JP6915666B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or a slot machine.

As a pachinko machine, if a detection sensor detects a ball entering a start winning device provided with a start port while the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the number of times the ball is entered is stored as a start memory number up to a predetermined number. In general, the player is notified by a hold lamp which is a starting memory number display means.

Examples of such a gaming machine include those described in the following documents.
JP-A-2007-159734

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is desired that the starting memory number is effectively notified to the player.

The present invention has been devised in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively notifying the starting memory number.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is used to achieve the above object.
A game board with a game area on the front side where the game ball flows down,
A ball entry means provided in the game area of the game board and capable of entering a game ball,
A lottery means for drawing a lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the entry means, and
A display unit that displays a display effect determined according to the result of the lottery by the lottery means, and
A start storage means that can store up to a predetermined number of information including the result of the lottery by the lottery means as start memory so that the display effect is displayed on the display unit during the period when the display effect is displayed. When,
A light emitting means having a plurality of light sources capable of emitting light corresponding to the number of the starting memories stored in the starting storage means, and a light emitting means having a plurality of light sources capable of emitting light.
When each light source of the light emitting means emits light, a plurality of lighting units that light up by reflecting the light from the light source and guiding the light forward are arranged.
The lighting portion has an extending portion that extends in the front-rear direction and guides the light from the light source from the entrance portion to the front, and a covering means that has a light-shielding property and is provided on the outer surface of the extending portion excluding the entrance portion. The reflective surface has a reflecting surface that is inclined at an angle larger than 45 ° with respect to the extending direction of the extending portion and reflects the light guided to the extending portion rearward, and a ridge and a groove. in reflected and characterized Rukoto it has a light traveling backward and a reflective portion for reflecting forward.

According to the present invention, a gaming machine capable of effectively notifying the number of stored games can be obtained.

Front view showing an example of a pachinko machine. The perspective view of the front side of the pachinko machine of FIG. The perspective view of the front frame of the pachinko machine of FIG. A front view showing an example of a game board. The perspective view of the game board of FIG. The exploded perspective view which shows the structure of the back surface of the pachinko machine of FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the back side of the game board of FIG. The rear view of the game board of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of the electric structure of a pachinko machine. Front view showing the center frame of the game board. An exploded perspective view showing a state in which the center frame is removed from the game board. An exploded perspective view showing a state in which the outer capsule member is removed from the game board. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. A partially enlarged perspective view showing the arrangement state of the second decorative portion in the center frame. An exploded perspective view of the stage unit. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB. The schematic cross-sectional view which shows the lighting part and its mounting structure. Perspective view of the outer capsule member. The perspective view which shows the state which the LED board and the cover were removed from the outer capsule member. The schematic cross-sectional view which shows another example of the arrangement composition of a decorative plate and a lighting part. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a reflecting means and its arrangement structure. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the reflecting means.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has, as means 1,
It is equipped with a game board in which a display unit of a variable display device for variable display of symbols and a start winning device are arranged.
A winning / failing lottery is performed based on the detection of a ball entering the starting winning device, and a moving image of a pattern selected based on the detection of a ball entering the starting winning device is displayed on the display unit. A display effect related to the result of the winning / failing lottery is performed, the number of times the ball is entered into the starting winning device detected during the video display is stored as the starting memory number up to a predetermined number, and this starting memory number is displayed for the game. A gaming machine that is provided with a lighting unit as a means for displaying the number of starting memories to notify a person and has a light emitting region formed in at least a part of the front portion of the gaming machine.
The lighting unit is arranged between the display unit and the start winning device, and can output light to the outside from a position at a predetermined distance forward from the front surface portion of the gaming machine.

In the present invention, the "front portion of the gaming machine" means whether or not it is located at the frontmost position of the gaming machine, and whether or not it is a perfect flat surface (that is, some curvature or unevenness). Includes planar parts that are exposed toward the front of the gaming machine. Further, for example, in the case of a transparent member or the like, the appearance is not visually formed. Therefore, even when the transparent member is arranged in front of a specific planar portion on the front side of the gaming machine, for example. The specific planar portion is visually equivalent to being exposed to the front, and therefore corresponds to the front portion of the gaming machine.
Further, the "light emitting region" includes an arbitrary region in the front portion of the gaming machine, which is configured to emit light by arranging, for example, a display unit of a variable display device, an illumination, or the like.

For example, in a configuration in which the number of start memories is displayed by a hold lamp arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine, the hold lamp tends to be difficult to see because of the light emitting area as described above. According to the configuration, the starting memory number is displayed by the lighting unit that outputs light from a position at a predetermined distance forward from the front portion of the gaming machine, so that the viewpoint is viewed from the front portion of the gaming machine when viewed from the front. Stay away and concentrate on the front lighting area. Therefore, the starting memory number can be visually recognized sufficiently clearly without being confused with the light emitting region, and the player can easily and surely confirm this without wasting the game ball.
Further, since the display contents on the display unit of the variable display device and the entry into the starting prize device are of the utmost concern to the player, the display unit of the variable display device and the starting winning device attract the attention of the player. It is the most concentrated part. Therefore, since the lighting unit is arranged between the display unit and the start winning device, the start memory number is displayed at the most visible position.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine of the means 1 as the means 2.
A decorative plate extends forward from the front portion of the gaming machine, and the lighting portion is arranged so as to protrude from the decorative plate.
A first light source for irradiating the decorative plate with light and a second light source for supplying light to the lighting portion.
The light source is arranged,
The lighting unit is formed from an input unit in which light is input from a second light source, an output unit in which light input to the input unit is output to the outside, and an output unit from the input unit to have a light-shielding property. It is characterized by having a light guide path that is at least partially covered by a covering means.

In the present invention, the "light guide path" includes, for example, a solid material formed of a light-transmitting material and a hollow one.

According to the gaming machine according to the above means 2, the first light source and the second light source and the second light source are on the decorative plate and the lighting portion, respectively.
Light is individually emitted from the light source, and the lighting portion is configured such that the light is guided from the input portion to the output portion through a light guide path covered with a covering means having a light-shielding property. Even though the lighting unit is arranged in the area where the light is emitted from the light source, the light emitted from the first light source and the second light source maintains a separate and independent state without mixing or interfering with each other. While doing so, the decorative plate and the lighting part are each irradiated. As a result, the first
While the light source and the second light source are arranged close to each other, the decorative plate and the lighting portion can be clearly projected individually without canceling each other out. That is, while a good decorative effect can be obtained with the decorative plate by irradiating the light from the first light source, the light supplied from the second light source is output from the lighting unit to start without being confused with the surrounding decorative plate. The number of memories is displayed clearly enough.
Further, at this time, if it is attempted to maintain the light emitted from the first light source and the second light source in a separate and independent state by, for example, arranging an appropriate light-shielding member, a space for arranging the light-shielding member is required. On the other hand, by covering the lighting portion with a light-shielding covering means as in the above means 2 to form a light guide path, the light can be maintained in a separate and independent state without providing a light-shielding member. From the above, while the decorative effect can be effectively obtained by irradiating the decorative plate and the lighting portion with light, a large space is required not only for the decorative plate and the lighting portion but also for the light source for irradiating the light. There is also an effect that it can be arranged compactly.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine of the means 2 as the means 3.
A reflection portion having a ridge and / or a groove extending in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the light guide path extends is formed in the light guide path, and an output portion is formed at a position facing the reflection portion. It is a feature.

The light emitted from the second light source enters the input portion of the lighting unit, reflects in the light guide path, travels along the direction in which the light guide path extends, and is guided to the output unit. At this time, according to the gaming machine according to the means 3, the light traveling in the light guide path hits a ridge and / or a groove extending in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the light guide path extends at the reflecting portion. , Reflects uniformly in the direction facing the reflecting portion. That is, the light that has traveled while being reflected in the light guide path in various directions is reflected by the reflecting portion so that the light is aligned in the direction facing the reflecting portion and is output from the output portion to the outside. As a result, the light can be output from the output unit to the outside without waste, and the lighting unit can be lit more effectively.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine of the means 2 or the means 3 as the means 4.
The decorative plate is made of a light-transmitting resin, and is formed as a half mirror by forming a semi-transparent metal thin film on the front surface or the back surface.

According to the gaming machine according to the above means 4, since the decorative plate is a half mirror, when light is irradiated from the first light source, this light can be transmitted and the light is not irradiated from the first light source. In, the metal thin film reflects light, which makes it possible to obtain a better decorative effect on the decorative plate.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 2 to 4 as the means 5.
Between the display unit of the variable display device and the start winning device, the game ball is rolled left and right and dropped toward the lower starting winning device, or dropped at a position away from the starting winning device. A stage forming member that guides forward is arranged,
The stage forming member has transparency and
The decorative plate and the lighting portion are arranged so as to be covered with the stage forming member.

The gaming machine is provided with a gaming board having a gaming area formed on the front surface, and the gaming area is provided with various winning openings such as a general winning opening and a starting opening, and a variable display device for variable display of symbols. Further, as the variable display device, not only the display unit that displays the symbol in a variable manner, but also the game ball is guided forward while being rolled left and right and dropped toward the starting port in the lower center. In many cases, a portion called a "stage" that is dropped from the starting port is provided between the display unit and the starting port. In such a gaming machine, according to the configuration in which the stage forming member having transparency is arranged so as to cover the decorative plate and the lighting portion as in the above means 5, the space under the stage is effectively utilized. The decorative plate and the lighting portion can be arranged more compactly. At this time, since the decorative plate and the lighting portion are arranged so as to be covered with the stage forming member, the behavior of the game ball rolling on the stage forming member has no influence depending on the shape of the decorative plate and the lighting portion. Therefore, the decorative plate and the lighting portion can be formed into various shapes without being restricted so that the decorative plate and the lighting portion can be formed with a high degree of freedom of decoration. Further, since the stage forming member has transparency, the decorative plate and the lighting portion are not hidden, and visibility from the outside can be well maintained.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a means 6 in the gaming machine of the means 5.
The stage forming member is composed of a plurality of steps formed in a step shape from the lower front to the upper rear, and the lighting portion is a position corresponding to a step behind the frontmost step among the plurality of steps constituting the stage forming member. It is characterized by being arranged in.

According to the gaming machine according to the means 6, the lighting unit is arranged at a position corresponding to the stage behind the front stage, that is, the stage above the front stage, among the plurality of stages constituting the stage forming member. , The lighting portion can be arranged so as to project upward, and a large visible region of the lighting portion as seen from the front view, that is, the player can be secured, and the visible region of the lighting portion can be secured in this way. The decorative plate can be arranged closer to the stage forming member, that is, more compactly, while ensuring a large size.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 2 to 6 as the means 7.
The second light source is connected to the main control board, the lighting of the second light source is controlled by the main control board, the first light source is connected to the sub control device controlled by the main control board, and the first light source is connected. It is characterized in that the lighting of is controlled by the sub-control device.

According to the gaming machine according to the means 7, since the second light source for supplying light to the lighting unit is controlled by the main control board, for example, even if the sub control device fails, the main control board can be used. Has no effect and therefore can maintain the ability to signal the number of start-up memories.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 7 as the means 8.
The lighting portion has a shape extending long along the light guide path, and a support member is attached along the length direction of the lighting portion.

According to the gaming machine according to the means 8, even if the lighting portion has an elongated shape, for example, it is stably supported by the attachment of the support member. Further, by arranging the support member along the length direction of the lighting portion, that is, by arranging the support member so as to overlap the lighting portion, the irradiation of light from the first light source is hindered by the support member. This can be reduced as much as possible.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine of the means 8 as the means 9.
The support member is characterized by having a locking means that can engage with the lighting portion.

According to the gaming machine according to the means 9, the lighting portion can be easily supported and fixed to the support member by engaging the locking means with the lighting portion.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 9 as the means 10.
The lighting portion is characterized in that it is composed of two or more types of lighting portions having different dimensions and / or shapes of the mounting portions.

When the lighting part is composed of multiple parts, it is difficult to distinguish each lighting part during the installation work.
It is easy to mistake one lighting part for another lighting part and mount it at the wrong mounting position, but according to the gaming machine according to the above means 10, the dimensions and / or shape of the mounting part of each lighting part are different. , Even if each lighting part is tried to be mounted in the wrong position, it does not fit correctly, and therefore each lighting part can be mounted in the proper position more reliably.

Hereinafter, the best mode of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) is mentioned as a gaming machine.
(Configuration on the front side of the pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10. Figure 1,
As shown in 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and an outer frame 11.
An inner frame 12 that is openable and closable is provided on one side of the outer frame 11. Below, the outer frame 1
The configuration of 1 and the inner frame 12 will be described individually.

The outer frame 11 is formed of a wooden plate material in a rectangular shape as a whole, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum. This is because the weight of the pachinko machine can be reduced by such a configuration.
On the other hand, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) where the handle (game ball launching handle 18 described later) is installed when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as the axis. In such a configuration, assuming that the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the side where the handle is installed (on the right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), the game ball launch handle is used when the inner frame 12 is opened. This is because the heads and the like of the 18 interfere with the adjacent pachinko machine and the card unit (ball lending unit), and the inner frame 12 cannot be sufficiently opened. In addition, the inner frame 1
Reference numeral 2 is composed of a synthetic resin, specifically an ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing so, the advantage of being highly viscous, resistant to impact, and being able to be manufactured at low cost is exhibited.

The inner frame 12 is roughly divided into a lower plate unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof and an opening / closing axis on the left side of the inner frame 12 in the vertical direction within a range above the lower plate unit 13. It includes a front frame set 14 that can be opened and closed, a resin base (not shown), and a game board 30 that will be described later and is attached to the rear side of the resin base. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 by fasteners such as screws. On the front side of the lower plate unit 13, the lower plate 15, the ball pulling lever 17, and the game ball launch handle 1
8, an ashtray 22, and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower plate 15 as a ball tray is provided in the substantially central portion of the lower plate unit 13, and the discharge port 16 is provided when the upper plate, which will be described later, is full.
It has the role of stopping the more discharged game balls. The ball pulling lever 17 is for pulling out a game ball in the lower plate 15, and by moving the ball pulling lever 17 to the left side in FIG. 1, a predetermined portion on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is opened. The game balls parked in the lower plate 15 can be discharged to the player's ball storage box (dollar box) through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is arranged so as to project to the right side of the lower plate 15 toward the front side. In response to the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball is driven toward the game board 30 described later by the game ball launching device provided with the launching solenoid. The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting sound from a speaker provided in or on the back of the lower plate unit 13. The ashtray 22 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. Ashtray 2
The right side of No. 2 is supported by the lower plate 15 on one side so as to rotate around the axis in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) (for example, to rotate forward toward the front side).

Most of the lower plate unit 13 is made of ABS resin like the inner frame 12. By doing so, it can be highly viscous and strong against impact, and can be manufactured at low cost. Especially, the lower plate 1
The surface layer forming 5 and the front panel portion at the back of the lower plate are molded with flame-retardant ABS resin. Therefore, this part is hard to burn.

On the other hand, at the lower part of the front frame set 14 (upper position of the lower plate 15 described above), an upper plate 19 as a receiving plate for the game ball is provided integrally with the front frame set 14. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them toward the game ball launching device 38 while arranging them in a row. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame, but in this embodiment, the front decorative frame is omitted. , The upper plate 19 is provided directly to the front frame set 14. Like the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 also has a structure in which the surface layer is molded of a flame-retardant ABS resin. Further, at the lower left of the upper plate 19, an effect button 79 is provided for the player to perform an operation such as changing the background of the decorative pattern display device 42.

In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the front frame set 14 (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the effect during the game by controlling the change of the light emitting mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state in the big hit game state and the like. For example, on the peripheral edge of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and by lighting or blinking in the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is in effect. It is a configuration to notify.

Further, a ball lending operation unit 120 is arranged below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123.
When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with bills, cards, etc. inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, game balls can be rented according to the operation. Will be done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays the remaining amount information of the card or the like. A pachinko machine, a so-called cash machine, in which a game ball is lent directly from the ball lending device unit to the upper plate without going through a card unit does not require the ball lending operation unit 120. Therefore, a decorative sticker or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. As a result, it is possible to standardize the ball lending operation unit between the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine.

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the structure of the game board 30. The game board 30 is a first starting winning device 33 and a second starting winning device 33 including a general winning device 31 having a general winning opening, a variable winning device 32, an upper starting opening 33a and a lower starting opening 33b (composed of an operating chucker 33b). A second with a start port
A variable display device unit 35 including a start winning device 34 (composed of a through gate), a special symbol display device, a normal symbol display device, and a decorative symbol display device 42 is provided. These general winning device 31, variable winning device 32, first starting winning device 33, second starting winning device 34
, The variable display device unit 35 and the like are arranged in each through hole formed by router processing in the game board 30, and are attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like. Further, a pair of opening / closing blades 60 are provided at the entrance of the lower starting port 33b, and an open position for guiding the game ball and a closed position where the game ball is difficult to enter into the lower starting port 33b can be taken.
The opening / closing blade 60 is driven by a solenoid SL1 arranged on the back surface side of the game board 30. Further, a large winning opening (entrance of the accommodating portion) 61 is arranged below the lower starting opening 33b.
The grand prize opening 61 will be mentioned later. In the large winning opening 61, the ball entry detection switch SW1
Is provided.

A game ball enters the above-mentioned general winning device 31, variable winning device 32, and first starting winning device 33, and the winning ball is detected by a detection switch (winning port switch, count switch, operating port switch, etc.) described later. And based on the output of this detection switch, the upper plate 19 (or lower plate 1)
A predetermined number of prize balls will be paid out to 5). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36 so that game balls that have not entered various winning devices or the like are guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the out port 36. It has become. A large number of nails are planted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) are arranged.

The special symbol display device fluctuates the special symbol as identification information triggered by winning a prize in the first start winning device 33, and the decorative symbol display device 42 fluctuates the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. The normal symbol display device displays the normal symbol in a variable manner triggered by the passage of the second start winning device 34.

The special symbol display device is composed of nine LED segments of the first display unit in the display device 371A, which will be described later, and the display content is controlled by the main control device 261 described later.

The decorative symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The decorative pattern display device 42 includes, for example, the upper, middle, and lower three.
A design as identification information is displayed at the location. These symbols are scrolled and variably displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. In this embodiment, the decorative pattern display device 42 (
The liquid crystal display device) includes, for example, a large liquid crystal display having a size of 10 inches or 12 inches.

The ordinary symbol display device includes two lamps for ordinary symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a first lamp and a second lamp) arranged in the display device 371B described later. In this embodiment, the appearance shape of the first lamp for ordinary symbols is "○", while the second lamp is provided adjacent to the right side of the first lamp, and the appearance shape is "○". It has a "x" shape. In the ordinary symbol display device, for example, the display symbol (ordinary symbol) by the first and second lamps changes every time the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34. Specifically, the first and second lamps Are alternately lit, and when stopped by the first lamp, the lower start opening 33b of the first start winning device 33 is configured to be in an operating state (open) for a predetermined time. The number of times the game ball has passed through the second start winning device 34 is held up to four times, and the number of times held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 801a. The first and second lamps are the decorative pattern display device 4.
A plurality of display units that are variablely displayed in a part of 2 may be used.

The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated in an open state in which the game ball is likely to win a prize and a normal closed state at the time of a big hit. However, the specific configuration will be described later. Briefly, when the special symbol display device has a specific display mode (when the finalized symbol after the decorative symbol display device 42 is stopped is a combination of specific symbols set in advance), the special gaming state is set. appear. and,
The variable winning device 32 is in the receiving state and allows the winning of the game ball. Specifically, the receiving state of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly released a predetermined number of times, with the passage of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or the winning of a predetermined number (for example, 10) as one round. The number of times the game ball has passed through the first start winning device 33 is held up to four times, and the number of times held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 800a. The holding lamp 800a may be configured to be variablely displayed by a part of the decorative symbol display device 42.

Further, a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached to the game board 30, and is fired as the game ball launching handle 18 is rotated. The game ball is guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is composed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, one molded by adding fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 integrally formed with inner and outer doubles. .. Since the rail unit 50 is molded by adding fluororesin, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper rail, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side portion) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, the guide rail is formed by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and the ball guide passage is formed by the portion (the portion on the left side when facing) in which the respective rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is the game board 30.
It is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is open.

A return ball prevention member 53 is attached to the tip end portion (upper left portion in FIG. 3) of the inner rail 51.
As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the inside of the ball guide passage. There is. Further, the outer rail 52 has a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (FIG. 3).
The return rubber 54 is attached to the upper right portion (the portion corresponding to the tip end portion of the outer rail 52). Therefore, the game ball launched with a momentum equal to or higher than a predetermined value hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced off.

Further, an arc-shaped flange 56 protruding outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in that state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56 to form the game board. The rail unit 50 is fastened to the 30.

The game area is divided into substantially circular shapes by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game territory castle divided on the board surface of the game board 30 is more than the conventional one. It is much larger.

(Back configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

First, the overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), various control boards are arranged so as to be arranged vertically and horizontally or stacked back and forth.
A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a resin protective cover, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are mounted separately on three mounting bases to form three control board units, and these control board units are individually mounted on the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. .. In this case, the main control device 2 is composed of a main control board, a power supply monitoring board, a board box for accommodating these boards, and a sealing unit for sealing the board box.
61 is mounted on one mounting base to be unitized, and a display control device 45 composed of a display control board, a board box accommodating the display control board, and a decorative symbol display device 42, a sub control board, and the sub control board are provided. A sub-control device 262 composed of a board box to be housed is mounted on an outer packaging member 82 described later to form a unit, and a payout control board, a board box (payout control board case) to house the payout control board, and the board box. A power supply / launch control device consisting of a payout control device 311 composed of a sealing unit for sealing, a power supply board, a launch control board, and a board box (power supply / launch control board case 203A) for accommodating these boards. It is mounted on a mounting base and made into a unit. Here, for convenience, each unit is referred to as "first control board unit 201", "second control board unit 202", and "second control board unit 202" in the above order.
It will be referred to as "third control board unit 203".

In addition, the payout mechanism and the protective cover are also integrated as one unit, and the resin part is generally referred to as a back pack. Therefore, the unit is referred to as the "back pack unit 20" here.
It is called "3". The detailed configuration of each unit 2001-203 will be described later.

1st control board unit 201, 2nd control board unit 202 and back pack unit 2
The 03 is configured so that it can be attached and detached in units of units without using any tools, and in addition to this, a support shaft portion is provided in a part thereof and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. It is composed. This is also a device for making it possible to easily confirm the hidden configuration and the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one after the other.

The first control board unit 201 described above includes a main control board that controls the progress of the game, a power supply monitoring board that controls power supply monitoring, and the decorative symbol display device 42 according to instructions from the main control board.
It has a sub-control board that controls the display control and the voice lamp control. The main control board and the power supply monitoring board are housed in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 263 includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit so as not to be opened. Box 263 is sealed.

Any configuration can be applied to the sealing unit as long as the box base and the box cover are connected in an unopenable manner, and the sealing process by the sealing unit prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing. (I) Even if an unauthorized opening is performed, such a situation can be detected early and easily.

The second control board unit 202 is the decorative symbol display device 4 according to instructions from the main control board.
It has a display control device 45 that controls the display of 2 and a sub control board that controls the voice lamp control according to an instruction from the main control board. The display control device 45 includes a decorative symbol display device 42 and a display control board as a unit, is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like, and is attached to the back side of an outer packaging member 82 described later. The sub-control board is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like, and is attached to the back side of the display control device 45.

Next, the third control board unit (back pack unit) 203 has a payout control board, a power supply board, a launch control board, and a card unit connection board. The payout control board controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls, and the power supply board and the launch control board generate and output predetermined power supply voltages required by various control devices and the like, and the player's game ball launch handle 18. The firing solenoid is controlled according to the operation. Further, the card unit connection board is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and the player takes in the command of the ball lending operation and controls the payout. It is output to the board. A card unit connection board is not required for a cash machine in which a game ball is directly lent to an upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit.

The payout control board is housed in a payout control board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like, and the power supply board and the launch control board are a power supply / fire control board case 203A made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is stored inside. Further, the card unit connection board is housed in a card unit connection board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control board, similarly to the main control board described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the board case (wrapping means) are connected by the sealing unit (sealing means) so as not to be opened, so that the board box Is sealed.

The payout control board is electrically connected to the state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs such as a ball clogging in the payout motor section, the payout motor is slowly corrected. It is rotated so that the ball clogging can be cleared (return to the normal state).

Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 integrates a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism portion 352.

The back pack 351 is molded of, for example, ABS resin, and has a substantially flat base portion 353.
And a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.
The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has at least a size sufficient to surround the electric accessory unit (center accessory) (however, in the present embodiment, the above-described). The sub-control board is also enclosed). Protective cover 3
A large number of ventilation holes are provided on the back surface of the 54. Each of the ventilation holes has an elongated shape, and the ventilation holes are provided so as to be adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent ventilation holes. That is, by cutting the resin portion between the ventilation holes to expose the display control device or the like inside the resin portion, a predetermined verification or the like can be easily performed.

Further, the base portion 353 is provided with a payout mechanism portion 35 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354.
2 is arranged. That is, the tank 35 opened upward at the top of the back pack 351
5 is provided, and the tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 having two horizontal rows (two rows) of ball passages and gently inclining toward the downstream side is connected, and further, the tank rail 35.
A case rail 357 is vertically connected to the downstream side of 6. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are appropriately paid out according to a predetermined electrical configuration of a payout motor or the like. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage (not shown) or the like.

The tank rail 356 and the vibrator 359 for adding vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated, and if a ball is clogged near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 359 is driven. This eliminates the clogging of the ball.

In the payout mechanism unit 352, a payout relay board 381 that relays a signal of a payout command from the payout control board to the payout device 358 is installed, and a power switch board 382 for taking in a main power source from the outside is installed. ing. For example, an AC 24V main power supply is supplied to the power switch board 382 via a voltage converter, and the power is turned on or off by the switching operation of the power switch 382a.

An inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12, and when the inner frame 12 is opened, the inner frame 12 is opened. It is designed to be output from the open detection switch 388 to the computer for the hall (inside the pachinko shop). Further, a front frame open detection switch 389 is provided on the left side of the inner frame open detection switch 388, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the front frame open detection switch 389 is used for the inside of the hall (inside the pachinko shop). It is designed to be output to the computer.

(Electrical configuration of pachinko machines and various control processes)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a power supply device 313, a power supply monitoring device 540, a main control device 261 and a sub control device 262, a payout control device 311 and a display control device 45. Hereinafter, these devices will be described in detail individually. The power supply monitoring device 540 and the main control device 261 are sealed by a sealing unit as described above.

Next, the configuration of the main control device 261 will be described. The main control device 261 is equipped with an MPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 501 is a ROM 5 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 501.
02, RAM 503, which is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing a control program stored in the ROM 502, and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit. It is built-in.

The RAM 503 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off.
The 503 is provided with an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.

The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 501 is configured to input a power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU 501. When input to, NMI as a power failure process
The interrupt process is executed immediately.

An input / output port 505 is connected to the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 via a bus line 504 composed of an address bus and a data bus. I / O port 505
RAM erase switch circuit 543 in power supply monitoring device 540, payout control device 311, launch control device 312, sub control device 262, special symbol display device, normal symbol display device, special symbol hold display device 800, normal symbol hold display device 801 And other switches (not shown) are connected. The special symbol display device is composed of nine LED segments as described above, and the ordinary symbol display device is composed of the first and second lamps for the ordinary symbol as described above, and the special symbol is reserved. As described above, the display device 800 is composed of a hold lamp 800a for displaying the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol, and the ordinary symbol hold display device 801 is a hold lamp displaying the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol as described above. It is composed of 801a.

The payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout motor 358a. The MPU 511, which is an arithmetic unit, has a ROM 512 that stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the MPU 511, and an RA used as a work memory or the like.
It is equipped with M513.

Similar to the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off. , RAM 513 is provided with an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.

Similar to the MPU 501 of the main control device 261, the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 is also configured so that the power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure. When input to the MPU 511, the NMI interrupt process as the power failure process is immediately executed.

An input / output port 515 is connected to the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main control device 261 and a payout motor 358a are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch solenoid, and the launch solenoid is permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. In particular,
The payout control device 311 outputs a connection signal indicating that the card unit is connected, that the sensor signal detects that the player is touching the game ball launch handle 18, and that the launch is performed. The launch control device 312 outputs a launch permission signal to the main control device 261 on condition that the launch stop switch for stopping is not operated. The main control device 261 that has input the launch permission signal outputs the launch solenoid control signal to the launch control device 312. As a result, the launch control device 312 drives the launch solenoid in response to the launch solenoid control signal, and as a result, the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle.

The sub control device 262 controls the ringing of the effect speaker 810 and the like according to the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the command from the main control device 261 and controls the lighting (blinking) of the effect lamp 811, and the main control device 261. It functions to edit the command to the display control device 45 based on the command from and send it to the display control device 45. The MPU 550 of the sub control device 262 includes a ROM 551 that stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the MPU 550, and a RAM 552 that is used as a work memory or the like. An input / output port 554 is connected to the MPU 550 via a bus line 553 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A speaker, a lamp, an effect button 79 for executing a predetermined display effect during variable display in the decorative symbol display device 42, and a main control device 261 are connected to the input / output port 554, respectively. Production button 79
Examples thereof include a display effect button such as a step-up notice that warns that there is a high possibility of a big hit state depending on the mode in which predetermined characters appear in sequence. note that,
When the effect button 79 is pressed, an effect designation command for executing a predetermined effect is generated and transmitted to the decorative symbol display device 42.

The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes an MPU 521 having a RAM 523 used as a work RAM or the like, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, and an output port 52.
It is equipped with 9.

The MPU 521 receives a symbol display command (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, confirmation command, etc.) transmitted from the sub controller 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command, or is based on the received command. A predetermined arithmetic process is performed to control the image controller 526 (specifically, generate an internal command for the image controller 526). The program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed values executed by the MPU 521, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for a background image. The RAM 523 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when executing various programs by the MPU 521.

The image controller 526 is composed of a VDP (video display processor). The VDP is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates the LCD driver (liquid crystal drive circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42, and is also called a "drawing chip" because it is made into an IC chip, and its substance is drawn. It should be called a microcomputer chip with built-in processing software. The image controller 526 adjusts the timing of each of the MPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and the video RAM 524.
The display data stored in the character ROM 525 is read out from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing, and is output to the decorative symbol display device 42 via the output port 529 for display.

The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the decorative symbol display device 4 is created by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524.
The display content of 2 is changed. The character ROM 525 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as a symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. The character ROM 525 holds bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. In particular, a symbol code (symbol number) is assigned to each of the symbol image data in the bitmap format, and each symbol image can be managed only by the symbol code at the command level. A plurality of character ROMs 525 are provided, and each character ROM is provided.
It is also possible to share the image data and the like in 525. Also, Program R
It is also possible to have a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the OM522 is stored in the character ROM 525.

The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 passes through the power supply path to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 31.
The required operating voltage is supplied to each of the first magnitudes. As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in a voltage of 24 volt AC supplied from the outside, a voltage of 12 volt for driving various switches and motors, a voltage of 5 volt for logic, and a voltage for RAM backup. A backup voltage or the like is generated, and these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage, and backup voltage are combined with the power supply monitoring device 540, the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311 and the display control device 4.
Supply for 5 mag. The operating voltage (voltages of 12 volts and 5 volts) is supplied to the main control device 261 via the power supply monitoring device 540. In addition, the launch control device 312
The operating voltage (voltages of 12 volts and 5 volts) is supplied to the device via the main controller 261.

The power supply monitoring device 540 includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors a power failure due to a power failure or the like, and a reset circuit 544 that outputs a reset signal.
The power failure monitoring circuit 542 uses the MPU of the main controller 261 when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like.
This is a circuit for outputting the power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the 501 and the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and when this voltage becomes less than 22 volt, a power failure (power failure (
(Power cutoff) is determined to occur, and the power failure signal SG1 is sent to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 31.
Output to 1. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 31
1 recognizes the occurrence of a power failure and executes the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 541 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a sufficient time for executing the NMI interrupt process even after the voltage of DC stable 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is configured to maintain a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 when the RAM erase switch is pressed. The signal is transmitted to the payout control device 311 via the main control device 261.
The main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 are used for RAM when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.
When the erase signal SG2 is input, each backup data is cleared.

The reset circuit 544 includes a main control device 261 and a payout control device 311 and a sub control device 262.
, And a circuit that outputs a reset signal to initialize the display control device 45. note that,
The reset signal from the reset circuit 544 is directly given to the main control device 261 but is given to the payout control device 311, the sub control device 262, and the display control device 45 via the power supply device 313. It has become like.

Here, the display contents of the special symbol display device, the ordinary symbol display device, and the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, two are a special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device as a symbol for indicating the occurrence of a jackpot to the player and a decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. There are different types. A decorative symbol is a symbol that fluctuates in synchronization with the special symbol, starts fluctuating at the same time (or at about the same time) as the special symbol fluctuates, and at the same time (or at about the same time) as the special symbol stops fluctuating. To stop the fluctuation. This decorative pattern is provided in order to provide the player with a wide variety of display effects so that he / she will not get tired of it.

First, the display contents of the special symbol display device will be described. The variable display of the special symbol is expressed by the change of the lighting pattern of the nine LED segments. The variation display of the special symbol is started based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning device 33, and the variation display of the special symbol is stopped at the same time after a certain period of time. After the stop, a lighting pattern indicating a big hit or a lighting pattern indicating a loss is displayed, and in the case of a loss, the variation display is performed again based on the winning of the starting winning device 33. The number of times the game ball has won the start winning device 33 is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is lit and displayed by the holding lamp 800a of the special symbol holding display device 800.

Next, the display contents of the decorative pattern display device 42 will be described. On the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, three decorative symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in three display areas divided into upper, middle, and lower rows. These decorative pattern rows Z1 to Z3 are scrolled from right to left. The decorative symbol is composed of, for example, a main symbol composed of numbers "1" to "9" and a sub symbol smaller than the main symbol, and each of the main symbol and the sub symbol forms a symbol sequence of the decorative symbol. In each symbol sequence formed by the decorative symbols, the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of numbers, and the sub symbols are arranged between the main symbols. When a prize is awarded to the start winning device 33, that is, a start winning is generated, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the variable display is stopped after a certain period of time corresponding to the variable pattern, and the decorative symbol display device 42 is vertically 3 × horizontal. Nine decorative symbols of 3 are displayed as display results. In the variable display that won the jackpot lottery, the display control device 45 controls the display control device 45 so that three identical main symbols are aligned and stopped on a vertical or diagonal straight line among the nine decorative symbols, and the player is informed. The occurrence of a jackpot is shown. On the other hand, in the variable display that is out of the jackpot lottery, the display control device 45 controls the display control device 45 so that three identical main symbols out of the nine decorative symbols are not stopped together in either the vertical or diagonal direction. The person is shown the occurrence of disengagement.

Next, the display contents of the ordinary symbol display device will be described. The variable display of ordinary symbols is the first
It is expressed by alternately lighting a lamp (appearance is ○ shape) and a second lamp (appearance is × shape). The variation display of the normal symbol is started on condition that the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34, and the variation display of the normal symbol is stopped after a certain period of time. Then, when the first lamp is stopped, the first start winning device 33 is configured to be in the operating state (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times the game ball has passed through the second start winning device 34 is held up to four times, and the number of times of holding is lit and displayed by the holding lamp 801a of the normal symbol holding display device 801.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the MPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses various counter information during the game to perform a big hit lottery, set a symbol display of the special symbol display device, and the like. Specifically, it includes a counter group related to a special symbol and a counter group related to a normal symbol. First, the counter group related to the special symbol will be described. As a group of counters related to special symbols,
The jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for selecting the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device, and the selection of the stop pattern when the special symbol display device disengages and fluctuates (in the variation of the decorative symbol). Is equivalent to the reach lottery of whether to reach or completely deviate), the stop pattern selection counter C3 used to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the initial value random number counter CINI1 used to set the initial value, and the fluctuation pattern selection. It is provided with variable type counters CS1 to CS3 for determining the type to be used.

Here, the fluctuation pattern means each pattern (form) when those having common characteristics of the fluctuation display are classified.

The counters C1 to C3, CINI1, CS1 to CS3 are loop counters in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a hold ball storage area 700 including one execution area and four hold areas (hold first to fourth areas), and each of these areas is used to play a game for the start winning device 33. Each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 is stored according to the winning timing of the ball.

Next, the specific contents of each counter will be described in detail.
The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 738, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738). Especially the jackpot random number counter C
When 1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 0).
738), it is updated once for each timer interrupt and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the reserved ball storage area 7 of the RAM 503 is at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33.
It is stored in 00. The number of random number values that will be a big hit is set for two types, one for low probability and the other for high probability. The number of random number values for big hit is 2 at low probability, and the value is "373,727".
The number of random number values that will be a big hit at high probability is 14, and the value is "59,109,
163, 211,263,317,367,421,479,523,577,631,
683,733 ". In addition, the high probability time refers to a state in which the combination of special symbols becomes a big hit by the combination of specific symbols which are predetermined probability fluctuation symbols, and the subsequent jackpot probability increases as added value, that is, the so-called probability change time. The time (low probability time) means the case where it is not in such a probabilistic state.

The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines the symbol when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the special symbol display device at the time of the jackpot. For example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 4, and the maximum value (that is, 4) is added. It is configured to return to 0 after reaching. For example, in the stop symbol when the values of the jackpot symbol counter C2 are "0" and "1", nine LED segments stop in a specific lighting pattern, and the combination of the stop symbols in this case is a non-specific symbol (normally). It means the jackpot design).

In the stop symbol when the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is "2", "3", "4", nine LED segments stop in a specific lighting pattern different from the above, and the stop symbol in this case The combination means a specific symbol (probability fluctuation symbol).

The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once for each timer interruption in this embodiment), and the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 is generated at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33.
Stored in.

The stop pattern selection counter C3 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 238, for example.
After reaching the maximum value (that is, 238), it returns to 0. In this embodiment, since the variable display of the special symbol is configured to be represented by nine LED segments, there is no concept of reach in the case of the special symbol, and the stop pattern corresponding to the reach is set as the stop pattern selection counter C3. Will be decided by. On the other hand, in the case of a decorative symbol, there is a reach because the three decorative symbols are stopped. Therefore, in the case of a decorative pattern, the reach lottery is determined by the stop pattern selection counter C3. That is, in the case of a decorative symbol, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol to stop after the reach occurs, and the final stop symbol is other than before and after the reach symbol. A lottery will be drawn for "reach other than front and rear disengagement" to stop and "complete disengagement" where reach does not occur. For example, the stop pattern selection counters C3 = 0 to 201 correspond to complete deviation, the stop pattern selection counters C3 = 202 to 208 correspond to the front-rear deviation reach, and the stop pattern selection counter C3
= 209 to 238 correspond to reach except for front and rear deviation.

Here, "reach" means that after the decorative symbol displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 starts to be displayed in a variable manner, the combination of the symbols that stop first is the same symbol (in the case of a decorative symbol having a plurality of effective lines). A combination of jackpot symbols that suggests to the player that the symbol will be a jackpot depending on the display result of the symbol that is the same symbol on one of the effective lines and satisfies the jackpot condition and continues to be displayed in a variable manner. It is a display that makes the player expect, and is a kind of entertainment production. The hobby effect is to display a predetermined symbol represented by reach on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the middle of the variable display, output a specific sound from the speaker, or use a vibration motor. This is an effect that makes the player expect that the display result after the variable display will be a big hit by vibrating the game ball launching handle 18 and other modes different from the usual ones along with the variable display.

The stop pattern selection counter C3 is periodically updated (once for each timer interruption in this embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33.

The variation type counter CS1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 240, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). The variation type counter CS3 is, for example, 1 in order within the range of 0 to 162.
It is configured to be added one by one, reach the maximum value (that is, 162), and then return to 0.
The variation type counter CS1 determines a rough symbol variation mode such as the reach type such as normal reach, super reach, and premium reach, and the variation type counter CS2
As a result, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as normal reach A and normal reach B is determined, and the variation type counter CS2 determines addition and subtraction of the variation time in the case of a slip stop variation, for example. Therefore, by combining these fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3, a wide variety of fluctuation patterns can be easily realized.

The counters CS1 to CS3 are updated once each time the normal processing described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal processing. Then, the buffer values of the counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when the fluctuation pattern is determined at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special symbol display device and the decorative symbol by the decorative symbol display device 42.

Next, the counter group related to the ordinary symbol will be described. The counter group related to the ordinary symbol includes a hit random number counter C4 used for the winning lottery and an initial value random number counter CINI2 used for setting the initial value of the winning random number counter C4.

The hit random number counter C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. RAM
The 503 is provided with a hold ball storage area 701 composed of one execution area and four hold areas (hold first to fourth areas), and each of these areas has a second start winning device 34. The value of the winning random number counter C4 is stored according to the passage of the game ball to.

Next, the specific contents of the hit random number counter C4 and the initial value random number CINI2 will be described in detail. The hit random number counter C4 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). Then, when the hit random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the hit initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the hit random number counter C4. The initial value random number counter CINI2
Is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the hit random number canter C4 (value =
0 to 250), it is updated once for each timer interrupt and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The winning random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once for each timer interruption in this embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 701 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34. The number of random number values that can be hit by the hit random number counter C4 is 14.
At 9, the value is "5 to 153".

The size and range of each counter are only examples and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if irregularity is emphasized, the sizes of the jackpot random number counter C1, the stop pattern selection counter C3, the hit random number counter C4, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are all different prime numbers, and are not synchronized in any case. It is desirable to keep it.

The details of each control process executed by the MPU 501 in the main control device 261 will be omitted here.
However, in summary, as described above, by winning the start winning device 33, the main control device 2
In 61, a winning or losing lottery with a predetermined probability is made, and upon winning, the game shifts to a special gaming state, and the variable winning device 32 becomes a winning ball receiving state accordingly.

(Variable winning device and collection section)
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, the variable winning device 32 is configured as follows. 7 is a plan view of the variable winning device 32, FIG. 8 is a front view thereof, FIG. 9 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 10 is a rear view thereof.
The basic configuration of the variable winning device 32 is to accommodate the balls entered from the large winning opening 61 having a width capable of passing a plurality of game balls in the lateral direction of the game board 30 in the accommodating portion 70, and the accommodating portion 70. It is configured to reach the detection sensor 72 from the discharge unit 71 provided in the above.

Then, a start winning device 33 (33a and 33b: see FIGS. 3 and 4) for entering a game ball flowing down in the flow-down space between the window portion 101 and the game board 30 into the game area of the game board 30. When the ball is entered into the start winning device 33, the main control device 261 performs a winning / failing lottery with a predetermined probability, and the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state by the corresponding or lottery. The variable winning device 32 switches from the non-receiving state to the receiving state at least once, and in the receiving state, the specified number of winning balls accommodated in the accommodating portion 70 from the large winning opening 61 is detected. It is configured to pay out a specified number of prize balls by detecting with the sensor 72.

(Characteristic composition)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a center frame 43 is arranged around the display unit of the variable display device. In the present embodiment, the variable display device includes the decorative symbol display device 42 as described above, and is configured as the variable display device unit 35 by unitizing the center frame 43 and the external capsule member described later. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a light emitting region is formed mainly by the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the variable display device unit 35 is arranged in the central portion of the game area and is a large accessory that occupies a large area in the game area. Also called a thing. The variable display device unit 35 includes a decorative symbol display device 42 as a display unit in the center, and is configured such that the upper side portion, the lower side portion, the left side portion, and the right side portion of the decorative symbol display device 42 are surrounded by the center frame 43. Has been done. As shown in FIG. 10, the center frame 43 is a frame-shaped frame member that includes a substantially horizontally long rectangular opening in which the decorative pattern display device 42 is arranged, and the right side portion extends downward. One of the above-mentioned general winning devices 31 is formed at the tip of the lever, and the outline of the front view is as a whole.
It has a slightly irregular outer shape with a "9" shape. Further, a flange 43F having a screw hole is provided on the outer periphery thereof, and is fixed on the game board 30 from the front side by a wood screw or the like.

As shown in FIG. 10, the right side portion of the upper end edge of the center frame 43 bulges upward one step higher than the left side portion to form the bulging portion 371. Two display devices 371A and 371B are arranged in this bulging portion 371 in order from the left. The display device 371A on the left side has a first display unit and a second display unit (not shown) each composed of nine LED segments, and the first display unit displays the type of special symbol and the second display unit. The display unit is designed to display the number of winning rounds. The display device 371B on the right side is configured by arranging a large number of LED lamps (not shown) inside a light-transmitting resin molded body that imitates a character, and combines the lighting states of these LED lamps with a blinking state. Therefore, the probability of winning a jackpot is displayed as low probability, medium probability, or high probability, the number of reserved balls related to a special symbol is displayed, the normal symbol display indicating a hit or miss is displayed, and the number of reserved balls related to a normal symbol. Is to be displayed. The number of holding balls related to the special symbol is also displayed by the holding lamp 800a, which will be described in detail later.

As shown in FIG. 5, a flange portion 372 extending forward is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the center frame 43 so as to extend from the left end portion through the upper end portion to the lower end portion of the right side portion. The game ball that has flown above the center frame 43 rolls on the collar portion 372 and flows down to the lower right or lower left.

As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the center frame 43 is formed with a protruding portion 43P that protrudes rearward from the back surface of the game board 30. The protruding portion 43P is a portion in which the rear portion of the center frame 43 inserted into the through hole 30H of the game board 30, that is, the portion rearward from the flange 43F protrudes rearward from the back surface of the game board 30, and is light transmissive. A corrugated decorative member 431 is arranged from the upper center to the right side on the inner side surface facing the substantially horizontally long rectangular opening, and extends in the front-rear direction from the upper center to the left side. A large number of ridges 432 are formed, and these decorative members 431 and ridges 432 decorate the inner surface of the protrusion 43P.

Between the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43 and the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30
As shown in FIG. 13, the gap S1 is formed.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a boss (protrusion) 433H is projected rearward in the vicinity of the center of the upper portion on the back surface of the center frame 43. The boss 433H is integrally formed with the center frame 43, and is a hollow substantially columnar protrusion, and the peripheral edge of the tip portion is tapered and sharpened.

The center frame 43 is attached to the through hole 30H of the game board 30 so as to be fitted from the front side, and then the outer packaging member 82, which will be described later, is fitted from the rear side. A hole in the game board 30
(Not shown) is bored, and a potch (small protrusion; not shown) is provided in the center frame 43 corresponding to this hole, and by fitting this potch into the hole, The center frame 43 is positioned on the game board 30.
The game board 30 positions and fixes a square plate material on the table, and in this state, cuts the outer edge of the plate material, drills holes for positioning nails on the front surface, through holes for mounting the center frame, and the like. It is made to be applied, so that each of the above parts is formed in an accurate relative position.
At this time, the holes corresponding to the potches of the center frame 43 are also drilled together in the manufacturing process of the game board 30 to be formed at accurate relative positions. As a result, the center frame 4
3 is accurately positioned and attached to the game board 30, and further, as will be described later, the outer capsule member 82 is accurately positioned and attached to the center frame 43.

Inside the upper part of the center frame 43, as shown in FIG. 10, a fixed decorative portion 427 that does not operate is arranged on the left side portion, and a partially movable first decorative decorative portion 401A is arranged on the right side portion. Is also a decoration of the front portion immediately above the decorative pattern display device 42. The fixed decorative portion 427 is a molded product in which a predetermined character string is designed. 1st decoration part 401A
Is movably configured so that the pointer can rotate on a circular dial, and a drive means for operating the pointer is installed on the back side (illustration of the structure of this drive means and The explanation is omitted).

As shown in FIG. 14, a movably configured second decorative portion 401B is arranged inside the right side portion of the center frame 43. The second decorative portion 401B has a substantially spindle shape extending slightly longer in the vertical direction, and a plating layer is formed on the entire surface thereof, and the upper end portion, the central portion, and the like are shaped. The second decorative portion 401B is configured to be swingable as a whole, and a drive means for causing the swing operation is installed on the back side (the structure of the drive means is not shown or described).

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, a stage unit 426 is arranged below the center frame 43. The stage unit 426 is a horizontal portion corresponding to the lower side portion of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the center frame 43 and constitutes a portion excluding the right end portion. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the stage unit 426 is a decorative plate. 428, stage forming member 429,
It is composed of members such as a back plate 430.

As shown in FIG. 15, the decorative plate 428 is a substantially horizontally long rectangular plate-like material that extends slightly to the left and right, and is gently dented downward with a position slightly to the right of the center in a lying position. It is molded into a shape that curves downward and the lower end is slightly raised upward, and has a shape that undulates as a whole. The decorative plate 428 has a front side piece 42 having a slightly wide front and rear width.
The protrusions 428P, which are divided into 8F and the rear piece 428R having a slightly narrow front-rear width and projecting rearward from the vicinity of the left and right ends of the front piece 428F, respectively, are provided in the front-rear direction near the left and right ends of the rear piece 428R. It is integrated so as to be inserted into the through hole 428H drilled in. At the posterior edge of the front piece 428F, roughly rectangular lighting portion insertion cutouts 428C are formed at two locations on both sides of the raised portion at intervals, and at a total of four locations. A substantially inverted U-shaped entry ball notch 428S is formed in the raised portion.

The decorative plate 428 is formed by molding a resin having light transmission, and a large number of irregular irregularities imitating piles of gold coins and treasures are formed on the entire surface (not shown), and the decorative plate 428 has semitranslucency on the upper surface. A half mirror is formed by forming a metal thin film by half-deposited film, and is used as a decorative plate L, which will be described later.
When light is irradiated from below by the ED substrate 823B, this light can be transmitted, and when the light is not irradiated from below by the LED substrate 823B for the decorative plate, the upper surface uniformly reflects the light to give a golden metallic luster. It is designed to be presented.

The decorative plate 428 is attached to the front surface of the back plate 430. Front piece 4 of decorative plate 428
A screw hole is formed at the tip of the protrusion 428P of the 28F, and the protrusion 428P is inserted into the through hole 428H of the rear piece 428R as described above, and further near the left and right ends of the back plate 430, respectively. It is inserted into the bored hole 430H and fastened and fixed by a screw (not shown) from the back side of the back plate 430. In this way, the decorative plate 428 is arranged at a substantially right angle to the front surface of the back plate 430, and therefore extends forward at a predetermined angle (approximately 90 °) from the front surface portion of the pachinko machine 10. .. Further, the decorative plate 428 is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the center frame 43, that is, the surface facing the decorative pattern display device 42.

The back plate 430 is made of a resin having the same light transmittance as the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43, and the lower left corner of the horizontally long rectangle is slightly elongated from the upper left end to the position slightly to the left of the center of the lower end. It is a standing plate with an outer shape that gently extends in an arc shape, and the lower right corner drops slightly from a position slightly above the lower right corner to a position slightly to the left of the lower right corner. Extends rearward to form a narrow peripheral wall, and a large number of irregularities are formed so as to be continuous from the front surface to the upper end surface (upper peripheral wall surface). Back plate 4
A boss (protrusion) 433L, which will be described later, is projected rearward from a position slightly to the right of the center of the lower portion of 30 (see FIG. 11). The shape of the boss 433L is the center frame 43.
It is the same as the upper boss 433H. Further, on the front surface of the back plate 430, a decorative molded product 430S having a shape imitating the steering wheel of a ship and having a golden plating layer formed on the surface is arranged at a position slightly to the right of the center.

On the front surface of the back plate 430, lighting portion insertion protrusions 430P are formed along the lower end edge at four positions substantially corresponding to the lighting portion insertion cutout 428C. The lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P protrudes forward in a columnar shape, has a through hole extending in the axial direction inside, and is locked with a locking claw formed at the tip from a position near the lower end on the peripheral edge of the front end face. Piece 430K
Extends forward. Of the locking pieces 430K of the lighting part insertion protrusions 430P arranged in a row in the left-right direction as described above, the first and third locking pieces 430K from the right. Each extends from a position slightly to the right of the lower end on the peripheral edge of the front end surface of the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P and is formed slightly longer, and the second and fourth locking pieces 430K from the right are respectively. It extends from a position slightly to the left of the lower end of the peripheral edge of the front end surface of the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P and is formed slightly shorter.

An LED substrate 434 for a lighting portion is arranged on the back surface of the back plate 430. LE for lighting part
The D substrate 434 has an outer shape that is substantially similar to the outer shape of the back plate 430 and is slightly smaller than the back plate 430, and is fitted so as to be housed inside the peripheral wall of the back plate 430. LE for lighting part
On the D substrate 434, the boss 433L of the back plate 430 is located at a position slightly to the right of the center of the lower portion.
A through hole 434H through which the LED is inserted is formed, and a light source using an LED is provided on the front surface at four positions corresponding to the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P of the back plate 430 along the lower end edge. 434L is arranged.

In the stage unit 426, the lighting unit 435 is arranged so as to pass between the first light source 823L and the decorative plate 428. The lighting portion 435 has a main body 435B formed in a front shape imitating a Western-style sword consisting of a handle having a spirally formed ridge, a hook and a blade, and front and rear at the tip of the portion imitating the blade. A locking portion 435K having an opening penetrating in the direction is formed, and an extending portion 435R extending in a rod shape to the back side is formed at a position slightly inside the locking portion 435K, and as a whole. It is roughly shaped like a hook.

The lighting unit 435 is formed by molding a transparent resin into the above-mentioned substantially hook shape, and as schematically shown in FIG. 17,
A coating layer 435L having a light-shielding property is formed as a coating means on the entire surface except for a part. The coating layer 435L is formed by subjecting the entire surface of the lighting portion 435 to vapor deposition plating, and then removing the plating layer of a predetermined portion by irradiating a laser. The part from which the plating layer is removed includes the tip of the extending portion 435R, the tip of the handle (excluding the peripheral edge) and the portion between the ridges on the front surface of the main body 435B, almost the entire blade (excluding the peripheral edge), and the portion. Body 435B
It is the part from the handle to the blade on the back of the. Further, by applying a white resin to the removed portion of the plating layer on the back surface of the main body 435B, the coating film layer 435W
Is formed. The transparent resin inside is exposed in the tip portion of the extension portion 435R and the portion where the plating layer is removed on the front surface of the main body 435B, and the input portion 435N and the output portion 435F, respectively.

On the front surface of the coating film layer 435W, a reflecting portion 435P having ridges and grooves extending in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the light guide path described later is formed, and the output portion 435F is formed at a position facing the reflecting portion 435P. Is formed. In the reflective portion 435P, a large number of ridges extending in the left-right direction (front-back direction in FIG. 17) orthogonal to the direction in which the light guide path described later extends, that is, the length direction of the main body 435B are juxtaposed vertically on the front surface of the coating layer 435W. It is formed by forming grooves so as to be formed and forming grooves between the large number of ridges, whereby the coating layer 435 is formed.
As shown in FIG. 17, the front surface of the W has a wave-shaped vertical cross-sectional shape in which irregularities protruding or receding back and forth are continuously formed in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIG. 15, the lighting unit 435 is in a position in which the handle portion is directed upward, and the main body 435B
Is inserted into the lighting portion insertion notch 428C of the decorative plate 428, and the extension portion 435R is inserted into the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P of the back plate 430, and the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P is inserted into the opening of the locking portion 435K. It is arranged so as to engage the locking piece 430K of the above. By engaging the locking piece 430K with the locking portion 435K located at the intermediate portion of the lighting portion 435, the lighting portion 435 is held more stably. The lighting portions 435 are arranged at four locations corresponding to the lighting portion insertion notch 428C and the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P, and as described above, 1 from the right.
The locking piece 430K of the third and third lighting part insertion protrusions 430P is the lighting part insertion protrusion 43.
Extending from a position slightly to the right of the lower end on the peripheral edge of the front end surface of 0P, the locking piece 430K of the second and fourth lighting portion insertion protrusions 430P from the right is the lower end of the peripheral edge of the front end surface of the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P. Since it extends from a position slightly to the left, along with this,
The first and third lighting units 435a and 435c from the right are arranged with their upper ends tilted to the left, and the second and fourth lighting units 435b and 435d from the right are arranged with their upper ends tilted to the right. The lighting portions 435a, 435b, 435c, and 435d are held in a posture inclined to the left and right according to the undulating shape of the decorative plate 428. Further, the extending portions 435R of the first and third lighting portions 435a and 435c from the right are formed slightly longer, and the extending portions 435R of the second and fourth lighting portions 435b and 435d from the right are formed slightly shorter. At the same time, the locking piece 43 of the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P is corresponding to these.
0K is also formed slightly longer or slightly shorter as described above, and further, the decorative plate 428.
The depth of the lighting part insertion notch 428C is also slightly deeper or slightly shallower, respectively, so that the four lighting parts 435a, 435b, 435c, and 435d main bodies 435B arranged side by side in one row are alternately slightly front and rear. It is arranged so as to shift to. Further, each of these four lighting portions 435a, 435b, 435c, and 435d has different dimensions and shapes of the attachment portion (that is, the tip portion of the extension portion 435R) to the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P of the back plate 430. (Not shown). As a result, each lighting unit 435a, 435b, 435c, 435
If you try to install d in the wrong position, it will not fit correctly, so each lighting unit 43
The 5a, 435b, 435c, and 435d can be more reliably attached to the proper position.

In the above arrangement configuration, the rear side piece 428R of the decorative plate 428 is interposed between the lighting portion 435 and the back plate 430, whereby the lighting portion 435 is the front portion of the gaming machine, that is, the back plate 430. The output unit 435F is formed on the protruding portion so as to protrude from the decorative plate 428 at a position at a predetermined distance forward from the center.

As described above, the tip of the extending portion 435R of the lighting portion 435 inserted into the lighting portion insertion protrusion 430P of the back plate 430 protrudes toward the back side of the back plate 430, and the protruding portion protrudes as shown in FIG. A cap 435C made of a black resin having a light-shielding property is fitted. Cap 435
C is fitted so as to cover the input side end of the light guide path, and therefore constitutes a covering means together with the covering layer 435L, and has an inner diameter capable of accommodating the tip of the extending portion 435R of the lighting portion 435. It is formed into a cylindrical shape to have, and the rear side portion is formed so as to expand to a larger diameter than this, and the entire light source 434L of the LED substrate 434 for the lighting portion is covered from the front by this large diameter portion. ing. The light emitted from the light source 434L does not leak to the outside from the cap 435C, and the coating layer 435L in the extending portion 435R of the lighting portion 435 is not formed, and the transparent resin is exposed from the tip portion, that is, the input portion 435N. When it is incident, it advances forward along the length direction inside the extension portion 435R as shown by an arrow A1 in FIG. At this time,
As described above, the coating layer 4 having a light-shielding property is provided on the outer surface of the extending portion 435R excluding the input portion 435N.
Since the 35L is formed, the light incident from the input portion 435N is reflected on the inner surface of the covering layer 435L without leaking to the outside, and travels forward inside the extending portion 435R. The extension part 4
The lower end of the main body 435B connected to the front end of the 35R is formed in a shape sharpened so that the front surface is inclined rearward, and the reflective surface 435E is formed inside the covering layer 435L formed on the inclined portion.
Is formed. The angle α formed by the reflecting surface 435E with respect to the length direction of the extending portion 435R.
Is about 55 °. When this angle α is, for example, 45 °, the light traveling forward inside the extending portion 435R hits the reflecting surface 435E and is reflected directly above, whereas this angle α is about 55 °. As a result, as shown by the arrow A2 in FIG. 17, the extension portion 435R
The light that has traveled forward inside the main body hits the reflecting surface 435E and is reflected slightly rearward from directly above, and travels toward the reflecting portion 435P formed on the back side of the main body 435B. As shown by the arrow A3 in FIG. 17, the light traveling as described above hits the reflecting portion 435P and is reflected forward, and the coating layer 435L on the front surface of the main body 435B is not formed and the transparent resin is formed. From the exposed portion, that is, the output unit 435F, the light is output to the outside toward the front.

As described above, the lighting unit 435 is covered with a covering means having a light-shielding property, that is, a coating layer 435L, and the input unit 435 in which light is input from the light source 434L of the LED substrate 434 for the lighting unit.
It has N, an output unit 435F in which the light input to the input unit 435N is output to the outside, and a light guide path formed from the input unit 435N to the output unit 435F, and the light guide path is from the input unit 435N. It has a shape that extends forward and bends upward at its tip. Light source 43
The light incident on the input unit 435N from 4L is reflected in the light guide path as described above, and proceeds in a substantially Z-shape in a side view and is output to the outside. As a result, the light radiated forward from the light source 434L below the decorative plate 428 does not leak to the outside, and the decorative plate 4
It is guided to a position above 28 and output to the outside.

The lighting unit 435 functions as a holding lamp 800a as a starting memory number display means for displaying the number of holding balls related to the above-mentioned special symbol, and the lighting unit LED board 434 is connected to the main control board and is connected to the light source 434L. The lighting is controlled by the main control board. The LED board 823B for a decorative plate is connected to a sub-control device controlled by a main control board, and the lighting of the first light source is controlled by the sub-control device, in the case where the sub-control device fails. Even if it exists, it does not affect the main control board, and the function of notifying the start storage number is maintained.

As shown in FIG. 15, the stage forming member 429 includes a lower stage 429L and a middle stage 4
The 29M, the upper stage 429H, and the upper stage portion 429T are members formed in a stepped manner in this order from the lower front part to the upper rear part. Both the lower stage 429L and the upper stage 429H substantially correspond to the decorative plate 428, and are gently curved downward as a whole so as to be recessed downward with a position slightly to the right of the center as the center, and the lower end portion is slightly upward. It has a raised shape, and groove-shaped guides that tilt downward toward the front are formed on both the left and right sides of the raised portion, and the top of the raised portion of the lower stage 429L tilts downward toward the rear. A groove-shaped guide portion is formed on the top of the raised portion of the upper stage 429H, and a groove-shaped guide portion that tilts downward toward the front side is formed. The middle stage 429M as a whole has a shape that gently curves downward like the lower stage 429L and the upper stage 429H, but the lower stage 429
The portion corresponding to the raised portion of L and the upper stage 429H is formed in a plane shape that tilts downward from the rear end to the front end, and the portions corresponding to the left and right side portions of the raised portion of the lower stage 429L and the upper stage 429H are upward, respectively. It is formed in a raised shape. Further, a ball entry hole 429P penetrating vertically is formed so as to straddle the top of the raised portion of the lower stage 429L and the central portion of the flat portion of the middle stage 429M, and the decorative plate 428 is inserted. It communicates with the ball notch 428S. Further, from the boundary between the left and right side portions of the raised portion of the lower stage 429L and the left and right raised portions of the middle stage 429M, the hanging pieces extend downward (not shown), respectively, corresponding to both hanging pieces. The front piece 428F of the decorative plate 428 is provided with slits 428L extending in the left-right direction at two locations on the left and right. The upper portion 429T constitutes the uppermost portion of the stage forming member 429, and is formed so as to extend horizontally in the left-right direction and slightly tilt downward from the rear end edge to the front end edge. The stage forming member 429 inserts the hanging piece into the slit 428L of the decorative plate 428, and the decorative plate 4 is as shown in FIG.
It is fitted so as to cover the entire 28 and the back plate 430 from above. At this time, the upper end of the lighting portion 435 is covered by the upper stage 429H, and the upper end of the back plate 430 is covered by the upper stage portion 429T from above. The stage forming member 429 is entirely molded of transparent resin, so that the decorative plate 428, the lighting portion 435, the back plate 430, and the decorative molded product 430S arranged inside can be sufficiently seen from the outside. ing.

The stage unit 426 has a center frame 43 as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12.
It is attached so that it fits from the back of. As shown in FIG. 10, a discharge port 376 is bored in the center of the lower end portion of the front surface portion of the center frame 43, and the discharge port 37 is provided.
Reference numeral 6 denotes a ball entry hole 429P of the stage forming member 429 and a ball entry notch 428 of the decorative plate 428.
Communicate with S.

As shown in FIG. 5, a ball entry port 391 is formed immediately below the left end portion of the collar portion 372 in the center frame 43, and the ball entry port 391 is formed inside the left side portion of the center frame 43. It communicates with the ball guide path 392. The ball guide path 392 is a center frame 43.
The inside of the left side portion of the stage extends from the front upper part to the rear lower part while meandering, and the lower end portion is the stage forming member 4
The sleeve opening 393 opens toward the left end of the upper stage 429H of 29.

The game ball that has entered the ball entrance 391 flows down the ball guide path 392 and has a sleeve opening 393.
Will guide you to the upper stage 429H. The game ball coming out of the sleeve opening 393 rolls back and forth on each stage of the upper stage 429H, the middle stage 429M, and the lower stage 429L, and on the way, the lower stage from the groove-shaped guide portion and the like. Fall in order,
Most of them fall from the lower stage 429L to the front side, and very rarely, they successfully enter the ball entry hole 429P and are guided from the ball entry notch 428S of the lower decorative plate 428 to the discharge port 376 and discharged to the front side. Then, the ball will enter the first starting winning device 33 located directly below with a high probability.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, an outer packaging member 82 is fitted to the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43 from behind so as to cover the protruding portion 43P. The outer packaging member 82 is made of a transparent resin and substantially corresponds to the outer shape of the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43.
A peripheral wall 821 is formed from the peripheral edge portion so as to extend forward with an extension width substantially equal to the protrusion dimension of the protrusion 43P (the protrusion dimension from the back surface of the game board 30). .. The peripheral edge of the outer packaging member 82 has a shape in which a large number of sides are irregularly continuous in an annular shape, and accordingly, the peripheral wall 821 also has a shape in which a large number of planes are irregularly continuous in an annular shape. Since the peripheral wall 821 is composed of a large number of planes in this way, as shown in FIG. 18, the peripheral wall 821 has a plurality of planes inside the peripheral wall 821 that surrounds the protrusion 43P of the center frame 43 from the periphery. A lumen 822 is formed. Flange 821F extending outward is formed in several places on the front edge of the peripheral wall 821, and is fixed on the game board 30 from the rear side by a wood screw or the like.

A rectangular opening 821H is formed in the central portion of the outer packaging member 82 slightly to the left, and a decorative symbol display device 42 is attached from the back side as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. The display unit (liquid crystal display) of the decorative pattern display device 42 is exposed forward inside the opening 821H.

Further, a board box for accommodating the sub-control board unitized in the above-mentioned second control board unit 202 is attached to the back side of the decorative symbol display device 42. That is, the external capsule member 82 also has a function as a mounting base on which the display control device and the sub control board are mounted.

The LED substrate 823 is supported as a light emitting means on each of the majority of the planes forming the inner surface of the lumen portion 822 of the outer capsule member 82, except for a few planes.
A protrusion 43 of the center frame 43 from the LED 823 mounted on the LED substrate 823.
Light is applied to P. As shown in FIG. 19, each LED substrate 823 is LE.
Most of the surface on which the D823L is mounted is covered by the cover 824 and supported by the inner surface of the lumen portion 822 of the outer packaging member 82.

Of the LED substrates 823 arranged on the various planes forming the inner surface of the lumen portion 822 of the outer packaging member 82, the LED substrate 823B arranged on the plane forming the horizontal plane of the lower side.
Is an LED substrate for a decorative plate for irradiating the decorative plate 428 of the stage unit 426 from below with light, and the LED substrates 823A arranged on other planes are all of the center frame 43. It is an LED substrate for irradiating a portion of the protruding portion 43P other than the stage unit 426 with light. The LED substrate 823B for the decorative plate is
It is arranged on the outer peripheral side of the decorative plate 428.

Each LED board 823 has dimensions corresponding to the inner side surface portion of the lumen portion 822 to be attached, and is a rectangular board in which a plurality of LEDs 823L are arranged, and the cover 824 has dimensions corresponding to each LED board 823. It is made of a transparent resin having a substantially rectangular flat plate-shaped outer shape. The cover 824 is formed with ribs 824R slightly extending to one side along the peripheral edge, and ribs 8 on the inner edge facing the lumen portion 822 of the outer capsule member 82.
Locking portions 824H for engaging and holding the inner edge of the LED substrate 823 are formed on the left and right sides of the 24R, respectively, and the rib 824R on the outer edge engages with the front edge of the peripheral wall 821 of the outer packaging member 82. A plurality of substantially T-shaped locking pieces 824T are formed at intervals. Cover 82
At both end portions of No. 4, screw receiving portions 824P, which are bifurcated and project vertically from the cover 824, are provided. Further, the cover 824 is provided with a plurality of openings, and the LED substrate 8 is provided.
Parts such as the LED 823L mounted on the 23 are exposed from the opening. The lumen portion 822 of the outer capsule member 82 is provided at a position corresponding to the screw receiving portion 824P of the cover 824.
A screw hole portion 822N having a screw hole extending in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine is provided, and a rectangular shape is provided at a position corresponding to the locking piece 824T of the cover 824 at the front end edge of the peripheral wall 821 of the outer packaging member 82. Notches 822C are formed respectively.

The LED substrate 823 is housed inside the rib 824R of the cover 824 so that the mounting surface of the LED 823L faces the cover 824. It is fitted so that it is inserted into the cavity 822, and the screw (
(Not shown) is inserted into the screw receiving portion 824P of the cover 824, and the screw hole portion 822N of the outer packaging member 82.
The cover 824 is fastened and fixed to the outer capsule member 82 by being screwed into the LE.
The D substrate 823 is supported and fixed to the inner surface of the lumen portion 822 of the outer packaging member 82. After the plurality of LED substrates 823 are arranged on the inner side surface of the lumen portion 822 of the outer packaging member 82 as described above, the adjacent LED substrates 823 are wired to each other and are wired in an annular shape as a whole.

As shown in FIG. 12, there are guide holes above and below the opening 821H of the outer packaging member 82 as positioning means for guiding the outer packaging member 82 to the mounting position at positions corresponding to the upper and lower bosses 433H and 433L of the center frame 43. 825H and 825L are bored, respectively. A peripheral wall extending slightly rearward is formed on the periphery of each of the guide holes 825H and 825L. External capsule member 8
2 is attached to the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43 attached from the front of the game board 30 so as to be fitted from the rear. At this time, the upper and lower bosses 433H and 433 are attached.
By inserting L into the upper and lower guide holes 825H and 825L, respectively, the outer packaging member 8
2 is guided to the mounting position, that is, positioned.

By attaching the outer packaging member 82 as described above, as shown in FIG. 13, the LED substrate 823 is arranged at a peripheral position surrounding the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43, and the protruding portion 43P is illuminated by the LED 823L from the surroundings. Is irradiated. Since the protruding portion 43P is made of a resin having light transmission as described above, the light emitted from the LED 823L passes through the protruding portion 43P and opens the center frame 43 as shown by the arrow A4 in FIG. It penetrates to the inner part of the gaming machine, that is, a position that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, whereby the decorative effect of light irradiation can be effectively obtained on the front portion of the gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 18, the outer capsule member 82 has a shape in which the lower right portion extends downward corresponding to the shape of the center frame 43, and a ball discharging portion is provided at the lower end portion of the extending portion. 825 is provided. The extending portion of the outer packaging member 82 is a portion of the center frame 43 that covers the portion where the lower end portion of the second decorative portion 401B is arranged. A space for the operation of the second decorative portion 401B is secured around the second decorative portion 401B, and the game ball can be used, for example, at the manufacturing stage or when removing a game ball clogged in a hole. You may accidentally enter this space. If the game ball is left in this space, the operation of the second decorative portion 401B may be hindered or a malfunction may occur. Therefore, there is an opening (not shown) at the bottom of this space for discharging the game ball. It is formed. The ball discharging portion 825 of the outer packaging member 82 further discharges the game ball discharged from the opening to the outside of the outer packaging member 82 and guides the game ball to the ball collecting plate (not shown).

The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a variable display device for variablely displaying a symbol, a center frame (frame member) 43 is arranged around the display unit of the variable display device, and the center frame 43 is pierced by the game board 30. A protruding portion 43 that is attached so as to fit into the provided through hole 30H and protrudes rearward from the back surface of the gaming board 30 so that at least a part thereof has light transmission.
LED823L, which has P and is a light emitting means, is installed on the back side of the game board 30 so as to be hidden outside the peripheral edge of the through hole 30H when viewed from the front of the game board 30, and the protrusion of the center frame 43. LE, which is the light emitting means, is applied to the light-transmitting portion of the portion 43P from the surroundings.
Since the light is irradiated by the D823L and can be transmitted to the inner part of the opening of the center frame 43, that is, the position that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, the through hole 30H for mounting the center frame 43 when viewed from the front of the gaming board. By installing the LED 823L, which is a light emitting means, so as to hide outside the peripheral edge of the hole, the through hole 30H has a smaller size. Further, the light-transmitting portion of the projecting portion 43P of the center frame 43, which protrudes rearward from the back surface of the game board 30 and has at least a part of the light-transmitting portion, is irradiated with light from the surroundings by the LED 823L which is a light emitting means. The LED 823L, which is a light emitting means, is arranged around the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43, and the light emitting means is arranged on the center frame 43 itself, because the structure is such that the light can be transmitted from the front of the gaming machine to a position that can be visually recognized. Therefore, the increase in size of the center frame 43 is suppressed by that amount.

Further, for example, according to a configuration in which the center frame is irradiated with light from the front or the rear, it is necessary to spread the center frame itself vertically in the front-rear direction to secure a certain area to be irradiated with the light. According to the configuration of the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 13, the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43, that is, the portion extending in the front-rear direction is irradiated with light and visually recognized from the inner portion of the opening of the center frame 43, that is, from the front of the gaming machine. By adopting a configuration that allows light to pass through to a possible position, it is possible to effectively obtain a decorative effect by irradiating light without providing a light irradiation area that extends vertically in the front-rear direction. The conversion is suppressed.

Further, the LED 8 which is a light emitting means is emitted outside the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43.
23L is installed, and the light-transmitting portion of the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43 is irradiated with light by the LED 823L, which is the light emitting means, so that the light can be transmitted to a position that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine. For example, the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43 is downsized by the amount of the installation space of the light emitting means as compared with the case where the light emitting means is installed inside the protruding portion of the center frame. The through hole 30H to which the frame 43 is attached is also small in size.

Further, since the outer packaging member 82 is fitted from the rear so as to cover the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43, the light emitting means, that is, the LED substrate 823 is supported by the outer packaging member 82.
The light emitting means can be easily arranged at a position where light can be effectively irradiated to the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43. Further, since the light emitting means can be arranged at a predetermined position by fitting the outer packaging member 82, the workability is also good.

Further, the positioning means for guiding the outer packaging member 82 to the mounting position, that is, the boss 433H, 433.
Since it is provided with L and guide holes 825H and 825L, the outer packaging member 82 can be easily and accurately attached to the attachment position, and accordingly, the light emitting means can be easily and accurately arranged at a predetermined position to emit light. It is possible to accurately irradiate the irradiation position.

Further, the positioning means is a boss 433H, 433 formed on the center frame 43.
Since it is composed of L, that is, the protrusions 433H and 433L, and the guide holes 825H and 825L formed in the outer capsule member 82 corresponding to the protrusions 433H and 433L, the protrusions 433H formed on the center frame 43 Guide hole 8 formed in the outer packaging member 82 with 433L
By inserting it into 25H and 825L, positioning can be easily performed, and the positioning means can also have a simple configuration, and its formation is also easy. By positioning the outer capsule member 82 with respect to the center frame 43, the LED 823L, which is a light emitting means, can be accurately positioned with respect to the position where the light is irradiated in the center frame 43.
The bosses 433H, 433L, and guide holes 825H, 825L constituting the positioning means enable the outer capsule member 82 to be easily and reliably positioned with respect to the center frame 43.

Further, since the outer packaging member 82 includes a lumen portion 822 having a plurality of planes inside that surround the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43 from the periphery, the LED substrate 823 can be easily mounted on the plurality of planes as light emitting means. It is configured so that it can be installed. Further, since a large number of the above planes are formed, the LED substrate 823, which is a light emitting means, is arranged following the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43 formed in a curved surface, and the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43. It is configured so that it can irradiate light evenly. Also, the adjacent L
By wiring the ED boards 823 to each other and wiring them in an annular shape as a whole, the wiring is kept as short as possible and wired in an orderly manner.

Further, since the cover 824 that covers at least a part of the LED substrate 823 that is the light emitting means is provided, it is possible to prevent the LED substrate 823 from being damaged when the outer packaging member 82 is attached, for example, in the manufacturing process of the pachinko machine 10.

Further, the light emitting means is an LED substrate 823 on which the LED 823L is mounted, and the LED.
The LED 823L of the LED substrate 823 is provided on the substantially flat cover 824 corresponding to the substrate 823.
At least a part of the mounting side surface is covered, and the LED substrate 823 and the cover 824 are fitted so as to be inserted into the lumen 822 of the outer capsule member 82 in a position parallel to the front-rear direction of the game machine, and are fitted in the front-rear direction of the game machine. By screwing a screw into a screw hole (screw hole portion 822N) formed in the outer capsule member 82 so as to extend to the outer capsule member 82, the cover 824 is fastened and fixed to the outer capsule member 82. By fitting the light emitting means so as to be inserted into the cavity 822 of the 82, the light emitting means can be easily arranged on the outer capsule member 82 and the workability is good, and the substantially flat plate-shaped cover 824 is a gaming machine. The cover 824 is fastened and fixed to the outer packaging member 82 by screwing a screw in the front-rear direction of the game machine while being fitted so as to be inserted into the inner cavity 822 of the outer capsule member 82 in a position parallel to the front-rear direction of the game machine. Therefore, the space required for fitting and fastening and fixing the cover 824 is reduced as much as possible. That is, for example, if the cover is to be fitted in a position perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, a fitting space is required for the area of the cover, and for example, when a screw is screwed in a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. If this is the case, the length of the screw and the space required to use the screwdriver are required, but according to the configuration of the pachinko machine 10, the cover 824 can be slid and fitted to the outer packaging member 82, and the screws can be fastened back and forth. Since the driver can be inserted in the direction, the installation work can be performed in a space-saving manner.

Further, since the gap S1 is formed between the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43 and the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30, for example, as shown by the arrow A5 in FIG. 13, the gap S1 is formed.
The light from the LED 823L, which is a light emitting means, is also irradiated to the front of the gaming machine through No. 1, and the decorative effect is further improved. In FIG. 13, only the LED 823L arranged near the center of the LED substrate 823 is shown, but the LED substrate 823 is located in front of the LED 823L, that is, at a position closer to the game board 30, which is not shown. LED8
23L is arranged so that light is also emitted to the front of the gaming machine through the gap S1 as described above.

(Action)
According to the configuration of the pachinko machine 10, a game board 30 in which a display unit of a variable display device for variable display of symbols, that is, a decorative symbol display device 42 and a start winning device 33 is arranged is provided, and the start winning device 33 is reached. A winning / failing lottery is made based on the detection of the winning ball, and the moving image display of the pattern selected based on the detection of the winning ball in the starting winning device 33 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 4.
By performing in step 2, a display effect related to the result of the winning / failing lottery is performed, and the number of times the ball has been entered into the starting winning device 33 detected during the video display is stored as the starting storage number up to a predetermined number.
In a configuration in which a lighting unit 435 is provided as a starting memory number display means for displaying the starting memory number and notifying the player, and a light emitting region is formed in at least a part of the front portion of the pachinko machine 10, the lighting unit 435 is described above. However, the pachinko machine 10 is arranged between the decorative symbol display device 42 and the start winning device 33, and can output light to the outside from a position at a predetermined distance forward from the front portion of the pachinko machine 10. By outputting light to the outside from the lighting unit 435 and displaying the starting memory number, the starting memory number can be easily confirmed by the player. For example, in a configuration in which the number of start memories is displayed by a hold lamp arranged on the front surface of the pachinko machine, the hold lamp tends to be difficult to see because of the light emitting area as described above. According to the configuration of the pachinko machine 10, the starting memory number is displayed by the lighting unit 435 that outputs light from a position at a predetermined distance forward from the front part of the pachinko machine 10, so that the viewpoint is the pachinko machine 10 when viewed from the front. It concentrates on the front lighting part 435 away from the front part of the. Therefore, the starting memory number can be visually recognized sufficiently clearly without being confused with the light emitting region, and the player can easily and surely confirm this without wasting the game ball.
Further, since the display contents on the decorative symbol display device 42 and the entry into the start winning device 33 are of the utmost concern to the player, the decorative symbol display device 42 and the start winning device 33 are attracting the attention of the player. It is the most concentrated part. Therefore, since the lighting unit 435 is arranged between the decorative symbol display device 42 and the start winning device 33, the start memory number is displayed at the most visible position.

Further, the decorative plate 428 extends forward from the front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and the lighting portion 435 is arranged so as to protrude from the decorative plate 428, and the first light source for irradiating the decorative plate 428 with light, that is, decoration. A second light source for supplying light to the LED 823L of the plate LED substrate 823B and the lighting unit 435, that is, the LED light source 434L of the lighting unit LED substrate 434 is arranged, and the lighting unit 435 is a covering means having a light-shielding property, that is, The input unit 435N, which is covered by the coating layer 435L and the light is input from the second light source 434L, the output unit 435F in which the light input to the input unit 435N is output to the outside, and the output unit 435F from the input unit 435N. Since the decorative plate 428 and the lighting unit 435 are individually irradiated with light from the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L, respectively, the lighting unit 435 extends from the input unit 435N to the output unit 435F. Light is guided through the light guide path. As a result, even though the lighting unit 435 is arranged in the area where the light is emitted from the first light source 823L, the light emitted from the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L can be generated.
Decorative plate 42 while maintaining a separate and independent state without mixing or interfering with each other
8 and the lighting unit 435 are irradiated, respectively. Therefore, the first light source 823L and the second light source
While arranging the light sources 434L in close proximity to each other, the decorative plate 428 and the lighting unit 435 can be clearly projected individually without canceling each other out. That is, the first
By irradiating the light source 823L with light, the decorative plate 428 can obtain a good decorative effect, and by outputting the light supplied from the second light source 434L from the lighting unit 435, the decorative plate 428 is not mixed with the surrounding decorative plate 428. The number of start-up memories is displayed clearly enough.
At this time, for example, if an appropriate light-shielding member is arranged to maintain the light emitted from the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L in a separate and independent state,
In contrast to the need for a space for arranging the light-shielding member, in the pachinko machine 10, the lighting portion 435 is covered with a light-shielding covering means, that is, a coating layer 435L to form a light guide path, so that the light-shielding member is provided. It is possible to maintain the light in a separate and independent state. From the above, the first light source for irradiating not only the decorative plate 428 and the lighting portion 435 but also the decorative plate 428 and the lighting portion 435 with light while effectively obtaining the decorative effect by irradiating the decorative plate 428 and the lighting portion 435 with light. The 823L and the second light source 434L are compactly arranged without requiring a large space.

Further, the second light source 434L is installed so as to direct the light emitting direction in a direction different from the light emitting direction of the first light source 823L, that is, the first light source 823L directs the light emitting direction upward and the second light source is second.
Since the light source 434L is installed so that the light emitting direction is directed forward, the first light source 8
The 23L and the second light source 434L are installed apart from each other, and the arrangement configuration is such that it is easy to secure the installation space for the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L, respectively. in short,
Decorative plate 428 and lighting unit 4 to be irradiated by the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L
The arrangement positions of the 35 may overlap as described above. For example, when the second light source is installed so that the light emitting direction thereof is the same as the light emitting direction of the first light source, the first light source and the second light source are installed. While it is inevitable that the light sources are arranged so as to be close to each other, the first light source 823L and the second light source 434L are arranged so that the light sources are different from each other as in the pachinko machine 10. The first light source 823L and the second light source 434L are installed so as to be separated from each other with a margin. Further, although the second light source 434L is installed so that the light emitting direction thereof is different from the light emitting direction of the first light source 823L, the light guide path is formed in a substantially L-shape in the side view as shown in FIG. This makes it possible to guide the light from the second light source 434L to the output unit 435F of the lighting unit 435 formed at a position overlapping the decorative plate 428 which is the irradiation target of the first light source 823L as described above. ing. That is, the configuration in which the light guide path covered with the coating layer 435L having a light-shielding property is formed as described above is more meaningful.

Further, in the light guide path of the lighting unit 435, a reflection unit 435P having a ridge and a groove extending in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the light guide path extends is formed, and the output unit 435F is located at a position facing the reflection unit 435P. Since it is formed, the lighting unit 435 can be effectively lit. As shown in FIG. 17, the light emitted from the second light source 434L enters the input unit 435N of the lighting unit 435, and while being reflected in the light guide path, travels along the direction in which the light guide path extends, and the reflection In the portion 435P, the ridges and grooves extending in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the light guide path extends are hit and reflected uniformly in the direction facing the reflecting portion 435P. That is, the light that has traveled while being reflected in the light guide path in various directions is reflected by the reflecting unit 435P so that the light is aligned in the direction facing the reflecting unit 435P and is output from the output unit 435F to the outside. Will be done. As a result, the light is output from the output unit 435F to the outside without waste.

Further, since the decorative plate 428 is made of a light-transmitting resin and forms a semi-transparent metal thin film on the surface to form a half mirror, when light is irradiated from the first light source 823L, this light is emitted. In addition to being able to transmit light, the surface reflects light when the first light source 823L is not irradiating light, whereby a good decorative effect can be obtained on the decorative plate 428.

Further, a stage forming member 42 is located between the decorative symbol display device 42 and the first start winning device 33.
9 is arranged, the stage forming member 429 has transparency, a decorative plate 428 and a lighting portion 4
Since the 35 is arranged so as to be covered with the stage forming member 429, the decorative plate 428 and the lighting portion 435 are arranged more compactly by effectively utilizing the space under the stage. At this time, the decorative plate 428 and the lighting portion 435 are the stage forming member 429.
The behavior of the game ball rolling on the stage forming member 429 is not affected by the shapes of the decorative plate 428 and the lighting portion 435, and therefore the decoration is not affected by the shape of the decorative plate 428 and the lighting portion 435. The plate 428 and the lighting part 435 are not so restricted in shape, and are formed into highly decorative shapes such as a shape that imitates a pile of gold coins and treasures and a shape that imitates a Western-style sword, respectively, as described above. As you can see, it has a high degree of freedom in decoration. Further, since the stage forming member 429 has transparency,
The decorative plate 428 and the lighting portion 435 are not hidden and visibility from the outside is well maintained.

Further, the stage forming member 429 is composed of four stages of a lower stage 429L, a middle stage 429M, an upper stage 429H and an upper stage 429T formed in a stepped manner from the front lower part to the rear upper part, and the lighting portion 435 forms the stage. Since it is arranged at a position corresponding to the upper stage 429H, which is a stage behind the frontmost stage among the four stages constituting the member 429, it is located at a position corresponding to the upper stage 429H, which is two stages above the lower stage 429L of the frontmost stage. By arranging the lighting unit 435, the lighting unit 435 is arranged so as to project larger upward, and a large visible region of the lighting unit 435 as viewed from the front, that is, from the player is secured. Further, the decorative plate 428 is arranged closer to the stage forming member 429, that is, more compactly, while ensuring a large visible region of the lighting portion 435 in this way.

Further, the second light source 434L is connected to the main control board to control the lighting of the second light source 434L by the main control board, and the first light source 823L is connected to the sub control board to connect the first light source 823L.
Since the lighting of the sub control board is controlled by the sub control board, for example, even if the sub control board fails, the main control board is not affected, and therefore the lighting function of the lighting unit 435 for notifying the start storage number is maintained. can do.

Further, since the lighting portion 435 has a shape extending long along the light guide path, and a support member, that is, a locking piece 430K is attached to the lighting portion 435 particularly along the length direction of the extension portion 435R. Although the lighting portion 435 has a slightly elongated shape, it is stably supported by the attachment of the locking piece 430K. Further, a locking piece 430K is added along the length direction of the extending portion 435R of the lighting portion 435, that is, the locking piece 430K is attached to the extending portion 4 of the lighting portion 435.
By arranging the light so as to overlap the 35R, the irradiation of light from the first light source 823L is less likely to be obstructed by the locking piece 430K.

Further, since the support member is a locking means that can engage with the lighting portion 435, that is, a locking piece 430K, by engaging the locking piece 430K with the lighting portion 435, the lighting portion 435 becomes a support member, that is, a support member, that is, a locking piece 430K. It is easily supported and fixed to the locking piece 430.

Further, the lighting unit 435 has two types of lighting units 435 having different dimensions and shapes, that is, the extension unit 4.
The first and third lighting units 435a and 435c from the right in which the 35R is formed slightly longer, and the second and fourth lighting units 435b from the right in which the extending portion 435R is formed slightly shorter.
Since it is composed of 435d, it is easy to distinguish between these two types of lighting units 435 during installation work, and therefore, the lighting unit 435 can be installed in an appropriate position more reliably without being installed in an incorrect position. ..

(Change mode)
Various changes can be made to the pachinko machine 10 of the above embodiment.
For example, in the above embodiment, the decorative plate 428 has four lighting portions 435a and 435b.
Although the 435c and 435d are arranged side by side in a row in the left-right direction, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, a plurality of lighting portions 440a to 440d may be arranged in a stepped manner in the front-rear direction. good. In the example shown in the figure, the decorative plate 441 is formed in a staircase shape extending from the lower front to the upper rear in a plurality of steps, and lighting portions 440 are arranged in each step. In the lighting unit 440, the length of the extension portion 440R of the lighting portion 440a arranged at the uppermost stage is the minimum, and the length of the extension portion 440R of the lighting portions 440b to 440d arranged at the lower stage is stepwise. The configuration is the same as that of the lighting unit 435 of the above-described embodiment, except that the number of lighting units is increased to 435. Further, the second light source 439L is arranged in a row on the LED substrate 439 in the vertical direction so as to be arranged side by side, and light is supplied from each of the second light sources 439L to the lighting units 440a to 440d. .. Also in this example, since the starting memory number is displayed by outputting light from a position at a predetermined distance from the front part of the gaming machine, the starting memory number is sufficiently clear without being confused with the front part of the gaming machine. It is displayed on the screen so that the player can easily and surely confirm this.

Further, a lighting unit similar to the lighting unit 435 in the above embodiment may be arranged directly on the front surface of the pachinko machine without using a decorative plate (not shown). In this case, the lighting portion bends upward at a predetermined distance forward from the front portion of the pachinko machine, and therefore protrudes forward from the front portion of the pachinko machine in an L-shape in a side view. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the lighting portion 435 is a medium substance made of a transparent resin, but the lighting portion may be a hollow body such as a tube. In the case of a hollow body lighting portion, an input portion and an output portion can be formed by, for example, forming an opening at an appropriate position of the lighting portion.

Further, in the above embodiment, the coating layer 435L of the lighting portion 435 is formed by subjecting the entire surface of the lighting portion 435 to vapor deposition plating, and then removing the plating layer of a predetermined portion by irradiation with a laser. As the plating layer, for example, a predetermined portion may be removed by applying a resist to a portion other than the predetermined portion and performing etching.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43 is irradiated with light from almost the entire circumference by the LED 823L.
It may be arranged in a part around the 3P, and the light may be irradiated to a specific part of the protruding portion 43P in a limited manner.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the light emitting means, that is, the LED substrate 823 is supported by the outer packaging member 82 having a shape covering the protruding portion 43P of the center frame 43. Instead of supporting, for example, a support portion for supporting the light emitting means may be appropriately provided at an arbitrary position around the protrusion 43P.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the boss 433H and 433L are provided in the center frame 43 and the guide holes 825H are provided in the outer packaging member 82 as positioning means for guiding the outer packaging member 82 to the mounting position.
Although 825L were provided respectively, a guide hole was provided in the center frame 43, and the outer packaging member 82 was provided.
Each boss may be provided. Further, as the positioning means, in addition to such protrusions and guide holes, various means such as a guide groove extending in the front-rear direction and a sliding portion capable of sliding in the guide groove can be adopted.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, as a reflecting means for reflecting light in the gap S2 between the protruding portion 443P of the center frame 443 and the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the gaming board 30, in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. A rib 436 having a reflective surface 436R formed on the extending side surface may be arranged along the rib 436. In the example shown in the figure, the center frame 443 is arranged on the peripheral edge of the front end portion of the center frame 443 so as to close the gap S2 between the protruding portion 443P of the center frame 443 and the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30. On the back surface of the frame member 437, the through hole 30H of the game board 30
Ribs 436 extending rearward along the inner surface of the surface are integrally formed. The entire surface of the rib 436 is covered with a plating layer, whereby the inside of the rib 436 (center frame 44).
The side surface (3 side) is a reflective surface 436R.

According to the configuration shown in FIG. 21, the center frame 44 is shown by arrow A6 in the figure.
The light incident in the gap S2 between the protrusion 443P of 3 and the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30 can be guided forward while being reflected by the reflecting means, whereby the decorative effect can be obtained more effectively. be able to. Further, by using the rib 436 as the reflecting means, it is possible to easily form the reflecting surface 436R capable of effectively reflecting light by a method such as thin-film deposition plating, and the rib 436 is centered. Frame member 437 which is a constituent member of the frame 443
The protrusion 443P of the center frame 443 and the game board 3 are integrally molded with the center frame 443.
The structure is such that the reflecting means can be easily arranged in the gap S2 between the through hole 30H of 0 and the inner surface.

As the reflection means, in addition to the ribs as described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, a reflection surface 438 is provided inside by laying a metal leaf on the inner surface of the through hole 30H of the game board 30.
A coating layer 438 having R may be formed.
(Background technology)
As a pachinko machine, a winning / failing lottery is generally performed based on the detection of a ball entering a starting winning device provided with a starting port by a detection sensor, and the result of this lottery, etc. Some are equipped with a variable display device that displays a variable display as a symbol. If the result of the winning / failing lottery is a win, after the variable display is made, it is controlled to shift to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. If a ball is detected while the variation is displayed, the number of balls entered is stored as a start memory number up to a predetermined number, and the player is notified by the hold lamp which is the start memory number display means. It has become.
Examples of such a gaming machine include those described in the following documents.
(Patent Document 1) Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-159734 (Overview of the Invention)
(Problems to be solved by the invention)
By the way, in many pachinko machines, the player is expected to expect the display result after the fluctuation display to be a big hit, or the player is notified that the big hit game is in the big hit game state. Illuminations are arranged for pachinko machines, but the number of these lights tends to increase year by year, and most of the front of the pachinko machine is a light emitting area, including the display unit of the variable display device. There is. For this reason, there is a problem that the holding lamp tends to be difficult to see because of the light emitting region composed of the display unit of these illuminations and the variable display device. If the hold lamp cannot be sufficiently visually recognized, the player will play the game without knowing the starting memory number and use the game ball in vain.
The present invention has been devised in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily and surely confirming the starting memory number.

As described above, in the present invention, the starting memory number is displayed in an easy-to-check manner so that the player can play a game without wasting the game ball, and the game can be played in a wide range regardless of the model of the game machine. It is possible to apply.

428: Decorative plate 435: Lighting part (starting memory number display means)

Claims (1)

A game board with a game area on the front side where the game ball flows down,
A ball entry means provided in the game area of the game board and capable of entering a game ball,
A lottery means for drawing a lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the entry means, and
A display unit that displays a display effect determined according to the result of the lottery by the lottery means, and
A start storage means that can store up to a predetermined number of information including the result of the lottery by the lottery means as start memory so that the display effect is displayed on the display unit during the period when the display effect is displayed. When,
A light emitting means having a plurality of light sources capable of emitting light corresponding to the number of the starting memories stored in the starting storage means, and a light emitting means having a plurality of light sources capable of emitting light.
When each light source of the light emitting means emits light, a plurality of lighting units that light up by reflecting the light from the light source and guiding the light forward are arranged.
The lighting portion has an extending portion that extends in the front-rear direction and guides the light from the light source from the entrance portion to the front, and a covering means that has a light-shielding property and is provided on the outer surface of the extending portion excluding the entrance portion. The reflective surface has a reflecting surface that is inclined at an angle larger than 45 ° with respect to the extending direction of the extending portion and reflects the light guided to the extending portion rearward, and has ridges and grooves. in reflected and gaming machine according to claim Rukoto have a light traveling backward and a reflective portion for reflecting forward.

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