JP6718850B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, a movable body having an LED board provided with a plurality of LEDs on the front surface is rotatably provided between an origin position and a performance position, and the movable body is the origin position. Provided with a cover for covering the front side of the movable body in the state of being located at, and capable of causing the cover to emit light by causing the LED to emit light in the state in which the movable body is located at the origin position. Etc. (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-170602 A

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that when the LED board or the like is mounted on the movable body, the load may increase and the operation of the movable body may be affected.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that does not affect the operation of a movable body.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing,
A first performance body having a substrate on one surface of which a light emitting body is provided;
A second effect body operable on one side of the board;
A light guide member that is provided so as to overlap one surface of the substrate and has an opening or a recess that can accommodate the light emitting body;
Equipped with
The light emitting body has a first light emitting body and a second light emitting body capable of emitting light in a direction along one surface of the substrate ,
The opening has a first opening capable of accommodating the first light emitter and a second opening capable of accommodating the second light emitter,
The recess includes a first recess capable of accommodating the first light emitter and a second recess capable of accommodating the second light emitter,
The second effect body is movable along a surface of the substrate between a first position that overlaps the first effect body and a second position that does not overlap the first effect body,
The light guide member,
A reflector that reflects light from the first light emitter guided in a direction along one surface of the substrate in a direction intersecting a direction along the one surface of the substrate ;
A light emitting portion capable of emitting light from the second light emitting body, which is guided in a direction along the one surface of the substrate, from an end portion;
Have
When the second effect body is located at the first position, the light is incident on the inner surface of the first opening or the first recess from the first light emitter and guided in a direction along one surface of the substrate. It has been a light state, and are capable of illuminating the second presentation member by emitted reflected by the reflective portion,
When the second effect body is located at the second position, the second light emitter is incident on the inner side surface of the second opening or the second recess and is guided in a direction along one surface of the substrate. It is possible to illuminate the second effect body by emitting the generated light from the light emitting unit .
A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Drive means for operating the second effect body,
Control means for controlling the operation of the second effect body by the drive means;
Equipped with
The second effect body is operable between an origin position and a position away from the origin position,
The control means is
The first motion control for positioning the second effect body at the origin position, the second operation control for confirming that the second effect body can operate normally, and the second effect body It is possible to perform the third motion control for performing the effect,
In the second motion control, the second effect body is controlled to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed faster than the first speed,
In the first operation control, the second effect body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control.
The gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A first effect body (e.g., first effect body 800) having a substrate (e.g., substrate 801) on one surface (e.g., back surface 801B) of which light emitting elements (e.g., rear LEDs 820 to 822) are provided;
A second effect body (for example, a second effect body 900) operable on one surface side of the substrate,
Equipped with
The second effect body can be illuminated by the light from the light emitter (for example, when the second effect body 900 on the back side of the first effect body 800 is at the origin position, the back surface of the first effect body 800). By causing the rear LEDs 820 to 822 provided on the side to emit light, the front surface side of the second effect body 900 can be suitably illuminated (see FIG. 32).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to perform an effect by light while appropriately operating the second effect body.

A gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The second effect body (for example, the second effect body 900) is movable in a direction (for example, the left-right direction) along one surface of the substrate (for example, the back surface 801B of the substrate 801),
The light-emitting body (for example, the rear LEDs 820 to 822) can emit light in the moving direction (for example, the production position direction) of the second effect body (for example, when the rear LED 821 emits light, a light diffusion unit). 867R emits light, and the rear LED 822 emits light, which causes the light diffusion portion 867L to emit light.The inclined surface portion 825 and the light diffusion portions 867L and 867R can emit light outward along the back surface side and the substrate 801. Therefore, it is possible to suitably illuminate the second effect body 900 that has moved to the back side and the effect position side.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the second effect body moves to the side of the first effect body, it is possible to appropriately emit light.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
At least a part of one surface of the substrate (for example, the back surface 801B of the substrate 801) can be covered, and in the covered state, there are openings (for example, LED openings 860 to 862) or recesses that can accommodate the light emitting body. A light guide member (for example, a rear lens member 804),
The light-emitting body (for example, the rear LEDs 820 to 822) can enter light into the light guide member from the side surface of the opening or the recess while being housed in the opening or the recess (FIG. 30). reference)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the substrate can be covered by using the light guide member that guides the light from the light emitting body, and the light guide member can be arranged close to the substrate, the thickness of the first effect body Can be thinned.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
In the light guide member (for example, the rear lens member 804), in the vicinity of the opening (for example, the LED openings 860 to 862) or the concave portion, the incident light is incident on the second effect body (for example, It is characterized in that it has a reflecting portion (for example, an inclined surface portion 825) that reflects the light toward the second effect member 900) side.
According to this feature, the second effect body can be illuminated appropriately.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
The light guide member (for example, the rear lens member 804) is a light emitting unit (for example, a light diffusing unit 867L) that emits light by light entering the opening (for example, the LED openings 860 to 862) or the recess. , 867R).
According to this feature, the effect of production can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
A predetermined light emitting body (eg, front LEDs 810 to 812, 813) different from the light emitting body is provided on the other surface (eg, the front surface 801F of the substrate 801) opposite to the one surface of the substrate.
According to this feature, the other surface side can also be suitably illuminated.

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 a front view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing various control boards etc. which were carried in a game machine concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the production device ((A) is a diagram of the initial state, (B) is a diagram of the movable body has advanced). It is the disassembled perspective view of the production device seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view of the production device seen from the front. It is a disassembled perspective view of the movable body seen from the front. It is an exploded perspective view of a movable body seen from the back. It is a disassembled perspective view of the movable body seen from the front. It is a disassembled perspective view of the movable body seen from the front. (A) is a front view of the movable body (initial state). (B) is a front view of the inside of the movable body from which the decorative body and the like have been removed (initial state). (A) is a front view of the movable body (a state in which the first to fourth character members have moved). (B) is a front view of the interior of the movable body from which the decorative body and the like have been removed (a state in which the first to fourth character members have moved). It is a figure explaining the relationship between the deformation|transformation of a decorative body, and brightness. It is a figure which shows an LED board|substrate, (A) is the perspective view seen from front, (B) is the top view seen from the arrow B in (A). It is a figure which shows an LED board|substrate, (A) is sectional drawing of the cutting line XIVA-XIVA in FIG. 13(B), (B) is sectional drawing of the cutting line XIVB-XIVB in FIG. 13(B). It is a figure which shows an LED substrate, (A) is an enlarged view of "XVA part" in FIG. 13(A), (B) is sectional drawing seen from the arrow B in (A), (C) is (A). The sectional view seen from the arrow C in FIG. It is the figure which shows the execution example of production. It is a figure which shows the other example of a LED board|substrate, (A) is a top view, (B) is sectional drawing of the cutting line BB in (A). It is a figure which shows the other example of a LED board|substrate, (A) is sectional drawing of the cutting line XVIIIA-XVIIIA in FIG. 17(A), (B) is an enlarged view of "B part" in (A). It is a figure for explaining other examples of a LED board, (A) is a figure where electronic parts are arranged without considering the curvature of a substrate body, (B) is a layout of (A) to electronic parts, etc. Figure modified. It is a front view which shows the state which removed the cover body from the movable body. It is a detailed view showing an LED substrate provided inside a movable body. It is a figure which shows the allocation form of the signal after the improvement used for this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the allocation form of the signal before improvement. It is a figure which shows the circuit structure as the modification 12 of this invention. (A) is a front view showing the first effect body, and (B) is a rear view. It is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the first effect body is seen from diagonally front. It is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the first effect body is seen from diagonally behind. It is an AA sectional view of Drawing 25 (A). It is a BB sectional view of Drawing 25 (A). It is CC sectional drawing of FIG. 25(B). It is a DD sectional view of FIG. (A) is a rear view showing the light emitting mode of the first effect body, (B) is a front view showing the positional relationship between the first effect body and the second effect body, and (C) is the first effect body and the second effect. It is a schematic plan view which shows the positional relationship with a body. (A) is a principal part front view showing a state in which the first effect body is seen through the game board, and (B) is a diagram showing a principal part of the board. FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the wiring connection state of an LED board and a production|generation control board, (B) is a figure which shows the wiring connection state of an LED board and a production|generation control board as the modification 13 of this invention. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 2nd initialization processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 2nd initialization processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of non-detection time operation control, detection time operation control, and operation control for real operation confirmation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation speed example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for real operation confirmation. It is a figure for demonstrating the circuit structure of a shielding unit control board. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a circuit configuration of a shielding unit control board according to a modified example 15; FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a circuit configuration of a shielding unit control board according to a modification 16; FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a circuit configuration of a shielding unit control board according to a modification 17;

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area 10 is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device. Further, a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a is rotatably provided around the left side of the gaming machine frame 3, and the glass door frame 50 can open and close the game area 10. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is made of a synthetic resin material having a light-transmitting property such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. (Not shown) and a guide rail 2b are provided, and a board face plate 2A and a spacer member 2B integrally attached to the back surface side of the board face plate 2A. In addition, the game board 2 is configured by a non-translucent member such as a veneer board in a substantially square shape in a front view, and is a board surface plate provided with obstacle nails (not shown) and guide rails 2b on the game board surface which is the front surface. It may be configured as.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), variable display of special symbols (also called special drawing) as special identification information of a plurality of types (also called special drawing game). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These are composed of 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes) 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.

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, changing (displaying in a variably manner) a plurality of types of special symbols by update display and the like (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a derived display) as a display result (variable display result) (the same applies to other variable displays described later). Note that scrolling, deformation, enlargement/reduction, or the like may be performed as the variation of the design (particularly, a decorative design described later).

In the following, the special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as “first special symbols”, and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are “second special symbols”. Also called. Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game".

An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The effect display device 5 is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 and can be viewed through an opening 2c formed in the game board 2. A frame-shaped center decoration frame 51 is provided in the opening 2c of the game board 2.

On the screen of the effect display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, it is possible to change a decorative pattern (a pattern showing numbers etc.) as a plurality of types of decoration identification information different from the special pattern. The display is done. As an example, on the screen of the effect display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" In, variable display of decorative design (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) is performed.

A display area 5H is also arranged on the screen of the effect display device 5. In the display area 5H, a first reserved display image (here, a circled image) corresponding to the first special figure game (variable display of decorative patterns) whose execution is suspended is displayed right-justified, and the execution is suspended. The second reserved display image (here, a circle image) corresponding to the second special figure game (variable display of the decorative pattern) being displayed is displayed left-justified.

In addition, the number of reserved special game is also referred to as the number of reserved special memory. In particular, the number reserved for the first special figure game is referred to as the first special figure reserved storage number. The number reserved for the second special figure game is referred to as the second special figure reserved storage number. The number of the first reserved display images indicates the first reserved figure reserved storage number, and the number of the second reserved display images indicates the second reserved map reserved storage number. The first hold display image and the second hold display image may be collectively referred to as a hold display image.

Moreover, the 1st reservation display device 25A and the 2nd reservation display device 25B for displaying the number of special figure reservation memory so that specification is possible are provided. Each of the first reserved display device 25A and the second reserved display device 25B is configured to include a plurality of LEDs, and displays the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs. To do.

Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a fixed open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game ball enters the first start winning port, the first start port switch 22A (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ), and the first special figure game can be started.

The normal variable winning ball device 6B includes a normal electric auditors object having a movable plate that is changed by a solenoid 81 for the normal electric auditors object (see FIG. 2) between a closed position that is a protruding position and an open condition that is a retracted position. A second starting winning opening is formed. In the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable plate is in the protruding position, so that the movable plate protrudes toward the game area 10 side and the game ball enters the second starting winning opening. Not closed (also referred to as the second start winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the retracted position in which the movable plate retracts to the game board 2 side when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening. (The second start winning opening is also opened.) When the game ball enters the second start winning port, the second start port switch 22B (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ), and the second special figure game can be started at the same time.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) for the special winning opening door, and the special winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state. Form a special winning opening as an area.

As an example, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (for example, You cannot pass. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the on state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

When the game ball enters the special winning opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game balls enter the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, for example.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and a variable display of a normal symbol (also referred to as “general symbol” or “ordinary symbol”) as plural kinds of normal identification information different from the special symbol. To do. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also referred to as ordinary figure game (also referred to as "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.

On the right side of the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of ordinary figure games that are pending to be executed, by the number of LEDs that have been lit.

In addition to the above configuration, 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. 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 sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a production effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the game area. There is.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area by a hit ball launching device. There is.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Below the effect display device 5, an effect device 200 is arranged. The effect device 200 can perform effects by operating in accordance with various effect images such as variable display of identification information or independently. Further, a first effect body 800 and a second effect body 900 arranged on the back side of the first effect body 800 are provided on the left side of the effect device 200.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, an LED control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special drawing game and a general-purpose game, management of various starting winnings and various types of pending storage, jackpot drawing and general-purpose drawing lottery). It has a function of controlling execution, control of a big hit game state, transmission of a production control command to the production control board 12, and the like, and a function of transmitting a production control command toward the production control board 12. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

As an example, the CPU 103 executes the program stored in the ROM 101 to realize the function of the main board 11 (control of the progress of the game). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation pattern, effect control command, data such as various tables) is used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port for inputting various signals and an output port for transmitting various signals.

CPU103, through I/O105, 1st special design indicator 4A, 2nd special design indicator 4B, normal design indicator 20, 1st reservation indicator 25A, 2nd reservation indicator 25B, general figure reservation indication A signal for controlling (driving) the device 25C or the like is output to control them.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game medium passes or a game medium passes or from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23)). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle 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 (game control microcomputer 100) to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and performs various types based on the received production control command. Has the function of executing the effect (variable display of the decorative pattern, including the effect device).

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted.

As an example, the effect control CPU 120 executes a 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 and data such as various tables) is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The display control unit 123 outputs a video signal of the effect image displayed on the effect display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and displays the effect image on the effect 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 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 (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is configured to include an input port for receiving the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals, for example.

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 turning on/off the production LED 9 (turning on/off according to the drive content indicated by the illumination signal) based on the illumination signal from the production control board 12.

The effect display device 5 includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel and an EL panel, and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the effect display device 5 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. As a result, various effect images and the like are displayed on the effect display device 5.

The rendering device 200 includes a drive mechanism 210 and a movable body 250, which are exchanged with signals (control signals, detection signals, etc., which will be described later) with the rendering control board 12, and the rendering control board 12 (CPU 120 for rendering control). Controlled by.

(Progress of games and production)
A game medium (game ball) is launched toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the ball hitting operation handle of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Progress of game controlled by main board 11)
When the game ball flowing down the game area passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game (variable display of normal symbols) is started. In addition, when the general-purpose game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another general-purpose game is already running or during the opening control described below, the maximum number of general-purpose game is four Execution is suspended. The suspended general-purpose game is executed when the start condition for starting the general-purpose game is satisfied (the other general-purpose game is not executed, the opening control is not performed, or the like). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 when the number of reserved figures of the universal figure has reached the upper limit value, the number of the retained figures of general figure does not increase and the passage is invalidated.

The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the universal figure game include a universal figure per symbol (for example, a regular figure such as "7") and a universal figure lost pattern (for example, a regular figure such as "-"). .. When the per-universal figure design is stopped (derived), the variable display result is "per-universal figure". When the universal figure loss design is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "universal figure loss".

In the case of "universal hit", the opening control (the second start winning port is opened) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball device 6B is tilted for a predetermined period. In the case of "universal figure loss", the opening control is not performed.

When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game is started. In addition, when the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already being executed or is controlled to the jackpot game state described later, each of the four special figure games is four. Execution of the special figure game is suspended with the upper limit of the above. The suspended special figure game is executed when the start condition for starting the special figure game is satisfied (other special figure games are not executed, the jackpot is not in the gaming state, etc.).

When the game ball enters the first start winning opening when the first special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the entry is invalidated without increasing the first special figure reserved memory number ( There may be prize balls). When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening while the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the entry is invalidated without increasing the second special figure reservation storage number ( There may be prize balls).

The entry (winning) of the game ball, which increases the number of the first special figure reserved memories, into the first starting winning opening is also called the first starting winning. The entry (winning) of the game ball, which increases the number of the second special figure reserved memories, into the second starting winning opening is also called the second starting winning. These prizes are collectively referred to as a starting prize.

The variable display results stopped and displayed in the special drawing game include a big hit symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “3” and “7”) and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “−”). .. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "big hit". When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "missed".

When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is "big hit" (specific display result), the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is "miss", the big hit game state is not controlled.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. The open state is until the earlier timing of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). Will continue. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply called "round"). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15 times") is reached (the special winning opening is closed during the period other than the round game).

In "big hit", big hit types such as "non-probable change" and "probable change" are set. When the jackpot type is "non-probable change", the jackpot symbol "3" is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot type is “probability change”, the jackpot pattern “7” is stopped and displayed.

The "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" may be called "probable change big hit", and the "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probable change" may be called "non-probable change big hit". In addition, the jackpot gaming state based on the "probably-varying jackpot" may be referred to as the "probably-varying jackpot gaming state". The jackpot gaming state based on the "non-probable variation big hit" may be referred to as "non-probability variation jackpot game state".

After the probability variation big hit game state ends, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be the probability variation state higher than the normal state. The probability variation state continues until the next big hit game state is started.

After the probability variation big hit game state or non-probability variation big hit game state is finished, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to a time saving state which is shorter than the normal state. As for the time saving state, one of the ending conditions is first met among the fact that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) and the next big hit game state is started. Continue until you do.

In the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning port than in the non-time saving state which is not in the time saving state such as the normal state. You may change to and. For example, the control to make the fluctuation time of the normal symbols in the general-purpose game (which is the variable display period of the general-use figure, also called the general-purpose figure fluctuation time) shorter than that in the normal state, and variable display in each general-purpose game The ordinary variable winning a prize ball device 6B may be changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by control such that the probability that the result will be "per-universal figure" is improved as compared with the case of the normal state. Such control is called high opening control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required until the variable display result becomes "big hit" next is shortened, and the game state becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, or a state other than an advantageous state for the player such as a probability variation state. The probability of being a "hit" and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game is a "big hit" will cause the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset, the power is supplied. This is a state in which the same control is performed as in the case where a predetermined restoration process is not executed after the input.

The time saving state is also referred to as "high base", and the gaming state which is not the time saving state is also referred to as "low base" "non-time saving state". The probability variation state is also referred to as “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability” or “non-probability change”.

(Progress of the game controlled by the production control board 12)
In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the effect display device 5, the first special figure game or the second special figure game is started. Then, the variable display of the decorative pattern (this is also one of the effects) is started. At the timing at which the variable display result (also referred to as the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special diagram game and the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the display result (variable display result) of the variable display of the decorative symbol ( The combination of the three decorative patterns) is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative pattern not yet stopped and displayed (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as “design”) is a display mode in which the fluctuation continues.

Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display. As the reach effect, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B having different effect modes are prepared. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of super reach B>super reach A>normal reach.

The jackpot expectation is, for example, a rate at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and here is also the rate at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “big hit”.

When the variable display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the effect display device 5 as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern on a predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" (for example, "7" at the time of probability variation big hit, non-probability variation big hit) At the time of, "6" and the like) are all displayed together and stopped.

If the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern. There is. When the variable display result is “miss”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach miss combination” (Also referred to as “”), the fixed decorative pattern may be stopped and displayed.

An effect using the effect device 200 is executed when the above-mentioned super reach is executed (details will be described later).

(Directing device 200)
Next, details of the rendering device 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the direction in which the player is located is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the opposite direction is the rear (see FIG. 4 and the like). Further, the vertical and horizontal directions viewed from the player located in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be defined as the vertical and horizontal directions of the rendering device 200 as they are (see FIG. 3, FIG. 4, etc.). Further, each member constituting the rendering device 200 is made of synthetic resin or metal unless otherwise specified. Further, the attachment of each member may be performed by an appropriate method such as attachment using a screw, a screw or the like, attachment such as fitting, etc., unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 3 and the like, the rendering device 200 includes a drive mechanism 210 and a movable body 250. The drive mechanism 210 moves the movable body 250 in the vertical direction. The movable body 250 is provided with a decoration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and such a decoration can enhance the effect. The movable body 250 can be moved upward from the initial position (FIG. 3A) by the drive mechanism 210 and can advance to the advance position (FIG. 3B) (return from the advance position to the initial position). Can also). At the initial position of the movable body 250, most of the movable body 250 is located behind a transparent resin cover (which is attached to the game board 2 or the like) not shown, and the movable body 250 has the resin cover. Visible through. On the other hand, the movable body 250 advances to the front of the effect display device 5 by moving to the advance position, and is visually recognized without the resin cover. Note that the game board 2 may be transparent, and the movable body 250 may be located behind the game board 2 at least in the initial position so that the movable body 250 can be visually recognized through the game board 2.

(Structure of the drive mechanism 210, etc.)
First, the drive mechanism 210 will be described with reference to FIGS. The drive mechanism 210 includes a base body 211, a drive motor mounting member 213, a drive motor 215, first to sixth gears 217 to 222, a detection sensor 223, a rotating arm 225, a slide member 227, an elastic body 229, and the like (particularly , See FIG. 5).

The base body 211 serves as a base of the drive mechanism 210 and supports various parts. The base body 211 is fixed to the game board 2 or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A cover body CV (shown only in FIG. 3) that covers the drive motor 215 and the like from the front and hides it from the player is attached to the base body 211. The base body 211 includes supports 211A to 211F, a concave rail 211J, a guide hole 211K, and a hook portion 211L.

Each of the supports 211A to 211F is formed of a columnar boss (which may be a cylindrical shape; the same applies hereinafter to the columnar shape) boss and the like protruding forward. The second to seventh gears 218 to 222 are rotatably supported by the supports 211A to 211E, respectively. Each gear has a through hole in the center thereof, and is rotatably supported by inserting a support into the through hole. Each gear can rotate about the central axis of each support as a rotation axis. The support body 211F rotatably supports the rotating arm 225 (described later in detail).

The concave rail 211J is a rail having a U-shaped section (a vertical line is a bottom surface) and extends in the vertical direction. The rack 251 included in the movable body 250 is fitted on the concave rail 211J so as to be vertically slidable. The concave rail 211J guides the direction of movement of the rack 251 (that is, movement of the movable body 250) in the vertical direction.

The guide hole 211K is a through hole extending in the vertical direction, and is provided in a portion where the slide member 227 is attached. The slide member 227 is provided with a protrusion (not shown) extending rearward, and the protrusion is inserted into the guide hole 211K. Further, a retaining member (not shown) larger than the width (length in the left-right direction) of the guide hole 211K is attached to the rear end of the protrusion. As a result, the slide member 227 is attached to the base body 211 so as not to move in the front direction (do not come off from the base body 211) and to be movable in the vertical direction (guided by the guide hole 211K).

The hook portion 211L is a protrusion having a notch, and one end of the elastic body 229 is hooked in the notch.

The drive motor 215 is attached to the base body 211 via a drive motor attachment member 213. The drive motor 215 has a rotating shaft 215A. The drive motor 215 is a stepping motor here, and its operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). The drive motor 215 rotates the rotary shaft 215A (FIG. 5) by a predetermined angle in synchronization with a control signal (here, a drive pulse) from the effect control board 12. The first gear 217 is fitted to the rotary shaft 215A. Therefore, the first gear 217 rotates together with the rotary shaft 215A. The first gear 217 meshes with the second gear 218.

The third gear 219 has a columnar columnar portion 219A with a part of which is hollowed out, and an external gear 219B arranged behind the columnar portion 219A. The external gear 219B meshes with the second gear 218. The third gear 221 includes a detection piece 219C having an arcuate outer edge protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the columnar portion 219A, and a cylindrical protrusion protruding outward from the outer peripheral surface of the columnar portion 219A. 219D and.

The detection piece 219C rotates together with the third gear 219 and is detected by the detection sensor 223 attached to the base body 211. The detection sensor 223 is, for example, a photo sensor (such as a sensor that detects that the space between the light receiving unit and the light emitting unit is shielded by the detection target), and detects that the detection piece 219C is detected. Output a signal. As will be described later, in this embodiment, the movable body 250 moves to the advanced position in association with the rotation of the third gear 219. The detection piece 219C is arranged at a position detected by the detection sensor 223 when the rotary gear rotates until the movable body 250 is positioned at the advanced position.

The fourth gear 220 has a shape in which two small-diameter first gears (not shown) and a large-diameter second gear are overlapped with each other with a common rotation axis. The first gear is located rearward of the second gear and meshes with the fifth gear 221. The second gear meshes with the teeth of the rack 251 included in the movable body 250. The fifth gear 221 and the sixth gear 222 mesh with linear teeth 227A of the slide member 227.

The rotating arm 225 has a fan shape. The rotary arm 225 has a long hole 225A in which a cylindrical projection 252A of the movable body 250 is inserted, a long hole 225B in which the projection 219D is inserted, and a through hole 225C in which the support 211F is inserted. Prepare The through hole 225C is located at the center of a circle forming a fan that is the shape of the rotating arm 225. The rotary arm 225 is rotatably attached to the base body 211 with the central axis of the support body 211C as the rotation axis. The long hole 225A is arranged on the first oblique side (side formed by the radius of the circle) of the fan, and is elongated in the direction in which the first oblique side extends. The long hole 225B is arranged on the second hypotenuse of the fan, and is elongated in the direction in which the second hypotenuse extends. The width (length in the short direction) of the long hole 225A is substantially the same as the diameter of the columnar protrusion 252A (the diameter is slightly shorter). The width of the long hole 225B is substantially the same as the diameter of the columnar protrusion 219D (the diameter is slightly shorter).

The slide member 227 includes linear teeth 227A (extending in the vertical direction) that mesh with the fifth gear 221 and the sixth gear 222, and functions as a rack having the fifth gear 221 and the sixth gear 222 as pinions. Further, the slide member 227 is provided with a hook portion 227B having a notch at a lower portion (below the hook portion 227B of the slide member 227), and the other end of the elastic body 229 is hooked. As described above, the slide member 227 can move (slide) in the vertical direction with respect to the base body 211. As described above, the fifth gear 221 meshes with the fourth gear 220 and the teeth 227A of the slide member 227, and the fourth gear 220 (pinion) meshes with the teeth of the rack 251 included in the movable body 250. ing. Therefore, the slide member 227 is interlocked with the movable body 250. Specifically, when the slide member 227 moves upward, the movable body 250 also moves upward (see FIG. 3 and the like). The sixth gear 222 guides the slide member 227 so that the slide member 227 does not tilt.

The elastic body 229 is configured to include a coil spring, rubber and the like. One end of the elastic body 229 is hooked on the hook portion 211L of the base body 211, and the other end of the elastic body 229 is hooked on the hook portion 227B of the slide member 227. Then, the elastic body 229 is in the extended state when the slide member 227 is located at the lowermost position (in the state of FIG. 3(A) or FIGS. 5 to 4 ). That is, the slide member 227 is biased upward by the elastic force of the elastic body 229 (receives an upward force). Since the slide member 227 and the movable body 250 are interlocked with each other as described above, the movable body 250 is also urged upward by the elastic force of the elastic body 229. That is, the elastic body 229 assists the upward movement of the movable body 250.

(Operation of driving mechanism 210, etc.)
When the drive motor 215 rotates the rotating shaft 215A in the forward direction (rotates left), the first gear 217 also rotates in the forward direction. Since the second gear 218 meshes with the first gear 217 and the second gear 218 meshes with the third gear 219, the rotation of the rotation shaft 215A in the forward direction causes the second gear 218 to rotate in the reverse direction (clockwise rotation). ), and the third gear 219 rotates forward. By the positive rotation of the third gear 219, the protrusion 219D also moves while drawing an arc. The protrusion 219D pushes the inner wall of the long hole 225B as it moves. As a result, the rotary arm 225 rotates upward (counterclockwise) around the support body 211F. By the rotation of the rotating arm 225, the protrusion 252A included in the movable body 250 inserted into the elongated hole 225A is moved upward. As a result, the movable body 250 moves upward (advance position). When the drive motor 215 reversely rotates the rotary shaft 215A, the movable body 250 moves downward (initial position) (the rotation directions of the gears may be reversed). In this way, the drive mechanism 210 converts the rotational force of the drive motor 215 into a driving force that moves the movable body 250 in the vertical direction. As described above, the upward movement of the movable body 250 is assisted by the elastic body 229. Further, the elastic body 229 is resistant to the movable body 250 moving downward. As a result, the load on the drive motor 215 due to the weight of the movable body 250 can be reduced, and the movable body 250 can be smoothly moved in the vertical direction.

The movable body 250 may be stopped at the advanced position when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. As a result, it is possible to shorten the period in which the elastic body 229 is in the extended state, and it is possible to prevent the elastic force of the elastic body 229 from becoming weaker over time.

The movable body 250 is moved in the vertical direction under the control of the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). Specifically, when the movable body 250 is moved from the initial position to the advanced position, the effect control board 12 controls the drive motor 215 to rotate the rotary shaft 215A, and the detection sensor 223 detects the detection piece 219C. At this time (when the detection signal is received from the detection sensor 223 or when the detection signal is received for a certain period), that is, when the movable body 250 moves to the advanced position, the rotation of the rotary shaft 215A is stopped. Thereby, the movable body 250 can be stopped at the advanced position. When the movable body 250 is returned from the advance position to the initial position, the drive motor 215 has the same rotation angle as that when the movable body 250 is moved from the initial position to the advance position (for example, the information is stored in the RAM 122). The rotating shaft 215A is reversely rotated. For example, the number of supplied drive pulses is counted, and the same number of drive pulses are supplied at the time of reverse rotation to rotate the rotary shaft 215A in reverse. A detection sensor (the same sensor as the detection sensor 223, for example, a photo sensor) is provided corresponding to the position of the detection piece 219C when the movable body 250 is at the initial position, and the detection piece 219C is detected by the detection sensor. When detected, the reverse rotation of the rotary shaft 215A may be stopped.

(Structure of the movable body 250, etc.)
Next, the detailed structure of the movable body 250 will be described with reference to FIGS. The movable body 250 has a heart-shaped ornamental body 269 and a member provided in front of the ornamental body 269 for expressing the characters of LOVE, and the ornamental body 269 is deformed or each character of LOVE is moved, thereby producing an effect. Perform a highly effective presentation.

The movable body 250 includes a rack 251, a plate member 252, a substrate 253, a base body 255, an LED substrate 256, a drive motor 257, a detection sensor 259, first to third gears 261-263, First to second slide members 265 to 266, first to second mounting members 267 to 268, a decorative body 269, a predetermined mechanism X (a member forming "LOVE" and a mechanism for moving each character of "LOVE". ), and.

(Configuration other than the predetermined mechanism X in the movable body 250)
First, a configuration other than the predetermined mechanism X will be described with reference to FIGS.

The rack 251 has teeth extending in the vertical direction that mesh with the fourth gear 220 (FIG. 5 and the like). As can be seen from the above, the rack 251 is biased upward by the elastic body 229 (FIG. 5 and the like) via the fourth gear 220 and the like.

The plate member 252 is formed integrally with the rack 251. The plate-shaped member 252 has a cylindrical protrusion 252A protruding rearward from the plate-shaped main body.

The board 253 is a circuit board having a predetermined circuit and electrically connected to the effect control board 12. The board 253 relays control signals supplied from the effect control board 12 to the drive motor 257, the drive motor 273 described later, the LED board 275 described later, and the like, and the production control from the detection sensor 259 described later and the detection sensor S described later. The detection signal supplied to the substrate 12 is relayed. The substrate 253 is attached to the rear surface of the base body 255. The substrate 253 has a through hole and a notch, and the plate member 252 is attached to the rear surface of the base body 255 with a screw, a screw, or the like through the through hole and the notch. As a result, the rack 251 is also attached to the base body 255.

The base body 255 serves as a base of the movable body 250 and supports various parts on the front surface and the rear surface. The base body 255 includes rack portions 255A and 255B extending in the left-right direction on the front surface (these are used in the predetermined mechanism X). In addition, the base body 255 includes projections 255C to 255H, which are cylindrical bosses and the like that project rearward from the periphery (rear surface or the like). The base body 255 is provided with protrusions 255I to 255L formed of a cylindrical boss or the like that protrudes more forward than the surroundings (front surface or the like) (these are used in the predetermined mechanism X). The base body 255 also includes a fixing portion 255J to which a detection sensor (not shown) (detection sensor S for description) is fixed. The detection sensor S detects a detection piece 266D of the second slide member 266 described later, and may be a photo sensor or the like like the detection sensor 223. In addition, the LED substrate 256 is inserted on the upper part of the base body 255, and a plurality of insertion portions 255M for fixing the LED substrate 256 are formed.

The LED substrate 256 is held on the curved upper surface of the base body 255 by the insertion portion 255M and the insertion portion 271C (see FIG. 8). The substrate body 256B of the LED substrate 256 has a curved shape that matches the shape of the base body 255. The LED board 256 is electrically connected to the board 253, and various circuits, an LED 256A that emits light, and a connector 256C are mounted on the board body 256B. A light source other than the LED 256A may be adopted as the light source. The LED board 256 causes the LED 256A to emit light based on the control signal from the effect control board 12 relayed by the board 253. The upper part of the decorative body 269 is illuminated by the light emission of the LED 256A. Since the decoration body 269 can transmit light, the upper portion of the decoration body 269 appears to emit light by the light from the LED 256A. The details of the LED substrate 256 will be described later.

The drive motor 257 is attached to the front surface of the base body 255. The rotation shaft 257A of the drive motor 257 passes through a through hole provided in the base body 255 and extends rearward of the base body 255. The drive motor 257 operates according to a control signal (drive pulse or the like) from the effect control board 12.

The detection sensor 259 is attached to the front surface of the base body 255. The detection target of the detection sensor 259 will be described later (used in the predetermined mechanism X). Like the detection sensor 223, the detection sensor 259 may be a photo sensor or the like.

The first gear 261 is fitted to the rotary shaft 257A of the drive motor 257 and rotates together with the rotary shaft 257A. A second gear 262 and a third gear 263 arranged on the left and right of the first gear 261 mesh with the first gear 261. The second gear 262 is rotatably supported by the base body 255 by inserting the protrusion 255C into a through hole formed in the center thereof. The third gear 263 is rotatably supported by the base body 255 by inserting the protrusion 255D into a through hole formed in the center thereof. Each gear can rotate about the central axis of each protrusion as a rotation axis. The second gear 262 includes a columnar protrusion 262A protruding rearward. The third gear 263 includes a cylindrical protrusion 263A protruding rearward.

The first slide member 265 is provided with an elongated hole 265A elongated in the up-down direction at the right end, and an elongated hole 265B elongated in the left-right direction at the center. The protrusion 262A is inserted into the long hole 265A. The width (length in the left-right direction) of the long hole 265A is substantially the same as the diameter of the protrusion 262A (the diameter is slightly shorter). The protrusion 262A can move inside the long hole 265A. Projections 255E and 255F, which are aligned in the left-right direction, are inserted into the long holes 265B. The width (vertical length) of the long hole 265B is substantially the same as the diameter of the protrusions 255E and 255F (the diameter is slightly shorter). The protrusions 255E and 255F can move inside the elongated hole 265B. The protrusions 255E and 255F prevent the first slide member 265 from moving in a direction other than the horizontal direction. The first slide member 265 has two small holes 265C at the left end.

The second slide member 266 includes an elongated hole 266A elongated in the vertical direction at the left end, and an elongated hole 266B elongated in the lateral direction at the center. The protrusion 263A is inserted into the long hole 266A. The width (length in the left-right direction) of the long hole 266A is substantially the same as the diameter of the protrusion 263A (the diameter is slightly shorter). The protrusion 263A can move inside the elongated hole 266A. The elongated holes 266B are provided with protrusions 255G and 255H, which are aligned in the left-right direction, as an example. The width (vertical length) of the long hole 266B is substantially the same as the diameter of the protrusions 255G and 255H (the diameter is slightly shorter). The protrusions 255G and 255H can move inside the elongated hole 266B. The protrusions 255G and 255H prevent the second slide member 266 from moving in a direction other than the horizontal direction. The second slide member 266 has two small holes 266C at the right end.

Further, the second slide member 266 includes a detection piece 266D detected by the detection sensor S. The detection piece 266D is arranged at a position detected by the detection sensor S when the second slide member 266 is at the initial position (when the decorative body described later is not deformed. The state of FIG. 12A). .. When detecting the detection piece 266D, the detection sensor S supplies a detection signal indicating that to the effect control board 12.

The first attachment member 267 is arranged inside the decorative body 269 (details of which will be described later). The first mounting member 267 has two small diameter rods 267A protruding rearward. The two small diameter rods 267A respectively pass through the two small holes 269F provided in the projecting portion 269E of the decorative body 269 and are fitted into the two small holes 265C of the first slide member 265, respectively. Therefore, the first attachment member 267 is attached to the left end portion of the first slide member 265 by sandwiching the protruding portion 269E of the decorative body 269. The first mounting member 267 has a through hole 267B extending in the left-right direction. A portion of the first attachment member 267 that forms the through hole 267B has a shape that fits into the through hole 269A of the decoration body 269 (see also FIG. 8 and the like. The first attachment member 267 is partially included in the decoration body 269). Visible from outside). Therefore, the through hole 267B is arranged inside the through hole 269A.

The second attachment member 268 is arranged inside the decorative body 269 (details of which will be described later). The second mounting member 268 has two small diameter rods 268A protruding rearward. The two small diameter rods 268A respectively pass through the two small holes 269G provided in the projecting portion 269E of the decorative body 269 and are fitted into the two small holes 266C of the second slide member 266, respectively. Therefore, the second attachment member 268 is attached to the right end portion of the second slide member 266 by sandwiching the protruding portion 269E of the decorative body 269. The second mounting member 268 has a through hole 268B extending in the left-right direction. A portion of the second attachment member 268 that forms the through hole 268B has a shape that fits into the through hole 269D of the decoration body 269 (see also FIG. 8 and the like. The second attachment member 268 is partially included in the decoration body 269). Visible from outside). Therefore, the through hole 268B is arranged inside the through hole 269D.

The decorative body 269 has a heart shape that bulges forward and is a member that can transmit light. The decorative body 269 is given a predetermined decoration. The decorative body 269 is made of, for example, natural rubber or various synthetic rubber including silicone rubber, and is elastically deformable. The decorative body 269 is provided with through holes 269A and 269D on its side portion and through holes 269B and 269C on its front portion. The respective end portions of the first attachment member 267 and the second attachment member 268 enter into the through holes 269A and 269D, respectively. The decorative body 269 has a projecting portion 269E projecting inward from the rear end of its side portion. The projecting portion 269E of the decorative body 269 is provided with two small holes 269F and two small holes 269G, and these have a small diameter rod 267A of the first mounting member 267 (two small holes 265C of the first slide member 265). ) And a small diameter rod 268A of the second mounting member 268 (which is fitted into the two small holes 266C of the second slide member 266). Therefore, the decorative body 269 is connected to the first attachment member 267 and the first slide member 265 at the left end portion where the small hole 269F is provided, and the second attachment member 268 is connected at the right end portion where the small hole 269G is provided. And the second slide member 266. In addition, a substantially triangular cutout 269H and a cutout 269I are formed in an upper portion of the projecting portion 269E of the decorative body 269. When a force that compresses the decorative body 269 from the left-right direction acts, the cutouts 269H and 269I close the cutout portions. As a result, the decorative body 269 is easily deformed by the compressive force from the left and right directions. The decorative body 269 houses the base body 255 and the like therein. Therefore, the size of the structure for operating the movable body 250 is made compact.

(Operation for deforming the decorative body 269)
When the drive motor 257 rotates the rotating shaft 257A in the forward direction (clockwise rotation), the first gear 261 also rotates in the forward direction. The second gear 262 and the third gear 263 mesh with the first gear 261, and the rotation of the rotating shaft 257A in the forward direction causes the second gear 262 and the third gear 263 to rotate in the reverse direction (counterclockwise). Here, the protrusion 262A of the second gear 262 is provided in the upper portion of the second gear 262, while the protrusion 263A of the second gear 263 is provided in the lower portion of the second gear 263. ing. Therefore, when the second gear 262 and the third gear 263 rotate in reverse, the protrusion 262A moves to the left and the protrusion 263A moves to the right. That is, the protrusion 262A and the protrusion 263A move in the directions away from each other by being at the target position with respect to the rotation axis of each gear. The protrusion 262A that moves to the left pushes the inner wall of the elongated hole 265A of the first slide member 265 and slides the first slide member 265 to the left (the first attachment member 267 also moves). The protrusion 263A that moves to the right pushes the inner wall of the elongated hole 266A of the second slide member 266 and slides the second slide member 266 to the right (the second attachment member 268 also moves). In this way, the first slide member 265 (and the first mounting member 267) and the second slide member 266 (and the second mounting member 268) move in the left and right directions in a direction away from each other.

When the drive motor 257 reversely rotates the rotary shaft 257A, the operation in the opposite direction is performed, and the first slide member 265 and the first mounting member 267, and the second slide member 266 and the second mounting member 268 are separated from each other. Move in the direction of approaching each other along the left-right direction.

Since the first slide member 265 and the first mounting member 267 are connected to each other with the left end portion of the decorative body 269 being sandwiched therebetween, the left end portion also moves left and right as they move left and right. Since the second slide member 266 and the second mounting member 268 are connected to each other with the right end portion of the decorative body 269 being sandwiched therebetween, the right end portion also moves left and right as they move left and right. Therefore, when the drive motor 257 rotates the rotating shaft 257A in the forward direction, the decorative body 269 is elastically deformed so as to be pulled from both the left and right sides (see especially the left side of FIG. 12B), and the rotating shaft 257A is rotated in the reverse direction. Then, the decorative body 269 elastically deforms as if pressed from both the left and right sides (see especially the drawing on the left side of FIG. 12C). As described above, the substantially triangular cutouts 269H and 269I are formed in the upper portion of the projecting portion 269E of the decorative body 269. As a result, when the decorative body 269 is pressed from both the left and right sides and compressed, the notch formed in the substantially triangular shape is closed, and the decorative body 269 is easily deformed.

As described above, the drive motor 257 is controlled by the effect control board 12. The production control board 12 supplies the control signal to the drive motor 257 to repeat the forward rotation and the reverse rotation of the rotation shaft 257A. Then, the decorative body 269 repeats elastically deforming so as to be pulled left and right and elastically deforming so as to be pushed from the left and right. As a result, the heart-shaped ornament 269 looks like a heartbeat (see FIGS. 12 and 16). The effect control board 12 detects that the second slide member 266 is in the initial position (that is, the decorative body 269 is in the initial state (state of FIG. 12A)) by the detection sensor S. When the production control board 12 receives the detection signal from the detection sensor S (or when the detection signal is received over a predetermined period), the production control board 12 detects that the second slide member 266 is in the initial position. A detection sensor is provided at the position of the detection piece 266D when the second slide member 266 is at the position of FIG. 12(B) or (C), and the movable body 250 is in the state of FIG. 12(B) or (C). It is also possible to detect that there is and to control the rotation direction of the rotation shaft 257A of the drive motor 257 based on this detection.

(Structure of predetermined mechanism X, etc.)
Next, the detailed structure of the predetermined mechanism X will be described with reference to FIGS. The predetermined mechanism X has a cover body 271, a drive motor 273, an LED board 275, a cover body 277, first to fourth character members 281 to 284, and a driving force transmission mechanism X1 (see FIG. 8 ). ).

The cover body 271 is attached from the front to the base body 255 to which the driving force transmission mechanism X1 and the like are attached, thereby covering the base body 255 from the front. The cover body 271 has through holes 271A to 271B (these applications will be described later). Further, the LED board 256 is inserted in the upper part of the cover body 271, and a plurality of insertion portions 271C for fixing the LED board 256 are formed.

The drive motor 273 is attached to the front surface of the cover body 271. The rotation shaft of the drive motor 273 passes through a through hole provided in the cover body 271 and extends behind the cover body 271. The drive motor 273 operates according to a control signal (such as a drive pulse) from the effect control board 12.

The LED board 275 is electrically connected to the board 253. The LED board 275 is mounted with various circuits and an LED 275A that emits light to the front (decorative body 269). A light source other than the LED 275A may be used. The LED board 275 causes the LED 275A to emit light based on the control signal from the effect control board 12 relayed by the board 253. The decorative body 269 is illuminated by the light emission of the LED 275A (irradiation of light from the LED 275A). Since the decoration body 269 can transmit light, it appears to emit light by such illumination. The LED board 275 has a large cutout 275B extending from the upper side to the center. Note that the elastic deformation of the decorative body 269 makes it appear that the manner of light emission changes. This point will be described later.

The cover body 277 has through holes 277A and 277B (these applications and the like will be described later). The cover body 277 covers the front side of the LED substrate 275, the drive motor 257 (FIG. 6), and the drive motor 273, and is interposed between these and the decoration body 269. Further, the cover body 277 covers the upper side of the LED substrate 256. Since the cover body 277 is made of a translucent synthetic resin, light from the LEDs 275A mounted on the LED substrate 275 passes through the cover body 277 and illuminates the front surface of the decorative body 269. Further, the light from the LED 256A mounted on the LED substrate 256 passes through the cover body 277 and illuminates the upper portion of the decoration body 269. The cover body 277 prevents the decoration body 269 from coming into contact with the LED substrate 256, the LED substrate 275, the drive motor 257 (FIG. 6), and the drive motor 273. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the heat generated from these electronic components from being transmitted to the decorative body 269 and damaging the decorative body 269. Furthermore, contact between the electronic component and the decorative body 269 is prevented, and the electronic component is prevented from being damaged. The cover body 277 is attached to the cover body 271 via the LED substrate 275. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a cover body 277 and an LED substrate 275 are provided with a through hole that communicates with each other when they are stacked, and a screw, a screw, or the like is passed through the through hole to screw the cover body 271 into the through hole. The cover body 277 and the LED substrate 275 are attached to the cover body 271. During this attachment, the drive motor 257 (FIG. 6) and the drive motor 273 pass through the notch 275B of the LED board 275.

The first character member 281 is a member expressing the character “L”, the second character member 282 is a member expressing the character “O”, and the third character member 283 is the character “V”. The fourth character member 284 is a member expressing the character “E”. Each of these members includes fitting rods 281A to 284A extending rearward (these applications and the like will be described later).

The third character member 283 has an LED board 283B, a diffusion plate 283C, and a cover body 283D in addition to the fitting rod 283A (see FIG. 8). The LED board 283B is electrically connected to the LED board 275 or the board 253. The LED board 283B is mounted with various circuits and LEDs that emit light forward (may be other light sources). The LED board 283B causes the LED to emit light based on the control signal from the effect control board 12 relayed by the board 253 or the LED board 275. The diffusion plate 283C diffuses the light from the LEDs of the LED substrate 283B (light emitted from the LEDs). The cover body 283D is a transparent or translucent member, and transmits the light diffused by the diffusion plate 283C. With such a configuration, the third character member 283 can emit light in order to enhance the effect. The first character member 281, the second character member 282, and the fourth character member 284 have the same configuration. Therefore, the first to fourth character members 281 to 284 can emit light individually or simultaneously.

The driving force transmission mechanism X1 includes rack portions 255A and 255B, first to third pinion gears 291 to 293, and first to fourth rack members 295 to 298.

The first pinion gear 291 is fitted to the rotary shaft of the drive motor 273 and rotates with the rotary shaft. The second pinion gear 292 is rotatably supported by the first rack member 295. The third pinion gear 293 is rotatably supported by the third rack member 297. The second pinion gear 292 and the third pinion gear 293 have a shape in which two small-diameter first gears (positioned at the front) and large-diameter second gears (positioned at the rear) have the same rotation axis and are stacked. The first gear of the second pinion gear 292 meshes with the teeth of the rack portion 255A extending in the left-right direction (see also FIGS. 10 and 11). The first gear of the third pinion gear 293 meshes with the teeth of the rack portion 255B extending in the left-right direction (see also FIGS. 10 and 11). The meshing destination of the second gear of each gear will be described later.

The first rack member 295 has a shape that is long in the left-right direction, and functions as a rack that moves in the left-right direction as the first pinion gear 291 rotates. The first rack member 295 includes protrusions 295A to 295C, a mounting portion 295D, a detection piece 295E, teeth 295F, and elongated holes 295I and 295J.

The protrusions 295A to 295C are cylindrical bosses protruding rearward. The protrusion 295A rotatably supports the second pinion gear 292. Specifically, the protrusion 295A is supported by inserting the protrusion 295A into the through hole at the center of the second pinion gear 292. The second pinion gear 292 can rotate with the central axis of the protrusion 295A as the rotation axis. The protrusions 295B to 295C are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and are inserted into the later-described long holes 296B of the second rack member 296.

The mounting portion 295D is composed of a cylindrical boss or the like having a fitting hole. The fitting rod 282A of the second character member 282 is fitted into the fitting hole of the mounting portion 295D. The fitting rod 282A passes through the through hole 269B of the decorative body 269, the through hole 271A of the cover body 271, the through hole 277A of the cover body 277, the notch 275B of the LED substrate 275, and is fitted to the mounting portion 295D. As described later, the second character member 282 moves in the left-right direction as the first rack member 295 moves. Therefore, the notch 275B has a shape that does not hinder the movement of the second character member 282, and the through hole 269B, the through hole 271A, and the through hole 277A prevent the second character member 282 from moving. It is long in the left-right direction to allow it.

The detection piece 295E is a portion protruding upward and is a detection target of the detection sensor 259. The detection sensor 259 may be the same as the detection sensor 223, for example. The presence of the detection piece 295E (that is, the initial position) is detected when the first rack member 295 is at the initial position (the initial state of the movable body 250) (see FIG. 10). That is, the detection sensor 259 detects the initial position of the first rack member 295 (the initial state of the movable body 250).

The tooth 295F extends in the left-right direction and meshes with the first pinion gear 291 from above.

The long holes 295I and 295J are long in the left-right direction, and the projection 255I is inserted into the long hole 295I and the projection 255J is inserted into the long hole 295J. The widths (lengths in the vertical direction) of the long holes 295I and 295J are substantially the same as the diameters of the columnar protrusions 255I and 255J (the diameter is slightly shorter). Therefore, the first rack member 295 is slidable in the left-right direction, but does not move in any other direction.

The second rack member 296 has an elongated shape in the left-right direction and is arranged in front of the first rack member 295. The second rack member 296 functions as a rack that moves in the left-right direction with the rotation of the second pinion gear 292 as described later. The second rack member 296 includes teeth 296A, an elongated hole 296B, and a mounting portion 296C.

The teeth 296A extend in the left-right direction and mesh with the large-diameter second gear of the second pinion gear 292 from below.

The protrusions 295B and 295C arranged in the left-right direction are inserted into the long holes 296B. The width (longitudinal length) of the long hole 296B is substantially the same as the diameter of the columnar protrusions 295B and 295C (the diameter is slightly shorter). Therefore, the second rack member 296 can slide in the left-right direction, but cannot move in any other direction.

The protrusions 295B and 295C are provided on the left side of the first rack member 295, and the elongated hole 296B is provided on the right side of the second rack member 296. Therefore, the left end of the second rack member 296 is located on the left side of the left end of the first rack member 295. Then, the left side portion of the second rack member 296 passes through the through hole 267B of the first mounting member 267 (the through hole 269A of the decorative body 269) (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

The mounting portion 296C is composed of a cylindrical boss or the like having a fitting hole. The fitting rod 281A of the first character member 281 is fitted into the fitting hole. The mounting portion 296C is provided at the left end of the second rack member 296 and is always exposed from the decorative body 269 and the like (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Therefore, unlike the second character member 282, the first character member 281 is fitted and mounted in the mounting portion 296C without passing through the through hole or the like.

The third rack member 297 is substantially L-shaped and functions as a rack that moves in the left-right direction with the rotation of the first pinion gear 291. The third rack member 297 includes protrusions 297A to 297C, a mounting portion 297D, teeth 297F, and long holes 297K and 297L.

The protrusions 297A to 297C are formed of columnar bosses or the like protruding rearward. The protrusion 297A rotatably supports the third pinion gear 293. Specifically, the protrusion 297A is supported by inserting the protrusion 297A into the through hole at the center of the third pinion gear 293. The third pinion gear 293 can rotate with the central axis of the protrusion 297A as the rotation axis. The protrusions 297B to 297C are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and are inserted into the later-described long holes 298B of the fourth rack member 298.

The mounting portion 297D is composed of a cylindrical boss or the like having a fitting hole. The fitting rod 283A of the third character member 283 is fitted into the fitting hole of the mounting portion 297D. The fitting rod 283A passes through the through hole 269C of the decorative body 269, the through hole 271B of the cover body 271, the through hole 277B of the cover body 277, the notch 275B of the LED substrate 275, and is fitted to the mounting portion 297D. As described below, the third character member 283 moves in the left-right direction as the third rack member 297 moves. Therefore, the shape of the notch 275B does not hinder the movement of the third character member 283, and the through hole 269C, the through hole 271B, and the through hole 277B prevent the movement of the third character member 283. It is long in the left-right direction to allow it.

The teeth 297F extend in the left-right direction and mesh with the first pinion gear 291 from below.

The long holes 297K and 297L are long in the left-right direction, and the projection 255K is inserted into the long hole 297K and the projection 255L is inserted into the long hole 295L. The widths (lengths in the vertical direction) of the long holes 297K and 297L are substantially the same as the diameters of the columnar protrusions 255K and 255L (the diameters are slightly shorter). Therefore, the third rack member 297 can slide in the left-right direction, but cannot move in any other direction.

The fourth rack member 298 has an elongated shape in the left-right direction and is arranged in front of the third rack member 297. The fourth rack member 298 functions as a rack that moves in the left-right direction with the rotation of the third pinion gear 293 as described below. The fourth rack member 298 includes teeth 298A, an elongated hole 298B, and a mounting portion 298C.

The teeth 298A extend in the left-right direction and mesh with the large-diameter second gear of the third pinion gear 293 from below.

The protrusions 297B and 297C arranged in the left-right direction are inserted into the long holes 298B. The width (vertical length) of the long hole 298B is substantially the same as the diameter of the columnar protrusions 297B and 297C (the diameter is slightly shorter). Therefore, the fourth rack member 298 can slide in the left-right direction, but does not move in any other direction.

The protrusions 297B and 297C are provided on the right side of the third rack member 297, and the elongated hole 298B is provided on the left side of the fourth rack member 298. Therefore, the right end of the fourth rack member 298 is located on the right side of the right end of the third rack member 297. The left side portion of the fourth rack member 298 passes through the through hole 268B of the second mounting member 268 (the through hole 269D of the decorative body 269) (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

The mounting portion 298C is composed of a cylindrical boss or the like having a fitting hole. The fitting rod 284A of the fourth character member 284 is fitted into the fitting hole. The mounting portion 298C is provided at the right end of the fourth rack member 298 and is always exposed from the decorative body 269 and the like (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Therefore, unlike the third character member 283, the fourth character member 284 is fitted and attached to the attachment portion 298C without passing through the through hole or the like.

(Operation of the predetermined mechanism X, etc.)
The operation of the predetermined mechanism X will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The state of FIG. 10 (the first rack member 295 and the second rack member 296 are at the rightmost position and the third rack member 297 and the fourth rack member 298 are at the leftmost position) is the initial state. To do.

When the drive motor 273 rotates its rotation shaft in the normal direction (counterclockwise rotation) from the initial state of FIG. 10, the first pinion gear 291 fitted to the rotation shaft also rotates in the normal direction. By this normal rotation, the first rack member 295 having the teeth 295F meshing with the first pinion gear 291 from above slides to the left, and the third rack member 297 having the teeth 297F meshing with the first pinion gear 291 from below slides to the right. ..

When the first rack member 295 moves to the left, the second pinion gear 292 supported by the protrusion 295A of the first rack member 295 also moves to the left. Since the small-diameter first gear of the second pinion gear 292 meshes with the stationary rack portion 255A from below, the second pinion gear 292 moves to the left while rotating in the reverse direction (rotating to the right). Since the large-diameter second gear of the second pinion gear 292 meshes with the teeth 296A of the second rack member 296 from above, the second rack member 296 also moves to the left due to the movement and reverse rotation of the second pinion gear 292. To do. By using the second pinion gear 292, the movement amount of the second rack member 296 is larger than that of the first rack member 295.

When the third rack member 297 moves to the right, the third pinion gear 293 supported by the protrusion 297A of the third rack member 297 also moves to the right. Since the small-diameter first gear of the third pinion gear 293 meshes with the stationary rack portion 255B from below, the third pinion gear 293 moves to the right while rotating forward. Since the large-diameter second gear included in the third pinion gear 293 meshes with the teeth 298A of the fourth rack member 298 from above, the fourth rack member 298 also moves to the right by the movement and reverse rotation of the third pinion gear 293. To do. By using the third pinion gear 293, the movement amount of the fourth rack member 298 is larger than that of the third rack member 297.

The first character member 281 is attached to the leftmost second rack member 296 (mounting portion 296C), and the second character member 282 is attached to the second rack member 295 (mounting portion 295D) from the left. The third character member 283 is attached to the third rack member 297 (mounting portion 297D) third from the left, and the fourth character member 284 is attached to the rightmost fourth rack member 298 (mounting portion 298C). Is attached, each character member also moves as each rack member moves.

FIG. 11 shows a state after the first to fourth rack members 295 to 298 and the first to fourth character members 281 to 284 have moved. The movement amount of the second rack member 296 (first character member 281) is larger than that of the first rack member 295 (second character member 282). The movement amount of the fourth rack member 298 (fourth character member 284) is larger than that of the third rack member 297 (third character member 283). Due to such a relationship, in this embodiment, the distance between the first character member 281 to the fourth character member 284 when they move increases with the same degree of change (at any timing during movement). Each member is lined up at approximately equal intervals).

The second character member 282 and the third character member 283 can be moved by the through holes 269B and 269C of the decorative body 269 without interfering with the decorative body 269. Further, since the mounting portion 296C to which the first character member 281 is mounted and the mounting portion 298C to which the fourth character member 284 is mounted are always outside the decorative body 269, these do not interfere with the decorative body 269 or the like. It is possible to move to. That is, the first character member 281 to the fourth character member 284 are movable independently of the deformation of the decorative body 269.

In the state of FIG. 11, when the drive motor 273 reversely rotates its rotary shaft, the operation opposite to the operation described above is performed, and the state returns to the initial state of FIG.

The drive motor 273 is controlled by the effect control board 12. The production control board 12 supplies a control signal to the drive motor 273 to rotate the rotation shaft of the drive motor 273 forward by a predetermined rotation angle, and the state of FIG. 10 is changed to “LOVE”. Change the character spacing (increase the spacing). In addition, the production control board 12 supplies a control signal to the drive motor 273 to reversely rotate the rotation shaft of the drive motor 273 and change the interval of the characters of LOVE from the state of FIG. 11 to the state of FIG. 10 ( Reduce the spacing). When the detection sensor 259 detects the detection piece 295E (when the detection signal is received from the detection sensor 259 or when the detection signal is received for a certain period of time), the effect control board 12 is, that is, each rack such as the first rack member 295. The driving of the drive motor 273 is terminated when the members or the like have reached the initial position (when the state shown in FIG. 10 has been reached).

It should be noted that the effect control board 12 repeatedly performs the forward rotation and the reverse rotation of the rotation shaft of the drive motor 273 to repeat the interval between the letters "LOVE" (the interval between the first to fourth character members 281 to 284). ) May be continuously changed multiple times.

In addition, a detection sensor is provided at the position of the detection piece 295E in the state of FIG. 11, and the effect control board 12 detects the detection piece 295E by the detection sensor, thereby detecting that the current state is the state of FIG. 11. You may. The effect control board 12 may control the drive motor 273 based on the detection.

(Relationship between deformation of movable body 250 and light emission)
The relationship between the deformation of the movable body 250 and the light emitting mode of the movable body 250 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A shows the initial state of the movable body 250. At this time, the movable body 250 (decoration body 269) is not deformed. The production control board 12 controls the drive motor 257 (FIG. 6, etc.) and changes the movable body 250 in the order of FIG. 12(A)→(B)→(C)→(A)→(B)→. (Thus, the ornament appears to be pounding) (Strictly speaking, the state of (A) is entered between (B) and (C) of FIG. 12. The state of (A) is ( This is because the state is between the state of B) and the state of (C).) In addition, when the movable body 250 is deformed, the effect control board 12 supplies a control signal to the LED board 275 via the board 253 to cause the LED 275A to emit light (that is, the decorative body 269 is illuminated from the rear). .. In the following description, it is assumed that the brightness of the LED 275A is constant.

The effect control board 12 supplies a control signal to the LED board 283B or the like via the board 253 and/or the LED board 275 in synchronization with the light emission of the LED 275A or irrespective of the light emission. The four-character members 281 to 284 may individually or simultaneously emit light to enhance the effect of production.

When the rotation shaft 257A of the drive motor 257 (FIG. 6 and the like) is rotated in the normal direction (clockwise rotation) from the initial state, the first gear 261 also rotates in the normal direction as described above, and the second gear 262 and the third gear 263 are used. The first slide member 265 and the first mounting member 267 move away from the second slide member 266 and the second mounting member 268 (see FIG. 12B). As a result, the decorative body 269 extends in the left-right direction (elastically deforms so as to be pulled from both left-right directions). Then, the thickness of the decorative body 269 is reduced, the light transmittance is improved, and more light of the LED 275A is transmitted, so that the movable body 250 (the decorative body 269) at this time looks brighter than the initial state.

Then, when the rotary shaft 257A of the drive motor 257 (FIG. 6 etc.) is reversely rotated (counterclockwise rotation), the first gear 261 also reversely rotates as described above, and the second gear 262 and the third gear 263 are used. The first slide member 265 and the first mounting member 267 and the second slide member 266 and the second mounting member 268 move in a direction in which they approach each other (see FIG. 12C). As a result, the decorative body 269 contracts in the left-right direction (elastically deforms so as to be pressed from both the left-right directions). Then, the thickness of the decoration body 269 becomes thicker, the light transmittance is lowered, and light of the LED 275A is less transmitted, so that the movable body 250 (decoration body 269) at this time is in the state of FIG. It looks darker than the initial state.

As described above, in this embodiment, the decorative body 269 of the movable body 250 expands and contracts in the left-right direction as shown in FIGS. Since the brightness of 269 changes according to its beating motion, the effect of production is increased. The brightness of the LED 275A may be changed according to the degree of deformation of the decorative body 269. For example, even if the brightness is increased when the light transmittance is high (FIG. 12B), and the brightness is decreased when the light transmittance is low (FIG. 12C). Good. As a result, the brightness of the decorative body 269 changes more greatly in accordance with the beating of the decorative body 269, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. The light from the LED 256A mounted on the LED substrate 256 illuminates the upper portion of the decorative body 269. Therefore, in FIG. 12 showing the state of the front surface of the decorative body 269, the state of being illuminated by the LED 256A is not shown. On the other hand, the player can visually recognize the upper portion of the decorative body 269 illuminated by the light from the LED 256A. The light transmittance of the upper part of the decorative body 269 changes as the decorative body 269 expands and contracts in the left-right direction. Therefore, the brightness of the light from the LED 256A also changes according to the pulsating movement of the decorative body 269.

(Structure of LED board 256, etc.)
13: is a figure which shows an LED board|substrate, (A) is the perspective view seen from the front, (B) is the top view seen from the arrow B in (A). 14A and 14B are views showing an LED substrate, in which FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line XIVA-XIVA in FIG. 13B, and FIG. 14B is a cutting line XIVB-XIVB in FIG. 13B. FIG.

The LED board 256 has a board body 256B and a plurality of LEDs 256A and connectors 256C soldered to the board body 256B. Hereinafter, the plurality of LEDs 256A and the connector 256C may be collectively referred to as an electronic component 256D.

The substrate body 256B has a shape that matches the shape of the curved upper surface of the base body 255 on which the substrate body 256B is installed. The substrate body 256B has a curved curved portion 285 and a curved portion 287, and a non-curved non-curved portion 286. The curved portion 285 has a substantially arcuate curved shape in the cross section shown in FIG. 14A taken along a cutting line XIVA-XIVA parallel to the left-right direction. The curved portion 287 has a shape that is substantially line-symmetrical to the curved portion 285 with respect to the center of the substrate body 256B, and has a substantially arcuate curved shape in a cross section taken along the cutting line XIVA-XIVA. There is. The non-curved portion 286 connects the curved portion 285 and the curved portion 287 to each other. The non-curved portion 286 is illustrated as a flat plate without being curved in the cross section taken along the cutting line XIVA-XIVA.

As shown in FIG. 14B, the curved portion 285 is not curved in a cross section cut along a cutting line XIVB-XIVB (a cutting line orthogonal to the cutting line XIVA-XIVA) parallel to the front-rear direction and is a flat plate. Is illustrated. Similarly, the non-curved portion 286 and the curved portion 287 are not curved in a cross section taken along a cutting line parallel to the front-rear direction.

In the LED substrate 256 of this embodiment, five LEDs 256A are soldered to the curved portion 285, and five LEDs 256A and one connector 256C are soldered to the curved portion 287. On the other hand, the non-curved portion 286 is not provided with any electronic component 256D.

Next, a mounting mode of the electronic component 256D provided on the substrate body 256B will be described. 15A and 15B are views showing an LED substrate, where FIG. 15A is an enlarged view of “XVA portion” in FIG. 13A, FIG. 15B is a sectional view taken along the arrow B in FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view seen from the arrow C in FIG.

Each drawing in FIG. 15 focuses on one LED 256A provided on the substrate body 256B. As shown in FIG. 15A, the LED 256A has a rectangular parallelepiped shape and is soldered to the mounting position Z0 on the substrate body 256B. The rectangular parallelepiped LED 256A can define a short direction with a short dimension and a long direction with a long dimension. In FIG. 15, the mounting position Z0 is set as the origin, and the orthogonal coordinates in which the lateral direction of the LED 256A is the X-axis direction and the longitudinal direction is the Y-axis direction are defined. The LEDs 256A are soldered on the substrate body 256B so that the X-axis direction, which is the lateral direction, matches the left-right direction, and the Y-axis direction, which is the longitudinal direction, matches the front-back direction.

As shown in FIG. 15B, the substrate body 256B is curved in a cross-sectional view taken along a cross-sectional line parallel to the left-right direction. The LED 256A is mounted on the board body 256B so that the X axis, which is the short-side direction, coincides with the tangent line on the board body 256B passing through the mounting position Z0. Two tangent lines are shown in FIG. 15B, and the first one is a tangent line 288 passing through the point Z1 on the substrate body 256B corresponding to the point X1 advanced from the point X0 in the −X axis direction. .. The second line is a tangent line 289 that passes through the point Z2 on the substrate main body 256B and corresponds to the point X2 advanced from the point X0 in the +X axis direction. When the tangent line 288, the X axis, and the tangent line 289 on the substrate body 256B are viewed in order, the direction of the straight line gradually changes. From this, it can be seen that the substrate body 256B in the curved portion 285 has a curvature along the X-axis direction (the lateral direction of the LED 256A). The size of the curvature of the substrate body 256B in the X-axis direction can be determined by the degree of change in the tangent direction. If the change in the direction of the tangent line is large, the degree of bending of the substrate body 256B is large, and the curvature in the X-axis direction is large. On the other hand, if the change in the angle of the tangent line is small, the degree of curvature of the substrate body 256B is small and the curvature in the X-axis direction is small.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15C, the substrate body 256B is not curved in the sectional view taken along the sectional line parallel to the front-rear direction. The LED 256A is provided on the substrate body 256B so that the Y axis, which is the longitudinal direction, coincides with the tangent line on the substrate body 256B passing through the mounting position Z0. Further, in FIG. 15C, it corresponds to a tangent line passing through the point Z3 on the substrate body 256B corresponding to the point Y1 advanced from the point Y0 in the −Y axis direction and a point Y2 advanced from the point Y0 in the +Y axis direction. The tangent line passing through the point Z4 on the substrate body 256B coincides with the Y axis. Thus, the direction of the tangent line on the substrate body 256B in FIG. 15C does not change even if the position on the Y axis is changed. From this, the substrate body 256B has a curvature of 0 in the Y-axis direction (longitudinal direction of the LED 256A).

In this manner, the LED 256A is soldered in the mounting position Z0 on the substrate body 256B so that the short-side direction (X-axis direction) has a large curvature and the long-side direction (Y-axis direction) has a small curvature. ing. Particularly in the present embodiment, the lateral direction (X-axis direction) of the LED 256A is set to the direction in which the curvature is maximum at the mounting position Z0, and the longitudinal direction (Y-axis direction) of the LED 256A is set to the minimum curvature at the mounting position Z0. The direction (curvature is 0) is matched. Even in the electronic component 256D other than the LED 256A indicated by the “XVA part” in FIG. 13A, at the mounting position on the substrate body 256B, the shorter direction is the direction with the larger curvature and the longer direction is the direction with the smaller curvature. It is soldered so as to face (the longitudinal direction faces the front-back direction).

(Overall operation of rendering device 200)
The effect using the effect device 200 is executed at the time of super reach, for example. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the effect control board 12 operates the movable body 250 at a predetermined timing of super reach. Specifically, by controlling the drive motor 257 and the drive motor 273 at the same time, the decorative body 269 is expanded and contracted in the left-right direction (for detailed operation, refer to the above), and the first character member 281 to the fourth character The distance between the members of the member 284 is increased or decreased (see the above for detailed operation). As a result, the operation (deformation of the movable body 250) as shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C is repeated. At this time, the effect control board 12 displays on the effect display device 5 the effect images EG1 and EG2 that emphasize that the movable body 250 is beating according to the deformation of the movable body 250.

After that, the production control board 12 sets the movable body 250 to the initial state before the deformation, and then controls the drive mechanism 210 (drive motor 215) to move the movable body 250 to the advanced position (the detailed operation is described above. reference). At this time, the effect control board 12 displays the effect image EG3 which makes the drive motor 273 conspicuous on the effect display device 5 (FIG. 16(D)). Note that at this time, the mode of the movable body 250 may be changed (illumination of the decorative body 269, deformation of the decorative body 269, change of the interval between letters of LOVE, and the like).

(Effects of this embodiment)
As in the above embodiment, the decorative body 269 is deformed by moving the left and right ends of the decorative body 269. Therefore, the decorative body 269 can be changed in a form that has never existed before, and the effect of production is improved. In this way, by applying a force in a plurality of directions to the ornamental body at a plurality of places, the ornamental body is changed, so that the ornamental body is changed into a form in which the player is interested (for example, in a complicated manner). It is possible to improve the effect.

In this embodiment, the light transmittance of the decorative body 269 is changed by deforming the decorative body 269 (changing the thickness by the deformation). Accordingly, the brightness of the decorative body 269 that is illuminated later can be changed depending on the shape. In particular, since the transmittance can be changed according to the degree of deformation of the decorative body 269, the brightness of the decorative body 269 can be continuously changed by continuously changing the shape of the decorative body 269. (Complex control is unnecessary). Therefore, the effect of production can be improved.

Further, by changing the brightness of the LED 257A according to the deformation of the decorative body 269, the effect due to the deformation of the decorative body 269 and the effect due to the light can be executed at the same time, so that the effect of the effect can be improved. The staging effect can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, since the effect image EG1 and the like corresponding to the change of the decorative body 269 are displayed on the effect display device 5, the display image of the effect display device 5 can be linked with the deformation of the decorative object 269. , It is possible to improve the effect.

Further, the upward movement of the movable body 250 is assisted by the elastic body 229. Further, the elastic body 229 is resistant to the movable body 250 moving downward. As a result, the load on the drive motor 215 due to the weight of the movable body 250 can be reduced, and the movable body 250 can be smoothly moved in the vertical direction.

In addition, the electronic component 256D on the curved board body 256B is soldered in the mounting position with the short side direction being the direction in which the curvature of the LED board 256 is large and the long side direction being the direction in which the curvature of the LED board 256 is small. There is. This can prevent cracks from occurring in the solder that fixes the electronic component 256D. Such an effect does not depend on the manufacturing process of the LED substrate, and even in an LED substrate formed by soldering electronic components to a curved substrate body, after soldering electronic components such as LEDs to the flat substrate body, The same effect is produced also in the LED substrate formed by bending the substrate body.

It is difficult to bend an electronic component such as an LED according to the shape of a curved substrate body from the viewpoint of cost and manufacturing. Therefore, the non-curved electronic component is soldered to the substrate body, but an unavoidable gap is created between the non-curved electronic component and the curved substrate body. Due to this unavoidable gap, when an electronic component is soldered to a curved substrate body, fixing by solder becomes insufficient, or unexpected thermal stress or stress concentration occurs in the solder. This tends to cause cracks in the solder that fixes the electronic component. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the gap between the electronic component and the substrate body is made small by orienting the longitudinal direction of the electronic component in the direction in which the curvature of the substrate body is small. On the other hand, by arranging the lateral direction of the electronic component toward the direction in which the curvature of the substrate body is large, the electronic component is arranged so that the gap is as small as possible even in the direction in which the large gap is generated. Thereby, the soldering of the electronic component can be ensured, unexpected thermal stress and stress concentration can be reduced, and cracks generated in the solder can be suppressed.

Next, a case will be described in which a plate-shaped substrate body to which electronic components are soldered is bent to form a curved LED substrate. When soldering an electronic component to a board body on a flat plate, a gap is not created between the electronic component and the board body, and a soldering defect is unlikely to occur. However, when the board main body to which the electronic component is soldered is bent, a tensile region and a compression region are formed on the substrate main body with the neutral axis as a boundary. At this time, the surface of the substrate body on the tensile region side expands and the surface of the compression region side contracts. However, the electronic components and solder on the surface of the substrate body try to resist the expansion and contraction of the surface of the substrate body. Therefore, when the board body is bent, cracks are likely to occur in the solder. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the electronic component is arranged so that the lateral direction is aligned with the direction in which the surface is greatly expanded and contracted by the bending process of the substrate body (the direction in which the tensile force or the compressive force acts, and the direction with the large curvature). Are arranged. As a result, the range in which the surface of the substrate body restrains the expansion and contraction can be reduced, the stress acting on the solder can be reduced, and cracks generated in the solder can be suppressed.

In addition, a substantially triangular cutout 269H and a cutout 269I are formed in an upper portion of the projecting portion 269E of the decorative body 269. When a force that compresses the decorative body 269 from the left-right direction acts, the cutouts 269H and 269I close the cutout portions. Accordingly, the decorative body 269 can be easily deformed by the compressive force from the left and right directions, and the operation of the decorative body 269 can be made natural.

In addition, the first slide member 265 and the first mounting member 267 are connected with the left end portion of the decorative body 269 sandwiched therebetween, and the second slide member 266 and the second mounting member 268 are the right end portion of the decorative body 269. Are connected in a state of sandwiching. By connecting the decorative body 269 in such a state that the decorative body 269 is sandwiched in this manner, it is possible to suppress a defect that the decorative body 269 is broken due to stress concentration at a specific place when the decorative body 269 is deformed. ..

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and the like, and various modifications and applications of the above embodiments and the like are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and it is possible to solve at least one problem in the related art, and the part described in the above-mentioned embodiment It may be provided with the structure of. The modifications of the above-described embodiment are illustrated below, but at least some of the modifications can be combined as long as no contradiction occurs.

(Modification 1)
In the above, the driving of the first character member 281 to the fourth character member 284 and the deformation of the decorative body 269 are performed by independent separate mechanisms, but both may be interlocked. For example, the second rack portion 296 and the fourth rack member 298 are directly fixed to the through holes 269A and 269D of the decorative body 269, or are fixed to the first mounting member 267 and the second mounting member 268, whereby the second rack The slide of the portion 296 and the fourth rack member 298 and the deformation of the decorative body 269 may be interlocked. In such a case, the drive motor 257 and various members for transmitting the drive force of the drive motor 257 are unnecessary. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily interlock a plurality of types of members used for performance and enhance the performance effect.

(Modification 2)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 may perform so-called initial operation at the time of initial setting when the power is turned on. The initial operation uses (1) various sensors to determine whether the movable body 250 or the like is in the initial state (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is normally powered off, the movable body 250 is in the initial state). If it is not in the initial state, a process of returning the movable body 250 or the like to the initial state is executed, and (2) whether the movable body 250 or the like normally operates is determined by a clerk at the game hall or at the time of factory shipment. A process of actually operating the movable body 250 or the like to return it to an initial state in order to allow the worker or the like to visually confirm (for example, the same operation as when performing an effect using the movable body 250 or the like during a game). Performing at least one of performing the processing to be performed on the movable body 250 and the like. The initial state is, for example, (1) a state when no external force is applied to the decorative body 269 or the like, (2) a normal state that is not abnormal (for example, a state when the power is turned on normally without any abnormality, etc.) , The effect is not being executed) before the decorative body 269 is operated. When performing an initial operation (moving the movable body 250, deforming the decorative body 269, moving the first character member 281 to the fourth character member 284, etc.) when the power is turned on, the effect control board 12 causes the effect display device 5 to perform. In addition, an image to be displayed when executing the effect by the movable body 250 such as the effect image is not displayed (for example, no image is displayed on the effect display device 5 or only a predetermined initial screen is displayed). It is better to display the recovery screen when the power is restored). This can improve the visibility of the operation of the movable body 250 when the power is turned on (in particular, the above (2)).
Initial operation including).

(Modification 3)
Even if the external force necessary for the deformation does not act during the deformation of the decorative body 269 (for example, even if the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like), the elastic force (restoring force) of the decorative body 269 causes the decoration body 269 to be The state may be closer to the initial state (initial shape) than the state. For example, a stepping motor or the like having a weak detent torque may be adopted as the drive motor 257 to increase the elastic force of the decorative body 269 (the restoring force required to rotate the rotating shaft 257A of the drive motor 257 that is not powered on). It is desirable that the decoration body 269 has). The decorative body 269 and the first character member 281 to the fourth character member 284 may approach the initial state when the power is off by the force of an elastic body such as a spring provided in a mechanism for driving them. .. To approach the initial state includes both returning the decorative body 269 to the initial state and returning to a state (shape) close to the initial state. When the decorative body 269 approaches the initial state to some extent, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience (for example, it is difficult to return the decorative body 269 to the initial state due to an unintended habit) by leaving the deformed decorative body 269 as it is.

(Modification 4)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 may include means for monitoring the voltage of the power supply. In this case, when the value of the voltage of the power source falls below a predetermined value, it is determined that the power source will be shut down, such as a power failure, and the movable body 250 and the drive mechanism 210 are controlled to bring the rendering device 200 to an initial state. You may go. It should be noted that the predetermined value may be a value that secures a voltage required to operate the movable body 250 and the drive mechanism 210 (various drive motors) (a value larger than a threshold value at the time of determining the end of power supply). Should be). For example, the production control board 12 controls the drive motor 273 to bring the first slide member 265 and the first mounting member 267, the second slide member 266, and the second mounting member 268 closer to their original positions (moved to the initial position). Including and moving to the vicinity of the initial position). Thereby, the force in the direction of returning the decorative body 269 to the initial state can be applied to the decorative body 269, and the decorative body 269 can be brought close to the initial state (at this time, the first character member 281 to the fourth character). The member 284 may also be brought closer to the initial state). The description of the “initial state” and the “approach to the initial state” and the effects of the modification 4 are the same as those of the modification 3. It should be noted that a backup power supply or the like is provided, and after the power is actually cut off so that the electric power is not supplied from the outside, the effect control board 12 controls the drive motor 273 by the backup power supply and the first slide member. The 265 and the first mounting member 267, the second slide member 266, and the second mounting member 268 may be brought close to their original positions. Note that the decorative body 269 does not have to be an elastic body, and in this case, the above-described processing for bringing the rendering device 200 closer to the initial state may be performed.

(Modification 5)
The decorative body 269 may have a force acting vertically or obliquely, or may have forces acting in three or more directions. The decorative body 269 may be one in which a force acts in one direction. In addition, when a force in a plurality of directions is applied to the decorative body 269, the forces in the plurality of directions may be applied simultaneously or at different timings. For example, the force may be applied to the right end portion of the decorative body 269 and then the force may be applied to the left end portion thereof. The magnitude of the force in a plurality of directions may be the same, or at least one may be different from the other. The direction of the acting force, the number of the acting forces, the action timing, and the like may be adapted to the shape of the ornamental body 269 (in the above embodiment, the ornamental body 269 has a heart shape; In order to make it look like they are working, the left and right forces are applied simultaneously).

For example, the decoration body 269 may have the state shown in FIG. 12A as the initial state and may shift to only the state shown in FIG. 12B. As described above, the decorative body 269 does not expand and contract from the initial state, but may perform only the operation of extending from the initial state (it may be defined by the rotation angle of the drive motor or the like). Further, the decoration body 269 may shift to only the state of FIG. 12(C), for example, with the state of FIG. 12(A) as the initial state. In this way, the decorative body 269 may perform only the operation of contracting from the initial state (it may be defined by the rotation angle of the drive motor or the like).

(Modification 6)
For example, when the light transmittance of the decorative body 269 is the first transmittance due to the expansion of the decorative body 269, the luminance of the LED 257A (illumination from the rear) is set to the first luminance, and the decorative body 269 shrinks. When the light transmittance of the decorative body 269 is the second transmittance lower than the first transmittance, the brightness of the LED 257A may be the second brightness higher than the first brightness. For example, the brightness may be low in FIG. 12B and high in FIG. 12C. By doing so, for example, even if the ornament 269 is deformed, the apparent brightness of the ornament 269 may not change. As a result, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Further, the speed of movement of the decorative body 269 (speed of pulsation, etc.) may be changed, and the change in the brightness of the LED 257A may be adjusted to the speed of the movement. For example, when changing the brightness (brightness) according to the movement (beat) of the decorative body 269, the faster the movement, the faster the change in brightness (the faster the cycle of light and dark), the slower the movement, The change in brightness may also be delayed (the cycle of light and dark may be delayed). For example, by making the relationship between the state of the decorative body 269 and the brightness at that time always the same, the deformation cycle of the decorative body 269 and the cycle of the change in the brightness of the LED 257A can be matched. As a result, the effect of production can be enhanced. It should be noted that the emission color of the LED 257A may be changed in addition to or in addition to the change in luminance (the faster the color, the darker the color, etc.). Various modes (shape, color, blinking period, size, number of images, etc.) of the effect images EG1, EG2 and the like displayed on the effect display device 5 may be changed according to the speed of movement of the decorative body 269. (The effect image may be changed to another image depending on the speed of movement of the decorative body 269). Depending on the mode of movement of the decorative body 269 (direction of movement (expansion/contraction direction, etc.), amount of movement, speed of movement, etc.), the brightness and light emission color (illumination color) of the LED 257A, effect image mode, etc. can be changed. Good.

(Modification 7)
The effect using the effect device 200 may be executed not only when the effect of the super reach is executed, but also in the effect of the notice, the look-ahead notice, the effect in the jackpot gaming state, and the like. The movable body 250 may have any suitable shape and the like. Further, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines and enclosed gaming machines.

(Modification 8)
The LED board 256 described above has a curvature in the left-right direction, but does not have a curvature in the front-back direction orthogonal to the left-right direction. The electronic components on the board body are arranged with their longitudinal directions oriented in the front-rear direction where the curvature is zero. The present invention can be applied not only to a substrate having such a shape, but also when soldering an electronic component to a substrate having a curvature in any direction. 17: is a figure which shows the other example of a LED board|substrate, (A) is a top view, (B) is sectional drawing of the cutting line BB in (A). FIG. 18 is a diagram showing another example of the LED substrate, (A) is a cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line XVIIIA-XVIIIA in FIG. 17(A), and (B) is a “B portion” in (A). It is an enlarged view of ".

The LED board 300 includes a board body 301, a plurality of LEDs 302 and connectors 303 soldered to the board body 301 (hereinafter, these may be simply referred to as electronic components 304). ..

The board body 301 has a rectangular shape in a plan view, and differs from the above-described LED board 256 in that the surface thereof is curved in any direction. In the cross section shown in FIG. 17B taken along a cutting line BB parallel to the left-right direction, the substrate body 301 has a highly curved section 311 that is largely curved and a low curved section that has a smaller curvature than the highly curved section 311. 310 and a low curvature section 312. The low-curvature section 310 and the low-curvature section 312 have a line-symmetrical relationship with respect to the center of the LED substrate 300. On the other hand, the substrate body 301 is also curved in the cross section shown in FIG. 18A taken along a cutting line XVIIIA-XVIIIA parallel to the front-rear direction. However, the degree of bending is smaller than the degree of bending in any section of the cross section shown in FIG. That is, the substrate body 301 of the LED substrate 300 has a curved surface with a large curvature of a cross section cut along a cutting line parallel to the left-right direction and a small curvature of a cross section cut along a cutting line parallel to the front-rear direction.

As shown in FIG. 17(A), a short-side direction X1 and a long-side direction X2 are defined for the LED 302. In the LED 302, the lateral direction X1 matches the direction in which the substrate body 301 has a large curvature (FIG. 17B), and the longitudinal direction Y1 matches the direction in which the substrate body 301 has a small curvature (FIG. 18( A)) is arranged. With such an arrangement of the LEDs 302, it is possible to suppress cracks generated in the solder that fixes the LEDs 302, as in the above embodiment.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 17A, the connector 303 is defined with a lateral direction X2 and a longitudinal direction Y2. The connector 303 has a dimension in the lateral direction and a dimension in the longitudinal direction both larger than the respective dimensions of the LED 302. In the connector 303, the lateral direction X2 is aligned with the direction in which the substrate body 301 has a large curvature (FIG. 17B), and the longitudinal direction Y2 is aligned with the direction in which the substrate body 301 has a small curvature (FIG. 17B). (A)) It is arranged. As a result, it is possible to suppress cracks that occur in the solder that fixes the connector 303. Further, as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 17B, the connector 303 is soldered to the low-curvature section 312 having a small curvature and not to the high-curvature section 311. As mentioned above, the various dimensions of the connector 303 are larger than the dimensions of the LED 302. Therefore, in order to make the gap between the connector 303 and the substrate main body 301 smaller, it is soldered to a portion having a small curvature. This does not preclude the LED 302 from being soldered to the low curvature section 312. That is, the smaller the electronic component, the more the soldering to the portion having the larger curvature is allowed. On the other hand, the larger the electronic component, the more limited the soldered portion is to the portion having a smaller curvature.

Although the LED and the connector are described as an example of the electronic component to be soldered to the substrate, the present invention is also applied to the case of soldering a transistor, a resistor, a diode, a capacitor or the like as another electronic component. be able to.

(Modification 9)
Further, in the above-mentioned LED board, since the direction with a large curvature and the direction with a small curvature match between the mounting positions of the plurality of electronic components, each electronic component also has its longitudinal direction regularly aligned with the front-back direction. Had been soldered. However, the present invention can be applied to a substrate in which the substrate body is twisted and curved in various directions. Also in this case, at the mounting position of the electronic component, the electronic component may be soldered so that the longitudinal direction coincides with the direction having a large curvature and the lateral direction coincides with the direction having a small curvature.

(Modification 10)
As shown in FIG. 18B, in the curved LED substrate 300, the wiring 330 on the surface on the side of the bent portion 301a and the wiring 340 on the surface on the side of the bent portion 301b have different modes. May be. Here, the bent portion 301a means a portion where a tensile force acts on the neutral axis as a boundary when the substrate body 301 is bent, and the contracted portion 301b means a compressive force acts on the neutral axis as a boundary. Refers to the part. The wiring 330 on the surface of the bent portion 301a side receives a tensile force when the LED substrate 300 is bent and a thermal stress when the electronic component is soldered. In order to suppress the occurrence of defects such as breakage of the wiring 330 due to these external forces, the respective cross sections of the wiring 330 arranged on the curved portion 301a side are arranged on the curved portion 301b side. It is made larger than the cross section of the wiring 340. This can prevent the solder 320 from cracking due to the disconnection of the wiring 330. On the other hand, a compressive force is mainly applied to the wiring 340 on the surface on the side of the curved portion 301b, but the compressive force hardly causes a failure such as breakage of the wiring 340. Therefore, the cross section of each of the wirings 340 arranged on the bent portion 301b side can be made smaller than the cross section of the wiring 330 on the bent portion 301a side.

Note that the difference between the cross section of the wiring 330 and the cross section of the wiring 340 is not limited to the case where the cross section of the substrate is different as illustrated in FIG. 18B. For example, in a flat board before bending, the cross section is changed by the amount of expansion and contraction of the wiring, and when the board is bent after that, the wiring of the bent portion and the wiring of the bent portion have almost the same cross section. It may have any configuration. Further, the difference in wiring between the bent portion and the bent portion may be not only the size of the cross section of one wiring but also the number of wiring, the material of the wiring, and the like. For example, the cross section of each wiring may have the same size in the bent portion and the bent portion, and the number of wires in the bent portion may be larger than the number in the bent portion. Further, the wiring of the bent portion may be formed of a material that is more easily stretched than the wiring of the bent portion. In addition, when soldering electronic components to the bent portion and the bent portion, respectively, the solder amount of the electronic component placed on the bent portion is calculated from the solder amount of the electronic component placed on the bent portion. You may also increase. Thereby, cracks generated in the solder can be suppressed.

(Modification 11)
Further, in the LED board provided in the gaming machine according to the present invention, by considering the function and performance of the electronic components to be mounted, it is possible to realize an appropriate arrangement of the electronic components capable of suppressing solder cracks. 19A and 19B are diagrams for explaining another example of the LED substrate, where FIG. 19A is a diagram in which electronic components are arranged without considering the curvature of the substrate body, and FIG. It is the figure which changed arrangement etc. of parts. The substrate body 401a shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B has the same shape as the substrate body 301 shown in FIG. That is, the LED substrate 400a has a highly curved section 411 that is largely curved, and a low curved section 410 and a low curved section 412 that have a smaller curvature than the highly curved section 411. The board body 401a is also curved in the front-back direction, but the degree of bending is smaller than in the low-curvature section 410 and the low-curve section 412.

As shown in FIG. 19A, LEDs 420a to 420g, resistors 430a to 430b, and LEDs 421a to 421c are mounted on the substrate body 401a of the LED substrate 400a. The LEDs 421a to 421c have higher luminance of emitted light and larger dimensions than the LEDs 420a to 420g. The resistors 430a and 430b have the same resistance value and the same size. Here, for example, in the solder for fixing the electronic components in the low-curvature section 410 and the low-curvature section 412, it is determined that the degree of bending of the substrate body 401a is small, and thus cracks are unlikely to occur, and the solder is fixed in the high-curvature section 411. It is assumed that it is determined that the solder that fixes the LEDs 420c to 420e is less likely to crack because the dimensions of the electronic component itself are small. On the other hand, it is assumed that it is determined that cracks are likely to occur in the solder that fixes the LEDs 421b and the resistors 430a and 430b in the high bending section 411. In this case, it is necessary to change the type and arrangement of the electronic components shown in FIG. 19(A) and take measures to suppress solder cracks.

In the solder for fixing the LEDs 420a to 420g, it is not necessary to change the position or type of the electronic component because the possibility of cracks is low. However, as shown in FIG. 19B, the LED 422a may be provided at an intermediate position instead of the LEDs 420a and 420b. The LED 422a thus arranged instead is selected from those that emit light of the same brightness as the combined brightness of the lights emitted from the LEDs 420a and 420b. The LED 422a is larger in size than the LEDs 420a and 420b, but it is determined that the solder is less likely to crack in the low-curvature section 410. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 19B, an LED 422b may be provided at an intermediate position instead of the LEDs 420f and 420g.

As shown in FIG. 19B, four LEDs 422a can be provided instead of the LEDs 421b provided in the high-curvature section 411 in which cracks are likely to occur in the solder to be fixed. These LEDs 422a are selected from LEDs that have the same brightness as the four lights combined with the brightness of the light emitted from the LED 421b alone. The size of the four LEDs 422a is smaller than the size of the LEDs 421b, and cracks are unlikely to occur in the solder to be fixed. In this way, by replacing a LED (electronic component) having a large size with a plurality of LEDs (electronic components) having a small size without lowering the brightness of light as a whole (without reducing the function), soldering can be performed. It is possible to suppress cracks that occur in the. The LED 422a having a small size is mounted around the mounting position of the substitute LED 421b. Therefore, the form of light emitted from the four LEDs 422a and the form of light emitted from the single LED 421b can be the same.

In addition, when it is determined that cracks are likely to occur in the solder that fixes the resistor 430a provided in the high-curvature section 411, the occurrence of cracks may be changed by changing the wiring or the like formed on the substrate body 401a. The resistor 430a can be moved to a position where it is difficult to perform. That is, as shown in FIG. 19B, the mounting position of the resistor 430a is changed from the high bending section 411 to the low bending section 410. This makes it possible to suppress cracks that occur in the solder that fixes the resistor 430a.

Further, unlike the resistor 430a, when it is difficult to change the mounting position, it is possible to substitute a plurality of small resistors without changing the mounting position. As shown in FIG. 19B, two small resistors 431a can be provided instead of the resistor 430b provided in the high-curvature section 411 where solder cracks are likely to occur. The two resistors 431a to be provided instead are selected from the ones in which the combined resistance value is about the same as the resistance value of the resistor 430b to be substituted. The size of the resistor 431a is smaller than the size of the resistor 430b, and the solder is unlikely to crack. In this way, by substituting a large-sized resistor (electronic component) with a plurality of small-sized resistors (electronic components) without changing the resistance value as a whole (without changing the function), It is possible to suppress cracks generated in the solder.

As described above, changing a large-sized electronic component to a plurality of small-sized electronic components to suppress cracks particularly means that a curved portion is newly formed in the substrate body at the design stage of the LED substrate. In the case where the degree of bending is changed or an unexpected crack occurs after manufacturing, it is possible to deal with the solder crack without making a large design change. As described above, not only the above-described LEDs and resistors but also, for example, capacitors and connectors can be used as electronic components that can cope with solder cracks.

(Structure exemplifying at least a part of the above-described embodiments and the like)
Next, a description will be given of a configuration and a further modified example of which at least a part of the above-described embodiments and modified examples is an example, but the following structure may be omitted as appropriate, or only a part thereof is adopted. You may comprise a game machine. Moreover, you may combine at least one part of each structure.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) has a curved portion (for example, a curved portion 285, a curved portion 287) whose surface is curved, and an electronic component (at the curved portion). For example, the electronic component includes a board (for example, the LED board 256 and the LED board 300) on which the mounting location (for example, the mounting location Z0) of the LED 256A and the connector 256C is set, and the electronic component has the lateral direction at the mounting location. The LED 256A is attached such that the curvature is in the direction of large curvature (for example, as shown in FIG. 15B, the LED 256A is attached so that the short side direction X is the direction in which the curvature of the substrate body 256B is large). A gaming machine characterized by the following.

(2) Wiring is provided on the front surface of the substrate (for example, the front surface of the LED substrate 300 on the curved portion 301a side) and the back surface (for example, the front surface of the LED substrate 300 on the curved portion 301b side), and the curve is formed. In the section, the wiring patterns of the front surface and the back surface may be different (for example, the cross-sectional sizes of the wiring 330 and the wiring 340 are different as shown in FIG. 18B).

(3) A plurality of types of attachment parts for the electronic parts are set on the board (for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the LED board 300 is provided with electronic parts such as LEDs 302 and connectors 303). ), among the plurality of types of electronic components, the electronic component having a shorter lateral direction is attached to the mounting location having a larger maximum value of curvature (for example, the LED 302 having a shorter lateral direction is The connector 303 is attached to the high-curvature section 311 having a large curvature, but the connector 303 having a long lateral direction is not attached to the high-curvature section 311 but is attached to the low-curvature section 312).

(4) A specific decorative body (for example, a decorative body 269 or the like) that performs a staging operation by receiving a force and deforming,
A first action means (for example, a first slide member 265 and a first mounting member 267) for exerting a force in a first direction (for example, a left direction) on the specific decorative body; A second action means (for example, a second slide member 266 and a second attachment member 268) for exerting a force in a second direction different from the first direction (for example, a right direction),
It is possible for both the first acting means and the second acting means to exert a force on the specific ornament for a predetermined period (for example, the first slide member 265, the first attaching member 267, and the second slide). The member 266 and the second mounting member 268 simultaneously slide to deform the ornamental body 269),
A gaming machine characterized by that.

(5) A specific decorative body (for example, a decorative body 269) that performs a staging operation by being deformed by receiving a force,
An action means for exerting a force on the specific decorative body (for example, the first slide member 265 and the first attachment member 267),
A light emitting means (for example, a first slide member 265 and a first mounting member 267) for irradiating the specific decorative body with light from the back side thereof,
The amount of light transmitted through the specific decorative body is changed by the action of the operation means (for example, the decorative body 269 is elastically deformed so as to be pulled leftward and rightward, its thickness is changed, and the light transmittance is changed. Etc.),
A gaming machine characterized by that.

Each of the operating means in the above (4) and (5) may be a pressing means, a pulling means, or any other means that acts on the decorative body. The action direction may be any of the left-right direction, the front-back direction, the up-down direction, or a combination thereof (oblique direction).

The above-mentioned “(5) “The amount of transmitted light changes”” includes that the specific decorative body is physically deformed by the action of the action means to change its thickness and the like.

(6) The light emitting means may emit light according to the light emitting pattern according to the rendering operation of the specific decorative body (for example, the brightness of the LED 275A is changed according to the change of the decorative body 269). ..

(7) A special decorative body (for example, the first character member 281 to the fourth character member 284) provided on the front side of the specific decorative body is provided,
At least one of the first acting means and the second acting means applies a force to the specific decorative body by driving the special decorative body to perform a performance operation, or
The acting means may apply a force to the specific decorative body by driving the special decorative body to perform a performance operation (for example, modified example 1).

The special decoration does not have to represent a character or the like, and may be an object such as the decoration 269 that does not include a character or the like and is deformed to produce an effect. The special ornament may be composed of a plurality of members. Each of the first acting means and the second acting means may apply a force to each of a plurality of members forming the special ornament.

(8) A display device (for example, a performance display device 5 or the like) for performing a performance display is provided,
The display device may perform corresponding display corresponding to the effect operation of the specific ornament (see, for example, FIG. 16 ).

The “correspondence display corresponding to the rendering operation of the specific ornament” may be one that constitutes one rendering by the rendering operation of the specific ornament and the image displayed by the correspondence display.

(9) The corresponding display may not be performed when the specific ornament is operated upon power-on (for example, modified example 2). The power may be turned on by resetting or the like.

(10) The specific decorative body may have elasticity so that when the external force does not act in a deformed state, the specific decorative body approaches the initial shape due to the restoring force (for example, modification example 3).

(11) When the power supply is stopped in a state where the specific decorative body is deformed, the first operating means and the second operating means apply a force in a direction of returning the specific decorative body to the initial shape (for example, deformation). Example 4) or
When the power supply is stopped in a state where the specific decorative body is deformed, the acting means may apply a force in a direction of returning the specific decorative body to the initial shape (for example, Modification 4).

When the power supply is stopped, it includes both when the decrease in the power supply voltage before the power supply is stopped is detected and when the power supply is actually stopped.

(Circuit configuration of the LED substrate 275 of the movable body 250)
Next, the circuit configuration of the LED substrate 275 of the movable body 250 will be described. FIG. 20 is a front view showing a state in which the cover body is removed from the movable body. FIG. 21 is a detailed view showing the LED substrate 275 provided inside the movable body 250. 21A is a component mounting surface (front surface) on which various surface mounting components such as a plurality of LED elements and protective resistors are mounted, and FIG. 21B is the back surface (also referred to as a solder surface). Is.

First, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the shape of the LED board 275 will be described. The LED board 275 has a substantially heart shape in accordance with the shape of the movable body 250, and as described above, the cover. It can be fixed to the front of the body 271 without protruding from the cover body 271.

In the central portion of the LED substrate 275, as described above, in order to change the distance between the drive motor 257 for deforming the synthetic rubber decorative body 269 covering the front surface of the movable body 250 and the character member of "LOVE". A large notch 275B for arranging the drive motor 273 of the above is formed so as to cut a central portion of the LED substrate 275 substantially in the vertical direction, and at a position slightly lower than the center corresponding to the first rack member 295. Has a horizontally long shape so as not to hinder the movement of the second character member 282.

Therefore, in the LED substrate 275, as shown in FIG. 21, the first region on the right side of the LED substrate 275 and the second region on the left side of the LED substrate 275 are separated by the notch 275B. The second region and the second region have a special shape that is significantly narrower than the first region and the second region, and is electrically and mechanically connected by the connection region 275C formed below the notch 275B.

Note that 275D is an insertion hole for preventing a member protruding forward from the back surface side of the LED board 275 to come into contact with the LED board 275.

On the component mounting surface (front surface) of the LED board 275, a large number of LEDs 275A are evenly mounted over almost the entire surface so that the player can see that the entire decorative body 269 is emitting light. Turning on/off of the LED 275A is controlled by the LED driving IC 602 mounted in the second area. The LED 275A is also mounted in the connection area 275C so that the lower end portion of the decorative body 269 is not darker than the other portions.

Further, on the component mounting surface (front surface) of the LED substrate 275, not only a large number of LEDs 275A but also protection resistors for limiting the current supplied to the LEDs 275A, diodes, capacitors and the like are mounted.

The LED driving IC 602 emits not only a large number of LEDs 275A mounted on the component mounting surface (front surface) but also each character member of "LOVE" like the LED board 283B of the third character member 283 of "V". In order to do so, each LED board provided inside the first character member 281 to the fourth character member 284 is also connected via a connector, and lighting/extinction of the LEDs mounted on each LED board is also controlled. .. Therefore, on the component mounting surface (front surface), the connector for connecting to each LED board provided inside the first character member 281 to the fourth character member 284 is also notched in each of the first region and the second region. One by one is mounted so that the 275B faces the horizontally long portion.

Further, in the first area, a motor drive IC 601 for driving the drive motors 257, 273 arranged inside the cutout 275B, and two for connecting the drive motors 257, 273 and the LED board 275. The connector CN is mounted.

The motor driving IC 601 mounted in the first area and the LED driving IC 602 mounted in the second area receive the serial control signal including the operation instruction output from the effect control board 12 to generate the LED 275A. Etc. are turned on/off, and the drive motors 257 and 273 are controlled to rotate/stop.

Further, on the back surface (solder surface) of the connection region 275C, a connector 603 having 13 connection terminals for connecting the LED board 275 and the board 253 is mounted. As described above, the connector 603 is mounted on the back surface because the connector 603 is mounted on the surface facing the substrate 253 disposed on the rear side of the movable body 250 to reduce the length of wiring and as described above. In addition, since the LED 275A is mounted on the component mounting surface (front surface) of the connection region 275C, the connector 603 cannot be mounted.

The connector 603 facilitates the assembly of the movable body 250, and in order to prevent the movable body 250 from coming off during the assembly, the mounting element mounted on the end of the connection electric wire can be inserted/removed from the lower side of the LED board 275. It is supposed to be.

By thus connecting to the board 253 by the connector 603, the serial control signal output from the effect control board 12 is transmitted to the motor driving IC 601 and the LED driving IC 602 via the board 253 and the connector 603, and the LED board. It is transmitted through the wiring on 275.

Here, the allocation form of signals to each connection terminal in the connector 603 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. 22. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an improved signal allocation form used in this embodiment, and FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an unmodified signal allocation form.

22 and 23, the left side of the drawing is the mounting portion of the first terminal of the connector, and the right side of the drawing is the mounting portion of the 13th (12th in FIG. 23) terminal of the connector. The numbers correspond to "1" to "13" ("12" in Fig. 23) of the connectors in the circuit diagrams of Fig. 22(B) and Fig. 23(B).

As shown in FIG. 23(B), in order to assign signals to the terminals of these connectors, in the circuit diagram, a control circuit such as an LED, which has a large number, usually has a higher priority than a control circuit such as a drive motor. , And assigning the signals transmitted to the control circuits such as LEDs to the upper (low-numbered) terminals, it is possible to create a circuit diagram in which the signal lines from the connector to each control circuit do not intersect, and there are multiple control signals. In some cases, it is common to combine the control signals in the higher order without interposing other signals, and assign the other power terminals to the lower numbered terminals. When implemented, it looks like no problem on the wiring diagram.

However, when the board is actually manufactured, as shown in FIG. 23A, the connector 603 is mounted on the back surface of the connection area 275C, and thus is transmitted to the LED driving IC 602 mounted in the second area. The terminals of the pattern wirings L2, L3 (ASIBADT, ASIBACLK) for the LED driving serial signal are assigned to the "2" and "3" terminals located on the side opposite to the second area, and further. The terminals of the pattern lines L5 and L6 (S1TXD, S1SCK) for the motor driving serial signal transmitted to the motor driving IC 601 mounted in the first area are also assigned to the LED driving serial signal pattern lines L2 and L3. Since it is assigned to the terminals “5” and “6”, which are farther than the assigned terminals “2” and “3”, the length of the wiring pattern on the LED substrate 275 becomes long. Therefore, in order to prevent interference between the LED driving serial signal pattern wirings L2 and L3 and the motor driving serial signal pattern wirings L5 and L6, the pattern drawing direction is set to each serial direction. The pattern becomes complicated, for example, the direction is different for each signal. That is, the number of redundant signal pattern wirings increases, and there is also a fear that a malfunction may occur due to noise or the like generated by these redundant signal pattern wirings.

Therefore, as a characteristic of the improved signal allocation form, as shown in FIG. 22A, the pattern wiring L2 of the motor driving serial signal transmitted to the motor driving IC 601 mounted in the first area is provided. , L3 (S1TXD, S1SCK) are assigned to terminals “2” and “3” close to the first area and are transmitted to the LED driving IC 602 mounted in the second area. That is, the two terminals of the pattern wirings L11, L12 (ASIBADT, ASIBACLK) for the LED driving serial signal are assigned to the “11” and “12” terminals near the second area. The "1" number closest to the first area and the "13" number closest to the second area are connected to the "4" terminal and the "11" terminal adjacent to the "3" terminal. The “10” and the adjacent terminals are referred to as “GND” in order to reduce the adverse effect of noise on the motor driving serial signal pattern wirings L2 and L3 and the LED driving serial signal pattern wirings L11 and L12. However, when the adverse effect due to noise is low, for example, the two terminals of the pattern wirings L2 and L3 for the motor driving serial signal are assigned to the "1" and "2" terminals, and the LED driving serial signal is assigned. The two terminals may be assigned to the terminals “12” and “13”.

Further, in this embodiment, the terminals between the motor driving serial signal and the LED driving serial signal are assigned to various power terminals so that the motor driving serial signal and the LED driving serial signal can be obtained. It is possible to prevent signals from being separated from each other by various power terminals so that the motor driving serial signal and the LED driving serial signal are interfered with each other.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22(B), a VCC (DC5V generated by a power supply IC) for operating the motor driving IC 601 and the LED driving IC 602 is provided at terminals "5" and "9". ) Is assigned, and VDL (DC12V generated by the power supply IC) is provided at the “6” and “7” terminals inside the first character member 281 to the fourth character member 284 at the “8” terminal. The VSL (DC power obtained by rectifying and smoothing AC24V) supplied to the LEDs mounted on each LED board is allocated.

It should be noted that the terminal No. "5" near the first area of the connector 603, that is, the terminal No. "5" on the first area side of the connector 603 is supplied to the motor driving IC 601 mounted in the first area with operating power. The "9" terminal, which is connected to the power supply pattern wiring for supplying the VCC and is close to the second area of the connector 603, supplies the operating power VCC to the LED driving IC 602 mounted in the second area. It is connected to the power supply pattern wiring for supply, and by doing so, redundant pattern wiring is also reduced in the power supply pattern wiring.

In this embodiment, although the LED substrate 275 is a multi-layer substrate, it has a wiring pattern for a signal for transmitting a motor driving serial signal and an LED driving serial signal, a “5” terminal and a “9”. Although the number of terminals and the like are connected and the wiring pattern for power supply to which power such as VCC is supplied is formed in the same layer, the present invention is not limited to this. By using a multilayer board in which the wiring pattern for signals and the wiring pattern for power supply are formed in different layers, it is possible to reduce adverse effects such as noise from the wiring pattern for power supply on the wiring pattern for signals. You may do so.

Further, in this embodiment, the form in which the specific electronic component mounted in the connection region 275C is used as a connector is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these specific electronic components may include a plurality of components. As long as it has a terminal, for example, an integrated circuit (IC) having a plurality of terminals at different positions, for example, a motor drive serial signal (S1TXD, S1SCK) or an LED drive serial signal (ASIBADT, ASIBACLK) is transmitted. It may be a serial signal IC device capable of (outputting).

Further, in this embodiment, the “2” and “3” terminals to which the motor drive serial signals (S1TXD, S1SCK) are assigned and the LED drive serial signals (ASIBADT, ASIBACLK) are assigned. By assigning the "4" and "10" terminals, which are located between the "11" and "12" terminals, to GND, the influence of noise etc. is further reduced. The invention is not limited to this, and GND may not be assigned to a terminal between the terminal to which the motor driving serial signal is assigned and the terminal to which the LED driving serial signal is assigned. ..

Further, in this embodiment, the terminal between the terminal to which the motor driving serial signal is assigned and the terminal to which the LED driving serial signal is assigned is used as a power source terminal such as VCC to drive the motor. Although a mode in which the influence of noise or the like is further reduced is illustrated by separating the serial signal for driving and the serial signal for driving the LED, the present invention is not limited to this, and these serial signals for driving the motor are assigned. The terminal between the assigned terminal and the terminal to which the LED driving serial signal is assigned may not be the power terminal.

(Modification 12)
Here, a twelfth modified example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration as a modified example 12 of the invention.

(Substrate noise suppression 1)
For example, in the above-described rendering device 200 or the like, electronic components in which noise or static electricity is mounted or connected to the LED substrate 275 of the movable body 250 (for example, motor driving IC 601, drive motors 257, 273, LED driving IC 602, LED 275A). ), there is a fear that the electronic component may malfunction.

Therefore, as a measure against noise, for example, by not performing plating processing (or metal vapor deposition) on the boss 844C near the substrate 801 in the first effect body 800 described in FIGS. 25 to 34, the boss 844C is prevented. Is prevented from destroying the front side LED 810 or the LED driving IC connected to the front side LED 810 due to the discharge from the front side LED 810 close to the boss 844C to the front side LED 810. When mounting an electronic component such as the front LED 810 (angle LED) at a position close to the boss 844C as in the present modification 12 shown, the outer peripheral ground X is formed along the outer periphery of the substrate, and the periphery of the electronic component is surrounded. A solid land electrode Y having a relatively large area is provided so as to surround the electronic component, and an electronic component is mounted inside the solid land electrode Y. The peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y are connected to one connection point on the substrate 801. For example, by electrically connecting at one terminal of the board-side connector KCN, even if discharge occurs from the boss 844C, mounted components such as the front LED 810 and LED driving IC may be destroyed or malfunction. You may make it prevent from being lost.

In the twelfth modified example, the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y are electrically connected at one terminal of the board-side connector KCN to electrically connect the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y. Although the wiring on the mounting board can be reduced, the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y may be electrically connected at one connection point on the board different from the board side connector KCN. The outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y are electrically connected to each other on another connection destination board connected via the substrate side connector KCN, or the peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y have a sufficient area or the like. When the influence of the noise signal is low, the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y are not electrically connected to each other, so that the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y are electrically connected. Wiring on the substrate may be reduced.

Further, the above-described modification 12 may be carried out together with the measure in which the boss 844C is not subjected to the plating treatment (or metal vapor deposition) as described above. In other words, both the above-described countermeasures by the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y and the countermeasures by which the boss 844C is not subjected to the plating treatment (or the metal vapor deposition) may be performed, or only one of them is performed. Good.

When the shape of the substrate 801 can be changed, for example, the boss 844C and the substrate 801 are formed such that the distance between the boss 844C and the substrate 801 is separated by a sufficient distance (specific distance) at which discharge is unlikely to occur. And may be separated by a specific distance.

When the boss 844C is plated (or metal evaporated), an electrically insulating member is interposed between the plated boss 844C (or metal evaporated) and the substrate 801. Thus, the discharge from the boss 844C to the substrate 801 may be prevented.

Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the modified example 12 of the present invention, at least a part of the bosses 844A to 844E of the decorative member 803 as a conductive member having conductivity, and the electronic component (for example, the front LED 810). To 812, 813) are mounted on the substrate 801 as a mounting substrate, the bosses 844A to 844E are arranged so as to be adjacent to the outer periphery of the substrate 801, and the substrate 801 is close to the electronic components to be mounted. It has a solid ground electrode Y as a first ground region formed at a position and an outer peripheral ground X as a second ground region formed between the solid ground electrode Y and the end of the substrate 801. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the malfunction of the electronic components mounted on the substrate 801.

The outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y are electrically connected only at one connection point on the substrate 801 (for example, one terminal of the substrate side connector KCN on the substrate 801). By doing so, the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y are electrically connected to each other, whereby the malfunction of the electronic component can be further reduced, and the substrate for electrically connecting the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y is formed. Wiring in 801 can also be reduced.

Further, a board-side connector KCN for electrically connecting the board 801 and another board (for example, the production control board 12) is mounted on the board 801, and the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y are Electrical connection is made on the other substrate. By electrically connecting the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y in this manner, malfunction of the electronic component can be further reduced, and wiring on the substrate 801 for electrically connecting the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y can be achieved. It can be lost.

Further, a board-side connector KCN for electrically connecting the board 801 and another board (for example, the production control board 12) is mounted on the board 801, and the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y are Electrical connection is made at the board-side connector. By electrically connecting the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y in this manner, malfunction of the electronic component can be further reduced, and wiring on the substrate 801 for electrically connecting the outer peripheral ground X and the solid ground electrode Y can be achieved. It can be lost.

Further, since the front LED 810 (angle LED) is mounted inside the solid land electrode Y, malfunction of the front LED 810 (angle LED) can be further reduced.

Further, by providing an insulating member between the substrate 801 and the bosses 844A to 844E, it is possible to further reduce malfunction of the electronic component.

Further, by providing the substrate 801 and the bosses 844A to 844E at a specific distance from each other, it is possible to further reduce the malfunction of the electronic component.

In addition, in this modification 12, an example of measures against noise of the substrate 801 in the first effect body 800 has been described. When a plated base body 255 or the like is disposed on the LED substrate 275, the LED substrate 275 includes a first ground region formed at a position close to the electronic component to be mounted, the first ground region and the mounting substrate. And a second ground region formed between the first end and the second end.

In particular, the conductive member is disposed so as to be adjacent to the outer periphery of the LED substrate 275 of the movable body 250 on which the connector 603, which is an example of an electronic component to which wiring from the control means such as the motor driving IC 601 and the LED driving IC 602 is connected, is mounted. In the case where a base body 255 having a plated surface is arranged, the LED substrate 275 has a first ground region formed near the connector 603, the first ground region, and the LED. By providing the second ground region formed between the end portion of the substrate 275 and the end portion of the substrate 275, noise influences control by the control means such as the motor driving IC 601 and the LED driving IC 602 connected to the connector 603. Can be suppressed.

(Structure of the first effect body 800, etc.)
Next, a detailed structure of the first effect body 800 will be described based on FIGS. 25 to 34. FIG. 25: (A) is a front view which shows a 1st production body, (B) is a rear view. FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the first effect body is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the first effect body is viewed obliquely from behind. FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. FIG. 29 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, the first effect body 800 has a substrate 801 having a plurality of electronic components and wiring patterns formed on the front and rear surfaces thereof, and a translucency arranged to cover the front surface of the substrate 801. A front lens member 802 made of a member, a decorative member 803 made of a non-translucent member arranged so as to cover the front surface of the front lens member 802, and a translucent member arranged so as to cover the back surface of the substrate 801. And a rear lens member 804, which is a member, and is formed in a band shape along the lower left edge of the opening formed in the board surface plate when viewed from the front.

On the front surface 801F of the substrate 801, a plurality of electronic components including a plurality of front LEDs 810 to 812 and 813 which are light emitting diodes (light emitting elements) are mounted. The front LEDs 810 to 812 are angle LEDs that can emit light along a front surface 801F in a predetermined direction, and the front LEDs 813 are LEDs that can emit light to the front. In addition to the light emitting diode (light emitting element), the front surface 801F receives a serial control signal including an operation instruction output from the effect control board 12 to control the turning on/off of each LED and the like. It also includes control means such as an LED driving IC.

On the back surface 801B of the substrate 801, a plurality of electronic components including a plurality of rear LEDs 820 to 822, which are light emitting diodes (light emitting elements), are mounted. The rear LEDs 820 and 821 are angle LEDs that can emit light along the rear surface 801B toward the right side of the substrate 801, and the rear LED 822 extends along the rear surface 801B toward the left side of the substrate 801. It is an angle LED that can emit light. In addition, a board-side connector KCN for connecting a plurality of electronic components including front LEDs 810-812 and rear LEDs 820-822 mounted on the front surface 801F and the back surface 801B to the performance control board 12 is provided on the upper surface of the back surface 801B. Has been.

Further, notch portions 824A to 824E for avoiding interference with later-described bosses 844A to 844E and fitting portions 870A to 870E are formed at predetermined positions on the edge of the substrate 801. Further, various electronic components mounted on the front surface 801F and the rear surface 801B of the board 801 are mainly electronic components that are connected to the production control board 12 and are controlled by the production control CPU 120.

The front lens member 802 is formed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having a size capable of covering the front surface 801F of the substrate 801. On the front surface of the front lens member 802, first light emitting portions 830 to 832 are formed at positions corresponding to the plurality of front LEDs 810 to 812, respectively, and a substantially circular shape in a front view formed at positions corresponding to the front LEDs 813. The second light emitting portion 833 and the second light emitting portion 833 are formed so as to project forward. The first light emitting portions 830-832 and the second light emitting portion 833 are formed so as to project forward so that a recess is formed on the back surface. In addition, a plurality of insertion holes 834A to 834E into which bosses 844A to 844E described later are inserted are formed near the edge portion.

The decoration member 803 is formed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having a size capable of covering the front surface of the front lens member 802. Openings 840 to 843 into which the first light emitting portions 830 to 832 and the second light emitting portion 833 can be inserted are formed at positions corresponding to the first light emitting portions 830 to 832 and the second light emitting portion 833, respectively. The first light emitting portions 830 to 832 and the second light emitting portion 833 can be made to face forward through the openings 840 to 843.

Cylindrical bosses 844A to 844E, which are projections capable of inserting the insertion holes 834A to 834E of the front lens member 802, are formed at a plurality of positions on the back surface of the decoration member 803 in the vicinity of the edge so as to protrude rearward. Has been done.

The decorative member 803 is made of a non-conductive synthetic resin material. As shown in FIGS. 28 to 30 and 32, the surface of the bosses 844A to 844E other than the surface thereof is subjected to a plating treatment (metallized surface treatment) on the front and back surfaces thereof to form the conductive portion 850 (for example, as shown in FIG. 32), the surface regions of the bosses 844A to 844E are non-conductive portions 851 that are not subjected to plating treatment (metallized surface treatment) (for example, the thick line in FIG. 32). (Not shown) is formed.

The rear lens member 804 is formed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having a size capable of covering the back surface B of the substrate 801. An LED opening 860 that opens the rear LED 820 to the rear side is formed at a position corresponding to the rear LED 820 on the rear lens member 804, and the rear LED 821 is arranged at the rear side at a position corresponding to the rear LED 821. An LED opening 861 for opening is formed, and an LED opening 862 for opening the rear LED 822 to the back side is formed at a position corresponding to the rear LED 822.

The opening 860A is an opening in which one LED opening 860 and one LED opening 862 are integrated. A molding opening 865 is formed on the right side of each LED opening 860.

On the left and right sides of the rear lens member 804, a plurality of concave and convex portions are formed along each side, and the light guided inside the rear lens member 804 can be diffused and emitted to the outside. Diffusion parts 867L and 867R are formed. Further, the bosses 844A to 844E can be fitted to positions on the front surface of the rear lens member 804 corresponding to the bosses 844A to 844E, and the fitting portions 870A to 870A to which the mounting holes 871 of the screws N1 are formed respectively. 870E is formed. A mounting portion 866 of the vibration detection sensor MG is formed below the rear lens member 804.

As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the first effect body 800 configured in this manner has the front lens member 802 and the decorative member 803 arranged on the front surface side of the substrate 801, and the rear lens member on the rear surface side of the substrate 801. With the member 804 arranged, the bosses 844A to 844E of the decorative member 803 are inserted into the insertion holes 834A to 834E, and the inserted bosses 844A to 844E are fitted into the fitting portions 870A to 870E of the rear lens member 804, respectively. After the connection, the screw N1 attached to the attachment hole 871 from the rear surface side of the rear lens member 804 is screwed into the screw holes formed at the tips of the bosses 844A to 844E, so that the substrate 801 and the front lens member 802 and the decoration The member 803 and the rear lens member 804 are integrated to form the first effect body 800.

As shown in FIGS. 28 to 30, when the substrate 801, the front lens member 802, the decorative member 803, and the rear lens member 804 are integrated, the front lens member 802 is separated from the front surface 801F of the substrate 801 by a distance. The rear lens member 804 is arranged apart from the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 by a distance L2 shorter than the distance L1 (L1>L2).

Specifically, a front LED 813 that can emit light forward is mounted on the front surface 801F of the substrate 801, so that when the front lens member 802 is too close to the front LED 813, the light from the front LED 813 spreads to the surroundings. The light is emitted locally through the front lens member 802. In order to avoid this, it is preferable to dispose the front LED 813 and the front lens member 802 at a distance at least longer than the protruding length of the front LED 813 from the front surface 801F.

On the other hand, on the back surface 801B of the substrate 801, no LED capable of emitting backward is mounted. Further, since the LED openings 860 to 862 are formed at the positions corresponding to the rear LEDs 820 to 822 on the rear lens member 804, respectively, the rear lens member 804 interferes with the rear LEDs 820 to 822. Instead, it can be brought close to the substrate 801 side (see FIG. 29).

Further, by disposing the decoration member 803 on the front surface of the front lens member 802, the areas other than the first light emitting portions 830 to 832 and the second light emitting portion 833 of the front lens member 802 are covered, so that the first light emission is performed. Only the parts 830 to 832 and the second light emitting part 833 are conspicuous.

(Light emitting structure on the front side of the first effect body)
Next, the light emitting structure on the front surface side of the first effect body 800 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. FIG. 29 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.

The structure of each of the first light emitting units 830-832 and each of the second light emitting units 833 is almost the same in light emitting principle except for the shape of the members, etc. Therefore, only the first light emitting unit 831 is shown in FIG. 28. However, the description of the first light emitting units 830 and 832 will be omitted. Further, in FIG. 29, only one second light emitting portion 833 of the plurality of second light emitting portions 833 will be described, and description of the other second light emitting portions 833 will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 28, the front LED 811 is arranged on the rear or slightly left side of the first light emitting unit 831. The front LED 811 mainly emits light from the left side to the right side along the front surface 801F of the substrate 801 on the back side of the first light emitting unit 831. Since they are arranged at a distance L3, that is, close to each other, a part of the light enters the front lens member 802. Then, the light that has entered the front lens member 802 is guided while being totally reflected inside the front lens member 802, and from the front surface of the first light emitting unit 831 that protrudes so as to face forward through the opening 841. It is emitted to the front. As a result, the first light emitting unit 831 emits light. The front surface of the first light emitting unit 831 of the front lens member 802 is formed in a concavo-convex shape, so that the light inside the front lens member 802 is diffused and emitted forward.

Further, the first light emitting portion 831 of the front lens member 802 is formed so as to project forward from the plate-shaped portion, and is inserted into the tubular opening 841 of the decorative member 803. Since the inner peripheral surface of the opening 841 is the conductive portion 850 that is plated, the light guided from the plate-shaped portion to the first light emitting portion 831 side is totally reflected by the conductive portion 850. Since it is difficult for the light to be emitted from one side, the light inside the front lens member 802 is likely to be emitted to the front.

As shown in FIG. 29, the front LED 813 is a top-type LED that is arranged so as to be able to emit light from the rear position of the second light emitting unit 833 toward the front (direction orthogonal to the front surface 801F of the substrate 801). Since the front lens member 802 is separated from the back surface of the second light emitting portion 833 by the maximum distance L4, most of the light is incident on the back surface of the second light emitting portion 833. Then, the light that has entered the front lens member 802 is emitted forward from the front surface of the second light emitting unit 833 that projects so as to face forward through the opening 843. As a result, the second light emitting unit 833 emits light. Since the front surface of the second light emitting unit 833 of the front lens member 802 is formed in a dome shape, the light inside the front lens member 802 is emitted forward so as to spread to the surroundings.

As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, comparing the first light emitting unit 831 and the second light emitting unit 833, the distance L3 (see FIG. 28) from the front LED 811 to the back surface of the first light emitting unit 831 is It is shorter than the distance L4 to the back surface of the second light emitting unit 833 (see FIG. 29) (L3<L4).

Then, in the first light emitting portion 831 where the distance L3 from the light emitting body to the light emitting portion is short, the front LED 811 is arranged as an angle LED at a position that does not correspond to the first light emitting portion 831 and is different from the first light emitting portion 831. From the light emitting element 831 to cause the first light emitting portion 831 to indirectly emit light, and in the second light emitting portion 833 in which the distance L4 from the light emitting body to the light emitting portion is longer than the distance L3, the front LED 813 is set to be an angle LED. Instead, it is arranged at a position corresponding to the second light emitting unit 833, and light is directly incident on the second light emitting unit 833 to directly cause the second light emitting unit 833 to emit light.

That is, the first light emitting unit 831 has a structure that emits light in the direction (front) orthogonal to the irradiation direction (left direction) of the light from the front LED 811, whereas the second light emitting unit 833 has the front LED 813. Since the structure emits light in the same direction (front) as the direction of irradiation of light from the front (front), the first light emitting portion 831 and the second light emitting portion 833 provided on the front surface of the decorative member 803 have different light emitting modes. Can be made to emit light. Further, it is possible to provide the first light emitting portion 831 and the second light emitting portion 833, which have different projecting lengths from the front surface 801F of the substrate 801, on the front surface of the decorative member 803.

(Light emitting structure on the back side of the first effect body)
Next, the light emitting structure on the back side of the first effect body 800 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 32. FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 32A is a rear view showing the light emitting mode of the first effect body, FIG. 32B is a front view showing the positional relationship between the first effect body and the second effect body, and FIG. 32C is the first effect body. It is a schematic plan view showing a positional relationship between the second effect body and.

As shown in FIG. 30, each rear LED 820 is housed one by one in each LED opening 860 formed in the rear lens member 804, and from the left side to the right side along the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 toward the right side. It is arranged to irradiate light. Further, on the LED opening 860 side on the peripheral surface of the molding opening 865, an inclined surface portion 825 that gradually inclines rearward toward the right side is formed.

Therefore, the light emitted from the rear LED 820 is incident inside from the wall surface on the molding opening 865 side in the inner peripheral surface of the LED opening 860, and the light incident inside is directed rearward by the inclined surface portion 825. The light is reflected by the rear lens member 804 and is emitted rearward between the molding opening 865 and the LED opening 860 on the back surface of the rear lens member 804.

As shown in FIG. 31, each rear LED 821 is housed one by one in each LED opening 861 formed in the rear lens member 804, and from the left side to the right side along the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 toward the right side. It is arranged to irradiate light. Therefore, the light emitted from the rear LED 821 is incident on the inside from the wall surface on the right side of the inner peripheral surface of the LED opening 861, and the light incident on the inside directs the inside of the rear lens member 804 toward the right side. The light is guided while being totally reflected, and then emitted from the light diffusion portion 867R.

Further, although not particularly shown, each of the rear LEDs 822 is housed one by one in each of the LED openings 862 formed in the rear lens member 804, and from the right side to the left side along the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 toward the right side. It is arranged to irradiate light. Therefore, the light emitted from the rear LED 821 enters the inside from the left wall surface of the inner peripheral surface of the LED opening 862, and the light entering the inside directs the inside of the rear lens member 804 toward the left side. The light is guided while being totally reflected, and then emitted from the light diffusion portion 867L.

As shown in FIG. 32(A), a plurality of rear LEDs 820 are vertically arranged at the substantially central positions of the left and right sides of the back surface 801B of the substrate 801, and a plurality of rear LEDs 820 are provided near the right side of the back surface 801B. The rear LEDs 821 are arranged vertically, and a plurality of rear LEDs 822 are arranged vertically in the vicinity of the left side of the back surface 801B.

Then, when the rear LED 820 emits light, the inclined surface portion 825 between each LED opening 860 and the molding opening 865 in the rear lens member 804 emits light, and when the rear LED 821 emits light, the light diffusion portion 867R emits light. When the rear LED 822 emits light, the light diffusion portion 867L emits light. Since the inclined surface portion 825 and the light diffusion portions 867L and 867R can emit light toward the front and rear surfaces and laterally along the substrate 801, they are moved not only to the front and rear surfaces but also to the effect position side. The two effect bodies 900 can be illuminated appropriately (see FIG. 32(C)).

As shown in FIGS. 32B and 32C, in the present embodiment, second effect body 900 is provided on the back side of first effect body 800. Specifically, the second effect body 900 is located by an unillustrated drive source so as to overlap with the back surface side of the first effect body 800 when viewed from the front, and an effect position diagonally above and right from the origin position. It is provided so as to be movable (movable) between the two. In addition, as shown in FIG. 32C, the second effect body 900 is arranged at a position apart from the first effect body 800 by a predetermined distance at the origin position, and when moving to the effect position, the first effect body 900 The effect body 800 can be moved in a direction along the substrate 801.

Therefore, when the second effect body 900 on the back side of the first effect body 800 is at the origin position, the rear LEDs 820 to 822 provided on the back side of the first effect body 800 are caused to emit light, whereby the second effect is produced. The front side of the body 900 can be suitably illuminated. Further, even when the second effect body 900 moves to the effect position diagonally above and to the right of the origin position, the light from the light diffusing unit 867R can be suitably illuminated.

Further, for example, when the rear LEDs 820 to 822 are arranged such that light can be emitted to the rear side in a direction orthogonal to the rear surface 801B of the substrate 801, the rear lens member 804 covers the rear surface 801B of the substrate 801. In this case, it is necessary to dispose the rear lens member 804 at a position distant from the rear LEDs 820 to 822 to the rear side, and the front-back dimension of the second effect body 900 increases by that amount, but as in the present embodiment. By arranging the rear LEDs 820 to 822 as angled LEDs so as to be capable of irradiating in the direction along the back surface 801B, and reflecting the light backward by the inclined surface portion 825 of the rear lens member 804 arranged close to the substrate 801. While the front and rear dimensions of the second effect body 900 are short, the second effect body 900 on the back side can be illuminated appropriately.

(PCB noise countermeasure 2)
Next, the antistatic structure of the first effect body 800 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35. FIG. 33: (A) is a principal part front view which shows the state which looked at the 1st production body through the game board, (B) is a figure which shows the principal part of a board|substrate. FIG. 34 is a sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. FIG. 35A is a diagram showing an antistatic structure as Modification 13 of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 33(A) and 34, a plurality of obstacle nails K made of metal are provided on the front surface of the board face plate 2A constituting the game board 2. Each obstacle nail K is erected so as to project forward while being inclined in a predetermined direction with respect to the game board surface by being press-fitted into a through hole 2d formed so as to penetrate the board surface plate 2A back and forth. ..

As shown in FIGS. 1, 33A and 34, the first effect body 800 is on the left side of the game area 10, specifically, on the lower left side of the opening 2c formed in the face plate 2A of the game board 2. At the position, it is provided so as to be close to the back surface of the board 2A. Therefore, there is a possibility that static electricity generated due to some factor and charged in the game ball is discharged through the through hole 2d to the first effect body 800 on the back side of the board 2A.

The static electricity is provided on the game board surface of the board plate 2A, for example, the game ball flowing down the game area 10 is the obstacle nail K, the board plate 2A made of an acrylic resin material, the acrylic resin plate provided in place of the glass window 50a. Contact with an obstacle or an accessory made of a synthetic resin material, that is, the ball is charged when it flows down in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or the gaming ball is outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. It is conceivable that this is caused by a charged game ball entering the pachinko gaming machine 1 while circulating in a game island or the like. Further, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, or the movable device other than the game ball such as an operable accessory such as the rendering device 200 or the second rendering member 900 is charged by friction or the like. It is also possible.

Here, when the plating process is performed on the entire front and back surfaces including the peripheral surfaces of the bosses 844A to 844E in the decorative member 803 of the first effect body 800, and the front and back surfaces are conductive portions, the discharged electricity is It is conceivable that the decorative member 803 also wraps around from the front surface side to the back surface side (back surface side) and further wraps around to the peripheral surfaces of the bosses 844A to 844E.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 33B and 34, since the bosses 844A to 844E project to the back side of the substrate 801, and are located on the sides of the cutouts 824A to 824E formed in the substrate 801, Electricity sneaking from the front surface side to the back surface side of the decorative member 803 may be discharged to the substrate 801 side via the bosses 844A to 844E.

As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 34, the periphery of the bosses 844A to 844E is covered with the front lens member 802 and the rear lens member 804 which are non-conductive members, but the rear surface of the front lens member 802 is not covered. If there is a slight gap (not shown) between the peripheries of the insertion holes 834A to 834E and the fitting portions 870A to 870E of the rear lens member 804, the discharge will occur from the gap to the substrate 801 side.

When the board 801 is discharged in this manner, electricity flows through the wiring pattern formed on the front surface 800F of the board 801, and the front LEDs 810 to 812, 813 mounted on the front surface 800F and the front LEDs 810 to 812, 813 emit light. A defect (for example, light emission failure, color development abnormality, light emission control abnormality, etc.) occurs in the LED driving IC for controlling and electronic parts such as (control means), and particularly, as shown in FIG. 34, the surface 800F of the substrate 801. There is a possibility that the front LED 810 disposed near the boss 844C in FIG.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, the bosses 844A to 844E protruding toward the substrate 801 side have the non-conductive portion 851 which is not subjected to the plating treatment on the surface thereof, and therefore the rear lens Electricity sneak into the back surface of the member 804 is less likely to be discharged to the board 801 side through the bosses 844A to 844E protruding to the board 801 side, so that problems with various electronic components mounted on the surface 800F may occur. It can be suppressed appropriately.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, electronic components (for example, front LEDs 810 to 812, 813, rear LEDs 820 to 822, connector KCN, conversion IC, etc.) are mounted. A substrate 801 and a decorative member 803 arranged to cover a front surface 801F which is a mounting surface of the electronic component on the substrate 801, and the decorative member 803 has conductive portions 850 on front and back surfaces. , Bosses 844A to 844E as projecting portions that project toward the substrate 801 side are formed, and the bosses 844A to 844E have a non-conductive portion 851 on the substrate 801 side.

By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a defect in the electronic component due to the discharge from the conductive portion 850.

Specifically, the static electricity charged on the obstacle nail K is discharged to the conductive portion 850 of the decorative member 803, so that the static electricity charged on the game ball is transferred to the conductive portion 850 of the decorative member 803 via the conductive obstacle nail K. Since it can be escaped, static electricity can be suppressed from charging the game ball. Further, in the decorative member 803, the bosses 844A to 844E project toward the substrate 801 side as compared with other portions, that is, close to the substrate 801, but the surfaces of the bosses 844A to 844E are not plated. Since the non-conductive portion 851 is not formed, the electricity sneaking up to the back surface side of the decorative member 803 is preferably suppressed from discharging to the substrate 801 side via the bosses 844A to 844E.

Further, since the front lens member 802 made of a non-conductive member is arranged between the front surface 801F of the substrate 801 and the back surface of the decoration member 803, the electricity that has spilled to the back surface side of the decoration member 803 is bossed. It is possible to suppress discharge to the front surface side of the substrate 801 without going through the 844A to 844E.

In addition, the bosses 844A to 844E are inserted into the insertion holes 834A to 834E of the front lens member 802, the tip side of which is made of a non-conductive member, and protrude toward the substrate 801 side from the front lens member 802. Since the non-conductive portion 851 is formed on the surface of the tip portion, it is possible to prevent electricity from flowing to a portion projecting toward the substrate 801 side with respect to the front lens member 802.

The electronic component is a light emitting diode (for example, front LEDs 810 to 812, 813, etc.). By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of defects in light emission. In particular, since angle LEDs such as the front LEDs 810 to 812 can irradiate light to a member close to the edge of the substrate, they are often arranged closer to the peripheral edge of the substrate than the top-type LED. Therefore, even in such a case, even when the front LED 810 which is an angle LED is arranged in the vicinity of the bosses 844A to 844E, it is possible to suppress static electricity from discharging to the substrate 801 via the bosses 844A to 844E.

The electronic component is a connector (for example, board-side connector KCN or the like). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the electronic components on the front surface 801F of the substrate 801 on which the connector is mounted from being defective, as well as the electronic components connected via the connector. Further, in particular, the connector is often arranged near the peripheral edge of the substrate so that the wiring connected to the connector does not follow the mounting surface. Therefore, even in such a case, even when the front LED 810 which is an angle LED is arranged in the vicinity of the bosses 844A to 844E, it is possible to suppress static electricity from discharging to the substrate 801 via the bosses 844A to 844E.

Further, on the substrate 801, a control unit (for example, a conversion IC or the like) that controls other electronic components including the electronic component is mounted. By doing so, not only the electronic component mounted on the substrate 801 but also other electronic components mounted on another substrate connected to the substrate 801, for example, a problem occurs in the control of other electronic components. It is possible to prevent the components from being adversely affected.

Further, a front lens member 802 as a non-conductive member is provided between the decorative member 803 and the substrate 801, and the front lens member 802 can guide light from the front LEDs 810 to 812, 813 provided on the substrate 801. It is a light guide member (translucent member).

By doing so, discharge from the decorative member 803 to the substrate 801 can be suppressed by using the front lens member 802, which is a light guide member capable of guiding the light from the front LEDs 810 to 812, 813.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the electronic component, the front LEDs 810 to 812 and 813, the rear LEDs 820 to 822, the board connector KCN, the conversion IC, and the like are applied, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, it includes various detection means such as sensors, drive sources such as motors and solenoids, storage means such as ROM and RAM, protective resistors, various electronic components other than the above, such as diodes and capacitors.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the electronic parts, such as front LED810-812,813, rear LED820-822, board|substrate side connector KCN, were illustrated in the form connected to the production|generation control board 12, this invention is this. The invention is not limited to this, and may be connected to a board other than the effect control board 12 (for example, the main board 11 or the like) or a control unit (for example, the CPU 103 or the like).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the conductive portion 850 is formed by performing the plating treatment on the surface (front and rear surfaces) of the decorative member 803 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the conductive member may be formed on the surface by forming the decorative member 803 with a synthetic resin material having conductivity by mixing carbon fiber or the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the bosses 844A to 844E into which the screw N1 for integrating the decorative member 803 and the rear lens member 804 covering the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 is screwed are applied as the protrusions. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the member is integrated as described above as long as it is a portion protruding from the decorative member 803 toward the substrate 801 side than other portions. A protrusion other than the boss into which the screw is screwed (for example, a positioning boss for determining the mounting position of the substrate 801 or another member with respect to the decorative member 803) may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the bosses 844A to 844E serving as the protrusions have a protrusion length that passes through the side of the substrate 801 and reaches the rear surface 801B, but the present invention is not limited to this. The protrusion is not limited to this, and any protrusion may be used as long as it protrudes closer to the substrate 801 than other parts of the decorative member. For example, the protrusion extends from a position corresponding to the front surface 801F of the decorative member 803 to the front surface. It may be projected so as to be close to or in contact with 801F.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the non-conductive portion 851 is formed on the surface of the bosses 844A to 844E as the protrusions is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the surface of the protrusions is not limited to this. If the non-conductive part 851 is formed in at least a portion corresponding to the substrate 801, the conductive part 850 may be formed in the other region.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the decorative member 803 is illustrated as being arranged in the vicinity of the back side of the face plate 2A of the game board 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative member is not limited to this. May be arranged at a position other than the above.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the decorative member 803 is illustrated as being arranged so as to cover the front surface 801F of the substrate 801, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative member 803 is not limited to the substrate 801. It may be arranged so as to cover the back surface 801B of the above.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the first effect body 800 having the substrate 801 provided with the light emitters (for example, the rear LEDs 820 to 822) on the back surface 801B, and the substrate 801. And a second effect body 900 operable on the back surface 801B side, and the second effect body 900 can be illuminated by light from the rear LEDs 820 to 822.

By doing so, it is not necessary to mount the substrate 801 on which the rear LEDs 820 to 822 are mounted on the operable second effect body 900. It is possible to direct.

Further, the second effect body 900 is movable in a direction along the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 (for example, the left-right direction), and the rear LEDs 820 to 822 irradiate light in the moving direction of the second effect body 900. It is possible. Specifically, when the rear LED 821 emits light, the light diffusion portion 867R emits light, and when the rear LED 822 emits light, the light diffusion portion 867L emits light. Since the inclined surface portion 825 and the light diffusion portions 867L and 867R can emit light toward the rear side and the side along the substrate 801, the rear surface side and the origin position move diagonally upward to the right to the effect position side. It is possible to suitably illuminate the above-described second effect body 900.

By doing so, even when the second effect body 900 moves to the side of the first effect body 800, light can be appropriately emitted.

In the present embodiment, the rear LED 821 causes the right-side light diffusion portion 867R to emit light, so that the second effect body 900 that has moved from the origin position to the effect position diagonally to the upper right can be appropriately illuminated. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and although not particularly shown, the light from the rear LED 821 is moved to the right performance position without being guided by the rear lens member 804. The two effect bodies 900 may be directly illuminated.

Moreover, at least a part of the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 can be covered, and a rear lens member 804 is provided as a light guide member having LED openings 860 to 862 capable of accommodating the rear LEDs 820 to 822 in the covered state. The rear LEDs 820 to 822 can enter light into the inside of the rear lens member 804 from the side surface (peripheral wall) of the LED openings 860 to 862 while being housed in the LED openings 860 to 862 (FIG. 30). reference).

By doing so, the substrate 801 can be covered by using the rear lens member 804 that guides the light from the rear LEDs 820 to 822, and the rear lens member 804 should be disposed close to the substrate 801. Therefore, the thickness of the first effect body 800 in the front-rear direction can be reduced.

Therefore, for example, when it is possible to illuminate the rear side second effect body 900 by the rear LEDs 820 to 822 of the first effect body 800, the front and rear dimensions between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 are set. Even if there is a limitation, by making the thickness dimension of the first effect body 800 in the front-rear direction as thin as possible, the first effect object 800 and the second effect object 900 are moved back and forth between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5. Can be arranged to overlap.

In the present embodiment, the LED openings 860 to 862 are formed at the positions corresponding to the rear LEDs 820 to 822 on the rear lens member 804, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, by forming a recess in the rear lens member 804 corresponding to each of the rear LEDs 820 to 822 to accommodate the rear LEDs 820 to 822, the rear lens member 804 can be brought close to the substrate 801. Good.

In addition, an inclined surface portion 825 as a reflection portion that reflects the incident light toward the second rendering body 900 side is provided at a position in the rear lens member 804 near the LED openings 860 to 862.

By doing so, the light emitted from the rear LEDs 820 to 822 in the direction along the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 can be reflected to the back surface side, so that the protrusion size from the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 is a normal LED. It is possible to suitably illuminate the second effect body 900 on the back side while reducing the thickness dimension of the first effect body 800 in the front-rear direction by using a smaller angle LED.

Further, the rear lens member 804 has light diffusing portions 867L and 867R as light emitting portions that emit light by the light from the rear LEDs 820 to 822 that are incident inside from the LED openings 860 to 862.

By doing so, the light emitted from the rear LEDs 820 to 822 can be made to circulate around and shine, so that the effect of production can be enhanced.

Further, front LEDs 810 to 812, 813 different from the rear LEDs 820 to 822 are provided on a front surface 801F opposite to the back surface 801B of the substrate 801.

By doing so, the front side of the first effect body 800 can also be suitably illuminated.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 2nd production|generation body 900 is arrange|positioned at the back side of the 1st production|generation body 800 so that the 2nd production|generation body 900 of the back side may be arrange|positioned by the back side LED820-822 of the 1st production|generation body 800. Although the form of illuminating is preferably illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second effect body 900 is operably arranged on the front side of the first effect body 800, and the front LED 810 of the first effect body 800 is provided. It may be made possible to preferably illuminate the second effect body 900 on the front side by ˜812 and 813.

Further, in the embodiment, the second effect body 900 is movable in the direction along the substrate 801 between the origin position on the back side of the first effect body 800 and the effect position diagonally upper right of the origin position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation mode of the second effect body 900 is arbitrary, and not only is it movable in the left-right direction, but also in the front-back direction and the vertical direction. It may be movable.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the form which illuminates the 2nd production|generation body 900 is made to reflect the light from rear LED820-822 of the 1st production|generation body 800 back by the inclined surface part 825 of the rear side lens member 804. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rear LEDs 820 to 822 of the first effect body 800 may not be angle LEDs, but may be light-emitting bodies that can emit light toward the rear side.

Further, in the above embodiment, the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 is exemplified by the back lens member 804, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the back surface 801B of the substrate 801 is the back lens. It may not be covered by the member 804. Further, in the above embodiment, the first effect body 800 is illustrated as being fixed to a predetermined position on the back surface side of the game board 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first effect. Body 800 may be operably provided.

In addition, a first effect body 800 having a substrate 801 provided with a light-emitting body (for example, rear LEDs 820 to 822) on the back surface 801B, and a second effect body 900 operable on the back surface 801B side of the board 801. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is provided and is capable of irradiating the second effect body 900 with light from the rear LEDs 820 to 822, for example, the surface of the first effect body 800 side is subjected to metallization surface treatment such as plating or metal deposition. In addition, the second effect body 900 is provided with a projecting portion that projects toward the substrate 801 side of the first effect body 800, and the projecting portion passes near the periphery of the substrate 801 according to the operation of the second effect body 900. In that case, it is preferable to form a non-conductive portion on the surface of the protruding portion. By doing so, a defect may occur in the electronic component (for example, the back surface 801B or the like) mounted on the back surface 801B side of the substrate 801 of the first effect member 800 due to the discharge from the protruding portion of the second effect member 900. Can be suppressed.

Further, on the substrate 801, a first ground region formed at a position close to an electronic component to be mounted (for example, the back surface 801B) and a first ground region formed between the first ground region and the peripheral portion of the substrate 801. It may have two ground regions. By doing so, when the protrusion of the second effect body 900 approaches the peripheral edge of the substrate 801 of the first effect body 800 according to the operation, the static electricity charged in the protrusion of the second effect body 900 is generated. Even when the board 801 of the first effect body 800 is discharged, it is possible to prevent a defect from occurring in the electronic component (for example, the back surface 801B) mounted on the back surface 801B side of the board 801 of the first effect body 800.

(Modification 13)
Next, a modified example 13 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35: (A) is a figure which shows the wiring connection state of an LED board and a production|generation control board, (B) is a figure which shows the wiring connection state of an LED board and a production|generation control board as the modification 13 of this invention. is there.

As shown in FIG. 35(A), for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present modification 13 includes an LED substrate 910 on which an LED 911 is mounted on one surface, as a light emitting body for effecting a hold display or decoration. The LED board 910 and the effect control board 12 are connected to each other via a wiring 912 as connectors. Further, as shown in FIG. 35B, a part of the LED substrate 910 and the wiring 912 extending from the back side of the LED substrate 910 is covered with a decorative member 913 having an opening on the back side. A conductive portion 914 is formed on the surface of the decorative member 913 by performing a plating process.

When the periphery of part of the wiring 912 is covered with the decorative member 913 having the conductive portion 914 on the surface as described above, static electricity charged in the conductive portion 914 in the LED substrate 910, as described above. Since the mounting surface 910F of the LED 911 or the LED 911 may be discharged, the front surface side of the LED substrate 910 is covered with the lens member 915 made of a non-conductive member.

In addition, since a part of the wiring 912 extending from the back surface side of the LED board 910 is covered with the conductive portion 914, static electricity charged in the conductive portion 914 is discharged to the wiring 912, so that the effect control board. Since the LED drive control signal output from 12 is likely to be affected by noise, the position corresponding to the conductive portion 914 in the wiring 912 is set to an electrically insulating material such as a tube made of a rubber material or the like made of a non-conductive stopping member. Since the non-conductive member is arranged between the wiring 912 and the conductive portion 914 by being covered with 916, the LED drive control signal output from the effect control board 12 can be made less susceptible to noise. it can.

(Movable body initialization process)
Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main process shown in FIG. 36. In the main process, first, a first initialization process (S50) for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control. Then, the second initialization process for returning the movable bodies 250 and 900 to the origin position and confirming the operation is performed (S51). After that, the CPU 120 for effect control shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (ON) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53), and executes the following process.

The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing (S54). In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 3) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer is analyzed. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

Next, an effect random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the second initialization process (S51) of the present embodiment. In the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the movable body to be operated first based on the setting data (S101). The setting data includes the order data of the movable bodies, and in the present embodiment, the order of the movable body 250→the second effect body 900→the third movable body (not shown) is preset as the order. There is. Therefore, when S101 is first executed, the movable body 250 is specified as the target movable body.

Next, it is determined whether or not the movable body identified in S101 is an origin detection target accessory that requires origin detection (S102).

In the present embodiment, the movable body 250 having the origin detection sensor and the second effect body 900 having the origin detection sensor correspond to the origin detection target accessory that needs to perform the origin detection, and the origin detection sensor is used. The third movable body (not shown) that does not have this does not apply. Therefore, when the movable body identified in S101 is the movable body 250 or the second effect body 900, it is determined as “Y” in the determination, while the movable body identified in S101 is the third movable body (not shown). ), it is determined to be “N”.

When it is determined to be "N" in S102, the process proceeds to S130. On the other hand, when it is determined to be "Y" in S102, the process proceeds to S103, the detection state of the origin detection sensor corresponding to the action target accessory is specified (S103), and it is determined whether or not the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. That is, it is determined whether or not the target movable body is located at the origin position (initial position) (S104).

If the position is not at the origin position (initial position) (S104; N), the process proceeds to S105, where 0 is set in the non-detection operation number counter for counting the number of executions of non-detection operation control. (S105), as a control speed for operating the operation target accessory, the operation speed is the same as the minimum speed (see FIGS. 39 and 40) in the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) described later. The minimum control speed for operating the accessory is set (S106), and when the drive motor of the operation accessory, for example, the operation accessory is the movable body 250, the drive motor is started to drive in the origin position direction. (S107), the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S108). The timer count of the non-detection operation period timer may be performed, for example, by counting the number of signals output from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process at regular intervals. ..

Then, the state transitions to a monitoring state in which the origin detection sensor is in the detection state and whether or not the non-detection operation period timer reaches a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S109, S110).

When the operation target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position) and the origin detection sensor is in the detection state by driving the drive device (for example, drive motor) of the operation target accessory, in the direction of the origin position, The driving of the movable body drive motor is stopped and the process proceeds to S130. On the other hand, if the non-detection operation period timer reaches a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, if the action target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time elapses, S112. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S112), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). (S113).

When the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the driving of the movable body drive motor is stopped, and the origin return error of the operation target accessory is stored (S114), and S130. Proceed to. That is, in the non-detection operation control, when the operation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position), the actual operation confirmation operation control described below is not executed for the operation target accessory (the relevant The origin return error is stored in order to put the operation target accessory in the dead end state, and the process proceeds to S130.

In the present embodiment, the mode in which the operation target accessory is put into the dead end state when the value of the non-detection operation frequency counter reaches the operation error determination frequency in S113 is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the error processing is started and the error processing is executed, thereby performing the second initialization. By the process being interrupted, the effect control main process may be interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120 or the like) may not be activated (dead end state).

In addition, when the action target accessory is in a dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 inputs an input signal indicating that the movable body is operated (for example, It is preferable to execute processing such as invalidating acceptance of a detection signal such as an effect button) or preventing the movable body from operating even when the input signal is input.

On the other hand, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter does not reach the operation error determination number, the driving of the movable body drive motor is stopped, the process returns to S106, and the process of S106 to S108 is performed again to perform the operation. The operation (movement control during non-detection) of moving the target accessory to the origin position at the lowest speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation (long initialization operation control) is started, and the monitoring state of S109 and S110 described above is started. Transition.

Therefore, even if it is determined in S110 that the error determination time has elapsed, the operation (non-detection operation control) of moving the repeatedly operated target accessory to the origin position (initial position) is performed until the number of operation error determinations is reached. If the target object to be moved is detected at the origin position (initial position) while the operation is being performed, the process proceeds to S130 without proceeding to S114.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be "Y" in S104 and the process proceeds to S120, after setting the detection operation count counter to 0, the detection operation process data is set (S121a), and the detection operation process timer is set. The timer count of is started (S121b). Note that, as the timer count of the detection time operation process timer, the signal output from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process at regular intervals is used, like the timer count of the non-detection time operation period timer described above. It may be performed by counting the number. In addition, in the detection operation process data of the present embodiment, as a control speed for operating the operation target accessory, the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) described later (FIG. 39, The minimum control speed for operating the target object accessory at the same operation speed (see FIG. 40) is described (set).

Next, the operation target accessory is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the set detection process operation data (S122), and it is determined whether the process data is completed (S123). If the process is not completed, the process returns to S122, and the action target accessory is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the detection process process data.

As described above, in the detection operation control, the minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the detection operation process data until the detection operation process data is completed, that is, the operation control for actual operation confirmation (long initial operation) At the lowest speed in the control operation, the operation of temporarily leaving the origin position (initial position) and returning to the origin position (initial position) from a position away from the origin position (initial position) is performed (see FIG. 39). It should be noted that the position away from the origin position is a position in the vicinity of the origin position, that is, a position where the detected part of each movable body cannot be detected by each origin sensor and which is closer to the origin position than each effect position (detection position). Time movement position).

If it is determined in S123 that the set operation process data for detection is completed, the driving of the movable body drive motor is stopped, the process proceeds to S124, and it is determined whether the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. That is, it is determined (confirmed) whether or not the operation target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position).

If the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, if the operation target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to S130.

On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state, that is, when the operation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position), 1 is added to the detection time operation number counter (S126). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3) (S127). When the value of the detection operation number counter reaches the number of operation error determinations, the process proceeds to S128, the origin return error of the action target accessory is stored (S128), and the process proceeds to S130. That is, when the action target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position) in the detection operation control, the actual operation confirmation operation control described below is not executed for the action target accessory (the relevant operation). The origin return error is stored in order to put the target accessory in the dead end state), and the process proceeds to S130.

In the present embodiment, when the value of the number-of-operations counter at detection reaches the number of operation error determinations in S127, the operation target accessory is put into the dead end state, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the second initialization process is performed by starting error processing and executing the error processing when the value of the operation count counter at detection reaches the operation error determination frequency in S113. By being interrupted, the effect control main process may be interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 may be set in a non-starting state (dead end state).

Further, when the action target accessory is in a dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but, for example, the effect control CPU 120 has an input signal (for example, an effect button) for operating the movable body. It is preferable to execute processing such as invalidating the reception of the detection signal) or preventing the movable body from operating even when the input signal is input.

In S130, which is executed when it is determined as “N” in S102, when determined as “Y” in S109, or when determined as “Y” in S124, the movable body is not yet an operation target. 38. If it is determined whether there is a remaining movable body, and there is no remaining movable body (specifically, the action target accessory is the third movable body (not shown)), FIG. The process moves to the process for performing the operation control for actual operation confirmation shown in. On the other hand, if there is a remaining movable body, the procedure proceeds to S131, the movable body to be operated next is specified, and then the procedure returns to S102 to perform the above-described processing from S102 on the specified operation target accessory. Do the same.

When S131 is executed when the action target accessory is the movable body 250, the second effect body 900 is specified as the operation target accessory based on the setting data, and the operation target accessory is the second effect. When S131 is executed in the case of the body 900, the third movable body (not shown) is specified as the action target accessory based on the setting data.

Next, the process shown in FIG. 38 will be described. In S200 shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 firstly, similarly to S101 described above, a movable body (confirmation target accessory) that first performs an operation confirmation based on the setting data. Is specified (S200). Next, it is determined whether or not the origin return error of the target winning combination is stored (S201).

If the origin return error of the confirmation target accessory is stored, the process proceeds to S220 without executing the processes of S202a to S213. By doing so, in the present embodiment, the actual operation confirmation operation control is not performed for the movable body that is determined to be the origin return error in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation operation control. ..

On the other hand, if the origin return error of the confirmation target accessory is not stored, the process proceeds to S202a to set the actual operation confirmation process data corresponding to the confirmation target accessory. That is, if the confirmation target accessory is the movable body 250, the process data for confirming the actual operation of the movable body 250 is set, and if the confirmation target accessory is the second effect body 900, the actual operation of the second effect body 900. If the confirmation target accessory is the third movable body (not shown), the actual operation confirmation process data of the third movable body (not shown) is set. Incidentally, in each of these actual operation confirmation process data, the control speed and the like are described (set) such that the movable body performs the same operation as the actual operation in the movable body production in the production.

Next, the timer count of the process timer for confirming the actual operation is started (S202b). The timer count of the process timer for confirming the actual operation is the signal output from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process at regular intervals, like the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer described above. It may be performed by counting the number of.

Then, in the set actual operation confirmation process data, the confirmation target accessory is operated at the control speed set corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer (S203), and the process data is completed. It is determined whether or not (S204), and when the process data is not completed, the process returns to S203, and the confirmation target accessory is set corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer at that time. It operates based on the controlled speed.

In this way, until the actual operation confirmation process data is completed, the confirmation target accessory is operated at the control speed set in the actual operation confirmation process data corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer. By doing so, the control speed of the confirmation target accessory can be sequentially changed in time series, and the same acceleration or deceleration as the control speed set when actually moving the movable body in the movable body effect can be performed. it can.

When it is determined in S204 that the set process data for confirming the actual operation is completed, the driving of the movable body drive motor is stopped, and whether or not the target accessory is the origin target accessory. It is determined whether or not (S204a). If the target accessory is not the origin detection target accessory, that is, if it is the third movable body (not shown), proceed to S220. If the target accessory is the third movable body (not shown), proceed to S222. move on. On the other hand, if the target accessory is the origin detection target accessory, that is, if the movable body 250 or the second effect body 900, the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, the operation target accessory is It is determined (confirmed) whether or not it is located at the origin position (initial position) (S205).

When the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, when the confirmation target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state, that is, when the confirmation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position), the non-detection operation control described above (see FIG. 37) is performed. The processing of S206 to S213 is performed in order to position the target accessory at the origin position (initial position).

Specifically, after setting the non-detection operation number counter for counting the number of executions of non-detection operation control to 0 (S206), the actual speed confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) is set as the control speed. The minimum control speed for operating the action target accessory at the same operation speed as the minimum speed in step S207 is set (S207), and the confirmation target accessory drive device, for example, if the confirmation target accessory is the movable body 250, is driven. The drive of the motor in the direction of the origin (initial position) is started (S208), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S209).

Then, the process moves to a monitoring state in which the origin detection sensor is in the detection state and whether or not the non-detection operation period timer has a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S210, S211).

When the target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position) and the origin detection sensor is in the detection state by driving the target accessory driving device (for example, a drive motor) toward the origin position (initial position). Is determined to be “Y” in S210 and the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, if the non-detection operation period timer has a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, if the confirmation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, S212. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). Yes (S213).

When the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number, the process proceeds to S220. In addition, in the present embodiment, the case where the operation target accessory is put into the dead end state when the value of the non-detection operation count counter reaches the operation error determination count in S213 is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and in S213, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number, the origin return error of the operation target winning object is stored, and the operation target winning object is stored. After that, the actual operation may not be executed. Alternatively, by starting the error processing and executing the error processing, the second initialization processing is interrupted, the effect control main processing is interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 is not activated. (Dead end state) may be set.

Further, when the action target accessory is in a dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but, for example, the effect control CPU 120 has an input signal (for example, an effect button) for operating the movable body. It is preferable to execute processing such as invalidating the reception of the detection signal) or preventing the movable body from operating even when the input signal is input.

On the other hand, when the value of the non-detection time operation number counter does not reach the operation error determination number, the process returns to S207 and the processes of S207, S208, and S209 are performed again to confirm the actual object of the accessory object to be confirmed. The operation for moving to the origin position (initial position) at the lowest speed in the operation control for operation (long initialization operation control) (operation for returning to origin) is started, and the process shifts to the monitoring state of S210 and S211 described above.

Therefore, even if it is determined in S211 that the error determination time has elapsed, the operation (non-detection operation control) of repeatedly moving the target accessory to the origin position (initial position) is executed until the number of operation error determinations is reached. When the target accessory is detected at the origin position (initial position) during the above, the process proceeds to S220.

In step S220, which is executed when "Y" is determined in S201, "N" is determined in S204a, "Y" is determined in S205, or "Y" is determined in S210 , It is determined whether or not there is a remaining movable body which is not yet a target of confirmation of operation confirmation among the movable bodies, and when there is no remaining movable body (specifically, the target object of the operation confirmation is For 3 movable bodies (not shown), the record of the error stored in S114 or S128 is cleared (S222), and the process ends, while if there are remaining movable bodies, S221 is set. Then, after the movable body to be checked for operation is specified, the process returns to S201, and the above-described processing after S201 is similarly executed for the specified target accessory.

Here, the operation mode and control contents of the movable body due to the execution of the second initialization processing shown in FIGS. 37 and 38 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. FIG. 39 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing operation modes of non-detection time operation control, detection time operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the effect control CPU 120. 40A is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, FIG. 40B is an explanatory view showing the control speed in the detection-time operation control, and FIG. 40C is a control speed in the non-detection-time operation control. FIG.

39 and 40, non-detection operation control (short-circuit initialization operation control) and detection-time operation control (short-circuit initialization operation control) in the movable body 250 and the second effect body 900, which are the origin detection target accessories. ) And operation control for actual operation confirmation (long initialization operation control), and description of the third movable body (not shown) that is not the origin detection target accessory is omitted. Further, the reciprocating operation distance (rotation range) of the first movable portion 302 of the movable body 250 and the reciprocating operation distance (movement range) of the second movable portions 401 and 402 of the second effect body 900 are not the same, For convenience of description, the same conceptual diagram will be used for description.

As shown in FIG. 39, the first movable portion 302 of the movable body 250 and the second movable portions 401 and 402 of the second effect body 900 reciprocate between the origin position (the retracted position and the initial position) and the effect position, respectively. The forward movement from the origin position to the effect position and the returning operation from the effect position to the origin position are actually performed in the above-described movable object effect and the like.

If the detected part of the movable body is not detected by the origin detection sensor when the second initialization process is executed, that is, the movable body is for some reason (for example, the origin at the time of transportation or installation on the game island). If it has been moved from its position, or if the home position could not be returned during the previous operation (for example, when performing the performance, the home position of the movable body could not be confirmed or operated due to motor out-of-step, failure, catching, etc.). Positions other than the origin position (for example, operation control during non-detection in FIG. 39) due to a role object error (abnormal operation) such as disappearing, or when moving from the origin position due to vibration of the game machine) When it is at a predetermined position between the origin position and the effect position, such as the position indicated by a black circle, the non-detection operation control for returning to the origin is executed. When this non-detection operation control is executed, since the movable body is located away from the origin position, the only operation is to move the movable body toward the origin position.

Moreover, when the second initialization process is executed, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first movable part 302 of the movable body 250 and the detected parts of the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second effect body 900 to use the origin detection sensor. When detected, the operation control at the time of detection is executed.

For example, in order to ensure that the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor, a predetermined period is set between when the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor and when the operation of the movable body in the origin position direction is restricted. When an operable range (for example, play) is set, it may return to the origin and stop at a position further inward than the position detected by the origin detection sensor. Therefore, even when the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor, the detection-time operation control for returning the movable body to the more accurate origin position is performed.

In this detection operation control, it is necessary to move the movable body to a position away from the origin position and then return it to the origin position in order to cancel the detection state of the detected portion by the origin detection sensor, but it is necessary to return to the origin position. Since it is not necessary to move the movable body, the movable body is moved from the origin position to the detection operation position near the origin position and then returned to the origin position. That is, the reciprocating operation is performed at a distance shorter than the actual operation (see FIGS. 18A and 18B).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the actual operation confirmation operation control after executing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control in the second initialization process. The operation control for confirming the actual operation is the same operation as the actual operation actually performed by the movable body in various effects and the like.

Next, the control speeds set when the production control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control will be compared. The speeds shown in FIGS. 40(A), 40(B), and 40(C) are control speeds set by the production control CPU 120 to operate each movable body. Operating speed is different. That is, for example, in the case of operating a predetermined movable body, even when the same control speed is set in one movement section and another movement section between the origin position and the effect position, one movement section and another The movable body was actually operated when the mode was different between the moving section (for example, a section with and without a spring, a straight section and a curved section), and when the same moving section was going up and down. The operating speed in some cases may differ from the control speed. Even if the same control speed is set for the movable bodies, the actual operating speed of each movable body may not be the same if there is a difference in size, weight, operating mode, operating distance, drive mechanism, etc. of each movable body. Not the same. When a plurality of movable bodies are operated by stepping motors having the same performance, even if the same control speed is set for each movable body, the size, weight, operating mode, operating distance, drive mechanism, etc. of each movable body If there is a difference between the two, the actual operating speed of each movable body is not necessarily the same.

As shown in FIG. 40A, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the actual operation check operation control, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer in the set actual operation check process data. The confirmation target accessory is operated based on the set control speed. Specifically, the control is performed such that after accelerating from the origin position, decelerating and stopping at the effect position, and accelerating from the effect position and then decelerating and stopping at the origin position. That is, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation for confirming that each movable body can operate normally, the control speed of the movable body is changed in the order of low speed→high speed→low speed between the origin position and the production position. Let That is, when performing the movable body effect of each movable body, the effect control CPU 120 has a range between a minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and a maximum speed (high speed) that is a second speed that is faster than the minimum speed. Since each movable body is controlled to operate at a speed within the range, even when performing the operation control for actual operation confirmation, the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed are set. Each movable body is controlled to operate at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed).

That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are the actual operation speed of the movable body, and the control speed is set so as to be the minimum speed and the maximum speed as the operation speed. Will be. In the following description, it is assumed that the movable body operates at the minimum speed when operating on the basis of the minimum control speed, and operates at the maximum speed when operating on the basis of the maximum control speed. To do.

Here, the control speed is set so that the operation speed during acceleration and deceleration of the movable body becomes the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. In addition, when returning to the origin position after moving to the effect position, the movable body is reliably controlled by controlling it to the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control for a longer time than when stopping at the effect position. After decelerating, the origin detection sensor detects the detected part.

As shown in FIG. 40(B), when performing the detection-time operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always confirms the actual operation in the period from the origin position to the effect position and in the effect position to the origin position. The movable body is controlled to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control for use. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 causes the maximum speed in the detection-time operation control as the first operation control to be equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (in the present embodiment, the actual operation). The control for operating the movable body is always performed based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control so that the speed becomes the same as the minimum speed in the confirmation operation control.

In addition, in the case of motion control during detection, since the motion distance of the movable body is shorter than that in the motion control for actual motion confirmation, the origin detection is performed when operating at the control speed when accelerating in the motion control for actual motion confirmation, that is, at high speed. Check the actual operation because the sensor may not be able to reliably detect the detected part or the movable body may be damaged by the impact when the movable body returns to the origin position from a short distance and its movement is restricted. Control to operate at the lowest speed in the operation control.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 40C, when performing the non-detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always moves from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. It is controlled so that it operates at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 causes the maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control to be equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (this embodiment). In this mode, the movable body is always operated based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation check operation control so that the speed is the same as the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control. Control.

In this case, it is not known how far the movable body is from the origin position. Therefore, if the movable body is located near the origin position, the control speed at the time of acceleration in the actual operation confirmation operation control That is, when operated at high speed, the origin detection sensor cannot reliably detect the detected part when the movable body returns to the origin position, or the movable body returns to the origin position from a short distance and movement is restricted. Since the movable body or the like may be damaged due to the impact at this time, control is performed so that the movable body operates at the lowest speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection time operation control or the detection time operation control as the first operation control, the minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Based on the above, control is performed so that the movable body always operates at a single (constant) operation speed. These minimum velocities are the minimum velocities in the actual operation confirmation motion control corresponding to each movable body, and are not the operating velocities common to each movable body, so the minimum velocities in each movable body may differ.

Specifically, since the movable body 250 and the second effect body 900 have different sizes, weights, operating modes, operating distances, and drive mechanisms including a drive motor, the movable body is movable even when the same control speed is set. The actual operating speed of is different. Further, even when different control speeds are set for the respective movable bodies, the actual operation speed of the movable bodies is different. In this way, the minimum speed is an operation speed based on the control speed set according to each movable body, and the movable body is controlled to operate at the optimum minimum speed for the movable body. It is possible to reliably detect at the origin position.

(12) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A movable body (for example, a movable body 250, a second rendering body 900, a third movable body, etc.) provided so as to be operable between the origin position and a position apart from the origin position;
Drive means for operating the movable body,
A control unit that controls the operation of the movable body by the driving unit (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control),
The control means performs a first motion control for positioning the movable body at the origin position (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 does not detect the first motion control in steps S105 to S114 of the second initialization process). And the second operation control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control, As the second operation control, a portion that executes the operation control for actual operation confirmation in steps S201 to S213 of the second initialization processing) and the third operation control for performing the effect by the movable body (for example, for effect control). The CPU 120 can perform the third operation control such as a period during which the variable display of symbols is being executed or a control for executing the movable body effect in the big hit game state).
In the second operation control, the movable body is controlled so as to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed that is faster than the first speed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 checks the actual operation). When performing the operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed within a range of a minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and a maximum speed (high speed) that is a second speed that is faster than the minimum speed. .),
In the first operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 does not detect the first operation control). When executing the motion control or the motion control during detection, a speed that is equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual motion confirmation motion control as the second motion control (in the present embodiment, the same speed as the minimum speed in the actual motion confirmation motion control). (The part that controls the movable body to operate)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the first operation control, the movable body operates at a speed that can be stopped at any timing, so that the movable body can be safely positioned at the origin position.

(Modification 14)
Next, although not particularly shown, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a shielding member 57L that can shield the left side of the front face side of the effect display device 5 so as to be invisible to the player, and the right side of the front face side of the effect display device 5. A shielding member 57R that can be invisible to the player, and a non-shielding position where the shielding members 57L and 57R are in a non-shielding state in which the front side of the effect display device 5 is visible to the player, and the effect display device 5 A shield member operating motor 57a for operating the front side of the shield to a shield position in which it is invisible to the player, a left LED 57b mainly arranged on the shield 57L and composed of a plurality of LEDs, mainly The shield unit 57R includes a right LED 57c configured by a plurality of LEDs, a shield member operation motor 57a, a left LED 57b, and a shield unit control board 57d on which a circuit for controlling drive of the right LED 57c is mounted. The circuit configuration of the shielding unit control board 57d in the case of including the shielding unit 57 according to FIG.

A shield unit control board 57d is connected to the effect control board 12, and a shield member operation motor 57a, a left LED 57b, and a right LED 57c are connected to the shield unit control board 57d. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits to the shielding unit control board 57d a control signal for controlling the excitation mode of the shielding member operation motor 57a and the lighting mode of the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c. By doing so, the shielding member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b, and the right LED 57c can be operated in a predetermined manner according to the control signal via the shielding unit control board 57d.

The control signal transmitted from the production control CPU 120 to the shielding unit control board 57d is the serial control signal 1 (for example, the LED driving serial signal (for the above-mentioned embodiment) for controlling the lighting mode of the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c. ASIBADT), a serial control signal 2 for controlling the excitation mode of the shielding member operating motor 57a (for example, the motor drive serial signal (S1TXD) of the above embodiment), and a serial control signal 1. Clock signal 1 for transmitting a serial control signal 2 (for example, corresponds to the LED driving serial signal (ASIBACLK) in the above embodiment), and a clock signal 2 for transmitting a serial control signal 2 (for example, the motor drive in the above embodiment) Corresponding serial signal (S1SCK)) is included, and the signal line for transmitting each signal from the effect control board 12 is connected to the shielding unit control board 57d via the connector. Further, these serial control signals and clock signals are adapted to be transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the shield unit control board 57d by the voltage supplied on the effect control board 12 side, and will be shielded as described later. Regardless of whether or not the power supply VCC is connected to the unit control board 57d, the voltage according to the output state of the signal from the production control board 12 is supplied to the signal line of the serial control signal and the signal line of the clock signal. Will be done.

Further, power is supplied to the shielding unit control board 57d from a power supply board through a plurality of power supply lines, and each circuit mounted on the shielding unit control board 57d is supplied to the power supply line. A power supply line (hereinafter, also referred to as a power supply line VCC) that supplies a power supply VCC (5V) to be operated, a power supply VDL (12V) used to operate the shielding member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b, the right LED 57c, and the like. A power supply line (hereinafter, also referred to as a power supply line VDL) for supplying power, and a power supply line of a power supply VSL used for other circuits, electronic components, etc. (not shown) (hereinafter, may be referred to as a power supply line VSL). Is included, and a power supply line for supplying each power supply is connected to the shielding unit control board 57d via a connector.

In addition, the power supply line VCC of the power supply lines for supplying power to the shield unit control board 57d is branched into two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2 before being connected to the shield unit control board 57d and connected to the shield unit control board 57d. It is supposed to be done.

In this modification, although the description of grounding is omitted in the block diagram of the shield unit control board 57d and the like, grounding is appropriately performed.

As shown in FIG. 41, the shielding unit control board 57d is provided with a connector 57e to which a signal line of a control signal transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 and a power supply line of a power supply are connected. The connector 57e is provided with a plurality of terminals, and a signal line for serial control signal 1, a signal line for serial control signal 2, a signal line for clock signal 1, and a signal line for clock signal 2 are connected to the terminal group on one end side, respectively. The power supply line VCC1, the power supply line VCC2, the power supply line VDL, and the power supply line VSL are connected to the terminal group on the other end side, respectively.

Further, each power supply line is connected to each terminal of the terminal group to which the power supply line in the connector 57e is connected, in order from the signal line side terminal of the connector 57e, in the order of power supply lines VCC1, VSL, VDL, and VCC2. The power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2 are connected to both ends of the terminal group of the power supply line. That is, the power supply line VCC1 is connected to one end side terminal of the power supply line terminal group of the connector 57e, while the power supply line VCC2 is connected to the power supply line VCC2 of the power supply line terminal group of the connector 57e. It is designed to be connected to the terminal on the one end side opposite to the terminal that is

The power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2 respectively connected to different terminals of the connector 57e are connected on the shielding unit control board 57d and integrated with the power supply line VCC, and then various circuits and elements on the shielding unit control board 57d, for example, It is connected to serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2 and pull-up resistors 1 and 2 which will be described later. A light emitting diode 57f is connected to the integrated power supply line VCC so that current flows from the connector 57e side to various circuits and the like side. The light emitting diode 57f emits light when at least one of the power supply line VCC1 and the power supply line VCC2 is connected to the connector 57e, and the power supply VCC is supplied to various circuits on the shield unit control board 57d, while the connector 57e. Neither the power supply line VCC1 nor the power supply line VCC2 is connected to the light emitting diode 57f, so that it does not emit light when the power supply VCC is not supplied to various circuits on the shield unit control board 57d. Based on the light emission state, it is possible to visually confirm whether or not the power supply VCC is supplied to the shielding unit control board 57d.

The shield unit control board 57d has a parallel control signal 1 for controlling the lighting mode of the left LED 57b and a lighting mode of the right LED 57c for the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 received via the connector 57e. Serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 for converting to parallel control signal 2, LED drive circuit 1 for outputting drive signal 1 for driving left LED 57b based on parallel control signal 1, drive for driving right LED 57c based on parallel control signal 2 The serial control signal 2 received via the LED drive circuit 2 that outputs the signal 2 and the connector 57e is converted into parallel control signals 3 to 6 for controlling the excitation mode of each excitation phase of the shielding member operating motor 57a. A motor drive circuit 1 for outputting the excitation signals 1 to 4 for exciting each excitation phase of the shielding member operating motor 57a based on the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 and the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to drive the shielding member operating motor 57a. ˜4, for pulling up the signal lines of the parallel control signals 1 to 6 to a predetermined voltage (voltage equal to or lower than the power supply VCC (5V)) so that the High signal and the Low signal in each signal line can be accurately transmitted. Various circuits and elements including noise removal circuits 1 and 2 for discharging and removing electrical noise due to static electricity or the like that enters from the outside of the circuit via the pull-up resistors 1 and 2 and the connector 57e to the power supply side are mounted. Has been done.

In the shield unit control board 57d, the signal line of the serial control signal 1 and the signal line of the clock signal 1 among the signal lines of the control signal connected via the connector 57e are connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1. The signal line of the parallel control signal 1 output from the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 is connected to the LED drive circuit 1. The signal line of the drive signal 1 output from the LED drive circuit 1 is connected to the left LED 57b. Further, the signal line of the parallel control signal 2 output from the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 is connected to the LED drive circuit 2, and the signal line of the drive signal 2 output from the LED drive circuit 2 is connected to the right LED 57c. Connected.

Further, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 is connected with respective signal lines of a serial control signal 1, a clock signal 1, a parallel control signal 1, and a parallel control signal 2, and a power supply line VCC is connected, and the power supply VCC is When it is supplied, it is in a state where it can function normally and the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 are converted into the parallel control signal 1 and the parallel control signal 2, and these parallel control signals 1 and 2 are converted into the LED. It can be output to the drive circuits 1 and 2. When the power supply VCC is not supplied, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 does not operate and is stopped, and the parallel control signal 1 and the parallel control signal 2 cannot be output.

In addition, the left LED 57b is connected to the signal line of the drive signal 1 output from the LED drive circuit 1, the power supply VDL is connected, and the drive signal 1 for turning on the left LED 57b is input. The left LED 57b is turned on by using the power supply VDL. Further, the right LED 57c is connected to the signal line of the drive signal 2 output from the LED drive circuit 2 and the power supply VDL, and the drive signal 2 for turning on the right LED 57c is input. Then, the right LED 57c is turned on by using the power supply VDL.

The signal line of the parallel control signal 1 and the signal line of the parallel control signal 2 are connected to the power supply line VCC via the pull-up resistor 1. As a result, when the power supply VCC is supplied, each signal line of the parallel control signal 1 and the parallel control signal 2 is pulled up to a predetermined voltage.

Further, the signal line of the serial control signal 1 and the signal line of the clock signal 1 are connected to the power supply line VCC via the noise removing circuit 1. The noise removing circuit 1 is composed of a plurality of diodes, and the diodes are connected so that current can flow from the signal line side of the serial control signal 1 and the signal line side of the clock signal 1 toward the power supply line VCC side. ing. In the noise removal circuit 1, the voltage of the signal line of the serial control signal 1 and the signal line of the clock signal 1 is higher than the voltage on the power supply line VCC side when the power supply VCC is normally supplied to the shielding unit control board 57d. When such noise occurs, current flows from the signal line of the serial control signal 1 and the signal line of the clock signal 1 to the power supply line VCC, so that the signal line of the serial control signal 1 and the signal line of the clock signal 1 are connected. The generated noise is emitted to the power supply VCC side and removed.

In the shielding unit control board 57d, the signal line of the serial control signal 2 and the signal line of the clock signal 2 among the signal lines of the control signal connected via the connector 57e are connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2. The signal line of the parallel control signal 3 output from the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to the motor drive circuit 1, and the signal line of the parallel control signal 4 output from the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is the motor. The signal line of the parallel control signal 5 connected to the drive circuit 2 and output from the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to the motor drive circuit 3 and the signal of the parallel control signal 6 output from the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2. The wire is connected to the motor drive circuit 4. The signal line of the excitation signal 1 output from the motor drive circuit 1 is connected to the first phase of the excitation phase of the shielding member operating motor 57a, and the signal line of the excitation signal 2 output from the motor drive circuit 2 is The signal line of the excitation signal 3 which is connected to the second phase of the shield member operating motor 57a and which is output from the motor drive circuit 3 is connected to the third phase of the shield member operating motor 57a's excitation phase to drive the motor. The signal line of the excitation signal 4 output from the circuit 4 is connected to the fourth phase of the excitation phase of the shielding member operating motor 57a.

Further, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to the respective signal lines of the serial control signal 2, the clock signal 2, and the parallel control signals 3 to 6, the power supply line VCC is connected, and the power supply VCC is supplied. If so, the function can be normally exerted, the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are converted into parallel control signals 3 to 6, and these parallel control signals 3 to 6 are sent to the motor drive circuits 1 to 4. Can be output. When the power supply VCC is not supplied, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 does not operate and is stopped, and the parallel control signals 3 to 6 cannot be output.

Further, the signal lines of the excitation signals 1 to 4 are connected to the respective excitation phases of the first phase to the fourth phase of the shielding member operating motor 57a, and the power source VDL is connected to each of the excitation phases. By inputting the excitation signals 1 to 4 to the effect of excitation, the corresponding excitation phase is excited using the power supply VDL. The excitation phases of the first to fourth phases are set in a predetermined order by the signal lines of the excitation signals 1 to 4 (for example, the fourth phase, the first phase, and the first phase along the rotation direction of the shielding member operating motor 57a). , 1st phase and 2nd phase, 2nd phase, 2nd phase and 3rd phase, 3rd phase, 3rd phase and 4th phase, 4th phase, 4th phase and 1st phase... ), the shield member operating motor 57a is driven in a predetermined manner.

When the excitation signals 1 to 4 are input so as to excite all the excitation phases (first to fourth phases) at the same timing, the shield member operating motor 57a is excited in all phases. As a result, it is maintained in a stopped state without rotating, but the current continues to flow from the power supply VDL to each excitation phase during the period in which the signal is input.

Each signal line of the parallel control signals 3 to 6 is connected to the power supply line VCC via the pull-up resistor 2. As a result, when the power supply VCC is supplied, each signal line of the parallel control signals 3 to 6 is pulled up to a predetermined voltage like the parallel control signals 1 and 2 described above.

The signal line of the serial control signal 2 and the signal line of the clock signal 2 are connected to the power supply line VCC via the noise removing circuit 2. The noise removal circuit 2 has the same configuration as the noise removal circuit 1 described above, and when the power supply VCC is normally supplied to the shielding unit control board 57d, the noise removal circuit 2 uses the signal line of the serial control signal 2. When noise such that the voltage of the signal line of the clock signal 2 becomes higher than the voltage of the power supply line VCC side, current flows from the signal line of the serial control signal 2 and the signal line of the clock signal 2 to the power supply line VCC side. By flowing, noise generated in the signal line of the serial control signal 2 and the signal line of the clock signal 2 is released to the power supply VCC side and removed.

As described above, in the shield unit control board 57d of the present modification, the power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2 branched from the power supply line VCC before being connected to the shield unit control board 57d are connected to different terminals of the connector 57e, respectively. ing. That is, the power supply line VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 and the like is connected to the shielding unit control board 57d by using two wires and two terminals of the connector 57e.

The connector 57e has a plurality of terminals. The terminal group on one end side is connected to the signal line such as the serial control signal 1 and the terminal group on the other end side is connected to the power source line such as the power source lines VCC1 and VCC2. The power supply line VCC1 is connected to a terminal on one end side of the terminal group to which the power supply line is connected, and the power supply line VCC2 is connected to a terminal on the other end side.

The power supply lines VCC1 and 2 connected via the connector 57e are integrated with the power supply line VCC on the shielding unit control board 57d, and the integrated power supply line VCC is connected with the light emitting diode 57f. When the power supply VCC is supplied to the board 57d and a current flows from the connector 57e side to each circuit side such as the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1, the light emitting diode 57f emits light and the power supply VCC is supplied. Can be recognized.

In the shielding unit control board 57d, the power supply line VCC connected via the connector 57e is connected to each circuit or element such as the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2, the noise removal circuits 1 and 2, and the pull-up resistors 1 and 2. By supplying a predetermined power (5 V) from the power supply line VCC, the circuits such as the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 are brought into a state in which they can normally function, and the effect control CPU 120 causes the shielding unit control board 57d. The shield member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b, and the right LED 57c connected to the shield unit control board 57d can be operated based on the serial control signals 1 and 2 output to.

The noise removing circuit 1 of the shielding unit control board 57d is connected to the signal lines of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 and the wiring of the power supply VCC, and the signal of the control signal is passed through the noise removing circuit 1. The line is connected to the wiring of the power supply VCC. In addition, the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 are input to each signal line with the voltage supplied from the performance control board 12, and the control signal side of the noise removing circuit 1 is connected to the performance control board. A voltage corresponding to the output state of the signal from 12 is supplied. That is, the control signal side of the noise removing circuit 1 has a predetermined High voltage when a signal is being transmitted by the serial control signal 2 and has a predetermined Low voltage when the signal is not being transmitted. The voltage that changes to a constant voltage and the serial control signal 2 apply a voltage that changes in a predetermined High voltage and a predetermined Low voltage in a predetermined cycle regardless of whether or not the signal is transmitted. .. When the power supply VCC is not normally supplied to the noise removing circuit 1, the voltage applied to the noise removing circuit 1 in response to the input of the serial control signal 1 or the clock signal 1 is a capacitance component in the noise removing circuit 1. By being leveled by the or inductance component, a substantially constant voltage is output to the wiring side of the power supply VCC of the noise elimination circuit 1. In such a case, an unintended voltage will be applied to each of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 connected to the wiring of the power supply VCC via the pull-up resistor.

Further, signal lines of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and a wiring of the power supply VCC are connected to the noise removing circuit 2 of the shielding unit control board 57d. The line is connected to the wiring of the power supply VCC. In addition, the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are input to each signal line with the voltage supplied from the effect control board 12, and the control signal side of the noise removal circuit 2 has an effect control board. A voltage corresponding to the output state of the signal from 12 is supplied. That is, the control signal side of the noise removing circuit 2 has a predetermined High voltage when a signal is being transmitted by the serial control signal 2 and has a predetermined Low voltage when the signal is not being transmitted. The voltage that changes to a constant voltage and the serial control signal 2 apply a voltage that changes in a predetermined High voltage and a predetermined Low voltage in a predetermined cycle regardless of whether or not the signal is transmitted. .. When the power supply VCC is not normally supplied to the noise removing circuit 2, the voltage applied to the noise removing circuit 2 in response to the input of the serial control signal 2 or the clock signal 2 is a capacitance component in the noise removing circuit 2. By being leveled by the or inductance component, a substantially constant voltage is output to the wiring side of the power supply VCC of the noise elimination circuit 1. In such a case, an unintended voltage will be applied to each of the parallel control signals 3 to 6 connected to the wiring of the power supply VCC via the pull-up resistor.

The voltage output from the noise elimination circuits 1 and 2 to the wiring side of the power supply VCC in response to the input of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 is a sufficiently high voltage (the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 and the motor drive circuits 1 to 1). 4), the parallel control signals 1 to 6 are input, and the parallel control signals 1 to 6 are output by the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2. Although not present, the voltage output from the noise elimination circuits 1 and 2 acts as the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to operate the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 so as to turn on the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c. There is a possibility that the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 may be operated so as to act as the parallel control signals 3 to 6 so as to simultaneously excite the respective excitation phases of the shielding member operating motor 57a. In particular, the clock signals 1 and 2 are signals whose voltage becomes a high voltage in a predetermined cycle, and regardless of whether or not it is the timing to operate the shielding member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b, and the right LED 57c, the production control board Since it is a signal that is continuously output from 12 to the shielding unit control substrate 57d, the LED drive circuit 1, 2 may output the drive signals 1 and 2, and the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 may output the excitation signals 1 to 4. That is, when the power supply VCC is not normally supplied to the shield unit control board 57d, the shield member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b, and the right LED 57c may be operated unintentionally.

Some conventional gaming machines have a configuration in which a conversion circuit that converts a control signal output from a control board into a drive signal is provided, and an electric component such as an LED is driven based on the drive signal. In such a configuration, for example, the power supply used for the conversion circuit may be used also for the circuit for removing the noise of the control signal and the circuit for generating the drive signal. In such a case, the power supply line is disconnected. If the power supply is stopped due to such reasons, the clock signal that is superimposed on the control signal may be output from the control signal line to the drive signal line via the noise removal circuit.In such a case, the drive signal is output. Even if it is not done, the electric parts will operate.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modified example, the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 are changed to the parallel control signal 1 2, and the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 that outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal lines), and the parallel control signal 1 signal line (second signal line). LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the parallel control signal 1 and LED drive circuit that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2 Circuit 2 and a power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1, and the power supply VCC is connected to the signal line (serial number 1) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1. (1 signal line) is connected to a noise removal circuit 1 for removing noise and a pull-up resistor 1 that pulls up the voltage of the signal lines (second signal lines) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC is It is configured to be supplied via two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 is the serial control signal. 1 and the noise removal circuit 1 of the signal line of the clock signal 1 (first signal line) and the pull-up resistor 1 of the signal line of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 (second signal line), the power supply VCC is Since it is difficult to stop the supply of the power supply VCC by being supplied via the two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2, the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c are unintentionally operated by stopping the supply of the power supply VCC. It is possible to prevent it.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this modification converts the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 into the parallel control signals 3 to 6. Serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that outputs the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to the signal line (second signal line), and the parallel control signal that is input from the parallel control signals 3 to 6 signal line (the second signal line). 3 to 6, motor drive circuits 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a, and the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to a power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit. The power supply VCC is a noise removal circuit 2 for removing noise on the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and signal lines of the parallel control signals 3 to 6 (second signal line). Is connected to a pull-up resistor 2 that pulls up the voltage of 1., and the power supply VCC is supplied via two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 for converting the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 3 to 6 is the serial control signal. 2 and the noise removal circuit 2 for the clock signal 2 (first signal line) and the pull-up resistor 2 for the signal lines (second signal line) for the parallel control signals 3 to 6 are connected to each other, the power supply VCC is two. Since it is difficult to stop the supply of the power supply VCC by being supplied via the power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2, the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped, and the shielding member operation motor 57a operates unintentionally. Can be prevented.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 3 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. The serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are converted into parallel control signals 3 to 6, and the parallel control signal 3 to According to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that outputs to the signal line 6 (the fourth signal line) and the parallel control signals 3 to 6 that are input from the signal lines (the fourth signal line) of the parallel control signals 3 to 6, And a motor drive circuit 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC is , Pulling up the voltage of the noise removal circuit 2 for removing the noise of the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and the signal line of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 (the second signal line) The power supply VCC is connected to the pull-up resistor 1 and is supplied via the two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 for converting the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 3 to 6 is the serial control signal. 2 and the noise removing circuit 2 for the clock signal 2 (third signal line) and the pull-up resistor 1 for the signal line (second signal line) for the parallel control signals 1 and 2 are connected to the power supply VCC of two lines. Since it is difficult to stop the supply of the power supply VCC by being supplied via the power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2, the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c unintentionally operate due to the supply of the power supply VCC being stopped. Can be prevented.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 3 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. The serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are provided to the signal line of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 (the first signal line). ), a serial/parallel conversion circuit for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 and outputting the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal lines) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, respectively. 1 and the LED drive circuit 1 for lighting the left LED 57b according to the parallel control signal 1 input from the signal lines (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, and the signal line of the parallel control signal 2 (second An LED drive circuit 3 for lighting the right side LED 57c in response to a parallel control signal 2 input from a signal line), and a serial control signal 2 and a clock signal 2 are input from a signal line (third signal line). A serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that converts the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 into parallel control signals 3 to 6 and outputs the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to a signal line (fourth signal line), and a parallel control signal. And a motor drive circuit 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a according to the parallel control signals 3 to 6 input from the signal lines 3 to 6 (fourth signal line), and a serial/parallel conversion circuit. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the power supply circuits 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC removes noise on the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1. Is connected to a pull-up resistor 2 for pulling up the voltage of the signal line (fourth signal line) of the noise removal circuit 1 and the parallel control signals 3 to 6, and the power supply VCC connects the two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2. It is a configuration that is supplied via. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 is the serial control signal. 1 and the noise removal circuit 1 for the clock signal 1 (first signal line) and the pull-up resistor 2 for the signal lines (fourth signal line) for the parallel control signals 3 to 6 are connected to each other, the power supply VCC is two. Since it is difficult to stop the supply of the power supply VCC by being supplied via the power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2, the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped, and the shielding member operation motor 57a operates unintentionally. Can be prevented.

In this modification, a serial/parallel conversion circuit that converts a serial control signal and a clock signal into a parallel control signal and outputs the parallel control signal, and an electric component (shielding member operating motor 57a, left LED 57b, right side) according to the parallel control signal. Although the configuration is provided with a drive circuit that drives the LED 57c), electrical components other than the shielding member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b, and the right LED 57c, such as a vibration motor, may be applied as electrical components driven by the drive circuit.

Further, in the present modification, in the shield unit control board 57d, the power supply VCC is supplied via two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2, but the power supply VCC is supplied via a plurality of power supply lines of three or more. It may be configured to be supplied by.

Further, in the present modification, the shield unit control in which the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2 for converting the serial control signal and the clock signal transmitted from the production control CPU 120 into the parallel control signals for operating the predetermined electric components are mounted. In the board 57d, a power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2 is supplied via two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2, but a serial control signal and a clock signal transmitted by the CPU 103 are used. In a control board equipped with a serial/parallel conversion circuit that converts the signal into a parallel control signal, a power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit may be supplied via a plurality of power supply lines. Even in the configuration, since the power supply VCC is supplied via the plurality of power supply lines, it becomes difficult to stop the supply of the power supply VCC, and thus the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped, so that a predetermined electric component operates unintentionally. It can be prevented.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification is configured to supply the power supply VCC via the connector 57e to the shield unit control board 57d on which circuits such as the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 and the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 are mounted. At the same time, the power supply line of the power supply VCC is branched into the power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2 before being connected to the shielding unit control board 57d, and one end side of a plurality of terminals to which power including the power supply VCC is supplied in the connector 57e. Of the plurality of terminals to which power is supplied in the connector 57e by connecting the power source line VCC1 to the terminal of the power source line and the power source line VCC2 to the terminal of the other end side. Is a configuration used to supply the power supply VCC. With such a configuration, it becomes difficult to stop the supply of the power supply VCC even if a predetermined connector connected to the connector 57e is about to come off.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 2 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1, and the power supply VCC is connected to a signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1. The noise removal circuit 1 for removing noise and the pull-up resistor 1 for pulling up the voltage of the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 are connected, and the power supply line of the power supply VCC is By connecting the light emitting diode 57f, it is possible to confirm whether or not the power supply VCC is supplied. In such a configuration, in the configuration in which the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 is connected to the noise removal circuit 1 of the first signal line and the pull-up resistor 1 of the second signal line, Since it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of supply and recognize that the supply of the power supply VCC has stopped, it is possible to prevent the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c from operating unintentionally.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this modification converts the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 into the parallel control signals 3 to 6. Serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that outputs the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to the signal line (second signal line), and the parallel control signal that is input from the parallel control signals 3 to 6 signal line (the second signal line). 3 to 6, motor drive circuits 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a, and the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to a power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit. The power supply VCC is a noise removal circuit 2 for removing noise on the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and signal lines of the parallel control signals 3 to 6 (second signal line). It is connected to the pull-up resistor 2 for pulling up the voltage of 1 and the light-emitting diode 57f is connected to the power supply line of the power supply VCC, so that it is possible to confirm whether or not the power supply VCC is supplied. With such a configuration, in the configuration in which the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to the noise removal circuit 2 of the first signal line and the pull-up resistor 2 of the second signal line, Whether or not the power is supplied can be confirmed, and it can be recognized that the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the shielding member operating motor 57a from operating unintentionally.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 3 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. The serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are converted into parallel control signals 3 to 6, and the parallel control signal 3 to According to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that outputs to the signal line 6 (the fourth signal line) and the parallel control signals 3 to 6 that are input from the signal lines (the fourth signal line) of the parallel control signals 3 to 6, And a motor drive circuit 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC is , Pulling up the voltage of the noise removal circuit 2 for removing the noise of the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and the signal line of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 (the second signal line) The light-emitting diode 57f is connected to the power supply line of the power supply VCC, which is connected to the pull-up resistor 1, which makes it possible to confirm whether or not the power supply VCC is supplied. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 for converting the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the third signal line into the parallel control signals 3 to 6 is the serial control signal. 2 and the noise removal circuit 2 of the signal line (third signal line) of the clock signal 2 and the pull-up resistor 1 of the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 are connected to the power supply VCC. By connecting the light emitting diode 57f to the power supply line, it is possible to confirm whether or not the power supply VCC has been supplied and to recognize that the supply of the power supply VCC has stopped. Therefore, the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c are intended. It is possible to prevent the operation.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 3 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. The serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are provided to the signal line of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 (the first signal line). ), a serial/parallel conversion circuit for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 and outputting the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal lines) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, respectively. 1 and the LED drive circuit 1 for lighting the left LED 57b according to the parallel control signal 1 input from the signal lines (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, and the signal line of the parallel control signal 2 (second An LED drive circuit 3 for lighting the right side LED 57c in response to a parallel control signal 2 input from a signal line), and a serial control signal 2 and a clock signal 2 are input from a signal line (third signal line). A serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that converts the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 into parallel control signals 3 to 6 and outputs the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to a signal line (fourth signal line), and a parallel control signal. And a motor drive circuit 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a according to the parallel control signals 3 to 6 input from the signal lines 3 to 6 (fourth signal line), and a serial/parallel conversion circuit. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the power supply circuits 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC removes noise on the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1. Connected to the pull-up resistor 2 for pulling up the voltage of the signal line (fourth signal line) of the noise removal circuit 1 and the parallel control signals 3 to 6, and the light emitting diode 57f is connected to the power line of the power supply VCC. By doing so, it is possible to confirm whether or not the power supply VCC is supplied. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 is the serial control signal. 1 and the noise removal circuit 1 for the clock signal 1 (first signal line) and the pull-up resistor 2 for the signal lines (fourth signal line) for the parallel control signals 3 to 6 are connected to the power supply line of the power supply VCC. Since the light emitting diode 57f is connected, the presence or absence of the supply of the power supply VCC can be confirmed, and it can be recognized that the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped. Therefore, the shielding member operating motor 57a operates unintentionally. It can be prevented.

In this modification, the shielding unit control board 57d is configured such that the power supply VCC is supplied via the two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2, and the light emitting diode 57f is connected to the power supply line of the power supply VCC. However, in the configuration in which the power source VCC is supplied to the shielding unit control board 57d through one power source line, the light emitting diode 57f may be connected to the power source line of the power source VCC. Even with such a configuration, since the light emitting diode 57f is connected to the power supply line of the power supply VCC, it can be confirmed whether or not the power supply VCC is supplied, and it can be recognized that the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped. It is possible to prevent the shielding member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b, and the right LED 57c from operating unintentionally.

Further, in the above modification, the embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is another example of the gaming machine. , A slot machine in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as a gaming value, a slot machine in which the number of bets is set using gaming balls as a gaming value, and a bet using only credits as a gaming value It may be applied to a fully credit type slot machine for setting the number. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and in the above modification, when the bet number is set to 3, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting a bet number using.

(Modification 15)
Next, a modified example 15 of the pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of this modification includes the same configuration as that of the modification 14 described above, the different points will be mainly described here.

In the modified example 14, the power supply VCC is supplied via the two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2 in the shield unit control board 57d, but in the modified example 15, the shield unit is controlled as shown in FIG. The power supply VCC is supplied to the control board 57d via one power supply line, and the power supply VCC side of the pull-up resistor 1 of the signal line of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 output by the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 is provided. In the above, the sneak prevention circuit 1 for preventing the inflow of current and the application of voltage from the power supply VCC side to the signal line side of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, and the parallel control signal 3 output by the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2. In the power supply VCC side of the pull-up resistor 2 of the signal line of ~6, the sneak prevention circuit 2 for preventing current from flowing from the power supply VCC side to the signal line side of the parallel control signals 3-6, the shield unit control. This is a configuration further provided on the substrate 57d.

As shown in FIG. 42, the turn-around prevention circuit 1 has one end side thereof connected to the signal line of the parallel control signal 1 and the signal line of the parallel control signal 2 via the pull-up resistor 1, and The other end side is connected to the power supply line VCC. The sneak prevention circuit 1 is configured using a Zener diode or the like, and is connected to the power supply line VCC side and the pull-up resistor via the Zener diode or the like so that current does not flow from the power supply line VCC side to the pull-up resistor 1 side. One side is connected. In the turn-around prevention circuit 1, the voltage on the wiring side of the power supply line VCC is determined to be a predetermined threshold value (ON state in which the parallel control signals 1 to 6 are input in the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 and the motor drive circuits 1 to 4). If the voltage exceeds the threshold value of the voltage, that is, if it is a predetermined voltage (voltage of the power supply VCC (5V)), the voltage of the power supply VCC is applied to the pull-up resistor 1 side while the voltage of the power supply line VCC When the voltage is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold value (threshold value of the voltage at which the parallel control signals 1 to 6 are input to the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 and the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 to determine the ON state), for example, the power line VCC In the case where the power supply VCC is not normally supplied to the wiring side and the voltages accompanying the input of the serial control signals 1 and 2 and the clock signals 1 and 2 are output from the noise removing circuits 1 and 2, the voltage concerned is It is designed so that it is not applied to the pull-up resistor 1 side.

Further, one end of the sneak prevention circuit 2 is connected to each signal line of the parallel control signals 3 to 6 via the pull-up resistor 2, and the other end of the sneak prevention circuit 2 is connected to the power supply line VCC. There is. The sneak prevention circuit 2 has the same configuration as the sneak prevention circuit 1 and is configured by using a Zener diode or the like, and when the power supply VCC is not supplied, a current flows from the power supply line VCC side to the pull-up resistor 2 side. The power supply line VCC side and the pull-up resistor 2 side are connected to each other via a Zener diode or the like so that the current does not flow. In the turn-around prevention circuit 2, as in the turn-around prevention circuit 1, the voltage on the wiring side of the power supply line VCC has a predetermined threshold value (parallel drive signals 1 to 6 in the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 and the motor drive circuits 1 to 4). When the voltage exceeds the threshold value of the input voltage that is determined to be the ON state, that is, when the voltage is the predetermined voltage (voltage of the power supply VCC (5 V)), the voltage of the power supply VCC is applied to the pull-up resistor 2 side. Then, the voltage on the wiring side of the power supply line VCC is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold value (threshold value of the voltage at which the parallel control signals 1 to 6 are input in the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 and the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 to determine the ON state). In the case of, for example, the power supply VCC is not normally supplied to the wiring side of the power supply line VCC, and the noise removal circuits 1 and 2 output the voltages associated with the input of the serial control signals 1 and 2 and the clock signals 1 and 2. In such a case, the voltage is not applied to the pull-up resistor 2 side.

As described above, in the shielding unit control board 57d of the present modification, the pull-up resistor 1 and the power supply line VCC are connected via the sneak prevention circuit 1 so that when the power supply VCC is not supplied, The current emitted from the noise removing circuits 1 and 2 to the power supply line VCC side flows from the power supply line VCC side to the pull-up resistor 1 side, that is, the signal line of the parallel control signal 1 and the signal line of the parallel control signal 2 and flows. That is, the voltage accompanying the input of the serial control signals 1 and 2 and the clock signals 1 and 2 is the voltage output from the noise removing circuits 1 and 2 and the signal line of the parallel control signal 1 on the pull-up resistor 1 side and the parallel control signal. It is designed to prevent application to the second signal line.

Further, in the shielding unit control board 57d of this modification, the pull-up resistor 2 and the power supply line VCC are connected via the sneak prevention circuit 2 so that the above-mentioned noise removal circuit can be used when the power supply VCC is not supplied. The current discharged from the power supply line VCC side from the power supply lines 1 and 2 flows from the power supply line VCC side into the pull-up resistor 2 side, that is, the signal lines of the parallel control signals 3 to 6, and the serial control signals 1 and 2. And the voltage output from the noise removal circuits 1 and 2 due to the input of the clock signals 1 and 2 is prevented from being applied to each signal line of the parallel control signals 3 to 4 on the pull-up resistor 2 side. It has become.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 2 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1, and the power supply VCC is connected to a signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1. The noise removal circuit 1 for removing noise and the pull-up resistor 1 for pulling up the voltage of the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 are connected. This is a configuration including a sneak prevention circuit 1 capable of preventing a current from flowing to a line. In such a configuration, in the configuration in which the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 is connected to the noise removal circuit 1 of the first signal line and the pull-up resistor 1 of the second signal line, the noise removal circuit 1 is provided with the turn-around prevention circuit 1 capable of preventing a current from flowing from the first signal line to the second signal line, and a current may flow from the noise removal circuit 1 to the second signal line even when the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped. Since it is prevented, the current does not flow into the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 connected to the second signal line, and it is possible to prevent the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c from unintentionally operating.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this modification converts the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 into the parallel control signals 3 to 6. Serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that outputs the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to the signal line (second signal line), and the parallel control signal that is input from the parallel control signals 3 to 6 signal line (the second signal line). 3 to 6, motor drive circuits 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a, and the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to a power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit. The power supply VCC is a noise removal circuit 2 for removing noise on the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and signal lines of the parallel control signals 3 to 6 (second signal line). It is connected to the pull-up resistor 2 for pulling up the voltage of 2 and is configured to include the sneak prevention circuit 2 capable of preventing a current from flowing from the noise removal circuit 2 to the second signal line. In such a configuration, in the configuration in which the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to the noise removal circuit 2 of the first signal line and the pull-up resistor 2 of the second signal line, the noise removal circuit 2 is provided with the sneak prevention circuit 2 capable of preventing a current from flowing from the second signal line to the second signal line. Since this is prevented, current does not flow into the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 connected to the second signal line, and it is possible to prevent the shielding member operating motor 57a from operating unintentionally.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 3 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. The serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are converted into parallel control signals 3 to 6, and the parallel control signal 3 to According to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that outputs to the signal line 6 (the fourth signal line) and the parallel control signals 3 to 6 that are input from the signal lines (the fourth signal line) of the parallel control signals 3 to 6, And a motor drive circuit 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC is , Pulling up the voltage of the noise removal circuit 2 for removing the noise of the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and the signal line of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 (the second signal line) The pull-up resistor 1 is connected to the pull-up resistor 1, and the sneak prevention circuit 1 is provided to prevent the current from flowing from the noise removal circuit 2 to the second signal line. In such a configuration, in the configuration in which the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to the noise removal circuit 2 of the first signal line and the pull-up resistor 1 of the second signal line, the noise removal circuit 2 is provided with the sneak prevention circuit 1 capable of preventing the current from flowing from the second signal line to the second signal line, and even if the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped, the current may flow from the noise removing circuit 2 to the second signal line. Since it is prevented, the current does not flow into the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 connected to the second signal line, and it is possible to prevent the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c from unintentionally operating.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 3 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. The serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are provided to the signal line of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 (the first signal line). ), a serial/parallel conversion circuit for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 and outputting the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal lines) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, respectively. 1 and the LED drive circuit 1 for lighting the left LED 57b according to the parallel control signal 1 input from the signal lines (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, and the signal line of the parallel control signal 2 (second An LED drive circuit 3 for lighting the right side LED 57c in response to a parallel control signal 2 input from a signal line), and a serial control signal 2 and a clock signal 2 are input from a signal line (third signal line). A serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that converts the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 into parallel control signals 3 to 6 and outputs the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to a signal line (fourth signal line), and a parallel control signal. And a motor drive circuit 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a according to the parallel control signals 3 to 6 input from the signal lines 3 to 6 (fourth signal line), and a serial/parallel conversion circuit. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the power supply circuits 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC removes noise on the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1. Is connected to a pull-up resistor 2 for pulling up the voltage of the signal line (fourth signal line) of the noise removal circuit 1 and the parallel control signals 3 to 6, and a current flows from the noise removal circuit 1 to the fourth signal line. This is a configuration including a sneak prevention circuit 2 capable of preventing In such a configuration, in the configuration in which the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 is connected to the noise removal circuit 1 of the first signal line and the pull-up resistor 2 of the fourth signal line, the noise removal circuit The sneak prevention circuit 2 capable of preventing the current from flowing from the first to the fourth signal lines is provided, and even if the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped, the current may flow from the noise removing circuit 1 to the fourth signal line. Since this is prevented, current does not flow into the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 connected to the fourth signal line, and it is possible to prevent the shielding member operating motor 57a from operating unintentionally.

In this modification, the sneak prevention circuits 1 and 2 are configured by using Zener diodes, and by connecting the power supply line VCC side and the parallel control signal signal line side via Zener diodes, When the power supply VCC is not supplied, a current flows from the power supply line VCC side to the signal line side of the parallel control signal, and a voltage associated with the input of the serial control signal or the clock signal is output from the noise elimination circuits 1 and 2. Although the voltage is not applied to the signal lines of the parallel control signals 1 to 6, the sneak prevention circuit may be configured by using an electronic component other than the Zener diode, such as a transistor or a transistor. When the power supply VCC is not supplied to the power supply line VCC side of the bypass prevention circuit by using the FET, the flow of current or voltage from the power supply line VCC side of the bypass prevention circuit to the signal line side of the parallel control signal is reduced. The configuration may be such that the application is cut off.

Further, in the present modification, the shield unit control in which the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2 for converting the serial control signal and the clock signal transmitted from the production control CPU 120 into the parallel control signals for operating the predetermined electric components are mounted. The board 57d has a sneak prevention circuit capable of preventing the current from the noise removal circuit for the signal lines of the serial control signal and the clock signal from flowing into the signal line of the parallel control signal. In a control board equipped with a serial/parallel conversion circuit for converting a control signal and a clock signal into a parallel control signal, the current from the noise removal circuit of the signal line of the serial control signal and the clock signal input from the CPU 103 is the parallel control signal. The configuration may be provided with a sneak prevention circuit capable of preventing the signal from flowing into the signal line. Even with such a configuration, even if the supply of the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit is stopped, the noise removal circuit can Since the current is prevented from flowing into the signal line of the parallel control signal, it is possible to prevent a predetermined electric component from operating unintentionally.

Although the fifteenth modified example of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this modified example, and any modification or addition within the scope of the present invention is included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as that of Modification 14 has the same effect as that described in Modification 14. Further, the modified example illustrated for the modified example 14 is also applicable to the modified example 15.

(Modification 16)
A modification 16 of the pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of this modification includes the same configuration as that of the modification 14 described above, the different points will be mainly described here.

In the modified example 14, the power supply VCC is supplied via the two power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2 in the shielding unit control board 57d, but in the modified example 16, the shielding unit is controlled as shown in FIG. The power supply VCC is supplied to the control board 57d through one power supply line, and when the power supply VCC is not supplied, a current is prevented from flowing into the LED drive circuit 1 from the power supply line VCC side. The shield unit control board 57d includes the turn-in prevention circuit 1 and the turn-in prevention circuit 2 that prevents the current from flowing into the LED drive circuit 2 from the power supply line VCC side and the voltage application when the power supply VCC is not supplied. In addition to the above, the sneak prevention circuit 3 for preventing current from flowing into the motor drive circuit 1 from the power supply line VCC side when the power supply VCC is not supplied, and the motor when the power supply VCC is not supplied. A sneak prevention circuit 4 that prevents current from flowing into the drive circuit 2 from the power supply line VCC side, and prevents current from flowing from the power supply line VCC side into the motor drive circuit 3 when the power supply VCC is not supplied. The shielding unit control board includes a sneak prevention circuit 5, and a sneak prevention circuit 6 that prevents a current and a voltage from being applied to the motor drive circuit 4 from the power supply line VCC side when the power supply VCC is not supplied. 57d is further provided.

As shown in FIG. 43, the bypass prevention circuit 1 is arranged on the signal line of the parallel control signal 1, and one end side of the bypass prevention circuit 1 is connected to the power supply line VCC via the pull-up resistor 1, The other end of the plug-in prevention circuit 1 is connected to the LED drive circuit 1 via the signal line. The turn-around prevention circuit 1 is configured by using a Zener diode, and through the Zener diode so that current does not flow from the power supply line VCC side to the LED drive circuit 1 side when the power supply VCC is not supplied. Thus, the power supply line VCC side and the LED drive circuit 1 side are connected. In the turn-around prevention circuit 1, the voltage of the signal line of the parallel control signal 1 on the side of the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 is a predetermined threshold value (a voltage that is determined to be the ON state in which the parallel control signal 1 is input in the LED drive circuit 1). Threshold value), that is, when the parallel control signal 1 is output from the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 at a normal voltage, the voltage of the control signal is applied to the LED drive circuit 1 side and the parallel control signal is applied. 1 is transmitted, the voltage of the signal line of the parallel control signal 1 on the side of the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 is a predetermined threshold value (a voltage determined to be the ON state in which the parallel control signal 1 is input in the LED drive circuit 1). If the value is less than or equal to the threshold value), the power supply VCC is not normally supplied to the wiring side of the power supply line VCC, the parallel control signal 1 is not normally output from the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1, and the noise removal circuit When the voltages associated with the input of the serial control signals 1 and 2 and the clock signals 1 and 2 are output from 1 and 2, the voltage is not applied to the LED drive circuit 1 side. ..

The turn-around prevention circuit 2 is arranged on the signal line of the parallel control signal 2, one end of the turn-around prevention circuit 2 is connected to the power supply line VCC via the pull-up resistor 1, and the other end of the turn-around prevention circuit 2 is connected. The side is connected to the LED drive circuit 2 via the signal line. The turn-around prevention circuit 2 has the same configuration as the turn-around prevention circuit 1, and when the power supply VCC is not supplied, a Zener diode is provided so that current does not flow from the power supply line VCC side to the LED drive circuit 2 side. The power supply line VCC side and the LED drive circuit 2 side are connected via the. In the turn-around prevention circuit 2, like the turn-around prevention circuit 1, when the parallel control signal 2 is output from the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 at a normal voltage, the voltage of the control signal is the LED drive circuit 1 When the parallel control signal 1 is transmitted to the power supply side and the power supply VCC is not normally supplied to the wiring side of the power supply line VCC, the noise removing circuits 1 and 2 output the serial control signals 1 and 2 and the clock signal 1. 2, the voltage associated with the input of 2 is not applied to the LED drive circuit 1 side.

The turn-around prevention circuit 3 is arranged on the signal line of the parallel control signal 3, one end side of the turn-around prevention circuit 3 is connected to the power supply line VCC via the pull-up resistor 2, and the other end of the turn-around prevention circuit 3 is connected. The side is connected to the motor drive circuit 1 via the signal line. The turn-around prevention circuit 3 has the same configuration as the turn-around prevention circuit 1, and a Zener diode is provided so that current does not flow from the power supply line VCC side to the motor drive circuit 1 side when the power supply VCC is not supplied. The power supply line VCC side and the motor drive circuit 1 side are connected via the. In the turn-around prevention circuit 3, like the turn-around prevention circuit 1, when the parallel control signal 3 is output from the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 at a normal voltage, the voltage of the control signal is the motor drive circuit 1 When the parallel control signal 3 is transmitted to the power supply side and the power supply VCC is not normally supplied to the wiring side of the power supply line VCC, the noise removing circuits 1 and 2 output the serial control signals 1 and 2 and the clock signal 1. 2 is not applied to the motor drive circuit 1 side. Hereinafter, the turn-around prevention circuits 4 to 6 are similar to the turn-around prevention circuit 3.

The sneak prevention circuits 4 to 6 are arranged on the respective signal lines of the parallel control signals 4 to 6, and one end side of the sneak prevention circuits 4 to 6 are connected to the power supply line VCC via the pull-up resistor 2. The other end sides of the engagement prevention circuits 4 to 6 are connected to the motor drive circuits 2 to 4 via the signal line. The sneak prevention circuits 4 to 6 have the same configuration as that of the sneak prevention circuit 1, and when the power supply VCC is not supplied, no current flows from the power supply line VCC side to the motor drive circuits 2 to 4 side. Thus, the power supply line VCC side and the motor drive circuits 2 to 4 side are connected via the Zener diode.

As described above, in the shielding unit control board 57d of the present modification, the connection between the parallel control signals 1 to 6 and the pull-up resistors 1 and 2 and the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 and the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 are performed. By providing each of the plug-in prevention circuits 1 to 6, when the power supply VCC is not supplied, the current and voltage released from the noise removal circuits 1 and 2 to the power supply line VCC side are the LED drive circuits 1 and 2. The motor drive circuits 1 to 4 are prevented from going around.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 2 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1, and the power supply VCC is connected to a signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1. The noise removal circuit 1 for removing noise and the pull-up resistor 1 for pulling up the voltage of the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 are connected, and the current from the noise removal circuit 1 is This is a configuration including turn-around prevention circuits 1 and 2 capable of preventing the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 from flowing. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 is the serial control signal. 1 and the noise removal circuit 1 of the signal line of the clock signal 1 (first signal line) and the pull-up resistor 1 of the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 are connected to the noise removal circuit. 1 includes the sneak prevention circuits 1 and 2 capable of preventing the current from 1 from flowing to the LED drive circuits 1 and 2, and the noise removal circuit 1 causes the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 to operate even if the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped. Since the current is prevented from flowing in, it is possible to prevent the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c from operating unintentionally.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this modification converts the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 into the parallel control signals 3 to 6. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that outputs the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to the signal line (second signal line) and the parallel control signal that is input from the signal lines of the parallel control signals 3 to 6 (second signal line) 3 to 6, motor drive circuits 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a, and the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to a power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit. The power supply VCC is a noise removal circuit 2 for removing noise on the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and signal lines of the parallel control signals 3 to 6 (second signal line). Is connected to a pull-up resistor 2 that pulls up the voltage of 1), and is provided with turn-around prevention circuits 3 to 6 capable of preventing the current from the noise removal circuit 2 from flowing to the motor drive circuits 1 to 4. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 for converting the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 3 to 6 is the serial control signal. 2 and the noise removal circuit 2 for the clock signal 2 (first signal line) and the pull-up resistor 2 for the signal lines (second signal line) for the parallel control signals 3 to 6 are connected to the noise removal circuit 2 The circuit includes the turn-around prevention circuits 3 to 6 capable of preventing the current from flowing to the motor drive circuits 1 to 4, and the current flows from the noise removal circuit 2 to the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 even if the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped. This prevents the shielding member operating motor 57a from unintentionally operating.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 3 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. The serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are converted into parallel control signals 3 to 6, and the parallel control signal 3 to According to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that outputs to the signal line 6 (the fourth signal line) and the parallel control signals 3 to 6 that are input from the signal lines (the fourth signal line) of the parallel control signals 3 to 6, And a motor drive circuit 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC is , Pulling up the voltage of the noise removal circuit 2 for removing the noise of the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and the signal line of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 (the second signal line) The pull-up resistor 1 is connected to the pull-up resistor 1 to prevent the current from the noise removal circuit 2 from flowing to the LED drive circuits 1 and 2. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 for converting the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 3 to 6 is the serial control signal. 2 and the noise removal circuit 2 for the clock signal 2 (third signal line) and the pull-up resistor 1 for the signal line (second signal line) for the parallel control signals 1 and 2 are connected to the noise removal circuit 2 Equipped with the turn-around prevention circuits 1 and 2 capable of preventing the current from flowing to the LED drive circuits 1 and 2, even if the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped, the current flows from the noise removal circuit 2 to the LED drive circuits 1 and 2. Since this prevents the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c from operating unintentionally.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 3 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. The serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are provided to the signal line of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 (the first signal line). ), a serial/parallel conversion circuit for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 and outputting the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal lines) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, respectively. 1 and the LED drive circuit 1 for lighting the left LED 57b according to the parallel control signal 1 input from the signal lines (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, and the signal line of the parallel control signal 2 (second An LED drive circuit 3 for lighting the right side LED 57c in response to a parallel control signal 2 input from a signal line), and a serial control signal 2 and a clock signal 2 are input from a signal line (third signal line). A serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that converts the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 into parallel control signals 3 to 6 and outputs the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to a signal line (fourth signal line), and a parallel control signal. And a motor drive circuit 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a according to the parallel control signals 3 to 6 input from the signal lines 3 to 6 (fourth signal line), and a serial/parallel conversion circuit. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the power supply circuits 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC removes noise on the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1. Is connected to the pull-up resistor 2 that pulls up the voltage of the signal line (fourth signal line) of the noise removal circuit 1 and the parallel control signals 3 to 6, and the current from the noise removal circuit 1 is connected to the motor drive circuits 1 to 1. 4 is a configuration including turn-around prevention circuits 3 to 6 capable of preventing the current from flowing in. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 is the serial control signal. 1 and the noise removal circuit 1 for the clock signal 1 (first signal line) and the pull-up resistor 2 for the signal lines (fourth signal line) for the parallel control signals 3 to 6 are connected to the noise removal circuit 1 The sneak prevention circuits 3 to 6 capable of preventing the current from flowing to the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 are provided, and the current flows from the noise removal circuit 1 to the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 even when the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped. This prevents the shielding member operating motor 57a from unintentionally operating.

In this modification, the sneak prevention circuits 1 to 6 are configured using Zener diodes, and when the power supply VCC is not supplied, the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 are connected from the signal line side of the parallel control signal. Although the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 are configured so that current does not flow, the sneak prevention circuit may be configured using electronic components other than the Zener diode. For example, transistors or FETs may be used. , When the power supply VCC is not supplied to the power supply line VCC side of the pull-up resistors 1 and 2, current flows from the signal line side of the parallel control signal to the LED drive circuits 1 and 2 and the motor drive circuits 1 to 4 side. It may be configured to shut off.

Further, in the present modification, in the shield unit control board 57d in which the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2 for converting the serial control signal and the clock signal transmitted from the production control CPU 120 into the parallel control signal are mounted, the serial control signal and the clock are provided. It is configured to include a sneak prevention circuit capable of preventing a current from the noise removal circuits 1 to 6 of the signal signal line from flowing into a drive circuit of a predetermined electric component. However, a serial control signal and a clock signal transmitted by the CPU 103 In a control board equipped with a serial/parallel conversion circuit for converting the signal into a parallel control signal, the current from the noise removal circuit of the signal line of the serial control signal and the clock signal input from the CPU 103 flows into the drive circuit of a predetermined electric component. The configuration may be provided with a sneak prevention circuit that can prevent the noise. Even with such a configuration, even if the supply of the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit is stopped, the noise removal circuit supplies a current to the drive circuit. It is possible to prevent a predetermined electric component from unintentionally operating because it is prevented from flowing in.

Although Modification Example 16 of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this modification example, and any modification or addition within the scope of the present invention is included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as that of Modification 14 has the same effect as that described in Modification 14. Further, the modified example illustrated for the modified example 14 is also applicable to the modified example 16.

(Modification 17)
A modification 17 of the pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of this modification includes the same configuration as that of the modification 14 described above, the different points will be mainly described here.

In the modification 14, power supply lines including power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2 (5V) and power supply line VDL (12V) are connected to the connector 57e of the shield unit control board 57d, and the shield unit control is performed via the connector 57e. The power supply VCC for operating the various circuits and elements of the board 57d is supplied, and the power supply for operating the electric parts (shielding member operating motor 57a, left LED 57b, right LED 57c) connected to the shield unit control board 57d. Although the configuration is such that the VDL is supplied, in the present modification 17, the power supply VDL is supplied through the connector 57e while the power supply VCC is not supplied, and the shield unit control board 57d is supplied with power from the power supply VDL (12V). The shield unit control board 57d is provided with a step-down circuit for generating VCC (5V), and is configured to generate the power supply VCC.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44(A), a step-down circuit for generating a power supply VCC (5V) from a power supply VDL (12V) is mounted on the shielding unit control board 57d, and is supplied via a connector 57e. The power supply line of the power supply VDL is branched and has one end connected to the step-down circuit and the other end connected to the shielding member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b, the right LED 57c (not shown), and the like. Then, in the step-down circuit, the power supply VCC is generated from the power supply VDL, and the power supply VCC is supplied to the shield unit control board 57d such as the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2 on the shield unit control board 57d. (Not shown).

As described above, in the shield unit control board 57d of the present modification, the step-down circuit for generating the power supply VCC from the power supply VDL is provided, and the power supply VDL supplied via the connector 57e is supplied to the shield member operating motor 57a. The power is supplied to the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c, and the power supply VCC is generated by the step-down circuit from the power supply VDL and the power supply VCC is supplied to various circuits such as the serial/parallel conversion boards 1 and 2. When the supply of the power supply VCC to the substrates 1 and 2 is stopped, the power supply VDL to the shielding member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c is also stopped, and the shielding member operating motor 57a does not operate. It is like this.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 2 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1, and the power supply VCC is connected to a signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1. The noise removal circuit 1 for removing noise and the pull-up resistor 1 for pulling up the voltage of the signal lines (second signal lines) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 are connected, and the power supply VCC is the left LED 57b and the right LED 57b. The configuration is generated from the power supply VDL for driving the LED 57c. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 is the serial control signal. 1 and the noise removal circuit 1 of the signal line of the clock signal 1 (first signal line) and the pull-up resistor 1 of the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 are connected to the left LED 57b, Since the power supply VCC is generated from the power supply VDL for driving the right LED 57c, when the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped, the supply of the power supply VDL is also stopped. Therefore, the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c operate unintentionally. Can be prevented.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this modification converts the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 into the parallel control signals 3 to 6. Serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that outputs the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to the signal line (second signal line), and the parallel control signal that is input from the parallel control signals 3 to 6 signal line (the second signal line). 3 to 6, motor drive circuits 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a, and the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 is connected to a power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit. The power supply VCC is a noise removal circuit 2 for removing noise on the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and signal lines of the parallel control signals 3 to 6 (second signal line). Is connected to the pull-up resistor 2 for pulling up the voltage of the power supply Vcc, and the power supply VCC is generated from the power supply VDL for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 for converting the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 3 to 6 is the serial control signal. 2 and the noise removal circuit 2 for the clock signal 2 (first signal line) and the pull-up resistor 2 for the signal line (second signal line) for the parallel control signals 3 to 6 are connected to the shielding member operating motor 57a. Since the power supply VCC is generated from the power supply VDL for driving, the supply of the power supply VDL is also stopped when the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped, so that the shielding member operating motor 57a is prevented from operating unintentionally. it can.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 3 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. The serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are converted into parallel control signals 3 to 6, and the parallel control signal 3 to According to the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that outputs to the signal line 6 (the fourth signal line) and the parallel control signals 3 to 6 that are input from the signal lines (the fourth signal line) of the parallel control signals 3 to 6, And a motor drive circuit 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC is , Pulling up the voltage of the noise removal circuit 2 for removing the noise of the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 and the signal line of the parallel control signals 1 and 2 (the second signal line) The power supply VCC is connected to the pull-up resistor 1 to generate the power supply VCC from the power supply VDL for driving the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 for converting the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 3 to 6 is the serial control signal. 2 and the noise removing circuit 2 for the clock signal 2 (third signal line) and the pull-up resistor 1 for the signal line (second signal line) for the parallel control signals 1 and 2 are connected to the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c. Since the power supply VCC is generated from the power supply VDL for driving, the supply of the power supply VDL is also stopped when the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped, so that the left LED 57b and the right LED 57c are prevented from operating unintentionally. it can.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present modification converts the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 inputted from the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 into the parallel control signals 1 and 2. Then, the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 which outputs the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal line) respectively, and the parallel control signal 1 which is input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 The LED drive circuit 1 that lights the left LED 57b according to the above, and the LED drive circuit 3 that lights the right LED 57c according to the parallel control signal 2 input from the signal line (second signal line) of the parallel control signal 2. The serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 input from the signal line (third signal line) of the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 are provided to the signal line of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 (the first signal line). ), a serial/parallel conversion circuit for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 and outputting the parallel control signals 1 and 2 to the signal lines (second signal lines) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, respectively. 1 and the LED drive circuit 1 for lighting the left LED 57b according to the parallel control signal 1 input from the signal lines (second signal line) of the parallel control signals 1 and 2, and the signal line of the parallel control signal 2 (second An LED drive circuit 3 for lighting the right side LED 57c in response to a parallel control signal 2 input from a signal line), and a serial control signal 2 and a clock signal 2 are input from a signal line (third signal line). A serial/parallel conversion circuit 2 that converts the serial control signal 2 and the clock signal 2 into parallel control signals 3 to 6 and outputs the parallel control signals 3 to 6 to a signal line (fourth signal line), and a parallel control signal. And a motor drive circuit 1 to 4 for driving the shielding member operating motor 57a according to the parallel control signals 3 to 6 input from the signal lines 3 to 6 (fourth signal line), and a serial/parallel conversion circuit. A power supply VCC for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the power supply circuits 1 and 2, and the power supply VCC removes noise on the signal line (first signal line) of the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1. Is connected to a pull-up resistor 2 that pulls up the voltage of the signal line (fourth signal line) of the noise removal circuit 1 and the parallel control signals 3 to 6, and the power supply VCC drives the shielding member operating motor 57a. This is a configuration generated from the power supply VDL. In such a configuration, the power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit 1 for converting the serial control signal 1 and the clock signal 1 input from the first signal line into the parallel control signals 1 and 2 is the serial control signal. 1 and the noise removal circuit 1 for the clock signal 1 (first signal line) and the pull-up resistor 2 for the signal lines (fourth signal line) for the parallel control signals 3 to 6 are connected to the shielding member operating motor 57a. Since the power supply VCC is generated from the power supply VDL for driving, the supply of the power supply VDL is also stopped when the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped, so that the shielding member operation motor 57a is prevented from operating unintentionally. it can.

In this modification, the shield unit control board 57d is provided with a step-down circuit that generates the power supply VCC from the power supply VDD, so that the supply of the power supply VCC is stopped when the shield unit control board 57d is not supplied with the power supply VDL. In addition, the configuration is such that the supply of the power source VDL to the shielding member operation motor 57a, the left LED 57b, and the right LED 57c is stopped. For example, as shown in FIG. 44B, the shielding unit control board 57d A FET element or the like may be connected to the power supply VCC and the power supply VDL so that the power supply VDL is supplied to the shielding member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b, and the right LED 57c when the power VCC is supplied to the power supply VCC. With such a configuration, when the power supply VCC is not supplied to the shield unit control board 57d, the supply of the power VDL to the shield member operating motor 57a, the left LED 57b, and the right LED 57c is stopped to operate the shield member. It is possible to prevent the motor 57a and the like from operating.

Further, in the present modification, the shield unit control in which the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2 for converting the serial control signal and the clock signal transmitted by the production control CPU 120 into the parallel control signals for operating the predetermined electric components are mounted. The board 57d has a step-down circuit for generating a power supply VCC for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuits 1 and 2 from a power supply VDL for operating a predetermined electric component. In a control board equipped with a serial/parallel conversion circuit for converting a control signal and a clock signal into parallel control signals for operating a predetermined electric component, an operating power supply for operating the serial/parallel conversion circuit is set to a predetermined value. A configuration including a power supply generation circuit that generates an operating power supply for operating the electric component may be used. Even in such a configuration, when the supply of the operating power supply is stopped, the supply of the operating power supply is also stopped. It is possible to prevent unintentional operation.

The modification 17 of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this modification, and any modification or addition within the scope of the present invention is included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as that of Modification 14 has the same effect as that described in Modification 14. Further, the modified example illustrated for the modified example 14 is also applicable to the modified example 17.

(13) In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) for playing a game,
A control signal input from the first signal line (serial control signal 1 signal line, clock signal 1 signal line) is converted into a drive signal and output to the second signal line (parallel control signal 1 and 2 signal line). A conversion circuit (serial/parallel conversion circuit 1) for
Drive circuits (LED drive circuits 1 and 2) for driving electric components (left LED 57b, right LED 57c) in accordance with a drive signal input from the second signal line;
Equipped with
A predetermined power supply (power supply VCC) for operating the conversion circuit is connected to the conversion circuit, and the predetermined power supply is a noise removal circuit (noise removal circuit for removing noise of the first signal line. 1) and a pull-up circuit (pull-up resistor 1) for pulling up the voltage of the second signal line,
The predetermined power supply is supplied through a plurality of wirings (power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2).
According to this feature, the predetermined power supply for operating the conversion circuit that converts the control signal input from the first signal line into the drive signal is the noise removal circuit of the first signal line and the pull-up circuit of the second signal line. In the configuration connected to, since it is difficult to stop the supply of the predetermined power source by inputting the predetermined power source through the plurality of wirings, the supply of the predetermined power source is stopped, and the electric component is unintentionally It can be prevented from operating.

(14) In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) for playing a game,
A first control signal input from the first signal line (serial control signal 1 signal line, clock signal 1 signal line) is converted into a first drive signal, and a second signal line (parallel control signals 1 and 2 signals). A first conversion circuit (serial/parallel conversion circuit 1) for outputting to
A first drive circuit (LED drive circuits 1 and 2) for driving a first electric component (left LED 57b, right LED 57c) in response to a first drive signal input from the second signal line;
The second control signal input from the third signal line (the signal line of the serial control signal 2 and the signal line of the clock signal 2) is converted into the second drive signal, and the fourth signal line (the signals of the parallel control signals 3 to 6). Second conversion circuit (serial/parallel conversion circuit 2) for outputting to
A second drive circuit (motor drive circuits 1 to 4) for driving a second electric component (shielding member operating motor 57a) according to a second drive signal input from the fourth signal line;
Equipped with
A predetermined power supply (power supply VCC) for operating the first conversion circuit and the second conversion circuit is connected to the first conversion circuit and the second conversion circuit, and the predetermined power supply is the first power conversion circuit. It is connected to a noise removing circuit (noise removing circuit 1) for removing noise on the signal line and a pull-up circuit (pull-up resistor 2) for pulling up the voltage of the fourth signal line,
The predetermined power supply is supplied through a plurality of wirings (power supply lines VCC1 and VCC2).
According to this feature, the predetermined power supply for operating the first conversion circuit that converts the first control signal input from the first signal line into the first drive signal is the noise removal circuit for the first signal line and the fourth power supply. In the configuration connected to the pull-up circuit of the signal line, it is difficult to stop the supply of the predetermined power source by inputting the predetermined power source through the plurality of wirings. (2) It is possible to prevent the electric parts from operating unintentionally.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be made even if changes or additions are made without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

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

The variable display of the identification information (special figure, effect design, ordinary figure, etc.) includes that the identification information blinks. For example, in the special figure, a pattern in which all the segments are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) is alternately repeated is also included in the variable display. 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 that encapsulates a game medium and gives points based on the occurrence of a prize.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 12 Production control board 120 CPU for production control
250 Movable Body 275 LED Board 601 Motor Driving IC
602 LED driving IC
603 connector 800 1st production body 803 decoration member 820-822 rear LED
844A to 844E Boss 850 Conductive part 851 Non-conductive part 900 Second effect body

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing,
A first performance body having a substrate on one surface of which a light emitting body is provided;
A second effect body operable on one surface side of the substrate;
A light guide member that is provided so as to overlap one surface of the substrate and has an opening or a recess that can accommodate the light emitting body;
Equipped with
The light emitting body has a first light emitting body and a second light emitting body capable of emitting light in a direction along one surface of the substrate ,
The opening has a first opening capable of accommodating the first light emitter and a second opening capable of accommodating the second light emitter,
The recess includes a first recess capable of accommodating the first light emitter and a second recess capable of accommodating the second light emitter,
The second effect body is movable along a surface of the substrate between a first position that overlaps the first effect body and a second position that does not overlap the first effect body,
The light guide member,
A reflector that reflects light from the first light emitter guided in a direction along one surface of the substrate in a direction intersecting a direction along the one surface of the substrate ;
A light emitting portion capable of emitting light from the second light emitting body, which is guided in a direction along the one surface of the substrate, from an end portion;
Have
When the second effect body is located at the first position, the light is incident on the inner surface of the first opening or the first recess from the first light emitter and guided in a direction along one surface of the substrate. It has been a light state, and are capable of illuminating the second presentation member by emitted reflected by the reflective portion,
When the second effect body is located at the second position, the second light emitter is incident on the inner side surface of the second opening or the second recess and is guided in a direction along one surface of the substrate. A game machine characterized in that it is possible to illuminate the second effect body by emitting the emitted light from the light emitting unit . Drive means for operating the second effect body,
Control means for controlling the operation of the second effect body by the drive means;
Equipped with
The second effect body is operable between an origin position and a position away from the origin position,
The control means is
The first motion control for positioning the second effect body at the origin position, the second operation control for confirming that the second effect body can operate normally, and the second effect body It is possible to perform the third motion control for performing the effect,
In the second motion control, the second effect body is controlled to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed faster than the first speed,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein in the first operation control, the second effect body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control.

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