JP6503779B2 - Buffer material for gaming machine and method of transporting gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a buffer material for a gaming machine applied to a gaming machine and a method of transporting the gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a symbol display device is provided that performs variable display of symbols triggered by entering a ball in a ball entry portion provided in the gaming area, and various effects are displayed on the display screen of this symbol display device. In some cases, the lottery result based on entering the ball into the ball entry part is notified by performing the.

  Also, for example, by providing a movable mechanism such as presentation means having movable bodies etc. around the display screen, and providing a predetermined correspondence relationship between the presentation by the variation display of the pattern and the presentation by the presentation means, the degree of attention to the game The game machine which aimed at the improvement of is proposed (for example, refer to patent documents 1).

JP, 2002-78904, A

  In recent years, in order to protect the movable mechanism, a buffer material may be used to suppress the movement of the movable body during conveyance of the gaming machine. However, in order to protect the movable mechanism by using a shock absorbing material, there is still room for improvement in its configuration.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a cushioning material for a gaming machine and a method of transporting the gaming machine which can suitably protect the gaming machine. .

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention according to claim 1 is
A game board in which a game area is formed,
Symbol display means visible from the front of the gaming machine through the opening provided in the gaming board;
The present invention is applied to a game machine including movable presentation means disposed around the opening and having a movable body movable to a first position and a second position where the protrusion to the opening is larger than the first position. An elastic deformable cushioning material for a gaming machine,
It has a long plate-like base portion extending in a predetermined direction, and a plurality of protrusions which are provided in the predetermined direction so as to protrude from one plate surface of the base portion, and the protrusions are inside and the base portion is outside And the base portion abuts on the movable body from the center side of the opening portion to restrict displacement of the movable body to the second position. It is characterized in that

The invention according to claim 2 is
A game board in which a game area is formed,
Symbol display means visible from the front of the gaming machine through the opening provided in the gaming board;
The present invention is applied to a game machine including movable presentation means disposed around the opening and having a movable body movable to a first position and a second position where the protrusion to the opening is larger than the first position. An elastic deformable cushioning material for a gaming machine,
It has a long plate-like base portion extending in a predetermined direction, and a plurality of protrusions which are provided in the predetermined direction so as to protrude from one plate surface of the base portion, and the protrusions are inside and the base portion is outside And the base portion abuts on the movable body from the center side of the opening portion to restrict displacement of the movable body to the second position. The gaming machine is transported in a state where the buffer material for gaming machine configured in the above is disposed in the opening.

  The gaming machine can be suitably protected.

It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is the perspective view which looked at a variable display unit from the front. (A) Front view of variable display unit, (b) Rear view of variable display unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a variable display unit. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing which shows the movement of a display member. It is an explanatory view showing a state where a display member is arranged at a display position. It is an explanatory view showing a state where a display member is arranged at a display position. It is sectional drawing which shows the positional relationship of a display member and a reflection part. It is the schematic which shows the display mode when special presentation is performed. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining display contents on a display screen of a symbol display device. It is an explanatory view for explaining a symbol displayed on a display screen of a symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for the etc. lottery. It is a flow chart which shows change display control processing performed by MPU of a production control device. It is a flow chart which shows processing for change start. It is a flow chart which shows processing for special effects. (A) The flowchart which shows the flow of special production, (b) It is the schematic explaining the abnormal level. It is the schematic which shows the drawing aspect by VDP. It is a flowchart which shows the process for operation confirmation. (A) A flowchart showing processing for notification of abnormality, (b) A schematic view showing a flow of notification of abnormality. It is the schematic which shows the flow of manufacture-delivery of a pachinko machine. It is the schematic which shows the mode of attachment of the shock absorbing material to a pachinko machine. (A) It is a side view of the shock absorbing material which becomes a 1st form, (b) It is a side view of the shock absorbing material which becomes a 2nd form. (A) A rear view of a variable display unit showing a state in which a shock absorbing material is attached, (b) is a schematic view showing a relationship between a display member constituting the variable display unit and the shock absorbing material. (A) Schematic which shows the application example of a shock absorbing material, (b) It is the schematic which shows a relationship with other shock absorbing materials. It is the schematic which shows the flow of shaping | molding of a shock absorbing material. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. FIG. 31 is a partial cross-sectional view of line AA of FIG. 30. (A) It is a perspective view showing the state where movement to the closed position of front door frame 14 is barred by shock absorbing material, (b) It is the schematic showing the appearance of shock absorbing material. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine in a 2nd embodiment from the front. (A) Partially enlarged view of front door frame, (b) It is a BB sectional view taken on the line in FIG. 34 (a). It is the schematic which shows the island installation of a game hall. It is the schematic which shows the mode of protection of the movable presentation apparatus by a shock absorbing material. It is the schematic which shows the flow of the mode of collection | recovery of the shock absorbing material in 3rd Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the modification of a shock absorbing material.

First Embodiment
A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a "pachinko machine"), which is a type of gaming machine, and a first embodiment of a configuration relating to the transportation thereof will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an expanded manner. In addition, in FIG. 2, the structure in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is abbreviate | omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine main unit 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plate members to four sides, and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential component, and the outer frame 11 may be provided on an island facility of the game arcade.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 in an openable / closable manner. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to the connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and the lower connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11 is further fixed. A side support fitting 18 is provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 constitute a support mechanism, and the support mechanism rotates the left side of the gaming machine main part 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 in the front view of the pachinko machine 10 on the base end side. The right side is the front end side of the rotation, and can be rotated forward of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main part 12 includes an inner frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack disposed behind the inner frame 13. And a unit 15. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 12 is rotatably supported relative to the outer frame 11. In detail, the inner frame 13 is pivotable forward with the left side as the pivoting base end and the right side as the pivoting tip side in front view.

  The inner frame 13 is rotatably supported by the front door frame 14 and can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip end side in a front view. In addition, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated backward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip end side in a front view ( See Figure 3).

(Front door frame 14)
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 whose outer shape has substantially the same shape as the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. There is. A substantially elliptical window 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame 20 so that almost the entire game area PE described later can be viewed from the front, and the window 21 is formed by the glass unit 22. It is closed from the back side of the front door frame 14.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of transparent glass panels 23 and a glass holder for holding the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition part that divides the holding area of the glass panel 23 back and forth, and the two glass panels 23 face each other in the front and back across the partition part. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the two glass panels 23, the game area PE is doubly covered from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by the glass panels 23, while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in the state.

  In addition, it is not necessary to unitize both the glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and it is good also as a structure which attaches each glass panel 23 with respect to the frame 20 separately. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving safety and crime prevention, it is preferable to adopt a plurality of glass panels and make the respective glass panels face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Incidentally, it is also possible to employ a synthetic resin panel member having transparency in place of the glass panel.

  As shown in FIG. 1, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21). For example, along the periphery of the window portion 21, an annular illumination portion 26 incorporating light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the annular electric decoration part 26, lighting and blinking are performed according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit, a predetermined reach time, and the like. In addition, an error display lamp unit 27 which lights up at the time of a predetermined error is provided at the top of the pachinko machine 10 at the center of the annular electric decorative unit 26 and further to the left and right side thereof A ball ramp 28 is provided. In addition, a speaker unit 29 is provided at a position close to the right and left award ball lamp units 28, to which sound effects and the like according to the game state are output.

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 bulging toward the front side are vertically arranged in parallel. An upper plate 33 opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower plate 34 opening similarly upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32. The upper tray 33 has a function for temporarily storing game balls paid out from the later described payout device and guiding the game balls to the game ball launch mechanism side described later while aligning them in a line. Further, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing the game balls which become surplus in the upper tray 33.

  A game ball emission handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower side bulging portion 32 so as to protrude to the front side. By operating the game ball emission handle 41, a game ball is emitted from a game ball emission mechanism described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin, and has a front door upper tray passage communicating with the upper tray 33 and a front door lower tray passage communicating with the lower tray 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner portion, and the receiving portion is divided into right and left portions by a partition wall, whereby the inlet of the front door side upper tray passage is formed. A portion and an inlet portion of the lower door passage on the front door side are defined. The gaming balls entering the front door upper tray passage are guided to the upper tray 33, and the gaming balls entering the front door lower tray passage are guided to the lower tray 34.

  Protruding shafts are provided at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projection shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of metal fittings 49 extending rearward are juxtaposed in the vertical direction on the pivoting tip side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These hooks 49 constitute a locking mechanism for the inner frame 13.

(Inner frame 13)
Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail based on FIGS. 2 and 3. The inner frame 13 mainly includes a resin base 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the resin base 50 is set slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. Further, the resin base 50 is disposed close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the resin base 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the resin base 50 (specifically, the lower end thereof), and when the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the resin base 50 is placed on the curtain plate .

  Support fittings 51 and 52 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side of the front surface of the resin base 50. Shaft holes are formed in the support fittings 51 and 52, and the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13 by inserting the protruding shafts of the front door frame 14 into these shaft holes. ing.

  At the front end of the resin base 50 on the front end side, insertion holes for inserting a hook 49 provided on the back of the front door frame 14 are provided. In the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 3, a locking device 55 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is arranged to be hidden behind the inner frame 13. Therefore, the front door frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 such that the front door frame 14 can not be opened by being locked to the locking device 55 (specifically, the front door hook receiving member) through the insertion hole. The locking device 55 also has an inner frame wedge member 57 extending rearward of the inner frame 13. When the inner frame wedge member 57 is hooked on the wedge receiving member 19 of the outer frame 11, the gaming machine main portion 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  In the lower right corner of the resin base 50, a cylinder lock 58 for unlocking the locking device 55 is installed. The cylinder lock 58 is integrated with the locking device 55, and turning the key inserted in the key hole of the cylinder lock 58 to the right unlocks the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 and inserts it into the key hole of the cylinder lock 58. The locking device 55 is configured such that the locking of the inner frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released when the key is turned to the left.

  A substantially elliptical window hole 54 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 50, and the window hole 54 is closed from the rear by the game board 60 mounted on the resin base 50. The game board 60 has a wooden plywood and a sheet material covering a front plate surface of the plywood, and the front surface is exposed to the front side of the resin base 50 through the window hole 54. On the exposed portion, that is, on the front surface of the game board 60, a game area PE where a game ball flows down is formed.

  The game board 60 is not limited to wooden, and may be made of synthetic resin. In addition, the game board 60 may be mounted on the resin base 50 from the front of the game.

  Hereinafter, based on FIG. 4, the game board 60 (in particular, various configurations arranged in the game area PE) will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 60. As shown in FIG.

(Game board 60)
The game board 60 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-rear direction). At each opening, a general winning opening 61, operation ball entering units 62 and 63, variable ball entering devices 64 and 65, a through gate 66, a variable display unit 67 and the like are disposed. When the ball is entered into the general winning opening 61, the operation ball entering unit 62, 63, or the variable ball entering device 64, 65, it is detected by a detection sensor disposed on the back side of the game board 60, and the detection result On the basis of the above, the player is given benefits such as the payout of a predetermined number of winning balls.

  In addition, an out port 68 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 60, and game balls which have not entered the various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 68. Here, entering the ball means that the game ball passes through the predetermined opening site, and the game ball is discharged from the game area PE after passing through the opening site as well as passing through the opening site Also included is an aspect in which the game area PE is not discharged later. However, in the following description, in order to distinguish clearly from the entry of the game ball to the out port 68, to the general winning opening 61, the operation ball entry portion 62, 63, the variable ball entry device 64, 65, through gate 66 The entry of the ball is also expressed as a winning.

  Further, on the game board 60, a large number of nails 69 are implanted to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow-down path of the game ball, and various members (features) such as a windmill are disposed. The flow paths of the game balls are differentiated by various structures such as the nail 69 and the windmill, and the above-mentioned winning of the general winning opening 61 and the like is adjusted to occur with an appropriate probability.

  The variable display unit 67 is disposed at the center of the game board 60, and can be viewed from the front of the game machine through a central opening formed in the game board 60. Around the variable display unit 67, the operation ball receiving portions 62, 63 and the like are disposed. The operation ball receiving portions 62 and 63 are vertically arranged below the variable display unit 67. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the upper operating ball receiving portion will be referred to as the “upper operating ball receiving portion 62”, and the lower operating ball portion will be referred to as the “lower operating ball receiving portion 63”.

  In particular, the lower operating entry section (lottery trigger entry section) 63 is provided with a motorized jack 71 as an opening / closing ball entry assisting device (ball entry assisting means) or an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric part 71 has a pair of left and right movable pieces 71a and a solenoid type electric part driving part 71b for driving the movable pieces 71a, and by operating the movable pieces 71a, a lower operation ball is inserted. Open state (support state or auxiliary state) that enables or facilitates ball entry to the inlet portion (lower operation port 63a) in the part 63, and closed state (non-support state in which the same ball is more difficult than the open state Switching to the state or the non-assisting state).

  The through gates 66 are respectively disposed in the right and left areas of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE, and the winning is won by the lottery using the passage of the through gates 66 of the game ball as a trigger. In this case, the motor-operated combination 71 is in an open state for a preset time.

  The variable ball entry devices (special ball entry devices or special ball entry means) 64, 65 are individually disposed below and to the right of the variable display unit 67. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the variable ball entry device disposed below the variable display unit 67 (specifically, below the operation ball entry portions 62 and 63) is referred to as "lower variable ball entry device 64". The variable ball entry device disposed in detail (below the lower actuation ball entry portion 63) is referred to as "right variable ball entry device 65".

  The lower variable ball entry device 64 has a lower large winning opening 64a communicating with the back side of the game board 60 and an opening / closing mechanism as an opening / closing means for opening / closing the lower large winning opening 64a. . The open / close mechanism has an open / close door 64b as an open / close member for the lower big winning opening 64a. The open / close door 64b is switched to an open state (an assist state or a reception state) in which the game ball can or can not enter the ball and a closed state (a non-assist state or a non reception state) in which the ball is impossible or difficult It is possible. In addition, the open / close door 64b is connected to a variable ball drive unit 64c (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and normally the open / close door 64b is maintained closed. When the player wins the shift to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state) in the lottery, it is switched to the open state.

  Similarly, the right variable ball entry device 65 is provided with the right large winning opening 65a leading to the back side of the game board 60, and is provided with an opening / closing mechanism as opening / closing means for opening and closing the right large winning opening 65a. ing. The said opening-and-closing mechanism has the opening-and-closing door 65b as an opening-and-closing member for the right side big winning opening 65a. The open / close door 65b is switched to an open state (an assist state or a reception state) in which the game ball can or can not enter the ball and a closed state (a non-assist state or a non reception state) in which the ball is impossible or difficult It is possible. In addition, the open / close door 65b is connected to a variable ball drive unit 65c (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and normally the open / close door 65b is maintained closed. When the player wins the shift to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state) in the lottery, it is switched to the open state.

  Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode in which transition is made when a big hit is won. As an opening aspect of the variable ball entering devices 64 and 65 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a lapse of a predetermined time (0.6 sec or 30 sec in the present embodiment) or a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment) It is set such that the opening and closing door 64b or the opening and closing door 65b is repeatedly opened up to a plurality of rounds (9 rounds in the present embodiment) with the winning as one round.

  In the open / close execution mode, when the lower variable ball entry device 64 (lower large winning opening 64a) is to be opened, and the right variable ball inlet device 65 (right large winning opening 65a) is to be opened. Is set. Both of the opening modes are selected according to the type of jackpot to be described later.

  Here, supplementary description will be given of the arrangement of the operation ball receiving portions 62, 63 and the variable ball receiving devices 64, 65.

  When the gaming ball is fired toward the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67, the gaming ball that has passed the side of the variable display unit 67 is below the variable display unit 67 in the gaming area PE It is easy to be guided to the area, that is, the area where the upper actuating ball receiving portion 62 and the lower actuating ball receiving portion 63 are disposed. Under the present circumstances, the game ball which bypassed both operation ball storage parts 62 and 63 flowed down to the lower variable ball storage device 64, and did not ball into the lower side big prize hole 64a of the lower variable ball storage device 64 concerned. In this case, it is discharged out of the game area PE through the out port 68. On the other hand, the right side variable ball entry device 65 is disposed at a position where the game ball which has flowed down the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 can not be reached. For this reason, entering the right large winning opening 65a of the gaming ball launched toward the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 is avoided.

  When the gaming ball is fired toward the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67, the gaming ball having passed the side of the variable display unit 67 flows downward to the right variable ball entry device 65. The right side variable ball entry device 65 is provided with a guiding portion for guiding the gaming ball toward the lower side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE (specifically, the lower operation ball entry portion 63), The game ball passing the right side special winning opening 65 a of the right side variable ball entry device 65 will flow downward toward the lower operation ball entry unit 63. Then, the gaming ball having passed through the lower operation ball entering portion 63 flows downward toward the lower variable ball entering device 64. Here, with regard to the upper operation ball entry unit 62, the game ball launched toward the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 is disposed at a position where it can not be reached. Therefore, while the same game ball is permitted to enter into both of the variable ball entering devices 64 and 65 and the lower operation ball entering portion 63, the ball entering into the upper operation ball entering portion 62 is avoided. .

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since through gates 66 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of variable display unit 67, even if the game ball is fired toward either of left and right of variable display unit 67. The support function by the electric role 71 of the lower operation ball entry unit 63 is secured (even if the game situation has been used according to the game situation).

  Next, the variable display unit 67 will be described. The variable display unit 67 has a symbol display device 75 that variably displays symbols by using a prize winning on the operation ball entry unit 62, 63 as a trigger, and a variable display device 76 as a movable effect device. The two display devices 75 and 76 are juxtaposed back and forth with the symbol display device 75 on the back side and the variable display device 76 on the front side, and the amount of movement of the eyes when viewing various effects in both display devices 75 and 76 The reduction of the

  Further, the variable display unit 67 is provided with a center frame 77 (disposed along the central opening of the game board 60) disposed so as to surround both the display devices 75 and 76. In the lower part of the center frame 77, it corresponds to the storage ramp 78 for the upper operating port corresponding to the upper operating ball receiving section 62 (upper operating port 62a) and the lower operating ball receiving section 63 (lower operating port 63a). And a holding lamp unit 79 for the lower operation opening. In the present embodiment, the number of times the game ball has passed through each operation ball receiving portion 62, 63 is held up to four times at maximum, but each operation ON is performed by lighting of the holding lamp portions 78, 79. The number of holdings corresponding to the ball units 62 and 63 is individually displayed.

  The symbol display device 75 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and the display content on the display screen 75a is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, symbols are displayed side by side, for example, in the upper, middle, and lower positions, and these symbols are displayed so as to be scrolled in the left-right direction. Then, when symbols of a predetermined combination are stopped and displayed on an effective line set in advance, a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot) is generated, and the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode described above.

  In addition, it is also possible to provide the function of the holding lamp parts 78 and 79 mentioned above to the symbol display apparatus 75, and to set it as the structure which displays the number of holdings in the said symbol display apparatus 75. FIG.

  The operation ball entering units 62 and 63 are disposed at positions closer to the variable display unit 67. Since a big hit may occur triggered by a win on the operating ball 62, 63, the player pays attention to whether or not the winning ball 62, 63 is played, and whether a big hit is generated or not. It is considered that attention is paid to the symbol display device 75 for grasping. Providing the operation ball receiving portions 62 and 63 closer to the variable display unit 67 is a device for concentrating the portion that the player wants to focus on around the variable display unit 67.

  A main display unit 81 is disposed on the side of the operation ball receiving portions 62 and 63 (below the right side variable ball entering device 65). The main display unit 81 is disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE, and protrudes forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the front of the game board 60. The front of the main display unit 81 is opposed to the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23) which allows the gaming area PE to be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further the rear display panel The distance between them is narrower than one game ball. Thereby, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the front surface of the main display unit 81.

  In a portion of the main display unit 81 facing the glass unit 22, a main display portion D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided. The main display portion D is a display portion DU for the upper operation entering portion that displays a lottery result based on winning on the upper operation entering portion 62 (the upper operation opening 62a), and a lower operation entering portion 63 (the lower side A lower operation ball display unit DL for displaying a lottery result performed based on a winning on the operation port 63a).

  The upper operation ball display unit DU is triggered by a winning on the upper operation ball 62, and the variation display of the pattern is performed. As a result of the stop of the fluctuation display, the winning on the upper operation ball 62 is performed. Clearly show the results of the internal If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning on the upper operation ball entering unit 62 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, the fluctuation display is stopped at the display unit DU for the upper operation ball entering unit After the predetermined pattern is displayed as the stop result, the mode is switched to the open / close execution mode.

  In the lower operation ball entry display unit DL, a change display of a pattern is performed using a winning on the lower operation ball entry unit 63 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the fluctuation display, the lower operation ball entry unit 63 is displayed. The result of the internal lottery made based on the winning is clearly stated. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning on the lower operation ball entering portion 63 is the winning result corresponding to the big hit or the special hit, the fluctuation display is stopped at the display portion DL for the lower operation ball entering portion After the predetermined pattern is displayed as the stop result, the mode is switched to the open / close execution mode according to the result.

  Here, based on the winning on any of the operation ball receiving portions 62, 63, variable display is started in the corresponding display portion DU, DL for operation ball receiving portion, and a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the above-mentioned fluctuation display Until it is stopped is equivalent to one game time. However, one game round is not limited to the above contents, for example, a single display area is provided, and it is possible to win a prize in any of the operation entry sections 62, 63. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in one display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and until the variable display is stopped in the state where the predetermined stop result is displayed, I do it once.

  Further, on the main display D of the main display unit 81, in addition to the display portions DU and DL for both operation ball entry portions, a through gate display portion DS for displaying a lottery result based on winning on the through gate 66 is juxtaposed ing. In the through gate display section DS, the winning display on the through gate 66 is used as a trigger for variation display of the pattern, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning on the through gate 66 is Be explicit. If the result of the internal lottery (support lottery) based on the winning on the through gate 66 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the electronic part opening state, a predetermined stopping result is displayed on the through gate display section DS After the variable display is stopped, the electronic gear is shifted to the open state. In the open state, the motorized part 71 provided on the lower operation ball entering part 63 is released in a predetermined manner.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times the game ball passes through gate 66 is held up to four times at maximum, but the number of held is displayed on main display D of main display unit 81 The display unit DH for the number of reservations is provided.

  The display units DU, DL, DS, DH can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and the front of the various display units DU, DL, DS, DH Visibility is secured by avoiding movement of the game ball.

  Referring back to FIG. 2, the configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described. In the lower part of the mounting area of the game board 60 in the resin base 50, based on the operation of the game ball emission handle 41, the game ball PE is A game ball launch mechanism 110 is provided to launch the game ball. The game ball firing mechanism 110 has a solenoid 111 for launching a game ball disposed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 for defining the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and the game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for feeding balls and a base plate 114 on which the various components 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the resin base 50 to fix the resin base 50. It is integrated against.

  The launch rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 60 side. At a position closer to the downstream end (i.e., the lower end) of the firing rail 112, a ball stopper that holds the gaming balls supplied from the ball feeding device 113 in the above-described firing standby position is disposed. The solenoid 111 is disposed at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power supply and emission control device described later. The output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion and contraction direction based on the output of the electric signal from the power supply and emission control device, whereby the game ball placed at the emission standby position is on the game board 60 side, specifically, the game It is launched toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 60.

  The induction rail 100 partitions the game area PE so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. Further, the guide rail 100 is composed of an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 which are disposed to face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the two rails 101 and 102 define a single guide passage 103 It is formed. The guiding passage 103 has an inlet portion opened to the tip side (obliquely lower) of the firing rail 112, and an outlet portion located at the top of the game area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → the induction rail 100 (inlet portion → outlet portion). By adjusting the operation amount of the game ball emission handle 41, the game ball is divided into the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE and the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE. It is possible.

  In addition, on the tip side of the exit part in the game board 60, specifically, near the tip of the inner rail 101, a reverse return preventing member 106 for preventing the return of the gaming ball having reached the game area PE into the same induction passage 103 is attached. It is suppressed that the game ball which has reached the game area PE ahead of time prevents the launch of the following game ball from being blocked.

  The guide rail 100 (see FIG. 4) and the launch rail 112 are disposed such that the inlet portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip end portion of the launch rail 112 face each other diagonally across the lower edge of the game board 60. That is, the two rails 100 and 112 are disposed such that the inlet portion of the guide rail 100 and the leading end portion of the firing rail 112 are displaced laterally in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 60. As a result, while the two rails 100 and 112 are brought close to the lower end edge of the game board 60, a gap of a predetermined distance is formed between the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112.

  A far ball passage 46 is disposed below the gap formed in this manner. The foul ball passage 46 is integrally formed with the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game ball fired from the game ball firing mechanism 110 does not reach the game area PE and moves backward in the guiding passage 103 as a far ball, those far balls enter the far ball passage 46 through the above-mentioned gap. It becomes. The foul ball passage 46 leads to the lower door passage on the front door side, and the gaming ball entering the far ball passage 46 is discharged to the lower plate 34 shown in FIG. Thus, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be fired next is suppressed.

  In the resin base 50, a through hole penetrating the resin base 50 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14) of the firing rail 112. A passage forming member is formed in this through hole 121 are arranged. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the resin base 50, and has a main body side upper countersink and a main body lower countersink. The upstream sides of the main body side upper plate passage and the main body side lower plate passage communicate with a game ball distribution unit described later. Further, the receiving portion of the passage forming unit 45 attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted below the passage forming member 121, and the front door upper plate passage is disposed below the main body upper plate passage. A front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body lower plate passage.

  Below the passage forming member 121 in the resin base 50, an opening / closing member 124 for opening / closing the main body side upper plate passage and the main body side lower plate passage is attached. The opening and closing member 124 is rotatably supported in the front and rear direction by a support shaft provided at its lower end, and an urging member for urging the body side upper disc passage and the body side lower disc passage to a front position closing them. It is provided. Accordingly, when the front door frame 14 is opened relative to the inner frame 13, the opening and closing member 124 ascends as illustrated to close the main body side upper countersink and the main body lower countersink. Thereby, when the front door frame 14 is opened in a state where game balls are stored in the main body side upper plate passage or the main body side lower plate passage, it is possible to prevent such a problem that the storage balls fall off. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed and opened against the biasing force by the socket provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper plate passage and the front door side upper plate passage communicate with each other, and the main body side lower plate passage and the front door side lower plate passage communicate with each other.

Next, the rear face configuration of the inner frame 13 (the resin base 50 and the game board 60) will be described based on FIG.
At the rotation base end side of the back surface of the resin base 50, bearing fittings 132 are vertically juxtaposed. Bearing parts are formed on the bearing fitting 132 so as to be vertically separated from each other, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing parts.

  A plurality of locking brackets 135 are provided on the back surface of the resin base 50, and the game board 60 is attached to the resin base 50 by the locking brackets 135 as described above. Here, the configuration of the back of the game board 60 will be described.

  A display control device is attached to the variable display unit 67 disposed at the center of the game board 60 so as to cover the variable display unit 67 from behind (not shown). Then, a rendering control device unit 142 is mounted behind the display control device so as to overlap the display control device. The effect control device unit 142 is configured to include a effect control device 610 and a mount 144, and the effect control device 610 is mounted on the mount 144.

  The effect control device 610 includes an effect control board that controls sound and lamp display and control of the display control device according to an instruction from the main control device described later, and the effect control board is a substrate box 145 made of transparent resin material or the like. It is housed and configured.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a collecting plate 150 is provided below the variable display unit 67 on the back of the game board 60. The collecting plate 150 is provided with a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls that have won in various winning openings, a detection mechanism for detecting entry of game balls into various winning openings, and the like.

  To describe the gaming ball collecting mechanism, the collecting plate 150 is provided with collecting passages respectively corresponding to various ball entry parts such as the general winning opening 61 and the like. These recovery passages descend from the ball entry portion along the back of the game board 60 and define a drop path of the game balls. Each collection passage joins near the lower end of the same game board 60, and all the game balls which passed the ball entry part such as the general winning opening 61 gather in the lower part of the game board 60 via the collection passage. It becomes. The outlet portion of each recovery passage is opened downward, and a discharge passage described later is provided on the front side thereof (specifically, below the game board 60). The game balls gathered below the game board 60 by the recovery passage are led out to the discharge passage. The out-port 68 is also in communication with the discharge passage, and game balls that have not won any of the winning openings are also led out to the discharge passage through the out-port 68.

  Describing the detection mechanism, the collective plate 150 is provided with detection sensors respectively corresponding to various ball entry portions such as the general winning opening 61 and the like. These various detection sensors are disposed at an intermediate position of each collection passage connected to the ball entry part such as the above-mentioned common winning opening 61 and the like, and the falling path of the game ball is defined in the collection passage. Detect passage. More specifically, each detection sensor detects a ball entering a ball entry opening such as the general winning opening 61 by the game ball passing through a detection area provided at an intermediate position of each collection passage. Specifically, a magnetic sensor is employed which grasps the change of the magnetic field generated when the gaming ball passes through the detection area.

  These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main controller unit 160 (more specifically, the main controller) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and detection signals from these detection sensors are sent to the same main control device. Is configured to be output. Hereinafter, the main controller unit 160 and the configuration associated with it will be described.

  The main controller unit 160 is mounted on the game board 60 so as to cover the collective plate 150 from the rear side, and is made of a synthetic resin mount 161 and a main controller 162 mounted on the mount 161. It is configured. The main control device 162 is equipped with a main control board having a function (main control circuit) to control the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) to monitor the power, and the main control board is a transparent resin material. And the like are accommodated in a substrate box 163 formed of, for example.

  The substrate box 163 is provided with a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing unit as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of sealing portions are provided on the long side of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used to perform the sealing process.

  Although the sealing unit may have any configuration as long as it can unopenably connect the box base and the box cover, the box base and the box cover can be formed by inserting the locking claw into the elongated hole constituting the sealing unit. It is designed to be unsealable. The sealing process by the sealing unit prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and even if unauthorized opening is performed, such a situation can be detected early and easily, and it was opened once. It is possible to perform the sealing process again later. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the plurality of sealing portions. Then, when the substrate box 163 is opened, such as when a defect occurs in the main control substrate accommodated or when the main control substrate is inspected, the connecting portion between the sealing portion in which the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing portion is Disconnect. Thus, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the main control substrate inside can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other sealing portion. If a history indicating that the substrate box 163 has been opened is left in the substrate box 163, it is possible to easily find that unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  A plurality of coupling pieces are provided on one short side of the substrate box 163 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces correspond one-to-one with a plurality of coupled pieces formed on the mounting base 161, and sealing processing is performed between the substrate box 163 and the mounting block 161 by the coupling pieces and the coupled pieces. It will be.

(Back pack unit 15)
Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described based on FIGS. 2 and 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201, and a delivery mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201.

  The back pack 201 is molded of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 3, a base portion 211 to which the dispensing mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 which protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. And. The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and at least has a size sufficient to surround the variable display unit 67.

  The external terminal board 213 is provided in the upper right portion of the base portion 211. The external terminal board 213 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. The base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the retaining pins are inserted into the bearing fitting 132 (more specifically, the bearing portion) provided on the inner frame 13. By doing this, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13. In addition, a fastening tool for fastening to a fastening hole provided in the inner frame 13 is provided at the rotation tip of the base section 211, and the fastening tool is fitted into the fastening hole The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13.

  A dispensing mechanism unit 202 is disposed on the base unit 211 so as to bypass the protective cover unit 212. The payout mechanism section 202 is provided with a tank 221 disposed at the top of the back pack 201 and opened upward, and the gaming balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221 Ru. Below the tank 221, a tank rail that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected, and to the downstream side of the tank rail, a vertically extending case rail is connected. A dispensing device 224 is provided at the most downstream part of the case rail. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

  The game ball distribution unit has a function to distribute the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any of the upper tray 33, the lower tray 34 or a discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is the above-mentioned main body side It communicates with the upper plate 33 through the upper plate passage and the front door side upper plate passage, and the outer opening is formed to communicate with the lower plate 34 through the main body lower plate passage and the front door side lower plate passage. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, at the lower end portion of the base portion 211, a discharge passage panel and a control device aggregation unit 204 are attached so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front and rear direction. In the discharge passage board 203, a discharge passage opened rearward is formed on the surface facing the control device collection unit 204, and the open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device collection unit 204. The discharge passage is formed to discharge the game ball to the island facilities of the game hall, and the game ball led out to the discharge passage from the above-mentioned collection passage or the like passes the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 Exhausted.

  The control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mount, and the payout control device 181 and the power / emission control device 191 are mounted on the mount. The payout control device 181 and the power supply / discharge control device 191 are disposed so as to be stacked back and forth so that the payout control device 181 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 181, a payout control substrate for controlling the payout device 224 is accommodated in the substrate box, and a state recovery switch provided on the payout control substrate protrudes out of the substrate box. For example, when the state recovery switch is pressed when a dispensing error occurs such as a ball clogging in the dispensing device 224, the ball clogging is eliminated.

  In the power supply and emission control device 191, a power supply and emission control substrate is accommodated in a substrate box, and a predetermined power supply required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the substrate. Control of launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the handle 41 is performed. In addition, the power / emission control device 191 is provided with a RAM erase switch. The pachinko machine 10 has a memory holding function of various data, and can maintain the state at the time of the power failure even if the power failure occurs, and can return to the state at the time of the power failure when recovering from the power failure. It has become. Therefore, for example, when the power is shut off in the normal procedure as in the case of business closing of the game hall, the state before shutting off is stored and held, but when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch, the RAM data is initialized It has become.

(Variable display 76)
Next, the variable display unit 67 (particularly the variable display device 76) provided on the game board 60 and the configuration related thereto will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 is a perspective view of the variable display unit 67 as viewed obliquely from the front, FIG. 6 (a) is a front view of the variable display unit 67, FIG. 6 (b) is a rear view of the variable display unit 67, and FIG. Fig. 67 is an exploded perspective view of 67; In addition, in FIG.6 and FIG.7, the symbol display apparatus 75 is simplified and shown for convenience (refer the dashed-two dotted line).

  As described above, the variable display unit 67 includes the symbol display device 75, the variable display device 76, and the center frame 77. As shown in FIG. 5, the various components 75 to 77 are arranged in order from the front side of the center frame 77, the variable display device 76 and the symbol display device 75, among which the center frame 77 is the front of the game board 60. The side, the variable display device 76 and the symbol display device 75 are mounted on the back side of the game board 60. The center frame 77 protrudes from the front of the game board 60, and the game balls flowing down the game area PE with respect to the respective display devices 75, 76 by surrounding both the display devices 75, 76 by the center frame 77. Collision is avoided (see FIG. 4).

  At a portion of the center frame 77 located immediately above the operation ball receiving portions 62 and 63 (the lower portion of the center frame 77), a stage portion 77a for allowing the game balls to roll is provided. The stage portion 77a extends leftward and rightward along the lower end edge of the display screen 75a, and a guide portion 77b for guiding the game ball to the upper operation ball entry portion 62 is formed at the center position. In a portion of the center frame 77 located to the side of the display screen 75a, there is formed an entrance 77c for guiding the game ball flowing down the area to the side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE to the stage 77a. The game ball having reached the stage 77a through the entrance 77c repeats swinging to the left and right on the stage 77a. In the process of repeating swinging in this manner, the gaming ball entering the guide portion 77b flows into the upper operation ball entering portion 62 with high probability, and the gaming ball caught in the groove extending forward of the gaming machine falls from the stage portion 77a. The upper operation ball receiving portion 62 is bypassed.

  The variable display device 76 includes a variable mechanism 300 that operates when a preset execution condition is satisfied and a special effect (second special effect described later) is performed, and a case body 350 that accommodates the variable mechanism 300. Have. The reason why the variable display device 76 is arranged in front of the symbol display device 75 (more specifically, the display screen 75a) is the correlation between the display mode of the symbol on the display screen 75a and the operation mode (content of effect) by the variable display device 76. This is a device for making it easy to perform rendering integrally by both the display devices 75 and 76.

  When the special effect is executed, the display screen 75a is divided by the variable mechanism 300 in a predetermined mode, and the display content on the display screen 75a is switched accordingly. Specifically, the display screen 75a is divided into the central portion and the other portion by the variable mechanism 300, and the pattern in the other portion is not displayed on the display screen 75a, and the variable display of the symbol is executed in the central portion The Rukoto.

  The case body 350 has a substantially plate-like base 351 facing the back of the game board 60, and a wall 352 that surrounds the base 351 and has a wall shape rising from the peripheral edge of the base 351 to the game board 60 side. And. A mounting portion for the game board 60 is formed at the front end portion of the enclosing portion 352, and the mounting portion is fixed to the game board 60, whereby the variable display device 76 is mounted on the game board 60. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), an installation portion 353 for the symbol display device 75 is formed in a portion of the base 351 facing away from the game board 60, and the symbol display is made on the installation portion 353. By installing the device 75, the symbol display device 75 and the variable display device 76 are integrated. An opening 354 is formed in a portion facing the display screen 75 a of the symbol display device 75 in the base portion 351 according to the display screen 75 a. The display screen 75 a is exposed to the gaming board 60 side (front side of the gaming machine) through the opening 354.

  Referring again to FIG. 5, the variable mechanism 300 is installed in a region surrounded by the base portion 351 and the surrounding portion 352 in the case body 350. The variable mechanism 300 has a main body 310 as a mounting portion for the case body 350, and the variable mechanism 300 and the case body 350 are integrated by fixing the main body 310 to the case body 350. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main body 310 has a substantially frame shape whose outer shape is formed to match the surrounding portion 352, and the central opening 311 of the main body 310 communicates with the opening 354 of the case body 350. Thereby, the visibility of the display screen 75a from the front of the gaming machine is secured.

  A plurality of display members 320 used at the time of execution of the special effect are disposed on the back side of the main body 310 and in an area sandwiched by the main body 310 and the base portion 351 of the case body 350. By arranging the display member 320 in the region where the exposure to the outside of the variable display unit 67 is suppressed as described above, the display member 320 is protected.

  The display member 320 is accommodated in a display position (see a broken line portion in FIG. 6A) which protrudes from the front of the gaming machine so as to protrude to the central opening 311 and overlap the display screen 75a. Switching at both positions with the standby position (see the two-dot chain line portion in FIG. 6B) in which the overlap is suppressed is permitted. When the special effect is executed, the display member 320 is disposed at the display position, and the display member 320 divides the variable display area of the symbol on the display screen 75a.

  Here, the configuration for realizing the slide movement of the display member 320 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 7. The display members 320 are arranged side by side along the central opening 311 (arranged annularly around the central opening 311). On the rear surface of the main body 310, holding portions 312 for holding the display members 320 are formed in one-to-one correspondence with the respective display members 320. The side closer to the central portion of the central opening 311 (the side where the amount of protrusion with respect to the central opening 311 is larger and the central opening 311 is minimized) and the side away from the central portion (the amount of projection relative to the central opening 311) The display member 320 is held in a state in which it can slide to the side where the central opening 311 is maximized. In other words, the display members 320 are held in a state where they can slide between the side where the distance between the display members 320 narrows and the side where the distance between the display members 320 widens.

  The holding portion 312 has a groove shape extending toward the central opening 311 and is disposed so as to face each other across the one display member 320 to be held. A flat base 321 facing the back of the main body 310 is formed on the display member 320, and the end of the base 321 is fitted in the grooved portion. Then, by moving the display member 320 so that the end of the base portion 321 slides in the groove-like portion, the sliding direction when the movement between the display position and the standby position is performed is defined. . As described above, when attention is paid to the point that the holding portion 312 has the function of defining the moving direction of the display member 320, the holding portion 312 can also be referred to as a "guide portion" or a "defining portion".

  The end portion of the display member 320 held by the holding portion 312 is maintained in the state held in the holding portion 312 regardless of the position of the display member 320, and the end portion from the holding portion 312 It will not be exposed. Furthermore, the end portion held by the holding portion 312 and the holding portion 312 is covered by the center frame 77, a frame 341 described later, and the like, and it is difficult to visually recognize from the front of the gaming machine.

  At positions adjacent to the holding portions 312 in the main body 310, driving portions 330 for driving the display members 320 individually are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the display members 320. The drive unit 330 is also disposed at a position on the back side of the center frame 77 and the game board 60 as in the case of the holding unit 312 and the like, and can not be viewed from the front of the game machine.

  As shown in FIG. 6, each drive unit 330 includes a motor 330a electrically connected to the effect control device 610, and a pinion 330b attached to the motor 330a. On the other hand, at the end of the base portion 321 of the display member 320 held by the holding portion 312, a rack 321a engaged with the pinion 330b of the drive portion 330 is formed. The rack 321a extends along the end, and the engagement between the rack 321a and the pinion 330b is maintained over the entire movement range of the display member 320.

  When the motor 330a is driven based on the drive signal output from the effect control device 610, the drive force is transmitted to the display member 320 via the pinion 330b → the rack 321a, and each display member 320 operates independently. It will be.

  Further, a detection sensor 335 for detecting the position of the display member 320 is disposed in the housing portion 313 (see, eg, FIG. 6B). The detection sensor 335 is electrically connected to the effect control device 610. In the effect control device 610, the position of the display member 320 is specifically determined based on the detection signal (detection information) from the detection sensor 335. It is possible to grasp whether it exists in the standby position or not.

  As shown in FIG. 7 and the like, a light emitting portion 322 that emits light to the front side of the gaming machine is formed at an end of the base 321 on the central opening 311 side. The light emitting portion 322 is bent so as to be convex toward the central portion side of the central opening 311 (having a substantially V shape). Both ends of the light emitting portion 322 are configured to maintain overlap with the main body 310 in the front-rear direction even when the display member 320 is present at any position between the display position and the standby position. There is. As a result, for the both ends of the light emitting unit 322, the main body 310 prevents the player 310 from visually recognizing the front of the gaming machine.

  The display member 320 is formed using a synthetic resin material having transparency, and in the display member 320, the rear visibility through the portion other than the light emitting portion 322 is secured. In the situation where the display member 320 is disposed at the display position described above, the base 321 covers a part of the display screen 75a, but the visibility of the display screen 75a through the overlapping portion is secured. Ru. By adopting such a configuration, the base portion 321 and the light emitting portion 322 are clearly differentiated.

  The light emitting portion 322 has a projecting portion 325 projecting from the base portion 321 to the front side of the gaming machine. The protrusion 325 has a hollow shape opened to the display screen 75 a side, and the light emitting substrate 326 is attached to cover the hollow portion from the display screen 75 a side (see FIG. 6B). A plurality of light emitters 327 (specifically, LEDs) are mounted on the front surface of the light emission substrate 326, and light that diffuses the light from the light emitters 327 in a portion facing the light emission substrate 326 in the protruding portion 325 A diffusion portion is formed.

  The light from the light emitters 327 is diffused when passing through the ridges 325 and is irradiated to the front of the gaming machine. In particular, the light emitters 327 are arranged along the ridges 325 (see FIG. 6B), as if the entire light emitters 322 emit light when the light emitters 327 are lit or flickering. It is easy to give the player a good impression.

  A front cover 340 is attached between the main body 310 and the center frame 77 to cover the central opening 311. The front cover 340 has a frame 341 extending along the central opening 311, and by fixing the frame 341 to the main body 310, the main body 310 and the front cover 340 are integrated. .

  A panel member 342 covering an open portion of the frame 341 is attached to the frame 341, and the panel member 342 restricts access to the display member 320 and the display screen 75 a through the central opening 311. The panel member 342 is formed using a transparent synthetic resin material, and the visibility of the display screen 75 a and the display member 320 through the panel member 342 is secured.

  Next, the movement of the display member 320 when executing the special effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 8. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing the movement of the display member 320, and shows the variable mechanism 300 viewed from the rear of the gaming machine.

  As described above, the display members 320 are arranged along the periphery of the central opening 311. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, it is disposed on the lower side, the left side, the upper left side, the upper right side, and the right side of the central opening 311 so as to surround the central opening 311. In each of the display members 320, the positional relationship with other display members adjacent to each other is configured to be the same.

  Therefore, hereinafter, the lower display member 320B disposed below the central opening 311 (hereinafter referred to as the lower display member 320B for convenience) and the left display member disposed to the left of the central opening 311 (hereinafter referred to as the left The movement of the display member 320L), the right display member 320 disposed to the right of the central opening 311 (hereinafter referred to as the right display member 320R for the sake of convenience) Do.

  In the following description, the housing portion and the light emitting portion corresponding to the lower display member 320B are referred to as "lower housing portion 313B", "lower light emitting portion 322B", and the housing portion and light emitting portion corresponding to the left display member 320L. Are appropriately distinguished as "right side accommodating portion 313R" and "right side light emitting portion 322R", corresponding to "left side accommodating portion 313L", "left side light emitting portion 322L", and accommodation portions and light emitting portions corresponding to right side display member 320R.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R are disposed at the standby position, the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R are accommodated in the accommodation portions 313B, 313L, and 313R. Almost the whole of the display members 320B, 320L and 320R is covered from the front of the gaming machine by the main body 310, the game board 60, the center frame 77 and the like. For this reason, the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R arranged at the standby position are in a state of being concealed so as to be difficult or impossible for the player or the like to visually recognize.

  When the special effect is started, drive signals are output to the drive units 330 so as to move the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R individually to the display positions. The drive unit 330 operates based on these drive signals, and the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R move to the display positions.

  In the present embodiment, the left and right display members 320L and 320R and the lower display member 320B are configured to have different moving distances from the standby position to the display position, but finally reach the standby position. The output start timings of the drive signals corresponding to the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R are set so as to be the same for all the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R.

  For the left display member 320L, the sliding direction toward the display position is rightward, and for the lower display member 320B disposed next to the left display member 320L, the sliding direction toward the display position is upward ing. When the special effect is executed, the left side display member 320L and the lower side display member 320B move so as to reduce the mutual distance.

  Further, as described above, the lower display member 320B moves upward to the display position, and the right display member 320R arranged next to the lower display member 320B moves left to the display position. It is When the special effect is executed, the lower display member 320B and the right display member 320R move so as to reduce the mutual distance.

  As described above, each drive unit 330 includes the motor 330a (more specifically, the stepping motor) and the pinion 330b as a transmission means for transmitting the power from the motor 330a to the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R. The display positions of the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R are defined by the number of pulses of the drive signal output to the stepping motor. That is, at the time of movement to the display position, the drive signal of the preset pulse number is output to the stepping motor, whereby the positions of the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R are determined.

  In this case, a predetermined gap is secured between the adjacent display members 320B, 320L, and 320R (more specifically, the light emitting portions 322B, 322L, and 322R), and interference between the display members 320B, 320L, and 320R is avoided. . As a result, even if a configuration is adopted in which the sliding directions intersect and move so as to reduce the mutual distance, it is less likely to cause the inconvenience that the movement of the other display member is hindered by one display member.

  In the present embodiment, although the stopper for preventing the display member 320 from falling off from the holding portion 312 is employed, the display member 320B, 320L, 320R contacts the stopper to further move the stopper It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the arrangement to the display position is completed.

  Referring to FIG. 6 again, when all the display members 320 are arranged at the display position, as shown by the broken lines in FIG. Is narrowed, and a portion excluding both end portions of the light emitting portion 322 is positioned in front of the display screen 75a. In this state, the light emitting unit 322 can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine through the panel member 342.

  As described above, in the state where the display members 320 are gathered in front of the display screen 75a, the substantially star-shaped partition F is formed so as to divide the display screen 75a into the central portion and the other portions by the light emitting portion 322. It becomes. The end where the adjacent display members in the partition F are close to each other is covered by the main body 310, the front cover 340 (more specifically, the frame 341), and the center frame 77, and the top of the partition F described above is concealed. It is displayed as if it were. That is, although the light emitting portions 322 of the display members 320 adjacent to each other in the partition F are not completely connected, by concealing the end portions of the respective light emitting portions 322, the top portion is present and the partition F has an annular shape. It is possible to give the player an impression as if it were being played.

(Pseudo connection means)
In the present embodiment, the light emitting units 322 are connected to each other while adopting a configuration in which the light emitting units 322 of the adjacent display members 320 are not connected in a state of being arranged at the display position (a configuration in which the light emitting units 322 face each other with a gap). A pseudo connection means is used which is connected (displayed in a pseudo manner) as if it were connected. Hereinafter, the pseudo connection means will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. 9 is a front perspective view of the variable display device 76 showing the positional relationship between the light emitting portion 322 and the pseudo connection means, and FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of the variable mechanism 300 showing the positional relationship between the light emitting portion 322 and the pseudo connection means 11 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG. 9 to 11 show the state in which the display member 320 is arranged at the display position, and in FIGS. 9 and 10, the dot hatching is given to the display member 320 for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the display member 320 is formed between the area in front of the end of the light emitting portion 322 and the adjacent display member 320 (specifically, the light emitting portion 322) in the state where the display member 320 is disposed at the display position. In the area in front of the gap, a mirror section 400 constituting the display means is provided so as to straddle those areas, and the end of the light emitting section 322 by the mirror section 400 and the gap are in front of the gaming machine. Is covered from (see FIG. 10). The mirror portion 400 is mirror-finished, and the visual recognition of the end portion of the light emitting portion 322 through the mirror portion 400 is blocked.

  The mirror unit 400 has a front surface 411 that faces the glass panel 23 (see FIG. 1 and the like), and reflecting surfaces 421 and 422 that stand from the front surface 411 to the rear of the gaming machine. The reflective surfaces 421 and 422 are configured to intersect the light emitting section 322 (generally orthogonal) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. The variable display unit 67 is arranged such that the eyes of the player in the game are positioned in front of the display screen 75a, and the reflecting surfaces 421 and 422 allow the player to look at the reflecting surfaces 421 and 422. The light emitting portion 322 is configured to be reflected on the reflecting surfaces 421 and 422 when it is moved.

  Specifically, the mirror unit 400 corresponds to the reflective surface 421 (hereinafter, referred to as a first reflective surface 421) corresponding to one of the two light emitting units 322 adjacent to one another and the other light emitting unit 322. The second reflection surface 422 (hereinafter referred to as the second reflection surface 422) has different reflection targets for the first reflection surface 421 and the second reflection surface 422. Hereinafter, the difference between the first reflection surface 421 and the second reflection surface 422 (see FIG. 9) in the mirror unit 400 corresponding to the left display member 320L and the lower display member 320B will be illustrated, but for the other mirror unit 400 The same applies to the configuration of each of the reflecting surfaces 421 and 422.

  The first reflecting surface 421 and the second reflecting surface 422 are juxtaposed so that the former is on the left side display member 320L side and the latter is on the lower side display member 320B side, and the middle between the both display members 320L and 320B It connects with the boundary part 423 located in. In other words, the reflection surface of the mirror unit 400 is bent at the intermediate position, and the reflection surfaces 421 and 422 facing in different directions are configured to be continuous via the boundary portion 423. More specifically, the boundary portion 423 is bent so as to be convex on the center side of the display screen 75a, and is formed such that the angle between the two reflecting surfaces 421 and 422 is an obtuse angle. In other words, the angle between the two reflecting surfaces 421 and 422 is set so that the first reflecting surface 421 and the second reflecting surface 422 do not face each other.

  The first reflection surface 421 is located in front of the light emitting portion 322L of the left side display member 320L, and intersects the lower portion of the light emitting portion 322L (the portion below the bent portion) in a front view of the gaming machine It is formed to have a planar shape (which is substantially orthogonal). Thus, when the first reflection surface 421 is viewed from the front of the display screen 75a, the reflection of the light emitting portion 322L of the left display member 320L is allowed. In particular, since the first reflecting surface 421 is flat, the difference between the real image of the light emitting portion 322L and the virtual image of the light emitting portion 322L reflected on the first reflecting surface 421 is reduced, and the real image and the virtual image are integrated. It is easy to give the player the impression of being

  In addition, the first reflection surface 421 faces the opposite side to the second reflection surface 422, and the direction is set so as to avoid the reflection of the light emitting portion 322B of the lower display member 320B. In other words, under the situation where the first reflective surface 421 is viewed from the front of the display screen 75a, the first reflective surface 421 reflects the light from the light emitting portions other than the light emitting portion 322L with respect to the first reflective surface 421. The configuration is such that inclusion is avoided.

  On the other hand, the second reflection surface 422 is located in front of the light emitting portion 322B of the lower display member 320B, and the front view of the gaming machine with respect to the left portion of the light emitting portion 322B (portion to the left of the bent portion) It is configured to intersect (substantially orthogonal). Thus, when the second reflective surface 422 is viewed from the front of the display screen 75a, the reflection of the light emitting portion 322B of the lower display member 320B is allowed. In particular, since the second reflecting surface 422 is flat, the difference between the real image of the light emitting portion 322B and the virtual image of the light emitting portion 322B reflected on the second reflecting surface 422 is reduced, and the real image and the virtual image are integrated. It is easy to give the player the impression of being

  Further, the second reflection surface 422 faces the opposite side to the first reflection surface 421, and the direction thereof is set so that the reflection of the light emitting portion 322L of the left display member 320L is avoided. In other words, under the situation where the second reflective surface 422 is viewed from the front of the display screen 75a, the second reflective surface 422 reflects the light emitting portion other than the light emitting portion 322B with respect to the second reflective surface 422. The configuration is such that inclusion is avoided.

  As described above, by limiting the plurality of light emitting units 322 not to be reflected simultaneously to the respective reflecting surfaces 421 and 422, it is easy to recognize an image of the light emitting units 322 reflected on the reflecting surfaces 421 and 422.

  Here, the configuration of the mirror unit 400 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the mirror unit 400 is configured by a main body side mirror unit 315 formed on the main body 310 and a cover side mirror unit 345 formed on the front cover 340 (more specifically, the frame 341).

  More specifically, the first reflection surface 421 is constituted by the first reflection surface 316 of the main body side mirror unit 315 and the first reflection surface 346 of the cover side mirror unit 345 located on the same plane as the first reflection surface 316. The second reflection surface 422 is constituted by the second reflection surface 317 of the main body side mirror unit 315 and the second reflection surface 347 of the cover side mirror unit 345 positioned on the same plane as the second reflection surface 317. Is constituted by the boundary portion 318 of both reflecting surfaces 316 and 317 in the main body side mirror portion 315 and the boundary portion 348 of both reflecting surfaces 346 and 347 in the cover side mirror portion 345. The position of the player's eyes is not uniform because it depends on the player's physique, attitude, and the like. Therefore, by adopting the above-described configuration to increase the size of the mirror unit 400, the decrease in the pseudo connection function due to the variation in the player's eyes is suppressed.

  The main body side mirror portion 315 and the cover side mirror portion 345 face each other with the panel member 342 in between, and the former is suppressed from being exposed to the game area PE side, while the latter is on the game area PE side It is exposed to the

  As shown in FIG. 9, with respect to the cover-side mirror portion 345 exposed to the game area PE side and positioned behind the stage portion 77a of the center frame 77, the reflective surface 346, 347 is a flat surface having an upward component. It forms a rolling area of the gaming ball together with the stage portion 77a. Specifically, the width dimension (front and rear width) of the reflecting surfaces 346 and 347 is set larger than the diameter dimension of the gaming ball. Thereby, rolling of the gaming ball on the reflecting surfaces 346 and 347 is permitted.

  However, most of the reflecting surfaces 346 and 347 are located above the upper surface of the stage portion 77a, and are configured to have a step-like shape in the front and back direction. There is less opportunity for the game balls dropped to to return on the reflecting surfaces 346 and 347. As a result, the game ball reaching the stage portion 77a excessively rides on the reflecting surfaces 346 and 347 while exhibiting the guiding function of the game ball, and the pseudo display function imparted to the mirror portion 400 is disturbed. It is difficult.

  In addition, about the mirror part 400 distribute | arranged above the display screen 75a, ie, the mirror part 400 corresponding to the display member 320 on the upper right side which adjoins, and the display member 320 on the upper left side, the movable decoration provided in the front cover 340 Covered by the body (see Figure 6). The decorative body can be switched to the standby position and the effect position, and the mirror part 400 on the upper side can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine by moving the decorative body from the standby position to the effect position. During the game, the line of sight of the player tends to be easily directed to the display screen 75a and the operation ball entering portions 62, 63, and the line of sight tends to be relatively biased downward. In other words, the upper mirror unit 400 is disposed at a position where the player's attention is less likely to be directed compared to the other mirror units 400. For this reason, even if the configuration in which the upper mirror unit 400 is covered by the movable part as described above is adopted, it is difficult to cause a decrease in the rendering function.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, an aspect of the pseudo link will be described. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a change of the pseudo connection mode when the special effect is executed, and FIG. 12 (1) shows the mirror unit 400 and the light emitting unit 322 viewed from the front of the gaming machine, FIG. The group is a view of the mirror unit 400 and the light emitting unit 322 as viewed from the front of the gaming machine. In the group of FIG. 12 (1), the contents displayed on the mirror unit 400 are indicated by dot hatching.

  When the special effect is executed, the display mode on the mirror unit 400 changes in the order of FIG. 12 (a) → FIG. 12 (b) → FIG. 12 (c). In the present embodiment, since the display modes of the scattered mirror portions 400 are the same, in the following description, the lower left mirror portion 400 corresponding to both the left display member 320L and the lower display member 320B (hereinafter , And the display content in the lower left mirror unit 400X). The first reflection surface 421 of the lower left mirror unit 400X is referred to as "first reflection surface 421X", and the second reflection surface 422 is referred to as "second reflection surface 422X".

  When the special effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 12 (a) → FIG. 12 (b), the left display member 320L and the lower display member 320B arranged at the standby position move toward the display position. Start.

  When the light emitting parts 322L and 322B protrude from the containing parts 313L and 313B and reach a position intersecting the reflecting surfaces 421X and 422X in a front view of the gaming machine, the light emitting parts 322L of the left display member 320L are reflected on the first reflecting surface 421X. The light emitting portion 322B of the lower display member 320B is reflected on the second reflection surface 422X.

  The first reflection surface 421X in the present embodiment extends along the movement path of the left display member 320L, and a range in which the lower end of the light emitting portion 322L protrudes from the accommodation portion 313L in the entire movement range Thus, the reflection of the light emitting portion 322L onto the first reflection surface 421X is permitted. In addition, the second reflection surface 422X in the present embodiment extends along the movement path of the lower display member 320B, and the left end of the light emitting portion 322B in the entire movement range protrudes from the accommodation portion 313B. In the range described above, the reflection of the second reflection surface 422X of the light emitting portion 322B is permitted.

  As described above, since the lower portion of the light emitting portion 322L and the first reflecting surface 421X are configured to be substantially orthogonal when viewed from the front of the gaming machine, the light emitting portion is as if reflecting on the first reflecting surface 421X. It will be displayed as if 322L was extended to the 1st reflective surface side. In particular, the movement direction of the left display member 320L is defined by the holding portion 312, thereby suppressing the expansion of the operation gap between the first reflection surface 421X and the light emitting portion 322L. This suppresses the formation of a blank between the real image of the light emitting portion 322L and the virtual image reflected on the first reflection surface 421X.

  In addition, since the lower part of the light emitting part 322B and the second reflecting surface 422X are configured to be substantially orthogonal in the front view of the gaming machine, the light emitting part 322L is as if the first reflecting part is reflected by the second reflecting surface 422X. It will be displayed as if it were extended to the reflective surface side. By defining the moving direction of the lower display member 320B by the holding portion 312, the expansion of the operation gap between the second reflection surface 422X and the light emitting portion 322B is suppressed. This suppresses the formation of a blank between the light emitting section 322B real image and the virtual image reflected on the second reflecting surface 422X.

  As shown in FIG. 12B to FIG. 12C, when the virtual images shown on the reflecting surfaces 421X and 422X reach the boundary 318X, the virtual image is cut at the boundary 318X. That is, the virtual image displayed on one of the reflection surfaces is reduced in reflection without crossing over the boundary portion 318X to the other display surface. At this time, the divided portion of the virtual image shown on the first reflection surface 421X and the divided portion of the virtual image shown on the second reflection surface 422X intersect at the boundary 348X. As a result, the virtual image on the light emitting portion 322L in the first reflection surface 421X and the virtual image on the light emission portion 322B in the second reflection surface 422 are connected, and the light emission portion 322L and the light emission portion 322B are as if they were in the mirror portion 400X. It becomes a display mode as if connected by.

  Such pseudo connection is configured to occur before the display members 320L and 320B (specifically, the light emitting portions 322L and 322B) reach the display position. Then, as the movement toward the display position is made, the proportion of consecutive parts in the virtual image applied to both display members 320L and 320B becomes large, making it difficult for the player to give an impression of sudden connection. ing.

  Further, after the pseudo connection is realized as described above, by moving both display members 320L and 320B to the display position shown in FIG. 12C, the connection portion is displaced to the center side of the display screen 75a. It will be done. As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that the star-shaped partition F has been reduced.

  By adopting a configuration in which the display member 320 is operated in the front area of the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, the expansion of the effect area is suppressed, and the pressing of the game area PE is suppressed. Further, in the special effect using the display member 320, the effect of the player on the effect is improved by performing the effect integrally by the display member 320 and the symbol display device 75.

  In such a configuration, by providing the center frame 77, the frame 341 and the like so as to surround the display screen 75a, the effect range by the display member 320 is limited by the frame 341 and the like. Such limitation of the effect range is not preferable because it can be an obstacle such as an improvement in the force of the effect using the display member 320. In this respect, in the above-described embodiment, the mirror portion 400 is provided at a portion of the frame body 341 or the main body 310 facing the center side of the display screen 75a, and a configuration in which the display member 320 appears on the mirror portion 400 is adopted. This makes it possible to give the player an impression as if the effect range has been expanded beyond the frame body 341 or the like. Thus, in the configuration in which the effect range is limited as described above, the effect range can be virtually expanded.

  When each display member 320 is made movable, the degree of attention to the effect can be further suitably improved by, for example, enhancing the impact of the effect using the display member 320. In addition, when the effect using the display member 320 is not performed, the visibility of the display screen 75a is lowered by moving the display member 320 to a position (for example, a standby position) in which the overlap with the display screen 75a is suppressed. It can be suppressed.

  However, in the gaming machine in which the display member 320 is movable, the appearance is reduced by exposing the configuration (for example, the driving unit 330) for realizing the movement to the front of the gaming machine. This is not preferable because it can be a factor that hinders the effects of the above-described effect. Therefore, by disposing the drive unit 330 on the back side of the frame body 341 or the like, the drive unit 330 can be concealed to suppress the reduction in appearance. However, in such a configuration, it is not preferable that expansion of the rendering range becomes difficult due to, for example, intensifying restrictions on the moving area of the display member 320 by securing the arrangement area of the drive unit 330. Here, if the mirror portion 400 is provided at a portion of the frame body 341 or the main body 310 facing the center side of the display screen 75a as described above, and the display member 320 is reflected on the mirror portion 400, the frame body is as if It is possible to give the player an impression as if the effect range has been extended to the outside of 341, and it is possible to wipe out the expansion limitation of the effect range by arranging the drive section 330 on the back side of the frame. Thereby, a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  By using the real image and the virtual image of the display member 320 to generate a frame-like partition F, and making a part of the partition F visible so as to exceed the outer edge of the display screen 75a, the frame 341 etc. It is possible to perform a wide range of rendering avoiding the space limitation due to.

  If it is attempted to partition a part of the display screen 75a so as not to protrude from the outer edge of the display screen 75a, the partitioned area tends to be small. On the other hand, in the configuration in which a part of the partition F is divided by the frame body 341 or the like, the division function is not sufficiently exhibited. In this respect, by complementing the part protruding from the outer edge of the display screen 75a in the partition F by a virtual image, it is possible to achieve an effect using the wide area in the display screen 75a while securing the division function. Thereby, the attention to the same effect can be suitably raised.

  A plurality of display members 320 are disposed so as to surround the display screen 75a, and when special effects are performed, the display members 320 are pseudo-integrated in front of the display screen 75a. As described above, by adopting the configuration in which the plurality of display members 320 are combined, it is possible to preferably avoid the disadvantage that the standby region of the display member 320 is locally enlarged. However, on the other hand, it is assumed that the appearance of the connection portion between the display members 320 is likely to be degraded as compared to the case where the effect is produced using the originally single display member. In this respect, in the above-described embodiment, the virtual image reflected on the mirror unit 400 is connected to one another, whereby the above-described deterioration in appearance can be suppressed.

  In particular, by adopting the mirror unit 400 as a pseudo display means for displaying the connection state in a pseudo manner, for example, a display capable of displaying an image imitating the display member 320 (specifically, the light emitting portion 322) is adopted as a pseudo display means As compared with the case of the above, simplification of the structure and space saving can be realized. Moreover, it is advantageous also in the point which suppresses the increase in control load.

  When the configuration in which the virtual images captured on the mirror unit 400 are linked instead of adopting the configuration in which the real images of the display member 320 (more specifically, the light emitting unit 322) are linked, a blank is provided between the real image and the virtual image. This may make it difficult for the player to give an impression that real images are connected to each other. Therefore, by arranging the mirror unit 400 in front of the gap between the adjacent light emitting units 322 and the light emitting units, by making the real image and the virtual image appear as if they are integrated, the virtual image portion is presented to the player. It becomes possible to impress as if it were a structural connection of both light emission parts 322, and the above effect can be exhibited more suitably.

  By adopting a configuration in which the mirror unit 400 covers the end portion of the display member 320 (a change portion between a real image and a virtual image), the mixture of a real image and a virtual image showing the same portion is avoided. This avoids confusion between the real image and the virtual image, and enhances the sense of unity between the two images.

  The first reflecting surface 421 corresponding to one of the two display members 320 (light emitting units 322) adjacent to the mirror unit 400 and the second reflecting surface 422 corresponding to the other display members 320 (light emitting units 322) The boundary portion 423 of the both reflecting surfaces 421 and 422 is configured to be convex inside the frame 341. As a result, the virtual image is cut at the boundary portion 423 and the virtual images are connected at the cut-off portion (end portion), so that the end portions of both display members 320 (light emitting unit 322) are connected It can be seen that the virtual images cross each other and weakens the image of the series.

  Also in the boundary portion 423, the reflection of the display member 320 (the light emitting portion 322) is permitted as in the case of the both reflecting surfaces 421 and 422. Therefore, the generation of a blank between the shredded portions is suppressed, and the virtual image It is possible to preferably display a series of each other. In particular, the boundary portion 423 has a curved surface shape that is smoothly continuous with both the reflection surfaces 421 and 422. As a result, both virtual images can be connected while distorting each other, and it is possible to fuse the virtual images with each other as if slight deviations in the pattern or the like are faked.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the mirror unit 400 includes the plurality of reflecting surfaces 421 and 422, the mirror 1 is reflected by the display member (light emitting unit 322) 1 positioned at the display position being reflected on both the reflecting surfaces 421 and 422. It is assumed that the content displayed by the unit 400 will be complicated. This is not preferable because it can be a factor that hinders the player's understanding when showing the player that the respective images are connected in the mirror unit 400.

  In this respect, in the above embodiment, the reflection of the other display member 320 (the light emitting portion 322) is allowed while the reflection of one of the two display members 320 (the light emitting portion 322) adjacent to the first reflection surface 421 is allowed. A configuration in which the inclusion of the other display member 320 (the light emitting portion 322) is permitted while the two reflecting surfaces 422 allow the reflection of the other display member 320 (the light emitting portion 322). And The above-mentioned inconvenience can be suitably suppressed by avoiding the display members 320 (light emitting units 322) positioned at the display position being simultaneously reflected on the both reflecting surfaces 421 and 422 as described above.

  Each of the reflective surfaces 421 and 422 extends along the movement path of the display member 320 which allows reflection to itself, and before the movement of each display member 320 to the display position is completed, It is possible to project the display member 320. Therefore, for example, when virtual images of each display member 320 (light emitting unit 322) are connected, it is displayed as if each display member 320 (light emitting unit 322) suddenly moves into the mirror unit 400 and becomes huge. When the display members 320 (the light emitting portions 322) are integrated in a pseudo manner, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of discomfort.

  In the configuration in which a plurality of display members 320 are used to perform an integrated effect, for example, the overall image of the effect using the display members 320 can be changed by changing the connection site of each display member 320. In order to mechanically realize such a configuration, it is necessary to devise, for example, deformation (for example, expansion and contraction) along with movement of the display member 320 to the display position. Configuration is complicated.

  In this respect, as shown in the above-described embodiment, the pseudo connected portion in which the virtual images reflected on the mirror unit 400 are not continuous but appears as if they are shifted on the display member 320 (light emitting unit 322). If it does, it will become possible to change the general image of the means for presentation, suppressing complication of a structure. That is, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the partition F constituted by the light emitting section 322 has been enlarged / reduced while suppressing the complication of the structure.

  In the configuration having the pseudo display means described in detail above, by making the pseudo display means larger in size, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the rendering function. However, simply enlarging the pseudo display means reduces the visibility of the display screen 75a by moving the display screen 75a away from the player, or the structure corresponding to the panel member 342 protrudes in front of the gaming machine. It is assumed to be a factor that squeezes the game area PE.

  In this respect, by providing the mirror portions 315 and 345 on the front side and the rear side of the panel member 342, respectively, the rear side mirror portion 315 (main body side mirror portion 315) secures a virtual image display function, and the front side mirror portion The movement of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area PE can be changed while improving the virtual image display function by 345 (cover side mirror section 345). As a result, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the rendering function using the pseudo display means while avoiding the various disadvantages described above.

(Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 602 is mounted on a main control board 601 provided in the main controller 162. The MPU 602 is a ROM 603 storing various control programs to be executed by the MPU 602 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 603 is executed. The RAM 604 is an element in which an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated.

  The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. To the input side of the MPU 602, a power failure monitoring board 605 provided in the main controller 162, a payout control device 181, various detection sensors 151a to 151d, and the like are connected. The power and emission control device 191 is connected to the power failure monitoring substrate 605, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 through the power failure monitoring substrate 605. In addition, as a part of the various detection sensors 151a to 151d, a prize-compatible entry ball (a payout-response ball) such as a general winning opening 61, variable ball entry devices 64 and 65, actuating entry balls 62 and 63, and a through gate 66. A plurality of detection sensors provided in (1) are connected, and in the MPU 602 of the main control unit 162, the winning determination (entering determination) to each ball entry portion is performed. Further, the MPU 602 executes a big hit occurrence lottery based on the winning on the operation ball entry units 62, 63, and executes a support occurrence lottery based on the winning on the through gate 66.

  The power failure monitoring board 605, the payout control device 181 and the effect control device 610 are connected to the output side of the MPU 602. For example, a winning ball command is output to the payout control device 181 based on the result of the winning determination on the winning support ball entry unit. In this case, the command information storage area 603e of the ROM 603 is referred to when outputting the prize ball command. Then, when a prize in the general winning opening 61 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of ten game balls is output, and when a prize in the variable ball entry device 64 is specified, fifteen. When a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the game ball is output and a winning on the operation ball entry unit 62, 63 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is output.

  Various effects such as a variation start command (variation command), a type command, a variation end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the effect control device 610. In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area 603e of the ROM 603 is referred to. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and includes various information as the information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  In addition, on the output side of the MPU 602, variable ball drive units 64c and 65c for opening and closing the opening and closing doors of the variable ball entering devices 64 and 65, and electric combination product driving for opening and closing the electric combination 71 of the operation entering space 63 The unit 71 b and the main display unit 81 are connected. The main control substrate 601 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 602 controls the various components through the driver circuits.

  Specifically, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 602 executes drive control of the variable entry ball drive units 64 c and 65 c so that the variable entry devices 64 and 65 are opened and closed. Further, when the open state of the motorized combination 71 of the operation ball entry unit 63 is won, the MPU 602 executes drive control of the motorized combination drive 71 b such that the motorized combination 71 is opened and closed. In addition, the MPU 602 executes display control of the display units DL, DU, DS and the number-of-holds display unit HS of the main display unit 81.

  The power failure monitoring board 605 relays the main control board 601 and the power supply and emission control device 191, and monitors the voltage of the DC stable 24 volts which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and emission control device 191. The payout control device 181 performs payout control of the winning balls and the lending balls by the payout device 224 based on the winning ball command input from the main control device 162.

  The power supply and emission control device 191 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, the main control board 601, the payout control device 181, etc. generate necessary operation power for each, and the generated operation power is supplied through a predetermined power path. Do. Further, the power supply and launch control device 191 is responsible for controlling the launch of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are satisfied.

  An MPU 612 is mounted on the effect control board 611 provided in the effect control device 610. The MPU 612 is a ROM 613 storing various control programs to be executed by the MPU 612 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 613 is executed. A RAM 614, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, etc. are incorporated.

  The MPU 612 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. In addition to the main controller 162, a detection sensor 335 and the like provided in the variable display device 76 (variable mechanism 300) are connected to the input side of the MPU 612. Based on the detection signal (detection information) from the detection sensor 335, it can be grasped whether or not each display member 320 exists at the standby position. On the output side of the MPU 612, the lamp units 26 to 28, the speaker unit 29, the light emitting substrate 326 of the variable display device 76 (variable mechanism 300), the drive unit 330, and the like are connected.

  The MPU 612 controls the variable display unit 67 based on the command input from the main controller 162. Specifically, in the effect control device 610, based on various commands input from the main control device 162, the variation display time of the symbols in the symbol display device 75 and the type of combination of symbols to be finally displayed in a stop are determined. , Determine the presence or absence of reach and the details of the content of the reach production. When the reach effect corresponds to the above special effect in the processing executed for each game, such a signal for causing the light emitting body 327 to emit light is output to the light emitting substrate 326 and the driving unit A drive signal for moving each display member 320 to the display position is output to 330.

  The display control device 620 has a display control board 621 on which an MPU 622 is mounted, and the MPU 622 executes various control programs and program ROM 623 storing fixed value data, and various control programs stored in the program ROM 623. , A video display processor (VDP) 625, a character ROM 626 storing image data, a video RAM 627 temporarily storing image data read from the character ROM 626, etc. Is built-in.

  The VDP 625 is a kind of drawing circuit which directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 75. Since the VDP 625 is formed into an IC chip, it is also referred to as a "drawing chip", and the substance of the VDP 625 should be referred to as a microcomputer chip incorporating firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 625 adjusts the respective timings of the MPU 622, the video RAM 627, etc. to intervene in reading and writing of data, and reads out the image data stored in the video RAM 627 from the character ROM 626 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 75.

  The character ROM 626 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 75. The character ROM 626 holds bit map type image data of various display symbols, a color pallet table to be referred to when determining a color to be expressed in each dot of the bit map image, and the like. These image data and tables are stored in the character ROM 626.

  It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 626 and store image data etc. in a shared manner in each character ROM 626. It is also possible to store in the character ROM 626 the JPEG format image data for background image stored in the program ROM 623.

  The video RAM 627 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 75, and the display content of the symbol display device 75 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 627.

  The MPU 622 of the display control device 620 executes display control of the symbol display device 75 based on the command input from the effect control device 610. Specifically, the variable display is performed every game time in accordance with the content of the variable display finally determined by the effect control device 610 and the type of combination of symbols to be displayed in a stopped state. At this time, when the reach effect corresponding to the special effect (second special effect) is executed, the variable display area of the symbol on the display screen 75a is matched to the division of the display screen 75a by the variable mechanism 300. Change Specifically, the variation display area of the symbol is changed from the entire area of the display screen 75a to a specific area surrounded by the display member 320 (specifically, the light emitting portion 322). Then, when the special effect is finished and the variable mechanism 300 returns to the initial state, the variable display area is returned to the state before the special effect execution along with the movement of the variable mechanism 300.

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 75 (display screen 75a) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing a display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, and FIG. 15 is a schematic view individually showing symbols displayed variably on the symbol display device 75. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, three symbol rows Z1, Z2 and Z3 of upper, middle and lower are set. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the main symbols and the sub symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols from "1" to "9" are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each main symbol (See Figure 15). In the lower figure pattern row Z3, nine types of main symbols of "1" to "9" are arranged in the ascending order of the numbers, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper pattern row Z1 and the lower pattern row Z3 are formed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine main symbols of "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol of "9" and the main symbol of "1" The main symbols of "4" are additionally arranged in each, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, ten main symbols are arranged and are configured by twenty symbols. Then, on the display screen 75a, the symbols of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the display screen 75a is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be

  In the display screen 75a, five valid lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lower line L4, and a right upper line L5 are set. Then, the variation display is stopped in the order of upper symbol row Z1 → lower symbol row Z3 → middle symbol row Z2, and all symbol rows Z1 are formed in a combination of symbols with the same numeral attached to one of the effective lines. When the variable display of ~ Z3 is finished, a big hit moving picture showing that a normal big hit result, which will be described later, has become a positive hit result is displayed.

  In this pachinko machine 10, the main symbol with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) corresponds to the "specific symbol", and when the probability variation jackpot occurs, a combination of the same specific symbols Is stopped. Also, the main symbol with an even number (2, 4, 6, 8) corresponds to the "non-specific symbol", and when a big hit usually occurs, the combination of the same non-specific symbol is stopped and displayed Ru.

  In addition, the aspect of the variation display of the symbols in the symbol display device 75 is not limited to the above and is arbitrary, the number of symbol rows, the direction of the variation display of symbols in the symbol rows, the number of symbols in each symbol row, etc. Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pattern variably displayed on the symbol display device 75 is not limited to the above-described symbol. For example, only numbers may be variably displayed as a pattern, and a symbol without a number is displayed. It is good also as composition of only a symbol included or not given a number.

  To further explain the aspect of the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 75, in the pachinko machine 10, reach display is performed as a front step when the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped and displayed at the notification of the jackpot result as described above. Is set as. Reach display (reach state) is provided with a symbol display device 75 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (pattern), and in the game round where the open / close execution mode of the variable ball entry device 64, 65 is set. In the gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variable display is the special display result, the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (pattern) in the symbol display device 75 is started and then the stop display result is derived and displayed The display state to make the player think that the variable display state is likely to be the special display result.

  In other words, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode is established by stopping and displaying the symbols for a part of the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. It is a display state which displays the combination of the reach symbol which may be done, and performs the fluctuation display of the symbol in the remaining symbol row in that state.

  More specifically, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode is established on the preset effective line in the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 as a step before the variable display of symbols is ended. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of reach symbols that may be made, and the variation display of the symbols is performed by the final stop symbol row under the situation where the reach line is formed.

  To supplement the explanation of the reach display based on FIG. 14, any variation display of symbols is ended first in the upper row symbol row Z 1, and any variation display of symbols in the lower row symbol row Z 3 is ended. A reach line is formed by stopping display of the main symbols given the same number on the effective lines L1 to L5, and the variation display of the symbols in the middle row of the symbol row Z2 in a situation where the reach line is formed It becomes reach indication by being carried out. And, when the opening and closing execution mode occurs, the main symbol with the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed on the reach line so that the symbol in the middle row of the symbol row Z2 The variable display of is terminated.

  Furthermore, in reach display, while displaying combinations of reach symbols as described above, fluctuation display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. What performs a reach effect is included by displaying a predetermined character etc. in the substantially whole of the display screen 75a after displaying the thing of performing a reduction, or making the combination of the reach symbol reduced or not displayed in a reduced size.

  And in this pachinko machine 10, when performing the above-mentioned reach display, the degree of anticipation which a jackpot result will generate after that, ie, the main symbol to which the same number as the main design which forms the reach line in the reach display concerned concerned A special effect (for example, the above second special effect) is set as one of the effects indicating the degree of expectation that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the reach line. Details of the special effects will be described later.

(About various counters)
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lottery at the MPU 602 of the main control device 162 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 602 uses a variety of counter information during the game to perform a big hit occurrence lottery, to set the display of the display unit DU, DL for the operating ball storage unit, to set the symbol display of the symbol display device 75, etc. As shown in FIG. 16, for the jackpot random number counter C1 used for lottery of jackpot occurrence, jackpot type counter C2 used for determining jackpot type, and reach occurrence lottery when the symbol display device 75 deviates out Reach random number counter C3 to be used, random number initial value counter CINI used to set the initial value of big hit random number counter C1, variation type to determine the display continuation time in the display portion DU, DL for the operation ball entry unit and the symbol display device 75 The counter CS is used. Further, the electric combination release counter C4 used in the drawing of whether or not the electric combination 71 of the lower operation ball entering unit 63 is in the electric combination release state (support state) is used. The counters C 1 to C 3, CINI, CS, and C 4 are provided in various counter areas 604 d of the RAM 604.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and reaches a maximum value and returns to 0. Each counter is updated at a short time interval, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 604 a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 604. Among them, in the lottery counter buffer 604a, the information corresponding to the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the RAM 604 when the winning portion 62, 63 is activated. It is stored in a holding ball storage area 604b provided as a means.

  The holding ball storage area 604b includes a holding area RE and an execution area AE. The reserve area RE corresponds to the first reserve area RE1, the second reserve area RE2, the third reserve area RE3 and the fourth reserve area RE4 corresponding to the upper operation ball storage unit 62, and the lower operation ball storage unit 63. The first reserve area RE1, the second reserve area RE2, the third reserve area RE3, and the fourth reserve area RE4 are provided, and the lottery counter buffer is matched with the winning history to each operation ball entry unit 62, 63. The combination of the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in is stored in any one of the holding areas RE1 to RE4 as holding information.

  For example, when winning in the upper operation ball storage unit 62 occurs a plurality of times in succession, the first storage area RE1 to the fourth storage area RE4 corresponding to the upper operation ball storage unit 62 have the first suspension. Each numerical value information is stored in chronological order in the order of area RE 1 → second reserve area RE 2 → third reserve area RE 3 → fourth reserve area RE 4.

  As described above, by providing four reserve areas RE1 to RE4 corresponding to the respective operation ball entering portions 62 and 63, the winning history of the game balls to the upper operation ball entering portion 62 is up to four at maximum and Up to four winning balls of the game ball to the lower operation ball entering portion 63 are stored on hold. The number that can be reserved and stored is not limited to four and is arbitrary, and may be other plural such as two, three, five or more, or may be singular.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each numerical information stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when the variable display of the operation ball display unit DU, DL starts. At the start of one game period, on the basis of various kinds of numerical information stored in the execution area AE, a judgment of success or failure is made.

  For example, the jackpot random number counter C1 is sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 599, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the big hit random number counter C1 makes one revolution, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the large hitting random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and is stored in the holding ball storage area 604b of the RAM 604 at the timing when the gaming ball has won the lower operation ball receiving portion 63.

  The value of the random number to be the jackpot win is stored as a yes / no table (winning information group) in a yes / no table storage area 603a as a yes / no information group storage unit in the ROM 603. As the success / failure table, a success / failure table for low probability mode (low probability success / failure information group) and a high / low probability success / failure table (high probability success / failure information group) are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the low probability mode (low probability state) and the high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery modes in the hit / fall lottery means.

  Under the gaming state in which the low probability mode success / failure table is referred to at the time of the lottery, the value of the random number to be a big hit is two. On the other hand, under the gaming state where the high-probability mode hit / fail table is referred to at the time of the lottery, the value of the random number for the big hit is 21. In this case, the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is jackpotted in the low probability mode is included in the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is jackpotted in the high probability mode. The number and the value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary as long as the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 29 and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 29). The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the holding area RE of the holding ball storage area 604b of the RAM 604 at the timing when the gaming ball has won the action ball holding portions 62, 63.

  The distribution destination of the game result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area 603b as distribution information group storage means in the ROM 603. In the distribution table, as a distribution destination of the game result, usually a big hit result (low probability corresponding special game result) and a probability variation big hit result (high probability corresponding special game result) are set.

  The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the success or failure lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode after the open / close execution mode ends. However, in the high-frequency support mode, the transition to the low-frequency support mode is made when the number of games has reached the end reference frequency (specifically, 100 times) after the transition. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the gaming state is shifted to the normal jackpot state (low probability correspondence special game state).

  The probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the success or failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode after the open / close execution mode ends. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the success or failure lottery is the jackpot state winning and the jackpot state is transitioned accordingly. In other words, the probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation jackpot state (high probability correspondence special game state).

  Note that the normal gaming state refers to the state where the success or failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode, in relation to the above-mentioned respective gaming states.

  In the distribution table, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” usually correspond to the jackpot result, and “10 to 29” correspond to the probability variable jackpot result.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 238 and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the holding ball storage area 604b of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball has won the operation ball holding portions 62, 63. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the holding area RE of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball is won in the operation ball storage units 62, 63. Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 603, it is determined whether or not the reach should be generated. However, in the game session to shift to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 602 determines the reach occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. Although the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display is the same in each gaming state, it may be set individually according to the gaming state. For example, in the case where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display may be set larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  For example, the fluctuation type counter CS is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The fluctuation type counter CS is used when the MPU 602 determines the fluctuation display time in the operation ball display unit DU, DL and the fluctuation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 75. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired in determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the symbol by the symbol display device 75.

  For example, the motor-operated combination release counter C4 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 249, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (i.e., 249). The motorized jack release counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold combination area 604c of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 66. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the motorized accessory 71 attached to the lower operation ball entry unit 63 in the open state based on the value of the stored motorized product release counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 199, the motorized prize 71 is controlled to be in the open state, and if C4 = 200 to 249, the motorized prize 71 is not controlled to be in the open state.

  As described above, the MPU 602 determines the fluctuation display time in the symbol display device 75 using at least the buffer value of the fluctuation type counter CS, but stores the fluctuation display time in the fluctuation display time table storage area 603c of the ROM 603 at the time of the determination. The displayed variable display time table is used. Further, in the MPU 602, using the value of the big hit random number counter C1 and the value of the big hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE, the stop result in the display portion DU, DL for operating ball entry unit is determined. At the time of determination, the stop result table storage area 603 d of the ROM 603 is used.

(About various processes performed by the effect control device 610)
In the present embodiment, one of the features is that a special effect (for example, the above-mentioned second special effect) is executed during variable display of symbols (in detail, during reach display). Therefore, with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 17 to FIG. 19 and the schematic view of FIG. 20, the process for the variable display executed by the MPU 612 of the effect control device 610 will be described as the game progresses. explain.

(Variable display control process)
First, the variable display control process performed as part of the periodic process by the MPU 612 of the effect control device 610 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the variable display control process, first, in step S101, it is determined whether or not a game is being played. If it is determined that the game is not being played, the process proceeds to step S102, and it is determined whether a change start command has been received from the main control device 162 or not. If the fluctuation start command has not been received, the present fluctuation display control processing is ended as it is. When the change start command is received, the change start control process is ended after the change start process is executed in step S103. The variation start process determines the variation display mode (effect mode including presence or absence of special effects) of the symbol in the symbol display device 75 based on the reception of the variation start command transmitted from the main control device 162, and the symbol Is a process for starting variable display of

(Processing for start of change)
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, in the variation start process, first, at step S201, it is determined whether or not a second restriction flag described later is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614. In the present embodiment, whether or not the variable mechanism 300 is operating normally is monitored by the effect control device 610, and if there is an abnormality such as an operation failure, the degree (abnormality level) It is configured to take action according to.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (b), the abnormal level is roughly divided into three steps, and the abnormal level is set to be high as the number of targets in which the operation abnormality has occurred is increased. Specifically, when the number of objects does not exceed half of the total number of display members 320, that is, the number of display members 320 where no abnormality occurs is smaller than the number of display members 320 where an abnormality occurs. If the number of targets exceeds half of the total number of display members 320, that is, the number of display members 320 where no abnormality has occurred indicates the number of display members 320 where an abnormality has occurred. In the case where there are more than two and when all the display members 320 are not targeted, the abnormal level = "2", and when all the display members 320 are targeted, the abnormal level = "3" It is set to become. If the abnormality level is "1", the first restriction flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614. If the abnormality level is "2" or "3", the second restriction flags are stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614. Is stored.

  If a negative determination is made in step S201, that is, if the second restriction flag is not stored, a first effect mode determination process is performed in step S202. In the presentation mode first determination process, the outline (full out, normal reach, super reach, etc.) of the fluctuation display mode of the symbol is grasped from the information related to the fluctuation display time included in the fluctuation start command, and thereafter stored in the ROM 613 With reference to the presentation mode first determination table, the details of the variable display mode (for example, which of the super reach A to the super reach C is to be used when performing super reach) are determined, and further special presentation is performed or not Decide.

  In the present embodiment, a first special effect for displaying an image imitating display member 320 on display screen 75a of symbol display device 75 as a special effect for partitioning display screen 75a and changing the variable display area, The second special effect to be executed by the cooperation of the variable mechanism 300 (display member 320) and the symbol display device 75 is set. In the effect mode first determination process, both of the first special effect and the second special effect are to be selected.

  The information related to the effect mode determined in step S202 is added to the change start command transmitted to the display control device 620. In the display control device 620, based on this command, it is grasped what effect (display effect) is to be performed in the current game play.

  After the effect mode is determined in step S202, the special effect complementing process in steps S203 to S205 is performed. In the special effect complementing process, first, at step S203, it is determined whether or not the effect mode selected this time corresponds to the second special effect, and that the first restriction flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614. Do. The first restriction flag is a flag stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614 when the above-mentioned abnormality level is “1”.

  Although the execution condition of the second special effect using the variable mechanism 300 is satisfied, when an operation abnormality occurs in a part of the display members 320, the drive unit attached to the display members 320 A process of restricting the output of the drive signal to 330 is performed. In the following description, the display member in which the operation abnormality occurs is referred to as a “corresponding display member”, and the drive unit attached to the corresponding display member is referred to as a “corresponding drive unit”.

  Specifically, in the process of step S204, an output restriction flag for restricting the output of the drive signal is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614. More specifically, a plurality of output regulation flags (type 1 output regulation flag to type 5 output regulation flag) are set corresponding to each display member 320 on a one-to-one basis. The one corresponding to is stored. In the subsequent processing, based on the type of the output restriction flag stored, it is identified to which drive unit 330 the output of the drive signal is to be avoided. Thereby, the display member 320 in which the operation abnormality has occurred is excluded from the drive target.

  In the subsequent step S205, setting processing for displaying a pseudo image imitating the corresponding display member 320 on the display screen 75a is performed. Specifically, the information to the effect that it is necessary to perform alternative display by a pseudo image when executing the second special effect in response to the change start command transmitted to the display control device 620 and the pseudo image corresponding to which display member 320 Information on whether to use is added. The details of the pseudo image and the display mode of the pseudo image will be described later.

  After the setting process of step S205 is performed, the process proceeds to step S209 to perform a fluctuation start process. As a result, the output of the sound effects and the BGM, etc., combined with the game times will be started. Thereafter, in step S206, a process of outputting the variation start command updated in the above-described process to the display control device 620 is performed. The display control device 620 starts the fluctuation display of the symbol in response to the reception of the fluctuation start command.

  Returning to the description of step S201, if an affirmative determination is made in step S201, that is, if it is determined that the second restriction flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614, the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, an effect mode second determination process is performed. In the effect mode second determination process, the outline (full out, normal reach, super reach, etc.) of the fluctuation display mode of the symbol is grasped from the information related to the fluctuation display time included in the fluctuation start command, and thereafter stored in the ROM 613 With reference to the presentation mode first determination table, the details of the variation display mode (the presentation mode) (for example, which of the super reach A to the super reach C is to be used when executing super reach) are determined, and further special effects Decide if you want to In the effect mode second determination process, the special effect (second special effect) by the variable mechanism 300 is forcibly excluded from the selection target when determining the variable display mode.

  The information related to the effect mode determined in step S206 is added to the change start command transmitted to the display control device 620. In the display control device 620, based on this command, it is grasped what effect (display effect) is to be performed in the current game play.

  After the process of step S206 is performed, the process proceeds to step S207, and it is determined whether the abnormality level = "3". That is, it is determined whether or not an operation abnormality has occurred in all of the display members 320 constituting the variable mechanism 300. If an affirmative determination is made in step S207, the process proceeds to step S208, and setting processing for special display is performed. Specifically, information indicating that special display is to be performed during the game is added to the change start command. When the display control device 620 receives a change start command corresponding to the special display, the display control device 620 performs processing for setting the display screen 75 a in a low identification state. Details of this display mode will be described later.

  If a negative determination is made in step S208, or after the process of step S208 is performed, the variation start process is ended through the processes of steps S209 and S201.

  Returning to the description of step S101, if an affirmative determination is made in step S101, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, it is determined whether or not it is time to receive a change end command from the main control device 162. When negative determination is carried out in step S104, it progresses to step S105. In step S105, it is determined whether or not the current game play is a game play related to a special effect.

  If a negative determination is made in step S105, the variable display control process ends. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S105, it is determined in step S106 whether or not it is time to execute the special effect. When an affirmative determination is made in step S106, after the processing for special effect is executed, the variable display control processing is ended. Further, if the determination in step S104 is affirmative, that is, if it is determined that the variation end command has been received from main controller 162, the variation end control is performed in step S108, and then the present variation display control is performed. End the process. In the variation end process, a variation end command is output to the display control device 620 so that a combination of symbols determined in advance is displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 in a stopped state (finally displayed). Do.

(Processing for special effects)
Here, the special effect processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the special effect process, first, at step S301, it is determined whether the special effect to be executed this time is the second special effect. If a negative determination is made in step S301, the processing for the first special effect is executed in the subsequent step S302, and the processing for the special effect is ended. In the first special effect processing, processing is performed to make the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 26 and the sound effects output from the speaker unit 29 correspond to the first special effect.

  Here, the flow of the first special effect will be described with reference to the schematic view of FIG. 20 (a1). When the first special effect is started, an image simulating each display member 320 is displaced from the outer periphery of the display screen 75a toward the center, and the images are combined to form a star-shaped frame. . Although illustration is omitted, along with this, the variable display area of the symbol is reduced from the entire display screen 75 a so as to be contained in the area (partitioned area) surrounded by the frame. When the first special effect ends, the above-mentioned respective images (pieces) constituting the frame return to the outer peripheral side, and the variable display area of the symbol is restored from the reduced state to the original state accordingly. .

  Returning to the description of step S301, if an affirmative determination is made in step S301, that is, if it is determined that the special effect to be executed this time is the second special effect, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, it is determined whether the output of the drive signal to the variable mechanism 300 (drive unit 330) is restricted. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the output restriction flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614.

  If a negative determination is made in step S303, the process proceeds to step S304 to execute drive signal first output processing. In the drive signal first output process, drive signals are output to all the drive units 330. Thereafter, after the processing for the second special effect is executed in step S307, the processing for the special effect is ended. In the second special effect processing, processing is performed to make the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 26, the sound effects output from the speaker unit 29, and the light emission mode of the light emitting substrate 326 of the variable mechanism 300 correspond to the second special effect.

  In the present embodiment, when it is time to finish the special effect, an output of a return drive signal is output to return each display member 320 arranged at the display position to the standby position. 2 The output of sound effects and the like for special effects will end.

  Here, the flow of the second special effect will be described with reference to the schematic view of FIG. 20 (a2). When the second special effect is started, the display members 320 are displaced from the standby position to the display position, and the display members 320 are combined in front of the display screen 75a to form a star-shaped frame. Become. Although illustration is omitted, together with this, the variable display area of the symbol is reduced from the entire display screen 75 a to the area surrounded by the frame. When the second special effect ends, the respective images (pieces) constituting the frame are returned to the outer peripheral side, and the variable display area of the symbol is restored from the reduced state in accordance with it. .

  The display position at which the display member 320 finally reaches in the second special effect and the effect position at which the image imitating the display member 320 in the first special effect finally reaches the front view of the display screen 75 a Match (as viewed from the front of the gaming machine). In addition, the front view of the display screen 75a also shows the track on which the display member 320 is displaced in the second special effect and the track on which the image simulating the display member 320 is displaced in the first special effect From the point of view) is a match. Furthermore, the same applies to the displacement speed of the display member 320 and the image. Thus, although the first special effect and the second special effect are different only in the main part of the effect, the player recognizes that the outline (movement, operation mode) and the outline of the effect are the same or similar. Common use.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S303, that is, if it is determined that the output restriction flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614, the process proceeds to step S305. In step S305, drive signal second output processing is performed. A plurality of (five in detail) movable display members 320 are used in combination for the second special effect, but the appearance of the second special effect is reduced when these display members 320 do not operate properly. Will occur. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a device for suppressing the occurrence of such inconvenience is provided.

  In the drive signal second output process, the display member 320 with which the operation abnormality has occurred is grasped with reference to the stored output restriction flag. Then, the drive unit 330 attached to the relevant display member 320 in which the operation abnormality has occurred is excluded from the output target of the drive signal, and the drive signal is output to the other drive unit 330. That is, the operation of the display member 320 in which the operation abnormality has occurred is restricted.

  When the output of the drive signal is restricted as described above, the display member 320 is partially lost, and thus the frame becomes incomplete. Therefore, in order to compensate for the display member 320 whose operation is restricted, processing for displaying a pseudo image imitating the display member 320 on the display screen 75a is performed. Specifically, in step S306, a process of outputting a pseudo image display command to the display control device 620 is performed.

  The display control device 620 recognizes in advance that the pseudo image is to be displayed based on the change start command, and at the timing when the pseudo image display command is received, the preparation for displaying the pseudo image is already in a state ing. The pseudo image display command functions as a trigger for starting display of a pseudo image. As described above, by outputting the pseudo image display command in accordance with the output timing of the drive signal, it is possible to suppress the deviation between the operation start timing of the display member 320 and the display start timing of the pseudo image.

  Thereafter, after the processing for the second special effect is executed in step S307, the processing for the special effect is ended. In the second special effect processing, processing is performed to make the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 26, the sound effects output from the speaker unit 29, and the light emission mode of the light emitting substrate 326 of the variable mechanism 300 correspond to the second special effect.

  In the present embodiment, when it is time to finish the second special effect, an output of a return drive signal is output to return each display member 320 arranged at the display position to the standby position. , And the output of the second special effect sound effects and the like will end.

  Here, the flow of the second special effect using the display member 320 and the pseudo image in combination will be described with reference to the schematic view of FIG. 20 (a3). FIG. 20 (a3) exemplifies a case where an operation abnormality has occurred in the lower display member 320.

  When the second special effect is started, the other display members 320 except the lower display member 320 are displaced from the standby position to the display position. At this time, a pseudo image corresponding to the lower display member 320 is displayed (pseudo display) in place of the lower display member 320 on the display screen 75a. A star-shaped frame is formed by combining the display member 320 and the pseudo image in front of the display screen 75a. Although illustration is omitted, together with this, the variable display area of the symbol is reduced from the entire display screen 75 a to an area (partitioned area) surrounded by the frame. When the second special effect is finished, each display member 320 constituting the frame returns from the display position to the standby position and the pseudo image disappears to the lower end of the display screen 75a, and the fluctuation display area of the reduced pattern Returns to its original state.

  In the present embodiment, an image used in the first special effect is diverted as a pseudo image used when the operation of the display member 320 is abnormal. That is, the image used in the first special effect is replaced with the corresponding display member 320 in the second special effect and used. With such a configuration, it is not necessary to separately store data for complementing the second special effect, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience such as compression of data storage capacity by adoption of the effect complement function. it can.

(The drawing mode of the pseudo image)
The drawing mode of the image displayed on the display screen 75a will be briefly described with reference to the schematic view of FIG. In the character ROM 626 of the display control device 620, an image (a pseudo image) which is made to correspond to the five display members 320 on a one-to-one basis is stored. The VDP 625 is provided with an effect layer for arranging the pseudo image, a pattern layer for arranging the pattern, and a background layer for arranging the image for background, and when the VDP 625 performs drawing processing, the respective layers are provided. Layers are superimposed to form a display image.

  When the first special effect is performed, a display image for drawing is formed by arranging all the pseudo images on the effect layer as illustrated in FIG. On the other hand, when the second special effect is performed under the situation where the operation abnormality occurs, the pseudo image corresponding to the corresponding display member 320 is arranged on the effect layer, whereby the display image for drawing is formed. It will be done. In this manner, when the display image for drawing is formed, even when the second special effect is complemented by using the pseudo image, it is possible to preferably avoid extremely large control load.

  As described above, when it is known that an operation abnormality has occurred in the display member 320 at the start of the game, the above-mentioned inconvenience is caused by setting to perform replacement with a pseudo image in advance. It can be suitably suppressed. However, it is uncertain at what timing the abnormal operation of the display member 320 occurs, and there may be cases where those that have operated normally until then do not operate properly. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is one of the features that the device is made to follow so that the second special effect does not become unnatural even for the operation abnormality that occurs suddenly. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the device will be described with reference to steps S109 to S117 in FIG.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S105 and a negative determination is made in step S106, the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, it is determined whether the special effect is a second special effect. If a negative determination is made in step S109, the variable display control process ends. If an affirmative determination is made in step S109, it is determined whether it is an operation confirmation timing to confirm whether the variable mechanism 300 is operating normally.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not a predetermined standby period has elapsed since the drive signal is output to each drive unit 330 of the variable mechanism 300. The predetermined waiting period is a period required for the display member 320 to leave the detection area by the detection sensor 335 when operating normally, more specifically, slightly longer than a period for reaching an intermediate position between the standby position and the display position Period set to be That is, the period required for leaving the standby position after the output of the drive signal is started <predetermined standby period <the required period for the display member to move from the standby position to the display position.

  If a negative determination is made in step S110, the variable display control process ends. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S110, the process proceeds to step S111. In step S111, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the variable mechanism 300. Specifically, based on the detection information (detection signal) from the detection sensor 335 of the variable mechanism 300 and the history of occurrence of abnormality until that time, whether or not each display member 320 operates normally, that is, other than the standby position It is determined whether it has moved to the position of. If it is determined that one of the plurality of display members 320 is not operating normally, an affirmative determination is made in step S111, and the process proceeds to step S112.

  In step S112, processing is performed to stop the output of the drive signal for effect start with respect to the drive unit 330 (corresponding drive unit 330) attached to the display member 320 that has caused the positive determination in step S111. In the present embodiment, a motor (more specifically, a stepping motor) is employed as the drive unit 330. Even if the output of the drive signal is stopped while the display member 320 is slightly displaced, the display member 320 is left in a state of being projected to the display screen 75a side. This is assumed to be a hindrance to exerting the alternative display function described later as well as the deterioration in appearance. Therefore, although illustration is omitted, after the output of the drive signal for the effect start position to the corresponding drive unit 330 is stopped, the drive signal for return to the standby position is output. Through the above processing, the displacement to the rendering position is restricted for the display member 320 that has caused the abnormality.

  In the subsequent step S113, processing for outputting a pseudo image display command to the display control device 620 is performed. The pseudo image display command includes information indicating an object in which an abnormality has occurred, and the display control device 620 simulates an image resembling the display member 320 targeted based on the pseudo image display command. A process of displaying on the display screen 75 a in place of the display member 320 is performed. By the display of the pseudo image, the piece that is supposed to be missing is filled and the second special effect is complemented.

  After the process of step S113 is performed, an abnormal level setting process is performed in step S114. Specifically, the value of the abnormality counter provided in the various counter areas of the RAM 614 is updated to set the abnormality level. When an abnormality is newly confirmed at the timing of step S111, the value of the abnormality counter is added according to the number of the corresponding display members 320. For example, when an operation abnormality occurs in one display member 320 under a situation where no abnormality has occurred until then, the value of the abnormality counter is updated from “0” to “1”. In the case where an operation abnormality has already occurred in two display members 320 under the condition that an operation abnormality has already occurred in one display member 320, the value of the abnormality counter is changed from "1" to "3". to add.

  As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 20 (b), when the number of objects counted by the abnormality counter is "1" to "2", the abnormality level is set to "1" and "3" to "4". In this case, the abnormal level is "2", and in the case of "5", the abnormal level is "3". The value of the abnormality counter is reset ("0" is cleared) when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off (i.e., when the power supply is stopped).

  After the process of step S114 is performed, the process proceeds to step S115 to determine whether the abnormal level is lower than "2". If an affirmative determination is made in step S115, the first restriction flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614 in step S66, and the present control processing is ended. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S115, that is, if the abnormal level = "2" or "3", the second restriction flag is stored in various flag storage areas of the RAM 614 in step S117 to perform this control. End the process.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 20 (b), the relationship between the abnormal level and the action to the operation abnormality will be supplementarily described. When an abnormality occurs in the variable mechanism 300, the correspondence changes according to the number of display members 320 (corresponding display members 320) in which the operation abnormality occurs. Specifically, when the number of the display members 320 in which the operation abnormality has occurred is smaller than the number of the display members 320 in which the operation abnormality has not occurred, the second special effect is permitted, and By displaying the pseudo image on the display screen 75 a instead, the second special effect is allowed.

  As described above, by supplementing the second special effect with the pseudo image, it is possible to suppress that the second special effect is incomplete and the player is puzzled. Further, by performing such measures, when the hole manager sees the second special effect, it can be taught to the hole manager which display member 320 has a malfunction. Therefore, when maintenance such as repair is performed after business hours, etc., it is possible to suppress that identification of the inspection object becomes difficult.

  If the number of display members 320 in which the operation abnormality has occurred exceeds the number of display members 320 in which the operation abnormality has not occurred, the abnormality level is raised to “2”. In this case, the second special effect is restricted so as not to be selected as the special effect, and instead the first special effect is executed. That is, when the degree of contribution of the variable mechanism 300 to the second special effect is reduced, it is possible to suppress the second special effect from becoming obsolete by restricting the second special effect.

  When the first special effect and the second special effect are compared, the first special effect is more easily selected than the second special effect when the jackpot is won, and the second special effect is the second than the first special effect. The special effects are easier to select. As a result, when the first special effect is expressed rather than the second special effect, the jackpot expecting degree is set to be higher in the game round. By replacing the second special effect with the first special effect having a higher degree of expectation by the replacement of the special effect described above, it is possible to suppress the replacement from becoming a factor causing the player's will to decline the game.

  When an operation abnormality occurs in all the display members 320 (in the case of the abnormality level = "3"), the special display is executed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 as described above. Specifically, during the game period from the start to the end of the variable display, by blinking the display screen 75a, it is possible to easily identify the symbol etc. displayed on the display screen 75a (high discrimination state ) And the state in which identification of symbols etc is difficult (low identification information). Although it is assumed that an abnormality does not occur for all the display members 320, the occurrence of this level of abnormality means that the variable mechanism 300 is not functioning at all. That is, by mounting the variable mechanism 300, the function is not utilized at all in the gaming machine which aims to improve the degree of attention to the game. Therefore, in such a situation, the player is urged to move to another game machine or the like by daringly making the display screen 75a difficult to see while allowing the progress of the game. This prevents the failed variable mechanism 300 from being left as it is.

  In the present embodiment, although the special display is performed when the abnormal level is "3", the special display is performed when the abnormal level is "2" or "3". It is also possible to make it the structure to carry out.

  In the present embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the variable mechanism 300, the attraction effect of the pachinko machine 10 is suppressed by performing the alternative effect. Then, by not giving notice of abnormal occurrence during the game, it is avoided that the abnormal indication causes the player to feel uncomfortable. However, even if the occurrence of the above-mentioned various inconveniences is suppressed by such provisional measures, the operation abnormality is not completely eliminated but the state in which the rendering function by the variable mechanism 300 is sufficiently exerted is restored. There is a need. Also, rather than checking and dealing with the operation abnormality at the timing when the second special effect is actually executed, if it is possible to grasp that the operation abnormality has occurred in advance, the processing load will increase due to the immediate treatment. Can be suitably suppressed. In consideration of these circumstances, in the present embodiment, one of the features is to perform a pre-check. The configuration related to this pre-check will be described below.

  In the MPU 612 of the effect control device 610, in addition to the normal processing as the periodic processing including the fluctuation display control processing and the like, the startup processing activated upon turning on the power and the termination processing initiated upon powering off are executed. Be done.

(Processing for operation check)
The operation confirmation process executed as part of the start-up process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the operation confirmation process, first, in step S401, drive signals are output to all the drive units 330 of the variable mechanism 300. The output mode of the drive signal is the same as when the second special effect is performed, and the display member 320 is displaced to the standby position → the display position → the standby position based on the drive signal.

  After the process of step S401 is performed, it is determined in step S402 whether or not the operation confirmation timing has come. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the predetermined waiting period has elapsed since the start of the output of the drive signal.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S402, the process proceeds to step S403, and operation check processing is executed based on detection information (detection signal) from each detection sensor 335 of the variable mechanism 300. The specific content of the operation confirmation process is the same as the process for operation confirmation performed in the above-described variable display control process, and thus the description is used.

  If it is determined in the operation check process that each display member 320 is operating normally, the process for operation check is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that one of the display members 320 is not operating normally, an affirmative determination is made in step S404, and the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, it is determined whether the abnormal level is higher than "2". That is, it is determined whether the number of the corresponding display members 320 in which the operation abnormality has occurred is larger than the number of the display members 320 operating normally. If the negative determination is made in step S405, the first restriction flag is set in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614, and if the positive determination is made in step S405, the second restriction flags are set in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 614. Do.

  By executing the process of step S406 or step S407, after the start-up process is completed, the various measures described above are performed on the premise that an abnormality has already occurred in the variable mechanism 300.

  After the process of step S406 or step S407 is performed, an abnormality notification process is performed in step S408. Specifically, the error display lamp unit 27 is turned on, and a message (for example, "Please call a staff member") indicating that an abnormality has occurred is output from the speaker unit 29. Furthermore, an abnormality notification command is output to the display control device 620. This command includes information indicating that an abnormality notification is to be performed, and information indicating which display member 320 has an operation abnormality. The abnormality notification process executed by the display control device 620 based on the abnormality notification command will be described later.

  After the process of step S408 is performed, the process proceeds to step S409. In step S409, it is determined whether a release operation of abnormality notification has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether the operation button provided on the front door frame 14 has been operated. If an affirmative determination is made in step S409, redrive processing of the drive unit 330 of the variable mechanism 300 is performed (see step S410), and then abnormality notification release processing is performed, and the operation check processing ends. .

  In the redrive process, drive signals are output to all the drive units 330 of the variable mechanism 300. As a result, it is clearly indicated which display member 320 actually has an operation error. The abnormality notification is continued until the release operation is performed. That is, on the condition that the release operation is performed, the start-up process of the effect control device 610 is ended, and the fluctuation display of the symbols accompanying the progression of the game is permitted. In the abnormality notification cancellation process, the abnormality notification by the error display lamp unit 27 and the speaker unit 29 is ended, and an abnormality notification cancellation command is output to the display control device 620.

  Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23A and the schematic view of FIG. 23B, the error notification process executed by the MPU 622 of the display control device 620 based on the error notification command and the error notification cancellation command explain.

(Processing for error notification)
In the abnormality notification processing, it is first determined in step S501 whether abnormality notification is being performed. If a negative determination is made in step S501, the process proceeds to step S502. In step S502, it is determined whether an abnormality notification command has been received from the effect control device 610.

  If a negative determination is made in step S502, the abnormality notification processing ends. When an affirmative determination is made in step S502, the process for starting notification of abnormality in steps S503 and S504 is performed. In the abnormality notification start process, first, in step S503, the target in which the operation abnormality has occurred is specified based on the abnormality notification command. Thereafter, in step S504, an abnormality notification start process is executed.

  When the notification of an abnormality is started, information (for example, a message such as “an error has occurred”) is displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, and an abnormality occurs. An error code and an arrow indicating that portion are displayed as information for identifying the portion that is being displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (b), since the variable mechanism 300 operates before the abnormality notification is executed, the information related to the abnormality notification displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 is a display member. Deterioration in visibility is avoided by 320, and the visibility of the information related to the anomaly notification is secured.

  Returning to the description of step S501, if an affirmative determination is made in step S501, that is, if it is determined that abnormality notification is being performed, the process proceeds to step S505. In step S505, it is determined whether an abnormality notification cancellation command has been received. If a negative determination is made in step S505, the abnormality notification processing ends.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S505, an abnormality notification release process is performed in step S506. By performing the abnormality notification cancellation process, the information related to the abnormality notification that has been displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 is not displayed. The timing at which the information is not displayed is set to be after the re-operation of the variable mechanism 300. That is, although temporarily, both of the notification of the abnormality on the display screen 75a and the reactivated variable mechanism 300 (specifically, the display member 320) can be viewed. In the present embodiment, an error code is employed as information for teaching the corresponding display member 320. Although this type of error code is advantageous in reducing the amount of information displayed, it can also be a factor that makes it difficult for the operator to understand. In view of such circumstances, it is possible to reactivate the variable mechanism 300 during notification of an abnormality, while reducing the display amount (specifically, reducing the information so that it falls within the range surrounded by the variable mechanism 300), This is effective in promoting the understanding of the relationship between the relevant display member 320 and the information related to the abnormality notification.

  In particular, since the operation button for canceling the abnormality notification is provided on the front face of the gaming machine, it is possible to operate while the eyes are directed to the display screen 75a. For this reason, it is easy to visually confirm the release operation → the operation of the corresponding display member 320.

  By performing special effects by using a plurality of display members 320 as “movable bodies” in combination, that is, by combining pieces divided into a plurality to perform special effects, the enlargement of the variable mechanism 300 as “effect means” is realized. While reducing restrictions relating to the arrangement and the like resulting from it and improving the operation speed. This is advantageous in exerting an effect of improving the player's attention by the special effect.

  However, in such a configuration, when a part of the pieces (the display member 320) is missing, the special rendering may be incomplete and the special rendering may become obsolete. In this respect, in the above embodiment, if a malfunction such as a malfunction occurs in the display member 320, a pseudo image imitating the display member 320 is displayed on the display screen 75a instead of the display member 320, The special effect is complemented by the pseudo image. As described above, if the missing piece is compensated by the image displayed on the display screen 75a positioned behind, generation of the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed and deterioration of the rendering function provided to the variable mechanism 300 is preferably suppressed. be able to.

  Further, since the rendering function is secured, the operation of the gaming machine can be continued until the above problem is resolved by the maintenance operation. Therefore, even if a malfunction (such as a relatively minor malfunction) occurs due to the complexity of the variable display device 76 (variable mechanism 300), it causes the operation rate of the gaming machine to be reduced. Can be suitably suppressed.

  If such a problem occurs while the gaming machine is installed on an island facility or the like in the game hall, the hole manager who visually observed it has trouble in any part based on the display of the pseudo image. It can be easily identified if it has occurred. This makes it easy to grasp which part to focus on when performing maintenance work and the like, which can contribute to improvement in maintenance efficiency.

  When the second special effect is complemented using a pseudo image, the pseudo image is not displayed at the effect position corresponding to the display position suddenly, but is interlocked with another movable body that is operating normally. It displays so that the said presentation position may be reached as a result of having been displaced. As described above, the occurrence of discomfort due to the pseudo display can be reduced by following the original movement.

  Further, in the configuration in which the second special effect is complemented using the pseudo display, for example, the corresponding display member 320 is operated while the display of the pseudo image is being performed, whereby the display member 320 and the pseudo image are displayed. There is a possibility that both will come into view. This is not preferable because it causes a player to be confused. Therefore, the occurrence of such inconvenience can be suppressed by restricting the operation of the corresponding display member 320 not operating properly.

  In addition, if it is attempted to move the display member 320 that is not operating normally, it is assumed that the load generated on the drive mechanism or the like by the operation becomes large. This causes the above problems to be further aggravated and causes recovery to be difficult due to maintenance work such as repair. In this respect, when an abnormality is found, by restricting the movement of the corresponding display member 320, it is possible to preferably suppress the recovery from becoming difficult. In particular, by restricting the movement of the display member 320 not by using a stopper or the like but by restricting the drive control, the load generated on the drive mechanism, the drive unit 330, and the like can be suitably reduced.

  When the movement of the display member 320 stops in the process of moving from the standby position to the display position, the actual display member 320 and the pseudo image imitating the display member 320 overlap, etc. become. This not only degrades the appearance but also becomes an obstacle to the function of complementing the second special effect with the pseudo image. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the display member 320 that is not operating normally is configured not to move to the display position by force, but to return to the standby position. Thereby, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suitably suppressed.

  In the configuration having the movable “rendering means”, it is assumed that the player's attention is directed to the movement of the display member 320 which is the main body of the playing means. Therefore, it can not be said that the above-described complementing function is sufficiently exhibited only by displaying the pseudo image at the display position. In addition, it is assumed that the substitute by the pseudo image does not function well when the pseudo image reaches the rendering position after the other display members 320 where no abnormality has occurred are arranged at the display position and are delayed.

  Therefore, occurrence of these various inconveniences is caused by determining the presence or absence of abnormality at a stage before the display member 320 reaches the display position and starting display of the pseudo image before the display member 320 is disposed at the display position. Can be suitably suppressed. Further, since the occurrence of an abnormality can be dealt with immediately, the above-described complementing function can be suitably exhibited even on the premise that it is not known at which timing an abnormality will occur.

  By performing an operation test when the gaming machine is started, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of abnormality before the game is performed. By notifying the abnormality based on this result, it is possible to notify the hole manager or the like that an abnormality has occurred. Temporarily, when the above-mentioned abnormality information is performed during the game, it becomes the factor which gives the impression that it is bothersome to the player, but occurrence of such inconvenience by the fact that it makes notification at the time of the test at the time of starting Can be suitably suppressed. In addition, it becomes possible to perform response | compatibility, such as complementation of a special production, with allowances by grasping | ascertaining the presence or absence of abnormality beforehand.

  In addition, each display member 320 operates by performing an operation for canceling the abnormality notification. Under the present circumstances, since it does not operate | move well about the display member 320 which became the opportunity of abnormality alerting | reporting, the operator who performed cancellation operation can grasp | ascertain easily which display member 320 abnormality has generate | occur | produced. In addition, by providing the operation button as the "cancel operation unit" on which the cancel operation is performed on the front surface of the gaming machine, the visibility of the display member 320 when the cancel operation is performed can be suitably secured.

  As described above, if an abnormality such as an operation failure of the variable display device 76 (variable mechanism 300) is complemented by displaying a pseudo image on the symbol display device 75, an abnormality such as an operation failure causes the player's willingness to play the game. It can suppress that it becomes a factor to reduce. However, even in the case where such a complementary function is added, in order to suppress occurrence of abnormality such as operation failure and secure the quality (reliability) of the pachinko machine 10, further improvement to the configuration relating to the abnormality avoidance is provided. There is room.

  Abnormalities of this type are roughly classified into (1) manufacturing variations, (2) aged deterioration, and (3) external factors that occur during transportation such as delivery. In the present embodiment, in particular, in consideration of the circumstances described in (3), the variable display unit 67 (variable display device 76) generates an abnormality such as malfunction due to an external factor when transporting the pachinko machine 10 One of the features is that a device for suppressing Hereinafter, with reference to a schematic view of FIG. 24, the flow until the pachinko machine 10 manufactured by the game machine maker is delivered to the game hall and installed in the island facility of the game hall will be described.

(Flow until pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall)
As for the manufacturing process of the pachinko machine 10 at a gaming machine maker, a manufacturing process (sub assembly process) for manufacturing a plurality of sub assembly units (gaming units) sorted into each part and a gaming unit (sub assembly process) For example, it is roughly divided into an assembly process (assembly process) for assembling the outer frame 11 and the front door frame 14). By dividing the subassembly process, which performs such a fine combination of parts, and the assembly process, which assembles the gaming unit assembled through the subassembly process, division of labor is promoted and production efficiency is improved. ing.

  The assembly process is configured by the first to fourth assembly configurations. In the first assembling step, an inner frame base (specifically, the inner frame 13 excluding the game board 60) is mounted on the resin base 50 with various components such as the game ball launch mechanism 110 and the passage forming member 121 etc. Then, the game board 60 is assembled.

  Thereafter, the inner frame 13 is assembled to the outer frame 11 having a curtain plate or the like fixed to the frame in the second assembling process, and the inner frame 13 is assembled to the outer frame 11 in the subsequent third assembling process. The back pack unit 15 is assembled to the frame 13.

  Specifically, by engaging the support fittings 51 and 52 provided on the inner frame 13 with the support fittings 17 and 18 provided on the outer frame 11, the inner frame 13 relative to the outer frame 11 is obtained. Is mounted in a rotatable state. When attaching the inner frame 13 to the outer frame 11, it is necessary to keep the inner frame 13 in a state of being opened to some extent. That is, in a state where the inner frame 13 is attached to the outer frame 11, as shown in FIG. 4, the back surface of the inner frame 13 is exposed to the front side of the gaming machine.

  Therefore, in the third assembly process immediately after, the back pack unit 15 is attached to the back surface of the inner frame 13 using the exposed condition. In detail, the back pack unit 15 is integrated in a rotatable state by the inner frame 13 by engaging the retaining pin of the back pack unit 15 with the bearing fitting provided on the inner frame 13. By fixing the back pack unit 15 in a closed state by the fixing lever provided on the back surface of the inner frame 13, the falling off of the back pack unit 15 is avoided. In addition, the back pack unit 15 and the inner frame 13 will be in the state electrically connected by connecting the cable with which the electrical wiring was put together.

  After the assembly of the back pack unit 15 to the inner frame 13 is completed in the third assembly process, the front door frame 14 is assembled to the inner frame 13 in the fourth assembly process. In detail, the front door frame 14 can be rotated relative to the inner frame 13 by engaging the projection shafts provided on the front door frame 14 with the support fittings 51 and 52 provided on the inner frame 13. Integrated. Then, by closing the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13, the locking device 55 operates and the opening of the front door frame 14 is regulated.

  After the gaming machine main part 12 is integrated with the outer frame 11 through the first to fourth assembling steps detailed above, the locking device 55 is closed by closing the gaming machine main part 12 to the outer frame 11. Operates, and the opening of the gaming machine main part 12 (inner frame 13) is restricted. Thereby, the assembly of the pachinko machine 10 is completed.

  As described above, each game unit is assembled by assembling the pachinko machine 10 into subassemblies for each part (the outer frame 11, the inner frame 13, the front door frame 14, and the back pack unit 15) in the final assembly process. It is possible to set up a production line specific to each other, and automation of assembly operations and reduction of the work load on workers are promoted.

  After the pachinko machine 10 is completed, a final inspection such as the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the inspection process. The pachinko machine 10 whose operation has been confirmed in this manner moves to the shipping process. In the shipping process, as shown in the schematic view of FIG. 25, a buffer material 500 is provided at the opening of the game board 60 (specifically, the variable display unit 67). Specifically, the shock absorbing material 500 is an elastically deformable sponge material, and is inserted into the opening of the variable display unit 67 (the opening consisting of the central opening 311 and the opening 354) in a compressed state, and then to itself. By trying to return to the state before deformation by the stored elastic force (restoring force), the opening portion is engaged. Although the details will be described later, the cushioning material restricts the movement of the variable display 76 (display member 320) located around the opening toward the display position from the standby position. Thereafter, after packaging (so-called security wrapping), etc., it is shipped to a game hall or the like.

  Referring to FIG. 24 again, the pachinko machine 10 whose shipping preparation is completed after the shipping process is mounted on a freight vehicle such as a truck and transported to the game hall by the freight vehicle. The pachinko machine 10 is unloaded from the cargo vehicle after the cargo vehicle arrives at the game hall and delivered to the game hall, and the package and buffer material 500 described above are removed after delivery and installed on the island facility of the game hall It becomes.

  Here, when the pachinko machine 10 is transported by the freight vehicle, vibrations such as shaking of the freight vehicle may be transmitted to the display member 320 of the variable display device 76. Since the display member 320 is held displaceably by the holding portion 312, a load (stress) due to the above-mentioned shaking may occur. However, such movement of the display member 320 is restricted by the shock absorbing material 500, and the display member 320 remains in the standby position. Thus, the configuration related to the variable display device 76 such as the display member 320 is protected. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the above-mentioned shock absorbing material 500 as a regulation member or packing material which regulates movement of display member 320 is explained. FIG. 26 (a) is a side view of the cushioning material 500 in a natural state, and FIG. 26 (b) is a side view of the cushioning material 500 deformed to be in a specific state.

(Buffer material 500)
As shown in FIG. 25, the buffer material 500 has a long plate-like base portion 501 formed to have a constant thickness, and one plate surface of the base portion 501 in the longitudinal direction of the base portion 501. A plurality of projecting portions 502 are arranged side by side and project in the thickness direction of the base portion 501.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, the protruding portions 502 have the same amount of protrusion from the plate surface 511 of the base portion 501, and are arranged at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction, and the unevenness is repeated. It has a wave as a whole. The width (lateral width) of the protrusion 502 in the longitudinal direction gradually decreases toward the tip (apex 528) of its own, and when viewed from the lateral direction of the base portion 501 (in side view), the outer shape is It is formed to have a substantially triangular shape. More specifically, the two inclined surfaces 525 and 526 (two sides) forming the projecting portion 502 rise from the base portion 501 have the same length, and the external shape of the projecting portion 502 is a side view It has a substantially isosceles triangle shape.

  Between two adjacent protrusions 502, a blank (hereinafter referred to as a recess) having an inverted triangle due to the inclined surface 525 of one of the two protrusions 502 and the inclined surface 526 of the other protrusion 502. Is also formed. The pitch of the protrusions 502 and the pitch of the recesses 504 are the same, and when the two cushioning materials 500 are overlapped with the protrusions 502 facing each other, the recesses 504 and the protrusions 502 match. It is done.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (a), no external force is applied to the shock absorbing material 500, and no stress such as elastic force is stored in the shock absorbing material 500 (hereinafter referred to as the first embodiment). The plate surface 511 of the base portion of the material 500 is inside, and the plate surface 512 opposite to the plate surface 511 is outside, that is, both end portions 513 and 514 in the longitudinal direction of the base portion 501 are brought close to each other. In the case of bending, the protrusions 502 approach each other as the blank is filled. The angles formed by the inclined surfaces 525 and 526 (the angle ANG1 at the top 528 and the angle ANG2 at the bottom of the recess 504) are both 45 degrees, and the total number of the protrusions 502 is eight. That is, the sum of the angles formed by the eight apexes 528 is 360 °. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 26B, the end portions 513 and 514 are in contact with each other, and the outer periphery of the buffer material 500 is substantially circular in a side view (hereinafter referred to as the second embodiment) The fitting projections 502 come in surface contact with each other.

  In the second embodiment, the shock absorbing material 500 has a substantially annular shape in which an outer peripheral portion is formed by the plate surface 512 of the base portion 501 and an inner peripheral portion (hollow portion 506) is formed by the top portion 528 of the projecting portion 502. It is eggplant. The inner diameter of the hollow portion 506 is smaller than the difference between the inner diameter and the outer diameter of the base portion 501.

  In the second embodiment, boundary portions BS between the protruding portions 402 extend radially around the hollow portion 506. Although the details will be described later, for example, when a load is applied to the outer peripheral portion of the shock absorbing material 500, the positional relationship between the protruding portions 502 is displaced (changed) along the boundary portion BS to preferably absorb the load. It is possible to change the outer shape while doing so.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG. 27 (a), the flow of attachment or detachment of the shock absorbing material 500 is demonstrated. FIG. 27A is a schematic view showing the relationship between the shock absorbing material 500 and the variable display unit 67 to which the shock absorbing material is attached.

  When attaching the buffer material 500 to the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 25A, the front door frame 14 is first opened to expose the game board 60 (variable display unit 67). A panel member 342 of the front cover 340 is detachably attached to the variable display unit 67, and an opening 354 as an engagement target of the buffer material 500 is covered from the front of the gaming machine by the panel member 342. . After the game board 60 is exposed, the panel member 342 is removed to allow access to the opening 354.

  Thereafter, the cushioning material 500 is rounded and deformed into a first form → a second form. After the shock absorbing material 500 is deformed to be the second form, the shock absorbing material 500 is pressed into the opening portion of the variable display unit 67 in a state of being compressed so as to reduce its outer shape. As shown in FIG. 27A, the shock absorbing material 500 pushed into the opening 354 tries to return to the state before compression by the elastic force (restoring force) stored in itself. Thereby, the shock absorbing material 500 is engaged with the opening. The buffer material 500 is prevented from falling off the game board 60 by engaging the opening portion. Then, by returning the front cover 340 in this state, the front cover 340 prevents the displacement of the cushioning material 500 in the front-rear direction. The opening of the variable display unit 67 is constituted by the central opening 311 and the opening 354 communicating with each other, but in the following description, it is called the opening 354 for the sake of convenience.

  A part of the display member 320 protrudes into the opening 354. Therefore, the buffer material 500 contacts the display member 320 from the opening 354 side (the end side in the moving direction toward the display position), and the display member 320 is pressed toward the standby position. As a result, the movement of the display member 320 to the display position is restricted by the buffer material 500.

  As shown in the schematic view of FIG. 27 (b), the cushioning material 500 has a restoring force generated based on the compression operation and a restoration generated based on the deformation from the first form to the second form (bending operation). Force is generated. The above-described pressed state is maintained by these two kinds of restoring forces. Even if one of the above-mentioned two kinds of resilience does not work well under certain circumstances, the other one can secure the pressed state.

  Here, the shape of the opening 354 and the amount of projection of the display member 320 are not necessarily determined in accordance with the outer shape of the cushioning material 500. In the shock absorbing material 500 shown in the present embodiment, even in the second embodiment, the end portions 513 and 514 are not fixed to each other, and the positional relationship between the end portions 513 and 514 is changed. It is acceptable. Further, although the protruding portions 502 are configured to be in contact with each other, separation of the boundary portion or deviation along the boundary portion is allowed. Therefore, for example, while maintaining the second embodiment, it is possible to correspond to the inconsistencies in the shape as described above due to, for example, separation or deviation of the boundary portion, and the followability to the contact object becomes good. There is. In the cushioning material 500, the amount of protrusion of the protruding portion 502 is larger than the thickness of the base portion 501 (see FIG. 26A). In this manner, by suppressing the thickness of the base portion 501 to suppress the base portion 501 from becoming a factor that hinders the deviation of the boundary portion, the above-described further improvement of the followability is realized.

  Furthermore, as shown in the schematic view of FIG. 28A, when the separation distance between the display members 320X is large, the portion closed by the buffer material 500 (the boundary portion between the both end portions 513 and 514) is opened. Can suitably follow such a difference in arrangement. In addition, even if the opening to be engaged is larger than the outer shape of the shock absorbing material 500 in the second embodiment, similarly, the difference in size of the openings is preferably tolerated by opening the shock absorbing material 500. can do. In this manner, the versatility of the shock absorbing material 500 is improved by reducing the restriction on the allowable object, and the diversion of the shock absorbing material 500 to other pachinko machines having different specifications is promoted.

  In order to protect the variable display device 76 (display member 320) as described above in detail, the shape of the buffer material is not necessarily limited to the above. However, in consideration of the workability at the time of attachment and detachment of the shock absorbing material, the manufacturing cost, and the versatility, there is a clear advantage in making the shock absorbing material into the above shape. Therefore, the superiority of the shock absorbing material 500 shown in the present embodiment will be supplementarily described below with reference to FIG. 28 (b) in comparison to other assumed shock absorbing materials. FIGS. 28 (b1) to 28 (b3) are schematic views showing other shock absorbing materials.

  As described above, when the opening 354 as the engagement target of the shock absorbing material has a substantially rectangular shape (see FIG. 27A), the outer shape is the same as the shock absorbing material X shown in FIG. It is also possible to form in a substantially rectangular shape. With such a shape, it is possible to minimize waste when cutting out the cushioning material X from the block-like (cube-like) material. Therefore, a preferable configuration can be realized in terms of environment and cost. However, in such a configuration, when attaching the cushioning material X to the opening 354, the corner of the cushioning material X is more likely to be caught by the edge or the like of the opening 354, making it difficult to mount the cushioning material X. It is assumed that Further, as in the cushioning material 500 shown in the present embodiment, switching of the first and second modes is not premised, and the followability to the shape of the engagement target such as the size of the opening 354 is reduced. For example, when the opening 354 has a circular shape or the like, there is a concern that the function of restricting the movement of the display member 320 may not be performed well, and there is still room for improvement in improving versatility.

  On the other hand, if the corner portion is trimmed to suppress the hooking as in the cushioning material Y shown in FIG. 28 (b 2), it is possible to suppress the reduction in the workability described above. However, with such a shape, the waste when cutting out the cushioning material Y from the material becomes large, and the environmental and cost superiority is reduced. In addition, by providing the notches in the outer peripheral portion, partial deformation can be facilitated as compared with the cushioning material X, and a certain degree of improvement in the followability can be expected. However, unlike the cushioning material 500, since the configuration for promoting deformation is exposed to the outside, the presence of the notch may also be a factor to reduce the contact range with the display member. As a result, although improvement in workability can be expected, there is still room for improvement in terms of cost and versatility.

  Further, if the outer shape is formed in a circular shape as in the shock absorbing material Z shown in FIG. 28 (b 3), similarly to the shock absorbing material Y, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned sticking and to suppress the deterioration of workability. However, with such a configuration, waste when cutting out from materials is increased, and the environmental and cost advantages are reduced. In addition, since an opening larger than its own external shape can not be tolerated, the application target is limited to one having an opening smaller than its own external shape, and a problem still remains in versatility.

  In this respect, according to the shock absorbing material 500 shown in the present embodiment, when cutting out the shock absorbing material 500 from the block-like (cube-like) material, the two shock absorbing materials 500 opposed to each other by the projecting portion 502 form a pair. By cutting it out, it is possible to minimize waste of material generated at the time of cutting (see the schematic diagram of FIG. 29). As a result, the above-mentioned disadvantages in terms of environment and cost can be suitably eliminated.

  As for the cushioning material 500, the projecting portion 502 is surrounded by the base portion 501 by changing from the first form to the second form at the time of use, and the outer shape thereof makes the cushioning material Z circular similarly. Thereby, the protrusion in the circumferential direction is suppressed, and the occurrence of the above-mentioned catching when attached to the opening 354 can be suitably suppressed. This can improve the workability.

  And as already explained, it is applicable also to an opening larger than the outline in the case of being a 2nd form, and can restrain restrictions concerning the shape of the opening as the object of engagement. (See FIG. 28 (a)). Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of versatility.

  Thus, according to the shock absorbing material 500 shown in the present embodiment, all the three problems of workability, cost, and versatility can be suitably solved.

(Use of shock absorbing material 500)
In the pachinko machine 10 shown in the present embodiment, when installing the pachinko machine 10 in an island facility such as a game hall, the buffer material 500 is provided from the game board 60 (the opening 354 of the variable display unit 67) of the pachinko machine 10 concerned. By being removed, the visibility of the display screen 75 a of the symbol display device 75 is secured.

  The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a holder 231 as a "holding portion" which holds the removed cushioning material 500 at a location different from the opening 354. The holder 231 is disposed on the back of the pachinko machine 10. Hereinafter, the rear face configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIG. 30, and then the configuration according to the holder 231 will be described. FIG. 30 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As described above, the payout mechanism section 202 as the supply means for supplying the game ball to the player is attached to the back pack 201 (base section 211) of the back pack unit 15 which constitutes the back section of the pachinko machine 10 ing. The payout mechanism section 202 has a tank 221 disposed at the top of the back pack 201 and opened upward, and the gaming balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221 . Below the tank 221 is connected a tank rail 222 which gently inclines downward from the rotating tip end of the back pack unit 15 toward the rotating base end, and a case extending vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 222 Rails 223 are connected. A bypass route bypassing the protective cover portion 212 of the back pack 201 is constructed by the tank rail 222 and the case rail 223.

  Inside the case rail 223, a guide passage is formed for guiding the game balls introduced through the tank rail 222. The guide passage is bifurcated at an intermediate position. Specifically, it is branched into a payout path for paying out the game balls to the upper plate 33 or the lower plate 34 as a "storage portion" and a return path for returning the game balls to the island facilities of the game hall. A ball release lever 225 is disposed at this branch position, and when the operator operates the ball release lever 225, the guide destination of the game ball is changed. For example, when performing maintenance work such as cleaning, by discharging the game balls from the tank 221 and the tank rail 222, it is possible to prevent the game balls from disturbing the work.

  The holder 231 is disposed at a boundary portion between the tank rail 222 and the case rail 223 (a portion above the ball pulling lever 225) in the dispensing mechanism portion 202. The holder 231 protrudes rearward from the back surface of the dispensing mechanism 202, and a slit through which the shock absorbing material 500 can be inserted is formed in the protruding portion.

  The slits are formed in accordance with the cross section of the base portion 501 of the cushioning material 500. Specifically, the horizontal width dimension is equal to the width dimension of the base portion 501, and the longitudinal dimension in the front-rear direction is equal to the thickness dimension of the base portion 501. When the concave portion 504 of the shock absorbing material 500 inserted into the slit is engaged with the holder 231, the shock absorbing material 500 is detachably held by the holder 231.

  Here, as illustrated in FIG. 30, when the concave portion 504 of the shock absorbing material 500 located closest to the end is to be engaged, the shock absorbing material 500 has one end free and the other end free. It becomes a fixed end. As described above, in a state where the upper end of the shock absorbing material 500 is attached so that the upper end is the fixed end and the lower end is the free end (the state of hanging down along the case rail 223), the outside located above the case rail 223 Interference between the terminal plate 213 (specifically, the wiring associated therewith) and the buffer material 500 is avoided. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a standby state of the shock absorbing material 500.

  When the cushioning material 500 is in the standby state, the cushioning material 500 exists at a position along the case rail 223, and the cushioning material 500 and the guide passage overlap in the front-rear direction. Similarly, various game components such as the ball release lever 225 and the payout device 224 disposed at an intermediate position in the guide passage are also covered by the buffer material 500 from the rear. Even if the game ball dropped from the tank 221 or the island facility falls toward the game components such as the ball release lever 225, the buffer material 500 functions as a barrier, and the game components such as the ball release lever 225 or the like It is possible to prevent the game ball from colliding. That is, by transferring the buffer material 500 to the back side of the pachinko machine 10, the buffer material 500 functions as a protective cover for protecting game components such as the ball release lever 225 and the payout device 224.

  In the configuration in which the guide passage is formed in the case rail 223, a sound (for example, a hitting sound or a sliding sound) caused by the movement of the gaming ball in the guide passage is generated. Further, in the configuration in which the game ball array is divided by the payout device 224, a hitting sound is generated when the gaming ball flowing out of the payout device 224 collides with the wall surface of the guide passage or the preceding game ball.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the presentation sound such as BGM and sound effects is output from the speaker unit 29 as the "voice output unit", and the player is provided with the effects relating to hearing. It is devised to suppress the decline in the game's willingness to play. Under such circumstances, it is not preferable to make it difficult for the effect sound to be heard because the sound (noise) such as the hitting sound mentioned above becomes large and it becomes difficult to exhibit the function relating to the sound effect.

  Here, the shock absorbing material 500 shown in the present embodiment is made of a sponge, and a part of the sound from the case rail 223 is absorbed by the shock absorbing material 500. That is, the shock absorbing material 500 functions as a sound absorbing material. This can contribute to the reduction of the operation noise (noise) level of the pachinko machine 10. In particular, in an island facility such as a game hall, as shown in a schematic diagram of FIG. 31, the pachinko machine 10 is often disposed back to back. The sound generated at the case rail 223 of one of the pachinko machines 10 is absorbed by the buffer material 500 disposed in both pachinko machines 10. In particular, with regard to the cushioning material 500, the projecting portion 502 is attached so as to face the rear (the opposite side). The sound that has reached the projecting portion 502 is attenuated (sounds absorbed) each time reflection is repeated on the adjacent inclined surfaces 525 and 526. The sponge alone exhibits a sound absorbing function, but as described above, by increasing the surface area and suppressing the reverberation, further improvement of the sound absorbing effect can be expected. In this manner, lowering the operation noise (noise) level of the pachinko machine 10 is effective in promoting the reduction of the sound pressure of the effect sound output from the speaker unit 29 and achieving the environmental improvement of the gaming hall.

  In the present embodiment, although the shock absorbing material 500 is made of a sponge in consideration of the shock absorbing function and the sound absorbing function, the material thereof is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to use urethane.

  The buffer material 500 disposed on the back side not only functions as a protection means for protecting the game components provided on the back side of the game machine or as a soundproof means for reducing the noise level, but also when performing maintenance work for the game machine. It is a configuration that can contribute to the improvement of workability.

  Specifically, the gaming area PE of the pachinko machine 10 may be subjected to maintenance such as cleaning. When performing such a work, the front door frame 14 is opened. Here, it is not preferable that the front door frame 14 unintentionally returns to the closed position because the front door frame 14 hits the front door frame 14 or the like during the operation, which causes a reduction in the workability. In the present embodiment, the cushioning material 500 disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 can be used as a stopper for the front door frame 14. Hereinafter, the specific example will be described with reference to the schematic view of FIG.

  After opening the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 by operating the locking device 55, the free end of the shock absorbing material 500 is pulled to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the gap between the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 13. With regard to the cushioning material 500, since the projection 502 faces rearward in the standby state, when the free end is pulled out to the front side, the projection 502 faces downward. The projection 502 is hooked to the edge of the inner frame 13 (resin base 50). As a result, the return of the buffer material 500 to the standby state is restricted.

  In this state, the buffer material 500 intervenes in the movement of the front door frame 14 to the closed position by the buffer material 500.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32 (b 1) → FIG. 32 (b 2), the shock absorbing material 500 is pinched by the inner frame 13 and the outer frame 11 by moving the inner frame 13 (resin base 50) to the closed position. . The cushioning material 500 generates a drag that prevents the movement of the inner frame 13 to the closed position, but is compressed by the application of an operating force exceeding this drag, and the movement of the inner frame 13 to the closed position is permitted. It becomes.

  When the inner frame 13 reaches the closed position, the movement of the cushioning material 500 is restricted by the inner frame 13 and the outer frame 11. Thereby, the hooking of the buffer material 500 is suitably secured.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the cushioning material 500 is positioned at the proximal end side of the front door frame 14. Therefore, it is possible to secure the opening amount of the front door frame 14 without unnecessarily increasing the amount of protrusion of the buffer material 500 to the front of the gaming machine.

  About the various functions (a protective function, a soundproof function, a stopper function) given to shock absorbing material 500, the situation to be exhibited differs. Specifically, while the protective function and the soundproof function assume a situation in which a game is mainly played, the stopper function assumes a situation in which a game is played. As described above, since the usage of the function to be exhibited can be divided depending on the situation, the plurality of functions described above can be suitably coexisted.

  According to the first embodiment described above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  In the gaming machine of the type in which the variable display device (corresponding to "movable effect means") is mounted as shown in the present embodiment, the number of display members (corresponding to "movable body") is increased or displayed The function of improving the degree of attention can be enhanced by various measures such as complicating the movement of the members. However, in this type of gaming machine, inconveniences such as malfunction of the variable display device may occur due to problems such as malfunction. In particular, when the gaming machine is transported, a load may be applied to the variable display device due to vibration or the like, and this load may cause a malfunction of the variable display device or the like. In this respect, according to the configuration described in the present embodiment, by restricting the displacement (switching) of the display member 320 to the display position using the buffer material 500, for example, the display member 320 is displaced due to an external factor. And contribute to the protection of the variable display device 76.

  Here, when a projecting portion such as a corner is present in the outer peripheral portion of the buffer material, the projecting portion is caught on the edge of the opening 354 or the like when the buffer material is mounted on the gaming machine. There is a possibility that it will not be done well. In this respect, with regard to the cushioning material 500, since the outer peripheral portion of the cushioning material 500 is formed by the plate surface 511 of the base portion 501 (the plate surface 511 on the side where the projecting portion 502 is not formed) Can be suppressed.

  At this time, the projecting portion 502 which protrudes from the base portion 501 is included, and since the exposure to the outside is suppressed, it can be suppressed that the presence of the projecting portion 502 causes the deterioration of the workability. Here, in the configuration having the projecting portion 502, the two elastic forces of the elastic force generated in the base portion 501 itself and the elastic force generated between the projecting portions 502 are combined to perform the displacement restriction of the display member 320. Therefore, the base portion 501 can be softened as compared with the case where the base portion 501 alone performs the displacement restriction. Thereby, the above-mentioned protection function can be exhibited more suitably. Then, if the buffer material 500 is intentionally curved and used, even if there are variations in the shape of the opening and the arrangement of the display member due to the specification of the gaming machine or manufacturing error, etc. It can respond by changing the form of the shock absorbing material 500 so as to follow the difference. This is effective in enhancing the versatility of the cushioning material 500 and promoting the application of the cushioning material 500.

  In the present embodiment, the cushioning material 500 is formed into an annular or substantially annular shape by rolling the cushioning material 500 until the projecting portions 502 abut (interfere with) each other in the inside and the further bending becomes difficult. I As a result, the occurrence of the protrusion of the corner and the like can be suppressed, and the sticking when attaching the buffer material 500 to the opening 354 can be suppressed, which can contribute to the improvement of the workability. In this form (the second form), the projecting parts 502 are in contact with each other, so that the form is stable, and the form is less likely to be broken even when held by hand. This can be expected to further improve the workability. This configuration is advantageous also in eliminating the need for a separate operation such as fixing the end portions of the base portions 501 after the second mode.

  Further, in the second embodiment, since the protruding portions 502 are in contact with each other, securing of the repulsive force in the entire shock absorbing material 500 is facilitated. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the excessive deformation of the base portion 501 by receiving the external pressure, and to preferably ensure the function of restricting the displacement of the display member 320.

  As described above, the shape of the opening and the arrangement of the display member described above may be varied according to the specification of the gaming machine. In this point, in the shock absorbing material 500 shown in the present embodiment, the shape of the shock absorbing material 500 is partially changed while securing a certain level of repulsive force by the protruding portions 502 being shifted with the boundary portion BS as a boundary. It will be done. Thus, for example, promoting the follow-up including the inside (protrusion 502) rather than the follow-up due to the deformation of the base portion 501 alone causes a large distortion in part of the buffer material 500 by the pursuit of the improvement of the follow-up property It is advantageous in suppressing the local deterioration of the buffer function.

  The amount of protrusion of the protruding portion 502 from the base portion 501 is formed to be larger than the thickness of the base portion 501. In this manner, if the thickness of the base portion 501 is suppressed and the size of the shock absorbing material 500 is secured by the protrusion amount of the protruding portion 502, the base portion 501 is hampered in improving the followability described above. Can be suitably suppressed.

  In the second embodiment, the shock absorbing material 500 has a substantially annular shape, and a void (hollow (hollow) that allows change in the relative position of the protrusions 502 along the boundary portion BS in the central portion thereof Portion 506) is formed. By allowing the positional relationship between the protrusions to be shifted using this gap, it is possible to suitably contribute to the improvement of the followability described above. Such an effect is exhibited more suitably because the end portions 513 and 514 of the base portion 501 are not fixed to each other.

  The cushioning material 500 (corresponding to "a shock absorbing material for a game machine") used at the time of conveyance is attached to the holder 231 as a "holding unit" after conveyance. By providing the holder 231 at a position different from the restricted position for the variable display device 76 in the gaming machine and holding the buffer material 500, for example, when changing the arrangement of the gaming machine, etc. It is possible to reuse or to promote the use of the shock absorbing material 500 for purposes other than the protection of the variable display device 76.

  Here, the buffer material 500 itself can not contribute to the appearance of the gaming machine. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the holder 231 is provided on the back of the gaming machine to suppress the exposure of the cushioning material 500, thereby promoting the use of the cushioning material 500 to reduce the appearance of the gaming machine. It is being avoided that it becomes.

  In the case where the payout mechanism portion 202 constituting the “payout passage portion” is provided as described in the present embodiment, a tapping sound or a sliding sound accompanying passing of the game ball in the payout mechanism portion 202 Such noise may occur. In island facilities of the game hall, one set of game machines is often arranged back to back. For this reason, the noise generated by one gaming machine may be transmitted to other gaming machines located behind it. Therefore, by arranging the cushioning material 500 to which the function as a sound absorbing material is given to the rear of this passage, the noise generated in the corresponding gaming machine (the gaming machine to which the cushioning material is attached) is transmitted to other gaming machines. Can be suitably suppressed, which can contribute to the improvement of quietness.

  In particular, the sound absorption area can be increased by holding the buffer material 500 such that the projecting portion 502 is directed rearward. This makes it possible to absorb the noise directed from the other gaming machine to the corresponding gaming machine, and it is possible to preferably suppress that the sound effects and the like in the corresponding gaming machine become difficult to hear due to the noise.

  Further, in the gaming machine provided with the gaming board 60, when performing maintenance work such as cleaning of the gaming area PE, the front door frame 14 (corresponding to "door body") is opened. At this time, a part of the shock absorbing material 500 held by the holder 231 is interposed between the front door frame 14 and the inner frame 13 so that the shock absorbing material 500 prevents the front door frame 14 from moving to the closed position. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to preferably suppress an operation error in which the front door frame 14 is accidentally closed.

  Although it is preferable to open the front door frame 14 as large as possible when performing the above-described maintenance work or the like, in the configuration in which a part of the buffer material 500 is used, the size that can be intervened is limited. In this respect, by arranging the shock absorbing material 500 at the position on the rotation base end side, the dependence on the size of the interposed shock absorbing material 500 can be reduced. Thus, as described above, a preferable configuration is realized in using a part of the shock absorbing material 500 as a stopper.

  As described in the present embodiment, in the configuration having the tank 221 as the "storage section" in the upper part of the back surface, a ball on which the game ball (game medium) dropped from the tank 221 is disposed lower than that It may collide with the extraction lever 225. Such a collision is not preferable because it causes the operation of the ball pulling lever 225 in an unexpected situation, the deformation of the ball pulling lever 225, the breakage, and the like. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the shock absorbing material 500 held by the holder 231 can suppress the collision of the game ball to the ball release lever 225, and can suppress the occurrence of the various inconveniences described above. .

Second Embodiment
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a portion of the gaming machine main part 12 (the front door frame 14) bulges out to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 in a state of being installed in an island facility etc. A movable effect device (movable effect device 700) is disposed at the bulging portion, and the location of the holder (holding portion) is devised in consideration of such a difference. Is one of the features. Here, first, differences with the first embodiment (configuration related to the movable effect device 700) will be described with reference to FIG. 33 and FIG. 33 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front of the gaming machine, FIG. 34 (a) is a partial enlarged view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front, and FIG. 34 (b) is a longitudinal sectional view of the movable effect apparatus 700. FIG. 34 (a) is a partial cross sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 34 (a).

(Moveable effect device 700)
As shown in FIG. 33, in a portion of the frame 20 of the front door frame 14 located above the window portion 21, a bulging portion 35 which bulges forward in the game is formed. As shown in FIG. 34 (1), the movable effect device 700 is accommodated in the central portion of the bulging portion 35, specifically, the portion behind the error display lamp portion 27 constituting the annular illumination portion 26. An accommodating portion 36 is formed. That is, the two game devices are accommodated in the bulging portion 35 so that the light emitting substrate 27a for the error display lamp unit 27 is on the front side and the movable effect device 700 is on the rear side, and behind the light emitting substrate 27a. The movable effect device 700 is in a hidden state.

  The housing portion 36 has a concave shape opened upward, and a part of the movable effect device 700 is exposed through the open portion. The movable effect device 700 has a decorative body 710 in which a decoration such as a pattern is provided on the outer peripheral portion. The decorative body 710 is held so as to be pivotable back and forth by the holding portion 38 formed on the side wall portion 37 of the housing portion 36, and is rotated about the rotation center axis CL1 by the holding portion 38. It is possible to move to a standby position in which the protrusion from the storage portion 36 is suppressed and an effect position in which the storage portion 36 protrudes to the outside (upper side) of the gaming machine.

  Three surface portions are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the decorative body 710 so as to be aligned in the rotational direction of the decorative body 710. Specifically, a first flat surface portion 711 and a second flat surface portion 712, and a curved surface portion 713 sandwiched between the two flat surface portions 711 and 712 are formed, and the cross section is formed in a substantially fan shape. A portion corresponding to the main part of the fan-shaped decorative body 710 is a holding place by the holding portion 38, and the rotation center axis line CL1 and the center of gravity G of the decorative body 710 are shifted.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (b 1), when the decorative body 710 is disposed at the standby position, the second flat surface portion 712 abuts on the rear wall 39 of the accommodation portion 36 to rotate the decorative body 710 by its own weight. Motion is blocked. That is, the back wall 39 functions as a stopper. In this state, the first flat surface portion 711 is located on substantially the same plane as the upper surface of the frame 20, and the open portion of the housing portion 36 is closed by the first flat surface portion 711. Then, the curved surface portion 713 stays in the housing portion 36, and visual recognition of the curved surface portion 713 from the outside is not possible.

  The movable effect device 700 is provided with a solenoid 720 which constitutes a drive means for the decorative body 710. The solenoid 720 is connected to the effect control device 610, and the solenoid 720 operates based on a signal from the effect control device 610. When the effect (hereinafter referred to as a special effect) by the movable effect device 700 is executed, a drive signal is output to cause the effect control device 610 to excite the solenoid 720. By energizing the solenoid 720, the decorative body 710 is pushed by the plunger of the solenoid 720, and the decorative body 710 is rotated in a predetermined direction.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (2), when the decorative body 710 reaches the rendering position, the projection 715 formed on the second flat surface portion 712 of the decorative body 710 hits the stopper portion 40 provided on the housing portion 36. This prevents further rotation in the predetermined direction. In this state, the curved surface portion 713 protrudes from the housing portion 36, and visual recognition from the front of the gaming machine of the curved surface portion 713 is permitted. A light emitting body is incorporated in the decorative body 710, and light from the light emitting body is irradiated to the front side of the gaming machine through the curved surface portion 713 when the special effect is executed. By causing the decorative body 710 to emit light in this manner, the change in the appearance of the movable effect device 700 is emphasized.

  When the special effect ends, the output of the drive signal to the solenoid 720 is stopped, and the solenoid 720 is de-energized. As a result, the decorative body 710 returns from the effect position to the standby position by its own weight or the like (see FIG. 34 (2) → FIG. 34 (1)). Incidentally, the movable effect device 700 may be provided with biasing means such as a spring, and the biasing force of the biasing means may be configured to urge the decorative body 710 to move to the standby position.

  In the pachinko machine 10 described above in detail, the number of played games and the number of big hits differ from one pachinko machine 10 to another. Therefore, in an island facility such as a game hall, the gaming information display devices 800 are arranged one by one for each pachinko machine 10, and the pachinko machines 10 associated with each other (hereinafter referred to as the corresponding gaming machines) The game information relating to the above is configured to be individually displayed on each of the game information display devices 800. Specifically, as shown in a schematic diagram of FIG. 35, game information display devices 800 are respectively disposed above the pachinko machines 10 arranged side by side, and the pachinko machines 10 lined up and down The game information display device 800 constitutes a pair.

  As described above, when the pachinko machine 10 and the game information display device 800 are juxtaposed, the game information display device 800 is positioned immediately above the movable effect device 700. Since the movable effect device 700 is exposed outside the pachinko machine 10, the possibility that an unexpected load is applied to the movable effect device 700 can not be denied when performing maintenance, replacement, etc. of the game information display device 800. In the present embodiment, in using the external area of the pachinko machine 10 as the operation area for effect, a feature for protecting the movable effect device 700 is provided. Hereinafter, the configuration relating to the protection will be described with reference to a schematic view of FIG.

  At positions on the left and right sides of the housing portion 36 in the bulging portion 35, a holder 43 as a "holding portion" is disposed. The specific shape of the holder 43 is the same as that of the holder 230 in the first embodiment, and thus the description is used.

  By attaching the buffer material 500 to the holder 230, the decorative body 710 is covered from the gaming information display device 800 side (upper side). Thereby, even if, for example, a tool or the like falls toward the decorative body 710 during work, the movement of the tool or the like toward the decorative body 710 is blocked by the buffer material 500 and a collision against the decorative body 710 occurs. Be suppressed.

  In particular, the holder 43 corresponds to the recess 504 of the cushioning material 500, and the orientation of the cushioning material 500 is substantially defined by the restriction on the distance between the holders 43. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36, the cushioning material 500 is disposed such that the projecting portion 502 faces upward. If a tool or the like collides with the projection 502 as described above, the tool or the like is laterally diverted, and the impact due to the collision can be mitigated. This enhances the protection function.

  Further, the separation distance between the two holders 43 is set to be slightly smaller than the distance between the concave portions 504 at the left and right ends of the cushioning material 500. Therefore, the cushioning material 500 attached to the holder 43 has an arch shape that is convex upward (a gap is generated between the cushioning material 500 and the decorative body 710). Thereby, even when the tool or the like collides with the shock absorbing material 500, the shock can be propagated to the holder 43. By securing such a stress propagation path, the protective function of the decorative body 710 is further enhanced.

  The cushioning material 500 is made of a sponge and the material itself is soft. Although this is advantageous in improving the cushioning function, it can not be denied that the cushioning material 500 may collide with the decorative body 710 as a result of deformation under external force. Therefore, by using the above-described arch structure, the shock absorbing material 500 is suppressed from colliding with the decorative body 710 while suppressing the occurrence of an impact due to a partial deformation of the shock absorbing material 500.

  Incidentally, the usage mode of the shock absorbing material 500 shown in the present embodiment does not occur so frequently. If such circumstances are taken into consideration, the shock absorbing material 500 may be made to stand by behind the pachinko machine 10 in combination with the holder 231 shown in the first embodiment. Since replacement of the game information display device 800 is performed exclusively under a situation where a game is not performed, the combined use of the holders 43 and 231 is a hindrance to exerting the effect shown in the first embodiment. You can avoid that.

Third Embodiment
In each of the above embodiments, after delivery of the pachinko machine 10 is completed, the shock absorbing material 500 is used in a different application from the protection of the variable display device 76 as the "movable effect means". Thus, after installation of the pachinko machine 10, it can be made compatible with the functional improvement of the pachinko machine 10, and consideration to an environmental side by setting it as the structure used for the shock absorbing material 500 in another application. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, one of the features is that the response specialized to the environment is performed by making good use of the shape of the shock absorbing material 500. Specifically, one of the features is that environmental considerations are made by realizing a cycle of 500 recovery / reuse of buffer material (reuse). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 37, the delivery method (transport method) of the pachinko machine 10 using the shock absorbing material 500 will be described. FIG. 37 (a) is a schematic view showing the flow of delivery, and FIG. 37 (b) is a schematic view showing the configuration of the shock absorbing material 500 for each transfer stage.

  As described above, when the pachinko machine 10 manufactured by a game machine maker is delivered to the game hall, the buffer material 500 is used to protect the variable display device 76 from vibrations and the like during transportation. By restricting the movement of the display member 320 of the variable display device 76 by the buffer material 500, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a defect such as deformation or breakage in the variable display device 76 during transportation or the like, and secure the quality of the pachinko machine 10. ing.

  After delivery to the game hall, the pachinko machine 10 is installed on the island facility of the game hall with the packaging and buffer material 500 removed as described above. The package removed from the pachinko machine 10 is discarded as it is. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 37A, the buffer material 500 is recovered and returned to the gaming machine maker.

  The delivery number of the pachinko machine 10 to the gaming hall is often more than one. Therefore, not only one but also a plurality of cushioning materials 500 may be removed. And there is a certain time lag from delivery to installation. Under such circumstances, in order to realize the above-described recovery, the game hall will be responsible for storing a certain number of buffer materials 500, even temporarily. Under such circumstances, it is not preferable that the buffer material 500 waiting for return is bulky because the burden on the game hall becomes large.

  In this respect, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the cushioning material 500 described above is restored from the second mode to the first mode by the elastic force (restoring force) stored therein by removing it from the pachinko machine 10 Do. As described above, after returning to the first mode, by overlapping the two buffer materials 500 such that the protruding portions 502 are engaged with each other, the plurality of buffer materials 500 can be reduced while minimizing the unnecessary expansion of the occupied area. It can be summarized. That is, when stacking the cushioning material 500, the protrusion 502 of the lower cushioning material 500 engages with the recess 504 of the upper cushioning material 500 by alternately switching the upward and downward directions, and the upper cushioning material 500 The protrusion 502 of the lower portion engages with the recess 504 of the lower cushioning material 500. As a result, it is possible to reduce the burden on the game hall by suppressing the presence of the projecting portion 502 from becoming a factor of expanding the storage space of the buffer material 500.

  Further, in the state where the shock absorbing material 500 is stacked in this manner, it is possible to promote the dispersion of the weight load generated in the shock absorbing material 500, and to preferably suppress the plastic deformation of the shock absorbing material 500. Thereby, when the said shock absorbing material 500 is reused, it can suppress that a buffer function etc. are not fully exhibited. In addition, also when returning a buffer material to a game machine maker by freight vehicles, such as a truck, it can contribute to the improvement of conveyance efficiency by suppressing that the space for buffer material 500 conveyance increases.

  Thus, there is clear technical significance in using the cushioning material 500 as the second form in the forward pass at the time of delivery and using the cushioning material 500 as the first form in the return path at the time of recovery.

<Other Embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, the following configurations may be individually applied to the above embodiments, or some or all of them may be combined and applied to the above embodiments. Moreover, it is also possible to combine all or one part of the various structure shown in each said embodiment arbitrarily. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effect to be exhibited) of each configuration to be a combination be secured. The following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration formed of a combination of the embodiments, and some or all of the configurations may be combined and applied.

  (1) In the first and second embodiments, the holder 231 (corresponding to the "holding portion") for the shock absorbing material 500 is disposed in the back pack unit 15 which constitutes the back surface portion of the pachinko machine 10, The specific arrangement of the configuration corresponding to the holder 231 may be arbitrarily changed.

  For example, when the pachinko machine 10 is installed on the island facility of the game hall, the overhanging portion to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 (specifically, the lower bulging portion 32 where the lower plate 34 is formed) The pachinko machine 10 may be lifted with the ball firing handle 41) held. Although the pachinko machine 10 is not provided with a dedicated grip for lifting the pachinko machine 10, the overhanging portion is given a certain strength to secure its strength. The operation can be easily performed by gripping the exit part. However, the above-mentioned overhanging part is not necessarily formed on the premise that it is gripped in the first place, and no consideration is given to the hands and the like of the worker. Then, in view of the increase in weight of the pachinko machine 10, if it is attempted to lift the pachinko machine 10 while holding the overhanging portion, a large load is applied to the hand touching the overhanging portion. . This is not preferable because it causes an increase in the burden on the worker. On the other hand, since the front part of the pachinko machine 10 is a part that greatly affects the appearance, it is possible to provide a dedicated grip or to make the overhanging part easy to handle in consideration of being an object to be gripped There is a constraint.

  Therefore, it is preferable to form a holder for holding the buffer material 500 so that the buffer material 500 is positioned along the lower side of the overhanging portion on the front face of the gaming machine. By attaching the cushioning material 500 to the holder before performing the installation work of the pachinko machine 10, the cushioning material 500 intervenes between the overhanging portion and the hand when gripping the overhanging portion. The generation of the local load can be suitably suppressed. As described above, when the holder for the shock absorbing material 500 is provided, the influence on the peripheral configuration can be reduced as compared with the case where the dedicated grip portion is provided, and the influence on the appearance can be suppressed.

  In addition, it may replace with the holder shown in said each embodiment, the holder shown in this modification may be provided, and the holder shown in this modification separately from the holder shown in said each embodiment is a condition. A plurality of holders with different applications may be provided side by side.

  (2) In the first and second embodiments, in the state where the holder 231 is provided on the flat portion of the case rail 223 of the dispensing mechanism 202 and the recess 504 of the shock absorbing material 500 is engaged with the holder 231, the shock absorbing material The projection 500 is configured to face the rear of the gaming machine. However, it is sufficient for the holder 231 to have the function of holding the shock absorbing material 500, and it is not necessary to limit the direction of the shock absorbing material 500. For example, the buffer material 500 may be held such that the protrusion 502 faces the front of the gaming machine.

  However, in order to strengthen the soundproof function described above, it is preferable to minimize the distance between the shock absorbing material 500 and the case rail 223. Providing the holder 231 on the flat surface of the case rail 223 has the technical significance of increasing the contact area between the shock absorbing material 500 (specifically, the plate surface 512 of the base portion 501) and the case rail 223. Further, as described above, the pachinko machines 10 are arranged back to back on the island facilities of the game hall. From such a situation, directing the projecting portion 502 to the rear of the gaming machine has a technical significance of contributing to noise reduction in an installation environment. From the above reasons, in the case where the buffer material 500 is disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, it is preferable to allow the protrusion 502 to face the back of the gaming machine.

  (3) In the first and second embodiments, the form (the second form) of the cushioning material 500 during conveyance of the pachinko machine 10 and the form (the first form) of the cushioning material 500 attached to the holder 231 However, the form does not have to be different as described above. It is also possible to make form (use form) of shock absorbing material 500 in each situation common.

  (4) In each of the above-described embodiments, the variable display device 76 is configured for the variable display device 76 (corresponding to “movable effect means”) disposed around the opening 354 of the game board 60 (variable display unit 67) The shock absorber 500 restricts the movement of the display member (corresponding to the “movable body”) to the display position (corresponding to the “second position”), but the protection target by the shock absorber 500 is limited to this. It is not a thing. A movable effect device (for example, a movable effect device incorporated in the pachinko machine 10) disposed at a position away from the opening 354 may be a target of protection by the buffer material 500.

  (5) In the above embodiments, the buffer material 500 is engaged with the opening 354 of the game board 60 (variable display unit 67) to restrict the drop of the buffer material 500 from the game board 60. However, the specific configuration for preventing the buffer material 500 from falling off is optional. For example, the buffer material 500 may be configured to be prevented from falling off by engaging with the display member 320 of the variable display device 76.

  Moreover, although it was set as the structure which prevents position shift and drop-off | omission of the shock absorbing material 500 from an engagement position using the panel member 342 as a "lid" in said each embodiment, this is changed, and a front door frame It is also possible to use a glass panel 23 disposed at 14 to prevent displacement and removal of the cushioning material 500.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the number of the projecting portions 502 formed on the buffer material 500 is eight, and the projecting portions 502 are arranged at equal intervals. It may be changed arbitrarily. However, in order to facilitate manufacture while configuring the cushioning material 500 to have a substantially circular shape in the second embodiment, the product of the number of the protrusions 502 and the angle formed by the top 528 of the protrusions 502. Preferably, the shapes of the protrusions 502 and the blank (recessed portion 504) between the protrusions 502 are matched.

  Further, in the case of the second form, in view of the fact that the buffer function is stably exhibited by setting the adjacent protruding parts 502 to be in surface contact with each other, all the projections are obtained by the second form. It is sufficient if the shape of the protrusions is devised so that the portions come in contact with the adjacent protrusions, and the protrusions 502 do not necessarily have to be triangular. For example, as shown in the schematic view of FIG. 38A, the inclined surfaces 525X and 526X constituting the projecting portion 502X may have an arc shape, and the projecting portion 502X may be curved. However, in the case of such a shape, when the protrusions 502 are engaged with each other, positional deviation of the protrusions 502 in the radial direction from the central portion of the buffer material 500 becomes difficult to tolerate. This can be a factor that reduces the followability of the cushioning material 500 to the engagement target. If such circumstances are taken into consideration, it is technically significant that the boundary portion BS between the projecting portions 502 linearly extends in the radial direction in the second embodiment as described in the above embodiment. is there.

  (7) In the above embodiments, the protruding portion 502 of the shock absorbing material 500 is configured to be an isosceles triangle, reduction of waste when cutting out from the material, and convenience when transporting only the shock absorbing material 500 Although the improvement of the property is realized, in view of these effects, it is not necessary to make the lengths of the inclined surfaces 525 and 526 of the protrusion 502 equal. It is sufficient as long as the engagement between the projecting portions 502 of the two cushioning materials 500 can be secured, for example, the lengths of the two inclined surfaces 525Y and 526Y may be different as shown in the schematic view of FIG. .

  However, in view of the attaching and detaching operation of the shock absorbing material at the time of conveyance of the pachinko machine 10, the shock absorbing material 500 becomes the second form as shown in the above embodiment, and the protruding portion of the corner etc. It is preferable to devise the shape of the protruding portion so as not to form

  (8) In the above embodiments, the number of the protruding portions 502 of the buffer material 500 is set to be larger than the number of the display members 320 (corresponding to “movable body”) of the variable display device 76. The number is sufficient if it is more than one. However, in order to avoid excessive reaction force to each display member 320 or to improve the followability to the engagement target, the number of the projecting portions 502 is the same as that of the display members 320 or from the display members 320. It is preferable to form so as to increase.

  (9) In the above embodiments, when the cushioning material 500 is in the second embodiment, the hollow portion 506 is formed at the center of the cushioning member 500, but the hollow portion 506 is not essential. In the second embodiment, the cushioning material 500 can be configured to be solid by contacting the top portions 528 of the protrusions 502 with each other.

  Further, in the case where the shock absorbing material 500 is in the second form, the boundary portion between the protruding portions 502 is configured to be in a state of radially extending from the hollow portion 506, and to the opening to be engaged. Although the followability improvement was considered, it is not limited to this. If it is premised that the end portions of the buffer material 500 are not fixed, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the followability not a little by the presence of the boundary portion. Therefore, it does not deny that the boundary portion extends in a direction different from the radial direction.

  (10) In the first and second embodiments described above, the concave portion 504 (neck portion) of the cushioning material 500 is held by the holder 231. However, if the cushioning material 500 can be held, the cushioning is performed. The specific shape of the holding portion in the material 500 and the shape of the holder 231 can be arbitrarily changed. However, in order to prevent the falling off (plastic deformation) of the shock absorbing material 500 while preventing the falling off, it is technical significance to suppress the deformation of the shock absorbing material 500 in the holding state as a configuration using the concave portion 504 of the shock absorbing material 500. There is.

  (11) In the first and second embodiments, the cushioning material 500 held by the holder 231 is configured to overlap the case rail 223 from the rear, and the gaming ball moves in the case rail 223 by the cushioning material 500. It is possible to change it as follows although it was set as the structure which absorbs a part of sound. For example, the shock absorbing material 500 may be disposed along another ball passage such as the tank rail 222. In this case, since the buffer material 500 is in the horizontal direction, the buffer material 500 can be stabilized in the posture along the case rail 223 by providing a plurality of holding portions on the left and right.

  However, when it is set as such a structure, the attachment operation | work of the shock absorbing material 500 may become complicated, and the stopper function for front door frame 14 mentioned above may not be exhibited well. In view of such circumstances, the arrangement of the holder 231 described in the above embodiment and the posture of the shock absorbing material 500 held by the holder 231 have various effects such as a sound absorbing function while suppressing complication of work. There is a technical significance that it can be exhibited suitably.

  (12) In the first and second embodiments, the holder 231 as the "holding portion" is disposed at the position on the rotation base end side of the gaming machine main portion 12 (front door frame 14). It is also possible to change this and arrange the holder 231 in the position which becomes the game machine end rotation tip side. However, the front door frame is configured to prevent the movement of the front door frame 14 to the closed position on the pivoting base end side of the front door frame 14 even if the amount of protrusion of the shock absorbing material 500 from the inner frame 13 is small. In view of the fact that the opening amount of 14 can be suitably secured and that the size of the shock absorbing material 500 imposes restrictions relating to the specifications of the gaming machine, the holder 231 is the pivoting base end of the gaming machine main part 12 as described above. There is a technical significance in placing in a position to be closer.

  (13) In the first and second embodiments, the ball pull-out lever 225 (corresponding to the “operation portion”) is covered by the shock absorbing material 500 held by the holder 231 so that the ball pull-out lever 225 is shocked Although it was set as the structure protected by material 500, it is not limited to this. For example, an arrangement may be made to avoid overlapping of the shock absorbing material 500 held by the holder 231 and the ball release lever 225. That is, the cushioning material 500 does not have to have a plurality of functions such as protection of the operation unit and sound absorption, and it is sufficient if the predetermined use of the pachinko machine 10 after delivery is given.

  (14) In the second embodiment, the buffer material 500 is held by the pair of left and right holders 43 provided on the upper portion of the front door frame 14, and the movable effect similarly provided on the upper portion of the front door frame 14 Although the apparatus 700 is configured to be protected, in view of the fact that the cushioning material 500 is held at the position covering the movable effect apparatus 700, it is not necessary to provide two holders 43, and one can be omitted. is there.

  Further, even in the case where the pair of left and right holders 43 is provided, the distance between the holders 43 is not set such that the cushioning material 500 held by the holders 43 has an arch shape that is convex upward, that is, Instead of setting the distance between the holder 43 so that a gap is generated between the buffer material 500 and the movable effect device 700, the buffer material 500 held by the holder 43 comes into contact with the movable effect device 700. It is also possible to set the spacing of the holder 43. For example, a configuration is also possible in which the distance between the concave portions 504 at both ends of the concave portions 504 formed in the buffer material 500 and the distance between the two holders 43 are aligned.

  (15) In the third embodiment, when the shock absorbing material 500 is recovered after delivery of the pachinko machine 10, the two shock absorbing materials 500 are engaged with each other after returning to the first mode. Although the sheet is conveyed in the superimposed state, the method of superposition when recovering the buffer material 500 may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it is also possible to overlap one buffer material 500 so as to straddle a plurality of buffer materials 500.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the buffer material 500 is used to restrict the movement of the variable display device 76 (display member 320) when the pachinko machine 10 is delivered from the game machine manufacturer to the game hall. A configuration for restricting the movement of the variable display device 76 (display member 320) using the buffer material 500 when transporting the game board 60 to a process (assembly process) or the like for mounting the game board 60 on the resin base 50 in the manufacturing process of the game machine manufacturer. It is also possible.

  (17) It is also possible to attach the buffer material 500 shown in the above embodiment along the boundary between the gaming machine main part 12 and the outer frame 12 of the pachinko machine 10. Thus, the shock absorbing material 500 can function as a barrier that suppresses the insertion of the unauthorized tool through the boundary, which can contribute to the improvement of the crime prevention.

  (18) The cushioning material 500 shown in the above embodiment is formed such that the radial dimension of the hollow portion 506 formed in the second embodiment is smaller than half the radius of the cushioning material 500. However, it is also possible to change this so that the radial dimension of the hollow portion 506 is equal to or larger than half the radius of the cushioning material 500.

  (19) In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the case where shock absorbing material was applied to the pachinko machine 10 was illustrated, it is not limited to this. For example, when conveying articles, such as household appliances and furniture, it is also possible to use the above-mentioned shock absorbing material.

  (20) Other types of pachinko machines and the like different from the above embodiments, for example, pachinko machines in which a motorized role opens a predetermined number of times when game balls enter a specific area of a special device The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine that becomes a jackpot when a ball enters and becomes a jackpot, a pachinko machine equipped with other features, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a ball ball, etc.

  A non-ball-ball type game machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of kinds of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts the rotation of the reels by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. In the slot machine according to the present invention, the player is provided with a bonus such as the payout of medals when a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line visible from the display window after the reel is stopped. Is applicable.

  Furthermore, the game machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage section and a loading device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of gaming balls stored in the storage section are loaded by the loading device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated by starting to rotate the reels.

<About the invention group extracted from each of the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above-described embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configuration illustrated in the parentheses or the like.

<Feature A group>
For example, in the case of a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the following feature group A includes a pattern display device that performs variable display of a pattern triggered by entering a ball in a ball entry portion provided in the gaming area. By performing various effects on the display screen of the device, there are cases in which a lottery result based on entering the ball into the ball entry portion is notified. There has been proposed a gaming machine which is improved in the degree of attention to a game by providing a mechanism and providing a predetermined correspondence relationship between effects by variable display of patterns and effects by means for effect (see Patent Document 1, for example). With regard to the background art, “In recent years, a buffer material may be used to suppress the movement of the movable body at the time of conveyance of the gaming machine from the viewpoint of protection of the movable mechanism. , Yu One in which while ensuring the quality of the machine there is still room for improvement in making the consideration of the environmental aspects of the effective use of resources. Invention that "has been made with the problem to be solved.

Features A1. Movable effect means (variable display device 76) having a movable body that can be switched to an effect state where the distance to a predetermined location (for example, the wall surface of the opening 354) becomes smaller than the standby state and the standby state
A cushioning material disposed at a position interposed between the predetermined portion and the movable body, which restricts switching of the movable body from the standby state to the rendering state when the gaming machine is transported. A gaming machine comprising: a holding portion (holder 231) capable of holding (the buffer material 500) at a predetermined position different from the restricted position after the transfer is completed.

  As shown in feature A1, in the gaming machine equipped with movable presentation means, the function to improve the degree of attention is strengthened by various measures such as increasing the number of movable bodies or complicating the movement of the movable bodies. can do. However, in this type of gaming machine, inconveniences such as malfunction may occur that the function of the movable presentation means is not properly exhibited. In particular, when the gaming machine is transported, there is a possibility that a load resulting from vibration or the like may be applied to the movable effect means, and it is feared that this load may be a factor such as operation failure of the movable effect means. In this respect, in the configuration shown in the present feature, by restricting the switching of the movable body to the rendering state using the buffer material, for example, the movable body is suppressed from being displaced due to an external factor, and the protection of the movable effect means Can contribute to

  The shock absorbing material used at the time of conveyance will be attached to a holding part after conveyance. By providing a holding unit at a position different from the restriction position in the gaming machine and holding the buffer material, for example, when changing the arrangement of the game machine, the buffer material can be reused, or the movable effect means Promote the use of cushioning materials for purposes other than the protection of

  The “holding portion” shown in the feature A1 is “located at a position interposed between the predetermined portion and the movable body and in an abutting position which abuts the movable body when the gaming machine is transported. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the shock absorbing material (the shock absorbing material 500) can be held at a predetermined position different from the restricted position after the conveyance is completed.

Feature A2. A game board (game board 60) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
Symbol display means (symbol display device 75) visible from the front of the gaming machine through the opening (opening 354) formed in the gaming board;
Movable effect means (variable display device) having a movable body (display member 320) disposed around the opening and movable to a first position and a second position where the protrusion to the opening is larger than the first position 76),
The cushioning material is disposed at a position engaged with the opening and at a regulated position that regulates movement of the movable body from the first position to the second position when the gaming machine is transported. A gaming machine comprising: a holding portion (holder 231) capable of holding at a predetermined position different from the position.

  As shown in feature A2, in a game machine equipped with a movable effect means, the function to improve the degree of attention is reinforced by various measures such as increasing the number of movable bodies or complicating the movement of the movable bodies. can do. However, in this type of gaming machine, inconveniences such as malfunction may occur that the function of the movable presentation means is not properly exhibited. In particular, when the gaming machine is transported, there is a possibility that a load resulting from vibration or the like may be applied to the movable effect means, and it is feared that this load may be a factor such as operation failure of the movable effect means. In this respect, in the configuration shown in the present feature, the shock absorbing material is disposed in the opening to restrict switching of the movable body to the rendering state, thereby suppressing displacement of the movable body due to, for example, an external factor, It can contribute to the protection of the movable presentation means.

  The shock absorbing material used at the time of conveyance will be attached to a holding part after conveyance. By providing a holding unit at a position different from the restriction position in the gaming machine and holding the buffer material, for example, when changing the arrangement of the game machine, the buffer material can be reused, or the movable effect means Promote the use of cushioning materials for purposes other than the protection of

  Note that the “holding portion” shown in the feature A2 is “located at a position where it engages with the opening and abuts against the movable body from the inside of the opening when the gaming machine is transported. The cushioning material to be held may be configured to be able to be held at a predetermined position different from the contact position.

  Feature A3. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, wherein the holding portion is provided on a back portion (for example, back pack unit 15) of the gaming machine.

  The buffer itself can not contribute to the appearance of the gaming machine. Therefore, by providing the holding portion on the back surface portion of the gaming machine to suppress the exposure of the cushioning material, it can be avoided that promoting the use of the cushioning material causes the appearance of the gaming machine to be degraded.

Feature A4. It is provided in the back part (for example, back pack unit 15) of the gaming machine, and is provided with a payout passage part (payout mechanism part 202) for paying out gaming balls.
The shock absorbing material has a function as a sound absorbing material,
The holding unit is configured to hold the shock absorbing material such that the shock absorbing material is positioned at the rear of the discharge passage unit, according to any one of the features A1 to A3. Of gaming machines.

  In the case where the payout passage portion shown in the present feature A4 is provided, noise such as striking sound and sliding noise may be generated as the game ball passes. In island facilities of the game hall, one set of game machines is often arranged back to back. For this reason, the noise generated by one gaming machine may be transmitted to other gaming machines located behind it. Therefore, by arranging a buffer provided with a function as a sound absorbing material to the rear of this passage, the noise generated in the corresponding game machine (the game machine to which the buffer is attached) can be transmitted to another game machine. Transmission can be suitably suppressed, which can contribute to improvement in quietness.

  Note that the configuration shown in the present feature is “provided with a ball passage (for example, a ball passage provided for the payout mechanism section 202) provided on the back portion (for example, back pack unit 15) of the gaming machine and through which The material is provided with a function as a sound absorbing material, and the holding portion is configured to hold the shock absorbing material so that the shock absorbing material is positioned around the ball passage. It is possible to use the gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A3.

Feature A5. The shock absorbing material has a long plate-like base portion (base portion 501), and a plurality of projecting portions (projecting portions 502) provided to project from one plate surface of the base portion.
The gaming machine according to feature A4, wherein the holding portion is configured to be capable of holding the buffer material such that the protruding portion faces rearward.

  The sound absorbing area can be increased by holding the cushioning material in such a manner that the projection faces the rear. This makes it possible to absorb the noise directed from the other gaming machine to the corresponding gaming machine, and it is possible to preferably suppress that the sound effects and the like in the corresponding gaming machine become difficult to hear due to the noise.

Feature A6. A gaming machine main body (resin base 50) on which the gaming board is mounted;
And a door (a front door frame 14) covering the gaming board from the front of the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, wherein the holding portion is disposed at a position close to the outer periphery of the gaming machine main body.

  In the gaming machine provided with the gaming board, the door is opened when performing maintenance work such as cleaning of the gaming area. At this time, it is possible to prevent the movement of the door to the closed position by the buffer by interposing a part of the buffer held by the holder between the door and the gaming machine main body. As a result, it is possible to preferably suppress an operation error such as the door closing erroneously.

Feature A7. The door is rotatably provided,
The gaming machine according to the feature A6, wherein the holding portion is disposed at a position on a rotation base end side of the door in the gaming machine main body.

  Although it is preferable to open the door as large as possible when performing the above-described maintenance work or the like, there is a limit to the size that can be intervened in the configuration using a part of the shock absorbing material. In this respect, by arranging the shock absorbing material at the position on the rotation base end side, it is possible to reduce the dependence on the size of the interposed shock absorbing material. As a result, as shown in the feature A6, a preferable configuration can be realized in using a part of the shock absorbing material as a stopper.

Feature A8. The cushioning material extends in a predetermined direction,
The gaming machine according to feature A6 or A7, wherein the holding portion is capable of holding one end of the cushioning material in the predetermined direction as a free end and the other end as a fixed end.

  According to the feature A8, the posture of the buffer material can be changed with the holding portion (fixed end) by the holding portion as the base end. Therefore, as shown in the feature A6 and the like, the shock absorbing material can be easily used as a stopper for the door. In addition, if it is not necessary to remove the cushioning material in order to exert such a function, it can also contribute to promoting the use of the cushioning material.

  About the configuration shown in the present feature, for example, “When the cushioning material is deformed such that the holding portion is the upper portion of the gaming machine main body and the holding portion is at the base end, the holding portion The end portion not held is disposed at a position where it can reach beyond the upper end portion of the gaming machine body and to the front of the gaming machine body, as described in feature A6 or feature A7. It is also possible to make a game machine.

Feature A9. A storage section (tank 221) which is provided on the back portion (for example, back pack unit 15) of the gaming machine and stores gaming balls;
And an operation unit (ball release lever 225) provided below the storage unit and operated by a worker;
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A3 to A8, wherein the holding portion can hold the buffer material so as to overlap the operation portion from behind.

  In the configuration having the storage unit as shown in the feature A9, the gaming ball (game medium) which has fallen from the storage unit may collide with the operation unit. Such a collision is not preferable because it causes the operation of the operation unit in an unexpected situation, deformation of the operation unit, and breakage. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, the shock absorbing material held by the holding unit can suppress the collision of the gaming ball to the operation unit, and can suppress the occurrence of the various inconveniences described above.

Feature A10. The movable body is a first movable body, and the movable effect means is a first movable effect means,
A second movable effect means (a second movable body (decorative body 710) that can be switched to a second state where the amount of protrusion to a region above the door is larger than the first state and the first state) Equipped with a movable effect device 700),
The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, wherein the holding portion is capable of holding the buffer material so as to overlap the second movable body from above.

  As shown in the feature A10, according to the configuration provided with the movable effect means of the type projecting to the outside of the gaming machine, the area which is the outside of the gaming machine can be used as the area for effect. However, this type of movable effect means is susceptible to external influences due to exposure outside the gaming machine. For example, when performing maintenance work or the like of a game machine and various components attached thereto, it is not possible to deny the possibility that a load is unintentionally applied. Such a load is not preferable because it causes factors such as malfunction of the second movable effect means. Therefore, as shown in the present feature, if the second movable body is covered with the buffer material, the second movable body can be protected, and the occurrence of the above-mentioned operation failure and the like can be suitably suppressed.

Characteristics A11. The cushioning material extends in a predetermined direction,
The holding portion is positioned on both the left and right sides of the second movable body, and is capable of holding the shock absorbing material so as to form an arch shape in which the shock absorbing material is upwardly convex. Gaming machine.

  The buffer material is formed using a material having a small repulsive force. It is advantageous to secure the protective function of the first movable body, which is supposed to be relatively resistant to the application of a relatively large force, in such a configuration that promotes deformation of the cushioning material. However, in securing the protective function of the second movable body (the second movable effect means) exposed to the outside of the gaming machine, insufficient strength may be concerned. Therefore, if the buffer material is configured to be held in an arched shape, the lack of material strength can be compensated by the structure (shape). Thereby, the function as a protection means concerning a shock absorbing material can be suitably reinforced, avoiding hardening, and a practically preferable configuration will be realized.

  Moreover, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, the second movable body and the shock absorbing material can be separated, and even when an external force is applied to the shock absorbing material, it is suppressed from being transmitted to the second movable body it can.

Feature A12. The door body is provided with a bulging portion (for example, bulging portions 31 and 32 and a game ball firing handle 41) which bulging forward to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, wherein the holding portion is received by the door and can hold the buffer material below the bulging portion.

  For example, when installing a gaming machine on an island facility of a gaming hall, the gaming machine may be lifted with the bulging portion to the front side of the gaming machine held. Although the gaming machine is not provided with a dedicated grip for lifting the gaming machine, the bulging portion is provided with a certain degree of strength to secure its strength. The work can be easily performed by holding the

  However, the above-mentioned bulging part is not necessarily formed on the premise that it is gripped in the first place, and no consideration is given to the operator's hand or the like. Then, in view of the increase in weight of the gaming machine, if it is attempted to lift the gaming machine while holding the bulging portion, a large load is applied to the hand touching the bulging portion. This is not preferable because it causes an increase in the burden on the worker. On the other hand, since the front part of the gaming machine is a part that greatly affects the appearance, there is a limitation in providing a dedicated gripping part or making the bulging part easy to handle in consideration of becoming a gripping target. Will occur.

  Therefore, if it becomes possible to hold the buffer material so that the buffer material is positioned along the lower side of the bulging portion on the door constituting the front face of the game machine, the installation operation of the game machine is performed. By attaching a shock absorbing material to the holding portion in advance, the shock absorbing material intervenes between the bulging portion and the hand when gripping the bulging portion. Therefore, the occurrence of local load can be suitably suppressed. As described above, when the holding portion for the shock absorbing material is provided, the influence on the peripheral portion can be reduced as compared with the case where the dedicated holding portion is provided, and the influence on the appearance can be suppressed.

Feature A13. The cushioning material includes a long plate-shaped base portion (base portion 501) and a plurality of projecting portions (projecting portions 502) formed on one plate surface of the base portion in the longitudinal direction of the base portion. It has a structure which can be accommodated in the said opening part by curving so that these protrusion parts may become an inner side and the said base part outside, and the base part of the said shock absorbing material is the center of the said opening part. And is configured to contact the movable body from the side to restrict movement of the movable body to the second position,
The holding portion is configured to be capable of holding the shock absorbing material by engaging with the concave portion between the protruding portions, according to any one of the features A2 to A12. Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine equipped with the above-described movable effect means, the function of improving the degree of attention can be reinforced by various measures such as increasing the number of movable bodies or complicating the movement of the movable bodies. . However, in this type of gaming machine, inconveniences such as malfunction may occur that the function of the movable presentation means is not properly exhibited. In particular, when the gaming machine is transported, there is a possibility that a load resulting from vibration or the like may be applied to the movable effect means, and it is feared that this load may be a factor such as operation failure of the movable effect means. As described above, in order to strengthen the protection function of the gaming machine at the time of transportation or the like, there is still room for improvement in the configuration relating to the gaming machine protection.

  In this respect, in the configuration shown in the present feature, the buffer material is disposed in the opening to restrict the displacement of the movable body to the second position, thereby suppressing displacement of the movable body due to an external factor, It can contribute to the protection of the movable presentation means. Here, when a projecting portion such as a corner is present on the outer peripheral portion of the buffer material, the operation is good because the projecting portion is caught on the edge of the opening when attaching the buffer material to the game machine. It may not happen. In this respect, with regard to the above-mentioned shock absorbing material, the outer peripheral portion of the shock absorbing material is formed by the plate surface of the base portion (the plate surface on the side where the projecting portion is not formed), so that the occurrence of the above-mentioned catching can be suppressed .

  At this time, the protrusion protruding from the base portion is included, and the exposure to the outside is suppressed, so that it is possible to suppress the presence of the protrusion from becoming a factor of deteriorating the workability. Here, with the configuration having the projecting portion, since the two elastic forces of the elastic force generated in the base portion itself and the elastic force generated between the projecting portions can be combined to perform the displacement control of the movable body, The base portion can be softened as compared to the case where displacement control is performed by the base portion alone. Thereby, the above-mentioned protection function can be exhibited more suitably. And, if the buffer material is intentionally curved and used, even if there are variations in the shape of the opening or the arrangement of the movable body due to the specification of the gaming machine or the manufacturing error, the difference between them is possible. It can respond by changing the form of a shock absorbing material so as to follow. This is effective in enhancing the versatility of the cushioning material and promoting the application of the cushioning material.

<Feature B group>
For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the following feature B group is provided with a pattern display device that performs variable display of a pattern triggered by entering a ball in the ball entry portion provided in the gaming area. By performing various effects on the display screen of the device, there are cases in which a lottery result based on entering the ball into the ball entry portion is notified. There has been proposed a gaming machine which is improved in the degree of attention to a game by providing a mechanism and providing a predetermined correspondence relationship between effects by variable display of patterns and effects by means for effect (see Patent Document 1, for example). With regard to the background art, “In recent years, from the viewpoint of protection of the movable mechanism, a buffer material may be used to suppress the movement of the movable body during conveyance of the gaming machine. However, the movable mechanism using the buffer material On the protection of There is still room for improvement in the construction. In which the invention has been made with the problems to be solved that ".

Feature B1. A game board (game board 60) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
Symbol display means (symbol display device 75) visible from the front of the gaming machine through an opening (for example, opening 354) provided in the gaming board;
Movable effect means (variable display device) having a movable body (display member 320) disposed around the opening and displaceable to a first position and a second position where the protrusion to the opening is larger than the first position 76) a buffer material for an elastically deformable gaming machine applied to a gaming machine comprising:
It has a long plate-like base portion (base portion 501) extending in a predetermined direction, and a plurality of projecting portions (protrusion portions 502) protruding from one plate surface of the base portion and arranged in the predetermined direction. The protrusion is accommodated in the opening in a state of being curved so that the base is inside and the base is outside, and the base is in contact with the movable body from the center side of the opening to make the movable body A buffer for a game machine, characterized in that it is configured to regulate displacement to the second position.

  In a game machine equipped with movable effect means as shown in feature B1, the function to improve the degree of attention is strengthened by various measures such as increasing the number of movable bodies or complicating the movement of the movable bodies. can do. However, in this type of gaming machine, inconveniences such as malfunction may occur that the function of the movable presentation means is not properly exhibited. In particular, when the gaming machine is transported, there is a possibility that a load resulting from vibration or the like may be applied to the movable effect means, and it is feared that this load may be a factor such as operation failure of the movable effect means. As described above, in enhancing the protection function of the gaming machine at the time of transportation or the like, there is still room for improvement in the configuration related to the gaming machine protection.

  In this respect, in the configuration shown in the present feature, the movable body is displaced by an external factor by disposing the buffer material for gaming machine in the opening and restricting the displacement of the movable body to the second position. It is possible to suppress and contribute to the protection of the movable effect means. Here, when a projecting portion such as a corner is present on the outer peripheral portion of the buffer for the gaming machine, the projecting portion is caught on the edge or the like of the opening when attaching the buffer for the gaming machine to the gaming machine There is a possibility that work will not be done well. In this respect, with regard to the above-mentioned buffer material for gaming machines, the outer peripheral portion of the buffer material for gaming machines is formed by the plate surface of the base portion (the plate surface on which the projecting portion is not formed). Can be suppressed.

  At this time, the protrusion protruding from the base portion is included, and the exposure to the outside is suppressed, so that it is possible to suppress the presence of the protrusion from becoming a factor of deteriorating the workability. Here, with the configuration having the projecting portion, since the two elastic forces of the elastic force generated in the base portion itself and the elastic force generated between the projecting portions can be combined to perform the displacement control of the movable body, The base portion can be softened as compared to the case where displacement control is performed by the base portion alone. Thereby, the above-mentioned protection function can be exhibited more suitably. And, if the buffer material for gaming machines is purposely curved and used, even if there are variations in the shape of the opening, the arrangement of the movable body, etc. depending on the specifications of the gaming machine or manufacturing errors, etc. It can respond by changing the form of the buffer material for game machines so as to follow those differences. This is effective in enhancing the versatility of the game machine buffer material and promoting the application of the game machine buffer material.

  Feature B2. Adjacent ones of the projecting portions come into contact with each other to form a second form in which it is difficult to further bend from the first form, and by being the second form, both ends (end 513 of the base part in the predetermined direction). A shock absorber for a game machine according to feature B1, characterized in that 514) is formed so as to be in a contact or close state.

  According to the feature B2, by rounding the buffer material for the gaming machine until the projecting portions abut against each other (interference interferes) and the further bending becomes difficult, the outer shape of the buffer material for the gaming machine is annular or It forms a substantially ring shape. As a result, the occurrence of a protrusion at a corner or the like can be suppressed, and the hooking at the time of attaching the shock absorbing material for a gaming machine to the opening can be suppressed, which can contribute to the improvement of the workability. In this form (second form), the projections are in contact with each other, so that the form is stable, and the form is less likely to be broken even when held by hand. This can be expected to further improve the workability. This is an advantageous configuration also in eliminating the need for a separate operation such as fixing the end portions of the base portions after the second mode.

  In addition, in the second embodiment, since the projecting portions are in contact with each other, it is easy to secure the repulsive force in the entire cushioning material for a game machine. Therefore, it is possible to suppress excessive deformation of the base portion under external pressure, and to preferably ensure the function of restricting the displacement of the movable body.

  Note that “the adjacent protrusions make contact with each other in the configuration shown in the present feature, and the first form is a second form in which further bending is difficult, and the second form is the second form in the predetermined direction. The cushioning material for a gaming machine according to the feature B1, which is characterized in that both ends (ends 513 and 514) of the base are formed to face each other.

  Feature B3. In the second mode, the boundary between the protrusions (the boundary BS) is configured to extend in the radial direction from the central portion of the base. The buffer material for gaming machines according to the above.

  The shape of the above-mentioned opening and the arrangement of the movable body can be varied according to the specification of the gaming machine. According to the configuration shown in the present feature, by attaching the cushioning material for the gaming machine to the gaming machine, the external shape of the cushioning material for the gaming machine changes so as to follow the shape of the opening and the like. Specifically, when the protruding portions deviate from each other at the boundary portion, the shape of the shock absorber for the gaming machine is partially changed while securing a certain level of repulsive force. Thus, for example, promoting the follow-up including the inside (the projecting part 502) rather than the follow-up due to the deformation of the base unit alone causes a large distortion in part of the buffer material for the gaming machine by the pursuit of the improvement of the follow-up property. It is advantageous in suppressing the local deterioration of the buffer function etc.

  Feature B4. The cushioning material for game machine according to feature B3, wherein the amount of projection of the projection from the base is formed to be larger than the thickness of the base.

  As shown in the feature B4, if the size of the cushioning material for a gaming machine is secured by suppressing the thickness of the base portion and the protrusion amount of the projecting portion, the base portion improves the followability shown in the feature B3. It can be suitably suppressed that it interferes with the above.

  Feature B5. In the second embodiment, in the state where the outer shape of the shock absorbing material for a game machine is annular or substantially annular, change in the relative position of the projecting portions along the boundary portion is permitted in the central portion thereof. The cushioning material for gaming machine according to the feature B4, wherein an air gap (hollow portion 506) is formed.

  If a gap is formed inside the buffer material for a game machine according to the second embodiment as shown in the present feature, this gap is used to allow the positional relationship between the projecting parts to be shifted. By this, it is possible to preferably contribute to the improvement of the followability described above.

  The configuration shown in the present feature is referred to as “in the second embodiment, when the outer shape of the shock absorbing material for a game machine is annular or substantially annular, the section is formed by the top of the projecting portion in the central portion thereof. It is possible that the cushioning material for a game machine according to the feature B4 is characterized in that the above-mentioned air gap is formed.

  Feature B6. In the case of the second embodiment, the game according to any one of features B2 to B5, wherein the end portions of the base portion are free ends that are not fixed to each other. Shock absorber for aircraft.

  As shown in the feature B6, since the end portions are not fixed to each other, it is possible to dramatically improve the followability to the engagement target in the second embodiment.

  Feature B7. The protrusion has a triangular shape in which the width in the predetermined direction decreases in a direction from the base of the protrusion to the tip, for the game machine according to any one of features B1 to B6. Buffer material.

  According to the feature B7, the catching in the case where the relative position of the adjacent protrusions is changed along the boundary portion of the protrusions while securing the contact between the protrusions is suppressed, and the followability to the engagement target is achieved. Contribute to the improvement of

  Feature B8. The cushioning material for game machine according to feature B7, wherein the plurality of protrusions are formed such that the sum of the angles of the tip portions of the protrusions is 360 degrees.

  According to the feature B8, in the second mode in which the protrusions are in contact with each other, the outer shape can be made close to a circular shape or a substantially circular shape while securing the contact between the protrusions. In this manner, by suppressing the generation of the corner portion in the outer peripheral portion, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of catching around the engagement target when attaching the buffer material for a game machine. This makes it possible to contribute to the improvement of the workability.

  In addition, about the structure shown to this characteristic, "The shape is common about the said protrusion part, The number of the said protrusion parts becomes the number which divided 360 degrees by the angle of the front-end | tip part of the said protrusion part. It is also possible to set “the gaming machine according to the feature B7 characterized in that the feature is set.”

  Feature B9. The game according to the feature B7 or the feature B8, wherein the inclined portions which constitute the projecting portion and are positioned on both sides in the predetermined direction are formed to have the same inclination angle with respect to the base portion. Shock absorber for aircraft.

  According to the feature B9, the projecting portion has an isosceles triangular shape in a side view of the buffer for gaming machine. It is advantageous to make the projection into the target shape in this way in order to exert the buffer function and to suppress the occurrence of a large stress locally.

  Feature B10. The shock absorbing material for gaming machine according to the feature B9, wherein the amount of elevation of the projecting portion from the base is equal.

  In the case where the cushioning material for a gaming machine is the second form, the projections are formed in an isosceles triangle and the standing amounts of all the projections are unified, and the outer shape is circular or the outer shape is secured while securing the contact between the projections. It can be approximated to a substantially circular shape. In this manner, by suppressing the generation of the corner portion in the outer peripheral portion, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of catching around the engagement target when attaching the buffer material for a game machine.

  In addition, by providing such regularity, it becomes easy to overlap the buffer materials for a gaming machine, which is the first embodiment, in such a manner that the protruding portions are engaged with each other. This is advantageous in reducing the occupied area when storing buffer materials for gaming machines and the like.

  Feature B11. The cushioning material for gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B10, wherein the number of the projecting portions is equal to or greater than the number of the movable bodies.

  In the configuration having a plurality of movable bodies as shown in the feature B11, the outer shape of the shock absorbing material for a game machine according to each movable body is set by setting the number of protrusions more than the number of the movable bodies. It is possible to facilitate the above-mentioned change in the above and contribute to the improvement of the followability described above.

  Feature B12. A method of transporting a gaming machine, comprising: transporting the gaming machine in a state where the buffer material for gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B11 is disposed in the opening.

  By using the buffer material for gaming machine shown in the feature B1 and the like to transport the gaming machine in a state in which the movement of the movable body is regulated, the protective function of the movable effect means is suitably exhibited, and the quality of the gaming machine It can contribute to collateral.

  The shape of the movable effect means and the opening may be varied according to the specification of the game machine, but the improvement of the followability of the buffer material as described above can contribute to the expansion of application targets. By the improvement of such versatility, the effect of the above-described quality security can be suitably exhibited.

  Feature B13. A method of delivering a gaming machine using the cushioning material for gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B11, wherein the cushioning material is used as the second form in the opening when the gaming machine is shipped. With the shock absorbing materials in the first form in which the shock absorbing materials are extended, the shock absorbing materials are shipped in a state in which the protrusions of one shock absorbing material and the protrusions of the other shock absorbing materials are engaged. What is claimed is: 1. A method of delivering a gaming machine using a buffer material for a gaming machine, wherein the cushioning material for a gaming machine is collected from the beginning.

  As shown in the feature B13, the buffer material is used as the first form when delivering the gaming machine, and the buffer material is used as the second form in the process of recovering the buffer material, thereby promoting the reuse of the buffer material suitably. be able to. Although recovery of the shock absorbing material may require cooperation of the delivery destination etc., it is not only protection of the shock absorbing material itself in the construction where the shock absorbing material is stacked as the first embodiment, but also in suppressing the expansion of the necessary space. It is advantageous and can promote the promotion of reuse.

  Further, as described above, if it is possible to apply the same buffer material to a plurality of types of game machines having different specifications, it is possible to ease the usage conditions when reusing the buffer material. This is preferable in order to realize the improvement of the convenience of work and the easy management of the stock of buffer materials.

  The transport method shown in the feature B12 and the delivery method shown in the feature B13 are not limited to those for the "game machine". In other words, “It is an elastically deformable cushioning material applied to a predetermined article, and a long plate-like base portion (base portion 501) extending in a predetermined direction, and the predetermined direction protruding from one plate surface of the base portion And a plurality of projections (projections 502) provided side by side, the opening being formed in the predetermined article in a state where the projections are curved inside and the base is on the outside. A cushioning material characterized in that the base portion is accommodated in the housing so that the base portion abuts on the movable body provided on the article from the center side of the opening to restrict the displacement of the movable body. If it applies, it is also possible to extend the application object of the method shown to feature B12 and feature B13 to an "article".

  Any one of the technical ideas shown in the respective features described above may be applied to other features, or the technical ideas shown in a plurality of features may be combined and applied to other features. It is also possible to extract a part of the configuration shown in each feature and apply it to other features. For example, the configuration according to the shock absorbing material shown in the present feature group can be applied to any of the features A1 to A13.

  The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied will be shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means (game ball emission handle 41) operated by the player, game ball emission means (game ball emission mechanism 110) for emitting game balls based on the operation of the operation means, and the emitted A ball passage (induction rail 100) for guiding game balls to a predetermined game area and game components (nail 69 etc.) arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passing portion (general winning) of each game component A gaming machine that provides a player with a bonus when a gaming ball passes through the mouth 61).

  Throttle type gaming machines such as slot machines: A variable display means is provided to display symbols in the final stop mode after variably displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols, and the variation of symbols starts due to the operation of the starting operation means The variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop or by the lapse of a predetermined time, the special stop game advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a status (a bonus game, etc.).

  Ball-use belt-type gaming machine: A variable display means is provided for variably displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displaying the symbol row at the final stop, and the variation of symbols is started and stopped due to the operation of the starting operation means The variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means for the game or by the elapse of a predetermined time, the special gaming state (bonus advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device for generating a game, etc., and further providing a ball saucer to take in game balls from the ball saucer, and a payout device for paying out gaming balls to the ball saucer; A game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when a game ball is inserted.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 11 ... outer frame, 12 ... game machine main part, 13 ... inner frame, 14 ... front door frame, 15 ... back pack unit, 50 ... resin base, 60 ... game board, 67 ... Variable display unit 75: Symbol display device as symbol display means 76: Variable display device as movable effect means 201: Back pack 202: Payout mechanism part 223: Case rail 225: Ball pull lever 231: Holder as "holding portion", 300: variable mechanism, 320: display member as "movable body", 354: opening portion, 500: shock absorbing material, 501: base portion, 502: projecting portion, 504: concave portion, 506: 506 Hollow portions as "voids" or "through holes" 511, 512 plate surfaces 513 514 end portions 525 526 inclined surfaces 528 apex portions.

Claims (2)

A game board in which a game area is formed,
Symbol display means visible from the front of the gaming machine through the opening provided in the gaming board;
The present invention is applied to a game machine including movable presentation means disposed around the opening and having a movable body movable to a first position and a second position where the protrusion to the opening is larger than the first position. An elastic deformable cushioning material for a gaming machine,
It has a long plate-like base portion extending in a predetermined direction, and a plurality of protrusions which are provided in the predetermined direction so as to protrude from one plate surface of the base portion, and the protrusions are inside and the base portion is outside And the base portion abuts on the movable body from the center side of the opening portion to restrict displacement of the movable body to the second position. A buffer material for a game machine, characterized in that it is configured. A game board in which a game area is formed,
Symbol display means visible from the front of the gaming machine through the opening provided in the gaming board;
Movable effect means having a movable body disposed around the opening and displaceable to a first position and a second position where the protrusion to the opening is larger than the first position
A buffer material for an elastically deformable gaming machine applied to a gaming machine comprising
It has a long plate-like base portion extending in a predetermined direction, and a plurality of protrusions which are provided in the predetermined direction so as to protrude from one plate surface of the base portion, and the protrusions are inside and the base is outside And the base portion abuts on the movable body from the center side of the opening portion to restrict displacement of the movable body to the second position. A method of transporting a gaming machine, comprising: transporting the gaming machine in a state where the buffer material for gaming machine configured in the above is disposed in the opening.

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