JP6718894B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine or slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, for example, separately from a display device that displays variable images of symbols and effect images related to games, light from the light emitting means is incident from the end surface. Some are equipped with a light guide plate capable of effect display.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, a light guide plate provided on the front surface of the gaming board is provided with a nail insertion hole for inserting each of a plurality of obstacle nails provided in the gaming board, and a nail is inserted at a position far from the light emitting means. By making the hole larger than the nail insertion hole located closer to the light emitting means, even if the light guide plate or the game board expands or contracts, the relative size of the nail insertion hole and the obstruction nail will differ depending on the size of the nail insertion hole. There is a device which can cope with a positional shift (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-218094, A

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 may not be able to appropriately cope with the thermal expansion of the light guide plate.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably responding to thermal expansion of a light guide plate.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Light emitting means (for example, first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517, second light guide plate LED 522),
A light guide plate (for example, a first light guide plate 511, which can perform effect display (light emission display) when light from the light emitting unit is incident from an end surface (for example, upper end surfaces 511A and 521A, a left end surface 511B). A second light guide plate 521),
An attached portion to which the light guide plate is attached (for example, a front holding member 503, a middle holding member 504, a rear holding member 505),
Equipped with
The mounted portion serves as a boss for positioning the light guide plate with respect to the light emitting means, and includes a first positioning boss (for example, first positioning bosses 571 and 551) and a second positioning boss (for example, second positioning boss). 572, 552, 542) and a plurality of positioning bosses,
The light guide plate includes a first insertion portion (for example, first hole portions 601 and 611) into which the first positioning boss can be inserted, and a second insertion portion (for example, first insertion portion) into which the second positioning boss can be inserted. 2 holes 602, 612, 622) and a plurality of insertion parts,
The second positioning boss and the second insertion portion have a gap (for example, generated between the second positioning boss and the second insertion portion when the light guide plate is attached to the attachment portion). The gaps S2, S12, S14) are larger than the gaps (for example, the gaps S1, S11) generated between the first positioning boss and the first insertion portion, and are in a specific direction parallel or substantially parallel to the end face. It is provided so as to allow the movement of the light guide plate while restricting the movement of the light guide plate in a direction other than the specific direction (for example, FIGS. 18, 19, 22, and 23).
further,
First control means (for example, a main board 9011) for outputting a command based on a lottery (for example, a variation pattern designation command),
A second control unit (for example, a production control board 9012) that executes a process (for example, step S90171 that is a process for execution of production) according to the command output by the first control unit,
The second control unit receives a command output by the first control unit and outputs a command according to the received command, and a process according to the command output from the first processing unit. And a second processing unit that executes
The commands output by the first control unit include a first command and a second command different from the first command.
The first processing unit,
When the received command is the first command, the first command is output as it is without being converted into another command,
When the received command is the second command, the second command is converted into the first command and output.

The first control means and the second control means may be composed of a plurality of hardware (boards and processors). Further, at least a part of the first control means and the second control means may be configured by a common hardware configuration.

For example, in the embodiment described later, a portion for converting the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into the variation pattern “8100” (the portion where the common module 90120A executes steps S90751 to S90752) is provided on the main board 9011. Good. In this case, for example, the CPU 90103 determines a fluctuation pattern by lottery and generates a fluctuation pattern designation command (which is output to the RAM 90102). Then, the CPU 90103 performs the same processing as step S90704 to convert the fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into fluctuation patterns “8100”. Then, the CPU 90103 supplies the converted command to the effect control board 9012. In this way, the second control unit may include a part of the main board 9011.

For example, in an embodiment described later, the common module 90120A is realized by a board different from the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, or a processor provided on the effect control board 9012 but different from the effect control CPU 90120. You may do it. In this way, in the second control means, the part that handles a plurality of different commands as the same command and the part that executes the process may be realized by different hardware.

The process according to the command may be a process of determining a performance to be executed or a process of executing a performance (a process executed by the display control unit 90123). In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command means not only treating a plurality of commands as one command of the plurality of commands but also treating a plurality of commands as a command other than the plurality of commands. Including. In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command may be realized by converting the commands as in the embodiment described later, or performing the same processing for a plurality of commands (thus, the same command Be handled).

A gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The first insertion portion (for example, the first hole portions 601, 611) and the second insertion portion (for example, the second hole portions 602, 612) connect the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion. A straight line (for example, LN2, LN4) is provided so as to be parallel or substantially parallel to the end surface (for example, LN3 along the upper end surface 511A, LN1 along the upper end surface 521A) (for example, FIG. 15).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the light guide plate.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The plurality of positioning bosses include a third positioning boss (for example, a third positioning boss 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B) provided at a position farther from the light emitting unit than the first positioning boss,
The plurality of insertion portions have a third insertion portion (for example, third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B) into which the third positioning boss can be inserted,
A gap (for example, a gap S16) is provided between the third positioning boss and the third insertion portion when the light guide plate is attached to the attachment portion (FIGS. 19 and 20).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the light guide plate.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 3,
A gap (for example, between the third positioning boss (for example, third positioning boss 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B) and the third insertion portion (for example, third hole portion 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B) , The gap S16) allows the light guide plate to move in all directions orthogonal to the axis of the third positioning boss (FIGS. 19 and 20).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the light guide plate.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 3 or 4,
The light guide plate (for example, the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521) is provided with only one first insertion portion (for example, the first hole portions 601 and 611), while the third insertion portion is provided. A plurality of parts (for example, the third hole parts 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B) are provided (FIG. 23).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the light guide plate.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 5,
The third positioning boss (for example, the third positioning boss 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B) is larger than the first positioning boss (for example, the first positioning boss 571, 551) (L10>L2. L6)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the light guide plate.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The plurality of insertion portions (for example, the first hole portions 601, 611, the second hole portions 602, 612, and the third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B) have a plate thickness of the light guide plate from the periphery of the light guide plate. Provided at a position more than twice the size (Fig. 15)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the strength of the light guide plate can be appropriately maintained.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
The light emitting unit includes a first light emitting unit (for example, a first light guide plate LED 517) and a second light emitting unit (for example, a first light guide plate LED 512, a second light guide plate LED 522) different from the first light emitting unit. ,
The light guide plate can display a first effect display (for example, an effect image) when light is incident from the first light emitting means, and the first effect display is performed when light is incident from the second light emitting means. It is possible to display a second effect display (for example, the character "intense heat!") which is more important than the effect display.
In the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion, a straight line connecting the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion is parallel or substantially parallel to the end surface on which the light from the second light emitting means is incident. Is provided as shown in FIG. 23 and FIG.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the strength of the light guide plate can be appropriately maintained.

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.

Further, the modes for carrying out the invention described below include the inventions according to the following means 9 to 20. Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a first control unit (main control unit 310) that outputs a command based on a lottery and a command output by the first control unit, as shown in JP-A-2007-130191. There was a gaming machine provided with a second control means (sub-control unit 340) that executes processing according to the (variation pattern command). However, for example, in the development of the above-mentioned gaming machine, there are cases where a large number of commands (for example, commands indicating a variation pattern) output by the first control means are prepared in advance (because the work becomes complicated if added later). As a result, there is a surplus of commands for the processing that can be performed by the second control means (for example, there are surplus commands for a fluctuation pattern that is actually used). In such a case, for example, inconvenience may occur in which the second control unit cannot be preferably operated with respect to the extra command (for example, inconvenience that there is no effect to be executed based on the extra command). Gaming machines do not consider such inconveniences. As in this example, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a problem that the second control means cannot be suitably operated with respect to a predetermined command. In view of this point, it is demanded to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably operating the second control means.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the means 9 according to another aspect,
First control means (for example, a main board 9011) for outputting a command based on a lottery (for example, a variation pattern designation command),
A second control unit (for example, a production control board 9012) that executes a process (for example, step S90171 that is a process for execution of production) according to the command output by the first control unit,
The second control means treats a plurality of different commands (for example, fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102”) as the same command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and executes the processing (for example, , In step S90752, the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” are converted into “8100” (see also FIG. 44), treated as “8100”, and step S90171 is executed),
It is characterized by

The first control means and the second control means may be composed of a plurality of hardware (boards and processors). Further, at least a part of the first control means and the second control means may be configured by a common hardware configuration.

For example, in the embodiment described later, a portion for converting the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into the variation pattern “8100” (the portion where the common module 90120A executes steps S90751 to S90752) is provided on the main board 9011. Good. In this case, for example, the CPU 90103 determines a fluctuation pattern by lottery and generates a fluctuation pattern designation command (which is output to the RAM 90102). Then, the CPU 90103 performs the same processing as step S90704 to convert the fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into fluctuation patterns “8100”. Then, the CPU 90103 supplies the converted command to the effect control board 9012. In this way, the second control unit may include a part of the main board 9011.

For example, in an embodiment described later, the common module 90120A is realized by a board different from the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, or a processor provided on the effect control board 9012 but different from the effect control CPU 90120. You may do it. In this way, in the second control means, the part that handles a plurality of different commands as the same command and the part that executes the process may be realized by different hardware.

The process according to the command may be a process of determining a performance to be executed or a process of executing a performance (a process executed by the display control unit 90123). In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command means not only treating a plurality of commands as one command of the plurality of commands but also treating a plurality of commands as a command other than the plurality of commands. Including. In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command may be realized by converting the commands as in the embodiment described later, or performing the same processing for a plurality of commands (thus, the same command Be handled).

According to such a configuration, since a plurality of different commands are treated as the same command and processing is performed, the second control unit can be preferably operated.

A gaming machine of means 10 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to means 9,
The plurality of commands include a first command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and a second command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8101”),
The second control means
Treat the second command as the first command (see, for example, FIG. 44),
When the first command is received from the first control means and when the second command is received from the first control means and the received second command is treated as the first command, the same kind of Execution is executed at the same ratio (for example, in step S90171 and the like, the same processing is executed regardless of whether or not the variation pattern designation command “8100” is converted from “8101”, and thus the same processing is performed. Execute the same type of image-based production (reach production, notice production, variable display of decorative designs),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the second control means can be operated appropriately.

A gaming machine of means 11 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to means 9 or 10,
The plurality of commands include a first command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and a second command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8101”),
The second control means treats the second command as the first command (see, for example, FIG. 44),
The first command and the second command are commands that are output by lottery that refer to the same table (for example, the variation pattern designation commands “8100” and “8101” are set in the same table as shown in FIG. 36). Output as a command (based on the lottery) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the referenced lottery),
You may do it.

With this configuration, it is possible to easily understand the relationship between the first command and the second command.

A gaming machine of means 12 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to means 11,
The rate at which the first command is output is the highest in the lottery or all the lottery including the lottery (see, for example, FIGS. 35 to 36),
The rate at which the second command is output is the lowest in the lottery or all the lottery including the lottery (see, for example, FIGS. 35 to 36 ).
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the usage rate of the second command, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience caused by a malfunction that cannot handle the first command as the second command. Further, by treating the second command as the first command having a high determination rate, it is possible to easily adjust the determination rate in the lottery.

The gaming machine of the means 13 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to the means 9 or 10,
The plurality of commands include a first command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and a second command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8101”),
The second control means treats the second command as the first command (see, for example, FIG. 44),
The first command and the second command are commands that are not individually output in each lottery using different tables (see, for example, FIGS. 35 to 36 ).
You may do it.

With this configuration, it is possible to easily understand the relationship between the first command and the second command.

The gaming machine of the means 14 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 9 to 13,
The plurality of commands include a first command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and a second command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8101”),
Whether the first command and the second command have a serial number of the entire command (for example, a serial number attached to each variation pattern) or a value indicated by these commands (for example, a value of EXT data) within a predetermined range, Belong to groups that specify variation patterns in the same category (eg, non-reach) (see, eg, FIG. 34),
You may do it.

With this configuration, it is possible to easily understand the relationship between the first command and the second command.

The gaming machine of the means 15 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 9 to 14,
The plurality of commands are commands (for example, fluctuation pattern designating commands) indicating an effect pattern (for example, fluctuation pattern),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the second control means can be preferably operated with respect to frequently used commands.

A gaming machine of means 16 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 14,
The plurality of commands are commands indicating information used for executing the prefetching notice effect (for example, see FIG. 45),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the second control means can be preferably operated with respect to frequently used commands.

The gaming machine of the means 17 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 9 to 14,
The plurality of commands is a command (for example, a fluctuation pattern designation command) indicating a fluctuation pattern of variable display (for example, a fluctuation pattern),
The plurality of commands treated as the same command (for example, variation patterns “PA1′-1” to “PA1′-3”) specify the same variation time (for example, special figure variation time) (for example, As shown in FIG. 34, the variation patterns "PA1'-1" to "PA1'-3" specify the same special figure variation time),
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, the same effect (for example, variable display of the decorative pattern) can be executed with each of the plurality of commands without a feeling of strangeness.

The gaming machine of the means 18 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 9 to 17,
The second control unit specifies the command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102”) other than the specific command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) of the plurality of commands. Converted into a command and held in a storage unit (for example, a variable pattern designation command storage area) (for example, steps S90752 to S90753),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the second control means can be operated appropriately.

A gaming machine of means 19 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 18,
The first control means is a main control means (for example, a main board 9011) for controlling the progress of the game,
The second control unit is a performance control unit (for example, a performance control board 9012) that controls performance of performance.
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the effect control means can be operated appropriately.

A gaming machine of means 20 according to another aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 19,
The first control means is a first effect control means (for example, effect control CPU 90120 in a modified example) that controls the progress of the effect,
The second control unit is a second effect control unit (for example, a display control unit 90123 in a modified example) that controls execution of effects.
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, the second effect control means can be suitably operated.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing a state where the light guide plate device is viewed obliquely from the front, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing a state where the light guide plate device is viewed from the oblique rear side. It is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the configuration of the light guide plate device as seen from diagonally front. It is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the configuration of the light guide plate device as seen obliquely from behind. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the front holding member from diagonally backward. It is a principal part expansion perspective view which shows the state which attaches a 1st condensing lens and a 1st light guide plate to a front holding member. (A) is a rear view showing the upper part of the left side portion of the front holding member, and (B) is a cross-sectional view showing a gap formed between the uneven portion and the first light guide plate. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the 2nd light guide plate LED board and the 2nd condensing lens with respect to the front surface of the inside holding member. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the 1st light guide plate LED board and the 1st condensing lens with respect to the back surface of an inside holding member. It is a perspective view showing the state where the back holding member was seen from the slanting front. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a positional relationship between the convex strip and the first condenser lens, and (B) is a sectional view taken along the line JJ of (A). (A) is a schematic diagram showing a positional relationship between the convex strip and the first condenser lens, and (B) is a sectional view taken along line KK of (A). It is a hexagonal view which shows a 1st condensing lens and a 2nd condensing lens. FIG. 6A is a front view showing a second light guide plate and FIG. It is a front view which shows the arrangement position of each positioning boss and each insertion part in a light guide plate apparatus. FIG. 17 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 16. (A) is a BB sectional view of FIG. 16, (B) is a CC sectional view. (A) is a DD sectional view of FIG. 16, (B) is an EE sectional view. 16A is a sectional view taken along the line FF in FIG. 16, and FIG. 16B is a sectional view taken along the line GG. 16A is a sectional view taken along line HH of FIG. 16, and FIG. 16B is a sectional view taken along line I-I. FIG. 6A is a front view showing a state when the second light guide plate is in a normal state, and FIG. FIG. 3A is a front view showing a mode of the first light guide plate at a normal time, and FIG. (A) is an explanatory view showing a second effect display mode, and (B) is a first effect display mode. (A) is a figure which shows the light guide aspect of LED, a condensing lens, and a light guide plate, (B) is LL sectional drawing of FIG. 24(A). (A) is an exploded perspective view showing the positional relationship between the first light guide plate and the second light guide plate and the front holding member, the middle holding member, and the rear holding member, and (B) is the first light guide plate and the second light guide plate and the front. It is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a positional relationship between a holding member, a middle holding member, and a rear holding member. (A) and (B) are schematic diagrams showing the positional relationship between the second light guide plate and the front holding member and the middle holding member, and (C) and (D) are the first light guide plate, the front holding member, the middle holding member, and the rear holding member. It is the schematic which shows the positional relationship with a member. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram or the like of the effect control CPU and the like. It is the figure which shows the constitution example of the main production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the figure which shows the processing contents example of production control command analysis etc processing (step S90704). It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern designation command processing. It is an example of a variation pattern designation command conversion table. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during variable display. It is a figure explaining the example of conversion of a fluctuation pattern designation command. It is a figure explaining the example of conversion of the command which designates the change pattern (execution pattern of change effect) of the 2nd reservation display image.

Modes for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on Examples.

First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the rear (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. It will be described as a reference. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment, showing a layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. 3 and 3. The game board 2 is provided with a game area 10 which is surrounded by the guide rails 2b and which is substantially circular in a front view. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and is driven in. 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, methacrylic resin, etc. and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front. It is mainly composed of a board face plate (not shown) provided with a guide rail 2b and the like, and a spacer member (not shown) integrally attached to the back side of the board face plate. The game board 2 may be composed of a plywood board.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the lower right position of the game area 10 in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and are identified in the special symbol game which is an example of the variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as “special symbols”) that are possible plural types of identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). In the following, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". ..

An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 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. In the display area of the effect display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, effect symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each, are variably displayed. The variable display of the effect symbols is also included in the variable display game.

Thus, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special drawing game using the first special drawing on the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special special game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of distinguishable effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and a final effect symbol (final stop symbol) that is a variable display result is derived and displayed.

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. An effect unit 300, which will be described later, is provided between the rear surface of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5. Further, a light guide plate device 500 described later is provided between the effect unit 300 and the back surface of the game board 2, and a first light guide plate 511 and a second light guide plate 521 which will be described later are transmitted through the opening 2c in the game board 2. Then, the movable body 301 of the effect unit 300 and the display screen of the effect display device 5 can be visually recognized.

A first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold storage display area 5U are set at two places on the left and right below the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display area 5U, a pending storage display is displayed that allows the number of pending storages of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game (special figure pending storage number) to be specified.

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

At the right position of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, there are a first reservation display device 25A and a second reservation display device 25B for displaying the special figure reservation memory number in an identifiable manner. It is provided. The first pending display device 25A displays the first special figure pending storage number in a identifiable manner, and the second pending display device 25B displays the second special figure pending storage number in a identifiable manner.

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

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

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

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

The normal symbol display device 20 is provided at the right side of the second hold display device 25B. On the right side of the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure reservation display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reservations as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

In 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. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area 10. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate 90 (striking ball supply plate) for holding (storing) is provided. A lower plate 91 for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate 90 so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko game machine 1 is provided in the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3. The tilt operation of the stick controller 31A attached to the member forming the lower plate 91 is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A, and the pressing operation performed on the push button 31B provided on the member forming the upper plate 90 is pushed. It is detected by the sensor 35B.

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

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

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

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

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and provides a ROM 101 (ReadOnlyMemory 101) for storing a program for game control, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for game control. RAM 102 (RandomAccessMemory 102), CPU 103 (CentralProcessingUnit 103) that executes a game control program to perform control operation, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and I/O 105 (Input/Outputport 105), and is configured. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, and receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to display an effect. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the production LED 9, the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517, the second light guide plate LED 522, the production motor 302, and a stick controller. Various circuits for detecting the operation of electric parts such as 31A and push button 31B are mounted.

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area of the effect control CPU 120, and an effect display device. 5, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation, the random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I/O 125. And are installed. As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, whereby processing for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components is executed. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 starts the general figure game based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area 10. After starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the predetermined time, which is the universal symbol fluctuation time, elapses, and if the regular symbols other than the regular symbol are stopped and displayed, the variation display result of the regular symbol is "out of regular symbol". Become. If a specific ordinary symbol (normal symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "universal symbol", and the opening control for retracting the movable plate of the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B from the game area 10 is performed. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal opening control is performed to return to the closed position protruding into the game area 10.

Based on that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, after the first start condition is satisfied due to the game ball winning the first start winning opening or the like, and for example, the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state is ended. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In addition, after the second starting condition is established by the game ball winning the second starting winning opening, the second starting condition is established by, for example, ending the previous special drawing game or the jackpot gaming state. Based on this, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

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

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening device 7 has a special winning opening door for a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls. The special winning opening is opened in the period until the occurrence of. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is brought into the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed.

The special winning a prize sphere device, by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closing the big winning a prize, the big prize award door which opened the big prize award during the execution of the round. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state), which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”).

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

As a confirmed special symbol in the special drawing game, a fixed production symbol which is a predetermined normal jackpot combination (also called “non-probable variation jackpot combination”) among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “non-determined jackpot”. When it is ", it is controlled to a big hit state, and after that, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving control, the winning frequency of the ordinary symbol is increased, and the winning frequency of the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is increased, that is, so-called electric chow support is implemented. In the time saving control, one of a condition that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot gaming state is ended and that the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. Sometimes you just have to quit.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations, a fixed production symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination (also called "probability variation jackpot combination") is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "probability variation jackpot". When it becomes, the big hit state is controlled, and after that, stochastic variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time saving control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special drawing game is improved to be higher than in the normal state. Probability change control, when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" and is controlled to the big hit game state again after the big hit game state ends, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the number of time saving and shortening) after the big hit game state ends. When the special figure game of (2 times) is executed, it is determined that “there is a certain probability variation fall” that ends the certainty variation control in the probability variation fall lottery that is executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit game state. When, etc. may be finished.

When the time saving control is performed, the control for shortening the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the universal figure game (general figure variation time) than in the normal state, and the variation display result of the regular symbol in each regular figure game are The control for improving the probability of "hit" compared to the normal state, the movement control time for performing the movement control of the movable plate in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "universal figure hit" is usually There is a possibility that the game ball easily passes through (enters) the second start winning opening, such as control to make it longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of times it moves, so that the second start condition is satisfied. The control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the value (power control support, high opening control) is performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. It takes less time.

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

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

In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize. If there is a prize, the special pattern display result determination, the big hit type determination, and the variation pattern A random number value for determination or the like is extracted, and a start winning process is executed to store (store) the highest random number entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit or the second special figure reservation storage unit.

Further, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to start the special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit or the second special figure pending storage unit, and the special figure display result. Based on the numerical data showing the random number value for judgment, whether or not the variable display result of special symbols and effect symbols is "big hit" is decided (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Execute symbol normal processing. That is, when starting the variable display of the special figure game, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot display result should be derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display based on the random number value stored when the start winning occurs. The process of making a decision (lottery) is executed.

Next, a variation pattern setting process for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types, a setting for changing the special symbol or a special symbol variation process for measuring the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts varying, The special symbol stop process is performed to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol and display the fixed special symbol for stop display (deriving). When the variation display result is "big hit", big hit opening pre-processing, big hit opening processing, big hit opening post processing, and big hit ending processing are performed to open and close the big winning opening in the big hit game state.

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 executing the main process. When a timer interrupt occurs in the main processing, command analysis processing, effect control process processing, and effect random number updating processing are executed.

In the effect control process process, a hold display update process for updating the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5 to a display according to the stored contents of the hold storage buffer. To execute. Then, depending on the value of the effect control process flag, a variation pattern designation command reception waiting process for confirming whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100, so that the variation of the effect design is started. Control the production symbol variation start process, control the switching timing of each variation state (fluctuation speed) that constitutes the variation pattern according to the process data set in the production symbol variation start process, and monitor the end of the variation time , Display control of the effect display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, light emission of the effect LED 9, the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517, the second light guide plate LED 522, and drive control of the effect motor 302 of the effect unit 300. Performing production symbol variation stop processing, performing production symbol variation stop processing for performing control to stop the variation of the production symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol).

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

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, as various effects including the above-mentioned notice, a movable object effect by the movable object 301 of the effect unit 300, a light emission effect (effect display) using the light guide plate device 500, an effect unit 300, a light guide plate device. It is possible to execute a composite effect by 500, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the effect LED 9. It should be noted that these various effects are executed, for example, at a predetermined timing during variable display or at a timing when the player operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B.

The rendering unit 300 has a rendering motor 302, a drive mechanism (not shown), and a movable body 301 movably provided with respect to a base portion (not shown) attached to the back surface of the game board 2, and the movable body 301 is a rendering. It is possible to move in the vertical direction between a standby position arranged on the upper part of the display device 5 and an effect position which is superimposed on the front center of the display screen of the effect display device 5.

Next, the light guide plate device 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing a state where the light guide plate device is viewed obliquely from the front, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing a state where the light guide plate device is viewed obliquely from the rear. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the light guide plate device as seen from diagonally front. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of the light guide plate device as seen obliquely from behind. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front holding member is viewed obliquely from behind. FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of an essential part showing a state in which the first condenser lens and the first light guide plate are attached to the front holding member. 8A is a rear view showing the upper part of the left side portion of the front holding member, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view showing a gap formed between the uneven portion and the first light guide plate. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a mounting state of the second light guide plate LED substrate and the second condenser lens on the front surface of the middle holding member. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a mounting state of the first light guide plate LED substrate and the first condenser lens on the back surface of the middle holding member. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the rear holding member as seen obliquely from the front. 12A is a schematic view showing the positional relationship between the convex stripes and the first condenser lens, and FIG. 12B is a sectional view taken along line JJ of FIG. 13A is a schematic view showing the positional relationship between the convex stripes and the first condenser lens, and FIG. 13B is a sectional view taken along line KK of FIG. 13A. FIG. 14 is a hexagonal view showing the first condenser lens and the second condenser lens. 15A is a front view showing the second light guide plate, and FIG. 15B is a front view showing the first light guide plate. FIG. 16 is a front view showing an arrangement position of each positioning boss and each insertion portion in the light guide plate device. FIG. 17 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 18A is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 16, and FIG. 18B is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 19, (A) is a DD sectional view of FIG. 16, and (B) is an EE sectional view. 20, (A) is a FF sectional view of FIG. 16, and (B) is a GG sectional view. 21A is a sectional view taken along line HH of FIG. 16, and FIG. 21B is a sectional view taken along line I-I. FIG. 22A is a front view showing a state where the second light guide plate is normal and FIG. 22B is a state where the second light guide plate is thermally expanded. FIG. 23 is a front view showing a state where (A) the normal state of the first light guide plate and (B) a thermal expansion state of the first light guide plate. In the following description, a part of the various mounting screws is omitted in the drawing.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the light guide plate device 500 includes a first light guide plate unit 501, a second light guide plate unit 502 arranged in front of the first light guide plate unit 501, and a first light guide plate unit. It is mainly configured by a front holding member 503, a middle holding member 504, and a rear holding member 505 that hold the 501 and the second light guide plate unit 502 so as to sandwich them from the front and rear. Specifically, the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505 hold the first light guide plate unit 501 at the rear mounting position so as to sandwich the first light guide plate unit 501 from the front and back, and the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504 form the second light guide plate. The unit 502 is held at the front mounting position on the front side of the rear holding position so as to sandwich the unit 502 from the front and rear. The rear holding member 505 is attached to the back surface of the middle holding member 504 with a plurality of screws N1 and is attached to the back surface of the front holding member 503 with a plurality of screws N2, and the middle holding member 504 is held in front with a plurality of screws N3. It is attached to the back surface of the member 503.

Therefore, the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 hold the first light guide plate unit 501 between the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505, and the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 503. The light guide plate device 500 is configured by being integrated with the member 504 while holding the second light guide plate unit 502, and the light guide plate device 500 includes the front holding member 503 with screws (not shown) for the game board 2 By mounting on the back surface of the spacer member of, it can be mounted on the back surface side of the game board 2.

A plurality of the first light guide plate units 501 are arranged on the back surface of the first light guide plate 511 and the first light guide plate LED board 513 arranged above the first light guide plate 511 at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction. A first light guide plate LED 512, which is a full-color LED that has seven (R), green (G), and blue (B) light emitting elements and is capable of emitting light in seven colors, and a light incident from the first light guide plate LED 512. A first condenser lens 514 that condenses toward the upper end surface 511A of the first light guide plate 511, and a predetermined vertical direction on the back surface of the first light guide plate LED substrate 518L arranged on the left side of the first light guide plate 511. A first light guide plate LED 517, which is a full-color LED that has a plurality of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) light-emitting elements arranged at intervals and is capable of emitting seven colors, and a first light guide plate. A plurality of first condenser lenses 519 for condensing the light incident from the LEDs 517 toward the left end surface 511B of the first light guide plate 511 and a plurality of vertically arranged front faces of the first light guide plate LED substrate 518L. A first light guide plate LED 507L and a plurality of first light guide plate LEDs 507R arranged vertically are provided on the front surface of the first light guide plate LED substrate 518R arranged on the right side of the first light guide plate 511. The first light guide plate LEDs 507L and 507R have red (R), green (G), and blue (B) light-emitting elements, and are full-color LEDs that can emit light in seven colors, and irradiate light forward. The front surface of the left and right side portions of the front holding member 503 emits light when the irradiated light passes through the front holding member 503 and is emitted forward.

The second light guide plate unit 502 includes a second light guide plate 521 arranged in front of the first light guide plate 511, and a second light guide plate LED substrate 523 arranged above the second light guide plate 521. A second light guide plate LED 522, which is a full-color LED capable of emitting 7 colors, having a plurality of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) light emitting elements arranged at predetermined intervals in the direction; , A second condenser lens 524 that condenses the light incident from the second light guide plate LED 522 toward the upper end surface 521A of the second light guide plate 521.

The first light guide plate LED board 513 is attached to the back surface of the middle holding member 504 with a plurality of screws N4, and the first light guide plate LED boards 518L and 518R are the left and right sides of the back surface of the front holding member 503 with the plurality of screws N5. The second light guide plate LED board 523 is attached to the front surface of the middle holding member 504 with a plurality of screws N6.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the front holding member 503 is made of a translucent (transparent) acrylic resin, and is formed into a substantially downward U-shape by the plate-shaped upper side portion 503H and the left and right side portions 503L and 503R. Has been formed. A first positioning boss 551 and a second positioning boss 552 for positioning when holding the first light guide plate 511 in the rear mounting position with respect to the front holding member 503 are provided on the left and right sides of the rear surface of the upper side portion 503H, respectively. Has been done. Further, on the back surface of the upper side portion 503H, a plurality of positioning holes 530 into which a plurality of condenser lens positioning bosses 593F projectingly provided on the front surface side of a second condenser lens 524 described later are fitted are formed. At the same time, lens hooks 531 for holding the left and right ends of the second condenser lens 524 are formed on the left and right.

Third positioning bosses 543A, 543B for positioning when holding the first light guide plate 511 in the rear mounting position with respect to the front holding member 503 are protrudingly provided at the lower back positions of the left and right side portions 503L, 503R. In addition, a second positioning boss 542 is provided at a position diagonally lower left of the lower left third positioning boss 543A.

Further, a plurality of holding frame bosses 545 into which the screws N1 for attaching the rear holding member 505 are screwed are projectingly provided on the back surface of each of the left and right side portions 503L and 503R, and the first light guide plate is provided. A plurality of screw holes 546 into which screws N5 for mounting the LED boards 518L and 518R are screwed are formed. In a state where the first light guide plate LED boards 518L and 518R are attached, the plurality of first light guide plates LEDs 517 are arranged in the vertical direction so that light can be emitted toward the right side, that is, the right side.

In addition, a light diffusion portion 532 including a plurality of convex portions for diffusing light from the first light guide plate LEDs 507L and 507R is formed on the back surface of each of the left and right side portions 503L and 503R. A lens member (not shown) and light emitting panels 547L and 547R (see FIG. 4) that cover the lens member are attached to the front surfaces of the side portions 503L and 503R.

Further, inner wall portions 548L and 548R are erected on the inner sides of the left and right side portions 503L and 503R so as to project toward the rear surface side. Recesses 549B are formed at predetermined intervals at the rear end edges of the inner wall portions 548L and 548R, so that the rear end edges of the inner wall portions 548L and 548R are uneven with the recesses 549B and the protrusions 549A. The portions 549L and 549R are formed. The concavo-convex portions 549L and 549R are provided on the left and right sides of the front surface of the first light guide plate 511 in a state where the first light guide plate 511 is held at the rear mounting position by the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505, as described later. It is provided so as to face each other.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the middle holding member 504 is formed of a translucent (transparent) acrylic resin in a plate shape extending in the left-right direction. A frame-shaped portion 560L for providing a predetermined gap between the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 is provided at the lower end portion on the left and right sides of the middle holding member 504 by a plate piece having a predetermined front and rear width. 560R is formed.

Further, the middle holding member 504 is provided with a ridge 562F that projects forward from the front surface of the middle holding member 504 along the lower side portion. The front ends of the ridges 562F are connected so as to be flush with the front ends of the frame-shaped portions 560L and 560R, and the second light guide plate 521 connects the middle holding member 504 and the front holding member 503 as described later. The second light guide plate 521 is provided so as to face the upper edge of the back surface of the second light guide plate 521 while being held therebetween.

As shown in FIG. 9, a screw hole 561 into which a screw N6 for mounting the second light guide plate LED board 523 is screwed is formed on the front surface of the middle holding member 504. In a state where the second light guide plate LED board 523 is attached to the front surface of the middle holding member 504, the plurality of second light guide plate LEDs 522 are linearly arranged in the left-right direction so that light can be emitted downward. It

As shown in FIG. 10, a screw hole 563 into which a screw N4 for mounting the first light guide plate LED substrate 513 is screwed is formed on the back surface of the middle holding member 504. In a state where the first light guide plate LED board 513 is attached to the back surface of the middle holding member 504, a plurality of first light guide plate LEDs 512 are linearly arranged in the left-right direction so that light can be emitted downward. It Further, lens hooks 564 for holding the left and right ends of the first condenser lens 514 are formed on the left and right sides on the left and right sides of the back surface.

The middle holding member 504 is provided with a ridge 562B extending rearward from the back surface of the middle holding member 504 and extending along the lower side portion. The rear end of the ridge 562B is connected so as to be flush with the rear ends of the frame-shaped portions 560L and 560R, and the first light guide plate 511 is connected to the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505 as described later. It is provided so as to face the upper edge portion of the back surface of the first light guide plate 511 in the state of being held between

A first positioning boss 571 and a second positioning boss 572 for positioning when holding the first light guide plate 511 in the rear mounting position with respect to the middle holding member 504 are provided on the left and right sides of the back surface of the middle holding member 504. Each is projected. A third positioning boss 573A is provided on the left side of the first positioning boss 571, and a third positioning boss 573B is provided on the right side of the second positioning boss 572. The middle holding member 504 thus configured functions as a spacer member for providing a predetermined gap between the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521.

As shown in FIG. 11, the rear holding member 505 is formed of a non-translucent (opaque) synthetic resin and has a plate-like upper side portion 505H and left and right side portions 505L and 505R formed in a substantially downward U shape. ing. On the front surface of the upper side portion 505H, there are formed a plurality of positioning holes 580 into which a plurality of condenser lens positioning bosses 593B projectingly provided on the back side of the first condenser lens 514 to be described later are fitted.

As shown in FIG. 12, between the respective positioning holes 580 on the front surface of the upper side portion 505H, a ridge 581 projecting forward is extended in the left-right direction, and the first condenser lens 514 is the first. The light guide plate is arranged so as to come into contact with the rear surface of the first condenser lens 514 in the left-right direction in a state of being arranged on the rear surface of the LED board 513.

As shown in FIG. 13, on the front surface of the left side portion 505L, a ridge 582 projecting forward is vertically extended, and the first condenser lens 519 is provided on the first light guide plate LED substrate. When arranged on the back surface of the 518L, the first condensing lens 519 comes into contact with the back surface in the left-right direction.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first condensing lenses 514, 519 and the second condensing lens 524 are formed in a long plate shape by a transparent (transparent) synthetic resin material such as acrylic resin or polycarbonate resin. ing. Specifically, the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are located on the lower side of the first condenser lens 514, the second condenser lens 524, and the right side portion of the first condenser lens 519 on the side of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 in a front view. A plurality of bulging substantially semicircular convex portions 590 are continuously arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction. Each of the convex portions 590 is formed one by one corresponding to each of the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522, and the upper end surface 511A and the left end surface 511B of each first light guide plate 511, the second light guide plate. Opposing end faces that face each of 521A of 521 form an emission surface 590A (lens surface) that is formed to be curved so as to project toward the light guide plate side in a front view and emits light.

The first condensing lens 514, the second condensing lens 524, and the left side of the first condensing lens 519 bulge toward the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 when viewed from the front. A plurality of convex portions 591 are continuously arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction. Each convex portion 591 is formed one by one corresponding to each of the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522, and an end face facing each of the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517, the second light guide plate LED 522. Forms an incident surface 591A (lens surface) that is formed to be curved so as to project toward the corner LED side when viewed from the front, and that allows light to enter. The incident surface 591A of each convex portion 591 is formed to have an extremely small curvature and slightly bulge as compared with the emitting surface 590A of the convex portion 590.

The plurality of convex portions 590, 591 are not limited to one-to-one correspondence with each of the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LEDs 522, and for example, the protrusions corresponding to two or more LEDs (light emitters). A plurality of parts 590 and 591 may be provided. Further, although the first condenser lenses 514, 519 and the second condenser lens 524 are composed of a single member integrally provided with a plurality of convex portions 590, 591, the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 are provided. , The second light guide plate LEDs 522 may be formed of a plurality of condensing lens members formed separately from each other.

Pressing pieces 592A and 592B are formed on the left and right end portions of the first condenser lens 514 and the second condenser lens 524 and the upper and lower end portions of the first condenser lens 519. The pressing pieces 592A and 592B of the first condenser lens 514 are locked to the left and right lens hooks 564 formed on the back surface of the middle holding member 504 (see FIG. 10), and the pressing pieces 592A of the second condenser lens 524 are held. , 592B are locked to the left and right lens hooks 531 (see FIG. 6) formed on the front surface of the front holding member 503, and the pressing pieces 592A and 592B of the first condenser lens 519 can be used for any lens hook. Is not locked (see FIG. 7).

A plurality of condenser lens positioning bosses 593F are formed on the front surfaces of the first condenser lens 514, the second condenser lens 524, and the first condenser lens 519 so as to project forward, respectively. A plurality of condenser lens positioning bosses 593B are formed on the back surfaces of the optical lens 514 and the second condenser lens 524 so as to protrude rearward. Incidentally, the condenser lens positioning boss 593B is not formed on the back surface of the first condenser lens 519.

In the first condenser lens 514, the front condenser lens positioning boss 593F is inserted into the positioning hole 594 formed in the first light guide plate LED substrate 513 (see FIG. 10), and the rear condenser lens positioning boss is provided. 593B is inserted into a positioning hole 580 (see FIG. 11) formed in the rear holding member 505. Further, in the first condenser lens 519, the condenser lens positioning boss 593F on the front side is inserted into the positioning hole 595A formed in the first light guide plate LED substrate 518L (see FIG. 7).

In the second condenser lens 524, the condenser lens positioning boss 593F on the front side is inserted into the positioning hole 530 formed in the front holding member 503 (see FIG. 6), and the condenser lens positioning boss 593B on the rear side is rearward. It is inserted into the positioning hole 595 (see FIG. 9) formed in the holding member 505.

Each of these condenser lens positioning bosses 593F, 593B corresponds to one of the plurality of convex portions 590, 591 formed on each of the first condenser lens 514, the second condenser lens 524, and the first condenser lens 519. Position, the positioning accuracy is high because it is projected at a position where the width dimension (vertical width dimension or horizontal width dimension) is the longest in each lens, that is, a position where the strength is higher than the position where the width dimension is short. improves. The front and rear surfaces of each of the first condenser lens 514, the second condenser lens 524, and the first condenser lens 519, that is, a position other than the light emission surface 590A and the incident surface 591A, specifically, the light emission surface 590A. Since it is provided so as to project on the surface of a surface that is orthogonal to the light incident surface 591A, it does not affect the incidence or emission of light. The front and rear condensing lens positioning bosses 593F and 593B are provided at the positions corresponding to one of the front and rear, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the second light guide plate 521 is formed of a transparent acrylic resin plate having a predetermined plate thickness dimension L15 {plate thickness (for example, 2.5 mm)}. The upper end surface 521A is a flat surface extending in the left-right direction. The left and right oblique sides and the side sides are formed along the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504, and the lower side is formed along the lower side of the movable body 301 when the movable body 301 is at the standby position. Is formed in a non-linear shape.

On the back surface of the second light guide plate 521, a reflecting portion 596 for reflecting the light from the second light guide plate LED 522 and emitting the light from the front surface is formed (see FIG. 24B). Reflecting portion 596 is arranged in a manner capable of emitting and displaying the characters “intense heat!”.

As shown in FIG. 15B, the first light guide plate 511 is formed of a transparent acrylic resin plate having a predetermined plate thickness dimension L15 {plate thickness (for example, 2.5 mm)}. The upper end surface 511A is a flat surface extending in the left-right direction, the left end surface 511B is a flat surface extending in the vertical direction, and the right side portion and the lower side portion are along the front holding member 503 and the rear holding member 505. The display screen of the effect display device 5 and the front of the movable body 301 of the effect unit 300 can be covered.

On the back surface of the first light guide plate 511, a reflection portion 597A for reflecting the light from the first light guide plate LED 512 and emitting it from the front surface, and for reflecting the light from the first light guide plate LED 517 and emitting it from the front surface. And a reflective portion 597B of each are formed (see FIG. 24B). The reflecting portion 597A is arranged in a manner capable of emitting and displaying the characters "intense heat!", and the reflecting portion 597B emits an effect that decorates the periphery of the movable body 301 when the movable body 301 moves to the effect position. It is arranged in a displayable manner. The reflecting portion 597A is configured to be capable of emitting and displaying the same characters as the reflecting portion 596 of the second light guide plate LED 522, and the front holding member so as to overlap the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 in the front and rear. 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505, and in a state of being held at a predetermined mounting position, they are arranged on the first light guide plate 511 so as to overlap with the back surface side of the reflecting portion 596.

As shown in FIG. 24B, the reflecting portions 596, 597A, and 597B have a substantially constant pitch in cross-sectional view in the traveling direction of the light guided inside the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. It is formed in a concavo-convex state (rough surface) having a triangular wave shape. Specifically, it is configured by a molding method in which a concave and convex portion is formed on the back surface of the first light guide plate 511 or the second light guide plate 521 by a stamper or injection. For example, silk obtained by printing reflection dots with white ink on an acrylic plate. The reflecting portion may be configured by a printing method, a sticking dot method in which an acrylic plate and a reflecting plate are stuck with a dot-shaped adhesive material, a groove processing method, or the like.

In the present embodiment, the reflecting portions 596, 597A, 597B are uneven portions having a substantially triangular wave shape in a sectional view in the light traveling direction, but the present invention is not limited to this and these reflecting portions 596, The cross-sectional shape of 597A and 597B can be variously modified as long as it constitutes a reflecting surface capable of reflecting light toward the front, such as a substantially semicircular shape. In FIG. 15, the reflecting portion 597A is shown as a character surrounded by a dotted line, but in reality, there is no dotted line, and the character is formed by the collection of the dots and the like.

In addition, only the light from the first light guide plate LED 512 is reflected forward by the reflection portion 597A, and the character “Intense heat!” is displayed in the light emission display, and only the light from the first light guide plate LED 517 is forwarded by the reflection portion 597B. A detailed description of the light guide structure in which the effect is emitted and displayed by reflecting the light will be omitted. In the present embodiment, only the light from the first light guide plate LED 512 is reflected by the reflection section 597A, and only the light from the first light guide plate LED 517 is reflected by the reflection section 597B. The light from the LED 512 or the light from the first light guide plate LED 517 may be reflected by both of the reflecting portions 597A and 597B to perform light emission display.

In addition, in the present embodiment, characters and patterns are illustrated as display information that can be displayed by the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. However, in addition to these, decorations such as symbols, patterns, patterns, etc. Other display information including “” may be displayed. The first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are not necessarily transparent as long as they have a light-transmitting property, and may be colored or semi-transparent, for example.

The first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are made of a transparent plate having a plate thickness dimension L15 of about 2.5 mm made of an acrylic resin material, which is a board face plate made of a transparent synthetic resin material forming the game board 2. Since the thickness is thinner than the thickness dimension (for example, about 10 mm), expansion and contraction may occur due to a temperature change inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assembled, as described later. is there.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the front side of the game board 2 is closed by a glass door frame 50, the back side is closed by a cover body (not shown), and the inside closed by these glass door frame 50 and the cover body. The space is provided with a performance display device 5 including a liquid crystal display and the like, and a large number of heat sources such as a control board, LEDs, and drive sources (motors and solenoids). Therefore, since the internal temperature when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating is higher than when it is not operating, the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 provided between the effect display device 5 and the glass window 50a are, for example, A temperature change of about 40 degrees causes expansion and contraction of up to about 1.6 mm.

Specifically, for example, in the case of the first light guide plate 511, since the warp tolerance (flatness intersection) is about 3 to 6 mm, for example, when the light guide plate device 500 is attached to the back surface of the game board 2. It is preferable that the distance from the second light guide plate 521 on the front side and the distance from the effect display device 5 and other members on the rear side exceed 6 mm.

On the other hand, in the light guide plate device 500, the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are sandwiched from the front and rear by a part of the peripheral edges thereof by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505. Since the structure is attached to the back surface side of the game board 2, the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 are damaged or damaged due to assembly dimensional tolerances or assembly distortion due to assembly errors. In addition, there is a possibility that the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 may come into contact with and be damaged or damaged due to the expansion and contraction due to the temperature change as described above.

Therefore, as described below, the light guide plate device 500 of the present embodiment can cope with the temperature change inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, the dimensional tolerance in manufacturing, and the assembly error so that the first light guide plate 511 can be dealt with. The second light guide plate 521 is attached to each of the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 with a predetermined clearance.

As shown in FIGS. 15A, 16 and 17, at the lower right position of the upper end surface 521A of the second light guide plate 521, the first positioning boss 551 protrudingly provided on the left side of the rear surface of the front holding member 503. A first hole portion 601 having a circular shape in a front view is formed as a first insertion portion into which is inserted. Further, at the lower left position of the upper end surface 521A of the second light guide plate 521, a horizontally elongated shape in front view as a second insertion portion into which a second positioning boss 552 projecting on the right side of the rear surface of the front holding member 503 can be inserted. Second hole portion 602 is formed.

Regarding the first hole portion 601 and the second hole portion 602, a straight line LN2 passing through the centers of the first hole portion 601 and the second hole portion 602 is a straight line LN1 along the upper end surface 521A (upper side of the second light guide plate 521). It is formed in the vicinity of the upper end surface 521A so as to be parallel to. More specifically, the distance L20 between the straight line LN1 and the straight line LN2 is longer than twice the plate thickness dimension L15 of the second light guide plate 521 (2.5 mm×2=5 mm) (L20> L15 x 2). That is, the first hole portion 601 and the second hole portion 602 are formed at a position away from the upper end surface 521A (upper side of the second light guide plate 521) by at least twice the plate thickness dimension L15 of the second light guide plate 521. There is.

Further, the first hole portion 601 and the second hole portion 602 are formed not only on the upper end surface 521A (upper side of the second light guide plate 521) but also from the peripheral edge of the second light guide plate 521 to the plate of the second light guide plate 521. Since the holes are formed at positions twice or more apart from the thickness dimension L15, the strength in the vicinity of the peripheral edge of the second light guide plate 521 is appropriately maintained so that the holes do not significantly reduce the strength.

As shown in FIG. 17, the diameter L1 of the first hole portion 601 is slightly longer than the diameter L2 of the first positioning boss 551 (L1>L2), but the first hole portion 601 has the first diameter. When the positioning boss 551 is inserted, there is almost no gap S1 (L1-L2) in the left-right and up-down directions between the first hole 601 and the first positioning boss 551. That is, the first positioning boss 551 is fitted in the first hole 601.

The lateral dimension L3A of the second hole 602 is longer than the diameter L4 of the second positioning boss 552 (L3A>L4), and the vertical dimension L3B of the second hole 602 is the vertical dimension L3B of the second positioning boss 552. It is slightly longer than the diameter L4 (L3B>L4). Therefore, when the second positioning boss 552 is inserted into the second hole 602, a left-right gap S2 (L3A-L4) is formed between the second hole 602 and the second positioning boss 552. , The vertical gap S3 (L3B-L4) hardly occurs.

The gap S2 in the left-right direction is larger than the gap S1 (S2(L3A-L4)>S1(L1-L2)). Further, the gap S1 and the gap S3 have almost the same size (S1(L1-L2)=S3(L3B-L4)). That is, the second hole 602 allows the second light guide plate 521 to move in the left-right direction with respect to the second positioning boss 552, but does not allow it to move in the up-down direction.

As shown in FIG. 15(B), FIG. 16 and FIG. 18, at the lower position of the oblique side on the left side of the upper end surface 511A of the first light guide plate 511, the first positioning provided on the left side of the back surface of the middle holding member 504. A first hole portion 611 having a circular shape in a front view is formed as a first insertion portion into which the use boss 571 can be inserted. Further, at a position below the right hypotenuse of the upper end surface 511A of the first light guide plate 511, a second positioning boss 572 projecting on the right side of the rear surface of the middle holding member 504 can be inserted as a second insertion portion. Two holes 612 are formed. The 2nd hole part 612 is comprised by the long hole extended toward the left-right direction.

In the first hole portion 611 and the second hole portion 612, a straight line LN4 passing through the centers of the first hole portion 611 and the second hole portion 612 is a straight line LN3 along the upper end surface 511A (upper side of the first light guide plate 511). It is formed in the vicinity of the upper end surface 511A so as to be parallel to. Specifically, the distance L21 between the straight line LN3 and the straight line LN4 is longer than twice the length (2.5 mm×2=5 mm) of the plate thickness dimension L15 of the second light guide plate 521 (L21> L15 x 2). That is, the first hole portion 611 and the second hole portion 612 are formed at a position away from the upper end surface 511A (upper side of the first light guide plate 511) by at least twice the plate thickness dimension L15 of the first light guide plate 511. There is.

In addition, the first hole portion 611 and the second hole portion 612 are formed not only on the upper end surface 511A (upper side of the first light guide plate 511) but also from the periphery of the first light guide plate 511 to the plate of the first light guide plate 511. Since the holes are formed at positions twice or more the thickness dimension L15 apart, the strength in the vicinity of the peripheral edge of the first light guide plate 511 is appropriately maintained so that the holes do not significantly reduce the strength.

In addition, a second hole 622 is formed in the lower left corner of the first light guide plate 511 as a second insertion portion into which the second positioning boss 542 provided on the right side of the rear surface of the front holding member 503 can be inserted. ing. The 2nd hole part 622 is comprised by the long hole extended in the up-down direction, and is arrange|positioned under the left end surface 511B (left side).

As shown in FIG. 18A, the diameter L5 of the first hole portion 611 is slightly longer than the diameter L6 of the first positioning boss 571 (L5>L6), but the first hole portion 611. In the state where the first positioning boss 571 is inserted in, the gap S11 (L5-L6) in the vertical direction between the first hole 611 and the first positioning boss 571 is hardly generated. That is, the first positioning boss 571 is fitted into the first hole 611.

The horizontal dimension L7A of the second hole portion 612 is longer than the diameter L8 of the second positioning boss 572 (L7A>L8), and the vertical dimension L7B of the second hole portion 612 is the vertical dimension L7B of the second positioning boss 572. It is slightly longer than the diameter L8 (L7B>L8). Therefore, when the second positioning boss 572 is inserted into the second hole 612, a left-right gap S12 (L7A-L8) is generated between the second hole 612 and the second positioning boss 572. , The vertical gap S13 (L7B-L8) hardly occurs.

The gap S12 in the left-right direction is larger than the gap S11 (S12(L7A-L8)>S11(L5-L6)). Further, the gap S11 and the gap S13 have almost the same size (S11(L5-L6)=S13(L7B-L8)). That is, the second hole 612 allows the first light guide plate 511 to move in the left-right direction with respect to the second positioning boss 572, but does not allow it to move in the up-down direction.

As shown in FIG. 18B, the vertical dimension L7C of the second hole portion 622 is longer than the diameter L8 of the second positioning boss 542 (L7C>L8), and the second hole portion 622 has The left-right dimension L7D is slightly longer than the diameter L8 of the second positioning boss 542 (L7D>L8). Therefore, when the second positioning boss 542 is inserted into the second hole 622, a vertical gap S14 (L7C-L8) is generated between the second hole 622 and the second positioning boss 542. The gap S15 (L7D-L8) in the left-right direction hardly occurs.

The vertical gap S14 is larger than the gap S11 (S14(L7C-L8)>S11(L5-L6)). Further, the gap S11 and the gap S15 have almost the same size (S11(L5-L6)=S15(L7D-L8)). That is, the second hole 612 allows the first light guide plate 511 to move in the left-right direction with respect to the second positioning boss 572, but does not allow it to move in the up-down direction.

The diameter L2 of the first positioning boss 551 and the diameter L4 of the second positioning boss 552 are substantially the same (L2=L4), and the diameter L6 of the first positioning boss 571 and the second positioning boss 572 are set. , 542 have substantially the same size as the diameter L8 (L6=L8). Further, the diameters of the first positioning bosses 551 and 571 and the diameters of the second positioning bosses 572 and 542 are all the same. In the present embodiment, the diameters of all the first positioning bosses 551 and 571 and the diameters of the second positioning bosses 572 and 542 are all the same, but they may be different from each other.

At the upper left corner of the first light guide plate 511, a third hole portion 633A is formed as a third insertion portion into which the third positioning boss 573A provided on the left side of the back surface of the middle holding member 504 can be inserted. In the upper right corner of the first light guide plate 511, a third hole portion 633B is formed as a third insertion portion into which the third positioning boss 573B projecting on the right side of the back surface of the middle holding member 504 can be inserted.

In addition, at the lower left corner of the first light guide plate 511, a third hole as a third insertion portion into which a third positioning boss 543A protruding from the lower rear surface of the side portion 503L of the front holding member 503 can be inserted. A portion 643A is formed, and at the lower right corner of the first light guide plate 511, as a third insertion portion into which the third positioning boss 543B protrudingly provided on the lower portion of the back surface of the side portion 503R of the front holding member 503 can be inserted. The third hole portion 643B is formed.

The third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B are formed at positions away from the peripheral edge of the first light guide plate 511 by at least twice the plate thickness dimension L15 of the first light guide plate 511 (for example, the left end surface 511B. From L3 to the center of the third hole portion 633A L22>L15×2), the strength in the vicinity of the peripheral edge of the first light guide plate 511 is appropriately maintained so that the hole portion does not significantly reduce the strength.

As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the diameter L9 of the third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B is longer than the diameter L10 of the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B ( L9>L10). Therefore, in a state in which the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B corresponding to the third holes 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B are inserted, the third holes 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B and the third positioning bosses are inserted. A gap S16 (L9-L10, about 2.2 mm) is formed between the bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, and 543B in the vertical and horizontal directions.

The gap S16 is longer than the gaps S1 and S11 (S16(L9-L10)>S1(L1-L2), S11(L5-L6), S11). The diameter L10 of the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B is longer than the diameters L2, L6 of the first positioning bosses 551, 571 (L10>L2, L6), and the second positioning bosses are used. The bosses 552, 572, 542 are longer than the diameters L4, L8 (L10>L4, L8).

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, at a position near the periphery of the back surface of the first light guide plate 511, the first light guide plate 511, which is a molded product, is not provided with an ejector pin (not shown) at the position near the periphery. A plurality of ejector pin traces 650 formed when the product is extruded and taken out from the mold are formed. The ejector pin mark 650 is a convex portion (for example, a protrusion size of about 0.1 mm) formed by being pressed by the ejector pin when the first light guide plate 511 is taken out of the mold, and it is difficult to visually recognize it without gazing. It is something of a degree. In particular, two holes are formed in the vicinity of each hole on the periphery of the first light guide plate 511 in order to prevent damage during extraction.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the light guide plate device 500 configured as described above sandwiches the second light guide plate 521 from the front side and the back side by the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504. The first light guide plate 511 can be held at the front mounting position, and can also be held at the rear mounting position by sandwiching the first light guide plate 511 from the front side and the back side by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505. ..

Specifically, the first hole 601 of the second light guide plate 521 is inserted into the first positioning boss 551 of the front holding member 503, and the second hole 602 of the second light guide plate 521 is positioned in the second position of the front holding member 503. With the second light guide plate 521 inserted in the boss 552 and arranged on the back side of the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504 to which the second light guide plate LED board 523 and the second condenser lens 524 are attached is screwed with the screw N3. By attaching to the front holding member 503, the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504 hold the second light guide plate 521 at the front mounting position so as to sandwich the second light guide plate 521 from the front side and the back side.

The second positioning boss 552 and the second hole 602 have a gap S2 formed between the second positioning boss 552 and the second hole 602 when the second light guide plate 521 is mounted at the front mounting position. The second light guide plate 521 is larger than the gap S1 formed between the first positioning boss 551 and the first hole portion 601 (S2>S1) and is parallel or substantially parallel to the upper end surface 521A in a specific direction (horizontal direction). While allowing the movement of the second light guide plate 521, the movement of the second light guide plate 521 in the direction other than the left-right direction (the up-down direction or the like) is restricted. Note that, as shown in FIG. 16, the second positioning boss 552 is arranged at a substantially central position in the longitudinal direction of the second hole 602.

Then, the first hole 611 of the first light guide plate 511 is inserted into the first positioning boss 571 of the middle holding member 504, and the second hole 612 of the first light guide plate 511 is used for the second positioning of the middle holding member 504. The third hole 633A is inserted into the boss 572, the third hole 633A is inserted into the third positioning boss 573A of the middle holding member 504, and the third hole 633B is inserted into the third positioning boss 573B of the middle holding member 504. Meanwhile, the second hole 622 of the first light guide plate 511 is inserted into the second positioning boss 542 of the front holding member 503, and the third hole 643A of the first light guide plate 511 is used for the third positioning of the front holding member 503. It is inserted into the boss 543A, and the third hole portion 643B of the first light guide plate 511 is inserted into the third positioning boss 543B of the front holding member 503.

Then, with the first light guide plate 511 disposed on the back side of the middle holding member 504, the upper side portion 505H of the rear holding member 505 is attached to the middle holding member 504 with the screw N1, and the left and right side portions of the rear holding member 505 are attached. By attaching 505L and 505R to the front holding member 503 with the screw N2, the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505 hold the first light guide plate 511 at the rear mounting position so as to sandwich the first light guide plate 511 from the front side and the back side. ..

The second positioning boss 572 and the second hole 612 have a gap S12 between the second positioning boss 572 and the second hole 612 when the first light guide plate 511 is mounted at the rear mounting position. The first light guide plate 511 is allowed to move in a specific direction (horizontal direction) that is larger than the gap S11 generated between the first positioning boss 571 and the first hole portion 611 and is parallel or substantially parallel to the upper end surface 511A. On the other hand, it is provided so as to regulate the movement of the first light guide plate 511 in directions other than the left-right direction (such as the up-down direction).

Further, the second positioning boss 542 and the second hole 622 form a gap between the second positioning boss 542 and the second hole 622 when the first light guide plate 511 is mounted at the rear mounting position. S14 is larger than the gap S11 generated between the first positioning boss 571 and the first hole portion 611 (S14>S11), and the first guide in a specific direction (vertical direction) parallel or substantially parallel to the left end surface 511B. It is provided so as to allow the movement of the light plate 511 while restricting the movement of the first light guide plate 511 in a direction other than the vertical direction (horizontal direction or the like).

In addition, the gap S16 between the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B and the third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B is orthogonal to the axis of the third positioning boss in the first light guide plate 511. Allows movement in all directions (left, right, up and down).

As shown in FIG. 16, the second positioning boss 572 is arranged at a substantially central position in the longitudinal direction of the second hole 612, and the second positioning boss 542 is substantially central in the longitudinal direction of the second hole 622. The third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B are arranged at positions substantially at the center positions of the third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B.

Further, the middle holding member 504 is attached to the back side of the front holding member 503, and the rear holding member 505 is attached to the back side of the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504, so that the second light guide plate 521 is placed at the front attachment position. Is held and the first light guide plate 511 is held at the rear mounting position, the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 are integrated.

Further, in a state where the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are held at the front mounting position and the rear mounting position by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505, the front holding member 503 has a rear surface. The middle holding member 504 is arranged with a predetermined gap, and the rear holding member 505 is arranged on the back surface of the middle holding member 504 with a predetermined gap.

In a state where the second light guide plate 521 is held by the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504, the peripheral edge portion except the lower side portion of the second light guide plate 521 is formed by the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504. It is pinched from the front and back. In particular, the ridge 562F of the middle holding member 504 is arranged close to the peripheral portion of the back surface of the second light guide plate 521 excluding the lower side portion.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, the second light guide plate 521 is arranged such that the upper end surface 521A is close to the emission surface 590A of each convex portion 590 of the second condenser lens 524. That is, the upper end surface 521A is arranged so as to be parallel or substantially parallel to the straight line passing through each second light guide plate LED 522.

On the other hand, in a state where the first light guide plate 511 is held by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505, the upper side portion of the first light guide plate 511 is a peripheral edge portion of the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505. It is pinched from the front and back by. In particular, the ridge 562B of the middle holding member 504 is arranged close to the upper side of the front surface of the first light guide plate 511. Further, the convex strip 581 formed on the front surface of the rear holding member 505 comes into contact with the back surface of the first condenser lens 514 in the left-right direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the upper end surface 511A of the first light guide plate 511 is arranged close to the emission surface 590A of each convex portion 590 of the first condenser lens 514. That is, the upper end surface 511A is arranged so as to be parallel or substantially parallel to the straight line passing through each first light guide plate LED 512. Further, the left end surface 511B is arranged close to the emission surface 590A of each convex portion 590 of the first condenser lens 519. That is, the left end surface 511B is arranged so as to be parallel or substantially parallel to the straight line passing through each first light guide plate LED 517.

With the second light guide plate 521 held by the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504, a gap is provided between the second light guide plate 521 and the middle holding member 504. Further, in the state where the first light guide plate 511 is held by the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505, a gap is provided between the first light guide plate 511 and the middle holding member 504.

Specifically, for example, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 17, a gap S20 is provided between the convex stripe 562F of the middle holding member 504 and the back surface of the second light guide plate 521, and the convex stripe 562B of the middle holding member 504 is provided. A gap S21 is provided between the first light guide plate 511 and the front surface of the first light guide plate 511. These gaps S20, 21 are set to have a thickness (for example, about 0.2 mm) or less (S20, S21<L15) that is equal to or smaller than the thickness L15 of the second light guide plate 521 or the first light guide plate 511.

Further, for example, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 19, the protruding length L30 from the back surface of the middle holding member 504 of the third positioning boss 573A is longer than the gap S21 (L30>S21). This prevents the first light guide plate 511 from falling out between the third positioning boss 573A and the rear holding member 505.

Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 21A and 21B, the first light guide plate 511 is held on the left and right side portions 503L and 503R of the front holding member 503 as a holding body. In, the concave and convex portions 549L and 549R facing the first light guide plate 511 are formed at the rear end edge portions of the inner wall portions 548L and 548R. A gap S22 is provided between the convex portion 549A and the front surface of the first light guide plate 511. The gap S22 is set to have a dimension (for example, about 0.2 mm) or less (S22<L15) that is equal to or smaller than the thickness L15 of the second light guide plate 521 or the first light guide plate 511.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the state where the first light guide plate 511 is sandwiched between the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505, the uneven portions 549L and 549R are formed on the back surface of the first light guide plate 511. The ejector pin mark 650 is not arranged to face the ejector pin mark 650. Specifically, in a state where the first light guide plate 511 is held by the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505, the ejector pin traces 650 formed on the left side of the first light guide plate 511 have uneven portions 549L and 549R. Since the ejector pin mark 650 contacts the protrusion 549A, the surface of the first light guide plate 511 is prevented from being scratched because the ejector pin mark 650 contacts the protrusion 549A.

As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the light guide plate device 500 configured as described above, the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504, which have the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 as holding bodies, respectively. Further, the rear holding member 505 holds a part of the peripheral edges (the upper side portion and the left and right side portions) of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 so as to be sandwiched from the front and rear sides, so that the front attachment in the holding body is performed. The second light guide plate 521 is attached to the position, and the first light guide plate 511 is attached to the rear attachment position behind the front attachment position.

Then, in the state where the two first light guide plates 511 and the second light guide plates 521 are held by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 in this manner, the front surface of the second light guiding plate 521 on the front side. A front holding member 503 is arranged to face the peripheral edge portion (see FIG. 27A), and a middle holding member 504 is arranged to face the rear peripheral edge portion (see FIG. 27B). The middle holding member 504 is arranged to face the front peripheral portion of the first light guide plate 511 on the side (see FIG. 27C), and the rear holding member 505 is arranged to face the rear peripheral portion. (See FIG. 27D).

In particular, the convex strips 562F of the middle holding member 504 are arranged close to the upper side portion and the left and right oblique sides of the back surface of the second light guide plate 521. Further, the ridges 562B of the middle holding member 504 are arranged close to the upper side portion and the right and left oblique sides of the front surface of the first light guide plate 511, and the rear holding member 505 is provided on the upper side portion and the right and left side portions of the back surface. The convex portions 549L and the convex portions 549A of the 549R are arranged close to each other. The ridges 562F and 562B and the protrusions 549A of the uneven portions 549L and 549R function as a holding portion of the holding body.

Further, in this embodiment, the front and rear surfaces of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are held by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505, while the first positioning boss 571, 551, the second positioning bosses 572, 552, 542, and the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B are the first hole portions 601, 611, the second hole portions 602, 612, 622, the third hole portion 633A, The insertion positions of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 with respect to the holder are determined by being inserted into 633B, 643A, and 643B, respectively, and the downward deviation from the holder is prevented.

Next, thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 will be described based on FIGS. 22 and 23.

The first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are made of a transparent plate having a plate thickness dimension L15 of about 2.5 mm made of an acrylic resin material, so as described above, depending on the temperature change inside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Expansion and contraction occur.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 23, the distance L40 between the first hole 611 and the third hole 643B in the first light guide plate 511 is about 442 mm, and in this case, the manufacturing dimensional tolerance. Is about ±0.6 mm, and a maximum elongation of about 1.6 mm occurs with a temperature change of 40 degrees. Therefore, if the positions of the first hole portion 611 and the third hole portion 643B are fixed, an irreversible warp of about 16.3 mm may occur due to temperature change.

First, the second light guide plate 521 will be described. As shown in FIG. 22A, in the state where the second light guide plate 521 is held by the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504, the first hole 601 has no holes. The first positioning boss 551 is fitted, and the second positioning boss 552 is inserted at a substantially central position of the second hole 602 in the left-right direction.

As shown in FIG. 22B, when the second light guide plate 521 thermally expands, the second light guide plate 521 moves relative to the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504, but the first hole Since the portion 601 is fitted to the first positioning boss 551 formed on the front holding member 503, the portion 601 extends radially (in the direction of the arrow in the figure) with the first hole 601 as a reference.

Here, the first hole portion 601 and the second hole portion 602 are provided near the upper end surface 521A on which the light emitted from the emission surface 590A of the second condenser lens 524 is incident, and the first hole portion 601 and the second hole portion 602 are also provided. Since the vertical gap S1 with the positioning boss 551 and the vertical gap S3 with the second positioning boss 552 are small, the upward extension from the first hole 601 and the second hole 602 is suppressed. be able to. Therefore, the upper end surface 521A of the second light guide plate 521 extends toward the upper side of the second condenser lens 524, so that the distance from the second condenser lens 524 is one position in the left-right direction (for example, the right position). And another position (for example, the left side position), that is, the positional relationship between the emission surface 590A of the second condensing lens 524 and the upper end surface 521A is deviated, or the upper end surface 521A causes the second condensing light. It is possible to prevent the second condenser lens 524 from being damaged or damaged by coming into contact with the lens 524.

On the other hand, since the gap S2 between the second positioning boss 552 and the second hole portion 602 is larger than the gap S1, the leftward extension based on the first hole portion 601 is allowed, and therefore, FIG. As shown in B), even when the second hole 602 is largely displaced to the left side with respect to the second positioning boss 552, the second positioning boss 552 for positioning the second light guide plate 521 at the front mounting position is provided. Since it is possible to avoid pressing and folding, it is possible to prevent the incidence of light from the second condenser lens 524 on the upper end surface 521A from being adversely affected due to the positional deviation with respect to the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504.

Since the second light guide plate 521 has no positioning hole other than the first hole 601 and the second hole 602 on the upper side, it extends downward based on the first hole 601. Will be tolerated.

Next, the first light guide plate 511 will be described. In the state where the first light guide plate 511 is held by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505, as shown in FIG. The first positioning boss 571 is fitted into the hole 611, the second positioning boss 572 is inserted into the second hole 612 at a substantially central position in the left-right direction, and the second hole 622 is substantially vertically moved. The second positioning boss 542 is inserted at the central position. Further, third positioning bosses 573A, 573B are provided at substantially central positions of the third hole portions 633A, 633B such that the axial centers are located at the centers of the third hole portions 633A, 633B. Third positioning bosses 543A and 543B are provided at substantially central positions of 643A and 643B such that the axial centers are located at the centers of the third hole portions 643A and 643B.

As shown in FIG. 23B, when the first light guide plate 511 thermally expands, the first light guide plate 511 moves relative to the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505. However, since the first holes 611 are fitted to the first positioning bosses 571 formed in the middle holding member 504, the first holes 611 extend radially (in the direction of the arrow in the figure) with the first holes 611 as a reference. become.

Here, the first hole portion 611 and the second hole portion 612 are provided near the upper end surface 511A on which the light emitted from the emission surface 590A of the first condenser lens 514 is incident, and the first hole portion 611 and the second hole portion 612 are also provided. Since the vertical gap S11 between the hole 601 and the first positioning boss 571 and the vertical gap S13 between the second hole 602 and the second positioning boss 572 are small, the first hole 611 and the second hole It is possible to suppress the width of upward extension from the portion 612 to be small. Therefore, by extending the upper end surface 511A of the first light guide plate 511 to the upper side of the first condenser lens 514, the distance from the first condenser lens 514 is one position in the left-right direction (for example, the right side position). And another position (for example, the left side position), that is, the positional relationship between the emission surface 590A of the first condensing lens 514 and the upper end surface 511A is deviated, or the upper end surface 511A is the first condensing light. It is possible to prevent the first condenser lens 514 from being damaged or damaged by coming into contact with the lens 514.

On the other hand, since the gap S12 between the second positioning boss 572 and the second hole portion 612 is larger than the gap S11, the rightward extension based on the first hole portion 611 is allowed. As shown in B), even when the second hole 612 is largely displaced to the right with respect to the second positioning boss 572, the second positioning boss 572 for positioning the first light guide plate 511 at the rear mounting position is provided. Since it is possible to avoid pressing and breaking, the positional deviation with respect to the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 adversely affects the incidence of light from the first condenser lens 514 to the upper end surface 511A. Can be prevented.

The first hole portion 611 and the second hole portion 622 are provided near the left end surface 511B on which the light emitted from the emission surface 590A of the first condenser lens 519 is incident, and the first hole portion 611 and the second hole portion 622 are also provided. Since the lateral gap S11 between the portion 611 and the first positioning boss 571 and the lateral gap S15 between the second hole 612 and the second positioning boss 542 are small, the first hole 611 and the second hole 612 are formed. The width of extension from 622 to the left can be reduced. Therefore, when the left end surface 511B of the first light guide plate 511 extends toward the first condenser lens 519 on the left side, the distance from the first condenser lens 519 is one position in the vertical direction (for example, the upper position). ) And another position (for example, the lower position), that is, the output surface 590A of the first condenser lens 519 and the left end surface 511B are misaligned, or the left end surface 511B is the first. It is possible to prevent the first condenser lens 519 from being damaged or damaged by coming into contact with the condenser lens 519.

On the other hand, since the gap S14 between the second positioning boss 542 and the second hole portion 622 is larger than the gap S11, the downward extension with respect to the first hole portion 611 is allowed, and thus FIG. As shown in B), even when the second hole 622 is largely displaced downward with respect to the second positioning boss 572, the second positioning boss 542 for positioning the first light guide plate 511 at the rear mounting position. Since it is possible to avoid pressing and breaking the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505, the incidence of light from the first condenser lens 519 to the left end surface 511B is adversely affected. It can be prevented from reaching.

Further, the gap S16 between the third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B formed at the four corners of the first light guide plate 511 and the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B is the same as the first hole portion 611. Since it is larger than the gap S11 with the first positioning boss 571, extension in the front-rear, left-right direction (all directions) with respect to the first hole portion 611 is allowed, and as shown in FIG. Even if the third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B are largely displaced in arbitrary directions with respect to the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B, the first light guide plate 511 is positioned at the rear mounting position. Since it is possible to prevent the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, and 543B from being pressed and broken, it is possible to prevent the first light-collecting member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 from being displaced. It is possible to prevent the incidence of light from the lenses 514, 519 on the upper end surface 511A and the left end surface 511B from being adversely affected.

22 and 23, the case where the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are thermally expanded has been described. For example, pachinko game during manufacturing in winter, during storage, during non-business hours in a game hall, etc. In the case where the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 contract due to a decrease in the internal temperature of the machine 1, although not particularly shown, the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 radially contract based on the first hole portions 601 and 611, that is, The peripheral portions of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 contract so as to move toward the first hole portions 601 and 611.

Even in such a case, the second positioning bosses 552, 572, 542 are inserted at substantially central positions in the longitudinal direction of the second hole portions 602, 612, 622, and the third hole portions 633A, 633B are omitted. Third positioning bosses 573A, 573B are provided at the center positions such that the axial centers are located at the centers of the third hole parts 633A, 633B, and the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B are provided at substantially central positions of the third hole parts 643A, 643B. The third positioning bosses 543A, 543B are provided such that the shaft centers are located at the centers of the third hole portions 643A, 643B, so that the second positioning bosses 552, 572, 542 and the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B. , 543A, 543B, the second hole 602, 612, 622 and the third hole 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B is allowed to move to the first hole 601, 611 side, the second positioning boss 552. , 572, 542 and the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B are prevented from being damaged.

Next, an effect display mode by the light guide plate device 500 will be described based on FIGS. 24 and 25. 24A and 24B are explanatory diagrams showing the second effect display mode and FIG. 24B, the first effect display mode. FIG. 25: (A) is a figure which shows the light guide aspect of LED, a condensing lens, and a light guide plate, (B) is LL sectional drawing of FIG. 24(A).

As shown in FIGS. 24A and 25, when the second light guide plate LED 522 is turned on, the light from the second light guide plate LED 522 is incident on the incident surface 591A of the second condenser lens 524, and the second condenser lens 522 is received. The light is guided while being reflected inside 524, emitted from the emission surface 590A, and incident on the upper end surface 521A of the second light guide plate 521. Then, the light incident from the upper end surface 521A is guided while being internally reflected, and is reflected forward by the reflecting portion 596, so that when the second light guide plate 521 is viewed from the front, A second effect display is displayed in which the characters “intense heat!” are emitted and displayed by emitting light in a region corresponding to the reflection section 596 in the light guide plate 521.

When the first light guide plate LED 512 is turned on, the light from the first light guide plate LED 512 is incident on the incident surface 591A of the first condenser lens 514 and is guided while being reflected inside the first condenser lens 514. The light is emitted from the emission surface 590A and is incident on the upper end surface 511A of the first light guide plate 511. Then, the light incident from the upper end surface 511A is guided while being internally reflected, and is reflected forward by the reflecting portion 598, so that when the first light guide plate 511 is viewed from the front, A second effect display is displayed in which the characters “intense heat!” are displayed in a light-emitting manner by emitting light in a region of the light guide plate 511 corresponding to the reflecting portion 598. In addition, when the movable body 301 is located at the standby position, the character "Intense heat!" is displayed on the front side of the movable body 301 by light emission.

When the first light guide plate LED 512 and the second light guide plate LED 522 are turned on at the same time, the characters "intense heat!" are superposed on the front and rear of both the second light guide plate 521 and the first light guide plate 511 to perform a light emission display. To be done.

On the other hand, when the left first light guide plate LED 517 is turned on, the light from the first light guide plate LED 517 is incident on the incident surface 591A of the first condenser lens 519, and is guided while being reflected inside the first condenser lens 519. The light is emitted from the emission surface 590A and is incident on the left end surface 511B of the first light guide plate 511. Then, the light incident from the left end surface 511B is guided while being internally reflected, and is reflected toward the front by the reflecting portion 598, so that when the first light guide plate 511 is viewed from the front, The first effect display in which the effect is displayed by light emission is performed by causing the area corresponding to the reflecting portion 598 of the light guide plate 511 to emit light. When the movable body 301 is located at the effect position, the effect is displayed around the movable body 301 by light emission.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a second effect display in which the character "Intense heat!" is emitted and displayed as a big hit notice effect that indicates the possibility of a big hit. In other words, this second effect display is a character that suggests that the player is likely to win a big hit, and due to the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521, a suitable light emission display is not performed and the player is displayed. Since it does not make sense as a notice effect if the character cannot be recognized, the effect that is more important than the first effect display in which the effect that decorates the periphery of the movable body 301 that has simply moved to the effect position is displayed in the light emission state It is said that. More specifically, as described above, the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are thermally expanded, so that the positional relationship between the emission surface 590A and the upper end surfaces 511A and 521A is deviated, or the second condenser lens 524 is used. If the player cannot illuminate and display the character “intense heat!” due to the damage of the first condenser lens 514 or the like, it is impossible to indicate the possibility of a big hit. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player's expectation cannot be improved appropriately.

On the other hand, regarding the effect, the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 causes the positional relationship between the emission surface 590A and the left end surface 511B to be displaced, or the first condenser lens 519 to be damaged. When it becomes impossible to perform light emission display in a recognizable manner, the decorativeness is deteriorated, but the possibility of a big hit cannot be implied.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the portions corresponding to the first light guide plate LED 512 and the second light guide plate LED 522 that emit light when performing the second effect display, which is more important than the first effect display, are the first light guide plate. The first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 511 are arranged so that the positional relationship between the second condenser lens 524 and the first condenser lens 514 and the upper end surfaces 511A and 521A does not change due to thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 521 and the second light guide plate 521. In 521, the first hole portions 601 and 611 and the second hole portions 602 and 612 are provided such that the straight lines LN2 and LN4 are parallel to the straight lines LN1 and LN3 along the upper end surfaces 511A and 521A. ..

In this embodiment, the second hole 622 is not provided so that the straight line passing through the first hole 611 and the second hole 622 is parallel to the straight line along the left end surface 511B. However, the straight line passing through the first hole portion 611 and the second hole portion 622 may be provided so as to be parallel to the straight line along the left end surface 511B.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517, the second light guide plate LED 522, the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517, and the The first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 capable of performing an effect display (light emission display) when light from the second light guide plate LED 522 enters from the upper end surfaces 511A and 521A and the left end surface 511B. A light guide plate 511, a front holding member 503 as an attached portion to which the second light guide plate 521 is attached, a middle holding member 504, and a rear holding member 505 are provided, and the attached portion includes the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517, and As a boss for positioning the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 with respect to the two light guide plate LEDs 522, a plurality of positioning bosses including a first positioning boss 571, 551 and a second positioning boss 572, 552, 542. The first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 have first hole portions 601 and 611 as first insertion portions into which the first positioning bosses 571 and 551 can be inserted, and second positioning boss 572. , 552 have a plurality of insertion portions including second hole portions 602, 612, 622 as second insertion portions, and second positioning bosses 572, 552, 542 and second hole portions 602, 612. , 622 are between the second positioning bosses 572, 552, 542 and the second hole portions 602, 612, 622 when the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are attached to the attachment portion. The generated gaps S2, S12, S14 are larger than the gaps S1, S11 generated between the first positioning bosses 571, 551 and the first hole portions 601, 611, 622, and are parallel to the upper end surfaces 511A, 521A and the left end surface 511B. Alternatively, the movement of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 in a substantially parallel specific direction is permitted, while the movement of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 in a direction other than the specific direction is restricted. Is provided.

By doing so, the first light guide plate 511, the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 of the second light guide plate 521, the second light guide plate 521, the second light guide plate 521, and the second positioning bosses 572, 552, 542 and the second hole portions 602, 612, 622 are used. By restricting the movement to the 2 light guide plate LED 522 side, the change of the light entering state at the time of thermal expansion (for example, the upper end surfaces 511A and 521A are output surfaces due to the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521). Since the distance between the upper end surfaces 511A and 521A and the emission surface 590A changes (for example, when the distance approaches 590A), the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 can be appropriately coped with.

It should be noted that the gap between the first positioning boss and the first insertion portion (for example, the gaps S1 and S11) is equal to the gap between the second positioning boss and the second insertion portion (for example, the gap). S2, S12, S14), including those having no gap between the first positioning boss and the first insertion portion.

Further, it is preferable that the second hole portions 602, 612, and 622 are provided near the peripheral edges (incident surface) of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. Specifically, the distances from the edges (incident surface) of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 to the second holes 602, 612, 622 are the distances from the edges (incident surface) to the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B. , 543A, 543B is preferably smaller than the distance. Specifically, it is preferable that the distance is at least twice as large as the plate thickness dimension L15 of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 and not more than three times as large as the plate thickness dimension L15.

In addition, the first hole portions 601, 611 and the second hole portions 602, 612 are such that straight lines LN2, LN4 connecting the first hole portions 601, 611 and the second hole portions 602, 612 are along the upper end surface 511A. It is provided so as to be parallel or substantially parallel to LN1 along the upper end surface 521A.

By doing so, it is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. Specifically, the first separation distance from the peripheral edge (incident surface) of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 to the first hole portions 601 and 611 and the peripheral edge of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 (incident surface). Since the second separation distance from the surface) to the second hole portions 602 and 612 is the same, the effect of expansion and contraction due to thermal expansion acts almost in the same manner, and therefore the second hole portions 602 and 612 and the second hole portions 602 and 612 are the same as the second hole portions 602 and 612. It is possible to prevent the positional relationship between the hole portions 602 and 612 and the upper end surfaces 511A and 521A from being different.

Further, the first hole portions 601, 611 and the second hole portions 602, 612, 622 are positions corresponding to the upper end surfaces 511A, 521A and the left end surface 511B, and the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plates 511, 521A, 521B. It is preferably provided at a position that does not correspond to the light plate LED 522. By doing so, the first hole portions 601, 611 and the second hole portions 602, 612, 622 are incident on the insides of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 from the upper end surfaces 511A, 521A and the left end surface 511B. It is possible to avoid affecting the light as much as possible.

Further, the plurality of positioning bosses are the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B provided at positions farther from the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LEDs 522 than the first positioning bosses 571, 551. And a plurality of insertion portions have third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B as third insertion portions into which the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B can be inserted, and A gap S16 is provided between the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B and the third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B in a state where the optical plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are attached to the attached portion. To be

By doing so, it is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. More specifically, since the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 can be positioned at a position farther from the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 than the first positioning bosses 571 and 551, thermal expansion does not occur. While corresponding, the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 can be stably held.

The gap S16 between the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B and the third holes 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B is used for the third positioning in the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. The bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, and 543B are allowed to move in all directions (vertical and horizontal directions) orthogonal to the axis.

By doing so, the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 can be stably positioned at any position with respect to the first positioning bosses 571, 551, so that the first light guide plate 511, It is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the second light guide plate 521.

Further, the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are provided with only one first hole portion 601 and 611, respectively, while being provided with a plurality of third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B.

By doing so, since the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 can be positioned stably, it is possible to suitably cope with the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521.

The diameters L2, L6 of the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B are larger than the diameter L10 of the first positioning bosses 571, 551 (L10>L2, L6).

By doing so, even if the influence of thermal expansion increases due to being separated from the first positioning bosses 571, 551, it is less likely to be broken, and thus is suitable for thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. Can handle. Further, the third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B are made larger by being provided at positions farther from the first positioning bosses 571, 551 with respect to the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LEDs 522. However, since it is less likely to be affected by the light that has entered the inside of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521, the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B can be enlarged and firmly positioned.

The plurality of insertion portions (for example, the first hole portions 601, 611, the second hole portions 602, 612, the third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B) are the peripheral edges of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. Is provided at a position separated by at least twice the plate thickness dimension L15 of the light guide plate.

By doing so, the strength of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 can be appropriately maintained.

The light emitting means has a first light guide plate LED 517 as a first light emitting means, and a first light guide plate LED 512 and a second light guide plate LED 522 as second light emitting means different from the first light emitting means. 511 can display a first effect display (for example, an effect) by receiving light from the first light guide plate LED 517, and by receiving light from the first light guide plate LED 512 and the second light guide plate LED 522. It is possible to display a second effect display (for example, a character “intense heat!”) having a higher degree of importance than the first effect display, and the first hole portions 601, 611 and the second hole portions 602, 612 are The straight lines LN2 and LN4 connecting the first hole portions 601 and 611 and the second hole portions 602 and 612 are parallel or substantially parallel to the end faces on which the light from the first light guide plate LED 512 and the second light guide plate LED 522 are incident. It is provided in.

By doing so, the influence of the effect display due to the thermal expansion can be suppressed from affecting the effect display having a high degree of importance, while the first guide light emitting when the first effect display having a low degree of importance is executed. The second hole portion 622 provided corresponding to the light plate LED 517 can be provided at a suitable position in which strength and the like are prioritized, so that the strength of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 should be appropriately maintained. You can

Further, since each of the positioning bosses is formed at a position facing the front and rear surfaces of the light guide plate in the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505, it cannot be seen from the player side. , Does not spoil the appearance.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are held by the holding body at the upper side portions and the left and right side portions, and the first positioning bosses 571, 551 and the first hole portions 611, 601. The second positioning bosses 572 and 552 and the second hole portions 612 and 602 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521, respectively. It is possible to suppress the change in the positional relationship with the condenser lens while allowing the thermal expansion to the lower side portion which is not held by the holder of the second light guide plate 521.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517, the second light guide plate LED 522, and the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 as the light emitting means. The first light guide plate 511, the second light guide plate 521, and the first light guide plate 511 capable of performing the effect display (light emission display) by the light from the light incident from the upper end surfaces 511A and 521A and the left end surface 511B. A front holding member 503, a middle holding member 504, and a rear holding member 505 as holding bodies for holding the second light guide plate 521 at the front mounting position and the rear mounting position are provided, and the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504 are provided. The rear holding member 505 can hold the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 at the front mounting position and the rear mounting position so as to sandwich the first light guiding plate 511 and the second light guiding plate 521 from the one surface (front surface) side and the other surface (back surface) side. In a state where the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are held by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505, the first light guide plate 511, the second light guiding plate 521, the front holding member 503, and the middle holding member Gaps S20, S21, S22 are provided between the member 504 and the rear holding member 505.

By doing so, it is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. Specifically, the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 have a structure that holds the peripheral portions of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 so as to sandwich them from the front side and the back side. By design, by providing the gaps S20, S21, S22 (clearance) between the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521, it is preferable that there is no escape due to thermal expansion and warpage occurs. It can be avoided.

The gaps S20, S21, S22 are smaller than the plate thickness dimensions of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 (FIG. 17, S20, S21, S22<L15).

By doing so, it is suitable for thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 while preventing the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 from coming off from the gaps S20, S21, S22. Can handle.

In addition, the holder is composed of a first member (for example, middle holding member 504) and a second member (for example, rear holding member 505), and the first member includes the first light guide plate 511 for the light emitting means and the first light guide plate 511. Second positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B of the 2 light guide plate 521 are provided, and the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B can be inserted into the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. Third hole portions 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B are provided as different insertion portions, and in the state where the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are held by the holding body, the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, The protrusion dimension L30 of 543A and 543B is larger than the gaps S20, S21, and S22 between the first light guide plate 511, the second light guide plate 521, and the middle holding member 504.

By doing so, the first guide plate 511 and the second guide plate 521 are prevented from coming off from between the third positioning bosses 573A, 573B, 543A, 543B and the rear holding member 505, and the first guide plate 521 is prevented. The thermal expansion of the light plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 can be suitably dealt with.

Further, the front holding member 503 is provided with uneven portions 549L and 549R at positions facing the first light guide plate 511, and the first light guide plate 511 is held by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505. In, the gap S22 is provided between the first light guide plate 511 and the convex portion 549A of the concave and convex portions 549L and 549R (FIG. 8B).

By doing so, it is possible to suitably cope with the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 (with respect to the concave portion, a gap larger than the gap provided between the light guide plate and the convex portion is formed). Specifically, the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 have a structure that holds the peripheral portions of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 so as to sandwich them from the front side and the back side. By providing the uneven portions 549L and 549R, the contact area with the first light guide plate 511 can be made as small as possible (partial contact). Therefore, the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 can be appropriately dealt with.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517, the second light guide plate LED 522, and the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 as the light emitting means. The first light guide plate 511, the second light guide plate 521, and the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521, which can perform the effect display (light emission display) by the light from the front surface being incident from the end face, are previously attached. A front holding member 503, a middle holding member 504, and a rear holding member 505 as holding bodies for holding the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 on one surface. The first light guide plate can be held at a front mounting position or a rear mounting position so as to be sandwiched from the (front) side and the other surface (back) side, and in a state where the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are held. Concavo-convex portions 549L and 549R are provided at positions facing 511, and the concavo-convex portions 549L and 549R are the first when the first light guide plate 511 is held by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505. It is arranged at a position not facing the ejector pin mark 650 formed on the light guide plate 511.

In this way, the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 have a structure that holds the peripheral portions of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 so as to sandwich them from the front side and the back side. However, by providing the uneven portions 549L and 549R, the contact area with the first light guide plate 511 can be made as small as possible (partial contact). In addition, the ejector pin traces 650 (projections) formed on the front surface and the back surface of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 do not face the uneven portions 549L and 549R, so that the first light guide plate 511 and the first light guide plate 511 are thermally expanded. Since it is possible to prevent the second light guide plate 521 from expanding and contracting and contacting the ejector pin traces 650 with the concave-convex portions 549L and 549R, it is possible to favorably cope with thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521.

Further, when the first light guide plate 511 is held by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505, a gap (for example, a gap S22) is provided between the first light guide plate 511 and the convex portion 549A. (FIG. 8(B)).

As described above, by providing the gap S22 (clearance) between the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521, it is possible to preferably avoid the occurrence of warpage due to the escape due to thermal expansion. Therefore, it is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the first light guide plate 511.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 as the light emitting means, and the light is incident from the upper end surfaces 511A, 521A and the left end surface 511B. The first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 capable of performing an effect display (light emission display) by being performed, and the light incident from the light emitting means to the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. First condensing lenses 514, 519 and second condensing lenses 524 as light guide members that are emitted toward, and attached parts to which the first condensing lenses 514, 519 and second condensing lens 524 are attached (for example, A rear surface of the front holding member 503 and the back surface of the first light guide plate LED board 513, a front surface of the second light guide plate LED board 523 and a front surface of the rear holding member 505, and a back surface of the first light guide plate LED board 518L). In the first condenser lenses 514, 519 and the second condenser lens 524, the positioning holes 530, 594, the positioning holes 595, 580 as insertion portions provided in the attached portion in the state of being attached to the attached portion. Condensing lens positioning bosses 593F and 593B that can be inserted into the positioning holes 595A are provided so as to project.

By doing so, by inserting the condensing lens positioning bosses 593F, 593B into the positioning holes 530, 594, the positioning holes 595, 580, and the positioning hole 595A, the first condensing lenses 514, 519 and the second condensing lenses are formed. Since the mounting position of the lens 524 is determined, the first condenser lens 514 and the second condenser lens 524 can be suitably attached.

In addition, the first condenser lenses 514, 519 and the second condenser lens 524 have condenser lens positioning bosses 593F, 593B that are provided with the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522, respectively. By being inserted into the positioning holes 594, 595, 595A provided in the light plate LED boards 513, 518L and the second light guide plate LED board 523, the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 are accurately positioned. Therefore, the light from the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517 and the second light guide plate LEDs 522 can be appropriately incident.

Further, the condensing lens positioning bosses 593F and 593B are provided so as to project on the surface of a surface orthogonal to the light emitting surface 590A and the light incident surface 591A, so that the light incident on the inside can be reflected. It is less likely to have an effect (see FIG. 14).

By doing so, the first condenser lens 514 and the second condenser lens 524 can be suitably attached.

Further, the holding member includes a front holding member 503, a middle holding member 504, and a rear holding member 505, and the holding member includes the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 as the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the second light guide plate 521. In a state where the rear holding member 505 holds the lens hooks 531 and 564, and a ridge 581 as a restricting portion that restricts the movement of the first condenser lens 514 and the second condenser lens 524.

By doing so, the first condenser lens 514 and the second condenser lens 524 can be suitably attached. The pressing pieces 592A and 592B locked by the lens hooks 531 and 564 and the convex strip 581 are formed at the left and right end portions of the first condenser lens 514 and the second condenser lens 524, respectively. It can be mounted so that it does not affect the light as much as possible.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the light from the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 passes through the first condenser lenses 514, 519 and the second condenser lens 524 to the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. The first condenser lenses 514, 519 and the second condenser lens 524 and the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 are made of the same material (for example, acrylic resin material). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the condensing lens may be made of a material different from that of the light guide plate, for example. Specifically, by using a material that is less likely to be deformed by heat than the light guide plate, the light from the LED can be appropriately guided to the light guide plate. Further, even if the materials are not changed, the volume may be made smaller than that of the light guide plate or the plate thickness may be made larger to make it difficult to be deformed.

Further, the first condenser lenses 514, 519 and the second condenser lens 524 are interposed between the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 and the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. Then, the heat from the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 is less likely to be transferred to the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521, so that thermal expansion can be suppressed.

Further, it is preferable that the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 as a holding body on which the positioning boss is formed are made of a material that is less likely to be deformed due to temperature change than the light guide plate. The first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 may be made of the same material. By doing so, the light guide plate and the holding body expand and contract similarly due to the temperature change, so that thermal expansion can be suitably coped with.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configurations are not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Be done.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the light guide plate device 500 is illustrated as having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first light guide plate 511 and second light guide plate 521, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the number of light guide plates may be one, or may be three or more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first light guide plate 511 is exemplified as being held by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first light guide plate 511 may be held only by the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505, or may be held by the front holding member 503 and the rear holding member 505.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second light guide plate 521 is illustrated as being held by the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the front holding member 503 and It may be held by the rear holding member 505.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the holding body that holds the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 so as to be sandwiched from the one surface side and the other surface side, separate front holding member 503, middle holding member 504, Although the form including the rear holding member 505 has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a holding member having a substantially U-shaped cross section in which the front holding member 503 and the middle holding member 504 are integrally formed in advance is provided. The second light guide plate 521 may be held by the body, or the first light guide plate 511 may be held by a holding body in which the middle holding member 504 and the rear holding member 505 are integrally formed in advance and which is substantially U-shaped in cross section. Good.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 as holding bodies are part of the peripheral edge of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 (for example, the upper side portion and the left and right sides). Although an example is shown in which the edge portion) is held so as to be sandwiched from the front and rear, the present invention is not limited to this, and surrounds the entire peripheral edges of the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. You may hold like this.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the plurality of positioning bosses formed on the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505 as the holding body are formed on the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521. Although the mode in which the light guide plate is positioned with respect to the holding body by inserting into the plurality of holes is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and positioning by these positioning bosses and holes is performed. Instead, the light guide plate may be held by a holder.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the plurality of positioning bosses for positioning the first light guide plate 511 and the second light guide plate 521 at the mounting positions are formed by the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, and the rear holding member 505. Although the form formed on the body is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a member or a structure to be an attached portion of the light guide plate (for example, the game board 2 or a movable body for performance). A positioning boss may be formed on a part of the holder as a holder.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the first light guide plate 511 is provided with one first hole 601 as a first insertion portion, and the second light guide plate 521 is provided with one first hole 611. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of first insertion portions may be formed in the first light guide plate 511 or the second light guide plate 521.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the third inserting portion into which the third positioning boss can be inserted is not formed is illustrated in the second light guide plate 521, but the present invention is not limited to this. The second light guide plate 521 may be formed with a third insertion portion into which the third positioning boss can be inserted.

In addition, the protrusion length, diameter, outer shape, forming position, and forming number of each positioning boss and the size, outer shape, forming position, and forming number of each hole corresponding to these are exemplified as described above. The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned ones, but can be variously modified.

Further, in the above embodiment, the third light guide plate 511 has the third hole portion 633A, 633B, 643A, 643B as the third insertion portion into which the third positioning boss can be inserted. The invention is not limited to this, and the first light guide plate 511 may not be provided with the third insertion portion into which the third positioning boss can be inserted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first hole portion and the second hole portion are arranged such that the straight lines LN2 and LN4 connecting the first hole portion and the second hole portion are parallel or substantially parallel to the upper end surfaces 511A and 521A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the straight lines LN2 and LN4 may not necessarily be provided so as to be parallel or substantially parallel to the upper end surfaces 511A and 521A. For example, like the second hole 622, at least the second hole 602, 612 may be formed along the upper end surfaces 511A, 521A that are the light incident surfaces, or the first hole 602 may be formed. It may be formed along a straight line passing through.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the light from the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 passes through the first condenser lenses 514, 519 and the second condenser lens 524, and then the first light guide plate 511, Although the form in which the light is incident on the second light guide plate 521 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and light from the first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 may pass through the condenser lens. Instead, the light may be directly incident on the first light guide plate 511 or the second light guide plate 521.

In the above-described embodiment, the condenser lens positioning bosses 593F and 593B of the first condenser lenses 514 and 519 and the second condenser lens 524 are surfaces orthogonal to the light emission surface 590A and the incident surface 591A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be formed at a position other than the illustrated position as long as it does not easily affect the light guide.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the first condenser lens 514 and the second condenser lens 524 have exemplified the configuration in which the condenser lens positioning bosses 593F and 593B are provided on the front and rear surfaces in a projecting manner. The invention is not limited to this, and it may be formed on at least one surface. Also, a plurality of condenser lenses may not be formed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first condenser lens 514 and the second condenser lens 524 have a shape in which the plurality of convex portions 591 are continuously arranged in the longitudinal direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the shape of the condenser lens can be changed in various ways and is not limited to the above-exemplified form.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 are full-color LEDs, and by changing the light emission colors of the first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522, it is possible to achieve a light emission effect. Although the form in which the effect mode (emission color) can be changed in various ways has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, these first light guide plate LEDs 512 and 517 and the second light guide plate LED 522 can be one color. A single-color LED (for example, a white LED) capable of emitting light alone is applied, and the light of the single-color LED is transmitted through the first condenser lenses 514 and 519 and the second condenser lens 524 which are colored in a predetermined color, and the first light guide plate 511 and By making the light incident on the second light guide plate 521, the first light condensing lenses 514, 519 and the second light condensing lens 524 may be made to be able to perform the light emission effect. In such a case, By using the colored first condensing lenses 514, 519 and the second condensing lens 524 without using an expensive full-color LED, it is possible to perform a light-emission production in various production modes (emission colors).

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the light guide plate device 500 is exemplified to be provided so as to cover the opening 2c formed in the game board 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. The light plate device 500 may be provided on the back side of the game board 2 made of a transparent board plate so that the player can visually perceive the effect display through the transparent board plate. Further, the transparent face plate may be a light guide plate having a reflection portion, and the effect display may be executed by using the face plate, or the effect display by both the face plate and the light guide plate device provided on the back surface thereof may be performed. It may be executable. Further, the light guide plate device may be attached to the front side of the game board 2 at an arbitrary position such as the center decoration frame 51.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of game balls are inside the game 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 used for the game is added, and the number of balls used for the game is added. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that is stored in memory. In addition, since points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed gaming machines, these given points and points correspond to the game value.

Further, in the above-mentioned 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 completed by deriving the variable display result to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to a slot machine in which is possible.

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 a spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal. May be

The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other examples of the embodiments described later.

In addition, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modified example and the configurations shown in the below-described exemplary embodiment and each modified example may be arbitrarily combined.

In addition, it should be considered that the above-described embodiment and the below-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description and the following description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

The gaming machine of the present invention is, in addition, a gaming machine that can be played (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1), and has light emitting means (for example, first light guide plate LEDs 512, 517 and second light guide plate LEDs 522). A light guide plate (for example, a first light guide plate 511) capable of performing effect display (light emission display) when light from the light emitting means is incident from an end surface (for example, upper end surfaces 511A and 521A, a left end surface 511B). , A second light guide plate 521) and an attached portion to which the light guide plate is attached (for example, the front holding member 503, the middle holding member 504, the rear holding member 505), and the attached portion is the light emitting means. As positioning bosses for positioning the light guide plate with respect to the first positioning bosses (eg, first positioning bosses 571, 551) and second positioning bosses (eg, second positioning bosses 572, 552, 542). The light guide plate has a plurality of positioning bosses, and the light guide plate can be inserted with a first insertion portion (for example, first hole portions 601 and 611) into which the first positioning boss can be inserted and the second positioning boss. A plurality of insertion portions including a second insertion portion (for example, second hole portions 602, 612, 622), wherein the second positioning boss and the second insertion portion cover the light guide plate. In the state of being attached to the attachment portion, a gap (for example, gaps S2, S12, S14) generated between the second positioning boss and the second insertion portion causes a gap between the first positioning boss and the first insertion portion. Is larger than the gap (for example, the gaps S1 and S11) generated between the light guide plates and allows movement of the light guide plate in a specific direction parallel or substantially parallel to the end face while the light guide plate is in a direction other than the specific direction. Of the first control means (for example, the main control means, for example, the command for changing pattern designation) based on the lottery (for example, FIG. 18, FIG. 19, FIG. 22, and FIG. 23). A board 9011) and a second control means (for example, a production control board 9012) that executes a process (for example, step S90171 that is a process for producing an effect) according to the command output by the first control means. The second control means treats a plurality of different commands (for example, fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102”) as the same command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and executes the processing. (For example, in step S90752, the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” are converted to “8100” (see also FIG. 44), and the “810 0" and executes step S90171).

With such a configuration, it is possible to favorably cope with the thermal expansion of the light guide plate. In addition, since a plurality of different commands are treated as the same command for processing, the second control means can be operated appropriately.

Further, in the above gaming machine, the second control means may control the light emission of the light emitting means.

The first control means and the second control means may be composed of a plurality of hardware (boards and processors). Further, at least a part of the first control means and the second control means may be configured by a common hardware configuration.

For example, in the embodiment described later, a portion for converting the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into the variation pattern “8100” (the portion where the common module 90120A executes steps S90751 to S90752) is provided on the main board 9011. Good. In this case, for example, the CPU 90103 determines a fluctuation pattern by lottery and generates a fluctuation pattern designation command (which is output to the RAM 90102). Then, the CPU 90103 performs the same processing as step S90704 to convert the fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into fluctuation patterns “8100”. Then, the CPU 90103 supplies the converted command to the effect control board 9012. In this way, the second control unit may include a part of the main board 9011.

For example, in an embodiment described later, the common module 90120A is realized by a board different from the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, or a processor provided on the effect control board 9012 but different from the effect control CPU 90120. You may do it. In this way, in the second control means, the part that handles a plurality of different commands as the same command and the part that executes the process may be realized by different hardware.

The process according to the command may be a process of determining a performance to be executed or a process of executing a performance (a process executed by the display control unit 90123). In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command means not only treating a plurality of commands as one command of the plurality of commands but also treating a plurality of commands as a command other than the plurality of commands. Including. In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command may be realized by converting the commands as in the embodiment described later, or performing the same processing for a plurality of commands (thus, the same command Be handled).

Furthermore, as an example of the form of the gaming machine that can suitably cope with the thermal expansion of the light guide plate and can suitably operate the second control means, a command based on a lottery (for example, a variation pattern designation command) is output. First control means (for example, the main board 9011) for performing the second control means (for example, step S90171, which is processing for performance execution) according to the command output by the first control means (for example, step S90171). , The production control board 9012), and the second control means uses a plurality of different commands (for example, variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102”) as the same command (for example, variation pattern designation command “8100”). ) To execute the processing (for example, in step S90752, the fluctuation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” are converted into “8100” (see also FIG. 44), and are treated as “8100” and step S90171 is processed). A game machine that executes). Hereinafter, an example of a form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

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Hereinafter, another embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.)
FIG. 28 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 901 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 902 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 903 that supports and fixes the gaming board 902. A game area is formed on the game board 902, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 28) of the game board 902, a variable display of special symbols (also called special maps) as special identification information of a plurality of types (also called special games). The first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B are provided. These are composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

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 904A are also referred to as “first special symbols”, and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 904B 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 image display device 905 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 902. The image display device 905 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 905, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern (a pattern showing numbers, etc.) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol Variable display is performed. As an example, in the image display device 905, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative patterns in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. Is variably displayed (for example, vertical scroll display or update display).

Further, display areas 905HL and 905HR are also arranged on the screen of the image display device 905, and in the display area 905HL, the first reserved display image (here, the first reserved display image corresponding to the first special figure game whose execution is suspended). A circle image) is displayed right justified, and a second hold display image (here, a circle image) corresponding to the second special figure game whose execution is suspended is displayed left justified in the display area 905HR. It The first hold display image and the second hold display image are also collectively referred to as a hold display image.

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.

Moreover, the 1st reservation display 9025A and the 2nd reservation display 9025B comprised including several LED are provided, and the 1st reservation display 9025A shows the 1st special figure reservation storage number according to the lighting number of LED. And the second hold indicator 9025B displays the second special figure hold storage number according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 905, a normal winning ball device 906A and a normal variable winning ball device 906B are provided.

The normal winning ball device 906A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a fixed open state through which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening, the first start opening switch 9022A (see FIG. 29) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, 3 pieces). ), and the first special figure game can be started.

The ordinary variable winning ball device 906B is an electric tulip-type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces which are changed to a closed state which is a vertical position and an open state which is a tilted position by a solenoid 9081 (see FIG. 29) for an ordinary electric accessory. An object (normal electric accessory) is provided to form a second starting winning opening. In the normal variable winning ball device 906B, for example, when the solenoid 9081 is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is close to the normal winning ball device 906A, and the second start winning a prize is achieved. It becomes a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the mouth (also referred to as the second start winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball device 906B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning port by setting the movable wing piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 9081 is in the on state (second It is also said that the winning opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second start winning port, the second start port switch 9022B (see FIG. 29) 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 907 is provided below the normal winning ball device 906A and the normal variable winning ball device 906B. The special variable winning prize ball device 907 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 9082 (see FIG. 29) 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 prize ball device 907, when the solenoid 9082 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 907, when the solenoid 9082 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 9023 (see FIG. 29) is turned on, whereby the entrance 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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 902 (in the example shown in FIG. 28, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 9020 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 9020 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and is a variable display of a normal symbol (also called “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 9041. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 9041, the gate switch 9021 shown in FIG. 29 is turned on, whereby the passage of the game ball is detected.

Above the normal symbol display 9020, a universal figure hold display 9025C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 9025C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of regular figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 902 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 908L and 908R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 903, and a game effect lamp 909 for game effect is provided in the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 909 is configured to include an LED.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 903, 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 hitting ball launching device is provided. 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 903, a lower plate for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is provided.

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The pachinko gaming machine 901 is equipped with, for example, a main board 9011, an effect control board 9012, a sound control board 9013, a lamp control board 9014, a relay board 9015, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the game board or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

The main board 9011 is a control board on the main side, and has a function of controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 (special figure game, execution of a general figure game, management of holding, a jackpot gaming state described later, etc.). The main board 9011 has a game control microcomputer 90100, a switch circuit 90110, a solenoid circuit 90111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the main board 9011 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 90101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 90102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 90103. , A random number circuit 90104 and an I/O (Input/output port) 90105.

The CPU 90103 executes a program stored in the ROM 90101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the function of the main board 9011). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 90101 (variation pattern (FIG. 34; details will be described later), effect control command (FIG. 31, details will be described later), data such as various tables) are used, and the RAM 90102 is used as a main memory. It

The random number circuit 90104 counts updatable the numerical 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 90103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I/O 90105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described below) are input, various signals (solenoid drive signals described below, first special symbol display device 904A, second special symbol display device 904B, normal symbol display) Unit 9020, the first hold indicator 9025A, the second hold indicator 9025B, the universal figure hold indicator 9025C, and the like, and an output port for transmitting a signal).

The switch circuit 90110 is a detection signal (a game medium passes or a game medium passes or a gate switch 9021, a starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 9022A and a second starting opening switch 9022B), a count switch 9023) for detecting a game ball. A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on after entering is transmitted and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 90100.

The solenoid circuit 90111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 9081 or the solenoid 9082) from the game control microcomputer 90100 to the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric auditors or the solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

The main board 9011 (game control microcomputer 90100) supplies an effect control command (command for specifying the progress status of the game, etc.) to the effect control board 9012 in accordance with the progress of the game, as a part of the control of the progress of the game. To do. The effect control command output from the main board 9011 is relayed by the relay board 9015 and supplied to the effect control board 9012.

The effect control board 9012 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 9011. The effect control board 9012 receives an effect control command, and based on the received effect control command, various effects (notifying the progress status of the game, playing the game, etc.). It is an effect of encouraging, including a variable display of a decorative pattern).

On the effect control board 9012, an effect control CPU 90120, a ROM 90121, a RAM 90122, a display controller 90123, a random number circuit 90124, and an I/O 90125 are mounted.

The effect control CPU 90120 executes the program stored in the ROM 90121 to perform the process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 90123. At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 90121 is used, and the RAM 90122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control unit CPU 90120 operates as the common module 90120A and the effect execution instruction unit 90120B shown in FIG. 30 by executing the process for executing the effect.

The common module 90120A executes effect control command analysis processing (step S90704 in FIG. 37. Details will be described later) and sound/lamp control processing (step S90706 in FIG. 37, details will be described later). The effect control command analysis etc. processing analyzes the effect control command transmitted from the main board 9011 to specify which effect control command the command is, and performs processing according to the specified effect control command (analysis result). This is the process to be performed. The sound/lamp control process is a process for controlling the sound output from the speakers 908L and 908R, turning on/off the game effect lamp 909, and the like.

The common module 90120A supplies the sound control signal to the sound control board 9013 to specify the sound to be output (only sound is included) in the sound/lamp control process. The voice control board 9013 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 908L and 908R, drives the speakers 908L and 908R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 908L and 908R. Let In this way, the common module 90120A controls the audio output via the audio control board 9013.

Further, the common module 90120A supplies the lamp control board 9014 with a lamp signal for designating the lighting/extinguishing mode of the game effect lamp 909 in the sound and lamp control processing. The lamp control board 9014 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 909, drives the game effect lamp 909 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 909 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the common module 90120A controls the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp via the lamp control board 9014.

The performance execution instructing unit 90120B executes a performance control process process (step S90705 in FIG. 37. Details will be described later). In the effect control process process, execution of the image system effect is determined based on the effect control command specified by the analysis by the common module 90120A (for example, by lottery), and the image system effect determined to be executed is executed ( This is a process of instructing the display control unit 90123 to “start execution”. The image system effect is an effect for displaying an effect image on the image display device 905, and appropriately includes sound output according to the effect image and turning on/off of the game effect lamp 909 according to the effect image.

The display control unit 90123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the image system effect based on the execution instruction of the image system effect from the effect control CPU 90120. Start. In the execution of the image system effect, for example, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 905 by supplying a video signal. Further, the display control unit 90123 supplies the common module 90120A with an instruction to output audio from the speakers 908L and 908R and an instruction to turn on/off the game effect lamp 909 when executing the image system effect. The common module 90120A outputs the above-described sound designation signal and ramp signal according to these instructions. That is, the display control unit 90123 controls the sound output included in the image system effect and the turning on/off of the game effect lamp 909 via the common module 90120A.

Note that the common module 90120A outputs the above-described sound designation signal or lamp signal based on the effect control command specified by analysis, so that the sound output or the gaming effect lamp 909 is turned on independently of the display control unit 90123. It is also possible to control turning off/off (for example, turning on the game effect lamp 909 when receiving a later-described symbol fixing designation command).

The random number circuit 90124 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 90120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 90125 mounted on the production control board 9012 transmits, for example, an input port for receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 9011 and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

(Progress of games, etc.)
A game medium (game ball) is shot toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the ball hitting operation handle of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

When the game ball flowing down the game area passes through the passage gate 9041, 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 games is four, etc. Execution is suspended. The suspended general-purpose game is executed when a start condition for starting the general-purpose game is satisfied (eg, another general-purpose game is not being executed and the opening control is not being performed). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 9041 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 906B is tilted for a predetermined period. In the case of "universal figure loss", the opening control is not performed.

When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning hole formed in the normal winning ball device 906A, 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 906B, 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 starting winning opening when the first special figure reserved memory number (the first special figure game number that has been reserved) has reached the upper limit value, the first special figure reserved memory number increases. If not, the entry is invalidated (there may be a prize ball). When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening when the second special figure reservation storage number (the second special figure game number held) reaches the upper limit value, the second special figure reservation storage number increases. If not, the entry is invalidated (there may be a prize ball).

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 907 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 906B 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 opening 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 normal variable winning a prize ball device 906B 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 is "universal figure hit" is improved as compared with 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 be displayed when the pachinko gaming machine 901 is 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, etc.)
In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R provided on the image display device 905, the first special figure game or the second special figure game is started. Then, the variable display of the decorative design (this is also a kind of image system effect) 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, the reach mode is a decorative pattern that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 905 constitutes a part of a jackpot combination described later (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as “design”) is a display mode in which the fluctuation continues.

Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect (an example of image-based effect) is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during 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”, the fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 905 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 (for example, "7" when the probability is a big hit, non-probability big hit) on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "middle", and "right" decoration pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. 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.

In this embodiment, as another image system effect, for example, a notice effect that gives an advance notice of a jackpot expectation degree is executed during variable display. Further, during the big hit game state, for example, a big hit mid-game effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed as an image system effect. Further, as an image system effect, for example, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed when a special figure game or the like is not executed.

(Main operation of pachinko gaming machine 901)
Hereinafter, the main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 901 will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process not described below may be performed.

(Main operation of main board 9011)
On the main board 9011, the CPU 90103 executes game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt process is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter/timer circuit) (not shown) that is supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) (at an interrupt request signal supply interval). It is executed at every predetermined time (2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 90103 executes the switch process, the game random number update process, the special symbol process, the normal symbol process process, the command control process, etc., and the game control timer interrupt process repeatedly executes for each timer interrupt. As a result, game control and the like are realized.

In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from the various switches such as the gate switch 9021, the first start port switch 9022A, the second start port switch 9022B, and the count switch 9023 via the switch circuit 90110. It is determined for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). The result of this determination is temporarily stored in the RAM 90102 or the like, and is used in special symbol process processing or normal symbol process processing.

The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 9011 side by software.

Special symbol process process, based on the determination result in the switch process, etc., the process of suspending and executing the special symbol game, the big hit game state, etc. (first special symbol display device 904A, second special symbol display device 904B, The first hold indicator 9025A, the second hold indicator 9025B, and the control of the special winning opening door solenoid 9082 are included.). In the special symbol process process, the transmission setting of the effect control command is performed according to the progress of the game. Details of the special symbol process processing will be described later.

Ordinary symbol process process, based on the determination result in the switch process, such as hold or execution of the universal game, the normal variable winning ball device 906B (second start winning opening) open state, etc. It is the process (including the control of the ordinary symbol display 9020, the universal figure hold display 9025C, the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric accessory).

The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command set for transmission in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012.

(Production control command set for transmission in special symbol process processing)
Next, description will be made on the effect control command which is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing and is transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 in the command control processing. FIG. 31 shows an example of main effect control commands. In addition, the following "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command is composed of MODE data and EXT data.

The command 8000 (H) is a first fluctuation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (variation) of the first special figure. The command 8001(H) is a second variation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the second special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (variation) of the second special figure. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command.

The command 81XX(H) is a variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern (see FIG. 34. As will be described later in detail, the execution time of the variable display of the special figure and the decorative pattern (special figure variation time), and the decoration. It is a variation pattern designation command for designating (notifying) a pattern designating variable display pattern). A numerical value indicating each variation pattern is set in “XX” (same for EXT data and “XX”) of the command (for example, “00” for variation pattern PA1′-1). The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8CXX(H) is a display result designation command for designating (notifying) whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). A numerical value indicating the display result is set in “XX” of the command (for example, “00” for “miss”, “01” for “probable variation big hit”, etc.). The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol fixing designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving and displaying the variable display result). The symbol fixing designation command is to designate that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbol is ended and the display result is derived and displayed. The command is transmitted at the end of the special figure game.

The command A000 (H) is a hit start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the big hit game state (also the start of fanfare). The fanfare is part of the big hit mid-game production executed during the big hit game state, and is executed at the start of the big hit game state to notify that the big hit game state has been reached. This command is sent at the start of the jackpot gaming state.

The command A300 (H) is a hit end designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the big hit game state (also the start of the ending). The ending is an effect or the like that is executed at the end of the big hit game state (after the big hit mid effect) and notifies that the big hit game state is ended. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

The command B100(H) is a first start prize designating command for designating (notifying) that the first start prize has been generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first start prize hole. The command B101 (H) is a second start prize designating command that specifies (notifies) that the second start prize has occurred due to the entry of the game medium into the second start prize hole. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command. The start winning award designation command is transmitted when a start winning is generated (at the time of starting winning).

The command C0XX(H) is a first special figure reserved storage number designating command for designating (notifying) the first special figure reserved storage number which is the number reserved for the first special figure game. The command C1XX(H) is a second special figure pending storage number designating command for designating (notifying) the second special figure pending storage number which is the pending number of the second special figure game. In "XX" of the command, a numerical value indicating the number of reserved memories is set. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved storage number designation command. The special figure reservation storage number designation command is transmitted when the start winning occurs (at the time of starting winning).

The command C600 (H) is a customer waiting demo designation command that designates display of a demo image. This command is transmitted when the special figure game is not executed.

(Special symbol process processing)
32 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 90103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S90101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 90103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S90110 to S90117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 90102.

(Starting prize determination processing: step S90101)
In the CPU 90103, the first starting port switch 9022A is ON (refer to the determination result of the switch processing. The same applies to the ON determination of various switches) (when the game ball enters the first starting port), and the first When the special figure reserved memory number (for example, it is counted by the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 90102. The same applies hereinafter) does not reach the predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first start winning occurs. As a special figure display result (variable display result of special figure game) from among random number values updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 90104 or the RAM90102 (the value is updated by the game random number update process) ) Random value MR1' for determination (any value from "1" to "65535"), random number value MR2' for determination of jackpot type (any value from "1" to "100"), variation pattern determination The random number value MR3' (any value of "1" to "1000") is extracted. Each random number value thus extracted is set as reserved data at the head of an empty entry in the first special figure pending storage unit (provided in the RAM 90102). In addition, the number of first special figure reservation storage is incremented by one.

CPU90103, the second starting port switch 9022B is on (when the game ball has entered the second starting port), the second special figure pending storage number (for example, the second pending storage number provided in the RAM90102) If the counter counts the same below) does not reach a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), it is determined that the second start winning has occurred, and random number values MR1' to MR3' are extracted. Each random value extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the beginning of an empty entry in the second special figure pending storage unit (provided in the RAM 90102). In addition, the number of second special figure pending storage is increased by one.

The 1st or 2nd special figure reservation storage part associates with reservation numbers "1"-"4", for example in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the 1st or 2nd starting winning a prize mouth, and random number value MR1. The numerical data of'-MR3' are stored as pending data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The pending data thus stored in the first or second special figure pending storage unit indicates the first special figure game or the second special figure game whose execution is pending.

In this embodiment, the special figure game that has not been started yet (execution is pending) is stored by storing the pending data in the first special figure pending storage unit or the second special figure pending storage unit as described above. (In particular, information about the special figure game. Here, the hold data) is stored as a hold storage.

After that, the transmission setting of the command at the time of starting winning is made. The command at the time of starting winning is the first starting winning designation command (when the first starting winning occurs) or the second starting winning designation command (when the second starting winning occurs) and the first special figure reserved memory number designation command (first starting winning). When a prize is generated) or a second special figure reservation storage number designation command (when a second start prize is generated).

After the above transmission settings, the CPU 90103 ends the start winning determination process. In the one-time starting prize determination process, the above-described processes (ON determination, storing of pending data, etc.) are performed for each of the first starting-port switch 9022A and the second starting-port switch 9022B. The second starting prize can be detected without exception). When both the first starting port switch 9022A and the second starting port switch 9022B are off, the CPU 90103 ends the starting winning determination process as it is.

(Special symbol normal processing: step S90110)
The special symbol normal process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 90103, when the number of the second special figure reservation storage is other than "0", is stored in the head area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1"). Numerical value data of the random number values MR1' to MR3' are read. The read numerical data is stored in the fluctuation random number buffer of the RAM 90102 and temporarily stored. In this case, the second special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1, and the storage content in the second special figure reservation storage unit is shifted. For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the suspension number “1” (storage area corresponding to the suspension numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure suspension storage unit is moved upward by one entry. shift. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the RAM 90102, is updated to "2".

When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0", it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0", and when the first special figure reservation storage number is other than "0". , Numerical data of the random number values MR1′ to MR3′ stored in the first area (storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the first special figure reservation storage unit is read. The read numerical data is stored in the fluctuation random number buffer and temporarily stored. In this case, the first special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1, and the stored contents in the first special figure reservation storage section are shifted as in the case of the second special figure reservation storage section. Also, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1". By the above processing, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game.

After the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated, the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbols (variable display result of the special figure game) is determined to be either “big hit” or “miss”. As an example, the first special figure display result determination table (referenced in the non-probable variation state) or the second special figure display result determination table (referenced in the probable variation state) prepared in advance in the ROM 90101 is referred to. It Whether or not the probability variation state is prepared is specified in the RAM 90102 by referring to the probability variation flag which is turned on in the probability variation state. In each special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1′ for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “miss”. It should be. The CPU 90103 determines the special figure display result by referring to the first or second special figure display result determination table based on the random number value MR1′ read out to the random number buffer for variation (a decision value that matches the random number value. The decision result assigned to is the decision result of this time.) Note that the CPU 90103 determines the special figure display result to be a “big hit” at a higher determination rate in the probability changing state than in the case not in the probability changing state. In this embodiment, randomly determining a determination result using such a random number value and a table is expressed as “determining by lottery” or the like.

The CPU 90103 determines whether or not the determined special figure display result is “big hit”. When the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit flag provided in the RAM 90102 is set to the ON state. After that, the jackpot type is randomly selected into any of a plurality of types (a random number value MR3′ read out to the random number buffer for fluctuation and a jackpot type determination table prepared in the ROM 90101 and having “non-probability variation” and “probability variation” as determination results. The lottery used). After that, the CPU 90103 stores the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 90102.

When the special figure display result is not "big hit", or after the big hit type is stored, the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game executed this time is determined. As an example, when the big hit flag is off, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is on, depending on the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer, one of the special symbols previously determined as a plurality of kinds of big hit symbols is determined as the confirmed special symbol. Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "1", the special symbol normal process is ended.

When the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game is "0", the special symbol normal processing is ended after the demonstration display setting is performed. In the demo display setting, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted (for example, the RAM 90102 is provided with a flag that is turned on when the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted, and depending on the state of this flag. , Make the determination). At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted and set, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

(Variation pattern setting process: step S90111)
The fluctuation pattern setting process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process.

The CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S90261). If the big hit flag is on (step S90261; Yes), the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined by lottery (step S90262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S90261; No), the variation pattern at the time of losing is determined by lottery (step S90263). The variation pattern specifies the execution time (special figure variation time) of the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern, and the variable display pattern of the decorative pattern.

FIG. 34 shows a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, there are PA1'-1 to PA1'-3, PA2'-1 to PA2'-2, and PA3'-2 to PA3'-4 as variation patterns at the time of losing. Also, there are PB3'-2 to PB3'-4 as the variation patterns at the time of a big hit. Note that, as shown in FIG. 34, serial numbers (serial numbers “1” to “11”) are attached to each variation pattern.

PA1'-1 to PA1'-3 specify non-reach. “00” to “02” are sequentially set in the EXT data of each variation pattern designation command that designates PA1′-1 to PA1′-3. PA1′-1 to PA1′-3 specify the same fluctuation pattern, and the special figure fluctuation time also specifies the same length of time. When the production control board 9012 receives the variation pattern designation commands for designating PA1′-2 to PA1′-3, the common module 90120A causes the EXT data “01” to “02” to be “00” (PA1′-2. EXT data specifying -1). In other words, in the effect control board 9012, PA1′-2 and PA1′-3 are treated as PA1′-1 and various processing is performed (for other variation pattern designation commands, such treatment is performed). Absent).

PA2'-1 to PA2'-2 also specify non-reach. These are patterns for time saving (with shortening) in which the special figure variation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than normal (PA1′-1 etc.). “03” to “04” are sequentially set in the EXT data of each variation pattern designation command that designates PA2′-1 to PA2′-2.

PA3'-2 and PB3'-2 specify execution of normal reach, PA3'-3 and PB3'-3 specify execution of super reach A, PA3'-4 and PB3'-4 indicate super Specifies the execution of reach B. “05” to “0A” are sequentially set in the EXT data of each variation pattern designation command that designates PA3′-2 to PA3′-4 and PB3′-2 to PB3′-4.

In the lottery in step S90262, for example, the jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 90101 and having PB3′-2 to PB3′-4 as the determination result (the determination value that realizes the determination ratio in FIG. 35 is assigned to each variation pattern). Table) and the random number value MR3′ read out to the variation random number buffer, and any one of PB3′-2 to PB3′-4 is executed this time. ) Is decided.

Further, in the lottery in step S90263, for example, the first loss variation pattern determination table or the second loss variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 90101 and the random number value MR3′ read in the variation random number buffer are used, Any one of PA1'-1 to PA1'-3, PA2'-1 to PA2'-2, PA3'-2 to PA3'-4 is determined as the variable pattern (variable pattern at the time of loss) of the variable display to be executed this time. To do. The first loss variation pattern determination table realizes the determination rate of the table (FIG. 36(A)) in which any one of PA1′-1 to PA1′-3 and PA3′-2 to PA3′-4 is the determination result. The decision value is a table assigned to each variation pattern) and is used when the time is not in the short-time state (non-time-short time). The first loss variation pattern determination table realizes the determination ratio of the table (FIG. 36(B)) in which any one of PA2′-1 to PA2′-2 and PA3′-2 to PA3′-4 is the determination result. The decision value is a table assigned to each variation pattern), and is used when it is in a time saving state (time saving). Whether or not it is the time saving state is prepared in the RAM 90102, and is specified by referring to the time saving flag that is turned on in the time saving state (hereinafter the same).

With reference to FIGS. 35 and 36, the determination rate of the variation pattern is higher in the order of PA3′-2>PA3′-3>PA3′-4 at the time of loss. At the time of a big hit, PB3'-4>PB3'-3>PB3'-2 are higher in that order. For this reason, the jackpot expectation is high in the order of super reach B>super reach A>normal reach. Further, in the time saving state, PA2'-1 and PA2'-2 (see FIG. 34) having short special figure fluctuation times are selected. Therefore, in the time saving state, the average special figure fluctuation time is in the non-time saving state. It will be shorter than when.

Further, the determination rates of PA1'-2 and PA1'-3 treated as PA1'-1 on the side of the effect control board 9012 are other determination rates (determination rates in the same table and all tables in FIGS. 35 to 36). It is lower than the decision rate in. That is, PA1′-2 and PA1′-3 are hard to be selected when determining the variation pattern. Further, PA1′-1 and PA1′-2 and PA1′-3 treated as PA1′-1 on the side of the effect control board 9012 are set as the determination results of the same table.

After performing either of the processing of steps S90262 and S90263, the special figure fluctuation time (see FIG. 34) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time is set (step S90266). Specifically, the timer initial value according to the special figure variation time is set in a predetermined timer of the RAM 90102.

Following the processing of step S90266, of the first special figure game and the second special figure game, one of the special figure games (change of special symbol) in which the start condition is satisfied is started (step S90267). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a drive signal for executing the first special figure game is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 904A. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a drive signal for executing the second special figure game is transmitted to the second special symbol display device 904B.

After the processing of step S90267 is executed, a variation start command (various commands for designating the determination result, the 1st or 2nd special figure reservation storage number after subtraction, etc.) as a command for starting execution of the special figure game Is set (step S90271). The variation start time command includes a first variation start designation command, a variation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, and a first special figure pending storage number designation command when the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a second variation start designation command, a variation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, and a second special figure pending storage number designation command are included.

After the process of step S90271 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S90272), and the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

(Special symbol variation process: step S90112)
The special symbol variation process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". The CPU 90103 determines whether the elapsed time from the start of the special figure game has reached the special figure change time set above (the timer value of the predetermined timer is decremented by 1 and the timer value after the decrement becomes 0). Whether or not), when not reaching, it supplies the drive signal for executing the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game to the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol display device 904B special After performing the process of changing the symbol, this process is ended. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time is reached (when the timer value becomes 0), the timing for deriving the variable display result is reached, and therefore a predetermined drive signal is output to the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol display device 904A. Supplied to the special symbol display device 904B, and the symbols of the variable display result of this time determined above (“miss” are “−”, “probability variation jackpot” is “7”, “non-probability variation jackpot” is “3”) It is displayed (derived display), the transmission of the symbol confirmation designation command is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". The special figure game is executed by repeatedly executing step S90112 each time a timer interrupt occurs.

(Special symbol stop processing: step S90113)
The special symbol stop process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". When the variable display result this time is "big hit" (when the big hit flag is on), the CPU 90103 resets the time saving flag and the probability variation flag to off. After that, the transmission of the hit start designation command is set, the special figure process flag is updated to "4", and the present process is terminated. When the player is in the time saving state due to “miss” (when the big hit flag is off), it is determined whether or not the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times that can be executed in the time saving state (the number of times of variable display is provided by the time saving counter provided in RAM 90102) If the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the time saving flag is reset to OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is set to "0", and the present process is terminated. Even when the variable display is not performed due to "miss" and the variable display is not executed a predetermined number of times, the value of the special figure process flag is set to "0" and the present process is terminated.

(Big hit opening pre-processing: step S90114)
The big hit opening preprocessing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". The CPU 90103 sets a preset fanfare wait time for the elapsed time after the transmission setting of the hit start designation command (measured by a timer or the like provided in the RAM 90102. The same applies to other elapsed times). It is determined whether or not (waiting time from the start of fanfare to the end in the big hit game state) has been reached, and if not reached, the big hit opening preprocessing is ended. When the fanfare wait time is reached, processing for opening the special winning opening (supply of solenoid drive signal) is performed to start the round game, and the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating step S90114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting for the start timing of the round game (waiting for the end of fanfare) and opening of the special winning opening are realized.

(Processing during big hit opening: step S90115)
The big hit opening process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The CPU 90103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 9023 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) becomes a predetermined value (for example, "9") (it may be counted by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 90102), or a round. When the elapsed time from the start of the game (since the special winning opening is opened) reaches the upper limit period of the round game (for example, 29 seconds), and when it is the time to end the round game, the big prize will be awarded. The process of returning the mouth to the closed state and ending the round game (the process of turning off the solenoid 9082) is performed. When the finished round game is the last round game (for example, the 15th round) (it may be counted by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 90102), the hit end designation command is set to be transmitted, and the special figure process is performed. The process of updating the flag to "7" is performed, and the present process ends. When it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to "6", and this processing is ended. If it is not the time to end the round game, the present process is ended as it is (a process for maintaining the special winning opening in an open state may be performed). By repeating step S90115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the special winning opening is kept open until the timing of returning the special winning opening to the closed state, and finally the special winning opening is closed.

(Post-opening process for jackpot: step S90116)
The big hit opening post-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The CPU 90103 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the special winning opening) has reached a predetermined closing time (interval period of the round game), and if not, The closed state is maintained, and this processing ends. When the predetermined closing time is reached, processing for opening the special winning opening is executed to start the round game, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and this processing is ended.

(Big hit end processing: step S90117)
The big hit ending process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the jackpot end processing, whether the elapsed time from the end of the last round game has reached a preset ending waiting time (time corresponding to the ending execution time executed by the effect control board 9012), that is, the ending Determine if the waiting time has expired. When the ending waiting time has not ended, since the ending has not ended, the jackpot ending process is ended as it is. When the ending waiting time ends, the ending ends, so it is next determined whether or not the type of big hit this time is “probable change”. The big hit type is stored in the big hit type buffer. When the jackpot type is "probability variation", the probability variation flag is set to the ON state. In addition, regardless of the type of jackpot, the hour and hour counter is set as an initial value (the number of variable displays that can be executed in the hour and hour state, for example, 100) (the hour and hour counter is counted for each special symbol stop process). By this, the number of times of variable display executed in the time saving state is counted, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the time saving state have been executed), and the time saving flag is turned on. .. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and this processing is ended.

(Other)
In the above series of processing, each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S90115 and S90116 each time a timer interrupt occurs after the special winning opening is opened in step S90114. In addition, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", one variable display and the like have ended, so various data such as the game control process timer and various flag states (next variable display Those that you do not want to carry over) should be reset accordingly.

(Main operation of production control board 9012)
The effect control CPU 90120 of the effect control board 9012 executes a predetermined effect control main process after the activation. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of an example of the effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 90120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S90701) to clear the RAM 90122 and set various initial values. Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S90702). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 10 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of the CTC (not shown). If the timer interrupt flag is off (step S90702; No), it stands by.

Further, when the effect control command is received from a predetermined input port of the I/O 90125 separately from the effect control main processing, the effect control CPU 90120 uses the effect control command as a received command, for example, an effect control command provided in the RAM 90122. Store in receive buffer.

When the timer interrupt flag is on (step S90702; Yes), the effect control CPU 90120 clears the timer interrupt flag to turn it off, and performs the effect control command analysis processing (step S90704) and the effect control process. A process (step S90705), a sound and lamp control process (step S90706), and a random number process for production (step S90707) are executed. After step S90707, the process of step S90702 is executed. In the effect control command analysis etc. processing, the effect control CPU 90120 reads out and analyzes the received command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer to identify which effect control command the received command is, and analyzes the received command. A process according to the specified effect control command is performed (details will be described later). The effect control process process is a process of instructing the display control unit 90123 to execute an effect according to an effect control command (including execution of effect and determination of its mode) (details will be described later). The sound/lamp control process is a process of controlling voice output from the speakers 908L and 908R, turning on/off the game effect lamp 909, and the like (details will be described later). The effect random number updating process is a process of updating the effect random number value used for effect control by software. The effect control CPU 90120 operates as the common module 90120A by executing the effect control command analysis processing and the sound/lamp control processing, and operates as the effect execution instruction unit 90120B by executing the effect control process processing.

(Processing such as effect control command analysis)
The effect control CPU 90120 analyzes the received command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 9012) stored in the effect control command receiving buffer in the effect control command analysis processing (for example, confirms the MODE data). Yes), which effect control command the received command is, and performs processing according to the specified effect control command. When there are a plurality of received commands, processing such as effect control command analysis is performed for each command.

FIG. 38 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the effect control command analysis processing and the content of the processing performed for the effect control command. Each flag, each storage area, and command buffer in the figure are provided in the RAM 90122. Further, "set" with respect to a flag means to turn the flag on. Note that the state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area are reset or erased at appropriate timings (timing when reception confirmation of the target command is no longer necessary, etc.).

When the effect control command specified by the analysis is the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the variation pattern designation command processing shown in FIG. 39, for example. In the process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not there is conversion data for the EXT data of the fluctuation pattern designation command received this time (step S90751). For example, the determination is performed by referring to the conversion table stored in the ROM 90121 in advance. In the conversion table, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, each fluctuation pattern designation command (command to be determined in the left column) is converted to a fluctuation pattern designation command after conversion (if conversion is not performed, data without conversion) (right column It is configured as a table to which conversion data) is assigned.

In the conversion table, when the variation pattern designation command received this time is assigned a variation pattern designation command after conversion instead of data without conversion, it means that there is conversion data for EXT data (step S90751; Yes), the EXT data of the fluctuation pattern designation command received this time is replaced with the converted fluctuation pattern designation command assigned to the command in the table. As a result, the EXT data is converted to the EXT data (specified value) specified by the conversion table as the converted data (step S90752). By this processing, the fluctuation patterns PA1'-2 to PA1'-3 to be converted are converted into PA1'-1.

After step S90752 or when there is no conversion data for the EXT data (when data without conversion is assigned to the fluctuation pattern designation command received this time) (step S90751; No), the fluctuation pattern after conversion The designation command (PA1′-1) or the fluctuation pattern designation command received this time is stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area provided in the RAM 90122 (step S90753). In this way, the converted command is temporarily held in the storage means.

Through the series of processes described above, a predetermined command (a command for designating the variation patterns PA1′-2 and PA1′-3 with EXT data “01” and “02”) among the variation pattern designation commands is treated as a specific command. That is, the image system effect described below is executed. The conversion table may be composed of only EXT data. Specifically, the data in the column of the command to be determined in FIG. 40 is only the EXT data of each command (MODE data is unnecessary), and the converted data in the right column of FIG. Data may be used (MODE data is not required).

When the production control command specified by the analysis is the customer waiting demo designation command, the display control unit 90123 is supplied with an instruction to execute the demo production, which is an image system production for displaying the demo image. The display control unit 90123 receives the execution instruction and executes the demonstration effect (for example, counts 30 seconds after receiving the execution instruction, and after 30 seconds, supplies the video signal of the demo image to the image display device 5. To start displaying the demo image).

(Production control process processing)
In the effect control process process (see FIG. 41), the effect control CPU 90120 executes the hold display image control process (step S90169), and then the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 90122 (initially "0"). .), and executes any of the following steps S90170 to S90175.

(Hold display image control process: Step S90169)
The effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not a start winning command (first or second starting winning designation command and first or second special figure reservation storage number designation command) is received. Each command is received depending on whether the corresponding reception flag is turned on or whether the command is stored in the corresponding command storage area. For example, when the first start winning award designation command reception flag is on, it can be determined that the first starting award prize designation command has been received. For example, when the command is stored in the first special figure reserved storage number designation command storage area, it can be determined that the first special figure reserved storage number designation command has been received. The method of confirming the reception of such a command is the same as in the reception determination of other commands. If no command is received, this process ends.

When the start winning award command is received and the first starting award designation command is received, the number of the first hold display images is stored in the first special figure hold storage included in the variation start time command. The display control unit 90123 is supplied with an instruction to execute the image system effect (instruction to increase the first reserved image by one) to be updated to the same number as the reserved storage number designated by the number designation command. When the start winning award command is received and the second starting award designating command is received, the number of the second hold display images is set to the second special figure hold storage included in the variation start time command. The display control unit 90123 is supplied with an execution instruction (an instruction to increase the second reserved image by one) of the image system effect to update the same number as the reserved storage number designated by the number designation command. As a result, on the screen of the image display device 905, when the first hold display image is increased by one, the first hold display image is added right-justified, and when the second hold display image is increased by one, the first hold display image is added. 2 Hold display images are added right justified.

(Variable display start waiting process: Step S90170)
The variable display start waiting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 90122 is “0”. Whether the effect control CPU 90120 has received a variation start time command (first or second variation start designation command, variation pattern designation command, display result designation command, first or second special figure reservation storage number designation command) judge. If the above command has not been received, it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received yet, and the process ends. If the above command is received, it is assumed that the variation start time command has been received, and in order to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process ends. To do.

(Variable display start setting processing: step S90171)
The variable display start setting process is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 90120 causes the current variation pattern (variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area) and the current variable display result (display result designation command). Based on the variable display result designated by the display result designation command stored in the storage area, the final stop design (fixed decorative design) is determined (step S90321). The final stop symbol is prepared in advance according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result, for example, and is determined by lottery or the like (the random number value is updated by the random number circuit 90124 or the random number updating process for effect). Use one of the random number values for production). For example, when the display result this time is "probable variation big hit", the final stop symbol is determined to be "3 3 3", "5 5 5", or "7 7 7" (determination ratio may be arbitrary. (Eg equal)).

After step S90321, the presence/absence of execution of the image system effect, the mode of the image system effect to be executed, and the like are determined (step S90322). Specifically, the presence or absence of execution of various effects such as advance notice effects and the mode thereof are determined by lottery using various tables prepared in advance in the ROM 90121 and an arbitrary random number value among the effect random number values. To do. At this time, by referring to a different table depending on the display result, the variation pattern, etc., the jackpot expectation degree (including the super-reach execution expectation degree, etc.) can be changed according to the presence or absence of execution of the notice production or the like. .. Further, when the variation pattern this time is to specify the reach, it is determined to execute the reach effect specified by the change pattern (reach effect when the reach is established with the decorative pattern forming the final stop pattern). To do. Alternatively, the same normal reach or super reach A to C may be used as categories, and a plurality of types of detailed reach effects may be prepared for each category. In this case, the reach effect to be actually executed is determined by lottery or the like based on the reach effect specified by the current variation pattern. For example, if super-reach A1, A2, A3 is prepared for super-reach A, and this variation pattern specifies super-reach A, one of super-reach A1, A2, A3 is executed this time by lottery. The reach effect is decided (the decision rate is arbitrary (for example, it may be even or the jackpot expectation may be different)).

After that, the effect control CPU 90120 sets the start timing (predetermined by the relationship between the effect to be executed and the variation pattern) of the image system effect determined to be executed in step S90322 (step S90323). Specifically, the effect specifying data for specifying the type or aspect of the image system effect that is decided to be executed, and the execution timing specifying timer value indicating the execution start timing of the image system effect (the effect control process timer (provided in the RAM 90122 are provided. , A timer value for counting various elapsed times), which is set in advance in relation to the image system effect to be executed and the variation pattern, and is prepared in the ROM 90121). It is also stored in the timer value storage area of the RAM 90122. When there are a plurality of image-based effects determined to be executed, effect control CPU 90120 stores effect-specific data and execution-timing-specific timer values in the timer value storage area for each image-based effect.

After that, the effect control CPU 90120 issues a variable display (image-based effect) execution instruction (execution start instruction) of the decorative design that derives the final stop design determined in the manner specified by the current variation pattern and determined above. 90123 (step S90324). Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 90123 starts the variable display of the decorative design (hereinafter, the display control unit 90123 executes the variable display of the decorative design separately from the effect control CPU 90120). At this time, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, in the effect control process timer, a timer value corresponding to the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of this time, as an initial value.

Then, when the first fluctuation start designation command is received this time, the number of the first reserved display images is the same as the number of reserved memories designated by the first special figure reserved memory number designation command included in the variation start command. When an instruction to execute the image-based effect to be updated to the number (an instruction to reduce the first reserved image by one) is supplied to the display control unit 90123 and the second variation start designation command is received this time, the second reserved display image is displayed. The instruction to execute the image system effect to update the number to the same number as the reserved storage number designated by the second special figure reserved storage number designation command included in the variation start command (instruction to reduce the second reserved image by one) It is supplied to the display control unit 90123 (step S90325). As a result, on the screen of the image display device 905, when the first reserved display image is decreased by one, the rightmost first reserved display image is erased and the other first reserved display images are shifted to the right one by one. However, when the number of the second reserved display images is decreased by one, the leftmost second reserved display image is erased, and the other second reserved display images are shifted to the left one by one.

After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" (step S90326), and the variable display start setting process ends.

(Processing during variable display: step S90172)
The variable display process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display process.

In the variable display process, the effect control CPU 90120 reduces the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and determines whether or not the timer value after the subtraction is 0, and thus the special control corresponding to the current variation pattern is performed. It is determined whether the figure fluctuation time has elapsed (step S90551).

When the timer value is not 0, that is, when the variable display time has not elapsed (step S90551; No), the image system effect currently set in step S90323 (the effect determined to be executed in the variable display this time) is started. It is determined whether it is timing (step S90552). Here, the determination is performed by determining whether the execution timing identification timer value stored in the timer value storage area matches the current timer value of the effect control process timer.

When the execution timing specific timer value that matches the current timer value of the effect control process timer is stored in the timer value storage area, it is the start timing of the corresponding image system effect (step S90552; Yes). ), the display control unit 90123 (step S90553) is supplied with an execution instruction (an instruction to start execution) of the image system effect specified by the effect specifying data stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the timer value. .. Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 90123 starts the image system effect specified by the effect specifying data (hereinafter, the display control unit 90123 executes the image system effect separately from the effect control CPU 90120. ). Note that the display control unit 90123 can also perform a plurality of image system effects in parallel, but by separately executing each image system effect in different layers, the processing load related to the execution of the effect is reduced.

If it is not the execution start timing of the effect (step S90551; No), after step S90553, the variable display processing is ended.

In step S90551, when the timer value is 0, that is, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S90551; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol finalization designation command is received from the main board 9011 (step S90571). .. At this time, if the command is not received (step S90571; No), the variable display processing is ended.

When the symbol finalization designating command is received (step S90571; Yes), the timing for deriving the final stop symbol is reached, and therefore the display control unit 90123 is instructed to derive the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) (step S90571). S90572). Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 90123 terminates the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 905 and derives the fixed decorative design (variable display result). After that, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer (step S90573). The value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" (step S90576), and the variable display processing is ended.

(Special figure hit waiting process: step S90173)
The special figure winning waiting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command is received from the main board 9011. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, it means that the “big hit” has occurred, so an execution instruction (an instruction to start the execution) of the big hit medium effect (including fanfare) is given to the display control unit 90123. Supply. Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 90123 starts a big hit mid-range effect (image type effect) including fanfare (hereinafter, the display control unit 90123 separates the big hit mid-range effect from the effect control CPU 90120. Execute). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", and the special figure winning waiting process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit start designation command has not been received, it is determined whether the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed. For example, the passage of the waiting time is determined by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the production control process timer and determining whether the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is "0". If the timer value after subtraction of 1 is not "0", it means that the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, so this processing is ended as it is. If the timer value after subtracting 1 is "0", it means that the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed, so it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "miss", The value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and this processing ends.

(Processing during hit: step S90174)
The hitting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the hitting process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the hit end designating command from the main board 9011 has been received, and if the hit end designating command has not been received, this process ends. When the hit end designation command is received, the ending execution instruction (execution start instruction) is supplied to the display control unit 90123. Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 90123 starts the ending (image system effect) (hereinafter, the display control unit 90123 executes the ending separately from the effect control CPU 90120). Further, a timer value corresponding to the ending effect execution time (ending waiting time) is set in the effect control process timer, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5", and this processing is ended.

(Ending process: step S90175)
The ending process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In the ending process, the effect control CPU 90120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, determines whether or not the decremented timer value is "0", and if it is not "0", the present process is executed. finish. When the timer value is "0", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and this processing is ended.

(Other)
In the series of processes (steps S90170 to S90175), when the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, one variable display or the like ends, so the effect control process timer Alternatively, various data such as the states of various flags and the values of counters (things that should not be carried over to the next variable display) may be reset appropriately.

(Sound, lamp control processing)
The effect control CPU 90120 receives the effect control command (the command analyzed and specified by the effect control command analysis processing) or the instruction supplied from the display control unit 90123 (the instruction to output the audio in synchronization with the image effect, Based on the instruction to turn on/off the game effect lamp 909 synchronized with the image system effect), the voice is output from the speakers 908L and 908R via the voice control board 9013, and the game effect lamp 909 is sent via the lamp control board 9014. To turn on/off. As the voice output based on the effect control command and the turning on/off of the game effect lamp 909, for example, the game effect lamp 909 is turned on when the symbol confirmation designation command or the start winning designation command is received. As described above, the sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the game effect lamp 909 are controlled by the sound and lamp control processing.

(About command conversion)
Next, the handling of the variation pattern designation command will be described with reference to FIG. The fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main board 9011 at the start of fluctuation and is received by the common module 90120A. In the common module 90120A, if the EXT data of the received variation pattern designation command is “01” or “02”, these data are converted to “00” (command conversion is not performed except for “01” and “02”). .. As a result, the fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the fluctuation patterns PA1′-2 and PA1′-3 is converted into the fluctuation pattern PA1′-1. The variation pattern designation command without conversion (“8100”, “8103” to “810A”) is supplied to the performance execution instruction unit 90120B as it is and used by the performance execution instruction unit 90120B without conversion (the variation pattern designation). Based on the command, the display control unit 90123 is instructed to execute variable display of the decorative pattern, etc.). On the other hand, the variation pattern designation command with conversion (“8101” to “8102”) is supplied to the production execution instruction unit 90120B as a transformed variation pattern designation command (“8100”) and used (the variation pattern designation). Based on the command "8100", an execution instruction such as variable display of a decorative pattern is given to the display control unit 90123). As described above, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 9012, the predetermined commands (“8101” to “8102”) are treated as specific commands, and the process for executing the effect is executed. In this embodiment, the effects that can be executed based on the specific command are the same regardless of whether or not the conversion is performed. That is, the specific command is treated the same regardless of conversion.

(Effects of the embodiment)
In the development of the pachinko gaming machine 901, there are cases where a large number of fluctuation pattern designating commands (which are also fluctuation patterns specified by EXT data) output by the main board 9011 are prepared in advance (the fluctuation pattern is determined when added later). As a result, the table becomes complicated, and as a result, the variation pattern designation command may be left over for the variable display pattern of the decorative pattern that can be executed by the production control board 9012 (for the variation pattern actually used). Command may be left over). Since the remaining variation pattern designation command cannot be used (because there is no effect to be executed), the effect control board 9012 cannot operate with respect to the command. In other words, the performance control board 9012 may not operate properly. In this embodiment, the effect control board 9012 treats the remaining variation pattern designation commands (“8101” to “8102”) as other variation pattern designation commands (“8100”) and receives “8100”. Since the production (image system production) is determined to be executed in the same manner as at the time, the production control board 9012 (especially in particular , CPU90120 for production control can operate suitably.

Although it is possible to delete the surplus command, it is not necessary to delete the command as much as possible because the adjustment work of the table for selecting the variation pattern becomes complicated with the deletion. Lead to). Further, it is considered that the surplus command is not used, but in such a case, when a third party checks the operation of the main board 9011 (game control microcomputer 90100), the surplus command is left for the third party. Since the role of the command is unknown, the operation check by the third party does not proceed smoothly. In this embodiment, since the remaining variation pattern designation commands (“8101” to “8102”) are treated as other variation pattern designation commands (“8100”), deletion or non-use of the commands can be avoided. In other words, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 901 has an excellent effect that it is possible to eliminate the increase in development cost and the inconvenience that may occur during operation check.

Further, as in the above-described embodiment, the same processing is executed regardless of whether or not the variation pattern designation command “8100” which can be a command after conversion is converted from “8101” or “8102”. By performing the same type of image-based production (reach production, notice production, and variable display of decorative patterns) at the same rate, the production control board 9012 can be operated appropriately.

Further, since the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” which are the conversion target and the commands after the conversion are commands output by the lottery referring to the same table as shown in FIG. It is possible to easily grasp how the pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” are used, their mutual relations, and the like.

Further, as in the above embodiment, the determination rate of the variation pattern PA1′-1 (the rate at which the variation pattern designation command “8100” is output) is determined by lottery for determining the variation pattern PA1′-1, or All lottery including the lottery (for example, all lottery referencing different tables in the same process may be performed, or all lottery including other processes (for example, lottery performed by the same hardware) Good) (for example, in FIGS. 35 to 36, the determination rate of the variation pattern PA1′-1 is higher than the determination rates of any other variation patterns), and the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1′−. The determination rate of 3 (the rate at which the variation pattern designating command “8101” or “8102” is output) is a lottery for determining the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1′-3, or all the lottery including the lottery. The lowest in the lottery (for example, all lottery that refers to different tables in the same process or all lottery including other processes (for example, lottery performed by the same hardware)) ( For example, in FIGS. 35 to 36, the determination rates of the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1′-3 may be lower than the determination rates of any other variation patterns). The ratio of "8101" or "8102" to be transmitted can be reduced, and, for example, a malfunction or the like in which "8101" or "8102" cannot be converted to "8100" can be suppressed as much as possible. Further, by handling the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” as “8100” having a high determination rate, it is possible to easily adjust the determination rate in the lottery.

In addition, the determination rate of the variation pattern PA1′-1 is set to be the highest in the lottery for determining the variation pattern PA1′-1, or in all the lottery including the lottery, and the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1. The determination ratio of ′-3 is set so as to satisfy only one of the lottery for determining the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1′-3, or the lowest in all the lottery including the lottery. The gaming machine 901 may be configured.

In addition, you may raise the determination rate of fluctuation pattern PA1'-2-PA1'-3 to some extent. For example, each of these determination ratios is determined by lottery for determining the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1′-3, or all lottery including the lottery (for example, all lottery references to different tables in the same process). It may be the lowest, or may not be the lowest in all lottery including other processing (for example, the lottery may be performed by the same hardware). As a result, since the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” are used with a certain frequency, it is possible to facilitate the operation check by the third party.

Further, as in the above embodiment, the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” are commands that are not individually output in each lottery using different tables (see, for example, FIGS. 35 to 36 ). In this way, it is possible to easily understand how the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” are used, the mutual relationship, and the like.

Further, as in the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” are the serial numbers of the entire variation pattern designation commands (in the above-described embodiment, they can be specified by the serial numbers assigned to the respective variation patterns) or the variation patterns. A group in which the value (for example, the value of EXT data) indicated by the specified command is within a predetermined range (close range (particularly serial number)) or a variation pattern of the same category (in the above embodiment, non-reach) is specified. 34 (see, for example, FIG. 34), and by doing so, it is possible to easily grasp how the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” are used, their mutual relationships, and the like. The predetermined range may be, for example, a close range such as a serial number of two fluctuation pattern designation commands or a value of EXT data within “10”. The categories may be classified according to at least one condition such as reach or non-reach, normal reach or super reach, a variation pattern at the time of losing or a variation pattern at the time of big hit, etc. (eg, , A normal reach at the time of losing, a super reach at the time of losing, a normal reach at the time of a big hit, a super reach at the time of a big hit, etc. In addition, a category may be formed depending on whether or not there is a pseudo-ream. ).

Further, regarding the variation pattern designation command, since a plurality of commands are treated as the same command, the effect control board 9012 can be preferably operated with respect to frequently used commands.

In addition, by converting the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” into “8100”, the command handling process can be facilitated and the effect control board 9012 can be appropriately operated. Further, since the converted “8100” is stored (held) in the storage means (variation pattern designation command storage area), “8101” to “8102” can be accurately handled as “8100” (particularly, the variation pattern). When a specified command is referenced multiple times, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load, conversion error, and reference error when the command is converted each time). Moreover, since the same special figure variation time is set for "8100" to "8102", even if there is a command conversion for "8101" to "8102", the decorative symbol that is synchronized with the execution of the special figure game can be changed. Display and other effects can be suitably executed without a feeling of strangeness.

(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. 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. It should be noted that the configurations of the above-described embodiment and the configurations of the following modified examples can be omitted regardless of whether or not the configurations relate to the above-mentioned "problems to be solved by the invention" (in that case Can be another invention).

(Modification 1)
The main board 9011 may be provided with a portion for converting the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into the variation pattern “8100” (the portion where the common module 90120A executes steps S90751 to S90752). In this case, for example, the CPU 90103 determines a fluctuation pattern by lottery and generates a fluctuation pattern designation command (which is output to the RAM 90102). Then, the CPU 90103 performs the same processing as step S90704 to convert the fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into fluctuation patterns “8100”.

Further, the common module 90120A may be realized by a board different from the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, or a processor provided on the effect control board 9012 but different from the effect control CPU 90120.

(Modification 2)
The variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” may be converted into other common variation pattern designation commands (commands that are neither “8100” to “810A” that can be output from the main board 9011). In this case, the effect control board 9012 may perform the same process as the process based on the variation pattern designation command “8100” based on the other variation pattern designation command.

(Modification 3)
The production control board 9012 does not convert the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” into “8100”, and when the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” are received, the variation pattern designation command “8100” The same process may be performed. In this way, the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” may be treated as “8100”.

(Modification 4)
The type of command that treats a certain command as another specific command is not limited to the variation pattern designation command. For example, when there are many variable display results (there are many types of big hits), this command may be a display result designation command.

(Modification 5)
A performance control CPU 90120 that determines the execution of the effect (the portion that determines the execution of the effect may be realized by another processor such as a DSP) from the command to the display control unit 90123 (designating the execution of the effect). Command may be output to cause the display control unit 90123 to execute the effect. In this case, regarding the command from the effect control CPU 90120, a certain command may be treated as another specific command (for example, the display control unit 90123 performs command conversion or the like).

For example, display of a corresponding image (at least a hold display image of a hold display image or an active display image (an image corresponding to a special view game being executed)) corresponding to at least a hold of the special view game being held or being executed. A change effect that changes the mode over a plurality of special drawing games can be executed. The change effect is a kind of look-ahead announcement effect, and the look-ahead determination performed on the main board 9011 (whether the variable display result is a "big hit" for the special figure game held by the start prize when the start prize is given, It is executed based on the determination result of determining (predicting) whether or not the variation pattern specifies "super reach". In this case, the effect control CPU 90120 determines the execution pattern (change of the display mode of the hold display image) of the change effect based on the determination result (the effect control command designating the determination result is transmitted from the main board 9011). It is decided collectively by lottery. Then, the command designating the determined execution pattern is output to the display control unit 90123, and the display control unit 90123 is caused to execute the change effect in the execution pattern. Regarding such a command, a certain command may be treated as another specific command.

For example, an execution pattern as shown in FIG. 45 (for example, a change pattern for the second hold display image and a pattern when there are already three second hold display images) is prepared, and the execution patterns SP1′-2 to SP1. The display control unit 90123 converts the commands B5001 to B5002 that respectively specify ′-3 into a command B5000 that specifies the execution pattern SP1′-1, and executes the change effect. Note that the portion of the contents of FIG. 45 is the second hold display image for each special figure game executed before the target special figure game (the special figure game corresponding to the second hold display image changed by the change effect). The transition of the display mode of is shown. Specifically, the leftmost display mode in the special map game three targets before the target, the middle display mode in the special map game two targets before, the rightmost one is the display mode one target before. The display mode in a figure game is shown. For example, in SP1′-6, the second hold display image of the target remains normal (display mode when not changed in the change effect) in the special figure game three before, and in the special figure game two before. Change from normal to special 1 (a mode where the target jackpot expectation is "medium"), and change from special 1 to special 2 (a target jackpot expectation is "high" in the previous special drawing game) (In FIG. 45, the active display image is excluded.)

As described above, a command that handles a certain command as another specific command may be a command used to execute the prefetching notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect may change the hold display image, derive a chance eye or the like as a fixed decorative pattern, or change the hold display image or the active display image multiple times in one variable display. Good. The command used to execute the prefetching notice effect may be a command or the like indicating the result of the prefetching determination.

With respect to the command used to execute the prefetching notice effect, since a plurality of commands are treated as the same command, the display control unit 90123 can be preferably operated for the frequently used command. Moreover, you may employ|adopt the structure (relationship of the determination rate of lottery, etc.) of the said embodiment etc. suitably.

(Modification 6)
A command that handles a certain command as another specific command may be transmitted from the effect control board 9012 to another effect control board. Further, for example, it may be a command (for example, a command indicating the number of prize balls) output from the main board 9011 to the payout control board or the like.

(Modification 7)
The variable display (may be simply variable display) of the identification information (special drawing, decorative design, general drawing, etc.) also includes blinking of the identification information. For example, in a special drawing or a general drawing, a pattern in which all the segments are turned off and a pattern in which at least some of the segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately repeated. This is included in the variable display of identification information ( In this case, the one pattern (for example, a lost pattern) appears to blink. Further, the decorative design and the ordinary design may be variably displayed by blinking. Further, the identification information that is variably displayed in the variable display and the identification information that is the result of the variable display may be different. For example, as a variable display of a special drawing or a general drawing, a display with one horizontal bar (“−”) blinking is performed, and as a variable display result, other display (“7” for “big hit”, The variable display of the identification information includes deriving and displaying "1" or the like in the case of "miss". For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be the confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display of one time, the mode in which the identification information that was not displayed in the initial predetermined period is displayed after the predetermined period has passed is also included in the variable display of the identification information (the special symbol is the temporary stop of the final stop symbol). It may be a decorative pattern that appears for the first time, etc.). The gaming machine may be, for example, one that performs variable display.

(Modification 8)
The pre-reading determination may be performed on the effect control board 9012 side. For example, a command indicating each random number value at the time of starting winning may be transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 at the time of starting winning, and the look-ahead determination may be performed in the effect control board 9012.

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, by determining the jackpot type at the start of the fluctuation, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is the "probability variation state", but at the start of the variation, the big winning opening pattern ( Only the round game mode) is determined, and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed a certain area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state You may choose to.

(Modification 10)
The present invention is also applicable between a plurality of control means in a slot machine and between a plurality of control means in an enclosed pachinko gaming machine in which game balls are enclosed.

(Modification 11)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device and the voice output operation in the speaker for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. Various effect operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

(Other)
In addition, in the present specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming board 500 Light guide plate device 503 Front holding member 504 Middle holding member 505 Rear holding member 511 First light guide plates 512 and 517 First light guide plate LED
514, 519 1st condensing lens 521 2nd light guide plate 522 2nd light guide plate LED
524 Second condensing lens 542 Second positioning boss 543A Third positioning boss 901 Pachinko gaming machine 902 Gaming board 903 Gaming machine frames 904A, 904B Special symbol display device 905 Image display device 906A Ordinary winning ball device 906B Ordinary variable winning a prize Ball device 907 Special variable winning ball device 908L, 908R Speaker 909 Game effect lamp 9011 Main board 9012 Production control board 9013 Voice control board 9014 Lamp control board 9015 Relay board 9020 Normal symbol display 9021 Gate switch 9022A, 9022B Start opening switch 9023 Count Switch 90100 Game control microcomputer 90101, 90121 ROM
90102, 90122 RAM
90103 CPU
90104, 90124 random number circuits 90105, 90125 I/O
90120 Production control CPU
90123 Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing,
A light emitting means,
A light guide plate capable of performing an effect display by entering light from the light emitting means from an end face,
An attached portion to which the light guide plate is attached,
Equipped with
The attached portion has a plurality of positioning bosses including a first positioning boss and a second positioning boss as positioning bosses of the light guide plate with respect to the light emitting means,
The light guide plate has a plurality of insertion portions including a first insertion portion into which the first positioning boss can be inserted and a second insertion portion into which the second positioning boss can be inserted,
The second positioning boss and the second insertion portion have a gap formed between the second positioning boss and the second insertion portion when the light guide plate is attached to the attachment portion. 1 is larger than the gap generated between the positioning boss and the first insertion portion, and allows movement of the light guide plate in a specific direction parallel or substantially parallel to the end face, while moving in a direction other than the specific direction. It is provided so as to regulate the movement of the light guide plate,
further,
First control means for outputting a command based on a lottery,
Second control means for executing processing according to the command output by the first control means,
The second control unit receives a command output by the first control unit and outputs a command according to the received command, and a process according to the command output from the first processing unit. And a second processing unit that executes
The commands output by the first control unit include a first command and a second command different from the first command.
The first processing unit,
When the received command is the first command, the first command is output as it is without being converted into another command,
When the received command is the second command, the gaming machine that converts the second command into the first command and outputs the first command .