inner lens 803, a portion corresponding to each angle-type LED 811 in the first light emitting display unit 851 is not included. It is possible to suppress the glare.

  Further, the first outer lens 807 is provided, and a non-transmissive layer 807C having a low transmittance is provided at a position corresponding to the angle type LED 811 in the first outer lens 807.

  By doing so, the non-transmissive layer 807C hides the angle type LED 811 and the area until the light emitted from the angle type LED 811 reaches the peripheral wall portion 803B of the first inner lens 803, and thus corresponds to the angle type LED 811. It is possible to emit light while suitably suppressing the portion to be illuminated, specifically, the light emitting portion of the angle type LED 811 and the direct light emitted from the light emitting portion to the peripheral wall portion 803B.

  Further, the first outer lens 807 has a shape imitating the numeral “7”, and a plurality of angle type LEDs 811 are provided along the periphery of the first outer lens 807. By doing so, the numbers can be emitted appropriately.

  Further, the top-type LEDs 812 and 813 and a diffusing means (for example, the second inner lens 804, the second outer lens 808, the third inner lens 805, and the third outer lens 809) are provided, and the top-type LEDs 812 and 813 are arranged in the front. It is provided so that light can be emitted toward it.

  By doing so, the light emitting method can be changed according to the type of the character, so that the effect of the effect can be improved. More specifically, the first light emitting display portion 851 in the shape of the number “7” is different from the second light emitting display portion 852 and the third light emitting display portion 853 in the shape of the letters “AAA” and “XXX”. It is possible to perform light emission display in a light emission mode. That is, different information can be displayed in different light emission modes.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can perform a light emission effect based on a light emission pattern in which the plurality of angle type LEDs 811 are sequentially turned on from the upper side to the lower side of the first light emitting display unit 851. By doing so, the effect of production can be improved.

  The angle type LED 811) can emit white light, and the first inner lens 803 is made of a colored (for example, red) transparent member. By doing so, it is not necessary to use LEDs capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors, and therefore manufacturing costs can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first inner lens 803 having the peripheral wall portion 803B provided with the light diffusion portion 803C is applied as the diffusion means for diffusing the light from the angle type LED 811 provided on the LED substrate 801. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the diffusing means is provided so as to cover at least a part of the mounting surface of the substrate, and the light from the light emitting means is provided in a diffusing shape. The substrate, the light emitting means, and the diffusing means are not limited to those described above as long as light can be received from the light entering portion, and various substrates and light emitting means provided in other light emitting display portions and effect devices. It is also applicable to diffusion means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the plurality of angle type LEDs 811 are arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of the peripheral wall portion 803B of the first inner lens 803 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a plurality of angle LEDs 811 may be arranged inside the first inner lens 803 along the inner circumference of the peripheral wall portion 803B. Further, although the light diffusion portion 803C is provided on the outer surface of the peripheral wall portion 803B which is a light incident portion of the light from the angle type LED 811, it may not be particularly provided.

  In the present embodiment, the black inner non-transmissive layer 807C (specific portion) is formed in the region corresponding to the angle type LED 811 in the first inner lens 803, but the present invention is not limited to this. The specific portion is not limited, and if the specific portion has a lower transmittance than other portions, for example, a lens portion having a high light blocking rate is applied as the specific portion by forming a fine uneven portion on the surface. Alternatively, the non-transmissive layer or the like having a color other than black may be used as the specific portion. Furthermore, a non-transmissive member may be separately provided in the specific portion.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first inner lens 803 is illustrated as being formed in the shape of “7” which is almost the same as the first light emitting display portion 851, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may not be formed in the same shape or substantially the same shape as the first light emitting display unit 851.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the example in which the first inner lens 803 is applied is illustrated as an example of the diffusing means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first outer lens 807 is applied. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the angle type LED 811 is an LED capable of emitting white light, and by configuring the first inner lens 803 and the first outer lens 807 with a red transmissive member, a predetermined color can be obtained. Although the mode in which the 1-emission display unit 851 is configured to be displayable is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the angle-type LED 811 is a full-color LED and the first inner lens 803 and the first outer lens 807 are colorless and transparent. A transparent member may be used to emit light in a plurality of colors.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes an operable lower movable body 450, and guide holes 712 of guide members 710L and 710R that guide the operation of the lower movable body 450. The lower movable body 450 has a first motion that operates on the same plane (for example, a first motion that moves vertically in a standing posture) and a second motion that moves in a direction different from the same plane (for example, an upper motion). Can be operated in a plurality of operation modes including a second operation of moving in a diagonally forward and backward direction in a state of being tilted to the front side, and the guide members 710L and 710R are reinforced by the reinforcing metal plates 720L and 720R.

  By doing so, damage to the guide members 710L and 710R due to the operation of the lower movable body 450 can be suppressed. In particular, since the upper portion of the guide hole 712 formed in the guide members 710L and 710R is formed to be curved forward, the strength of the upper front side of the guide members 710L and 710R becomes weak, and twisting easily occurs. The lower movable body 450 can be stably supported because it is less likely to be twisted by being reinforced by the reinforcing metal plates 720L and 720R.

  Further, the lower movable body 450 moves from the rear side to the front side of the rear transmission plate 261 through the hole 270 formed in the rear transmission plate 261 when moved to the upper position as shown in FIG. Also, since it is possible to produce a combination with the first movable body 300, when the lower movable body 450 supported behind the game board 2 is guided forward and upward by the guide members 710L and 710R, the guide members 710L and 710R are provided. Since the lower movable body 450 is loaded, it can be stably supported by being reinforced by the reinforcing metal plates 720L and 720R.

  Further, when the lower movable body 450 is in the first operation, the center of gravity G of the lower movable body 450 with respect to the guide members 710L and 710R does not change, and when in the second operation, the lower movable body 450 with respect to the guide hole 712. The center of gravity position G of changes. By doing so, the enjoyment of the game is improved.

  Further, the lower movable body 450 moves in the vertical direction by the first operation, and moves in the front-back direction by the second operation. By doing so, the enjoyment of the game is improved.

  Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control performs the first operation control for moving the lower movable body 450 up and down between the lower position and the intermediate position in the advance effect, etc., only in the compound effect (combined effect) described later from the intermediate position to the upper position. It is executed at a higher frequency than the second operation control of moving to.

  By doing so, damage to the guide member due to the operation of the lower movable body 450 can be suppressed. More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first movable body 300 to move the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R, and the like so that they can be combined, as will be described later. Movable body production) can be executed. This combined effect is executed, for example, at a predetermined effect timing in the variable display that is determined to be a big hit, and therefore, for example, in the notice effect, the lower movable body 450 is moved to the lower position and the intermediate position. It is lower than the frequency of executing the first motion control that suggests or agitates that the robot moves up and down between and to develop into super reach. As described above, by increasing the chances of executing the first operation control having a smaller load than the second operation control having a large load on the guide members 710L, 710R, it is possible to preferably suppress the damage of the guide members 710L, 710R. Preferably.

  However, even if the execution frequency of the second operation control is lower than the execution frequency of the first operation control, for example, when the lower movable body 450 is moved to the upper position by the second operation control, it is stopped at the upper position. Since the load is applied to the guide members 710L and 710R when the production period is long as it is, it is preferable to reinforce the guide members 710L and 710R with the reinforcing sheet metals 720L and 720R.

  Further, the strength of the reinforcing sheet metals 720L and 720R at the position corresponding to the second motion of the lower movable body 450 is higher than that at the position corresponding to the first motion (strongly reinforced).

  By doing so, it is possible to reduce the weight of the reinforcing sheet metals 720L and 720R and to maintain the strength of the portion where the load of the movable body largely acts.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, although the form which forms hole part 721A, 721B in order to attain the weight reduction of reinforcement sheet metal 720L, 720R was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, reinforcement sheet metal 720L, The plate thickness of the lower movable member 450 of the 720R at the position corresponding to the first motion is made thinner than the plate thickness at the position corresponding to the second motion, or the material at the position corresponding to the first motion corresponds to the second motion. The material of the position may be a lightweight material.

  Further, although the embodiment in which the reinforcing sheet metals 720L and 720R are applied as the reinforcing member is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be made of a material other than a metal material. Further, a rib or a bent portion is formed at a position corresponding to the second motion, or a position corresponding to the second motion is made of a material having higher strength than the position corresponding to the first motion by two-color molding of synthetic resin material. By doing so, the strength of the position corresponding to the second motion may be made higher than the position corresponding to the first motion.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the lower movable body 450 exemplifies a configuration in which the lower movable body 450 can move in the vertical direction in the first operation and can move in the diagonal front-back direction in the second operation, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the first motion may move vertically and horizontally, and the second motion may move forward and backward. Alternatively, the first motion may move forward, backward, leftward, and rightward, and the second motion may move vertically. You may move. That is, moving on the same plane means being able to move in two axial directions among the X axis, Y axis, and Z axis, and operating in a direction different from the same plane means moving in an axial direction other than the above two axes. It is movable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the guide hole 712 of the guide members 710L and 710R is applied as an example of the guide portion, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movement of the movable body can be guided. If so, it may be a guide groove (rail) capable of guiding the guide convex portion, a guide convex portion capable of guiding the guide groove, or a guide rod for slidably guiding the guide hole. Etc., and can be variously changed.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the first guide portion 712A is illustrated as being linearly formed in the vertical direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first guide portion 712A may be formed in the vertical direction. Alternatively, it may be curved backward or meandering.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the guide members 710L and 710R exemplify a form in which the lower movable body 450 is supported so as to be supported from the left and right sides, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the guide members are It may be one that guides only one side of the lower movable body 450 in the left-right direction, or one that guides a portion other than the side of the lower movable body 450.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reinforcing metal plates 720L and 720R are illustrated as being attached by screws so as to cover the outer surfaces of the guide members 710L and 710R, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reinforcing The metal plates 720L and 720R may be attached to the guide members 710L and 710R in any manner as long as they are provided on the guide members 710L and 710R (for example, they may be attached by adhesion or the guide member 710L). , 710R may be attached to a part).

  In the present embodiment, the lower movable body 450 is applied as an example of the movable body, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first movable body 300 and the fourth movable body 600L, 600R or another movable body as shown in FIG. 49 may be applied.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, a structure is provided that is provided in a planar shape, is attached to the board face plate 200 of the game board 2 having a plate thickness, and is provided so as to be able to contact the game ball P. The center decoration frame 52 is provided as an object, the face plate 200 has specific portions 231 and 241 that are provided so as to have a small plate thickness, and the center decoration frame 52 has a specific portion 231 that is provided with a predetermined thickness. , 241, the guide portions 225 and 235 are attached so as to be located on the inner side of the game board surface 200A (see FIGS. 32A, 32B, and 32C).

  By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk that the center decoration frame 52 is damaged by scraping the thick board 200 and ensuring the thickness of the guiding portions 225 and 235 of the center decoration frame 52.

  In addition, the board thickness L35 of the game board 2 is thicker than the board thickness of the guide portions 225 and 235 (for example, board thickness L31, L41) (L35>L31, L41). By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk that the guide portions 225 and 235 are damaged. Further, when the center decoration frame 52 is made of a synthetic resin material that is softer than the board plate 200, it is possible to preferably reduce the risk of the guide portions 225 and 235 being damaged.

  Further, the center decoration frame 52 has inclined surface portions 227 and 237 provided at positions that can contact the game ball P. By doing so, the momentum of the game ball P flowing down can be alleviated by the inclined surface portions 227 and 237, so that the risk that the guide portions 225 and 235 are damaged can be reduced.

  Further, the center decoration frame 52 has a guide portion 225 arranged in the specific portion 231 in a state where the center decoration frame 52 is attached to the board surface plate 200. The guide portion 225 is a screw for attaching the center decoration frame 52 to the board surface plate 200. There is no mounting hole 210.

  By doing so, since the mounting hole 210 is not formed in the guide portion 225, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the strength of the guide portion 225 is reduced and the center decorative frame 52 is damaged.

  Further, the center decoration frame 52 has a guide part 225 arranged in the specifying part 231 in a state of being attached to the board 200, and a guide path 220 capable of guiding the game ball P, and upstream of the guide path 220. A guide part 225 is provided on the side, and a mounting hole 210 to be mounted on the board 200 is provided on the downstream side of the guide path 220.

  By doing so, the possibility that the center decoration frame 52 is damaged can be reduced, and the center decoration frame 52 can be suitably attached.

  Further, the center decoration frame 52 has a guide part 225 arranged in the specifying part 231 in a state of being attached to the board 200, and a guide path 220 capable of guiding the game ball P, and the guide part 225, It is provided over a predetermined section on the upstream side of the guide path 220.

  By doing so, the thickness of the guide portion 225 on the upstream side of the guide path 220 can be reduced, and thus the possibility that the center decorative frame 52 is damaged can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the center decoration frame 52 is applied is illustrated as an example of the structure provided so as to be able to contact the game medium, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, various types The present invention can be applied to various structures such as a winning opening forming member forming a winning opening, a passage gate, and a passage forming member forming a guide passage.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the specifying portion 231 is formed inside the cutout portion 230 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and all the portions corresponding to the cutout portion 230 are the specifying portion. 231 may be formed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the guide portions 225 and 235 of the center decoration frame 52 are arranged in the specifying portions 231 and 241 has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the center decoration frame 52. Other portions (flange portions or the like) mounted along the game board surface 200A such as the mounting portion of may be arranged in the specific portions 231 and 241.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the center decorative frame 52 as a structure is illustrated as being attached to the face plate 200 of the game board 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game board 2 is a veneer. In the case of being configured with the etc., the structure may be directly attached to the game board 2.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the center decorative frame 52 as a structure, the guide portions 225 and 235 provided along the game board surface 200A are arranged in the specifying portions 231 and 241. Is not limited to this, and any part of the structure may be arranged in the specific part as long as it is attached so that a part of the structure is located inside the game board surface 200A.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a part of the guide portions 225, 235 is arranged in a state where the guide portions 225, 235 are arranged in the specific portions 231, 241 by attaching the center decorative frame 52 as a structure to the game board surface 200A. Exemplifies a form in which the structure protrudes forward of the game board surface 200A, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined portion of the structure arranged in the specific portion when the structure is attached to the game board is , May be arranged so as to be substantially flush with the game board surface 200A, or may be embedded so as to be located on the inner side of the game board surface 200A.

(Movable unit)
Next, a movable body unit including the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R will be described based on FIGS. 35 to 43. FIG. 35 is a perspective view showing a state in which the movable body unit in the operation standby mode is seen obliquely from the front. FIG. 36 is a perspective view showing a state where the movable body unit according to the first operation mode is seen from diagonally front. FIG. 37 is a perspective view showing a state in which the movable body unit in the second operation mode is seen from diagonally front. FIG. 38 is a schematic view of the movable body unit in the operation standby mode as seen from the front. FIG. 39 is a schematic view of the movable body unit in the first operation mode as seen from the front. FIG. 40 is a schematic view of the movable body unit in the second operation mode as seen from the front. FIG. 41 is a schematic view of the movable body unit in the operation standby mode as seen from the side surface. FIG. 42 is a schematic view of the movable body unit in the first operation mode as seen from the side surface. FIG. 43 is a schematic view of the movable body unit in the second operation mode as seen from the side surface.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 can execute various effects related to the game such as effect symbol variable display control and notice effect based on the effect control command (control information) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. Has been done.

  As the notice effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 during the variable display of the effect symbol, for example, a big hit notice effect indicating the possibility of a big hit, a reach notice indicating whether or not a reach is reached, and a stop symbol. Multiple notices to be executed at the start of variable display or when a reach is established, such as a stop symbol notice to give a notice, a latent notice to give a notice as to whether the game state is a probability fluctuation state (whether or not it is latent) Including.

  In the present embodiment, movable body effects by the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R, which will be described below, and the movable body and the speaker 8L, Various effects such as composite effects by 8R and effect LED 9 and operation effects executed under the condition that the player operates the operation means such as the stick controller 31A can be executed as various notices. Further, the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R receive the movable body operation command as the drive control command output from the effect control board 12. Based on (establishment of a predetermined condition), the operation (for example, the advance position shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 or the advance operation toward the second position P2 in Modification 1 shown in FIG. 49 described later, the origin position shown in FIG. The backward movement from the second position P2 to the first position P1) is possible.

  As shown in FIGS. 35 to 43, the movable body unit is provided between the game board 2 and the image display devices 5A, 5X, 5Y provided on the back side of the game board 2, and the image display devices 5A, 5X are provided. , 5Y, a base member 700 fixed to the back cover 70, a first movable body 300, a second movable body 400, third movable bodies 500L, 500R, and a first movable body 300 movably provided with respect to the base member 700. 4 movable bodies 600L and 600R. The base member 700 is formed in a rectangular frame shape by an upper side portion, a left side portion, a right side portion, and a lower side portion, and each upper side portion, the left side portion, the right side portion, and the lower side portion are the respective display screens of the image display device 5A. The display screens of the image display devices 5A, 5X, and 5Y are arranged so as to be visible along the sides through the central opening. This movable body unit can be changed into an operation standby mode, a first operation mode, and a second operation mode as described later.

(First movable body and fourth movable body)
The first movable body 300 has a slide plate 301 attached movably in the front-rear direction along a rail 701 extending obliquely downward from the upper side of the base member 700, and a rotary shaft 305 at the tip of the slide plate 301. Body 302 rotatably and rotatably supported, first protrusion 303 and second protrusion 304 attached to the body 302 so as to be capable of projecting and accommodating, first drive mechanism 310, second drive mechanism 320, a third drive mechanism 330, and a fourth drive mechanism 340 (see FIG. 2).

  The first movable body 300 is, by the first drive mechanism 310 including the first drive motor 311, gears and the like, the first standby position which is the origin position above the image display device 5 and above the game board 2 (FIG. 38 and 41) and the first effect position (see FIG. 39 and FIG. 42) in the front of the display area of the image display device 5 and substantially in the center of the game board 2, and can be moved along the rail 701. .. The first drive mechanism 310 includes a first standby position sensor and a first effect position sensor that detect the position of the first movable body 300.

  Since the slide plate 301 of the first movable body 300 is attached so as to be movable in the front-rear direction along the rail 701 of the base member 700, the first movable body 300 includes the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260. You can accelerate and advance during the period. That is, the slide plate 301 of the first movable body 300 and the rail 701 of the base member 700 constitute acceleration advancing means. Further, in order to further enhance the accelerating property, a material or a shape having a lower sliding resistance between the slide plate 301 and the rail 701 may be used. Further, lubricating oil or the like may be applied to further reduce the sliding resistance. Further, an acceleration assisting means (not shown) (for example, a spring member or the like) for assisting the acceleration of the first movable body 300 may be provided. For example, the acceleration of the first movable body 300 can be assisted by the spring force that tries to return to the natural length from the biased state in which the spring member is contracted from the natural length. Therefore, it is possible to provide a powerful movable body effect to the player.

  The main body 302 has a substantially hexahedral shape, and is fixed to a rotary shaft 305 that faces the left-right direction. Hereinafter, in the main body 302, the surface facing the front in the normal state (operation standby mode) will be described as a surface A, and the surface facing upward will be described as a surface B.

  The rotation shaft 305 is configured to rotate by a second drive mechanism 320 including a second drive motor and gears (not shown), and the surface A of the main body 302 faces the front and the surface B rotates upward. In the motion standby state (see FIGS. 38 and 41 ), the first rotation state in which the surface A faces obliquely forward and upward and the surface B faces rearward (see FIGS. 39 and 42 ), and the surface A is obliquely forward. The turning state of the main body 302 can be switched between a second turning state in which the side B faces downward and the surface B faces diagonally upward and upward (see FIGS. 40 and 43 ). The second drive mechanism 320 includes a rotation standby position sensor that detects the rotation state of the first movable body 300, a first rotation position sensor, and a second rotation position sensor.

  The first projecting portion 303 is housed in the main body portion 302 by the third drive motor 331 and the third drive mechanism 330 including gears and racks (not shown) in the first storage state (FIGS. 38, 40 and 41, FIG. 43) and a first projecting state (see FIGS. 39 and 42) projecting outward from the surface A of the main body 302 can be switched. In the first storage state, the entire first projecting portion 303 is stored in the main body portion 302 so that it does not project outside from the main body portion 302. The third drive mechanism 330 includes a first protrusion position sensor and a first storage position sensor that detect the state of the first protrusion 303.

  The second projecting portion 304 is partially housed in the main body 302 by the fourth driving mechanism 340 including a fourth driving motor 341 and gears and racks (not shown), etc. (FIGS. 38, 39 and 41). , FIG. 42) and a second projecting state (see FIGS. 40 and 43) projecting outward from the surface B of the main body 302. In the second stored state, a part of the first projecting portion 303 projects further outward than the surface B of the main body portion 302, but the back surface of the surface B in the rotation standby state or the first rotation state. Since it is located on the side, it is inconspicuous from the player (front side). The fourth drive mechanism 340 includes a second protrusion position sensor and a second storage position sensor that detect the state of the second protrusion 304.

  The fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R are attached to both the left and right sides of the upper side of the base member 700, and by the upper side drive mechanisms 610L and 610R (not shown) including upper side drive motors, gears, racks, etc. It is possible to move vertically between the fourth standby position (see FIGS. 38 and 39) arranged on the upper side and the fourth effect position (see FIG. 40) arranged on the center side of the game board 2. Is becoming Specifically, the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R are configured to move from the left and right sides of the upper side portion of the base member 700 toward the central portion so as to approach each other. In the fourth standby position, the first movable body 300 is arranged at a position spaced apart from the left and right sides of the first movable body 300 in the first standby position, and in the fourth effect position, in a position close to the left and right sides of the first movable body 300 in the first effect position. Will be placed. The upper side drive mechanisms 610L and 610R include fourth standby position sensors and fourth effect position sensors that detect the positions of the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the operation standby mode of the movable body unit, the first movable body 300 is in the first standby position (origin position), the second movable body 400 is in the second standby position, and the third movable body 500L. , 500R are arranged at the third standby position, and the fourth movable bodies 600L, 600R are arranged at the fourth standby position. The first movable body 300 is in the rotation standby state, and the first projecting portion 303 and the second projecting portion 303 are arranged. The section 304 is in the first storage state and the second storage state. At this time, since each movable body is arranged on the peripheral side of the opening 2c of the game board 2, the player (front side) can visually recognize the display screens of the image display devices 5A, 5X, 5Y ( See FIG. 38). For example, as shown in FIG. 1, it can be said that the first standby position (origin position) of the first movable body 300 is a position where the first movable body 300 does not overlap the image display device 5A. The first standby position (origin position) of the first movable body 300 is not limited to this, and may be a position where the first movable body 300 overlaps a part of the image display device 5A, for example. Further, as shown in FIG. 41, only a part of the front surface side of the first movable body 300 at the first standby position (origin position) slightly passes through the hole portion 270 of the rear transmission plate 261 and is slightly moved to the first transmission body. Although it has entered between 250 and the second transparent body 260, it may be prevented from entering.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36, in the first operation mode of the movable body unit, the first movable body 300 is in the first presentation position, the second movable body 400 is in the second production position, and the third movable body 500L, 500R is arranged in the third effect position, and fourth movable bodies 600L, 600R are arranged in the fourth standby position. The first movable body 300 is in the first rotating state, and the first projecting portion 303 is in the first position. The second protruding portion 304 is in the second housed state in the protruding state. At this time, the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the first protruding portion 303 are arranged on the front surface side of the image display devices 5A, 5X, and 5Y to form a predetermined shape. The objects are brought into contact with each other or come close to each other so as to form an object (see FIG. 39). That is, after performing the first control, the effect control CPU 120 can perform control to move the second movable body 400 and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R to the first movable body 300 so that they can be combined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 37, in the second operation mode of the movable body unit, the first movable body 300 is the first effect position, the second movable body 400 is the second standby position, the third movable body 500L, 500R is arranged at the third standby position and fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R are arranged at the fourth effect position. The first movable body 300 is in the second rotating state and the first projecting portion 303 is the first The housed state and the second protruding portion 304 are in the second protruding state. At this time, the first movable body 300, the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R, and the second protruding portion 304 are arranged on the front surface side of the image display devices 5A, 5X, and 5Y, and a structure having a shape different from that of the first operation mode is formed. As they are configured, they come into contact with each other or come close to each other to be united (see FIG. 40). That is, after performing the first control, the effect control CPU 120 can perform control to move the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R to the first movable body 300 so that they can be combined.

  In addition, when the second movable body 400 and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R are combined with the first movable body 300 in the first operation mode, and when the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R are the first movable body 300 in the second operation mode. When combined with, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R are arranged on the rear side of the rear transmission plate 261 (FIG. 42). , FIG. 43).

  Therefore, when the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R are combined, the moving direction of the first movable body 300 in the first control, In other words, since they are located at different positions in the front-rear direction, a sense of depth can be generated.

  Next, an example of operation control of the movable body unit by the effect control CPU 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 39.

  As shown in FIGS. 38 and 41, in the operation standby mode of the movable body unit, in the first movable body 300, a part of the surface A side (front side) of the main body 302 is rearward at the first standby position. It is located on the front transmission plate 251 side, that is, on the front side of the rear transmission plate 261 through the hole 270 of the transmission plate 261 (particularly, see the solid line portions in FIGS. 38 and 41).

(Operation of production control board 12)
FIG. 45A is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing main processing. In the main process, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S51).

  After S51, a movable body initialization process at power-on is performed (S51A). In the movable body initialization process (S51A) when the power is turned on, the initial operation of the movable bodies (the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L, 500R) based on the power being supplied is executed. It The initial operation includes a short initial operation and a long initial operation. In the short initial operation, the movable bodies (first movable body 300, second movable body 400, third movable bodies 500L and 500R, fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R) are returned to initial positions (origin position, standby position, etc.). This is the initial operation. In the long initial operation, the movable body (first movable body 300, second movable body 400, third movable body 500L, 500R, fourth movable body 600L, 600R) is returned to the initial position (origin position, standby position, etc.). After confirming the operation (advance position advanced to between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260 (for example, in the case of the first movable body 300, the advanced position shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 and FIG. 49 described later). It is an initial operation of confirming the operation of returning to the initial position after moving to the first position P1 and the second position P2) of the modified example 1 shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is set to execute, for example, a long initial operation. Note that the short initial operation may be set to be executed.

  In the movable body initializing process (S51A) when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 initializes the movable body even if the open/close frame 50 is opened immediately before the initial operation of the movable body or during the execution of the initial operation. The operation is executed without stopping. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 may turn on a door opening detection switch (for example, a door sensor or the like) (not shown) capable of detecting opening of the open/close frame 50 during or immediately before execution of the process of S51A. , The movable body (the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable body 500L, 500R, the fourth movable body 600L, 600R) so that the initial operation of the movable body is executed without being stopped. Drive mechanism (lower drive mechanism 410 for the lower movable body 450 including the first to fourth drive mechanisms 310, 320, 330, 340 for the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, and the third movable bodies 500L, 500R). And the upper side drive mechanisms 610L and 610R for the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R.

  According to this, even if the opening/closing frame 50 is opened during the initial operation of the movable body when the power is turned on, the initial operation of the movable body is not stopped, so that the opening of the opening/closing frame 50 when the power is turned on is not disturbed. , You can check the movement of the movable body. For example, it is possible to smoothly check the operation of the movable body at the time of factory inspection before the game machine is shipped. Further, the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing frame 50 and the initial operation of the movable body when the power is turned on can be performed at the same time, and the inspection efficiency can be improved. Since the operation of the movable body has been confirmed as described above, the movable body can be preferably controlled.

  After S51A, the process moves to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt flag is set in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on), the flag is cleared (S53) and the following processing is executed.

  The CPU 120 for effect control analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which effect control command (see FIG. 3) is stored in the buffer area is analyzed, and setting and control corresponding to the analysis result are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the production control process processing, the process corresponding to the current control state (production control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state to execute the display and operation control of the image display devices 5A, 5X, 5Y. .. Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect random number updating processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating effect random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determination random number (S56).

  Next, in the case where an abnormality or an error has occurred, the effect control CPU 120 executes an informing control process for informing an abnormality or the like (S57), and thereafter shifts to S52. As shown in FIG. 45(B), in the notification control process, for example, it is determined whether or not a door opening detection switch (not shown) capable of detecting opening of the open/close frame 50 is on (S61). For example, a door opening detection switch (not shown) for detecting opening of the open/close frame 50 is connected to the main board 11. The door open detection switch is turned on when the open/close frame 50 is opened and turned off when the open/close frame 50 is closed. The door open detection switch may be turned on when the open/close frame 50 is closed and turned off when the open/close frame 50 is opened. In this case, in S61, it may be determined whether or not the door open detection switch is off. Based on the fact that the door opening detection switch detects the opening of the opening/closing frame 50, the main board 11 transmits a door opening designation command indicating that the opening/closing frame 50 is opened to the effect control board 12. Therefore, when the door opening specifying command from the main board 11 is received, it can be determined that the door opening detection switch is on.

  If the door open detection switch is on (S61; Yes), it is determined whether the first movable body 300 is in operation (S62). For example, if the first movable body 300 is at the origin position, it is determined that it is not in operation, and if it is not at the origin position, it is determined that it is in operation. Note that the determination method during operation is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined that the first movable body 300 is in operation if the first movable body 300 is in the advance position (each advance position when there are a plurality of advance positions). If at least one of the first driving mechanism 310, the second driving mechanism 320, the third driving mechanism 330, and the fourth driving mechanism 340 (see FIG. 2) is driving, it is determined that the driving is being performed. May be. If the first movable body 300 is in operation (S62; Yes), the door opening notification (first opening notification) during movement of the movable body is executed (S63). On the other hand, if the first movable body 300 is not in operation (S62; No), the normal door opening notification (second opening notification) is executed (S65). The door opening notification when the movable body operates is different from the normal door opening notification. For example, the door opening notification when the movable body is operating has a mode in which the notification sound is louder than the normal door opening notification or the notification image and the notification light emission are conspicuous. In addition, the door opening notification at the time of moving the movable body is a notification that the movable body is in motion (for example, a notification image such as “the movable body is moving!” or “watch the moving body in motion!” is displayed. The content may be output as a voice), and the door opening notification at normal times may not have that effect.

  In this way, the first opening notification can notify that the opening/closing frame 50 is open during the operation of the first movable body 300, and the opening/closing frame 50 can be opened while considering the first movable body 300 in operation. Can be dealt with. Further, if the second opening notification is issued, it can be notified that the opening/closing frame 50 is open when the first movable body 300 is not operating, and the opening/closing frame 50 can be opened without worrying about the first movable body 300. can do. Therefore, when the opening/closing frame 50 is informed of the opening, it is possible to perform an appropriate treatment depending on whether or not the first movable body 300 is operating. The same notification may be given without distinguishing between the door opening notification when the movable body is operating and the door opening notification when it is normal.

  After S63, the operation of the first movable body 300 is limited (S64). For example, the operation of the first movable body 300 is stopped. In S64, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first movable body 300 to operate (for example, the first movable body 300 moves to the advanced position shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 or the second position of Modification 1 shown in FIG. 49 described later). The open/close frame 50 is opened (during the door opening detection switch, during the advancing operation toward P2, or during the retracting operation from the origin position or the second position P2 to the first position P1 and the like shown in FIG. 41). When (not shown) is turned on), a process of stopping the operation of the first movable body 300 is executed. Therefore, when the open/close frame 50 is opened, the first movable body 300 performs the above-described operation (the first movable body 300 moves forward or backward, etc.) (for example, the first movable body 300 is used to pinch it. Alternatively, it is possible to prevent the first movable body 300 itself, its related components, or parts on the door member side (such as the first movable body 300 and the second transparent body 260) from being damaged. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a defect due to the first movable body 300 when the open/close frame 50 is opened. Although S64 is executed after S63 as shown in FIG. 45(B), S63 may be executed after S64. In this case, the movable body motion restriction can be executed quickly.

  Further, it is possible to stop the operation of the movable body based on the satisfaction of a specific condition including at least the opening/closing of the opening/closing frame 50, and the movable body based on the reception of the movable body operation command (the satisfaction of the predetermined condition). (For example, the first movable body 300 controls the advancing operation toward the advancing position shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 and the second position P2 of the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 49 described later, and the origin shown in FIG. 41). Operation control of the movable body based on the establishment of a specific condition including at least the opening/closing frame 50 being opened (for example, the first position P1 and the backward position control from the second position P2 to the first position P1) (for example, the first position). The operation control of the movable body can be executed by prioritizing (for example, control for stopping the movable body 300). For this reason, the movable body operates when the open/close frame 50 is open, the movable body operates after the open/close frame 50 is opened, and the open/close frame 50 is opened after the movable body operates so that the movable body moves. Due to the returning operation of the first movable body 300 (for example, pinching by the first movable body 300, the first movable body 300 itself and its related components, or parts on the door member side (the first movable body 300, the second transparent body 260, etc.)) Damage). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a defect due to the movable body when the door member is opened. The specific condition includes at least the opening/closing of the opening/closing frame 50 (detection of opening of the opening/closing frame 50, occurrence of an opening error of the opening/closing frame 50, etc.), but is not limited to this. Absent. The specific condition includes, for example, at least one of a vibration motor abnormality error, an accessory first start error, a magnet error (magnetic detection error), a vibration detection abnormality, an incorrect prize error, a RAM clear, an opening/closing frame 50 opening, and the like. It may be one. Further, the predetermined condition is not limited to the reception of the movable body operation command. For example, it may be a condition that triggers an operation such as execution setting of the movable body effect, execution timing of the movable object effect, reception of an initial operation command, reception of a customer waiting demonstration designation command.

  In S64, the effect control CPU 120 stops the operation of the first movable body 300 when the opening/closing frame 50 is opened during the operation of the first movable body 300, but is not limited to this. For example, in S64, the effect control CPU 120 opens/closes the opening/closing frame 50 during operation of at least one of the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R. When is released, the operation of all of these movable bodies may be stopped, or the operation of only the movable body in operation may be stopped.

  When the opening/closing frame 50 is opened, the effect control CPU 120 stops the operation of the target movable body and continues the operation of the non-target movable body (specific movable body) in S64 (or the initial position or the like). It may be returned to). For example, the target movable body is the first movable body 300 that advances between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260, and the non-target movable body (specific movable body) is the first transparent body 250 and the second movable body. The second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R that do not advance between the transparent body 260 and the transparent body 260 may be used. According to this configuration, when the opening/closing frame 50 is opened during the operation of the movable body, the operation of the target movable body (first movable body 300) is stopped, but the specific movable body (the second movable body 400, the third movable body 400) is stopped. Even if the open/close frame 50 is opened during the operation of the movable bodies 500L and 500R and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R, the specific movable body is located between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260. Since it is a movable body that does not perform an operation, the operation of the specific movable body can be continued without stopping (or it can be returned to the initial position or the like). Thereby, control according to the movable body can be performed. That is, it is possible to perform control according to the type of the movable body (whether it is the movable body or the specific movable body).

  Moreover, although the CPU 120 for effect control stops the operation of the first movable body 300 in S64, the content of the operation may be restricted. For example, the second operation (projection) of the first movable body 300 is prohibited (stopped), but the first operation (non-projection) may be continued (executed). Further, the range of operation, speed, acceleration, etc. may be set as a range limited as compared with the operation when the opening/closing frame 50 is not opened, different speed (slow speed), different acceleration (small acceleration), and the like.

  As an example of limiting the operation of the first movable body 300 (S64), control for moving the first movable body 300 to the initial position (standby position) may be performed. According to this, for example, when the first control or the second control is executed in the movable body effect, an operation abnormality of the first movable body 300 occurs and the first movable body 300 is in the first effect position or the like. Even if it becomes necessary to open the open/close frame 50 for maintenance due to improper operation, ball clogging in the game area 10, etc. Since the movable body 300 retreats toward a position (for example, a standby position) where it does not contact the rear transmission plate 261, it is possible to prevent the rear transmission plate 261 and the first movable body 300 from being damaged.

  On the other hand, after S65, the operation of the movable body is prohibited (S66). For example, in S66, the effect control CPU 120 prohibits the operation of the first movable body 300 (for example, the first operation ACT1 and the second operation ACT2). Although S66 is executed after S65 as shown in FIG. 45B, S65 may be executed after S66. In this case, the movable body operation inhibition can be promptly executed.

  In S66, the effect control CPU 120 may prohibit the operation of all the movable bodies (all of the target movable bodies and the non-target movable bodies), for example. In S66, only the target movable body (the first movable body 300) is prohibited from operating, and the non-target movable bodies (the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R, etc.) are controlled. The operation may be permitted without being prohibited. That is, even if the open/close frame 50 is opened, the non-target movable body may be operated during the operation period. Further, in S66, the content of the operation may be restricted. For example, the second operation (projection) of the first movable body 300 is prohibited (stopped), but the first operation (non-projection) may be continued (executed).

  In addition, for example, with respect to the operation prohibition of the movable body (S66), the effect control CPU 120 immediately releases the operation prohibition when the opening/closing frame 50 is closed to enable the operation of the movable body. It should be noted that the prohibition may be released and the movable body may be operated after a predetermined period of time has passed since the opening/closing frame 50 was closed or when the variable display being executed has ended.

  On the other hand, when the door open detection switch is not on (S61; No), the process ends after S64 or after S66.

<Notification control process of another example 1 (S57)>
As shown in FIG. 46(A), in the notification control process (S57) of the other example 1, the initial operation of the movable body (for example, the short initial operation) is executed (S60A) when the opening/closing frame 50 is closed. Good. In the notification control process (S57) of the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 46(A), the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether the door closing flag is on (S60). The door closing flag is a flag indicating that the open/close frame 50 that has been in the open state has been put in the closed state. If the door closing flag is not on (S60; No), it is determined whether the door opening detection switch is on (S61). Since S61 to S66 are the same as those in FIG. 45(B) described above, description thereof will be omitted here. After S64 or S66, the door opening flag indicating that the opening/closing frame 50 is opened is set to ON (S67). That is, since the door opening detection switch is turned on by opening the open/close frame 50 (S61; Yes), the door opening flag is set to on (S67).

  On the other hand, if the door open detection switch is not on (S61; No), that is, if the open/close frame 50 is in the closed state, it is determined whether the door open flag is on (S61A). If the door opening flag is on (S61A; Yes), the door opening flag is reset to off (S61B), and the door closing flag is set to on (S61C). That is, the door closing flag indicating that the open/close frame 50 that has been in the open state has been closed is set to ON.

  On the other hand, if the door closing flag is on (S60; Yes), an initial operation (for example, a short initial operation) of the movable body is executed when the opening/closing frame 50 is closed (S60A). In S60A, the effect control CPU 120 executes the short initial operation of the first movable body 300 when the opening/closing frame 50 is closed. After S60A, the door closing flag is reset to OFF (S60B). On the other hand, when the door opening flag is not on (S61A; No), this processing ends after S61C, S67, or S60B. Accordingly, the first movable body 300 can be reliably returned to the initial position when the open/close frame 50 is closed. Therefore, the first movable body 300 can be operated from the initial position, and the first movable body 300 can be preferably controlled.

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the short initial operation when the first movable body 300 is at the initial position when the opening/closing frame 50 is closed. As described above, it is not necessary to execute an unnecessary short initial operation for the first movable body 300 already in the initial position. Therefore, the short initial operation can be executed only for the first movable body 300 that is not in the initial position, and the appropriate initial operation can be executed.

  The initial operation (S60A) of the movable body when closing the opening/closing frame 50 may be, for example, a long initial operation.

  In S60A, the effect control CPU 120 is not limited to the first movable body 300, and all movable bodies (first movable body 300, second movable body 400, third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and fourth movable body 600L). , 600R), an initial operation (either a short initial operation or a long initial operation) may be performed. Further, in S60A, the initial operation may not be performed on the movable body in the initial position among all the movable bodies. In addition, in S60A, the effect control CPU 120 causes the projecting accessory (the first movable body 300) to advance between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260 and the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260. Any of the non-protruding actors (the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R) that do not advance between and are returned to the initial position. You may make it return to the initial position about one of the non-projecting accessories. In addition, in S60A, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined initial operation for all the movable bodies (the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R). The steps may be performed in order (the order set for the initial operation, the same order as in the movable body effect, etc.). Appropriate initial operations can be performed by performing the initial operations in a predetermined order. Further, the priority may be set for the initial operation of each movable body. As the priority order of the initial operation, for example, the protruding accessory (the first movable body 300) is set to be higher than the non-projecting accessory (the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R). The priority may be given to the execution, or the reverse order may be applied.

<Notification control process of another example 2 (S57)>
As shown in FIG. 46B, in the notification control process (S57) of the second example, the detection result of the first movable body 300, whose operation is stopped by opening the open/close frame 50, is detected by the detection means. May be operated by (S64A, S64B). This detection means may be at least one of a door opening detection switch (not shown), a push button 31B, and an operation button (not shown) dedicated to a person who can be operated by a person involved in the game hall other than the player. .. The operation button (not shown) dedicated to the related person can be operated only by the person involved in the game hall, for example, by making the button exposed when the opening/closing frame 50 is opened. Here, it is assumed that the detection means is an operation button dedicated to the person concerned. Since S61 to S66 in the notification control process of the second example are the same as those in FIG. 45(B) described above, the description thereof will be omitted here. After S64, the CPU 120 for effect control determines, for example, whether or not the operation button dedicated to the person concerned is operated (S64A). When the operation button dedicated to the related person is operated (S64A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 operates the first movable body 300 whose operation is stopped by opening the opening/closing frame 50 (S64B). The first movable body 300 may be operated during the period in which the operation button dedicated to the person concerned is operated, or the first movable body 300 may be operated if the operation button dedicated to the person concerned is operated once. You can On the other hand, if there is no operation of the operation button dedicated to the person concerned (S64A; No), this processing ends. Thereby, after confirming the safety, the first movable body 300 is operated (for example, the stopped first movable body 300 is returned to the initial position, or is moved to the first position (for example, stored), and the first movable body 300 is operated). It can be moved to two positions (for example, to advance). The movable body is not limited to the first movable body 300, and all the movable bodies (the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the operation of which is stopped by opening the open/close frame 50). The third movable bodies 500L and 500R and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R) may be operated individually or all of them may be operated simultaneously. Although it is determined in S64A whether or not the operation button dedicated to the person concerned is operated, the presence or absence of the operation of the person involved in the game hall may be judged by an infrared sensor or the like for detecting the operation of the person concerned in the game hall. When the motion of the person involved in the game hall is detected, the first movable body 300, which has been stopped by opening the open/close frame 50, may be operated (S64B).

<Notification control process of another example 3 (S57)>
As shown in FIG. 47(A), in the notification control process (S57) of the third example, the operation limit of the movable body (S65C) and the movable body are determined based on whether or not the variation pattern has a movable body effect. The operation of (6D) may be prohibited. In the notification control process of the third example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a door opening detection switch (not shown) is turned on, as shown in FIG. 47(A) (S61). If the door opening detection switch is on (S61; Yes), door opening notification (second opening notification) is executed (S65). After S65, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern has a movable body effect (S65A). In S505 of the movable body effect setting process, when the movable body effect pattern is set, it is determined that the variation pattern has the movable object effect (S65A; Yes), and otherwise, the movable object effect is included. It is determined that it is not a fluctuation pattern (S65A; No). If it is a variation pattern having a movable body effect (S65A; Yes), it is determined whether the first movable body 300 is in operation (S65B). For example, if the first movable body 300 is at the origin position, it is determined that it is not in operation, and if it is not at the origin position, it is determined that it is in operation. If the first movable body 300 is in operation (S65B; Yes), the operation of the first movable body 300 is limited (S65C). For example, the operation of the first movable body 300 is stopped. In S65C, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of stopping the above-described operation of the first movable body 300 (such as an advancing operation and a retreating operation of the first movable body 300).

  In S65C, the effect control CPU 120 stops the operation of the first movable body 300 when the opening/closing frame 50 is opened during the operation of the first movable body 300, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in S65C, the effect control CPU 120 opens/closes the opening/closing frame 50 during operation of at least one of the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R. When is released, the operation of all of these movable bodies may be stopped, or the operation of only the movable body in operation may be stopped.

  In S65C, the effect control CPU 120 may stop the operation of the target movable body and continue the operation of the non-target movable body (specific movable body) (or return to the initial position). .. For example, the target movable body is the first movable body 300 that advances between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260, and the non-target movable body (specific movable body) is the first transparent body 250 and the second movable body. The second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R that do not advance between the transparent body 260 and the transparent body 260 may be used.

  Further, in S65C, the effect control CPU 120 stops the operation of the first movable body 300, but may limit the content of the operation. For example, the second operation (projection) of the first movable body 300 is prohibited (stopped), but the first operation (non-projection) may be continued (executed). Further, the range of operation, speed, acceleration, etc. may be set as a range limited as compared with the operation when the opening/closing frame 50 is not opened, different speed (slow speed), different acceleration (small acceleration), and the like.

  On the other hand, if the first movable body 300 is not operating (S65B; No), the operation of the movable body is prohibited (S65D). For example, in S65D, the effect control CPU 120 prohibits the operation of the first movable body 300 (for example, the first operation ACT1 and the second operation ACT2). That is, from the end of the movable body operation, from the start of the variable display for the variation pattern having the movable body effect (start of the variable display of the effect symbol) to the start (execution) of the movable body operation by the movable body effect. The operation of the first movable body 300 is also prohibited during the period until the variable display is fixedly displayed (the finalized effect design (combination of three effect designs) is stopped and displayed). According to this, when the opening/closing frame 50 is opened in the period from the start of variable display (start of variable display) to the start of movable body operation, it is possible to prevent the movable body operation from being executed in the first place. In addition, it is possible not to execute the movable body operation even in the period from the end of the movable body operation to the symbol determination. It is possible to prevent an unexpected movement of the movable body (particularly, a role object due to the urging) caused by the output of the movable body operation command due to a garbled command or noise. On the other hand, when the door opening flag is not on (S61; No), when it is not the variation pattern having the movable body effect (S65A; No), the process ends after S65C or after S65D.

  Note that in S65D, the effect control CPU 120 may, for example, prohibit the operations of all the movable bodies (all of the target movable bodies and the non-target movable bodies). Further, in S65D, the operation of only the target movable body (first movable body 300) is prohibited, and the non-target movable bodies (second movable body 400, third movable body 500L, 500R, fourth movable body 600L, 600R, etc.) are prohibited. The operation may be permitted without being prohibited. That is, even if the open/close frame 50 is opened, the non-target movable body may be operated during the operation period. Further, in S65D, the content of the operation may be restricted. For example, the second operation (projection) of the first movable body 300 is prohibited (stopped), but the first operation (non-projection) may be continued (executed).

  In addition, for example, with respect to the operation prohibition of the movable body (S65D), the effect control CPU 120 immediately releases the operation prohibition when the opening/closing frame 50 is closed to enable the operation of the movable body. It should be noted that the prohibition may be released and the movable body may be operated after a predetermined period of time has passed since the opening/closing frame 50 was closed or when the variable display being executed has ended.

  According to the notification control process of the third example described above (see FIG. 47(A)), since S65A is provided, the movable body by the opening/closing frame 50 only in the case of the variation pattern including the movable body motion effect (S65A; Yes). The operation stop determination process (S65C) and the operation prohibition determination process (S65D) described above are performed, and the stop determination process is not performed in other variation patterns, and the processing efficiency can be improved.

<Notification control process of another example 4 (S57)>
As shown in FIG. 47(B), in the notification control process (S57) of the other example 4, the operation limitation of the movable body (S65C) and the operation of the movable body during the customer waiting demonstration are performed based on the customer waiting demonstration designation command. It may be prohibited (65D). Since S61, S65C, and S65D are the same as those in FIG. 47A described above, description thereof will be omitted here. In the notification control process of the other example 4, after the step S65, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command is received from the main board 11 (S65E). The customer waiting demonstration designation command is, for example, a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the screens of the image display devices 5A, 5X, and 5Y, and a demonstration effect for operating the movable body together with the demonstration screen display. Is a production control command that specifies such as. If the customer waiting demo designation command has been received (S65E; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first movable body 300 is in the demo operation (moving body demo operation) in the customer waiting demonstration effect (S65F). For example, if the first movable body 300 is at the origin position, it is determined that it is not in operation, and if it is not at the origin position, it is determined that it is in operation. If the first movable body 300 is in the demonstration operation (S65F; Yes), the operation of the first movable body 300 is limited (S65C). For example, the operation of the first movable body 300 is stopped. In S65C, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of stopping the above-described operation of the first movable body 300 (such as an advancing operation and a retreating operation of the first movable body 300).

  On the other hand, if the first movable body 300 is not performing the demo operation (S65F; No), the operation of the first movable body 300 is prohibited (S65F). For example, in S65F, the effect control CPU 120 prohibits the operation of the first movable body 300 (for example, the first operation ACT1 or the second operation ACT2). That is, the period from the start of the demonstration screen display to the start (execution) of the demonstration operation of the first movable body 300, and the period from the end of the demonstration operation of the first movable body 300 to the end of the demonstration screen display Also, the operation of the first movable body 300 is prohibited. According to this, when the opening/closing frame 50 is opened in the period from the start of the demonstration screen display to the start of the demonstration operation of the first movable body 300, it is possible to prevent the movable body operation from being executed in the first place. Further, the movable body operation may not be executed during the period from the end of the demonstration operation of the first movable body 300 to the end of the demonstration screen display. It is possible to prevent an unexpected movement of the movable body (particularly, a role object due to the urging) caused by the output of the movable body operation command due to a garbled command or noise. On the other hand, when the door open flag is not on (S61; No), when the customer waiting demo designation command is not received (S65E; No), this process ends after S65C or S65D. The movable body in the notification control process (S57) of Modification 4 shown in FIG. 47B is not limited to the first movable body 300, but the first movable body 300 and the second movable body 400. Alternatively, at least one of the third movable bodies 500L and 500R and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R may be used.

(Command analysis process)
In the command analysis processing, the received command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer is analyzed (for example, the MODE data is confirmed), and the effect control for the received command is performed. Whether or not it is a command is specified, and processing according to the specified effect control command is performed.

  For example, the reception flag is set or stored in each storage area according to the specified effect control command. Each flag and each storage area are provided in the RAM 122. “Set” for a flag means to turn the flag on. The state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area may be reset or erased at an appropriate timing. When a command to specify addition of the special figure hold storage number or a command to specify subtraction of the special figure hold storage number is received, the hold display of the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U of the image display device 5A is accordingly received. The number of images may be increased or decreased.

(Production control process processing)
The CPU 120 for effect control performs start setting for starting execution of various effects in the effect control process process (start setting of effect), effect operation control for executing the effect set for start, and the like. Each flag, each timer, each counter, and the like described below are provided in the RAM 122.

  The effect start setting includes, for example, setting the effect control pattern in the RAM 122 as a use pattern, and setting the process timer to an initial value according to the effect control pattern set above. After the initial value is set, the timer value of the process timer is subtracted at a predetermined timing (at the start of the effect control process process, at the time of effect operation control described later, etc.) each time a timer interrupt occurs. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects (including variable display of effect patterns), and is associated with a process timer determination value that is compared with the timer value of the process timer and the determination value. It is composed of process control data including generated effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lighting control data, etc.) and end code. The data that forms the effect control pattern is stored in the ROM 121.

  The effect operation control is control for executing an effect based on the effect control pattern set in the effect start setting. Specifically, of the effect control execution data corresponding to the process timer determination value that matches the current timer value of the process timer, the display control command according to the display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123 to display an image. Effects of displaying images on the devices 5A, 5X, 5Y, transmitting a drive control command according to the drive control data to the display device drive mechanism 900 to drive the image display devices 5X, 5Y, and following the voice control data. A sound signal is transmitted to the voice control board 13 to output voices from the speakers 8L and 8R, or an illumination signal according to lighting control data is transmitted to the LED control board 14 to turn on/off the production LED 9. Control to execute the effect. Execution of various effects is realized by repeatedly performing effect operation control each time a timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 48(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process processing. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 120 executes any of S170 to S175 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag.

  Next, the processing of S170 to S175 will be described. The variable display start waiting process of S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command or the like from the main board 11 has been received. The determination may be made based on, for example, whether or not the command is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area. When the command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" and this process ends. If the command has not been received, this process ends as it is.

  The variable display start setting process of S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 48(B), the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like that is the finalized effect symbol as the variable display result of the effect symbol (S321). For example, the production control CPU 120 makes a final stop based on the variable display content such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Determine the design. As an example, "non-reach (miss)", "reach (miss)", "non-probable change (big hit)", "probable change (big hit)" are included in the variable display contents according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result. is there.

  When the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", the variable display state of the effect symbol does not reach the reach state, the fixed effect symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "miss". It will be. In the case where the variable display content is "reach (miss)", after the variable display state of the effect design becomes the reach state, the fixed effect design of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes "miss". . When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes the time saving state. When the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the sure change state.

  When the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", the effect control CPU 120 finalizes different (non-matching) effect symbols in the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. CPU120 for production control extracts the numerical data showing the random number value for the left definite symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for the production, etc., and stores the left definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM121. By referring to the determined effect design, the left confirmed effect design to be stopped and displayed in the "left" effect design display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5A is determined. Next, the numerical data showing the random number value for determining the right fixed symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. By means of the above, the right fixed production design which is stopped and displayed in the "right" production design display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5A among the finalized production designs is determined. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right confirmed production symbol is different from the symbol number of the left confirmed production symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium fixed symbol determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the finalized effect symbols, the medium finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "medium" effect symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5A is determined.

  When the variable display content is "reach (miss)", the CPU 120 for effect control finalizes the same (matching) effect symbol in the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. CPU120 for production control extracts the numerical data which shows the random number value for right and left definite symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for production, etc., and stores the left and right definite symbol determination table prepared in advance and stored in ROM121. By referring to, etc., the effect symbols having the same symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R on the screen of the image display device 5A among the fixed effect symbols decide. Furthermore, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium-determination symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, the final confirmed production symbol of the finalized production symbol which is stopped and displayed in the production symbol display area 5C of "middle" on the screen of the image display device 5A is determined. For example, in the case where the final production effect is a big hit combination, as in the case where the symbol number of the medium final production design is the same as the design number of the left final production design and the right final production design, an arbitrary value (for example, " 1”) is added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium finalized effect design so that the finalized effect design does not become a big hit combination but becomes a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium final production effect symbol, the difference between the left final production effect symbol and the right final production effect symbol (symbol difference) is determined, and the medium final production effect symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

  When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. At, the same (matching) effect design is determined as the final stop design. The CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot confirmed symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared, the "left", "middle" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5A, The effect symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R are determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probability change (big hit)" or "probability change (big hit)", whether or not the big hit middle promotion effect is executed, a normal symbol (for example, an even number It suffices to determine which of the effect symbol shown) and the probability variation symbol (for example, an effect symbol indicating an odd number) as the final effect symbol. In the jackpot promotion promotion, the combination of the effect symbols (non-probability variation jackpot combination) that reminds the jackpot in the image display device 5A but does not recall the probability variation state is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the jackpot gaming state or the jackpot gaming state. Is an effect that informs whether or not the probability change state will occur at the end of.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a fixed effect symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Moreover, when it is determined that the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)” and the big hit mid-promotion effect is not executed, a fixed effect symbol is determined from among a plurality of kinds of positive change symbols. On the other hand, even if the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the big hit middle promotion effect, from among a plurality of types of normal symbols, a fixed effect symbol is determined. As a result, it is possible to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed even though the probability variation symbols are collectively derived and displayed as the fixed effect symbols, and not to give the player a sense of distrust.

  After S321, change effect setting processing for performing execution setting of the hold display change effect is executed (S322). In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the hold display change effect is satisfied based on the storage content of the hold display data storage unit or the like. In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the hold display change effect is satisfied based on whether or not the "pseudo-link" variable display effect is executed. You may do it.

  After S322, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (S323). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, and uses it as a use pattern. set. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of effect control patterns (display change effect control patterns) prepared corresponding to the execution setting of the hold display change effect in the change effect setting process of S322, and the usage pattern. Set as.

After S323, the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable body effect setting process (S323A) for operating the movable object in the case of the reach effect of the super reach A, for example.

  Returning to FIG. 48B, following the process of S323A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (effect control timer setting unit, etc.). The initial value of the effect control process timer provided in is set (S324). Then, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the effect design etc. is performed on the screen of the image display device 5A (S325). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern at the time of special figure change) determined in the process of S323 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. Thus, the effect symbols may be changed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5A.

  After S325, the first hold display in the first hold storage display area 5D, the second hold display in the second hold storage display area 5U, and the like are updated in response to the start of variable display of effect symbols. Is set (S326). For example, when the first special figure game is executed (started), the display area (leftmost display area) corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the first reservation storage display area 5D is erased (digested) and , 1st reservation display in the display part corresponding to other reservation numbers "2"-"4" is moved left one by one (shift). On the other hand, when the second special figure game is executed (started), the display portion corresponding to the holding number “1” (the rightmost display portion) is erased (digested) in the second holding storage display area 5U. At the same time, the second hold displays in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” are moved (shifted) rightward one by one. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (S327), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 48(A), the variable display process in S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer (S341). As an example, in the process of S341, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed. When the variable display time has not elapsed in S341 (S341; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the hold display change effect period for executing the hold display change effect (S342). ). The hold display change effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of S323 shown in FIG. 48B, for example. When it is the hold display change effect period (S342; Yes), control for executing the hold display change effect is performed (S343). In the process of S343, various commands created based on the setting of the display change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the LED control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screens of the image display devices 5A, 5X, 5Y, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L, 8R, and the effect LED 9 is turned on, blinked, or turned off. Alternatively, a part of or all of these may be combined to execute the pending display change effect with a predetermined effect device.

  When it is determined in S342 that it is not the hold display change effect period (S342; No), and after S343, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect. A determination is made (S346). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined in S346 that the reach effect period is reached (S346; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (S347). After S347, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable body effect flag is on (S347A). When the movable-body effect flag is on (S347A; Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation of the stick controller 31A is in an effective operation period (S347B). If it is during the operation valid period (S347B; Yes), it is determined whether or not the stick controller 31A is operated (S347C). When the stick controller 31A is operated (S347C; Yes), the operation flag is set to the ON state (S347D). When it is determined in S347B that the operation is not valid (S347B; No), when it is determined in S347C that the stick controller 31A is not operated (S347C; No), and after S347D, the movable body It is determined whether or not it is a production period (S347E). In the case of the movable body effect period (S347E; Yes), it is determined whether the operation flag is on (S347F). When the operation flag is on (S347F; Yes), the movable body effect execution process is performed (S347G). When the operation flag is not on (S347F; No), an alternative effect execution process that replaces the movable object effect is performed (S347H). Even when the operation flag is not on (S347F; No), the movable body effect execution process may be performed (S347G).

  When it is determined in S347A that the movable body effect flag is not on (S347A; No), when it is determined that it is not in the movable body effect period in S347E (S347E; No), after S347G, and S347H. After that, the effect control CPU 120 executes effects during variable display including variable display operation of effect symbols, based on the settings in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, for example. Control is performed (S348).

  When the variable display time has elapsed in S341 (S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (S349). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (S349; No), the variable display effect production process is terminated and stands by. After the variable display time has elapsed, if the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may do it. When the symbol confirmation command is received in S349 (S349; Yes), for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the display result in the variable display of the effect symbol The final stop design (confirmation effect design) is controlled to be displayed (S350). Further, in the process of S350, the final stop symbol in the variable display of the effect symbol is derived and displayed. Then, after S350, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (S351). After S351, the movable body effect flag and the operation flag are reset to the off state (S351A). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (S352), the variable display effect process is ended.

  The special figure waiting process of S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current elapsed time (which may be measured by a predetermined timer) since the final stop symbol is derived and displayed has reached a preset hit start designation command reception waiting time. However, when the hit start designation command is received when it has not reached (when the hit start designation command reception flag is on), a big hit medium performance (from the fanfare start executed during the big hit game state to before the ending) Effect setting) (setting of effect control pattern, etc.) is performed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", and this processing ends. If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not been reached and the hit start designation command has not been received, this processing is terminated. When the current elapsed time has reached the waiting time, it is determined that the variable display result of the special figure game is "miss", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0", and this processing is ended. Since the current elapsed time has not reached the waiting time and the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, this processing is ended as it is.

  The hitting process in S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". The effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to effect contents in the big hit game state, and causes effect images based on the setting contents to be displayed on the screens of the image display devices 5A, 5X, and 5Y. Operating the image display devices 5X and 5Y, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and issuing commands (lighting signals to the LED control board 14). ), the effect LED 9 is turned on and off, and various effect operations are controlled during a predetermined period during which the special winning opening door as an attacker is in an open state. In the hitting process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example.

  The ending process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5", and is a process for executing the ending when the jackpot gaming state ends. In the ending process, display control is performed in the image display devices 5A, 5X, 5Y to notify the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended.

  Next, an example of the composite effect including the movable object effect and the display device effect in the present embodiment will be described. First, for example, after a reach state is established during a predetermined symbol variation display, the image display devices 5X and 5Y are moved so as to approach the position on the front side of the image display device 5A, and the image display devices 5X and 5Y are super-reached. A display indicating that the production has been developed is executed.

  After that, the image display devices 5X and 5Y come into contact with each other to form one display section, and an operation promotion image that prompts the player to operate the operation means is displayed on the display section.

  When the player operates the operation means during the operation acceptance period of the operation means, the image display devices 5X and 5Y move to the standby position, and it is assumed that the start condition of the movable body effect in the present embodiment is satisfied. Is performed, the first movable body 300, the second movable body 400, and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R perform an effect operation, and the movable body unit changes from the operation standby mode to the first operation mode. At this time, each movable body is superimposed in front of the display unit of the image display device 5A, and the display unit of the image display device 5A becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  When the first operation mode of the movable body unit elapses for a predetermined time, the second movable body 400 and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R are housed, and the first movable body 300 and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R perform the staging operation. The movable body unit changes from the first operation mode to the second operation mode. Also at this time, each movable body is superposed in front of the display section of the image display apparatus 5A, and the display section of the image display apparatus 5A becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize. Further, during execution of the movable body effect, the game area side light emitting parts (for example, the light emitting parts (LED) of the center decoration frame 52, the light emitting parts (LED) of the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game) At least one of the light emitting components (LEDs) for causing at least a part of the surface of the board 2 to emit light is turned off or emitted at a lower luminance than when the movable body effect is not executed. As a result, the movable body effect can be made conspicuous, and the player can be closely watched by the movable body effect. Therefore, the effect of the effect can be improved.

  Next, when the second operation form of the movable body unit elapses for a predetermined time, the storing operation of the first movable body 300 and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R is executed, and the movable body effect is finished. Then, the super reach effect is executed, and after the execution of the super reach effect, for example, in the case of a big hit, the symbols indicating the big hit are aligned on the image display device 5A (for example, 7-7-7 etc.) and displayed. , An effect image (for example, a character or a character) is displayed on the image display devices 5X and 5Y.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the window 51 for visually recognizing the game area 10, the first movable body 300 operably provided, and the first movable body 300 are controlled. The effect control CPU 120 is provided as a control means for controlling the window portion 51, and the window portion 51 is provided with the first transparent body 250 and the hole portion 270 arranged closer to the game area 10 than the first transparent body 250. At least a part of the first movable body 300 enters the space S formed between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260 through the hole 270. It is possible, and the first movable body 300 can execute the second operation of moving to the first effect position where the first movable body 300 enters between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260. In other words, the first movable body 300 can be made to move from the first standby position (origin position) shown in FIG. 41 to the first effect position shown in FIG. 42 or FIG. 43 at a stretch, and a surprising movable object effect is provided. be able to. Thereby, the effect of the effect can be improved.

  In addition, the acceleration advancing means for accelerating and advancing the first movable body 300 between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260 (with the slide plate 301 of the first movable body 300 and the rail 701 of the base member 700). Therefore, the slide plate 301 of the first movable body 300 can be accelerated and advanced obliquely downward along the rail 701 of the base member 700. Therefore, it is possible to provide a powerful movable body effect to the player. Thereby, the effect of the effect can be improved.

  For example, since the rail 701 of the base member 700 is a guide member that has a linear path (downward guide path portion) that is obliquely downward, the slide plate 301 of the first movable body 300 is directed downward along the rail 701 that is obliquely downward. By being guided, the first movable body 300 can be accelerated and advanced to the second position P2. Therefore, it is possible to provide a powerful movable body effect to the player. It should be noted that a part of the rail 701 may have a portion other than downward.

  Further, the first movable body 300 is in a position where it does not overlap the image display device 5A (display means) (or may be a position where a part thereof overlaps the display means), that is, the first standby position shown in FIG. 41 ( It is possible to move from the origin position) to the first effect position shown in FIG. 42 or FIG. For example, the first movable body 300 at the origin position is invisible or difficult to see from the player, and the first movable body 300 located at the origin position suddenly appears at the first effect position, so the player Can give a surprise to. Therefore, it is possible to provide a powerful movable body effect to the player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the predetermined portion (front half) on the surface A side (front side) of the main body portion 302 to move the first movable body 300 at the first standby position via the hole portion 270 of the rear transmission plate 261. A first control in which the front control plate is moved to the front transmission plate 251 side with respect to the rear transmission plate 261, and a predetermined portion (front half) on the surface A side (front side) of the main body 302 after the first control is executed. The first protrusion 303, which is a part of the first control unit, is moved in a direction (front upper direction) intersecting the movement direction (front lower direction) in the first control, or after the first control is performed, the main body unit 302 The second protrusion 304, which is a part of the predetermined portion (front half) on the surface A side (front side) of the above, is moved in a direction (front upper direction) intersecting the movement direction (front lower direction) in the first control. It is possible to perform the 2nd control which makes it. According to this configuration, after performing the first control for moving the first movable body 300 to the first transparent body 250 side, at least a part of the predetermined portion of the main body portion 302 (for example, the first protruding portion 303 and the second protruding portion 303). By performing the second control in which the protrusion 304) is moved in a direction (front upper direction) different from the movement direction (front lower direction) in the first control on the first transmission body 250 side with respect to the second transmission body 260. Since the player can be given an impact, the effect of the effect can be improved.

  Specifically, in addition to the first control for moving the first movable body 300 to the first transparent body 250 side, after performing the first control, a direction different from the moving direction (front lower direction) in the first control. By performing the second control in which the first movable member 300 is moved to the front (upward direction), a part of the main body 302 (for example, the first protruding portion 303 or the second protruding portion 304) is expanded and the first movable body 300 is expanded. Since it looks like it is present, it can give an impact to the player.

  Further, the rear transmission plate 261 is arranged facing the front side of the board surface plate 200 so that the game balls can flow down between the game board surface 200A, and forms a flow-down area of the game ball between itself and the game board surface 200A. Therefore, the hole portion 270 is formed at a position corresponding to the effect area (the opening 2c formed in the board 200) that does not correspond to the flow-down area of the game ball in the game area 10. In other words, there is a limit to making the hole 270 large because it is necessary to secure the flow-down area of the game ball, and in order to pass the first movable body 300 through the hole 270, the first movable body 300 is required. It cannot be larger than the hole 270.

  Therefore, as in the present invention, after performing the first control for moving the first movable body 300 to the front side, at least a part of the predetermined portion of the main body 302 (for example, the first protruding portion 303 or the second protruding portion 304). ) Is moved in a direction (front upper direction) different from the moving direction (front lower direction) in the first control on the front side of the second transmissive body 260, so that the hole portion 270 becomes unnecessary. A part of the main body 302 is expanded when the first movable body 300 is viewed from the front (player side) at a position closer to the player on the front side than the rear transmission plate 261 without increasing the size. Since it can be shown like this, a more powerful effect can be provided to the player.

  In addition, in the second control, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first projecting portion 303 and the second projecting portion 304, which are part of the predetermined portion (front half) of the main body portion 302, to move in the first control direction (lower front). Direction) to move in the direction intersecting with (direction above). By doing so, the movement (projection operation) of the first projecting portion 303 and the second projecting portion 304 of the first movable body 300 in the second control can be appropriately viewed.

  Further, in the second control, the first protruding portion 303 and the second protruding portion 304, which are a part of the predetermined portion (front half) of the main body portion 302, intersect the moving direction (front lower direction) in the first control. Direction, and in order to move in the front upper direction, which is the direction along the front transmission plate 251, the first protrusion 303 and the second protrusion 304 are arranged around the main body 302 when viewed from the front. Since it can be expanded and moved toward the player side, a more powerful effect can be provided.

  The first movable body 300 moves in a direction (front side) opposite to the game area 10 in the second control, that is, the first control body and the second control move so as to gradually protrude toward the front side, and thus a powerful effect. It can be performed.

  Further, the first movable body 300 moves to the front side while descending downward from the first standby position toward the first effect position by the first control, and therefore moves toward the front side, so that the first movable body 300 moves toward the player side compared to the one that moves horizontally. You can make it easier to understand how you are moving toward. Further, not only the surface A but also the surface B of the main body 302 can be visually recognized when moving forward, so that the main body 302 can be made large.

  In the first operation mode, the second movable body 400 and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R that support the first movable body 300, and the fourth movable body 600L that supports the first movable body 300 in the second operation mode. , 600R or the like. By doing so, the posture of the first movable body 300 during operation and after operation can be stabilized.

  More specifically, the first movable body 300 is operably supported by a base member 700 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and moves to the front side via the board face plate 200 and the rear transmission plate 261. Since the moving distance is longer than that of a conventional movable body that moves only to the front side of the rear transmission plate 261, it may be possible to support it stably via a guide rail or the like, but to the front side of the rear transmission plate 261. If a guide rail or the like is provided, there is a possibility that visibility will be reduced, such as when the movable body effect is not executed, it is difficult to see a part of the rear game area 10 due to the guide rail or the like. Therefore, by supporting the other fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R only during the performance operation in this way, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the game area 10 from being reduced when the movable body performance is not performed. it can.

  In addition, the related movable body different from the first movable body 300 (for example, the second movable body 400, the third movable body 500L, 500R and the fourth movable body 600L, 600R, etc.) is provided, and the effect control CPU 120 is the first. After performing the control, it is possible to perform control to move the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R, and the like to the first movable body 300 so that they can be combined. By doing so, the first movable body 300 and the second movable body (for example, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R, and the like) support each other by the combination. Therefore, the posture after movement can be stabilized.

  Specifically, in the first operation mode and the second operation mode of the movable body unit, related movable bodies different from the first movable body 300 (the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable body). 600L, 600R) are arranged so as to come into contact with or come close to each other at the peripheral position of the first movable body 300, so that the first movable portion 303 and the second movable portion 304 can be protruded and the first movable body can be moved after the protruding operation. Even if the body 300 shakes, it can support each other and stabilize its posture.

  In addition, when the second movable body 400 and the third movable bodies 500L and 500R are combined with the first movable body 300 in the first operation mode, and when the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R are the first movable body 300 in the second operation mode. When combined with, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R are arranged rearward of the rear transmission plate 261. By doing so, when the first movable body 300 and the second movable body (for example, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R) are combined, Since the first movable body 300 is located at a position different in the moving direction (front-back direction) in the first control, a sense of depth can be generated.

  Further, the window 51 can open and close the game area 10 (see FIG. 3), and the first movable body 300 does not contact the second transparent body 260 when opening or closing the window 51 (see FIG. 44). By doing so, damage to the first movable body 300 and the second transparent body 260 can be prevented.

  Specifically, the front portion of the first movable body 300 (the portion arranged on the front transmission plate 251 side of the hole 270 in the closed state of the opening/closing frame 50) is within the rotation region Z of the hole 270. Since they are arranged, the rear transmission plate 261 does not come into contact with the first movable body 300 even when the opening/closing frame 50 is opened/closed. According to this, for example, during the operation of the movable body unit, that is, during the execution of the first control and the second control, an operation error or the like occurs and the first movable body 300 remains stopped at the first effect position. Even when it is necessary to open the open/close frame 50 to perform maintenance, the open/close frame 50 can be opened without contacting the rear transmission plate 261, so that the rear transmission plate 261 and the first movable body 300 are damaged. Can be prevented.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the first movable body 300 is arranged in the rotation region Z of the hole 270 even during the execution of the first control and the second control in the movable body production, so that the rear transmission is performed. Although the form in which the opening/closing frame 50 can be opened without touching the plate 261 has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening/closing frame 50 does not come into contact with the second transparent body when opening/closing. Just do it.

  In addition, the first movable body 300, after performing the first control, can emit light toward a portion other than the first transparent body 250 (for example, movable body LED 350A, movable body LED 350B, movable body LEDs 350CL, 350CR). , And movable body LEDs 350DL, 350DR, etc.) are provided. By doing so, it is possible to appeal the effect to not only the player but also the surroundings.

  Specifically, not only the moving effect of the first movable body 300, but also the light emitting effect of the movable body LEDs 350A, the movable body LEDs 350B, the movable body LEDs 350CL and 350CR, and the movable body LEDs 350DL and 350DR can be performed, so that the production is performed in a wide range. Can be appealed.

  Further, a gaming machine frame 3 having a gaming board 2 for forming the gaming area 10, an opening/closing frame 50 having a window portion 51 that is provided so as to be openable/closable with respect to the gaming machine frame 3, and a window portion in the opening/closing frame 50. The production LED 9 is provided as an opening/closing door-side light emitting component provided in a region other than 51, and a production control CPU 120 is provided as a light emission control unit that controls the emission of the production LED 9, and the production control CPU 120 is a first movable body. It is possible to change the light emission mode of the production LED 9 to the first to fifth light emission modes according to the operations of the 300, the second movable body 400, the third movable bodies 500L and 500R, and the fourth movable bodies 600L and 600R. . By doing so, the movement of the first movable body 300 can be appropriately produced.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to cause the effect LED 9 to emit light in the first light emission mode and then to emit light in the second light emission mode having a lower brightness than the first light emission mode. By doing so, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the transparency of the first movable body 300 and the like.

  Specifically, after performing the first control in the first light emission mode, in the second light emission mode in which the movable body unit has a lower luminance than the first light emission mode in the first operation mode (during the second control). Since light is emitted, during the second control, which is an effect in which the first movable body 300 appears to be enlarged, halation or the like occurs due to the light of the effect LED 9, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of each movable body. ..

  In addition, a gaming machine frame 3 having a gaming board 2 for forming a gaming area 10, an opening/closing frame 50 having a window portion 51 that can be opened and closed with respect to the gaming machine frame 3, and a window portion in the opening/closing frame 50. The production LED 9 is provided as an opening/closing door side light emitting component provided in an area other than 51, and a production control CPU 120 is provided as a light emission control means for performing emission control of the production LED 9, and the production LED 9 is controlled by the first control. It is provided so that the first movable body 300 can be irradiated with light after being exposed. By doing so, the first movable body 300 can be made conspicuous by light.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and the like, and various modifications and applications are possible (the above-mentioned configuration may be deleted). The following is a modification of the above embodiment. At least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

  In the above-described embodiment, the hole 270 is formed in the second transmissive body 260, but it is not limited to this. For example, the second transparent body 260 may be formed with a cutout portion having a size that allows the first movable body 300 to enter.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 300 moves diagonally downward from the first standby position (origin position) toward the first effect position by the first drive mechanism 310 (arrow 1 in FIGS. 38 and 41). However, the present invention is not limited to this. As in the first modification shown in FIG. 49, the first movable body 300 has the first movement ACT1 that operates at the first position P1 that does not enter between the first transmission body 250 and the second transmission body 260, and the first movement ACT1. The second operation ACT2 that moves to the second position P2 that enters between the transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260 may be executable. That is, the first movable body 300 may operate in two steps as shown in FIG. For example, the first movable body 300 moves from the first standby position (origin position P0), which does not enter between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260, to the first position P1 directly below it (act 1). For example, movement in the hanging direction) is possible. Further, the first movable body 300 enters from the first position P1 toward the player through the hole 270 of the rear transmission plate 261 between the first transmission body 250 and the second transmission body 260. The second movement ACT2 (for example, movement in the horizontal direction) that moves to the second position P2 is possible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49, the first movable body 300 is at the origin position which is a position not superposed on the image display device 5A (display means) (or may be a position partially superposed on the display means). It is operable from P0 to the first position P1 or the second position P2. For example, the first movable body 300 at the origin position P0 is invisible or hard to see from the player, and the first movable body 300 located at the origin position P0 suddenly appears at the first position P1 or the second position P2. It will give you surprises. Therefore, it is possible to provide a powerful movable body effect to the player.

The game machine of (A) of the present invention is
A door member (for example, an opening/closing frame 50) that can be opened/closed with respect to a main body (for example, the gaming machine frame 3),
A transparent member (for example, window portion 51) provided on the door member,
A movable body control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the operation of the movable body,
Equipped with
The transmissive member includes a first transmissive member (for example, the first transmissive body 250) and a second transmissive member (for example, the second transmissive body 260) provided closer to the main body than the first transmissive member. Have,
The movable body control means,
It is possible to move the movable body from the first position toward the second position between the first transparent member and the second transparent member (for example, an effect of executing the processing of S323A and S172). 49, the first movable body 300 can execute the second motion ACT2 toward the second position P2 between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260 by the control CPU 120.) ,
When the door member is opened during the operation of the movable body, a process of stopping the operation of the movable body is executed (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of S64).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent problems caused by the movable body when the door member is opened.

In addition, the game machine of (B) of the present invention,
A door member (for example, an opening/closing frame 50) that can be opened/closed with respect to a main body (for example, the gaming machine frame 3 or the like),
A transparent member (for example, window portion 51) provided on the door member,
A movable body control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the operation of the movable body,
Equipped with
The transmissive member includes a first transmissive member (for example, the first transmissive body 250) and a second transmissive member (for example, the second transmissive body 260) provided closer to the main body than the first transmissive member. Have,
The movable body control means,
It is possible to move the movable body from the first position toward the second position between the first transparent member and the second transparent member based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, S323A). , The second movement of the first movable body 300 toward the second position P2 between the first transparent body 250 and the second transparent body 260 as shown in FIG. 49 by the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of S172. ACT2 is executable, etc.),
It is possible to stop the operation of the movable body based on the establishment of a specific condition including at least the opening of the door member (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S64).
Operation control of the movable body based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (for example, the first movable body 300 advances toward the advanced position shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 or the second position P2 of the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 49 described later). 41. The operation control of the movable body based on the establishment of the specific condition (for example, the first position shown in FIG. 41 or the control of the backward movement from the second position P2 to the first position P1) is performed (for example, (1) Control of stopping the movable body 300 and the like) can be prioritized to perform operation control of the movable body.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent a defect due to the movable body when the door member is opened.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be made even if changes or additions are made within the scope of the present invention. include.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of balls used for the game is subtracted while the number of balls used for the game is added, while the balls are circulated inside and lent out according to the player's lending request and the number of prize balls given according to the winning The present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that is stored and stored. Since points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed gaming machines, these given points and points correspond to the game value.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is applied as an example of the game medium, but the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game such as a medal. It may be a medium.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, for example. At the same time, one game is ended by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines in which winning is possible.

  In the case of the slot machine, the game area of the present invention corresponds to, for example, a variable display area in which variable display of symbols by a variable display device such as a reel is executed. Further, the display device of the present invention corresponds to a variable display device (for example, a reel or a liquid crystal display device) having the above-mentioned design.

  In the embodiment, an example in which the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B is used as the detection unit has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a non-contact type detection unit such as an infrared sensor or a contact type detection unit such as a touch panel may be used. It may be provided so as to detect the movement of the player.

  The variable display of the identification information (special figure, effect design, general figure, etc.) includes that the identification information blinks. For example, in the special figure, the variable display includes a pattern in which all the segments are turned off and a pattern in which at least some of the segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately repeated. The special symbol stopped and displayed in the variable display may be a symbol different from the special symbol displayed before the stop display (during change) (the same applies to the effect symbol and the ordinary symbol).

  The game machine of the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine or a slot machine in which a game medium is enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of a prize.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming board 51A Window unit 400 Second movable body 450 Lower movable body 710L, 710R Guide member 720L, 720R Reinforcing sheet metal 741,801 LED substrate 851 First light emitting display portion 852 Second light emitting display portion 853 Third Light emitting display unit 854 Fourth light emitting display unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine which is provided in a plane shape and performs a game by launching a game medium toward a game board surface of a game board having a plate thickness,
A structure attached to the game board so as to be able to contact the game medium,
The game board has a specific portion provided so that the plate thickness is thin,
The structure is
It is provided with a certain thickness,
Attached so that at least a part thereof is located on the inner side of the game board surface in the state of being attached to the specific portion ,
A predetermined portion arranged in the specific portion in a state of being attached to the game board,
A guide route that can guide the game medium,
Have
The predetermined portion is formed on the bottom wall portion on the upstream side of the guide path, and the plate thickness of the predetermined portion is greater than the plate thickness of the bottom wall portion on the downstream side of the predetermined portion in the guide path,
In the predetermined portion, an inclined portion that is inclined toward the inside end of the game board surface toward the upstream end of the guide path is formed,
In the state where the structure is attached to the game board, the plate thickness of the upstream end of the guide path in the predetermined portion is the same as the dimension between the game board surface and the specific portion. Alternatively , a gaming machine that is inclined so as to be substantially the same .

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