JP7270790B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art In game machines such as pachinko machines, various marks such as model name, function name, and warning display are displayed at positions visible from the front side (Patent Document 1).

JP 2018-175949 A

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately exhibiting the functions of marks placed on the gaming machine .

The present invention comprises a game machine main body, a frame portion provided on the front side of the game machine main body and having a plurality of light emitting means, and a plurality of individual elements arranged at positions visible to a player. A mark, display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect, operation means operable by a player, lighting control of the mark in a plurality of system colors for each of the individual elements, and the plurality of light emitting means. lighting control means capable of controlling lighting in a plurality of system colors; operation effective period control means capable of providing an operation effective period for the operation means; pattern display means capable of variably displaying a pattern; and the pattern display means and a bonus game executing means capable of executing a bonus game advantageous to the player when the stopped symbols after the variation become a specific mode , wherein the lighting control means controls all of the individual elements to be colored in the same system color. or to turn off all the individual elements, and either to turn on only a part of the individual elements or to turn on all the individual elements so as not to be the same system color. wherein the mark is set to the first mode having the same color as the plurality of light emitting means until the operation means is operated during the operation effective period; When the operation means is operated during the effective period of operation, the lighting state of the mark is set to the second mode, and the symbol is stopped during the unit period rather than during the symbol change by the symbol display means. The proportion of the first aspect is increased .

According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately exhibit the function of the mark placed on the gaming machine .

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a side view of the pachinko machine. It is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is an exploded perspective view of the glass door of the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of the frame 1st movable body of the same pachinko machine. It is a front view and a partially enlarged view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a plane sectional view of the game board of the same pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board rear part of the pachinko machine. It is an exploded perspective view of the game board rear part of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movable range of the board movable body of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen by the image display means of the same pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing the normal symbol hit probability and variation time for each game state of the pachinko machine, and the opening and closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means. It is a diagram showing an example of the correspondence relationship between the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot pattern random number value, the jackpot game, and the special game state in the case of jackpot determination and loss determination for the first and second special symbols of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation|variation of the production|presentation design of the same pachinko machine, and an illumination light-emission pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of non-uniform light emission of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of an image display means in the look-ahead continuous effect|action of the same pachinko machine, and the light emission mode of a title logo. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of an image display means, and the light emission mode of a title logo in the pseudo consecutive notice effect of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of the image display means in the notice effect|presentation of the next time of the same pachinko machine, and the light emission mode of a title logo. It is a figure which shows a display image of an image display means during a jackpot game of the same pachinko machine, and an example of an illumination light emission pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of an image display means during the customer waiting state of the pachinko machine, and the light emission mode of a title logo. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement|positioning of the title logo of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a plane sectional view of the game board of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the schematic front view of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the image display means during the demonstration production|presentation of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention, during a big-hit game, and during pseudo|simulated advance notice production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the image display means for every jackpot expectation degree of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the image display means for every advantageous degree of the player of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the image display means during the demonstration performance of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of the image display means during the jackpot game of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 8th Embodiment of this invention, and an illumination light emission pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement|positioning of the title logo and function name logo of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the character style and arrangement|sequence of the 1st mark (a) and the 2nd mark (b) of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 11th Embodiment of this invention.

Before describing the embodiments, marks displayed on the game machine will be described. Various marks (the concept of "characters, figures, symbols or three-dimensional shapes or combinations of these or combinations of these and colors" as defined in the Trademark Act) are displayed on game machines, and each mark is its own. They can be classified into several categories according to their purposes and effects. Some of them are described below. Specific examples of various marks will be described in detail in the embodiments.

(1) Model name The “model name” is a mark that indicates the title of the gaming machine, and plays the most important role for the player to identify the model. The suitable arrangement and size of the mark differ depending on whether it is desired to make the mark conspicuous to the "person who is selecting the gaming machine" or to the "person who is currently playing the game". If it is the former, it is easy to see from a distance if it is placed "above", "front", and "side" as much as possible. and easy to see. In addition, for the players, the degree of appeal is emphasized, such as using a three-dimensional structure or using a first font (for example, a pop font). Ingenuity is given to eliminate as much as possible the factors that hinder the deterioration of the distinguishability, such as using a shape (printed matter, sticker, etc.) or using a second font (eg, Gothic typeface).

(2) Function name “Function name” refers to the functions of the gaming machine (for pachinko, jackpot games, small winning games, time-saving games, variable probability games, small winning rushes, etc., AT for rotating game machines) game, RT game, ART game, and other privilege games advantageous to the player) are shown to the player, and when the function is actually turned ON (state in which the privilege game is granted), the light emitting state (Lighting/non-lighting, specific color lighting/non-specific color lighting, flashing/lighting or extinguishing: the former is function ON) This mark is displayed for the purpose of showing the player that the function is ON. . In addition, when individual parts such as speakers and LEDs have special functions (whether hardware or software), this mark may be displayed for the purpose of appealing them. Therefore, it is not always necessary to change the light emission state.

(3) Performance display The “performance display” of game machines, especially pinball machines, is “jackpot probability (low probability, high probability)”, “number of prize balls”, “number of counts”, “probability variable entry rate & continuation rate” and “presence/absence of setting function”. The purpose of displaying these marks on the gaming machine frame is that players who have not yet decided on a machine model to play (are uncertain) and have a specific performance (for example, a model with a high probability variable continuation rate or a big hit For players who want to play a model with a probability higher than 1/200, by displaying the performance of the model in a more conspicuous position, the possibility that the model will be selected is increased. Also, the player who has decided to play the game on the gaming machine can confirm what kind of performance the gaming machine has.

(4) Warning display There are various "warning displays" in game machines, and they all have in common that they warn the person who sees the display. can. These two targets are players and staffs (persons involved in amusement arcades). As an example of the latter (warning display for salespeople), there may be a display warning of the installation method (assembly method, etc.) of the game machine and a place where injury is likely to occur (hands are likely to be pinched).
The former (warning display for players) can be further classified into several types. The first is a "warning display for matters that affect the player (in other words, a "warning display")", and the second is a "warning display for matters that affect the gaming machine (in other words, a "warning display")". is. The third is "warning display (in other words, "advisory display") for matters affecting the game". In any case, if all the possible risks are displayed, the machine will be full of warning displays, so the minimum warning and the minimum amount of information are described. .

(5) Indications related to intellectual property “Indications related to intellectual property” are marks related to licensing of intellectual property rights (especially copyrights, trademark rights, etc.). In recent years, most of the game machines are based on famous copyrights (for example, cartoons, animation, dramas, movies, novels, athletes, celebrities, etc.), and the individual or corporation that manages the copyright Because it exists, when using it, development starts after signing a license agreement, and during development, the work called approval is repeated many times to have the copyright holder confirm the product of the development process. Become. The license contract number and the fact that the approval has been officially completed are the intellectual property license (copyright license). In some cases, an identification number is attached by a combination of In addition, when using music other than that, it is common to sign a contract with a corporation that comprehensively licenses the use of music, and then display a license number to that effect. Furthermore, if you want to use intellectual property rights (patent rights, trademark rights, etc.) that are not covered by the copyright holder, you will need to enter into a license agreement with the right holder. Identification information (marks) similar to public property licenses will increase.

(6) Other indications “Other indications” is a summary of marks that cannot be classified into the above (1) to (5) or whose classification is ambiguous. There is no "other display". To give specific examples, the company's slogan, ``It's funny!'', ``Eye-catching,'' ``Figures of the main characters (resin molded products),''"Modelcatchphrase", and other "decided lines of main characters".

By the way, in gaming machines in recent years, various problems have arisen directly or indirectly with respect to the above-described various marks. This point will be explained in detail.

One of the changes in gaming machines in recent years is the “expansion of gaming machine size.” Until now, we have seen the increase in liquid crystal size, board size, and operation devices (operating means such as buttons and levers). size) did not change significantly.

One of the reasons why the size of the main body of the game machine did not change significantly is that the space in which the game machine is installed is limited (that is, the appropriate size is fixed). If the manufacturer of the game machine ignores this point and sets the size freely, there will be a problem that the machine will not fit in the installation space even when it is delivered to the game store and installed.

Amusement arcades have facilities for installing game machines, and the number of machines to be installed in a row is determined in consideration of the space between game machines. In addition, a data display (a display that shows the number of big hits and the current number of rotations) is installed in the upper part of the gaming machine. Therefore, it was thought that the size of the game machine could not be increased any further in the horizontal direction and the upward direction, which is the reason why the size of the main body of the game machine has not changed significantly until recently. .

However, as mentioned above, the situation has changed in the last few years. A game machine has been put on the market that has a movable object projecting enough to cover the data display, or a structure projecting upward enough to hide the data display already in the standby state.

All of these were made for the purpose of "increasing the decorative effect". And while it can be evaluated that the effect is actually manifested (there are a certain number of players who prefer luxuriously decorated gaming machines), "the data display machine should be visible to the player" There is also a view that the existing unspoken rules such as "Left and right parts of the main body should not be in the way of opening and closing the front door of the game machine" have been broken.

In this way, when a part or all of the game machine reaches a turning point, there are quite a few cases where the effects that have been achieved in the past are reduced or completely lost as compensation.

In the embodiments described later, a new configuration adopted to achieve a certain purpose (in the above example, a configuration in which the size of the main body of the game machine is increased to enhance the decorative effect), which cannot be achieved conventionally. (In the above example, the data display machine was easily visible because the upper part of the game machine was not protruding). In other words, we will explain in detail what to do in order to achieve the previously acquired effects while acquiring the new effects.

In a conventional game machine, for example, a pinball game machine, when a ball is entered into a start hole, an internal lottery for a big hit is performed and a symbol variation display game is performed. Various forewarning effects reflecting the results of the above are displayed to entertain the game. In addition, in this type of gaming machine, there is also known a gaming machine in which the model name, manufacturer name, etc. are arranged on the frame or on the board as a product identification function (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-175949).

However, due to factors such as the recent expansion of gaming machines and the excessive pursuit of decorative effects, it has become possible to place a large number of marks. marks were overlooked, marks with one meaning were misidentified as marks with another meaning, or the purpose of the mark was not accurately conveyed to players or third parties). Therefore, in the following embodiments, a gaming machine capable of solving the problems related to the display of marks will be described.

Looking at the problem in a little more detail, conventionally, for example, a logo representing the model name is often placed near the liquid crystal display, and a "trademark" that indicates to the player that it is the model While having the effect of a "service mark", it also played a role as a "directive means" by operating or emitting light at a predetermined timing (such as when a notice with high expectations for a big hit occurred).

However, in the example of the prior art document, as a result of the increased freedom of placement, the logo is placed in the frame (that is, displayed in a higher position and larger size), which makes it possible to use trademarks and service marks more than before. Although the effect as a display means has increased, the effect as a presentation means has decreased because the distance from the player during the game to the display means has increased (that is, the display means has fallen out of the player's field of vision).

According to the following embodiments, in order to solve such problems (problems), the mark can be By displaying chapters in an appropriate display mode as necessary, it is possible to provide a game machine that also has a performance effect.

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Embodiments of the invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 21 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. It should be noted that the pachinko machine of the present embodiment has a model name of "P Fujimaru-kun, a strange 'funny'! FSZ with settings".

The "P" at the beginning of this model name indicates the type of game machine, indicating that it is a pachinko machine that complies with the new rules (new rules stipulated by the Amusement Business Law that came into force on February 1, 2018). , and "CR (initial of CardReader)" is added to gaming machines before this. It should be noted that the identification information indicating the type of gaming machine is used uniformly by each company as determined by the gaming machine association.

Both "Fujimaru-kun" and "Humanly different 'funny'!" are both model titles, the former being the main title and the latter being the subtitle. In the recent game machine market, there is a tendency to release second and third titles and sequels of hit machine titles that were once introduced to the market. In this case, if the model title is only the main title (for example, "Fujimaru-kun"), it is not easy to identify whether it is the first bullet or the second bullet (or later), so the subtitle (for example, the first bullet is " Appearance of Fujimaru-kun", and the second bullet is often attached with "It's a different kind of 'interesting'!" A model title may have a plurality of subtitles, and if the main title is ``Fujimaru-kun 2'' or ``Fujimaru-kun 3'' to ensure identification, subtitles may not be added.

"FSZ" is an identification code corresponding to the specifications of the model. In the gaming machine market, a plurality of types of machines with the same machine title but different specs (for example, jackpot probability) are often sold. Therefore, in order to discriminate them from each other, for example, "FSZ" is given to those with a jackpot probability of around 1/200 called light middle spec, and "FSZ" is given to those with a jackpot probability of around 1/100 called sweet digispec. FSX” and other identification symbols are appended. It should be noted that this identification code is not a uniform one determined by the game machine association, but various identification codes are used by each company.

"With setting" is additional information indicating that the setting change function is installed. More specific information such as "with 6 levels of settings" or "with 2 levels of settings" may be added, such as how many levels of setting change functions are provided.

1 to 3, a gaming machine body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 arranged in front of the outer frame 2. As shown in FIG. The front frame 3 is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and detachable via a vertical first hinge 4 arranged at one end in the left-right direction, for example, the left end. The outer frame 2 can be locked in the closed state by a locking means 5 provided on the opposite side, for example, the right end side.

The front frame 3 has a middle frame 6 and a glass door 7 arranged in front of the middle frame 6. - 特許庁The glass door 7 is pivotally attached to the middle frame 6 so as to be openable and detachable via a vertical second hinge 8 arranged at one end in the left-right direction, for example, the left end. can be locked in the closed state. The first hinge 4 and the second hinge 8 are arranged, for example, coaxially.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. A front cover member 9 made of, for example, synthetic resin is attached to the front lower portion of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower portions of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. there is The front cover member 9 protrudes forward from the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the middle frame 6 is arranged on the upper side thereof. In the outer frame 2, an outer frame upper hinge metal fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 is disposed, for example, at the upper left portion, and an outer frame lower hinge metal fitting 12 is disposed above the front cover member 9 at the lower left portion.

The middle frame 6 is made of synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG. A game board mounting portion 14 provided on the upper side and a lower mounting portion 15 provided on the lower side within the frame portion 13 are integrally provided, for example. A game board 16 is detachably attached to the game board mounting portion 14, for example, from the front side. In the middle frame 6, a main body frame upper hinge metal fitting 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and a main body frame upper hinge metal fitting 20 constituting the second hinge 8 are arranged, for example, at the upper left portion of the first and second hinges 4, 8. Main body frame lower hinge metal fittings 21 are arranged, for example, in the lower left part.

The glass door 7 has a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the middle frame 6 . The door base 22 is formed with window holes 24a of a glass window 24 corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed on the game board 16. For example, a plurality of windows (four here) are formed around the window holes 24a. Various effects means such as an upper speaker 25, a first frame movable effect means 26, a second frame movable effect means 27, and an air blowing means 28 are arranged.

On the upper front side of the door base 22, a side unit 29 is attached to at least a part of the outer circumference of the window hole 24a, for example, an inverted L-shaped part corresponding to the upper side and the right side of the window hole 24a. An upper decorative cover 30 is attached to a portion, for example, the left side of the window hole 24a. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 and the like, the side unit 29 has an inverted L shape in front view, and substantially the entire portion of the side unit 29 protrudes forward greatly, and the width of the protrusion is greater on the upper side than on the lower side. It has become.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the side unit 29 can be easily attached and detached by operating a fixing screw 29a, a fixing lever 29b, etc. on the back side of the front frame 3 with the front frame 3 opened, for example. It is possible. Normally, the front frame 3 is commonly used for a plurality of models, and by mounting a dedicated game board 16 to the front frame 3 for each model, the playability and design unique to that model are realized. In the pachinko machine, a part of the front side of the front frame 3 is used as a side unit 29 which is more easily detachable than other parts, and the side unit 29 has a design with a sense of unity with the game board 16 and unique functions. By making it possible to hold it and replace it with the game board 16 as a set, it is possible to increase the freedom of design and function for each model while making most of the front frame 3 common.

The side unit 29 of the present embodiment is equipped with effect means such as a first frame movable effect means 26, a second frame movable effect means 27, and an air blower means 28 and the like. The first frame movable effect means 26 is arranged substantially in the center in the horizontal direction of the upper portion of the side unit 29, and as shown in FIG. 26a, a first frame movable support means 26b arranged in the side unit main body 29a and supporting the first frame movable body 26a so as to be movable in a predetermined direction, and driving the first frame movable body 26a in a predetermined direction. and a frame first driving means 26c such as a motor.

The first frame movable body 26a is driven by the first frame driving means 26c to move between an origin position near the front side of the side unit main body 29a (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 2) and an operating position (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 2) on the front side of the origin position. (indicated by a chain double-dashed line in Fig. 1)) and can be slid in a substantially front-rear direction (in this case, in a slightly forward-downward inclined direction). The first frame movable body 26a is slightly tilted forward so as to be substantially orthogonal to the direction of sliding movement thereof, and the front side thereof is provided with arbitrary decorations including the title logo 31, which is three-dimensionally shaped as shown in FIG. formed by In this way, the title logo 31 is provided on the frame first movable body 26a that greatly protrudes forward with respect to the glass unit 40 and the game board 16 (FIG. 2).

The term “logo” (mark) here is a concept that includes both a “logotype” consisting of characters and a “logomark” consisting of symbols and patterns. Alternatively, it may consist of both a logotype and a logomark. In addition, logotypes refer to stylized or decorated characters or character strings, but also include characters or character strings using very common fonts.

As shown in Fig. 1, the title logo (first mark) 31 consists of the four characters "Fujimaru-kun" representing the main title of the model name of this pachinko machine, and the first font (gothic in this case). are arranged in a horizontal row at substantially the same size and at substantially the same pitch. That is, the title logo 31 is an example of a specific mark including at least part of the model title. A plurality of LEDs 31a for causing the title logo 31 to emit light are arranged in the first frame movable body 26a. The LED 31a is configured to emit multicolor light, for example, so that each character of the title logo 31 can be individually or simultaneously emitted in an arbitrary color. The title logo 31 may include at least part of the model name, and may be composed of, for example, a main title and a subtitle, or a logo mark such as a character may be added.

The second frame movable effect means 27 is arranged substantially in the vertical center of the vertically elongated portion on the right side of the side unit 29, and as shown in FIG. a body 27a, a second frame movable support means 27b arranged in the side unit main body 29a and supporting the second frame movable body 27a in a state movably in a predetermined direction, and driving the second frame movable body 27a in a predetermined direction. A second frame driving means 27c such as a motor for driving the motor, and a vibrating means 27d.

The second frame movable body 27a is driven by the second frame drive means 27c to move between an origin position near the front side of the side unit main body 29a (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 2) and a first operating position ( 2), and furthermore, in the state where it is stopped at the origin position, the player can push it backward to move it slightly from the origin position. It is movable to a second operating position on the rear side (similarly indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2).

In addition, a gripping portion 27e is provided at the front end of the frame second movable body 27a, and a vibrating means 27d is arranged in the gripping portion 27e. is operated to vibrate the gripping portion 27e.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, the front side of the grip portion 27e is decorated with a desired decoration including the first logo mark 32, and the LED 32a arranged in the grip portion 27e can emit light of, for example, an arbitrary color. is possible. The first logo mark 32 is a pattern representing a predetermined character, and does not correspond to any of the model name, function name, performance display, and warning display. This first logo mark 32 is an example of a non-specific mark that does not include a model title, and is placed in the front frame 3 like the title logo 31, which is an example of a specific mark. It is arranged below the title logo 31 so as to stand out more.

The air blowing means 28 is composed of a sirocco fan or the like having an impeller incorporated in a blowing case, is arranged inside the side unit main body 29a on the upper side of the frame second movable body 27a, and is formed on the front side of the side unit main body 29a. For example, the air can be blown toward the grip portion 27e of the second frame movable effect means 27 from the air outlet 28a.

Further, a warning display 100 is arranged on the front side of the side unit 29 in the vicinity of the air outlet 28a. This alert display (first mark) 100 is an example of a warning display for alerting the player. As shown in FIG. , and a caution content display 100b for explaining the specific content of the caution in text or the like. The caution content display 100b describes precautions against the wind coming out of the air blowing port 28a, and is composed of a character string such as "Please be careful as the wind comes out."

This warning display 100 is printed on a sticking sticker 100c stuck on the front side of the side unit 29. As shown in FIG. Since the attention-calling display 100 is arranged on the upper front side of the side unit 29, its arrangement position is on the front side of the game board 16 and the glass unit 40 on the front side thereof (FIG. 2).

On the front side of the lower part of the door base 22, an upper plate 34 for storing game balls put out from the putting out means 33 (FIG. 3) arranged on the rear side of the middle frame 6 and supplying them to the shooting means 17 is provided. A lower plate 35 for storing surplus balls when the ball 34 is full, a firing handle 36 operated to operate the firing means 17, and the like are arranged, and a lower decoration substantially covers the upper plate 34, the lower plate 35, etc. from the front side. A cover 37 is attached. The lower decorative cover 37 is formed in a bulging shape facing forward, and a performance button 38 or the like that can be pressed by the player is arranged on the upper side thereof.

The glass door 7 has light-transmitting light-emitting lens portions on the front side and side sides (inner side and outer side) of the side unit 29, the front side of the upper decorative cover 30, the front side of the lower decorative cover 37, and the like. It is arranged in various places, and it is possible to emit light with an arbitrary color by a large number of LEDs 39 .

As shown in FIG. 3, a glass unit 40 is detachably attached to the rear side of the door base 22 so as to substantially block the window hole 24a from the rear side, and the first and second hinges 4 and 8 are attached to the rear side of the door base 22. A vertical hinge end side reinforcing sheet metal 41a arranged along the edge, a vertical opening/closing end side reinforcing sheet metal 41b arranged along the edge of the opening/closing end, and arranged below the window hole 24a. The lower reinforcing sheet metal 41c in the left-right direction is detachably fixed by screwing or the like. Further, on the door base 22, a glass door upper hinge metal fitting 42a and a glass door lower hinge metal fitting 42b constituting the second hinge 8 are disposed, for example, at the upper left portion and the lower left portion, respectively.

Further, for example, a ball feeding unit 43a, a lower plate guide unit 43b, etc. are attached to the rear side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 41c. The ball feeding unit 43a is for feeding the game balls in the upper tray 34 one by one to the shooting means 17, and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the shooting means 17. As shown in FIG. The lower tray guide unit 43b guides surplus balls when the upper tray 34 is full and foul balls that have returned without reaching the game area 23 despite being shot by the shooting means 17 to the lower tray 35. For example, it is arranged adjacent to the ball feeding unit 43a on the side of the first and second hinges 4 and 8 thereof.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the game board 16 is provided with a base plate 45 such as a plywood board, and on the front side of the base plate 45, an annular guide rail 46 guides the game balls shot from the shooting means 17. , and in the game area 23 inside the guide rail 46, in addition to unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the starting winning unit 48, the normal winning unit 49, etc., a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. It is A cell sheet 45a printed with a decorative pattern or the like is pasted on the front side of the base plate 45, and mounting holes 62 for mounting unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47 are formed in the longitudinal direction. formed.

Unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the starting winning unit 48, the normal winning unit 49, etc. have normal symbol display means 51, normal reserved number display means 52, first special symbol display means 53, and second special symbol display means. In addition to various display means such as 54, a normal symbol starting means 55, a first special symbol starting means 56, a second special symbol starting means 57, a large winning means 58, a plurality of normal winning means 59, etc. are provided. It is possible to cause the light-transmitting light-emitting lens portions arranged to emit light in an arbitrary color by means of a large number of LEDs 50 . Further, on the rear side of the base plate 45, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, etc., an image display means 60 made of a liquid crystal display means is attached via a back mounting base 61. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the rear mounting base 61 includes a rear wall portion 66 which is formed substantially parallel to the base plate 45 and has, for example, a rectangular opening 66a formed substantially in the center thereof, and a rear wall portion 66. A peripheral wall portion 67 extends forward from the outer edge portion of the wall portion 66 to the rear surface of the base plate 45, and the front edge portion of the peripheral wall portion 67 protrudes along the rear surface of the base plate 45 and is attached to the base by fixing screws or the like. A fixing portion 68 fixed to the plate 45 is integrally provided, for example, and the vertically elongated image display means 60 is detachably fixed to the back side of the back wall portion 66 while being accommodated in the accommodation case 69 . ing.

On the front side of the back mounting base 61, one or a plurality of, for example, four board movement effect means 75-78 are arranged. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the first board movable effect means 75 includes a first board movable body 75a and a first board driving means 75b for driving the first board movable body 75a, for example, in the vertical direction. I have. The first board movable body 75a is arranged in a horizontally long shape on the front side of the image display means 60, and both left and right sides correspond to the left and right sides of the image display means 60 and are arranged on the front side of the pair of first board driving means 75b. , 75b through the first drive connecting members 79, 79, respectively, so as to be vertically movable. Further, the front side of the first board movable body 75a is optionally decorated (not shown), and the LED 75c arranged inside can emit light in an arbitrary color, for example.

The first board driving means 75b is supported by the rear mounting base 61 via a vertically long mounting base 80, and is arranged along the side edge of the image display means 60, for example, from the upper end side to the lower end side thereof. 1 For example, an elongated cylindrical elevating guide 81 that guides the drive connecting body 79 in the vertical direction, one end side of the elevating guide 81, for example, a driving pulley 82a arranged in the vicinity of the lower end side, A driven pulley 82b disposed near the other end side, for example, the upper end side, a driving source 83 such as a stepping motor for rotating the driving pulley 82a, and a winding between the driving pulley 82a and the driven pulley 82b. An endless gear belt 84 is provided on which the first board drive connection body 79 is fixed at a predetermined position on the circumference thereof, and the end of the first board movable body 75a is attached to the first board drive connection body 79, for example. They are rotatably connected by a longitudinal pivot. The first board movable body 75a is moved by the pair of left and right board first driving means 75b, 75b to the upper position (2 in FIG. 10(a)) and a lower front position (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 10(a)). Note that the upper position of the first board movable body 75a is the origin position. Further, in this embodiment, the first panel movable body 75a can be viewed from the front side through the opening window 47a on the central display frame unit 47 side in both the upper position (original position) and the lower position. Although it is assumed to be visible, for example, it may be retracted to the outside of the opening window 47a at the upper position (original position) so that it cannot be visually recognized from the front side.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the second board movable effect means 76 includes a second board movable body 76a and a second board driving means 76b for driving the second board movable body 76a, for example, in the vertical direction. I have. The second board movable body 76a is arranged in a horizontally long shape on the front side of the image display means 60, and both left and right sides thereof are moved by a pair of second board driving means 76b, 76b arranged on both left and right sides of the image display means 60, respectively. They are supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction via two drive connecting bodies 85, 85, respectively. In addition, on the front side of the board second movable body 76a, as shown in FIG. The LED 76c arranged inside can emit light in an arbitrary color, for example. The second logo mark 63 is, for example, a stylized letter F, which is the initial letter of the main title "Fujimaru-kun", and does not correspond to any of the model name, function name, performance display, and warning display. .

The board second driving means 76b is arranged, for example, on the rear side of the board first driving means 75b and on the front side of the rear mounting base 61, and is arranged along the side edge of the image display means 60, for example, on the lower side thereof. For example, an elongated columnar elevating guide 86 that guides the second board drive coupling body 85 in the vertical direction, one end side of the elevating guide 86, e.g. A driven pulley 87b disposed near the other end of the guide 86, for example, the lower end, a driving source 88 such as a stepping motor for rotating the driving pulley 87a, the driving pulley 87a and the driven pulley 87b. and an endless gear belt 89 to which the second board drive connecting body 85 is fixed at a predetermined position on the circumference thereof. are rotatably connected, for example, by a longitudinal pivot.

The second board movable body 76a is moved by the pair of left and right board second driving means 76b, 76b to the lower position (2 in FIG. 10(b)) and an upper position on the front side of the intermediate portion in the vertical direction (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 10(b)). Note that the lower position of the second board movable body 76a is the origin position. In this embodiment, when the second board movable body 76a is at the upper position, the entire second logo mark 63 is visible from the front side. , Most of the second logo mark 63 is hidden behind the central display frame unit 47, and only a part of the upper side is visible from the front side.

In the present embodiment, the movement paths of the first board movable body 75a and the second board movable body 76a partially overlap each other when viewed from the front. Since it is deviated, for example, to the front side with respect to the moving path of the movable body 76a, the first board movable body 75a and the second board movable body 76a can move without interfering with each other.

The third board movable effect means 77 and the fourth board movable effect means 78 are arranged symmetrically corresponding to the left side and the right side of the image display means 60, for example, as shown in FIGS. . The board third and fourth movable effect means 77 and 78 are board third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a, and board third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a for driving the board third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a in the horizontal direction, for example. It has fourth driving means 77b and 78b. The third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a of the board are arranged vertically along the left and right edges of the image display means 60, respectively, on the front side thereof, and the front side is decorated with arbitrary decorations (not shown), for example. The LEDs 77c and 78c arranged inside can emit light in, for example, an arbitrary color.

The board third and fourth driving means 77b and 78b are composed of, for example, an electromagnetic slide table on which the slide part 92 can slide in the horizontal direction with respect to the base part 91. The base portion 91 is fixed to, for example, the peripheral wall portion 67 of the rear mounting base 61, and the front side of the slide portion 92 is fixed to the third and fourth board movable bodies 77a and 78a. The third and fourth board movable bodies 77a and 78a are driven by the third and fourth board driving means 77b and 78b, respectively, to the external positions (two-dot chain lines in FIG. ) and an internal position (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 10(c)) in the left-right direction. The outer positions of the board third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a are the original positions. In this embodiment, the third and fourth board movable bodies 77a and 78a are retracted to the outside of the opening window 47a at the external position (origin position) and cannot be visually recognized from the front side. In both the origin position) and the internal position, the main portion may be visible from the front side through the opening window 47a.

In the present embodiment, the movement paths of the third board movable body 77a and the fourth board movable body 78a are separated from each other in the left and right directions, so that they do not interfere with each other. Further, since the movement paths of the third and fourth board movable bodies 77a and 78a are, for example, behind the movement path of the first board movable body 75a and in front of the movement path of the second board movable body 76a, 3. The fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a and the first and second board movable bodies 75a and 76a can move without interfering with each other.

The central display frame unit 47 constitutes a display frame of the image display means 60, and is detachably attached from the front side to a mounting hole 62 (FIG. 7) formed in the base plate 45 and penetrating in the front-rear direction. An opening window 47a is formed in the center. The image displayed on the image display means 60 and the board first to fourth movable bodies 75a to 77a can be visually recognized from the front side through the opening window 47a. The base plate 45 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and at least a part of the central display frame unit 47, the starting winning unit 48, the normal winning unit 49, etc. is made transparent, so that the board first to fourth movable bodies 75a to 77a may be configured to be visible from the front side even when they are outside the opening window 47a.

6 and 7, the central display frame unit 47 includes a front mounting plate 105 arranged outside the mounting hole 62 along the front surface of the base plate 45 and through which game balls can pass; A decorative frame 106 arranged in a substantially gate shape in front view from the left and right sides to the upper side on the front side of the image display means 60 and projecting forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 105, and the left and right lower ends of the decorative frame 106 and a stage 107 arranged between the sections. The game balls that are shot by the shooting means 17 and enter the upper part of the game area 23 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decoration frame 106, and are distributed to the left and right flow paths 108a and 108b, respectively. or flow down.

The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp entrance 109 through which game balls can flow in at least one of the left flow path 108a and the right flow path 108b, for example, the left flow path 108a. After flowing into the warp entrance 109, the game ball freely rolls in the left-right direction on the stage 107, and then falls into either the central drop portion 110 provided corresponding to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 23 or the other portion. Drops forward from the heel.

In addition, on the upper side of the stage 107, an intrusion preventing means 111 is provided to prevent the game ball from entering the rear side due to rebounding or the like. The intrusion prevention means 111 includes a first intrusion prevention plate 111a erected, for example, parallel to the base plate 45 along the rear side of the stage 107, and an upper edge portion of the first intrusion prevention plate 111a protruding forward. For example, it is integrally provided with the second entry prevention plate 111b.

The decoration frame 106 of the central display frame unit 47 is provided with a three-dimensional decoration. Production logos 102 are arranged respectively.

The function name logo (first mark, non-specific mark) 101 is a second font different from the first font for five characters of "Fujimaru Time", which is the name (function name) of the game function used in this pachinko machine. (here, pop type) are arranged in a horizontal row, and the character part is composed of a light-transmitting light-emitting lens part, and the LED 101a makes each character emit light in an arbitrary color individually or at the same time. It is possible. Note that the function name logo 101 is displayed in a character size smaller than that of the title logo 31 .

The production logo (first mark, non-specific mark) 102 is a production display that does not correspond to any of the model name, function name, performance display, and warning display. A third font (here, semi-cursive font) different from the font is arranged in a horizontal line, and the character part is composed of a light-transmitting light-emitting lens part, and each character is individually or simultaneously displayed by the LED 102a. It is possible to emit light in any color. Note that the effect logo 102 is displayed in a character size smaller than that of the title logo 31 .

In this way, the title logo (specific mark) 31 is arranged in the function name logo 101 and the production logo 102 so that the title logo (specific mark) 31 stands out compared to the function name logo 101 and the production logo 102. It is arranged on the game board 16 instead of the front frame 3 where it is located, and is displayed below the title logo 31 in a character size smaller than that of the title logo 31.例文帳に追加

The starting winning unit 48 is arranged below the central display frame unit 47 and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The normal winning unit 49 is arranged on the left side of the starting winning unit 48 under the central display frame unit 47 and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side.

The normal symbol starting means 55 is for starting the variable display of the normal symbols by the normal symbol display means 51, and is composed of a passage gate or the like through which the game ball can pass, and is a passage detection means ( (illustration omitted). The normal symbol starting means 55 is provided, for example, on the front side of the front mounting plate 105 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47, and the game balls flowing down the right flowing path 108b can pass through.

The normal symbol display means 51 is for variably displaying normal symbols, and includes a plurality of light emitters (e.g., LEDs) corresponding to a plurality of normal symbols (e.g., two types of "O" and "X"), For example, it is arranged in the decorative frame 106 of the central display frame unit 47 . The normal symbol display means 51 blinks so that a plurality of light emitters emit light in a predetermined order based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 55, and is obtained when the normal symbol starting means 55 detects the game ball. If the hit determination random value included in the received normal random number information matches a predetermined hit determination value, for example, the light emitter on the "○" side corresponding to the hit mode (predetermined mode) lights up, and the other light emitters light up. In this case, for example, the light emitters on the "x" side corresponding to the disengagement mode light up and stop. When the stop symbol after the variation of the normal symbol display means 51 becomes a winning mode, a normal profit state occurs.

In addition, when the normal symbol starting means 55 detects the game ball during the normal holding period including during the symbol fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 51 and during the normal profit state, the normal random number information acquired thereby is predetermined. The set upper limit reserved number, for example, 4, is reserved and stored, and each time the normal reserved period ends, one is consumed and the normal pattern is varied. The stored number of normal random number information (normal reserved number) is notified to the player by the normal reserved number display means 52 or the like. The normal reserved number display means 52 is arranged in the decorative frame 106 of the central display frame unit 47, for example.

The first special symbol starting means 56 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 53, and is composed of a non-opening/closing winning means having no opening/closing means, and detects a winning game ball. A detection means (not shown) is provided. This first special symbol starting means 56 is provided, for example, in the starting prize winning unit 48, and is arranged in an upward opening shape on the lower side corresponding to the central drop portion 110 of the stage 107, and the warp on the left downstream path 108a side. Since there is a winning route from the entrance 109 through the stage 107, a game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 108a can win a prize at a higher probability than a game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 108b. there is

The second special symbol starting means 57 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 54, and the operation of the opening/closing part 112 allows the game ball to enter an open state in which the game ball can win or not (or from the open state). It is composed of opening and closing type winning means that can be changed to a closed state (which is difficult to win a prize), and has a game ball detection means (not shown) for detecting a winning game ball, and stops after the normal symbol display means 51 changes. When the pattern becomes a winning mode and a normal profit state occurs, the opening/closing part 112 changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

This second special symbol starting means 57 is arranged, for example, on the front mounting plate 105 in the right part of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 55, and the game flowing down the right flowing path 108b. A ball can be won. The opening/closing part 112 can swing around a rotating shaft in the left-right direction provided on the lower side, for example. In the open state, the front side of the front mounting plate 105 is tilted downward to the rear so that the game ball is awarded backward.

The first special symbol display means 53 is composed of display means such as a 7-segment display capable of variably displaying one or a plurality of, for example, one first special symbol, and the first special symbol starting means 56 is used for the game. The first special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time on the condition that the ball is detected, and the jackpot judgment random value included in the first special random number information acquired when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol starting means 56 is predetermined. If it matches the determined big hit determination value, it stops in the first big win mode, and in other cases, it stops in the first losing mode. When the stop symbol after the variation of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first jackpot mode, the first special profit state occurs.

The second special symbol display means 54 is composed of display means such as a 7-segment system capable of variably displaying one or a plurality of, for example, one second special symbol, and the second special symbol starting means 57 is used for the game. The second special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time on the condition that the ball is detected, and the jackpot determination random value included in the second special random number information acquired when the game ball is detected by the second special symbol starting means 57 is predetermined. If it matches with the determined big hit determination value, it stops in the second big win mode, and in other cases, it stops in the second losing mode. When the stop symbol after the variation of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second jackpot mode, the second special profit state occurs.

The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are arranged in the decorative frame 106 of the central display frame unit 47, for example. The first and second special patterns are not, for example, numeric patterns, but are composed of a plurality of types of patterns such as a combination of lines and points that have no special meaning per se. Plural are the first and second jackpot modes, and others are the first and second losing modes.

In addition, the first and second special symbols are started during the special holding period including during the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means 53, during the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 54, and during the first and second special profit states. When the means 56 and 57 detect game balls, the first and second special random number information obtained thereby are retained and stored up to a predetermined upper limit retained number, for example, 4 each. When the special reserve period ends, when the reserve memory on the side of the second special design is 1 or more, the reserve memory of the second special design is digested, the second special design is changed, and the first special design is obtained. When only the reserved memory on the design side is 1 or more, the reserved memory of the first special design is digested and the first special design is varied. As described above, in this embodiment, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not fluctuating, and when both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side have reserved memory, , the variation of the second special symbol is preferentially performed. The stored numbers of the first and second special random number information (the first and second special reserved numbers) are notified to the player by the image display means 60 or the like.

The big winning means 58 is an opening/closing type winning means provided with an opening/closing plate 113 capable of switching between an open state in which a game ball can win and a closed state in which a game ball cannot win. It is arranged on the downstream side of the special symbol starting means 57 and on the upstream side of the first special symbol starting means 56, and the game ball flowing down the right flowing path 108b is more likely than the game ball flowing down the left flowing path 108a. It is possible to win prizes with a high probability. The big winning means 58 includes first and second special symbols generated when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 stop in the first and second jackpot modes after the variation. In the profit state, the opening/closing plate 113 is opened forward according to a predetermined opening pattern, and the game balls dropped thereon enter inside. In the following description, the first special profit state and the second special profit state are collectively referred to as "jackpot game".

In addition, on the front side of the game board 16, as shown in FIG. Various marks such as the game machine information display 119 are arranged.

The copyright license display 115 indicates that the copyright has been licensed, and as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. It is provided with a permission display 115b, and is arranged at a visible position on the front side of the game board 16, for example, on the outer lower side of the game area 23 or the like. Note that this copyright license display 115 is printed on a sticking sticker 115c whose back side is an adhesive surface. The pasting sticker 115c is provided by the copyright holder when permission is granted, and can be pasted on any position on the game board 16. As shown in FIG.

The copyright display 116 indicates the existence of the copyright, and as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. A display 116 b is provided, and is arranged at a visible position on the front side of the game board 16 , for example, in the upper part of the game area 23 . This copyright display 116 has substantially the same size as the copyright permission display 115, and is printed on the cell sheet 45a together with a pattern related to the model title.

The fraud warning display 117 is for warning against fraud, and as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. It is placed in a possible position, for example, in the upper part of the game area 23 . The warning display 118 is for calling the player's attention, and as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. is provided with one or a plurality of caution content displays 118b and 118c that explain the above by sentences or the like. The caution content display 118b explains precautions for staring at light, and is composed of a character string such as "Do not stare at the same light for a long time." In addition, the caution content display 118c explains precautions against injury due to contact with the game machine, etc., and reads, "Please be careful as the top of the pachinko machine protrudes. Be careful not to get your hands or fingers caught. It consists of character strings such as These illegality warning display 117 and caution display 118 are printed on the cell sheet 45a together with pictures related to the model title. Of course, the tampering warning display 117 and the warning display 118 are printed on a sticking sticker whose back side is an adhesive surface, and this sticking sticker is attached to the front side of the cell sheet 45 a and the front side of the base plate 45 . It may be affixed to the front side of the part or the like.

Due to the nature of the caution content displays 118b and 118c, the number of characters increases to a certain extent, so in order to display them in a limited space that does not interfere with other patterns, the character size must be reduced. It is necessary to secure a character size and character spacing that allow the player to read from the front of the machine. On the other hand, for the caution display 118a, a character size larger than at least the caution content displays 118b and 118c is adopted, and the character color and background color are different from those of the caution content displays 118b and 118c, etc., thereby easily attracting the player's attention. It is desirable to Further, it is desirable to use a character size larger than at least the caution content displays 118b and 118c for the fraudulent warning display 117. FIG.

The game machine information display 119 displays the performance information of the pachinko machine, and is printed, for example, on the attached sticker 120 whose back side is an adhesive surface. It is arranged on the outer lower side of the game area 23 or the like.

As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 6, the gaming machine information display 119 includes a model name 119a of the gaming machine, information on the number of winning balls 119b, performance indication such as jackpot probability information 119c, two-dimensional code 119d, and copyright permission. 119e and the like. The model name 119a, which consists of the characters "P Fujimaru-kun, 'funny' with a different personality! FSZ with settings", is displayed in a single horizontal line in the same font (for example, Gothic font). Note that the model name 119a may be displayed in a plurality of columns.

The number of prize balls information 119b has a display format in which a plurality of types of numbers (number of prize balls) such as "4 & 1 & 10 & 13" are connected with, for example, "&". is displayed. It should be noted that the number of prize balls differs depending on the configuration of the winning opening. In the prize number information 119b of this embodiment, the first "4" indicates the number of prize balls of the first special symbol starting means 56, and the second "1" indicates the number of prize balls of the second special symbol starting means 57. , the third "10" indicates the number of prize balls of the normal winning means 59, and the fourth "13" indicates the number of prize balls of the big winning means 58, respectively.

The jackpot probability information 119c has a display format indicating the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the jackpot probability, such as "low probability 1/200 to 1/300". are displayed in the form of In addition, this pachinko machine is equipped with a setting change function that allows you to change the jackpot probability in multiple stages (here, 6 stages from setting 1 to setting 6). The jackpot probability at the time is the upper limit.

The two-dimensional code 119d is, for example, a QR code (registered trademark) that encodes management information of the pachinko machine, and is arranged on one end side (here, the left end side) of the sticker 120 . The copyright license number 119e indicates the license information regarding the copyright of the music used in this pachinko machine. , and are displayed in a horizontal row at the lower end of the sticking sticker 120, for example.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11, the image display means 60 variably displays a performance symbol 114 in parallel with the variable display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, for example. In addition, various images such as first and second reservation display images X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y4 indicating the first and second special reservation numbers are displayed.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect pattern 114 is composed of, for example, a number portion 114a and a decoration portion 114b attached thereto, and is vertically arranged in a plurality of rows (here, three rows) in a predetermined direction (here, left-right direction). It can be varied by scrolling or the like, and the variation is started according to a predetermined variation pattern substantially simultaneously with the start of variation of the first and second special symbols, and the final stop is performed substantially simultaneously with the stop of variation of the first and second special symbols. , left, right, and middle. The effect pattern 114 of the present embodiment is provided with, for example, eight types in which "1" to "8" are assigned to the number portion 114a, and characters corresponding to the number portion 114a are assigned to the decoration portion 114b. there is

In addition, the stopping mode of the performance symbols 114 includes, for example, a big hit performance mode in which all the symbols are the same and a deviation performance mode in which at least one symbol is different, and the first and second special symbols are the first and second big hit modes. In this case, the performance pattern 114 becomes a big hit performance mode (specific mode), and when the first and second special symbols are the first and second loss modes, the performance design 114 becomes a losing performance mode. In addition, as the variation pattern of the production pattern 114, there are a non-ready-to-win normal variation pattern that becomes a losing performance mode without passing through the ready-to-win state, and a ready-to-win variation pattern that becomes a losing performance mode or a jackpot performance mode by way of the ready-to-win state. .

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 12, 121 is a main control board and 122 is an effect control board. In addition, in the block diagram of FIG. 12, boards other than the main control board 121 and the performance control board 122 are omitted.

The main control board 121 comprehensively controls the game operation, and includes normal random number generation processing means 131, normal start port check processing means 132, normal random number storage means 133, and normal symbols. Processing means 134, normal symbol display control means 135, normal profit state generating means 136, special random number creation processing means 137, special start opening check processing means 138, special random number storage means 139, special symbol processing means 140, special symbol display control means 141, jackpot game executing means 142, special game state generating means 143, control command transmitting means 144, and the like.

The normal random number generation processing means 131 is configured to repeatedly generate, at predetermined time intervals, a hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the changed normal symbol is to be used as a winning mode. The normal starting opening check processing means 132 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 55. Based on the normal symbol starting means 55 detecting the game ball, the normal random number generation processing means 131 Ordinary random number information such as the generated hit determination random number value is acquired, and the ordinary random number information is stored in a first-in, first-out type ordinary random number storage means 133 up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, 4). It is

The normal symbol processing means 134 performs processing related to variable display of normal symbols, and when the normal symbol display means 51 is in a state capable of variable display, and one or more hit determination random values are stored in the normal random number storage means 133. (the normal pending number is 1 or more), the hit determination random value is extracted from the head of the queue of the normal random number information stored in the normal random number storage means 133, and the hit determination random value is stored in advance. A hit determination function that determines hit/loss according to whether or not it matches a predetermined hit determination value, and a normal stop that selects the type of stop symbol after normal symbol variation based on the hit/loss determination result It has a pattern selection function, a variable time selection function for selecting the variable time of normal patterns, and the like.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the hit probability (for example, 1/1.3) during the special game state (during the time saving state and the variable probability state) to be described later is the hit probability during the other normal game state. (eg, 1/10), and the variation time during the special game state (eg, 2.7 seconds) is set to be shorter than the variation time during the normal game state (eg, 27 seconds). .

The normal symbol display control means 135 performs display control of the normal symbol display means 51 on the basis of the normal symbol processing by the normal symbol processing means 134, and the normal symbol display means 51 is in a variable display state and the normal random number storage means. On the condition that one or more normal random number information is stored in 133 (the normal reserved number is 1 or more), the normal pattern display means 51 starts to change the normal pattern, and the normal pattern processing means 134 selects it. Based on the lapse of the selected variation time, the stop symbol selected by the normal symbol processing means 134 is used to stop the variation of the normal symbol.

The ordinary profit state generating means 136 is the second special symbol when the stop symbol after the variation of the normal symbol display means 51 becomes the winning mode based on the result of the winning determination by the normal symbol processing means 134. The opening/closing portion 112 of the starting means 57 is adapted to generate a normal profit state in which it changes to an open state according to, for example, one of a plurality of types of opening/closing patterns. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, there is a normal opening/closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds x 1 time open) and an extended opening/closing pattern (for example, opening time longer than the normal opening/closing pattern). 2 seconds × 3 times) are set, the normal opening and closing pattern is selected during the normal game state, and the extended opening and closing pattern is selected during the special game state.

Special random number generation processing means 137, jackpot determination random number used to determine the jackpot / loss, symbol determination random number used to select the stop design after the variation of the special symbol, etc., variation pattern random number used to select the variation pattern, other predetermined It is configured to perform special random number generation processing for repeatedly generating random numbers.

The special start opening check processing means 138 performs processing based on winning of game balls to the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, and either the first or second special symbol starting means 56 and 57 , the first and second special random number information such as the big hit determination random number and the big hit pattern random number created by the special random number creation processing means 137 are acquired, and the first and second The special random number information is stored in the special random number storage means 139 up to a predetermined upper limit pending number (for example, 4).

Further, the special starting port check processing means 138 has a prefetch determination means 138a. This look-ahead determining means 138a, for the first and second special random number information acquired when the game ball is won in the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, for example, at the time of acquisition, the first and second Prefetching determination is made as to whether or not the big-hit determination random number contained in the special random number information matches the first and second big-hit determination values. This look-ahead determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 122 by a hold increase command transmitted based on the winning of the game ball in one of the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, for example.

The special symbol processing means 140 performs processing related to the variable display of the first and second special symbols. From the second special random number information queue if the special reserved number is 1 or more, to the first special random number information queue if only the first special reserved number out of the first and second special reserved numbers is 1 or more A big hit judgment function that extracts the first big hit judgment random value from the jackpot judgment random value and judges whether the big hit judgment random value matches a predetermined big hit judgment value or not, depending on the result of the big hit judgment A special stop symbol selection function for selecting a stop symbol after the variation of the first and second special symbols based on the big hit symbol random number value etc. included in the first and second special random number information, depending on the result of the big hit determination. , and a variation pattern selection function for selecting variation patterns of the first and second special symbols from a plurality of types.

In addition, this pachinko machine is equipped with a setting change function, and when the power is turned on, the hall staff performs a predetermined setting change operation, and the probability of a big hit, that is, the probability that the first and second special symbols will be in a big win mode ( The probability of winning in a random number lottery) can be changed in multiple stages (here, 6 stages of settings 1 to 6).

The special symbol display control means 141 controls the display of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. Based on the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 140, the first special symbol display means 53 or the second Along with starting the variation of the first and second special symbols by the two special symbol display means 54, based on the elapse of the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern, the first and second selected stop symbols are displayed. It is designed to stop the fluctuation of special symbols.

The jackpot game execution means (privilege game execution means) 142 is for executing a jackpot game (privilege game) advantageous to the player. When the stopped symbols after the variation of the two special symbols become the first and second big winning modes, the big winning means 58 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern to execute a big winning game.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, two types of opening patterns α and β are provided for the big winning means 58. β is configured to be selected. The opening pattern α is set to perform two rounds of the action of opening the big winning means 58 for 0.2 seconds. In the jackpot game by this opening pattern α (hereinafter referred to as "2R jackpot"), one opening time is as short as 0.2 seconds and the number of rounds is as small as 2 rounds, so game balls win prizes during the opening. Possibility, that is, the possibility of getting a ball is low.

On the other hand, the opening pattern β is an operation to close the big winning means 58 on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) has passed since the opening or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have won by then. is set to be performed for a predetermined number of rounds (eg, 10 rounds). In the case of a jackpot game with this open pattern β (hereinafter referred to as "10R jackpot"), since many game balls can be easily won in each round, the player can directly obtain compared to the open pattern α. profits have increased significantly. Of course, multiple types of release patterns β with different numbers of rounds may be provided.

The special game state generating means 143 is for generating a special game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big win game. For example, as shown in FIG. It is configured to generate one of special game states, for example, a time-saving state or a probability variable state, according to the jackpot symbol random number when the random number matches the jackpot determination value.

During the time saving state, for example, the variation time of the first and second special symbols is switched to a shortened variation time shorter than the normal variation time, and the probability that the normal symbol will be in a winning mode is higher than the normal probability (eg, 1/10). probability (for example, 1/1.3), normal symbol fluctuation time from normal fluctuation time (for example, 27 seconds) to shortened fluctuation time (for example, 2.7 seconds), the opening and closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means 57 is normal The opening/closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds x 1 time open) can be switched to an extended opening/closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds x 3 times open). The time-saving state starts after the end of the big win game, and ends when the next big win game starts or when the first and second special symbols fluctuate a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times).

During the variable probability state, the probability that the first and second special symbols will be in the first and second jackpot modes is switched to a high probability higher than the normal probability. In addition, during the variable probability state, in principle, the same switching as in the time saving state is also performed. Switching similar to the state is not performed (so-called latent probability variable state). The variable probability state starts after the end of the big win game and ends when the next big win game is started, but other end conditions such as the number of times of variation of the first and second special symbols may be added.

The control command transmission means 144 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the control board such as the performance control board 122 to give a control command. At the start of fluctuation of 2 special symbols, the first and second reserve reduction commands that designate the reduction of the first and second special reserve numbers, the first and second fluctuation pattern designation commands that designate the fluctuation pattern of the production design 114, the second 1st and 2nd stop design mode designation commands for designating the stop design mode of the 1st and 2nd special symbols are transmitted in this order to the performance control board 122 side, and when the variation of the 1st and 2nd special symbols is completed, the 1st, 2nd A function of transmitting the first and second fluctuation stop designation commands for instructing the fluctuation stop of the second production pattern to the production control board 122 side, and the first and second special reservations when the first and second special reservation numbers are increased. A function of transmitting the first and second reserve increase commands specifying an increase in the number to the effect control board 122 side, the first and second special reserve numbers are both 0, and the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is completed. A function of transmitting a customer waiting demo command when the first and second special symbols are in a variable standby state by doing, etc., a special game state generation command at the time of occurrence and end of the special game state by the special game state generation means 143, Function to send a special game state end command etc. to the effect control board 122 side, door opening error, magnetic detection error, radio wave detection error, payout error, prize switch error, fraudulent prize error, etc. Error when various errors occur Also, when the error is canceled, an error cancellation command corresponding to the kind of error is transmitted to the effect control board 122.例文帳に追加

The production control board 122 controls production by various production means, and includes production control means 150, special reserved number display control means 151, symbol variation production control means 152, jackpot production control means 153, customer waiting control means 154, and the like. I have.

The production control means 150 controls each production means, and includes an image display control means 150a for controlling image display by the image display means 60, an audio control means 150b for controlling audio output from the speakers 18 and 25, and an illumination means. A light emission control means 150c for controlling the light emission of 156, a movable body control means 150d for controlling the motion of each movable body in the movable effect means frames 26, 27, 75 to 78, and the like are provided. The illumination means 156 is composed of light-emitting means such as LEDs 39, 50 arranged in large numbers on the front frame 3 and the game board 16, and LEDs 31a, 32a, 75c, . . . 78c included.

The special reserved number display control means 151 controls the display of the first and second special reserved numbers on the image display means 60, and corresponds to the increase and decrease of the first and second special reserved numbers as shown in FIG. Then, the first reserved display images X1 to X4 for the first special reserved number (maximum 4), the second reserved display images Y1 to Y4 for the second special reserved number (maximum 4), and the changing It is configured to display the suspended image Z during fluctuation corresponding to the production pattern 114 on the image display means 60 via the image display control means 150a.

In this embodiment, in order to preferentially digest the reserved memory of the second special symbol over the reserved memory of the first special symbol, for example, the second reserved display images Y1 to Y4 are placed in front of the first reserved display images X1 to X4. They are partially overlapped and displayed. When the first and second pending increase commands are received from the main control board 121, the first and second pending display images X1~, Y1~ are additionally displayed at the end of the queue. Also, when the first and second pending decrease commands are received from the main control board 121, the suspended image Z during fluctuation is erased, and the first and second pending display images X1-, Y1- are displayed on the front side of the queue (screen right side), and move the first and second hold display images X1 and Y1 pushed out to a predetermined position, for example, so as to change to a new change hold image Z It's becoming In addition, since the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized over the first special symbol, while the second suspended display image Y1 ~ is displayed, the first suspended display image X1 ~ may not increase. also does not decrease.

The symbol variation performance control means 152 controls the variable display of the performance symbols 114 and the announcement performance associated therewith, and includes performance symbol control means 152a, announcement performance control means 152b, and the like. The effect pattern control means 152a controls the display of the effect pattern 114 via the effect control means 150, and the accompanying control of sound output, lighting of illumination, driving of the movable body, and the like. When the 2 variation pattern specification command is received, the variation of the performance pattern 114 and accompanying voice output, illumination light emission, movable body driving etc. are started based on the specified variation pattern, and the first and second variation stop. When the designated command is received, the variation of the production pattern 114 is stopped in the stop design mode selected based on the first and second stop design mode designation commands and the first and second variation pattern designation commands, and the voice is heard. It is designed to stop the output, illumination, driving of the movable body, and the like.

The notice effect control means 152b determines whether or not the stop symbols after the variation of the first and second special symbols become the first and second big win modes and a big win game (first and second special profit states) occurs. , 1st and 2nd special symbols and the effect symbol 114, and controls the advance notice effect related to the appearance of a predetermined event. As the notice effect, there is a "pre-reading notice effect" performed based on the result of the pre-reading determination by the pre-reading determination means 138a, and a "normal notice effect" performed based on the big hit determination result at the start of the pattern fluctuation by the special symbol processing means 140, etc. .

In addition, in the "pre-reading notice effect", based on the pre-reading judgment result, for example, the same In addition to the "read-ahead continuous effect" that executes the effect of the mode, there is also a "read-ahead suspension" that displays the first and second pending display images X1 to Y1 in a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. Transformation” etc.

Also, as the "normal notice effect", various types such as "conversation notice effect", "step-up notice effect", "button notice effect", "pseudo continuous notice effect", and "next time notice effect" are conceivable. For example, in the "conversation preview effect", the dialogue of the character is displayed on the image display means 60 while the first and second special symbols are changing. It suggests the probability of becoming a jackpot mode (hereinafter referred to as jackpot expectation). In the "step-up notice effect", during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, the predetermined effect step including the display of the effect image on the image display means 60 is set in multiple stages (for example, 5 step) is executed up to a predetermined step. In this step-up notice effect, for example, the degree of expectation for a big hit is set to increase as the stage of the effect step progresses.

In the "button notice effect", when it is determined that the operation of the effect button 38 satisfies a predetermined operation condition (operation establishment) during the operation valid period during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, for example, the degree of expectation of a big hit , a predetermined post-operation effect is executed. In addition, the "pseudo-continuous notice effect" is to execute a plurality of pseudo-changes by the effect symbol 114 for one change of the first and second special symbols (so-called pseudo-continuous). The number of fluctuations (the number of pseudo-runs) suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. In this pseudo-continuation notice effect, whether or not to continue the pseudo-continuation is notified depending on whether or not the performance symbol 114 (provisionally) stops at a predetermined pseudo-continuation symbol. The "next time notice effect" indicates that, for example, by displaying a predetermined next time notice image during the normal reach effect, it will develop into a super reach effect with a high expectation of a big hit later.

The advance notice effect control means 152b performs a lottery for starting execution when predetermined conditions are met, such as, for example, the first and second hold increase commands are received and the foreseeing continuous effect is not being performed. If you win at least one of the pre-reading notice effects (pre-reading continuous effect, pre-reading suspension change effect, etc.), start the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, and for the normal notice effect, for example, the first and second special symbols When the variation starts, that is, when the first and second reserve reduction commands, the first and second variation pattern designation commands and the first and second stop pattern mode designation commands are received, for example, within a certain period of time, a lottery is performed, and a plurality of types When one of the normal notice performances (conversation notice performance, step-up notice performance, etc.) is won, the normal notice performance is executed during the variation of the first and second special symbols.

Here, looking at the conventional game machine again, the model name is placed as a logo (model name logo) in a position other than the screen of the liquid crystal display device (for example, the game machine frame or the game board surface), and the model name logo is placed. It is known to emit light in various lighting modes corresponding to advance notice effect and ready-to-win effect. There is also known a device that moves (or transforms/merges) a model name logo (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-175949).

When a mark composed of characters, figures, symbols, etc. is displayed on a gaming machine, the arrangement of the constituent elements of the mark is basically free. As described above, in recent gaming machines, the displayable area for marks has increased, and along with this, the degree of freedom in arranging marks has also increased. As a result, there is a growing tendency to display marks in a display mode that emphasizes the effect as a means of presentation, and the original function as an identification mark (distinguishing one's own and others' goods, indicating the source, quality assurance, advertising and advertising) has decreased or disappeared.

In addition to the problem of decreasing or losing the distinctiveness of one's own mark, there are also problems such as "confusion with well-known indications (Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 1)" stipulated by the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, There was a possibility that it would fall under "use of famous indications (Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Act)" and "imitation of product form (Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 3 of the same Act)." This is not only the case when it is done intentionally, but also due to the expansion of the display area of gaming machines in recent years (not only the liquid crystal display means, but the display area including the display of two-dimensional or three-dimensional marks). As a result of the increase in chapters, this includes cases where third parties point out interpretations that were not intended by the creator.

Therefore, in the case of displaying the mark on a place other than the screen of the liquid crystal display device of the pinball game machine, in this embodiment, the "arrangement" and "lighting method" of the elements constituting the mark (such as the timing conditions for lighting) By devising, this problem can be solved. Furthermore, in another embodiment, the arrangement of the first mark (specified mark) and the second mark (non-specified mark) is devised, or the display mode of the first mark (specified mark) is devised. This problem can be solved by First, regarding a mark placed in a place other than the screen of the liquid crystal display device, a description will be given of a display mode in which the "lighting method" of the constituent elements is appropriate.

A mark demonstrates its original distinctiveness by being displayed in a continuous display mode of letters, figures, etc. Depending on the color (including color), there is a risk that the intended distinguishing power cannot be exhibited. Conversely, depending on the arrangement and/or the luminous mode of characters and the like that constitute the mark, there is a risk that the mark may be misidentified as displaying a different mark than intended. It should be noted that the term "light emission mode (or light emission pattern, lighting pattern, etc.)" does not only refer to the case of emitting light by itself, but also includes the case of reflecting and shining. The same applies to the expression "light up" by the light emission control means.

Furthermore, a part of the elements that constitute the mark (referred to as the first element) is replaced by another element that also constitutes the mark (referred to as the second element). If you use the expression “different light emission patterns” or “different ways of lighting”, for example, “one is red and the other is white”, both light up. The lighting pattern is not limited to only the state of being lit, but includes a lighting pattern in which one is emitting light and the other is extinguished.

In addition, even when the first component and the second component in the above example are in the same system color (for example, white) in the light emission mode, one has higher luminance or illuminance than the other. It can mean state. Furthermore, when expressing the difference in how the first component and the second component are illuminated by terms indicating brightness such as luminance, illuminance, and brightness, the difference in the number of LEDs used to express the light emission mode ( The first component is N, the second component is M, N<M or N>M) and the difference in the type of LED used (the first component is a full-color LED, the second component is a single-color LED ) and the like.

As an example, when expressing that "the first component is made brighter than the second component by the light emission control means (or effect control means)", as a specific means, (i) the first component The number of LEDs located on the back side of the second component (LEDs include bullet-shaped LEDs, surface-mounted LEDs, chip-on-board, etc., but in this case refers to the number of LED chips) located on the back side of the second component (ii) the first component is a monochromatic (white) LED and the second component is a full color (RGB) LED;

Although the brightness depends on the performance difference of the LED, if the LED is almost the same (same price), the luminous efficiency of white light is "blue LED + yellow phosphor (= single color LED)" > "red LED + green LED+blue LED (=full-color LED)”>“near-ultraviolet LED+three-color phosphor (=composite LED)”. In the future, if the price difference is corrected as the penetration rate of LEDs changes, it may be possible to appropriately select whether to use single-color LEDs or full-color LEDs as a method of "making bright light emission mode."

Returning to the announcement effect control means 152b, the explanation is continued. FIG. 15 shows an example of the variation of the production pattern 114 and the illumination light emission pattern accompanying it. (c1)→(c2)→(c3) shows the case of reach big hit variation pattern.

During the normal fluctuation of the production pattern 114 (before the ready-to-win state is established), as shown in FIG. 15A, the title logo 31 emits light in a color different from the surrounding illumination on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side. do. That is, for example, the electric decorations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side both emit blue light, and the entire title logo 31 emits white light. In this way, by causing the title logo 31 to emit light in a color different from that of the surrounding electrical decorations, the title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous.

During the normal fluctuation before this reach establishment is an example of a first period in which the lighting mode of the title logo 31 is the first mode. Here, the first mode refers to a mode in which all individual elements (all characters) of a mark (title logo 31) composed of a plurality of individual elements (multiple characters) are lit or extinguished in the same system color. . That is, during this normal fluctuation, all the characters of the title logo 31 are made to emit light in the same system color (white) as described above.

When the effect pattern 114 stops without going through reach, as shown in FIG. 15(b2), both the illuminations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side emit blue light in the same way as during normal fluctuation. However, the title logo 31 emits white light, but if various advance notice effects are to be executed before that, an arbitrary illumination light emission pattern corresponding to the notice is adopted. For example, at the time of the notice effect shown in FIG. 15(b1), the image display means 60 becomes a display screen based on, for example, blue in accordance with the theme of the notice. and the title logo 31 also emit blue light. In this way, it is possible to illuminate the title logo 31 integrally with the surrounding electric decorations without making it conspicuous in the presentation of an advance notice or the like.

Further, for example, during the advance notice effect shown in FIG. This effect logo image 160 corresponds to the effect logo (first mark) 102 arranged on the game board 16, and is composed of the same characters as the effect logo 102, "Do you want to play?" It is displayed in a third font (in this case, semi-cursive font) which is the same font as the logo 102 but different from the font of the title logo 31 . When the effect logo image 160 is displayed on the image display means 60, the effect logo 102 on the side of the game board 16 may emit light in a color similar to the display color of the effect logo image 160 (for example, red). .

Also, FIGS. 15(c1) to (c3) show an example of a case where the effect symbol 114 goes through reach and becomes a big hit. In the example of FIG. 15(c1), after the ready-to-win state is established, a button notice effect, which is an example of a normal notice effect, is started, and an operation guide image 161 for prompting the player to operate the effect button 38 is displayed on the image display means 60. Along with the display, the electric decorations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side and the title logo 31 emit light in a similar color such as blue. When the effect button 38 is pressed while the operation guidance image 161 is being displayed, that is, during the operation valid period, the second board movable body 76a rises from the origin position to the upper position as shown in FIG. 15(c2). Then, the entire second logo mark 63, which had been partially visible until then, becomes visible from the front side, and the second logo mark 63 emits light in rainbow gradation (rainbow luminescence).

In this way, the second logo mark (non-specific mark) 63 can be fully visible (Fig. 15(c2)), in which the whole is visible, and incompletely visible, in which at least a part is invisible (or difficult to be visible). state (FIG. 15(c1), etc.), and in the present embodiment, the incomplete visual recognition state can be temporarily switched to the complete visual recognition state during the ready-to-win effect.

At this time, the electric decorations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side emit light in blue, for example, but the title logo 31 has a different color from the surrounding electric decorations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side. It emits white light non-uniformly and fluidly in a predetermined direction (here, rightward). This flowing light emission is an example of a second mode different from the above-described first mode, and as shown in FIG. It repeats. Here, the second mode is a mode in which only a part of the individual elements (characters) constituting the mark (title logo 31) is lit up, or each individual element is lit up individually in any of a plurality of system colors. say. Thus, the ready-to-win effect is an example of a second period in which the lighting mode of the title logo 31 is the second mode.

Note that while the title logo 31 is emitting light in a flowing manner, only a portion of the title logo 31 is emitting light, so the main title "Fujimaru-kun" is displayed in both the emitting portion and the non-emitting portion. For example, only the luminous part may be recognized as an independent mark. However, since the flowing luminescence of the title logo 31 is performed for a limited period of time during pattern changes such as foreshadowing, it is unlikely to be used as a trademark, and there is no relationship with other people's registered trademarks. It is thought that there will be no problem with The non-uniform light emission of the title logo 31 is not limited to the flowing light emission, and may be light emission in which the color or brightness of each portion is different due to gradation, light emission in which the light emission portion changes at random, or the like. Alternatively, only a portion of the title logo 31 may emit light in a predetermined color and the rest may be extinguished, or a plurality of portions of the title logo 31 may emit light in different colors.

After that, as shown in FIG. 15(c3), the board second movable body 76a returns to the origin position, and the image display means 60 stops and confirms the performance pattern 114 in a big win mode, and the front frame 3 side and the game board The illumination on the 16 side emits rainbow light, and the title logo 31 emits light in a color different from the illumination on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side, for example, white.

17 to 19 show an example of displaying the mark of "Fujimaru-kun", which is the same as the title logo 31, on the image display means 60 during the preview effect. FIG. 17 shows an example of the display image of the image display means 60 in the look-ahead continuous effect. The look-ahead continuous effect shown in FIG. 17 is an intense heat zone announcement effect that suggests that the possibility of a big hit mode in the specific pattern fluctuation that is the target of the look-ahead is extremely high. A pre-reading preview image 162 is displayed at a predetermined position on the screen, for example, in a belt-shaped area provided at the upper edge. This pre-reading preview image (second mark) 162 is obtained by arranging characters of "Fujimaru-kun high probability zone" including "Fujimaru-kun", which is the same as the title logo 31, in a horizontal line. The characters of “Fujimaru-kun” in this pre-reading preview image 161 are composed of the same first font (Gothic here) as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3, and are smaller in size than the title logo 31. Also, the same first font as the title logo 31 is used for the characters of the "high probability zone" other than "Fujimaru-kun" in the pre-reading preview image 162 . In the pre-reading preview image 162, only the portion of "Fujimaru-kun" that is the same as the title logo 31 may be set to the same first font as the title logo 31, and other fonts may be used for the other "high probability zones."

Further, when the preview preview image 162 is displayed on the image display means 60, the title logo 31 on the front frame 3 side is made to emit light in a color different from the display color of "Fujimaru-kun" in the preview preview image 162. It's becoming

Further, FIG. 18 shows a state in which the middle symbol of the performance symbol 114 is (provisionally) stopped at the pseudo-continuous symbol 163 in the pseudo-continuous notice effect. This pseudo-ren design (second mark) 163 has the same characters as the title logo 31, "Fujimaru-kun". The characters “Fujimaru-kun” in this pseudo-ren pattern 163 are composed of the same first font (gothic here) as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3, but the size is larger than that of the title logo 31. It is small and the layout is different from that of the title logo 31. "Fujimaru" and "kun" are written horizontally and arranged in two rows. Of course, the arrangement of “Fujimaru-kun” in the pseudo-continuous pattern 163 may be the same as that of the title logo 31 .

In addition, when the pseudo consecutive pattern 163 is displayed on the image display means 60, the title logo 31 on the side of the front frame 3 is made to emit light in a color different from the display color of "Fujimaru-kun" in the pseudo consecutive pattern 163. It's becoming

Also, FIG. 19 shows an example of the next notice image 164 in the next notice effect. This next preview image (second mark) 164 is the same characters as the title logo 31, including "Fujimaru-kun" and "next time! Fujimaru-kun is here", written horizontally and arranged in two rows. The characters “Fujimaru-kun” in this next preview image 164 are the same first font (gothic here) as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3, and are arranged in the same horizontal line as the title logo 31. However, its size is smaller than the title logo 31 . In addition, the same first font as the title logo 31 is also used for the characters “next time!” In the next preview image 164, only the portion of "Fujimaru-kun" that is the same as the title logo 31 is set to the same first font as the title logo 31, and other fonts are used for the other "next time!" good too.

Further, when the next notice image 164 is displayed on the image display means 60, the title logo 31 on the front frame 3 side is made to emit light in a color different from the display color of "Fujimaru-kun" in the next notice image 164. It's becoming

As described above, by displaying the mark of "Fujimaru-kun", which is the same as the title logo 31, on the image display means 60 in the same first font as the title logo 31, during the advance notice effect, the mark "Fujimaru-kun" is hard to enter the field of view of the player. Even though the title logo 31 is arranged on the upper side of the frame 3, it is possible to make the emblem of "Fujimaru-kun" used in the title logo 31 effectively function as a means of presentation. Also, when the second mark corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 is displayed on the image display means 60 in the effect performed during the pattern variation, the title logo 31 is displayed in a different color from the display color of the second mark. , the title logo 31 can be used as one effect means.

Note that when the second mark is displayed on the image display means 60 during the symbol variation effects such as the advance notice effect and the ready-to-win effect, the second mark is displayed in some effects with a high degree of expectation for a big hit (for example, the next notice effect shown in FIG. 19). The second mark may be displayed in substantially the same font as the first mark, and the second mark may be displayed in a font different from that of the first mark in other presentations.

In addition, in this embodiment, during pattern changes, the title logo 31 is caused to emit light unevenly during a specific effect including a movable body effect (FIG. 15(c2)), and otherwise the title logo 31 is emitted substantially uniformly. Since the entire title logo 31 is turned off (for example, the entire title logo 31 emits light at substantially the same color, substantially the same brightness, and at substantially the same timing), the title logo 31 can be more positively produced during a limited specific period. can be used as

When the image display means 60 displays the pre-reading preview image 162, the pseudo-continuous pattern 163, the next preview image 164, etc., the title logo 31 is displayed in the pre-reading preview image 162, the pseudo-continuous pattern 163, the next preview image 164, etc. It may be made to emit light in substantially the same color as the display color of "Fujimaru-kun".

The big-hit production control means 153 controls the production during the big-hit game performed during the big-hit game, for example, during the big-hit start interval, during the big-hit round (including the interval between rounds), and during the big-hit end interval, the production corresponding to them. An image is displayed on the image display means 60, and accompanying voice output, illumination, movable body driving, etc. are executed.

FIG. 20 shows an example of the display screen of the image display means 60 and an illumination pattern during the jackpot game (during the privilege game), ie, the jackpot start interval, the jackpot round, and the jackpot end interval.

During the jackpot start interval (opening period), as shown in FIG. 20(a), a function name logo image 165 consisting of characters such as "Fujimaru-kun bonus" and a function name logo image 165 for notifying that the player should aim for the right side and shoot. A shooting direction notification image 166 is displayed on the image display means 60 . This function name logo image 165 includes the same characters "Fujimaru-kun" as the title logo 31, but the characters "Fujimaru-kun" are in the same first font as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3. (Gothic here). The same first font as that of the title logo 31 is also used for the characters “bonus” other than “Fujimaru-kun” in the function name logo image 165 .

At this time, the electric decorations and the title logo 31 on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side are all turned off, for example. It should be noted that the shooting direction notification image 166 may start to be displayed in the middle of the jackpot start interval. In this case, after the shooting direction notification image 166 starts to be displayed, for example, the electric decorations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side may emit light so as to flow in the right direction indicated by the shooting direction notification image 166 .

During the jackpot round, as shown in FIG. 20(b), a shooting direction notification image 166, a round number notification image 167 indicating the round in progress, and a winning ball number notification image 168 indicating the number of winning balls in the jackpot game, etc. , characters, etc., are displayed on the image display means 60 . At this time, the electric decorations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side emit light with rainbow color gradation (rainbow light emission). At this time, the title logo 31 is made to emit light substantially uniformly in a different color (for example, white) from its surroundings or is extinguished. uniform light emission).

During the jackpot ending interval (ending period), as shown in FIGS. For example, they are displayed sequentially. At this time, the electric decorations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side emit light in a predetermined emission color (for example, blue).

The machine logo image (second mark) 170 corresponds to the title logo (first mark) 31 arranged in the front frame 3, and is the model name of this pachinko machine, ``P Fujimaru-kun. The identification symbol "FSZ" and the additional information "with settings" are removed from the interesting "Sa! FSZ with settings". In this way, the model logo image (second mark) 170 displayed on the image display means 60 is replaced by the title logo (first mark) 31 displayed in the front frame 3 with new information (here, the type of gaming machine " P" and the subtitle "It's a strange 'funny'!") is added, so the information to be included in the title logo 31 is kept to the minimum necessary, and if necessary, the image display means 60 is not enough. It is possible to supplement the information. Note that the model logo image 170 may include additional information “with settings” indicating that the setting change function is installed.

In the model logo image 170, the characters of “Fujimaru-kun” that are common to the title logo 31 are configured in the same first font as the title logo 31 (gothic type here). In addition, the same first font as that of the title logo 31 is also used for "P" other than "Fujimaru-kun" in the model logo image 170, and for "It's strangely funny!" However, the subtitle "Fujimaru-kun" is smaller than the main title "Fujimaru-kun".

Of the model logo image 170, the part that is common to the title logo 31 is displayed in the same first font as the title logo 31, and the parts that are not common (here, the game machine type "P" and the subtitle "not human") are displayed. Interesting “sa!”), at least part of it may be displayed in a font different from that of the title logo 31 .

When the model logo image 170 is displayed on the image display means 60, the title logo 31 on the side of the front frame 3 is caused to emit substantially uniform light in a color similar to the display color of "Fujimaru-kun" in the model logo image 170. good too. In this case, the emission color of the title logo 31 is desirably a color different from that of the peripheral illumination on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side.

In this way, by displaying the model logo image 170 including "Fujimaru-kun", which is the same as the title logo 31, on the image display means 60 during the jackpot end interval, the image is displayed on the upper side of the front frame 3, which is difficult for the player to see. Even though the title logo 31 is arranged, it is possible to make the emblem of "Fujimaru-kun" used in the title logo 31 effectively function as a production means.

The caution display image (second mark) 171 corresponds to the caution display (first mark) 118 displayed on the game board 16, and is a caution display image made up of characters such as "! Caution". 171a, and one or a plurality of warning content display images 171b and 171c for explaining the specific content of the caution by sentences or the like. The attention calling display image 171 is displayed in a size larger than the attention calling display 118 displayed on the game board 16 . As a result, it is possible to more reliably call the player's attention. Note that the character style of the attention-calling display image 171 may not be the same as that of the attention-calling display 118 .

Also, the function name logo image (second mark) 172 corresponds to the function name logo (first mark) 101 displayed on the game board 16, and is the same as the function name logo 101. The characters are arranged in a horizontal line in the same second font (here, pop font) as the function name logo 101 . Incidentally, when the function name logo image 172 is displayed on the image display means 60, the function name logo 101 on the game board 16 side may be illuminated in substantially the same color as the display color of the function name logo image 172, for example. In this case, it is desirable that the function name logo 101 emit light in a color different from that of the peripheral illumination. Further, while the attention-calling display image 171 and the function name logo image 172 are being displayed, the title logo 31 may be illuminated substantially uniformly in a predetermined color, or may be extinguished.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the title logo 31 is substantially uniformly illuminated or extinguished during the jackpot game.

The customer waiting control means (demonstration effect execution means) 154 receives the customer waiting demonstration command from the main control board 121, and then the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 change the first and second special symbols. It controls the effects and the like during the customer waiting state (during the fluctuation stop state in which the pattern fluctuation is not performed) until the start.

During the customer waiting state, the "pre-customer waiting effect" is followed by the "customer waiting effect" for a predetermined period of time, and then the "customer waiting effect" is entered. It's supposed to run. In addition, during the customer waiting state, the menu display operation period during which the player can operate to display the menu screen (for example, pressing the effect button 38), and the volume for adjusting the volume and light amount that the player can operate.・The light intensity adjustment operation is possible.

In the "effect before customer waiting", for example, as shown in FIG. 21(a), the image of the effect symbol 114 in the state of being stopped due to the previous symbol variation is displayed on the image display means 60 continuously. At this time, the electric decorations on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side emit light in a predetermined customer waiting light emission mode, and the speakers 18 and 25 continue to output predetermined BGM.

When a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the start of the "pre-customer waiting effect", the process shifts to the "customer waiting effect". The image display means 60 continues to display the image of the effect pattern 114 in the stopped state, and also displays a menu display operation notification image 172a for notifying the operation method for displaying the menu screen and the operation method for volume adjustment. Display of a sound volume adjustment operation notification image 173 to notify, a light amount adjustment operation notification image 174 to notify an operation method for light amount adjustment, and the like is started. In this way, during the execution of the pre-customer-waiting effect, that is, during the period from the start of the customer-waiting state until, for example, 30 seconds have passed, the menu display operable period and the sound volume/light amount adjustment operable period are set. , the menu display operation notification image 172a, the volume adjustment operation notification image 173, and the light amount adjustment operation notification image 174 for notifying it are not displayed.

After that, when the demonstration start condition is established (for example, 180 seconds have passed since the start of the customer waiting state), the "customer waiting effect" is changed to the "demonstration effect". As shown in FIGS. 21(c) to 21(f), the "demonstration effect" includes a "model image demo" (for example, 70 seconds) in which an image movie 174 of the model is executed, and a model logo image 176 showing the logo of the model. (for example, 10 seconds), a "company logo" (for example, 5 seconds) to display a company logo image 177 representing the logo of the manufacturer, and an "immersion prevention display" to display an immersion prevention display image 178 (for example, 10 seconds). for example, 5 seconds) are sequentially performed.

The model logo image (second mark) 176 corresponds to the title logo (first mark) 31 arranged on the front frame 3, and as shown in FIG. The identification symbol "FSZ" and the additional information "with settings" are removed from "P Fujimaru-kun, a strange 'funny'! FSZ with settings". In this way, the model logo image 176 displayed on the image display means 60 has the same "Fujimaru-kun" as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3, and new information (here, the game machine type "P" and the subtitle "Hitoshi ("Funny!") is added, the information to be included in the title logo 31 is minimized, and the information can be supplemented by the image display means 60 as necessary. Note that the model logo image 176 may include additional information “with settings” indicating that the setting change function is installed.

In the model logo image 176, the characters "Fujimaru-kun" are composed of the same first font (gothic here) as the title logo 31 displayed in the front frame 3, and are arranged in the same horizontal line as the title logo 31. arrayed. In addition, the same first font as the title logo 31 is also used for "P" other than "Fujimaru-kun" in the model logo image 176, and for "It's funny!" However, the subtitle "Fujimaru-kun" is smaller than the main title "Fujimaru-kun".

When the model logo image 176 is displayed on the image display means 60 as shown in FIG. They may emit light in substantially the same color. As a result, the relationship and unity between the model logo image 176 displayed on the image display means 60 and the title logo 31 on the front frame 3 side can be impressed. In this case, the emission color of the title logo 31 is desirably a color different from that of the peripheral illumination on the front frame 3 side and the game board 16 side. In this way, during the demonstration effect period, the model logo period (second mark display period) during which the model logo image (second mark) 176 corresponding to the title logo (mark) 31 is displayed on the image display means 60. is included in the first period in which the lighting mode of the title logo 31 is the first mode.

In the "demonstration effect", for example, until the "model image demo", the menu display operation notification image 172a, the volume adjustment operation notification image 173, and the light amount adjustment operation notification image 174 are displayed on the image display means 60 continuously from the customer waiting effect. However, the menu display operation notification image 172a, the volume adjustment operation notification image 173, and the light amount adjustment operation notification image 174 are displayed from the image display means 60 during execution of the "model logo", "company logo", and "prevention display". erased.

The first period may also include a non-demonstration effect period during which the symbols are stopped, that is, a pre-customer waiting effect period and a customer waiting effect period.

<Second Embodiment: Example of Modification Regarding Arrangement of Title Logo 31>
22 and 23 illustrate the second embodiment, showing an example in which the layout of the title logo 31 (first mark) in the first embodiment is changed. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, parts not mentioned specifically (for example, the light emitting pattern of the title logo 31, etc.) are the same as those in the first embodiment.

22(a) and 22(b) both show examples in which the title logo 31 is arranged on the non-movable portion of the front frame 3. In FIG. As an example above the display means 60, the title logo 31 is arranged at the uppermost center of the front frame 3, and in FIG. A title logo 31 is arranged.

In the first embodiment, the frame first movable effect means 26 is arranged at the top of the front frame 3, but in the present embodiment, the frame first movable effect means 26 is not mounted. Of course, when the title logo 31 is arranged at the top of the front frame 3 as shown in FIG. A logo 31 may be placed.

In addition, even when the title logo 31 is arranged below the image display means 60 as shown in FIG. 38).

22(c) and (d) show an example in which the title logo 31 is arranged on the game board 16, and in FIG. However, in FIG. 22(d), the title logo 31 is placed on the first frame movable body 26a.

In the examples of FIGS. 22(c) and (d), the title logo 31 is placed above the image display means 60 on the game board 16. It can be placed in parts. Further, when the title logo 31 is arranged on the game board 16, it may be arranged on a game component other than the central display frame unit 47 or on the cell sheet 45a on the board surface. , may be arranged within the game area 23 , or may be arranged outside the game area 23 .

When the title logo 31 is arranged on the game board 16, the arrangement position may be behind or in front of the game ball rolling area on the front side of the base plate 45. FIG. Since the board first to fourth movable bodies 75a to 77a of the present embodiment are all arranged behind the base plate 45, the title logo 31 is arranged on the board first to fourth movable bodies 75a to 77a. In that case, the arrangement position is behind the rolling area of the game ball. In addition, the title logo 31 may be arranged at an arbitrary position on the non-movable portion behind the rolling area of the game ball, for example, on the back mounting base 61 . Also, when the title logo 31 is arranged on the front side of the decorative frame 106 in the central display frame unit 47, or on the front side of the special symbol starting means 56 in the starting prize winning unit 48, etc., the position of the title logo 31 is the rolling area of the game ball. Anterior to the

Also, the title logo 31 may be displayed on the illumination panel 180 arranged on the game board 16 . As shown in FIG. 23, the illumination panel 180 is arranged so as to substantially block the opening window 47a at its front end side, and includes a transparent light guide plate 180a and an edge portion (here, right edge portion) of the light guide plate 180a. ) and a lens member 180c arranged between the end surface of the light guide plate 180a and the LEDs 180b. The surface of the light guide plate 180a is formed with a large number of minute recesses (not shown) that forwardly reflect the light incident on the light guide plate 180a from the LEDs 180b through the lens member 180c. , and a title logo 31 are formed. Thus, when the LED 180b lights up in a predetermined color, the title logo 31 is displayed on the light guide plate 180a on the front side of the image display means 60. FIG. Since the illumination panel 180 is arranged flush with the decorative frame 106, for example, the title logo 31 displayed on the illumination panel 180 is positioned in front of the rolling area of the game ball.

Also, when the title logo 31 is placed on the movable body, it is desirable that substantially the entirety of the title logo 31 is visible from the front side when the movable body is at the origin position. Also, the title logo 31 may be arranged at substantially the same height position as the image display means 60 on the front frame 3 or the game board 16 . Also in this case, the title logo 31 may be arranged on a movable body (for example, the second frame movable body 27a of the second frame movable effect means 27) or may be arranged on a non-movable portion.

22(e) and (f) show an example in which characters of "Fujimaru-kun" forming the title logo 31 are arranged in a plurality of lines (here, two lines). When arranging a series of character strings by dividing them into a plurality of parts in this way, it is desirable not to divide the unity of the meanings and properties of the words. In the examples of FIGS. 22(e) and (f), "Fujimaru-kun" is divided into the name "Fujimaru" and the suffix "kun", which are arranged in two columns.

In the example of FIG. 22(e), "Fujimaru" is on the front frame 3 side, and "Kun" is on the game board 16 side. They have the same typeface (first font), substantially the same size, and substantially the same pitch. Also, in the example of FIG. 22(f), both "Fujimaru" and "Kun" are arranged on the front frame 3 side, both are parallel to each other, and have the same font (first font), substantially the same size, and substantially the same pitch. However, the arrangement direction is slanted (upward to the right here), and each character is also slanted along the arrangement direction. In this way, when the title logos 31 are arranged in a plurality of rows, by arranging the title logos 31 in parallel regardless of the arrangement direction, the degree of freedom in arrangement of the title logos 31 can be increased without impairing the unity of the title logos 31 . Note that all the title logos 31 in multiple rows may be arranged on the game board 16 .

FIG. 22(g) shows an example in which the characters "Fujimaru-kun" forming the title logo 31 are arranged on the game board 16 along an arcuate arrangement pattern. In this way, by arranging the title logos 31 along an arrangement pattern other than a straight line, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in arrangement without impairing the unity of the title logos 31 . In this case, the array pattern is not limited to an arc shape, and may be a zigzag shape, a wavy shape, or the like as long as the array pattern is constant. When the title logos 31 are arranged in a plurality of rows, it is desirable to arrange each row according to a common arrangement pattern. can be arranged in

FIG. 22(h) shows an example in which "Fujimaru-kun" forming the title logo 31 is grouped. That is, in the example of FIG. 22(h), "Fujimaru-kun" forming the title logo 31 is divided into "Fujimaru-kun" and "Kun", each having a different font, size, pitch, etc., and arranged in two rows. In addition, an encircling line 181 is provided to surround them for grouping. For grouping, in addition to providing an encircling line 181, a common background color, background pattern, etc. may be provided, or common decoration such as the same border may be applied to all characters. Unification of font, character size, character pitch, etc. is also an example of grouping.

<Third Embodiment; Example of Change in Size of Title Logo 31>
FIG. 24 illustrates the third embodiment, showing an example in which the size of the title logo 31 (first mark) in the first embodiment is changed. The only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is the size of the title logo 31 .

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the title logo 31 is arranged on the frame first movable body 26a as in the first embodiment, but its size is larger than that of the first embodiment. Small, for example, a model logo image (second mark) 176 (Fig. 21(d)) displayed on the image display means 60 during the demonstration performance (during the stop of pattern fluctuation), or displayed on the image display means 60 during the jackpot game. 20(c1)). Also, the arrangement of “Fujimaru-kun” in the model logo image 176 is in the same horizontal line as in the title logo 31 .

It should be noted that rather than the character "Fujimaru-kun" in the pre-reading preview image 162 (FIG. 17), the pseudo-continuous pattern 163 (FIG. 18), the next preview image 164 (FIG. 19), etc. displayed on the image display means 60 during the pattern change The title logo 31 may be enlarged. In addition, the position where the title logo 31 is placed is not limited to the movable body of the front frame 3, and the title logo 31 is placed at any position on the front frame 3 and the game board 16 as shown in the second embodiment. This embodiment can also be applied to the case where

<Fourth Embodiment: Example of Changing Fonts According to Timing>
FIG. 25 exemplifies the fourth embodiment, in which the first to third embodiments are partially modified, and the mark of "Fujimaru-kun" (second mark) corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 is shown. Chapter) is displayed on the image display means 60, an example is shown in which the font (character style) is changed according to the timing.

In the first embodiment, when a mark containing "Fujimaru-kun" corresponding to the title logo 31 is displayed on the image display means 60, the same first font (for example, gothic) as the title logo 31 is always used for the font. However, in this embodiment, the model logo image 176 (FIG. 25(a)) displayed on the image display means 60 during the demonstration effect and the model logo displayed on the image display means 60 during the jackpot game. As for the image 170 (Fig. 25(b)), the font of "Fujimaru-kun" is set to the same first font as the title logo 31, but the image display means is used in the notice effect during the pattern change (here, the pseudo-consecutive notice effect). For the pseudo-continuous design 163 (FIG. 25(c)) displayed in 60, a font different from that of the title logo 31 (for example, Mincho font) is used.

In this way, when the mark (second mark) including "Fujimaru-kun" corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 is displayed on the image display means 60, the font is changed according to the timing. good too. FIG. 25(b) shows an example in which the emblem of "Fujimaru-kun" corresponding to the title logo 31 is displayed on the image display means 60 during the jackpot round of the jackpot game. It may be displayed during the jackpot end interval during the jackpot game, or may be similarly displayed during the jackpot start interval.

<Fifth Embodiment: Example of changing the font according to the degree of expectation of a big hit>
FIG. 26 exemplifies the fifth embodiment, which is a mark (second mark) is displayed on the image display means 60, an example is shown in which the font is changed according to the degree of expectation of a big hit.

FIG. 26(a) shows that when the same type of notice effect (here, pseudo-continuous notice effect) is executed, the degree of expectation for big win is lower than a predetermined value (here, 25%) according to the degree of expectation for big win. uses a font different from the title logo 31 (for example, Mincho font) for the font of the pseudo-continuous pattern 163, and when the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than a predetermined value (here, 50%), the font of the pseudo-continuous pattern 163 is used for the title An example of using the same first font (for example, Gothic) as the logo 31 is shown.

In addition, FIG. 26(b) shows that when a plurality of types of notice effects (here, pseudo consecutive notice effects and next notice effects) are executed, depending on the degree of expectation for a big hit for each notice effect, for example, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than a predetermined value. In the case of a pseudo-recurring notice effect (here, 25 to 50%), a font different from the title logo 31 (for example, Mincho) is used for the font of the pseudo-recurring pattern 163, and the expectation of a big hit is higher than a predetermined value ( Here, 60%) shows an example in which the same first font (for example, gothic) as the title logo 31 is used for the font of the next notice image 164 in the case of the next notice effect.

In this way, when the mark (second mark) including "Fujimaru-kun" corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 is displayed on the image display means 60, the character style is changed according to the degree of expectation for the big win. may

<Sixth Embodiment: Example of Displaying Second Mark According to Player's Advantage Degree>
FIG. 27 exemplifies the sixth embodiment, in which the first to fifth embodiments are partially modified, and a mark corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 is displayed according to the player's degree of advantage. (Second mark) is shown on the image display means 60. FIG.

FIG. 27(a) shows that in the case of the 10R jackpot, which has a higher degree of advantage for the player than the 2R jackpot, for example, "Fujimaru-kun bonus" containing the same characters as the title logo 31 "Fujimaru-kun" at the jackpot start interval. On the other hand, in the case of a 2R jackpot, for example, a function name logo image 165a such as "regular bonus" that does not include the characters "Fujimaru-kun", which is the same as the title logo 31, is displayed at the jackpot start interval. An example to display is shown.

In addition, FIG. 27(b) shows, in the case of a probability variable jackpot that has a high degree of advantage for the player compared to the non-variability jackpot, for example, a "Fujimaru-kun bonus" containing the same characters as the title logo 31 "Fujimaru-kun" at the jackpot start interval. ”, and in the case of a non-probable variable jackpot, for example, a function name logo such as “regular bonus” that does not include the characters “Fujimaru-kun”, which is the same as the title logo 31, at the jackpot start interval. An example of displaying an image 165a is shown.

Thus, whether or not to display the mark (second mark) corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 on the image display means 60 may be changed according to the degree of advantage of the player. .

<Seventh Embodiment: Example of making the font of a part of the second mark different from that of the first mark>
FIG. 28 exemplifies the seventh embodiment, in which characters of the second mark displayed on the image display means 60 that are common to the first mark are displayed by partially modifying the first to sixth embodiments. uses the same font as the first mark, but shows an example of using a font different from that of the first mark for at least some of the characters that are not common to the first mark.

FIG. 28 shows an example of a model logo image (second mark) 176 displayed on the image display means 60 in the demonstration effect. In the model logo image 176 shown in FIG. 28, the characters of "P Fujimaru-kun" including "Fujimaru-kun" common to the title logo (first mark) 31 are in the same first font as the title logo 31 (here, gothic font). ) is used, but for the other characters “It’s a different kind of human “funny”!” In addition, only the characters of "Fujimaru-kun" that are common to the title logo 31 are used in the same first font as the title logo 31 (here, gothic), and the other characters "P" and "Interesting!" A font different from that of the title logo 31 may be used for all the characters of .

<Eighth Embodiment: Example of Displaying License Information of Intellectual Property Rights as Second Mark>
FIG. 29 exemplifies an eighth embodiment, in which the first to seventh embodiments are partially modified so as to display information on licensing of intellectual property rights as a second mark on the image display means 60. A configured example is shown.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29(c1), a copyright license number image (second mark) 179 corresponding to the copyright license number (first mark) 119e is displayed, for example, during the jackpot end interval. It is displayed on the image display means 60 together with the model logo image 170 . The copyright license number image 179 is preferably displayed in a size larger than the copyright license number 119e. The font and arrangement of the copyright license number image 179 should preferably be substantially the same as the copyright license number 119e. It may be different from the license number 119e.

Also, this copyright license number image 179 may be displayed in all jackpot games (privilege games), but some jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player, such as 2R jackpot (second privilege game) and 10R It may be displayed only in the 10R big hit among the big hits (first privilege game). Further, the copyright license number image 179 may be displayed during the jackpot start interval or the jackpot round, or may be displayed during the demonstration effect, the notice effect in the symbol variation, or the ready-to-win effect.

<Ninth Embodiment: Modified Example of Relationship between Specified Marks and Non-Specified Marks>
FIG. 30 illustrates the ninth embodiment, showing an example in which the first to eighth embodiments are partially modified to change the relationship regarding the arrangement position, size, etc. of the specified mark and the non-specified mark. ing.

The title logo 31 is an example of a specific mark including at least part of the model title, and is composed of characters of "Fujimaru-kun", which is the main title of the model title of this pachinko machine. The function name logo 101 is an example of a non-specific mark that does not include the model title, and is composed of characters of "Fujimaru Time" which is the name (function name) of the game function used in this pachinko machine.

Regarding the specific mark such as the title logo 31 and the non-specific mark such as the function name logo 101, it is desirable to arrange the specific mark more prominently than the non-specific mark. It is considered that the mark is more conspicuous if it is placed on the front frame 3 rather than on the game board 16, if it is placed as high as possible and on the front side as much as possible, and if it is displayed in a larger size. In the case of the first embodiment, the title logo 31 is arranged on the front frame 3 and the function name logo 101 is arranged on the game board 16, respectively. As for the size, the title logo 31 is larger than the function name logo 101 .

30A and 30B show an example in which both the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 are arranged on the front frame 3. FIG. In the example of FIG. 30(a), the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 are placed above and below the front frame 3, respectively, so that the title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous than the function name logo 101. FIG. Even when the title logo 31 is arranged above the function name logo 101 as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is desirable that the character size of the function name logo 101 is smaller than the character size of the title logo 31 .

In the example of FIG. 30(b), the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 are placed at substantially the same height, but the character size of the function name logo 101 is smaller than the character size of the title logo 31. Therefore, the title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous than the function name logo 101 . If the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 are close to each other, there is a possibility that the function name logo 101 is misidentified as a subtitle. is desirable.

FIG. 30(c) shows an example in which the title logo 31 is arranged on the front frame 3 and the function name logo 101 is arranged on the game board 16, respectively. In the example of FIG. 30(c), unlike the first embodiment, the function name logo 101 is placed above the game board 16, but the title logo 31 is still above the function name logo 101. Moreover, since the title logo 31 is arranged on the front frame 3 side, the title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous than the function name logo 101.例文帳に追加In this case, it is desirable that the character size of the function name logo 101 is smaller than the character size of the title logo 31 .

FIG. 30(d) shows an example in which the title logo 31 is arranged in the front frame 3 and the function name logo 101 is displayed on the image display means 60. FIG. As shown in the first embodiment, the function name logo 101 is visible only for a limited period of time. can. Also, in this case, since the function name logo 101 is displayed only for a limited period of time, a character size larger than that of the title logo 31 may be used.

FIG. 30(e) shows an example in which the function name logo 101 is arranged on the front frame 3 and the title logo 31 is arranged on the game board 16, respectively. When a mark is displayed, the front frame 3 is basically more conspicuous than the game board 16. Therefore, when the title logo 31 is placed on the game board 16, the function name logo 101 cannot be placed on the front frame 3. Although it is not preferable, if such an arrangement is intentionally adopted, as shown in FIG. It is desirable to make it smaller than the title logo 31 .

FIG. 30(f) shows an example in which both the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 are arranged on the game board 16. FIG. In the example of FIG. 30(f), the title logo 31 is placed above the image display means 60, and the function name logo 101 is placed below it. , the title logo 31 can be made more conspicuous than the function name logo 101. - 特許庁In this case, if the character size of the function name logo 101 is increased, it may stand out more than the title logo 31 .

FIG. 30(g) shows an example in which the title logo 31 is arranged on the game board 16 and the function name logo 101 is displayed on the image display means 60. FIG. In this example, since the function name logo 101 is visible only for a limited period of time, the title logo 31 is arranged above the image display means 60, and thus the title logo 31 is more conspicuous than the function name logo 101. can let Also, in this case, since the function name logo 101 is displayed only for a limited period of time, a character size larger than that of the title logo 31 may be used.

FIG. 30(h) shows an example of displaying the title logo 31 and the function name logo 101 on the image display means 60. FIG. It is not realistic to display the title logo 31 only on the image display means 60 without arranging it on the front frame 3 or the game board 16. 31, as shown in FIG. 30(h), the function name logo 101 is configured to be displayed only on the image display means 60, not on the front frame 3 or the game board 16, like the title logo 31. I can't think of anything else. In this case, it is desirable to display the title logo 31 above the function name logo 101 and to make the character size of the title logo 31 equal to or larger than the character size of the function name logo 101 . Also, although the title logo 31 is displayed during the demonstration presentation, it is desirable not to display the function name logo 101 during the demonstration presentation. Moreover, it is desirable that the display frequency and/or the display time of the title logo 31 is higher than that of the function name logo 101 .

In this embodiment, the function name logo 101 has been described as an example of a non-specific mark. It is also possible to replace it with the first logo mark 32 .

In addition, in the present embodiment, the title logo 31 made up of the main title has been described as an example of the specific mark, but even if the title logo made up of the subtitle is used as the specific mark, the above-mentioned specific mark and non-specific mark can be combined. Relations are applicable. Of course, the specific mark may include all model titles (main title and subtitle).

<Tenth Embodiment: Example in which a mark changes from an incomplete form to a completed form during a predetermined presentation>
FIG. 31 illustrates the tenth embodiment, showing an example in which the mark is changed from the incomplete form to the completed form at the time of predetermined rendering.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the second logo mark 63, which is an example of a non-specific mark that does not include the model title, consists of a first partial mark 63a on the left and a second partial mark 63b on the right. The first partial mark 63a is arranged on the third movable board 77a, and the second partial mark 63b is arranged on the fourth movable board 78a.

When the third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a of the board are at their respective origin positions, the first partial mark 63a and the second partial mark 63b are separated from each other in the left and right directions (as indicated by solid lines in FIG. 31). Incomplete form) becomes visible from the front side, and when the movable body effect is executed during the pattern change, the board third and fourth movable bodies 77a and 78a move in the direction to approach each other and the image is displayed. 31, the first partial mark 63a and the second partial mark 63b are joined to complete the second logo mark 63 (from the incomplete form to the completed form). change).

In this way, the second logo mark 63 of the present embodiment is similar to the second logo mark 63 of the first embodiment (FIG. 15(c1)→(c2)) in that it changes to a visible state during a predetermined effect. In common with , the second logo mark 63 of the first embodiment is normally configured so that at least a portion thereof is hidden and cannot be visually recognized from the front side, whereas the second logo mark 63 of the present embodiment is different in that it is usually divided into multiple pieces and is configured to be an incomplete form.

<Eleventh Embodiment: Example of Differentiating Fonts According to Arrangement of Marks>
FIG. 32 exemplifies the eleventh embodiment, showing an example in which when the arrangement of the marks is changed, the font is partially changed accordingly.

FIG. 32(a) is an example of the first mark displayed on the front frame 3 or the game board 16, in which the mark of "Fujimaru Time", which is a functional display, is arranged in a horizontal line in semi-cursive script. be. FIG. 32(b) is an example of the second mark displayed on the image display means 60. The mark of "Fujimaru Time", which is a functional display, is divided into "Fujimaru" and "Time" and written horizontally. They are arranged in two stages. The mark in FIG. 32(b) may be the first mark, and the mark in FIG. 32(a) may be the second mark.

Comparing the mark in Figure 32(a) and the mark in Figure 32(b), the characters used are almost the same, but some characters (here, the character "ta") are different. The shape is slightly different. That is, the character "ta" in FIG. 32(b) has the lower part of "harai" which jumps up greatly, whereas the character "ta" in FIG. do not have. This is because, in the case of FIG. 32(a), the character "ta" is written in two columns as shown in FIG. In this case, it is possible to create a space on the left side of the "ta" and to apply bold character decorations such as providing a large jumped "harai" part. By arranging the mark in multiple rows in this way, it is possible to increase the visual impact by providing space for some characters and adopting a bold typeface that cannot be achieved with a single row arrangement. It is possible.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as shown below.

<Regarding the Fonts of the First and Second Marks>
In the embodiment, when the second mark corresponding to the first mark is displayed on the image display means 60, the second mark is displayed regardless of whether the timing is during the demonstration effect or during the symbol change effect such as the advance notice effect. An example is shown in which the chapter is displayed in almost the same font as the first mark, but when the second mark is displayed during the demonstration, the font almost the same as the first mark is used and the notice is given. In the case of displaying the second mark during the design variation effect such as the effect, it may be constructed so as to use a font different from that of the first mark.

Further, in the embodiment, when the second mark corresponding to the first mark is displayed on the image display means 60, the second mark is displayed regardless of whether the timing is during the jackpot game or during the symbol variation effect such as the advance notice effect. An example is shown in which the mark is displayed in substantially the same font as the first mark. When the second mark is displayed during the symbol change effect such as the advance notice effect, it may be constructed so as to use a character style different from that of the first mark.

In addition, when the second mark is displayed during some jackpot games (for example, 10R jackpot) that are more advantageous to the player, substantially the same font as the first mark is used, and other jackpot games (for example, 2R) When the second mark is displayed during the jackpot, a font different from that of the first mark may be used.

<Regarding whether or not to display the second mark>
In the embodiment, an example is shown in which the model logo image (second mark) 170 corresponding to the title logo (first mark) 31 is displayed on the image display means 60 during the jackpot game. In the case of some jackpot games (for example, 10R jackpot) that are more advantageous to players, the second mark is displayed, but in the case of other jackpot games (for example, 2R jackpot), the second mark is not displayed. can be configured to

In addition, the second mark may be displayed in the case of a jackpot game in which the variable probability state occurs, but the second mark may not be displayed in the case of other jackpot games.

<About the placement position when placing the first mark on the game board 16>
When placing the first mark on the game board 16 , it may be placed inside the game area 23 or outside the game area 23 . For example, in the first embodiment, the copyright permission display 115 and the gaming machine information display 119 are arranged outside the game area 23, and the copyright display 116, fraud warning display 117, and caution display 118 are arranged inside the game area 23. However, the copyright permission display 115 and gaming machine information display 119 may be placed inside the game area 23, and the copyright display 116, fraud warning display 117, and caution display 118 may be placed outside the game area 23. can be placed in Also, the first mark may be arranged so as to straddle the inside and outside of the game area 23 on the game board 16 .

<Regarding the first mode (first period) and the second mode (second period)>
In the embodiment, the first period in which the lighting mode of the mark such as the title logo 31 is the first mode (the mode in which the entire mark is lit or extinguished in the same system color) is the normal variation before the ready-to-win is established during the symbol variation. Although the period and the demonstration effect period include the second mark display period during which the second mark is displayed on the image display means 60 and the non-demonstration effect period during which the symbols are stopped, other than during the special game state. During the normal game state, during the jackpot start interval (opening period) during the jackpot game, and during the jackpot end interval (ending period).

Also, the ratio of the first mode during the unit period may be higher during the symbol stop period than during the symbol fluctuation period. In this case, while the symbols are stopped, the proportion of the first mode is higher than that of the second mode (only part of the mark is lit or multiple parts are individually lit with different system colors), and during the pattern fluctuation, You may make the ratio of the 2nd aspect higher than the 1st aspect.

<Others>
Identification information indicating performance and functions such as "light middle", "sweet digital", and "with settings" is a first mark displayed on the front frame 3 or the game board 16 and a second mark displayed on the image display means 60. It is desirable to display both the 2 marks.

The first mark to be displayed on the front frame 3 or the game board 16 may be formed three-dimensionally as shown in FIG. You may form planarly.

The second mark displayed on the image display means 60 may include at least a part of the first mark displayed on the front frame 3 or the game board 16 that is substantially common. That is, the first mark and the second mark need only have a substantially common portion, and at least one of them may have a portion other than the substantially common portion.

<Other configuration example 1>
The following (1) to (14) are exemplified as configurations capable of solving the above-described problems. At that time, any one of the following features (i) to (v) can be included.

(i) In a gaming machine in which a first mark representing at least part of the model name and a second mark representing at least part other than the model name are arranged at positions visible to the player, The first mark is arranged in a three-dimensional shape, and the second mark is arranged in a two-dimensional shape.
By doing this, at least the first mark, when using one or more of the character size, character spacing, and font as the criteria for judgment, even if there are some differences, it is the same type of "three-dimensional shape". By having a common point of decoration (molding, processing), it is possible to reduce the risk that the single first mark will be read as two or more marks.
As a premise, the "model name" and "other than the model name" are divided, but it is also possible to use the "model name (main title)" as the first mark and the "model name (subtitle)" as the second mark. A similar effect can be expected.

(ii) In the gaming machine, all of the first marks are arranged in one row or one column, and the second marks are arranged in two or more rows or two or more columns.
By doing this, the second mark can be placed in two or more rows or two columns to increase the degree of freedom in placement, while reducing the risk of the first mark being read as being divided into two or more marks. Is possible.

(iii) In the gaming machine, the first mark has substantially the same character spacing, and the second mark has at least a part of different character spacing.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk of the first mark being read as being divided into two or more marks, while increasing the degree of freedom in placement of the second mark.

(iv) In the same gaming machine, the character sizes of all the first marks are substantially the same, and the character sizes of at least a part of the second marks are different.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk of the first mark being read as being divided into two or more marks, while increasing the degree of freedom in placement of the second mark.

(v) In the gaming machine, the first mark has substantially the same character font, and the second mark has at least a part of the different character font.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk of the first mark being read as two or more marks, while increasing the degree of freedom of expression (diversity of display modes) for the second mark. .

As effects common to (i) to (v) above, “marks with high importance (for identifying game machines)” and “marks with low freedom of expression Chapter”, “marks with high visibility (from the player’s point of view)”, etc. are kept highly recognizable by the above configuration, while other marks are displayed in different display formats (character size, character spacing, character color). etc.), it is possible to maintain a high degree of freedom in arrangement and expression.

Specifically, it can be configured as follows.
(1) A main body frame that holds a game board provided with a game area on the front side, a front frame that is arranged to be openable and closable on the front side of the main body frame and has a viewing window through which the game area can be viewed, and a predetermined a first mark representing at least part of the machine model name and a second mark representing at least part of the performance of the gaming machine; wherein the first mark is information to be made more conspicuous than the second mark, the first mark is arranged on the front frame, and the second mark is arranged on the front frame; A game machine characterized in that chapters are arranged on the game board, and the first mark is provided as a non-movable body (for example, a logo) whose constituent elements are continuously displayed.
By doing this, at least the first mark can be "displayed continuously (decoration, decoration, It is possible to reduce the risk that the single first mark will be read as two or more marks by having the common point of being molded, processed).

(2) The game machine according to (1) above, wherein the first mark is arranged as a movable body (button or other gimmick) on the front frame.
By doing so, at least the first mark can be judged on the basis of one or more of the character size, character spacing, and font, even if there are some differences, the "same base type (the above example Reduce the risk of one first mark being read as two or more separate marks It is possible to

(3) The game machine according to (1) above, wherein the first mark is arranged on the front frame as a planar object (for example, a printed matter).

(4) The game machine according to (1) above, wherein the first mark is arranged three-dimensionally (for example, as a three-dimensional structure) with respect to the front frame. In the configuration of (4), the second mark may be arranged in a plane (feature (i) above).

(5) The game machine according to (1) above, wherein the first mark is arranged (arranged with unevenness) on the projecting portion of the front frame in the longitudinal direction of the game machine.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, wherein all of the constituent elements of the first mark are arranged in one row or one column. In the configuration of (6), the second marks may be arranged in two or more rows or two or more columns (feature (ii) above).

As a common effect so far, at least the first mark has a common point (three-dimensional/planar, molded/printed, written on the same base body, written in one row or one column) This means that it is possible to defend against a third party (it is enough to argue that it is a single mark rather than being divided into multiple marks). It should be noted that the same effect can be expected for the configuration described below.

(7) The first mark is aligned (the top line and the bottom line of the element row are substantially parallel), and the second mark is not aligned (the top line and the bottom line of the element row are non-parallel). ), the game machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6). In the configuration of (7), in relation to (6) above, all of the constituent elements of the first mark are arranged in one row or one column, and the second mark is arranged in two or more rows or two columns. It can be arranged in rows or more (feature (ii) above).

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, wherein the first mark has two or more lines, and the lines are arranged parallel to each other.

(9) The above-mentioned first mark is characterized by being unified so that the intervals between its constituent elements (if the first mark consists of character strings, the character intervals) are the same or nearly the same. The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8) above. In the configuration of (9), the second mark may have a configuration in which the intervals between at least some of its components are different (feature (iii) above).

(10) The above-mentioned first mark is characterized by being unified so that the sizes of its constituent elements (character size when the first mark consists of character strings) are the same or almost the same. The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (9) above. In the configuration of (10), the second mark may have a configuration in which at least some of the constituent elements of the second mark have different sizes (feature (iv) above).

(11) The first mark has the same or almost the same attributes related to the shape, pattern, and color of its constituent elements (character size in the case of character strings, and their colors and color schemes in the case of non-character strings). The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (10) above, characterized in that it is unified so that In the configuration of (11), the first mark and the second mark consist of character strings, all the character fonts of the first mark are substantially the same, and the second mark is at least A part of the character fonts may be different (feature (v) above).

(12) The second mark is a common mark at least partially common to the first mark, and the common mark is displayed on the image display means, but is displayed on the game board ( The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (11), characterized in that it is not arranged.

(13) The second mark is a common mark having at least a part of the arrangement of its constituent elements in common with the first mark, and the common mark is displayed on the image display means, The game machine according to any one of the above (1) to (11), characterized in that it is not displayed (arranged) on the game board surface.

(14) The first mark has at least a part of the arrangement of its constituent elements arranged on the front frame as a movable body, and during the first specific period (during the customer waiting demo presentation period), the first mark are located at a position where the constituent elements of are united, and the first mark can be moved to a position where the first mark is separated during the second period (during the reach effect and the advance notice effect). (13) The gaming machine according to any one of the items.

<Other configuration example 2>
As a configuration for solving the above-described problems, the above (1) to (14) are mutually related configuration examples, but the following (15) to (22) each show an independent configuration example.

(15) Displaying substantially the same content as the mark arranged on the board on the liquid crystal.
(A) In a gaming machine provided with display means and having a "warning (attention) display" arranged at a position visible to the player, the warning display is arranged above and/or below the display means, It is constructed such that substantially the same content as the warning display is displayed on the display means while the symbols are stopped.
By doing this, even though the attention-calling display is always visible on the game board surface and the game machine frame, the minimum display size does not impede the degree of freedom in placement. By performing the attention-calling display on the display means during the big win (at the end of the big win, etc.), it is possible to prompt the player to pay more attention (warning). It should be noted that when displaying on the display means, it is preferable that the symbols are not changing as much as possible so as not to spoil the interest of the player. However, if the contents indicated by the warning display (contents to the effect that vibration, magnetism, radio waves, etc. are not used) occur (detected by the detection sensor), the warning display will be displayed on the display means even while the pattern is changing. may

(B) In a gaming machine provided with display means and having a "function name display" arranged at a position visible to a player, the function name display is arranged in a game area and the function name is displayed on the display means. Configure so that a display indicating that the function indicated by is enabled is displayed.
By doing this, the game board and/or the game machine frame have "00 mode (variable probability, small winning rush, etc.)", so that the player can use the game machine with its function (variable probability, small winning rush, etc.) etc.) can be recognized, and the function is actually enabled by displaying "○○ mode entry (probability change entry, small hit rush entry)" on the display means ( or effective after this display).

(16) Display substantially the same content as the mark arranged on the board in substantially the same font on the liquid crystal.
(A) In a gaming machine having a display means and having a "model name display" arranged at a position visible to a player, the model name display is arranged above the display means, and the model name display is arranged on the display means. The name display and the display of substantially the same content are configured to be performed in substantially the same font.
By doing this, the title logo and the font for displaying the model name displayed on the display means are the same, so the model name (especially the image evoked by the model name) can be unified (conveying a unified image). be able to). If this is not done, the player will be able to see what kind of image the model has, for example, the title logo is a pop and fun image, and the model name display by the display means is a rotten image that looks like it will collapse at any moment. may not be grasped properly.

(B) In a gaming machine provided with display means and having a "function name display" arranged at a position visible to a player, the function name display is arranged in a game area and the function name is displayed on the display means. It is configured to display in approximately the same font that the function indicated by is valid.
By doing this, the game board and/or the game machine frame have "00 mode (variable probability, small winning rush, etc.)", so that the player can use the game machine with its function (variable probability, small winning rush, etc.) etc.), and furthermore, by displaying "○○ mode entry (variable probability entry, small hit rush entry)" on the display means, the function is actually effective. It is possible to recognize that it has become (or will be effective after this indication). In addition to this effect, it is possible to unify the function names (particularly, the images evoked from the function names) (the unified image can be conveyed).

(17) Display substantially the same content as the mark arranged on the board in a different font on the liquid crystal.
(A) In a gaming machine provided with a display means and having an "intellectual property-related display" arranged at a position visible to a player, the intellectual property-related display is arranged above and/or below the display means. In addition, the display means is configured to display substantially the same content as the display related to intellectual property in a different font.
By doing this, intellectual property-related displays are always visible on the game board surface and the game machine frame, but by keeping the display size to a minimum, the degree of freedom in placement is not extremely hindered, and furthermore, demonstration effects are possible. By displaying the alert display on the display means during the middle of the jackpot or during the jackpot (at the end of the jackpot, etc.), a clear indication of intention to the player (indication of the intention that appropriate intellectual property processing is being done). It is possible. In addition, by using a different font when displaying on the display means, when displaying on the game board, etc., it is displayed in so-called standard characters, while the display means emphasizes or displays the intellectual property rights holder's request (designated font). display) can be satisfied. On the contrary, it is also possible to display the time of display by the display means in standard characters.

(B) In a gaming machine provided with display means and having a "warning (attention) display" arranged at a position visible to the player, the warning display is arranged above and/or below the display means, The display means is configured such that substantially the same content as the warning display is displayed in a different font.
By doing this, while the warning display (caution-calling display) is always visible on the game board surface and the game machine frame, the minimum display size does not impede the degree of freedom in placement. By displaying the attention-calling display on the display means during the demonstration or during the jackpot (at the end of the jackpot, etc.), a clear indication of intention to the player (an indication that appropriate intellectual property processing is being done) ) can be performed. In addition, by using a different font when displaying on the display means, when displaying on the game board, etc., it is displayed in so-called standard characters, while the display means emphasizes or displays the intellectual property rights holder's request (designated font). display) can be satisfied. On the contrary, it may be displayed in standard characters at the time of display by the display means.

(18) Display substantially the same contents as the marks arranged on the board in substantially the same arrangement on the liquid crystal.
(A) In a gaming machine having a display means and having a "model name display" arranged at a position visible to a player, the model name display is arranged above the display means, and the model name display is arranged on the display means. The name display and the display of substantially the same contents are arranged in substantially the same arrangement.
By doing this, the arrangement of the title logo and the model name display displayed on the display means is the same, so it is possible to unify the model name (especially the image that is evoked from the model name) (unified image can be conveyed). If this is not done, the title logo should be written horizontally in one line, and the model name displayed by the display means should be written vertically in two columns. There is a risk of

(B) In a gaming machine provided with a display means and having "other display (such as a catch phrase of a company)" arranged at a position visible to the player, the other display is arranged in the game area and the display means In addition, display of substantially the same content as the above-mentioned other display (company catchphrase, etc.) is configured to be displayed in substantially the same arrangement.
By doing this, the corporate slogan displayed on the game board and/or the game machine frame and the corporate slogan displayed on the display means are the same, so the company slogan (especially the image recalled from the model name) ) can be unified (a unified image can be conveyed). If you do not do this, what kind of image does the company have? may not be accurately conveyed to the player.

(19) Display substantially the same content as the mark arranged on the board on the liquid crystal.
(A) In a game machine where the first mark (model name) and the second mark (warning display) are placed at positions visible to the player, the first mark is displayed in one line without wrapping. , The second mark should be folded back and displayed in two or more lines.
By doing this, it is possible to prevent damage to the image by wrapping marks such as model names that have a fixed image in a strange place, and to prevent marks that do not have a fixed image, such as warning signs, from being wrapped back. By displaying them, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of arrangement.

(B) A game machine in which a first mark (model name as a structure) and a second mark (model name as a printed matter) are placed at positions visible to the player, and the first mark is the front. When viewed from the front, they should be placed in parallel, and the second mark should be placed obliquely when viewed from the front.
By doing this, it is possible to prevent the wrong image from being placed obliquely or in a zigzag on a mark with a large display size. For marks with a small display size, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in placement by displaying them obliquely.

(20) Do not light up the main mark separately.
(A) In a gaming machine in which a first mark (model name) and a second mark (other than the model name) are placed at positions visible to the player, at least the first mark can change its light emission mode. At least during the first period (while the symbols are stopped and the demonstration effect is not generated), the entire first mark is configured to emit light in the same system color (in the second period, it may be lighted separately).
By doing this, at the timing when the player is likely to be away from the seat when the symbols are stopped (in other words, at the timing when the player who is looking for the gaming machine sees it), the model name can be displayed in a uniform lighting mode. By doing so, it does not look like part of the model name is missing (lights off, lights in different colors, flashes in different patterns), so it reduces the risk of giving wrong impressions and wrong information to players. Is possible. On the other hand, for the mark that is not the model name, it is possible to enhance the effect of attracting the player by prioritizing the performance function as the light emitting means over the identification function as the mark.

(B) In a gaming machine in which a first mark (model name) and a second mark (other than the model name) are placed at positions visible to the player, at least the first mark can change its light emission mode. It is configured, at least the first period (while the pattern is stopped in the low probability state) is the light emission mode in the first system color, and the second period (while the pattern is stopped in the high probability state) is the light emission mode in the second system color. Also, the entire first mark is configured to emit light in the same system color.
By doing this, in the model name, part of the model name is missing (lights off, different lighting in different colors, flashing in a different pattern), it is possible to reduce the risk of giving the wrong impression or wrong information to the player. Furthermore, by using different lighting modes during the normal game and during the variable probability game, it is possible for the player or the store clerk to easily determine the game state.

(21) Prominence of principal marks.
(A) A game machine in which the first mark (main title of the model name) and the second mark (subtitle of the model name) are placed at positions visible to the player, and the first mark is a three-dimensional mark. (logo accessories, etc.), and the second mark is a two-dimensional mark (printed matter, etc.).
By doing this, of the two (or more) marks, at least the first mark is more prominent than the second mark, so that the player may consider the second mark to be a mark with a special meaning. (In the above example, the main title of the model name), it is possible to reduce the risk of misunderstanding.

(B) In a game machine where the first mark (model name) and the second mark (function name) are placed in positions visible to the player, the second mark can emit light as a whole, and only one character can be displayed. It is not possible to illuminate individual luminescence, the first mark is allowed to illuminate the whole, and individual luminescence to illuminate only one character is also possible (the first mark is separated by letters, the second mark is separated by letters) may be omitted).
By doing this, of the two (or more) marks, at least the first mark is more prominent than the second mark, so that the player may consider the second mark to be a mark with a special meaning. (In the above example, the main title of the model name), it is possible to reduce the risk of misunderstanding.

(22) Do not conspicuous the caution mark.
(A) A first mark (a mark that would be problematic if it is judged to fall under trademark use) and a second mark (a mark that does not pose a problem even if it is judged to fall under trademark use) in a position that is visible to players ) is arranged, the first mark is configured to be able to transition between an easily visible state (or visible state) and a difficult visible state (or invisible state), and is difficult to see at least while the symbols are stopped. It is configured so that the ratio of being in the state is higher.
By doing this, of the two (or more) marks, at least the first mark is more prominent than the second mark, so that the player may consider the second mark to be a mark with a special meaning. (In the above example, the main title of the model name), it is possible to reduce the risk of misunderstanding.

(B) A first mark (a mark that would be problematic if it is judged to fall under trademark use) and a second mark (a mark that does not pose a problem even if it is judged to fall under trademark use) in a position that is visible to players ) is arranged, the first mark is arranged at least in a display size smaller than that of the second mark, and is displayed on the display means at a predetermined timing in a size larger than the size arranged on the board surface. configured to
By doing this, of the two (or more) marks, at least the first mark is more prominent than the second mark, so that the player may consider the second mark to be a mark with a special meaning. (In the above example, the main title of the model name), it is possible to reduce the risk of misunderstanding.

3 front frame 16 game board 23 game area 31 title logo (1st mark)
53 First special symbol display means (symbol display means)
54 Second special symbol display means (symbol display means)
60 Image display means 63 Second logo mark (first mark)
100 Warning sign (1st mark)
101 Function name logo (first mark)
102 Directed Logo (1st mark)
118 Attention sign (1st mark)
119e Copyright License Number (First Mark)
142 jackpot game execution means (privilege game execution means)
154 Customer waiting control means (demonstration effect execution means)
160 Directed Logo Image (Second Mark)
162 Pre-reading preview image (Second mark)
163 Pseudo-ream design (Second mark)
164 Next preview image (Second mark)
170 Model logo image (Second mark)
171 Warning Display Image (Second Mark)
172 Function name logo image (second mark)
176 Model Logo Image (Second mark)

Claims (1)

a gaming machine body;
a frame provided on the front side of the game machine main body and provided with a plurality of light emitting means;
A mark that is placed at a position visible to the player and is composed of multiple individual elements;
a display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect;
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
lighting control means capable of controlling the lighting of the mark in a plurality of system colors for each of the individual elements, and capable of controlling the lighting of the plurality of light emitting means in a plurality of system colors;
an operation valid period control means capable of setting an operation valid period for the operation means;
a pattern display means capable of variably displaying patterns;
A gaming machine comprising privilege game executing means capable of executing a privilege game advantageous to a player when the stopped symbols after variation by the symbol display means become a specific mode ,
The lighting control means is
A first mode in which all the individual elements are either lit in the same system color or all the individual elements are turned off;
Controllable to a second mode in which only a part of the individual elements is lit or all the individual elements are lit so as not to be the same system color,
During the effective period of operation, the mark is set to the first mode having the same color as the plurality of light emitting means until the operation means is operated,
if the operation means is operated during the effective period of operation, the lighting state of the mark is set to the second mode;
The ratio of the first mode during the unit period is higher during the pattern stop than during the pattern variation by the pattern display means.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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