JP4240931B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a means for entering a game ball on a game board, such as a start winning device, a variable winning device, or the like is known.
[0003]
  In this type of pachinko machine, a game ball is launched onto the game board surface by a player's operation, the game situation changes accordingly, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball to the start winning device) ) Is won, and a specific game state, for example, a big win state, occurs when a symbol variably displayed on a predetermined symbol display device is stopped and displayed in a specific combination.
[0004]
  When the specific game state occurs, the variable prize device is switched to a state advantageous to the player. Specifically, when a movable member provided in the variable winning device, such as a shutter, is opened, a winning opening in the winning device is opened. By winning a game ball there, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, the variable winning device or the like is only used as a pitching means, and there is no great difference for each model. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and effective means for solving the problems will be described below.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The gaming machine according to the present invention is
The game board has specific entry means with a winning opening that allows game balls to enter,
In the specific entry means, a left-right direction along the game board surface is set as an axis line between a closed position where the game ball cannot enter the winning opening and an open position where the game ball can enter the winning opening. A gaming machine comprising a movable member provided so as to be capable of rotational displacement,
The movable member is substantially plate-shaped and is disposed along the game board surface in the closed position so as to close the winning opening with the front side facing forward, and in the open position. Is a state in which it protrudes forward from the game board surface and its back side faces upward, and guides the game ball to the winning opening,
While configuring the movable member by a light guide member,
Comprising light emitting means for making light incident on the movable member from the shaft portion of the movable member;
The gist is that light can be emitted from both the front side and the back side of the movable member.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Means 1. At least one specific entry means capable of entering a game ball on the game board;
  The specific entry means is a gaming machine comprising a movable member operable according to the gaming situation,
  A gaming machine comprising: a light guide member configured to form the movable member; and light emitting means for allowing light to enter the movable member.
[0007]
  According to the above means 1, by making the movable member emit light, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the position of the specific entry means and to enhance the decoration effect. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player.
  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable member in the at least one specific entry means is provided so as to be rotatable about an axis along the game board surface.
[0008]
  When the movable member of the type in the means 2 is rotated and its tip end portion is oriented substantially perpendicular to the game board, it has been relatively difficult to cause the movable member to emit light conventionally. On the other hand, the effect by comprising a movable member with a light guide member is represented more reliably.
[0009]
  Means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable member in the at least one specific entry means is provided so as to be rotatable about an axis along a direction substantially orthogonal to the game board surface.
[0010]
  Means 4. In the means 2 or 3, the light emitting means is provided so that light can be incident from a shaft portion of the movable member.
[0011]
  According to the said means 4, since it is comprised so that light may inject from an axial part, the said movable member can be light-emitted, without being caught by the aspect of a movable member.
[0012]
  Means 5. In the means 2 or 3, the light emitting means is provided so that light can be incident along the axis from the end of the shaft of the movable member.
[0013]
  According to the means 5, since it is configured such that light is incident along the axis from the end portion of the shaft portion, the movable member can emit light without being bound by the form of the movable member. In this way, the configuration can be simplified as compared with the case where the light emitting means is provided around the shaft portion, and the light can be more efficiently incident on the main body portion of the movable member.
[0014]
  Means 6. In the means 2 or 3, the light emitting means is provided so that light is incident along a direction substantially orthogonal to the axis.
[0015]
  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein a reflecting surface for incident light that reflects the incident light in the axial direction is formed on at least a part of the movable member.
[0016]
  According to the means 7, light can be efficiently guided into the movable member.
[0017]
  Means 8. In any one of the means 1 to 7, a reflecting surface for outgoing light is formed on at least a part of the movable member so that the light guided to the movable member can be reflected and emitted to the outside of the movable member. A gaming machine characterized by being made.
[0018]
  According to the means 8, more light can be emitted in a specific direction, the movable member can emit light more brightly, and the effect of the means 1 can be further enhanced.
[0019]
  Means 9. In the means 7 or 8, the reflecting surface is formed by applying metal plating to the surface of the movable member.
[0020]
  According to the means 9, it is possible to more reliably reflect light and increase the amount of light directed in a predetermined direction. As a result, the movable member can emit light more brightly.
[0021]
  Means 10. A game machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein at least one concave portion or convex portion is formed in at least a part of the movable member.
[0022]
  According to the means 10, phenomena such as light reflection, refraction, interference, and diffusion occur due to the concave or convex portions. As a result, the form of light can be diversified and the decoration effect can be enhanced.
[0023]
  Means 11. In any one of the means 1 to 10, the movable member is provided with a light capturing portion for increasing the amount of incident light into the movable member at a portion facing the light emitting means. To play.
[0024]
  According to the means 11, the light capturing part is provided at the part facing the light emitting means. For this reason, compared with the case where the light taking-in part is not provided, the incident light quantity in a movable member increases, and a movable member can be made to light-emit more brightly. The light capturing part includes, for example, a concave part having a substantially semicircular cross section.
[0025]
  Means 12. In any one of the means 1 to 11, the specific gaming state is generated based on establishment of a predetermined entry condition resulting from the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry means,
  At least at one time during the occurrence of the specific game state, at least one movable member in the specific ball entry means enters the specific ball entry means from the closed position where the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. A gaming machine configured to be displaced to an open position where a ball is possible or easy to enter.
[0026]
  Means 13. In any one of the means 1 to 11, the movable member in at least one of the specific entry means can enter the game ball from the closed position where the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter the specific entry means. Or it is comprised so that it can displace to the open position which becomes easy to enter a ball.
[0027]
  Means 14. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the light emitting means emits light when at least the movable member is in the open position.
[0028]
  According to the means 14, the player can be notified and recognized that the movable member is in the open position.
[0029]
  Means 15. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 14, wherein a plurality of said specific entry means are provided.
[0030]
  According to the means 15, by providing a plurality of the specific entry means, various light emission modes can be realized and the decoration effect can be enhanced.
[0031]
  Means 16. In any one of the means 1 to 11, a plurality of the specific entry means are provided,
  Based on the establishment of the predetermined entry condition resulting from the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry means, the movable member in the predetermined specific entry means out of the plurality of specific entry means to the specific entry means. The game ball is configured to be displaced from a closed position where it is impossible to enter or difficult to enter to an open position where the game ball can be entered or can be entered easily.
  When a game ball enters the specific entry means and a specific entry condition is satisfied, the movable member in the other specific entry means is unable to enter the game ball into the specific entry means or difficult to enter. A gaming machine configured to displace from a closed position to an open position where a game ball can enter or can enter easily.
[0032]
  According to the means 16, by providing a plurality of the specific entrance means, various light emission modes can be realized and the decoration effect can be enhanced.
[0033]
  Means 17. A gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein the light emitting means emits light when at least the movable member is in the open position.
[0034]
  According to the means 17, the player can be notified and recognized that the movable member is in the open position.
[0035]
  Means 18. In any one of the means 15 to 17, when the light emitting means in the predetermined specific entry means among the plurality of specific entry means emits light, the light emission means in the other specific entry means does not emit light. A gaming machine that is configured as described above.
[0036]
  According to the above means 18, in the case where the light emitting means is configured to emit light in each specific entry means when a predetermined condition is satisfied, even if a plurality of specific entry means are provided, the player Can be prevented as much as possible.
[0037]
  Means 19. In any one of means 1 to means 18, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with a handle as an operation means, and according to the handle operation, a game ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the predetermined winning means provided in the game area Due to the winning of the game ball, various game states are derived.
[0038]
  Hereinafter, an embodiment embodying a pachinko machine as a gaming machine will be described in detail based on the drawings.
[0039]
  As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 2 is attached to the outer frame 1 so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis. In the figure, the front frame 2 is in a closed state. A game board 3 (see FIG. 2), a glass door frame 4 having a glass plate, an upper plate 5, a lower plate 6, a handle 7 and the like are mounted on the front frame 2. A speaker 8 is embedded in the front frame 2 on the side of the upper plate 5. The speaker 8 sounds various sound effects as the game progresses, and informs the player of the game state by voice.
[0040]
  Next, the configuration on the game surface of the game board 3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 has a variable winning device as a specific winning means including a symbol operating port 12, a symbol display device 13, a specific winning port 14, a starting port 15, and a grand winning port 16. 21 etc. are provided. The symbol operation port 12, the specific winning port 14, and the start port 15 constitute various ball entering means.
[0041]
  The symbol operating port 12 is provided at the lower center of the game board 3. The symbol display device 13 is provided at the center of the game board 3 and includes a display unit 13a composed of an LCD (liquid crystal display), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. For example, three symbol strings (not shown) of the left symbol string, the middle symbol string, and the right symbol string are displayed as these symbol strings.
[0042]
  In the symbol display device 13, the symbol variation of each symbol row is started based on the winning (or passing) of the game ball B to the symbol operating port 12. The “winning” here includes not only a case where a prize ball is paid out, but also a simple passage without a prize ball being paid out. When the predetermined condition is met and the symbol variation in all symbol sequences stops, the displayed symbol combination is a predetermined combination, that is, the same type of symbols are arranged on a straight line (a hit line). It may be a combination of symbols. Examples of this combination include “7”, “7”, and “7”. Such a combination of symbols is hereinafter referred to as a “winning symbol”. In addition, as a display mode of the symbols in the symbol display device 13, in addition to what is referred to as the above-mentioned one line, there are five lines (upper middle horizontal three lines and two diagonal lines) and two lines (upper and lower horizontal It may be of a type having a hit line referred to as 2 lines or 2 diagonal lines) or 3 lines (1 horizontal horizontal line and 2 diagonal lines).
[0043]
  In the pachinko machine, a reach gaming state (reach state) occurs prior to the occurrence of the “winning”. Here, the reach state means a state immediately before the occurrence of a hit, for example, the symbol variation in the right symbol row stops on the same line as the symbol in the left symbol row on the hit line, and then the middle symbol. If the symbol variation in the column is stopped with the same type of symbols as the stopped symbols in the left and right symbol columns, a state of a final winning combination is included. In addition, in the above reach state, symbol fluctuations in the middle symbol row will eventually stop at the same kind of symbols (hit symbols) as the stop symbols in both the left and right symbol rows and will be in a hit state. , And a different type of symbol (this is referred to as “outgoing reach”) and does not come into a hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach”).
[0044]
  The specific prize opening 14 is provided in the upper part of the symbol display device 13 in the present embodiment. The specific winning opening 14 is also a winning device provided with a blade 14a. The blade 14a is actuated by a specific prize opening solenoid (not shown). That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the solenoid is in an excited state, the blade 14a is opened, and the game ball B can be won at the specific winning opening 14. Further, normally, the solenoid is in a non-excited state, and in this state, the specific winning opening 14 is closed, and it is difficult (impossible) to win the game ball B to the specific winning opening 14.
[0045]
  In the present embodiment, when the symbol is hit in the symbol display device 13 and stops at the symbol, the blade 14a is opened for a predetermined time α (for example, α = 5.9 seconds). Then, when a predetermined number (for example, three) or more of game balls B wins the specific winning opening 14, and that is detected, a predetermined condition is established, and a jackpot state described later is generated.
[0046]
  Now, when a big hit state occurs based on a predetermined number (for example, three) or more of game balls B winning the specific winning opening 14, a special device (not shown) is activated. The operation of the special device is a necessary condition for operating the special electric accessory, generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player, and acquiring more prize balls. In the present embodiment, the special electric accessory is one that opens the special winning opening 16 among the electric accessories.
[0047]
  Furthermore, the starting port 15 is a winning port related to winning of the game ball B that activates the special electric accessory, and includes a rotating body 17, a winning port (not shown), and the like. The start port 15 is provided on the right side of the symbol display device 13 and includes a passage for the game ball B. The passage entrance 15 a is open at the upper end of the start port 15. In the middle of the passage, a rotating body 17 having a ball receiving portion 17a is supported. A driving motor (not shown) is drivingly connected to the rotating body 17, and the rotating body 17 is always rotated at a constant speed by this motor. If the game ball B enters the entrance 15a when the ball receiving portion 17a is not facing the entrance 15a of the passage, the game ball B is made to wait at that position. As the rotating body 17 rotates, the game ball B enters the ball receiving portion 17a when the ball receiving portion 17a faces the entrance. Then, the game ball B is carried downward by the rotation of the rotating body 17, and is guided to a winning opening (not shown) when the ball receiving portion 17a reaches a predetermined position other than the uppermost position. By winning the game ball B, a predetermined condition is established, and the special electric accessory described above is activated.
[0048]
  The rotational speed of the rotator 17 is set to a value that makes one rotation over a time slightly longer than the time for opening the single winning opening 16 once. This is to prevent a problem that the game ball B is detected by the start port switch 43 to be described later during the opening of the special winning opening 16 and shifts to the next round despite being in the middle of the round. is there.
[0049]
  In this embodiment, the variable winning device 21 provided with the big winning opening 16 is provided on the right side (lower right) of the symbol operating opening 12. A winning path is provided in the back of the big winning opening 16, and the game balls B that have won the big winning opening 16 are guided to a winning ball collecting section (not shown) through the winning path. Further, a shutter 22 as a movable member is provided in front of the special winning opening 16. The shutter 22 is actuated (tilted) by a special prize opening solenoid 23 as an electric driving means provided on the side of the special prize opening 16 to open and close the special prize opening 16. The cycle of opening and closing the big prize opening 16 is repeated a certain number of times (for example, 16 times), and this corresponds to the aforementioned big hit state. The big winning opening 16 is closed when one of the following two conditions is satisfied first after the opening of the big winning opening 16. The conditions are as follows: (1) a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls B wins the grand prize opening 16, and (2) a predetermined time (for example, 9.5 seconds) has passed since the opening of the big prize opening 16. It is to be.
[0050]
  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game board 3 is provided with various detection switches in order to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine that changes according to the player's operation. The detection switch is provided corresponding to the symbol operating port switch 41 provided corresponding to the symbol operating port 12, the specific winning port switch 42 provided corresponding to the specific winning port 14, and the starting port 15. The start port switch 43 provided, the count switch 44 provided corresponding to the special winning opening 16, and the like. The symbol operation port switch 41 detects the winning of the game ball B to the symbol operation port 12, the specific winning port switch 42 detects the winning of the game ball B to the specific winning port 14, and the start port switch 43 is The winning of the game ball B to the start opening 15 (winning to the winning opening (not shown)) is detected. Further, the count switch 44 detects the winning of the game ball B to the big winning opening 16.
[0051]
  In the present embodiment, based on the detection results of the switches including the symbol operating port switch 41, the specific winning port switch 42, the starting port switch 43, and the count switch 44, the symbol display device 13, the specific winning port switch A control device 50 is provided to drive and control the solenoid, the special winning opening solenoid 23, and the like. The control device 50 constituting the control means includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM) and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results by the CPU in various symbol random number buffers, symbol random number areas, stop symbol areas, and the like.
[0052]
  Now, the variable winning device 21 will be described in detail. As described above, the variable winning device 21 includes the special winning opening 16, the shutter 22, and the special winning opening solenoid 23. As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, the special winning opening 16 is formed at an approximately center of an attachment member 24 attached to the game board 3. The shutter 22 is pivotally supported at the lower part thereof so as to be tiltable with respect to the mounting member 24.
[0053]
  A back box 25 is mounted on the back side of the mounting member 24, and a special winning opening solenoid 23 and an electric wiring board 30 are attached to the back box 25. The special winning opening solenoid 23 includes a main body 26, a plunger 27, and a coil spring 28 (see FIG. 6). The plunger 27 can be moved in and out of the main body 26. The coil spring 28 is provided between the distal end portion of the plunger 27 and the main body portion 26, and the biasing force of the coil spring 28 causes a normal state (the non-excited state (off state: non-driven state) of the solenoid 23 for the big prize opening). The plunger 27 is in a state of protruding from the main body portion 26. On the other hand, when the solenoid 23 is in an excited state (on state: drive state), the plunger 27 is immersed in the main body 26 against the urging force of the coil spring 28.
[0054]
  Further, an arm 29 is attached and fixed (or integrally formed) to the tip of the plunger 27, and the arm 29 moves up and down together with the plunger 27. The arm 29 is integrally formed with a pair of upper and lower protrusions 31 and 32 extending toward the shutter 22 (player side), and a groove 33 is formed between the protrusions 31 and 32. On the other hand, a convex portion 34 is integrally formed at a lower portion on one side of the shutter 22. And this convex part 34 can be accommodated in the groove part 33 between the said protrusions 31 and 32. As shown in FIG.
[0055]
  With this structure, when the solenoid 23 is in an excited state and the plunger 27 is immersed in the main body 26, the arm 29 (projection 31) moves upward as shown in FIG. Is lifted by the protrusion 31 that has moved upward, and the shutter 22 tilts. As a result, the special winning opening 16 is in an open state (second state), and the winning of the game ball B into the special winning opening 16 is facilitated. However, the width (height) of the groove 33 is formed to be larger than the width of the convex portion 34, and the projection 31 does not hit the convex portion 34 to the extent that the arm 29 slightly moves up. ing. That is, the tilt of the shutter 22 is started only when the arm 29 is moved upward by a predetermined amount or more.
[0056]
  After that, when the solenoid 23 is in a non-excited state and the plunger 27 protrudes from the main body 26, the arm 27 (projection 32) moves down as shown in FIG. Is pressed by the lowered protrusion 32, and the shutter 22 returns to the vertical state. As a result, the special winning opening 16 is in a closed state (first state), and it becomes difficult (impossible) to win the special winning opening 16 of the game ball B.
[0057]
  Further, the mounting member 24 is provided with a housing 35 constituting a winning ball passage and the like so as to extend to the back of the big winning opening 16. The housing 35 is provided with the count switch 44 and the like. Resin side decorations 40 are provided on both sides of the big prize opening 16.
[0058]
  As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, a cylindrical bearing 61 is provided on the back surface side of the mounting member 24, into which the tip ends of both the left and right shaft portions 60 of the shutter 22 are fitted. In the part 61, an LED 63 as a light emitting means is attached. The LED 63 is connected to the electric wiring board 30. The bearing portion 61 has a light shielding property, and the light reflectance is increased by applying metal plating such as aluminum to the inner surface thereof.
[0059]
  In addition, the shutter 22 in the present embodiment is formed in a substantially plate shape using a transparent or translucent resin having light guiding properties (translucency) such as polycarbonate. However, the shutter 22 may be colored. Furthermore, in order to increase the incident efficiency, a capturing concave portion 64 having a substantially arc-shaped cross section as a light capturing portion is formed at the distal end portion of each shaft portion 60 in accordance with the shape of the LED 63.
[0060]
  A metal plating such as aluminum is applied to the lower portion of the shutter 22 along its axis. As a result, a light reflecting surface 66 directed toward the front end of the shutter 22 is formed below the shutter 22. The reflecting surface 66 constitutes the reflecting surface for outgoing light in the present embodiment.
[0061]
  In the present embodiment, the LED 63 is lit as the shutter 22 tilts forward and the special winning opening 16 enters the open state (second state).
[0062]
  When the LED 63 is turned on, light from the LED 63 enters the shutter 22 from the tip of the shaft portion 60 and propagates in a direction along the axial direction. The light from the LED 63 is diffused in the shutter 22. A part of the light is reflected toward the tip of the shutter 22 by the reflection surface 66. As a result, the light from the LED 63 propagates to the entire shutter 22. As a result, the entire shutter 22 shines brightly and emits light.
[0063]
  For this reason, when the LED 63 emits light (when the shutter 22 tilts forward), it is visually recognized by the player as if the shutter 22 itself is emitting light.
[0064]
  As described above in detail, by causing the shutter 22 to emit light, it is possible to clearly indicate the position of the variable winning device 21 to the player, and to prevent the occurrence of a problem that the player is difficult to recognize the position of the variable winning device. Can be prevented. Even if it is relatively difficult to provide the light emitting means at a predetermined position depending on the position where the variable winning device 21 and the shutter 22 are provided and the configuration thereof, the position of the variable winning device 21 is clearly indicated to the player. Can show.
[0065]
  Further, since the shutter 22 itself emits light, for example, compared with a case where light emitting means such as an LED is emitted at a fixed part (for example, the mounting member 24) of the variable winning device 21 and the position is shown to the player. It becomes easier for the player to recognize the mode of the shutter 22 in this gaming situation (in this case, the open mode), and it is easier to determine whether the shutter 22 is in an advantageous or disadvantageous mode for the player. Further, in the present embodiment, the LED 63 is configured to emit light when the shutter 22 is opened, and the player pays attention to the variable winning device 21 when the shutter 22 is opened, so that the player is more likely than usual. It is easy to see. In other words, the variable winning device 21 can be made inconspicuous during normal times.
[0066]
  In order to cause the shutter 22 to emit light, it is conceivable that the shutter 22 itself is provided with light emitting means. However, in this case, the configuration of the shutter 22 and its driving mechanism may be complicated. In this regard, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of such a problem can be suppressed by configuring the shutter 22 with a light guide member. In addition, for example, a light emitting means may be provided on the back side of a light-transmitting shutter so that the player can visually recognize the light through the shutter. In such a configuration, a specific game situation, that is, a shutter is not provided. It can only emit light when it is in a specific form, or many light emission is intermittent and the decoration effect by light is reduced, or many light emitting means are provided This may cause various problems such as an increase in manufacturing cost. On the other hand, as described above, by configuring the shutter 22 with the light guide member, the shutter 22 can emit light without being restricted by the mode of the shutter 22, and the entire shutter 22 emits surface light. As a result, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the light, and it is possible to emit light over a relatively wide range without providing a relatively large number of light emitting means, thereby enhancing the decoration effect.
[0067]
  In addition, you may implement as follows, for example, without being limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above.
[0068]
  (A) In the above embodiment, the shutter 22 of the variable winning device 21 is formed of a light guide member. Instead of or in addition to this, another movable member may be formed of a light guide member. For example, the blade 14a of the specific winning opening 14 may be formed of a light guide member, and the blade 14a may emit light when the blade 14a is opened as in the case of the shutter 22. In this case, the specific winning opening 14 constitutes a specific ball entry means, and the blade 14a constitutes a movable member. Moreover, you may form the rotary body 17 of the starting port 15 with a light guide member. In this case, the start port 15 constitutes a specific entrance means, and the rotating body 17 constitutes a movable member. Here, the specific winning port 14, the starting port 15, and the variable winning device 21 may all be configured as specific winning means, and the specific winning port 14 and the like may each be configured to emit light when driven. Therefore, when any one of the specific winning port 14, the start port 15, and the variable winning device 21 emits light, the other two do not emit light. For this reason, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the problem that it is difficult for the player to determine where the player can aim to fire the game ball.
[0069]
  (B) In the above embodiment, metal plating is applied to the lower part of the shutter 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and metal plating may also be applied to the front side of the shutter 22 so that light is emitted upward when the shutter 22 is in an open state. In this way, the shutter 22 emits light more brightly, making it easier for the player to visually recognize and enhancing the decoration effect. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not give metal plating to any part of the shutter 22. FIG.
[0070]
  (C) In the above embodiment, the specific winning opening 14 is provided at the upper part of the symbol display device 13, the starting port 15 is provided on the right side of the symbol display device 13, and the variable winning device 21 is provided on the right side of the symbol display device 13. It is provided below. However, the arrangement positions of the specific winning port 14, the start port 15, and the variable winning device 21 are not limited to this. For example, the variable winning device 21 is provided on the right side of the symbol display device 13, and the specific winning port 14 is provided as a symbol. It may be configured to be provided below the display device 13.
[0071]
  (D) The light emission colors of the LEDs 63 attached to the left and right sides of the shutter 22 may be different, and various colors of light may be mixed in the shutter 22. If a three-color LED is employed here, the decoration effect and the effect can be further enhanced.
[0072]
  (E) In the above embodiment, the LED 63 is disposed on the side of the shaft portion 60 of the shutter 22 so that light is incident along the axis of the shutter 22. Not limited to this, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in the variable winning device 69, the LED 70 may be provided on the front side of the mounting member 73 together with the LED holding portion 71. When the shutter 74 tilts forward, the front surface portion of the shutter 74 comes into contact with the LED holding portion 71. A light capturing portion 75 is provided on the front surface of the shutter 74 so as to correspond to the LED 70. Further, reflection surfaces 77 as reflection surfaces for incident light for reflecting light emitted from the light capturing portion 75 in the axial direction of the shutter 74 are provided on both left and right ends of the shutter 74 on the back side. Yes. In this configuration, the LED 70 emits light only when the shutter 74 is tilted forward. In this way, the shutter 74 can emit light even when light is not incident from the axial direction of the shutter 74. If the reflecting surface 77 is metal-plated, the reflection efficiency is further increased and the shutter 74 can emit light more brightly.
[0073]
  (F) Concavities and convexities may be formed on at least one of the front side and the back side of the shutter 22. Phenomena such as light reflection, refraction, interference, and diffusion occur due to the concave portion or convex portion, and the decorative effect can be enhanced.
[0074]
  (G) In the above embodiment, the so-called third type pachinko machine 1 is cited as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of pachinko machine (for example, the second type, the second type) is different from the above embodiment. (3 types of pachinko machines, etc.) and other gaming machines can also be implemented.
[0075]
  (H) The material of the shutter 22 is not limited to resin, and any material having light guide properties such as glass may be used.
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to further improve interest for the player.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board or the like of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state where the variable winning device is viewed from the front side.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the variable winning device is viewed from the front side.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the variable winning device is viewed from the back side.
FIGS. 6A and 6B are schematic cross-sectional views for explaining the tilting operation of the shutter, wherein FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a closed state of a special prize opening, and FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an open state of the special prize opening.
FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining an LED and the like.
FIG. 8 is a front view showing a variable winning device in another embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining an LED and the like.
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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 3 ... Game board, 16 ... Grand prize opening, 21 ... Variable prize-winning device as specific pitch means, 22 ... Shutter as movable member, 60 ... Shaft part, 61 ... Bearing part, 63 ... LED as light emission means, 64 ... taking-in recessed part as light taking-in part, 66 ... reflecting surface as reflecting surface for emission.

Claims (4)

The game board has specific entry means with a winning opening that allows game balls to enter,
In the specific ball entrance means, and a closed position in which the game ball is disabled ball entrance to the winning opening, to the open position game balls is possible ball entrance to the winning opening, a lateral direction along the game board as the axis A gaming machine comprising a movable member provided so as to be capable of rotational displacement,
The movable member is substantially plate-shaped and is disposed along the game board surface in the closed position so as to close the winning opening with the front side facing forward, and in the open position. Is a state in which it protrudes forward from the game board surface and its back side faces upward, and guides the game ball to the winning opening,
While configuring the movable member by a light guide member,
Comprising light emitting means for making light incident on the movable member from the shaft portion of the movable member ;
A gaming machine characterized in that light can be emitted from both the front side and the back side of the movable member .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting means is provided so that light can be incident along the axis from an end of the shaft portion of the movable member. A reflection surface for outgoing light is formed along the axis so as to reflect light guided to the movable member at a portion corresponding to the lower portion of the movable member at the closed position so that the light can be emitted out of the movable member. the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is. Wherein the movable member, in a portion facing the light emitting unit, in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the light take-in portion for increasing the amount of light entering the movable member is provided The gaming machine described.

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