JP6911229B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and rotating drum-type gaming machines (pachislot gaming machines).

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, an effect display device (image display means) displays a predetermined effect image on a liquid crystal panel (display screen). Here, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, a transmissive film (transparency switching means) is arranged behind the liquid crystal panel, and a background image is arranged behind the transmissive film.

The transmissive film is in a non-transmissive state (second state) in which the rear is invisible or difficult to see when a voltage is not applied, and a transmissive state (first state) in which the rear is visible when a voltage is applied. ). In this way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, by putting the transmissive film in a transmissive state, it is possible to visually recognize the background image from the front of the liquid crystal panel and behind the liquid crystal panel.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-12397

By the way, as described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the production when the region behind the display screen can be visually recognized from the front.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the object is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the gaming interest of the production when the area behind the display screen can be visually recognized from the front.

The present invention takes the following measures to solve the above problems .

The gaming machine according to the present invention
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means that has a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
Transparency switching that is arranged behind the display screen and can be switched between a first state that makes the rear visible and a second state that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. Means and
The rear side standby position, which is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the rear side standby position. On the other hand, a rear movable member that can move to a rear operating position where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
A front standby position that is arranged in front of the display screen and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps the front-rear direction, and a front-rear direction with respect to the display screen from the front standby position. A front movable member that can be moved to the front operating position where there are many overlapping parts,
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production as the game progresses,
The front movable member in the front standby position and the rear movable member in the rear standby position are arranged so as not to form a predetermined design.
The effect control means
In a state in which by controlling the permeability switching unit to the first state, moves from the front standby position and the front movable member during movement to the front operating position, to the rear operating position from the rear standby position A moving transmission effect that makes the rear movable member visible until the front movable member finishes moving to the front operating position and the rear movable member finishes moving to the rear operating position. Feasible and
The front movable member moved to the front operating position and the rear movable moved to the rear operating position based on the moving transmission effect while the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a design forming transmission effect that makes the predetermined design visible by means of a member.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the rear side combination transmission effect capable of visually recognizing the related combination of the movable member located at the operating position behind the transparency switching means and the visual object portion behind the movable member is produced. Will be executed. This makes it possible to give a novel impression as an effect in which the area behind the display screen can be visually recognized.

According to the present invention, when the area behind the display screen can be visually recognized from the front, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment of the production.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the display which is included in the gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the game board unit of the game machine. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the game board of the game machine and the back side production unit. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the front side effect unit and the rear side effect unit of the game machine. (A) is a front view of the front effect unit, and (B) is a perspective view of the front effect unit as viewed from the front. (A) and (B) are exploded perspective views of the front side effect unit as viewed from the rear. (A) is a front view when the ball movable body is in the first descending position, and (B) is a front view when the ball movable body is in the second descending position. It is a front view which shows the state which the ball cover is rotating with respect to a ball body. (A) is a perspective view of the finger member and the finger support member viewed from the front, and (B) is a perspective view of the finger member and the finger support member viewed from the rear. (A) is a perspective view showing a finger lock mechanism, and (B) is an exploded perspective view of the finger lock mechanism. (A) is a front view showing a state in which the finger member and the finger support member have fallen, and (B) is a front view showing a state in which the finger member and the finger support member rise together with the ball movable body. (A) is a front view of the rear effect unit, and (B) is a perspective view of the rear effect unit as viewed from the front. It is an exploded perspective view which looked at the rear side production unit from the rear. It is a front view when the face movable body is in a driving position. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the effect display device is assembled to the rear side effect unit. It is an exploded perspective view of the effect display device. It is a vertical sectional view of a posterior production unit. (A) is a diagram for explaining that white is displayed on the liquid crystal panel, and (B) is a diagram for explaining that color is displayed on the liquid crystal panel. (A) is a figure for explaining a non-transmissive state of a transmissive film, and (B) is a figure for explaining a transmissive state of a transmissive film. It is a perspective view which shows the relationship between a movable face body and a notch part. It is a bottom view which shows the relationship between a movable face body and a notch part. (A) is a diagram showing a non-transmissive state of the transmissive film, (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the transmissive film is in a transmissive state and the accessory light is off, and (C) is a diagram showing a transmissive film. Is a transparent state and is a diagram showing a state in which the accessory light is lit. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which white is displayed on the liquid crystal panel, (B) is a diagram showing a state in which gray is displayed on the liquid crystal panel, and (C) is a diagram showing a state in which black is displayed on the liquid crystal panel. It is a figure which shows the state which is being done. It is a figure for demonstrating that the movable face body is made visible by the display of white and black, while the mitt decorative body is made invisible. It is a rear view of the game board unit. It is a rear view which showed the state which the relay board mounting member was removed from the rear side effect unit. It is a figure which shows the connection state of the harness with respect to the 1st relay board and the 2nd middle station board. (A) and (B) are schematic views for demonstrating the case where the posterior effect unit is removed from the front effect unit in the comparative example. (A) and (B) are schematic views for demonstrating the case where the rear effect unit is removed from the front effect unit in this embodiment. (A) is a perspective view when the relay board mounting member is in the opposite position, and (B) is a perspective view when the relay board mounting member is in the non-opposing position. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the rear side effect unit was removed from the front side effect unit. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol hit determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a timing chart of the 3rd liquid crystal transmission effect. In the second form, (A) is a front view when the bat movable body is in the retracted position, and (B) is a front view when the bat movable body is in the drive position. It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 5th liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the sixth liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 7th liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 8th liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 9th liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the tenth liquid crystal transmission effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the eleventh liquid crystal transmission effect. In the third embodiment, it is a perspective view when the movable face body is in the retracted position. In the third form, it is a perspective view which shows the relationship between a movable face body and a notched portion. In the third embodiment, it is a front view showing a state in which the upper lighting LED is emitting light when the face movable body is in the retracted position. In the third embodiment, it is a front view which shows the state which the lower lighting LED is emitting light when the face movable body is in a driving position. It is a figure for demonstrating the twelfth liquid crystal transmission effect.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first form includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. On the front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50, a handle (launching operation unit) 60 for launching a gaming ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the gaming ball, A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball striking plate 61 is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for outputting sound. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses.

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 35). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected.

Further, an effect display device (image display means) 7 capable of displaying an effect image is provided near the center of the game area 3. The effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device (so-called transmissive liquid crystal) capable of visually recognizing the rear region from the front. The details of the configuration of the effect display device 7 will be described later. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the effect display device 7, variable display of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later. There is an effect symbol display area for performing (variable display). The effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is called the effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the production symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The effect display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the effect display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The effect display device 7 displays the effect symbol variation effect using the above effect symbols, the big hit effect performed in parallel with the big hit game, the demo effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like on the display screen 7a. Display on. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the effect display device 7, a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9A according to the number of storages of the first special figure hold, which will be described later, and a storage number of the second special figure hold, which will be described later, are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9B according to the above. By displaying the effect hold images 9A and 9B, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, and the second special figure hold display 43b. It is possible to show the player the number of stored memories of the second special figure hold to be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the effect display device 7. A stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, on the left portion of the center decoration body 10, a warp portion 12 is provided to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like is arranged above the center decorative body 10.

Below the effect display device 7 in the game area 3, the first start opening (also referred to as the first entry opening, the first start winning opening, or the fixed entry opening) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change. A first starting winning device (also referred to as a first ball entering means or a fixed ball entering means) 19 including 20 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, at the lower right of the center decoration body 10, a normal variable winning device (normal electric accessory, so-called electric) provided with a second starting port (also referred to as a second ball entry port, a second starting winning slot, or a variable ball entry port) 21 is provided. Chu) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as a variable ball entry means, a second ball entry means, and a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes an opening / closing member (movable member) 23, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing member 23. The opening / closing member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 34). When the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 21, and when the opening / closing member 23 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 21. That is, the second starting port 21 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. If the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew is second-started when it is in the closed state. It does not have to be impossible to enter the ball into the mouth.

Further, on the right side of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special winning means and first special variable winning) provided with a first large winning opening (first special winning opening) 30 is provided. (Also referred to as a device) 31 is provided. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 34). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state.

Further, above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, a second large winning device (second special winning means and second special variable winning) provided with a second large winning opening (second special winning opening) 35 is provided. (Also referred to as a device) 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 34). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a specific area (V area) 39 through which the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 can pass is inside the second special winning device 36. A non-specific region 70 is formed. In the second large winning device 36, a second large winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the second large winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 70 is arranged. The second prize-winning device 36 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes a game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either a specific area 39 or a non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. It is equipped with 73.

FIG. 2A shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 2A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in the first state (passage allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

FIG. 2B shows the distribution member solenoid 73 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state (passage blocking state) that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the specific area 39 triggers the transition to the high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operation port. Further, the first prize-winning device 31 is not provided with a specific area as a probability change operation port. That is, only a non-specific area is provided.

Returning to FIG. 1, a gate (also referred to as a passage port or a passage area) 28 through which the game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center decoration body 10 and above the electric chew 22. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (winning random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22. Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 3, an out port 16 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged in this way, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called a left-handed hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20 and an out port 16 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. No gate is arranged on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is not released when hitting left.

On the other hand, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second big prize device 36, a first big prize device 31, and an out port 16 are provided on the second flow path R2. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can pass through the gate 28 and win a prize in the second starting port 21, the first large winning opening 30, and the second large winning opening 35. Can be aimed at.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, display devices 40 are arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the indicators 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying is included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the opening pattern is set according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed in which the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) is opened. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and in the mode of the fluctuation display, for example, each LED is lit so that the light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. The variation display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning (numerical information). ) Is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 34). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 34) as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is won in the second starting port 21, the first special figure is held. 2 As a special figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 34). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four each.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the middle or special game, the right to the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, each of the special figure holding indicators 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special drawing holdings is displayed by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special drawing holdings.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Note that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are alternately lit. The variation display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is normally sent to the normal figure hold storage unit 86 (see FIG. 34). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to the predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

2. Configuration of Game Board Unit Next, the configuration of the game board unit 2A will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 17. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board unit 2A is a combination of the game board 2 and the back side effect unit 200 arranged on the rear side (back side) of the game board 2. The game board 2 described in this embodiment is a plate-shaped member that forms a game area 3 in which a game ball can flow down on the front side, and does not include a back side effect unit 200. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured by mounting the gaming board unit 2A inside the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming board unit 2A can be removed from the gaming machine frame 50 in a unitized state.

As shown in FIG. 5, the game board unit 2A has a detachable game board 2 arranged in the front and a back side effect unit 200 arranged in the rear. The back side effect unit 200 and the game board 2 acting as a lid form a substantially case shape. The back side effect unit 200 is for assembling or accommodating various members other than the game board 2, that is, the effect display device 7, decorative members, movable members, drive sources, harnesses, various control boards, and the like. belongs to.

Here, FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the back side effect unit 200. In this embodiment, the back side effect unit 200 (back unit, specific unit, game part) is arranged as a front side effect unit 300 arranged in the front and a rear side effect unit 400 arranged in the rear as shown in FIG. It is characterized by its ability to be disassembled. Therefore, if a member of the back side effect unit 200 provided on the front side effect unit 300 has a defect or failure, the front side effect unit 300 is removed and the repaired or new front side effect unit 300 is placed on the rear side. It can be attached to the effect unit 400. If a member of the back side effect unit 200 provided on the rear side effect unit 400 has a problem or failure, the rear side effect unit 400 is removed and the repaired or new rear effect unit 400 is placed on the front side. It can be attached to the effect unit 300.

In this way, in the back side effect unit 200, only one of the front side effect unit 300 and the rear side effect unit 400 can be removed and repaired or replaced. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a defect or failure occurs in the member provided in the back side effect unit 200, the response is simpler than that of the back side effect unit which cannot be disassembled into the front side effect unit and the rear side effect unit. There is.

The effect display device 7 is assembled from the front to the display device holder 470 of the rear side effect unit 400, which will be described later (see FIG. 17). As a result, when the back side effect unit 200 is attached to the game board 2, the display screen 7a of the effect display device 7 faces forward from the central opening of the game board 2 (see FIG. 1).

Next, the configuration of the front side effect unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 13. The front side effect unit (first unit, first back unit) 300 is attached to the rear side of the game board 2, and as shown in FIG. 6, the base frame member 310 and the ball movable body (board movable body) It includes 320, a left ball linear motion mechanism 330, a right ball linear motion mechanism 340, a logo member 350, a finger member 360, and a finger lock mechanism 370 (see FIG. 7B).

As shown in FIG. 6, the base frame member 310 has a rectangular frame shape and is made of synthetic resin. The base frame member 310 has a ball movable body 320, a finger member 360, and a finger lock mechanism 370 assembled on the upper side, and a logo member 350 on the lower side. Further, the base frame member 310 has a left ball linear motion mechanism 330 assembled on the left side and a right ball linear motion mechanism 340 on the right side.

The ball movable body 320 is an effect body (front side movable member) that is arranged in front of the display screen 7a and moves in front of the display screen 7a. The ball movable body 320 can move linearly in the vertical direction and can rotate the ball cover 322, which will be described later. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the ball movable body 320 mainly includes a ball body 321, a ball cover 322, a ball support member 323, and a ball rotation motor 324.

The ball body 321 has an elliptical shape when viewed from the front, and has a hollow shape extending in the front-rear direction as shown in FIG. 7 (B). The ball body 321 is made of a synthetic resin capable of transmitting light. Inside the ball body 321, a plurality of ball movable body LEDs 328 (see FIG. 10) capable of irradiating light toward the front are arranged. Therefore, as will be described later, when the ball cover 322 rotates with respect to the ball body 321 (see FIG. 10), each ball movable body LED 328 emits light, so that the ball movable body 320 can be made to look flashy. ..

The ball cover 322 has an elliptical shape when viewed from the front as shown in FIG. 7 (A), and as shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), the front surface of the ball body 321 via a rotation shaft 325 extending in the front-rear direction. It is rotatably assembled to. The front surface of the ball cover 322 is in the form of a baseball ball.

The ball support member 323 supports the ball movable body 320, and extends in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. 7 (A). An L-shaped left connecting member 326 is connected to the left end of the ball supporting member 323 when viewed from the front. The left side connecting member 326 is assembled to the left side guide pipe 332 of the left side ball linear motion mechanism 330, which will be described later, so as to be vertically movable. Further, an L-shaped right side connecting member 327 is connected to the right end portion of the ball supporting member 323 when viewed from the front. The right side connecting member 327 is assembled to the right side guide pipe 342 of the right side ball linear motion mechanism 340, which will be described later, so as to be vertically movable. In this way, the ball support member 323 can move in the vertical direction along the guide pipes 332 and 342 via the connecting members 326 and 327.

The ball rotation motor 324 rotates the ball cover 322. As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the ball rotation motor 324 is arranged inside the ball body 321 and can rotate the above-mentioned rotation shaft 325 via a gear mechanism (not shown). Therefore, when the ball rotation motor 324 is rotationally driven, the rotation shaft 325 rotates, and as shown in FIG. 10, the ball cover 322 rotates with respect to the ball body 321.

The left ball linear motion mechanism 330 is a mechanism for linearly motion the ball movable body 320, and as shown in FIGS. 7B and 8A, the left side support member 331, the left side guide pipe 332, and the left side belt It includes a 333, an upper left pulley 334, a lower left pulley 335, and a left ball linear motion motor 336. The left side support member 331 extends in the vertical direction and supports the left side guide pipe 332. The upper left pulley 334 is rotatably supported at the upper end of the left side support member 331, and the lower left pulley 335 is rotatably supported at the lower end of the left side support member 331.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the left side guide pipe 332 guides the vertical movement of the left side connecting member 326 which extends in the vertical direction and is connected to the left end portion of the ball supporting member 323 described above. .. As shown in FIG. 8A, a left belt 333 is bridged between the upper left pulley 334 and the lower left pulley 335. The left ball linear motion motor 336 can rotate the lower left pulley 335 via a gear mechanism (not shown). Therefore, when the left ball linear motion motor 336 is rotationally driven, the lower left pulley 335 rotates, and the left belt 333 can rotate in a state of being bridged between the upper left pulley 334 and the lower left pulley 335.

The right ball linear motion mechanism 340 is a mechanism for linearly motion the ball movable body 320, and as shown in FIGS. 7A and 8A, the right side support member 341, the right side guide pipe 342, and the right side belt It includes 343, an upper right pulley 344, a lower right pulley 345, and a right ball linear motion motor 346. Since the configuration of the right-side ball linear motion mechanism 340 and the configuration of the left-side ball linear motion mechanism 330 described above have almost symmetrical structures, detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the left ball linear motion motor 336 and the right ball linear motion motor 346 will be collectively referred to as a "ball linear motion motor 380 (see FIG. 8B)".

Here, the left side connecting member 326 connected to the left end portion of the ball supporting member 323 is assembled to the left side belt 333 as shown in FIG. 8A. Further, the right side connecting member 327 connected to the right end portion of the ball supporting member 323 is assembled to the right side belt 343 as shown in FIG. 8 (B). Therefore, when the ball linear motion motor 380 is rotationally driven in a predetermined positive direction, the left belt 333 and the right belt 343 rotate in the positive direction. As a result, the connecting members 326 and 327 and the ball supporting member 323 are lowered, and the ball movable body 320 moves from the position shown in FIG. 7 (A) to the position shown in FIG. 9 (A) and further to FIG. 9 (B). It is possible to move (descend) to the indicated position.

On the other hand, when the ball linear motion motor 380 is rotationally driven in the opposite direction to the forward direction, the left belt 333 and the right belt 343 rotate in the opposite direction. As a result, the connecting members 326 and 327 and the ball supporting member 323 are raised, and the ball movable body 320 is moved from the position shown in FIG. 9 (A) or the position shown in FIG. 9 (B) to FIG. 7 (A). It is possible to move (rise) to the indicated position.

Thus, in the following, the position shown in FIG. 7A of the ball movable body 320 will be referred to as an “elevation position”. The ascending position (front standby position) is the position of the ball movable body 320 in the initial state (when the power is turned on). When the ball movable body 320 is in the raised position, only the lower end portion of the ball movable body 320 slightly overlaps the display screen 7a in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 1).

On the other hand, the position shown in FIG. 9A of the ball movable body 320 will be referred to as a "first descending position". When the ball movable body 320 is in the first lowering position (front operation position), the entire ball movable body 320 overlaps the display screen 7a in the front-rear direction and is located in front of the center of the display screen 7a. Further, the position shown in FIG. 9B of the ball movable body 320 will be referred to as a “second descending position”. When the ball movable body 320 is in the second lowering position (front operation position), the entire ball movable body 320 overlaps the display screen 7a in the front-rear direction, but is located in front of the lower part of the display screen 7a. Therefore, when the ball movable body 320 is in the second lowering position, it is behind the display screen 7a and the display screen 7a than when it is in the first lowering position (face movable body 440 and mitt decorative body described later). It becomes easier to pay attention to 431).

The first descending position or the second descending position may be a position where the portion where the ball movable body 320 overlaps the display screen 7a in the front-rear direction is larger than the ascending position. Further, the ascending position may be a position where the entire ball movable body 320 does not overlap the display screen 7a in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, the ball movable body 320 is moved by a mechanism using a belt and a pulley, but the mechanism for moving the ball movable body 320 may be, for example, a feed screw mechanism, and can be changed as appropriate.

The logo member (first member) 350 has a golden plate shape, and indicates the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the front surface. Here, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, two guide holes 310a extending in the vertical direction are formed on the lower side of the base frame member 310. The logo member 350 is assembled so as to be movable up and down along each guide hole 310a. A logo linear motion motor 351 is assembled to the lower left portion of the base frame member 310, and the logo linear motion motor 351 and the logo member 350 are connected via a gear mechanism (not shown). Therefore, when the logo linear motion motor 351 is rotationally driven, the logo member 350 can move in the vertical direction along each guide hole 310a.

The finger member 360 is an effect body that is arranged in front of the display screen 7a and moves (falls) in front of the display screen 7a. The finger member 360 can fall by gravity, and has a pair of left and right fingers in the shape of a finger. As shown in FIG. 7B, each finger member 360 extends in the front-rear direction and bends downward at the front end portion. Therefore, each finger member 360 is hooked on the upper side of the ball body 321 and the ball cover 322. As a result, in a state where each finger member 360 is hooked on the upper side of the ball body 321 and the ball cover 322, a design is formed in which the baseball ball is held by two fingers. These finger members 360 are supported by the finger support member 361.

As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the finger support member 361 extends in the left-right direction above the ball support member 323. As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, an L-shaped left side mounting member 362 is attached to the left end of the finger support member 361 when viewed from the front. The left side mounting member 362 is assembled to the left side guide pipe 332 of the left side ball linear motion mechanism 330 so as to be vertically movable. Further, an L-shaped right side mounting member 363 is attached to the right end portion of the finger support member 361 when viewed from the front. The right side mounting member 363 is assembled to the right side guide pipe 342 of the right side ball linear motion mechanism 340 so as to be vertically movable. Therefore, each finger member 360 can move up and down along each guide pipe 332, 342 via the finger support member 361 and each attachment member 362, 363.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the finger support member 361 has a curved portion 361a that is curved in the middle in the left-right direction. A locking groove 361b (see FIG. 11B) that is locked to the locking member 371 of the finger locking mechanism 370, which will be described later, is formed on the rear side of the curved portion 361a. Therefore, as long as the locking member 371 of the finger locking mechanism 370 is locked in the locking groove 361b of the finger supporting member 361, the finger supporting member 361 does not fall from the position shown in FIG. 9A due to gravity. ing.

The finger lock mechanism 370 switches between a state in which the locking member 371 and the locking groove 361b of the finger support member 361, which will be described later, are locked and a state in which they are not locked. As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the finger lock mechanism 370 includes a locking member 371, a rotating member 372, a finger lock release solenoid 373, an upper housing 374, and a lower housing 375. ing. As shown in FIG. 12A, the locking member 371 protrudes slightly forward of the upper housing 374 and the lower housing 375 when the finger lock releasing solenoid 373 is not energized. As a result, the locking member 371 can be locked in the locking groove 361b of the finger support member 361.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, the locking member 371 is assembled to the rotating member 372, and when the rotating member 372 rotates in the arrow X direction, the locking member 371 moves in the arrow Y direction. The rotating member 372 is rotatable around a support shaft 376 extending in the vertical direction. Further, the rotating member 372 is connected to the plunger 373a of the finger lock release solenoid 373. The finger lock release solenoid 373 extends the plunger 373a to the left when it is not energized, and retracts the plunger 373a to the right when it is energized.

In this way, when the finger lock release solenoid 373 is energized while the locking member 371 and the locking groove 361b of the finger support member 361 are locked, the plunger 373a is retracted to the right. The rotating member 372 rotates in the direction of arrow X shown in FIG. 12 (B). As a result, the locking member 371 moves in the direction of the arrow Y shown in FIG. 12B, and the locking member 371 and the locking groove 361b of the finger support member 361 are released from the locking. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9B, if the ball movable body 320 is in the second lowering position, the finger member 360, the finger support member 361, and the mounting members 362 and 363 are attached to the guide pipes 332 and 342. It falls along by gravity. Then, as shown in FIG. 13A, the finger member 360, the finger support member 361, and each mounting member 362, 363 fall until the finger support member 361 comes into contact with the ball support member 323.

Here, in this embodiment, the drive source (motor) for raising the finger member 360 and the finger support member 361 is not provided. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13B, the finger member 360 and the finger support member 361 both rise as the ball movable body 320 rises. Then, the raised finger member 360 and the finger support member 361 stay at the positions shown in FIG. 7A by locking the locking member 371 in the locking groove 361b of the finger support member 361. ..

Next, the configuration of the rear effect unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 14 to 17. As shown in FIG. 6, the rear side effect unit 400 (second unit, second back unit) includes a base body 410, an effect member holder 420, a fixed effect member 430, a face movable body 440, and a left face straight. It includes a moving mechanism 450, a right face guide mechanism 460, and a display device holder 470. The rear side effect unit 400 is not attached to the rear side of the game board 2.

The base body 410 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a three-sided structure mainly including a back surface portion 411, a left surface portion 412, and an upper surface portion 413. That is, the base body 410 has a back surface portion 411 (see FIG. 31) that stands up on the rear side, has a left surface portion 412 on the left side of the back surface portion 411 as shown in FIG. 6, and has an upper side of the back surface portion 411. Has an upper surface portion 413. In the base body 410, the effect member holder 420 is assembled on the front surface of the back surface portion 411, and the left face linear motion mechanism 450 is assembled on the inside of the left surface portion 412.

As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the effect member holder 420 is for assembling the fixed effect member 430 on the front surface. The effect member holder 420 is made of white synthetic resin and has a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front. A right face guide mechanism 460 is assembled on the right side of the effect member holder 420. Further, cooling fans 421 are provided in the upper left portion and the upper right portion of the effect member holder 420, respectively.

Each cooling fan 421 diffuses the heat trapped in the internal space SP1 (see FIG. 6) formed between the effect display device 7 and the fixed effect member 430, and causes the effect display device 7 to malfunction (overheat) due to heat. Is to prevent the occurrence of. That is, heat is likely to be trapped in the internal space SP1 by lighting the display LED 790 or the accessory light 791 of the effect display device 7, which will be described later. Therefore, by driving each cooling fan 421, it is possible to prevent the effect display device 7 from malfunctioning by avoiding a local high temperature in the internal space SP1.

The fixed effect member 430 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate capable of transmitting light, and has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B. The fixed effect member 430 is provided with a pattern showing a trajectory of light from the upper, lower, left, and right peripheral edges toward the center. A mitt decorative body 431 made of a golden synthetic resin is attached to the fixed effect member 430.

The mitt decorative body 431 is an effect body (effect member) arranged behind the display screen 7a and visually recognized from the front of the display screen 7a. The mitt decoration body 431 has a C shape and shows the form (design) of the catcher mitt. A plurality of fixed effect member LEDs 432 (see FIG. 35) capable of irradiating light toward the front are arranged behind the fixed effect member 430 in the effect member holder 420. Therefore, as will be described later, when the third liquid crystal transmissive effect (see FIG. 55 (B)) for visually recognizing the mitt decorative body 431 from the front of the display screen 7a is being executed, each fixed effect member LED432 emits light. , It is possible to make the mitt ornament 431 look flashy.

The face movable body 440 is arranged behind the display screen 7a and in front of the mitt decorative body 431, and is capable of linearly moving in the vertical direction (movable member, rear movable member, predetermined member, second). Member). As shown in FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (B), the face movable body 440 shows the face of the main character in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is mostly composed of a skin-colored synthetic resin. However, only the eyes of the main character's face are transparent, allowing light to pass through. A face movable body LED 441 (see FIG. 35) is arranged behind each eye portion. Therefore, as will be described later, when the first liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 53) for visually recognizing the face movable body 440 from the front of the display screen 7a is being executed, each of the face movable body LEDs 441 described above emits light. , It is possible to make the eyes of the main character appear to be shining.

An L-shaped left assembly member 442 is connected to the upper left portion of the face movable body 440 when viewed from the front. The left side assembly member 442 is assembled to the left guide pipe 452 of the left side face linear motion mechanism 450, which will be described later, so as to be vertically movable. Further, an L-shaped right assembly member 443 is connected to the upper right portion of the face movable body 440 when viewed from the front. The right side assembly member 443 is assembled to a guide rail (not shown) of the right side face guide mechanism 460, which will be described later, so as to be vertically movable. In this way, the face movable body 440 can move in the vertical direction along the left guide pipe 452 and the guide rail (not shown) via the assembly members 442 and 443.

The left face linear motion mechanism 450 is a mechanism for linearly moving the face movable body 440, and as shown in FIG. 15, a left support member 451, a left guide pipe 452, a left belt 453, and an upper pulley 454. A lower pulley 455 and a face linear motion motor (second member) 456 are provided. The left support member 451 extends in the vertical direction and supports the left guide pipe 452. An upper pulley 454 is rotatably supported at the upper end of the left support member 451 and a lower pulley 455 is rotatably supported at the lower end of the left support member 451.

The left guide pipe 452 extends in the vertical direction and guides the vertical movement of the left assembly member 442 connected to the upper left portion of the face movable body 440 described above. A left belt 453 is bridged between the upper pulley 454 and the lower pulley 455. The face linear motion motor 456 can rotate the lower pulley 455 via a gear mechanism (not shown). Therefore, when the face linear motion motor 456 is rotationally driven, the lower pulley 455 rotates, and the left belt 453 can rotate in a state of being bridged between the upper pulley 454 and the lower pulley 455.

The right face guide mechanism 460 is a mechanism for guiding the right side of the face movable body 440 that moves in the vertical direction. As described above, the right face guide mechanism 460 is provided with a guide rail (not shown) extending in the vertical direction. Along the guide rail, the right side assembly member 443 connected to the upper right portion of the face movable body 440 is slidably assembled. The right face guide mechanism 460 of this embodiment is not provided with a belt, a pulley, a linear motion motor, etc. unlike the left face linear motion mechanism 450, but is provided with a belt, a pulley, a linear motion motor, etc., and is provided with a belt, a pulley, a linear motion motor, etc. The structure may be symmetrical with the linear motion mechanism 450.

Here, the left side assembly member 442 connected to the upper left portion of the face movable body 440 is assembled to the left belt 453 of the left side face linear motion mechanism 450 (not shown). Therefore, when the face linear motion motor 456 is rotationally driven in a predetermined positive direction, the left belt 453 rotates in the positive direction. As a result, each assembly member 442, 443 is raised, and the face movable body 440 can move (raise) from the position shown in FIG. 14 (A) to the position shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the face linear motion motor 456 is rotationally driven in the opposite direction to the forward direction, the left belt 453 rotates in the opposite direction. As a result, each assembly member 442, 443 is lowered, and the face movable body 440 can move (lower) from the position shown in FIG. 16 to the position shown in FIG. 14 (A). Hereinafter, the position shown in FIG. 14 (A) of the movable face body 440 will be referred to as a “retracted position”. The retracted position (standby position, rear standby position) is the position of the face movable body 440 in the initial state (when the power is turned on). When the face movable body 440 is in the retracted position, only the upper end portion of the face movable body 440 slightly overlaps the display screen 7a in the front-rear direction. Therefore, at this time, the mitt decorative body 431 is arranged immediately behind the display screen 7a (see FIG. 14 (A)). The evacuation position may be a position where the entire face movable body 440 does not overlap the display screen 7a in the front-rear direction.

On the other hand, the position shown in FIG. 16 of the face movable body 440 will be referred to as a “driving position”. When the face movable body 440 is in the driving position (moving position, rear side operating position), the entire face movable body 440 overlaps the display screen 7a in the front-rear direction and is located behind the center of the display screen 7a. .. Therefore, at this time, when viewed from the front, a part of the mitt decorative body 431 is hidden by the face movable body 440 in the driving position. The drive position may be any position as long as the portion where the face movable body 440 overlaps the display screen 7a in the front-rear direction is larger than the retracted position, and a part of the face movable body 440 is in the front-rear direction with respect to the display screen 7a. It may be a position that overlaps with. In the present embodiment, the face movable body 440 is moved by a mechanism using a belt and a pulley, but the mechanism for moving the face movable body 440 may be, for example, a feed screw mechanism, and can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 17, the display device holder 470 is for attaching the four corner portions of the effect display device 7. The display device holders 470 are provided at the four front corners of the back surface portion 411 of the base body 410, respectively, and are L-shaped when viewed from the front. Therefore, the effect display device 7 is attached so as to be fitted into each display device holder 470 from the front. As a result, as described above, the internal space SP1 (see FIG. 6) is formed between the effect display device 7 and the fixed effect member 430.

3. 3. Configuration of effect display device Next, the configuration of the effect display device 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 26. The effect display device 7 of the present embodiment is a transmissive liquid crystal display device capable of switching between a state in which the rear side of the display screen 7a can be visually recognized and a state in which the rear side of the display screen 7a cannot be visually recognized or is difficult to see. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the effect display device 7. As shown in FIG. 18, the effect display device 7 mainly includes a frame frame 700, an upper structure portion 710, a lower structure portion 720, a left side structure portion 730, a right side structure portion 740, and a light guide plate 750. It includes a liquid crystal panel 760, a transmissive film 770, and a protective panel 780. The frame frame 700, the upper structure portion 710, the lower structure portion 720, the left side structure portion 730, and the right side structure portion 740 correspond to the “peripheral wall portion” of the effect display device 7.

The frame frame 700 constitutes the outer shell of the effect display device 7, has an upper surface portion 701 on the upper side, a lower surface portion 702 on the lower side, a left surface portion 703 on the left side, and a right surface portion on the right side. It has 704 and has a front surface portion 705 on the front side. The upper surface portion 701 and the lower surface portion 702 do not have a vertically symmetrical shape. That is, the upper surface portion 701 has a rectangular shape. On the other hand, the lower surface portion 702 is concave in a plan view and has a notched portion 702a notched on the rear side. The reason will be described later. The left surface portion 703 and the right surface portion 704 have a symmetrical shape, and each has a rectangular shape. The front portion 705 has a rectangular frame shape, and the liquid crystal panel 760 faces forward at the central opening.

The frame 700 is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy having a relatively high thermal conductivity among metals. Therefore, the frame 700 makes it easy to release the heat generated by lighting the display LEDs 714, 724, 734, 744, or the accessory lights 715, 735, 745, which will be described later. Further, in the frame frame 700, a large number of through holes 703a and 704a are formed in the left surface portion 703 and the right surface portion 704, and a large number of through holes (not shown) are also formed in the lower surface portion 702. These through holes 703a and 704a make it easier for the air outside the frame 700 to come into contact with the heat sinks 712,722 and 732, which will be described later, and it is possible to improve the cooling performance of the heatsinks 712,722,732,734. Is.

The material of the frame 700 is not limited to aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and may be copper, for example, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, a through hole is formed in any of the lower surface portion 702, the left surface portion 703, and the right surface portion 704, and a through hole is also formed in the upper surface portion 701 in addition to the lower surface portion 702, the left surface portion 703, and the right surface portion 704. It may be done.

The upper structural portion 710 is assembled to the inside (lower surface side) of the upper surface portion 701 of the frame frame 700. As shown in FIG. 18, the upper structure portion 710 includes an upper control board 711, an upper heat sink 712, and an upper assembly cover 713. By placing the upper heat sink 712 above the upper control board 711 and assembling the upper assembly cover 713 from below to the upper control board 711 and the upper heat sink 712, the upper control board 711 and the upper heat sink 712 are assembled. The upper assembly cover 713 is integrated.

The upper control board 711 controls the image on the liquid crystal panel 760 and controls the light emission of each LED. The upper control board 711 mounts a large number of upper display LEDs 714 on the edge portion on the front end side along the left-right direction. Each upper display LED 714 irradiates light for display downward toward the upper surface of the peripheral surface of the light guide plate 750. Therefore, the upper control board 711 switches between a state in which the light for display by the upper display LED 714 is supplied to the upper surface of the light guide plate 750 and a state in which the light is not supplied by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the upper display LED 714. Is possible. The display light supplied to the light guide plate 750 will be described later.

Further, the upper control board 711 mounts a large number of upper accessory lights 715 in the left-right direction behind the upper display LED 714. The upper accessory light 715 illuminates the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 by irradiating the light for illumination downward. Therefore, the upper control board 711 controls the lighting and extinguishing of the upper accessory light 715 to illuminate the face movable body 440 and the mitt decoration 431 with the light for illumination by the upper accessory light 715. It is possible to switch between the non-existent state and the non-existent state. The upper control board 711 of the present embodiment both performs image control and light emission control of each LED, but a control board that performs image control and a control board that controls light emission of each LED are separately provided. You may.

The upper heat sink 712 is for dissipating heat generated by lighting the upper display LED 714 or the upper accessory light 715, and is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The heat generated by lighting the upper display LED 714 or the upper accessory light 715 is transferred to the upper heat sink 712 and the upper surface portion 701 of the frame frame 700, and is cooled by the air above the upper surface portion 701.

The lower structural portion 720 is assembled to the inside (upper surface side) of the lower surface portion 702 of the frame frame 700. As shown in FIG. 18, the lower structural portion 720 includes a lower control board 721, a lower heat sink 722, and a lower assembly cover 723. The lower control board 721 is placed above the lower heat sink 722, and the lower control board 721 and the lower heat sink 722 are assembled with the lower assembly cover 723 from above. The 721, the lower heat sink 722, and the lower assembly cover 723 are integrated.

Here, the lower structure portion 720 and the upper structure portion 710 do not have a vertically symmetrical shape. That is, the upper control board 711, the upper heat sink 712, and the upper assembly cover 713 of the upper structure portion 710 have a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view. On the other hand, the lower control board 721, the lower heat sink 722, and the lower assembly cover 723 of the lower structure portion 720 are concave in a plan view, and are notched on the rear side, respectively. It has portions 721a, 722a, 723a. The positions of the cutout portions 721a, 722a, and 723a and the positions of the cutout portion 702a of the lower surface portion 702 of the frame frame 700 described above coincide with each other in the left-right direction and the front-back direction. The reason why the cutout portions 721a, 722a, 723a, and 702a are provided will be described in detail later.

The lower control board 721 mounts a large number of lower display LEDs 724 along the left-right direction on the edge portion on the front end side. Each lower display LED 724 irradiates the light for display upward toward the lower surface of the peripheral surface of the light guide plate 750. Therefore, the lower control board 721 controls the lighting and extinguishing of the lower display LED 724 so that the light for display by the lower display LED 724 is supplied to the lower surface of the light guide plate 750 and is not supplied. Can be switched. As described above, the upper control board 711 is mounted with the upper accessory light 715, but the lower control board 721 is not mounted with the accessory light. This is because the cutout portion 721a is formed on the rear side of the lower control board 721, and there is no space for mounting the accessory light behind the lower display LED 724.

The lower heat sink 722 is for releasing heat generated by lighting the lower display LED 724, and is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The heat generated by lighting the lower display LED 724 is transmitted to the lower heat sink 722 and the lower surface portion 702 of the frame frame 700, and is cooled by the air below the lower surface portion 702.

The left structural portion 730 is assembled to the inside (right surface side) of the left surface portion 703 of the frame frame 700. As shown in FIG. 18, the left side structure portion 730 includes a left side control board 731, a left side heat sink 732, and a left side assembly cover 733. By placing the left heat sink 732 on the left side of the left control board 731 and assembling the left side assembly cover 733 from the right side to the left side control board 731 and the left side heat sink 732, the left side control board 731 and the left side heat sink are attached. The 732 and the left side assembly cover 733 are integrated.

The left side control board 731 has a large number of left side display LEDs 734 mounted on the edge portion on the front end side along the vertical direction. Each left side display LED 734 irradiates the display light to the right toward the left side of the peripheral surface of the light guide plate 750. Therefore, the left side control board 731 switches between a state in which the light for display by the left side display LED 734 is supplied to the left surface of the light guide plate 750 and a state in which the light is not supplied by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the left side display LED 734. Is possible.

Further, the left side control board 731 mounts a large number of left side accessory lights 735 in the vertical direction behind the left side display LED 734. The left side accessory light 735 illuminates the face movable body 440 and the mitt decoration body 431 by irradiating the lighting light toward the right side. Therefore, the left side control board 731 illuminates the face movable body 440 and the mitt decoration 431 with the light for illumination by the left side accessory light 735 by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the left side accessory light 735. It is possible to switch between the non-existent state and the non-existent state.

The left heat sink 732 is for dissipating heat generated by lighting the left display LED 734 or the left accessory light 735, and is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The left heat sink 732 is formed with a plurality of fins (not shown) extending to the left in order to improve cooling performance. The heat generated by lighting the left side display LED 734 or the left side accessory light 735 is transferred to the left side heat sink 732 and the left side portion 703 of the frame frame 700, and is cooled by the air on the left side of the left side portion 703. ..

The right side structure portion 740 is assembled to the inside (left side) of the right side portion 704 of the frame frame 700. As shown in FIG. 18, the right side structure portion 740 includes a right side control board 741, a right side heat sink 742, and a right side assembly cover 743. A large number of right-side display LEDs 744 and a large number of right-side accessory lights 745 are mounted on the right-side control board 741 along the vertical direction. Since the structures of the right side structure part 740 and the left side structure part 730 are symmetrical and similar, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The material of each heat sink 712,722,732,742 is not limited to aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and may be copper, for example, and can be changed as appropriate.
In the following, the upper display LED 714, the lower display LED 724, the left side display LED 734, and the right side display LED 744 will be collectively referred to as a "display LED 790 (see FIG. 19)". Further, the upper accessory light 715, the left accessory light 735, and the right accessory light 745 are collectively referred to as "accessory light 791 (see FIG. 19)". In the present embodiment, the light emitting means for illuminating the mitt decorative body 431 and the light emitting means for illuminating the face movable body 440 are not separately provided in the effect display device 7, and the light of the accessory light 791 is used in combination. There is. As a result, the visibility of both the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 in the driving position is improved by using as few light emitting means as possible.

The light guide plate 750 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate having a transparency capable of transmitting light, and has a rectangular shape. The light guide plate 750 receives light for display from the display LED 790 through the peripheral surfaces (upper surface, lower surface, left surface, right surface). Then, the incident light for display is internally reflected and emitted from the front surface 751. The rear surface of the light guide plate 750 is formed with an uneven rough surface (not shown) for reflecting light for display toward the front.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, a transmission film 770 is arranged in front of the light guide plate 750, and a liquid crystal panel 760 is arranged in front of the transmission film 770. Therefore, when the display LED 790 is turned on, the display light is emitted from the front surface 751 of the light guide plate 750 as surface emission. Then, the display light emitted from the front surface 751 of the light guide plate 750 can be supplied to the liquid crystal panel 760 via the transmission film 770. Hereinafter, the display LED 790 and the light guide plate 750 will be collectively referred to as a "backlight 792 (display light emitting means, see FIG. 19)". The state in which the display light is surface-emitted from the front surface 751 of the light guide plate 750 is the state in which the backlight 792 is lit, and the display light is surface-emitted from the front surface 751 of the light guide plate 750. The state without the backlight is the state in which the backlight 792 is turned off.

The liquid crystal panel 760 has a large number of pixels arranged in a matrix, and the transmittance is controlled by each pixel. As a result, the liquid crystal panel 760 can transmit the display light from the backlight 792 to the front and display the image on the front surface (display screen 7a). That is, when the display light from the backlight 792 is supplied to each pixel of the liquid crystal panel 760, the image displayed on the display screen 7a can be visually recognized from the front. The liquid crystal panel 760 has a rectangular thin plate shape, and is arranged behind the front portion 705 of the frame frame 700. The front surface of the liquid crystal panel 760 is the display screen 7a of the effect display device 7 described above.

Here, the structure of the liquid crystal panel 760 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20A and 20B. As shown in FIG. 20 (A), the liquid crystal panel 760 is provided with a front polarizing plate 761 on the front side (left side of FIG. 20 (A)) and a rear polarizing plate 762 on the rear side, and the front polarizing plate 761 and the rear polarizing plate are provided. A large number of liquid crystal molecules 763 are enclosed between the 762 and the 762. In FIG. 20A, the color filter described later is omitted for the sake of simplicity.

The front polarizing plate 761 and the rear polarizing plate 762 take out the light (polarized light) vibrating on the specific vibrating surface of the display light. The front polarizing plate 761 and the rear polarizing plate 762 have different vibration planes of the extracted light by 90 degrees. Therefore, of the display light, the light extracted by the rear polarizing plate 762 can pass through the front polarizing plate 761 when the vibration plane is changed by 90 degrees due to the liquid crystal molecules 763 described later. In other words, of the display light, the light extracted by the rear polarizing plate 762 cannot pass through the front polarizing plate 761 if the vibration surface remains unchanged and heads toward the front polarizing plate 761 as it is.

The liquid crystal molecule 763 changes the light transmittance by changing the arrangement by the action of voltage. The voltage acting on the liquid crystal molecule 763 is controlled by the upper control board 711 described above. The liquid crystal molecules 763 are arranged so as to be twisted by 90 degrees in the front-rear direction by a plurality of alignment films (not shown) (not shown). Therefore, in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal molecules 763, the light extracted by the rear polarizing plate 762 out of the display light changes the vibration surface by 90 degrees. In this way, the light whose vibration plane is changed by 90 degrees by the liquid crystal molecules 763 can pass through the front polarizing plate 761. As a result, the pixels supplied with the display light will appear white.

On the other hand, the liquid crystal molecules 763 are arranged so as to easily transmit the light without changing the vibration surface of the light when a voltage is applied. Therefore, in a state where a voltage is applied to the liquid crystal molecules 763, the light extracted by the rear polarizing plate 762 among the display light goes directly to the front polarizing plate 761 without changing the vibration plane. As a result, light whose vibration plane does not change due to the liquid crystal molecules 763 cannot pass through the front polarizing plate 761. As a result, the pixels to which the display light is not supplied will appear black. As the amount of display light supplied decreases, the color approaches white (high-brightness color) ⇒ gray (medium-brightness color) ⇒ black (low-brightness color).

Next, a case where the liquid crystal panel 760 includes a color filter will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (B). As shown in FIG. 20B, of one pixel, the liquid crystal panel 760 corresponds to the sub-pixel 767 corresponding to the red color filter 764, the sub-pixel 768 corresponding to the green color filter 765, and the blue color filter 766. A sub-pixel 769 is provided.

For example, if no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal molecules 763 corresponding to the sub-pixel 767, the light extracted by the rear polarizing plate 762 out of the display light changes the vibration surface by 90 degrees and turns red. As a result, the red light passes through the front polarizing plate 761 and reaches the sub-pixel 767. Further, if no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal molecules 763 corresponding to the sub-pixel 768, the light extracted by the rear polarizing plate 762 among the display light changes the vibration surface by 90 degrees and turns green. As a result, the green light passes through the front polarizing plate 761 and reaches the sub-pixel 768. On the other hand, when a voltage is applied to the liquid crystal molecules 763 corresponding to the sub-pixel 769, the light extracted by the rear polarizing plate 762 among the display light turns blue but cannot pass through the front polarizing plate 761.

As described above, the red light that has reached the sub-pixel 767 and the green light that has reached the sub-pixel 768 make one pixel including the sub-pixels 767, 768, 769 look yellow. In the above example, the appearance of yellow has been described, but the appearance of other colors is omitted because the principle is substantially the same. When the red light, the green light, and the blue light reach the sub-pixels 767, 768, and 769, respectively, one pixel including the sub-pixels 767, 768, and 769 looks white. On the other hand, if the light does not reach the sub-pixels 767, 768, 769, respectively, one pixel including the sub-pixels 767, 768, 769 will appear black.

The transmissive film (transparency switching means) 770 is capable of switching between a transmissive state in which the rear is visible (first state) and a non-transparent state in which the rear is invisible (second state). As shown in, it has a rectangular thin plate shape. The transmissive film 770 is interposed between the liquid crystal panel 760 and the light guide plate 750, and is connected to the upper control board 711 via two flexible printed circuit boards (FPCs) 775. Therefore, the upper control board 711 can apply a voltage to the transmission film 770 via the flexible printed circuit board 775.

Here, the structure of the transmissive film 770 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 (A) and 21 (B). As shown in FIGS. 21 (A) and 21 (B), the transparent film 770 includes two plastic films 771 in the front and rear, and two transparent electrodes 772 inside the plastic films 771. A polymer 773 is stretched between the two transparent electrodes 772, and a large number of liquid crystal molecules 774 are irregularly arranged in the polymer 773. A voltage is applied to the two transparent electrodes 772 from the upper control board 711 via the flexible printed circuit board 775.

As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the liquid crystal molecules 774 remain irregularly arranged in a state where no voltage is applied to each transparent electrode 772. Therefore, the light incident from the plastic film 771 on one side is scattered by the liquid crystal molecules 774. Therefore, in this state, the transmissive film 770 is milky white, and the rear side of the transmissive film 770 cannot be visually recognized. That is, when no voltage is applied to each transparent electrode 772, the transmissive film 770 is in a non-transmissive state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21B, when a voltage is applied to each transparent electrode 772, the liquid crystal molecules 774 are arranged perpendicular to each transparent electrode 772. As a result, the light incident from the plastic film 771 on one side is transmitted by the liquid crystal molecules 774 without being scattered, and is emitted from the plastic film 771 on the other side. Therefore, in this state, the transmissive film 770 is transparent so that the rear side of the transmissive film 770 can be visually recognized. That is, when a voltage is applied to each transparent electrode 772, the transmissive film 770 is in a transmissive state. In the transmissive film 770 of this embodiment, it takes about 0.05 seconds to switch from the non-transmissive state to the transmissive state when a voltage is applied.

In this way, in the present embodiment, if the transparent film 770 is in a non-transparent state, the rear side of the display screen 7a (transparent film 770) cannot be visually recognized, and the image displayed mainly on the display screen 7a is focused on. become. On the other hand, when the transparent film 770 is in a transparent state, the rear side of the display screen 7a can be visually recognized, and the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 behind the display screen 7a are focused on. become. The non-transmissive state (second state) is set so that the rear side of the transparent film 770 cannot be completely seen, but the rear side may be slightly visible. That is, in the non-transmissive state, the voltage acting on each transparent electrode 772 may be made lower than in the transmissive state so that the non-transmissive state is in a state in which it is difficult to see the rear side than in the transmissive state.

As shown in FIG. 18, the protective panel 780 is arranged on the rear side of the transmissive film 770 to protect the transmissive film 770, the light guide plate 750, and the liquid crystal panel 760 against an external force from the rear of the effect display device 7. It is something to do. The protective panel 780 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate having a transparency capable of transmitting light, and has a rectangular shape.

Next, in the effect display device 7, the lower surface portion 702 of the frame frame 700, the lower control board 721 of the lower structure portion 720, the lower heat sink 722, and the lower assembly cover 723 have notch portions 702a, 721a, 722a, respectively. , 723a (see FIG. 18) will be described. In the following, as shown in FIG. 22, these notch portions 702a, 721a, 722a, and 723a will be collectively referred to as "notch portion 720a".

In this embodiment, the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 are located behind the display screen 7a so that the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 behind the display screen 7a (liquid crystal panel 760) can be visually recognized. The production body is arranged. However, in recent years, since the back side effect unit 200 is equipped with a large number of effectors, drive sources, various control boards, harnesses, and the like, the arrangement space is limited. That is, due to the arrangement space, it is difficult to arrange the effect body behind the effect display device 7. If the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 are arranged behind the effect display device 7, the dimensions of the back side effect unit in the front-rear direction become large, and the back side effect unit is housed inside the existing gaming machine frame 50. It may not be possible.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 are arranged in front of the rear end position 7b of the effect display device 7. As a result, the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 can be arranged behind the display screen 7a while suppressing an increase in the dimensions of the back side effect unit 200 (rear side effect unit 400) in the front-rear direction. Here, the rear end position 7b of the effect display device 7 means the rearmost end position of the upper surface portion 701 of the frame frame 700, as shown in FIG. However, in this case, since the face movable body 440 moves between the retracted position shown in FIG. 14A and the driving position shown in FIG. 16, the face movable body 440 and the frame frame 700 of the effect display device 7 are used. There may be a problem that the lower surface portion 702 and the lower structural portion 720 (lower wall portion) of the above interfere with each other.

Therefore, in this embodiment, a notch portion (relief portion) 720a is formed as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 in order to solve the above problem. The lower surface portion 702 and the lower structure portion 720 of the frame frame 700 normally have the same shape as the upper surface portion 701 and the upper structure portion 710 of the frame frame 700 in a plan view, but the rear side is missing due to the notch portion 720a. (See the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 22). FIG. 23 is a bottom view showing the relationship between the cutout portion 720a and the face movable body 440.

In the cutout portion 720a, the left-right length K1 on the rear side (the left-right length of the lower structural portion 720) is 355 mm, and the front-rear length K2 is 22 mm. The left-right length K3 on the front side is 315 mm, and the front-rear length K4 on the front side is 14 mm. On the other hand, the front-back length L1 of the face movable body 440 is 14 mm, and the left-right length L2 of the face movable body 440 is 285 mm. The length U1 in the front-rear direction of the upper surface portion 701 of the frame frame 700 (the length in the front-rear direction of the effect display device 7) is 50 mm.

In this way, in this embodiment, the face movable body 440 can move up and down through the notch portion 720a in front of the rear end position 7b of the effect display device 7. In particular, as shown in FIG. 19, the entire face movable body 440 is arranged in front of the rear end position 7b of the effect display device 7, and the entire face movable body 440 is moved up and down in a state of being in front of the rear end position 7b. It is possible to move it. Therefore, even though the face movable body 440 is arranged behind the display screen 7a, the size of the back side effect unit 200 (rear side effect unit 400) in the front-rear direction is not increased by the face movable body 440 at all. It is possible to do.

In this embodiment, since the cutout portion 720a is formed, the lower structural portion 720 is not provided with the accessory light, but the lower display LED 724 is provided. That is, display LEDs 714,724,734,744 are provided in each of the four structural parts 710, 720, 730, and 740 of the effect display device 7. Therefore, the situation in which the image cannot be seen or is difficult to see does not occur only on the lower side of the liquid crystal panel 760.

Next, the appearance when the effect display device 7 is controlled will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26. In the effect display device 7, the liquid crystal panel 760, the backlight 792 (display LED 790 and the light guide plate 750), the transmissive film 770, and the accessory light 791 are controlled. Specifically, the upper control board 711 controls the image of the liquid crystal panel 760 including colors. Further, the upper control board 711, the lower control board 721, the left side control board 731, and the right side control board 741 control the lighting or extinguishing of the backlight 792. Further, the upper control board 711 controls switching between the transmissive state and the non-transmissive state of the transmissive film 770. Further, the upper control board 711, the left side control board 731, and the right side control board 741 control the lighting or extinguishing of the accessory light 791. Since the operations of the upper control board 711, the lower control board 721, the left side control board 731, and the right side control board 741 are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91 described later, the liquid crystal panel 760, the backlight 792, and the transmissive film 770 are controlled. It can be said that the accessory light 791 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91.

FIG. 24A shows a case where the transparent film 770 is controlled to be in a non-transmissive state and the white image WH is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760 (display screen 7a). Further, it shows a case where the backlight 792 is turned on while the accessory light 791 is turned off. In this case, since the transparent film 770 is in a non-transmissive state, the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 behind the liquid crystal panel 760 cannot be seen. Since the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 are not shown, the accessory light 791 is controlled to be turned off.

FIG. 24 (B) shows a case where the transmissive film 770 is controlled to be in a transmissive state, unlike the case shown in FIG. 24 (A). The face movable body 440 is in the retracted position (see FIG. 14A). In this case, the mitt decorative body 431 behind the liquid crystal panel 760 can be seen. However, since the mitt decoration 431 is not illuminated by the light for illuminating the accessory light 791, but is illuminated by the display light of the backlight 792, the mitt decoration 431 cannot be clearly seen. do not have.

FIG. 24C shows a case where the backlight 792 is turned off, whereas the accessory light 791 is turned on, unlike the case shown in FIG. 24B. In this case, since the mitt decoration body 431 is illuminated by the illumination light of the accessory light 791, the mitt decoration body 431 becomes more clearly visible than in the case shown in FIG. 24 (B).

Here, in the present embodiment, both the accessory light 791 and the backlight 792 (display LED 790) are controlled so as not to be turned on at the same time. This is based on the following reasons. The light for display by the backlight 792 in the effect display device 7 is necessary for displaying an image on the liquid crystal panel 760. On the other hand, the accessory light 791 is for illuminating the mitt decoration body 431 and the accessory light 791, but in the present embodiment, it is provided in the effect display device 7 in order to improve the efficiency of the arrangement space. There is. In particular, as shown in FIG. 18, by arranging the accessory light 791 immediately behind the display LED 790, the arrangement space of the accessory light 791 is secured.

However, in the effect display device 7, since the display LED 790 and the accessory light 791 are arranged in the immediate vicinity, if the display LED 790 and the accessory light 791 are turned on at the same time, a malfunction (overheat) due to heat occurs. There is a risk. Therefore, in this embodiment, as a countermeasure against overheating, the CPU 102 (see FIG. 35) of the image control board 100, which will be described later, controls the sub drive board 107 so that both the accessory light 791 and the display LED 790 are not turned on at the same time. ing.

If both the lighting signal for lighting the accessory light 791 and the lighting signal for lighting the display LED 790 are input to the effect display device 7 of the present embodiment, the accessory light 791 and the display LED 790 are input. A hardware circuit that does not light both of them is built in. Therefore, by combining not only the software control but also the hardware circuit, it is surely prevented that the display LED 790 and the accessory light 791 are turned on at the same time, and the measures against overheating are perfect.

FIG. 25 (A) is the same as the case shown in FIG. 24 (A). On the other hand, FIG. 25 (B) shows a case where the gray image GR is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760 (display screen 7a), unlike the case shown in FIG. 25 (A). And FIG. 25C shows a case where the black image BL is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760, unlike the case shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B.

As can be seen from the comparison of FIGS. 25 (A), (B), and (C), the higher the brightness (brighter) of the color displayed on the liquid crystal panel 760, the easier it is to visually recognize the mitt decoration body 431 behind the liquid crystal panel 760. Become. Therefore, the white image WH is further displayed on the liquid crystal panel 760 while controlling the transmissive film 770 to be in a transmissive state. As a result, since the white image WH is easily transparent, it is possible to show the rear of the portion where the white image WH is displayed. In other words, even if the transmissive film 770 is controlled to be in a transmissive state, the black image BL is almost not transparent by displaying the black image BL (second image) on the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, it is possible not to show the rear of the portion where the black image BL is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the appearance of the effect body (face movable body 440, mitt decorative body 431) behind the liquid crystal panel 760 according to the brightness of the color displayed on the liquid crystal panel 760.

Here, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), of the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760, the display area that overlaps the face movable body 440 at the drive position in the front-rear direction is called "drive position area E1", and is called the drive position area. The display area other than E1 will be referred to as "exclusion drive position area S1". FIG. 26A shows a case where the white image WH is displayed in the drive position region E1 of the liquid crystal panel 760 and the black image BL is displayed in the exclusion drive position region S1. FIG. 26B shows a situation in which the face movable body 440 is in the driving position in front of the mitt decorative body 431. As a result, it looks like FIG. 26 (C).

That is, as shown in FIG. 26C, the player looking from the front of the liquid crystal panel 760 is shown to have only the face movable body 440 behind the liquid crystal panel 760, and the mitt decorative body 431 is not shown. Is possible. In this way, in this embodiment, two effect bodies that overlap the liquid crystal panel 760 in the front-rear direction by adjusting the brightness of the color displayed on the liquid crystal panel 760 and the display area while controlling the transparent film 770 to be in a transparent state. Of (face movable body 440, mitt decorative body 431), it is possible to show only the face movable body 440.

4. Configuration of the rear surface side of the back side effect unit 200 Next, the configuration of the rear surface side of the back side effect unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 30. As shown in FIG. 27, on the rear surface side of the back side effect unit 200, there is mainly a back surface portion 411 of the base body 410 of the rear side effect unit 400. On the rear surface of the back surface portion 411 of the rear side effect unit 400, a main control board 80, a sub control board 90, an image control board 100, and a sub drive board 107, which will be described later, are housed in a predetermined case (not shown). It is designed to be installed. That is, each of the control boards 80, 90, 100, and 107 is attached not to the front side effect unit 300 but to the rear side effect unit 400.

As shown in FIG. 28, a recess 411a is formed on the lower side of the back surface portion 411 of the rear side effect unit 400. Then, as shown in FIG. 27, the relay board mounting member 500 is arranged so as to match the shape of the recess 411a. The relay board mounting member 500 is not mounted on the rear effect unit 400, but is mounted on the front effect unit 300. The reason will be explained later. Here, FIG. 29 is an enlarged view of the relay board mounting member 500 shown in FIG. 27.

As shown in FIG. 29, the relay board mounting member 500 is a member for mounting the first relay board 510 and the second relay board 520. On the right side of the relay board mounting member 500 (left side in FIG. 29), it has a plate shape and is slightly recessed toward the front. Therefore, the first relay board 510 is mounted so as to be fitted on the right side (left side in FIG. 29) of the relay board mounting member 500. On the other hand, the left side of the relay board mounting member 500 (right side in FIG. 29) has a case shape. Therefore, the second relay board 520 is housed inside the left side (right side of FIG. 29) of the relay board mounting member 500, and is mounted on the left side of the relay board mounting member 500 via a screw (not shown).

Here, there are ten harnesses H1 (see the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 29) extending from the game board 2 toward the first relay board 510. Corresponding to these harnesses H1, 10 connectors 511 are integrally provided on the first relay board 510. Therefore, each connector CN1 provided at one end of the ten harnesses H1 is connected to the ten connectors 511 of the first relay board 510, respectively. The ten harnesses H1 described above are connected to each sensor and each solenoid (for example, electric chew solenoid 24, etc.) provided on the game board 2 except for the sensor related to the game profit.

Further, there are nine harnesses H2 (first wiring, see the broken line in FIG. 29) extending from the front production unit 300 toward the first relay board 510. Corresponding to these harnesses H2, nine connectors 512 are integrally provided on the first relay board 510. Therefore, each connector (first connector) CN2 provided at one end of the nine harnesses H2 is connected to each of the nine connectors 512 of the first relay board 510. The nine harnesses H2 described above are connected to a photo sensor provided in the front side effect unit 300, a right-side ball linear motion motor 346, and the like.

Further, there are three harnesses H1 (see the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 29) extending from the game board 2 toward the second relay board 520. Corresponding to these harnesses H1, the second relay board 520 is integrally provided with three connectors 521. Therefore, each connector CN1 provided at one end of the three harnesses H1 is connected to each of the three connectors 521 of the second relay board 520. The three harnesses H1 described above are connected to each sensor provided on the game board 2 except for the sensors related to the game profit.

Further, there are 10 harnesses H2 (first wiring, see the broken line in FIG. 29) extending from the front side effect unit 300 toward the second relay board 520. Corresponding to these harnesses H2, 10 connectors 522 are integrally provided on the second relay board 520. Therefore, each connector (first connector) CN2 provided at one end of the ten harnesses H2 is connected to the ten connectors 522 of the second relay board 520, respectively. The ten harnesses H2 described above are connected to a photo sensor, a left ball linear motion motor 336, a logo linear motion motor 351 and the like provided in the front side effect unit 300.

By the way, there is one harness extending from the main control board 80 (see FIG. 27) toward the first relay board 510 (see the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 29, hereinafter referred to as “main board harness H3”). The main board harness (second wiring) H3 is a collection of 22 wirings. Corresponding to the main board harness H3, the connector 513 is integrally provided on the upper left portion (upper right portion of FIG. 29) of the first relay board 510. Therefore, the connector (second connector) CN3 provided at one end of the main board harness H3 is connected to the connector 513 of the first relay board 510. On the other hand, the connector CN4 provided at the other end of the main board harness H3 is connected to the main control board 80.

In this way, in this embodiment, a total of 12 harnesses H1 extend from the game board 2, and 12 connectors CN1 of these harnesses H1 are connected to the relay boards 510 and 520, respectively. A total of 19 harnesses H2 extend from the front production unit 300, and 19 connectors CN2 of these harnesses H2 are connected to the relay boards 510 and 520, respectively. On the other hand, one main board harness H3 extends from the main control board 80, and one connector CN3 of the main board harness H3 is connected to the first relay board 510. Since the main control board 80 is attached to the back surface portion 411 of the rear side effect unit 400 (see FIG. 27), only one main board harness H3 from the rear side effect unit 400 is the first relay board 510. It can be said that it is connected to.

Here, a comparative example different from this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the comparative example, as shown in FIG. 30A, the first relay board 510 and the second relay board 520 are attached to the lower side of the back surface portion 411 of the rear side effect unit 400. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), when the posterior effect unit 400 is to be removed from the front effect unit 300 and the game board 2 in the removal direction (on the right side of FIG. 30 (B)), the game board 2 The connectors CN1 of the 12 harnesses H1 extending from the front side effect unit 300 must be removed, and the connectors CN2 of the 19 harnesses H2 extending from the front side effect unit 300 must be removed. Therefore, in this comparative example, even if the posterior effect unit 400 and the front effect unit 300 are to be disassembled, the number of connectors to be removed is large and the work load becomes large.

Subsequently, this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the relay board mounting member 500 is arranged on the lower side (recessed portion 411a shown in FIG. 28 (B)) of the back surface portion 411 of the rear side effect unit 400, but on the front side. It is attached to the lower rear end of the effect unit 300. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the posterior effect unit 400 is to be removed from the front effect unit 300 and the game board 2 in the removal direction (on the right side of FIG. 31 (B)), one unit is used. Only the connector CN3 of the main board harness H3 is removed. That is, it is not necessary to remove the connectors CN1 of the 12 harnesses H1 extending from the game board 2 and the connectors CN2 of the 19 harnesses H2 extending from the front effect unit 300.

By the way, when it is configured as in this embodiment, a new problem arises. That is, since the face movable body 440 is configured to move up and down behind the liquid crystal panel 760, the face movable body at the retracted position (see FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (B)) is as shown in FIG. 31 (A). The 440 and the relay board mounting member 500 face each other in the front-rear direction. Note that FIG. 28 shows a state in which the relay board mounting member 500 is absent, and shows that the face movable body 440 in the retracted position can be seen below the recess 411a. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the rear effect unit 400 is to be removed from the front effect unit 300 in the removal direction (on the right side of FIG. 31 (B)), the rear effect unit 400 is used. The provided face movable body 440 may interfere with the relay board mounting member 500.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the relay board mounting member 500 is in the retracted position from the opposite position (the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 31 (B) and the position shown in FIG. 32 (A)) facing the face movable body 440 in the retracted position. It is supported by the front production unit 300 so that it can be moved to a non-opposing position (the position shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 31 (B) and the position shown in FIG. 32 (B)) that does not face the face movable body 440. .. Hereinafter, the support structure of the relay board mounting member 500 will be described in detail based on FIGS. 32 (A) and 32 (B).

First, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the bending plate 311 is fixed to the rear end portion on the lower side of the base frame member 310 in the front side effect unit 300. The bending plate 311 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and has a vertical portion 311a extending in the vertical direction and a horizontal portion 311b extending horizontally from the lower end of the vertical portion 311a toward the rear. A logo member 350 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B) is arranged in front of the vertical portion 311a of the bending plate 311. As shown in FIG. 32 (A), when the relay board mounting member 500 is in the opposite position, the relay board mounting member 500 and the bending plate 311 form an internal space SP2. Therefore, the face movable body 440 in the retracted position is accommodated in the internal space SP2.

Here, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), a pair of left and right mounting pieces 312 are provided on the lower surface of the right side (left side of FIG. 32 (B)) of the horizontal portion 311b of the bending plate 311. A pair of left and right mounting pieces 313 are provided on the lower surface of the left side (right side of FIG. 32B). Each mounting piece 312 and each mounting piece 313 is L-shaped and bends rearward.

Rotating pieces 501 and 502 are mounted on the right side (left side of FIG. 32 (B)) and the left side (right side of FIG. 32 (B)) of the relay board mounting member 500, respectively. The rotating pieces 501 and 502 have rotating shafts 501a and 502a extending in the left-right direction, respectively. The rotating shaft 501a of the rotating piece 501 is attached so as to be hooked from the front to the rear with respect to each attachment piece 312 of the horizontal portion 311b of the bending plate 311. Further, the rotating shaft 502a of the rotating piece 502 is attached so as to be hooked from the front to the rear with respect to each attachment piece 313 of the horizontal portion 311b of the bending plate 311. In this way, the relay board mounting member 500 has a structure that can rotate like a hinge. That is, they are supported by the mounting pieces 312 and 313 of the horizontal portion 311b of the bending plate 311 so that the rotating pieces 501 and 502 can rotate around the rotation shafts 501a and 502a.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), a pair of L-shaped first locking pieces 504 are formed in the center of the lower surface of the right side (left side of FIG. 32 (B)) of the relay board mounting member 500. .. The L-shaped tips of the first locking pieces 504 (locking portions) are close to each other. However, the tips of the first locking pieces 504 are not in contact with each other, but are slightly separated from each other in the left-right direction.

As a result, the harness H1 extending from the game board 2 toward the first relay board 510 (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 29) and the harness H2 extending from the front production unit 300 toward the first relay board 510 (broken line in FIG. 29). (See) can be passed between the tips of the first locking pieces 504. Then, these harnesses H1 and H2 can be locked between each of the first locking pieces 504 and the lower surface of the relay board mounting member 500. If the harnesses H1 and H2 are locked by the first locking pieces 504 in this way, many harnesses H1 and H2 will not be separated, and the connectors CN1 and CN2 connected to one end of the harnesses H1 and H2 will not be separated. Can be attached to and detached from the connectors 511 and 512 of the first relay board 510.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), a pair of left and right second locking pieces 505 having a substantially U shape are formed on the lower surface of the left side (right side of FIG. 32 (B)) of the relay board mounting member 500. There is. In each second locking piece (locking portion) 505, a substantially U-shaped tip portion is close to the lower surface of the relay board mounting member 500, but is slightly separated in the vertical direction.

As a result, the harness H1 extending from the game board 2 toward the second relay board 520 and the harness H2 extending from the front side effect unit 300 toward the second relay board 520 are relayed to the tip portions of the second locking pieces 505. It can be passed between the lower surface of the board mounting member 500. Then, these harnesses H1 and H2 can be locked between each of the second locking pieces 505 and the lower surface of the relay board mounting member 500. If the harnesses H1 and H2 are locked by the second locking pieces 505 in this way, many harnesses H1 and H2 will not be separated, and the connectors CN1 and CN2 connected to one end of the harnesses H1 and H2 will not be separated. Can be attached to and detached from the connectors 521 and 522 of the second relay board 520. The structure for locking the harnesses H1 and H2 is not limited to the first locking piece 504 and the second locking piece 505 shown in FIG. 32 (A), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the harnesses H1 and H2 may be locked so as not to be separated by a binding band (locking portion) attached to the relay board mounting member 500.

Next, a method of removing the rear effect unit 400 from the front effect unit 300 from the state in which the front effect unit 300 and the rear effect unit 400 are attached will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 29, the connector CN3 of the main board harness H3 is removed from the connector 513 of the first relay board 510. At this time, it is not necessary to remove a total of 19 connectors CN1 and CN2 connected to the connectors 511 and 512 of the first relay board 510. Further, it is not necessary to remove a total of 13 connectors CN1 and CN2 connected to the connectors 521 and 522 of the second relay board 520. Then, the screw (not shown) fixing the relay board mounting member 500 to the bending plate 311 of the front side effect unit 300 is removed.

Subsequently, the relay board mounting member 500 is rotated from the opposed position shown in FIG. 32 (A) to the non-opposed position shown in FIG. 32 (B). As a result, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 31B, the relay board mounting member 500 is prevented from facing the face movable body 440 in the retracted position. At this time, although the relay board mounting member 500 is rotated in the arrow Z direction (one side in the rotation direction) shown in FIG. 31 (B), the harnesses H1 and H2 connected to the relay boards 510 and 520 are It will not be pulled. Therefore, it is possible to rotate the relay board mounting member 500 while connecting the connectors CN1 and CN2 of the harnesses H1 and H2 to the relay boards 510 and 520.

Thus, in this embodiment, when rotating the relay board mounting member 500, it is not necessary to remove a total of 32 connectors CN1 and CN2 connected to the relay boards 510 and 520, and one of the main board harnesses H3. All you have to do is remove the connector CN3. Therefore, it is possible to rotate the relay board mounting member 500 with a small work load. In this embodiment, the relay board mounting member 500 has a structure that can rotate like a hinge for the following reasons. That is, it is difficult to realize a structure in which the harnesses H1 and H2 are moved so as not to be pulled while the connectors CN1 and CN2 are connected to the relay boards 510 and 520, for example, in a structure in which the relay board mounting member 500 is directly moved. On the other hand, the structure in which the relay board mounting member 500 is rotated can be realized relatively easily.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, a recess 411a is formed in the back surface portion 411 of the base body 410 of the rear side effect unit 400. Then, as shown in FIG. 27, the relay board mounting member 500 is arranged in the recess 411a to form the rear wall portion 200A of the back side effect unit 200 (rear side effect unit 400). That is, the relay board mounting member 500 forms a part of the rear wall portion 200A of the back side effect unit 200. Therefore, the internal space SP2 is exposed by rotating the relay board mounting member 500 from the opposed position (first position) shown in FIG. 32 (A) to the non-opposed position (second position) shown in FIG. 32 (B). Is possible. As a result, it is possible to take out a component in the internal space SP2 (for example, a screw that has entered the internal space SP2) to the outside of the internal space SP2 by a simple method.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32B, the relay board mounting member 500 is supported by the mounting pieces 312 and 313 of the bending plate 311 via the rotating shafts 501a and 502a of the rotating pieces 501 and 502. That is, the relay board mounting member 500 is not completely removed from the bending plate 311 of the front production unit 300. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the relay board mounting member 500 from moving more than necessary. In this way, it is possible to prevent the relay board mounting member 500 from moving more than necessary and pulling the harnesses H1 and H2, and to prevent disconnection of the harnesses H1 and H2.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 33, by rotating the relay board mounting member 500 to the non-opposing position, the face movable body 440 does not interfere with the relay board mounting member 500, and the rear side effect unit 400 is produced on the front side. It can be removed from the unit 300. Even when the rear effect unit 400 is attached to the front effect unit 300, by rotating the relay board mounting member 500 to a non-opposing position, the face movable body 440 does not interfere with the relay board mounting member 500. , The rear effect unit 400 can be attached to the front effect unit 300.

Since the back side effect unit 200 of the present embodiment has a structure in which the rear side effect unit 400 can be removed from the front side effect unit 300, when a defect or failure occurs in a member provided in the back side effect unit 200, the back side effect unit 200 has a structure. It is possible to deal with this without replacing the entire back side effect unit 200. That is, of the front side effect unit 300 or the rear side effect unit 400, the unit provided with the member in which the defect or failure has occurred may be repaired or replaced. Then, in a state where the front side effect unit 300 and the rear side effect unit 400 are separated, it is easy to remove the member in which a defect or failure has occurred. Therefore, the back side effect unit 200 can be more easily dealt with when an abnormality occurs than the back side effect unit which cannot be divided into the front side effect unit and the rear side effect unit.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the rear side effect unit 400 includes the face movable body 440 and the face linear motion motor 456, defects or failures are relatively likely to occur with the passage of time. Since the rear effect unit 400 is not attached to the rear side of the game board 2 like the front effect unit 300, it is easier to replace than the front effect unit 300. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the rear side effect unit 400, it is possible to easily deal with it without replacing the entire back side effect unit 200.

Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the transmissive film 770 is placed in a transmissive state, and the face movable body 440 moves behind the liquid crystal panel 760 to provide the player with a new effect using the movable member. Is possible. If an abnormality occurs in the face movable body 440 and the entire back side effect unit 200 is to be replaced, the cost will increase. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to deal with it inexpensively and easily by replacing only the rear side effect unit 400.

5. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35. As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 100, a sub drive board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and is an effect means (effect display device 7, speaker 67, frame lamp 66, board lamp 5, ball movable body 320, mitt decorative body 431, face movable body 440, etc.). It suffices if it is possible to control the game production using.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 155. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 34, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and so on. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and a normal figure reservation storage unit 86. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 70a and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each ordinary winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, the second special winning opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the opening / closing member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second special winning device 36.

Further, a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, a special symbol hold indicator 43, and a normal symbol hold indicator 44 are connected to the main control board 80. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and ball lending is possible based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). The launcher 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1. The ball is paid out, or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 35, a production control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer (effect control means) 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. , An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for inputting / outputting data and signals is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the sub drive board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to control the effect display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80.

The image control board 100 includes a ROM 103 that stores a program or the like for controlling an image display or the like, a RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103. The ROM 103 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 7, specifically, image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols (including effect patterns), and background images. Is stored.

The image control board 100 controls the display of the liquid crystal panel 760 in the effect display device 7 and the transmission control of the transmission film 770, and also controls the backlight 792 and the accessory light 791 in the effect display device 7 via the sub drive board 107. Controls light emission. When the light emission control of the backlight 792 and the accessory light 791 in the effect display device 7 is performed, the image control board 100 controls the drive of the cooling fan 421 via the sub drive board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the sub drive board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In addition, lighting control of the ball movable body LED328, the face movable body LED441, the fixed effect member LED432, and the like is performed. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and each lamp is in accordance with the light emission pattern data. Controls the light emission of (LED). The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ball movable body 320, a finger member 360, a face movable body 440, a logo member 350, etc. via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Drive control is performed. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates motion pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the motion modes of the ball movable body 320, the finger member 360, the face movable body 440, the logo member 350, and the like, and follows the motion pattern data. Drive control is performed on the ball linear motion motor 380, the ball rotation motor 324, the finger lock release solenoid 373, the face linear motion motor 456, the logo linear motion motor 351 and the like. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data.

Further, the effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button (not shown) has been pressed. When the select button is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90. The select button is a cross key composed of four buttons, an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button.

Note that FIGS. 34 and 35 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the relay boards 88 and 108 are not the only ones provided. That is, the first relay board 510 and the second relay board 520 (see FIG. 29), which will be described later, are omitted. Except for the main control board 80, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 34 or 35 may be configured as one board, and one board shown in FIG. 34 or 35 may be configured as a plurality of boards. Is also good.

6. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits" and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When a jackpot is won, a jackpot game that opens the jackpots (first jackpot 30 and second jackpot 35) with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. Is executed. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

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

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 36, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. It is a specific jackpot and a normal jackpot. The specific jackpot is also called "V long jackpot", and the normal jackpot is also called "V short jackpot". The "V long jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. .. The "V short jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. be.

More specifically, the "V long jackpot" that can be won in the lottery of special figure 1 (lottery of the first special symbol) is a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from the 1R to 8R. From 9R to 15R, the 1st prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R, and in 16R (final round), the 2nd prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. It's a big hit. That is, although the total number of rounds of this jackpot is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 9R. The actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which a game ball can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In this V-long jackpot, from 9R to 15R, the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short, and it is a round in which no prize ball can be expected. In 16R, it is possible to easily pass through the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35. Further, when the "specific jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_specific symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

In addition, the "V long jackpot" that can be won in the lottery of special figure 2 (lottery of the second special symbol) opens the first big winning opening 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 15R. In 16R (final round), it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In other words, this jackpot has a substantial number of rounds of 16R. Of course, in 16R, it is possible to easily pass through the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35. When the "specific jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_specific symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

On the other hand, the "V short jackpot" that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 opens the first prize opening 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R, and from 9R to 15R. The first big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R, and in 16R (final round), the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, although the total number of rounds of this jackpot is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R.

In 16R in this V short jackpot, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is extremely short, and it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35. In the 16R in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is short, but also the opening timing of the second big winning opening 35 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state (FIG. 2 (FIG. 2 (FIG. 2)). From the relationship (see B)) to the first state (timing controlled from the first state (see FIG. 2A)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When the "normal jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

In addition, the "V short jackpot" that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 opens the first big prize opening 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 15R, and the second in 16R (final round). It is a big hit that opens the big winning opening 35 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, although the total number of rounds of this jackpot is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 15R. Of course, in 16R, it is almost impossible to pass through the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35. When the "normal jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V-long jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, so that the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

However, even when it is controlled to the normal probability state, it is controlled to the time saving state described later. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. The time reduction number is the upper limit execution number of the variable display of the special symbol in the time reduction state.

As shown in FIG. 36, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is 50% for the V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and 50% for the V short jackpot (normal jackpot). On the other hand, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is 80% for the V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and 20% for the V short jackpot (normal jackpot). In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is won in the second starting port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (lottery in Special Figure 1) in which the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The jackpot lottery (lottery of special figure 2) is set to be more advantageous for the player.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not the jackpot is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "winning type random number". As shown in FIG. 37 (A), the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 9. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

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

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 37 (B). The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

7. Description of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 38 (A)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 39). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 38 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 4 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 38 (D)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 40). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 40). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V-long jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base if the passage to the specific area 39 is made during the jackpot game. It is in a state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy and high-base state is substantially continued until the next jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. That is, the high-accuracy and high-base state is a very advantageous state in which the player can win the next big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls on hand.

In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V-short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game (it is not abbreviated)). It is a low-probability state), a short-time state, and a high-base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy and high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may be referred to as a "normal game state". Further, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier for the electric chew 22 to be opened as compared with the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed in order to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get a lot of starting prizes rather than hitting right.

8. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 46. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 41 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 37 are added by 1 and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 34) read the detection signal, and the payout data for paying out the winning balls according to the type of winning opening is output buffer of the RAM 84. In the input process (S102), the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 41. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 37 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), it is performed in both the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the start port sensor detection process (S104) described later is performed, and then the normal operation process (S105) is performed. In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random numbers acquired in the start port sensor detection process are determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIG. 38C). Then, a normal symbol is displayed (variable display and stop display) for notifying the determination result. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, if the normal winning symbol is won, the auxiliary game of opening the electric chew 22 according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time, opening number of times, see FIG. 40) according to the game state is performed. conduct.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) described later, and subsequently performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a, and if it is in the predetermined V valid period, the V flag is turned ON. The V valid period is a period set in step S2206 in the special electric accessory processing (see FIG. 46) described later. Further, in the game state setting process (step S2221) in this special electric accessory process, if the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON. As a result, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a high probability state.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S108). Then, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is terminated. As another process (S108), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 41), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the starting port sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a. Is determined (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203. In the gate passing process (S202), if the gate sensor 28a is ON, the normal symbol random numbers (see FIG. 37 (B)) are acquired on condition that the number of the already stored normal symbol random numbers is less than four. , Stored in the Fluxgate hold storage unit 86.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), special figure 2 Determining whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). .. If the game ball does not win in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process ends, but if the game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 37 (A)), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a according to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

[Special operation processing] As shown in FIG. 44, in the special operation processing (S106), the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36) is divided into four stages. It is divided and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of those stages. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special symbol standby process (S1302), and the "special operation status" is "2". In the case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), the special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in both S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305). , The special symbol determination process (S1306) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, S1305 are NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

In the special symbol standby process (S1302), a random number value such as a jackpot random number acquired in the start port sensor detection process (see FIG. 43) is used in a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 38 (A), (B), 39). Judge using. Then, the variable display of the special symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is started, and the special operation status is set to "2". The special symbol standby process (S1302) will be described in detail later.

In the special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and when the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation stop command is set in the output buffer to set the special operation status. Set to "3".

In the special symbol determination process (S1306), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol, and if it is a jackpot symbol, the special operation status is set to "4" in order to execute the special electric accessory process. .. At this time, the jackpot opening command is set in the output buffer. If it is not a jackpot symbol, the special operation status is set to "1" in order to execute the special symbol standby process again. In the special symbol determination process (S1306), the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 if the probability variation flag is ON in order to manage the control period in the high probability state. However, since the high probability state continues until the next big hit is won, the probability variation counter may not be provided. Further, in order to manage the control period of the time saving state (that is, the high base state), if the time saving flag is ON, the value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1 and if it becomes "0", the time saving flag is turned off. Also, when the special operation status is set to "4", if the probability change flag or the time saving flag is ON, it is returned to OFF. That is, during the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low accuracy and low base state.

In the special electric accessory processing (S1307), the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 are opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of opening times, see FIG. 36) according to the type of winning jackpot. Perform a jackpot game (special game). The special electric accessory processing (S1307) will be described in detail later.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1407). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1415), and if it is ON, this process is completed. If it is not ON, the customer wait command is set in the output buffer (S1416) and the customer wait flag is turned ON (S1416). S1417).

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) are performed.

In the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the jackpot random number value is read out, and the jackpot hit / fail determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 38 (A)) according to the current gaming state. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the hit type random value is read out and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table (see FIG. 36). Then, the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 36) according to the hit type is set in the special figure buffer provided in the RAM 84. If the result of the hit / fail determination is "missing", the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set in the special symbol buffer.

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), the fluctuation pattern random value is read out, and the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 39). In this process, when the result of the above-mentioned hit / fail judgment is "miss", the reach random number value is read out and the variation pattern of the loss with reach is obtained based on the reach judgment table (see FIG. 38 (B)). Decide whether to do it or to use a fluctuation pattern of loss without reach.

As shown in FIG. 39, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. In addition, when it becomes a reach, it is also determined whether the reach becomes a normal reach or a super reach (SP reach) (see the remarks column in FIG. 39). The SP reach is a reach in which the fluctuation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than the normal reach. In this embodiment, the SP reach is progressively executed through the normal reach.

Further, in this embodiment, there are three types of SP reach: weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach (see the remarks column in FIG. 39). The type of SP reach may include other types. The above three types of SP reach have different jackpot expectations. Specifically, the expectation of big hits is higher in the order of weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the distribution rates of various fluctuation patterns are set so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach.

Returning to FIG. 45, following the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clear the corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1405). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1413), turns off the customer waiting flag if it is ON (S1414), finishes this process, and if it is not ON, performs step S1414. This process ends without being executed.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reserved information in Special Figure 2, but the number When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 start port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure 1 variation Perform pattern selection processing (S1409). Since the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) is the same process as the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the description thereof will be omitted. Further, since the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) is the same process as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1413), turns off the customer waiting flag if it is ON (S1414), finishes this process, and if it is not ON, performs step S1414. This process ends without being executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is easier to win the jackpot (V long jackpot) that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 36). reference).

[Special electric accessory processing] As shown in FIG. 46, in the special electric accessory processing (S1307), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 31 and second jackpot winning device 36) have been released in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), whether the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is open (that is, whether the big winning device is open) Is determined (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), it is time to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the first time after the opening time of the big hit has passed. It is determined whether or not the opening start time in the round game of No. 1 has been reached, or whether the opening start time has been reached after the interval time (closing time) until the once closed grand prize opening is opened again has elapsed (S2203). ).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a jackpot game as a V-long jackpot (S2204). Then, if it is not a V-long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207, but if it is a V-long jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the 16th round for opening the second jackpot 35 (S2205). If it is not the time to start the 16th round (NO in S2205), proceed to step S2207 as it is. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 16th round (YES in S2205), the V validity period setting process (S2206) is performed.

In the V validity period setting process (S2206), during the opening of the second big winning opening 35 and after the closing of the second big winning opening 35 in the 16th round of the V long jackpot, a few seconds after the second big winning opening 35 is closed, the game ball is operated by the specific area sensor 39a. Set to the V valid period for determining that the detection is valid. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means that the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a. Further, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected. It should be noted that the reason why the V validity period includes several seconds after the second major winning opening 35 is closed is that the game ball may win the second major winning opening 35 immediately before the second major winning opening 35 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on when the V passage outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, it is not controlled to a high probability state.

In step S2207, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 36) according to the type of jackpot. The distribution member 71 always moves in a constant motion from the start of the round game of the 16th round. In the V-long jackpot opening pattern (V-long opening pattern), the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39 with a margin in the 16th round. On the other hand, in the opening pattern of the V short jackpot (V short opening pattern), the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that the second winning opening 35 cannot be won in the 16th round. Further, in the V short opening pattern, the opening timing of the opening / closing member 37 with respect to the operation of the distribution member 71 is prevented so that even if the game ball can win the second large winning opening 35, it cannot pass through the specific area 39. Is set.

In the following step S2208, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the big hit game being executed. A round specification command containing information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In this embodiment, the large winning openings are not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, the round specification command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 46), if the large winning opening (1st large winning opening 30 or 2nd large winning opening 35) is open (YES in S2202), the closing condition of the large winning opening Is determined (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the large winning opening in the round game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (8 in this form), or the time to close the large winning opening. Any of the things that have been reached (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 36) has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the big winning opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process is completed.

On the other hand, if the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied (YES in S2209), the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is closed (closed) ( S2210). Then, when one round game is completed by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and whether or not the value of the round counter is "0". Judge (S2213). If it is not "0" (NO in S2213), the process is finished as it is to start the next round game. The round counter is a counter for counting the number of times the round game is executed, and is set to "16" at the start of the execution of the jackpot game.

On the other hand, if the value of the round counter is "0" in step S2213 (YES in S2213), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started (S2214). S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed (S2217), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2220). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (see FIG. 44). After that, the game state setting process (S2221) is performed to finish this process.

In the game state setting process (S2221), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON, and if it is ON, the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are turned ON, and the V flag is turned OFF. Then, "10000" is set in the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter. As a result, the game state after this big hit game becomes a highly accurate and high base state. On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON, the time reduction flag is turned ON and "100" is set in the time reduction counter. As a result, the game state after this big hit game becomes a low accuracy and high base state.

9. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 52. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 47 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Then, the random number update process is executed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects, and the like. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the effect display device 7 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (decorative pattern variation effect, opening effect associated with a special game, open game effect, ending effect, each liquid crystal transmission effect described later, etc. ) Is executed. As the image control board 100 executes various effects, the sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and outputs each lamp (LED) via the sub drive board 107. The light is emitted, and the ball movable body 320, the finger member 360, the face movable body 440, and the logo member 350 are operated. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 48, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the signal has been input to the external INT input unit (S4101). Then, if the strobe signal is not ON, the process is completed, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted by the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM 94 (S4102). This receive interrupt process is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 49, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), in order to make the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, the ball movable body LED328, the face movable body LED441, the fixed effect member LED432, etc. emit light at the timing suitable for the effect, other in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. The lamp data created in the process (S4304) of (S4304) is output to the sub drive board 107. That is, each lamp (LED) is made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (ball linear motion motor 380, ball rotation) is used to operate the ball movable body 320, the finger member 360, the face movable body 440, and the logo member 350 at the timing suitable for the production such as image production. (Data for driving the motor 324, the solenoid for unlocking the finger lock, the motor for direct movement of the face 456, and the motor for direct movement of the logo 351) are created and output. The drive data set in each process in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is also output in this process. That is, according to the drive data, the ball movable body 320, the finger member 360, the face movable body 440, and the logo member 350 are operated in a predetermined operation mode.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 50, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4301) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data that controls the lighting of each lamp (LED)), creates audio data (data that controls the output of audio from the speaker 67), and creates an audio control board. It executes other processing such as outputting to 106 and updating various effect determination random numbers (S4304).

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 51, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it has been received, the variable effect start processing (S4402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if so, performs a variation effect end process (S4404). In the variation effect end processing (S4403), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4406). In the opening effect selection process (S4406), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S4408). In the round effect selection process (S4408), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410). In the ending effect selection process (S4410), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs, as other processing (S4411), processing based on a reception command other than the above command (for example, processing for performing V passage notification based on a V passage command indicating V passage). conduct. Then, the received command analysis process is completed.

[Variation effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 52, in the variation effect start process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S4701). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the fluctuation pattern selection process (step S1403 or S1409) and information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the jackpot determination process (step S1402 or S1408 in FIG. 45). include. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that these information are acquired by separate commands. Further, the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 here can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variable effect pattern (S4702). Specifically, the random numbers for determining the fluctuation effect pattern are acquired, and the analysis result of the fluctuation start command is obtained from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of fluctuation pattern (variation pattern P1 in FIG. 39, etc.). One table is selected based on the above, and the variation effect pattern is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the variation effect pattern using the selected table. As a result, the content of the variable effect is determined including details such as whether or not the liquid crystal transmissive effect is executed and the execution timing thereof, which will be described later. In other words, once the variable effect pattern is determined, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of reach effect, the content of reach effect, the presence or absence of SW effect (effect button effect), the content of SW effect, the effect development configuration, and the effect. The details of the content of the variable effect, which consists of the type of background of the pattern, etc., will be determined. An example of the variable effect pattern will be described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect (S4703). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. The effect symbol is selected by selecting and determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination (for example, "777") of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the advance notice effect (S4704). Specifically, a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. The advance notice effect is selected by selecting and determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the selected table. As a result, the content of the notice production such as the so-called step-up notice production and the chance-up notice production is determined.

Then, the selected variable effect pattern, the effect symbol, and the variable effect start command for starting the variable effect in the advance notice effect are set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4705), and the variable effect start process is ended. When the variable effect start command set in step S4705 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the effect. A variable effect is performed on the display screen 7a of 7.

When a variable effect pattern accompanied by a liquid crystal transmissive effect is selected in step S4702, the image control board 100 determines the liquid crystal panel 760, the transmissive film 770, and the backlight 792 of the effect display device 7 in order to execute these effects. , The accessory light 791 is controlled according to a predetermined effect execution program (effect control data). Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ball linear motion motor 380, a ball rotation motor 324, a ball movable body LED 328, a finger lock release solenoid 373, a face movable body LED 441, a face linear motion motor 456, a fixed effect member LED 432, and a logo. The linear motion motor 351 is controlled according to a predetermined effect execution program (effect control data including drive data and lamp data). In this way, the liquid crystal transmissive effect described later is realized.

Next, the liquid crystal transmission effect of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 57. The liquid crystal transmissive effect is an effect in which the effect body (face movable body 440, mitt decorative body 431) behind the liquid crystal panel 760 is visually recognized by controlling the transmissive film 770 in a transmissive state. In this embodiment, there are a liquid crystal transmission effect based on the first variation effect pattern, a liquid crystal transmission effect based on the second variation effect pattern, and a liquid crystal transmission effect based on the third variation effect pattern.

First, a liquid crystal transmissive effect based on the first variable effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “first liquid crystal transmissive effect”) will be described with reference to FIG. 53. This first liquid crystal transmission effect (transmission drive effect) is an effect of visually recognizing the movement of the face movable body 440 behind the liquid crystal panel 760 from the retracted position to the drive position while controlling the transmission film 770 to the transmission state. be. During the execution of the first liquid crystal transmissive effect, the accessory light 791 is turned on in order to make it easier to visually recognize the moving face movable body 440. On the other hand, the backlight 792 is turned off. Here, in the present embodiment, not only the face movable body 440 but also the mitt decorative body 431 is arranged behind the liquid crystal panel 760. Therefore, in the first liquid crystal transmissive effect, only the moving face movable body 440 is visually recognized, and the mitt decorative body 431 is not visually recognized.

That is, as shown in FIG. 53A, at the timing when the face movable body 440 starts to move from the retracted position, a display area that overlaps with the face movable body 440 at the retracted position in the front-rear direction among all the display areas of the liquid crystal panel 760. A white image WH is displayed in (hereinafter referred to as "evacuation position area F1"). As a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), the retracted position region (high brightness display region) F1 becomes easy to see through, and the face movable body 440 that starts to move can be slightly seen. At this time, as shown in FIG. 53A, the hat image G1 is displayed above the retracted position region F1 on the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), by showing the hat image G1 and the face movable body 440, it is possible to show that the face of the hero character wearing the hat starts to move. Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (A), the black image BL is displayed in the display area (low brightness display area) Q1 excluding the retracted position area F1 and the hat image G1 in the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), the display area Q1 becomes difficult to see through, and the mitt decorative body 431 can be made invisible. That is, it is possible to visually recognize only the face movable body 440 that starts to move and the hat image G1.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 53 (C), during the movement of the face movable body 440, of the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760, the display area overlaps with the moving face movable body 440 in the front-rear direction (hereinafter, “movement”). A white image WH is displayed in the intermediate region F2). As a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), the moving region (high brightness display region) F2 becomes easy to see through, and the moving face movable body 440 can be seen. At this time, as shown in FIG. 53C, the hat image G2 is displayed above the moving region F2 on the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), it is possible to show the moving face of the main character wearing a hat. Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (C), the black image BL is displayed in the display area (low brightness display area) Q2 excluding the moving area F2 and the hat image G2 in the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), the display area Q2 becomes difficult to see through, and the mitt decorative body 431 can be made invisible. That is, it is possible to visually recognize only the moving face body 440 and the hat image G2 during movement.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 53 (E), at the timing when the face movable body 440 finishes moving to the drive position, the white image WH is displayed in the drive position region E1 (see FIG. 26 (A)) described above. As a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (F), the drive position region (high brightness display region) E1 becomes transparent, and the face movable body 440 that has finished moving can be seen. At this time, as shown in FIG. 53 (E), the hat image G3 is displayed above the drive position region E1 on the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (F), it is possible to show that the face of the hero character wearing a hat finishes moving. Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (E), the black image BL is displayed in the display area (low brightness display area) Q3 excluding the drive position area E1 and the hat image G3 in the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (F), the display area Q3 becomes difficult to see through, and the mitt decorative body 431 can be made invisible. That is, it is possible to visually recognize only the movable face body 440 and the hat image G3 that have finished moving.

As described above, in the first liquid crystal transmission effect, as shown in FIGS. 53 (B), (D), and (F), it is possible to make the face movable body 440 appear to appear behind the liquid crystal panel 760. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who recognizes that the movable member moves only in front of the liquid crystal panel 760 think that it is a novel effect. Further, as shown in FIGS. 53 (A), (C), and (E), the liquid crystal panel 760 displays the white image WH and the black image BL according to the position of the moving face movable body 440. Thereby, it is possible to hide the mitt decorative body 431 behind the black image BL and make it appear as if there is only the moving face movable body 440 behind the white image WH. Therefore, it is possible to give the player who knows that the mitt decorative body 431 is behind the liquid crystal panel 760 a surprise due to the fact that the mitt decorative body 431 cannot be seen.

Further, during the execution of the first liquid crystal transmission effect, the face movable body LED441 (see FIG. 35) is emitting light, and it is possible to show the movement of the face movable body 440 while the eyes of the main character are shining. .. In each liquid crystal transmission effect described later, the face movable body LED 441 emits light at the timing of showing the face movable body 440. In this embodiment, when a variation pattern with strong SP reach, weak SP reach B, or weak SP reach A (see FIG. 39) is specified, the first variation effect pattern related to the first liquid crystal transmission effect is selected. (Step S4702 in FIG. 52).

Next, a liquid crystal transmissive effect based on the second variable effect effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “second liquid crystal transmissive effect”) will be described with reference to FIG. 54 (C). This second liquid crystal transmissive effect (transmissive effect, second transmissive effect) is an effect in which the face movable body 440 at the drive position behind the liquid crystal panel 760 is visually recognized by controlling the transmissive film 770 in a transmissive state. be. This second liquid crystal transmissive effect is executed during the SP reach effect.

First, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), at the center of the liquid crystal panel 760, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed at "2", while the middle effect symbol 8C is variablely displayed. The normal reach that continues is executed. At this time, the backlight 792 is on and the accessory light 791 is off. After that, it develops into SP reach, and as shown in FIG. 54 (B), the SP reach image A1 showing whether or not the ball hits the bat is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 760. Even at this time, the backlight 792 is still on and the accessory light 791 is off. During the display of the SP reach image A1 shown in FIG. 54 (B), the transmissive film 770 is controlled to be in a non-transmissive state, so that the rear side of the liquid crystal panel 760 cannot be seen. Therefore, during the display of the SP reach image A1, the face movable body 440 has been moved from the retracted position to the drive position in advance and stays at the drive position.

Then, the transparent film 770 is switched from the non-transparent state to the transparent state through the display of the SP reach image A1 shown in FIG. 54 (B). At the same time, the backlight 792 is turned off, while the accessory light 791 is turned on in order to make the face movable body 440 easier to see. As a result, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), the face movable body 440 in the driving position appears to suddenly appear behind the liquid crystal panel 760, and the player can see the movable member (face movable body 440). It is possible to make it look like a new production using. In the second liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 54 (C), the white image WH is displayed in the drive position region (high brightness display region) E1 as in the case shown in FIG. 53 (E) described above. Then, the hat image G3 is displayed above the drive position area E1, and the black image BL is displayed in the display area (low brightness display area) Q3 excluding the drive position area E1 and the hat image G3. Therefore, only the face of the main character wearing a hat is shown, and the mitt decoration body 431 is not shown.

In this embodiment, the second variation effect pattern related to the second liquid crystal transmission effect can be selected only when the variation pattern with strong SP reach (see FIG. 39) is specified (FIG. 52). Step S4702). That is, the second transmission drive effect can be executed when the SP reach has a high expectation of winning (expectation for big hit winning). Therefore, it is possible to give a player who sees the second liquid crystal transmissive effect during the SP reach effect a feeling of exhilaration due to the extremely high expectation of winning. The SP reach production of this form is a production in which the main character, who is a pitcher, is competing with an enemy character, who is a batter. Therefore, through the second liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 54 (C), if the ball does not hit the bat, it is notified that the jackpot has been won, and if the ball is hit by the bat, it is notified that the ball is lost. It has become.

Next, a liquid crystal transmissive effect based on the third variable effect effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “third liquid crystal transmissive effect”) will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56. This third liquid crystal transmissive effect is an effect in which the transparent film 770 is controlled to be in a transmissive state, so that the mitt decorative body 431 and the moving face movable body 440 are visually recognized, and the ball movable body 320 is visually recognized. In this embodiment, the third variation effect pattern related to the third liquid crystal transmission effect is selected only when the variation pattern (see FIG. 39, variation patterns P1 and P31) with strong SP reach and big hit winning is specified. It is designed to be obtained (step S4702 in FIG. 52). That is, the third liquid crystal transmission effect is executed when the strong SP reach and the big hit is won. Therefore, it is possible to give a player who has seen the third liquid crystal transmissive effect a sense of accomplishment by drawing a big hit. Hereinafter, the third liquid crystal transmission effect will be described in detail. The third liquid crystal transmission effect is the effect shown in FIG. 55 (B) (transmission effect, first transmission effect, second transmission effect, standby transmission effect), and FIGS. 55 (C) to (E) and FIG. 56 (A). )-(D) can be said to be a series of effects (continuous transmission drive effect) consisting of the effects (rear side transmission drive effect).

The third liquid crystal transmission effect is executed after the SP reach image A1 shown in FIG. 55 (A) is displayed. That is, the transparent film 770 is switched from the non-transparent state to the transparent state through the display of the SP reach image A1 shown in FIG. 55 (A). At the same time, the backlight 792 is turned off, while the accessory light 791 is turned on in order to make the mitt decorative body 431 and the face movable body 440 easier to see. As a result, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), it is possible to make the mitt decorative body 431 appear to appear suddenly behind the liquid crystal panel 760. At this time, the white image WH is displayed in the mitt superimposing area E2 (see FIG. 59 (A)) which overlaps with the mitt decoration body 431 in the front-rear direction in the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760. This makes it possible to easily see the mitt decorative body 431 behind the white image WH. Further, the rainbow color (7 colors) effect image CL is displayed in the display area other than the mitt superimposition area E2. As a result, it is possible to make the mitt decoration body 431 appear to be decorated by the iridescent effect image CL and to make the mitt decoration body 431 look flashy. Further, the fixed effect member LED 432 (see FIG. 35) emits light, so that the mitt decorative body 431 can be made to look more flashy. Since the rainbow color effect image CL is difficult to see through, the face movable body 440 cannot be seen.

Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), at the timing when the mitt decorative body 431 can be seen, the ball movable body 320 is moved from the ascending position (see FIG. 7 (A)) to the first descending position (see FIG. 7 (A)) in front of the liquid crystal panel 760. It falls (moves) to (A) in FIG. Further, the ball cover 322 rotates with respect to the ball body 321 while the ball movable body 320 is falling and while the ball movable body 320 is in the first lowering position. As a result, one design related to the ball movable body 320 and the mitt decorative body 431 is formed. In other words, a design is formed in which the ball thrown by the main character fits in the catcher mitt. In this way, the player is made aware that the ball has fallen into the catcher mitt without hitting the bat, and notifies that the jackpot has been won. Further, by showing two effect bodies (ball movable body 320 and mitt decorative body 431) in front of and behind the liquid crystal panel 760, it is possible to give a three-dimensional and novel impression in the front-back direction.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 55 (C), the rotation of the ball cover 322 is stopped, and the ball movable body 320 falls (moves) from the first descending position to the second descending position (see FIG. 9 (B)). .. This makes it easier to see the center of the liquid crystal panel 760. At this time, the backlight 792 is switched on while the transmissive film 770 is kept in the transmissive state, while the accessory light 791 is switched off. At this timing, the liquid crystal panel 760 displays a plurality of red effect image AKs extending radially from the center, and displays a black image BL in a display area excluding the red effect image AK. In this way, the red effect image AK enhances the effect while preventing the rear of the liquid crystal panel 760 (red effect image AK and black image BL) from being visually recognized. That is, at this timing, the face movable body 440 is not shown.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 55 (D), the backlight 792 is switched off while the transmissive film 770 is kept in the transmissive state, while the accessory light 791 is switched on. At this time, it is the timing when the face movable body 440 starts to move from the retracted position, and the display control is performed by the liquid crystal panel 760 as in the case shown in FIG. 53 (A) described above. As a result, it is possible to visually recognize only the face movable body 440 that starts to move and the hat image G1.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 55 (E), the backlight 792 is switched on while the transmissive film 770 is kept in the transmissive state, while the accessory light 791 is switched off. At this timing, the liquid crystal panel 760 controls the display as in the case shown in FIG. 55 (C). As a result, only the red effect image AK is made to be recognized by the player so that the face movable body 440 is not shown.

Here, the technical significance of the third liquid crystal transmission effect will be described. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 55 (C), (D), and (E), the state in which the moving face movable body 440 is visually recognized and the state in which the moving face movable body 440 is not visually recognized are alternately switched. Specifically, the display area for displaying the white image WH and the display area for displaying the black image BL are appropriately set so that the face movable body 440 is not shown at the timing shown in FIGS. 55 (C) and 55 (E). Then, at the timing shown in FIG. 55 (D), the face movable body 440 is shown.

The effect display device 7 of the present embodiment updates the image 30 times per second, and a state in which the moving face movable body 440 is visually recognized every time corresponding to one frame (about 0.033 seconds) (FIG. (Refer to 55 (D)) and the non-visualized state (see FIG. 55 (E)) are alternately switched. As a result, the moving face movable body 440 appears to blink at high speed, and it is possible to make the face movable body 440 look flashy. Further, the red effect image AK and the moving face movable body 440 can be seen alternately at high speed, so that the face movable body 440 can be made to look more flashy.

By the way, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57, the above-described third liquid crystal transmissive effect is executed while the transmissive film 770 is controlled to the transmissive state, but the transmissive state and the non-transmissive state of the transmissive film 770 are set to one frame. It is conceivable to perform the above-mentioned effect by switching every time corresponding to. However, the method of switching between the transmissive state and the non-transmissive state of the transmissive film 770 at high speed causes the following problems.

That is, as described with reference to FIGS. 21A and 21B, the transmissive film 770 switches from the non-transmissive state to the transmissive state by applying a voltage to each transparent electrode 772. Here, the time from the timing when the voltage is applied to the transparent electrode 772 until the liquid crystal molecules 774 are arranged perpendicularly to each transparent electrode 772 is about 0.05 seconds (time corresponding to 1.5 frames). .. That is, it takes about 0.05 seconds to switch from the non-transparent state to the transparent state. The time required to switch from the transparent state to the non-transparent state is sufficiently shorter than 0.05 seconds.

Therefore, in the method of switching between the transmissive state and the non-transparent state of the transmissive film 770 at high speed, a control delay occurs, so that the moving face movable body is every time (about 0.033 seconds) corresponding to one frame. It is not possible to perform an effect of alternately switching between a state in which the 440 is visually recognized and a state in which the 440 is not visually recognized. On the other hand, in the case of display control on the liquid crystal panel 760 (switching between the display of the white image WH and the display of the black image BL), no control delay occurs even every 0.033 seconds. For this reason, in this embodiment, the transmissive film 770 is kept controlled in the transmissive state. Then, the effect of blinking the movable face body 440 at high speed to make it look flashy can be realized by the display control on the liquid crystal panel 760.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57, at the timing of displaying the red effect image AK, the backlight 792 is turned on in order to make the red effect image AK easier to see. On the other hand, at the timing of displaying the white image WH, the accessory light 791 is turned on in order to make the face movable body 440 easier to see. However, the backlight 792 and the accessory light 791 are controlled so that they are turned on and off for each frame, but are not turned on at the same time. This is to avoid overheating of the effect display device 7 as described above. However, if overheating can be avoided and the visibility of the red effect image AK and the face movable body 440 can be ensured, the accessory light 791 may be kept on or the backlight 792 may be kept on. .. Alternatively, either the backlight 792 or the accessory light 791 may be kept on.

Returning to the description of the third liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIGS. 55 and 56. After displaying the red effect image AK as shown in FIG. 55 (E), the state in which the moving face movable body 440 is visually recognized and the state in which the moving face movable body 440 is not visually recognized are alternately switched for each frame. When about 1 second elapses in this way, the face movable body 440 is in the process of moving as shown in FIG. 56 (A). At this time, the display is controlled by the liquid crystal panel 760 in the same manner as in the case shown in FIG. 53 (B) described above. As a result, it is possible to visually recognize only the moving face body 440 and the hat image G2 during movement.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 56B, after displaying the red effect image AK, the state in which the moving face movable body 440 is visually recognized and the state in which the moving face movable body 440 is not visually recognized are alternately switched for each frame. When about 1 second elapses in this way, as shown in FIG. 56 (C), it is the timing when the face movable body 440 finishes moving. At this time, the display is controlled by the liquid crystal panel 760 in the same manner as in the case shown in FIG. 53 (C) described above. As a result, it is possible to visually recognize only the face movable body 440 and the hat image G3 in the driving position.

After that, as shown in FIG. 56 (D), each finger member 360 falls from the position shown in FIG. 9 (B) while the face movable body 440 in the driving position is visually recognized, and the ball movable body 320 It gets caught on the upper side. As a result, one design related to each finger member 360, the ball movable body 320, and the face movable body 440 is formed. That is, a design is formed in which the main character holds a baseball ball with two fingers. In this way, the effect body (face movable body 440) behind the liquid crystal panel 760 and the two effect bodies (ball movable body 320, finger member 360) in front of the liquid crystal panel 760 create a three-dimensional design in the front-rear direction. By forming it, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

In this way, according to the third transmission drive effect, the images (images shown in FIGS. 55 (D), 56 (A), and 56 (C)) that make the rear of the liquid crystal panel 760 visible and the rear of the liquid crystal panel 760. The images (images shown in FIGS. 55 (C), 55 (E), and 56 (B)) that make the display invisible are alternately switched and displayed. This makes it possible to show or hide the moving face movable body 440 behind the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, it is possible to show the face movable body 440 appearing behind the liquid crystal panel 760 with a novel feeling.

In particular, the image display that makes the rear visible and the image display that makes the rear invisible are switched every frame (cycle of about 0.033 seconds). As a result, the moving face movable body 440 appears to blink at high speed, and it is possible to give a flashy impression. Furthermore, since the image that makes the rear invisible includes the red effect image AK, it is possible to show the moving face movable body 440 and the red effect image AK alternately to further enhance the effect. be.

Further, in the third transmission drive effect, as shown in FIG. 57, when the backlight 792 is turned off, the face movable body 440 is illuminated by the accessory light 791. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to visually recognize the moving face movable body 440. On the other hand, at the timing when the backlight 792 is lit, the face movable body 440 is not illuminated by the accessory light 791. Therefore, it is possible to suppress power consumption without outputting unnecessary lighting light to the face movable body 440 which is not shown at this time. Then, by not turning on the backlight 792 and the accessory light 791 at the same time, it is possible to avoid overheating in the effect display device 7.

When the third liquid crystal transmission effect is completed in this way, as shown in FIG. 56 (E), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the jackpot stop mode "222" on the liquid crystal panel 760. At this time, the backlight 792 is turned on in order to visually recognize the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Further, after that, in order to prevent the rear of the liquid crystal panel 760 from being visually recognized for a predetermined period, the transmission film 770 is controlled to be in a non-transmissive state, and the accessory light 791 is turned off.

10. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 53 (B), (D), and (F), the face movable body 440 is behind the liquid crystal panel 760. As the movement moves, the part where the movable face body 440 can be seen gradually increases. As a result, it is possible to make the face movable body 440 appear to appear behind the liquid crystal panel 760, and it is possible to make the player think of it as a novel effect.

11. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

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The second form of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 58 to 66. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 16, the movable member that moves up and down behind the liquid crystal panel 760 is the face movable body 440. However, in the second form, as shown in FIGS. 58A and 58B, the movable member that moves up and down behind the liquid crystal panel 760 is the butt movable body 480. The bat movable body 480 and the face movable body 440 are only different in morphology, and the bat movable body 480 shows the bat morphology.

When the bat movable body (movable member) 480 is in the retracted position as shown in FIG. 58 (A), the bat movable body (movable member) 480 is arranged below the liquid crystal panel 760 without overlapping in the front-rear direction with respect to the liquid crystal panel 760. .. On the other hand, when the butt movable body 480 is in the driving position as shown in FIG. 58 (B), the butt movable body 480 overlaps the liquid crystal panel 760 in the front-rear direction and is arranged behind the center of the liquid crystal panel 760. When the bat movable body 480 is in the driving position, when viewed from the front, a small part of the mitt decorative body 431 is hidden by the bat movable body 480. However, when the bat movable body 480 is in the driving position, the mitt decorative body 431 may not be hidden at all.

Next, the liquid crystal transmission effect of the second form will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 to 66. The liquid crystal transmissive effect of the second form is an effect in which the effect body (bat movable body 480, mitt decorative body 431) behind the liquid crystal panel 760 is visually recognized by controlling the transmissive film 770 in a transmissive state. In the second form, there is a liquid crystal transmission effect based on the fourth to tenth variation effect patterns. The fourth to tenth variable effect patterns related to the liquid crystal transmission effect can be selected in step S4702 of FIG. 52.

First, a liquid crystal transmissive effect (hereinafter referred to as “fourth liquid crystal transmissive effect”) based on the fourth variable effect pattern (second transmissive effect pattern) will be described with reference to FIG. 59. This fourth liquid crystal transmissive effect is an effect in which the bat movable body 480 is in the driving position when the transmissive film 770 is controlled to the transmissive state, but the mitt decorative body 431 is mainly visually recognized. During the execution of the fourth liquid crystal transmissive effect, the accessory light 791 is on, while the backlight 792 is off.

Here, as shown in FIG. 59 (A), among the entire display areas of the liquid crystal panel 760, the display areas other than the mitt superimposition area E2 are referred to as “exclusion mitt superimposition areas S2”. In the fourth liquid crystal transmission effect, the white image WH is displayed in the mitt superimposition area (high brightness display area) E2, and the black image is displayed in the exclusion mitt superimposition area (low brightness display area) S2. As a result, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), even if the bat movable body 480 and the mitt decorative body 431 overlap each other in the front-rear direction with respect to the liquid crystal panel 760, as shown in FIG. 59 (C), the mitt decorative body It is possible to emphasize the mitt ornament 431 by making it appear that there is only 431.

Next, a liquid crystal transmission effect (hereinafter referred to as “fifth liquid crystal transmission effect”) based on the fifth variable effect pattern (first transmission effect pattern) will be described with reference to FIG. 60. This fifth liquid crystal transmissive effect is an effect of visually recognizing the bat movable body 480 at the drive position when the transmissive film 770 is controlled to be in a transmissive state. During the execution of the fifth liquid crystal transmissive effect, the accessory light 791 is on, while the backlight 792 is off.

Here, as shown in FIG. 60 (A), of the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760, the display area overlapping the bat movable body 480 at the drive position in the front-rear direction is called "bat superimposition area E3", and the bat superimposition area is called. A display area other than E3 will be referred to as an "excluded bat superposed area S3". In the fifth liquid crystal transmission effect, the white image WH is displayed in the bat superimposition area (high brightness display area) E3, and the black image is displayed in the exclusion bat superimposition area (low brightness display area) S3. As a result, even if the bat movable body 480 and the mitt decorative body 431 overlap each other in the front-rear direction with respect to the liquid crystal panel 760 as shown in FIG. 60 (B), the bat movable body is shown in FIG. 60 (C). It is possible to emphasize the bat movable body 480 by making it appear that there is only 480.

In this way, in the second embodiment, when the bat movable body 480 is in the driving position, the display area of the white image WH and the display area of the black image BL are appropriately set, so that only the mitt decoration body 431 is behind the liquid crystal panel 760. It is possible to make it look like there is, or make it look like there is only a bat movable body 480. That is, it is possible for the player to separately grasp two different types of production bodies (mitt decoration body 431 and bat movable body 480) behind the liquid crystal panel 760 and make them think of a new liquid crystal transmission effect. ..

The fourth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 59 and the fifth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 60 may be alternately switched in a short time. In this case, the two effect bodies (mitt decorative body 431 and bat movable body 480) behind the liquid crystal panel 760 can be seen alternately in a short time, which is a novel effect. Then, the bat movable body 480 or the mitt decorative body 431 appears to appear in a shorter time than the moving time of the bat movable body 480 without moving the bat movable body 480 between the driving position and the retracting position. It also becomes. This makes it possible to give the player a strong surprise as a production that has never been seen before.

Next, a liquid crystal transmissive effect (hereinafter referred to as “sixth liquid crystal transmissive effect”) based on the sixth variable effect pattern (third transmissive effect pattern) will be described with reference to FIG. 61. This sixth liquid crystal transmissive effect is an effect of visually recognizing the combination of the mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body 480 at the drive position when the transmissive film 770 is controlled to be in a transmissive state. During the execution of the sixth liquid crystal transmissive effect, the accessory light 791 is on, while the backlight 792 is off.

In the sixth liquid crystal transmission effect (second transmission effect), as shown in FIG. 61 (A), the white image WH is displayed in both the mitt superimposition region E2 and the bat superimposition region E3 (high brightness display region). On the other hand, the black image BL is displayed in the display area (low brightness display area) Q4 other than the mitt superimposition area E2 and the bat superimposition area E3 in the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, as shown in FIG. 61 (C), it is possible to make it appear that there are only the mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body 480. That is, it is possible to emphasize the combination of the mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body 480 by not showing the black image BL other than the mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body 480.

Here, one related design is formed by the mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body 480 in the driving position. In other words, a design is formed in which the bat is swung in front of the catcher mitt. As a result, for example, during the SP reach production of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to show a production (winning notification production) in which the batter, who is an enemy character, did not hit the ball thrown by the main character and missed the ball.

Thus, in the second form, only the mitt decorative body 431 is shown by the above-mentioned fourth liquid crystal transmissive effect, only the bat movable body 480 is shown by the above-mentioned fifth liquid crystal transmissive effect, and further, the mitt decorative body is shown by the sixth liquid crystal transmissive effect. It is also possible to show the combination of 431 and the bat movable body 480. Therefore, it is possible to make people think that a variety of liquid crystal transmission drive effects are executed.

The fourth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 59, the fifth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 60, and the sixth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 61 may be sequentially switched. Thereby, it is possible to make the combination of the mitt decorative body 431 ⇒ bat movable body 480 ⇒ mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body 480 appear in order in a short time. Alternatively, the fourth liquid crystal transmission effect and the sixth liquid crystal transmission effect may be alternately switched. Thereby, it is possible to make it appear that the mitt decoration body 431 and the combination of the mitt decoration body 431 and the bat movable body 480 appear alternately in a short time. Alternatively, the fifth liquid crystal transmission effect and the sixth liquid crystal transmission effect may be alternately switched. Thereby, it is possible to make it appear that the combination of the bat movable body 480, the mitt decorative body 431, and the bat movable body 480 appears alternately in a short time. With these effects, it is possible to give the player a strong surprise as an effect that has never been seen before.

Next, a liquid crystal transmissive effect based on the seventh variable effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “7th liquid crystal transmissive effect”) will be described with reference to FIG. 62. In this seventh liquid crystal transmission effect (transmission drive effect), the ball movable body 320 is raised in the ascending position while the transmission film 770 is controlled to the transmission state and the mitt decoration body 431 is shown (see FIG. 7A). It is an effect of moving from the first descending position (see FIG. 9A). During the execution of the seventh liquid crystal transmissive effect, the accessory light 791 is on, while the backlight 792 is off.

In the seventh liquid crystal transmission effect, as shown in FIG. 62 (B), the bat movable body 480 is in the retracted position, and the mitt decorative body 431 is behind the liquid crystal panel 760. Then, as shown in FIG. 62 (A), the white image WH is displayed in the mitt superimposition region E2, and the black image BL is displayed in the exclusion mitt superimposition region S2. As a result, only the mitt decorative body 431 is emphasized and visually recognized as in the above-described fourth liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 59 (C)). Then, in this state, the ball movable body 320 is dropped (moved) from the ascending position to the first descending position in front of the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, as shown in FIG. 62 (D), when the ball movable body 320 is in the first descending position, it is located in front of the center of the mitt decorative body 431. Further, while the ball movable body 320 is in the first lowering position, the ball cover 322 rotates with respect to the ball body 321.

In this way, as described in the third liquid crystal transmissive effect shown in FIG. 55 (B), one related design is formed by the ball movable body 320 at the first descending position and the mitt decorative body 431. As a result, for example, during the SP reach production of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to show a production (winning notification production) in which the batter, who is an enemy character, misses the ball thrown by the pitcher, which is the main character. If the main character is a batter and the enemy character is a pitcher, it may be used as a loss notification effect.

As described above, according to the seventh liquid crystal transmission effect, it is possible to make the ball movable body 320 appear to suddenly appear in front of the liquid crystal panel 760 while showing the mitt decorative body 431 behind the liquid crystal panel 760. .. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player who is conscious of the mitt decorative body 431 by the ball movable body 320 that suddenly appears in front of the liquid crystal panel 760.

Next, a liquid crystal transmissive effect based on the eighth variable effect effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “eighth liquid crystal transmissive effect”) will be described with reference to FIG. 63. In this eighth liquid crystal transmissive effect, when the bat movable body 480 is in the driving position and the transmissive film 770 is controlled to be in the transmissive state, the ball movable body 320 is moved from the ascending position (see FIG. 7A) to the first position. This is an effect of moving to a descending position (see FIG. 9A). During the execution of the eighth liquid crystal transmissive effect, the accessory light 791 is on, while the backlight 792 is off. The eighth liquid crystal transmissive effect is an effect of visually recognizing the moving ball movable body 320 while visually recognizing the bat movable body 480, and as shown in FIG. 63 (D), the bat movable body 480 and the moved ball movable body 320. It is a series of productions consisting of a production (special transparent production) that makes the image visible.

In the eighth liquid crystal transmission effect, as shown in FIG. 63 (B), the bat movable body 480 stays at the driving position. Then, as shown in FIG. 63 (A), the white image WH is displayed in the bat superimposition region E3, and the black image BL is displayed in the exclusion bat superimposition region S3. As a result, only the bat movable body 480 is emphasized and visually recognized as in the above-mentioned fifth liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 60C). Then, in this state, the ball movable body 320 is dropped (moved) from the ascending position to the first descending position in front of the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, as shown in FIG. 63 (D), when the ball movable body 320 falls to the first descending position, it is in front of the bat movable body 480 at the driving position and overlaps in the front-rear direction. Further, while the ball movable body 320 is in the first lowering position, the ball cover 322 rotates with respect to the ball body 321.

In this way, one related design is formed by the ball movable body 320 in the first descending position and the bat movable body 480 in the driving position. That is, a design is formed in which the bat hits the ball back. This makes it possible to show, for example, an effect (winning notification effect) that the batter, who is the main character, hits back the ball thrown by the enemy character during the SP reach effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1. If the main character is a pitcher and the enemy character is a batter, it may be used as a loss notification effect.

According to the eighth liquid crystal transmission effect, it is possible to make the ball movable body 320 appear to suddenly appear in front of the liquid crystal panel 760 while showing the bat movable body 480 behind the liquid crystal panel 760. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player who is conscious of the bat movable body 480 by the ball movable body 320 that suddenly appears in front of the liquid crystal panel 760. Further, it is possible to give a novel impression as an effect in which the ball movable body 320 in front of the liquid crystal panel 760 and the face movable body 440 in the rear of the liquid crystal panel 760 are intertwined with each other.

Next, a liquid crystal transmissive effect based on the ninth variable effect effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “9th liquid crystal transmissive effect”) will be described with reference to FIG. 64. In this ninth liquid crystal transmissive effect, when the transmissive film 770 is controlled to be in a transmissive state, the ball movable body 320 is moved from the ascending position to the first descending position, and the butt movable body 480 is moved from the retracted position to the driving position. It is a production that makes you let. During the execution of the ninth liquid crystal transmission effect, the accessory light 791 is on, while the backlight 792 is off. In this ninth liquid crystal transmission effect, the white image WH is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal panel 760 according to the position of the bat movable body 480.

FIG. 64 (A) is a diagram showing immediately after the ball movable body 320 and the bat movable body 480 start to move. At the timing shown in FIG. 64 (A), the white image WH is displayed in the immediately-moving region E4 that overlaps the bat movable body 480 immediately after the movement in the front-rear direction among the entire display areas of the liquid crystal panel 760, and the white image WH is displayed in the region other than the immediately-moving region E4. The black image BL is displayed in the display area. As a result, behind the liquid crystal panel 760, only the bat movable body 480 immediately after movement is emphasized and shown.

FIG. 64 (B) is a diagram showing the moving of the ball movable body 320 and the bat movable body 480. At the timing shown in FIG. 64 (B), the white image WH is displayed in the moving area E5 that overlaps the moving bat movable body 480 in the front-rear direction in the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760, and the white image WH is displayed in the moving area E5 other than the moving area E5. The black image BL is displayed in the display area. As a result, behind the liquid crystal panel 760, only the moving bat movable body 480 is emphasized and shown.

FIG. 64 (C) is a diagram showing a state in which the ball movable body 320 and the bat movable body 480 have finished moving. As shown in FIG. 64 (C), when the bat movable body 480 is in the drive position, the white image WH is displayed in the bat superimposition region E3 (see FIG. 60 (A)), and the exclusion bat superimposition region S3 (FIG. 60 (FIG. 60)). A) The black image BL is displayed in). As a result, behind the liquid crystal panel 760, only the butt movable body 480 in the driving position is emphasized and shown. On the other hand, the ball movable body 320 reaches the first descending position at the timing when the bat movable body 480 reaches the driving position. Then, when the ball movable body 320 is in the first lowering position, the ball cover 322 is in front of the bat movable body 480 in the operating position and rotates with respect to the ball body 321.

As described above, according to the ninth liquid crystal transmission effect, it is possible to make it appear that the ball movable body 320 appears in front of the liquid crystal panel 760 and the bat movable body 480 appears in the rear of the liquid crystal panel 760. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think of a novel effect that different movable members (ball movable body 320, bat movable body 480) move before and after the liquid crystal panel 760 while the liquid crystal panel 760 is transmitted. Then, when the ball movable body 320 and the bat movable body 480 finish moving, one design related to the ball movable body 320 and the bat movable body 480 is formed as in the above-described eighth liquid crystal transmission effect. Therefore, for example, it is possible to show an effect (winning notification effect) that the batter, who is the main character, hits back the ball thrown by the enemy character during the SP reach effect.

Next, a liquid crystal transmission effect based on the tenth variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “the tenth liquid crystal transmission effect”) will be described with reference to FIG. 65. This tenth liquid crystal transmissive effect is an effect of visually recognizing the ball movable body 320, the mitt decorative body 431, and the bat movable body 480 when the transmissive film 770 is controlled to be in a transmissive state. During the execution of the tenth liquid crystal transmission effect, the accessory light 791 is on, while the backlight 792 is off. The tenth liquid crystal transmission effect is an effect of visually recognizing the movement of the ball movable body 320 while visually recognizing the mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body 480 (front side transmission drive effect) and as shown in FIG. 65 (D). This is a series of effects including the effect of visually recognizing the mitt decorative body 431, the bat movable body 480, and the moved ball movable body 320 (special transmission effect).

In the tenth liquid crystal transmission effect, as shown in FIG. 65 (B), the bat movable body 480 stays in the driving position in front of the mitt decorative body 431. Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (A), of the entire display area of the liquid crystal panel 760, the white image WH is displayed in the mitt superimposition area E2 and the butt superimposition area E3, and the areas other than the mitt superimposition area E2 and the butt superimposition area E3 are displayed. The black image BL is displayed in the display area Q4. As a result, only the combination of the mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body 480 is emphasized and visually recognized as in the above-described sixth liquid crystal transmissive effect (see FIG. 61 (C)). At this time, the bat will instigate whether or not to hit the ball in front of the catcher mitt.

Then, in this state (see FIG. 61C), the ball movable body 320 falls from the ascending position to the first descending position in front of the liquid crystal panel 760. As a result, as shown in FIG. 65 (D), when the ball movable body 320 moves to the first descending position, the ball cover 322 is in front of the bat movable body 480 in the operating position and rotates with respect to the ball body 321. do. In this way, one related design is formed by the ball movable body 320 in the first descending position, the bat movable body 480 in the driving position, and the mitt decorative body 431. As a result, similar to the above-mentioned 8th and 9th liquid crystal transmission effects, for example, during the SP reach effect, the main character, the batter, hits back the ball thrown by the enemy character in front of the catcher mitt (winning notification effect). ) Can be shown.

According to the tenth liquid crystal transmission effect, the ball movable body 320 is in front of the liquid crystal panel 760 while showing the mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body 480 behind the liquid crystal panel 760 (see FIG. 61 (C)). It is possible to make it appear to appear in. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player who is conscious of the bat movable body 480 and the mitt decorative body 431 by the ball movable body 320 that suddenly appears in front of the liquid crystal panel 760. In particular, the sudden appearance of the ball movable body 320 makes it possible to show the revival winning effect that the bat hits the ball back, making it think that the bat may swing in front of the catcher mitt. Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (C), various effects (ball movable body 320, bat movable body 480, mitt decorative body 431) appear to be superimposed in the front-rear direction before and after the liquid crystal panel 760, giving a novel impression. It is possible to give it, and it is possible to further enhance the effect of the effect.

Next, a liquid crystal transmissive effect based on the eleventh variable effect effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “11th liquid crystal transmissive effect”) will be described with reference to FIG. 66. In this eleventh liquid crystal transmission effect (both sides transmission drive effect), when the transmission film 770 is controlled to be in a transmission state, the bat movable body 480 is moved from the retracted position to the drive position while showing the mitt decorative body 431. , It is an effect of moving the ball movable body 320 from the ascending position to the first descending position. That is, the fourth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 59 and the ninth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 64 are combined. In the eleventh liquid crystal transmission effect, the white image WH is displayed in the mitt superimposition area E2, the white image WH is displayed according to the position of the moving bat movable body 480, and the black image BL is displayed in the other display areas. do.

According to the eleventh liquid crystal transmissive effect, by first showing the mitt decorative body 431, it is possible to expect how the subsequent effect will change. Subsequently, as in the ninth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 64, the bat movable body 480 moves to the driving position, and the ball movable body 320 moves to the first descending position. As a result, it is possible to show a novel effect that different movable members (ball movable body 320, bat movable body 480) move in relation to each other before and after the liquid crystal panel 760. Then, when the bat movable body 480 finishes moving to the drive position and the ball movable body 320 finishes moving to the first descending position, as shown in FIG. 66 (D), various effect bodies are placed before and after the liquid crystal panel 760. (Ball movable body 320, bat movable body 480, mitt decorative body 431) appear to be superimposed in the front-rear direction. This makes it possible to show, for example, an effect (winning notification effect) in which the batter, who is the main character, hits the ball thrown by the enemy character in front of the catcher mitt during the SP reach effect. By moving the bat movable body 480 above or below the ball movable body 320 in the first descending position, the bat movable body 480 and the ball movable body 320 may not overlap in the front-rear direction. In this case, it is possible to show the effect that the batter missed the ball.

In this way, the seventh to eleventh liquid crystal transmission effects of the second form not only show the mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body 480 behind the liquid crystal panel 760, but also with the ball movable body 320 in front of the liquid crystal panel 760. By showing the combination, it is possible to make people think that a wider variety of liquid crystal transmission effects will be performed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the liquid crystal transmissive effect becoming monotonous and to make the player expect which liquid crystal transmissive effect will be executed.

<Third form>
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third form will be described with reference to FIGS. 67 to 70. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the lighting LED (light emitting means) is not attached to the front side of the face movable body 440. On the other hand, in the third form, as shown in FIG. 67, the lighting LEDs 492 and 494 are attached to the front side of the face movable body 490. Hereinafter, the points different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 67, the face movable body (movable member) 490 of the third form is longer in the vertical direction than the face movable body 440 of the first form shown in FIG. 14 (B). Specifically, the vertical length L3 (see FIG. 68) of the face movable body 490 is the vertical length when the face movable body 490 moves from the retracted position (see FIG. 69) to the driving position (see FIG. 70). It is roughly set so that it will be the distance traveled. In this third form, the vertical length L3 of the face movable body 490 is set to about 210 mm.

The movable face body 490 has a thin plate shape, and has a substantially rectangular shape that is slightly horizontally long when viewed from the front. Above the face movable body 490, there is a curved upper edge portion 491. As shown in FIG. 69, the upper edge portion (near portion) 491 has a notch portion 720a described in the first embodiment (a notch portion 702a of the lower surface portion 702 of the frame frame 700, and a notch portion 702a) when the face movable body 490 is in the retracted position. It is arranged near the cutout portions 721a, 722a, 723a, and FIG. 18 of the lower structural portion 720). That is, of the face movable body 490 in the retracted position, the portion around the notch portion 720a can be said to be the upper edge portion 491. On the left and right sides of the upper edge portion 491, upper illumination LEDs 492 capable of irradiating illumination light upward (on the side in the moving direction to the drive position by the face movable body 490) are attached. A plurality of upper lighting LEDs (nearby light emitting means) 492 are arranged so as to be arranged in the left-right direction.

Further, below the face movable body 490, there is a lower edge portion 493 that slightly protrudes forward. The lower edge portion (near portion) 493 is arranged near the notch portion 720a when the face movable body 490 is in the driving position as shown in FIG. 70. That is, of the face movable body 490 in the drive position, the portion around the notch portion 720a can be said to be the lower edge portion 493. This is because the vertical length L3 of the face movable body 490 is approximately set to be the vertical movement distance when the face movable body 490 moves from the retracted position to the drive position. A lower illumination LED 494 capable of irradiating illumination light upward (on the side in the moving direction to the drive position by the face movable body 490) is attached to each of the lower edge portions 493. A plurality of lower lighting LEDs (nearby light emitting means) 494 are arranged so as to be arranged in the left-right direction.

As shown in FIG. 68, the lower edge portion 493 projects slightly forward of the face movable body 490, but is notched when the face movable body 490 moves up and down between the retracted position and the drive position. The size is set so that it can pass through the portion 720a. The light emission of the upper lighting LED 492 and the lower lighting LED 494 is controlled by the upper control board 711 of the effect display device 7. In other words, it can be said that the light emission of the upper lighting LED 492 and the lower lighting LED 494 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91.

Here, the reason why the upper lighting LED 492 and the lower lighting LED 494 are provided will be described. As described in the first embodiment, a notch portion 720a for passing the movable face is formed on the lower side of the effect display device 7 (see FIG. 22). However, because the cutout portion 720a is formed, as shown in FIG. 18, the accessory light is not arranged on the lower control board 721 of the effect display device 7. Therefore, there is a possibility that the luminous intensity will be insufficient in the lower portion UN (see FIG. 67) of the region behind the liquid crystal panel 760.

Therefore, in this third embodiment, when the face movable body 490 is in the retracted position as shown in FIG. 69, the upper lighting LED 492 provided on the upper edge portion 491 emits light, which is behind the liquid crystal panel 760. It is possible to make up for the lack of light intensity of the lower part UN of the region. Further, as shown in FIG. 70, when the face movable body 490 is in the driving position, the lower lighting LED 494 provided on the lower edge 493 emits light, so that the lower side of the region behind the liquid crystal panel 760 is emitted. It is possible to make up for the lack of light intensity of the partial UN.

Thus, in this third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 69, when the face movable body 490 is in the retracted position, it is possible to output the illumination light upward by the upper illumination LED 492. At this time, the upper accessory light 715 (see FIG. 18) outputs the illumination light downward, the left accessory light 735 outputs the illumination light to the right, and the right accessory light 745 outputs the illumination light downward. The light for lighting is output to the left. As a result, the mitt decoration body 431 can be evenly illuminated from above, below, left and right toward the center thereof, and the mitt decoration body 431 can be easily visually recognized. That is, it is possible to avoid darkening only the lower side of the mitt decoration body 431.

The upper illumination LED 492 is made to emit light, for example, when the above-described third liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 55 (B)) is executed. Further, in the second mode, if the upper lighting LED as described above is attached to the upper edge of the bat movable body 480, the fourth liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 59 (C)) and the sixth liquid crystal transmission effect (FIG. 61). (See (C)), 7th liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 62 (C)), 10th liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 65 (D)), 11th liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 66 (D)) being executed. Also, it is possible to make the lower side of the mitt decorative body 431 more visible.

Further, in this third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 70, when the face movable body 490 is in the driving position, it is possible to output the illumination light upward by the lower illumination LED 494. At this time, the upper accessory light 715 (see FIG. 18) outputs the illumination light downward, the left accessory light 735 outputs the illumination light to the right, and the right accessory light 745 outputs the illumination light downward. The light for lighting is output to the left. As a result, the face movable body 490 at the drive position can be evenly illuminated from above, below, left and right toward the center thereof, and the face movable body 490 at the drive position can be easily visually recognized. That is, it is possible to avoid darkening only the lower side of the face movable body 490 in the driving position.

It should be noted that the lower illumination LED 494 is made to emit light, for example, the above-mentioned first liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 53 (F)), second liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 54 (C)), and third liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 54 (C)). 56 (C) (D)) is executed. Further, in the second mode, if the lower lighting LED as described above is attached to the lower edge of the bat movable body 480, the fifth liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 60C) and the sixth liquid crystal transmission effect (FIG. 61 (C)), 8th liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 63 (D)), 9th liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 64 (C)), 10th liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 65 (D)), Even during the execution of the 11 liquid crystal transmission effect (see FIG. 66 (D)), it is possible to make it easier to see the lower side of the butt movable body 480 at the drive position.

<Fourth form>
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the fourth form will be described with reference to FIG. 71. In the first embodiment, in the third liquid crystal transmission effect, images in which the rear can be visually recognized on the liquid crystal panel 760 while the face movable body 440 is moving (FIGS. 55 (D), 56 (A), 56 (C)). ) And the display of images (FIGS. 55 (C), 55 (E), and 55 (B)) in which the rear cannot be seen are alternately switched. However, in the fourth embodiment, in the twelfth liquid crystal transmission effect, the rear view is visible on the liquid crystal panel 760 and the rear view is invisible on the liquid crystal panel 760 while the face movable body 440 is in the driving position. Are switched alternately. Hereinafter, the twelfth liquid crystal transmissive effect (liquid crystal transmissive effect based on the twelfth variable effect pattern) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 71, in the twelfth liquid crystal transmissive effect, the transmissive film 770 is still controlled in the transmissive state. First, as shown in FIG. 71 (A), the face image KO is displayed in the drive position area E1 (display area overlapping the face movable body 440 at the drive position in the front-rear direction) of the liquid crystal panel 760. At this time, the backlight is on, while the accessory light 791 is off.

The face image KO is highly saturated (has a color) and is an image that imitates the face of the main character of this pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, it has almost the same shape as the face movable body 440. A red flame effect image HO is displayed around the face image KO, and a hat image G3 is displayed above the face image KO. The color of the flame effect image HO may indicate the high degree of expectation of winning in SP reach. In this case, it is sufficient to show that the winning expectation is high in the order of blue ⇒ green ⇒ red ⇒ rainbow color. Further, the black image BL is displayed in the display area other than the drive position area E1 and the flame effect image HO.

In this way, in the twelfth liquid crystal transmission effect, the face image KO is displayed first, so that it is easy to determine what the face movable body 440 to be visually recognized is. Further, by showing the face image KO and then showing the actual face movable body 440, the appearance of the face movable body 440 gives a surprise. The face image KO and the flame effect image HO shown in FIG. 71 (A) may be displayed for a time corresponding to one frame (about 0.033 seconds), and the face movable body 440 can be easily identified. In consideration, it may be about 1 second.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (B), the backlight 792 is switched off, while the accessory light 791 is switched on in order to make the face movable body 440 easier to see. At this time, the white image WH is displayed in the drive position region E1. This makes it possible to make the face movable body 440 easier to see. At this time, the hat image G3 is displayed above the drive position area E1, and the black image BL is displayed in the display area Q3 excluding the drive position area E1 and the hat image G3. As a result, it is possible to visually recognize only the face movable body 440 and the hat image G3 without visually recognizing the mitt decorative body 431. After that, as in the case of the third liquid crystal transmission effect described above (see FIG. 57), the display control shown in FIG. 71 (A) and the display shown in FIG. 71 (B) are performed every frame (about 0.033 seconds). Switch between control and control.

As described above, in the twelfth liquid crystal transmission effect of the fourth form, the face image KO and the flame effect image HO displayed on the liquid crystal panel 760 can be seen, and the face movable body 440 behind the liquid crystal panel 760 can be seen. It switches alternately at high speed. This makes it possible to make the face movable body 440 look even more flashy. Here, in order to make the face movable body 440 easier to see, the white image WH is displayed in the drive position region E1, but this may give a whitish impression as the appearance of the face movable body 440. However, in the twelfth liquid crystal transmission effect, it is possible to eliminate the whitish impression by inserting a highly saturated (colorful) face image KO or flame effect image HO. Further, in addition to the fact that the face image KO and the face movable body 440 can be seen alternately at high speed, it is possible to provide a mysterious appearance by the difference in the distance between the face image KO and the face movable body 440 in the front-rear direction. Is.

The twelfth liquid crystal transmissive effect of the fourth form described above may be executed following the third liquid crystal transmissive effect described in the first form. That is, the twelfth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 71 may be executed between the effect shown in FIG. 56 (D) and the effect shown in FIG. 56 (E). In this case, since the third liquid crystal transmission effect is executed when the strong SP reach and the jackpot is won, the twelfth liquid crystal transmission effect executed following the third liquid crystal transmission effect serves as a winning notification effect. It is possible to further enhance the effect.

Further, in the above-described first to eleventh liquid crystal transmission effects (see FIGS. 53 to 56 and 59 to 66), an effect image such as the flame effect image HO shown in FIG. 71 (A) may be displayed. As a result, it is possible to suggest a high degree of expectation of winning by the color of the effect image even in the first to eleventh liquid crystal transmission effects. When the first to twelfth liquid crystal transmission effects are the winning notification effects, the color of the effect image may be, for example, a rainbow color as a color meaning that the winning is confirmed.

<Other variants>
In each of the above forms, the liquid crystal transmission effect is performed as a part of the SP reach effect, but various notice effects (so-called step-up notice, dialogue notice, cut-in notice, look-ahead notice, operation notice (effect button 63, etc.) are performed. As a configuration to be performed as other effects such as), pseudo-continuous production (production during re-variable display or temporary stop display), normal reach production, jackpot production, demo production, etc. May be good.

Further, in each of the above forms, the mitt decorative body 431 behind the liquid crystal panel 760 did not move. However, the mitt decorative body 431 may be movable like the face movable body 440. That is, the two movable members (face movable body 440 and mitt decorative body 431) behind the liquid crystal panel 760 may be shown, or the moving of the two movable members may be shown. Further, the three or more movable members behind the liquid crystal panel 760 may be shown, or the moving three or more movable members may be shown. By visually recognizing the plurality of movable members behind the liquid crystal panel 760 in this way, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the liquid crystal transmission effect.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the movable members (face movable bodies 440, 490 and bat movable bodies 480) are arranged on the lower side with respect to the center of the liquid crystal panel 760, and the movable members move linearly from the bottom to the top. I showed you to do it. However, the movable member may be arranged on the upper side with respect to the center of the liquid crystal panel 760 so that the movable member moves (falls) linearly from top to bottom. Alternatively, the movable member may be arranged on the left side with respect to the center of the liquid crystal panel 760 so that the movable member moves linearly from left to right. Alternatively, the movable member may be arranged on the right side with respect to the center of the liquid crystal panel 760 so that the movable member moves linearly from right to left. The movement of the movable member is not limited to linear movement, but may be rotation or movement in two or more stages, and can be changed as appropriate. When a plurality of movable members are arranged behind the liquid crystal panel, for example, the movable members may be arranged on the upper side and the lower side of the center of the liquid crystal panel 760, respectively, and the combination of the arrangement locations can be changed as appropriate. Is.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the movable members (face movable bodies 440, 490, bat movable body 480) that can be moved behind the liquid crystal panel 760 are arranged, but even if the movable members are not arranged behind the liquid crystal panel 760. good. That is, only the fixing member that does not move behind the liquid crystal panel 760 may be visible.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the effect member (mitt decorative body 431) is arranged behind the movable members (face movable body 440, 490, bat movable body 480). However, the positional relationship between the movable member and the effect member in the front-rear direction can be changed as appropriate, and the effect member is arranged in front of the movable member, or the movable member and the effect member are arranged so that the positions in the front-rear direction match. Is also good.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the white image WH is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 760 in order to make the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 visible, but if the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 can be visually recognized. , The white image WH does not have to be. That is, an image having a relatively high brightness (for example, a gray image close to white) may be displayed.

Further, in each of the above forms, the black image BL is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 760 in order to make the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 invisible, but the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 are made invisible. If possible, it does not have to be the black image BL. That is, an image having a color having a relatively low brightness (for example, a gray image close to black) may be displayed. Further, the face movable body 440 and the mitt decorative body 431 may not be made invisible, but an image (for example, a gray image) that makes it difficult to see may be displayed.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the first liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 53, the entire moving face movable body 440 can be visually recognized by displaying the white image WH, whereas the mitt decoration is performed by displaying the black image BL. The entire body 431 was made invisible. However, if the moving face movable body 440 can be recognized, only a part of the moving face movable body 440 may be visible. In this case, the white image WH is displayed in a part of the retracted position area F1, a part of the moving region F2, and a part of the drive position area E1. Further, if the moving face movable body 440 is easier to see than the mitt decorative body 431, a part of the mitt decorative body 431 may be made invisible. In this case, the black image BL is displayed in a part of the display area Q1, a part of the display area Q2, and a part of the display area Q3. The white image WH is displayed in the display area including the retracted position area F1, the display area including the moving area F2, and the display area including the driving position area E1, and the structures other than the moving face movable body 440 are also visually recognized. You may be able to do it.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the third liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 55 (B), the entire mitt decoration body 431 is made visible by displaying the white image WH, whereas the rainbow color effect image CL is displayed. The movable face body 440 was made invisible. However, if the mitt decoration body 431 can be recognized, only a part of the mitt decoration body 431 may be visible. In this case, the white image WH is displayed in a part of the mitt superimposition region E2. The white image WH may be displayed in the display area including the mitt superimposition area E2 so that the structures other than the mitt decorative body 431 can be visually recognized.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the third liquid crystal transmission effect, a visible image of the moving face movable body 440 at a cycle corresponding to one frame (every 0.033 seconds) (FIGS. 55 (D), FIG. 56 (A), see FIG. 56 (C, first image) and images of the moving face movable body 440 invisible (see FIGS. 55 (C), 55 (E), 56 (B)). , The second image) was displayed so as to be switched alternately. However, the period for switching these images can be changed as appropriate, and may be a period corresponding to 2 frames (about every 0.067 seconds) or 1 second or more. However, the shorter the image switching cycle, the faster the moving face movable body 440 appears to blink, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect. Therefore, it is preferable to set the cycle to 1 second or less. Instead of switching the image, the moving face movable body 440 may be switched between a visible state and an invisible state by alternately switching between the transparent state and the non-transparent state of the transparent film 770. ..

Further, in the fourth mode, in the twelfth liquid crystal transmission effect, the face image KO is displayed in the drive position region E1 at a cycle corresponding to one frame (every 0.033 seconds) (see FIG. 71 (A)). , The display of the white image WH (see FIG. 71 (B)) was alternately switched. However, the period for switching between the face image KO and the white image WH can be changed as appropriate, and may be a period corresponding to 2 frames (about every 0.067 seconds) or 1 second or more. However, the shorter the image switching cycle, the more flashy the face movable body 440 looks as if it were decorated by the face image KO and the flame effect image HO, and it is possible to enhance the effect. Therefore, it is preferable to set the cycle to 1 second or less. Even if the face movable body 440 at the driving position is switched between a visible state and an invisible state by alternately switching between the transparent state and the non-transparent state of the transparent film 770 instead of switching the image. good.

Also in the 4th to 11th liquid crystal transmission effects, as in the 3rd and 12th liquid crystal transmission effects, the image in which the rear of the liquid crystal panel 760 can be visually recognized and the rear of the liquid crystal panel 760 cannot be visually recognized or are difficult to see. The image may be switched alternately. As a result, the effect bodies (face movable body 440, mitt decorative body 431, bat movable body 480) to be visually recognized in the 4th to 11th liquid crystal transmissive effects appear to blink at high speed, and the 4th to 11th liquid crystal transmissive effects are produced. Can be made even more flashy.

Further, in the third liquid crystal transmissive effect of the first form or the twelfth liquid crystal transmissive effect of the fourth form, a state in which the face movable body 440 is shown or not shown mainly by using the white image WH and the black image BLH. (See FIGS. 56 (A) and 56 (B), see FIGS. 71 (A) and 71 (B)). However, if there is high or low brightness, the color of the image can be changed as appropriate. For example, using a high-brightness (dark) red image and a low-brightness (light) red image, the face movable body 440 in the driving position can be changed. The state of showing and the state of not showing may be switched alternately.

Further, in each of the above modes, in order to enhance the visibility of the movable members (face movable body 440, 490, bat movable body 480) and the effect member (mitt decorative body 431), the effect display device 7 is equipped with a light for the accessory (accessory). Light emitting means) 791 was provided. However, the movable member (face movable body 440, bat movable body 480) or the effect member (mitt decorative body 431) itself may be provided with light emitting means for accessories to enhance visibility. In this case, the face movable body LED 441 may be considered as corresponding to the light emitting means for the accessory, but since the luminous intensity is low, it is preferable to newly provide the light emitting means for the accessory on the front side of the movable member. The direction in which the lighting light is output by the accessory light 791 is from the accessory light 791 (upper accessory light 715, left accessory light 735, right accessory light 745) to the liquid crystal panel 760. Although the direction was toward the center of the above, the direction may be, for example, diagonally forward or diagonally backward, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the accessory light for illuminating the movable member and the accessory light for illuminating the effect member may be provided separately. Further, the accessory light 791 may be provided on the base body 410 or the like of the rear side effect unit 400, and the installation location can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in each of the above modes, the backlight 792 was turned off when the movable members (face movable body 440, 490, bat movable body 480) and the effect member (mitt decorative body 431) were visually recognized in each liquid crystal transmission effect. However, as long as the effect display device 7 does not overheat, the light may be emitted weaker than when the backlight 792 (display LED 790) is turned on. Further, in each liquid crystal transmission effect, the accessory light 791 was turned on when the movable member and the effect member were visually recognized. However, as long as the effect display device 7 does not overheat, the light may be emitted weaker than when the accessory light 791 is turned on.

Further, in each of the above forms, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), one design (the ball thrown by the main character is a catcher) more related to the ball movable body (front movable member) 320 and the mitt decorative body (directing member) 431. A design that fits in the mitt) was formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (C), it is said that one related design (bat was swung in front of the catcher mitt) by the mitt decorative body 431 and the bat movable body (rear movable member) 480 at the driving position. Design) was formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 63 (D), one design (a design in which the bat hits the ball back) is formed by the ball movable body 320 in the first descending position and the bat movable body 480 in the driving position. did. Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (D), one design (in front of the catcher mitt) more related to the ball movable body 320 in the first descending position, the bat movable body 480 in the driving position, and the mitt decorative body 431. The design that the bat hit the ball back) was formed. However, designs other than these may be formed, and the forms and sizes of the front movable member, the rear movable member, and the effect member can be appropriately changed.

Further, in each of the above modes, in the effect display device 7, a notch portion (relief portion) 720a is formed in the lower surface portion 702 and the lower structural portion (lower wall portion) of the frame frame 700. However, the notch portion is not limited to that formed on the lower wall portion, and may be provided on any of the peripheral wall portions of the effect display device 7. For example, in the effect display device 7, notches may be formed in the upper surface portion 701 and the upper structure portion 710 (upper wall portion) of the frame frame 700. In this case, a movable member that can pass through the notched portion of the upper wall portion may be provided. Then, it is preferable that the movable member is provided with a light emitting means capable of outputting light for illumination downward at a position close to the notch portion as in the third form.

Further, in the effect display device 7, cutout portions may be formed in the left surface portion 703 and the left side structural portion 730 (left wall portion) of the frame frame 700. In this case, a movable member that can pass through the cutout portion of the left wall portion may be provided. Then, it is preferable that the movable member is provided with a light emitting means capable of outputting light for illumination to the right at a position close to the notch portion as in the third form. Further, in the effect display device 7, cutout portions may be formed in the right surface portion 704 and the right side structural portion 740 (right wall portion) of the frame frame 700. In this case, a movable member that can pass through the notched portion of the right wall portion may be provided. Then, it is preferable that the movable member is provided with a light emitting means capable of outputting light for illumination to the left at a position close to the notch portion as in the third form. The notch portion is not limited to one, and a plurality of cutout portions may be formed on the peripheral wall portion of the effect display device 7. For example, a notch portion may be formed in each of the upper wall portion and the lower wall portion so that the face movable body 440 can pass through the notch portion of the upper wall portion and the notch portion of the lower wall portion.

Further, in each of the above modes, as shown in FIG. 19, in order to suppress an increase in the dimensions of the back side effect unit 200 (rear side effect unit 400) in the front-rear direction, the entire face movable body 440 is the rear end of the effect display device 7. It was arranged in front of position 7b. However, at least a part of the face movable body 440 may be arranged in front of the rear end position 7b of the effect display device 7. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing an increase in the front-rear dimension of the back-side effect unit 200, more than half (7 mm) of the front-rear length L1 (14 mm) of the face movable body 440 is from the rear end position 7b of the effect display device 7. It is good if it is arranged in front.

Further, in each of the above modes, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 68, the cutout portion (relief portion) 720a has a shape such that the lower surface portion 702 of the frame frame 700 and the rear side side of the lower structural portion 720 are cut out. there were. However, the relief portion is not limited to the notch portion 720a, and may be configured as, for example, a plurality of slits or through holes. Even with a plurality of slits and through holes, it is possible to pass the moving face movable body 440, and it is possible to avoid interference between the effect display device 7 and the face movable body 440.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, in the effect display device 7 provided with the transmissive film 770, the face movable body 440 is arranged behind the liquid crystal panel 760, and the face movable body 440 is formed on the peripheral wall portion of the effect display device 7. It is configured so that it can pass through the notch portion (relief portion) 720a. However, in the effect display device not provided with the transmission film, a movable member is arranged behind the liquid crystal panel so that the movable member can pass through the relief portion formed on the peripheral wall portion of the effect display device. Is also good. In this case, even in the effect display device that does not make the rear part of the liquid crystal panel visible, it is possible to avoid interference between the movable member behind the liquid crystal panel and the peripheral wall portion of the effect display device. Then, by arranging the movable member in front of the rear end position of the effect display device, it is possible to suppress an increase in the dimension of the back side effect unit in the front-rear direction.

Further, in each of the above modes, the effect display device 7 is provided on the rear effect unit 400. However, the effect display device 7 may be provided on the front effect unit 300. In this case, if a member of the rear effect unit 400 has a defect or failure, even if the rear effect unit 400 is replaced, the effect display device 7 is not replaced. Is possible.

Further, in each of the above modes, as shown in FIG. 6, the back side effect unit (back unit) 200 is arranged with the front side effect unit (first unit) 300 arranged on the front side and the rear side arranged on the rear side. It is configured so that it can be divided into a production unit (second unit) 400. However, it may be configured so that it can be divided into a left side effect unit and a right side effect unit. Further, the structure is not limited to the structure that can be divided into two, and may be divided into three or more. For example, the structure may be such that the front side effect unit, the center effect unit, and the rear side effect unit can be divided. The larger the number that can be divided, the easier it is to take out the defective or failed member. The back side effect unit 200 may be not divided.

Further, in each of the above modes, in the back side effect unit (back unit) 200, the rear side effect unit 400 is configured to be removed from the rear surface side of the front side effect unit 300. However, the front side effect unit (second back unit) 300 may be configured to be removed from the front side of the rear side effect unit (first back unit) 400. In this case, the relay board mounting member (opposing member) 500 may be rotatably supported by the rear effect unit 400 so as to avoid interference with a predetermined member of the front effect unit 300.

Further, in each of the above modes, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the front side effect unit 300 and the rear side effect unit 400 are attached, the face movable body (predetermined member) 440 is on the removal direction side (FIG. 31). The right side of (A) was facing the relay board mounting member (opposing member) 500. However, the predetermined member facing the relay board mounting member 500 is not limited to the face movable body 440, and may be other members (case, plate, decorative member, drive source, drive mechanism, etc.). .. Further, the facing member facing the removal direction side of the face movable body 440 is not limited to the relay board mounting member 500, but is other members (case, plate, decorative member, drive source, drive mechanism, etc.). You may.

Further, in each of the above modes, when the back side effect unit (game component) 200 is to be divided, the relay board mounting member 500 supported by the front side effect unit (first unit) 300 is replaced with the rear side effect unit (second unit). The structure was such that the face movable body (unit) could be moved to a non-opposing position not facing the movable body 440. However, the game parts, the first unit, and the second unit are not limited to the back side effect unit 200, the front side effect unit 300, and the rear side effect unit 400, and can be changed as appropriate.

For example, in a game ball storage unit (game part) including an upper plate unit (first unit) and an operating means unit (second unit), the removal direction side of a predetermined member of the operating means unit is on the plate of the upper plate unit. It is assumed that they are facing each other. In this case, the plate may be configured to be movable between an opposing position facing a predetermined member of the operating means unit and a non-opposing position not facing the predetermined member. As a result, if the plate is moved to a non-opposing position, the operating means unit can be removed from the upper plate unit without interfering with the predetermined member and the plate.

Further, in each of the above modes, as shown in FIG. 29, a main board harness (second wiring) H3 extends from the rear side effect unit 400 (main control board 80), and one of the main board harnesses H3. The connector (second connector) CN3 was connected to the first relay board 510. However, the number of harness connectors extending from the rear effect unit 400 may be two or more connected to the relay boards (first relay board 510, second relay board 520). However, it is preferable that the number is smaller than the number of connectors CN1 and CN2 of the harnesses H1 and H2 extending from the game board 2 and the front effect unit 300 connected to the relay board (32 in total). This is because when the relay board mounting member 500 is rotated, the work of removing the connector can be reduced. The number of harness connectors extending from the rear effect unit 400 may be the same as or greater than the number of harness connectors connected from the front effect unit 300.

Further, in each of the above modes, as shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, the relay board mounting member 500 has a structure that can rotate around the rotation shafts 501a and 502a. However, if the harnesses H1 and H2 are not pulled when the relay board mounting member 500 moves, the relay board mounting member 500 does not have to have a rotatable structure. For example, the relay board mounting member 500 may be supported so as to be slidable downward with respect to the bending plate 311 of the front side effect unit 300. Although the relay board mounting member 500 has two relay boards 510 and 520 mounted, it may mount one relay board or three or more relay boards. The shape and size of the relay board mounting member 500 are not limited to those shown in FIG. 32 (A), and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in each of the above modes, the relay board mounting member 500 can rotate from the opposed position shown in FIG. 32 (A) to the non-opposed position shown in FIG. 32 (B). However, the relay board mounting member 500 may be able to rotate slightly from the facing position without rotating to the non-opposing position. This is because even if the relay board mounting member 500 moves slightly from the non-opposing position, the internal space SP2 can be exposed and the screws and the like that have entered the internal space SP2 can be taken out.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the relay board mounting member 500 is arranged in the recess 411a of the back surface portion 411 of the rear side effect unit 400. However, the arrangement location of the relay board mounting member 500 can be changed as appropriate, and may be arranged on the side surface portion of the base body 410 of the rear production unit 400 or on the front production unit 300.

Further, in each of the above modes, as shown in FIG. 27, the relay board mounting member 500 forms a part of the rear wall portion 200A of the back side effect unit 200 (specific unit). However, the relay board mounting member 500 does not have to form a part of the wall portion of the specific unit. That is, even if the relay board mounting member 500 moves, the internal space of the specific unit may not be exposed.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the transmissive film 770 is provided at a position between the liquid crystal panel 760 and the backlight 792 (light guide plate 750), but it may be provided at a position between the backlight 792 and the protective panel 780. Further, it may be provided at both of these positions. The protective panel 780 does not have to be provided.

Further, in each of the above modes, for example, the first to twelfth variation effect patterns include information (transmission information) for making the transmission film 770 in a transmission state. Then, the image control board 100 puts the transparent film 770 of the effect display device 7 in a transparent state based on the transmission information included in the first to twelfth variation effect patterns related to the variation effect start command. However, the effect control microcomputer 91 transmits a transmission command for making the transparent film 770 transparent to the image control board 100, and the image control board 100 is based on the received transmission command regardless of the variation effect start command. Alternatively, the transparent film 770 of the effect display device 7 may be forcibly switched to the transparent state.

Further, in each of the above modes, for example, the variation effect end command includes information (non-transparent information) for making the transparent film 770 in a non-transparent state. Then, the image control board 100 puts the transparent film 770 of the effect display device 7 in a non-transparent state based on the non-transparent information included in the variation effect end command. However, the effect control microcomputer 91 transmits a non-transparent command for making the transparent film 770 non-transparent to the image control board 100, and the image control board 100 receives the non-transparent command regardless of the variable effect end command. Based on the command, the transparent film 770 of the effect display device 7 may be forcibly switched to the non-transparent state.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the effect display device 7 is a transmissive liquid crystal display device that displays an image by supplying display light from the backlight 792 to the rear surface of the liquid crystal panel 760 (FIG. 20A). reference). However, it may be a reflective liquid crystal display device that displays an image by reflecting light from the outside by a reflector behind the liquid crystal panel 760. Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, the liquid crystal display device in the normally white mode transmits white light from the backlight 792 when no voltage is applied, but the voltage is applied. A liquid crystal display device in a normally black mode may be used, which blocks the light from the backlight 792 and displays black when the light is not displayed.

Further, in each of the above modes, the effect display device 7 updates the image 30 times per second, that is, the frame rate is 30 (fps). However, the effect display device may update the image 15 times or 60 times per second, that is, the frame rate may be 15 or 60 (fps), and can be changed as appropriate. The larger the frame rate value, the smoother the image on the liquid crystal panel 760 looks.

Further, in each of the above forms, the effect display device (image display means) 7 having the liquid crystal panel 760 is used, but the image display means may be a transparent one (that is, one that can take a state in which the rear can be visually recognized). For example, other display devices such as an EL (electroluminescence) display may be used. As the type of EL display, a known one can be appropriately selected.

Further, in each of the above modes, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. A random number may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in each of the above modes, the so-called V-probability machine (a gaming machine that controls to a high-probability state based on the passage of the specific area 39) is configured, but the transition to the high-probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a gaming machine to be played. Further, in each of the above modes, once controlled to the high probability state, the control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game (so-called probabilistic loop type game machine), but the so-called ST machine (so-called ST machine) It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of probabilistic changes).

Further, in each of the above modes, the variation of the special figure 2 is configured to be executed in preference to the variation of the special figure 1. On the other hand, the variation of the special figure 2 and the variation of the special figure 1 may be configured to be executed according to the winning order to the starting port. In this case, a storage area that can be stored by adding the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is provided in the RAM 84, the determination information is stored in the storage area according to the winning order, and the oldest one in the storage order is digested. It may be configured to do so. Further, the variation of the special figure 1 may be executed even during the change of the special figure 2, and the variation of the special figure 2 may be executed even during the change of the special figure 1. That is, it may be configured as a so-called simultaneous fluctuation gaming machine. Further, it may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer or a honey-type gaming machine. That is, the present invention can be suitably adopted for a game machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game nature of the game machine.

Further, in each of the above modes, a pachinko gaming machine controlled to a jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) is configured on the condition that a special symbol indicating that the jackpot is won is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotating machine, pachislot machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the number of medals earned by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which the bonus such as the big bonus or the regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can win a small role frequently, the state during ART or AT. Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control condition to the special game state is activated after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, and on the winning line, each reel has a combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus. It is derived and displayed as the display result of. Further, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition to the special game state is, for example, after winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT, the specified number of games is exhausted, and the activation timing of the ART or AT is reached. be.

Of course, it is possible to combine the features of each of the above forms and the features of the modified examples. Further, the dimensions, shape, mechanism and the like described in each of the above embodiments are merely examples and can be changed as appropriate.

12. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means 1 to 71 are shown in the above-described embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<A>
The invention according to means 1
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means (effect display device 7) that has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
A standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the standby position. On the other hand, a movable member (face movable body 440) that can move to an operating position (driving position) where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect as the game progresses.
The effect control means
By controlling the transparency switching means to the first state when the movable member is in the operating position, the movable member can be visually recognized as a transmission effect (second liquid crystal transmission shown in FIG. 54C). A gaming machine characterized in that it can perform (directing).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to show the movable member behind the display screen by the transparent effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think of a new production using a movable member, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The conventional gaming machine includes, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-092893, an image display means (effect display device) and a movable member that can move in front of the display screen of the image display means. It has. In this way, most of the movable members can move only in front of the display screen of the image display means, and I got the impression that the effect using the movable members is commonplace. That is, the way of showing the movable member is one pattern in that it is in front of the display screen, and there is still room for improvement in the production using the movable member.

On the other hand, according to the invention according to the means 1, the movable member can be arranged behind the display screen of the image display means, and the game can be enhanced by a new effect using the movable member. ..

The invention according to means 2
In the gaming machine described in means 1,
The effect control means
When the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the movable member is moved from the standby position to the operation position to visually recognize the moving movable member (FIG. 53). A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute the first liquid crystal transmissive effect (shown in).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the movable member moves behind the display screen due to the transmission drive effect, and the part where the movable member can be seen gradually increases. As a result, it is possible to make the movable member appear to appear behind the display screen, and it is possible to make the player think of it as a novel effect.

The invention according to means 3
In the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2.
A light emitting means for an accessory (light 791 for an accessory) capable of outputting light for illumination that enhances the visibility of the movable member at the operating position is provided.
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that the effect light emitting means outputs light for irradiation during execution of the transmission effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the movable member is illuminated with the light for illumination during the execution of the transmission effect, it is possible to make it easier for the player to visually recognize the movable member at the operating position.

The invention according to means 4
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The effect control means
Among the display areas of the display screen, a high-brightness display area (drive position area E1) for displaying a high-brightness color having a relatively high color brightness and a low-brightness color having a lower color brightness than the high-brightness color are displayed. It is possible to set a low-brightness display area (exclusion drive position area S1).
The transparent effect is
Based on the setting of the high-brightness display area and the low-brightness display area by the effect control means, the movable member at the operating position behind the high-brightness display area is visible, whereas the low-brightness display area is visible. A gaming machine characterized in that the rear part of the brightness display area is invisible or more difficult to see than the movable member.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the high-brightness display area becomes easy to see through while the low-brightness display area becomes difficult to see through during the execution of the transparency effect. This makes it possible to make it appear that there is only a movable member behind the display screen.

<B>
The invention according to means 5
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means (effect display device 7) that has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
A standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the standby position. On the other hand, a movable member (face movable body 440) that can move to an operating position (driving position) where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
An effect member (mitt decorative body 431) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and that at least a part of the display screen overlaps in the front-rear direction.
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect as the game progresses.
The effect control means
By controlling the transparency switching means to the first state when the movable member is in the standby position, the first transmission effect (FIG. 55 (FIG. 55)) makes it easier to visually recognize the effect member than the movable member. The third liquid crystal transmission effect shown in B) and
By controlling the transparency switching means to the first state when the movable member is in the operating position, the second transmission effect (FIG. 54 (FIG. 54)) makes it easier to visually recognize the movable member than the effect member. A gaming machine characterized in that the second liquid crystal transmissive effect) shown in C) can be executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the first transmission effect, it is possible to show the effect member by making the movable member behind the display screen completely or almost invisible. On the other hand, in the second transmission effect, it is possible to show the movable member by making the effect member behind the display screen completely or almost invisible. Therefore, it is possible for the player to separately grasp two different types of effectors (effect member and movable member) depending on the transparency of the display screen, and to make them think of a new transparent effect, which enhances the interest of the game. It is possible.

The invention according to means 6 is
In the gaming machine according to means 5,
The effect control means
When the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the movable member is moved from the standby position to the operation position to visually recognize the moving movable member (FIG. 53). A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute the first liquid crystal transmissive effect (shown in).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the movable member moves behind the display screen due to the transmission drive effect, and the part where the movable member can be seen gradually increases. As a result, it is possible to make the movable member appear to appear behind the display screen, and it is possible to make the player think of it as a novel effect.

The invention according to means 7
In the gaming machine according to means 5 or means 6,
A light emitting means for an accessory (light 791 for an accessory) capable of outputting light for illumination that enhances the visibility of the effect member is provided.
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that the effect light emitting means outputs light for irradiation during execution of the first transmission effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the effect member is illuminated with the light for illumination during the execution of the first transmission effect, it is possible to make it easier for the player to visually recognize the effect member.

The invention according to means 8
In the gaming machine according to means 7.
The light emitting means for an accessory can output light for lighting for enhancing the visibility of the movable member at the operating position.
The effect control means is for causing the accessory light emitting means to output light for irradiation regardless of whether the first transmission effect is being executed or the second transmission effect is being executed. A game machine featuring.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the light emitting means for illuminating the effect member and the light emitting means for illuminating the movable member are not separately provided, and the light for lighting by the accessory light emitting means is used in combination. In the case of the first transmission effect, it is possible to make the effect member easy to see, and in the case of the second transmission effect, it is possible to make the movable member easy to see.

The invention according to means 9
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to 8.
The effect control means
Among the display areas of the display screen, a high-brightness display area (drive position area E1) for displaying a high-brightness color having a relatively high color brightness and a low-brightness color having a lower color brightness than the high-brightness color are displayed. It is possible to set a low-brightness display area (display area Q3 shown in FIG. 54 (C)).
The second transparent effect is
Based on the settings of the high-brightness display area and the low-brightness display area by the effect control means, the movable member behind the high-brightness display area is visible, whereas the low-brightness display area A gaming machine characterized in that the effect member at the rear is invisible or is more difficult to see than the movable member.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the high-brightness display area becomes easy to see through while the low-brightness display area becomes difficult to see through during the execution of the second transmission effect. Therefore, in the second transmission effect, it is possible to hide the effect member and make it appear as if there is only a movable member in the operating position.

<C>
The invention according to means 10
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means (effect display device 7) that has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
A standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps the display screen in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the standby position. On the other hand, movable members (face movable body 440, bat movable body 480) that can move to an operating position (driving position) where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
An effect member (mitt decorative body 431) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and that at least a part of the display screen overlaps in the front-rear direction.
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect as the game progresses.
The effect control means
By controlling the transparency switching means to the first state when the movable member (bat movable body 480) is in the standby position, the effect member can be visually recognized in the first transmission effect (FIG. 62 (FIG. 62). The 7th liquid crystal transmission effect shown in D) and
By controlling the transparency switching means to the first state when the movable member (bat movable body 480) is in the operating position, the movable member and the effect member can be visually recognized as a second transmission effect. A gaming machine characterized in that (the sixth liquid crystal transmissive effect shown in FIG. 61 (C)) and (the sixth liquid crystal transmissive effect) can be executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the first transmission effect, it is possible to show the effect member by making the movable member behind the display screen completely or almost invisible. On the other hand, in the second transparent effect, it is possible to show both the effect member and the movable member behind the display screen. Therefore, by showing the player not only the effect member behind the display screen but also the combination of the effect member and the movable member, it is possible to make the player think that it is a novel transparent effect, which enhances the interest of the game. It is possible.

The invention according to means 11
In the gaming machine according to means 10.
The second transmission effect is a gaming machine characterized in that the second transmission effect is an effect of forming one related design depending on the form of the effect member (catcher mitt) and the form of the movable member (bat).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to exert a high effect by forming one design related to the form of the effect member and the form of the movable member during the execution of the second transmission effect. be.

The invention according to means 12
In the gaming machine according to means 10 or means 11.
The effect control means
When the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the movable member (face movable body 440) is moved from the standby position to the operating position so that the moving movable member can be visually recognized. A gaming machine characterized in that a transmission drive effect (first liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 53) can be executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the movable member moves behind the display screen due to the transmission drive effect, and the part where the movable member can be seen gradually increases. As a result, it is possible to make the movable member appear to appear behind the display screen, and it is possible to make the player think of it as a novel effect.

The invention according to means 13
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 10 to 12,
The effect control means
Among the display areas of the display screen, the high-brightness display area (mit superimposition area E2 and butt superimposition area E3) for displaying high-brightness colors having relatively high color brightness and the color lightness lower than the high-brightness color. It is possible to set a low-brightness display area (display area Q4 other than the mitt superimposition area E2 and the butt superimposition area E3) for displaying a low-brightness color.
The second transparent effect is
Based on the setting of the high-brightness display area and the low-brightness display area by the effect control means, the movable member and the effect member in the operating position behind the high-brightness display area are visible. The gaming machine is characterized in that the rear part of the low-brightness display area is invisible or is more difficult to see than the movable member and the effect member.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the high-brightness display area becomes easy to see through during the execution of the second transmission effect, and the low-brightness display area becomes difficult to see through. This makes it possible to make it appear that there are only movable members and effect members behind the display screen.

<D>
The invention according to means 14
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means (effect display device 7) that has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
A standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps the display screen in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the standby position. On the other hand, a movable member (butt movable body 480) that can move to an operating position (driving position) where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
An effect member (mitt decorative body 431) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and that at least a part of the display screen overlaps in the front-rear direction.
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect as the game progresses.
The effect control means
Of the display areas of the display screen, a high-brightness display area for displaying a high-brightness color having a relatively high color brightness and a low-brightness display area for displaying a low-brightness color having a color lightness lower than that of the high-brightness color. Can be set and
When the movable member is in the operating position, it is possible to execute a transmission effect (liquid crystal transmission effect) in which the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state.
The transmission effect is based on the setting of the high brightness display area (mit superimposition area E2, butt superimposition area E3) and the low brightness display area (exclusion mitt superimposition area S2, exclusion bat superimposition area S3) by the effect control means. hand,
The movable member behind the high-brightness display area (bat superimposing area E3) is visible, whereas the effect member behind the low-brightness display area (excluded bat superimposing area S3) is invisible. Alternatively, a transmission effect (fifth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 60) based on the first transmission effect pattern (fifth variation effect pattern), which is more difficult to see than the movable member, and
The effect member behind the high-brightness display area (mit superimposing area E2) is visible, whereas the movable member behind the low-brightness display area (excluded mitt superimposing area S2) is invisible. Alternatively, a game characterized in that a transmission effect (fourth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 59) based on a second transmission effect pattern (fourth variation effect pattern), which is more difficult to see than the effect member, is included. Machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the transmission effect based on the first transmission effect pattern is executed, it is possible to hide the effect member and make it appear as if only the movable member is present. Further, when the transmission effect based on the second transmission effect pattern is executed, it is possible to hide the movable member and make it appear as if only the effect member is present. In this way, it is possible to make the player think of a new transparent effect by separately grasping two different types of effect bodies (effect member and movable member) according to the transparent effect pattern in the transparent effect.

The invention according to means 15
In the gaming machine according to means 14.
For the transparent effect,
A combination of the movable member and the effect member behind the high brightness display area (mit superimposition area E2 and bat superimposition area E3) based on the setting of the high brightness display area and the low brightness display area by the effect control means. A gaming machine characterized in that a transmission effect (sixth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 61) based on a third transmission effect pattern (sixth variation effect pattern) that can be visually recognized is included.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the transmission effect based on the third transmission effect pattern is executed, it is possible to visually recognize both the movable member and the effect member behind the high-brightness display area. In this way, it is possible to show the combination of the movable member and the effect member at the rear of the display screen, and it is possible to make it look like a transparent effect with abundant variations.

The invention according to means 16
In the gaming machine according to means 14 or means 15.
The effect control means
When the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the movable member is moved from the standby position to the operating position, and the high brightness display area is moved according to the position of the moving member. By setting the low-brightness display area, the moving movable member behind the high-brightness display area (evacuation position area F1, moving intermediate area F2, driving position area E1) can be visually recognized. On the other hand, it is possible to execute a transmission drive effect (first liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 53) that makes the rear of the low-brightness display area (display areas Q1, Q2, Q3) invisible or more difficult to see than the movable member. A game machine characterized by being a unique item.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a high-brightness display area and a low-brightness display area are set according to the position of the moving movable member during the execution of the transmission drive effect. This makes it easier to see through the high-brightness display area, but makes it difficult to see through the low-brightness display area, making it easier to see the moving movable member behind the display screen even if the position of the movable member changes. Is.

<E>
The invention according to means 17
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means (effect display device 7) that has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
The front standby position (elevation position), which is arranged in front of the display screen and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the front standby position. On the other hand, a front movable member (ball movable body 320) that can move to a front operating position (first descending position, second descending position) that has many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
A rear standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and a rear standby position. Rear movable members (bat movable body 480, face movable body 440) that can be moved to a rear operating position (driving position) that often overlaps the display screen in the front-rear direction.
An effect member (mitt decorative body 431) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and that at least a part of the display screen overlaps in the front-rear direction.
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect as the game progresses.
The effect control means
When the front movable member is in the front operating position and the rear movable member (butt movable body 480) is in the rear operating position, the permeability switching means is controlled to the first state. As a result, it is possible to perform a special transmissive effect (the tenth liquid crystal transmissive effect shown in FIG. 65 (D)) in which the front movable member, the rear movable member, and the effect member can be visually recognized. A game machine to play.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to show the front movable member in front of the display screen and the rear movable member and the effect member behind the display screen by the special transmission effect. This makes it possible to give a novel impression that various effect bodies (front side movable member, rear side movable member, effect member) appear to be superimposed in the front-rear direction in front of and behind the display screen, which enhances the interest of the game. Is possible.

The invention according to means 18
In the gaming machine according to means 17.
The effect control means
When the front movable member is in the front operating position (second descending position) and the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the rear movable member (face movable body 440) is moved to the rear. By moving from the side standby position to the rear operation position, the rear movable member and the moving rear movable member are visually recognized (FIGS. 55 (D), 56 (A), FIG. A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute the third liquid crystal transmissive effect (shown in 56 (C)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the front movable member appear to appear behind the display screen while showing the front movable member in front of the display screen by the rear transmission drive effect. .. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player who is conscious of the front movable member by the rear movable member that suddenly appears behind the display screen.

The invention according to means 19
In the gaming machine according to means 17 or means 18.
The effect control means
When the rear movable member (butt movable body 480) is in the rear operating position and the permeability switching means is controlled to the first state, the front movable member is moved from the front standby position to the front side. By moving to the operating position, it is possible to execute the front side transmission drive effect (the tenth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 65) in which the rear side movable member, the effect member, and the moving front side movable member are visually recognized. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the front movable member appear to appear in front of the display screen while showing the rear movable member and the effect member behind the display screen by the front drive transmission effect. be. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player who is conscious of the rear movable member and the effect member by the front movable member that suddenly appears in front of the display screen.

The invention according to means 20
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 17 to 19.
The effect control means
When the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the front movable member is moved from the front standby position to the front operating position, and the rear movable member (butt movable body 480) is moved. By moving from the rear standby position to the rear operation position, the front movable member in motion, the rear movable member in motion, and the effect member are visually recognized (the eleventh transmission drive effect shown in FIG. 66). A game machine characterized in that it can perform a liquid crystal transmission effect).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the front movable member appears in front of the display screen and the rear movable member appears behind the display screen while showing the effect member behind the display screen by the double-sided transmission drive effect. It is possible to make it appear to appear. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think of a novel effect that different movable members (front side movable member, rear side movable member) move before and after the display screen while the display screen is transparent.

<F>
The invention according to means 21
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means (effect display device 7) that has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
The front standby position (elevation position), which is arranged in front of the display screen and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the front standby position. On the other hand, a front movable member (ball movable body 320) that can move to a front operating position (first descending position, second descending position) that has many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
A rear standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and a rear standby position. Rear movable members (bat movable body 480, face movable body 440) that can be moved to a rear operating position (driving position) that often overlaps the display screen in the front-rear direction.
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect as the game progresses.
The effect control means
When the front movable member is in the front operating position and the rear movable member (butt movable body 480) is in the rear operating position, the permeability switching means is controlled to the first state. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to perform a special transmission effect (the eighth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 63 (D)) in which the front movable member and the rear movable member can be visually recognized.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to show the front movable member in front of the display screen and the rear movable member behind the display screen by the special transmission effect. This makes it possible to give a novel impression that two types of movable members (front movable member and rear movable member) appear and appear in front of and behind the display screen, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. be.

The invention according to means 22
In the gaming machine according to means 21
The effect control means
When the front movable member is in the front operating position (second descending position) and the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the rear movable member (face movable body 440) is moved to the rear. By moving from the side standby position to the rear operation position, the rear movable member and the moving rear movable member are visually recognized (FIGS. 55 (D), 56 (A), FIG. A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute the third liquid crystal transmissive effect (shown in 56 (C)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the front movable member appear to appear behind the display screen while showing the front movable member in front of the display screen by the rear transmission drive effect. .. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player who is conscious of the front movable member by the rear movable member that suddenly appears behind the display screen.

The invention according to means 23
In the gaming machine according to means 21 or means 22
The effect control means
When the rear movable member (butt movable body 480) is in the rear operating position and the permeability switching means is controlled to the first state, the front movable member is moved from the front standby position to the front side. By moving to the operating position, it is possible to execute the front side transmission drive effect (the eighth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 63) that allows the rear side movable member and the moving front side movable member to be visually recognized. A game machine to play.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the front movable member appear to appear in front of the display screen while showing the rear movable member behind the display screen by the front transmission drive effect. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player who is conscious of the rear movable member by the front movable member that suddenly appears in front of the display screen.

The invention according to means 24
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 21 to 23,
The effect control means
When the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the front movable member is moved from the front standby position to the front operating position, and the rear movable member (butt movable body 480) is moved. By moving from the rear side standby position to the rear side operation position, both sides transmission drive effect (the ninth liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 64) for visually recognizing the moving front side movable member and the moving rear side movable member. A game machine characterized by being feasible.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make it appear that the front movable member appears in front of the display screen and the rear movable member appears in the rear of the display screen by the double-sided drive transmission effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think of a novel effect that different movable members (front side movable member, rear side movable member) move before and after the display screen while the display screen is transparent.

<G>
The invention according to means 25
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means (effect display device 7) that has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
The front standby position (elevation position), which is arranged in front of the display screen and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the front standby position. On the other hand, a front movable member (ball movable body 320) that can move to a front operating position (first descending position, second descending position) that has many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
An effect member (mitt decorative body 431) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and that at least a part of the display screen overlaps in the front-rear direction.
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect as the game progresses.
The effect control means
When the front movable member is in the front operating position, the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, so that the front movable member and the effect member can be visually recognized (FIG. 55). A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute the third liquid crystal transmissive effect (shown in (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to show the effect member behind the display screen while showing the front movable member in front of the display screen by the transparent effect. Therefore, by showing the player two effect bodies (front movable member and effect member) in front of and behind the display screen, it is possible to make the player think of a three-dimensional effect in the front-rear direction, which enhances the interest of the game. It is possible.

The invention according to means 26
In the gaming machine according to means 25,
The effect control means
When the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the front movable member and the effect member that are moving are moved by moving the front movable member from the front standby position to the front operation position. A gaming machine characterized in that it is capable of performing a transmission drive effect (the seventh liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIG. 62) to be visually recognized.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the front movable member appear to appear in front of the display screen while showing the rear effect member by the transmission drive effect. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong impact by the effect member that can be seen through the display screen and the front movable member that suddenly appears in front of the display screen, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

The invention according to means 27
In the gaming machine according to means 26,
A rear standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the display screen and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display above the rear standby position. It is equipped with a rear movable member (face movable body 440) that can be moved to the rear operating position (driving position) where there are many parts that overlap in the front-rear direction with respect to the screen.
The effect control means
A continuous transmission drive effect (FIG.) in which the rear movable member is moved from the rear standby position to the rear operation position while controlling the transparency switching means to the first state even after the transmission drive effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute the third liquid crystal transmission effect shown in 55 (D), 56 (A), and 56 (C).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, after showing the front movable member in front of the display screen and the effect member behind the display screen, the rear movable member appears further behind the display screen, which is a novel effect. It is possible to show. A series of effects from such a transmission drive effect to a continuous transmission drive effect can further enhance the effect.

The invention according to means 28
In the gaming machine according to means 27,
The effect control means
Of the display areas of the display screen, the high-brightness display area (retracted position area F1, moving intermediate area F2, driving position area E1) for displaying high-brightness colors having relatively high color brightness, and the high-brightness colors are higher than those of the high-brightness colors. It is possible to set a low-brightness display area (display areas Q1, Q2, Q3) for displaying a low-brightness color with low color brightness.
By setting the high-brightness display area and the low-brightness display area according to the position of the moving rear movable member during the execution of the continuous transmission drive effect, the movement behind the high-brightness display area is performed. The rear movable member inside is visible, whereas the effect member behind the low brightness display area is invisible or more difficult to see than the rear movable member. A featured gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a high-brightness display area and a low-brightness display area are set according to the positions of the moving rear movable members during the execution of the continuous transmission drive effect. As a result, even if the position of the rear movable member changes, it is possible to make the moving movable member visible behind the display screen so that the effect member cannot be seen.

<H>
The invention according to means 29
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means (effect display device 7) that has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
A standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the standby position. On the other hand, a movable member (face movable body 440) that can move to an operating position (driving position) where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect as the game progresses.
The effect control means
When the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the movable member is moved from the standby position to the operation position to visually recognize the moving movable member (FIG. 53). A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute the first liquid crystal transmissive effect (shown in).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the movable member moves behind the display screen due to the transmission drive effect, and the part where the movable member can be seen gradually increases. This makes it possible to make the movable member appear to appear behind the display screen. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think of a novel production using a movable member, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to means 30
In the gaming machine according to means 29,
The effect control means
Of the display areas of the display screen, a high-brightness display area for displaying a high-brightness color having a relatively high color brightness and a low-brightness display area for displaying a low-brightness color having a color lightness lower than that of the high-brightness color. Can be set,
During the execution of the transmission drive effect, the high brightness display area (retracted position area F1, moving intermediate area F2, drive position area E1) and the low brightness display area (display area) are obtained according to the position of the moving member. By setting Q1, Q2, Q3), the moving member behind the high-brightness display area can be made visible, whereas the rear part of the low-brightness display area cannot be seen or the said. A gaming machine characterized in that it is more difficult to see than a movable member.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a high-brightness display area and a low-brightness display area are set according to the position of the moving movable member during the execution of the transmission drive effect. As a result, the high-brightness display area can be easily seen through, and even if the position of the movable member changes, it is possible to easily see the moving movable member behind the display screen.

The invention according to means 31
In the gaming machine according to means 30
It is provided with an effect member (mitt decoration body 431) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and that at least a part of the display screen overlaps in the front-rear direction.
The effect control means
By controlling the transparency switching means to the first state when the movable member is in the standby position, the effect member can be visually recognized as a standby transmission effect (third shown in FIG. 55 (B)). A gaming machine characterized in that it can perform (liquid crystal transmission effect).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the movable member is in the standby position when the transparency switching means is switched to the first state, it is possible to show the effect member by transmitting the display screen. Therefore, it is possible for the player to grasp two different types of effect bodies (effect member and movable member) depending on the transparency of the display screen, and it is possible to make the player think of a new transparent effect.

The invention according to means 32
In the gaming machine according to means 31
The effect control means
By setting the high-brightness display area and the low-brightness display area according to the position of the moving member and the position of the effect member during the execution of the transmission drive effect, the rear of the high-brightness display area. The moving member is visible, whereas the effect member behind the low-brightness display area is invisible or more difficult to see than the movable member. A game machine to be.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a high-brightness display area and a low-brightness display area are set according to the position of the moving movable member and the position of the effect member during the execution of the transmission drive effect. As a result, it is possible to hide the effect member behind the low-brightness display area and make it appear as if there is only a moving member behind the high-brightness display area.

<I>
The invention according to means 33
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means (effect display device 7) that has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. Transparency switching means (transmissive film 770) that can be switched to
A standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the standby position. On the other hand, a movable member (face movable body 440) that can move to an operating position (driving position) where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect as the game progresses.
The effect control means
When the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the movable member is moved from the standby position to the operating position, and the rear part of the display screen can be visually recognized in the display area of the display screen. The first image (images shown in FIGS. 55 (D), 56 (A), and 56 (C)) and the rear of the display screen are invisible or more difficult to see than the first image. A special transmission drive effect (FIGS. 55 (C) (D)) in which the second image (images shown in FIGS. 55 (C), 55 (E), and 56 (B)) is alternately displayed. E), a gaming machine characterized in that it can execute the third liquid crystal transmission effect shown in FIGS. 56 (A), (B), and (C).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state, the movable member moves so as to appear behind the display screen. At this time, since the first image and the second image are alternately displayed in the display area of the display screen, the moving movable member may or may not be visible. Therefore, it is possible to show the movable member appearing at the rear of the display screen with a novel feeling, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to means 34
In the gaming machine according to means 33,
The image display means is characterized in that, during the execution of the special transmission drive effect, the first image and the second image are alternately switched and displayed for each predetermined number of frames (1 frame). A game machine to play.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to facilitate control of image switching by the image display means.

The invention according to means 35
In the invention according to means 33 or means 34
The image display means switches between the display of the first image and the display of the second image in a cycle of 1 second or less (a cycle of about 0.033 seconds) during the execution of the special transmission drive effect. A gaming machine characterized by being something to do.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by switching between the display of the first image and the display of the second image at high speed, it is possible to give a flashy impression by making the moving movable member appear to blink. Is.

The invention according to means 36
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 33 to means 34,
A gaming machine characterized in that the second image includes a predetermined effect image (red effect image AK), while the first image does not include the effect image.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, during the execution of the special transmission drive effect, the state in which the moving movable member can be seen behind the display screen and the state in which the effect image can be seen on the display screen are alternately switched. This makes it possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

The invention according to means 37
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 33 to 36,
The effect control means
Of the display areas of the display screen, a high-brightness display area for displaying a high-brightness color having a relatively high color brightness and a low-brightness display area for displaying a low-brightness color having a color lightness lower than that of the high-brightness color. Can be set,
When the first image is displayed by the special transmission drive effect, the high brightness display area (evacuation position area F1, moving intermediate area F2, driving position area E1) and the driving position area E1 are displayed according to the position of the moving member. By setting the low-brightness display area (display areas Q1, Q2, Q3), the movable member moving behind the high-brightness display area can be visually recognized, whereas the rear of the low-brightness display area can be visually recognized. A gaming machine characterized in that it is invisible or more difficult to see than the movable member.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a high-brightness display area and a low-brightness display area are set according to the positions of the moving movable members during the execution of the special transmission drive effect. As a result, the high-brightness display area can be easily seen through, and even if the position of the movable member changes, it is possible to easily see the moving movable member behind the display screen.

The invention according to means 38
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 33 to 37,
A light emitting means for an accessory (light 791 for an accessory) capable of outputting light for illumination that enhances the visibility of the movable member is provided.
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the first image is displayed during the execution of the special transmission drive effect, the effect light emitting means outputs light for irradiation.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable member is visible during the execution of the special transmission drive effect, the moving movable member is illuminated by the light for lighting, so that the movable member can be easily visually recognized. ..

The invention according to means 39
In the gaming machine according to means 38,
A display light emitting means (backlight 792) capable of supplying display light to the display screen is provided.
The effect control means
When the first image is displayed during the execution of the special transmission drive effect, the light emitting means for the accessory is made to output the light for illumination, while the light emitting means for display is not supplied with the light for display.
When the second image is displayed during the execution of the special transmission drive effect, the light emitting means for the accessory is not output the light for illumination, while the light emitting means for display is supplied with the light for display. A featured gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the movable member is illuminated by the light for illumination at the timing when the light for display is not supplied to the display screen during the execution of the special transmission drive effect, so that the movable member can be easily visually recognized. It is possible. On the other hand, at the timing of supplying the display light to the display screen, the movable member is not illuminated by the light for illumination. Therefore, at this time, it is possible to suppress power consumption without outputting unnecessary lighting light to the invisible movable member.

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The invention according to means 40
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
It has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image, and is provided with an image display means (effect display device 7) capable of visually recognizing an area behind the display screen from the front.
The image display means
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
A peripheral wall portion (frame frame 700, upper structure portion 710, lower structure portion 720, left side structure portion 730, and right side structure portion 740) surrounding the display screen and the transparency switching means are provided.
A standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps the display screen in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the standby position. On the other hand, movable members (face movable body 440, face movable body 490) are provided at the operating position (driving position) where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction.
The peripheral wall portion is characterized in that a relief portion (notch portion 720a) capable of passing at least a part of the movable member moving between the standby position and the operating position is formed. Amusement machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the transparency switching means is switched to the first state, the movable member moves behind the display screen, so that the player can see the movable member behind the display screen. It is possible to show. Here, due to the arrangement space, if the image display means and the movable member are arranged close to each other, the moving movable member and the peripheral wall portion of the image display means may interfere with each other. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the movable member moving between the standby position and the operating position can pass through the escape portion of the peripheral wall portion, it is possible to avoid interference between the moving movable member and the peripheral wall portion. It is possible.

The invention according to means 41
In the gaming machine according to means 40,
The movable member is arranged in front of the rear end position of the image display means at either the standby position or the operating position (see FIG. 19).
The relief portion is formed so that the movable member moving between the standby position and the operating position can pass through the movable member in a state where the movable member is in front of the rear end position (7b) of the image display means. A gaming machine characterized by being.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to avoid the interference between the movable member and the peripheral wall portion by the escape portion while arranging the movable member in front of the rear end position of the image display means. As a result, even if the movable member is arranged behind the display screen, it is possible to suppress an increase in the dimension of the gaming machine in the front-rear direction.

The invention according to means 42
In the gaming machine according to means 40 or means 41,
The relief portion is formed on at least one of the four wall portions (upper, lower, left, and right) forming the peripheral wall portion (lower surface portion 702 and lower structural portion 720 of the frame frame 700).
Of the four wall portions, the wall portions (upper surface portion 701 and upper structure portion 710, left surface portion 703 and left side structure portion 730, right surface portion 704 and right side structure portion 740) on which the relief portion is not formed are provided. Light emitting means for emitting accessories (light for upper accessory, light 735 for left accessory, and light for right 745) capable of outputting light for illumination that enhances the visibility of the movable member are provided. On the other hand, the gaming machine is characterized in that the wall portion on which the relief portion is formed is not provided with the light emitting means for the accessory.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the wall portion where the relief portion is not formed, the light emitting means for the accessory can illuminate the movable member by outputting the light for lighting. Therefore, it is possible to make the movable member easy to see even if there is no light emitting means for the accessory on the wall portion where the relief portion is formed.

The invention according to means 43
In the gaming machine according to means 42,
Each of the four wall portions is provided with display light emitting means (upper display LED 714, lower display LED 724, left display LED 734, and right display LED 744) capable of supplying display light to the display screen. A gaming machine characterized by being played.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, not only the wall portion on which the relief portion is not formed but also the wall portion on which the relief portion is formed is provided with the light emitting means for display. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the image cannot be seen or is difficult to see only in the vicinity of the wall portion of the display screen on which the relief portion is formed.

The invention according to means 44
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 40 to 43,
The movable member (face movable body 490) has a movable member (face movable body 490).
When the movable member is in the standby position, there is a near portion (upper edge portion 491) close to the relief portion, and there is a nearby portion (upper edge portion 491).
In the vicinity,
A gaming machine characterized in that at least a near portion light emitting means (upper lighting LED 492) capable of outputting light for lighting toward the moving direction side to the operating position by the movable member is provided.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the light emitting means cannot be arranged or is difficult to arrange on the wall portion where the relief portion is formed, so that the periphery of the wall portion may become dark. Therefore, among the movable members in the standby position, the light emitting means for the near portion is provided in the near portion near the escape portion. Therefore, when the movable member is in the standby position, the light emitting means for the near portion can output the light for illumination toward the moving direction side to the operating position by the movable member. In this way, it is possible to compensate for the lack of luminosity caused by the formation of the relief portion.

The invention according to means 45
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 40 to 44,
The movable member (face movable body 490) has a movable member (face movable body 490).
When the movable member is in the operating position, there is a near portion (lower edge portion 493) near the relief portion.
In the vicinity
A gaming machine characterized in that at least a near portion light emitting means (lower lighting LED 494) capable of outputting light for irradiation toward the moving direction side to the operating position by the movable member is provided.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the light emitting means for the near portion is provided in the near portion near the escape portion among the movable members in the operating position. Therefore, when the movable member is in the operating position, the light emitting means for the vicinity portion can output the light for illumination toward the moving direction side to the operating position by the movable member. In this way, it is possible to compensate for the lack of luminous intensity caused by the formation of the relief portion and make it easier to visually recognize the movable member at the operating position.

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The invention according to means 46
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
It has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image, and is provided with an image display means (effect display device 7) capable of visually recognizing an area behind the display screen from the front.
The image display means
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
A peripheral wall portion (frame frame 700, upper structure portion 710, lower structure portion 720, left side structure portion 730, and right side structure portion 740) surrounding the display screen and the transparency switching means are provided.
A standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the standby position. On the other hand, a movable member (face movable body 490) that can be moved is provided at an operating position (driving position) where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction.
A relief portion (notch portion 720a) capable of passing at least a part of the movable member moving between the standby position and the operating position is formed on the peripheral wall portion.
The movable member has a near portion (upper edge portion 491) close to the relief portion when the movable member is in the standby position.
A feature of the near portion is that a near portion light emitting means (upper illumination LED 492) capable of outputting light for illumination toward at least the moving direction side to the operating position by the movable member is provided. A game machine to play.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the movable member moving between the standby position and the operating position can pass through the relief portion of the peripheral wall portion, it is possible to avoid the interference between the moving movable member and the peripheral wall portion. Is. However, when there is a relief portion, the light emitting means cannot be arranged or is difficult to arrange on the wall portion where the relief portion is formed, so that the periphery of the wall portion may become dark. Therefore, in the gaming machine having this configuration, a light emitting means for a near portion is provided in a near portion close to the escape portion among the movable members in the standby position. Therefore, when the movable member is in the standby position, it is possible to output the light for illumination by the light emitting means for the near portion. In this way, it is possible to compensate for the lack of luminosity caused by the formation of the relief portion.

The invention according to means 47
In the gaming machine according to means 46,
It is provided with an effect member (mitt decoration body 431) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and that at least a part of the display screen overlaps in the front-rear direction.
The relief portion is formed on at least one of the four wall portions (upper, lower, left, and right) forming the peripheral wall portion (lower surface portion 702 and lower structural portion 720 of the frame frame 700).
Of the four wall portions, the wall portions (upper surface portion 701 and upper structure portion 710, left surface portion 703 and left side structure portion 730, right surface portion 704 and right side structure portion 740) on which the relief portion is not formed are provided. Even though the light emitting means for the accessory (upper accessory light 715, left accessory light 735, and right accessory light 745) capable of outputting light for illumination that enhances the visibility of the effect member is provided. On the other hand, the gaming machine is characterized in that the wall portion on which the relief portion is formed is not provided with the light emitting means for the accessory.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the transparency switching means is switched to the first state and the movable member is in the standby position, it is possible to show the effect member by transmitting the display screen. At this time, in the wall portion where the relief portion is not formed, the light emitting means for the accessory can output the light for illumination. Further, in the wall portion where the relief portion is formed, although the light emitting means for the accessory is not provided, the light emitting means for the near portion provided in the vicinity of the movable member may output the light for illumination. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to illuminate the effect member from above, below, left and right, and it is possible to make the effect member easy to see.

The invention according to means 48
In the gaming machine according to means 47,
Each of the four wall portions is provided with display light emitting means (upper display LED 714, lower display LED 724, left display LED 734, and right display LED 744) capable of supplying display light to the display screen. A gaming machine characterized by being played.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, not only the wall portion on which the relief portion is not formed but also the wall portion on which the relief portion is formed is provided with the light emitting means for display. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the image cannot be seen or is difficult to see only in the vicinity of the wall portion of the display screen on which the relief portion is formed.

<L>
The invention according to means 49
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
It has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image, and is provided with an image display means (effect display device 7) capable of visually recognizing an area behind the display screen from the front.
The image display means
A first state (transparent state) that is arranged behind the display screen and makes the rear visible, and a second state (non-transparent state) that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. ), And a transmissive switching means (transparent film 770) that can be switched to
A peripheral wall portion (frame frame 700, upper structure portion 710, lower structure portion 720, left side structure portion 730, and right side structure portion 740) surrounding the display screen and the transparency switching means are provided.
A standby position (evacuation position) that is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the standby position. On the other hand, a movable member (face movable body 490) that can be moved is provided at an operating position (driving position) where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction.
A relief portion (notch portion 720a) capable of passing at least a part of the movable member moving between the standby position and the operating position is formed on the peripheral wall portion.
The movable member has a near portion (lower edge portion 493) close to the relief portion when the movable member is in the operating position.
The near portion is provided with a near portion light emitting means (lower illumination LED 494) capable of outputting light for illumination toward at least the moving direction side to the operating position by the movable member. A game machine to be.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the movable member moving between the standby position and the operating position can pass through the relief portion of the peripheral wall portion, it is possible to avoid the interference between the moving movable member and the peripheral wall portion. Is. However, when there is a relief portion, the light emitting means cannot be arranged or is difficult to arrange on the wall portion where the relief portion is formed, so that the periphery of the wall portion may become dark. Therefore, in the gaming machine having this configuration, a light emitting means for a near portion is provided in a near portion close to the escape portion among the movable members in the operating position. Therefore, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is possible to output the light for illumination by the light emitting means for the vicinity portion. In this way, it is possible to make up for the lack of luminous intensity due to the formation of the relief portion, and it is possible to make it easier to visually recognize the movable member at the operating position.

The invention according to means 50
In the gaming machine according to means 49,
The relief portion is formed on at least one of the four wall portions (upper, lower, left, and right) forming the peripheral wall portion (lower surface portion 702 and lower structural portion 720 of the frame frame 700).
Of the four wall portions, the wall portions (upper surface portion 701 and upper structure portion 710, left surface portion 703 and left side structure portion 730, right surface portion 704 and right side structure portion 740) on which the relief portion is not formed are provided. Even though the light emitting means for the accessory (upper accessory light 715, left accessory light 735, and right accessory light 745) capable of outputting light for illumination that enhances the visibility of the movable member is provided. On the other hand, the gaming machine is characterized in that the wall portion on which the relief portion is formed is not provided with the light emitting means for the accessory.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the transparency switching means is switched to the first state and the movable member is in the operating position, it is possible to show the movable member by transmitting the display screen. At this time, in the wall portion where the relief portion is not formed, the light emitting means for the accessory can output the light for illumination. Further, in the wall portion where the relief portion is formed, although the light emitting means for the accessory is not provided, the light emitting means for the near portion provided in the vicinity of the movable member may output the light for illumination. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to illuminate the movable member at the operating position from above, below, left and right, and it is possible to make the movable member easily visible.

The invention according to means 51
In the gaming machine according to means 50,
Each of the four wall portions is provided with display light emitting means (upper display LED 714, lower display LED 724, left display LED 734, and right display LED 744) capable of supplying display light to the display screen. A gaming machine characterized by being played.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, not only the wall portion on which the relief portion is not formed but also the wall portion on which the relief portion is formed is provided with the light emitting means for display. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the image cannot be seen or is difficult to see only in the vicinity of the wall portion of the display screen on which the relief portion is formed.

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The invention according to means 52
Equipped with predetermined game parts (back side production unit 200)
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
The game component includes at least a first unit (front side effect unit 300) and a second unit (rear side effect unit 400).
The second unit includes a predetermined member (face movable body 440), and can be attached to or detached from the first unit.
The first unit is
With the first unit and the second unit mounted, an opposing member (relay board mounting member 500) that at least partially faces the removal direction side of the predetermined member of the second unit is provided.
The opposing member
With the first unit and the second unit attached, at least a part of the predetermined member faces the removal direction side of the predetermined member (position shown in FIG. 32A) and the predetermined member. A gaming machine characterized in that it is supported by the first unit so that it can move between a non-opposing position (position shown in FIG. 32B) that does not face the removal direction side.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the gaming parts, the side in the removal direction of the predetermined member of the second unit and the opposing member of the first unit can face each other. In this case, even if the second unit is to be removed from the first unit, the removal direction side of the predetermined member interferes with the opposing member of the first unit. Therefore, in the gaming machine having this configuration, the facing member of the first unit can move from the facing position facing the removal direction side of the predetermined member to the non-opposing position not facing each other. Therefore, the second unit can be removed from the first unit and the second unit can be attached to the first unit as long as the facing member is moved to the non-opposing position.

Conventionally, various gaming parts have been provided in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine. These game parts are often configured by detachably assembling a plurality of units (first unit and second unit). The merit of the game part composed of the first unit and the second unit is that, for example, when a member of the second unit fails or malfunctions, only the second unit is repaired without repairing or replacing the entire game part. Alternatively, it can be dealt with simply by exchanging. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-112950 describes a game board unit as an example of a game component, and the game board unit is a plate-shaped member in which a back unit is assembled on the rear side of the game board. ..

By the way, normally, in a state where the first unit and the second unit are attached, the removal direction side of the second unit does not face the first unit. However, in recent years, the components of gaming machines have become densely packed. Therefore, for example, when a predetermined member is housed in the second unit, the removal direction side of the predetermined member of the second unit may face the first unit. In that case, even if the second unit is to be removed from the first unit, a predetermined member of the second unit interferes with the first unit and cannot be removed.

On the other hand, according to the invention of the means 52, even if the removal direction side of the predetermined member of the second unit faces the first unit, by moving the facing member from the facing position to the non-opposing position, the second unit The unit can be removed from the first unit.

The invention according to means 53
In the gaming machine according to means 52,
It is equipped with a game board (2) that forms a game area (3) through which the game ball can flow down.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming component is a back unit attached to the rear side of the gaming board.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the back unit, when a defect or failure occurs in the member provided in the second unit, the second unit is removed from the first unit and a new second unit is replaced with the first unit. It can be attached to. Further, even if a defect or failure occurs in the member provided in the first unit, the second unit can be removed from the first unit and the removed second unit can be attached to the new first unit. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the member provided on the back unit, it is possible to deal with it without replacing the entire back unit.

The invention according to the means 54
In the gaming machine according to means 53,
The back unit has the first unit attached to the rear side of the game board, while the second unit is not attached to the game board.
The second unit is a gaming machine including at least a movable movable member (face movable body 440) and a drive source for moving the movable member (face linear motion motor 456).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the second unit includes a movable member and a drive source, failures or malfunctions are relatively likely to occur with the passage of time. Further, since the second unit is not attached to the rear side of the game board unlike the first unit, it is easier to replace than the first unit. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the second unit, it is possible to easily deal with it without replacing the entire back unit.

The invention according to means 55
In the gaming machine according to means 54
Either the first unit or the second unit has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image, and an image display means (effect) capable of visually recognizing an area behind the display screen. Equipped with a display device 7)
The predetermined member included in the second unit is the movable member.
The movable member is arranged behind the display screen, and has a standby position (evacuation position) that does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the standby position. It can be moved to the operation position (drive position) where there are many parts that overlap in the front-back direction with respect to the display screen.
While the facing member faces the movable member in the standby position when in the facing position (see FIG. 31 (A)), the facing member faces the movable member in the standby position when in the non-opposing position. A gaming machine characterized in that it does not face each other (see FIG. 31 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the display screen is transparent and the movable member moves behind the display screen, so that the player can think of a new effect using the movable member. However, in the case of this configuration, when the movable member provided in the second unit is in the standby position, even if the second unit is to be removed from the first unit, the side in the removing direction of the movable member is the facing member of the first unit. Will interfere with. Therefore, by moving the opposing member to a non-opposing position, it is possible to remove the second unit from the first unit without causing the movable member to interfere with the opposing member.

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The invention according to means 56
With a predetermined specific unit (back side production unit 200),
A relay board mounting member (500) to which a predetermined relay board (first relay board 510 and second relay board 520) is mounted is provided.
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
It is provided with a first wiring (harness H2) and a second wiring (main board harness H3) extending from two different members (front side effect unit 300, rear side effect unit 400), respectively.
The first connector (connector CN2) connected to the first wiring and the second connector (connector CN3) connected to the second wiring are connected to the relay board, respectively.
The number of the first connectors (19) connected to the relay board is larger than the number of the second connectors (1) connected to the relay board.
The relay board mounting member is
While the second connector is removed from the relay board, the first connector is supported by the specific unit so that the first wiring can be moved in a direction in which the first wiring is not pulled while the first connector is connected to the relay board. (See FIGS. 32 (A) and 32 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to remove the second connector from the relay board and move the relay board mounting member while the first connector is mounted on the relay board. That is, when it is desired to move the relay board mounting member, it is sufficient to remove the second connector having a smaller number while connecting the first connector having a larger number to the relay board. Therefore, it is possible to move the relay board mounting member with a small work load.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, is provided with many relay boards. The relay board is arranged between the electric component and the control board when the predetermined electric component and the control board are relatively separated from each other. Therefore, a harness (first wiring) extends from a certain member, and a connector (first connector) connected to the harness is connected to the relay board. Further, a harness (second wiring) extends from another member, and a connector (second connector) connected to this harness is connected to the relay board. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-275286 indicates that such a relay board is attached to a relay board mounting member, and the relay board mounting member is fixed to the back unit.

By the way, there may be a situation in which the relay board mounting member is desired to be moved for reasons such as avoiding interference between the relay board mounting member and a predetermined member and simplifying other wiring arrangements. However, when the relay board mounting member is moved, the following problems may occur. That is, as described above, the connectors of the first wiring and the second wiring extending from at least two different members are connected to the relay board, respectively. Therefore, if the relay board mounting member is moved while each connector is connected to the relay board, the first wiring and the second wiring may be pulled and the wire may be broken. On the other hand, if all the connectors connected to the relay board are removed and then the relay board mounting member is moved, the work load becomes large when the number of connectors to be removed is large.

On the other hand, according to the invention of the means 56, it is possible to move the relay board mounting member with a small work load while the first connector is connected to the relay board.

The invention according to means 57
In the gaming machine according to means 56,
The specific unit includes a wall portion (base body 410) forming an internal space (internal space SP2 shown in FIG. 32 (B)).
The relay board mounting member is
A first position (position shown in FIG. 32 (A)) forming a part of the wall portion and a second position (FIG. 32 (B)) in which the internal space of the specific unit is exposed more than the first position. A gaming machine characterized in that it is supported by the specific unit so that it can move to and from the position shown in (1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the relay board mounting member forms a part of the wall portion of the specific unit. Here, there may be a case where it is desired to take out a part in the internal space of the specific unit (for example, a game part in which a defect or failure has occurred, a screw that has entered the internal space, etc.) to the outside of the internal space. Therefore, in this case, the internal space of the specific unit can be exposed by moving the relay board mounting member from the first position to the second position while being supported by the specific unit. As a result, it is possible to take out the parts in the internal space of the specific unit to the outside of the internal space by a simple method.

The invention according to means 58
In the gaming machine according to means 57,
The specific unit includes at least a first unit (front side effect unit 300) and a second unit (rear side effect unit 400).
The second unit includes a predetermined member (face movable body 440), and can be attached to or detached from the first unit.
The relay board mounting member is
When the first unit and the second unit are attached and moved from the first position to the second position, at least a part of the predetermined member faces the removal direction side (FIG. 31). It is characterized in that it is supported by the first unit so that it can be moved from the position shown in (A) to a non-opposing position (position shown in FIG. 31B) that does not face the predetermined member in the removal direction side. A game machine to be.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is conceivable to remove the second unit from the first unit when a defect or failure occurs in the member provided in the second unit in the specific unit. In this case, by moving the relay board mounting member of the first unit from the opposed position to the non-opposed position, it is possible to prevent the predetermined member of the second unit from facing the removal direction side. As a result, the second unit can be removed from the first unit without causing the predetermined member to interfere with the relay board mounting member.

The invention according to means 59
In the gaming machine according to means 58
It is equipped with a game board (2) that forms a game area (3) through which the game ball can flow down.
The specific unit is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a back unit attached to the rear side of the gaming board.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the back unit, when a defect or failure occurs in the member provided in the second unit, the second unit is removed from the first unit and a new second unit is replaced with the first unit. It can be attached to. Further, even if a defect or failure occurs in the member provided in the first unit, the second unit can be removed from the first unit and the removed second unit can be attached to the new first unit. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the member provided on the back unit, it is possible to deal with it without replacing the entire back unit.

The invention according to means 60
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 56 to 59,
The relay board mounting member includes locking portions (first locking piece 504 and second locking piece 505) capable of locking a plurality of the first wirings.
The locking portion is configured so that the first connector connected to the plurality of first wirings can be attached to and detached from the relay board while the plurality of first wirings are locked. A gaming machine characterized by being.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to attach / detach each first connector of the first wiring to / from the relay board while the plurality of first wirings are locked to the locking portion of the relay board mounting member. be. Therefore, it is possible to perform the attachment / detachment work of the first connector while avoiding the large number of first wirings from being separated.

The invention according to means 61
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 56 to 60,
The relay board mounting member is
It is supported so that it can rotate about a predetermined rotation axis (501a, 502a) with respect to the specific unit.
With the first connector connected to the relay board, the first wiring must be rotatable in one side of the rotation direction (the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 32B) as a direction in which the first wiring is not pulled. A game machine featuring.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a structure in which the relay board mounting member is moved so that the first wiring is not pulled while the first connector is connected to the relay board is compared by a structure in which the relay board mounting member is rotated. It can be easily realized.

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The invention according to means 62
Predetermined first unit (front side effect unit 300) and second unit (rear side effect unit 400),
A relay board mounting member (500) to which a predetermined relay board (first relay board 510 and second relay board 520) is mounted is provided.
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
The second unit includes a predetermined member (face movable body 440), and can be attached to or detached from the first unit.
The first unit includes the relay board mounting member.
The first wiring (harness H2) extending from the first unit side and
A second wiring (main board harness H3) extending from the second unit side is provided.
The first connector (connector CN1) connected to the first wiring and the second connector (connector CN3) connected to the second wiring are each connected to the relay board.
The number of the first connectors (19) connected to the relay board is larger than the number of the second connectors (1) connected to the relay board.
The relay board mounting member is
In a state where the first unit and the second unit are attached, and the second connector is removed from the relay board, while the first connector is connected to the relay board. , At least a part of the predetermined member facing the removal direction side (position shown in FIG. 32 (A)) and a non-opposing position (shown in FIG. 32 (B)) not facing the predetermined member removal direction side. A gaming machine characterized in that it is supported by the first unit so that it can move to and from a position).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the removal direction side of the predetermined member of the second unit and the relay board mounting member of the first unit can face each other. In this case, even if the second unit is to be removed from the first unit, the removal direction side of the predetermined member interferes with the relay board mounting member of the first unit. Therefore, in the gaming machine having this configuration, the second connector is removed from the relay board, and the relay board mounting member is not opposed to the predetermined member from the opposite position facing the removal direction side while the first connector is attached to the relay board. It is possible to move it to a non-opposing position. That is, when it is desired to move the relay board mounting member, it is sufficient to remove the second connector having a smaller number while connecting the first connector having a larger number to the relay board. Therefore, it is possible to move the relay board mounting member and remove the second unit from the first unit with a small work load.

The invention according to means 63
In the gaming machine according to means 62,
It is equipped with a game board (2) that forms a game area (3) through which the game ball can flow down.
A gaming machine characterized in that the first unit and the second unit constitute a back unit (back side effect unit 200) attached to the rear side of the game board.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the back unit, when a defect or failure occurs in the member provided in the second unit, the second unit is removed from the first unit and a new second unit is replaced with the first unit. It can be attached to. Further, even if a defect or failure occurs in the member provided in the first unit, the second unit can be removed from the first unit and the removed second unit can be attached to the new first unit. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the member provided on the back unit, it is possible to deal with it without replacing the entire back unit.

The invention according to means 64
In the gaming machine according to means 63,
The back unit has the first unit attached to the rear side of the game board, while the second unit is not attached to the game board.
The second unit is a gaming machine including at least a movable movable member (face movable body 440) and a drive source for moving the movable member (face linear motion motor 456).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the second unit includes a movable member and a drive source, failures or malfunctions are relatively likely to occur with the passage of time. Further, since the second unit is not attached to the rear side of the game board unlike the first unit, it is easier to replace than the first unit. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the second unit, it is possible to easily deal with it without replacing the entire back unit.

The invention according to means 65
In the gaming machine according to means 64,
Either the first unit or the second unit has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image, and an image display means (effect) capable of visually recognizing an area behind the display screen. Equipped with a display device 7)
The predetermined member included in the second unit is the movable member.
The movable member is arranged behind the display screen, and has a standby position (evacuation position) that does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the standby position. It can be moved to the operation position (drive position) where there are many parts that overlap in the front-back direction with respect to the display screen.
The relay board mounting member faces the movable member in the standby position when it is in the facing position (see FIG. 31 (A)), while the movable member in the standby position when it is in the non-opposing position. A gaming machine characterized in that it does not face a member (see FIG. 31 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the display screen is transparent and the movable member moves behind the display screen, so that the player can think of a new effect using the movable member. However, in the case of this configuration, when the movable member provided in the second unit is in the standby position, even if the second unit is to be removed from the first unit, the relay board of the first unit is on the removal direction side of the movable member. It interferes with the mounting member. Therefore, by moving the relay board mounting member to a non-opposing position, the second unit can be removed from the first unit without causing the movable member to interfere with the facing member.

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The invention according to means 66
A game board (2) forming a game area (3) through which a game ball can flow down, and
A back unit (back side production unit 200) attached to the rear side of the game board is provided.
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
The back unit includes a first back unit (front side effect unit 300) to which at least the first member (logo member 350, etc.) is assembled, and at least a second member (face movable body 440, face linear motion motor 456, etc.). Equipped with the second back unit (rear side production unit 400) that is assembled,
The second back unit is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be attached to or detached from the first back unit in a state where the second member is assembled.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a defect or failure occurs in the second member provided in the second back unit in the back unit, the second back unit is removed from the first back unit and a new second member is used. The back unit can be attached to the first back unit. Further, even if a defect or failure occurs in the first member provided in the first back unit, the second back unit is removed from the first back unit, and the removed second back unit is attached to the new first back unit. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to deal with it without replacing the entire back unit. Further, since the structure can be divided into the first back unit and the second back unit, the member having a defect or failure can be easily removed, and the structure can be easily repaired or replaced.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, a gaming board unit is housed inside a gaming machine frame. As described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-076179, the game board unit has a back unit (back side effect unit) attached to the rear side of the game board which is a plate-shaped member. The game board unit is substantially case-shaped by the back unit and the game board that acts as a lid. Therefore, various members other than the game board are assembled or housed in the back unit. Specifically, an effect display device, a decorative member, a movable member, a drive source, a harness, various control boards, and the like are assembled or housed.

By the way, the back unit described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-076179 has a structure that is not divided into smaller units as it fulfills a function of accommodating or assembling various members. That is, there is only one back unit. Therefore, if a member provided in the back unit has a defect or a failure, if the entire back unit is replaced, the cost increases. Further, when an attempt is made to remove a defective or defective member from the back unit, it is difficult to remove the member because the back unit cannot be divided. That is, the structure is such that it is difficult to repair or replace the members provided on the back unit.

On the other hand, according to the invention according to the means 66, since the back unit can be divided into a first unit and a second unit, it is possible to simplify the response when an abnormality occurs in the member provided on the back unit. Is possible.

The invention according to means 67
In the gaming machine according to means 66,
In the back unit, the first back unit is attached to the rear side of the game board, while the second back unit is not attached to the game board.
The second back unit is characterized by at least including a movable member (face movable body 440) that can be moved as the second member and a drive source (face linear motion motor 456) that moves the movable member. A game machine to play.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the second back unit includes a movable member and a drive source, failures or malfunctions are relatively likely to occur with the passage of time. Further, since the second back unit is not attached to the rear side of the game board unlike the first back unit, it is easier to replace than the first back unit. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the second back unit, it is possible to easily deal with it without replacing the entire back unit.

The invention according to means 68
In the gaming machine according to means 67,
Either the first back unit or the second back unit has a display screen (liquid crystal panel 760) capable of displaying a predetermined image, and an image display in which an area behind the display screen can be visually recognized. Means (effect display device 7) are provided,
The movable member is arranged behind the display screen, and has a standby position (evacuation position) that does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps the display screen in the front-rear direction, and the standby position. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be moved to an operating position (driving position) where there are many parts that overlap in the front-rear direction with respect to the display screen.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the display screen is transparent and the movable member moves behind the display screen, so that the player can think of a new effect using the movable member. If an abnormality occurs in the movable member here and the entire back unit is to be replaced, the cost will increase. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to deal with it inexpensively and easily by replacing only the second back unit.

The invention according to means 69
In the gaming machine according to means 68,
The first back unit is
With the first back unit and the second back unit mounted, at least a part of the facing member (relay board mounting member 500) facing the removal direction side of the movable member in the standby position is provided. ,
The opposing member
With the first back unit and the second back unit attached, at least a part of the movable member in the standby position faces the removal direction side (position shown in FIG. 32 (A)). ) And a non-opposing position (position shown in FIG. 32B) that is in the standby position and does not face the removal direction side of the movable member, and is supported by the first back unit. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the back unit, the side in the removal direction of the movable member in the standby position and the facing member of the first back unit can face each other. In this case, even if the second back unit is to be removed from the first back unit, the removal direction side of the movable member interferes with the opposing member of the first back unit. Therefore, in the gaming machine having this configuration, the facing member of the first back unit can move from the facing position facing the removal direction side of the movable member to the non-opposing position not facing each other. Therefore, if the opposing member is moved to the non-opposing position, the second back unit can be removed from the first back unit without causing the movable member to interfere with the opposing member.

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The invention according to means 70
With a predetermined specific unit (back side production unit 200),
A relay board mounting member (500) to which a predetermined relay board (first relay board 510 and second relay board 520) is mounted is provided.
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
The specific unit includes a wall portion (rear wall portion 200A) forming an internal space (SP2).
The relay board mounting member is
A first position (opposing position shown in FIG. 32 (A)) forming a part of the wall portion and a second position (FIG. 32 (B)) in which the internal space of the specific unit is exposed more than the first position. ), A gaming machine characterized in that it is supported by the specific unit so that it can move to and from the non-opposing position).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the relay board mounting member forms a part of the wall portion of the specific unit. Here, there may be a case where it is desired to take out a part in the internal space of the specific unit (for example, a game part in which a defect or failure has occurred, a screw that has entered the internal space, etc.) to the outside of the internal space. Therefore, in this case, the internal space of the specific unit can be exposed by moving the relay board mounting member from the first position to the second position while being supported by the specific unit. As a result, it is possible to take out the parts in the internal space of the specific unit to the outside of the internal space by a simple method.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2A ... Game board unit 2 ... Game board 7 ... Production display device 7a ... Display screen 91 ... Production control microcomputer 200 ... Back side production unit 200A ... Rear wall 300 ... Front side production unit 320 ... Ball movable body 400 ... Rear production unit 410 ... Base body 431 ... Mitt decorative body 440 ... Face movable body 480 ... Bat movable body 490 ... Face movable body 491 ... Upper edge 492 ... Upper lighting LED
493 ... Lower edge 494 ... LED for lower lighting
500 ... Relay board mounting members 501a, 502a ... Rotating shaft 504 ... First locking piece 505 ... Second locking piece 510 ... First relay board 520 ... Second relay board 720a ... Notch portion 760 ... Liquid crystal panel 770 ... Transparent film 791 ... Light for accessories 792 ... Backlight H1, H2 ... Harness H3 ... Harness for main board CN1, CN2, CN3 ... Connector E1 ... Drive position area E2 ... Mitt superimposition area E3 ... But superimposition area WH ... White image BL ... Black image

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An image display means that has a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined image and can visually recognize an area behind the display screen from the front.
Transparency switching that is arranged behind the display screen and can be switched between a first state that makes the rear visible and a second state that makes the rear invisible or more difficult to see than the first state. Means and
The rear side standby position, which is arranged behind the transparency switching means and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps in the front-rear direction, and the display screen more than the rear side standby position. On the other hand, a rear movable member that can move to a rear operating position where there are many overlapping parts in the front-rear direction,
A front standby position that is arranged in front of the display screen and does not overlap the display screen in the front-rear direction or partially overlaps the front-rear direction, and a front-rear direction with respect to the display screen from the front standby position. A front movable member that can be moved to the front operating position where there are many overlapping parts,
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production as the game progresses,
The front movable member in the front standby position and the rear movable member in the rear standby position are arranged so as not to form a predetermined design.
The effect control means
In a state in which by controlling the permeability switching unit to the first state, moves from the front standby position and the front movable member during movement to the front operating position, to the rear operating position from the rear standby position A moving transmission effect that makes the rear movable member visible until the front movable member finishes moving to the front operating position and the rear movable member finishes moving to the rear operating position. Feasible and
The front movable member moved to the front operating position and the rear movable moved to the rear operating position based on the moving transmission effect while the transparency switching means is controlled to the first state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to perform a design forming transmission effect that makes the predetermined design visible by means of a member.

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