JP7048068B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with a light emitting means capable of emitting light. By making the light emitting means emit light at a predetermined timing, the visual effect is improved and the fun of the game is enhanced.

For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a saucer for storing the gaming ball is provided below the glass door arranged on the front side of the gaming machine. The saucer is provided with a light emitting means capable of emitting light inside the operating means that can be operated by the player.

Japanese Patent No. 6081557

In this way, the entertainment of the game is improved by performing the light emitting effect using the light emitting means, but since the light emitting means is arranged at a position slightly forward from the glass door, the light emitted by the light emitting means is emitted. It may be reflected on the glass door and interfere with the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a gaming machine that prevents the light emitting effect by the light emitting means from interfering with the game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A game board in which a game area on which a game ball can flow down is formed, and a frame body to which the game board is attached are provided, and a transparent transparent member covering the game area is provided on the front surface of the frame body. In a game machine
The game area is provided with a start area in which the game ball can enter.
A light emitting means arranged around the transparent member and capable of emitting light toward the transparent member and in a direction different from that of the transparent member .
A cover member that covers the light emitting means is provided.
The cover member is configured so that the player can press and operate the cover member.
The irradiated surface of the cover member, which is exposed to the light emitted from the light emitting means, is irradiated with a light-shielding portion that shields the light emitted toward the game area and a direction different from that of the game area. A transmissive part that allows light to pass through is provided.
The light-shielding portion is characterized in that it is formed so as to block the light emitted from the light emitting means toward a specific region including the starting region of the gaming region .

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the light emitting effect by the light emitting means from interfering with the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view of the display. It is a partial perspective view centering on an upper plate. It is a plan view of an upper plate. (A) is a front view of the frame movable device in the standby state, (B) is a front view of the frame movable device in which the frame movable body is rotated from the standby state to the first special state, and (C) is the first special. It is a front view of the frame movable device of a state. (A) is a front view of the frame movable device in the first special state, and (B) is a frame movable device in which the second frame movable body lamp and the blade member are rotated from the first special state to the second special state. The front view and (C) are the front views of the frame movable device in the second special state. It is a side view which see through the left support member. It is a partial perspective view centering on a cable storage part. (A) is an exploded perspective view of the frame movable body seen from the front side, and (B) is an exploded perspective view of the frame movable body seen from the rear side. (A) is a front view of the mechanism cover portion, and (B) is a rear view of the mechanism cover portion. (A) is a front view of the mechanism base portion and the blade member in the first special state, and (B) is a front view of the intermediate mechanism base portion and the blade member transitioning from the first special state to the second special state (B). ) Is a front view of the mechanism base portion and the blade member in the second special state. (A) is a front view of the rotating plate, and (B) is a rear view of the rotating plate. It is the figure which removed the rotating plate from the mechanism base part of FIG. 12C. (A) is a partial front view centering on one individual rotation mechanism and a blade member in the first special state, and (B) is one intermediate individual rotation mechanism that shifts from the first special state to the second special state. And a partial front view centered on the blade member, (C) is a partial front view centered on one individual rotation mechanism and the blade member in the second special state. (A) is a rear view of the blade member operating mechanism and the blade member in the second special state, and (B) is a rear view of the blade member operating mechanism and the blade member in the first special state. (A) is a front view of the second frame movable body lamp, (B) is a rear view of the second frame movable body lamp, and (C) is a partial sectional view of the second frame movable body lamp. (A) is a view of the light source unit from the rear side, and (B) is a view of the light source unit from the front side. (A) is a partial cross-sectional view near the first blade member, and (B) is a partial cross-sectional view near the second blade member. It is a front view when the 2nd frame movable body lamp is emitting light in the 2nd special state. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a game control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the effect control board side. (A) is a table showing the general map-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing the special map-related determination information. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a game state setting table. The first start winning command specific table. The second start winning command specific table. It is a figure which shows the example of the special figure variation effect of the loss without reach. It is a figure which shows the state from the start of the special figure fluctuation production to the reach. It is a figure which shows the example of N reach. It is a figure which shows the example of L reach or SP reach. It is a flowchart of a game control main process. It is a flowchart of the game control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 37. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of the effect control main process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 48.

<First Embodiment>
1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right up-down direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the left-right up-down direction (front view) seen from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 faces the pachinko gaming machine PY1. This will be described as a direction in which the person approaches the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming board unit YU including the gaming board 1 and a gaming machine frame 2 in which the gaming board unit YU is housed. The gaming machine frame 2 has a frame-shaped outer frame 21 fixed to the game store, an inner frame 22 attached to the outer frame 21 to which the gaming board unit YU is attached, and before being rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. It is provided with a door 23.

The outer frame 21, the inner frame, and the front door 23 have substantially the same outer shape in front view. The inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21.

The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22. The front door 23 includes a frame-shaped front frame 23 m in which a large opening having a substantially vertically long rectangular shape is formed in the center thereof, and a transparent plate 23t fitted in the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 included in the game board unit YU and the transparent plate 23t face each other. The transparent plate 23t is a transparent synthetic resin plate and is formed into a substantially vertically long rectangular shape. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate may be used instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate. It suffices if the gaming area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 through the transparent plate 23t.

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a handle 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude of the force (launch intensity) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k.

Further, at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, an upper plate 34 that protrudes greatly forward and a lower plate 35 arranged directly under the upper plate 34 are provided. In the center of the front side of the upper plate 34, an effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided. The effect button 40k is included in the effect button device 40. The effect button device 40 will be described later. Further, on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34, a supply ball storage hole 34A for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed so as to avoid the effect button device 40. Further, on the upper surface of the lower plate 35, a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing a surplus game ball that cannot be accommodated in the supply ball storage hole 34A is provided.

Further, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is also provided on the front right portion and the front left portion of the front frame 23 m. Further, a frame movable device 55 is provided on the upper part of the front surface of the front frame 23 m. The frame movable device 55 will be described later. Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided above the front frame 23 m.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described with reference to FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a board production unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 1A is formed in the substantially center of the game board 1.

On the front surface of the game board 1, a substantially ring-shaped center decorative body 61 is formed so as to project forward along the opening 1A. Further, on the outside of the center decorative body 61, an outer rail 62 formed in a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decorative body 61, and an outer rail between the left side portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decorative body 61. A curved inner rail 63 along the center decoration 61 and 62 is formed.

Then, on the front surface of the game board 1, the area surrounded by the center decorative body 61, the outer rail 62, the inner rail 63, and the like forms the game area 6. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into a game area 6 and other areas by the center decorative body 61, the outer rail 62, and the inner rail 63. Further, the area surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a launch area 7 through which the launched game ball can pass toward the game area 6.

The gaming area 6 is an area in which a gaming ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. A large number of gaming nails (not shown) are projected in the gaming area 6. The game nail appropriately connects the game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the large winning opening 14, and the like. It constitutes a route to guide to.

A general winning device 10D is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 6. In the general winning device 10D, the general winning opening 10 is formed so that a game ball can be entered. When the game balls enter the general prize opening 10, a predetermined number (7 in the first embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, a first start winning device 11D is provided immediately below the center of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. In the first start winning device 11D, the first start opening 11 is formed so that a game ball can enter. The first start winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

From the left side portion to the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61, a warp portion 61w through which the game ball is passed is formed. The entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side portion of the center decoration body 61. The game ball that has entered the warp portion 61w passes through the inside of the warp portion 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61s on which the game ball can roll is provided on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61 near the exit of the warp portion 61w. At the tip of the stage 61s, a downward guiding portion 61y that guides the game ball downward is provided. A first starting port 11 is provided directly below the downward guide portion 61y.

A second start winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided immediately below the first start opening 11 in the game area 6. The electric chew 12D is formed with a second starting port 12 that can be changed into a closed mode in which the game ball cannot enter and an open mode in which the game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed mode and an open mode by the electric chew opening / closing member 12k provided in the electric chew 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k.

The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is composed of a substantially L-shaped member in front view, and normally closes the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can project forward from the retracted state where the front tip surface is flush with the game area 6. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k protrudes vertically to the game area 6, and the second starting port 12 opens so that the ball can enter. In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, a gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decoration body 61. The gate 13 is configured to allow a game ball to pass through. Even if the game ball passes through the gate 13, the prize ball is not paid out. The game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

A large winning device 14D is provided on the right side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6 and on the downstream side of the gate 13. The large winning device 14D is formed with a large winning opening 14 that can be changed into a closed mode in which a game ball cannot enter and an open mode in which a game ball can enter. The big winning opening 14 takes a closed mode and an open mode by the AT opening / closing member 14k provided in the big winning device 14D. That is, the large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k.

The AT opening / closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and normally closes the large winning opening 14. A horizontal rotation axis is provided at the lower end of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k can rotate about 90 degrees around its axis of rotation so that its upper end tilts forward. When the AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 6, and the large winning opening 14 is opened so that the ball can be entered. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the large prize opening 14, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, below the large winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed diagonally downward to the left, and the guidance path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is the game area 6 (front surface of the game board 1). It is provided so as to project forward from. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance path 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11.

In addition, the entry of the game ball into the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 10 and the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 are collectively referred to as the first starting port 11, Collectively referred to as "winning" to the second starting opening 12, the large winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10, and the gate 13.

By the way, the game area 6 on which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right-handed". In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured with a large number of gaming nails (not shown).

A first starting port 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, and a large winning opening 14 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, or the large winning opening 14 by launching the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right.

It should be noted that, at the substantially lowermost portion of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided to discharge the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6. There is.

Next, the board production unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described. The board production unit EU is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. An image display device 50 and a board movable device 56 are attached to the board effect unit EU.

The image display device 50 is composed of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image.

The board movable device 56 includes a movable board movable body 56k. The board movable body 56k is hidden between the game board 1 and the image display device 50 in the standby state arranged at the initial position. In the standby state, the lower end of the movable board 56k is located slightly below the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. Therefore, only a part of the lower end portion of the movable board 56k is arranged so as to be visible to the player. Then, the board movable body 56k can descend from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, rise from the operating position, and return to the initial position. The predetermined operating position is a position where the movable board 56k is located substantially in the center of the opening 1A in front view. Here, a predetermined work position can be appropriately set, regardless of whether the board movable body 56k is placed above or below the substantially center of the opening 1A in front view. good.

Next, the indicators 8 arranged on the right side (the portion other than the game area 6) substantially at the center in the vertical direction of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the indicators include a special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1”) and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”). It includes a special figure 2 display 81b that variably displays (referred to as), and a normal figure display 82 that variably displays a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "normal figure"). Further, the indicators include a special figure 1 hold indicator 83a for displaying the special figure 1 hold number described later, and a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying the special figure 2 hold number described later.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is performed. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is performed. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as "special figure", and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as "special figure lottery". Further, the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as "special figure display 81". Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as "special figure hold indicator 83".

The variable display of the special figure informs the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stop-displayed special figure (stop special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. If the stop-displayed special figure is a predetermined special figure, a big hit game is performed with the opening of the big winning opening 14.

The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b represents a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit, the final result is "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■: off), which is the first, second, fifth, and sixth from the left. A certain LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot symbol and represents a jackpot. If the result of the special drawing lottery is lost, only the LED on the far right, such as "■■■■■■■ □", will finally light up. This lighting mode is a loss symbol and represents a loss. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

Further, in the variable display of the special map, the variable display of the special map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special map is stopped and displayed. The mode of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, a mode in which each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing may not be performed immediately even if the gaming ball wins a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12. Specifically, it is a case where a prize is given to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 of the game ball during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the right to execute the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing based on the winning is reserved up to the predetermined number. This reserved right is called "special figure reservation".

The special figure hold includes the special figure 1 lottery reserved based on the winning of the first start port 11 and the "special figure 1 hold" indicating the right to execute the variable display of the special figure 1 and the second start port. There are a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on the winning of the prize 12 and a "special figure 2 hold" indicating the right to execute the variable display of the special figure 2. Then, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a displays the number of the special figure 1 hold, that is, the number of the reserved special figure 1 lottery and the number of rights to execute the variable display of the special figure 1. On the other hand, the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b displays the number of special figure 2 hold, that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 lottery and the number of rights to execute the variable display of special figure 2.

Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and by turning on the LEDs for the number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Figure 1 Displays the number of holds and Special Figure 2 Holds. In the following, the number of special figure 1 hold is referred to as "special figure 1 hold number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 hold is referred to as "special figure 2 hold number (U2)". In addition, "special figure 1 hold number" and "special figure 2 hold number" are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the "special figure 1 hold indicator 83a" and the "special figure 2 hold indicator 83b" are collectively referred to as "special figure hold indicator 83".

Further, the variable display of the normal map is executed when the normal map lottery triggered by the passage of the gate 13 of the game ball is performed. Then, the variable display of the normal map informs the result of the normal map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the normal map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed normal map) is identification information representing the result of the normal map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal map is a predetermined specific normal map, an auxiliary game is performed with the opening of the second starting port 12.

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the normal figure display 82 represents a normal figure according to the result of the normal figure lottery, that is, the result of the normal figure lottery. If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs will eventually turn on, such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). This lighting mode is a hit symbol and represents a hit. In addition, if the result of the regular drawing lottery is lost, only the LED on the right will be lit as "■ □" in the end. This lighting mode is a loss symbol and represents a loss. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol.

Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. In the first embodiment, the variation display of the normal diagram is an embodiment in which both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the mode of variable display in the normal drawing is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode), all LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

Next, the effect button device 40 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the effect button device 40 includes an effect button 40k that can be pressed downward. The effect button 40k is arranged at the center of the lower end portion of the transparent plate 23t in the left-right direction in the front view. Further, the effect button 40k is made of a transparent synthetic resin. The shape of the effect button 40k is a substantially cylindrical shape without a bottom as a whole. The upper end of the effect button 40k is formed into a spherical cap shape with a horizontal plane slightly above the center of the sphere. Most of the lower part from the spherical cap-shaped part is cylindrical, and is gently connected to the spherical cap-shaped part. Most of the cylindrical shape of the effect button 40k is inserted inside the upper plate 34 and cannot be visually recognized.

Inside the effect button 40k, a button lamp 54 capable of emitting light is provided. The button lamp 54 includes a button light source 541 capable of emitting light, and a button cover member 542 that covers the button light source 541. The button light source 541 is composed of a plurality of LEDs and can emit light in a three-dimensional radial manner upward. The button cover member 542 is made of a transparent synthetic resin member, and is basically formed into a shape in which the upper end portion of the effect button 40k is reduced. Further, a predetermined design 543 is applied to the surface of the button cover member 542. Then, when the button light source 541 emits light, the design 543 appears to shine.

Further, a light-shielding sheet 544 that blocks the light of the button light source 541 is attached to the inner surface on the rear side of the effect button 40k. Specifically, the light-shielding sheet 544 is formed on the inner surface of the effect button 40k below the stage 61s in the light emitted from the button light source 541 toward the rear (hereinafter, “inside the game area”). It is formed so as to block the light that illuminates the "specific part"). Paradoxically, on the inner surface of the effect button 40k, the light heading forward from the button light source 541, the light heading in the direction parallel to the transparent plate 23t, and the portion behind the button light source 541 excluding the specific portion in the game area. The light-shielding sheet 544 is not attached to the range exposed to the light toward the light source. Therefore, the button lamp 54 is made to emit light, and the button lamp 54 is transparent to cover the specific portion in the main game area where the start openings 11 and 12 and the big winning opening 14 are formed in the game area 6. It is possible to prevent the board 23t from being illuminated and interfering with the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect button 40k is arranged at the center of the vertically long rectangular transparent plate 23t in the left-right direction. The button light source 541 is arranged at the center of the effect button 40k in a plan view. Further, the light-shielding sheet 544 is formed so as to be cut at a vertical surface passing through a point set back by a predetermined distance D0 rearward from a straight line X0 in the left-right direction passing through the center C0 of the effect button 40k in a plan view. This predetermined distance D0 is set, for example, near the boundary of whether or not a player of general height who sits in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in a normal posture can see the apex portion of the light-shielding sheet 544. ing. This is to prevent the design of the effect button 40k from being deteriorated by the player seeing the light-shielding sheet 544 while blocking the light emitted toward the specific portion in the game area.

The shapes and positions of the effect button 40k, the button light source 541, and the button cover member 542 are not limited to the above description. For example, the shape of the upper end portion of the effect button 40k and / or the button cover member 542 may be changed to the upper end portion of a cylinder or a prism. Further, although the upper plate 34 is provided with the button lamp 54, the effect button 40k may not be provided. Further, the upper plate 34 may be configured such that the supply ball storage hole 34A is not formed.

Further, the effect button 40k and the button light source 541 are provided on the upper plate 34 protruding forward below the transparent plate 23t, but are not provided on the upper plate 34, and the transparent plate is provided on the front surface of the front frame 23m. It may be provided directly around 23t. Further, a projecting body projecting forward may be provided on the front surface of the front frame 23m around the transparent plate 23t, and the effect button 40k and the button light source 541 may be arranged on the projecting body.

Further, a predetermined distance D0 to be set back from the straight line X0 of the light-shielding sheet 544 may be appropriately set. Further, in the above description, the predetermined distance D0 for setting back the light-shielding sheet 544 from the straight line X0 is constant, but it is configured to be different depending on the location, for example, gradually or gradually increasing from the apex to both ends. Is also good. Further, the effect button 40k may not cover the button light source 541, and a light-shielding member may be arranged in a range through which light directed from the button light source 541 toward a specific region passes.

Next, the frame movable device 55 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the frame movable device 55 includes a frame movable body 55k that can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise when viewed from the side, in other words, forward or backward in front view, and a front frame. It is fixed at 23 m (not shown) and includes a support member 55s that supports the frame movable body 55k, and a frame movable body motor 55 m that rotates the frame movable body 55k.

The support members 55s are configured as a pair on the left and right. Specifically, the support member 55s has a left support member 55Ls arranged on the left side and a right support member 55Rs arranged on the right side. The left support member 55Ls and the right support member 55Rs fixed to the front frame 23m project forward. The frame movable body motor 55m is provided at the lower end portion of the right support member 55Rs.

The frame movable body 55k is formed into a columnar shape as a whole. The cylindrical axis of the frame movable body 55k is always orthogonal to the left-right direction, and is held along the front-rear direction when not operating. A pair of frame movable body rotation shaft portions 55A parallel to each other in the left-right direction are formed so as to project from the side surface of the frame movable body 55k. The frame movable body rotation shaft portion 55A is formed along a horizontal line orthogonal to the cylindrical axis of the frame movable body 55k. The frame movable body 55k is supported by the tips of the left support member 55Ls and the right support member 55Rs via the frame movable body rotation shaft portion 55A. The frame movable body 55k is configured to be rotatable a plurality of times in the forward rotation direction or the rear rotation direction with the frame movable body rotation shaft portion 55A as the rotation axis. The frame movable body 55k is arranged at the center of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the left-right direction.

The frame movable body 55k is rotatable, but the state shown in FIG. 6 (A) is set to a standby state in which the frame movable device 55 (including those constituting the frame movable device 55 such as the frame movable body 55k) is placed in the initial position. Make it a state. Then, when the frame movable body 55k rotates as shown in FIG. 6 (B) and rotates 180 degrees from the standby state as shown in FIG. 6 (C), the rear surface hidden in the standby state moves forward. Appears facing. The state shown in FIG. 6C is the first special state in which the frame movable device 55 (including those constituting the frame movable device 55 such as the frame movable body 55k) is placed in the operating position.

In the following, when looking at the frame movable device 55 (including those constituting the frame movable device 55 such as the frame movable body 55k) alone, the position and direction of the frame movable body 55k in the standby state are considered as a reference. That is, the surface facing forward in the standby state is the front surface of the frame movable device 55, and the surface facing the rear when the frame movable body 55k is in the standby state is the rear surface of the frame movable device 55. Further, the direction from the rear surface side to the front surface side in the standby state is defined as the front of the frame movable device 55, and the direction from the front surface side to the rear surface side in the standby state is defined as the rear of the frame movable device 55. Further, the vertical / horizontal direction in the standby state is defined as the vertical / horizontal direction related to the frame movable device 55.

As shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (C), the frame movable body 55k has a columnar main body 90 that forms the backbone of the frame movable body 55k, and a third body that is provided on the front side of the main body 90 and is capable of emitting light. A 1-frame movable body lamp 91, a second frame movable body lamp 92 provided on the rear side of the main body 90 and capable of emitting light, and a blade member 93 provided between the main body 90 and the second frame movable body lamp 92. , Equipped with. The number of blade members 93 is five. Further, when the frame movable device 55 is in the standby state and the first special state, the five blade members 93 are the main body 90 and the second frame movable body when viewed in the direction along the cylindrical axis of the frame movable body 55k. It is stored so that it is difficult to see between it and the lamp 92.

Further, the frame movable body 55k can be further operated from the first special state. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, the second frame movable body lamp 92 rotates 90 degrees clockwise and the five blade members 93 rotate 180 degrees in front view. Appears by rotating the degree. The state shown in FIG. 7C is defined as the second special state of the frame movable device 55 (including those constituting the frame movable device 55 such as the frame movable body 55k). It should be noted that the frame movable device 55 cannot suddenly shift from the standby state to the second special state without going through the first special state.

As described above, the frame movable body 55k includes a first frame movable body lamp 91 capable of emitting light, a second frame movable body lamp 92, an operable second frame movable body lamp 92, and a blade member 93. ing. Next, a structure for transmitting a signal for emitting light or operating in this way (hereinafter, referred to as “specific signal”) inside the frame movable body 55k will be described. As will be described later, the specific signal is output from the effect control board 120 attached to the back side of the image display device 50.

FIG. 8 is a side view of the frame movable device 55 in which the inside of the left support member 55Ls is seen through from the left side. The left support member 55Ls includes a relay board 180 that relays a specific signal transmitted from the effect control board 120, which will be described later, and three flexible boards 551 that are electrically connected to the relay board 180 and can transmit the specific signal. And are stored.

The relay board 180 is installed in parallel with the base surface of the left support member 55Ls, which is composed of two axes in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction. The three flexible boards 551 are connected to the three connectors 181 mounted on the relay board 180. The three connectors 181 are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals in one direction so that the connected flexible substrates 551 overlap in the same direction. The three flexible substrates 551 emit light of the flexible substrate 551 for transmitting a signal for causing the first frame movable body lamp 91 to emit light to the first frame movable body lamp 91 and the second frame movable body lamp 92. Flexible board 551 for transmitting a signal for transmitting to the second frame movable body lamp 92, and a flexible substrate for transmitting a signal for operating the second frame movable body lamp 92 and the blade member 93 to the blade member motor 93m. It consists of 551.

An internal space is formed in the left support member 55Ls, and a cable storage portion 552 for accommodating the flexible substrate 551, a cable guide portion 553 for guiding the flexible substrate 551 from the relay board 180 to the cable storage portion 552, and a frame movable body. A cable fixing portion 554, which is connected along the rotating shaft at the tip of the rotating shaft portion 55A and fixes the flexible substrate 551, is formed. The frame movable body rotation shaft portion 55A rotatably enters the internal space of the cable storage portion 552. The tip surface of the frame movable body rotation shaft portion 55A slightly protrudes from the base surface of the cable storage portion 552.

The three flexible boards 551 connected to the three connectors 181 along the surface of the relay board 180 are stacked in three layers between the relay board 180 and the cable guide portion 553. The stacked flexible substrates 551 are twisted at 90 degrees and are held in a state orthogonal to the bottom surface of the left support member 55Ls.

The cable guide portion 553 is arranged at two locations so that the three flexible boards 551 gently bend at 90 degrees from the relay board 180 toward the cable storage portion 552. The cable guide portion 553 is formed with a cable insertion portion 571 for holding the flexible substrate 551 while inserting it.

The cable accommodating portion 552 has a guide member 581 erected vertically from the base surface of the left support member 55Ls. The guide member 581 constitutes the outer peripheral portion of the cable storage portion 552. Further, although the guide member 581 is formed in a substantially circular shape, it is not closed. The tips of the guide members 581 are adjacent to each other at a predetermined distance, and a gap of about 3 mm is formed between the tips. This gap forms an inlet 582 that guides the three flexible substrates 551 together to the inside of the cable storage portion 552. The three flexible substrates 551 guided to the inlet 582 are fixed to the cable fixing portion 554 in a state of being wound up in multiple layers along the inner surface of the guide member 581.

The cable fixing portion 554 is formed into a columnar shape as a whole. The cylindrical axis of the cable fixing portion 554 is orthogonal to the base surface of the left support member 55Ls, and coincides with the axis of the frame movable body rotating shaft portion 55A described above, that is, the rotating axis of the frame movable body 55k. In other words, the cable fixing portion 554 is formed concentrically with the frame movable body rotating shaft portion 55A. The cable fixing portion 554 covers the tip of the frame movable body rotating shaft portion 55A.

The height of the cable fixing portion 554 is configured to be slightly larger than the width of the flexible substrate 551. This is because the cable fixing portion 554 takes in the flexible substrate 551 and fixes it.

Further, a cable lead-in portion 591 for guiding the flexible substrate 551 and pulling it inward is provided at a predetermined position on the side surface of the cable fixing portion 554 in the circumferential direction over the entire length. The cable lead-in portion 591 is formed so as to extend in the radial direction about the cylindrical axis of the cable fixing portion 554. In the first embodiment, the radial direction in which the cable retracting portion 591 is formed is parallel to the vertical direction of the frame movable device 55 in the standby state. Further, the cable lead-in portion 591 is formed so as to extend upward.

At the tip of the cable lead-in portion 591, a cable lead-in port 592 is formed along the radial direction centered on the cylindrical axis of the cable fixing portion 554. Then, the three flexible boards 551 are pulled into the inside of the cable fixing portion 554 through the cable lead-in port 592 and fixed. The three flexible boards 551 that have been pulled in are folded back at 90 degrees at predetermined points inside the cable fixing portion 554. The portion beyond the folded portion is drawn into the frame movable body 55k from the tip of the frame movable body rotation shaft portion 55A through the inside.

Further, at one end of the cable lead-in portion 591 divided by the cable lead-in port 592, a directional portion 593 for directing the direction in which the flexible substrate 551 is wound is formed. Specifically, in the side view, the portion of the cable lead-in portion 591 on the clockwise direction side from the cable lead-in port 592, that is, the portion on the side in which the frame movable body 55k rotates in the forward direction (hereinafter referred to as "forward direction"). A directioning portion 593 is formed.

The orientation portion 593 is formed so as to extend outward with respect to the cylindrical axis of the cable fixing portion 554 as a whole. Further, the orientation portion 593 is formed in a curved shape. Specifically, the directional portion 593 is formed in a curved shape so that the side on which the cable entrance 592 is formed is tilted with respect to the circumferential direction of the cylindrical cable fixing portion 554. Further, the tip of the directional portion 593 is located on the opposite side of the cable inlet 592 with respect to the circumferential direction of the cylindrical cable fixing portion 554. In other words, the directional portion 593 intersects the radiation along the cable inlet 592.

In this way, the base end (root) of the directional portion 593 is formed on the forward side of the radiation along the cable inlet 592, and the tip of the directional portion 593 is the radiation along the cable inlet 592. Since it is located on the side opposite to the forward direction from above, the flexible substrate 551 protruding from the cable fixing portion 554 is prevented from moving in the forward direction side from the radiation along the cable entrance 592, and also. It can be oriented so that it bends in the direction opposite to the forward direction. The flexible substrate 551 bends in a curved shape in the direction opposite to the forward direction, so that when the frame movable body 55k rotates, the flexible substrate 551 is wound up in a natural shape along the rotation. As a result, damage to the flexible substrate 551 can be reduced.

Further, since the tip of the directional portion 593 is formed in a curved shape, it is located outside in the radial direction from the tip of the cable lead-in portion 591, and abuts on the flexible substrate 551 there. Therefore, the flexible substrate 551 can be drawn into the cable fixing portion 554 in a gentle curved shape. As a result, damage to the flexible substrate 551 can be reduced.

Further, the center of the cable storage portion 552 and the cylindrical axis (center) of the cable fixing portion 554 are deviated from each other. The center of the cable storage portion 552 is located on the side where the orientation portion 593 is tilted. Therefore, it is possible to secure a distance between the portion wound along the cable storage portion 552 of the flexible substrate 551 and the portion drawn into and fixed to the cable inlet 592. As a result, since these two parts are loosely connected, it is possible to suppress damage to the flexible substrate 551.

Further, as will be described later, the sub-drive board 162 for rotating the frame movable body 55k is located on the upstream side of the left support member 55Ls that supports the frame movable body 55k, specifically, on the back side of the board production unit EU. is set up. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a complicated signal from being transmitted to the inside of the frame movable body 55k through the cable fixing portion 554 and the frame movable body rotating shaft portion 55A accompanied by the rotation of the flexible substrate 551, and the rotation operation of the frame movable body 55k is performed. It can be prevented from affecting.

Although a thin film-shaped flexible substrate 551 is provided for rotating the frame movable body 55k, a linear cable may be used instead of the flexible substrate 551. Further, the positions, shapes, and dimensions of the relay board 180, the cable storage portion 552, the cable guide portion 553, and the left support member 55Ls of the cable fixing portion 554 may be appropriately set. For example, the shape of the cable fixing portion 554 is semi-cylindrical. Specifically, in FIG. 8, the cable fixing portion 554 is composed of the right half, and the flexible substrate 551 is arranged along the flat portion of the cable fixing portion 554. May be done. In this case, the cable lead-in port 592 is not formed, and the flexible substrate 551 is exposed to the outside of the cable fixing portion 554. Further, the cable fixing portion 554 does not have to fix the flexible board 551 as long as the portion of the flexible board 551 along the rotation axis of the frame movable body 55k can be maintained along the rotation axis. Further, the flexible substrate 551 on the opposite side of the frame movable body 55k with respect to the cable fixing portion 554 does not bend at a right angle inside the cable fixing portion 554, but bends at an angle different from 90 degrees, that is, the frame movable body 55k. It may be bent so as to intersect the axis of rotation of. Further, instead of bending, the height of the cable fixing portion 554 may be longer than that of the first embodiment, and the cable fixing portion 554 may be held so as to be spirally wound around the cable fixing portion 554.

Further, the shape of the inner surface (surface on the counterclockwise direction side) of the directional portion 593 is formed in a curved shape, and this inner surface is continuous with the inner surface of the cable lead-in portion 591 (inner wall surface of the cable lead-in port 592), and these are continuous. The flexible substrate 551 may be arranged along the inner surface. That is, the tip of the orientation portion 593 does not abut on the flexible substrate 551 at a predetermined distance from the tip of the cable lead-in portion 591, but the entire inner surface of the orientation portion 593 abuts on the flexible substrate 551 and is oriented. You may try to do it.

Further, the cable lead-in portion 591 may not be provided on the side surface of the cable fixing portion 554, and the cable lead-in port 592 may be formed in the main body portion of the cable fixing portion 554 as if the cable lead-in portion 591 was cut off. In this case, it is possible to provide the orientation portion 593 on the side of the cable lead-in port 592 on the clockwise side.

Next, the structure of the frame movable body 55k will be described. As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the frame movable body 55k includes a main body 90 having a substantially cylindrical shape as a whole and a first frame movable body lamp 91 attached to the front side of the main body 90. It has a second frame movable body lamp 92 attached to the rear surface side of the main body 90, and five blade members 93 attached between the main body 90 and the second frame movable body lamp 92.

The first frame movable body lamp 91 and the second frame movable body lamp 92 are formed in the same circular shape as the bottom surface orthogonal to the cylindrical axis C1 of the main body 90 when viewed from the front. The first frame movable body lamp 91 and the second frame movable body lamp 92 are concentrically attached to the main body 90.

The five blade members 93 are attached to the peripheral edge of the rear surface of the main body 90 at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction. Further, a second frame movable body lamp 92 is attached to the rear surface side of the main body 90 with five blade members 93 interposed therebetween. In the normal standby state, the five blade members 93 are stored and hidden between the main body 90 and the second frame movable body lamp 92.

By the way, the five blade members 93 are connected to a mechanism 95 (hereinafter, referred to as "blade member operating mechanism 95") for rotating the blade member 93. The blade member operating mechanism 95 is composed of a rear half of the main body 90, in other words, a half of the second frame movable body lamp 92 side. Further, a second frame movable body lamp 92 is also connected to the blade member operating mechanism 95. Then, when the blade member 93 is rotated by the blade member operating mechanism 95, the second frame movable body lamp 92 also rotates. That is, the blade member operating mechanism 95 rotates the five blade members 93 and the second frame movable body lamp 92 at the same time. The blade member motor 93m, which is the drive source of the blade member operating mechanism 95, is attached to the front surface of the blade member operating mechanism 95. The rotation shaft of the blade member motor 93m extends to the rear side and is inserted inside the blade member operating mechanism 95. The front half of the main body 90 excluding the blade member operating mechanism 95 supports the first frame movable body lamp 91 and functions as the base of the first frame movable body lamp 91. The first frame movable body lamp base portion 94. Consists of.

The blade member operating mechanism 95 includes a mechanism main body portion 951 in which various parts for operating the blade member 93 are stored, and a mechanism cover portion 952 that functions as a lid of the blade member operating mechanism 95. Both the mechanism main body portion 951 and the mechanism cover portion 952 have a cylindrical shape with one end open as a whole. The mechanism main body portion 951 and the mechanism cover portion 952 are substantially the same height and face the same direction. The mechanism cover portion 952 is arranged closer to the first frame movable body lamp 91 (front side), and the mechanism main body portion 951 is arranged closer to the second frame movable body lamp 92 (rear side).

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the mechanism cover portion 952 is formed with a circular blade member motor insertion hole 952a through which the rotation shaft of the blade member motor 93m is inserted. Further, in the center of the mechanism cover portion 952, a circular mounting plate fitting hole 952b into which the second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963, which will be described later, is fitted is formed. Further, a second rotary shaft portion fitting hole 952c into which an end portion along the rotary shaft of the second rotary gear 965, which will be described later, is fitted is formed at a predetermined interval on the peripheral edge portion of the mechanism cover portion 952. Further, on the rear surface of the mechanism cover portion 952, that is, the surface of the mechanism cover portion 952 facing the mechanism main body portion 951, a pair of first locking portions 953d and a second locking portion for locking the rotary plate 962 described later. The portion 953e is provided vertically. The first locking portion 953d and the second locking portion 953e are molded into the same shape, and the second locking portion 953e rotates the first locking portion 953d at a predetermined angle with respect to the center of the mechanism cover portion 952. It is formed in the position where it was made.

Next, the mechanism main body 951 will be described. 12 (A) to 12 (C) are views of the mechanism main body 951 to which the blade member 93 is attached as a single unit as viewed from the front side. In detail, FIG. 12 (A) is a view of the mechanism main body 951 from the front side in the first special state, and FIG. 12 (C) is a view of the mechanism main body 951 from the front side in the second special state. FIG. 12B is a view of the mechanism main body 951 viewed from the front side in the intermediate state of transition from the first special state to the second special state.

The mechanism main body 951 includes a storage case 960 for attaching the blade member 93 and storing and attaching various parts for operating the blade member 93, and five individual rotation mechanisms 961 for individually rotating each blade member 93. It includes a rotating plate 962 that simultaneously rotates five individual rotating mechanisms 961, and a second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963 that attaches and fixes the second frame movable body lamp 92.

The storage case 960 is formed into a cylindrical shape with the front side open. Five individual rotation mechanisms 961 for rotating the five blade members 93 are provided on the base surface facing the opening portion of the storage case 960. In the first special state of FIG. 12A, each blade member 93 (not shown) is completely hidden behind the storage case 960 and cannot be visually recognized from the front. On the contrary, in the second special state of FIG. 12C, each blade member 93 appears on the outside of the storage case 960 and can be visually recognized from the front. The individual rotation mechanism 961 will be described later.

The rotary plate 962 is formed into a disk shape as a whole. The center of the rotating plate 962 coincides with the center C2 of the storage case (hereinafter referred to as "second center C2"). That is, the rotating plate 962 is arranged concentrically with the storage case 960.

For a blade member motor in which a gear (not shown) engaged with the tip of the rotation shaft of the blade member motor 93 m meshes with a continuous 1/4 portion of the outer surface of the rotary plate 962, specifically, in a range of 90 degrees. A gear 970 is formed. Therefore, the rotating plate 962 rotates about the second center C2 in accordance with the rotation of the blade member motor 93m. In the first embodiment, the rotary plate 962 can rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise from the state shown in FIG. 12 (A). On the contrary, the rotating plate 962 can rotate 90 degrees clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 12 (C).

Here, the rotary plate 962 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B). 13 (A) is a view of the rotary plate 962 to which the second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963 is attached as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 13 (B) is a view in which the second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963 is attached. It is the figure which looked at only the rotating plate 962 from the rear side. On the side opposite to the center of the blade member motor gear 970 with the second center C2 on the outer periphery of the rotary plate 962, a locked piece 971 for locking the rotary plate 962 in the rotational direction is outside the rotary plate 962. It is provided so as to protrude from the surface. In the first special state, the locked piece 971 is locked to the first locking portion 953d. On the other hand, in the second special state, the locked piece 971 is locked to the second locking portion 953e.

Further, a circular second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963 is concentrically attached at the second center C2 to the central portion of the front surface of the rotating plate 962. A central hole 963a is formed in the central portion of the second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963. Further, on the edge of the center hole 963a of the second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963, a pair of facing mounting pieces 963b are formed so as to extend toward the second center C2.

Further, in the central portion of the rotating plate 962, a circular connection portion insertion hole 972 is formed concentrically at the second center C2. The diameter of the connection portion insertion hole 972 is smaller than the diameter of the second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963. Therefore, when viewed from the front side, the connection portion insertion hole 972 is covered with the second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963.

Here, as will be described later, a cylindrical second frame movable body lamp connecting portion 960a is vertically erected in the center of the base surface of the storage case 960. The second frame movable body lamp connecting portion 960a is formed with the second center C2 as a cylindrical axis. The inside of the second frame movable body lamp connecting portion 960a penetrates in the direction of the cylinder axis. Inside this, a second frame movable body lamp rotation shaft portion 982 formed on the second frame movable body lamp 92, which will be described later, is inserted.

Then, the tip portion of the second frame movable body lamp connecting portion 960a is inserted into the connecting portion insertion hole 972, and the tip portion of the second frame movable body lamp rotating shaft portion 982 inserted into the second frame movable body lamp connecting portion 960a is inserted. It is fixed in contact with the rear surface of the mounting piece 963b. That is, the second frame movable body lamp 92 is fixed to the second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963. Therefore, with the rotation of the rotating plate 962, the second frame movable body lamp 92 also rotates around the second center C2, in other words, the cylindrical axis C1 of the main body 90.

Further, the wiring for causing the second frame movable body lamp 92 to emit light is inserted into the inside of the second frame movable body lamp rotating shaft portion 982 through the center hole 963a and is drawn into the inside of the second frame movable body lamp 92. Is done.

Further, in the vicinity of the connection portion insertion hole 972 of the rotary plate 962, five cam grooves 973 for each individual rotation mechanism 961 are formed in a twisted radial shape centered on the connection portion insertion hole 972. The inner wall surface of each cam groove 973 includes a first straight line portion 973A formed linearly at the end near the second center C2 and a second straight line portion 973C formed linearly at the opposite end. , Is composed of an arc portion 973B formed in an arc shape between the first straight line portion 973A and the second straight line portion 973C.

FIG. 14 is basically a diagram in which the rotary plate 962 and the second frame movable body lamp mounting plate 963 in FIG. 12C are removed. A second frame movable body lamp connecting portion 960a is vertically erected in the center of the base surface of the mechanism main body portion 951. The second frame movable body lamp connecting portion 960a is formed in a cylindrical shape having both ends penetrating along the cylindrical axis. Inside the second frame movable body lamp connecting portion 960a, the second frame movable body lamp rotation shaft portion 982 formed on the second frame movable body lamp 92 is inserted.

Five individual rotation mechanisms 961 are installed side by side along the circumferential direction around the second frame movable body lamp connecting portion 960a. The individual rotation mechanism 961 is provided between the storage case 960 and the rotating plate 962. A gap of about several mm (for example, 1 to 2 mm) is formed between the individual rotation mechanism 961 and the storage case 960 and the rotary plate 962. Each individual rotation mechanism 961 is connected to one corresponding blade member 93. Further, each individual rotation mechanism 961 is connected to the rotary plate 962 by each corresponding cam groove 973. Specifically, the sliding protrusion 974 provided in each individual rotation mechanism 961 is slidably fitted into each cam groove 973.

Since each individual rotation mechanism 961 has the same structure and exhibits the same behavior, the structure and behavior of the individual rotation mechanism 961 will be described with reference to FIG. 15 which illustrates one individual rotation mechanism 961 in addition to FIG. do. Note that FIGS. 15 (A) to 15 (C) correspond to FIGS. 12 (A) to 12 (C), respectively, and one individual shown in FIGS. 12 (A) to 12 (C). It is an enlarged view of the rotation mechanism 961.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the individual rotation mechanism 961 has a first rotary gear 964 that can rotate around the first rotary shaft O1 and a second rotary gear 965 that can rotate around the second rotary shaft O2. And a torsion spring 966 that can rotate around the third rotation axis O3. The first rotation axis O1, the second rotation axis O2, and the third rotation axis O3 are orthogonal to the base surface of the storage case 960.

The first rotary gear 964 is a plate-shaped member having a substantially semicircular shape centered on the first rotary shaft O1. The first rotation shaft O1 is provided near the middle between the second center C2 and the outer circumference. At the end of the peripheral edge of the first rotary gear 964 on the clockwise side, a sliding protrusion 974 that slides on the cam groove 973 is provided perpendicular to the first rotary gear 964. The sliding protrusion 974 is formed into a columnar shape having a diameter substantially the same as the width of the cam groove 973. Further, the first tooth profile portion 975 is formed in the range of 90 degrees in the latter half of the second half of the side traveling in the counterclockwise direction on the outer surface of the first rotary gear 964.

The second rotary gear 965 is formed in a substantially columnar shape as a whole along the second rotary shaft O2. The second rotation shaft O2 is provided on the peripheral edge of the storage case 960. The second rotation axis O2 is provided on a straight line connecting the second center C2 and the first rotation axis O1.

A second tooth profile portion 976 is formed near the base surface of the storage case 960 near the middle of the second rotary gear 965 in the height direction. The second tooth profile portion 976 is formed in a disk shape as a whole, and a gear that meshes with the first tooth profile portion 975 is formed outward over the entire circumference. The second tooth profile portion 976 is connected to the end portion of the first tooth profile portion 975 on the counterclockwise side in the first special state shown in FIG. 15 (A).

When the first rotary gear 964 rotates counterclockwise from the first special state shown in FIG. 15 (A), the clock is centered on the second rotation axis O2 with the second tooth profile portion 976 meshing with the first tooth profile portion 975. While rotating clockwise, it advances clockwise on the first tooth profile portion 975 (see FIG. 15B). Finally, when the first rotary gear 964 rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise around the first rotary shaft O1, the second rotary gear 965 including the second tooth profile portion 976 watches around the second rotary shaft O2. Rotate 180 degrees around. At this time, it is connected to the end portion of the first tooth profile portion 975 on the clockwise direction side about the first rotation axis O1 (see FIG. 15C).

Further, the end portion of the second rotary gear 965 that protrudes toward the front side of the second tooth profile portion 976 is inserted into the second rotary shaft portion fitting hole 952c formed in the mechanism cover portion 952. Has been done. On the other hand, the portion of the second rotary gear 965 that protrudes toward the back side of FIG. 15 from the second tooth profile portion 976 protrudes to the opposite side of the storage case 960. The blade member 93 is directly connected to the portion protruding on the opposite side. Therefore, the blade member 93 rotates with the rotation of the second rotary gear 965.

That is, when the first rotary gear 964 rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise from the first special state, the blade member 93 rotates 180 degrees clockwise via the second rotary gear 965 and completely appears, and the second It will be in a special state. On the contrary, when the first rotary gear 964 is rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the second special state, the blade member 93 is rotated 180 degrees counterclockwise via the second rotary gear 965, and is completely hidden and the first. It will be in a special state.

One end T1 of the torsion spring 966 (hereinafter referred to as "rotary end T1") is fixed at a position slightly distant from the first tooth profile portion 975 of the first rotary gear 964 in the clockwise direction. On the other hand, the other end T2 of the torsion spring 966 (hereinafter referred to as "fixed end T2") is fixed on the third rotation shaft O3. The third rotation axis O3 is provided near a position advanced by a predetermined angle from the second rotation axis O2 in the counterclockwise direction about the second center C2.

The arm angle in the natural state before mounting the torsion spring 966 is 180 degrees. However, when the torsion spring 966 is attached and placed in the standby state or the first special state, the wound portion of the torsion spring 966 faces the second rotation axis O2, that is, the side opposite to the traveling direction. Moreover, the arm angle is maintained in a state of about 120 to 150 degrees (see FIG. 15 (A)). At this time, the rotation end portion T1 sandwiches a straight line X2 connecting the first rotation axis O1 and the third rotation axis O3 (hereinafter referred to as "second straight line X2") with the second rotation axis O2, that is, the direction of travel. It is located on the other side. Specifically, the rotation end portion T1 is arranged on a line obtained by rotating the second straight line X2 clockwise by 45 degrees about the first rotation axis O1. Further, the distance between the rotating end portion T1 and the third rotating shaft O3 is the longest in this state, and the arm angle of the torsion spring 966 is the largest in this state. In such a first special state, the torsion spring 966 urges the first rotary gear 964 to rotate clockwise.

Here, when the first rotary gear 964 rotates counterclockwise, the rotary end T1 is centered on the first rotary shaft O1 in a range opposite to the second rotary shaft O2 with the second straight line X2 in between. It travels counterclockwise on a circular arc whose diameter is the distance from the first rotation axis O1 to the rotation end portion T1. As the rotary end T1 rotates, the rotary end T1 gradually approaches the third rotation axis O3, and the arm angle of the torsion spring 966 gradually decreases. In the state where the rotary end portion T1 advances in the range opposite to the second rotary shaft O2 with the second straight line X2 in between, the torsion spring 966 rotates the first rotary gear 964 clockwise in this way. Encourage.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the rotation angle of the first rotation gear 964 from the first special state (FIG. 15A) reaches 45 degrees, the rotation end portion T1 reaches the second straight line X2. The distance between the rotary end T1 and the third rotary shaft O3 is the shortest, and the arm angle of the torsion spring 966 is 90 degrees, which is the smallest. At this time, the torsion spring 966 does not urge the first rotary gear 964 in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. That is, when the rotary end portion T1 reaches the second straight line X2, it becomes an inflection point in the direction of urging by the torsion spring 966.

When the rotation of the first rotation gear 964 further progresses, the rotation end portion T1 advances in the range on the second rotation axis O2 side with respect to the second straight line X2. With the movement of the rotating end portion T1, the distance between the rotating end portion T1 and the third rotating shaft O3 gradually increases, and the arm angle of the torsion spring 966 gradually increases. In this state where the rotary end T1 advances in the range on the second rotary shaft O2 side of the second straight line X2, the torsion spring 966 urges the first rotary gear 964 to rotate counterclockwise. do.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 15 (C), when the rotation angle of the first rotary gear 964 from the first special state (FIG. 15 (A)) becomes 90 degrees and the second special state is reached. , The rotation end portion T1 has reached a position rotated by 45 degrees counterclockwise from the second straight line X2 about the first rotation axis O1. In such a rotation complete state, the torsion spring 966 urges the first rotary gear 964 to rotate counterclockwise. Further, the distance between the rotary end portion T1 and the third rotary shaft O3 at this time and the arm angle of the torsion spring 966 are the same as those in the first special state (FIG. 15 (A)). That is, in the standby state before rotation of the first rotation gear 964 and the rotation completion state rotated by 90 degrees, the distance between the rotation end portion T1 and the third rotation axis O3 is the longest, and the arm angle of the torsion spring 966 is the largest. ..

As described above, the distance between the rotary end portion T1 and the third rotary shaft O3 is maximum in the first special state, and gradually approaches as the rotation of the first rotary gear 964 progresses, and the first rotary gear 964 becomes It is rotated halfway with respect to the maximum rotation angle, and is closest when the rotation end portion T1 approaches the second straight line X2. Then, the distance between the rotary end portion T1 and the third rotary shaft O3 gradually increases as the rotation of the first rotary gear 964 further progresses, and the first rotary gear 964 rotates at the maximum rotation angle to enter the second special state. At that point, it will be the farthest again.

Further, the arm angle of the torsion spring 966 is maximum in the first special state, gradually decreases as the rotation of the first rotation gear 964 progresses, and the first rotation gear 964 rotates half with respect to the maximum rotation angle. It becomes the smallest when the rotating end portion T1 approaches the second straight line X2. Then, the arm angle of the torsion spring 966 gradually increases as the rotation of the first rotation gear 964 further progresses, and when the first rotation gear 964 rotates at the maximum rotation angle and reaches the second special state, it becomes the largest again. Become.

Then, while the rotation end portion T1 is arranged on the side opposite to the second rotation axis O2 from the second straight line X2 which is the same as the first special state, the torsion spring 966 rotates the first rotation gear 964 clockwise. The wing member 93 is urged to be held in the first special state in which the blade member 93 is housed. This is because the blade member 93 is housed when the first rotary gear 964 rotates clockwise. On the other hand, while the rotation end portion T1 is arranged on the same side as the second rotation axis O2 from the second straight line X2 which is the same as the second special state (rotation completion state), the torsion spring 966 is the first rotation gear 964. Is urged to rotate counterclockwise, that is, to hold the blade member 93 in the second special state in which it appears. This is because the blade member 93 appears when the first rotary gear 964 rotates counterclockwise. Further, when the rotary end portion T1 is arranged on the second straight line X2 and is in an intermediate state between the first special state and the second special state, the torsion spring 966 attaches the first rotary gear 964 in any direction. Reach a turning point that doesn't move.

Here, as described above, the cam groove 973 is formed with a first straight line portion 973A, an arc portion 973B, and a second straight line portion 973C. Then, when the rotary plate 962 rotates, the sliding protrusion 974 moves along the cam groove 973. However, when the sliding protrusion 974 is moving within the range of the first straight portion 973A and the second straight portion 973C, each first rotary gear 964 does not rotate via the sliding protrusion 974. On the other hand, when the sliding protrusion 974 is moving within the range of the arc portion 973B, the first rotary gear 964 rotates while receiving a load from the rotary plate 962 via the sliding protrusion 974.

Therefore, for example, when the sliding protrusion 974 is located in the range of the first straight portion 973A, the first rotary gear 964 does not receive a load from the rotary plate 962. Instead, the first rotary gear 964 is urged by a torsion spring 966 in a direction for accommodating the blade member 93. In that state, the blade member 93 is further rotated in that direction by the inner wall of the pair of locking protrusions 934 and the locking recess 977, which will be described later, and the pair of blade member side protrusions 935 and the storage case side protrusions 978. It is prevented from doing. Therefore, the first rotary gear 964 urged in the direction in which the blade member 93 is housed keeps the state of being housed without rotating. Further, at this time, the first rotary gear 964 is not rotating, but the rotary plate 962 is rotating, so that the sliding protrusion 974 relatively moves the cam groove 973 toward the opposite end. ..

Then, when the sliding protrusion 974 approaches the arc portion 973B, the first rotary gear 964 receives a load from the rotary plate 962 and starts to rotate, and along with the rotation, each blade member via the second rotary gear 965. 93 also rotates and begins to appear. Until the rotary end T1 reaches the second straight line X2, the first rotary gear 964 is urged by the torsion spring 966 in a direction for accommodating the blade member 93, but the sliding protrusion 974 is along the arc portion 973B. The blade member 93 moves toward the second special state with the rotation of the second rotary gear 965 connected to the first rotary gear 964 because the first rotary gear 964 rotates with the movement. Rotate.

Next, when the rotary end portion T1 reaches the second straight line X2, the direction in which the torsion spring 966 is urged becomes an inflection point in which the direction in which the blade member 93 is housed is switched to the direction in which the blade member 93 is made to appear. Here, until the sliding protrusion 974 reaches the second straight portion 973C, the first rotary gear 964 is urged by the torsion spring 966 in the direction in which the blade member 93 appears, but the sliding protrusion 974 is Since the first rotary gear 964 moves along the arc portion 973B and the first rotary gear 964 rotates with the movement, the blade member 93 appears with the rotation of the second rotary gear 965 connected to the first rotary gear 964. Rotate towards the second special state.

Then, when the sliding protrusion 974 approaches the second straight line portion 973C, the first rotary gear 964 is in a state where the load is not received from the rotary plate 962 again. Here, since the first rotary gear 964 is urged by the torsion spring 966 in the direction in which the blade member 93 appears, the first rotary gear 964 rotates in the direction in which the blade member 93 appears by the urging force of the torsion spring 966. do. Along with the rotation, the blade member 93 rotates toward the second special state in which it appears. When the first rotary gear 964 is not loaded from the rotary plate 962, the sliding protrusion 974 formed on the first rotary gear 964 has an end portion in the second straight portion 973C due to the urging force of the torsion spring 966. Move towards. Finally, the blade member 93 rotates further when it is rotated 180 degrees by the inner wall of the locking protrusion 934 and the locking recess 977, which will be described later, and the blade member side protrusion 935 and the storage case side protrusion 978. It is prevented from doing. At this time, the rotation of the first rotary gear 964 also stops.

Even when the second special state shown in FIG. 15C changes to the first special state shown in FIG. 15A, the first rotary gear 964, the blade member 93, the torsion spring 966, and the like are similarly arranged in the opposite directions. Shows the behavior of. That is, when the sliding protrusion 974 at the final stage, which changes from the second special state shown in FIG. 15C to the first special state shown in FIG. 15A, approaches the first straight line portion 973A, the first rotation occurs. The gear 964 is in a state where it does not receive a load from the rotating plate 962. Here, since the first rotary gear 964 is urged by the torsion spring 966 in the direction of accommodating the blade member 93, the first rotary gear 964 is rotated in the direction of accommodating the blade member 93 by the urging force of the torsion spring 966. do. Along with the rotation, the blade member 93 rotates toward the first special state in which the blade member 93 is housed. When the first rotary gear 964 is not loaded from the rotary plate 962, the sliding protrusion 974 formed on the first rotary gear 964 has an end portion in the first straight line portion 973A due to the urging force of the torsion spring 966. Move towards.

Next, the blade member 93 will be described. 16 (A) is a view of the blade member operating mechanism 95 to which the blade member 93 is attached in the second special state as viewed from the rear side, and FIG. 16 (B) is a view of the blade member in the first special state. It is a figure which looked at the blade member actuating mechanism 95 to which 93 was attached seen from the rear side.

The blade member 93 is formed into a flat plate as a whole. The blade member 93 includes a connecting portion 931 connected to the above-mentioned second rotary gear 965, and a decorative portion 932 formed from the connecting portion 931 and appearing to be shined by light from the second frame movable body lamp 92. Has.

The connecting portion 931 has a substantially elliptical shape of line symmetry. The second rotary gear 965 is connected to the connecting portion 931 so that the second rotating shaft O2 is arranged at the center of the long shaft portion and the short shaft portion of the connecting portion 931. The arc portion of the connecting portion 931 has the same diameter as the diameter of the storage case 960 and has the same shape as the arc having a central angle slightly larger than 60 degrees. The connecting portion 931 is a portion that cannot be visually recognized from the front even in the first special state and the second special state.

The decorative portion 932 has a shape in which a portion having a diameter longer than the diameter of the storage case 960 by about 25 mm and a central angle slightly smaller than 60 degrees is removed from the center of the fan shape to the same length as the diameter of the storage case 960. It is molded into a shape (hereinafter referred to as "arch shape"). Hereinafter, the inner arc-shaped curved portion in this arch shape is referred to as an “inner arc portion”, and the outer arc-shaped curved portion is referred to as an “outer arc portion”. The decorative portion 932 is a portion that is completely visible from the front in the second special state.

The connecting portion 931 and the decorative portion 932 are integrally molded. The decorative portion 932 is connected to one arc portion of the connecting portion 931 at the inner arc portion. That is, the inner arc portion constitutes a boundary between the connecting portion 931 and the decorative portion 932.

Further, the blade member 93 is made of a transparent synthetic resin. Then, on the surface of the decorative portion 932 on the storage case 960 side, reflective sheets 932s having silver on both sides corresponding to the shape are attached. This is because, as will be described later, the light emitted toward the blade member 93 is effectively reflected to enhance the effect of the light emission effect.

Further, a large number of diffused reflection grooves 933 are formed on the surface of the decorative portion 932 on the second frame movable body lamp 92 side. The diffused reflection groove 933 has a V-shaped cross section and is formed along an arc centered on the second center C2. The diffused reflection groove 933 is formed in this way by diffusely reflecting the light emitted from the second frame movable body lamp 92 toward the blade member 93, particularly the decorative portion 932, to produce a light emitting effect. This is to enhance the effect.

The blade member 93 configured as described above can rotate about the second rotation axis O2. Then, in the second special state in which the rotation of the blade member 93 is completed, in the blade member 93, the inner arc portion of the decorative portion 932, that is, the boundary between the connecting portion 931 and the decorative portion 932 is in the direction perpendicular to the blade member 93. It is held in a state of being overlapped with the outer periphery of the storage case 960. Therefore, the decorative portion 932 appears on the outside of the storage case 960.

On the other hand, in the normal state in which the blade member 93 is not rotating (the standby state of the frame movable device 55 and the first special state), as shown in FIG. 16B, each blade member 93 is decorated with the connecting portion 931. The arc portion on the opposite side of the portion 932 is held so as to overlap the outer periphery of the storage case 960 in the direction perpendicular to the blade member 93. Therefore, the blade member 93 including the decorative portion 932 is hidden inside the storage case 960.

When the blade member 93 is held in the normal state, the blade member 93 overlaps with the adjacent blade member 93 at the end when viewed in a direction orthogonal to the blade member 93. This is because the blade member 93 is attached to the adjacent blade member 93 in a direction orthogonal to the blade member 93.

Here, the arrangement of the five blade members 93 will be described in detail. Each of the five blade members 93 is formed into a shape having a central angle of approximately 60 degrees as a whole. The second rotation axis O2 of the blade member 93 is provided every 60 degrees with respect to the circumferential direction centered on the second center C2. Therefore, when all the blade members 93 rotate 180 degrees from the basic posture state to reach the second special state, the five blade members 93 rotate in a range of 300 degrees along the circumferential direction centered on the second center C2. Line up in the direction. On the other hand, the blade member 93 is missing in the range of 60 degrees along the circumferential direction centered on the second center C2.

Hereinafter, the range in which the blade member 93 is not formed along the circumferential direction centered on the second center C2 when the blade member 93 is rotated is referred to as a “blade member missing portion 93X”. The blade member defective portion 93X is located at the lowermost part of the circumference of the storage case 960, and is symmetrical with respect to a straight line in the vertical direction passing through the second center C2. The reason why the blade member defective portion 93X is provided in this way is to ensure visibility to the display portion 50a. Further, each blade member 93 is referred to as a first blade member 93A, a second blade member 93B, a third blade member 93C, a fourth blade member 93D, and a fifth blade member 93E counterclockwise from the blade member defective portion 93X.

The first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E, the second blade member 93B, and the fourth blade member 93D are each flush with respect to the axial direction of the second rotation shaft O2. It is provided above. Specifically, the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E are about several millimeters (for example, 3 mm) from the surface of the storage case 960 with respect to the axial direction of the second rotation shaft O2. The second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D are provided apart from each other by several millimeters (for example, 3 mm) from the first blade member 93A and the like with respect to the axial direction of the second rotation shaft O2. There is. Further, the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D are provided so as to be separated from the surface of the second frame movable body lamp 92 by about several millimeters (for example, 3 mm) with respect to the axial direction of the second rotation shaft O2. There is.

Further, on the surface of the connection portion 931 of the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E on the storage case 960 side, a columnar locking convex portion 934 orthogonal to the surface is formed. There is. The locking convex portion 934 is connected when viewed from the surface side where the decorative portion 932 of the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E is arranged on the outside and the diffused reflection groove 933 is formed. It is formed on the left side of the second rotation axis O2 on the long axis of the portion 931. The distance between the second rotating shaft O2 and the locking convex portion 934 is the same as the distance obtained by subtracting the distance from the second center C2 to the second rotating shaft O2 from the outer diameter of the storage case 960. The cross section of the locking convex portion 934 is substantially square.

Further, on the surfaces of the storage case 960 facing the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E, the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E are used. A locking recess 977 is formed along an arc centered on the second rotation axis O2 and having a central angle of 180 degrees. The locking recess 977 is formed so that the chord of the arc is orthogonal to the straight line connecting the second center C2 and the second rotation axis O2, and the arc portion faces outward in the radial direction. Further, the distance between the second rotating shaft O2 and the locking recess 977 coincides with the distance between the second rotating shaft O2 and the locking convex portion 934. Further, the width of the locking recess 977 is the same as the width of the locking protrusion 934.

In this way, the locking convex portion 934 and the locking concave portion 977 are formed, and the locking convex portion 934 can rotate along the locking concave portion 977. Then, in the normal state, the locking convex portion 934 urged in the direction of being retracted by the torsion spring 966 is locked to the inner wall of one end portion along the circumferential direction of the locking concave portion 977. .. On the other hand, when in the second special state, the locking protrusion 934 urged in the direction of appearance by the torsion spring 966 is locked to the inner wall of the other end along the circumferential direction of the locking recess 977. To.

Further, on the surface of the connecting portion 931 of the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D on the storage case 960 side, a columnar blade member side protrusion 935 orthogonal to the surface is formed. The blade member side protrusion 935 has the second blade member 93B and the decorative portion 932 of the fourth blade member 93D arranged on the outside, and is viewed from the surface side where the diffused reflection groove 933 is formed. 2 It is formed so as to extend toward the center C2.

The cross section of the blade member side protrusion 935 orthogonal to the second rotation axis O2 is an isosceles trapezoidal shape. The height direction of the isosceles trapezoid of the cross-sectional shape of the blade member side protrusion 935 is parallel to the short axis direction of the connecting portion 931. The upper bottom portion of this isosceles trapezoid is formed far from the second rotation axis O2, and the lower bottom portion is formed closer to the second rotation axis O2.

Further, the second blade member 93B and the blade member side protrusion 935 related to the fourth blade member 93D are locked to the surface of the storage case 960 facing the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D. The case side protrusion 978 is formed vertically. The storage case side protrusion 978 is formed along an arc centered on the second rotation axis O2 and having a central angle of about 170 degrees.

In this way, the blade member side protrusion 935 and the storage case side protrusion 978 are formed, and the blade member side protrusion 935 is a portion of the circumference other than the arc including the arc related to the storage case side protrusion 978. It is rotatable along. Then, in the normal state, the blade member side protrusion 935 urged in the direction of being stored by the torsion spring 966 is locked to the end surface of the storage case side protrusion 978 far from the second center C2. .. On the other hand, in the second special state, the blade member side protrusion 935 is locked to the end surface of the storage case side protrusion 978 urged in the direction of appearance by the torsion spring 966, which is closer to the second center C2. Will be done.

As described above, each blade member 93 drives the blade member motor 93m when the sliding protrusion 974 is sliding in the range of the arc portion 973B when shifting from the first special state to the second special state. When sliding in the range of the last second straight line portion 973C, it is rotated by the urging of the torsion spring 966. On the contrary, each blade member 93 is rotated by the drive of the blade member motor 93m when the sliding protrusion 974 is sliding in the range of the arc portion 973B when shifting from the second special state to the first special state. However, when sliding in the range of the last first straight line portion 973A, it is rotated by the urging of the torsion spring 966. As described above, since the rotation mode of each blade member 93 is changed by switching the drive source for the rotation of each blade member 93, the visual effect of the motion effect by the rotation operation of the blade member 93 is improved.

Further, each blade member 93 is finally rotated by a torsion spring 966, and is locked by the inner wall of the locking protrusion 934 and the locking recess 977, and the blade member side protrusion 935 and the storage case side protrusion 978. .. Therefore, it is possible to sharpen the rotational operation of each blade member 93 and improve the effect of the effect. Further, since a sound is produced when the inner wall of the locking convex portion 934 and the locking concave portion 977 or the blade member side protrusion 935 and the storage case side protrusion 978 collide with each other, a sense of presence is produced and the effect is improved. You can also.

Further, the five blade members 93 can be rotated all at once by the rotation of one rotating plate 962 driven by the blade member motor 93m. Here, in the section of the first straight line portion 973A or the second straight line portion 973C, which is the final stage of the rotational operation, each blade member 93 does not receive a load from the rotary plate 962 and is attached to the indirectly connected torsion spring 966. It is forced to rotate reliably. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the rotational operations of the five blade members 93 are not aligned due to manufacturing errors of the cam groove 973 and the sliding protrusion 974, changes over time, and the like.

The shape, number, and installation location of the blade members 93 are not limited to the above description and can be appropriately set. Along with this, the structure, number, and installation location of the individual rotation mechanism 961 can be appropriately set. Further, the structure of the blade member operating mechanism 95 for rotating the blade member 93 can be appropriately set as long as the five blade members 93 can be operated at the same time.

Next, the second frame movable body lamp 92 will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the second frame movable body lamp 92 has a light source unit 921 as a light source and a storage member 922 for storing the light source unit 921.

The storage member 922 is erected from the bottom portion 980 of the circular flat plate and the peripheral edge portion of one surface of the bottom portion 980 as a whole, and is a dome for enhancing the decorativeness as the second frame movable body lamp 92 while protecting the inside. It is provided with a decorative protective portion 981 and a second frame movable body lamp rotating shaft portion 982 connected to a blade member operating mechanism 95 and serving as a rotating shaft.

The bottom portion 980, the decorative protection portion 981, and the second frame movable body lamp rotating shaft portion 982 are all made of a transparent synthetic resin. A colored synthetic resin member 981d representing a predetermined design (in the first embodiment, a heart) is provided on the entire surface of the decorative protection portion 981. Further, the second frame movable body lamp rotation shaft portion 982 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and is provided perpendicular to the center of the surface on the side opposite to the side on which the decorative protection portion 981 of the bottom portion 980 is formed. Specifically, the second frame movable body lamp rotation shaft portion 982 is formed concentrically with the bottom portion 980 at the center C3 of the bottom portion 980 (hereinafter referred to as “third center C3”). The hollow portion formed in the columnar axial direction of the second frame movable body lamp rotation shaft portion 982 communicates with the inside of the storage member 922 as it is. That is, a hole along the hollow portion of the second frame movable body lamp rotation shaft portion 982 is formed in the bottom portion 980. The portion formed over the second frame movable body lamp rotating shaft portion 982 and the bottom portion 980 and communicating from the inside to the outside of the storage member 922 is referred to as a wiring insertion hole 922A. Wiring for causing the light source unit 921 to emit light is inserted through the wiring insertion hole 922A.

The light source unit 921 is attached to the surface of the bottom 980 facing the decorative protection portion 981. Here, the light source unit 921 will be described with reference to FIG. The light source unit 921 includes a light source unit main body 983 on which an element serving as a light source is mounted, and a plurality of light source elements 984 (hereinafter, “for a second frame lamp”) mounted on a surface facing the decorative protection portion 981 of the light source unit main body 983. A light source element 984 ") and a plurality of light source elements 985 (hereinafter referred to as" blade light source element 985 ") mounted on a surface facing the bottom 980 of the light source unit main body 983. In the following, the surface of the light source unit main body 983 on which the light source element 984 for the second frame lamp is mounted is referred to as a "first surface". Further, the surface of the light source unit main body 983 on which the blade light source element 985 is mounted is referred to as a "second surface".

The light source unit main body 983 is made of a commercially available general synthetic resin LED substrate, and is formed into a circle that is one size smaller than the bottom 980. The light source unit main body 983 is arranged concentrically with the bottom portion 980 so that its center coincides with the third center C3.

Further, the second frame lamp light source element 984 and the blade light source element 985 are made of the same chip LED with a reflector whose light emitting surface has a rectangular shape in a plan view. The types of light emitters constituting the second frame lamp light source element 984 and the blade light source element 985 are not particularly limited and may be appropriately set. Further, not limited to LEDs, other types of light emitters such as fluorescent lamps may be used for the second frame lamp light source element 984 and the blade light source element 985. In this case, the type of the light source unit main body 983 is set according to the type of the light emitter.

Further, the light source element 984 for the second frame lamp and the light source element 985 for the blades may be the same type of LED or different types of LEDs. In this case, when the type of the second frame lamp light source element 984 and the type of the blade light source element 985 are different, these may be integrated by using a light source unit main body 983 suitable for each light source element 984 and 985.

As shown in FIG. 18A, the plurality of light source elements 984 for the second frame lamp are scattered over the entire first surface of the light source unit main body 983. Then, the light source element 984 for the second frame lamp can emit light toward the decorative protection unit 981. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18B, the plurality of blade light source elements 985 have predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction centered on the third center C3 on the peripheral edge of the second surface of the light source unit main body 983. They are lined up side by side. Further, each blade light source element 985 is attached so that its short side direction is along the radiation centered on the third center C3 (hereinafter referred to as "specific radiation"). Then, the light source element 985 for blades can emit light toward the blade member 93 via the bottom portion 980.

Here, the arrangement of the light source element 985 for blades will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 18B, 20 blade light source elements 985 are mounted on the light source unit main body 983. The blade light source element 985 is arranged along a circumference having a predetermined radius length centered on the third center C3. In the first embodiment, the predetermined radius length is set to a length 5 mm shorter than the radius of the light source unit main body 983.

The 20 blade light source elements 985 form one group with four light source elements 985. Therefore, the light source unit main body 983 is provided with five groups of the blade light source elements 985 composed of the four blade light source elements 985. The group of the light source elements 985 for each blade is organized in a range of 60 degrees along the circumferential direction of the circular light source unit main body 983. Therefore, the blade light source element 985 is not provided in the predetermined 60 degree range of the light source unit main body 983.

Hereinafter, the range of 60 degrees along the circumferential direction of the light source unit main body 983 in which the light source element 985 for blades is not provided is referred to as "the light source element non-mounted portion 985X for blades". Further, for each group of the light source elements for blades 985, clockwise from the blade light source element non-mounted portion 985X, the first blade light source group 985A, the second blade light source group 985B, the third blade light source group 985C, and the fourth blade light source group 985A. It is referred to as a blade light source group 985D and a fifth blade light source group 985E.

The arrangement of the blade light source elements 985 in the blade light source groups 985A to 985E is relatively the same. Specifically, in each of the blade light source groups 985A to 985E, the blade light source elements 985 are arranged slightly inside both ends along the circumferential direction within a range of 60 degrees along the circumferential direction of the light source unit main body 983. Two blade light source elements 985 are arranged at equal intervals between them.

By the way, when changing from the first special state to the second special state, the second frame movable body lamp 92 rotates 90 degrees clockwise. In this second special state, the first blade light source group 985A to the fifth blade light source group 985E and the first blade member 93A to the fifth blade member 93E face each other. Similarly, in the direction perpendicular to the light source unit main body 983, the blade light source element non-mounted portion 985X and the blade member missing portion 93X face each other. Then, each of the first blade light source group 985A to the fifth blade light source group 985E emits light toward the first blade member 93A to the fifth blade member 93E that appears and is visible.

In the standby state and the first special state, the first blade light source group 985A to the fifth blade light source group 985E, the blade light source element non-mounted portion 985X, and the first blade member 93A to the fifth blade member The 93E and the blade member defective portion 93X do not face each other in an aligned state as in the second special state.

Here, the description of the light source unit 921 is returned to. A rectangular hole 986 in a plan view is formed in the bottom portion 980 for each blade light source element 985. Each long side portion of the hole 986 is orthogonal to the specific radiation. Further, in the direction perpendicular to the light source unit main body 983, the long side portion of the hole 986 far from the third center C3 of the light source unit main body 983 and the long side portion of the blade light source element 985 closer to the third center C3. And are generally facing each other. An inclined surface 987 that rises toward the outside in the radial direction is formed on the outer edge of the long side portion of each hole 986 far from the third center C3 of the light source unit main body 983. The length of the hole 986 and the inclined surface 987 in the long side direction is 5 to 6 times the length of the blade light source element 985 in the long side direction. Further, the center of the hole 986 and the inclined surface 987 in the long side direction and the center of the blade light source element 985 in the long side direction are located on the same specific radiation.

Further, three notches 988 are formed at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction of the bottom portion 980, specifically, at intervals of 60 degrees. The cutout portion 988 is formed to have the same width in a range of 60 degrees with respect to the third center C3. The cutout portion 988 faces the light source group 985A for the first blade, the light source group 985C for the third blade, and the light source group 985E for the fifth blade in the direction perpendicular to the light source unit main body 983. The width of the notch 988 is 5 mm. That is, the notch 988 is formed so as to be set back to the 3rd center C3 side by 5 mm with respect to the outer circumference of the bottom portion 980 in which the notch 988 is not formed.

As described above, the bottom portion 980 is formed with an inclined surface 987 and a notch portion 988, which are formed so that the blade light source element 985 effectively emits light from the blade member 93. Next, the relationship between the light emitted from the blade light source element 985, the inclined surface 987, and the cutout portion 988 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 19A is a partial cross-sectional view on specific radiation passing through the center of the blade light source element 985 constituting the first blade light source group 985A. The partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 19A is an enlargement of the vicinity of the light source element for blades 985. In FIG. 19A, in addition to the light source element 985 for blades, a light source unit main body 983, a bottom portion 980, a hole 986, an inclined surface 987, and a notch portion 988 are included.

Immediately above the light source element 985 for blades, an inclined surface 987 is formed on the outer side of the bottom portion 980 with respect to the third center C3. The blade light source element 985 can emit light in a three-dimensional radial manner toward the upper side. In the following, the light emitted from the blade light source element 985 constituting the first blade light source group 985A is referred to as "first blade light source light".

The light from the light source for the first blade is obliquely incident on the bottom 980, is refracted at the interface with the bottom 980, advances inside the bottom 980, and the refraction angle on the inclined surface 987 is less than the critical angle. Therefore, something that goes out into the air without reflection, or that is obliquely incident on the bottom 980, is refracted at the interface with the bottom 980 and advances inside the bottom 980, but the refraction angle on the inclined surface 987 is Since it is above the critical angle, some reflect and travel through the bottom 980 again. Further, it is obliquely incident on the bottom 980, is refracted at the boundary surface with the bottom 980, and advances inside the bottom 980, but is reflected because the refraction angle on the surface outside the inclined surface 987 is equal to or higher than the critical angle. Then, there is one that advances to the bottom 980 again.

In this way, since the refraction angle on the inclined surface 987 that travels inside the bottom 980 is less than the critical angle, the first blade member is included in the light source light for the first blade that is emitted into the air without being reflected. Some proceed towards the connection 931 of the 93A. In addition, since the refraction angle on the surface outside the inclined surface 987 is less than the critical angle among those that are reflected on the inclined surface 987 or the surface outside the inclined surface 987 and proceed again on the bottom 980, they go out into the air and remain as they are. Some proceed toward the connection portion 931 of the first blade member 93A. Then, the light source for the first blade traveling toward the connection portion 931 is refracted at the boundary surface of the connection portion 931 and incident on the connection portion 931. Since the refraction angle on the side surface is equal to or higher than the critical angle, some light is reflected and travels through the connection portion 931 again (hereinafter, this light is referred to as "first blade member traveling light").

Among the traveling light of the first blade member, those having both a radial component and a circumferential component whose traveling direction is centered on the third center C3 so as to radiate from the connecting portion 931 toward the decorative portion 932. Proceed to. Here, since the four blade light source elements 985 are provided side by side in the circumferential direction with respect to the first blade member 93A, the light traveling toward the decorative portion 932 spreads throughout the interior of the decorative portion 932. Since the reflective sheet 932s is attached to the decorative portion 932, the light spreading throughout the inside of the decorative portion 932 is reflected by the reflective sheet 932s, and the decorative portion 932 of the first blade member 93A that appears is the entire decorative portion 932. (See FIG. 20).

Further, the light source for the first blade, which travels inside the bottom 980 but is reflected at the boundary surface with air and travels again at the bottom 980, is repeatedly reflected and finally at the boundary with the notch 988. Some re-enter the air from an outer surface. Some of these further advance from the outer surface of the bottom 980 toward the first blade member 93A. The position and the refraction angle of the light source light for the first blade, which is incident on the air again and heads toward the first blade member 93A, from the outer surface thereof are various. Therefore, the light source for the first blade reaches various positions along the specific radiation direction on the surface of the first blade member 93A. As a result, the first blade member 93A is irradiated linearly along the specific radiation passing through the blade light source element 985 constituting the first blade light source group 985A (see FIG. 20).

FIG. 19B is a partial cross-sectional view on specific radiation passing through the center of the blade light source element 985 constituting the second blade light source group 985B. The partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 19B is also an enlarged view of the vicinity of the blade light source element 985, as in FIG. 19A. In FIG. 19B, in addition to the light source element 985 for blades, a light source unit main body 983, a bottom portion 980, a hole 986, and an inclined surface 987 are included.

As shown in FIG. 19B, since the notch 988 is not formed on the outside of the second blade light source group 985B along the specific radiation, the wall thickness portion of the bottom portion 980 is larger than that in FIG. 19A. It extends outward along the specific radiation. The light emitted from the blade light source element 985 constituting the second blade light source group 985B (hereinafter referred to as "second blade light source light") includes the bottom 980 as in the case of the first blade light source light. There is something that goes inside. Therefore, the position and the refraction angle of the bottom 980 of the light source for the second blade from the outer surface are various. Therefore, the light source light for the second blade reaches various positions along the specific radiation direction on the surface of the second blade member 93B, similarly to the light source light for the first blade. As a result, the second blade member 93B is irradiated linearly along the specific radiation passing through the blade light source element 985 constituting the second blade light source group 985B (see FIG. 20).

Further, similarly to the light source for the first blade, the light source for the second blade is refracted at the interface with the connection portion 931 to enter the connection portion 931 and travels inside the connection portion 931 to enter the light. Since the refraction angle on the surface opposite to that of the light source is equal to or higher than the critical angle, some light is reflected and travels through the connection portion 931 again (hereinafter, this light is referred to as "second blade member traveling light"). Among the traveling light of the second blade member, those having both a radial component and a circumferential component whose traveling direction is centered on the third center C3 so as to radiate from the connecting portion 931 toward the decorative portion 932. Proceed to. Here, since the four blade light source elements 985 are provided side by side in the circumferential direction with respect to the second blade member 93B, the light traveling toward the decorative portion 932 spreads throughout the interior of the decorative portion 932. Since the reflective sheet 932s is attached to the decorative portion 932, the light spreading over the entire interior of the decorative portion 932 is reflected by the reflective sheet 932s, and the decorative portion 932 of the second blade member 93B that appears is the entire decorative portion 932. (See FIG. 20).

As described above, the light source element for blades 985, the bottom portion 980, the inclined surface 987, the flat and transparent connecting portion 931 and the diffused reflection groove 933 are formed on one surface, and the reflection sheet 932s is attached to the other surface. The decorative portion 932 can irradiate the blade member 93 as a whole and irradiate the blade member 93 in a radial pattern centered on the third center C3, so that the effect of light emission effect is improved.

Here, the light source to the first blade member 93A by the blade light source element 985 constituting the first blade light source group 985A and the second blade member by the blade light source element 985 constituting the second blade light source group 985B. Although the light emission to the 93B has been described, the blade light source element 985 constituting the third blade light source group 985C and the fifth blade light source group 985E has the same as the first blade light source group 985A, the third blade member 93C. And the fifth blade member 93E is made to emit light. Further, the blade light source element 985 constituting the fourth blade light source group 985D causes the fourth blade member 93D to emit light in the same manner as the second blade light source group 985B.

Here, the light emitted from the light source element 985 for blades constituting the light source group 985A for the first blade, the light source group 985C for the third blade, and the light source group 985E for the fifth blade, and travels through the inside of the bottom 980 toward the outer surface. The optical path length is shorter than the optical path length of the light emitted from the blade light source element 985 constituting the second blade light source group 985B and the fourth blade light source group 985D and traveling inside the bottom 980 toward the outer surface. This is due to the difference in the presence or absence of the notch 988. Therefore, the intensity of the light incident on the air again from the outer surface of the bottom 980 is higher than the light emitted from the light source element 985 for the blades constituting the light source group 985B for the second blade and the light source group 985D for the fourth blade. Also, the light emitted from the blade light source element 985 constituting the first blade light source group 985A, the third blade light source group 985C, and the fifth blade light source group 985E is stronger.

However, as described above, the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E have a second frame movable body lamp 92 rather than the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D. It is provided at a position far from the surface. That is, the distance D1 from the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E to the bottom 980 is the distance D2 from the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D to the bottom 980. Farther than. Therefore, the optical path length of the light traveling from the outer surface of the bottom portion 980 toward the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E in the air is from the outer surface of the bottom portion 980 to the second blade member 93B. And the light directed to the fourth blade member 93D is longer than the optical path length traveling in the air. Since the optical path length from the outer side surface of the bottom 980 is long, the light incident on the air again from the outer surface of the bottom 980 is the first as compared with the case where it reaches the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D. It is weaker when it reaches the blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E. As a result, the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the third blade member 93C are provided by the blade light source element 985 constituting the first blade light source group 985A, the third blade light source group 985C, and the fifth blade light source group 985E. The second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93B and the fourth blade light source element 985 constituting the second blade light source group 985B and the fourth blade light source group 985D and the light intensity linearly radiated by the five blade member 93E. The intensity of the light radiated linearly on the blade member 93D is almost uniform. Therefore, the effect of the light emission effect is improved.

In this way, by reducing the variation in the intensity of the light emitted from the first blade member 93A to the fifth blade member 93E, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the effect of the light emission effect by the second frame movable body lamp 92. can.

In the above description, the diffused reflection groove 933 is formed on the surface of the decorative portion 932, but the cross-sectional shape, overall shape, position, and number may be appropriately set. Further, the components of these diffused reflection grooves 933 are the same for the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E, and the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D, respectively. It may be. Further, the diffused reflection groove 933 may not be formed by cutting a flat surface, but may be formed by pressing it against a mold having irregularities in advance.

Further, the shapes of the connecting portion 931 and the decorative portion 932 are not limited to the above description and may be appropriately set. Further, regarding the blade member 93, the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E are located farther from the bottom 980 than the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D. It is attached, but the positional relationship may be opposite.

Further, the total number of the light source elements for blades 985 and the number and positions with respect to one blade member 93 can be appropriately set without being limited to the above description. Further, light emitting elements having the same specifications may be used for one blade member 93, or light emitting elements having different specifications may be used. Further, the specification pattern of the light emitting element for one blade member 93 may be the same or different for all the blade members 93.

Further, the light emitted from the blade light source element 985 is refracted through the thick portion of the bottom 980 and reaches the blade member 93. Therefore, the portion of the bottom portion 980 outside the light source element 985 constitutes a refracting portion that refracts light. Then, in the above-mentioned example, the bending portions corresponding to the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E are formed on the side of the notch portion 988, whereby the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93A, and the third blade member 93A are formed. The intensity of the light applied to the blade member 93C and the fifth blade member 93E and the intensity of the light applied to the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D are made uniform, but means for making them uniform. Is not limited to this. For example, the material of the refracting portion related to the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D is related to the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E without forming the notch portion 988. A material that attenuates light may be used rather than the material of the refracting portion. Further, the light intensity of the blade light source element 985 according to the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D is adjusted to the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the third blade member 93C without forming the notch portion 988. The light intensity of the blade light source element 985 according to the 5-blade member 93E may be weaker than the light intensity.

Further, the light emitted from the blade light source element 985 reaches the blade member 93 through the thick portion (refractive portion) of the bottom portion 980, but there is no refracting portion and the blade member 93 directly does not pass through the bottom portion 980. You may try to reach. That is, in the bottom portion 980, a hole penetrating in the direction orthogonal to the bottom portion 980 may be formed in the range through which the light emitted from the blade light source element 985 toward the blade member 93 passes. In this case, the intensity of the light emitted from the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E and the light emitted from the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D are uniform. The distance between the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D and the light source element 985 related to them is set to the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E and their related parts. It needs to be farther than the distance of the light source element 985. For example, the light source element 985 related to the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D is the third center C3 of the light source element 985 related to the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E. Get closer to the side. Further, in the direction orthogonal to the bottom 980, the light source element 985 according to the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D is the light source related to the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E. It is moved to the side opposite to the blade member 93 from the element 985.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 22. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a game control board 100 that controls games that can obtain game profits (progress of games), and a production control board 120 that controls effects according to the progress of games by the game control board 100. Further, it is provided with a payout control board 170 or the like that controls payout of game balls. The game control board 100, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like are unitized and installed on the back side of the board effect unit EU.

In addition, the game that can acquire the game profit to be controlled by the game control board 100 includes a special figure lottery, a variable display of the special figure, a big hit game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, and a variable display of the normal figure. , Auxiliary games, etc. are included. In addition, the effect to be controlled by the effect control board 120 includes a game effect (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect, etc.), a customer waiting effect, and a period during which the operation of the effect button 40k is effective (operation valid period). Includes an operation promotion effect that encourages operation.

Further, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. On the other hand, the effect control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the voice control circuit 161 and the sub drive board 162, which will be described later. The effect control unit includes at least an effect control board 120, and is an effect device (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, button lamp 54, frame movable body 55k, board movable device 56, first frame movable body lamp). It suffices if it is possible to control a game effect, a customer waiting effect, an operation promotion effect, etc. using the 91, the second frame movable body lamp 92, the blade member 93, etc.).

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. 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.

As shown in FIG. 21, 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 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 103 that is used as a work memory, and a game. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, a start winning command specific table, a jackpot game control table, a game state setting table, and a hit determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with a special figure holding storage unit 105. Here, the special figure reservation storage unit 105 will be described. As described above, if there is a prize in the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12 of the game ball, the special figure hold can occur, but if the special figure hold is possible, that is, the number of special figure hold is When the upper limit has not been reached, determination information consisting of various random numbers for performing a special drawing lottery or the like is acquired based on this winning. Then, this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure hold. In the following, the determination information acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 11 of the game ball is referred to as "special figure 1 related determination information", and is acquired by winning a prize in the second starting port 12 of the game ball. Judgment information is referred to as "special figure 2 related judgment information". Further, the special figure 1 related information and the special figure 2 related information are collectively referred to as "special figure related determination information".

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit of the special figure 1 reserved number is set to "4". Further, the number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit of the special figure 2 reserved number is set to "4". The upper limit of the number of reservations in Special Figure 1 and the upper limit of the number of reservations in Special Figure 2 may be set as appropriate. Further, it is not necessary to set the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 hold number.

Further, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output by various sensors are input to the game control board 100. Further, the game control board 100 outputs signals to various solenoids.

Various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, and a large winning opening sensor 14a. ..

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

Further, various solenoids connected to the game control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. 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 is connected to indicators 8 (special figure display 81, normal figure display 82, and special figure hold display 83). The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and also receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. A card unit CU and a payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and a launcher 72 is also connected to the payout control board 170. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k. Further, the card unit CU is a device that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card.

The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the payout device 73 to pay out prize balls and rental balls based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. The prize balls and rental balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensor 73a for counting.

Further, the handle 72k is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 via the launch control circuit 175. Further, a knob 72b of a firing volume capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the handle 72k. The launching device 72 drives the launching motor 72m so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the knob 72b of the firing volume. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The effect control board 120 can grasp the progress status (game control content) of the game by the game control board 100 based on various commands sent from the game control board 100. 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. 22, 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 121 is stored in an effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the game control board 100, an effect RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123. The effect CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached. Further, the effect RAM 124 is provided with a start winning command holding storage unit 125 for storing a start winning command.

An image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 is an image display device on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. Display control of 50 is performed. The connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be both transmission of a signal from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of a signal from the image control board 140 to the effect control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control 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. .. Further, the image control board 140 is a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, and a VRAM (Video) used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145. It is equipped with Random Access Memory) 146 and VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data, moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a pattern, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc.) (effect). Image data such as (including patterns) and background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and expands it in the expansion area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and the image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as an RGB signal. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

The display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

The effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. Is output.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. The voice control circuit 161 may be used as a substrate to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 52 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 audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, various switches as input units, various solenoids as drive sources, and motors are connected to the effect control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the effect control board 120. Further, the effect control board 120 outputs signals to various solenoids and motors.

Various switches connected to the effect control board 120 include an effect button detection sensor 40a. The effect button detection sensor 40a detects that the effect button 40k has been pressed. When the effect button detection sensor 40a detects that the operation has been performed, the effect button detection sensor 40a outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the effect control board 120.

Various motors connected to the effect control board 120 include a frame movable body motor 55 m, a panel movable body motor 56 m, and a blade member motor 93 m. The frame movable body motor 55m can drive the frame movable body 55k to rotate the frame movable body 55k in the forward direction and the backward direction. The board movable body motor 56m can drive the board movable body 56k to lower and raise the board movable body 56k. The blade member motor 93m can drive the blade member 93 and the second frame movable body lamp 92 to rotate the five blade member 93 by 180 degrees at the same time and rotate the second frame movable body lamp 92 by 90 degrees. It is possible. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation modes of the frame movable body 55k, the board movable body 56k, the second frame movable body lamp 92, and the blade member 93, and via the sub drive board 162. The operation of the frame movable body 55k, the board movable body 56k, the second frame movable body lamp 92, and the blade member 93 is controlled.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 has a frame lamp 53, a button lamp 54, a first frame movable body lamp 91, and a second frame movable via the sub drive board 162 based on a command received from the game control board 100. Controls the lighting of the body lamp 92 and the like. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 includes light emission pattern data (lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) that determines the light emitting mode of the frame lamp 53, the button lamp 54, the first frame movable body lamp 91, and the second frame movable body lamp 92. The data for determining the frame (also referred to as lamp data) is created, and the light emission of the frame lamp 53, the button lamp 54, the first frame movable body lamp 91, and the second frame movable body lamp 92 is controlled according to the light emission pattern data. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The CPU may be mounted using the sub drive board 162 as a board. In this case, the CPU controls the lighting of the frame lamp 53, the button lamp 54, the first frame movable body lamp 91, the second frame movable body lamp 92, and the like, and the frame movable body 55k, the board movable body 56k, and the second. The operation control of the frame movable body lamp 92 and the blade member 93 may be executed. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. 3. Description of the game by the game control board 100 Next, the game performed by the game control board 100 will be described. First, I will explain the games related to Fuzu. When the fired game ball wins the gate 13, the game control board 100 performs a normal drawing lottery on the condition that the variable display of the normal drawing or the auxiliary game is not performed. When the game control board 100 draws a lottery, the game control board 100 performs a variable display (a stop display after performing a variable display) on the normal map display 82. Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal map that is stopped and displayed. In addition, the lost symbol of the normal figure is also referred to as "missing normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the winning of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the winning of the gate 13 ends. Further, in the following, the fact that the game ball wins the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal map or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "the establishment of the normal map variation start condition".

In performing such a series of games (general map lottery, variable display of general map, auxiliary game), the game control board 100 acquires the normal map related determination information when the normal map variation start condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 23 (A), the acquired general map-related determination information includes a normal symbol random number. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers (judgment information) for performing collision detection. The range of ordinary symbol random numbers is appropriately provided. Specifically, the range of ordinary symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535.

Next, each determination made using the general map-related determination information will be described. First, the hit determination will be described. The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using the hit determination table shown in FIG. 24 (A). The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number determination value) is assigned to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the game control board 100 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and determines whether the hit or the miss is a hit. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal map is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal map.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination of the normal map (normal map fluctuation pattern determination) will be described. The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern using the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 (B). The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information regarding predetermined items related to the normal map fluctuation display such as the normal map fluctuation time.

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). There is a time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal symbol to be stopped. That is, in the non-time saving state, the game control board 100 determines the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is 30 seconds for the normal map fluctuation display when the normal symbol (lost normal map) of the loss is stopped and displayed. However, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal map fluctuation display is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is 30 seconds. Further, in the game control board 100, in the time saving state, the normal map fluctuation display when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is 5 seconds, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. As for the display of the fluctuation of the normal map, the fluctuation pattern of the normal map is determined so that the fluctuation time of the normal map is 5 seconds. The normal map fluctuation display of the normal map fluctuation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal map display 82.

By performing the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map. Then, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as the display result (result of the normal map lottery) in the variable display of the normal map, the auxiliary game is executed.

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the auxiliary game component is stored in the auxiliary game control table associated with each game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The game control board 100 controls the auxiliary game using the auxiliary game control table shown in FIG. 24C based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Therefore, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the game control board 100 executes the auxiliary game according to the game state. Here, the auxiliary game according to the game state will be described.

In the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened once. The opening time at this time is 0.2 seconds. Therefore, it is difficult to make the game ball win the second starting port 12 when this auxiliary game is executed. In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game".

In the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened twice. The first opening time is 2.5 seconds. Then, after the first opening is completed and the electric chew 12D is closed once, the second opening is performed with an interval time of 1.0 second. The second opening time is 2.5 seconds. Therefore, it is easy to make the game ball win the second starting port 12 when this auxiliary game is executed. In the following, the auxiliary game in the short time state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

Next, the game related to the special figure will be described. When the fired game ball wins the first starting opening 11, the special figure 1 lottery is performed on condition that the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is less than 4. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs a variable display of the special figure 1 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery has a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, when the fired game ball wins the second starting opening 12, the special figure 2 lottery is performed on the condition that the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is less than 4. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the prize is completed.

In the following, when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is less than 4, the game ball winning the first start opening 11 is referred to as "the first start condition is satisfied", and the special figure 2 hold number ( When the game ball wins the second starting port 12 when U2) is less than 4, it is called "the establishment of the second starting condition". Further, "establishment of the first starting condition" and "establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the starting condition". Further, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "missing special symbol" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned lost symbol of the normal symbol.

In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, big hit game, setting of game state), the game control board 100 acquires special figure-related determination information when the start condition is satisfied. Various judgments are made on the special figure-related judgment information. As shown in FIG. 23B, the special symbol-related determination information to be acquired includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number.

The special symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for performing a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (judgment information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (judgment information) for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Specifically, the range of the special symbol random number is 0 to 65535. The range of random numbers for the jackpot symbol type is 0 to 9. The range of reach random numbers is 0 to 99. The range of the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 99. The range of various random numbers is not limited to these, and can be appropriately set.

Next, each determination made using the special figure-related determination information will be described. First, the jackpot determination will be described. The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 25 (A). The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state, which will be described later. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot that is the result of the jackpot determination and the loss. The game control board 100 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with the jackpot determination table, and determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table.

Next, the jackpot symbol type determination will be described. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining the type of jackpot symbol (big hit symbol type) using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 25 (B) when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. The type of jackpot symbol corresponds to the jackpot component consisting of the content of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player (contents of the advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than usual). It is attached.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the prize is awarded due to the jackpot symbol type determination (causing the jackpot symbol type determination). It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed and the jackpot used when the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. There is a symbol type determination table (second big hit symbol type determination table).

In each jackpot symbol type determination table, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type which is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the game control board 100 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol.

Three types of jackpot symbols, a jackpot symbol A, a jackpot symbol B, and a jackpot symbol C, are provided as the jackpot symbols (corresponding to the special figure 1) when the first starting port 11 is won. On the other hand, two types of jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol D and the jackpot symbol E, are provided as the jackpot symbols (corresponding to the special figure 2) when the second starting port 12 is won. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The jackpot winning probability and the jackpot symbol type distribution rate (%) are not limited to FIGS. 25 (A) and 25 (B), and can be appropriately set. Further, the type of the jackpot symbol is not limited to the five types of jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 25 (B), and can be appropriately set. For example, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table, more or less than three types of jackpot symbols may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number determination value. Further, in the second jackpot symbol type determination table, more than two types of jackpot symbols may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number determination value.

Next, the reach determination will be described. The reach determination is a determination for determining whether or not to generate a reach using the reach determination table shown in FIG. 25 (C) when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Here, in order to explain the reach, the special figure fluctuation effect that is the premise of the reach will be described.

When the variable display of the special map is performed, the special map variation effect is performed according to the variable display of the special map. The special figure variation effect is performed using various effect devices such as an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a button lamp 54, a frame movable device 55, a board movable device 56, and an effect button 40k. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 performs variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with or substantially synchronized with the variable display of the special figure. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed along with the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation stop (stop display) of the effect symbol is performed along with the variation stop (stop display) of the special symbol. When the variable display of the effect symbol is performed, the effect image (still image or moving image) different from the effect symbol such as the background image or the character image is displayed as the special figure variation effect performed by the display unit 50a. Will be.

The effect symbols are, for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 relatively displayed on the left side, the middle effect symbol EZ2 relatively displayed in the center, and the right effect symbol displayed relatively on the right side in the display unit 50a. It is composed of EZ3 (see FIG. 31 and the like). In the following, when the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are collectively referred to, they may be referred to as "effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 or effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3".

Each of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is composed of a plurality of identification information that can be identified by the player. In the first embodiment, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are mainly composed of symbols including numbers from "1" to "8". Then, in the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the symbol group including the numbers constituting the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are arranged vertically in the front view and scrolls from the top to the bottom of the display unit 50a. .. At this time, the numbers displayed on the display unit 50a and visually recognized are replaced one after another.

The variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is not limited to the aspect of scrolling in the vertical direction, but may be another aspect such as the aspect of scrolling in the left-right direction (for example, from right to left). Further, instead of the scroll display, the symbol group including the numbers constituting the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may be replaced one after another at a predetermined fixed position (for example, the rotation may be performed at the fixed position).

Then, when the special figure is stopped and displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). That is, in the variable display, the symbols including various numbers that have been replaced one after another in the display unit 50a are specified as one. At this time, by the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are stopped and displayed, the special figure that is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81, that is, the result of the special figure lottery is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the special figure lottery by the special figure 1 display 81a or the special figure 2 display 81b, but grasps it by the display unit 50a of the image display device 50.

The reach is an effect for making the player expect a big hit by using the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure variation effect. Specifically, the reach is a state in which only one scroll-displayed effect symbol is left among the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the scroll-displayed effect symbol is stopped and displayed at which symbol. It is a state in which a combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit is achieved (for example, a state of "5 ↓ 5") depending on the scroll (see FIGS. 32 (D) and 33 (A)).

The effect symbols that are not scroll-displayed in the reach are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display unit 50a. Temporary stop means that a predetermined effect symbol stays at a substantially predetermined position (the predetermined effect symbol continues to be displayed in the display unit 50a), that is, it is not replaced with a different effect symbol, but a slight fluctuation (for example, a little). Repeated reciprocating motion in the vertical direction, repeated some rocking, repeated expansion and contraction, etc.). The mode of temporary stop is not limited to these, and may be appropriately set.

Here, the explanation of the reach judgment table is returned to. The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state.

The details of the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described later, but the non-time saving state and the time saving state are the time required for the variable display of the special symbol (the time from the start of the special symbol variation display to the derivation of the display result: special figure). It is a gaming state that affects the fluctuation time), and the special figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state.

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value of the reach random number (reach random number judgment value) is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. There is. Therefore, the game control board 100 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 25 (C), the non-time saving reach determination table has more reach random number determination values determined to be "reachable (generates reach)" than the time reduction reach determination table. ing.

If the result of the reach determination is "with reach (generate reach)", in most cases, reach is generated by the special figure fluctuation effect. On the other hand, if the result of the reach determination is "no reach (no reach is generated)", no reach is generated in the special figure variation effect. In the following, the result of the reach judgment "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (without reach). "Does not generate reach)" is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

Next, the special symbol variation pattern determination will be described. In the special symbol variation pattern determination (special symbol variation pattern determination), the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIGS. 26 to 27 (special symbol variation pattern determination) is performed regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. (Table) is used to determine the variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) of the variation display of the special symbol.

The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure variation time, the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect, and the like. It should be noted that the special map fluctuation pattern includes information on the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the effect flow (effect content) of the special map variation time and the special map variation effect.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that displays the fluctuation to be judged, in other words, the starting port where the prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It is associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table performs the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 26) used when performing the variation display of the special figure 1, and the variation display of the special figure 2. It is roughly classified into a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 27) used at times.

Each special symbol variation pattern determination table associated with the special symbol type is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and the special figure 1 used in the non-time reduction state. There is a variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving). On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is also used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving).

Further, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table have a big hit, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a reachless loss, respectively.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure hold number. Specifically, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used in the above. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used in the above.

In each special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table associated with the type of special symbol, the game state, etc. as described above, the judgment value of the special figure fluctuation pattern random number (special) is added to the special figure fluctuation pattern which is the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. Figure Fluctuation pattern Random number judgment value) is distributed. Therefore, the game control board 100 collates the acquired special figure variation pattern random number with the special figure variation pattern determination table to determine the special figure variation pattern. Then, the special symbol display 81 performs the variation display of the special symbol of the special symbol variation time according to the special symbol variation pattern determined by this determination.

Then, when the variation display of the special symbol is performed, the special symbol variation effect based on the special symbol variation pattern is performed. The special figure variation effect includes a normal normal special figure variation effect and a special special figure variation effect that has a longer effect time than the normal special figure variation effect and has a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal special figure variation effect.

In addition, the special map fluctuation pattern includes information regarding an effect flow constituting the effect content of the special map variation effect based on the special map variation time. The effect flow of the special figure variation effect is shown in the third item from the right of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 26 to 27. Here, each effect constituting the effect flow of the special figure variation effect associated with the special figure variation pattern will be described.

There are normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), and special reach (SP reach) as the effects constituting the effect flow of the special figure variation effect.

The normal variation is basically an effect in which each effect symbol is varied and displayed at a high speed to the extent that it is difficult to recognize, without the effect symbol becoming a special mode. Then, the entire part of the normal special figure fluctuation effect (the part from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the stop of the change) and the part until the reach is established (determined) in the special special figure change effect are composed of the normal variation. ..

In N reach, immediately after the reach is established (determined) through normal fluctuation, the remaining one effect is maintained at the position where the effect symbols constituting the reach are temporarily stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). It is a production in which the design decelerates and fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The jackpot expectation suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than the L reach and SP reach described below. When the special figure variation effect ends at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol that fluctuates at the low speed stops. In the case of loss, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbols constituting the reach. If the special symbol variation effect is not completed in N reach, the remaining one effect symbol changes at high speed again, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach or SP reach while the reach is maintained.

In the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is on the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is on the display unit 50a. In the state of moving to the upper right of), the background image dedicated to L reach is displayed (the image is played), and it is a production that is performed for a longer time than N reach. In L reach, an animation image by 2DCG is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the production content of L reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with an enemy character in the city is displayed (a battle image is played on the display unit 50a).

In the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is on the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is on the display unit 50a). In the state of moving to (upper right of), a dedicated background image for a longer time than the background image for L reach is displayed (the image flows). In the SP reach, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as the production content of SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with an enemy character at an enemy base is displayed (a battle image is played on the display unit 50a).

In the "state in which the reach is maintained" in the N reach, the L reach, and the SP reach, the effect symbols constituting the reach in the N reach, the L reach, and the SP reach can be visually recognized on the display unit 50a. Not only the state, but also, for example, a state in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are difficult to see or cannot be seen from the display unit 50a for a predetermined period in relation to the dedicated background image.

Further, as shown in the second column from the right of the table of FIGS. 26 to 27, the special figure (big hit) regarding the special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect content of the special figure change effect. The name will be given in relation to the judgment result) and the production content of the special figure fluctuation effect.

For example, the general special map fluctuation pattern related to loss is also referred to as "loss fluctuation", and the general special map fluctuation pattern related to jackpot is also referred to as "big hit fluctuation". Further, the loss change related to the loss with reach is also referred to as "loss change with reach", and the loss change related to the loss without reach is also referred to as "loss change without reach". In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach is performed regardless of jackpot and loss is also referred to as "SP reach fluctuation". Further, a special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed regardless of jackpot and loss is also referred to as "L reach fluctuation".

In addition, the production flow of the special map fluctuation effect related to the normal A loss fluctuation to the normal C loss fluctuation that can be selected in the non-time saving state is composed only of the normal fluctuation, but the special map fluctuation time of the special map fluctuation pattern is composed of only the normal fluctuation. It is different between 13 seconds, 8 seconds and 4 seconds. Similarly, the production flow of the special map fluctuation effect related to the shortened A loss fluctuation and the shortened B loss fluctuation that can be selected in the time saving state is also composed only of the normal fluctuation, but the special map fluctuation time of the special map fluctuation pattern is composed of only the normal fluctuation. It is different between 6 seconds and 3 seconds.

As described above, the special figure display 81 performs variable display of the special figure by performing the big hit determination, the big hit symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the next variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the big winning opening 14, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game. Includes the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the game to the end of the jackpot game.

Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first (first) round game is also referred to as "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is also referred to as "10 round (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning opening 14 is opened in each round game, the type of the big winning opening in which each opening is performed, and the opening time ( The opening pattern), the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), and the like are included.

And each of these elements is stored in the jackpot game control table. As shown in FIG. 28 (A), the jackpot game control table is associated with the type of jackpot symbol. The game control board 100 controls the jackpot game by using the jackpot game control table associated with the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. That is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the game control board 100 executes the jackpot game according to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol. Here, a jackpot game according to the type of jackpot symbol will be described.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol A, a round game is performed eight times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 8R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B and the jackpot symbol C, the round game is performed four times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 4R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol D and the jackpot symbol E, the round game is performed 16 times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 16R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game.

Then, the game control board 100 newly sets the game state after the big hit game with the end of the big hit game. The newly set game state is associated with the jackpot symbol related to the jackpot game to be completed.

Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming state related to the probability of being determined as a “big hit” in the jackpot determination, and a gaming state related to the special figure fluctuation time and the ease of opening the second starting port 12. The former has a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is a normal probability. On the other hand, the high probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on for the first time, a normal probability state is set.

Next, the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described. The time saving state is a gaming state in which the special figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than that in the non-time saving state. As described above, in the time-saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table set so that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure fluctuation time can be easily selected as compared with the non-time reduction state. Will be done. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster than in the non-time-saving state, and effective prizes (winnings that can be stored as special figure hold) to the starting ports 11 and 12 are likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

In addition, the time saving state is also a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of the normal map is likely to be shorter than that of the non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, the normal map fluctuation time is determined based on the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the normal map is determined to be 30.0 seconds in the non-time saving state and 5.0 seconds in the time saving state. Therefore, in the shorter working hours, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

Further, the time saving state is also a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than that in the non-time saving state. This is because in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is released for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is released for a total of 5.0 seconds in one auxiliary game. Because.

In addition, the time-saving state is also a gaming state in which it is easier to determine a hit in the hit determination than in the non-time-saving state. This is because, in the non-time saving state, the hit determination is determined to be a hit with a probability of 6600/66536, whereas in the time saving state, the hit determination is determined to be a hit with a probability of 59936/66536.

From the above, in the time-reduced state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-reduced state, so that it becomes easier to win a prize in the second starting port 12. Therefore, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on for the first time, the non-time saving state is set.

It should be noted that, in the time-reduced state, it is easier to win the prize, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-reduced state. The three points of the game related to the normal drawing are set in the player's favor, but the points set in the player's favor may be any part of these points. Finally, in the time-reduced state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time-reduced state, and it is sufficient that the second starting port 12 can be easily won.

Further, the gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a normal probability state and a non-time saving state, and this gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state". During the jackpot game, the game state is set to the normal game state. That is, with the start of the jackpot game, the game state is reset and the normal game state is set.

Here, the explanation returns to the game state after the big hit game. As described above, the newly set gaming state is associated with the jackpot symbol related to the ending jackpot game. Specifically, the new gaming states associated with the jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, and jackpot symbol D are high-probability states and time-saving states. That is, when the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, or the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed, the game proceeds in a high probability state and a time saving state after the jackpot game. On the other hand, the new gaming states associated with the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol E are normal probability states and time-saving states. That is, when the jackpot symbol C or the jackpot symbol E is stopped and displayed, the game proceeds in a normal probability state and a time saving state after the jackpot game.

As described above, with the jackpot winning, the game progresses in a new gaming state after the jackpot game, but the period of the new gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is defined. Specifically, when a new game state advantageous to the player is set and the variable display of the special figure is executed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, the game state advantageous to the player ends. do. This specified number of times is associated with the type of jackpot symbol and the type of gaming state.

The specified number of times when the high probability state is set for the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, and the jackpot symbol D is set to 160 times. Further, the specified number of times when the time saving state is set for the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, and the jackpot symbol D is set to 160 times. Further, the specified number of times when the time saving state is set for the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol E is set to 100 times.

Then, when the high probability state is set and the variable display of the special figure of the specified number of times is executed without winning the jackpot, the high probability state ends and the normal probability state is entered. Further, when the time saving state is set and the variable display of the special figure of the specified number of times is executed without winning the big hit, the time saving state ends and the state shifts to the non-time saving state.

In the following, the specified number of times for a high probability state is referred to as "high probability specified number of times". Further, the specified number of times for the time saving state is referred to as "time saving specified number of times". Further, after the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol E, the game progresses in a normal probability state, but the specified number of times for this game state is not set.

In this way, a new gaming state and a specified number of times are associated with each other according to the jackpot symbol. The game control board 100 sets a new game state after the big hit game, a high probability specified number of times, and a time saving specified number of times based on the game state setting table shown in FIG. 28 (B).

As described above, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot game according to the type of the jackpot symbol is executed, and the game state and the specified number of times are set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Since the type of the jackpot game, the type of the game state, and the specified number of times are the game profits of the player, it can be said that the type of the jackpot symbol represents the game profit given to the player. Here, comparing the game profits related to the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, and the jackpot symbol C related to the special figure 1 lottery with the game profits related to the jackpot symbol D and the jackpot symbol E related to the special figure 2 lottery, It can be said that the special figure 2 lottery is more advantageous to the player from the viewpoint of the ball ejection performance related to the jackpot game.

In addition, paying attention to the game profit of the big hit, the big hit in which the game progresses in a high probability state after the big hit game is also called "high probability big hit". Further, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state and a short time state after the jackpot game is also referred to as a "probability change jackpot". In addition, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a normal probability state and a time-saving state after the jackpot game is also referred to as a "time-saving jackpot".

By the way, once the game ball wins a prize in the start ports 11 and 12 and the special figure-related determination information is acquired, the game control board 100 has an area different from the special figure reservation storage unit 105 of the game RAM 104 (for example, a buffer). ), The start winning command is specified based on the special figure-related determination information, and is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The start winning command includes information on the special map variation pattern (special map variation pattern information) determined by the special map variation pattern determination performed based on the acquired special map-related determination information. As described above, since the special figure fluctuation pattern includes information on the type of the starting opening, in other words, the type of the special drawing, the starting winning command includes the type of the starting opening that generated the starting winning command. Information (winning start opening information), in other words, the type of the variable display special figure (special figure type information) performed by the winning that generated the start winning command is also included. In addition, since the special figure fluctuation pattern includes information on whether it is a big hit or a loss (hit / fail information) and information on the presence / absence of reach (reach information), the start winning command includes the hit / fail information. And reach information will also be included.

The game control board 100 specifies a start winning command using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 based on the acquired special figure-related determination information. The start winning command specific table is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12) related to the starting winning. That is, in the start winning command specifying table, the starting winning command specifying table (first starting winning command specifying table) when the first starting opening 11 is won, and the starting winning command specifying when the second starting opening 12 is won are specified. There is a table (second start winning command specific table).

The start winning command specific table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the start winning command specific table includes the start winning command specific table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving start winning command specific table) and the start winning command specific table used in the non-time saving state (time saving start). There is a winning command specific table).

That is, the start winning command specific table includes the first start winning command specific table used in the non-time saving state, the first starting winning command specific table used in the time saving state, and the non-time saving state. There is a second start winning command specific table to be used, and a second start winning command specific table to be used when the time is shortened.

It should be noted that the start winning command may include at least the winning / failing information, and what kind of information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed. As described above, the variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the special symbol-related determination information, but the hit / fail information and the like are controlled before the variable display of the special symbol executed based on the special symbol-related determination information. By transmitting to the board 120, it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that suggests a jackpot expectation such as a so-called "pending change notice", and the game entertainment is improved.

4. Explanation of effect by effect control board 120 As described above, the game control board 100 performs special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, big hit game, etc. by winning a prize in the start openings 11 and 12. Then, the effect control board 120 executes various effects according to the content of the game performed by these game control boards 100. Hereinafter, specific examples of various effects performed by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 34.

4-1. Special map variation effect First, the special map variation effect according to the special map variable display will be described.

When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the effect control board 120 has a special symbol variation pattern and a special symbol lottery result (big hit determination result, jackpot symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and reach determination result) related to the variable display of the special symbol. The special figure fluctuation effect is controlled based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the effect symbol on a predetermined background image to perform variable display. In the variable display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. When the variable display of the effect symbol is performed, it may be suggested that the jackpot may have been won (so-called "big hit expectation"). Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

Next, a specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), in the display unit 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the normal background image G100, and the special symbol is displayed. When the variation display of the special symbol is started from the state where the variation display is not performed, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started along with the start. .. Then, if the special symbol variation pattern of the newly started variation display of the special symbol is the lossless variation without reach (for example, the normal A loss variation), the variation display of the special symbol ends without the reach occurring (for example, the variation display of the special symbol). Along with the stop display of the special symbol), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with the loss stitches (so-called “barracuda eyes”) peculiar to the loss without reach. Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a, and then the figure. As shown in 31 (D), the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a, and further, as shown in FIG. 15 (E), the middle effect symbol EZ2 is above and below the display unit 50a. Temporarily stop at the center position in the direction. Finally, as shown in FIG. 31 (F), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are temporarily stopped while being arranged horizontally at the substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a are completely all at once. The stop is confirmed (the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed).

In the example of FIG. 31, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3 → the middle effect symbol EZ2. The mode of stopping is not limited to this, and can be appropriately set.

Next, the special figure fluctuation effect when reach occurs will be described. In this case as well, as in the case of no reach described above, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. , It is assumed that the variable display of the special symbol is started, and the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started as shown in FIG. 32 (B). Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 composed of the number “5” temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a, and then as shown in FIG. 32 (D). , The right effect symbol EZ3 consisting of the same number "5" is temporarily stopped side by side in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a to reach (reach is generated or established).

In the example of FIG. 32, when the reach occurs, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3. Can be done. Further, the number of the effect symbol constituting the reach is not limited to "5". Further, the position for temporary stop is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are lined up is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

Next, after the reach is established, the effect (reach effect) performed while the reach is maintained will be described. As shown in FIG. 32 (D), when the reach is established, the N reach is started from that point. In N reach, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2, which is displaying (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually decelerates.

Here, when the special figure variation effect being executed ends in N reach, the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a from this N reach state, and the result of the special figure lottery. The stop display of the effect symbol is performed according to. If the lottery result of the special figure lottery due to the special figure fluctuation effect being executed is "missing", the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. Since reach is generated in this special figure fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. 33 (C-1), the numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 33 (C-1)) are used. The production symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 33 (D), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss is peculiar to the loss with reach. The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

Further, if the special figure variation effect does not end at N reach, in other words, if it develops into L reach or SP reach, as shown in FIG. 33 (C-2), for example, a medium effect when it ends at N reach. At approximately the same timing as the timing at which the symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped, the medium effect symbol EZ2 again displays the fluctuation in the normal mode (at high speed), and develops into L reach and SP reach.

When it develops from N reach to L reach, the temporarily stopped left effect symbol EZ1 moves to the upper left of the display unit 50a while shrinking, and the temporarily stopped right effect symbol EZ3 shrinks to the upper right of the display unit 50a. (See FIG. 34 (A-1)). Further, the background image G100 for normal use is switched to the background image (background image for L reach) G101 dedicated to L reach (see FIG. 34 (A-1)). The background image G101 for L reach is composed of a 2DCG image (scene) in which the main character and the enemy character battle in the city.

On the other hand, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as in the case of L reach, the temporarily stopped left effect symbol EZ1 moves to the upper left of the display unit 50a while shrinking, and the temporarily stopped right effect symbol. EZ3 moves to the upper right of the display unit 50a while shrinking (see FIG. 34 (A-2)). Further, the normal background image G100 is switched to the SP reach-dedicated background image (SP reach background image) G102 (see FIG. 34 (A-2)). The background image G102 for SP reach is composed of an image (scene) by 3DCG in which the main character and the enemy character battle with the enemy hideout.

Then, whether it is L reach or SP reach, if it is lost, finally, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-1), from the background image G101 for L reach or the background image G102 for SP reach. Along with switching to the normal background image G100, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicating the loss is performed, and the next special figure variation effect is performed. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, regardless of whether it is L reach or SP reach, finally, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-2), from the background image G101 for L reach or the background image G102 for SP reach. Along with switching to the normal background image G100, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicating the jackpot is performed, and the jackpot game effect is performed.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101 [Game control main processing]
Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 44. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104. Further, the initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads out and executes the game control main processing program shown in FIG. 35 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (System Input / Output), PIO (Parallel Input / Output), CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit: interrupt time management) Circuit) is set.

Following the power-on processing, interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), counter values of various random numbers related to the normal symbol-related determination information and the special symbol-related determination information are added by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is used. The process of updating the counter values of various random numbers is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004). ..

[Game control side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, in the game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the surplus ball storage hole 35A, and plays the game as the lower plate full data. Stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 35. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers related to the normal figure-related judgment information and the special figure-related judgment information includes the execution period of the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (main side timer interrupt processing). After the end of S005), it is performed both as a period until the next game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs sensor detection process (S104), then normal operation process (S105), and further performs special operation process (S106). conduct. The sensor detection process, normal operation process and special operation process will be described later.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107) and ends the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S107) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as another process (S107), a payout control process for paying out the prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting port 11, the prize ball counter for the second starting port 12, the prize ball counter for the large winning opening 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 10 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", the prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170. Then, when the prize ball signal is transmitted, the update process of subtracting "1" from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of the game control main processes S002 to S004 until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), The game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous game control side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Outputs the command etc.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 38. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If the game ball has not won in the general winning opening 10 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if the game ball has won in the general winning opening 10 (YES in S201), the predetermined number of game balls have been entered. Performs general prize-winning prize ball processing for paying out prize balls (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“3” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the general winning opening 10 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening 10.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S203), whether or not the normal operation status described later is 1, in other words, whether or not the variable display of the normal figure or the auxiliary game is performed. Judge whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, and if the normal operation status = 1 (YES in S204), the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter (label-TRND-F). The normal symbol random number indicated by the above is acquired as the normal diagram-related determination information (S205), and the acquired normal symbol-related determination information is stored in the normal diagram holding storage unit 86 provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S206). Proceed to.

In step S207, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 12 (NO in S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has won in the second starting port 12 (YES in S207), the game ball is designated. The second starting opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the second starting port 12 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting port 12.

Next, when the special figure 2 hold number (specifically, the numerical value of the counter (special figure 2 hold number counter) for counting the special figure 2 hold number provided in the gaming RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. Determine if it exists (S209). If the number of special figure 2 hold is "4" or more (YES in S209), the process proceeds to step S214, but if the number of special figure 2 hold is not "4" or more (less than "4"), (. NO) in S209), special figure 2 hold number addition processing is performed (S210). In the special figure 2 hold number addition process, the special figure 2 hold number counter is added by "1", and the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is increased by "1".

Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), a reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-). The special figure 2 related determination information consisting of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S211).

Next, the second start winning command specifying process is performed (S212). In the second start winning command specifying process, the current gaming state and the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 are collated with the starting winning command specifying table for the second starting opening shown in FIG. 30, and the second starting winning command is given. The command is specified, and the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (S213).

Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 11a. If the game ball has not won in the first starting port 11 (NO in S214), the process proceeds to step S221, and if the game ball has won in the first starting port 11 (YES in S214), the game ball is designated. The first starting opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S215). In the first starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the first starting port 11 is added to the prize ball counter for the first starting port 11.

Next, the number of special figure 1 hold (specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of special figure 1 hold provided in the gaming RAM 104 (special figure 1 hold number counter)) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. It is determined whether or not it is (S216). If the number of special figure 1 hold is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the number of special figure 1 hold is not "4" or more (less than), (NO in S216). ), Special figure 1 Hold number addition processing is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 hold number addition process, the special figure 1 hold number counter is added by "1", and the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a is increased by "1".

Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), a reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-). The special figure 1 related determination information composed of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S218).

Next, the first start winning command specifying process is performed (S219). In the first start winning command specifying process, the first starting winning command is collated with the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in the starting winning command specifying table for the first starting opening shown in FIG. 29. The command is specified, and the specified first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold number in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (S220).

In step S221, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 14, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the large winning opening sensor 14a. If the game ball has not won in the large winning opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if the game ball has won in the large winning opening 14 (YES in S221), the game RAM 104 is entered. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S222). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the big winning opening 14 in one round game of the big hit game. In addition, the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game is completed. In the first embodiment, the winning rule number is set to "8". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

When the counter value of the big prize opening winning counter is "9" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated and the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more, that is, less than "9". If (NO in S222), the counter value of the large prize opening prize counter is added by "1" (S223), and the large winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), Ends the sensor detection process. In the large prize opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“14” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the large winning opening 14 is added to the prize ball counter for the large winning opening 14.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, the normal operation processing related to the control of the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, the processing related to the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", the normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed. When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The "normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby in which the variable display of the normal map and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal figure standby process (S1102), the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86. Further, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state, and the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined, and the normal map fluctuation display of the normal map fluctuation time according to the determined normal map fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal map display 82. And change the normal operation status to "2".

The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal symbol variation processing (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal map fluctuation time has elapsed since the execution of the normal map variation display started (whether or not the normal map variation display is terminated). If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the stop display of the normal figure is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3".

The normal symbol confirmation process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the running normal figure started (whether to end the stop display of the normal figure). Whether or not) is determined, and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal figure displayed as stopped is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if the stopped symbol is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4" and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table.

The auxiliary game control process (S1105) is a process performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game is completed, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special operation processing]
Next, the special operation processing relating to the control of the special figure display 81, the special figure hold display 83, and the grand prize device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 40, the processing related to the special figure display 81, the special figure hold display 83, and the grand prize device 14D is divided into five statuses (stages). Then, "special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "special operation status" (S1501). The game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502) when the "special operation status" is "1", and changes the special symbol when the "special operation status" is "2". Process (S1503) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3", the special symbol confirmation process (S1504) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "4", the jackpot game control The process (S1505) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", the game state setting process (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby in which the variable display of the special symbol and the jackpot game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

The special symbol variation process (S1503) is a process performed when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The special symbol variation processing will be described in detail later.

The special symbol confirmation process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol determination process will be described in detail later.

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs the jackpot game control process to perform the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. When the jackpot game ends, the special action status is changed to "5". When each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Further, when all the round games are completed and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

The game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting the game state based on the game state setting table when the jackpot game ends. The jackpot symbol related to the finished jackpot game is collated with the game state setting table, and the game state after the jackpot game is set. When setting the high probability state, the high probability flag is turned ON in the high probability flag area of the gaming RAM 104. Further, at this time, a specified number of times (high probability specified number of times) in which a high probability state can be set (continued) without winning a big hit is set in the high probability remaining number counter provided in the gaming RAM 104. Further, when setting the time saving state, the time saving flag is turned ON in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104. Further, at this time, a specified number of times (time saving specified number of times) in which the time saving state can be set (continued) without winning a big hit is set in the time saving remaining number counter provided in the gaming RAM 104.

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. 41. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 2 is "0" (S1601). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved figures is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12, the special figure 2 1 It is determined whether or not the number of reservations is "0" (S1608). Then, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 11. It is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer wait flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol wait process is completed, and if the customer wait flag is not ON (NO in S1618), the customer wait command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , Turn on the customer waiting flag (S1620) and finish the special symbol waiting process.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is "0" but the special figure 1 hold number is not "0" (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related judgment information, but the first start. When there is one or more stores of the special figure 1 related judgment information acquired due to the winning of the mouth 11, the special figure 1 judgment process (S1609) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610) are performed.

In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), among the special symbol random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, the earliest stored one is read out and displayed in the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state. Based on this, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit judgment). Currently, in the case of the normal probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the first jackpot determination table for the normal probability state, and in the case of the high probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the first jackpot determination table for the high probability state.

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out and the jackpot symbol type is determined based on the first jackpot symbol type determination table (big hit symbol type determination). Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the game RAM 104, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104. If the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", the loss symbol data representing the loss is set in the special symbol buffer, and the symbol designation command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. 42. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the state is currently in a non-time saving state (S1651). If it is in the non-time saving state (YES in S1651), select the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the non-time saving state (S1652), then proceed to step S1654, and if it is not in the non-time saving state (NO in S1651), the time saving. Special figure 1 for the state Select the fluctuation pattern judgment table (S1653), and then proceed to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is "big hit". If it is a big hit (YES in S1654), select the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the big hit from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1659), and then step. Proceed to S1660, and if it is not a big hit (NO in S1654), make a reach judgment (S1655). In the reach determination, the reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is collated with the reach determination table according to the current gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) to determine whether or not there is reach.

Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1655 is “with reach” (S1656). If there is reach (YES in S1656), select the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss with reach from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658). Then proceed to step S1660, and if there is no reach (NO in S1656), check the current number of special figure 1 holdings, and in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. Select the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach according to the special figure 1 hold number (S1657), and then proceed to step S1660.

In step S1660, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the special figure fluctuation pattern random number and collates the special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659. Special Figure 1 Judgment of fluctuation pattern Special Figure 1 Judgment of fluctuation pattern is performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the output buffer (S1661), and the special figure fluctuation according to the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1662), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

The special operation timer is updated by 4 ms in the other processing (S107) in the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). In addition, the set special figure 1 fluctuation start command includes information on the type of special symbol (that is, special figure 1) and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610). Information on the result (information on the special map fluctuation pattern including information on the presence or absence of reach and the special map fluctuation time) is included.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 1 display 81a to start the variation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). ..

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a to the side to be read from the current position, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a. The storage area corresponding to the first hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 is changed by subtracting "1" from the special figure 1 hold number counter (S1613) and decreasing the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold display 83a by "1" (S1613). S1614), change the special operation status to "2" (S1615).

After that, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), if it is ON (YES in S1616), turns off the customer waiting flag (S1617), and performs special symbol standby processing. If it is not finished and it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is finished without executing step S1617.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, one or more of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12 is stored. If there is, the special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 judgment process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment process (S1603) are basically the same as the special figure 1 judgment process (S1609) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment process (S1610). ..

The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) is performed in the special figure 1 except that the table used for the jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination table and the table used for the jackpot symbol type determination is the second jackpot symbol type determination table. Since the process is the same as the determination process (S1609), the description thereof will be omitted. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) is also basically a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (excluding that the table used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination is the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table). Since the process is the same as S1610), the description will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 2 display 81b to start the change display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure change time according to the special figure change pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b to the side to be read from the current position, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b. The storage area corresponding to the fourth hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 hold number counter (S1606), and reduces and changes the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b by "1" (S1607). ), Change the special operation status to "2" (S1615), and proceed to step S1616.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is "0" (when YES in S1601). That is, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 hold is easier to win the jackpot symbol that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 hold. It should be noted that the digestion of the special figure 1 hold may be executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 2 hold. Further, the digestion of the special figure 1 hold and the digestion of the special figure 2 hold may be performed in the order in which the hold occurs regardless of the type of the special figure.

[Special symbol change processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. 43. In the special symbol variation processing (S1503), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (special operation counter = 0) (S1701). When the variation display of the special symbol is not terminated (NO in S1701), when the variation processing of the special symbol is terminated and the variation display of the special symbol is terminated (YES in S1701), the variation display of the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 81. Is terminated, and the stop display of the special symbol according to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 is displayed (S1702).

Subsequently, a preset special figure confirmation time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special operation timer (S1703), and a special figure change stop command indicating that the change display of the special symbol ends is output as an output buffer. (S1704), change the special operation status to "3" (S1705), and end the special symbol change processing.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 44. In the special symbol confirmation process (S1504), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol confirmation time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special). It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1751). If you do not want to end the stop display of the special symbol (NO in S1751), if you want to end the stop display of the special symbol by ending the special symbol confirmation process (YES in S1751), the high probability state (high probability flag is ON). It is determined whether or not it is (S1752).

If it is not currently in the high probability state (NO in S1752), proceed to step S1756, and if it is currently in the high probability state (YES in S1752), the remaining number of variable displays of the special symbol that can be executed in the high probability state (high). The value of the high probability remaining number counter for measuring the probability remaining number counter is subtracted by "1" (S1753), and it is determined whether or not the value of the high probability remaining number counter is "0" (S1754). If the value of the high probability remaining count counter (high probability remaining count) is not "0" (NO in S1754), the process proceeds to step S1756, and the value of the high probability remaining count counter (high probability remaining count) is "0". If (YES in S1754), shift from the high probability state to the normal probability state (turn off the high probability flag) (S1755).

In step S1756, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the time reduction state (time reduction flag is ON) is currently in effect. If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1756), proceed to step S1760, and if it is currently in the time saving state (YES in S1756), the remaining number of variable display of the special symbol that can be executed in the time saving state (time saving remaining number). The value of the time saving remaining number counter to be measured is subtracted by "1" (S1757), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1758). If the value of the time reduction remaining number counter (number of time reduction remaining) is not "0" (NO in S1758), the process proceeds to step S1760, and if the value of the time saving remaining number counter (time reduction remaining number) is "0" (in S1758). YES), shift from the time saving state to the non-time saving state (turn off the time saving flag) (S1759).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state command indicating the current game state in the output buffer (S1760), and determines whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S1761). .. If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1761), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1765), and the special symbol confirmation process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is a jackpot symbol in step S1761 (YES in S1761), the gaming state is reset (normal gaming state is set. Specifically, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned off, and the high probability remaining number counter and the high probability remaining number counter and Set the value of the time reduction remaining number counter to "0") (S1762).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1763), changes the special operation status to "4" (S1764), and ends the special symbol determination process. In the jackpot game preparation process, a jackpot game control table according to the type of the jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104. In addition, the jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening according to the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is turned on in the predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and the predetermined opening time (the jackpot game starts) according to the type of the jackpot symbol. (Time from being done to starting one round) is set in the special operation timer. Further, an opening command indicating the type of the jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 according to the type of the jackpot symbol. The opening command according to the type of the jackpot symbol indicates that the jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed is started.

6. Production control by production control board 120 [Production control main processing]
Next, the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 45 to 49. The counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description of the effect control by the effect control board 120 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 45 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it.

As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, the power-on processing according to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 122 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. In addition, there are various random numbers for determining the effect content such as the random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern in the random number for effect determination.

As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determination for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 (for example, a special figure variation effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, and a round effect start, which will be described later). A command, an ending effect start command, etc.) are transmitted to the image control board 140.

The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Further, the effect control board 120 can output sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (execute various effects by sound), and the sub drive board, together with various effects performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via 162 (various effects are executed by the light emission), and the board movable body 56k is operated (various effects are executed by the operation). In addition, as various effects, there are special figure variation effect, jackpot game effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), customer waiting effect, hold effect, hold continuous effect, and the like.

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, step S4002 to step S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) will be described later.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the game control board 100 are input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. This receive interrupt processing is executed in preference to other interrupt processing (S4011, S4012).

[1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 1 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 first performs input processing (S4101) in the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates the effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the effect button detection sensor 40a.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 is intended to emit light of the frame lamp 53, the button lamp 54, the first frame movable body lamp 91, and the second frame movable body lamp 92 at the timing suitable for the effect by the image or the like. The light emission data created by the light emission data creation process (S4204) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is output to the subdrive board 162. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the button lamp 54, the first frame movable body lamp 91, and the second frame movable body lamp 92 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the light emission data.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable device control process (S4103). In the movable device control process, the effect control microcomputer 121 drives drive data (frame movable body) to drive the frame movable body 55k, the board movable body 56k, the second frame movable body lamp 92, and the blade member 93 at predetermined timings. Data for driving 55k, the board movable body 56k, the second frame movable body lamp 92, and the blade member 93) are created or output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 drives the frame movable body 55k, the board movable body 56k, the second frame movable body lamp 92, and the blade member 93 in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer (S4104), and ends the 1 ms timer interrupt process.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 47. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs a receive command analysis process for analyzing a command or the like stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs an effect timer update process for updating the timer for measuring the time related to each effect such as the special figure variation effect, the operation promotion effect, and the customer waiting effect (S4202).

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S4203). In the voice control process, the creation of voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) and the voice control circuit 161 are performed based on the effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect data set in the effect RAM 124. Is output.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a light emission data creation process (S4204). In the light emission data creation process, light emission data is created based on the effect content or the like indicated by the special figure variation effect data set in the effect RAM 124.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 to 49. In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first receives a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) from the game control board 100, in other words, receiving the starting winning command. Determine if it was stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if the start winning command has not been received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a start winning process according to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. In the start winning process, the received start winning command is stored in the start winning command hold storage unit 125 in the effect RAM 124. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and draws a lottery as to whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation level. The look-ahead effect includes a hold effect that displays the number of special figure reservations in a special mode, a continuous advance notice effect that is related to each other over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the special symbol, and the like. When it is decided to execute these look-ahead effects, a look-ahead effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the symbol specification command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305, while if the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the symbol specification command (YES in S4303), the effect control command is issued to the effect RAM 124. It is stored in the symbol designation command storage unit 126 in (S4304).

In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure change start command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure change start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure change start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4307, while if the special figure change start command has been received (YES in S4305), the production content of the special figure change effect is determined. , Performs the special figure variation effect start process (S4306) for starting the special figure variation effect.

In the effect control microcomputer 121, in the special figure change effect start process, first, the content of the stop special figure (type of jackpot symbol, loss special figure) indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4304 and the special figure change start command are displayed. Based on the special symbol variation pattern shown, the stop symbol pattern determination table for determining the stop effect symbol is selected. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the type of stop symbol and the special symbol variation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, a random number value for stop symbol pattern determination (stop symbol pattern determination value) is distributed to a plurality of stop effect symbols so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%). Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number. In the stop symbol pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number with the selected stop symbol pattern table, determines the stop effect symbol, and outputs data representing the determined stop effect symbol. It is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the special figure variation effect pattern for determining the special figure variation effect pattern, which is the effect content of the special figure variation effect, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. Select the special figure variation effect pattern judgment table for. A plurality of special figure variation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure variation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each special figure variation effect pattern determination table, a random number value for special figure variation effect pattern determination (special figure variation effect pattern determination value) is used for a plurality of special figure variation effect pattern so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%). ) Is sorted. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the random number counter for determining the special figure variation effect pattern as a random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern, and the special figure is based on the acquired random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern. The variation effect pattern is judged. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired special figure variation effect pattern determination random number with the selected special figure variation effect pattern table in the special figure variation effect pattern determination, and determines and determines the special figure variation effect pattern. The data representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and the special figure variation effect start command representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

In addition to the special figure variation effect by the image performed by the image display device 50, the special figure variation effect start command includes the special figure variation effect by the voice output from the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the button lamp 54, and the first frame. The contents of the special figure variation effect by light emission performed by the movable body lamp 91 and the second frame movable body lamp 92, and the frame movable body 55k, the board movable body 56k, the second frame movable body lamp 92, and the blade member 93. Includes the contents of the special figure fluctuation effect by the operation performed in.

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is predetermined from the image ROM 142. The effect image of the above is read out, and the special figure variation effect is performed by the image on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure variation effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the special figure variation effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed. The sound is output from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (the special figure variation effect is executed by the voice), and the button lamp 54 and the first frame movable body lamp 91 are output via the sub drive board 162. , And the second frame movable body lamp 92 is made to emit light (execution of the special figure variation effect by light emission), and the frame movable body 55k, the board movable body 56k, the second frame movable body lamp 92, and the blade member 93 are operated (. Perform a special figure fluctuation effect by movement).

In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. The effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4309 if it has not received the special figure fluctuation stop command (NO in S4307), while it has received the special figure fluctuation stop command (YES in S4307). The special figure variation effect end process (S4308) for ending the effect (stops the variation display of the effect symbol and performs the stop display) is performed.

In the special figure variation effect end process, the special figure variation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the special figure variation effect is appropriately terminated (the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is stopped). The effect end command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the image control board 140 receives the command to end the special figure variation effect, the image control board 140 ends the special figure variation effect being executed (stops the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 being changed).

In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the opening command (NO in S4309), it proceeds to step S4311, while if it has received the opening command (YES in S4309), the jackpot game accompanies the start of the jackpot game. Performs the opening production start process (S4310). In the opening effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the opening command, and based on the analysis result, determines whether or not to execute the opening effect according to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed from now on. If it is to be executed, the effect content (opening effect pattern) of the opening effect is selected, and the opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game control board 100 has received the round number designation command, in other words, whether or not the round number designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the number of rounds specification command has not been received (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313, while if the number of rounds specification command has been received (YES in S4311), the round effect start process accompanying the start of the round game is performed. (S4312). In the round effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number designation command, determines whether or not to execute the round effect according to the round game to be started, and if it is executed, the round effect. The effect content (round effect pattern) of is selected, and the round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the ending command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4316, while if the jackpot ending command has been received (YES in S4313), the jackpot ending effect start processing (S4314) accompanying the start of the ending of the jackpot game ) And the effect mode setting process (S4315).

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the jackpot ending command in the jackpot ending effect start process, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending effect according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed, and executes it. For example, the effect content of the jackpot ending effect (big hit ending effect pattern) is selected, and the jackpot ending effect start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Further, in the effect mode setting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a process (effect) for setting the effect mode after the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the jackpot symbol indicated by the ending command. Processing to control the mode) is performed. For example, if it is a jackpot symbol A or a jackpot symbol D, it is set to an effect mode that suggests a high probability state and a time saving state. Further, if it is the jackpot symbol B or the jackpot symbol C, it is set to an effect mode in which it is difficult or impossible to determine whether it is a high probability state and a time saving state, or a normal probability state and a time saving state. Further, if it is a jackpot symbol E, it is set to an effect mode that suggests a normal probability state and a time saving state. However, the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the production mode is not limited to this.

In step S4316, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the game state command (NO in S4316), it proceeds to step S4318, while if it has received the game state command (YES in S4316), it analyzes the game state command. , The game state represented by the game state command is specified, and the game state setting process for setting the game state is performed (S4317).

In the game state setting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state command in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124. For example, if the game state indicated by the game state command is the normal game state, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “00H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag "01H" in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is a high probability state and a time saving state. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “02H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is a normal probability state and a time saving state.

In step S4318, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer wait command (NO in S4318), the reception command analysis process is completed, while if the customer wait command has been received (YES in S4318), the effect wait effect standby process is completed. Is performed (S4319), and the received command analysis process is completed.

In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the waiting time (customer waiting effect waiting time:, for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect symbol to the start of the customer waiting effect. Set in the timer. The effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not the waiting time has elapsed, and when it is determined that the waiting time has elapsed, the effect waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect is issued to the effect RAM 124. Set in the output buffer of.

7. Other Modification Examples Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with respect to modification examples other than those described in the first embodiment.

In the first embodiment, only the big winning opening 14 is provided as the big winning area that can be opened by the big hit game, but a plurality of big winning areas may be provided.

Further, in the first embodiment, the time saving state is always set at the end of the jackpot game, but it may be determined whether or not the time saving state is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. In this case, the special figure 2 lottery may be able to win the jackpot symbol in which the time saving state is set with the end of the jackpot game with a higher probability.

Further, in the first embodiment or the like, by winning a big hit in the big hit determination, a big hit game accompanied by opening and closing of the big winning opening 14 is executed, but as a game involving opening and closing of the big winning opening 14, a so-called "small hit game" May be provided. The small hit game is executed by winning a "small hit" different from the big hit and the loss in the big hit determination. The maximum opening time of the large winning opening 14 in the small hit game is preferably 1.8 seconds or less. In addition, the game state does not change with the end of the small hit game. That is, during and after the execution of the small hit game, the game state before the execution continues, and the execution of the small hit game does not affect the game state. That is, if a small hit is won, only a small hit game involving opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 is executed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the high probability number of times is set to 160 times, and the time reduction number of times is set to 160 times and 100 times. The specified number of variable displays is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, the high probability number of times may be set to 100 times, and the time reduction number of times may be set to 100 times regardless of the presence or absence of V passage. Further, the number of time reductions may be set to 0. In addition, based on other factors that are not the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the special symbol such as the elapsed time after the jackpot game and the number of shots of the game ball, the duration for the game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is set. You may.

Further, in the first embodiment, the game control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the effect control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different boards, the game may be configured to be performed on one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine, a rotating body type gaming machine (so-called "slot machine"), and the like.

8. Other Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following inventions A to E are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of the inventions A to E, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the above-mentioned invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A7, invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B4, invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C5, and invention D is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C5. , The following inventions D1 to D4 are generically used, and the invention E is a general term for the following inventions E1 to E6.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
A rotatable rotating body (frame movable body 55k) and
A wiring member (flexible substrate 551) connected to an electronic component mounted on the rotating body is provided.
A holding portion (cable fixing portion 554) that holds the wiring member along the rotation axis of the rotating body and guides the wiring member to the rotating body side is provided on the rotating body.
The holding portion is characterized in that the wiring member on the side opposite to the rotating body can be wound around the holding portion in accordance with the rotation of the rotating body.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The outer surface of the holding portion is provided with a directional portion (direction directional portion 593) for directing the wiring member on the opposite side of the rotating body to the holding portion.

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A2.
The outer peripheral surface of the holding portion is formed to be substantially like the outer peripheral surface of a cylinder.
On the outer peripheral surface of the holding portion, a retracting portion (cable retracting portion 591) protruding outward along a single radiation centered on the rotation axis is formed.
A lead-in port (cable lead-in port 592) into which the wiring member is drawn is formed in the lead-in portion.
It is characterized in that the directioning portion is provided on the edge of the suction port in the retracting portion.

8-1--4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to the invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1 to Invention A3.
The rotating body is characterized in that it can rotate 360 degrees clockwise and counterclockwise about the axis of rotation.

8-1-5. Invention A5
The gaming machine according to the invention A5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of the inventions A1 to A4.
A driver board (sub-drive board 162) for rotating the rotating body is provided on the side opposite to the rotating body with respect to the holding portion.

8-1-6. Invention A6
The gaming machine according to the invention A6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention A3 to Invention A5.
It is characterized in that the directioning portion is in contact with the wiring member at a position at a predetermined distance from the entrance to the outside.

8-1-7. Invention A7
The gaming machine according to the invention A7 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention A2 to Invention A6.
A support member (left support member 55Ls) that rotatably supports the rotating body is further provided.
The holding portion is arranged inside the support member, and the holding portion is arranged inside the support member.
Inside the support member, a guide portion (cable storage portion 552) capable of guiding the wiring member on the opposite side of the rotating body to the holding portion in a substantially circumferential shape is formed.
The orientation portion is characterized in that the wiring member is oriented between the holding portion and the guide portion.

According to the invention A, with respect to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2017-99823 and Japanese Patent No. 6112588 as prior art documents, the deterioration of the gaming interest is suppressed with respect to the problem A described below. It has the effect of being able to do it. Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with a movable device having a movable body that can be operated. By making the movable body perform a predetermined movement at a predetermined timing, the visual effect is improved and the fun of the game is enhanced. For example, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-99823, an operation effect is executed by using a movable body provided in a front frame arranged on the front side of the gaming machine. Further, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6112588, the motion effect by rotation is executed by using the rotating body arranged on the gaming board. In this way, the game entertainment is improved by performing the motion effect using the movable body, but since the motion effect involves the motion of the movable body, the movable body and the mounting portion for attaching the movable body are connected across each other. If so, it is important not to damage the wiring. This is because if the wiring is damaged, it is not possible to transmit a signal or the like for operating the movable body to the movable body, and it is not possible to stably provide the player with the effect of the movable body. Therefore, the subject A is to provide a gaming machine capable of stably executing the production by the movable body and suppressing the deterioration of the gaming interest. Then, the invention A1 solves the problem A by "a fixing portion formed in a thin film or a linear shape inside a support member that rotatably supports a rotating body and fixing a predetermined member that can be wound is rotated. A predetermined member is provided on the axis of rotation of the body, and the predetermined member is drawn into the inside of the rotating body through the inside of the fixed portion. With the configuration that the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-99823 and Japanese Patent No. 6112588 does not have, the effect of the movable body can be stably executed and the deterioration of the game interest can be suppressed. It has the advantageous effect of being able to.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
A movable body (blade member 93) that can be reversibly operated between a predetermined first state and a second state,
An urging means (torsion spring 966) capable of urging the movable body in a predetermined direction, and
A switching means (first rotary gear 964) for switching the direction in which the urging means is urged is provided.
The urging means is a first urging direction for holding the movable body in the first state when the movable body is held in the first state (direction for holding the blade member 93 in the first special state). ), While the movable body is held in the second state, the second urging direction for holding the movable body in the second state (direction for holding the blade member 93 in the second special state). )
The switching means switches from the first urging direction to the second urging direction while the movable body transitions from the first state to the second state, while the movable body changes from the second state to the second state. It is characterized by switching from the second urging direction to the first urging direction during the transition to the first state.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to the invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1.
The first state is set by locking the movable body urged in the first urging direction by the urging means to the base member (storage case 960) on which the movable body is installed and the movable body. Locking means (locking convex portion 934, blade member side protrusion) for holding and locking the movable body urged in the second urging direction by the urging means to hold the second state. 935, a locking recess 977, and a storage case side protrusion 978) are provided.

8-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to the invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2.
A plurality of a set of operating mechanisms including the movable body, the urging means, and the switching means are provided.
The urging means is connected to the switching means and
The switching means is operable and
The movable body operates in response to the operation of the switching means,
It has a specific member (rotary plate 962) capable of synchronizing and operating a plurality of the switching means, and has a specific member (rotary plate 962).
The specific member can reversibly operate between a predetermined first position and a second position, and can be reversibly operated.
It is possible to apply a load to the switching means to operate it between the third position advanced from the first position toward the second position and the fourth position before reaching the second position. ,
When traveling from the third position to the fourth position, it is possible to operate the switching means so that the movable body shifts from the first state to the second state.
When traveling from the fourth position to the third position, it is possible to operate the switching means so that the movable body shifts from the second state to the first state.
The switching means switches from the first urging direction to the second urging direction when the specific member is advancing from the third position toward the fourth position, while the switching means switches from the fourth position to the second. Switching from the second urging direction to the first urging direction while advancing toward the three positions,
When the specific member reaches the fourth position from the third position, the switching means is activated by the urging means urging in the second urging direction, and finally the movable body is locked. While locked by means to retain the second state,
When the specific member reaches the third position from the fourth position, the switching means is activated by the urging means for urging in the first urging direction, and finally the movable body is locked. It is characterized in that the first state is held by being locked by means.

8-2-4. Invention B4
The gaming machine according to the invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to invention B3.
The operating mode of the movable body, the switching means, and the specific member is rotation.
The movable body and the switching means are installed at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction about the rotation axis of the specific member, respectively.
A plurality of radial cam grooves (cam grooves 973) twisted outward from the vicinity of the rotation axis are formed on the specific member.
The switching means is formed with a sliding protrusion (sliding protrusion 974) that can slide along the cam groove according to the rotation of the specific member.
The cam groove has a first straight line portion (first straight line portion 973A) formed linearly from an end portion closer to the rotation axis toward the outer end portion, and the rotation from the outer end portion. A second straight line portion (second straight line portion 973C) formed linearly toward the end near the axis, and an arc portion formed in an arc shape between the first straight line portion and the second straight line portion (second straight line portion 973C). Arc part 973B) and
The sliding protrusion is located at the end of the cam groove near the rotation axis when the specific member is located at the first position, and is located at the end of the cam groove near the rotation axis when the specific member is located at the second position. It is located at the outer end, and when the specific member is located at the third position, it is located at the boundary between the first straight line portion and the arc portion of the cam groove, and the specific member is located at the fourth position. When it is positioned, it is located at the boundary between the second straight line portion and the arc portion of the cam groove.
The urging means comprises a torsion spring, one end is fixed and the other end is connected to the switching means.
With the rotation of the switching means, the other end rotates around the one end, and the other end is rotated.
In the first state and the second state, the angle of the torsion spring is the minimum, and the one end and the other end are most separated from each other.
It is characterized in that the angle of the torsion spring is the maximum between the first state and the second state, and the one end and the other end are closest to each other.

According to Invention B, the gaming machines described in Japanese Patent No. 6112588, Japanese Patent No. 6187997, and Japanese Patent No. 6191975 as prior art documents are related to the problem B to be described next. It has the effect of suppressing the decrease in the amount of patent. Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with a movable device having a movable body that can be operated. By making the movable body perform a predetermined movement at a predetermined timing, the visual effect is improved and the fun of the game is enhanced. For example, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 61125888, an operation effect of rotating a movable body is executed. Further, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6187997, an operation effect of lowering / raising a movable body is executed. Further, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 619575, an operation effect of moving a movable body from a predetermined standby position to an operation position is executed. In this way, the game entertainment is improved by performing the motion effect using the movable body, but the motion effect is basically performed by driving the movable body by a driving means such as a motor. Therefore, the subject B is to provide a new gaming machine whose game entertainment is improved by the motion effect by the movable body. Then, the invention B1 describes the problem B as "a movable body that can be reversibly operated between a predetermined first state and a second state, and an urging means that can urge the movable body in a predetermined direction. The urging means comprises a switching means for switching the urging direction of the urging means, and the urging means holds the movable body in the first state when the movable body is held in the first state. On the other hand, when the movable body is held in the second state, the movable body is urged in the second urging direction to hold the movable body in the second state. While switching from the first urging direction to the second urging direction during the transition to the two states, the movable body switches from the second urging direction to the first urging direction while transitioning from the second state to the first state. The advantageous effect that the game enjoyment can be improved by the motion effect by the movable body by the configuration that the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6112588, Japanese Patent No. 6187997, and Japanese Patent No. 6191975 does not have. Play.

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to the invention C1 is
A transparent member (blade member 93) in which a first portion and a second portion (decorative portion 932) adjacent to the first portion (connecting portion 931) are formed.
A reflective member (reflection sheet 932s) that is adhered to the back surface of the second part and is capable of reflecting light toward the front surface side, and
It is characterized by comprising a light emitting means (a light source element for blades 985 and a bottom portion 980) capable of emitting light toward the first part.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to the invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1.
The light emitting means is characterized in that it can emit light even toward the second part.

8-3-3. Invention C3
The gaming machine according to the invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C2.
The light emitting means is arranged between a light emitting element (light source element for blades 985) having a light emitting surface facing the transparent member, and between the light emitting element and the transparent member, and light from the light emitting element is incident light. A refracting part (outside of the light source element 985 for blades of the bottom 980) that can be incident inside and refract the light traveling inside into the air toward the first part and the second part. Part) and.

8-3-4. Invention C4
The gaming machine according to the invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to invention C3.
The refracting portion is composed of a flat plate and is composed of a flat plate.
An inclined surface (inclined surface 987) inclined from the light emitting element toward the transparent member is formed in the refracted portion from the first portion to the second portion.
The incident light can be reflected on the inclined surface and can be reflected.
The incident light reflected by the inclined surface can be incident on the air from the outer side surface of the flat plate toward the second portion.

8-3-5. Invention C5
The gaming machine according to the invention C5 is
A gaming machine according to the invention C3 or the invention C4.
A plurality of the light emitting means are provided at predetermined intervals in the second direction intersecting the first direction from the first part to the second part.
The refracting portion is characterized in that the incident light can be refracted along the first direction and the second direction.

According to the invention C, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6172813 as a prior art document has an effect that the deterioration of the gaming interest can be suppressed with respect to the problem C described below. Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with a light emitting means capable of emitting light. By making the light emitting means emit light at a predetermined timing, the visual effect is improved and the fun of the game is enhanced. For example, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6172813, a light emitting effect is executed in which a light emitting means arranged on a support member to which a movable member is fixed emits light from the movable member. As described above, the game entertainment is improved by performing the light emission effect using the light emitting means, but in order to further improve the game interest, a wide variety of light emission effects are required. Therefore, the subject C is to provide a new gaming machine whose game entertainment is improved by the light emitting effect by the light emitting means. Then, the invention C1 describes the problem C as "a transparent member in which the first part and the second part adjacent to the first part are formed, and the transparent member is adhered to the back surface of the second part and directed toward the front surface side. It is provided with a reflective member capable of reflecting light and a light emitting means capable of emitting light in an oblique direction toward the first part. " It has an advantageous effect that the entertainment of the game can be improved by performing the light emitting effect using the light emitting means.

8-4-1. Invention D1
The gaming machine according to the invention D1 is
A first light emitting unit capable of emitting light (a light source element 985 for blades with respect to the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E, and a bottom portion 980).
A second light emitting unit (the second blade member 93B, a light source element for blades 985 with respect to the fourth blade member 93D, and a bottom portion 980) provided in the vicinity of the first light emitting unit and capable of emitting light.
A first irradiated surface (the surface of the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E) to which light is applied to the first light emitting portion.
A second irradiated surface (the surface of the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D) provided in the vicinity of the first irradiated surface and exposed to the second light emitting portion is provided.
The first irradiated surface and the second irradiated surface are parallel to each other.
The light emitted from the second light emitting unit is stronger than the light emitted from the first light emitting unit.
The distance from the second light emitting unit to the second irradiated surface is shorter than the distance from the first light emitting unit to the first irradiated surface.

8-4-2. Invention D2
The gaming machine according to the invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1.
The first light emitting unit includes a first light emitting element (a blade light source element 985 for a first blade member 93A, a third blade member 93C, and a fifth blade member 93E), the first light emitting element, and the first irradiation. It has a first bending portion (a portion outside the blade light source element 985 with respect to the first blade member 93A, the third blade member 93C, and the fifth blade member 93E of the bottom portion 980) arranged between the surfaces. ,
The second light emitting unit is arranged between the second light emitting element (the blade light source element 985 for the second blade member 93B and the fourth blade member 93D) and the second light emitting element and the second irradiated surface. It has a second bending portion (a portion outside the blade light source element 985 with respect to the second blade member 93B of the bottom portion 980 and the fourth blade member 93D).
The intensity of the light emitted from the first light emitting element and the intensity of the light emitted from the second light emitting element are the same or substantially the same.
The light emitted from the first light emitting element can be incident on the first refracting portion.
The light emitted from the second light emitting element can be incident on the second refracting portion.
The second refracting portion is characterized in that the incident light is attenuated more than the first refracting portion.

8-4-3. Invention D3
The gaming machine according to the invention D3 is
A gaming machine according to invention D2.
The first light emitting element and the second light emitting element are arranged on the same specific plane, and the first light emitting element and the second light emitting element are arranged on the same specific plane.
The first refracting portion and the second refracting portion are formed on the same flat plate member (bottom portion 980), and are formed on the same flat plate member (bottom portion 980).
A notch (notch 988) is formed in a predetermined range corresponding to the first irradiated surface at the end of the flat plate member.
The first refracting portion is formed inside the notch, the incident light from the first light emitting element is refracted internally, and the refracted incident light is used as the first outer surface on which the notch is formed. It is possible to make it enter the air from the ground and proceed toward the first irradiated surface.
The second refracting portion is formed in a range where the notch of the flat plate member is not formed, the incident light from the second light emitting element is internally refracted, and the refracted incident light is used as the notch. It is characterized in that it is possible to make it enter the air from the second outer surface on which the surface is not formed and to advance toward the second irradiated surface.

8-4-4. Invention D4
The gaming machine according to the invention D4 is
A gaming machine according to invention D3.
The first irradiated surface is arranged farther from the specific plane than the second irradiated surface.
The first irradiated surface and the second irradiated surface are operable, and in the standby state, they are stored in a state where at least a part of them are overlapped with each other and are difficult to see, and when they are operated, they appear and become easy to see. And.

According to the invention D, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6172813 as a prior art document has an effect that the deterioration of the gaming interest can be suppressed with respect to the problem D to be described next. Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with a light emitting means capable of emitting light. By making the light emitting means emit light at a predetermined timing, the visual effect is improved and the fun of the game is enhanced. For example, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6172813, a light emitting effect is executed in which a light emitting means arranged on a support member to which a movable member is fixed emits light from the movable member. As described above, the game entertainment is improved by performing the light emission effect using the light emitting means, but in order to further improve the game interest, a wide variety of light emission effects are required. Therefore, the subject D is to provide a new gaming machine whose game entertainment is improved by the light emitting effect by the light emitting means. Then, the invention D1 solves the problem D by "the first irradiated surface to which light is applied from the first light emitting unit and the second irradiated surface to which light is applied from the second light emitting unit are parallel to each other, and the first The light emitted from the second light emitting part is stronger than the light emitted from the light emitting part, and the distance from the second light emitting part to the second irradiated surface is larger than the distance from the first light emitting part to the first irradiated surface. With the configuration that the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6172813 does not have, that the distance between the two is closer, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game by performing the light emitting effect using the light emitting means. ..

8-5-1. Invention E1
The gaming machine according to the invention E1 is
A game board (game board 1) in which a game area (game area 6) into which a game ball can flow down is formed, and a frame body (game machine frame 2) to which the game board is attached are provided. In a gaming machine provided with a transparent transparent member (transparent plate 23t) covering the gaming area on the front surface.
A light emitting means (button lamp 54) arranged around the transparent member and capable of emitting light toward the transparent member, and
A cover member (effect button 40k) for covering the light emitting means is provided.
A light-shielding portion (light-shielding sheet 544) that blocks light is provided on the irradiated surface of the cover member to which the light emitted from the light-emitting means toward the game area is applied.

8-5-2. Invention E2
The gaming machine according to the invention E2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention E1.
An opening (opening 1A) is formed in the game area, and an opening (opening 1A) is formed.
In the specific area below the opening in the game area, start areas (starting openings 11 and 12) into which the game ball can enter are provided.
The irradiated surface is characterized in that it is configured in a range where the light emitted from the light emitting means toward the specific region hits.

8-5-3. Invention E3
The gaming machine according to the invention E3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention E1 or the invention E2.
The light-shielding portion is characterized in that it is provided in a range that is difficult for the player to see.

8-5-4. Invention E4
The gaming machine according to the invention E4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of the inventions E1 to E3.
A protruding body (upper plate 34) protruding forward is formed around the transparent member.
The light emitting means is provided on the projecting body.

8-5-5. Invention E5
The gaming machine according to the invention E5 is
A gaming machine according to the invention E4.
The projecting body is characterized in that it is provided below the transparent member.

8-5-6. Invention E6
The gaming machine according to the invention E6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of the inventions E1 to E5.
The cover member is characterized in that it constitutes an operating means that can be pressed.

According to the invention E, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6081557 as a prior art document has an effect that the deterioration of the gaming interest can be suppressed with respect to the problem E described below. Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with a light emitting means capable of emitting light. By making the light emitting means emit light at a predetermined timing, the visual effect is improved and the fun of the game is enhanced. For example, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6081557, a saucer for storing the gaming ball is provided below the glass door arranged on the front side of the gaming machine. The saucer is provided with a light emitting means capable of emitting light inside the operating means that can be operated by the player. In this way, the entertainment of the game is improved by performing the light emitting effect using the light emitting means, but since the light emitting means is arranged at a position slightly forward from the glass door, the light emitted by the light emitting means is emitted. It may be reflected on the glass door and interfere with the game. Therefore, the subject E is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the light emitting effect by the light emitting means from interfering with the game. Then, the invention E1 has a patent for this problem E, "a light-shielding sheet for blocking light is provided on the irradiated surface of the cover member to which the light emitted from the light emitting means toward the gaming area hits." The configuration not provided in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6081557 has an advantageous effect that the entertainment of the game can be improved by performing a light emitting effect using a light emitting means.

PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 1 ... Game board 1A ... Opening 2 ... Game machine frame 23t ... Transparent plate 6 ... Game area 34 ... Upper plate 40k ... Direction button 54 ... Button lamp 55 ... Frame movable device 55k ... Frame movable body 55Ls ... Left support member 93 ... Blade member 544 ... Light-shielding sheet 551 ... Flexible board 552 ... Cable storage part 554 ... Cable fixing part 591 ... Cable lead-in part 592 ... Cable lead-in port 593 ... Directional part 931 ... Connection part 932 ... Decorative part 932s ... Reflective sheet 934 ... Locking convex part 935 ... Blade member side protrusion 960 ... Storage case 962 ... Rotating plate 964 ... First rotating gear 966 ... Torsion spring 973 ... Cam groove 973A ... First straight line part 973B ... Arc part 973C ... First 2 Straight part 974 ... Sliding protrusion 977 ... Locking recess 978 ... Storage case side protrusion 980 ... Bottom 985 ... Light source element for blades 987 ... Inclined surface 988 ... Notch

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area on which a game ball can flow down is formed, and a frame body to which the game board is attached are provided, and a transparent transparent member covering the game area is provided on the front surface of the frame body. In a game machine
The game area is provided with a start area in which the game ball can enter.
A light emitting means arranged around the transparent member and capable of emitting light toward the transparent member and in a direction different from that of the transparent member .
A cover member that covers the light emitting means is provided.
The cover member is configured so that the player can press and operate the cover member.
The irradiated surface of the cover member, which is exposed to the light emitted from the light emitting means, is irradiated with a light-shielding portion that shields the light emitted toward the game area and a direction different from that of the game area. A transmissive part that allows light to pass through is provided.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the light-shielding portion is formed so as to block the light emitted from the light emitting means toward a specific region including the starting region of the gaming region .

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