JP7040756B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a rotating drum type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine), and the like.

As an example of a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine has various means of entering a ball. As the ball entry means, for example, there is a unit including a start winning device, a variable winning device (so-called electric chew), a large winning device, and the like. Further, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, many pachinko gaming machines are provided with various decorative means (logo members and the like). By these decorative means, the decorative effect as a pachinko gaming machine is enhanced.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-069115

By the way, there are cases where the ball entry means is not decorated, or even if the ball entry means is decorated, the decoration has nothing to do with the decorative means. In these cases, there was no sense of unity between the decorative means and the ball entry means, and there was still room for improvement in the decorative effect when looking at the entire gaming machine.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the decorative effect.

The gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine that controls an advantageous special gaming state based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
A decorative portion that is decorated and has a first lens portion, a recess that is recessed in the front-rear direction with respect to the decorative portion and has a second lens portion, and a recess that is arranged behind the decorative portion and the recess. A light emitting means, a decorative means including, and
It is provided with a ball-entry means which is decorated and is arranged in the recess .
An integral design is formed by the decoration applied to the decorative means and the decoration applied to the ball entry means .
The light emitting means can emit light toward the decorative portion and the ball entering means.
The second lens portion is a gaming machine characterized in that the length in the front-rear direction is shorter than that of the first lens portion .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the decorative effect.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view of the gaming board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 2, and is the figure which shows the display which is provided with the said gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the rear unit shown in FIG. (A) is an enlarged perspective view of the logo member shown in FIG. 4, and (B) is a view of the logo member shown in FIG. 5 (A) as viewed from the rear. It is an exploded perspective view of the logo member shown in FIG. 5A. It is a figure which looked at the exploded perspective view of FIG. 6 from the rear. It is a perspective view which shows the relationship between the big prize apparatus unit shown in FIG. 2, the guide member shown in FIG. 2, the case shown in FIG. 6, and the LED substrate for logo shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the large prize-winning device and the holder shown in FIG. 8 as viewed from the rear. It is an enlarged perspective view of the left side light emitting unit and the right side light emitting unit shown in FIG. It is a perspective view when viewed from the arrow X of FIG. It is sectional drawing which follows the arrow YY of FIG. It is a figure which shows the state which the left side light emitting unit and the right side light emitting unit are emitting light. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a hit type judgment table. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of the electric chew. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sub-side 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-side 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is sectional drawing of the left side light emitting unit in 1st modification. It is sectional drawing of the left side light emitting unit in 2nd modification.

1. 1. Structure of a gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame body that forms an outer shell portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22 and is a vertically rectangular frame body to which the game board 1 described later is attached. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1. The front door 23 is a portion facing the player and is decorated in various ways.

The gaming machine frame 2 is configured to include a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The hinge portion 24 allows the front door 23 to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and the inner frame 21 to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. It has become. An opening is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening so that the player can visually recognize the game area 6 described later. The transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, but may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be such that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front.

The front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for launching a game ball with a firing strength according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 34 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 34. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the door is provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up direction button, a down direction button, a left direction button, and a right direction button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker for outputting sound (not shown in FIG. 1).

The gaming board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the gaming machine frame 2. The game board 1 has a plate-shaped member 1A arranged on the front side, a rear unit 1B to be described later assembled on the rear side of the plate-shaped member, and a back surface arranged on the rear side of the plate-shaped member 1A and the back unit 1B. It is integrated with a unit (a unit for mounting various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness, etc., which will be described later).

As shown in FIG. 2, the plate-shaped member 1A (game board 1) is formed with a game area 6 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k flows down is surrounded by a rail member 62. Further, the plate-shaped member 1A is provided with a plurality of game nails for changing the direction in which the game ball flows down in the game area 6. The plate-shaped member 1A is made of a transparent synthetic resin. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the back unit 1B on the rear side of the plate-shaped member 1A through the transparent plate-shaped member 1A. Further, the plate-shaped member 1A and the back unit (not shown) are provided with a decorative board lamp 54 for the game board 1.

In the game board 1, an image display device 50 (effect display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6. The image display device 50 is not provided on the plate-shaped member 1A and the back unit 1B, but is provided on the back unit. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol EZ (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. .. The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three effect symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right effect symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 81a and the second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by combining the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the big hit lottery by the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b, but by the image display device 50. The position of the effect symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 50 displays a display screen such as a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demo effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above. Display on 50a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers, an effect image other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image is also displayed.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area for displaying the hold icon HA (effect hold image) according to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. By displaying the hold icon HA, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold display 83a described later and the second special figure displayed on the second special figure hold display 83b described later. The number of stored figures can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center frame portion 61 (inner side wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. The center frame portion 61 is a partition wall that projects forward from a substantially circular opening formed in the central portion of the plate-shaped member 1A. That is, the inside of the game area 6 is divided by the center frame portion 61. Below the center frame portion 61, stages 61s are formed that can guide the game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11 described later. Further, at the lower left of the center frame portion 61, a warp 61w is provided to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage 61s.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D provided with a first start port 11 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first ball entry port, a fixed ball entry port, a first starting winning opening, and a first starting area. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also referred to as a first ball winning means, a fixed ball winning means, and a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory so-called electric chew) 12D provided with the second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting opening 12 is also referred to as a second entry opening, a variable entry opening, a second starting winning opening, and a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, and a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery).

The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k (ball entry opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is driven by the electric chew solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12, and when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. Become. That is, the second starting port 12 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew is the first when it is in the closed state. 2 It does not have to be impossible to enter the ball into the starting port.

Further, on the right side of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 14D provided with the large winning opening 14 is provided. The large winning opening 14 is also referred to as a special winning opening. The large winning device 14D is also referred to as an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The large winning device 14D includes an AT opening / closing member 14k (special winning opening opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the large winning opening 14 by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by the AT solenoid 14s described later. The large winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state.

Here, a holder 14H is assembled around the big prize device 14D as described later (see FIG. 9). The unit in which the large prize device 14D and the holder 14H are integrated is referred to as the large prize device unit 14U (ball entry means). As shown in FIG. 2, an opening 3 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the lower right portion of the plate-shaped member 1A of the game board 1. The opening 3 is provided so as to correspond to the size of the large winning device unit 14U. Therefore, the large winning device unit 14U is attached to the plate-shaped member 1A so as to be fitted into the opening 3. This embodiment is characterized in that the large winning device unit 14U is decorated, which will be described in detail later.

A gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame portion 61. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage port or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided in the lower part of the game area 6. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won a prize in any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6.

In the game area 6 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10. Since the gate is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric chew 12D is not opened when left-handed.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 13, a general winning opening 10, a large winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out opening 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13 and win a prize in the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the large winning opening 14. can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the display devices 8 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the indicators 8 include a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal map display 82 for variably displaying (normal map) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as a first special figure or special figure 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as a second special figure or special figure 2. In addition, ordinary patterns are also called ordinary patterns.

Further, in the display group 8, the operation hold of the first special figure hold display 83a and the second special figure display 81b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special figure display 81a (first special figure hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 83b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 84 that displays the number of stored items of the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal figure display 82. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83. In addition, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold.

In the special symbol display 81, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that the lottery based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 (special symbol lottery, big hit lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the opening pattern is set according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A big hit game (an example of a special game) that opens the big winning opening 14 is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if there is a winning (winning) of a game ball in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the value of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired for the winning (numerical information). , The determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 11, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 105a, which will be described later, as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is won in the second starting port 12, the second special figure is held. As a figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4", respectively.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting opening 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the middle or special game, the right to the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Specifically, each of the special figure hold display 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 13. The normal symbol display 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start opening 12 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of a normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a hit, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. It should be noted that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 described later as a normal figure hold. It will be memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 84. Specifically, the normal figure hold display 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of normal figure hold.

2. 2. Configuration of Rear Unit 1B Next, the rear unit 1B will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 13. As described above, the rear unit 1B is a unit attached immediately behind (rear side) the plate-shaped member 1A of the game board 1 (see FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 4, the rear unit 1B includes an assembly base 200 arranged on the rear side, a logo unit 300 (decorative means) assembled on the lower side of the assembly base 200, and an assembly base 200. It includes a left light emitting unit 400L and a right light emitting unit 400R assembled on both the left and right sides. Further, the rear unit 1B is provided with two triangular board movable bodies 55k on the upper side of the center in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55k can rotate around the axis center Q1 from the stopped state.

Here, the configuration of the logo unit 300 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9. This embodiment is characterized in that the decoration given to the logo unit 300 and the decoration given to the grand prize device unit 14U form an integrated design "GIDREAM" (Fig.). 2). Note that "GIDREAM" indicates the model name of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the logo unit 300 has a main body portion 301 (decorative portion) that forms the design of the “GIDEL” and the design of the upper portion of the “AM” among the designs of the “GIDER AM”. .. The logo unit 300 has a recessed portion 302 in the lower right portion, which is recessed toward the rear with respect to the main body portion 301. The recessed portion 302 (recessed portion) is for fitting the large winning device unit 14U in the front-rear direction. That is, when the logo unit 300 and the large winning device unit 14U are arranged so as to overlap each other in the front-rear direction, it is possible to suppress an increase in the length in the front-rear direction by the recessed portion 302.

In this embodiment, the main body portion 301 (decorative portion) means a portion of the entire logo unit 300 excluding the lower right portion. On the other hand, the recessed portion 302 (recessed portion) means the lower right portion of the logo unit 300, and does not mean only the surface recessed rearward.

As shown in FIG. 2, the logo unit 300 of this embodiment has a large length in the left-right direction. Specifically, the left-right length L1 of the logo unit 300 is about 430 mm, and the maximum left-right length L2 of the center frame portion 61 (the length between the left end portion 61L and the right end portion 61R of the center frame portion 61). It is larger than L2). In this way, by making the logo unit 300 longer in the left-right direction than the existing logo member, it is possible to enhance the impact as decoration. The logo unit 300 and the large winning device unit 14U form a large design "GIDREAM" in the left-right direction (see FIG. 2). This makes it possible to strongly appeal the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (particularly the model name) to the player.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the logo unit 300 is provided with two communication ports 10R through which a game ball can pass. Each communication port 10R (ball entry area) communicates with the general winning opening 10 (two general winning openings 10 arranged at the lower left of FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 5B, a general winning opening sensor 10a (ball entry detecting means) is arranged at each communication port 10R. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10 is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a of the logo unit 300 through the communication port 10R of the logo unit 300. In this way, even if the large logo unit 300 is arranged in the left-right direction (see FIG. 2), the communication port 10R is provided with the communication port 10R communicating with the general winning opening 10 and the general winning opening sensor 10a in the logo unit 300 itself. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the space for arranging the general winning opening sensor 10a cannot be secured.

Next, each component of the logo unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the logo unit 300 includes a base member 310, a logo LED substrate 320, a reflector 330, an inner lens 340, a sheet 350, an outer lens 360, a partial lens 370, and the like. It is equipped with a case 380.

The base member 310 is a flat plate member for assembling each constituent member of the logo unit 300, and is arranged at the rearmost position in the logo unit 300. The base member 310 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and is attached to the lower end of the assembled base 200 (see FIG. 4) on the rear surface.

The logo LED board 320 is a board on which the logo LED 321 is mounted, and is attached to the front surface of the base member 310 via screws. A large number of logo LEDs 321 are arranged over the entire front surface of the logo LED substrate 320. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, each logo LED 321 is arranged so as to trace the characters of "GIDREAM". Each logo LED 321 emits light to irradiate (emit) light mainly toward the front. The logo LED 321 of this embodiment is white and can emit light. The logo LED substrate 320 and the logo LED 321 correspond to "light emitting means".

The reflector 330 reflects the light emitted from the logo LED 321. That is, the reflector 330 prevents the light emitted from the logo LED 321 from leaking excessively to the outside. The reflector 330 has a certain length (thickness) in the front-rear direction, and the peripheral wall forms a character portion of "GIDER" and an upper portion of the character "AM". When the reflector 330 is placed on the front surface of the logo LED substrate 320, the reflector 330 surrounds the logo LED 321 arranged so as to trace the letters "GIDER" and the upper portion of the letters "AM" by a peripheral wall. In this reflector 330, the lower right portion is cut out in order to correspond to the recessed portion 302 described above (to secure a space for arranging the grand prize device 14D).

The inner lens 340 (rear lens member) diffuses the light emitted from the logo LED 321 inside, and is housed in the reflector 330. The inner lens 340 has a certain length (thickness) in the front-rear direction, and is made of a transparent synthetic resin. The inner lens 340 has a cover shape and forms a character portion of "GIDER" and an upper portion of the character "AM". The inner lens 340 has a notched lower right portion in order to correspond to the recessed portion 302 described above (to secure a space for arranging the grand prize device 14D).

As shown in FIG. 6, the inner lens 340 of the present embodiment is provided with a lens cut 341 except for the peripheral portion of the front surface. That is, in the portion where the lens cut 341 is formed, the character portion of "GIDER" and the upper portion of the character of "AM" are formed. The lens cut 341 has a small square-shaped mosaic pattern that is vertically and horizontally aligned. In this way, by applying the lens cut 341 to the inner lens 340, it is possible to further diffuse the light in the inner lens 340. As a result, it is possible to make the character portion of "GIDER" and the upper portion of the character of "AM" shine beautifully. The lens cut is a portion that has been specially processed (for example, uneven processing) in order to improve the light diffusion effect.

The sheet 350 (sheet member) is a thin paper forming the character portion of "GIDER" and the upper portion of the character "AM", and is housed in the reflector 330 in a state of being placed on the front surface of the inner lens 340. .. The sheet 350 has an outer portion 351 that is an outline of a character portion of "GIDER" and an upper portion of the character "AM", and an inner portion 352 inside the outer portion 351. The lower right portion of the sheet 350 is cut out so as to correspond to the recessed portion 302 described above.

The outer portion 351 is colored red. Therefore, when looking at the logo unit 300, it is possible to make the outer portion of the character portion of "GIDER" and the upper portion of the character of "AM" stand out in red (see FIG. 2). The inner portion 352 forms the character portion of "GIDER" and the upper portion of the character of "AM", and is substantially the same size as the lens cut 341 of the inner lens 340. The inner portion 352 is transparent so as to easily transmit light, and is placed corresponding to the position of the lens cut 341 of the inner lens 340. In this way, it is possible to easily irradiate the light from the lens cut 341 forward through the transparent inner portion 352.

The outer lens 360 (front lens member) diffuses the light emitted from the logo LED 321 inside, and is housed in the reflector 330 together with the sheet 350 and the inner lens 340. That is, the sheet 350 is arranged between the outer lens 360 and the inner lens 340. The outer lens 360 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and is flat and forms a character portion of "GIDER" and an upper portion of the character "AM". The outer lens 360 has a notched lower right portion in order to correspond to the recessed portion 302 described above (to secure a space for arranging the grand prize device 14D). The outer lens 360 and the above-mentioned inner lens 340 correspond to the "first lens portion" provided in the decorative portion.

In the outer lens 360 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the lens cut 361 is applied to the rear surface except for the peripheral portion mainly. That is, in the portion where the lens cut 361 is formed, the character portion of "GIDER" and the upper portion of the character of "AM" are formed. The lens cut 361 has a small square-shaped mosaic pattern that is vertically and horizontally aligned. In this way, by applying the lens cut 361 to the outer lens 360, it is possible to further diffuse the light with the outer lens 360. The lens cut 361 has substantially the same size as the inner portion 352 of the sheet 350 and the lens cut 341 of the inner lens 340, and is arranged so as to overlap each other in the front-rear direction. As a result, the light emitted from the logo LED 321 is diffused by both the lens cut 341 of the inner lens 340 and the lens cut 361 of the outer lens 360. As a result, it is possible to make the character portion of "GIDER" and the upper portion of the character of "AM" shine even more vividly.

The partial lens 370 internally diffuses the light emitted from the logo LED 321 and is mounted on the lower right 322 (see the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 6) of the logo LED substrate 320 as shown in FIG. Will be done. That is, the partial lens 370 is arranged in the recessed portion 302 described above. As shown in FIG. 7, the partial lens 370 is held in the lower right 322 of the case 380 on the front side. The partial lens 370 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and forms a portion of the character "AM" excluding the upper portion (hereinafter referred to as "AM remaining portion"). This partial lens 370 corresponds to a "second lens portion" provided in the recess.

As shown in FIG. 7, the partial lens 370 of the present embodiment is provided with a lens cut 371 mainly except for the peripheral portion of the rear surface. That is, the "AM remaining portion" is formed in the portion where the lens cut 371 is applied. The lens cut 371 has a small square-shaped mosaic pattern that is vertically and horizontally aligned. In this way, by applying the lens cut 371 to the partial lens 370, it is possible to further diffuse the light with the partial lens 370. As a result, it is possible to make the "AM remaining portion" shine beautifully.

The case 380 holds the partial lens 370, the outer lens 360, the sheet 350, the reflector 330, and the logo LED substrate 320 against the base member 310. The case 380 has a certain length (thickness) in the front-rear direction, but mainly has only a side wall, and the front side and the rear side are open. The case 380 is assembled to the base member 310 via a screw in a state where the outer lens 360 and the partial lens 370 are held (locked so as to be hooked) by the front peripheral edge portion 381. As a result, the partial lens 370, the outer lens 360, the sheet 350, the inner lens 340, and the reflector 330 are held inside the case 380.

Case 380 forms the contour of "GIDREAM". However, as shown in FIG. 6, the lower right portion of the case 380 is recessed rearward to form the recessed portion 302 described above. Therefore, the lower right portion of the case 380 forms the contour of the "AM remaining portion" in a state of being recessed forward. The case 380 is made of synthetic resin and is subjected to golden vapor deposition by secondary processing. Therefore, when looking at the logo unit 300, it is possible to make the outline portion of "GIDREAM" stand out in gold (see FIG. 2).

Next, the configuration of the large winning device unit 14U will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As shown in FIG. 8, the large winning device unit 14U is assembled so as to be fitted into the recessed portion 302 of the case 380. At this time, a large number of logo LEDs 321 provided in the lower right 322 of the logo LED board 320 are arranged behind the large winning device unit 14U. Therefore, when the logo LED 321 of the lower right 322 emits light, it is possible to irradiate the grand prize device unit 14U with light mainly through the partial lens 370. As a result, it is possible to make the big prize device unit 14U (particularly the big prize device 14D) look beautiful.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8, a sticker 14s1 is attached to the front surface of the AT opening / closing member 14k of the grand prize device 14D. The seal 14s1 (seal member) indicates an upper portion of the "AM remaining portion" (hereinafter referred to as "AM remaining upper portion"). In this seal 14s1, the outermost side is gold, the inner side is red, and the innermost side is transparent in order to match the color scheme of the logo unit 300.

A sticker 14s2 is also attached to the front surface of the holder 14H around the prize-winning device 14D, as shown in FIG. The seal 14s2 (seal member) indicates a lower portion (hereinafter referred to as “AM remaining lower portion”) of the “AM remaining portion”. In this seal 14s2, the outermost side is gold, the inner side is red, and the innermost side is transparent in order to match the color scheme of the logo unit 300.

Here, the AT opening / closing member 14k and the holder 14H of the grand prize device 14D form the same plane on the front surfaces thereof. Therefore, the AM remaining upper portion indicated by the seal 14s1 and the AM remaining lower portion indicated by the seal 14s2 indicate the "AM remaining portion" on the same plane. The innermost transparent portion of the seals 14s1 and 14s2 is provided so as to be located in front of the lens cut 371 (see FIG. 6) of the partial lens 370. Therefore, it is possible to make the innermost side (“AM remaining portion”) of the stickers 14s1 and 14s2 appear to shine in white by the light emission of the logo LED 321 in the lower right 322 of the logo LED substrate 320. The AT opening / closing member 14k and the holder 14H of the large prize device 14D correspond to the front wall portion of the large prize device unit 14U (ball entry means).

As shown in FIG. 2, when the large winning device unit 14U is fitted into the recessed portion 302 of the logo unit 300 and viewed from the front, one design called "GIDREAM" is formed. At this time, of the design "GIDELAM", the outermost side (case 380, the outermost side of the seals 14s1 and 14s2) can be seen in gold, and the inner side (outer part 351 of the sheet 350, the outermost part of the seals 14s1 and 14s2) can be seen. The innermost side (inner side rather than the outer side) appears red, and the innermost side (lens cut 341, 361, 371, inner part 352 of the sheet 350, innermost side of the seals 14s1, 14s2) appears to emit white light. By showing in three colors (three layers) in this way, it is possible to enhance the decorative effect of the design called "GIDREAM".

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the rear surface of the holder 14H is provided with a lens cut 14y corresponding to the position of the transparent portion of the seals 14s1 and 14s2. That is, the "AM remaining portion" is formed in the portion where the lens cut 14y is applied. The lens cut 14y has a small square-shaped mosaic pattern that is vertically and horizontally aligned. In this way, by applying the lens cut 14y to the holder 14H, it is possible to further diffuse the light. As a result, it is possible to make the "AM remaining portion" shine more beautifully.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 9, a lens cut 14z is applied to the rear surface of the rear wall portion 14w of the grand prize device 14D. The rear wall portion 14w is arranged behind the AT opening / closing member 14k when the AT opening / closing member 14k is closed. Therefore, when the AT opening / closing member 14k is open, the player's field of view is not obstructed by the AT opening / closing member 14k, and the rear wall portion 14w is easily visible. The lens cut 14z has a small square-shaped mosaic pattern that is vertically and horizontally aligned. In other words, the lens cut 14z is provided in a region of the rear wall portion 14w where at least a part of the rear wall portion 14w overlaps with the large winning opening 14 in the front-rear direction.

In this way, the light from the logo LED 321 of the lower right 322 of the logo LED substrate 320 can be diffused by the lens cut 14z of the rear wall portion 14w of the grand prize device 14D. As a result, when the AT opening / closing member 14k is open, it is possible to make the large winning opening 14 appear to be shining. Therefore, it is possible to make the opening of the large winning opening 14 more conspicuous.

As shown in FIG. 8, a guide member 15 is attached to the front surface of the holder 14H and below the large winning opening 14 (see FIG. 2). The guiding member 15 guides the game ball that has flowed down below the large winning opening 14 to the left and directs it toward the out opening 19. The guiding member 15 is made of a transparent synthetic resin. Therefore, the guide member 15 does not affect the appearance of the design "GIDREAM".

Here, as shown in FIG. 5A, the logo unit 300 is configured to protrude forward and appear larger from the central portion in the left-right direction toward both ends. That is, in the logo unit 300, the character portion of "G" protrudes forward (longer in the front-rear direction) and is larger than the character portion of "I". Further, the character portion of "I" protrudes forward and is larger than the character portion of "D". Further, the character portion of "D" protrudes forward and is larger than the character portion of "R" in the center.

Further, in the logo unit 300, the upper part of the character "M" protrudes forward from the upper part of the character "A", and when viewed from the front, the entire character part of "M" is ". It is larger than the entire character part of "A". Further, the upper part of the character "A" protrudes forward from the character part of "E", and when viewed from the front, the entire character part of "A" is larger than the character part of "E". .. Further, the character portion of "E" protrudes forward and is larger than the character portion of "R" in the center.

Then, in a state where the large winning device unit 14U is fitted into the recessed portion 302 of the logo unit 300, the design of "GIDELAM" is made to pop out forward and look larger from the central portion in the left-right direction toward both ends. There is. In the state where the large prize device unit 14U is fitted into the recessed portion 302 of the logo unit 300, the front surface of the large prize device unit 14U (holder 14H and AT opening / closing member 14k) is flush with the front surface of the plate-shaped member 1A. To form. Therefore, the front surface of the grand prize device unit 14U is arranged in front of the "G" portion or the upper portion of the letter "M" that protrudes most forward in the logo unit 300. As mentioned above, the reason why the design of "GIDREAM" is made to appear larger as it pops forward from the central part in the left-right direction toward both ends is based on the following reasons.

Most pachinko gaming machines in recent years tend to have a large winning opening in the lower right corner of the gaming area. Therefore, even in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, a large winning opening 14 (large winning device unit 14U) is arranged at the lower right of the gaming area 6. On the other hand, the logo unit 300 is arranged behind the plate-shaped member 1A of the game board 1. Therefore, as described above, the front surface of the large winning device unit 14U is arranged in front of the logo unit 300. Here, in the present embodiment, it is an object to form one big design (“GIDREAM”) by the logo unit 300 and the grand prize device unit 14U while forming the logo unit 300 as large as possible. Furthermore, the purpose is to enhance the decorative effect of the formed design as much as possible.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in view of the fact that the "AM remaining portion" is formed by the large winning device unit 14U at the lower right of the game area 6, the character portion of "G" is immediately behind the lower left of the game area 6. Or, the character part of "I" is formed. On top of that, in order to express the sense of depth of the design, each character portion of the logo unit 300 is arranged rearward from both ends in the left-right direction toward the center. Further, in order to express a more three-dimensional effect, each character portion of the logo unit 300 is made smaller from both end portions in the left-right direction toward the center portion. With this configuration, it is possible to arrange the logo unit 300 that is long in the left-right direction, and it is possible to express a three-dimensional design with a sense of depth by the logo unit 300 and the grand prize device unit 14U. be. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the decorative effect of using the logo unit 300.

The technical features of this embodiment will be described. As described above, the present embodiment aims to form one design as large as possible by arranging a large logo unit 300. In this case, the large winning device unit 14U, which is often arranged at the lower right of the game area 6, tends to get in the way. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, one design (“GIDREAM”) is formed by the logo unit 300 that is long in the left-right direction and the grand prize device unit 14U. As a result, the sense of unity between the logo unit 300 and the grand prize device unit 14U can be improved, and the decorative effect is enhanced by one large design.

By the way, as in this embodiment, it is conceivable that the logo unit 300 is arranged behind the large prize device unit 14U (large prize device 14D) without providing the recessed portion 302 in the logo unit 300. However, in the case of this configuration, the distance between the grand prize device unit 14U and the logo unit 300 in the front-rear direction is increased, and the sense of unity is diminished. Further, the distance in the front-rear direction as the game board 1 becomes large, and it becomes difficult to secure the arrangement space. In particular, when the arrangement space is exhausted, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to arrange the LED board behind the large winning device unit 14U.

Therefore, as in this embodiment, the logo unit 300 is provided with a recessed portion 302, and the large winning device unit 14U (large winning device 14D) is fitted into the recessed portion 302 to form the large winning device unit 14U and the logo unit 300. The length of the combined unit in the front-rear direction can be made compact. As a result, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity between the grand prize device unit 14U and the logo unit 300. Further, a space for arranging the logo LED board 320 can be secured behind the big prize device unit 14U (see FIG. 6), and the logo LED 321 at the lower right 322 of the logo LED board 320 gives a big prize. It is possible to directly irradiate the device unit 14U with light. That is, it is not necessary to arrange the LED only immediately behind the big winning device unit 14U. As a result, it is possible to reliably illuminate the large winning device unit 14U and make the light emitting mode vivid.

Here, the way the big prize device unit 14U shines becomes a problem. In order to express the sense of unity between the prize-winning device unit 14U and the logo unit 300 (main body 301), it is necessary to make it appear as if it is emitting light in the same light emission mode (brightness, light diffusion) as much as possible. Therefore, unlike the present embodiment, it is conceivable that the printing is performed only on the front surface of the large winning device unit 14U without providing the partial lens 370 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) behind the large winning device unit 14U. However, in the case of this configuration, the large winning device unit 14U looks dark, and it becomes difficult to see the printed design (characters). Therefore, the difference between the light emitting mode of the large winning device unit 14U and the light emitting mode of the logo unit 300 becomes large, and a feeling of strangeness is likely to occur.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the partial lens 370 is arranged behind the prize-winning device unit 14U (the recessed portion 302 of the logo unit 300). The partial lens 370 makes it easy to guide the light forward, and it is possible to make the grand prize device unit 14U look bright. However, in the logo unit 300, as shown in FIG. 6, two lenses, an inner lens 340 and an outer lens 360, are arranged in the main body 301 (see FIG. 5A), whereas the two lenses are recessed. Only one lens called a partial lens 370 is arranged in the portion 302 (see FIG. 5A). This is to make the length of the recessed portion 302 in the front-rear direction as short as possible to secure a space for arranging the large winning device unit 14U. However, due to the difference in the thickness of the lens, there is a possibility that the light emitting mode of the main body portion 301 of the logo unit 300 and the light emitting mode of the grand prize device unit 14U (recessed portion 302) are still different when viewed from the front. .. The inner lens 340, the outer lens 360, and the partial lens 370 each have the same thickness (length in the front-rear direction).

In order to deal with this, in this embodiment, the lens cut is applied to the large winning device unit 14U itself. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, a lens cut 14y is applied to the rear surface of the holder 14H, and a lens cut 14z is applied to the rear wall portion 14w of the grand prize device 14D. These lens cuts 14y and 14z enhance the light diffusion effect in the prize-winning device unit 14U. That is, the lens cuts 14y and 14z play the role of one lens. As a result, even if only one partial lens 370 is arranged in the recessed portion 302 of the logo unit 300, the partial lens 370 and the lens cuts 14y and 14z can make the grand prize device unit 14U look brighter. be. Therefore, when the design of "GIDREAM" is viewed from the front, it is possible to make the light emitting mode of the main body 301 of the logo unit 300 and the large winning device unit 14U as similar as possible.

Further, in this embodiment, the lens cut 341 (see FIG. 6) applied to the inner lens 340, the lens cut 361 (see FIG. 7) applied to the outer lens 360, and the lens applied to the partial lens 370. The cut 371 (see FIG. 7), the lens cut 14y (see FIG. 9) applied to the holder 14H, and the lens cut 14z (see FIG. 9) applied to the rear wall portion 14w of the prize-winning device 14D. , Each has the same pattern (small square mosaic pattern aligned vertically and horizontally). As a result, it is possible to give a sense of unity between the light emitting mode of the main body 301 of the logo unit 300 and the light emitting mode of the grand prize device unit 14U so that the degree of diffusion of light does not differ.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the main body portion 301 of the logo unit 300, the character portion of "GIDER" and the upper portion of the character of "AM" are separated by the case 380 (gold) and the outer portion 351 (red) of the sheet 350. It is expressed in gold and red. Then, in the large winning device unit 14U, the design of the "AM remaining portion" is expressed in gold and red by the seals 14s1 and 14s2. In this way, in order to enhance the decorative effect of the design of "GIDREAM" (to express two colors of gold and red), not only the case 380 but also the sheet 350 and the seals 14s1 and 14s2 are positively used, and the cost is low. It is configured in. That is, the design is not composed only of the vapor-filmed portion (case 380) which is the secondary processing, and the decorative effect of "GIDREAM" is enhanced by the inexpensive configuration. As described above, the case 380 itself is vapor-filmed as a secondary process, but it is relatively inexpensive because the front side and the rear side are open and mainly has only the side wall. It is configured in.

Next, the configurations of the left light emitting unit 400L and the right light emitting unit 400R will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. However, the configuration of the left light emitting unit 400L and the configuration of the right light emitting unit 400R are symmetrical and the same. Therefore, the configuration of the left light emitting unit 400L will be described as a representative, and the same reference numerals will be given to the configuration of the right light emitting unit 400R, and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 10, the left light emitting unit 400L includes an LED substrate 410 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “left LED substrate 410”), three arc-shaped cover lenses 420 (lenses), and three arc-shaped optical guides. It includes a member 430 and a cover member 440. In the three cover lenses 420, they are referred to as "cover lens 420U", "cover lens 420M", and "cover lens 420D" in order from the outside to the inside.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view seen from the arrow X in FIG. A large number of left side LEDs 411 (LEDs, light sources) are mounted on the left side LED board 410. Each of these left side LEDs 411 is arranged in an arc shape along the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D, respectively. A large number of right side LEDs 411 (LEDs, light sources) are also mounted on the LED board 410 of the right side light emitting unit 400R. When the left side LED 411 and the right side LED 411 are collectively described, they are referred to as both side LED 411 (see FIG. 15). The double-sided LEDs 411 of the present embodiment are white and capable of emitting light.

The cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D are made of a transparent synthetic resin and are formed long in an arc shape (circumferential direction). The cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D each have a dome-shaped (U-shaped) cross section and cover each left side LED 411. Each cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D is provided with a large number of lens cuts 420Ua, 420Ma, 420Da. The lens cuts 420Ua, 420Ma, and 420Da are substantially parallel to each other and are formed over the circumferential direction (see FIG. 11). With these lens cuts 420Ua, 420Ma, 420Da, it is possible to diffuse the light from each left LED 411 to make the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D appear to emit light more beautifully. The cover lens 420M and the cover lens 420D have the same length along the circumferential direction, but are longer than the outermost cover lens 420U (see FIG. 10).

By the way, the present embodiment is characterized in that each cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D is provided with an outer protrusion 421 and an inner protrusion 422 that facilitate light from the left side LED 411. Hereinafter, these outer protrusions 421 and inner protrusions 422 will be described. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along the line YY of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12, the outer protrusion 421 (outer convex portion, light guide portion) extends convexly from the outer surfaces 420Ub, 420Mb, 420Db of each cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D, and each cover lens 420U, It is integrally molded into 420M and 420D. The outer surfaces 420Ub, 420Mb, and 420Db are the surfaces of the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D that emit light from the left LED 411. As shown in FIG. 10, the outer protrusions 421 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of each outer surface 420Ub, 420Mb, 420Db, and extend in a substantially columnar shape toward the front. By these outer protrusions 421, it is possible to make the shapes of the outer surfaces 420Ub, 420Mb, 420Db of the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D stand out. Further, it is possible to guide the light from the left side LED 411 to make the part having the outer protrusion 421 look particularly bright (more bright than the part where only the lens cuts 420Ua, 420Ma, 420Da are applied).

As shown in FIG. 12, the inner protrusion 422 (inner convex portion, light guide portion) extends convexly from the inner side surfaces 420Uc, 420Mc, 420Dc of each cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D, and each cover lens 420U, It is integrally molded into 420M and 420D. The inner side surfaces 420Uc, 420Mc, and 420Dc are the surfaces of the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D on the side on which the light from the left LED 411 is incident. The inner protrusions 422 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of each inner side surface 420Uc, 420Mc, and 420Dc, and extend in a substantially columnar shape toward the rear. These inner protrusions 422 can guide the light from the left side LED 411 to make the part where the inner protrusion 422 is located look particularly bright (more bright than the part where only the lens cuts 420Ua, 420Ma, 420Da are applied).

By the way, as shown in FIG. 12, the present embodiment is characterized in that the outer protrusion 421, the inner protrusion 422, and the left side LED 411 are arranged on the coaxial P1. That is, the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422 extend in the same direction, and the left side LED 411 is arranged on a straight line in the direction in which the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422 extend. This is based on the following reasons.

Due to its nature, LEDs have strong directivity (the property that the intensity of light differs depending on the direction), and the spread of light is narrower than that of other light sources (incandescent lamps and fluorescent lamps). That is, it tends to be bright only in the region extending linearly from the LED. Therefore, in this embodiment, the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422 are arranged on the coaxial P1 with respect to the left side LED 411 by utilizing the above-mentioned properties of the LED. Each left side LED 411 is provided on the LED substrate 410 so as to emit light mainly toward the front.

In this way, the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422 make it easier to guide the light emitted from the left side LED 411. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, of the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D, the portion having the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422 can be made to appear extremely bright. That is, although it appears to shine to some extent (slightly) around the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422, it is possible to make the portion where the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422 are located appear to shine with particular emphasis.

Here, as shown in FIG. 12, the inner protrusion 422 is formed longer than the outer protrusion 421. This is based on the following reasons. Since the outer protrusion 421 is provided on the outer surfaces 420Ub, 420Mb, 420Db that can be touched by a human body (amusement park employees, manufacturers, etc.), it is preferable that the outer protrusion 421 is as short as possible for safety. On the other hand, the inner protrusions 422 are provided inside the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D on the inner side surfaces 420Uc, 420Mc, 420Dc that cannot be touched by the human body. Therefore, there is no safety problem even if it is long. Therefore, in order to maximize the function of facilitating light guidance while considering the safety aspect to the human body, the inner protrusion 422, which cannot be touched by the human body, is longer than the outer protrusion 421 which can be touched by the human body. is doing.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the optical guide member 430 is arranged between the cover lens 420U and the cover lens 420M, between the cover lens 420M and the cover lens 420D, and inside (lower side) than the cover lens 420D. Has been done. These optical guide members 430 extend in an arc shape together with the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D, and have a triangular prism shape that protrudes forward. That is, the optical guide member 430 faces the side surface of each cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D (the surface on which the outer protrusion 421 is not provided) (see FIG. 12). Each optical guide member 430 is made of a white synthetic resin. In this way, the light guide member 430 makes it possible to direct the light leaked from the side surface of each cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D toward the player side (front). As a result, it is possible to make the light emitting mode of each cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D look as bright as possible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, each optical guide member 430 is provided with hexagonal receiving portions 431 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. These receiving portions 431 are portions that serve as receiving portions that are pulled out from the mold with a pin when the optical guide member 430 is manufactured by resin molding. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, these receiving portions 431 are arranged at the same intervals as the intervals in which the outer protrusions 421 are arranged in the circumferential direction. Further, each receiving portion 431 and each outer protrusion 421 are linearly arranged along the radial direction in each of the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D. In this way, when the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D are viewed, the decorative effect can be enhanced by the regular arrangement of the receiving portion and the outer protrusions 421.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the cover member 440 is provided below the optical guide member 430 arranged on the innermost side (lower side). The left side LED 411 is not arranged behind the cover member 440. Therefore, the cover member 440 mainly functions only as a decoration (decorative member).

3. 3. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 relates to a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes an effect control board 120 (sub control board) for controlling, a payout control board 170 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control unit, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 140, a voice control board 161 and a sub drive board 162, which will be described later.

The sub control unit includes at least an effect control board 120, and uses effect means (image display device 50, speaker 610, logo LED 321, double-sided LEDs 411, frame lamp 212, panel lamp 54, panel movable body 55k, etc.). It suffices if the game production can be controlled.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies electric power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 refers to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. To supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power is turned on / off by turning the power switch 191 on and off. The game control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100, or the effect control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 14, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. The game control microcomputer (game control means) 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. It includes a gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a stored program, and a gaming I / O (Input / Output) port 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105 (first special figure holding storage unit 105a and second special figure holding storage unit 105b) and a normal drawing holding storage unit 106. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input to the game control board 100 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting port sensor 11a, a second starting port sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a large winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

The first start port sensor 11a is provided in the first start port 11 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The large winning opening sensor 14a is provided in the large winning opening 14, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided in each general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10.

Further, as solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT (attacker) solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the prize-winning device 14D.

Further, the game control board 100 includes a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and a second special figure display 81b), a normal figure display 82, and a special figure hold display 83 (first special figure hold display). The device 83a, the second special figure hold indicator 83b), and the normal figure hold indicator 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and also receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to drive the prize ball. Pay out or pay out ball rental. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the firing volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the launch solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 15, the effect control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer (effect control means) 121 stores the effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, the effect RAM 124 used as the work memory, and the effect ROM 123. The effect CPU 122 for executing the program and the effect I / O port 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals are included. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, an image control board 140, a voice control board 161 (voice control circuit), and a sub drive board 162 are connected to the effect control board 120. A logo LED 321, both side LEDs 411 (left side LED 411 and right side LED 411), a frame lamp 212, a board lamp 54, and a board movable body 55k are connected to the sub drive board 162.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. I have. The image ROM 142 includes still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), background images, and the like. Image data is stored.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 610 via the voice control board 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 610 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 161. In that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 161 or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 610 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 has a logo LED 321 and both side LEDs 411 (left side LED 411 and right side LED 411), a frame lamp 212, a board lamp 54, etc. via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Controls the lighting of the lamp. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and each lamp is in accordance with the light emission pattern data. Controls the light emission of (LED). The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the board movable body 55k via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 55k, and controls the drive of the motor for driving the panel movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. conduct. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

Further, an input unit detection sensor (effect button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a are connected to the effect control board 120. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the effect button 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the input unit detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. Further, the select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the effect control board 120.

Note that FIGS. 14 and 15 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 are provided. Except for the game control board 100, any plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 14 or 15 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 14 or 15 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

4. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits" and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. When the jackpot is won, a "big hit game" is executed in which the jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. Probability change jackpot and normal jackpot. The probabilistic jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to the normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

More specifically, for the probabilistic jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of special figure 1 (lottery of the first special symbol), the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R. However, from 9R to 16R, it is a big hit that opens the big winning opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, although the total number of rounds of these jackpots is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R. The actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which a game ball can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these big hits, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and it is a round in which no prize ball can be expected. If the "probability change jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_probability variation symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a, and if the "normal jackpot" is won, the "normal figure 1_probability change symbol" is stopped and displayed. "Special figure 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

In addition, the probabilistic jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (the lottery of the second special symbol) are jackpots that open the big winning opening 14 from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In other words, these jackpots have a substantial number of rounds of 16R. If the "probability change jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_probability variation symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b, and if the "normal jackpot" is won, the second "Special figure 2_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81b.

Regardless of which jackpot is won, it is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later after the jackpot game. The electric support control state continues until the next big hit winning if it is controlled according to the high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed in association with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of electric support times (time reduction number) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support is the upper limit of the number of times of execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the electric support control state.

As shown in FIG. 16, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 is 65% for the probabilistic jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, if the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, the jackpot game with an actual number of rounds of 8 is executed, while if the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the actual number of rounds is 8 rounds. The lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special figure 1 in that the jackpot game with 16 rounds is executed.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not the jackpot is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "winning type random number". As shown in FIG. 17A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of multiple effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") that is a combination of the effect symbols shown. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 20 (B). The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

5. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the normal figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability fluctuation function and a fluctuation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 18A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 81 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special figure display 81 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 19). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short variable time as the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 81 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 18 (C). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal figure display 82 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 18 (D)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 20). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 20). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 12D is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the electric chew 12D are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. It suffices if the electric chew 12D is easier to open than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the high accuracy and high base state is substantially continued until the next big hit. In addition, the end condition of the high accuracy and high base state may be only that the big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly called "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy and high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as a "normal gaming state". Further, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 6R (see FIG. 2) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 13 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 12. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 2) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than to win the second starting port 12. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 11. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than right-handed.

6. Operation of Pachinko Game Machine PY1 Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 21, and the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] The game control microcomputer 101 repeats the main-side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 21 every short time, for example, 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 has a jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery, a jackpot type random number for determining the type of jackpot, a reach random number for determining whether or not to reach the reach state in the variation production, and a variation for determining the variation pattern. Performs random number update processing to update pattern random numbers, ordinary symbol random numbers (winning random numbers) used for ordinary symbol lottery, etc. (S101). At least a part of each random number may be a hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 101.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an input process (S102). In the input process (S102), various sensors (first start port sensor 11a, second start port sensor 12a, large winning opening sensor 14a, general winning opening sensor 10a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (FIG. 14). The detection signal detected by)) is read, and the payout data for paying out the prize balls according to the type of the winning opening is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a start port sensor detection process (S103), a special operation process (S104), and a normal operation process (S105). In the start port sensor detection process (S103), if the first start port sensor 11a is ON, various random numbers such as big hit random numbers (big hit random numbers, big hits) on condition that the number of stored first special figures is less than four. A symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number (see FIG. 17A)) are acquired. Further, if the second start port sensor 12a is ON, various random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired on condition that the number of storages of the second special figure hold is less than four. Further, if the gate sensor 13a is ON, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 17B) is acquired on condition that the number of stored normal symbols is less than four.

In the special operation process (S104), a random number such as a jackpot random number acquired in the start port sensor detection process (S103) is determined, and a special symbol is displayed (variation display and stop display) for notifying the determination result. .. When displaying this special symbol, a variation start command including information on the variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation stop command is used for the game at the start of the stop display of the special symbol. Set in the output buffer of RAM 104. The fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 19 based on the determination of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers. Then, as a result of the determination of the jackpot random number, if the jackpot is won, a jackpot game (special game) in which the jackpot 14 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening) is performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 19, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time during which the fluctuation display of the special symbol is executed is also determined. The SP reach (super reach) shown in the remarks column of FIG. 19 is a reach in which the fluctuation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach. The distribution rate of the table is set so that the SP reach has a higher expectation of winning (expectation for big hit winning) than the normal reach. Then, the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation increases in the order of weak SP reach A ⇒ weak SP reach B ⇒ strong SP reach. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

Further, in the special operation process (S104), when the opening (big hit game) is started, the opening command indicating the start of the opening is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. When starting a round game, a round designation command indicating the start of the round game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. When starting the ending, an ending command indicating the start of the ending is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired by the start port sensor detection process is determined, and the normal symbol is displayed (variable display and stop display) for notifying the determination result. As a result of the judgment of the normal symbol random number, if the normal symbol is won, the auxiliary game of opening the electric chew 12D according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time, opening number of times, see FIG. 20) according to the game state is performed. conduct.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an output process of outputting the command or the like set in each of the above processes to the effect control board 120 or the like (S106). In parallel with the above processing in the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the processing shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. Hereinafter, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described.

[Sub-side 1ms timer interrupt processing] The effect control microcomputer 121 repeats the sub-side 1ms timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 22 every short time such as 1 msec. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process and also executes the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process (see FIG. 23) as described later. As shown in FIG. 22, in the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process, first, input process is performed (S201). In the input process (S201), switch data (edge data and level data) are created based on the detection signals from the input unit detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 15).

Subsequently, the lamp data output process is performed (S202). In the lamp data output processing (S202), the logo LED 321 and both side LEDs 411 (left side LED 411 and right side LED 411), the frame lamp 212, and the panel lamp 54 are to be made to emit light at the timing suitable for the production. The lamp data created in the process (S305) of (S305) is output to the subdrive board 162. That is, according to the lamp data, the logo LED 321 and the double-sided LEDs 411, the frame lamp 212, and the panel lamp 54 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode.

Next, a drive control process described later is performed (S203). In the drive control process (S203), drive data is created and output in order to drive (rotate) the board movable body 55k (see FIG. 2) at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Then, the watchdog timer process (S204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[Sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process] The effect control microcomputer 121 repeats the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 23 every short time such as 10 msec. As shown in FIG. 23, in the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process, first, the received command analysis process is performed (S301). In the reception command analysis process (S301), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines, for example, whether or not a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command, special figure 2 variation start command) has been received from the game control board 100, and receives the command. If so, the variable effect start process for starting the variable effect is performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command, special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the game control board 100, and if so, the fluctuation effect end processing for ending the variation effect. I do. Further, it is determined whether or not the opening command is received from the game control board 100, and if it is received, the opening effect selection process for starting the opening effect accompanying the opening is performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the round designation command is received from the game control board 100, and if it is received, the round game effect selection process for starting the round game effect accompanying the round game is performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the ending command is received from the game control board 100, and if it is received, the ending effect selection process for starting the ending effect accompanying the ending is performed.

Following the reception command analysis process in step S301, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a switch state acquisition process of storing the switch data created by the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process in the effect RAM 124. (S302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S303).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S304). In the voice control process (S304), voice data (data for outputting voice from the speaker 610) is created, voice data is output to the voice control board 161, and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 610.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates lamp data (logo LED 321 and both side LED 411 (left side LED 411 and right side LED 411), frame lamp 212, data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 54), and is used for various effect determination. Execute other processing such as updating a random number (S305), and finish this processing.

7. Effect of the present embodiment <A> As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the decoration (character "GIDER") applied to the logo unit 300 as shown in FIG. 5 (A). "Part" and the upper part of the letters "AM") and the decoration ("AM remaining part") applied to the prize-winning device unit 14U as shown in FIG. 8 make an integrated design ("GIDREAM"). Is formed (see FIG. 2). Therefore, it is possible to improve the sense of unity between the logo unit 300 and the grand prize device unit 14U, and it is possible to enhance the decorative effect.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a recessed portion 302 is provided with respect to the main body portion 301 of the logo unit 300 shown in FIG. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, the logo LED substrate 320 and the logo LED substrate 320 and behind both the main body portion 301 and the recessed portion 302 (large winning device unit 14U) can be arranged in the recessed portion 302. It is possible to arrange the logo LED 321. As a result, when the logo LED 321 emits light, the entire "GIDREAM", which is an integrated design, is illuminated, and the decorative effect can be further enhanced.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the logo unit 300, not only the inner lens 340 and the outer lens 360 (see FIG. 6) are provided on the main body 301 (see FIG. 5A), but also. A partial lens 370 is also provided in the recessed portion 302. Therefore, when the logo LED 321 emits light, the light is diffused by the inner lens 340, the outer lens 360, and the partial lens 370, and the decorative effect can be enhanced. On top of that, the main body 301 has two lenses, the inner lens 340 and the outer lens 360, whereas the recessed portion 302 has only one lens, the partial lens 370, so that the lens in the recessed portion 302 The length in the front-back direction becomes shorter. Therefore, it is possible to increase the space for arranging the large winning device unit 14U by the recessed portion 302. As a result, it is possible to facilitate the placement of the large winning device unit 14U in the recessed portion 302.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the large winning device unit 14U is provided with lens cuts 14z and 14y. That is, the lens cut 14z is applied to the rear wall portion 14w of the large winning device 14D, and the lens cut 14y is applied to the holder 14H. Therefore, when the logo LED 321 emits light, the light is diffused by these lens cuts 14z and 14y. As a result, the big prize device unit 14U looks more beautifully shining, and it is possible to enhance the decorative effect. Further, since the large winning device unit 14U itself has the lens cuts 14z and 14y, it is possible to make the lens cuts 14z and 14y function as one lens. That is, in the logo unit 300, the length of the recessed portion 302 in the front-rear direction of the lens is shorter than that of the main body portion 301. It is possible to make up for the shortness. Therefore, when looking at the logo unit 300 and the prize-winning device unit 14U, it is possible to reduce the discomfort that the appearance of light differs depending on the difference in the length in the front-rear direction of the lens.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, all the lens cut patterns provided in the logo unit 300 and the grand prize device unit 14U are made into the same pattern (small square mosaic pattern arranged vertically and horizontally). There is. That is, the lens cut 341 applied to the inner lens 340 (see FIG. 6), the lens cut 361 applied to the outer lens 360 (see FIG. 7), and the lens cut 371 applied to the partial lens 370 (see FIG. 7). (See FIG. 7), the lens cut 14y (see FIG. 9) applied to the holder 14H, and the lens cut 14z (see FIG. 9) applied to the rear wall portion 14w of the prize-winning device 14D are the same. It has a pattern of. As a result, the degree of light diffusion due to the respective lens cuts 341, 361, 371, 14y, and 14z becomes the same. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity in the light emitting mode when the logo unit 300 and the grand prize device unit 14U are viewed.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the case 380 (see FIG. 6) of the logo unit 300 is subjected to secondary processing (deposited) for decoration, but the secondary processing in the logo unit 300 is performed. If the number of parts marked with is increased, the cost will increase. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, a sheet 350 showing the character portion of "GIDER" and the upper portion (part of the design) of the character "GIDER" is arranged between the inner lens 340 and the outer lens 360. There is. This makes it possible to reduce the cost of the logo unit 300 by reducing the portion of the logo unit 300 that requires secondary processing for decoration. On top of that, it is possible to enhance the light diffusion effect by using two lenses, an inner lens 340 and an outer lens 360.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the large winning device unit 14U, a sticker 14s1 indicating "AM remaining upper portion" is attached to the AT opening / closing member 14k, and "AM remaining lower portion" is attached to the holder 14H. A sticker 14s2 indicating the above is attached. The stickers 14s1 and 14s2 and the above-mentioned sheet 350 indicate "GIDREAM" (specific identification information), which is the model name of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In this way, the model name of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shown in an inexpensive configuration by the sheet 350 provided in the main body 301 of the logo unit 300 and the stickers 14s1 and 14s2 attached to the prize-winning device unit 14U. Is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, both ends of the main body 301 of the logo unit 300 in the left-right direction (for example, the character portion of “G” or the character “M”. The upper part) protrudes forward from the central part (the part indicated by the letter "R"). This makes it possible to express a sense of depth as the logo unit 300. On top of that, as shown in FIG. 2, the design "GIDREAM" is formed so that both end portions in the left-right direction protrude forward and become larger than the central portion in the left-right direction. As a result, a three-dimensional design (“GIDREAM”) can be shown, and the decorative effect can be further enhanced.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the logo unit 300 has a communication port 10R communicating with the general winning opening 10 and a game passing through the communication port 10R. A general winning opening sensor 10a capable of detecting a ball is provided. Therefore, the space for arranging the communication port 10R and the general winning port sensor 10a can be secured by the logo unit 300.

<B> According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a logo LED substrate 320 and a logo LED 321 are arranged behind the prize-winning device 14D. Therefore, when the logo LED 321 arranged behind the big prize device 14D emits light, the big prize device 14D is directly illuminated. Therefore, the big prize device 14D can be made to look brighter, and the appearance of the big prize device 14D can be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a lens cut 14z is applied to the rear wall portion 14w of the grand prize device 14D. Therefore, when the logo LED 321 is emitting light, the light is diffused by the lens cut 14z. As a result, the big prize device 14D can be seen to shine more beautifully, and the appearance of the big prize device 14D can be made more gorgeous.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the grand prize device 14D, the rear wall portion 14w to which the lens cut 14z is applied is arranged behind the AT opening / closing member 14k (see FIG. 8). Therefore, when the AT opening / closing member 14k is opened by the big hit game, the rear wall portion 14w becomes easy to see. Therefore, at this time, the rear wall portion 14w to which the lens cut 14z is applied appears to shine beautifully due to the light emission of the logo LED 321. In this way, it is possible to enhance the decorative effect when the AT opening / closing member 14k is opened. In other words, when the AT opening / closing member 14k is opened in the jackpot game, it is possible to enhance the feeling of excitement for the player.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the lens cut 14y (see FIG. 9) is also provided on the holder 14H forming the same plane as the AT opening / closing member 14k on the outside of the prize-winning device 14D. It has been subjected. Therefore, when the logo LED 321 is emitting light, the light is diffused even in the lens cut 14y of the holder 14H. In this way, not only the rear wall portion 14w of the grand prize device 14D but also the holder 14H around the AT opening / closing member 14k can be seen to shine beautifully, and it is possible to further enhance the gorgeousness.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the decoration applied to the AT opening / closing member 14k of the grand prize device 14D (“AM remaining upper portion”, see FIG. 8) and the holder outside the AT opening / closing member 14k. The decoration applied to 14H (“AM remaining lower part”, see FIG. 8) and the decoration applied to the logo unit 300 outside the AT opening / closing member 14k and the holder 14H (character part of “GIDER” and “GIDER”). An integral design (“GIDREAM”) is formed by the upper part of the character “AM” (see FIG. 5A). Therefore, the sense of unity between the grand prize device 14D, the holder 14H, and the logo unit 300 can be improved, and the decorative effect can be further enhanced.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the logo unit 300, the inner lens 340 is provided with a lens cut 341 (see FIG. 6), and the outer lens 360 is provided with a lens cut 361 (see FIG. 7). The lens 370 is provided with a lens cut 371 (see FIG. 7). Therefore, the rear wall portion 14w of the grand prize device 14D, the holder 14H, and the logo unit 300 make it possible to make the logo unit 300 look beautiful and shine in a wide range to make it look even more gorgeous.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the lens cut 14z (see FIG. 9) applied to the prize-winning device 14D, the lens cut 14y (see FIG. 9) applied to the holder 14H, and the logo unit. Each of the lens cuts 341, 361, 371 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) applied to the 300 forms the same pattern (small square-shaped mosaic pattern aligned vertically and horizontally). Therefore, the degree of light diffusion due to the respective lens cuts 14z, 14y, 341, 361, and 371 is the same. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity in the light emitting mode when the large winning device 14D, the holder 14H, and the logo unit 300 are viewed.

<C> According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the left light emitting unit 400L (see FIG. 10), it is easy to guide the light from the left LED 411 to the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D itself as shown in FIG. A light guide unit is provided. Specifically, an outer protrusion 421 that convexly extends from the outer surfaces 420Ub, 420Mb, 420Db of each cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D is provided as a light guide portion. Further, an inner protrusion 422 extending convexly from the inner side surfaces 420Uc, 420Mc, 420Dc of each cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D is provided as a light guide portion. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, of the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D, the portion having the light guide portion (outer projection 421, inner projection 422) appears to be emphasized and shining as compared with the other portions. In this way, it is possible to show a novel light emitting mode without using a separate member other than the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D and the left side LED 411.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when each cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D is viewed, the outer protrusion 421 can be made to stand out in shape and shine by a function that facilitates light guidance. It is possible. On the other hand, it is possible to make the portion where the inner protrusion 422 is located shine and stand out while hiding the inner protrusion 422 as an appearance.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the left side LED 411, the outer protrusion 421, and the inner protrusion 422 are arranged on the coaxial P1. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, of the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D, the portion having the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422 can be made to stand out by shining particularly strongly.

8. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

<First modification>
Next, the first modification will be described with reference to FIG. 24. In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D are provided with an outer protrusion 421 and an inner protrusion 422 as a light guide portion for facilitating light guidance. On the other hand, in the first modification, as shown in FIG. 24, the outer protrusion 421 is provided, but the inner protrusion 422 is not provided. As in the above embodiment, the outer protrusion 421 and the left side LED 411 are arranged on the coaxial P1.

According to this first modification, it is not necessary to provide the inner protrusions 422 (see FIG. 12) on the inner side surfaces 420Uc, 420Mc, 420Dc of the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D as in the above-described embodiment, so that the above-mentioned embodiment is used. It is possible to inexpensively configure the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D.

<Second modification>
Next, a second modification will be described with reference to FIG. 25. In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the cover lenses 420U, 420M, and 420D are provided with an outer protrusion 421 and an inner protrusion 422 as a light guide portion for facilitating light guidance. On the other hand, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 25, the inner protrusion 422 is provided, but the outer protrusion 421 is not provided. As in the above embodiment, the inner protrusion 422 and the left side LED 411 are arranged on the coaxial P1.

According to this second modification, it is not necessary to provide the outer protrusion 421 (see FIG. 12) on the outer surfaces 420Ub, 420Mb, 420Db of the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D as in the above embodiment, so that the cover lens 420U, The appearance shape of 420M and 420D does not change. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a decrease in safety due to protrusions. On top of that, when looking at the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D, the inner protrusion 422 makes it easier to guide the light from the left LED 411. As a result, it is possible to make the portion where the inner protrusion 422 is located shine and stand out while hiding the inner protrusion 422.

<Other variants>
In the above embodiment, one design (“GIDRREAM”) is formed by the logo unit 300 (decorative means) and the grand prize device unit 14U (ball entry means). However, the decorative means such as the logo unit 300 and the ball entering means for forming one design are not limited to the large winning device unit 14U, and can be appropriately changed. For example, it includes a decorative means such as a logo unit 300, a first start winning device 11D or a second starting winning device 12D (electric chew 12D), a large winning device having a specific area, a general winning opening 10, and an out opening 19. It may be a device or the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, one design (“GIDRREAM”) is formed by three members of the logo unit 300, the large winning device 14D, and the holder 14H. However, one design may be composed of two members of only the logo unit 300 and the grand prize device 14D, or one design may be composed of four or more members.

Further, in the above embodiment, the design formed by the logo unit 300 and the large winning device unit 14U is the character "GIDRREAM" which is the model name of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, other characters, figures (at least a part of characters, items, etc.), symbols, and the like may be used and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the logo LED substrate 320 and the logo LED 321 (light emitting means) are arranged behind the main body portion 301 and the recessed portion 302 (large winning device unit 14U) of the logo unit 300. Was there. However, the meaning of "behind" the main body portion 301 and the recessed portion 302 of the logo unit 300 does not mean "rear" indicating an absolute direction, but the direction in which the light from the light emitting means is mainly emitted (advanced). It means the rear when it is the front. Therefore, for example, when the light from the light emitting means is emitted to the right, even if the main body portion 301 and the recessed portion 302 of the logo unit 300 are on the right side of the light emitting means, the main body portion 301 and the recessed portion 302 of the logo unit 300 It can be said that the light emitting means is arranged "behind" the.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the recessed portion 302 (recessed portion) is the lower right portion of the logo unit 300 and is recessed rearward. However, the recessed portion (recessed portion) may be recessed for arranging the grand prize device unit 14U or the grand prize device 14D, and the portion of the logo unit 300 (decorative means) provided or the recessed direction may be , Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the main body portion 301 (decorative portion) is a portion of the logo unit 300 (decorative means) excluding the lower right portion, but of course, any other portion may be used as long as it is decorated.

Further, in the above embodiment, the logo unit 300 (decorative means) is long in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. 5 (A). However, the shape of the logo unit 300 can be changed as appropriate, and may be long in the vertical direction or long in the front-rear direction.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, an inner lens 340 and an outer lens 360 are provided in the main body portion 301 (decorative portion) of the logo unit 300, and a partial lens 370 is provided in the recessed portion 302 (recessed portion). It was provided. However, either the inner lens 340 or the outer lens 360 is provided on the main body 301 of the logo unit 300 so that the length of the lens in the main body 301 in the front-rear direction and the length of the lens in the recess 302 in the front-back direction can be determined. It may be the same.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the main body portion 301 (decorative portion) of the logo unit 300 is provided with two lenses, an inner lens 340 and an outer lens 360, so that the lens portion in the main body portion 301 is provided. The length of (the first lens part) in the front-back direction was lengthened. On the other hand, by providing only one lens called a partial lens 370 in the recessed portion 302 (recessed portion) of the logo unit 300, the length of the lens portion (second lens portion) of the recessed portion 302 in the front-rear direction can be increased. , It is shorter than the length of the first lens portion in the front-back direction. However, regardless of the number of lenses, the length of the second lens portion in the front-rear direction may be shorter than the length of the first lens member in the front-rear direction by appropriately changing the thickness of the lens.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lens cut 341 of the inner lens 340 provided in the main body portion 301 (decorative portion) of the logo unit 300, the lens cut 361 of the outer lens 360, and the portion provided in the recessed portion 302 (recessed portion). The lens cut 371 of the lens 370, the lens cut 14y of the holder 14H, and the lens cut 14z of the rear wall portion 14w of the grand prize device 14D have the same pattern (small square mosaic pattern aligned vertically and horizontally). .. However, these lens cuts 341, 361, 371, 14y, and 14z may not be completely the same, and may have substantially the same pattern to the extent that the degree of diffusion of light looks similar. Further, the lens cut patterns that are the same or substantially the same are not limited to small square-shaped mosaic patterns that are vertically and horizontally aligned, and may be, for example, triangular or hexagonal shapes that are aligned as appropriate. It can be changed. Further, the patterns of the lens cuts 341, 361, 371, 14y, and 14z do not have to be the same or substantially the same. Further, a part or all of the above-mentioned lens cuts 341, 361, 371, 14y and 14z may not be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in the main body portion 301 (decorative portion) of the logo unit 300, the sheet 350 is arranged between the outer lens 360 and the inner lens 340. However, the seat 350 may be arranged in front of the outer lens 360 or behind the inner lens 340. Alternatively, the sheet 350 may not be arranged.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the seal 14s1 attached to the AT opening / closing member 14k of the grand prize device 14D, the seal 14s2 attached to the holder 14H, and the logo unit as shown in FIG. The sheet 350 of the 300 indicates specific identification information called "GIDREAM", which is the model name of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, of course, other specific identification information (character name, dialogue, etc.) may be shown. Further, a member other than the seal or the sheet may be used to indicate specific identification information.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, the logo unit 300 is provided with a communication port 10R (ball entry area) communicating with the general winning port 10 and a general winning port sensor 10a (ball entry detecting means). Provided. However, the logo unit 300 may be provided with another entry area and entry detection means. For example, the logo unit 300 may be provided with a communication port that communicates with the first start port 11 and a first start port sensor 11a. Alternatively, the logo unit 300 may be provided with a communication port communicating with the second starting port 12 and a second starting port sensor 12a. Alternatively, the logo unit 300 may be provided with a communication port communicating with the large winning opening 14 and a large winning opening sensor 14a. Alternatively, the logo unit 300 may be provided with a communication port that communicates with the out port 19 and an out port sensor.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the logo unit 300 (decorative means) has a shape in which both ends in the left-right direction protrude forward from the central portion in the left-right direction. However, the shape may be such that the central portion in the left-right direction protrudes forward from both ends in the left-right direction, and the shape of the decorative means can be appropriately changed. The decorative means (the logo unit 300 is mainly provided with only a decorative function, but also has other functions such as a movable board, a movable frame, a speaker, and an operating means (effect button). It may be.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a lens cut 14z is applied to the rear surface of the rear wall portion 14w (wall portion) of the grand prize device 14D. However, as long as it is a portion illuminated by the light emitting means, a lens cut may be applied to the portion other than the rear surface of the rear wall portion 14w (wall portion). For example, a lens cut may be applied to the rear surface or the front surface of the AT opening / closing member 14k, the left side wall portion, the right side wall portion, the upper wall portion, the lower wall portion, and the like of the grand prize device 14D.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the large prize-winning device 14D (special ball-entry means) is such that the AT opening / closing member 14k can be tilted back and forth (see FIG. 2). However, the special ball entry means may be a type in which the shutter can move linearly (move in a straight line), a wing type in which the blade member tilts to the left or right, or the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a holder 14H forming the same plane as the AT opening / closing member 14k is provided on the outside of the AT opening / closing member 14k. However, an assembly member that does not form the same plane as the AT opening / closing member 14k may be provided, and the assembly member, the grand prize device 14D, and the logo unit 300 may form one design.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the logo LED substrate 320 and the logo LED 321 (light emitting means) are arranged behind the large winning device 14D (special ball entering means). However, the meaning of "rear" of the grand prize device unit 14U does not mean "rear" indicating an absolute direction, but the rear when the direction in which the light from the light emitting means is mainly emitted (advanced) is the front. It means that. Therefore, for example, when the light from the light emitting means is emitted to the right, it can be said that the light emitting means is arranged "behind" the big winning device 14D even if the large winning device 14D is on the right side of the light emitting means. .. Further, instead of the large winning device 14D, the light emitting means is arranged behind the device provided with the first starting winning device 11D, the second starting winning device (electric chew) 12D, the general winning opening 10, the out opening 19, and the like. You may irradiate the light.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422 (light guide portion) provided on the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D are cylindrical. However, the light guide portion may have a shape other than a columnar shape, for example, a prismatic shape such as a triangular prism shape or a square prism shape, a prismatic shape such as a triangular prism shape or a square prism shape, a dome shape, or the like. Is also good.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the light source for the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D was an LED (left side LED 411). However, as the light source, a light source other than the LED may be used, or an incandescent light bulb or the like may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D provided with the light guide portions (outer protrusions 421 and inner protrusions 422) are visible to the player. However, the lens provided with the light guide unit may be invisible to the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the outer protrusion 421 (direction in which the outer protrusion 421 extends) is arranged on the coaxial P1 with the left side LED 411. However, the outer protrusion 421 may not be arranged on the coaxial P1 with the left side LED 411. Further, the inner protrusion 422 (the direction in which the inner protrusion 422 extends) was arranged on the coaxial P1 with the left side LED 411. However, the inner protrusion 422 may not be arranged on the coaxial P1 with the left side LED 411. Further, although the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D have the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422, either the outer protrusion 421 or the inner protrusion 422 may be arranged on the coaxial P1 with the left LED 411. Alternatively, neither the outer protrusion 421 nor the inner protrusion 422 may be arranged on the coaxial P1 with the left side LED 411.

Further, in the above embodiment, the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D (lenses) provided with the outer protrusion 421 (outer convex portion) and the inner protrusion 422 (inner convex portion) extend in an arc shape as shown in FIG. The cross-sectional shape was dome-shaped. However, the shape of the lens provided with the light guide portion such as the outer protrusion 421 and the inner protrusion 422 is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and may be a half spherical shape, a cubic shape, a rectangular parallelepiped shape, or the like, as appropriate. It can be changed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the cover lenses 420U, 420M, 420D (lens) provided with the outer protrusion 421 (outer convex portion) and the inner protrusion 422 (inner convex portion) are the members on the game board 1 side or the members on the game machine frame 2 side. Of these, it was provided as a member on the game board 1 side. However, it may be provided as a member on the gaming machine frame 2 side.

Further, in each of the above forms, the machine is configured as a gaming machine in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but the so-called V-probability machine (passing through a specific area (V area) in the big winning opening) It may be configured as a gaming machine) that is controlled to a high probability state based on the above. Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probabilistic loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game, but it is a so-called ST machine (probability variation). It may be configured as a gaming machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1-type / 2-type mixer or a honey-type gaming machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a gaming machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

Further, as a special game, a small hit game (a special game in which the total opening time of the large winning opening is as short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. The state in which the small hit game is being executed is called the small hit game state.

Further, there may be a plurality of (for example, two) large winning openings (large winning devices). In this case, the first big winning opening, the first big winning opening sensor that can detect the game ball that won the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the game that won the second big winning opening. It is a gaming machine equipped with a second large winning opening sensor capable of detecting a ball.

Further, in each of the above modes, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) to be acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. A random number may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit, the type of hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in each of the above modes, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) under the control condition that the special symbol indicating that the jackpot is won is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary drum type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine).

Further, the type of the slot machine may be any type. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A type slot machine) that increases the number of medals earned by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is executed corresponds to a special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can frequently win small roles, it is in the state of ART or AT. Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control conditions for the special game state are a combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus and regular bonus on the activated winning line after winning the big bonus and regular bonus. It is derived and displayed as the display result of the reel. Further, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition to the special game state is, for example, after winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT, the specified number of games is exhausted, and the activation timing of the ART or AT is reached. be.

11. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-mentioned embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls an advantageous special gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
The decorative means (logo unit 300) that is decorated, and
Equipped with a decorated ball entry means (large winning device unit 14U),
The decoration applied to the decorative means (the character portion of "GIDER" and the upper portion of the character of "AM") and the decoration applied to the ball entry means ("AM remaining portion") are integrated. It is a gaming machine characterized in that a unique design (“GIDREAM”) is formed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, an integral design is formed by the decoration applied to the decorative means and the decoration applied to the ball entry means. Therefore, it is possible to improve the sense of unity between the decorative means and the ball entry means, and it is possible to enhance the decorative effect.

The invention according to means A2 is
In the gaming machine described in means A1,
The decorative means includes a predetermined decorative portion (main body portion 301), a recess (recessed portion 302) recessed with respect to the decorative portion, and a light emitting means (logo) arranged behind the decorative portion and the recess. LED board 320 and LED for logo 321)
The ball entry means is arranged in the recess (see FIG. 8).
The light emitting means is a gaming machine characterized in that it can emit light toward the decorative portion and the ball entering means (see FIG. 8).

It is difficult in terms of space to arrange the decorative means so as to overlap with the ball entry means and to arrange the light emitting means behind both the decorative means and the ball entry means. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, a recess is provided with respect to the decorative portion of the decorative means. As a result, it is possible to arrange the light emitting means behind both the decorative portion and the recess (ball entry means) while allowing the ball entry means to be arranged in the recess. As a result, when the light emitting means emits light, the integrated design is illuminated, and the decorative effect can be further enhanced.

The invention according to means A3 is
In the gaming machine described in means A2,
The decorative portion includes a first lens portion (inner lens 340 and outer lens 360).
The recess is recessed in the front-rear direction and includes a second lens portion (partial lens 370).
The second lens portion is a gaming machine characterized in that the length in the front-rear direction is shorter than that of the first lens portion (see FIG. 6).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, not only the first lens portion is provided in the decorative portion in the decorative means, but also the second lens portion is provided in the recess. Therefore, when the light emitting means emits light, the light is diffused by the first lens portion and the second lens portion, and the decorative effect can be further enhanced. On top of that, since the second lens portion has a shorter length in the front-rear direction than the first lens portion, the space of the recess becomes large. As a result, it is possible to easily secure a space for arranging the ball entry means in the recess.

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine described in means A3,
The ball-entry means (large winning device 14D and holder 14H) is a gaming machine characterized in that a lens cut (14z, 14y) is applied (see FIG. 9).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the light emitting means emits light, the light is diffused by the lens cut provided in the ball entering means. As a result, the ball entry means can be seen to shine more beautifully, and the decorative effect can be enhanced. Further, the presence of the lens cut in the ball entry means can compensate for the fact that the second lens portion has a shorter length in the front-rear direction than the first lens portion. That is, when the decorative portion and the ball entry means are viewed, the lengths of the lens portions in the front-rear direction are different, and it is possible to reduce the discomfort that the appearance is different.

The invention according to means A5 is
In the gaming machine described in means A4,
The first lens portion and the second lens portion are provided with a lens cut (341, 361, 371) (see FIGS. 6 and 7).
The lens cut (341, 361) applied to the first lens portion, the lens cut (371) applied to the second lens portion, and the lens cut (14z,) applied to the ball entry means. The 14y) is a gaming machine characterized by forming the same or substantially the same pattern (small square-shaped mosaic pattern aligned vertically and horizontally).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the lens cuts of the first lens portion, the second lens portion, and the ball-entry means form the same or substantially the same pattern. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity when looking at the decorative part and the means of entering the ball.

The invention according to means A6 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A3 to means A5,
The first lens portion includes a front lens member (outer lens 360) and a rear lens member (inner lens 340) arranged behind the front lens member.
The gaming machine is characterized in that a seat member (seat 350) showing a part of the design is arranged between the front lens member and the rear lens member (see FIG. 6).

If a lot of secondary processing for decoration is performed in the decorative part, the cost will increase. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, a front lens member and a rear lens member are provided in the first lens portion, and a sheet member showing a part of the design is arranged between them. This makes it possible to reduce secondary processing and reduce costs. Further, it is possible to increase the length of the first lens portion in the front-rear direction to enhance the light diffusion effect.

The invention according to means A7 is
In the gaming machine described in means A6,
A seal member (seal 14s1, 14s2) indicating a part of the design (“AM remaining portion”) is attached to the front wall portion (AT opening / closing member 14k, holder 14H) of the ball entry means.
It is a gaming machine characterized in that specific identification information (“GIDREAM” which is a model name of the pachinko gaming machine PY1) is shown by the sheet member and the sealing member.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to show specific identification information with an inexpensive configuration by the seat member provided in the decorative portion and the seal member attached to the front wall portion of the ball entry means. Is.

The invention according to means A8 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A7.
Both ends of the decorative means in the left-right direction (for example, the character portion of "GI" and the upper portion of the character of "AM") are in front of the central portion ("R" portion) of the decorative means in the left-right direction. It's popping out (see Figure 5 (A)),
The design is a gaming machine characterized in that both ends in the left-right direction protrude forward from the central portion in the left-right direction and are formed to be larger (see FIGS. 2 and 5A). be.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to express a sense of depth by having both ends of the decorative portion in the left-right direction projecting forward from the central portion. On top of that, the design is formed so that both ends in the left-right direction protrude forward and become larger than the central portion in the left-right direction. As a result, it is possible to show a three-dimensional design and further enhance the decorative effect.

The invention according to means A9 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A8,
The decorative means is characterized by being provided with a ball entry area (communication port 10R) and a ball entry detection means (general winning opening sensor 10a) capable of detecting a game ball passing through the ball entry area. It is a gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to secure a ball entry area and a space for arranging the ball entry detection means by the decorative means.

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls an advantageous special gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
A special ball-entry means (large-winning device 14D) including a ball-entry portion (large winning opening 14), an opening / closing member (AT opening / closing member 14k) capable of opening and closing the ball-entry portion, and a special ball-entry means (large winning device 14D).
It is characterized by having at least a light emitting means (logo LED substrate 320 and logo LED 321) that is arranged behind the special ball entry means and can emit light toward the special ball entry means (see FIG. 8). It is a gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the light emitting means arranged behind the special ball entering means emits light, the special ball entering means is directly illuminated. Therefore, the special ball entry means can be made to appear more brilliant, and the appearance of the special ball entry means can be improved.

The invention according to means B2 is
In the gaming machine described in means B1,
The special ball-entry means (rear surface of the rear wall portion 14w of the grand prize-winning device 14D) is provided with a lens cut (14z) (see FIG. 9).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the light emitting means is emitting light, the light is diffused by the lens cut provided on the special ball entering means. As a result, the special ball entry means can be seen to shine more beautifully, and the appearance of the special ball entry means can be made more gorgeous.

The invention according to means B3 is
In the gaming machine described in means B2,
The special ball-entry means includes a wall portion (rear wall portion 14w) having a lens cut behind the opening / closing member, and the wall portion is easily visible when the opening / closing member is opened. This is a gaming machine characterized by (see FIGS. 2 and 9).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the wall portion is easily visible when the opening / closing member of the special ball entry means is opened. At this time, the wall portion on which the lens is cut appears to shine beautifully due to the light emission of the light emitting means. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the feeling of exhilaration when the opening / closing member is opened.

The invention according to means B4 is
In the gaming machine according to means B2 or means B3,
A flat member (holder 14H) that forms the same plane as the opening / closing member on the outside of the opening / closing member is provided.
The flat member is provided with a lens cut (14x) (see FIG. 9).
The light emitting means is a gaming machine which is arranged behind the special ball entering means and the flat member and can emit light toward the special ball entering means and the flat member (see FIG. 8). be.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the light emitting means is emitting light, the light is diffused by the lens cut of the flat member. As a result, not only the wall portion of the special ball entry means but also the flat member around the opening / closing member can be seen to shine beautifully, and it is possible to further enhance the gorgeousness.

The invention according to means B5 is
In the gaming machine described in means B4,
The opening / closing member and the flat member are decorated (“GI remaining portion”).
A decorative means (logo unit 300) to be decorated is provided on the outside of the opening / closing member and the flat surface member.
The decoration applied to the opening / closing member (“AM remaining upper portion”), the decoration applied to the flat member (“AM remaining lower portion”), and the decoration applied to the decorative means (“GIDERE”). It is a gaming machine characterized in that an integrated design (“GIDREAM”) is formed by the character portion of “” and the upper portion of the character of “AM”).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the decoration on the opening / closing member of the special ball entry means, the decoration on the flat member outside the opening / closing member, and the decoration on the outside of the opening / closing member and the flat member. The decoration applied to the means forms an integral design. Therefore, it is possible to improve the sense of unity between the special ball entry means, the flat member, and the decorative means, and it is possible to further enhance the decorative effect.

The invention according to means B6 is
In the gaming machine described in means B5,
The decorative means is provided with a lens cut (341, 361, 371) (see FIGS. 6 and 7).
The light emitting means is arranged behind the special ball entering means, the flat member, and the decorative means, and can emit light toward the special ball entering means, the flat member, and the decorative means (see FIG. 8). ) It is a gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the light emitting means is emitting light, the light is diffused by the lens cut of the decorative means. As a result, it is possible to make the wall portion of the special ball entry means, the flat member, and the decorative means shine beautifully in a wide range to make it look more gorgeous.

The invention according to means B7 is
In the gaming machine described in means B6,
The lens cut (14z) applied to the special ball entry means, the lens cut (14y) applied to the flat member, and the lens cut (341, 361, 371) applied to the decorative means. Is a gaming machine characterized by forming the same or substantially the same pattern (small square-shaped mosaic pattern aligned vertically and horizontally).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the lens cuts of the special ball-entry means, the flat member, and the decorative means form the same or substantially the same pattern. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity between the special ball entry means, the flat member, and the decorative means.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2010-069115, a special ball-entry means is provided. The special ball entry means includes a ball entry portion and an opening / closing member capable of opening and closing the ball entry portion. As the special ball winning means, for example, there are a variable winning device (so-called electric chew), a large winning device, and the like. Here, a light emitting means capable of emitting light may be arranged around (around) the special ball entering means. However, in this case, it only illuminates the area around the special ball entry means, and does not directly illuminate the special ball entry means. Therefore, there was room for improvement in the appearance of the special ball entry means. Therefore, the invention according to the above-mentioned means B1 to B7 is arranged at least behind the special ball-entry means with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-069115, and emits light toward the special ball-entry means. It differs in that it has a possible light emitting means. This makes it possible to solve the problem of improving the appearance of the special ball-entry means (to exert an action effect).

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls an advantageous special gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
Light source (left side LED411) and
A lens (cover lens 420U, 420M, 420D) that transmits light from the light source is provided.
The lens is a gaming machine characterized by having a light guide portion (outer protrusions 421 and inner protrusions 422) that facilitates light guidance from the light source (see FIGS. 12, 24, and 25).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the lens itself is provided with a light guide portion that facilitates the guidance of light from a light source. Therefore, it is possible to show a novel light emission mode by making the portion of the lens where the light guide portion is located appear to be emphasized and shining as compared with the other portions.

The invention according to the means C2 is
In the gaming machine described in means C1,
The light guide portion is an outer convex portion (outer protrusion 421) that extends convexly from the surface (outer surface 420Ub, 420Mb, 420Db) of the surface of the lens on which the light from the light source is emitted (FIG. 24). It is a gaming machine characterized by (see).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the lens is viewed, the outer convex portion is conspicuous in shape, and it is also conspicuous due to the function of facilitating light guidance. Therefore, it is possible to make the outer convex portion of the lens appear more emphasized.

The invention according to the means C3 is
In the gaming machine described in means C2,
The light source is an LED (left side LED 411).
The LED and the outer convex portion are a gaming machine characterized in that they are arranged coaxially (P1) (see FIG. 24).

Due to its characteristics, LEDs have a narrower spread of light than other light sources, and light tends to travel linearly. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the LED and the outer convex portion are arranged coaxially, so that the outer convex portion can be made more shining and conspicuous.

The invention according to the means C4 is
In the gaming machine described in means C1,
The light guide portion is an inner convex portion (inner protrusion 422) that extends convexly from the surface of the lens on the side on which the light from the light source is incident (inner side surface 420Uc, 420Mc, 420Dc) (FIG. 25). It is a gaming machine characterized by (see).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the inner convex portion is provided on the surface of the lens on the side where the light from the light source is incident, the inner convex portion is hidden from the appearance and the inner convex portion is hidden. It is possible to make a certain part shine and stand out.

The invention according to the means C5 is
In the gaming machine described in means C4,
The light source is an LED (left side LED 411).
The LED and the inner convex portion are a gaming machine characterized in that they are arranged on the same axis (P1) (see FIG. 25).

Due to its characteristics, LEDs have a narrower spread of light than other light sources, and light tends to travel linearly. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the LED and the inner convex portion are arranged coaxially, so that the portion having the inner convex portion can be made more shining and conspicuous.

The invention according to the means C6 is
In the gaming machine described in means C1,
The light guide portion is an outer convex portion (outer projection 421) that extends convexly from the surface (outer surface 420Ub, 420Mb, 420Db) of the surface of the lens on which the light from the light source is emitted, and also said. It is characterized by being an inner convex portion (inner protrusion 422) extending convexly from the surface (inner side surface 420Uc, 420Mc, 420Dc) on the side of the lens surface on which the light from the light source is incident (see FIG. 12). It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the lens is viewed, the outer convex portion is conspicuous in shape, and it is also conspicuous due to the function of facilitating light guidance. Therefore, it is possible to make the outer convex portion of the lens appear more emphasized. On the other hand, since the inner convex portion is provided on the surface of the lens on the side where the light from the light source is incident, the portion having the inner convex portion is illuminated while hiding the inner convex portion as an appearance. It is possible to make it stand out.

The invention according to means C7 is
In the gaming machine described in means C6,
The light source is an LED (left side LED 411).
The LED, the outer convex portion, and the inner convex portion are arranged on the same axis (P1) (see FIG. 12).

Due to its characteristics, LEDs have a narrower spread of light than other light sources, and light tends to travel linearly. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the LED, the outer convex portion, and the inner convex portion are arranged coaxially, so that the portion of the lens having the outer convex portion and the inner convex portion is made to shine particularly strongly. It is possible to make it stand out.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-135316, a light source such as an LED is provided, and a lens is provided so as to cover the light source. The lens can show the player the light emitting mode by transmitting the light from the light source. Here, the light emitting mode using the light source and the lens is often uniform unless a separate member is used. Therefore, there was room for improvement in the light emission mode when looking at the lens. Therefore, the inventions according to the above-mentioned means C1 to C7 differ from the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-135316 in that the lens is provided with a light guide unit that facilitates guiding the light from the light source. ing. This makes it possible to solve the problem of showing a novel light emission mode (to exert an action effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 10a ... General winning port sensor 10R ... Communication port 14U ... Large winning device unit 14D ... Large winning device 14k ... AT opening / closing member 14w ... Rear wall portion 14s1, 14s2 ... Seal 14z, 14y, 341, 361, 371 ... Lens cut 14H ... Holder 300 ... Logo unit 301 ... Main body 302 ... Recessed 320 ... Logo LED board 321 ... Logo LED
340 ... Inner lens 350 ... Sheet 360 ... Outer lens 370 ... Partial lens 410 ... Left side LED board 411 ... Left side LED
420U, 420M, 420D ... Cover lens 420Ub, 420Mb, 420Db ... Outer surface 420Uc, 420Mc, 420Dc ... Inner surface 421 ... Outer protrusion 422 ... Inner protrusion

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that controls an advantageous special gaming state based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
A decorative portion that is decorated and has a first lens portion, a recess that is recessed in the front-rear direction with respect to the decorative portion and has a second lens portion, and a recess that is arranged behind the decorative portion and the recess. A light emitting means, a decorative means including, and
It is provided with a ball-entry means which is decorated and is arranged in the recess .
An integral design is formed by the decoration applied to the decorative means and the decoration applied to the ball entry means .
The light emitting means can emit light toward the decorative portion and the ball entering means.
The second lens portion is a gaming machine characterized in that the length in the front-rear direction is shorter than that of the first lens portion .

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