JP2018038749A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player by giving a decorative display body a stereoscopic effect. A game machine comprising a decoration display and a light source capable of emitting the decoration display from the rear, wherein the decoration display includes a transmission region capable of transmitting light emitted from the light source. The decorative body includes a first transmission region that transmits the light at a predetermined transmittance and a second transmission region that transmits the light at a lower transmittance than the first transmission region. A gaming machine comprising at least a gaming machine. [Selection] Figure 86

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, various methods for three-dimensionally expressing a decorative display body have been proposed. For example, in Patent Document 1, a hologram material is attached to a symbol sheet attached to a symbol reel in a symbol reel such as a slot machine. The invention in which the design is given a three-dimensional effect is described. Patent Document 2 discloses an invention that uses a printing material having a phosphorescent action for each symbol printed on a reel of a slot machine, and the symbol emits light by itself to give the symbol a three-dimensional effect. Have been described.

JP 2002-336402 A JP 2000-2333040 A

  In the above-described conventional method for displaying a three-dimensional decorative display body, it is necessary to use a special material such as a hologram or a phosphorescent material, and since a multi-step work process is required for printing, the manufacturing cost is high. Become.

  In addition, the decorative display body displayed by the hologram or the phosphorescent material has a certain visual effect such as appearing to float due to the nature of the printing material, but it is not necessarily three-dimensional and has a sense of depth. There wasn't.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player by giving the decorative display body a three-dimensional effect.

(1) A gaming machine including a decoration display body and a light source capable of emitting the decoration display body from behind, wherein the decoration display body includes a transmissive region capable of transmitting light emitted from the light source. The decorative body includes at least a first transmission region that transmits the light at a predetermined transmittance and a second transmission region that transmits the light at a lower transmittance than the first transmission region. It is characterized by having.

  According to the configuration of (1) above, the decorative body printed on the decorative display body is composed of the first transmissive region and the second transmissive region, each having a different light transmittance. It is possible to visually recognize the intensity of light according to each configuration. Thereby, the player can perceive the stereoscopic effect of the decorative display body.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the decorative body further includes a third transmission region that transmits the light with a transmittance lower than that of the second transmission region, and the first The transmittance of the light is configured to change in gradation in the transmissive region, the second transmissive region, and the third transmissive region.

According to the configuration of (2) above, the first transmission region and the second transmission region having different light transmittances.
By providing a third transmissive region in addition to the transmissive region, it is possible to visually recognize the intensity of light in more detail according to each configuration that constitutes the decorative body, and the depth and stereoscopic effect of the decorative display body can be played. One can perceive.

(3) In the gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), the decoration display body has ink applied to a display surface, and the decoration body has a concentration of ink applied to the display surface. It is characterized in that the transmittance is changed in the transmissive region by giving a change to.

  According to the configuration of (3) above, when the decorative body is printed on the display surface of the decorative display body, the light transmittance of each transmissive region can be changed by changing the ink density for each transmissive region.

(4) A lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery, a plurality of reels having reels to which a plurality of symbols including a specific symbol capable of transmitting light are attached, and a light source capable of emitting the specific symbol from the rear. A gaming machine capable of displaying the predetermined lottery result when the reel in a rotating state is stopped, wherein the specific symbol transmits light emitted from the light source at a predetermined transmittance. Even if the intensity of light emitted from the light source is substantially constant, at least a first transmission region and a second transmission region that transmits light with a lower transmittance than the first transmission region. When the specific symbol is viewed from a specific position, a sense of distance to the first transmission region and a sense of distance to the second transmission region can be different.

  According to the configuration of (4) above, in a gaming machine in which symbols on a plurality of reels stop in a predetermined display mode based on the result of lottery, a light source that emits light of a certain intensity is provided behind the symbols. Yes. When the player sees a pattern composed of a first transmission region that transmits light with a predetermined transmittance and a second transmission region that transmits light with a light transmittance lower than that of the first transmission region. Further, it is perceived that the sense of distance to the first transmission region and the sense of distance to the second transmission region are different. That is, without changing the light intensity of the light source, it is possible to transmit the light with a different transmittance for each transmission region, and to make the player perceive the sense of distance of the symbol.

  It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can display various effects according to the player's needs.

It is a perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a gaming machine when the upper door mechanism and the lower door mechanism are opened. It is a figure explaining the monitoring aspect of the temperature rise of a control board. It is a disassembled perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of a mirror mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship of a projector mechanism and a mirror mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment state of a mirror mechanism. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a display unit. It is a perspective view of a projector mechanism. It is a perspective view when a display unit is attached to a cabinet. FIG. 14 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view taken along the line ZZ in FIG. 13, omitting functional components housed in the housing of the display unit, and arranged above the gaming machine when the gaming machine is installed on the island facility. It is the figure showing also about the fixed board member of the island equipment. It is a perspective view of a projector mechanism. It is a front view of a display unit. It is a perspective view of a display unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a display unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a display unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the opening part for operation. It is a perspective view of a display unit. It is a perspective sectional view of a display unit and a cabinet. It is explanatory drawing which shows the irradiation state to a front screen mechanism. It is a disassembled perspective view of a front screen mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement range of a front screen mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which removed the right side board of the screen housing | casing. It is a perspective view of a right front screen drive mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of a right front screen drive mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement process of a right front screen drive mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement process of a right front screen drive mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement process of a right front screen drive mechanism. It is a perspective view of a front screen mechanism and a front screen drive mechanism. It is a perspective view for demonstrating a sensor mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detection state of a sensor mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detection state of a sensor mechanism. It is a sequence diagram which concerns on operation | movement of a front screen mechanism. It is a figure explaining the control sequence of the drive motor of a front screen drive mechanism at the time of driving a front screen mechanism from a front standby position to a front exposure position. It is a perspective view of a cabinet and a medal supply port. It is a perspective view of a cabinet, a medal supply port, and a medal supply mechanism. It is a perspective view of a medal supply mechanism. It is a disassembled perspective view of a medal supply mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of a back wall, a medal supply port, a medal supply mechanism, and a scaler apparatus. It is a front view of the gaming machine in a state where the lower door mechanism is opened. It is a perspective view of the lower space of a cabinet. It is a perspective view of the lower space of a cabinet. It is sectional drawing of the lower space of a cabinet. It is a front view, a top view, and a right side view of the coin guard. It is a front view of the gaming machine in a state where the lower door mechanism is opened. It is explanatory drawing of the state in which the hopper guide mechanism was attached to the bottom plate. It is the upper side figure and front view of a hopper guide mechanism. It is a perspective view of the hopper mechanism HP. It is explanatory drawing at the time of attaching the hopper mechanism HP normally. It is explanatory drawing at the time of attaching the hopper mechanism HP normally. It is explanatory drawing at the time of making the hopper mechanism HP approach accidentally. It is a detailed view of the inside of the cabinet. It is a perspective view of the lower space of a cabinet. It is explanatory drawing of a sheet metal. It is explanatory drawing of a sheet metal. It is a front view of the cabinet of the state which opened the upper door mechanism and the lower dora mechanism. It is a side view of the cabinet in the state where the upper door mechanism and the lower drag mechanism are opened. It is a perspective view of the cabinet in the state where the lower drum mechanism was opened. It is explanatory drawing of an upper door locking mechanism. It is explanatory drawing of the upper door lock mechanism in a locked state. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine with the lower door mechanism removed from the cabinet. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine in a state where the lower door mechanism is opened. It is detail drawing of the lower space of a cabinet. It is a side view of the state which made the speaker DD25 and the power supply device face. It is drawing which shows that the pachislot machine and pachinko machine installed in the game machine installation island are connected by the common power supply line. It is drawing which shows that the power line communication board is connected between the power supply device and the sub-control device in the gaming machine. It is a perspective view of an upper door mechanism. It is an exploded view of the operation part and locking part of the maximum BET button. It is the figure which looked at the largest BET button fixed to the 2nd base part from the inside of a cabinet. It is sectional drawing of a 2nd base part. It is an exploded view of an operation part. It is a front view of an information indicator. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of the gaming machine in a state where the lower door mechanism is opened. It is a back perspective view of a lower door mechanism. It is an exploded view of lower door DD1, reel unit RU, and main control board MS. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of attaching a main control board to a reel unit. It is attachment explanatory drawing of the reel unit to a lower door mechanism. It is a disassembled perspective view of a reel apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view of a reel unit. It is a perspective view of a motor mounting plate, a reel index, and a sensor part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a detection piece and a detection state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the light transmittance of a symbol display body. It is a perspective view of a motor mounting plate and a sensor part. It is an exploded perspective view of a motor mounting plate and a sensor part. It is an exploded perspective view of a motor mounting plate and a sensor part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment position of the base member with respect to a motor attachment board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment position of the sensor with respect to a base member. It is a top view of the gaming machine in a state where the upper door mechanism is opened. It is a perspective view of the game machine of the state where the upper door mechanism was removed from the cabinet. It is explanatory drawing of an upper side hinge mechanism. It is a perspective view of an upper door mechanism. It is a disassembled perspective view of an upper door mechanism. It is a disassembled perspective view of a decoration unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship of an irradiation light apparatus and a decoration unit. It is sectional drawing of a decoration unit. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of an upper door mechanism. It is a perspective view of an upper door mechanism. It is a principal part expansion perspective view of an upper door mechanism. It is a principal part expanded sectional view of an upper door mechanism. It is a perspective view of a left panel mechanism. It is a perspective view of a left panel mechanism. It is a disassembled perspective view of a left panel mechanism. It is a disassembled perspective view of a left panel mechanism. It is a partially exploded perspective view of a left panel mechanism. It is sectional drawing of a left panel mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the light guide structure of a left light-guide plate. It is a perspective view of a panel base, a top lens cover, and an upper left panel mechanism. It is a perspective view of an upper left panel mechanism. It is a perspective view of an upper left panel mechanism. It is a perspective view of a top lens cover and an upper left panel mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game flow of this embodiment. It is a circuit block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a game machine. It is a circuit block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of a game machine. It is a circuit block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of a game machine. (A) It is the figure which showed the example of attachment of the ratio indicator. (B) It is a figure which shows the content displayed on a ratio display. It is explanatory drawing of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is explanatory drawing of a symbol combination table. It is explanatory drawing of the table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is explanatory drawing of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay. It is explanatory drawing of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for general game states. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for RT1 action | operation. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for RT2 action | operation. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement. It is explanatory drawing of an internal winning combination storing area. It is explanatory drawing of the carryover combination storage area. It is explanatory drawing of the operating flag storage area. It is explanatory drawing of the main flowchart by control of main CPU. It is explanatory drawing of a medal reception and start check process. It is explanatory drawing of an internal lottery process. It is explanatory drawing of a reel stop control process. It is explanatory drawing of a bonus operation | movement check process. It is explanatory drawing of a bonus completion | finish check process. It is explanatory drawing of RT control processing. It is explanatory drawing of the interruption process by control of main CPU. It is explanatory drawing of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU. It is explanatory drawing of the production registration task performed by sub CPU. It is explanatory drawing of the flowchart of the production content determination process performed by sub CPU.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine is a so-called pachislot machine. A gaming machine is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as a card storing information on gaming value assigned to or attached to a player in addition to coins, medals, gaming balls or tokens, In the following description, it is assumed that medals are used.

  In the following description, the side (direction) from the gaming machine 1 toward the player is referred to as the front side (front direction) of the gaming machine 1, and the side opposite to the front side is referred to as the rear side (rear direction, depth direction). The right side and the left side when viewed from the player are referred to as the right side (right direction) and the left side (left direction) of the gaming machine 1, respectively. The direction including the front side and the rear side is referred to as the front-rear direction or the thickness direction, and the direction including the right side and the left side is referred to as the left-right direction or the width direction. The direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction (thickness direction) and the left-right direction (width direction) is referred to as the up-down direction or the height direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the appearance of the gaming machine 1 is constituted by a rectangular box-shaped housing 2. The housing 2 includes a metal cabinet G having a rectangular opening on the front side, an upper door mechanism UD disposed at the upper front of the cabinet G, and a lower door mechanism DD disposed at the lower front of the cabinet G. have.

  In addition, two openings G41 penetrating in the vertical direction are formed in the upper surface wall G4 of the cabinet G at a predetermined interval in the horizontal direction. A wooden plate member G42 is attached to the upper surface wall G4 so as to close each of the two openings G41.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the upper door mechanism UD and the lower door mechanism DD are formed so as to correspond to the shape and size of the opening of the cabinet G. The upper door mechanism UD and the lower door mechanism DD are provided so that the upper part and the lower part of the opening in the cabinet G can be closed. The upper door mechanism UD has an upper display window UD1 at the center. The upper display window UD1 is provided with a transparent panel UD11 that transmits light.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the inside of the cabinet G is partitioned into an upper space and a lower space by an intermediate support plate G1. That is, the intermediate support plate G1 functions as a partition plate that partitions the cabinet G into an upper space and a lower space. The upper space is a space on the rear side of the upper door mechanism UD in the cabinet G and accommodates the display unit A and the like. The lower space is a space behind the lower door mechanism DD in the cabinet G, and is a sub-control that controls the reel unit RU, the main control board MS that controls the operation of the entire gaming machine 1, and the display unit A. The device SS (see FIGS. 55 and 56) and the like are accommodated. As shown in FIG. 116 described later, the sub control device SS includes a sub control substrate SS72, a ROM cartridge substrate SS86, and a liquid crystal relay substrate SS87.

(Monitoring the temperature rise of each board)
In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, a main control board MS that controls the overall operation of the gaming machine 1, a sub-control device SS (see FIGS. 55 and 56) that controls the display unit A, and the like are installed. As shown in FIG. 116 described later, the sub control device SS includes a sub control substrate SS72, a ROM cartridge substrate SS86, and a liquid crystal relay substrate SS87. Each of these boards is equipped with a lot of electronic components and plays an important role in various production control in addition to the basic control of each game machine. With the recent diversification of game control and production control, The load on each electronic component tends to increase.

  When an excessive load is applied to some of the electronic components on the control board and an abnormal temperature rise occurs and a failure occurs, the electronic components on the control board are visually recognized, and the electronic components that caused the failure are visually observed. If there is no evidence of damage on the external appearance of the electronic component, it is difficult to determine where the electronic component that caused it is located.

  In addition, there have been technologies to measure surface temperature changes by attaching surface mount sensors, thermocouples, etc. to the substrate. However, some of the many electronic components have changed temperature of the substrate itself. It is difficult to accurately identify the abnormal temperature rise in which part of the many electronic parts arranged on the board. Met.

  Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the temperature indicating paint whose color changes depending on the temperature is applied to the electronic component installation surface side of each control board, and the electronic component is detected from the discoloration state of the temperature indicating paint on the electronic component installation surface side of the control board. Abnormal temperature rise is detected to prevent game machine failure and fire.

  The temperature indicating paint is also called a temperature measuring paint and is a special paint having a property of changing color at a predetermined temperature. In addition, temperature indicating paints include irreversible ones that do not return to the original color once the color is changed, and reversible ones that return to the original color before the color change due to a decrease in temperature after the color change. In the embodiment, it is necessary to continuously monitor the abnormal temperature rise of each electronic component on the control board under the condition that the control board is continuously used while the gaming machine is operating. Therefore, reversible temperature indicating paint is used.

  In addition, a thermosetting epoxy resin film is usually applied at the final stage of the substrate manufacturing process to prevent oxidation of the copper foil of the substrate and to prevent solder from being attached to unnecessary portions. This corresponds to a film such as a green color generally referred to as a solder resist, but in the embodiment of the present invention, after the thermosetting epoxy resin film is applied, on the surface of the thermosetting epoxy resin film, The temperature indicating paint is overcoated.

  When using a temperature indicating paint having insulating performance, it is possible to directly apply the temperature indicating paint to the surface of the substrate instead of the thermosetting epoxy resin film.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, after the temperature indicating paint is overcoated on the surface of the thermosetting epoxy resin film applied to the substrate, each electronic component is placed on the substrate and soldered. By taking such a step process, the symbols and characters displayed on each electronic component are prevented from being soiled by the temperature indicating paint. Therefore, in a state where the gaming machine is installed in the hall, it is possible to grasp the temperature state of the entire board while ensuring the visibility of symbols and characters displayed on each electronic component.

  FIG. 5 shows a monitoring aspect of the temperature rise of the control board in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5A, a thermosetting epoxy resin film is applied, and a temperature indicating paint 2 is overcoated on the surface of the control board 1 before each electronic component is arranged. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5B, after the overcoated applied temperature indicating paint 2 is dried, each electronic component is arranged and soldered. And as shown in FIG.5 (c), the control board 1 is accommodated in the transparent board | substrate case 4, and it has installed in the game machine.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5C, a photographing device 5 is arranged for photographing the discoloration state based on the temperature rise of the temperature indicating paint 2 overcoated on the surface of the control board 1. Since the control board 1 is accommodated in the transparent board case 4, it is possible to photograph the control board 1 from the outside of the board case 4. The imaging target surface of the control board 1 may be an electronic component placement surface, but the back soldering surface may be the imaging target. Preferably, in order to easily grasp what kind of electronic component has an abnormal temperature rise, the arrangement surface of the electronic component 3 is set as a photographing target surface. In this way, the position of the electronic component 3 and the symbols and characters displayed on the electronic component 3 can be immediately grasped from the captured image. Since the control board is mounted inside the housing so that the arrangement surface of the electronic components can be visually recognized, the discoloration state can be visually confirmed even if it is not taken as an object to be photographed (even if no photographing device is provided). It is like that. For this reason, the rear surface that is the rear side of the visible arrangement surface and is difficult to see may be taken as a subject of photographing, and the arrangement surface may be monitored by the person and the rear surface may be monitored by photographing.

  There are various types of temperature indicating paints to be applied to the control board depending on the temperature range to be discolored, but what kind of temperature indicating paint is selected and applied depends on the electronic component on the control board to be monitored. Select appropriately according to the allowable operating temperature.

For example, when the upper limit of the allowable operating temperature of an electronic component is 80 ° C., a temperature indicating paint that changes color in an arbitrary temperature range below that temperature is selected and applied. As a result, when the electronic component on the control board to be monitored rises to a predetermined temperature, the temperature indicating paint applied around the electronic component changes color. Can be recognized at a glance. In particular, when multiple important electronic components are arranged on the control board, the temperature control paint is applied to the entire control board, so it is possible to accurately determine which electronic component has an abnormal temperature rise. It is possible to identify quickly.

(Process control based on detection of abnormal temperature rise)
Next, a process when an abnormal temperature rise is photographed on the control board to be monitored will be described.

  When a camera is employed as the photographing device, the discoloration state or discoloration portion of the temperature indicating paint applied to the control board is photographed as a still image or a moving image. Then, the image analysis program or the like converts the discoloration status or discoloration information from the captured image into a command signal and transmits it.

  Various specific image analysis methods can be set. For example, the entire range on the control board may be targeted, and if there is discoloration of the temperature indicating paint in part, an abnormality detection signal may be transmitted, or only some locations on the control board may be targeted. In addition, an abnormality detection signal may be transmitted when the temperature indicating paint is discolored at the target location.

  Furthermore, the display symbol of the electronic component disposed in the discolored portion of the temperature indicating paint may be read by the photographing device, and information on the electronic component may be transmitted together with the abnormality detection signal. Further, the temperature information may be transmitted together with the abnormality detection signal depending on the degree of color change. Of course, it is not particularly limited to transmitting the abnormality detection signal, and temperature information based on the discoloration state of the temperature indicating paint may be sequentially transmitted, and an abnormal temperature rise on the control board of the gaming machine is monitored. Therefore, a necessary image analysis program may be created as appropriate.

  The image analysis may be performed in each gaming machine, but an image signal may be transmitted to the management device of the game hall and the image analysis may be performed by the management device. In addition, the command signal generated based on the image analysis may be notified to the game store clerk by a notification means provided in each gaming machine or island facility, etc., but a notification means is provided in the management device of the game hall. The hall manager may be informed so that it can be recognized.

  In addition, as a notification mode in the notification means, at least any one information among gaming machine information, electronic component information, temperature information, etc. in which an abnormal temperature rise has occurred may be notified. It may be configured to simply notify the abnormality, and it is possible to perform notification by characters, lamps, and voice.

  Further, in addition to the configuration for notifying abnormal temperature rise, it is also possible to add a function for automatically shutting off the power supply of the corresponding gaming machine based on information on abnormal temperature rise. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to prevent ignition and failure due to abnormal temperature rise. Of course, the power supply of the gaming machine may be automatically shut off without notifying an abnormal temperature rise.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the temperature indicating paint is applied to each control board. However, the image indicating apparatus may be provided by applying the temperature indicating paint only to a specific control board.

(Other temperature monitoring methods)
In the embodiment of the present invention, each electronic component is arranged and soldered after applying the temperature indicating paint to the substrate, but after each electronic component is arranged and soldered without applying the temperature indicating paint to the substrate. It is also possible to apply a transparent tape containing liquid crystal ink to the entire substrate provided with electronic components. As a result, the transparent tape containing the liquid crystal ink located on the upper part of the electronic component where the abnormal temperature rise occurs changes color, and the electronic component where the abnormal temperature rise can be identified. Furthermore, it is possible to visually recognize symbols and characters displayed on the electronic component through a transparent tape containing liquid crystal ink. According to such a method, it is not necessary to provide a process and equipment for applying the temperature indicating paint in the manufacturing stage of the control board before the electronic component is arranged, and it is possible to reduce the cost.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the temperature indicating paint is applied to the substrate. However, the present invention is not limited to the coating material, and a seal type temperature indicating material may be attached to the substrate. In addition, the temperature indicating paint and the temperature indicating material are not limited to those showing one discoloration, and those that change in color in a plurality of stages due to temperature changes may be used. According to such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the temperature change state of the electronic component in more detail.

(Modification)
In the embodiment of the present invention, a reversible temperature indicating paint is applied to the control board, and an abnormal temperature rise of each electronic component on the substrate is monitored by the imaging device. Instead, an example in which an irreversible temperature indicating paint is applied to the control board will be described below.

  As described above, the irreversible temperature indicating paint does not return to the original color once the color is changed with the temperature change. When an irreversible temperature indicating paint having such properties is applied to the control board, the temperature indicating paint around the electronic component on the board that has abnormally increased during operation of the gaming machine will be discolored and the temperature will drop. However, the discoloration state is maintained.

  With such a configuration, for example, when a gaming machine failure occurs during the operation of the gaming machine, even if a certain amount of time has elapsed after the failure occurs, when the store clerk visually recognizes the control board through the transparent substrate case Since the discoloration state of the temperature indicating paint applied to the substrate is maintained, it is possible to grasp what electronic component on the substrate has an abnormal temperature rise. Therefore, the cause of the failure can be accurately grasped, and necessary improvement measures can be quickly performed.

  In addition, by applying an irreversible temperature indicating paint to the control board, the discolored state accompanying the abnormal temperature rise is maintained, so there is no need to constantly monitor with the photographing device, and the store clerk will be in charge while the game machine is in operation or after closing. Therefore, an abnormal temperature rise of the substrate can be monitored at a low cost without providing a photographing device.

(Display unit A)
As shown in FIG. 6, the display unit A is placed on the intermediate support plate G1 in the cabinet G so as to be replaceable. The display unit A is a so-called projection mapping apparatus having an irradiation light device B that emits irradiation light including an image, and a screen device C that causes an image to appear when irradiation light from the irradiation light device B is irradiated. .

  Here, the projection mapping apparatus can also project an image on the surface of a three-dimensional object such as a building or a natural object. In this embodiment, for example, the position (projection distance or By projecting an image according to the production information generated based on the angle or the like) and the shape, an advanced and powerful production is possible.

  The display unit A has a housing A1 with an opening formed in the front. The housing A1 includes a projector cover B1 of the irradiation light device B and a screen housing C10 of the screen device C. Although details will be described later, the screen casing C10 has a box shape having a bottom plate C1, a right side plate C2, a left side plate C3, and a back plate C4. The projector cover B1 is replaceably attached to the upper surface of the screen casing C10.

(Display unit A: Irradiation light device B)
As shown in FIG. 7, the irradiation light device B includes a projector mechanism B2 that emits the irradiation light forward, and a screen that is disposed in front of the projector mechanism B2 and that has the irradiation light from the projector mechanism B2 disposed obliquely downward and rearward. It has a mirror mechanism B3 that reflects in the direction of the device C, and a projector cover B1 that houses the projector mechanism B2 and the mirror mechanism B3.

(Display unit A: Irradiation light device B: Projector mechanism B2)
The projector mechanism B2 is disposed at the rear part in the cabinet G. The projector mechanism B2 has a flat base member B22 arranged horizontally. A lens mechanism B21 and a light source (not shown) are provided on the lower surface of the base member B22. The lens mechanism B21 is disposed so as to emit the irradiation light emitted from the light source toward the front mirror mechanism B3.

  Further, heat exhaust mechanisms B23 and B24 are provided on the lower surface of the base member B22. The heat removal mechanisms B23 and B24 are disposed on the right and left sides of the lens mechanism B21 and the light source, respectively. The exhaust heat mechanisms B23 and B24 have a duct through which air is circulated and a fan that sends out air. By blowing out the air to the rear, the heat generated when the irradiation light is generated is forced to the rear. It is designed to flow. As shown in FIG. 2, a ventilation hole G <b> 3 a of the cabinet G is arranged in the air flow direction in the exhaust heat mechanisms B <b> 23 and B <b> 24. As a result, the exhaust heat mechanisms B23 and B24 can forcibly exhaust the heat of the projector mechanism B2 together with air to the outside through the vent hole G3a.

(Display unit A: Irradiation light device B: Mirror mechanism B3)
As shown in FIG. 7, a mirror mechanism B3 is disposed in front of the projector mechanism B2 (the emission direction of the irradiation light). As shown in FIG. 8, the mirror mechanism B3 has a mirror holder B31, an optical mirror B32 accommodated in the mirror holder B31, and mirror stoppers B33 and B34 for fixing both ends of the optical mirror B32 to the mirror holder B31. doing. As shown in FIG. 9, the mirror holder B31 is formed in a plate shape having a rectangular front surface. At each corner portion of the mirror holder B31, an angle adjustment hole B311 is formed, and a recess B312 is formed on the front surface with the angle adjustment hole B311 as a center. Further, mounting holes B314 and B314 are formed vertically symmetrically between the angle adjustment holes B311 and B311 in the vertical direction.

  On the other hand, a mirror holding part B313 is formed on the rear surface of the mirror holder B31. The mirror holding part B313 is formed in the center part, and is formed in a size that does not overlap with the angle adjustment hole B311 and the attachment hole B314. Mirror stoppers B33 and B34 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the mirror holding part B313. The mirror stoppers B33 and B34 have angle adjustment holes B331 and B341 and attachment holes B334 and B344, respectively. The angle adjustment holes B331 and B341 and the attachment holes B334 and B344 in the mirror stoppers B33 and B34 are arranged so as to correspond to the angle adjustment holes B311 and B311 and the attachment holes B314 and B314 in the mirror holder B31.

  The mirror stoppers B33 and B34 are formed so as to partially overlap the mirror holding part B313. As a result, the mirror stoppers B33 and B34 come into contact with both sides of the optical mirror B32 fitted in the mirror holding part B313 and are screwed to the mirror holder B31 by the mounting holes B314, B334, and B344. The optical mirror B32 is held by the mirror holder B31.

As shown in FIG. 10, the mirror mechanism B3 configured as described above is provided on the inner side surface of the reflector holding portion B11 in the projector cover B1. The reflector holding portion B11 is formed at the center of the front surface of the projector cover B1, and is disposed so as to be exposed to the front side when the upper door mechanism UD is opened. The reflector holding part B11 has an angle adjustment hole B111. The angle adjustment hole B111 is formed at a position corresponding to the angle adjustment hole B311 of the mirror mechanism B3.

  A screw (not shown) is inserted from the front side into the angle adjustment hole B111 of the reflector holding part B11, and this screw passes through the angle adjustment hole B311 of the mirror holder B31. The angle adjustment holes B331 and B341 of the mirror stoppers B33 and B34 are formed as screw holes into which screws can be screwed, and the screws that pass through the angle adjustment holes B311 of the mirror holder B31 are provided on the mirror stoppers B33 and B34. Screwed into the angle adjustment holes B331 and B341.

  When the screw is rotated in the direction in which the screwing with the angle adjustment holes B331 and B341 is loosened, the distance between the reflector holding portion B11 and the mirror stoppers B33 and B34 is increased. On the other hand, when the screw is rotated in a direction in which the screw engagement with the angle adjustment holes B331 and B341 is tightened, the distance between the reflector holding portion B11 and the mirror stoppers B33 and B34 is reduced.

  As described above, the mirror holder B31 and the mirror stoppers B33 and B34 are screwed through the mounting holes B314, B334, and B344, so that the optical mirror is interposed between the mirror holder B31 and the mirror stoppers B33 and B34. B32 is sandwiched. As described above, the mirror holder B31, the optical mirror B32, and the mirror stoppers B33 and B34 are integrated as a mirror mechanism B3, and the distance between the reflector holding portion B11 and the mirror stoppers B33 and B34 is changed by rotating the screw. Thus, the distance between the reflector holding part B11 and the mirror mechanism B3 can be increased or decreased. Since the angle adjustment holes B311, 331, and B341 are arranged in four directions corresponding to the corner portions of the mirror mechanism B3, the reflector holding portion B11 and the mirror mechanism at the arrangement positions of the angle adjustment holes B311, 331, and B341 are arranged. By increasing or decreasing the distance to B3, the reflection angle of the optical mirror B32 with respect to the traveling direction of the irradiation light emitted from the projector mechanism B2 can be finely adjusted.

  Further, a spring (not shown) is provided between the reflector holding part B11 and the mirror holder B31. The rear end surface of the spring is in contact with the recess B312 of the mirror holder B31, and the front end surface is in contact with the inner wall surface (rear wall surface) of the reflector holding unit B11, so that the reflector holding unit B11 and the mirror holder B31 Is sandwiched between. And the screw penetrated from angle adjustment hole B111 of reflector holding part B11 has penetrated the spring concerned. Thereby, even if the distance between the reflector holding part B11 and the mirror mechanism B3 increases with the rotation of the screw, the screw head comes into contact with the angle adjustment hole B111 of the reflector holding part B11 by the biasing force of the spring. It can be prevented that the screw head protrudes from the angle adjustment hole B111 and the positional relationship between the reflector holding portion B11 and the screw is destroyed.

(Display unit A: Irradiation light device B: Projector cover B1)
As shown in FIG. 11, the projector mechanism B2 and the mirror mechanism B3 configured as described above are accommodated in the projector cover B1. The lower surface B2a of the projector mechanism B2 has an inclined surface B2a1 that is inclined upward from the rear to the front at the front part thereof. As shown in FIG. 12, the projector cover B1 is arranged symmetrically in the left-right direction of the upper wall part B12 arranged horizontally, the reflector holding part B11 arranged on the front side of the upper wall part B12, and the upper wall part B12. Side wall portions B13 and B13. As for upper wall part B12, the front part protrudes ahead rather than cabinet G (refer to Drawing 6). At the center of the front part of the upper wall part B12, a reflector holding part B11 is formed so as to protrude forward, and the above mirror mechanism B3 is held in the space formed by the protrusion so that the angle can be adjusted. Yes.

  Moreover, side wall part B13 * B13 has protrusion part B131 protruded in the left-right horizontal direction from the lower end part. The protrusion B131 has a first protrusion B131a on the front side and a second protrusion B131b on the rear side. The first protrusion B131a is formed at a position corresponding to the opening of the cabinet G when the projector cover B1 is attached to the cabinet G. The distance in the left-right direction between the tips of the first protrusions B131a protruding from the side walls B13, B13 is set to be slightly shorter than the width in the left-right direction of the opening of the cabinet G. On the other hand, the second projecting portion B131b is formed at a position corresponding to the rear space from the opening of the cabinet G when the projector cover B1 is attached to the cabinet G. The distance in the left-right direction between the tips of the second protrusions B131b protruding from the side walls B13, B13 is set to be slightly shorter than the width in the left-right direction of the space part behind the cabinet G. That is, the side walls B13 and B13 are formed such that the distance in the left-right direction between the tips of the second protrusion B131b is larger than the distance in the left-right direction between the tips of the first protrusion B131a. Thus, the projector cover B1 can cover most of the internal space in the cabinet G.

  Further, a screw hole B131C penetrating in the vertical direction is formed at the tip of the second protrusion B131b. When the projector cover B1 is fixed to the right side plate C2 and the left side plate C3 (see FIG. 6), screws are screwed into the right side plate C2 and the left side plate C3 through the screw holes B131C. Further, since the projecting portions B131 project in the horizontal direction from the lower end portions of the side wall portions B13 and B13, the projecting portions B131 and the side wall portions B13 are provided with concave portions from the front ends thereof at both end portions of the projector cover B1. B132 is continuously formed rearward.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the display unit A is mounted on the cabinet G, a space BS is defined by the recess B132 and the cabinet G. Further, the shape of the upper wall portion B12 and the side wall portion B13 of the projector cover B1 is such that the distance between the lower end portion of each side wall portion B13 and the front end portion of the second protruding portion B131b protruding from the lower end portion is the first. 2 The front part is configured to be larger than the rear part of the protruding part B131b (see FIG. 12). As a result, the front space of the space BS becomes larger than the rear space. When the display unit A is mounted on the cabinet G, the opening G41 formed in the upper surface wall G4 of the cabinet G and the front space of the space BS are at least partially overlapped when viewed from above. This space BS is used as a work space for installing and fixing the gaming machine 1 on the island facility.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when installing and fixing a gaming machine on an island facility, a fixed plate member OC of the island facility is disposed above the upper surface wall G4 of the cabinet G. The space BS is a space in which nails extending from the plate member G42 attached to the upper surface wall G4 to the fixed plate member OC of the island facility can be driven from the cabinet G.

  As described above, even when the display unit A is accommodated in the cabinet G with almost no gap between the upper wall B12 of the projector cover B1 and the upper wall G4 of the cabinet G, the display unit A A space BS for installing and fixing work on the island facility is secured between the cabinet G and the cabinet G. As a result, it becomes possible for an operator to perform a nailing operation using the space BS from the front side of the cabinet G where the upper door mechanism UD is opened, and as a result, the display unit A can be damaged. In the state where the display unit A is accommodated in the cabinet G, the gaming machine 1 can be nailed to the fixed plate member OC of the island facility.

Further, the nail for nailing the gaming machine 1 and the fixed plate member OC is driven not to the metal cabinet G but to the wooden plate member G42 which is softer than the cabinet. Can be installed on island facilities.

  As a modification, the material of the plate member G42 is not limited to wood, and various materials can be adopted as long as the material is a soft member softer than the cabinet G. Further, the fixing method of the gaming machine 1 to the island facility is not limited to nail fastening, and various fixing methods such as screwing can be employed.

(Display unit A: Irradiation light device B: Perforated plate B15)
As shown in FIG. 15, a perforated plate B15 having a plurality of holes B151 is provided on the lower surface side of the projector cover B1. The perforated plate B15 is a punching metal having a plurality of holes formed by punching a plate made of metal (for example, stainless steel, iron, steel, aluminum, etc.). The plurality of holes B151 are formed to be substantially evenly distributed over the entire surface of the porous plate B15. The perforated plate B15 allows air to flow through the entire surface of the perforated plate B15, and allows air to flow from the lower side to the upper side by suction by the heat exhausting mechanisms B23 and B24 of the projector mechanism B2. The size and the number of the holes B151 are set such that the inside of the projector cover B1 cannot be seen from the outside. The hole B151 is formed in a shape such as a circle, a square, or a hexagon, and the hole diameter is about 3 to 5 mm.

  The perforated plate B15 is formed so as to cover the first protrusion B131a and the second protrusion B131b of the projector cover B1 from the lower position. The perforated plate B15 has a front side upper part B15a, a middle side inclined part B15b, and a rear side lower part B15c. The upper part B15a is horizontally arranged. The inclined part B15b is formed by being bent obliquely downward and rearward from the rear side of the upper part B15a. The lower part B15c is formed by being bent in the horizontal direction from the rear side of the inclined part B15b.

  The upper part B15a of the perforated plate B15 is attached to the side wall parts B13 and B13 of the projector cover B1. Thereby, the perforated plate B15 is arranged so as to cover the front part of the projector cover B1 from the lower side with the upper part B15a and cover the lower part with the inclined part B15b and the lower part B15c from the middle part to the rear part of the projector cover B1. Yes. Further, the inclined portion B15b is disposed so as to surround the inclined surface B2a1 on the lower surface B2a of the projector mechanism B2 when viewed from above. As shown in FIG. 11, the inclination angle of the inclined portion B15b (inclination angle with respect to the horizontal plane) is substantially the same as the inclination angle of the inclined surface B2a1. A front screen mechanism E1 in the screen device C is arranged below the perforated plate B15.

  As will be described in detail later, the front screen mechanism E1 has a front standby position that is disposed on the upper side that is a standby posture that prohibits the appearance of an image by irradiation light, and a lower side that is an exposure posture that permits the appearance of an image by irradiation light. The front screen mechanism E1 in the standby posture is in an inclined posture that is close to and substantially parallel to the inclined portion B15b of the perforated plate B15. On the other hand, when the front screen mechanism E1 is in the exposed posture, a large space portion appears below the porous plate B15, and air present in the space portion reaches the porous plate B15 without flow resistance, By passing through the hole B151, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of air into the screen device C and increase the cooling efficiency.

  Further, the perforated plate B15 is provided so as to cover the lower surface of the projector cover B1, so that, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the player's line-of-sight position is the center in the vertical and horizontal directions of the screen device C. Even if the irradiation light device B is looked up from the position of the line of sight, the inside of the irradiation light device B is not visually observed by the perforated plate B15.

(Display unit A: Screen device C)
As shown in FIG. 17, the irradiation light device B configured as described above is coupled to the upper surface of the screen device C by screw fastening. For example, as described above, screws are screwed into the upper surfaces of the right side plate C2 and the left side plate C3 of the screen device C through the screw holes B131C formed in the protrusion B131 of the projector cover B1. Thereby, the display unit A can unitarily handle the irradiation light device B and the screen device C as a unit.

(Display unit A: Screen device C: Screen mechanism)
As shown in FIG. 18, a 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D capable of displaying a stereoscopic effect and a front screen mechanism E1 capable of displaying a planar effect are provided inside the screen casing C10. The 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is a liquid crystal display device fixed inside the screen casing C10. The front screen mechanism E1 is a movable screen and is driven by the front screen drive mechanism E2. The detailed structures of the mechanisms D and E1 of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D and the front screen mechanism E1 and the front screen drive mechanism E2 will be described later.

(Display unit A: Screen device C: Screen casing C10)
As described above, the screen device C includes the box-shaped screen casing C10. As shown also in FIG. 18, the screen casing C10 includes a horizontally disposed bottom plate C1, a right side plate C2 erected at the right end of the bottom plate C1, and a left side plate C3 erected at the left end of the bottom plate C1. And a back plate C4 erected at the rear end of the bottom plate C1. Accordingly, the right side plate C2, the left side plate C3, and the back plate C4 are connected to the bottom plate C1 by screw fastening, so that the front side where the player is located and the upper side where the irradiation light device B is located are formed. An open box-shaped screen casing C10 is formed.

  The bottom plate C1, the right side plate C2, the left side plate C3, and the back plate C4 constituting the screen casing C10 are separately molded into a predetermined shape, and predetermined functional parts such as the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D are positioned and arranged. Has been made possible. As a result, even if the unit of the screen device C cannot be shared as a whole, it is possible to share the unit for each plate member of the bottom plate C1, the right side plate C2, the left side plate C3, and the back plate C4. In addition, since the plate member can be partially exchanged, the specification can be easily changed for each model of the gaming machine 1. The functional components positioned and arranged with respect to each plate member will be described in detail later.

(Display unit A: Screen device C: Screen casing C10: Bottom plate C1)
The bottom plate C1 of the screen casing C10 is formed in a flat plate shape that is rectangular when viewed from above. On the upper surface of the bottom plate C1, there is a central placement portion C11 disposed at the center, and a right placement portion C12 and a left placement portion C13 disposed in the left-right direction around the center placement portion C11. Yes. These placement portions C11, C12, and C13 are formed in a concave shape. The center mounting portion C11 mounts the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D so that the lower end of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is fitted. The right mounting portion C12 mounts the right movable body base C5 so as to be positioned by fitting the lower end portion of the right movable body base C5. The left placement portion C13 places the left movable body base C6 so that the left movable body base C6 can be positioned by fitting the lower end portion of the left movable body base C6. In addition, a pattern is three-dimensionally formed by unevenness on the side surface in the left-right direction of each of the right movable body base C5 and the left movable body base C6. That is, the right movable body base C5 and the left movable body base C6 also function as a decorative member. As described above, the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, the right movable body base C5, and the left movable body base C6 can be positioned and arranged on the bottom plate C1.

Further, the front side portion C14 of the bottom plate C1 is bent downward so that the tip end portion is positioned below the lower surface of the bottom plate C1. A plurality of through holes C141 are formed in the front side C14. When the display unit A is assembled while being mounted on the intermediate support plate G1 (see FIG. 6) of the cabinet G, the front side portion C14 comes into contact with the front surface of the intermediate support plate G1 to move backward in the cabinet G. It is possible to perform positioning. The display unit A can be assembled and installed from the front side of the cabinet G by being screwed to the front side of the cabinet G through the through hole C141 of the front side C14. It is possible.

(Display unit A: Screen device C: Screen casing C10: Right side plate C2, Left side plate C3)
As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the right side plate C2 and the left side plate C3 of the screen casing C10 have operation openings C21 and C31. The operation openings C21 and C31 are formed as handles, and the display unit A can be carried by hooking a hand on the operation openings C21 and C31. The operation openings C21 and C31 are arranged on the sides of the crank gears E21 and E21 of the front screen drive mechanism E2. The opening portions C21 and C31 for operation are formed in a rectangular shape whose longitudinal direction coincides with the horizontal direction. The opening areas of the operation openings C21 and C31 are set to such an extent that the crank gears E21 and E21 can be manually operated from the outside.

  Thus, when the front screen mechanism E1 at the standby position is manually moved after the display unit A is assembled in the cabinet G, first, the display unit A is taken out from the front side of the cabinet G in which the upper door mechanism UD is opened. . Specifically, an operator located on the front side of the cabinet G releases the screw fastening of the display unit A to the cabinet G and removes the screw. Then, the hand is extended into the cabinet G, the operation openings C21 and C31 of the display unit A are held with both hands, and the display unit A is taken out of the cabinet G. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20, for example, a hand is reached into the screen device C from one operation opening C21 of the removed display unit A, and the crank gear E21 that is visible in the horizontal direction is rotated from the operation opening C21. Thus, the locked front screen mechanism E1 can be easily moved from the standby position. The locked state of the front screen mechanism E1 will be described later. When the locked state is released by the movement from the standby position, the front screen mechanism E1 can be quickly rotated to a desired position.

  In the state where the upper door mechanism UD is opened, the hand is reached from the front of the opening of the cabinet G into the space between the side wall G2 of the cabinet G and the right side plate C2 of the screen device C, and the operation opening C21 is reached. The crank gear E21 can be rotated by operating the crank gear E21. In this case, the front screen mechanism E1 can be unlocked without removing the display unit A from the cabinet G.

  Further, a motor housing portion C22 is formed on the right side plate C2. Further, the right side plate C2 and the left side plate C3 respectively include a first support portion C23 that rotatably supports the gear shaft E21a of the crank gear E21 in the front screen drive mechanism E2, and an intermediate gear E23 in the front screen drive mechanism E2. A second support portion C24 that rotatably supports the shaft member E3 that is the gear shaft is formed. As described above, the front screen drive mechanism E2 is positioned by the right side plate C2 and the left side plate C3. The right front screen drive mechanism E2B of the front screen drive mechanism E2 is disposed between the right movable body base C5 and the right side plate C2 in the left-right direction. Further, the left front screen drive mechanism E2A is disposed between the left movable body base C6 and the left side plate C3 in the left-right direction.

(Display unit A: Screen device C: Screen casing C10: Back plate C4)
As shown in FIG. 21, the back plate C4 of the screen casing C10 is formed in a flat plate shape, and a recess CO for positioning and arranging the relay board CK is formed in the lower part of the back surface thereof. The relay substrate CK is a relay for relaying wiring (not shown) between various functional components (for example, the projector mechanism B2) in the display unit A and various functional components (such as the sub control device SS) other than the display unit A. It is a substrate.

  An operation opening C41 is formed in the back plate C4. The operation opening C41 is disposed at the lower right side and faces the intermediate gear E23 of the front screen drive mechanism E2. The operation opening C41 is formed in a size that allows the intermediate gear E23 to be manually operated. Accordingly, when the front screen mechanism E1 at the standby position is manually moved after the display unit A is incorporated into the cabinet G, the display unit A is first removed from the cabinet G. After that, reaching out from the operation opening C41 into the screen device C and rotating the intermediate gear E23 visible in the horizontal direction from the operation opening C41, the locked front screen mechanism E1 can be easily moved from the standby position. Can be moved.

  Further, the back plate C4 is disposed in front of the rear ends of the right side plate C2 and the left side plate C3. Thus, as shown in FIG. 22, when the display unit A is placed on the intermediate support plate G1 of the cabinet G, the rear wall G3 of the cabinet G, the right side plate C2, the left side plate C3 of the screen device C, and The space GS is defined by the back plate C4. That is, a gap is secured between the back wall G3 and the back plate C4. As a result, even if the relay board CK is provided on the back surface of the back plate C4, the space GS can prevent the relay board CK from interfering with the back wall G3 of the cabinet G.

  A through hole G11 is formed at a position facing the space GS in the intermediate support plate G1. The through hole G11 is formed so that the opening surrounds the relay substrate CK in a top view. The relay substrate CK is disposed so that the connector CK1 to which wiring from a device (such as the sub control device SS) accommodated in the lower space of the cabinet G is connected faces the through hole G11. Thereby, the electrical connection between the relay substrate CK of the display unit A and the device accommodated in the lower space of the cabinet G is made by inserting the wiring from the device accommodated in the lower space through the through hole G11. This can be done by connecting to CK1.

  Thus, the relay substrate CK is arranged outside the screen device C, thereby facilitating the wiring work and making it unnecessary to secure an installation space for the relay substrate CK in the screen device C. The degree of freedom of design in the screen device C is expanded. Moreover, it becomes easy to discharge | emit the heat | fever which generate | occur | produces from the relay board | substrate CK outside the apparatus through the vent hole G3a formed in the back wall G3 of the cabinet G. FIG.

  Moreover, the wiring which connects the relay board CK arrange | positioned in the upper space of the cabinet G, and the apparatus accommodated in the lower space of the cabinet G passes through the through-hole G11 formed in the rear part of the intermediate support plate G1. Therefore, it becomes easy to arrange wiring behind various devices in the cabinet G. As a result, the degree of freedom in wiring can be increased.

  Since the relay board CK is arranged at the rear part in the cabinet G, it is difficult for light to reach the relay board CK. As a result, it is difficult to connect the wiring to the connector CK1 of the relay board CK. It can be. Therefore, in order to facilitate the connection of the wiring from the equipment accommodated in the lower space of the cabinet G to the relay board CK, the connector CK1 of the relay board CK passes below the intermediate support plate G1 through the through hole G11. It may be configured to protrude. Further, the color of the connector CK1 may be a color with high light reflectance (for example, white).

As described above, the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, the right movable body base C5, and the left movable body base C6 are positioned on the bottom plate C1. Further, the gear shaft E21a and the shaft member E3 of the front screen drive mechanism E2 are positioned on the right side plate C2 and the left side plate C3. The relay substrate CK is positioned with respect to the back plate C4. As described above, the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, the drive mechanism E2, and the relay substrate CK are positioned and arranged on one of the bottom plate C1, the side plates C2 and C3, and the back plate C4, and are different from each other. Is positioned. Therefore, even if the display unit A as a whole cannot be shared between models, it can be shared between models on a board basis. As a result, the display unit can be manufactured at a lower cost than the case where the display unit is manufactured for each model.

  Moreover, since each board C1-C4 of the screen housing | casing C10 is connected by screw fastening, it can cancel | release connection of each board C1-C4 by loosening a screw. That is, the screen casing C10 is assembled so that the plates C1 to C4 can be replaced. As a result, the functional parts of the display unit can be exchanged on a plate-by-plate basis. Therefore, it is possible to change the specifications of the display unit A while reusing functional parts that are not subject to exchange of the display unit A. .

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the right movable body base C5 is disposed on the left inner side of the right front screen drive mechanism E2B. Further, the left movable body base C6 is disposed on the right inner side of the left front screen drive mechanism E2A. As a result, the right movable body base C5 and the left movable body base C6, which are decorative members, can make it difficult for the player to see the drive mechanism E2. As a result, the beauty of the gaming machine 1 can be improved. Moreover, since the recessed part for arrange | positioning the right movable body base C5 and the left movable body base C6 is formed in the baseplate C1, it becomes possible to position these at the baseplate C1 easily.

(Display unit A: Screen device C: Screen position relationship)
As shown in FIG. 23, the front screen mechanism E1 is provided to be rotatable between a front exposure position and a front standby position. When the front screen mechanism E1 moves to the front exposure position, the front screen mechanism E1 covers the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D from the front so that the image by the irradiation light can appear on the front screen mechanism E1. Yes. When the front screen mechanism E1 moves to the front standby position, the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is exposed so that a stereoscopic image can be displayed on the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D. That is, when the front screen mechanism E1 is disposed at the front exposure position, the front screen mechanism E1 becomes a projection target of the projector mechanism B2. On the other hand, when the front screen mechanism E1 is disposed at the front standby position, the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D displays a stereoscopic image to the player.

(Display unit A: Screen device C: 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D)
As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is fixed on the bottom plate C1 of the screen casing C10 by screw fastening. The 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is, for example, a stereoscopic liquid crystal display device using a well-known DFD method. The principle of the DFD method is to superimpose two transparent liquid crystal panels on the front and rear sides at an appropriate interval, and display the same images with different brightness on the front and rear displays. Then, the human eye feels as a single three-dimensional image. The DFD method is a method in which a continuous sense of depth can be obtained between two surfaces by changing the luminance ratio of the same image overlapped before and after using this property.

  In addition, it is possible to display a planar view image by equalizing the brightness of the front image and the back image, and by switching the brightness of the front and back transparent liquid crystal panels, a display of switching between a planar view image or a stereoscopic view image is possible. Is possible.

In the present embodiment, the DFD method is used as the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this as long as an image can be displayed stereoscopically. (Mainly red and blue) and display two images with binocular parallax so that stereoscopic viewing is possible, and a display device using a red-blue spectacles system or two polarizing filters orthogonal to each other. A display device using a polarizing filter system that displays images and enables stereoscopic viewing by observing through the corresponding polarizing filters, a display device that periodically switches and displays a left-eye image and a right-eye image, and A display device using a time-division method that enables stereoscopic viewing by using a filter (glasses type or liquid crystal shutter) that opens and closes a shutter according to the cycle of the display device, A display device using a parallax barrier method and a semi-cylinder that enables stereoscopic viewing by vertically cutting out images for the left and right eyes in the vertical direction behind the barrier with fine slits provided in the direction You may employ | adopt the display apparatus etc. which used the lens with which the type | mold was connected, and the lenticular system which makes stereoscopic vision possible by having cut | disconnected and arrange | positioning the image for right and left eyes behind the barrier in the perpendicular direction.

  The 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D may be configured by a single stereoscopic liquid crystal display device, but may be a combination of a plurality of stereoscopic liquid crystal display devices or a stereoscopic liquid crystal display device that forms a curved surface. You may have.

  In the present embodiment, the stereoscopic liquid crystal display device constituting the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is disposed to face the player.

(Display unit A: Screen device C: Front screen mechanism E1)
As shown in FIG. 24, the front screen mechanism E1 includes a rectangular front screen member E11 having a projection surface E11a on the entire surface, and a front screen support base E12 having patterns such as a first pattern surface E12a on both sides. Have. The front screen member E11 is formed by applying screen paint to a thin flat panel. Thereby, as for the front screen member E11, the projection surface E11a is formed in flat shape.

  On the other hand, the front screen support E12 has a holding recess E121 that holds the front screen member E11. The holding recess E121 has an opening shape similar to that of the projection surface E11a of the front screen member E11 in a slightly enlarged state, and accommodates the entire front screen member E11. In addition, the holding recess E121 is set in two stages of a deep part and a shallow part. The shallow portion is realized by a stepped portion E121a formed at the peripheral portion of the front screen support base E12 and a stepped portion E121b formed linearly at both ends in the short direction passing through the center portion.

  Accordingly, the front screen member E11 accommodated in the holding recess E121 is abutted and supported by the stepped portion E121a at the peripheral edge and the linear stepped portion E121b passing through the central portion, and is separated from the remaining deep portion. It is in a state. As a result, the deformation of the front screen support E12 in the deep portion is prevented from deforming the front screen member E11 and causing distortion on the projection surface E11a.

  Further, the front screen support E12 has a first pattern surface E12a in a partial region around the projection surface E11a. The first pattern surface E12a is visible to the player in front when the front screen mechanism E1 is positioned at the front exposure position. Further, the front screen support E12 has a second pattern surface E12b on the entire surface opposite to the first pattern surface E12a. The second pattern surface E12b is visible to the player in front when the front screen mechanism E1 is positioned at the front standby position. In these first pattern surface E12a and second pattern surface E12b, for example, a pattern related to a game effect is three-dimensionally formed by unevenness.

  The front screen member E11 and the front screen support E12 configured as described above are formed separately and then integrated by bonding with an adhesive. Thus, the front screen mechanism E1 is mechanically separated from the front screen member E11 even if sink marks may occur due to molding shrinkage or the like when forming a pattern or the like on the front screen support base E12. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the front screen member E11 from being distorted due to sink marks on the projection surface E11a.

  Note that the method for fixing the front screen member E11 and the front screen support E12 is not limited to bonding with an adhesive, and any method such as screw fastening may be employed.

  The flat panel constituting the front screen member E11 and the front screen support E12 are each produced by injection molding. As a material of the flat panel constituting the front screen member E11 and the front screen support base E12, a thermoplastic resin (for example, ABS resin or the like) that can cause sink marks when injection molding is performed is appropriately adopted. it can.

(Display unit A: Screen device C: Front screen drive mechanism E2)
The front screen mechanism E1 is rotatable by the driving force of the front screen drive mechanism E2. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the front screen drive mechanism E2 includes a left front screen drive mechanism E2A connected to the lower surface of the left end of the front screen mechanism E1, and a right connected to the lower surface of the right end of the front screen mechanism E1. And a front screen drive mechanism E2B.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the front screen mechanism E1 is disposed at the front standby position (in the standby posture), the front screen mechanism E1 is inclined upward from the rear end portion toward the front end portion. It is configured as such. The inclination of the front screen mechanism E1 is substantially parallel to the inclined portion B15b of the perforated plate B15 and the inclined surface B2a1 on the lower surface B2a of the projector mechanism B2.

  As described above, the posture of the front screen mechanism E1 when placed at the front standby position is set to an inclined posture in which the front screen mechanism E1 is inclined upward from the rear end portion toward the front end portion, thereby being parallel to the horizontal plane. Compared to the case of the posture, it is possible to suppress the irradiation light irradiated by the irradiation light device B from being obstructed by the front screen mechanism E1. Thereby, the vertical position of the front screen mechanism E1 when placed at the front standby position can be brought closer to the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D. As a result, the front screen mechanism E1 can be enlarged even in a limited space of the display unit A. In addition, since the lower surface B2a of the projector mechanism B2 has the inclined surface B2a1 as described above, the vertical position of the front screen mechanism E1 when placed at the front standby position is determined with respect to the projector mechanism B2. You can get closer. As a result, the front screen mechanism E1 can be further increased in size.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the right front screen drive mechanism E2B includes a crank member E22, a crank gear E21, an intermediate gear E23, a motor shaft gear E24, and a drive motor E25. The crank member E22 in the right front screen drive mechanism E2B has an upper end (one end) located at the upper position when the front end is disposed at the front exposed position (in the exposed posture) on the back of the right end of the front screen mechanism E1. It is connected to.

As shown in FIG. 28, the crank member E22 is pivotally supported by the right movable body base C5 (see FIG. 18) at the intermediate position E22a. Thereby, the crank member E22
The upper end and the lower end (the other end) are rotatable with the intermediate position E22a as the center of rotation. The intermediate position E22a coincides with the rotation center axis FG of the front screen mechanism E1.

  As described above, the rotation center axis FG of the front screen mechanism E1 is disposed above the center position of the front screen mechanism E1 disposed at the front exposure position. The crank member E22 has an upper end portion (one end portion) connected to a position where the upper end portion (one end portion) becomes an upper portion when the front screen mechanism E1 is disposed at the front exposure position (in the exposure posture) on the rear surface of the right end portion. . With the above configuration, the operation range between the front standby position and the front exposure position in the front screen mechanism E1 can be reduced, so that the front screen mechanism E1 can be increased in size.

  The crank member E22 has an upper region on the upper end side from the intermediate position E22a and a lower region on the lower end side from the intermediate position E22a. When the crank member E22 is viewed from the side as shown in FIG. 28, the center line in the upper region (the straight line passing through the intermediate position E22a and the midpoint at the upper end side of the crank member E22) is in the vertical direction in the standby posture. Is set to On the other hand, the center line in the lower region (a straight line passing through the intermediate position E22a and the midpoint at the lower end side of the crank member E22) is set so that the lower side is inclined more forward than the upper side in the standby posture.

  A slide groove E22b is formed in the lower region of the crank member E22. The slide groove E22b is formed such that the groove wall surface E22b1 has a U-shape when viewed from the side. The U-shape is composed of two straight portions and a curved portion connecting the ends of the two straight portions. The two straight portions are formed in parallel, and in the slide groove E22b, a surface corresponding to the straight portion of the groove wall surface E22b1 is set parallel to the center line of the lower region. A slide member E26 is movably engaged with the slide groove E22b. The groove width of the slide groove E22b (distance between the two straight portions) is substantially equal to the member width of the slide member E26, and is set to slide during movement. That is, the slide member E26 is always in contact with the groove wall surface E22b1 of the slide groove E22b. Further, the upper end portion of the slide groove E22b is set so that the slide member E26 contacts the upper end surface (surface corresponding to the curved portion) when the front screen mechanism E1 is in the standby posture. On the other hand, the lower end portion of the slide groove E22b is open so that a part of the slide member E26 can be exposed.

  The slide member E26 is rotatably supported at an eccentric position E21b of the crank gear E21. As shown in FIG. 26, the gear shaft E21a of the crank gear E21 is rotatably supported by the right movable body base C5 and the first support portion C23 of the right side plate C2. The gear shaft E21a of the crank gear E21 has a line segment connecting the gear shaft E21a and the eccentric position E21b between the intermediate position E22a and the slide member E26 in the crank member E22 when the front screen mechanism E1 is in the standby posture or the exposed posture. It is set so as to have a relationship orthogonal to the line segment connecting the center point.

  Thereby, when the front screen mechanism E1 is in the standby posture or the exposed posture, even if a force is applied in a direction in which the lower region of the crank member E22 is rotated, the gear shaft E21a is applied in the direction in which all components of the force are applied. Exists and acts as a fixed end, so that the slide member E26 does not move. As a result, a truss structure is formed by a three-joint link having zero degrees of freedom with the intermediate position E22a of the crank member E22 and the gear shaft E21a of the crank gear E21 as fixed ends and the slide member E26 as a free end. Even when E1 is pushed by hand, the front screen mechanism E1 does not move because the crank member E22 and the crank gear E21 act as a strong brake.

  An intermediate gear E23 is meshed with the crank gear E21. The intermediate gear E23 is pivotally supported by the right movable body base C5 and the second support portion C24 of the right side plate C2. A motor shaft gear E24 is meshed with the intermediate gear E23. The motor shaft gear E24 is connected to the drive shaft of the drive motor E25. Thereby, the right front screen drive mechanism E2B can transmit the rotational driving force of the drive motor E25 to the crank gear E21 via the motor shaft gear E24 and the intermediate gear E23.

  Here, all the components of the rotational driving force applied to the crank gear E21 coincide with the tangential direction of the turning locus of the slide member E26. As shown in FIGS. 29 and 31, when the front screen mechanism E1 is in the standby posture or the exposed posture, the line segment connecting the gear shaft E21a and the eccentric position E21b is slid with the intermediate position E22a in the crank member E22. Since it is set to have a relationship orthogonal to the line connecting the center point of the member E26, the tangential direction of the turning trajectory is parallel to the groove wall surface of the slide groove E22b of the crank member E22. Accordingly, when the front screen mechanism E1 is in the standby posture or the exposed posture, there is a groove wall surface that becomes a reaction force in the moving direction (tangential direction) of the slide member E26 when a rotational driving force is applied to the crank gear E21. Therefore, the crank gear E21 easily starts rotating.

  When a rotational driving force is applied to the crank gear E21, the slide member E26 provided at the eccentric position E21b is movable along the slide groove E22b by sliding with the slide groove E22b. The intermediate position E22a and the gear shaft E21a of the crank gear E21 are fixed ends, and a one-degree-of-freedom two-joint link is formed in which the slide member E26 is a free end movable along the groove wall surface. When the slide member E26 rotates, the crank member E22 having the slide groove E22b with which the slide member E26 is engaged rotates about the intermediate position E22a, and the upper region of the crank member E22 rotates. Become. As a result, the front screen mechanism E1 moves between the front standby position and the front exposure position.

  Further, the moving speed of the front screen mechanism E1 is a stop state 0 when the front screen mechanism E1 is in the standby posture or the exposure posture, and is gradually increased to an intermediate posture between the standby posture and the exposure posture (see FIG. 30). ), The vehicle gradually decelerates and becomes a stop state 0 when the exposure posture and the standby posture are reached. Thus, the rotation can be started and stopped in a state where the angular acceleration of the crank gear E21 is small (moment of inertia), so that the torque required for the crank gear E21 can be reduced, and as a result, the drive mechanism ( It is possible to reduce failures and wear due to overloading of the intermediate gear E23, the motor shaft gear E24, and the drive motor E25).

  As shown in FIG. 32, the right front screen drive mechanism E2B configured as described above has the same configuration as the left front screen drive mechanism E2A except for the motor shaft gear E24 and the drive motor E25. The left front screen drive mechanism E2A and the right front screen drive mechanism E2B are arranged symmetrically.

  The intermediate gear E23 of the left front screen drive mechanism E2A and the intermediate gear E23 of the right front screen drive mechanism E2B are coupled via a shaft member E3.

  Specifically, the shaft member E3 extends in the left-right direction, and intermediate gears E23 of the left front screen drive mechanism E2A and the right front screen drive mechanism E2B are connected to both ends thereof. Further, the shaft member E3 is arranged in a space between the back plate C4 and the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D behind the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D (see FIG. 25).

  In the above configuration, when the drive motor E25 is driven, the motor shaft gear E24 is rotated. As the motor shaft gear E24 rotates, the intermediate gears E23 and E23 of the left front screen drive mechanism E2A and the right front screen drive mechanism E2B and the shaft member E3 rotate together. Then, the crank gears E21 and E21 are rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the intermediate gears E23 and E23, whereby the front screen mechanism E1 is rotated about the rotation center axis FG, and the front standby position is set. It moves between front exposure positions.

  As described above, by connecting the intermediate gears E23 and E23 of the left front screen drive mechanism E2A and the right front screen drive mechanism E2B by the shaft member E3, the rotational driving force of the drive motor E25 is applied to the two crank members E22. It becomes possible to transmit evenly. Therefore, compared with the case where these intermediate gears E23 and E23 are not connected by the shaft member E3, it is possible to prevent the driving load from being concentrated on one of the two crank members E22. Further, since the drive motor E25 is provided in the right front screen drive mechanism E2B arranged on the right side of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, the arrangement of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is not hindered.

  In addition, the shaft member E3 is not used as the rotation shaft of the front screen mechanism E1. For this reason, the freedom degree of arrangement | positioning of the shaft member E3 increases, and it becomes possible to arrange | position the shaft member E3 so that arrangement | positioning of extraordinary objects, such as 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, may not be inhibited. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the arrangement of the extra items while maintaining the rotation range and size of the front screen mechanism E1 at a desired level.

  Further, since the shaft member E3 is disposed behind the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, the image displayed on the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is not hindered by the shaft member E3. Further, since the rotation center axis FG of the front screen mechanism E1 is disposed in front of the rear end position of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, it is disposed rearward of the rear end position of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D. As compared with the above, the length between the front screen mechanism E1 and the rotation center axis FG (the length of the crank member E22) can be shortened. For this reason, even when the space in the cabinet G is limited and the display unit A cannot be enlarged, the size of the front screen mechanism E1 can be maintained to a desired level.

(Display unit A: Screen device C: Sensor mechanism CS)
The sensor mechanism CS has two sensors CS1 and CS2. These sensors CS1 and CS2 are transmissive optical sensors, and are formed in a substantially U shape as shown in FIG. One end of the U-shaped open side is a light emitting unit that emits light, and the other end is a light receiving unit that receives light. These sensors CS1 and CS2 output a Low signal to the sub-control device SS when the light receiving unit receives the light emitted from the light emitting unit, the light emitted from the light emitting unit is blocked, and the light receiving unit When light cannot be received, a Hi signal is output to the sub-control device SS.

The sensor CS1 is a sensor for detecting whether or not the front screen mechanism E1 exists at the front standby position. The sensor CS1 is fixedly disposed on the rotation locus of the light shielding portion E22d in the crank member E22. Specifically, when the front screen mechanism E1 is in the front standby position (see FIG. 34), the sensor CS1 sandwiches the light shielding portion E22d between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion, and the front screen mechanism E1 is in the front standby state. When it does not exist at the position (see FIG. 35), the light-emitting portion and the light-receiving portion are fixedly arranged at positions where the light-shielding portion E22d is not sandwiched. Therefore, the sensor CS1 outputs a Hi signal to the sub-control device SS when the front screen mechanism E1 exists at the front standby position, and outputs a Low signal when it does not exist at the front standby position.

  The sensor CS2 is a sensor for detecting whether or not the front screen mechanism E1 is present at the front exposure position. This sensor CS2 is fixedly arranged on the rotation locus of the light shielding portion E22e in the crank member E22. Specifically, when the front screen mechanism E1 exists at the front exposure position (see FIG. 35), the sensor CS2 sandwiches the light shielding portion E22e between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion, and the front screen mechanism E1 is at the front exposure position. When not present (see FIG. 34), the light-emitting portion and the light-receiving portion are fixedly arranged at positions where the light-shielding portion E22e is not sandwiched. Therefore, the sensor CS2 outputs a Hi signal to the sub-control device SS when the front screen mechanism E1 exists at the front exposure position, and outputs a Low signal when it does not exist at the front exposure position.

  In the above configuration, the detection signals from the sensors CS1 and CS2 indicate whether the front screen mechanism E1 is disposed at the front standby position, the front exposure position, or an intermediate position between them. Yes.

(Operation control of front screen mechanism E1)
Next, prior to describing the origin return operation, operation control during normal operation of the front screen mechanism E1 will be described. The sub-control device SS controls the drive motor E25 to rotate the front screen mechanism E1 between the front standby position and the front exposure position.

  As mentioned earlier, the sub-control device SS uses the front standby position as the origin position, and grasps the position of the front screen mechanism E1 based on the number of steps of the drive motor E25 from this origin position. For example, as shown in FIG. 36, when the number of steps is 210, it can be recognized that the front screen mechanism E1 is at the front exposure position. In this embodiment, when the number of steps is 20-21, the detection signal of the sensor CS1 switches between the Hi signal and the Low signal, and when the number of steps is 190-191, the detection of the sensor CS2 The signal switches between a Hi signal and a Low signal.

  The sub-control device SS controls the rotation direction and rotation speed of the front screen mechanism E1 by controlling the motor rotation direction and pulse width of the drive motor E25. Hereinafter, in the drive motor E25, the motor rotation direction for moving the front screen mechanism E1 from the front standby position to the front exposure position is in the positive direction, and the motor rotation direction for moving the front screen mechanism E1 from the front exposure position to the front standby position is in the negative direction. And

  FIG. 37 shows an example of a control sequence of the drive motor E25 when the front screen mechanism E1 is rotated from the front standby position to the front exposure position. In this control sequence, first, the drive motor E25 is excited with a pulse width of 100 ms without updating the phase from the previous excitation phase (procedure 1), and then the drive motor E25 has a pulse width of 2.2 ms in the + direction. To drive 210 steps (procedure 2). As a result, the front screen mechanism E1 rotates from the front standby position to the front exposure position. Thereafter, the drive motor E25 is excited with a pulse width of 100 ms without updating the phase from the previous excitation phase (procedure 3). The above is the control sequence for rotating the front standby position to the front exposure position. The control sequence for rotating the front screen mechanism E1 from the front standby position to the front exposure position is a sequence in which the motor rotation direction of the drive motor E25 according to the procedure 2 in the control sequence of FIG. do it.

(Origin return operation of front screen mechanism E1)
Next, the origin return operation of the front screen mechanism E1 will be described. This home position return operation is executed at a predetermined timing such as when the power is cut off.

  Here, the detection signal of the sensor CS1 switches from the Hi signal to the Low signal when the front screen mechanism E1 is driven in the + direction by several steps from the origin position to the driving motor E25 (see FIG. 36). Therefore, even if the detection signal of the sensor CS1 is a Hi signal, the position of the front screen mechanism E1 may not coincide with the origin position. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the detection signal of the sensor CS1 is a Hi signal, the origin return operation related to the front screen mechanism E1 is performed.

  Further, the sub-control device SS is capable of executing two types of basic operations, operations 1 and 2, by driving the drive motor E25 in the origin return operation. Operations 1 and 2 are operations related to the front screen mechanism E1.

  The operation 1 is an operation executed when the detection signal output from the sensor CS1 is a Hi signal. Specifically, the operation 1 is an operation of driving the drive motor E25 in the + direction by about 30 to 40 steps. Thereby, the detection signal output from the sensor CS1 can be reliably switched from the Hi signal to the Low signal.

  The operation 2 is an operation executed when the detection signal output from the sensor CS1 is a Low signal. Specifically, the operation 2 is an operation in which the drive motor E25 is driven in the negative direction, and is stopped by driving 20 steps after the signal output from the sensor CS1 is switched from the Low signal to the Hi signal. As mentioned earlier, when the number of steps of the drive motor E25 is 20-21 when the front standby position is the origin position, the detection signal of the sensor CS1 switches between the Hi signal and the Low signal. Therefore, by performing this operation 2, the front screen mechanism E1 can be reliably returned to the origin position.

(Production control between the front screen mechanism E1 and the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D)
The display unit A including the front screen mechanism E1 and the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is controlled by the sub-control device SS. That is, the sub-control device SS controls the display effect of the effect image displayed in the front screen mechanism E1 and the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, the front exposure position where the front screen mechanism E1 covers the front of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, The liquid crystal display mechanism D is driven and controlled so as to be rotatable between the front standby position where the liquid crystal display mechanism D is retracted from the front.

  When the front screen mechanism E1 moves to the front exposure position, the front screen mechanism E1 covers the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D from the front, so that the image by the irradiation light appears only on the front screen mechanism E1. The 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is controlled so that no effect display is performed. Conversely, when the front screen mechanism E1 moves to the front standby position, the projector mechanism B2 does not project the effect image onto the front screen mechanism E1, and the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is exposed to perform effect display. That is, switching from the planar image effect by the front screen mechanism E1 to the stereoscopic image effect by the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is performed.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the player can appropriately select whether the effect display is performed on the front screen mechanism E1 or the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D. That is, it is possible to switch between the display effect by the planar image in the front screen mechanism E1 and the display effect by the stereoscopic image in the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D according to the player's intention. In switching, operation means that can be switched according to the player's intention is arranged at an appropriate location on the front surface of the gaming machine, and switching can be appropriately performed by the player's operation. With such a configuration, a display effect can be performed in a display effect mode according to the player's preference.

  As an opportunity for the switching, for example, a notification effect that prompts the player to display a stereoscopic image may be performed, and the player who visually recognizes this notification effect may be configured as appropriate.

  Further, the trigger for the switching is not necessarily limited to the selection operation by the player's intention. For example, as another embodiment, a gaming machine may be selected and determined under arbitrary conditions. More specifically, a display effect based on a planar view image and a display effect based on a stereoscopic image may be switched according to the gaming state based on the lottery result of the gaming machine. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the lottery result.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, a planar image is projected and displayed on the front screen mechanism E1 from the projector mechanism B2 via the mirror mechanism B3. However, the planar image is displayed and a 3D liquid crystal display is provided. The front screen mechanism E1 may be replaced with a liquid crystal display device as long as it can rotate between a front exposure position that covers the front of the mechanism D and a front standby position that retracts from the front of the liquid crystal display mechanism D.

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment of the present invention, the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D is arranged behind the front screen mechanism E1, but instead, the front screen mechanism E1 may be arranged behind the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D. . That is, the front screen mechanism E1 is fixedly arranged behind the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, the front exposure position where the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D covers the front of the front screen mechanism E1, and the front standby position where the front screen mechanism E1 retracts from the front of the front screen mechanism E1. In such a configuration, it is possible to switch between a display effect based on a planar view image and a display effect based on a stereoscopic image.

(Modification 3)
The 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D in the embodiment of the present invention is configured integrally with a liquid crystal display device and a filter that enables stereoscopic viewing. However, the filter mechanism may be separately configured to be rotatable. . That is, a fixed screen is disposed behind the filter mechanism, and a rotatable filter mechanism is disposed in front of the fixed screen. Accordingly, the filter mechanism may be configured to be rotatable between a front exposure position where the filter mechanism covers the front of the fixed screen and a front standby position where the filter mechanism is retracted from the front of the fixed screen. It is possible to switch between the display effect by and the display effect by the stereoscopic image. The image projected on the fixed screen is projected and displayed as an image corresponding to the stereoscopic image when the filter mechanism covers the front of the fixed screen, and is projected and displayed when retracted from the front of the fixed screen. Is controlled.

(Other variations)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention and its modification were demonstrated, the modification of each component is demonstrated.

  For example, in the embodiment of the present invention, the configuration in which the front screen mechanism E1 rotates is described. However, the moving method is not particularly limited as long as the front screen mechanism E1 can move forward and backward, and the horizontal direction is not limited. Alternatively, it may be moved in the vertical direction. In addition, the movable configuration can be applied to the first to third modifications.

(Cabinet G)

(Cabinet G: Medals supply mechanism MH)
As shown in FIG. 38, a replenishment opening G <b> 31 that opens the atmosphere between the inside and the outside of the housing 2 is opened in the back wall G <b> 3 of the cabinet G. The supply opening G31 is disposed at the center of the back wall G3. When an automatic circulation replenishing device (not shown) is laid on the installation island where the gaming machine 1 is installed, the screw in a state where the medal replenishment port P serving as a replenishment path of the automatic circulation replenishing device is inserted into the replenishment opening G31. It is fixed.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the medal replenishment port P inserted through the replenishment opening G31 extends to above the hopper mechanism HP. Thereby, the medal from the automatic circulation supply device can be supplied to the hopper mechanism HP.

  As shown in FIG. 39, a medal replenishment mechanism MH is provided on the inner side of the housing 2 in the replenishment opening G31 through which the medal replenishment port P is inserted. The medal supply mechanism MH opens and closes the supply opening G31. That is, when the medal replenishment port P of the automatic circulation replenishment device is inserted through the replenishment opening G31, the replenishment opening G31 is released by the medal replenishment mechanism MH. Further, when the medal replenishment port P of the automatic circulation replenishing device is not inserted through the replenishment opening G31, the replenishment opening G31 is blocked by the medal replenishment mechanism MH. The medal supply mechanism MH will be specifically described below.

  As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the medal supply mechanism MH includes a shielding member MH1 and a guide member MH2. The shielding member MH1 is slidable in the vertical direction by the guide member MH2, and can switch between a shielding state where the replenishment opening G31 is shielded and a released state where the replenishment opening G31 is exposed. .

  The shielding member MH1 has a flat plate portion MH11 and a protruding portion MH12. The flat plate portion MH11 is formed in a rectangular flat plate shape that can shield the supply opening G31 from the inside of the cabinet G of the housing 2. The flat plate portion MH11 has a screw hole MH13 in the upper portion and a screw hole MH14 in the lower portion. Thereby, the shielding member MH1 can be screwed and fixed to the rear wall G3 in a shielding state in which the replenishment opening G31 is shielded. The protrusion MH12 is formed so as to protrude vertically from the center of the upper edge of the flat plate portion MH11 toward the inside of the cabinet G.

  The guide member MH2 is formed in a rectangular ring shape along the edge of the shielding member MH1 in a shielding state where the replenishment opening G31 is shielded. The guide member MH2 is screwed and fixed to the back wall G3 so as to sandwich the shielding member MH1. Specifically, the guide member MH2 has an upper edge portion MH21, two side edge portions MH22 and MH22, and a lower edge portion MH23.

  The upper edge portion MH21 is formed along the outer side of the upper edge of the shielding member MH1 in the shielding state. That is, the upper edge portion MH21 is adjacent to the upper side of the shielding member MH1 in the shielding state, and restricts the movement of the shielding member MH1 in the vertical upward direction. The two side edge portions MH22 and MH22 are formed along the side edge of the shielding member MH1 in a state of being shielded vertically downward from the one end, with both ends of the upper edge portion MH21 as one end. That is, the two side edge portions MH22 and MH22 are adjacent to the side of the shielding member MH1 in the shielding state, and restrict the movement of the shielding member MH1 to the side.

The lower edge portion 23 is formed so as to connect the other ends of the two side edge portions MH22 and MH22. In the lower edge portion 23, a holding portion MH23a, a guide groove MH23b, and a screw hole MH23c are formed. The holding portion MH23a is a notch formed at the center of the upper surface of the lower edge portion 23, and is formed to have a width larger than the width of the protruding portion MH12 of the shielding member MH1. Thereby, when the shielding member MH1 in the shielding state is slid vertically downward, the protruding portion MH12 of the shielding member MH1 is supported by the holding portion MH23a. That is, the shielding member MH1 is held in an open state that exposes the supply opening G31. Further, the holding part MH23a is formed to be thinner than the protruding length of the protruding part MH12. Therefore, since the protruding portion MH12 of the shielding member MH1 protrudes from the holding portion MH23a, the protruding portion MH12 can be easily grasped and can be easily shifted from the open state to the shielded state.

  The guide groove MH23b is a groove that engages with the shielding member MH1 formed on the back wall G3 side, and the shielding member MH1 is slid in the vertical direction. The screw hole MH23c is formed at a position where it can be screwed and fixed to the screw hole MH14 when in the shielded state, and at a position where it can be screwed and fixed to the screw hole MH13 when it is in the open state.

  As shown in FIG. 42, the medal replenishment port P is obliquely inserted into the replenishment opening G31. Above the medal supply port P, a scaler device SK is disposed. The scaler device SK includes a scaler substrate SK1 that processes position information input to the touch sensor panel disposed on the liquid crystal display panel surface, and a scaler substrate case SK2 on which the scaler substrate SK1 is installed. The scaler substrate case SK2 is a support member having a concave plate formed so as to surround the medal supply port P inclined in an oblique direction as a bottom surface. The scaler substrate SK1 is inclined and provided on such a scaler substrate case SK2.

(Hopper mechanism HP)
As shown in FIG. 43, a hopper mechanism HP and an overflow bucket OF are disposed below the lower space of the cabinet G.

  The hopper mechanism HP is attached to the central portion of the bottom plate G91 in the cabinet G. This hopper mechanism HP has a structure that can accommodate a large amount of medals and discharge them one by one. The hopper mechanism HP pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 50) or when the settlement button is pressed to settle the medals. The medals paid out by the hopper mechanism HP are discharged from the medal payout exit DD14.

  The overflow bucket OF stores medals overflowing from the hopper mechanism HP. The overflow bucket OF is disposed on the right side of the hopper mechanism HP when the inside of the cabinet G is viewed from the front. The overflow bucket OF is engaged with the bottom plate G91 of the cabinet G, and is configured to be detachable from the bottom plate G91.

(Configuration of hopper mechanism HP)
As shown in FIG. 44, the hopper mechanism HP includes a bucket HP1 for storing a large number of medals, a base member HP2 to which the bucket HP1 is attached, and a payout unit (not shown) accommodated in the base member HP2. Yes.

  The payout unit has a function of paying out medals one by one with a fixed posture, and has a coin disk for paying out sequentially while rotating medals accumulated in the bucket HP1. The base member HP2 has a medal payout opening DD14. When the coin discs of the medal payout unit accumulated in the bucket HP1 are driven, they are discharged one by one from the medal payout outlet DD14.

As shown in FIG. 44, the bucket HP1 has an upper end opening HP11 formed from a wall surface substantially perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and an inclined side wall HP12 that is continuously inclined to the upper end opening HP11 at a predetermined angle. doing. The upper end opening HP11 is formed in a substantially rectangular planar shape. A discharge guide HP13 that guides medals overflowing from the bucket HP1 to the outside of the bucket HP1 is provided at a corner portion in front of the upper end opening HP11. The discharge guide HP13 has an inclined surface that is inclined so as to become lower from the inner side to the outer side of the bucket HP1. The medals guided by the discharge guide HP13 are stored in the overflow bucket OF.

  The medal that is guided to the selector DD15 and collides with the discharge guide HP13 bounces toward the inclined side wall portion HP12 of the bucket HP1. At this time, if the amount of medals stored in the bucket HP1 does not reach a certain amount, the medals move in the bucket HP1 along the inclined side wall portion HP12. Thereby, medals can be uniformly accommodated in the bucket HP1.

  On the other hand, when the amount of medals stored in the bucket HP1 reaches a certain amount, the medals collide with the inclined surface of the discharge guide HP13 and bounce, collide with the medals stored in the bucket HP1 and discharge guide HP13. Return to the inclined surface. Then, the medal moves on the inclined surface of the discharge guide HP13 by its own weight and heads toward the overflow bucket OF.

  Further, guide pieces HP21 and HP22 that are continuously extended from the bottom surface of the hopper mechanism HP are provided on both side surfaces of the hopper mechanism HP. Further, on the back surface of the hopper mechanism HP, a connector HP41 connected to a connector G81 of a cabinet G described later is provided.

(Configuration of overflow bucket OF)
As shown in FIG. 44, the overflow bucket OF includes a storage body OF1 and a medal guide OF2.

  The storage body OF1 is formed in a rectangular box shape with an upper surface opened. The medal guide OF2 is configured to be detachable from the storage body OF1. This medal guide OF2 guides the medal guided from the discharge guide HP13 to the overflow bucket OF to the storage case body OF1, and prevents the medal from being biased to one side of the storage case body OF1.

(Coinguard HP30)
In this gaming machine, as shown in FIG. 45, a medal replenishing mechanism MH (corresponding to a replenishing port) that discharges medals received from the outside is provided above the bucket HP1 of the hopper mechanism HP.

  Here, there is a predetermined distance in the height direction between the medal supply mechanism MH and the bucket HP1 of the hopper mechanism HP (corresponding to a hopper device). When a medal is supplied from the medal supply mechanism MH to the hopper mechanism HP, since there is a predetermined distance in the height direction, the medal falls, collides with the medal stored in the bucket HP1, and is moved outward by the momentum. It may be thrown out. In this case, most of them collide with the upper end opening HP11 of the hopper mechanism HP and remain in the bucket HP1. However, rarely, the medal may jump over the upper end opening HP11 and jump out of the bucket HP1.

If the medal jumps out of the bucket HP1, or if the medal falls to the side with the power supply device DE of the bottom plate G91 or the side with the overflow bucket OF, the lower door mechanism DD is opened and collected. do it. However, when a medal falls between the hopper mechanism HP and the back wall G3 of the cabinet G, it is necessary to remove the hopper mechanism HP.
Further, since the hopper mechanism HP and the back wall G3 of the cabinet G are electrically connected by a connector, if a metal medal touches a metal part of the connector, it causes a failure. End up.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, between the medal supply mechanism MH and the bucket HP1 of the hopper mechanism HP, the rear wall G3 of the cabinet G (corresponding to the rear surface of the housing) and the bucket HP1 of the hopper mechanism HP. A coin guard HP30 (corresponding to a medal spill prevention member) is provided from the rear wall G3 of the cabinet G to the edge of the bucket HP1 so as to fill a gap HPG between the rear wall G3 (see FIG. 46).

  As shown in FIGS. 44 and 47, the coin guard HP30 is provided at the corner on the back side of the upper end opening HP11 and has an L-shape when viewed from above. The L-shaped coin guard HP30 is formed of a first guard part HP301 facing the back wall G3 of the cabinet G and a second guard part HP302 facing the overflow bucket OF. Thus, the first guard part HP301 prevents the medal from dropping into the gap HPG between the back wall G3 of the cabinet G and the bucket HP1 of the hopper mechanism HP, and the second guard part HP302 is an overflow bucket. The medal is prevented from falling to the OF (equivalent to auxiliary storage) side.

  46 and 47, the first guard part HP301 and the second guard part HP302 of the coin guard HP30 are inclined so as to fall from the back wall G3 side of the cabinet G toward the bucket HP1 side. It has a surface HP301a. As shown in FIG. 47, two screw holes HP301c and HP301d that are screwed into the back wall G3 of the cabinet G are formed on the front surface of the coin guard HP30.

  According to the above configuration, since the coin guard HP30 is provided so as to fill the gap HPG between the back wall G3 of the cabinet G and the bucket HP1 of the hopper mechanism HP, the medal received from the medal supply mechanism MH Even if it is likely to overflow from HP1, it is possible to prevent entry into the gap HPG between the back wall G3 of the cabinet G and the bucket HP1 of the hopper mechanism HP. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the overflowing medals from collecting in the gap HPG between the back wall G3 of the cabinet G and the bucket HP1 of the hopper mechanism HP and interfering with the connector, the electronic device, and the movable member.

  Further, by forming the coin guard HP30 in an L shape, the second guard part HP302 can be disposed between the overflow bucket OF and the bucket HP1. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the medals from overflowing between the overflow bucket OF and the hopper mechanism HP.

  The coin guard HP30 has inclined surfaces HP301a and HP301b. Thereby, even when a medal is placed on the coin guard HP30, the medal is inclined to the bucket HP1 side due to its own weight, so that the medal can be normally stored in the hopper mechanism HP. it can.

(Hopper guide mechanism HG)
As shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, the substrate HG1 constituting the hopper guide mechanism HG is positioned at the center of the bottom plate G91 of the cabinet G with a screw. As shown in FIG. 50, the substrate HG1 is a frame having an opening HG11 at the center, and guide rails HG12 and HG13 formed by bending both sides of the substrate HG1 in the vertical direction are formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 49, on the front side of the substrate HG1, a lock member HG14 that is engaged with an engagement member (not shown) provided at the bottom of the hopper mechanism HP is fixed with a screw. In the back, a cabinet G-side connector G81 (corresponding to a housing-side connector) is arranged.

  The guide rails HG12 and HG13 are guided by the guide pieces HP21 and HP22 of the hopper mechanism HP, so that the connector HP41 (see FIG. 51) provided on the back surface of the hopper mechanism HP is connected to the connector G81 (hopper side connector). Equivalent).

  As shown in FIG. 50, the guide rails HG12 and HG13 are formed in a U shape by a lower portion HG123 and HG133, side surfaces HG122 and HG132, and an upper portion HG121 and HG131. Further, projecting portions HG124 and HG134 projecting in the vertical direction are formed above the upper portions HG121 and HG131 of the guide rails HG12 and HG13. The protrusions HG124 and HG134, the upper portions HG121 and HG131, the side surfaces HG122 and HG132, the lower portions HG123 and HG133, and the substrate HG1 are integrally formed by bending a single plate.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the upper portion HG121 / HG131 has a front portion formed in a tapered shape.

  The protrusions HG124 and HG134 are formed so as to be disposed in front of the connector G81 on the cabinet G side in the upper part HG121 and HG131. The protrusions HG124 and HG134 are shorter in the depth direction than the upper portions HG121 and HG131, and are disposed on the back side of the upper portions HG121 and HG131.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50, on the back surface of the substrate HG1, pedestal plates HG151, HG152, and HG153 that are in contact with the bottom plate G91 and serve as the pedestal of the connector G81 are formed. Note that the base plates HG151, HG152, and HG153 are also formed by being bent integrally with the substrate HG1.

  As shown in FIG. 50, a planar space HG17 is provided on the front side of the substrate HG1 (the front side of the guide rails HG12 and HG13).

  As shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, a pair of guide pieces HP21 and HP22 provided on the side surface of the hopper mechanism HP are provided between the lower portions HG123 and HG133 of the guide rails HG12 and HG13 and the upper portions HG121 and HG131, respectively. The connector HP41 provided on the back surface of the hopper mechanism HP is connected to the connector G81 by sliding to the back side of the cabinet G in a state of being sandwiched and engaged.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 54, for example, a pair of guide pieces HP21 and HP22 provided on the side surface of the hopper mechanism HP is provided between the lower portion HG123 and HG133 of the guide rail HG12 and HG13 and the upper portion HG121 and HG131. When the hopper mechanism HP is slid to the back side of the cabinet G without being sandwiched between the upper parts HG121 and HG131, the guide pieces HP21 and HP22 abut against the protrusions HG124 and HG134, The hopper mechanism HP is restricted from sliding farther than the protrusions HG124 and HG134. Further, the hopper mechanism HP in a state where the guide pieces HP21 and HP22 are in contact with the projecting portions HG124 and HG134, as shown in FIG. 54, is a rear surface of the lower door mechanism DD when the lower door mechanism DD is closed (FIG. 54). When the lower door mechanism DD is closed, it comes into contact with the hopper mechanism HP.

According to the above configuration, in order to electrically connect the connector HP41 of the hopper mechanism HP to the connector G81 on the cabinet G side, when the hopper mechanism HP is slid and installed on the hopper guide mechanism HG, the both sides of the hopper mechanism HP are provided. When the pair of provided guide pieces HP21 and HP22 are not engaged with the guide rails HG12 and HG13 and are slid by mistake above the guide rails HG12 and HG13, the guide pieces HP21 and HP22 are By contacting the protrusions HG124 and HG134 provided above the rails HG12 and HG13 and on the front side of the connector G81, the hopper mechanism HP is slid at an incorrect position, and the hopper mechanism HP contacts the connector G81. Can be prevented. That is, the hopper mechanism HP can be normally slid and installed inside the cabinet G.
Accordingly, the hopper mechanism HP is slid and installed at an incorrect position, and the connector HP41 of the hopper mechanism HP is brought into contact with the connector G81 at an incorrect position, so that the connector G81 and the connector HP41 can be prevented from being damaged.

  Further, when the hopper mechanism HP is slid and installed on the bottom of the cabinet G, the pair of guide pieces HP21 and HP22 provided on both side surfaces of the hopper mechanism HP are connected to the upper portions HG121 and HG131 and the lower portions of the guide rails HG12 and HG13. If the guide pieces HP21 and HP22 are not squeezed between the HG123 and HG133 and are slid and shifted above the upper portions HG121 and HG131 of the guide rails HG12 and HG13 by mistake, the guide pieces HP21 and HP22 By contacting the protrusions HG124 and HG134 provided above the portions HG121 and HG131, the hopper mechanism HP can be prevented from being slid and installed at an incorrect position. That is, the hopper mechanism HP can be normally slid and installed inside the cabinet G.

  Further, since a part of the upper part HG121 / HG131 of the guide rails HG12 / HG13 is tapered, when the hopper mechanism HP is guided to the guide rails HG12 / HG13, the upper part HG121 / HG13 of the guide rails HG12 / HG13 The HG 131 can be prevented from contacting the hopper mechanism HP.

  Further, the manufacturing process can be simplified by creating the lower portions HG123 and HG133, the upper portions HG121 and HG131, and the projecting portions HG124 and HG134 of the pair of guide rails HG12 and HG13 with a single plate. .

  Further, since the protrusions HG124 and HG134 are located on the back side of the cabinet G, the hopper mechanism HP is not disturbed when temporarily placed around the guide rails HG12 and HG13 as a preparation stage for guiding the hopper mechanism HP to the guide rails HG12 and HG13. Can be.

  Further, as a preparatory stage before guiding the guide pieces HP21 and HP22 of the hopper mechanism HP to the guide rails HG12 and HG13 in the planar space HG17 provided in front of the substrate HG1 (before the guide rails HG12 and HG13), The hopper mechanism HP can be temporarily placed. Thereby, the hopper mechanism HP can be slid and installed on the hopper guide mechanism HG.

(Sheet metal BK)
As shown in FIGS. 55 and 56, a display unit A (corresponding to an effect device) is provided in an upper space (corresponding to the upper part of the casing) of the cabinet G (corresponding to the casing). In addition, a power supply device DE and a hopper mechanism HP (corresponding to a hopper device) are provided at the bottom of the lower space of the cabinet G (corresponding to the lower part of the housing), and the rear side (cabinet) of the power supply device DE and hopper mechanism HP is provided. A sub-control device SS (corresponding to control means) is provided on the rear wall G3 side of G). That is, the hopper mechanism HP is disposed on the front side of the sub-control device SS. A sheet metal BK is installed between the hopper mechanism HP and the sub-control device SS. Further, a sub relay device SN is provided between the sub control device SS and the intermediate support plate G1. Above the bucket HP1 of the hopper mechanism HP, a medal replenishing mechanism MH (corresponding to a replenishing port) for replenishing metal medals from the outside is provided, and the medal is dropped from the medal replenishing mechanism MH to the hopper mechanism HP. Is done.

As shown in FIG. 56, the sheet metal BK is disposed above the corner on the far left side of the bucket HP1 of the hopper mechanism HP. Further, the sheet metal BK is disposed between the first facing surface BK1 facing the sub control device SS, the second facing surface BK2 facing the power supply device DE, the bottom surface of the sub control device SS, and the upper surface of the bucket HP1. A third facing surface BK3, a supporting surface BK4 that protrudes from the third facing surface BK3 and fixes the sheet metal BK to the back wall G3 of the cabinet G with screws, a fourth facing surface BK6 corresponding to the medal supply mechanism MH, and a sheet metal BK And a support surface BK7 that is fixed to the back wall G3 of the cabinet G with screws. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, the sheet metal BK is formed by bending a single plate, and has a third rectangular opposing surface BK3 that contacts the bottom surface of the sub-control device SS. A quadrangular support surface BK4 bent 90 ° downward on the back wall G3 side of the three opposing surfaces BK3, and a square support surface BK5 bent 90 ° downward on the power supply device DE side of the third counter surface BK3. A quadrangular first opposing surface BK1 bent upward 90 ° to the near side of the third opposing surface BK3 (a square notch BK12 is formed in the upper right of the front view), a first opposing surface BK1 A quadrangular second opposing surface BK2 bent by 90 ° toward the power supply device DE, and a quadrangular fourth opposing surface bent 90 ° to the rear wall G3 side by the medal supply mechanism MH of the first opposing surface BK1. BK6, the fourth facing surface BK6 A quadrangular support surface BK7 is formed on the back wall G3 by bending 90 ° in the direction of the medal supply mechanism MH. The sheet metal BK is screwed into the corresponding back wall G3 via a screw hole BK41 formed in the support surface BK4 and a screw hole BK71 formed in the support surface BK7. Thereby, the sub-control device SS is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the back wall G3 of the cabinet G and the first facing surface BK1 of the sheet metal BK. Note that the sheet metal BK is made of metal, and may be similarly fixed to the metal back wall G3 via the support surface BK4.

  In the present embodiment, the sheet metal BK is not in contact with the sub-control device SS. That is, the support surface BK4 and the first facing surface BK1 are not in contact with the sub-control device SS. The sheet metal BK may be directly attached to the bottom of the sub-control device SS. Further, a thin plate-like sub-relay device SN detachably attached to the lower surface of the intermediate support plate G1 and a thin plate-like sub-control device SS detachably attached to the back wall G3 of the cabinet G are shown in side view. It is arranged in a state that the L-shape is turned upside down.

According to the above configuration, since the sheet metal BK is provided between the sub control device SS and the hopper mechanism HP, even if a medal is dropped on the hopper mechanism HP and jumps out to the sub control device SS side, It is possible to prevent a medal from physically contacting the sub-control device SS. Further, since the sheet metal BK is provided between the sub-control device SS and the hopper mechanism HP, the influence of radiation (electromagnetic field) due to contact between metal medals in the hopper mechanism HP can be prevented by the sheet metal BK.
Further, since the sub-control device SS is provided on the back side of the lower space of the cabinet G and is sandwiched between the back wall G3 and the sheet metal BK, the sub-control device SS must be removed from the cabinet G without removing the sheet metal BK. It cannot be removed. Thereby, the security for the sub-control device SS is enhanced.

  Further, since the medal is dropped from the medal replenishment mechanism MH to the hopper mechanism HP, there are many opportunities for the medal to be played in the hopper mechanism HP, and the distance to be played increases, but the sub-control device SS and the hopper mechanism HP Since the sheet metal BK is provided in between, even if the medal is dropped on the hopper mechanism HP and greatly protrudes to the sub-control device SS side, the medal is physically contacted by the sheet metal BK to the sub-control device SS. Can be prevented. Further, since the sheet metal BK is provided between the sub-control device SS and the hopper mechanism HP, the influence of radiation (electromagnetic field) due to contact between metal medals caused by dropping of medals can be prevented by the sheet metal BK.

(Lower door mechanism DD)
(Lower door lock mechanism and upper door lock mechanism)
As shown in FIG. 59, a lower door lock mechanism G51 is provided at the right end of the cabinet G and the lower door mechanism DD (corresponding to the lower door). Further, an upper door lock mechanism G52 is provided at the right end of the cabinet G and the upper door mechanism DU (corresponding to the upper door). The lower door lock mechanism G51 serves to lock the lower space of the cabinet G (corresponding to the lower portion of the housing) so as to maintain a closed state. The upper door lock mechanism G52 plays a role of locking so as to maintain a closed state with respect to the upper space of the cabinet G (corresponding to the upper portion of the housing).

(Lower door lock mechanism G51)
As shown in FIG. 60, the lower door locking mechanism G51 includes a locked portion G511 fixed to the right end portion of the back wall of the lower door mechanism DD, a locking portion G512 fixed to the right end portion of the cabinet G, Cylinder lock G513.

  The locked portion G511 has two rods to be locked G511a and G511b formed on both ends of a concave frame G511c at the upper and lower portions.

  The locking portion G512 has a long cylinder G5122, and a long locking plate G5121 that is slidably disposed in the vertical direction in the cylinder G5122.

  The locking plate G5121 has claw-shaped claw portions G5121a and G5121b that are locked to the locked rods G511a and G511b. The claw portions G5121a and G5121b slide in the vertical direction in the cylinder G5122 in accordance with the sliding of the locking plate G5121, so that the locked bars inserted into the openings G5122a and G5122b provided in the cylinder G5122 It locks with respect to G511a and G511b, or the lock is released. The locking plate G5121 has a spring that is biased upward.

  The claw portions G5121a and G5121b are locked to the locked rods G511a and G511b when the locking plate G5121 is at a height position for locking the lower door mechanism DD, while the locking plate G5121 is locked to the lower door mechanism DD. Is set so that the locking to the locked rods G511a and G511b is released when the lock is lowered from the height position where the lock is released to the height position where the lock is released. In addition, the claw portions G5121a and G5121b are inclined at the tip end surfaces in an obliquely downward direction and are pushed down by contact with the locked rods G511a and G511b.

  Although not shown in the drawing, the locking portion G512 has a lowering portion in the middle. The pulling portion enables the locking plate G5121 to be pulled downward as a key is inserted into the cylinder lock G513 and rotated. As a result, when the locking plate G5121 is lowered, the locking between the claw portions G5121a and G5121b and the locked rods G511a and G511b can be released.

(Upper door lock mechanism G52)
As shown in FIG. 60, the upper door lock mechanism G52 includes a locked portion G521 fixed to the right end portion of the back wall of the upper door mechanism DU and a lock portion G522 fixed to the right end portion of the cabinet G. Have.

  The locked portion G521 has two rods to be locked G521a and G521b formed on both ends of a concave frame G521c at the upper and lower portions.

  The locking portion G522 has a long cylinder G5222 (corresponding to a locking cylinder) and a long locking plate G5221 (corresponding to a locking member) arranged so as to be slidable in the vertical direction in the cylinder G5222. doing.

The locking plate G5221 has claw-shaped claw portions G5221a and G5221b (corresponding to locking portions) that are locked to the locked rods G521a and G521b. The claw portions G5221a and G5221b are locked rods inserted into the openings G5222a and G5222b provided in the tube G5222 by sliding up and down in the tube G5222 along with the sliding of the locking plate G5221. The locking is performed with respect to G521a and G521b, and the locking is released (see FIG. 63).

  The claw portions G5221a and G5221b are locked with respect to the locked rods G521a and G521b when the locking plate G5221 is at a height position for locking the upper door mechanism DU, while the locking plate G5221 is locked with the upper door mechanism DU. Is set so that the locking to the locked rods G521a and G521b is released when the lock is lowered from the height position where the lock is released to the height position where the lock is released. Further, as shown in FIG. 62, the claw portions G5221a and G5221b have a tip end surface inclined obliquely downward, and can be pushed down by contact with the locked rods G521a and G521b.

  As shown in FIG. 61, an opening G5222c is formed in the cylinder G5222 of the locking portion G522 below the upper door mechanism DU, and the protrusion G5221c provided on the locking plate G5221 is formed with the opening G5222c. Projecting to the inside of the cabinet G. By lowering the projection G5221c downward, the locking plate G5221 is lowered, and accordingly, the locking between the claw portions G5221a and G5221b and the locked rods G521a and G521b can be released.

  Here, when the protrusion G5221c is slid upward and the locking plate G5221 is at a height position where the upper door mechanism DU is locked, the protrusion G5221c is the upper DDU of the lower door mechanism DD (see FIG. 59). ).

  According to the above configuration, when the lower door mechanism DD is closed, the upper DDU of the lower door mechanism DD physically interferes with the protruding portion G5221c, thereby preventing the locking plate G5221 from sliding, The locking between the portions G5221a and G5221b and the locked rods G521a and G521b cannot be released, and the upper door mechanism DU can be locked so as not to be opened.

  On the other hand, when the lower door mechanism DD is opened, the physical interference with the protrusion G5221c of the upper DDU of the lower door mechanism DD is released, so that the locking plate G5221 can slide in the cylinder G5222, and the claw The locking of the portions G5221a and G5221b to the locked bars G521a and G521b is released, and the locking of the upper door mechanism DU to the cabinet G can be released.

  Thereby, in order to release the locking of the upper door mechanism DU, a procedure for releasing the locking of the lower door mechanism DD by the lower door locking mechanism G51 can be required first. That is, in order to open the upper door mechanism DU, the lower door lock mechanism G51 is unlocked, the lower door mechanism DD is opened, and then the upper door lock mechanism G52 is unlocked. Can increase security. In addition, the upper space of the cabinet G can be more secure than the lower space of the cabinet G, and the lower space of the cabinet G can be accessed more smoothly than the upper space of the cabinet G. Can be a place.

  In order to unlock the lower door mechanism DD, it is necessary to unlock the cylinder lock G513 with a key. The manager of the gaming machine 1 has an advantage that the key is easy to manage because it is compact and suitable for carrying.

Further, by the sliding of the locking plate G5221, the claw portions G5221a and G5221b are hooked on the locked bars G521a and G521b, and the hooks are released. Accordingly, the upper space of the cabinet G of the upper door mechanism DU can be locked in conjunction with the sliding of the locking plate G5221.

  Further, the upper door lock mechanism G52 is provided at the end opposite to the end portion that is pivotally supported, and is disposed on the side where the upper door mechanism DU is opened and closed, so that the upper door lock mechanism G52 is unlocked. Therefore, it is not necessary to open the lower door mechanism DD greatly. Thereby, in order to unlock the upper door mechanism DU, the lower space of the cabinet G is not unnecessarily exposed to the outside, and security can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 64, a one-way hinge DD54 that applies a predetermined torque in the direction in which the lower door mechanism DD is closed is employed between the lower door mechanism DD and the cabinet G. Thereby, torque is applied when the lower door mechanism DD is closed, and the lower door mechanism DD can be quietly closed with respect to the cabinet G without applying a sudden load. As a result, it is possible to prevent a sudden load from being applied to the protrusion B131 that is physically interfered by the lower door mechanism DD.

(Relationship between power supply device DE and speaker DD25L)
As shown in FIG. 65, a speaker DD25L (corresponding to an acoustic device) is provided at the lower part of the back side of the lower door DD1 (corresponding to the door) of the lower door mechanism DD (lower space side of the cabinet G (corresponding to the casing)). Is provided. On the other hand, in the lower space of the cabinet G (corresponding to the inside of the casing), a power supply device DE (corresponding to the power supply device) is provided. The speaker DD25L and the power supply device DE are arranged so as to face each other when the lower door mechanism DD is closed with respect to the cabinet G (see FIG. 67).

  The power supply device DE is disposed on the left side of the hopper mechanism HP when the inside of the cabinet G is viewed from the front. The power supply device DE plays a role of converting AC voltage power supplied from the outside into DC voltage power required in each unit and supplying the converted power to each device constituting the gaming machine 1.

  On the front side of the power supply device DE, as shown in FIG. 66, a power switch DE1 for switching whether to supply power to the devices constituting the gaming machine 1 (ON / OFF) is provided. In addition, two slide rails DE3 are provided in the vertical direction on both sides of the power switch DE1. The switch cover DE2 is slidable in the vertical direction on the slide rail DE3. Accordingly, when the switch cover DE2 is slid (slid) downward along the slide rail DE3, the switch cover DE2 covers the power switch DE1 (closed state of the switch cover DE2) as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the switch cover DE2 is slid (slid) upward along the slide rail DE3, the power switch DE1 is exposed (open state of the switch cover DE2) as shown in FIG. By providing the switch cover DE2 in this way, the security is improved by preventing direct access to the power switch DE1 from the outside.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 67, the switch cover DE2 has an inclined surface DE2a that is inclined so as to protrude downward from above.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 67, a convex portion DD25L1 (corresponding to an engaging portion) protruding toward the power supply device DE is formed on the back side of the speaker DD25L (the surface side facing the power supply device DE). The convex portion DD25L1 has an inclined surface DD25La that is inclined so as to protrude upward from below.

In the speaker DD25L, when the lower door mechanism DD is in the closed state with respect to the cabinet G, the convex portion DD25L1 interrupts the switch cover DE2 when the switch cover DE2 is in the closed state (sliding path). The cover DE2 is formed at a position that restricts the sliding of the cover DE2 upward.

  According to the above configuration, by closing the lower door mechanism DD, the projection DD25L1 of the speaker DD25L provided on the back surface of the lower door DD1 interrupts the sliding path (movement path) of the switch cover DE2, and the switch cover DE2 It is possible to regulate the opening state. On the other hand, since the restriction on the switch cover DE2 of the convex portion DD25L1 of the speaker DD25L provided on the back surface of the lower door DD1 is released by opening the lower door mechanism DD, the switch cover DE2 is slid upward, and the power switch It is possible to switch from a closed state in which operation of DE1 is impossible to an open state in which operation of power switch DE1 is possible. As a result, it is possible to improve the security by preventing an unauthorized operation on the power supply device DE while ensuring the operability of the power switch DE1 with the lower door mechanism DD opened.

  Moreover, it can switch to an open state and a closed state by sliding switch cover DE2 up and down. Thereby, access to the power switch DE1 in a state where the lower door mechanism DD is opened can be facilitated.

  Further, since the convex portion DD25L1 provided on the speaker DD25L has a convex shape, the volume of the speaker DD25L itself can be increased by the amount protruding toward the power supply device DE, and the sound quality can be improved at the same time. .

  Further, when the lower door mechanism DD is closed when the switch cover DE2 is in the closed state, the inclined surface DE2a of the switch cover DE2 and the inclined surface DD25La of the convex portion DD25L1 are arranged to face each other. Movement can be regulated. On the other hand, when the lower door mechanism DD is closed when the switch cover DE2 is in the open state, the switch cover DE2 is in a position shifted upward from the closed state, and therefore the inclined surface DD25La of the convex portion DD25L1 is The switch cover DE2 slides downward and moves to the closed position because the switch DE2 is pressed against the inclined surface DE2a of the cover DE2. Thus, even if the switch cover DE2 is forgotten to be closed and the lower door mechanism DD is closed in the open state, the inclined surface DD25La of the convex portion DD25L1 becomes the inclined surface DE2a of the switch cover DE2. Since the contact is pushed in, the switch cover DE2 can be slid and moved to the closed position in conjunction with the operation of closing the lower door mechanism DD.

(Power line communication board PC)
The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a main control board MS that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1 as a whole, a sub-control device SS (see FIGS. 55 and 56) that controls the display unit A, and power line communication. A power line communication board PC that performs communication control is provided. The power line communication board PC is installed in the gaming machine so as to relay the sub-control device SS and the power supply device DE.

  68 and 69 schematically show communication control modes of power line communication in the embodiment of the present invention. The control configuration of power line communication will be described below based on FIGS. 68 and 69.

  As shown in FIG. 68, a plurality of gaming machines such as a pachislot machine 2 and a pachinko machine 3 installed on the gaming machine installation island 1 are supplied with power from a common power line 4, and the power supply of each gaming machine The device DE is receiving power. The power supply device DE converts the received AC voltage power into DC voltage power required by each part of the gaming machine, and supplies the converted power to each device in the gaming machine.

In the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 69, the power line communication board PC is connected between the power supply device DE and the sub-control device SS in the gaming machine 1. Power line communication board PC
Extracts the electrical signal transmitted through the power line 4 from the power supply device DE, and transmits necessary information to the sub-control device SS based on the transmitted signal.

  Further, the power line communication board PC receives the electrical signal transmitted from the sub-control device SS, and transmits necessary information to the power line 4 via the power supply device DE based on the received signal.

(Coordinated production on multiple gaming machines)
In the embodiment of the present invention, the effect control in cooperation with a plurality of gaming machines is performed by the power line communication function using the power line communication board PC. The embodiment will be described below.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when a gaming state advantageous to a player occurs in one gaming machine among a plurality of gaming machines installed on the gaming machine installation island, the gaming machine installation island is installed on the same gaming machine installation island. A plurality of gaming machines are used to produce a common performance at once. At this time, the sub-control device SS of the gaming machine transmits information sufficient to take a simultaneous effect start timing to the power line communication board PC with the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state. And power line communication board PC which received start timing information transmits start timing information of simultaneous production to a power line via power supply device DE.

  Note that the start timing information of the simultaneous performance is not limited to information instructing the start timing of the simultaneous performance, and may be configured to include information indicating the specific type of the performance and the start time of the performance. Furthermore, you may make it transmit the signal which instruct | indicates the end timing of an effect.

  The start timing information transmitted through the power supply line is sent to the power supply device DE of each gaming machine through the power supply line, and the power line communication board PC of each gaming machine receives the start timing information. Further, the power line communication board PC transmits the received start timing information to the sub-control device SS, and the sub-control device SS starts simultaneous production based on the received start timing information, and a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. The gaming machine and a plurality of gaming machines installed in the vicinity of the gaming machine perform a coordinated production with a sense of unity.

(Other variations)
In the embodiment of the present invention, the power line communication board PC is provided between the power supply device DE and the sub-control device SS. However, the power line communication board PC may be included in the power supply device DE or included in the sub-control device SS. You may comprise.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the start timing information is information that only takes the start timing, and the information is transmitted / received. However, the information is not limited to such information, and various information may be transmitted / received. . For example, the ID information of the own machine may be added to the start timing information, and a simultaneous effect may be performed with a plurality of gaming machines installed within a predetermined range based on the ID information.

  Further, based on the ID information, the arrangement relationship with a plurality of other gaming machines is specified, and the same presentation is not performed at the same time on the plurality of gaming machines, but different presentations in which the plurality of gaming machines are linked together are performed. You may do it. By configuring in this way, for example, it is possible to perform a collaborative effect such that a plurality of gaming machines arranged in a row perform effects in order from the left-right direction.

For example, it is possible to perform a collaborative effect such that a certain character image moves from the leftmost gaming machine on the gaming machine installation island to the rightmost gaming machine. Further, it is possible to perform a collaborative effect such that the character image moves from the gaming machines at both ends of the gaming machine installation island toward the gaming machine in which a gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, each gaming machine transmits start timing information of simultaneous production to a plurality of other gaming machines through the power line, but instead, a plurality of gaming machines are managed from the management device on the gaming hall side. The start timing information may be transmitted to the machine through the power line.

  For example, when the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to a player in a certain gaming machine is used as a trigger for starting a simultaneous performance, or when a predetermined time is used as a trigger for starting a simultaneous presentation, a plurality of start timing information is transmitted from the management device side through a power supply line. It is possible to transmit to the gaming machine.

  Further, for example, the management apparatus can cause a plurality of gaming machines to perform effects based on game information transmitted from the external terminal board of each gaming machine. In addition, it is also possible to add a game machine ID information to the start timing information transmitted from the management device to each gaming machine, and to perform a complicated coordinated effect such that the character sequentially moves on a plurality of gaming machines. .

  Further, a time adjustment signal may be transmitted instead of the start timing information. For example, when a real-time clock is provided for each gaming machine and when a linked presentation is performed with a plurality of gaming machines triggered by the arrival of a predetermined time, a time adjustment signal for adjusting the time of the real-time clock from a management device or a specific gaming machine Send. By configuring in this way, it is possible to perform a linked production with no deviation between the gaming machines with a plurality of gaming machines.

  Further, linked effects including simultaneous effects performed by a plurality of gaming machines are performed using an image display device, a lamp device, or the like provided in the gaming machine. Of course, an external speaker or a vibration device provided in the gaming machine may be used together, or each device may be used alone.

  In addition, in a linked production by a plurality of gaming machines, the presentation may be performed so that a gaming machine in which a gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred among a plurality of gaming machines may be specified, or conversely, Production may be performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the interest of a plurality of players as to which gaming machine has an advantageous gaming state due to the linked performance being performed.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player is triggered by the start of the simultaneous performance, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is not limited to this, such as the arrival of a predetermined time, the occurrence of an event, an emergency, etc. It can be set as an opportunity to start the production or the cooperation production.

(Maximum BET button DD8)
The maximum BET button DD8 (corresponding to the button unit) is arranged on the second pedestal portion DD2b (corresponding to the pedestal portion). As shown in FIG. 70, an opening DD2ba is formed in the second pedestal portion DD2b. As shown in FIG. 73, opening DD2ba has a predetermined depth, has side wall DD2bc so as to surround opening DD2ba, and flange DD2bb is formed at the bottom of side wall DD2bc. As shown in FIG. 70, the maximum BET button DD8 includes an operation part DD81 and a locking part DD82.

(Operation unit DD81)
As shown in FIG. 74, the operation unit DD81 includes a first member DD812, a button base DD811, a spring DD813 (corresponding to an elastic member), a photosensor (maximum BET switch) DD814, a second member DD815, and a button. And a base cover DD816.

  The first member DD812 has a button base part DD813, a button cover part DD8121, and a button sheet DD8122. As shown in FIG. 74, the first member DD812 is disposed so as to be able to be pushed down (A direction).

  The button cover part DD811 is disposed on the upper side of the button base part DD813. This button cover portion DD811 is engaged with and fixed to the edge of the button base portion DD813. The button cover portion DD811 has a function as a cover that constitutes a surface directly pressed by the player.

  The button sheet DD812 is disposed between the button base part DD813 and the button cover part DD811. The button sheet DD8122 is made of a flat plate-like light-transmitting resin sheet and has light distribution.

  The button base DD813 is arranged on the upper side of the button base DD811. The button base portion DD813 has two cylindrical sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b on the lower side. A cylindrical screw hole is formed on the lower side of the sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b. Further, a spring holding portion DD8124c that holds the spring DD813 is formed between the two sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b. The spring holding portion DD8124c is formed to have substantially the same size as the inner diameter of the spring DD813.

  Between the button base DD813 and the button base DD811, a spring DD813 having an elastic force repelling against a force of pushing down the first member DD812 downward (A direction) is provided. The spring DD813 is formed by a coil spring formed in a cylindrical shape. One end of the spring DD813 is disposed and held on the outer periphery of the spring holding portion DD8124c. The other end of the spring DD813 is in contact with the lower part of the button base DD811. For this reason, the spring DD813 repels against the force by which the player pushes down the button cover portion DD8121 of the first member DD812 downward (A direction).

  The button base DD811 is formed in a rectangular box shape with an upper surface opened. Two through holes DD811a and DD811b are formed in the lower part of the button base DD811. The through holes DD811a and DD811b are opened in the vertical direction, and each of the two sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b is slidable. Therefore, the outer dimensions of the through holes DD811a and DD811b are formed to be larger than the inner diameter dimensions of the sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b. Further, a flange DD811 protruding outward is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the button base DD811. The flange DD8111 abuts on the upper surface of the flange DD2bb of the opening DD2ba provided in the second pedestal portion DD2b (see FIG. 71). Therefore, the flange DD811 has a shape larger than the outer shape of the opening DD2ba, and when the operation portion DD81 is inserted from above the opening DD2ba, the portion including the bottom and the four side surfaces of the button base DD811 is Although passing through the opening DD2ba, the flange DD8111 portion is regulated by contacting the upper surface of the flange DD2bb of the opening DD2ba.

Further, the button base DD811 is provided with a restraining plate DD8112 extending in the horizontal direction on a side surface portion DD813 extending from the side surface of the button base DD811. Further, two communication holes DD816a and DD816b are formed in the side surface portion DD813. The shape and area of the bottom surface portion of the button cover portion DD811 and the shape and area of the top surface portion of the button base DD811 including the flange DD8111 are the same. That is, the button cover part DD811 and the button base DD811 have a shape that exactly overlaps in the vertical direction.

  The second member DD815 is disposed below the button base DD811 (A direction). The second member DD815 is formed with cylindrical screw holes DD815a and DD815b. The sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b of the button base DD8123 pass through the through holes DD811a and DD811b and the lower sides of the sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b extend from the through holes DD811a and DD811b. The screw holes DD815a and DD815b formed in the second member DD815 and the screw holes DD8152a and DD8152b are screwed together. Accordingly, the second member DD815 is attached between the two sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b extending from the two through holes DD811a and DD811b. The second member DD815 has a shape larger than the through holes DD811a and DD811b.

  Further, in the second member DD815, a thin plate-shaped light shielding piece DD8151 protruding in the vertical direction is provided between the screw hole DD815a and the screw hole DD815b.

  Below the second member DD815 (A direction), a photosensor DD814 in which the light emitting part DD814a and the light receiving part DD814b are opposed to each other with a predetermined interval in the horizontal direction is provided. This predetermined interval is set larger than the thickness of the light shielding piece DD8151 in the horizontal direction. A transmission connector is provided on the back surface of the photosensor DD814 and is connected by an external connector DD85.

  The button base cover DD816 is formed in a box shape in which the lower part side of the button base DD811 and the side facing the side part DD8113 are opened. Claw-shaped locking portions DD8161 and DD8162 are formed above the button base cover DD816, and the claw-shaped locking portions DD8161 and DD8162 are locked portions DD813a and DD813b provided at the lower portion of the button base DD811. The button base cover DD816 is fixed to the lower part of the button base DD811. The button base cover DD816 has two screw holes DD8163a and DD8163b.

  When the player presses the first member DD812 downward (A direction), the second member DD815 also moves downward (A direction). As the second member DD815 moves, the light shielding piece DD8151 interrupts between the light emitting part DD814a and the light receiving part DD814b, and blocks light emitted from the light emitting part DD814a to the light receiving part DD814b. Thereby, it is detected that the player has operated the maximum BET button DD8.

  When the player stops pressing the first member DD812 downward (direction A), the button base DD8123 moves upward due to the repulsive force of the spring DD813 (the first member DD812 is in the initial position). Return). When the button base portion DD813 moves upward due to the repulsive force of the spring DD813, the upper surface portion of the second member DD815 contacts the lower surface of the stop plate DD8112, and the second member DD815 and the first member DD812 return too much upward. To regulate that.

  Accordingly, when the second member DD815 moves upward, the light shielding piece DD8151 that has been interrupted between the light emitting part DD814a and the light receiving part DD814b also moves upward, and light is emitted from the light emitting part DD814a to the light receiving part DD814b. The light block is canceled. Thereby, it is detected that the player is not operating the maximum BET button DD8.

According to the above configuration, the second member DD815 has a shape larger than the through holes DD811a and DD811b provided in the button base DD811, and the sliding portion DD8124a of the first member DD812 extending from the through holes DD811a and DD811b. -It is attached to DD8124b. Accordingly, the second member DD815 can restrict the sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b of the first member DD812 from coming out of the through holes DD811a and DD811b, and can prevent unauthorized removal of the maximum BET button DD8.

  In addition, the light-shielding piece DD8151 is interlocked with the pressing of the first member DD812 by the player, and the two sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b slide through the two through holes DD811a and DD811b of the button base DD811, and the two through holes A light shielding piece DD8151 provided in an intermediate portion of the second member DD815 attached between the two sliding portions DD8124a and DD8124b extending from the DD811a and DD811b crosses between the light emitting portion DD814a and the light receiving portion DD814b. can do.

(Locking part DD82)
As shown in FIG. 71, the locking portion DD82 has a box shape. In order to connect the opening DD821 formed on the upper surface of the locking portion DD82 and the connector DD85 to the back surface of the operation portion DD81, It has an opening DD822 formed on the back surface of the locking part DD82.

  A flange DD823 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the opening DD821 of the locking part DD82. Further, the flange DD823 projects vertically outside the flange DD823 so as to surround the flange DD823. A surrounding frame DD824 is formed. The flange DD823 contacts the lower surface of the flange DD2bb of the opening DD2ba (see FIG. 73). Therefore, the flange DD823 has a shape larger than the outer shape of the opening DD2ba, and when the locking portion DD82 is pressed from below the opening DD2ba, the flange DD823 portion contacts the lower surface of the flange DD2bb. It is regulated by touching.

  On the inner wall side of the locking part DD82, a locking piece DD825 for positioning the operation part DD81 when the operation part DD81 is stored is formed. Further, communication holes DD826a and DD826b provided on both sides of the opening DD822 formed on the back surface of the locking portion DD82 are formed.

  The operating portion DD81 is inserted into the opening DD2ba from above, and the locking portion DD82 is attached to the operating portion DD81 from below the opening DD2ba in a state where the flange DD8111 is in contact with the upper surface of the flange DD2bb. The flange DD823 is brought into contact with the lower surface of the flange DD2bb of the opening DD2ba. The two screws DD83a and DD83b are screwed into the screw holes DD8163a and DD8163b through the communication holes DD826a and DD826b and the communication holes DD816a and DD816b, respectively (see FIG. 72).

  According to the above-described configuration, the two screws DD83a and DD83b are engaged with the screw hole DD8163a and DD8163b through the communication holes DD826a and DD826b and the communication holes DD816a and DD816b, respectively, so that the operation unit DD81 is locked. The part DD82 can be fixed to the second pedestal part DD2b through the opening DD2ba. Moreover, since the operation part DD81 has the flange DD8111 larger than the opening part DD2ba, it is possible to prevent the maximum BET button DD8 from falling into the cabinet G from the outside of the opening part DD2ba. Further, since the locking portion DD82 also has a flange DD823 larger than the opening portion DD2ba, the maximum BET button DD8 can be prevented from coming out of the cabinet G from the inside of the opening portion DD2ba. Thereby, the maximum BET button DD8 can be fixed to the second pedestal portion DD2b.

Further, since the button cover portion DD811 and the button base DD811 have a shape that overlaps in the vertical direction, when the button cover portion DD811 is viewed from above, the button base DD811 is hidden by the button cover portion DD811, In addition, only the button cover portion DD811 pressed by the player can be shown. Thereby, the external appearance of the maximum BET button DD8 can be simplified, and the design of the external appearance of the gaming machine 1 can be enhanced. Further, the button cover portion DD811 has a structure in which the bottom surface of the button base DD811 is smaller than the shape of the top surface of the button base DD811, and the intrusion from the gap between the through holes DD811a and DD811b of the button base DD811 is easier to prevent. be able to.

(Information display DD914)
The information display DD914 is disposed on the right side of the maximum BET button DD8 of the second pedestal portion DD2b. As shown in FIG. 75, the information display DD914 includes an insert lamp DD9141, a start lamp DD9142, a replay lamp DD9143, a bet number lamp DD9144, a credit lamp DD9145, a payout number lamp DD9146, and an instruction monitor DD9147. Consists of including.

  The insert lamp DD9141 lights up (or flashes (hereinafter omitted)) to inform the player that a medal can be inserted, and the start lamp DD9142 lights up to play the game in accordance with the operation of the start lever DD6. The replay lamp DD 9143 is lit to inform the player that a medal has been automatically inserted by the re-game operation. The bet number lamp DD 9144 is lit to inform the player of the number of medals bet. Further, the credit lamp DD 9145 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and is lit in a manner that uniquely corresponds to the information on the number of medals (number of credits) stored inside the gaming machine 1, whereby the credit number information To the player. Further, the payout number lamp DD9146 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and is turned on in a manner that uniquely corresponds to the number of payout medals (payout number) information according to the game result. Tell the player.

  The instruction monitor DD9147 includes a notification lamp DD9147a and a status indicator DD9147b (AT lamp). The notification lamp DD9147a is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and lights up in a manner that uniquely corresponds to the information about the stop operation to be notified, thereby reporting the necessary stop operation information to the player. Further, the status indicator DD9147b is lit to inform the player that the current gaming state is a gaming state (for example, an ART gaming state) that informs the player of an advantageous stopping operation. .

  Here, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, “push order combination” is provided in which the combination of symbols displayed differs depending on the order (push order) of the stop operation. For example, when the push order “left, middle, right” is notified, “1” is displayed when the notification lamp DD9147a uniquely corresponds to the information of the stop operation notified, and the push order “left, right, For example, “2” is displayed when “medium” is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 116 to be described later, the information display DD914 is controlled by the main control board MS via the door relay terminal board DD68. Here, in the gaming machine 1, in addition to the notification lamp DD9147a controlled by the main control board MS, the stop operation information may be notified using other means controlled by the sub control board SS72. The stop operation information may be notified in the display area of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D or the display area of the front screen mechanism E1.

In this case, the mode of notification in the notification lamp DD9147a may be different from the mode of notification in other means. That is, the notification lamp DD9147
In a, it should just notify in the aspect corresponding to the information of stop operation to alert | report uniquely, and does not necessarily need to notify the information of stop operation directly (for example, "1" is displayed on the notification lamp DD9147a). Even if this is the case, some players may not be able to identify the content of the notification, which is not a direct notification). On the other hand, in the notification by other means, the information on the stop operation may be directly notified. For example, when notifying the push order “left, middle, right”, the notification lamp DD9147a displays “1” uniquely corresponding to the push order to be notified while displaying other means (for example, display of the front screen mechanism E1). Area), the first stop operation is performed on the left reel RL, the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel RC, and the third stop operation is performed directly on the right reel RR. It is good also as reporting.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, not only the control of the sub-control board SS72 but also the control of the main control board MS can be used to notify the necessary stop operation information corresponding to the internal winning combination. Of course, the notification of the stop operation information may be controlled according to the gaming state. More specifically, the stop operation information may be notified in the ART game state without notifying the stop operation information in the normal gaming state (non-ART).

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the notification lamp DD9147a is provided separately from the credit lamp DD9145 and the payout number lamp DD9146, but either the credit lamp DD9145 or the payout number lamp DD9146 is provided without providing the notification lamp DD9147a. It is good also as notifying the information of stop operation using.

  The insert lamp DD9141 to the status indicator DD9147b are turned on, blinking, and turned off by an LED (not shown) provided on the back surface. In the gaming machine 1, the main control board MS controls lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of the LED, so that various information regarding the game can be reported to the player.

(Lower door mechanism DD: reel device M1)
(Lower door mechanism DD)
As shown in FIG. 76, the lower door mechanism DD is provided with a main display window DD4 formed as a rectangular opening at a substantially central portion at the top. A reel unit RU attached from the inside of the cabinet G is mounted on the back side of the main display window DD4. Further, a main control board MS is attached to the back surface of the reel unit RU.

  The reel unit RU is mainly composed of three reels RL (left reel), RC (middle reel), and RR (right reel) each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof. These reels RL, RC, RR are arranged in parallel (one horizontal row) so that each of them can rotate in the vertical direction at a constant speed. The reels RL, RC, RR can visually recognize the operations of the reels RL, RC, RR and the symbols drawn on the reels RL, RC, RR through the main display window DD4.

  A transparent panel DD41 made of a rectangular acrylic plate or the like is attached and fixed to the surface of the main display window DD4 so that a player cannot touch the reel unit RU. Below the main display window DD4, first, second and third pedestals DD2a, DD2b and DD2c having substantially horizontal surfaces are formed. The first pedestal portion DD2a located on the right side of the main display window DD4 is provided with a medal insertion slot DD5 for inserting medals. The medal insertion port DD5 is an opening through which a medal is inserted by the player. The medal inserted from the medal slot DD5 is credited or bet on the game.

The second pedestal portion DD2b located on the left side of the main display window DD4 is provided with a maximum BET button DD8 (also referred to as a MAXBET button) as an effective line setting means for betting a credited medal. When the maximum BET button DD8 is pressed, “3” is selected as the number of inserted medals.

  A liquid crystal display device DD20 is provided on the third pedestal portion DD2c located on the front surface side of the main display window DD4. The liquid crystal display device DD20 is a so-called touch panel in which a touch sensor panel as a touch-type position input device is arranged on a panel surface of a liquid crystal display panel (liquid crystal panel). The touch sensor panel may be, for example, a capacitive type that detects a contact of a part of a human body (such as a fingertip) or an electrostatic pen and outputs a detection signal thereof, or It may be of a system that detects the contact of a hard substance such as a pen tip and outputs a detection signal thereof, or another system or structure (such as an in-cell structure).

  The liquid crystal display device DD20 functions as a SUI (smart user interface). On the display screen, for example, game information such as the number of games is displayed as the game progresses, and the player selects Alternatively, a message or an input key for requesting input is displayed.

  In the liquid crystal display device DD20, for example, as the game progresses, it is possible to display contents (effect information) according to the effects related to the game. In addition, as the liquid crystal display device DD20, for example, a jog dial or a push button may be attached as an attachment having a function as a director or a dedicated attachment. Further, the function of the liquid crystal display device DD20 can be omitted by allocating the function to the display unit A described later.

  On the front side of the maximum BET button DD8, there is provided a start lever DD6 for driving the reels RL, RC, RR to rotate by the player's operation and starting the display of the symbols in the main display window DD4. The start lever DD6 is attached to be tiltable within a predetermined angle range.

  On the right side of the start lever DD6, on the front side of the liquid crystal display device DD20, three stop buttons DD7L for respectively stopping the rotation of the three reels RL, RC, RR by the player's pressing operation (stop operation). , DD7C, DD7R are provided.

  A C / P button DD13 is provided on the left side of the maximum BET button DD8. The C / P button DD13 is used to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. In a state where payout is selected by switching the C / P button DD13 (non-credit state), a medal is received from a medal payout exit DD14 (cancellation chute) provided in the coin guard plate portion on the lower side of the lower door mechanism DD. The medals that are paid out and paid out are stored in the medal receiving part DD15.

  A waist panel DD18 (waist light guide plate) is disposed on the lower side of the start lever DD6 and stop buttons DD7L, DD7C, DD7R. The waist panel DD18 is configured as a makeup panel using an acrylic plate or the like. On the waist panel DD18, a name representing the model of the gaming machine 1 and various patterns are drawn by printing.

Further, a speaker DD25L is provided on the left side of the medal payout opening DD14, and a speaker DD25R is provided on the right side. The speakers DD25L and DD25R notify the player of various information related to the game using sounds such as voice and music. A first sub display device DD19L and a second sub display device DD19R are arranged on the left and right sides of the main display window DD4, respectively. These sub display devices DD19L and DD19R display, for example, the number of medals paid out when the winning is established and the remaining number of medals that have been credited. Normally, since the maximum number of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is 50, a credit number of 50 or less is displayed. When the maximum number of medals is credited, the inserted medals are paid out as they are from the medal payout exit DD14. The sub display devices DD19L and DD19R may include a touch panel on the front surface.

(Relationship between lower door DD1, reel unit RU, and main control board MS)
As shown in FIG. 77, the lower door mechanism DD of the gaming machine 1 includes a lower door DD1, a reel unit RU, and a main control board MS.

  As shown in FIG. 78, the lower door DD1 (corresponding to the door) is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the cabinet G (corresponding to the casing). Also, as shown in FIG. 77, the reel unit RU (corresponding to the symbol display means) is detachably provided on the back side of the lower door DD1 (inside the cabinet G (lower space side)). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 79, the main control board MS is detachably provided on the back side of the reel unit RU (inside the cabinet G (lower space side)).

  The main control board MS rotates the reels RL, RC, RR of the reel unit RU based on command signals output from the start lever DD6 and stop buttons DD7L, DD7C, DD7R (corresponding to command means). This is equivalent to control means for stopping and displaying the symbols arranged on the reels RL, RC, RR.

  By integrating the lower door DD1, the reel unit RU, and the main control board MS according to the positional relationship of the lower door DD1, the reel unit RU, and the main control board MS as described above, the gaming machine 1 Can be easily performed when assembling, exchanging and disassembling parts.

  Further, the main control board MS is an important configuration for controlling the game, and it is necessary to take measures to prevent unauthorized removal. However, since the main control board MS is integrated with the reel unit RU, it is difficult to remove. Can be configured.

  The main control board MS is provided on the back surface of the reel unit RU provided on the inner side of the lower door DD1. Accordingly, the main control board MS can be disposed on the back side of the cabinet G far from the lower door DD1 by the thickness of the lower door DD1 and the reel unit RU. For this reason, a physical distance can be ensured between the lower door DD1 and the main control board MS, and even if it is illegally intruded through the gap of the lower door DD1, it reaches the main control board MS. It becomes difficult to improve security.

  Since the lower door DD1, the reel unit RU, and the main control board MS are integrated, when changing the specifications of the gaming machine 1, the exterior of the lower door DD1 is changed, the reels RL, It is possible to collectively change the RC and RR symbols and the game content.

Specifically, with reference to FIG. 80, attachment of the main control board MS to the reel unit RU will be described. As shown in FIG. 80, the reel unit RU has a substrate contact surface portion RU9a on the rear side. The board contact surface portion RU9a is a flat surface portion extending in the left-right direction at the center in the up-down direction on the back side of the reel unit RU. The normal direction of the plane portion substantially coincides with the front-rear direction. Further, the reel unit RU has an upper plane part RU9b above the center right side of the board contact surface part RU9a. The upper plane portion RU9b is a plane portion whose surface direction coincides with the substrate contact surface portion RU9a, and has a screw hole in the upper left portion. In addition, the reel unit RU has a mounting portion RU9c whose length in the left-right direction substantially coincides with the substrate contact surface portion RU9a below the substrate contact surface portion RU9a. The mounting portion RU9c includes a substrate contact surface portion RU9a and a wall surface portion whose surface direction coincides with the upper plane surface portion RU9b, a bottom surface portion that is bent and extended in a horizontal rear direction from a lower portion of the wall surface portion, and a rear surface of the bottom surface portion. And an inclined portion that is bent from the end and extended upward and backward with an inclination. The placement unit RU9c has screw holes at both ends in the left-right direction. Further, the reel unit RU has a plane portion whose surface direction coincides with the board contact surface portion RU9a and the upper plane portion RU9b.

  The main control board MS is placed on the bottom surface of the placement unit RU9c, and is in surface contact with the substrate contact surface part RU9a, the upper plane part RU9b, the wall surface part of the placement part RU9c, and other plane parts with the same plane direction. Is positioned. Then, in this state, the screw holes are screwed into the screw holes of the upper plane part RU9b and the mounting part RU9c through the through holes formed in the main control board MS, and the screws are fastened. Thereby, the main control board MS is stably attached to the board contact surface part RU9a, the upper plane part RU9b, and the mounting part RU9c arranged on the same surface.

  Next, the attachment of the reel unit RU to the lower door DD1 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 81, the reel unit RU has a reel hinge RU21 at the left end. The reel hinge RU21 is a U-shaped flat plate member in plan view, and the normal direction of the plane substantially coincides with the front-rear direction. The reel hinge RU21 has an upper hinge RU21a formed downward from the upper left end. Further, the reel hinge RU21 has a lower hinge RU21b formed downward from the lower left end. The upper hinge RU21a and the lower hinge RU21b are formed so that their central axes coincide.

  A reel hinge base DD18 extending from the upper end to the center is provided on the upper left side on the inner side of the lower door DD1. The reel hinge base DD18 has an upper hinge base DDR18a and an upper hinge base DDR18b at positions corresponding to the upper hinge RU21a and the lower hinge RU21b. The upper hinge base DDR18a and the lower hinge base DDR18b are configured such that the upper hinge RU21a and the lower hinge RU21b can be inserted, respectively. It is supported so that it can rotate.

  The reel unit RU has an upper right lock portion RU22 protruding rightward at the upper right end. In addition, the reel unit RU has a lower lock portion RU23 that protrudes downward from the approximate center of the lower end portion. The upper right lock part RU22 and the lower lock part RU23 can be locked while being in contact with the inner wall surface of the lower door DD1. That is, when the reel unit RU is rotated and brought into contact with the lower door DD1, the upper right lock unit RU22 and the lower lock unit RU23 are in contact with the lower door DD1. Since the upper right lock unit RU22 and the lower lock unit RU23 are locked to the lower door DD1, the reel unit RU can be maintained in a non-rotatable state.

(Lower door mechanism DD: reel unit RU)
As shown in FIG. 82, the reel unit RU includes three reel units RU1, a reel base RU2, and a reel cover RU3. The three reel units RU1 are arranged in a parallel state (one horizontal row) in the left-right direction. The left reel unit RU1 has a reel RL, the central reel unit RU1 has a reel RC, and the right reel unit RU1 has a reel RR. Each reel unit RU1 is independently supported by a reel base RU2. The reel base RU2 is formed in a box shape having an open surface, and accommodates each reel unit 1 in a partially exposed state. A reel cover RU3 is attached to the reel base RU2 by screw fastening so as to cover the open surface. In a state where the reel cover RU3 is attached to the reel base RU2, the outer peripheral surface from the central part to the upper part of the reels RL, RC, RR in each reel unit RU1 is exposed from the reel base RU2. As a result, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels RL, RC, and RR become visible.

  In addition, the reel unit RU1 has a motor mounting plate RU11 that is a support plate that supports the shaft of the reel and to which a motor serving as a driving force of the reel is mounted. The motor mounting plate RU11 is disposed on the right side of the reel unit RU1, and rotatably supports the reel. That is, they are arranged so as to be sandwiched between adjacent reel units RU1. The motor mounting plate RU11 has a front portion RU11a that forms a front portion. The front portion RU11a is formed in a substantially arcuate shape when viewed from the side, and is formed in substantially the same shape as the reel when viewed from the side. Note that the bow is a figure surrounded by an arc and a string connecting ends of the arc.

  Specifically, the motor mounting plate RU11 includes a front portion RU11a having a substantially arcuate shape in a side view and a shape formed continuously from both ends of an arc that defines the arcuate shape in the side view (for example, in a side view). And a rear portion RU11b having a substantially rectangular shape. The motor mounting plate RU11 may directly support the reel, or may indirectly support the reel through another member.

  The front part of the motor mounting plate RU11 formed in substantially the same shape as the reel in a side view is substantially the same size as the front part of the opposing reel, and it is desirable that they overlap each other. That is, when viewed from one side, the front portion of the motor mounting plate RU11 is substantially completely covered by the reel, and when viewed from the other side, the portion of the reel that faces the portion by the front portion of the support plate. It is desirable that the cover is almost completely covered. Thereby, it is possible to realize in a balanced manner that the function as a partition plate is imparted to the motor mounting plate RU11 and the aesthetic appearance of the gaming machine is maintained.

(Lower door mechanism DD: reel unit RU: reel unit RU1)
The reel unit RU1 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the three reel units RU1 have the same configuration, only the right reel unit RU1 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 83, a reel index RU111, a sensor unit RU112, a motor drive unit RU113, and a drive control board RU114 are disposed on the motor mounting plate RU11 of the reel unit RU1. The reel index RU111 is arranged at the center of the motor mounting plate RU11. The sensor unit RU112 is disposed behind the reel index RU111. The motor drive unit RU113 is disposed above the reel index RU111.

The reel RR has a reel drum RR1. The reel drum RR1 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a reel band RR2 on which a plurality of symbols is arranged is wound and fixed. In the reel drum RR1, a frame for increasing rigidity is arranged on the left side (opposite side of the motor mounting plate RU11) of the cylindrical portion, in a concentric circle that is radial from the center and smaller than the outer circumferential circle. . This frame has a shape in which the central portion is recessed in the right direction (inner side of the tube). In the reel drum RR1, a rotation gear RR3 having the same central axis is arranged on the left side (frame side) inside the cylindrical shape. That is, inside the reel drum RR1, the reel index RU111, the sensor unit RU112, and the motor drive unit RU113 are arranged on the right side (motor mounting plate RU11) of the rotation gear RR3. In addition, the reel drum RR1 is provided with a backlight RR4 that illuminates the symbols arranged on the reel RR that is stopped and displayed from behind on the radially inner wall surface inside the cylinder.

(Three-dimensional display structure of the reel band RR2)
In the embodiment of the present invention, the reel band RR2 is attached to the reel drum RR1 as a sheet-like symbol display body on which a plurality of symbols are arranged. Then, the backlight RR4 disposed inside the reel drum RR1 emits light from behind the reel band RR2, thereby displaying a three-dimensional design for the player's vision.

  The reel band RR2 on which a plurality of designs are arranged is made of a sheet-like transparent or translucent film material, and each design is drawn on the back surface of the film material by printing with light transmissive colored ink. For example, “red 7” has the outline portion of the symbol colored with light transmissive black ink, and the inside of the outline is colored with light transmissive red ink. The reel band RR2 prints a background portion other than each pattern with a light-shielding ink after printing each pattern with the light-transmitting colored ink. With such a configuration, the light emitted from the back of the reel band RR2 by the backlight RR4 is transmitted through each transmission region constituting the symbol, so that the player can clearly see the symbol.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the symbols are printed so that the symbols of the reel band RR2 illuminated by the backlight RR4 are visually recognized in a three-dimensional state. FIG. 86 shows a firework symbol 2 simulating a fireworks explosion as an example of symbol 1, but the light transmittance of the light-transmitting colored ink at the center of the fireworks is the highest, and the center of the fireworks symbol 2 is shown. The light transmittance is gradually lowered from the outside toward the outside, and the firework symbol 2 is printed on the reel band RR2. Furthermore, since the background portion 3 of the fireworks design 2 is printed with light-shielding ink, the firework design 2 emerges vividly and the light transmittance gradually decreases from the center toward the outside. Thus, the player can perceive a three-dimensional feeling with respect to the firework symbol 2.

  In other words, among the parts that are visible, the transmissive area of the portion that you want to show to the front appears brighter with the light transmittance of the light-transmitting colored ink used, and conversely, the portion that you want to show on the back side. The region expresses a three-dimensional effect by making the light transmittance of the light transmissive colored ink lower and appear dark.

(Modification)
In the embodiment of the present invention, the configuration in which the light transmittance is gradually decreased from the center of the fireworks symbol 2 to the outside by exemplifying the fireworks symbol 2 in FIG. 86 is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of transmission regions having different light transmittances may be printed on numbers, symbols, and various patterns. With such a configuration, a three-dimensional expression is possible for various symbols.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the design printed on the reel band RR2 is provided with a plurality of transmission areas having different light transmittances to express the stereoscopic effect on the design. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may apply to the decorative member to comprise. For example, in a decorative member provided on the front frame of a gaming machine, a pattern, a pattern, a character, or the like having a plurality of transmission regions with different light transmittances is printed on a sheet-like or panel-like member from a light source on the back It is also possible to perform a three-dimensional decoration display with the light. Furthermore, the configuration of the decoration display may be applied to a decoration member provided on the inter-bed apparatus or the gaming machine installation island.

In addition, when displaying a design using a liquid crystal display device or the like, it is also possible to configure and display the design with a plurality of different luminances or illuminances. Because the pattern is composed of multiple transmissive areas with different transmittances, there is no need to create a program to control brightness and illuminance, and even on the same color, changing the light transmittance and printing on the film, etc. With a certain amount of light from the light source, a three-dimensional display can be easily performed at a very low cost.

  The motor drive unit RU113 includes stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R and a drive gear that meshes with the rotation gear RR3. Power from the stepping motor 49R for rotating the reel RR is transmitted by the rotation gear RR3. . The stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are rotated by the number of drive pulses supplied from the drive control board RU114. That is, it is possible to specify how much the reel RR has been rotated from the reference position (the degree of displacement) by the number of drive pulses supplied from the drive control board RU114. The motor drive unit RU113 is controlled to start and stop rotation by the drive control board RU114 in accordance with a control signal from the main control board MS. Specifically, a start command signal is transmitted to the main control board MS in response to an operation of the start command means such as the start lever DD6 by the player. The main control board MS transmits a start control signal to the drive control board RU 114 when the start command signal is detected. The drive control board RU114 drives the motor drive unit RU113 when the start control signal is detected, and the reel RR is rotated. Thereby, the symbols arranged on the reel RR are variably displayed. Further, a stop command signal is transmitted to the main control board MS in response to an operation of the stop command means such as the stop button DD7R by the player. The main control board MS transmits a stop control signal to the drive control board RU 114 when the stop command signal is detected. The drive control board RU114 drives the motor drive unit RU113 when the stop control signal is detected, and the reel RR is stopped. Thereby, the symbols arranged on the reel RR are stopped and displayed.

(Lower door mechanism DD: reel device RU: reel unit RU1: reel index RU111)
The reel index RU111 has a reel shaft RU1111, a detection piece RU1112 and a connection plate RU1113. The reel shaft RU1111 is rotatable about the left-right direction as a central axis in the reel index RU111. The reel shaft RU1111 can be connected and fixed to the rotation shaft of the rotation gear RR3 at the left end, and is rotated in accordance with the rotation of the rotation gear RR3. That is, when the reel RR is rotated by the motor drive unit RU113, the reel shaft RU1111 is rotated. The detection piece RU1112 is formed in a shape of a figure surrounded by an arcuate outer periphery and an arcuate inner periphery in a side view. In this embodiment, the angles of the outer periphery and the inner periphery of the detection piece RU1112 are set to 180 degrees, respectively, and a disk having a concentric opening at the center is cut by a line passing through the center point. ing. A disc-shaped connection plate RU 1113 is connected to the inner periphery of the detection piece RU 1112 along the inner periphery. The connection plate RU 1113 is provided with a circular hole in the center, and the reel shaft RU 1111 is inserted and fixed. Thus, the reel index RU111 is connected to the rotation gear RR3 via the reel shaft RU1111. Therefore, the reel index RU111 and the rotation gear RR3 are formed as separate members. In addition, it is preferable to use a material with high slidability for the rotation gear RR3. Further, it is preferable to use a material having an excellent antistatic function for the detection piece RU1112 in the reel index RU111.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 84, the detection piece RU1112 has a circumference RUD as indicated by an arrow in the drawing around the rotation axis of the reel shaft RU1111 as the reel shaft RU1111 (reel RR) rotates. It is designed to be rotated along. The sensor unit RU112 is disposed on the motor mounting plate RU11 so that a detection point RUP indicated by an asterisk in the drawing on the circumference RUD is a detection position. That is, the sensor unit RU112 detects whether or not the detection piece RU1112 exists at the detection point RUP.

The relationship between the detection piece RU1112 and the detection state will be described with reference to FIG. In the following, it is assumed that the rotation of the reel RR continues. First, in step SRU1, one end of the detection piece RU1112 reaches the detection point RUP (on edge), and the detection of the detection piece RU1112 is started by the sensor unit RU112. At this time, the main control board MS detects the reference position (first reference position) of the reel RR by changing from the state where the detection piece RU1112 is not detected to the detected state. Thereafter, while the detection piece RU1112 continues to exist at the detection point RUP, the state where the detection piece RU1112 is detected by the sensor unit RU112 is continued (SRU2). Then, the other end of the detection piece RU1112 reaches the detection point RUP (off edge), and the detection of the detection piece RU1112 by the sensor unit RU112 is ended (SRU3). At this time, the main control board MS detects the reference position (second reference position) of the reel RR by changing from the state where the detection piece RU1112 is detected to the state where it is not detected. That is, the detection piece RU1112 is continuously detected by the sensor unit RU112 until the position of the reel RR reaches the second reference position after reaching the first reference position. Thereafter, the state where the detection piece RU1112 is not detected by the sensor unit RU112 is continued until one end of the detection piece RU1112 reaches the detection point RUP again (SRU4).

  As described above, the first reference position and the second reference position are alternately detected every time the reel RR makes a half turn, and the position of the reel RR is specified based on the detected first reference position or second reference position. Is done. Specifically, the main control board MS is supplied from the drive control board RU114 based on the control of the main control board MS with respect to the reference position (first reference position or second reference position) detected immediately before. By adding a displacement corresponding to the number of drive pulses, the position of the reel RR is specified. As described above, the main control board MS determines whether or not the reel RR has reached the reference position (first reference position or second reference position) based on the detection of the detection piece RU1112 by the sensor unit RU112. It functions as a specifying means. Further, the main control board MS and the drive control board RU114 function as reel position specifying means for specifying the degree of displacement of the reel RR from the reference position (first reference position or second reference position) accompanying rotation. To do.

  As described above, the detection piece RU1112 is formed in a shape of a figure surrounded by an arc-shaped outer periphery and an arc-shaped inner periphery, and the arc angle is set to 180 degrees. Therefore, the first reference position and the second reference position on the reel RR are arranged opposite to each other across the center axis on a straight line passing through the center axis of the reel RR.

  Thus, by detecting that the detection piece RU1112 is detected by the sensor unit RU112 from the state where the detection piece RU1112 is not detected by the sensor unit RU112, the first reference position of the reel RR is determined. Can be identified. In addition, the second reference of the reel RR is detected by detecting that the detection piece RU1112 is detected by the sensor unit RU112 and the detection piece RU1112 is not detected by the sensor unit RU112. The position can be specified. As described above, it is possible to detect the reference position of the reel twice during one rotation of the reel RR, and the same effect as when two sensors are provided can be obtained.

  It includes a region from a position corresponding to the first reference position to a position corresponding to the second reference position along the circumferential path on the circumferential path on which the detection piece rotates, and corresponds to the second reference position. The shape of the detection piece is not limited as long as it has a shape that does not include a region from the position to the position corresponding to the first reference position along the circumferential path.

(Lower door mechanism DD: reel device RU: reel unit RU1: sensor unit RU112)
As shown in FIG. 87, the left side surface (reel mounting side surface) of the motor mounting plate RU11 is used as the bottom surface, and screws are fastened so that the sensor unit RU112 is placed. The sensor unit RU112 includes a sensor RU1121 and a base member RU1122. The sensor RU 1121 is a transmission type sensor that detects a detection piece RU 1112 that rotates along a predetermined circumference as the reel RR rotates. The sensor RU 1121 is formed in a concave shape with a concave center, and is provided so that the direction of the depression and the central axis of the reel shaft RU 1111 of the reel index RU 111 are orthogonal to each other. The sensor RU 1121 is attached to the motor attachment plate RU11 via a base member RU1122 so that the edge of the rotation surface of the detection piece RU1112 of the reel index RU111 passes through the hollow inner space of the sensor RU1121.

  As shown in FIGS. 88 and 89, the base member RU1122 has a base base part RU1122g having a longitudinal direction in the vertical direction and a base pillar part RU1122h protruding leftward from the center of the base base part RU1122g. Yes. The pedestal base portion RU1122g has a shape in which a semicircle is extended in the vertical direction of a rectangular flat plate. The pedestal base portion RU1122g has screw holes RU1122a and RU1122b penetrating in the left-right direction at the vertical position. Further, the base portion RU1122g is formed in a rectangular shape on the front side, and has a protrusion RU1122j protruding rightward at the center of the concave edge. Further, the base portion RU1122g is formed in a convex shape on the rear side of the rectangular portion, and has a protruding portion RU1122k that protrudes in a columnar shape in the right direction at the center of the convex side edge portion.

  The pedestal column part RU1122h has a plane having a longitudinal direction at the top and bottom at the left end, and has screw holes RU1122c and RU1122d at the top and bottom of the plane. Further, the pedestal column portion RU1122h has a plane at the left end that protrudes forward from the center in the vertical direction. The pedestal column part RU1122h has projecting parts RU1122e and RU1122f that are juxtaposed in the front-rear direction at this projecting location and project in a cylindrical shape to the left.

(Mounting of base member RU1122 to motor mounting plate RU11)
In the motor mounting plate RU11, fitting holes RU11e and RU11f are formed at positions corresponding to the protruding portions RU1122f and RU1122g in the base member RU1122. By positioning the protrusions RU1122j and RU1122k into the fitting holes RU11e and RU11f, the base member RU1122 is positioned with respect to the motor mounting plate RU11. Further, the motor mounting plate RU11 has screw holes RU11c and RU11d formed at positions corresponding to the screw holes RU1122a and RU1122b in the base member RU1122. The screw RU1124a is screwed into the screw hole RU1122a and the screw hole RU11c and the screw RU1124b is screwed into the screw hole RU1122b and the screw hole RU11d in the right direction from the pedestal member RU1122 side. The base member RU1122 is screwed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 90, the mounting position of the base member RU1122 with respect to the motor mounting plate RU11 will be described. As shown in FIG. 90, in the motor mounting plate RU11, screw holes RU11c and screw holes RU11d are arranged on a straight line RUDA. The fitting hole RU11e and the fitting hole RU11f are arranged at two points on the straight line RUDB substantially perpendicular to the straight line RUDA. Further, the fitting hole RU11e and the fitting hole RU11f are located on opposite sides of the straight line RUDA. The straight line RUDB is a straight line that passes through the center of the line segment that connects the screw hole RU11c and the screw hole RU11d into two equal parts. Here, the fitting hole RU11f has a longitudinal direction in the straight RUDB direction. Thereby, the error of the space | interval when shape | molding two positioning protrusion parts in the base member RU1122 can be accept | permitted. The longitudinal direction of the fitting hole RU11f is substantially perpendicular to the tangential direction of rotation of the detection piece RU1112 at the detection position of the sensor RU1121. As a result, even if a positional deviation with respect to the base member RU1122 occurs in the fitting hole RU11f having the longitudinal direction, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of the reference position by the sensor RU1121.

(Attaching the sensor RU 1121 to the base member RU 1122)
The sensor RU 1121 is engaged with the plane at the left end of the pedestal member RU 1122 and has a plane substantially the same shape as the plane at the left end of the pedestal member RU 1122. That is, the plane located at the right end of the sensor RU 1121 has a longitudinal direction in the vertical direction and protrudes forward from the central portion in the vertical direction. The pedestal column part RU1122h is formed with fitting holes RU1124e and RU1124f that are juxtaposed in the front-rear direction at the protruding portion. Further, screw holes RU1121a and RU1121b penetrating in the left-right direction are opened at the upper and lower positions of the plane. The screw hole RU1121b is formed in a long hole shape having a longitudinal direction in the vertical direction. The fitting holes RU1124e and RU1124f are disposed at positions corresponding to the protrusions RU1122e and RU1122f of the base member RU1122, and the sensor RU1121 is positioned with respect to the base member RU1122 by being inserted and inserted respectively. Further, the sensor RU 1121 is screwed in the right direction from the sensor RU 1121 side by screwing the screw RU 1123a into the screw hole RU 1121a and the screw hole RU 1122c, and screwing the screw RU 1123b into the screw hole RU 1121b and screw hole RU 1122d. The sensor RU 1121 is screwed to the RU 1122.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 91, the attachment position of the sensor RU 1121 with respect to the base member RU 1122 will be described. As shown in FIG. 91, in the base member RU1122, the screw hole RU1122c and the screw hole RU1122d are arranged on the straight line RUDC. And the protrusion part RU1122e and the protrusion part RU1122f are arrange | positioned at two points on the straight line RUDD substantially perpendicular to the straight line RUDC. Further, the protrusion RU1122e and the protrusion RU1122f are located on the side where the sensor RU1121 detects the detection piece RU1112 with respect to the straight line RUDC. The straight line RUDD is a straight line that passes through a center obtained by dividing a line segment connecting the screw hole RU1122c and the screw hole RU1122d into two equal parts. Here, the screw hole RU1122b of the sensor RU1121 screwed together with the screw hole RU1122d has a longitudinal direction in the direction of the straight line RUDC. Thereby, the error of the space | interval in shape | molding two screwing locations in sensor RU1121 can be accept | permitted.

(Upper door mechanism DU)
As shown in FIG. 92, the cabinet G (corresponding to a housing) pivotally supports an upper door mechanism DU (corresponding to a door) at the left end. The upper door mechanism DU and the cabinet G are connected by an upper hinge mechanism UH, and the upper hinge mechanism UH is a slide member UH1 attached to the left end of the upper door mechanism UD as shown in FIGS. And a shaft member UH2 attached to the left end of the upper space of the cabinet G.

  As shown in FIG. 94, the slide member UH1 has a single plate bent at three locations to form a groove UH11. The groove UH11 is provided with a bearing mechanism UH12, a positioning portion UH14, an engaging convex portion UH15, a bearing mechanism UH13, and an engaging convex portion UH16 from above (U direction).

  The bearing mechanisms UH12 and UH13 have a rectangular shape and are attached to the slide member UH1 by screws. Bearing portions UH121 and UH131 are formed on the bottom of the bearing mechanisms UH12 and UH13 so as to be engaged with shaft portions UH21 and UH22, which will be described later. The bearing portions UH121 and UH131 are opened in a substantially circular shape at the bottoms of the bearing mechanisms UH12 and UH13, and have a shape in which the oral cavity becomes smaller upward from the periphery of the opening. A direction in which the center of the opening of the bearing portions UH121 and UH131 faces upward along the groove UH11 is defined as an axis UH121A.

  The positioning portion UH14 has a curved shape so that the shaft portion UH21 can be positioned with respect to the bearing portion UH121 by contacting a curved surface of a support portion UH25 of a shaft member UH2 described later.

  The engaging convex portions UH15 and UH16 have a thin plate shape protruding in the horizontal direction from the groove UH11. The engaging convex portions UH15 and UH16 play a role of engaging with engaging concave portions UH23 and UH24 described later.

  The shaft member UH2 is formed by bending a single plate. The shaft member UH2 includes, from above, a shaft portion UH21 protruding from the upper surface of the support portion UH25, a support portion UH25, an engagement recess UH23, a shaft portion UH22 protruding from the upper surface of the support portion UH26, and a support portion UH26. An engaging recess UH24 is provided.

  The shaft portions UH21 and UH22 have a conical shape. The shaft portions UH21 and UH22 serve to overlap and engage with the bearing portions UH121 and UH131.

  The support portions UH25 and UH26 are provided on the shaft member UH2, and the shaft portions UH21 and UH22 are provided on the upper surface. Further, the side surface of the support portion UH25 has a curved shape, and the shaft portion UH21 can be positioned with respect to the bearing portion UH121 by contacting the curved surface of the positioning portion UH14.

  Engagement recesses UH23 and UH24 that are opened horizontally are formed in the engagement plates UH27 and UH28 extended from the side surfaces of the support portions UH25 and UH26. The engagement recesses UH23 and UH24 play a role of engaging with the engagement protrusions UH15 and UH16.

  Then, the bearing portions UH121 and UH131 of the slide member UH1 of the upper door mechanism DU are slid onto the shaft portions UH21 and UH22 of the shaft member UH2 of the cabinet G so as to be covered downward from above, and are overlapped and engaged. The upper door mechanism DU can be attached to the cabinet G. At this time, it is desirable that the upper door mechanism DU is attached in a state of being opened at 90 ° with respect to the cabinet G so that the engaging convex portions UH15 and UH16 do not engage with the engaging concave portions UH23 and UH24.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the engaging protrusions UH15 and UH16 protrude toward the cabinet G, but this protrusion height is such that the upper door mechanism DU is opened at 60 ° with respect to the cabinet G (see FIG. 92) at which the engagement protrusions UH15 and UH16 are disengaged from the engagement recesses UH23 and UH24. Thus, when the upper door mechanism DU is opened at 60 ° with respect to the cabinet G, the bearing portions UH121 and UH131 of the slide member UH1 of the upper door mechanism DU are moved from the shaft portion UH21 of the shaft member UH2 of the cabinet G to the axis line. By sliding the UH 121A upward, the upper door mechanism DU can be slid upward and removed from the cabinet G in a state where the restriction on the engaging concave portions UH23 and UH24 of the engaging convex portions UH15 and UH16 is released. It becomes.

  If the protruding height of the engaging convex portions UH15 and UH16 is made lower than that of the present embodiment, the upper door mechanism DU is inclined with respect to the cabinet G at an angle smaller than 60 ° by the engaging convex portions UH15 and UH16. The restriction on the engagement recesses UH23 and UH24 can be released, and the upper door mechanism DU can be slid upward and removed from the cabinet G. On the other hand, if the protrusion height of the engaging convex portions UH15 and UH16 is made higher than that of the present embodiment, the upper door mechanism DU is at an angle larger than 60 ° with respect to the cabinet G and the engaging convex portions UH15 and UH16 The restriction on the engagement recesses UH23 and UH24 can be released, and the upper door mechanism DU can be slid upward and removed from the cabinet G.

According to the above configuration, the engaging convex portions UH15 and UH16 are engaged with the engaging concave portions UH23 and UH24 until the upper door mechanism DU is opened at a predetermined angle (60 ° in this embodiment) with respect to the cabinet G. The bearing portions UH121 and UH131 are restricted from sliding along the axis UH121A. Accordingly, it is possible to restrict the polymerization of the shaft portions UH21 and UH22 and the bearing portions UH121 and UH131 from being released, and to lock the upper door mechanism DU from being removed from the cabinet G. On the other hand, when the upper door mechanism DU is opened at a predetermined angle or more with respect to the cabinet G, the engagement of the engagement convex portions UH15 and UH16 with respect to the engagement concave portions UH23 and UH24 is released, and the bearing portions UH121 and UH131 are moved to the axis UH121A. It can slide along. Thereby, superposition | polymerization with axial part UH21 * UH22 and bearing part UH121 * UH131 is cancelled | released, and it becomes possible to remove the upper door mechanism DU from the cabinet G. FIG. That is, the upper door mechanism DU can be removed from the cabinet G only when the upper door mechanism DU is opened at a predetermined angle or more with respect to the cabinet G. Further, the upper door mechanism DU can be removed from the cabinet G without opening the upper door mechanism DU to the open state (opened by 90 °).

  As shown in FIG. 95, the upper door mechanism UD includes a mechanism that emits light on the upper and left sides of the upper display window UD1 that transmits the image of the display unit A forward. Specifically, the top panel mechanism HA disposed above the upper display window UD1, the upper left panel mechanism HB disposed in the upper left direction of the upper display window UD1, and the upper right structure disposed in the upper right direction of the upper display window UD1. The panel mechanism HC, the left horizontal panel mechanism HD disposed at the upper left portion of the upper display window UD1, the right horizontal panel mechanism HE disposed at the upper right portion of the upper display window UD1, and the left direction of the upper display window UD1 It has a left front panel mechanism HF disposed in the lower part and a right front panel mechanism HG disposed in the lower right part of the upper display window UD1. Details of each panel mechanism HA, HB, HC, HD, HE, HF, and HG will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 96, it has the panel base HH which comprises the frame | skeleton of the upper door mechanism UD. The panel mechanisms HA, HB, HC, HD, HE, HF, and HG are provided on the front side of the panel base HH. On the other hand, an upper door key receiving member HK, an upper door hinge member HM, and a center frame HL are provided on the back side of the panel base HH. The upper door key receiving member HK is screwed to the right side portion of the panel base HH. The upper door hinge member HM is screwed to the left side portion of the panel base HH. The center frame HL is horizontally arranged, and a right end portion and a left end portion are respectively connected to lower end portions of the upper door key receiving member HK and the upper door hinge member HM. The upper door key receiving member HK, the upper door hinge member HM, and the center frame HL are provided with a transparent panel UD11. The transparent panel UD11 can be attached by screw fastening from the rear.

(Upper door mechanism UD: Top panel mechanism HA: Decoration unit HA1)
As shown in FIG. 97, the top panel mechanism HA has a decoration unit HA1 that decorates the upper door mechanism UD while emitting light. The decorative unit HA1 forms a decorative convex portion protruding forward from the upper display window UD1. The decoration unit HA1 includes a top lens light guide plate HA14 having a seamless structure that diffuses light and uniformly emits the light from the surface of the decoration convex portion. Thus, when a plurality of components are joined to form the light guide plate of the decorative unit HA1, the load is concentrated on the joint portion of the light guide pieces between the components. However, the top lens light guide plate HA14 having a seamless structure is used. If it exists, the situation where load concentrates on a part can be avoided. As a result, the decorative convex portion formed by the decorative unit HA1 including the top lens light guide plate HA14 having a seamless structure has large rigidity and strength as a whole, so external force is applied from a player or the like located in front of the gaming machine. Even if it is done, it is difficult to cause deformation or breakage.

The decoration unit HA1 has a rear end connected to the panel base HH substantially coincided with the width in the left-right direction of the upper door mechanism UD, and has a width in the left-right direction extending from the left and right ends of the panel base HH to the front end. It is reduced and formed into a shape having an apex at the center of the front end. That is, the decoration unit HA1 has a substantially isosceles triangular shape with the panel base HH side as the base.

  As a result, even if the bending moment increases as the decorative unit HA1 approaches the front end portion away from the panel base HH, the decorative unit HA1 reduces the weight by reducing the width in the left-right direction on the front end side. Strength is increased. As a result, the decorative unit HA1 has a large rigidity and strength in the front region, and therefore, the decoration unit HA1 is less likely to be deformed or damaged even when an external force is applied by contact with a player positioned in front.

  The decoration unit HA1 has a top lens cover HA11, a top design sheet cover HA12, a design sheet HA13, a top lens light guide plate HA14, and a top lens light guide plate base HA15 arranged in this order from the top. The decoration unit HA1 has a top lens left LED substrate HA17 and a top lens right LED substrate HA18. The top lens left LED substrate HA17 and the top lens right LED substrate HA18 are respectively arranged on the left side and the right side in the rear end portion of the decoration unit HA1. The top lens left LED substrate HA17 and the top lens right LED substrate HA18 have a plurality of LEDs HA17a and HA18a at equal intervals in the left-right direction, and are installed so as to emit light forward from these LEDHA17a and HA18a. .

  The top lens cover HA11 constitutes the upper surface wall of the decoration unit HA1, and is formed so as to transmit light. The top lens light guide plate HA14 is formed so that the light from the top lens left LED substrate HA17 and the top lens right LED substrate HA18 is taken in from the rear end surface and emitted uniformly from the top surface, and the design of the design sheet HA13 is designed as a top design. The image is displayed on the top lens cover HA11 via the seat cover HA12. The top lens light guide plate base HA15 constitutes the bottom wall of the decoration unit HA1, and is formed so as not to transmit light.

  The decoration unit HA1 forms a hollow portion with the top lens light guide plate base HA15 and the top lens cover HA11, and the top design sheet cover HA12, the design sheet HA13, and the top lens light guide plate HA14 are accommodated in the hollow portion. As a result, the top lens light guide plate base HA15, the top lens cover HA11, the top lens light guide plate HA14, etc. are simply laminated and formed into a plate shape with a rigidity having a large cross-sectional secondary moment. .

  Furthermore, an opening HA15a is formed in the top lens light guide plate base HA15. The opening HA15a is disposed so as to face the LED substrate HA411 in the later-described top lens. The opening HA15a is provided with a LED lens concealing member HA16 in the top lens, and the LED substrate concealing member HA16 in the top lens functions as a reflector for the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens and opens and closes the opening HA15a. It functions as a window. The LED lens hidden member HA16 in the top lens may be formed so as to transmit a part of the light from the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens.

  As shown in FIG. 98, the decorative unit HA1 has a front region curved downward. As a result, the decoration unit HA1 transmits light to the front upper side and the front side of the upper door mechanism UD so that the design can be seen. The lower surface of the top lens light guide plate HA14 is a reflector that reflects light. As a result, the decoration unit HA1 reflects the light from the top lens left LED substrate HA17 and the top lens right LED substrate HA18 through the front region curved downward and reflects a part of the light with the reflector on the back surface. Can be changed in a diagonally downward direction on the front side.

An irradiation light device B is arranged behind the decoration unit HA1. Here, since the decoration unit HA1 protrudes forward from the decoration unit HA1, a large space is secured by the amount of protrusion. Thereby, decoration unit HA1 can expand the freedom degree of arrangement | positioning of a mirror about the light reflection type irradiation light apparatus B by the above-mentioned mirror provided in a big space. Furthermore, since the decoration unit HA1 has high rigidity and strength, the irradiation light device B can be sufficiently protected.

  As shown in FIG. 99, the top lens cover HA11 in the decoration unit HA1 is supported by a decoration unit support mechanism HI in which a front region curved downward is arranged in the horizontal direction. The decoration unit support mechanism HI includes a horizontal protrusion HA11a that protrudes rearward from the back surface of the top lens cover HA11, a horizontal protrusion HH1 that protrudes horizontally from the front surface of the panel base HH, and a horizontal protrusion. A plurality of connecting screws HH2 in which the portions HA11a and HH1 are screwed together are provided in the left-right direction.

  Thus, the decoration unit HA1 is configured such that the back surface of the front area curved downward is connected to the panel base HH via the decoration unit support mechanism HI arranged horizontally, so that the back surface of the front area is the decoration unit support mechanism. It will be in the state supported in the horizontal direction by HI. Therefore, the decorative unit HA1 has a structure in which the front region has large rigidity and strength in the front-rear direction.

(Upper door mechanism UD: Top panel mechanism HA: Left end light emitting mechanism HA2, Right end light emitting mechanism HA3)
As shown in FIG. 100, the top panel mechanism HA includes a left end light emitting mechanism HA2 that emits light in a planar shape at the left end region of the upper door mechanism UD, and a right end light emitting mechanism HA3 that emits light in a planar shape at the right end region of the upper door mechanism UD. have. More specifically, the left end light emitting mechanism HA2 is disposed on the left rear side of the upper left speaker device UD2. The left end light emitting mechanism HA2 has a left LED substrate HA21. The left LED substrate HA21 is set so that the substrate surface faces the front side. Two LEDs HA22 are arranged on the surface of the left LED substrate HA21. These LEDHAs 22 are set so as to emit light in the normal direction of the substrate surface, and emit light in the left region of the upper left speaker device UD2 (the left end region of the upper door mechanism UD) with a light intensity higher than a predetermined level. It has become.

  On the other hand, the right end light emitting mechanism HA3 is disposed on the right rear side of the upper right speaker device UD3. The right end light emitting mechanism HA3 includes a right LED substrate HA31. The right LED substrate HA31 is set so that the substrate surface faces the front side. Two LEDs HA32 are arranged on the substrate surface of the right LED substrate HA31. These LEDHAs 32 are set so as to emit light in the normal direction of the substrate surface, and emit light in the right area of the upper right speaker device UD3 (the right end area of the upper door mechanism UD) with a light intensity of a predetermined level or more. It has become.

(Upper door mechanism UD: Top panel mechanism HA: Central light emitting mechanism HA4)
The top panel mechanism HA further has a central light emitting mechanism HA4. The central light emitting mechanism HA4 is disposed on the center side of the upper door mechanism UD between the left end light emitting mechanism HA2 and the right end light emitting mechanism HA3. The central light emission mechanism HA4 is configured to emit light in a region where it is difficult to emit light with a light intensity of a predetermined level or more with the left end light emission mechanism HA2 and the right end light emission mechanism HA3.

  Specifically, the central light emitting mechanism HA4 includes a first illumination mechanism HA41 that emits light in the left peripheral region on the left end region side and a right peripheral region on the right end region side, and a second illumination mechanism that emits light on the front end portion of the decoration unit HA1. HA 42 and a third illumination mechanism HA 43 that emits light on the lower side of the decoration unit HA 1 are provided. In the present embodiment, the first illumination mechanism HA41 will be described for the configuration in which both the left peripheral region on the left end region side and the right peripheral region on the right end region side emit light. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The first illumination mechanism HA41 may be configured to emit light in at least one of the left peripheral region on the left end region side and the right peripheral region on the right end region side.

(Upper door mechanism UD: Top panel mechanism HA: Central light emitting mechanism HA4: First illumination mechanism HA41)
As shown also in FIG. 101, the first illumination mechanism HA41 has a top lens middle LED substrate HA411 arranged below the substantially central portion of the decoration unit HA1. The central light emitting mechanism HA4 is not easily guided by the left end light emitting mechanism HA2 or the right end light emitting mechanism HA3 by guiding the light emitted from the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens to the left peripheral region and the right peripheral region by the light guide mechanism. Even in the region, the region can be made to emit light with a predetermined light intensity or more. That is, the first illumination mechanism HA41 includes a LEDHA 4111 serving as a plurality of upper light sources provided on the upper surface of the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens, and a top lens disposed so as to cover the lower surface and side surfaces of the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens. And a reflector HA412. The top surface of the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens is covered with the LED substrate hidden member HA16 in the top lens of the decoration unit HA1 in FIG. 97, and the reflector in which the LED substrate hidden member HA16 in the top lens reflects the light of the LEDHA4111. Is functioning.

  On the upper surface of the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens, a translucent left light guide lens HA413 that guides light from the LED HA 4111 to the left and right upper light guide regions and emits light in a planar shape, and a translucent right light guide lens. An upper light guide mechanism having a configuration in which HA 414 is arranged symmetrically with respect to LED substrate HA 411 in the top lens as a center is provided. More specifically, the right end portion of the left light guide lens HA413 horizontally disposed is arranged on the upper surface of the left end portion of the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens, and the light of the LED HA4111 can be incident from the end surface of the right end portion. Has been. The left light guide lens HA413 has a left end portion located above the upper left speaker device UD2, and emits light upward from the middle portion to the left end portion, whereby the upper light guide from the left end region of the upper door mechanism UD to the center side. The area is made to emit light. That is, the left light guide lens HA413 emits light from the upper light guide region HA5a (see FIG. 95) in the upper left rear end region of the top panel mechanism HA.

  On the other hand, the left end portion of the right light guide lens HA414 arranged horizontally is disposed on the upper surface of the right end portion of the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens, and the light of the LED HA4111 can be incident from the end surface of the left end portion. The right light guide lens HA414 has a right end portion located above the right upper speaker device UD3, and emits light upward from the middle portion to the right end portion, thereby causing a region (upper side) from the right end region of the upper door mechanism UD. The light guide region) emits light. That is, the right light guide lens HA414 emits light from the upper light guide region HA5b (see FIG. 95) in the upper right rear end region of the top panel mechanism HA.

As shown in FIG. 102, a lower light guide mechanism that guides light from the lower light source to the lower light guide region and emits light in a planar shape is provided on the lower surface of the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens. . More specifically, a plurality of LEDs HA4112 serving as lower light sources are provided on the lower surface of the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens. On the lower surface of the right end portion of the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens, the left end portion of the translucent right downlight lens HA415 arranged horizontally is disposed, and the light of the LEDHA 4112 can be incident from the end surface of the left end portion. Yes. The right downlight lens HA415 has a right end portion located above the right upper speaker device UD3, and emits light downward from the middle portion to the right end portion, thereby lowering the center side lower guide from the left end region of the upper door mechanism UD. The light region emits light. That is, the right downlight lens HA415 irradiates the periphery of the lower light guide area HA5d (see FIG. 95) that is the front area of the upper right speaker device UD3 of the panel base HH, and the periphery of the non-translucent lower light guide area HA5d. This member emits light by functioning as a reflector. The lower light guide mechanism has a left downlight lens (not shown) having the same configuration as that of the right downlight lens HA415. The left downlight lens and the right downlight lens HA415 are a top lens LED substrate HA41.
They are arranged symmetrically about 1 as a center. That is, the left downlight lens irradiates the periphery of the lower light guide area HA5c (see FIG. 95), which is the front area of the upper left speaker device UD2 of the panel base HH, and the periphery of the non-translucent lower light guide area HA5d. Light is emitted by the member functioning as a reflector.

(Upper door mechanism UD: Top panel mechanism HA: Central light emitting mechanism HA4: Second illumination mechanism HA42)
As shown in FIG. 101, the second illumination mechanism HA42 has a central lens upper LED substrate HA421 arranged below the LED substrate HA411 in the top lens. A plurality of LEDHA 4211 is provided on the upper surface of the LEDHA 421 on the central lens. The lower surface of the LEDHA 4211 is covered with a central lens reflector HA422.

  As shown in FIG. 103, the upper surface of the central lens LED substrate HA421 is covered with a top lens light guide plate base HA15. Further, a translucent center lens A 423 is disposed below the central lens upper LED substrate HA 421. The center lens A423 is provided such that the upper end portion of the center lens LED substrate HA421 is exposed from the gap between the top lens light guide plate base HA15 and the panel base HH, and the light of the LEDHA4211 is incident from the end surface of the upper end portion. The light is emitted from the lower end surface formed and arranged along the lower end portion of the top lens light guide plate base HA15.

(Upper door mechanism UD: Top panel mechanism HA: Central light emitting mechanism HA4: Third illumination mechanism HA43)
The third illumination mechanism HA43 has a central lower LED substrate HA431 arranged on the rear side of the central lens upper LED substrate HA421. The lower center LED substrate HA431 is provided so that the normal direction of the front surface substantially coincides with the front direction. A plurality of LED HAs 4311 are provided on the front surface of the central lower LED substrate HA431. A translucent central lower lens HA432 is disposed in front of the central lower LED substrate HA431. The center lower lens HA432 is provided below the panel base HH, and emits light from the LED HA 4311 in a lower region of the decoration unit HA1. That is, the center lower lens HA432 has an uneven decoration (not shown) on the inner wall surface, and the irradiation light from the LEDHA 4311 is irregularly reflected / diffracted and irradiated to the outside. Accordingly, the center lower lens HA432 irradiates the periphery of the lower region HA5e (see FIG. 95) around the center lower lens HA432, and emits non-translucent light.

  The above-described member functioning as a reflector is preferably colored with a light color such as white or a metallic color in order to increase the reflectance.

(Upper door mechanism UD: Left side panel mechanism HD, right side panel mechanism HE, left front panel mechanism HF, right front panel mechanism HG)
Hereinafter, a mechanism in which the left lateral panel mechanism HD and the left front panel mechanism HF are integrated will be referred to as a left panel mechanism HJ, and a mechanism in which the right lateral panel mechanism HE and the right front panel mechanism HG are integrated will be described as a right panel mechanism HK. The left panel mechanism HJ and the right panel mechanism HK function as a light emitting unit disposed on the side of the front surface of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D as a rendering device. Since the left panel mechanism HJ and the right panel mechanism K are similarly configured symmetrically with respect to the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, only the left panel mechanism HJ will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 104 and 105, the left panel mechanism HJ includes a partition mechanism HJ2 that functions as a partition member, an upper left side lens HJ3 that functions as a side surface translucent member, and a lower left lens HJ4 that functions as a front surface translucent member. And an inner light guide member HJ5. The left panel mechanism HJ has a left LED substrate HJ1 as a light source device to be described later.
The light from J1 is emitted from the upper left side lens HJ3, the lower left lens HJ4, and the left light guide plate HJ5 to the outside.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 106 and 107, the left panel mechanism HJ includes an upper left side lens HJ3, a lower left lens HJ4, a partition plate HJ21 and a left LED board case HJ22 that function as a partition mechanism HJ2, and a left LED. It has a substrate HJ1, a left light guide plate HJ51 that functions as an inner light guide member HJ5, and a left LED substrate cover HJ52.

  The left LED substrate HJ1 is set so that the normal direction of the substrate surface substantially coincides with the front direction. Four LEDs HJ11 and six LEDs HJ12 are arranged on the front surface of the left LED substrate HJ1. These LEDHJ11 and LEDHJ12 are set to emit light in the normal direction (front direction) of the substrate surface. Further, six LEDs HJ13 are arranged on the surface of the left LED substrate HJ1 opposite to the surface where the LEDs HJ11 and LEDHJ12 are arranged. These LEDs HJ13 are set to emit light in the normal direction (rearward direction) of the substrate surface.

  The left LED substrate HJ1 is formed in a flat plate shape having a longitudinal direction in the vertical direction, and an upper end region is formed wide in the right direction. The LEDHJs 12 are arranged substantially in a single line from the upper end to the center along the left edge in the longitudinal direction. In addition, the LEDHJ11 is arranged in a line with two sets having a wider interval than the set on a straight line having an inclination from the center to the lower left end. Moreover, LEDHJ13 is arrange | positioned from the center area | region upper end to a lower end so that it may be arrange | positioned substantially equally in a line so that the right edge part of the surface on the opposite side to LEDHJ11 and LEDHJ12 may be followed.

  The left LED substrate case HJ22 is a case that accommodates the left LED substrate HJ1 formed in substantially the same shape as the left LED substrate HJ1 from the front side when viewed from the front. In the left LED substrate case HJ22, through holes HJ221 for allowing light from LEDHJ11 to pass in the forward direction are formed at positions corresponding to the respective LEDs HJ11. Further, in the left LED substrate case HJ22, through holes HJ222 for allowing light from LEDHJ12 to pass in the forward direction are formed at positions corresponding to the respective LEDHJ12. That is, the four through holes HJ221 are arranged on a straight line, and the six through holes HJ222 are arranged on a straight line. The plane area HJ22a in which the four through holes HJ221 are formed and the plane area HJ22b in which the six through holes HJ222 are formed are bent by a bent line from the center left end to the upper end of the surface of the left LED substrate case HJ22. It is divided. The planar area HJ22a is set higher in the forward direction than the planar area HJ22b, and a step HJ22c is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 108, the partition plate HJ21 has a mountain shape having a vertex at the front end in a side view. Specifically, the partition plate HJ21 is formed in a substantially pyramid shape with the planar region HJ22b as a bottom surface. The partition plate HJ21 has an open bottom surface on the plane region HJ22b side and a left side surface. Further, the upper wall surface of the partition plate HJ21 is formed so as to reach the apex with an inclination downward while the width in the left-right direction is reduced forward from the upper edge of the planar region HJ22b. Further, the right side wall surface of the partition plate HJ21 is formed so as to reach the apex with an inclination in the left direction while the width in the vertical direction is reduced forward. Thus, the right wall surface of the partition plate HJ21 is formed so as to extend from the step HJ22c. In other words, the partition plate HJ21 and the step HJ22c can divide the light emitted forward from the left LED substrate HJ1 into the LEDHJ11 and the LEDHJ12.

The upper left side lens HJ3 is formed in a substantially triangular flat plate shape whose peripheral shape substantially coincides with the opened left side surface of the partition plate HJ21. That is, the partition plate HJ21, the upper left side lens HJ3, and the left LED substrate HJ1 form an internal space HJ23 that is irradiated with light from the LED HJ12. The upper left side lens HJ3 is formed of a material that can transmit light, and constitutes a part of the left side surface of the housing 2.

  As shown in FIG. 109, the right wall surface of the partition plate HJ21 exists in the front direction of the LED HJ12. Accordingly, part of the light emitted from the LED HJ12 is reflected by the partition plate HJ21. Since the right side wall surface of the partition plate HJ21 has an inclination, it is reflected by light having at least a component in the left direction. Thus, the light reflected by the partition plate HJ21 reaches the upper left side lens HJ3. The upper left side lens HJ3 is decorated such that the inner wall surface is arranged in a matrix of square pyramids having apexes on the inside. As a result, the light reaching the upper left side lens HJ3 is irregularly refracted and transmitted to the outside. Thus, the partition mechanism HJ2 having the partition plate HJ21 and the step HJ22c can divide the light in the forward direction into two, and can guide the light divided in one in the side direction. Further, the upper left side lens HJ3 can transmit the light divided into one guided by the partition structure HJ2. The partition plate HJ21 is preferably white for increasing the reflectivity, but is not limited thereto.

  The lower left lens HJ4 is disposed in front of the left LED substrate case HJ22 so as to form an internal space HJ41 with the planar region HJ22a of the left LED substrate case HJ22. The lower left lens HJ4 is formed of a translucent material and constitutes a part of the left side surface of the housing 2.

  As shown in FIG. 109, the front side wall surface of the lower left lens HJ4 exists in the front direction of the LED HJ11. Accordingly, the light emitted from the LED HJ11 reaches the lower left lens HJ4. The lower left lens HJ4 is decorated such that the inner wall surface has a zigzag cross section in side view. As a result, the light reaching the lower left lens HJ4 is irregularly refracted and transmitted to the outside. Thus, the lower left lens HJ4 can transmit the light divided into the other by the partition structure HJ2. The decorative structure of the inner wall surfaces of the upper left side lens HJ3 and the lower left lens HJ4 is not limited to this, and any structure that diffuses incident light and emits it to the outside may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 110, the left light guide plate HJ51 includes a light incident part HJ511, an optical path part HJ512, and a light emitting part HJ513. The left light guide plate HJ51 is formed of a translucent material. The light incident part HJ511 is formed in a flat plate shape having a longitudinal direction in the vertical direction. The light incident part HJ511 has depressions at two upper and lower portions, and has a protruding section HJ511a having a convex section extending in the vertical direction at the center of each depression in the left-right direction. Further, the light incident part HJ511 has a through hole HJ511b extending adjacent to the left side of the protruding part HJ511a. The left LED substrate cover HJ52 has a shape that engages with the rear side surface of the light incident portion HJ511 of the left light guide plate HJ51. The left LED board cover HJ52 has a protrusion HJ52a having a convex cross section extending in the vertical direction at the center in the left-right direction, and is fitted in the through hole HJ511b. The left LED board cover HJ52 is formed of a non-light-transmitting material.

The protrusion HJ511a is provided to face the LEDHJ13 arranged on the left LED substrate HJ1. Light from the LED HJ 13 is incident from the front side of the protrusion HJ 511a. The left light guide plate HJ51 has an inclined surface HJ511c whose incident surface is inclined approximately 45 degrees in the right direction in the traveling direction of the incident light to the protrusion HJ511a. Since the inclined surface HJ511c is disposed so as to contact the left LED substrate cover HJ52, the light incident on the protruding portion HJ511a travels to the right after being reflected by the inclined surface HJ511c. The light traveling in the right direction passes through the optical path portion HJ512 and reaches the light emitting portion HJ513. The optical path portion HJ512 is formed to be bent backward from the right end portion of the light incident portion HJ511. The optical path portion HJ512 is set so that the normal direction is the front right direction. The light emitting portion HJ513 is formed to be bent from the right end portion of the optical path portion HJ512. The light emitting unit HJ513 is set so that the normal direction is the front right direction. Further, the light emitting unit HJ513 is decorated in a zigzag shape in front view at the right end. As a result, the light that has reached the right end of the light emitting unit HJ513 is irregularly refracted and irradiated onto the front surface of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D or the like.

(Upper door mechanism UD: Upper left panel mechanism HB, Upper right panel mechanism HC)
Hereinafter, since the upper left panel mechanism HB and the upper right panel mechanism HC are similarly configured symmetrically with respect to each other, only the upper left panel mechanism HB will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 111, the upper left panel mechanism HB is fitted into a substantially triangular gap formed at the upper left end of the panel base HH and the left rear end of the top lens cover HA11 of the top panel mechanism HA. Placed in. The upper left panel mechanism HB has a substantially right triangular shape having a right angle to the left front corner portion when viewed from above, and has an upper surface portion HB1 whose width in the left-right direction is enlarged from the rear end to the front end. A tight screw HH4 can be screwed into the upper left end of the panel base HH from the rear. The tight screw HH4 protrudes to the front of the panel base HH and can be fitted to the upper left panel mechanism HB.

  As shown in FIG. 112, the upper left panel mechanism HB has a fitting portion HB11 at the rear end portion, and a tight screw HH4 is fitted therein. The upper left panel mechanism HB has a frame portion HB2 formed so as to be lowered downward from the left front end portion. The frame portion HB2 has a restricting portion HB21 that protrudes rearward and is bent downward at the lower end portion. When the upper left panel mechanism HB is attached to the panel base HH, the restricting portion HB21 extends to the rear position of the fitting portion HH3 of the panel base HH that engages with the frame portion HB2. That is, since the restricting portion HB21 exists at the rear position of the fitting portion HH3, the movement in the forward direction is restricted. The frame portion HB2 is decorated such that the inner wall surface is arranged in a triangular pyramid shape protruding inward so that light from the light source from the rear can be irregularly refracted.

  As shown in FIGS. 113 and 114, the upper left panel mechanism HB has locking pieces HB12, HB13, and HB14. The locking pieces HB12, HB13, and HB14 are arranged at a location adjacent to the top lens cover HA11 on the front side of the fitting portion HH3, and are in a direction different from the fitting direction of the fitting portion HB11 and from the arrangement location to the top lens cover HA11. It is formed so as to protrude in the direction toward it. Specifically, the locking piece HB12 is located in the rear end region of the right edge portion of the fitting portion HB11 and protrudes in the right direction substantially perpendicular to the fitting direction of the fitting portion HB11. The locking piece HB13 is positioned substantially at the center of the right edge of the fitting portion HB11, and protrudes to the right rear direction at an angle of about 45 degrees with the fitting direction of the fitting portion HB11. The locking piece HB14 is located at the front end portion of the right edge portion of the fitting portion HB11 and protrudes in the right direction substantially perpendicular to the fitting direction of the fitting portion HB11. The locking pieces HB12, HB13, and HB14 protrude from a lower position than the outer surface of the upper surface portion HB1.

  On the other hand, the top lens cover HA11 is formed with notches HA111, HA112, and HA113 that are engaged with the locking pieces HB12, HB13, and HB14. The notches HA111 / HA112 / HA113 are notches formed on the inner wall surface of the top lens cover HA11. The notch portions HA111, HA112, and HA113 are adjacent to the top lens cover HA11 with the engaging pieces HB12, HB13, and HB14 being engaged, and the tight screw HH4 is fitted to the fitting portion HB11 via the panel base HH. As a result, the movement of the upper left panel mechanism HB in the horizontal direction is restricted by the panel base HH and the top lens cover HA11. In addition, the forward movement of the upper left panel mechanism HB is restricted by the restriction portion HB21.

(Game flow of gaming machines)
Next, with reference to FIG. 115, the game flow of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 115, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a general gaming state, a bonus game, a first replay time (hereinafter referred to as RT1), and a second replay time (hereinafter referred to as RT2). Provided.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment first starts RT1 on condition that the bonus game ends. When RT1 ends, the general gaming state is started. In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment starts RT2 on the condition that an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a bonus combination) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is determined. RT2 ends on the condition that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is displayed and the bonus game starts.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the probability that a re-game player is determined is changed based on the probability that a re-game player is determined in the general gaming state. In the replay time of the present embodiment, the re-game player is determined with a higher probability than in the general gaming state. RT1 is determined with the highest probability (e.g., 49932/65536) of the re-gamer among other states including RT2. Therefore, in RT1, since the chance of re-playing is increased, the player can reduce the consumption of medals and the like while allowing the display of the combination of symbols related to the payout of medals etc. , A small role) and a bonus role can be waited for.

  Here, RT1 is started on the condition that the bonus game is ended, but it is determined whether a predetermined number of games are performed or a combination of specific symbols is displayed. Exit to condition.

  That is, when RT1 is terminated depending on the former case, the re-game player is determined with a relatively high probability until the longest period during which RT1 can be continued (hereinafter referred to as continuation period) expires. On the other hand, when RT1 ends in the latter case, since RT1 ends before the continuation period expires, the opportunity to determine the re-gamer with a relatively high probability compared to the former case. Less is. In other words, in RT1, it is advantageous for the player to play a predetermined number of games without displaying a specific symbol combination.

  Here, if the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination that can be prevented from being displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation, the player is permitted to display the specific symbol combination. Even when the internal winning combination to be determined is determined, it is possible to avoid the end of RT1 by performing a stop operation at a timing at which a specific symbol combination is not displayed.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, as a specific symbol combination, a symbol combination (a cherry symbol combination to be described later) that can be displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation is adopted. In addition, the player can enjoy the pleasure of prolonging RT1 by demonstrating the skill related to the stop operation.

(One game flow)
Here, a flow until a result of one game performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is obtained will be described.

  First, in the gaming machine 1, when a player inserts a medal and the start lever DD6 is operated, one value (hereinafter referred to as a random value) is selected from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). To extract.

  Subsequently, the gaming machine 1 performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along the above-described winning determination line is determined. The types of symbol combinations are those related to “winning” in which the player is given a privilege such as medal payout, re-game operation, bonus game operation, etc., and so-called “lost”. And are provided.

  Subsequently, in the gaming machine 1, when the player presses the stop button DD7L, DD7C, DD7R after the plurality of reels are rotated, the game machine 1 is based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Then, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel (reel corresponding to the pressed stop button).

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button DD7L, DD7C, DD7R is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is determined as four symbols.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined, the symbol combination is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line by using the above-mentioned prescribed time. Stop the reel rotation. On the other hand, for the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reel rotation is stopped so that the combination is not displayed along the winning determination line using the specified time.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. When it is determined that the gaming machine 1 is related to a prize, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 uses various displays using the video display performed by the liquid crystal display device, the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by the speaker, or a combination thereof in the above-described series of flows. Produce.

  When the start lever DD6 is operated by the player, the gaming machine 1 extracts an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as an effect random number value) separately from the random value used for determining the internal winning combination. . When the effect random number is extracted, the gaming machine 1 determines by lottery what is to be executed this time among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the production contents are determined, the gaming machine 1 is linked to each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel is started, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, or when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. To proceed with the production. In this way, in the gaming machine 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. To improve the player's interest.

<Control system of game machine>
Next, a control system provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 116 is a circuit block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the gaming machine 1, FIG. 117 is a circuit block diagram showing the configuration of the main control circuit of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. It is a circuit block diagram which shows the structure of a control circuit.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 includes the main control board MS having the main control circuit and the sub control board SS72 having the sub control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 117, the main control board MS is mainly composed of a microcomputer installed on the main control circuit. The microcomputer includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as main CPU), a ROM (hereinafter referred to as main ROM), and a RAM (hereinafter referred to as main RAM).

  The main ROM stores a control program executed by the main CPU, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit, and the like. The main RAM is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  A clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit are connected to the main CPU. The clock pulse generation circuit and the frequency divider generate clock pulses. The main CPU executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit extracts one value from the generated random number.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 116, the gaming machine 1 includes a reel relay terminal board MS74, a setting key switch MS56, a ratio indicator MS58, a cabinet side relay board MS44, and a power supply device DE connected to the main control board MS. Have. Further, the gaming machine 1 includes an external concentrated terminal board MS47, a hopper mechanism HP, and a medal auxiliary storage switch MS75 connected to the main control board MS via the cabinet side relay board MS44.

  The reel relay terminal plate MS74 is disposed inside the reel body of each reel RL, RC, RR. The reel relay terminal board MS74 is electrically connected to stepping motors (not shown) of the reels RL, RC, RR, and relays signals output from the main control board MS to the stepping motor.

  The setting key type switch MS56 is set when setting any one of a plurality of setting values provided for setting the magnitude of profit given to the player, or set in the gaming machine 1 It is used when checking the set value.

  The ratio display MS58 is connected to the main control board MS, and displays various ratios such as a specific section ratio and an accessory ratio based on a signal output from the main control board MS. The configuration of the ratio display MS58 and details of various ratios displayed on the ratio display MS58 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The cabinet-side relay board MS44 is a relay board for electrically connecting the main control board MS, the external concentrated terminal board MS47, the hopper mechanism HP, and the medal auxiliary storage switch MS75. The external concentration terminal board MS47 is provided for outputting signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  As described above, the hopper mechanism HP can accommodate a large amount of medals, and when the stored medals exceed a predetermined number, or when the settlement button is pressed and the medals are settled, the medal payout exit The medal is discharged from the DD 14.

  The medal auxiliary storage switch MS75 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage (not shown) is full of medals. The medal auxiliary storage stores medals overflowing from the hopper mechanism HP.

  The power supply device DE includes a power supply board DE5 connected to the main control board MS and a power switch DE1 connected to the power supply board DE5. The power switch DE1 is pressed when supplying the necessary power to the gaming machine 1, and when the power switch DE1 is pressed, the power supply device DE converts the power of the AC voltage 100V into the power of the DC voltage required for each part. Then, the converted electric power is supplied to each unit.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 includes a door relay terminal plate DD68, a selector DD15, a door open / close monitoring switch DD67, a maximum BET switch DD814, a checkout switch connected to the main control board MS via the door relay terminal plate DD68. DD78, start switch DD79, stop switch board DD80, game operation display board DD81 and sub-relay board SS61.

  The selector DD15 is a device for selecting whether or not the material and shape of the medal are appropriate, and guides the appropriate medal inserted into the medal insertion port DD5 to the hopper mechanism HP. Although not shown, a medal sensor (insertion operation detecting means) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector DD15.

  The door open / close monitoring switch DD67 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the upper door mechanism and the lower door mechanism to the outside of the gaming machine 1. The maximum BET switch DD814 detects that the maximum BET button DD8 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch DD78 detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player. The start switch DD79 (start operation detecting means) detects that the start lever DD6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The stop switch board DD80 (stop operation detecting means) includes a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying a stopable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board DD80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each stop button DD7L, DD7C, DD7R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  The game operation display board DD81 is connected to the information display DD914, and when the medal insertion is accepted, the medal inserted when the three reels RL, RC, RR are rotatable and when replaying is performed. This is a substrate for displaying the number of sheets on the information display DD914. Various LEDs are connected to the game operation display board DD81. These LEDs light, for example, a mark for displaying a game start or a mark for replaying provided on the information display DD914 based on a signal input from the game operation display board DD81.

  The sub control board SS72 is electrically connected to the main control board MS via the door relay terminal board DD68 and the sub relay board SS61.

  The gaming machine 1 also includes a sound I / O board SS83, a touch sensor SS111, and operation buttons SS203 connected to the sub control board SS72 via the sub relay board SS61.

The sound I / O board SS83 outputs sound such as sound effects and music to a speaker group including speakers DD25L and DD25R and various speakers (not shown). The LED board emits various LED groups controlled by the sub-control board SS72, and turns on, blinks, and extinguishes these various LED groups in a pattern according to the effect. The medal payout outlet DD14 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening DD14 are stored in a medal tray.

  The gaming machine 1 also includes a ROM cartridge substrate SS86, a liquid crystal relay substrate SS87, and a front screen relay substrate SS88 connected to the sub control substrate SS72. The ROM cartridge substrate SS86, the liquid crystal relay substrate SS87, and the front screen relay substrate SS88 are housed in the sub control board case SS57 together with the sub control board SS72.

  The ROM cartridge substrate SS86 is a substrate for managing production image (video), sound, light, and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate SS87 is a substrate that relays connection wiring between the sub control substrate SS72 and the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D. The screen relay board SS88 is a board that relays connection wiring between the sub-control board SS72 and the front screen mechanism E1.

  As described above, the sub-control circuit that mainly configures the sub-control board SS72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit. Do.

  As shown in FIG. 118, the sub-control circuit basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub-CPU), ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub-ROM), RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub-RAM), rendering processor, drawing RAM, driver, DSP ( A digital signal processor), an audio RAM, an A / D converter, and an amplifier.

  The sub CPU controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit. The sub-RAM is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit. The sub ROM basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  The program storage area stores a control program executed by the sub CPU. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit, an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers, and determining and registering effect contents (effect data), A drawing control task for controlling the display of images displayed on the display area of the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D and the display area of the front screen mechanism E1 based on the determined effect content, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED, and a speaker This includes a voice control task for controlling the output of sound.

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  In addition, a 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D, a front screen mechanism E1, a speaker group, and a lamp group are connected to the sub control circuit as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU, the rendering processor, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) and the driver create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video by the 3D liquid crystal display mechanism D or the front screen mechanism E1. .

Further, the sub CPU, DSP, audio RAM, A / D converter, and amplifier output sounds such as BGM from the speaker in accordance with the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU turns on and off the lamp according to the lamp data specified by the production contents.

<Ratio display>
Next, the configuration of the ratio display MS58 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above with reference to FIG. 119, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the ratio display MS58 that displays various ratios. FIG. 119 (A) shows an example of attachment of the ratio display MS58, and FIG. 119 (B) shows the contents displayed on the ratio display MS58.

(Composition of ratio display)
As shown in FIG. 119, the ratio indicator MS58 is composed of four-digit 7-segment LEDs. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 119 (B), the upper two digits indicate the type of ratio to be displayed, and the lower two digits. Indicates the value of the ratio. The ratio display MS58 is provided inside the gaming machine 1 because it is used when an administrator (a shop clerk or the like) checks whether the gaming machine 1 has been tampered with. At this time, in order to prevent fraud with respect to the ratio display MS58 itself, the ratio display MS58 is preferably provided inside the main control board case covering the main control board MS.

  As a specific mounting example, as shown in FIG. 119 (A-1), the ratio display MS58 may be mounted on the main control board MS, and also shown in FIG. 119 (A-2). Thus, it may be mounted on another board (ratio display board) connected to the main control board MS, and, as shown in FIG. 119 (A-3), 7 segments as a percentage display MS58 The LED unit may be attached by connecting to the main control board MS. In any case, as shown in FIG. 119 (A), it is preferable to be provided inside the main control board case together with the main control board MS. Here, usually, recording paper or a seal sticker is affixed to the main control board case. However, when the ratio indicator MS58 is provided in the main control board case, the visibility of the ratio indicator MS58 is determined by a seal sticker or the like. It is preferable to stick a seal seal or the like so that the film is not damaged. Note that the seal seal is for leaving a trace when the main control board case is opened, and is a seal that has been specially processed so that a trace remains when peeled off. The recording sheet is a sheet for recording the fact that the main control board case is attached / detached and opened by a normal procedure, and the identification number of the main control board MS is printed, There is an entry field for filling in the date and time of opening and the person in charge at that time. Here, the regular procedure includes the manufacture of the gaming machine (at the time of mounting and fixing) and the on-site inspection after installation in the amusement store.

(Display contents of the ratio display)
Subsequently, a display example of the ratio display MS58 will be described. As shown in FIG. 119 (B), the ratio indicator MS58 includes a cumulative specific section ratio, a continuous actor ratio and an actor ratio between the latest 6000 games, and a cumulative consecutive actor ratio and an actor ratio. , Is displayed. When displaying the cumulative specific section ratio on the ratio display MS58, when the upper two digits of the four-digit 7-segment LED are displayed as “AU”, and the continuous character ratio between the latest 6000 games is displayed In the upper 2 digits, “= r” is displayed, and when the proportion of the last 6000 games is displayed, “= b” is displayed in the upper 2 digits, and the cumulative consecutive proportion is displayed. In this case, “Ar” is displayed in the upper two digits, and “Ab” is displayed in the upper two digits when displaying the cumulative proportion of features. In the lower two digits of the four-digit 7-segment LED, the corresponding ratio is displayed as a percentage.

Here, the “specific section ratio” refers to the ratio of the number of games in a gaming state advantageous to the player to the number of games in all gaming states (that is, the total number of games). In this case, the gaming state advantageous to the player is a notification state in which information advantageous to the player is notified (so-called AT (ART gaming state of the present embodiment)), and an expected degree of transition to the notification state. CZ having a high value may be included. Further, a bonus state starting during the notification state may be included in an advantageous gaming state in this case.

The main control board MS counts the total number of games indicating the number of games in all game states and the specific number of games indicating the number of games in a game state advantageous to the player in a predetermined counter provided in the main RAM. The specific section ratio is calculated by the following formula.
Specific section ratio = specific number of games / total number of games x 100

  In addition, “Consecutive character ratio” refers to the first type special character or the first type special character with respect to the total number of medals paid out in all gaming states (that is, the total payout number). This is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out during the operation of the accessory continuous operating device.

The main control board MS has a predetermined counter provided in the main RAM, a total payout number indicating the total number of medals paid out in all gaming states, and a first type special feature or a first type special feature. The number of payouts in the first specific game indicating the total number of medals paid out during the operation of the accessory continuous operation device according to the above is counted, and the continuous character ratio is calculated by the following formula.
Consecutive character ratio = number of payouts in the first specified game / total number of payouts × 100

  In addition, the “role ratio” refers to the total number of medals paid out during operation of any of the bonuses relative to the total number of medals paid out in all gaming states (that is, the total payout number). This is the ratio of occupancy. In addition, with any one kind of special feature, the first type special feature, the special feature continuous action device related to the first special feature, the second type special feature, the second type special feature continuous action A device or a regular object. Also, during the ART gaming state or CZ, since it is an advantageous state for the player, it may be included in the state in which any of the objects is operating.

The main control board MS has a predetermined counter provided in the main RAM, and a total payout number indicating the total number of medals paid out in all game states, and a medal paid out during operation of any one of the objects. The number of payouts in the second specific game indicating the total number is counted in advance, and the bonus rate is calculated by the following formula.
Continuous character ratio = number of payouts in the second specified game / total number of payouts × 100

  “Total” refers to the entire period from the installation of the gaming machine 1 to the present, and “Between the latest 6000 games” refers to the period from the game before 6000 games to the present. When calculating the ratio of “cumulative”, the main control board MS may calculate the ratio using the counting results counted in the entire period, and when calculating the ratio of “last 6000 games”, The main control board MS may calculate the ratio using the counting result counted in the period from the game before 6000 games to the present.

  The predetermined counter provided in the main RAM is provided in an area that is not cleared (initialized) even when the power is turned ON / OFF or the setting is changed. That is, the data related to the ratio display MS58 stored in the main RAM is configured not to disappear even when the power is turned ON / OFF or the setting is changed.

  A predetermined counter provided in the main RAM counts data related to the ratio display MS58, with 400 games as one set. For example, when calculating the ratio between 6000 games, the ratio is calculated using 15 sets of cumulative counting results.

(Display contents of ratio display (switching display))
In the ratio display MS58, various ratios calculated by the main control board MS are switched and displayed. The method of switching the content displayed on the ratio display MS58 is arbitrary. For example, various ratios may be automatically switched at predetermined intervals, and various ratios may be manually changed according to the operation of a dedicated switch. The ratio may be switched, or various ratios may be switched by combining automatic switching and manual switching.

(Modification of ratio display)
By the way, since existing gaming machines such as pachislot machines do not have the ratio display MS58, the example of attaching the ratio display MS58 shown in FIG. There is a need. Therefore, an indicator provided in an existing gaming machine may be used as the ratio indicator MS58 that displays various ratios. Specifically, in an existing gaming machine, a display (information display DD 914) that displays the number of stored medals (number of credits) and the number of medals paid out in this game (the number of payouts). Is provided. Therefore, when a special operation is performed on the gaming machine, the type of ratio displayed on the display unit (credit lamp DD9145) for displaying the number of credits is displayed, and the display unit (payout number lamp) for displaying the number of payouts. The display of the display device may be switchable so that the ratio of the type is displayed on the DD 9146).

  Although the special operation is arbitrary, it is preferably an operation using a switch provided inside a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine. Thereby, it can prevent that a player will perform special operation accidentally.

(Configuration of data table stored in main ROM)
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM will be described with reference to FIGS. 120 to 128.

(Design arrangement table)
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position existing in the middle of the display window is set to “0”, and “0” to ““ 20 ”is assigned. Therefore, by managing the number of symbols that have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol that exists mainly in the middle of the display window and the type of the symbol can be determined. It can always be managed.

(Design combination table)
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by each reel along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the winning combination is made, the medal is paid out, Benefits such as game operations and bonus game operations are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination, a display combination, and a payout number that are predetermined according to the type of privilege. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “bell” of each reel is displayed along the winning determination line, “bell (00000010)” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when a cherry, bell, or watermelon is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserted sheets. Basically, a larger number of paid-out sheets is determined when the number of inserted sheets is small.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, any of the symbols within the range from the symbol on the winning determination line to the maximum number of sliding symbols (four symbols) when the stop button is pressed. It is possible to stop the rotation of the reels after reaching the active line (also referred to as “winning determination line”).

  Referring to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 120, the symbol “bell” and symbol “replay” of each reel are arranged so as to be included in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols at any symbol position. ing. Therefore, the combination of the bell symbol “bell-bell-bell” composed of the symbol “bell” and the replay symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” composed of the symbol “replay” can be stopped by the player. Regardless of the timing when is pressed, it is displayed on the winning determination line.

  On the other hand, the symbol “red 7”, the symbol “cherry”, and the symbol “watermelon” are arranged so as not to be included in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols depending on the type of reel and the symbol position. Therefore, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” composed of the symbol “red 7” and the cherry symbol combination “cherry-ANY-ANY” composed of the symbol “cherry” are included. And the combination of watermelon symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” composed of the symbols “watermelon” is determined whether or not to be displayed on the winning determination line according to the timing when the stop button is pressed by the player. .

(Bonus operating table)
With reference to FIG. 122, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM when the bonus game is operated.

  The in-operation flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game to be operated. In the present embodiment, BB (a continuous action device for a first type special feature) and a regular bonus game (corresponding to a first special feature, hereinafter referred to as RB) are provided as bonus game types. ing. The operation of RB is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed.

  The operation of BB is ended when the medals that have reached the prescribed number are paid out. The operation of the RB is ended when a game that reaches the specified number of times is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times, or when the operation of the BB ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger for ending the bonus game has been reached.

  More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus game. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus game ends on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

(Internal winning combination determination table)
With reference to FIGS. 123 and 124, the internal winning combination determination table will be described. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of an internal lottery performed by referring to an internal lottery table described later, and is data for designating an internal winning combination. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  FIG. 123 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table defines a small winning combination (cherry, bell, and watermelon in the present embodiment) or a replaying combination (replaying in the present embodiment). FIG. 126 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines bonus combinations (BB in the present embodiment).

  For example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “4”, “replay (00001000)” is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, display of a combination of replay symbols including the symbol “replay” of the left reel RL, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel RC, and the symbol “replay” of the right reel RR is permitted. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

(Internal lottery table)
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  In the present embodiment, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability determined are varied by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables depending on whether the game is a bonus game or replay time.

  FIG. 125 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used when neither the bonus game nor the replay time is used. The internal lottery table for a general gaming state defines “8980” as a lottery value when the small role / replay data pointer “4 (replay)” is determined.

FIG. 126 shows an internal lottery table for operating RT1. FIG. 127 shows the internal lottery table for operating RT2. The internal lottery table for RT1 operation and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation are the same as the internal lottery table for general gaming state except for the lottery value when the small role / replay data pointer “4 (replay)” is determined. It becomes the composition of.

  As a lottery value when the small role / replay data pointer “4 (replay)” is determined, the RT1 operating internal lottery table specifies “49932”, and the RT2 operating internal lottery table is “16384”. ".

  Thus, when the RT1 operating internal lottery table and the RT2 operating internal lottery table are referred to, the probability that the replay is determined is higher than when referring to the general gaming state internal lottery table. Further, when the RT1 operating internal lottery table is referred to, the probability that replay is determined is higher than when the RT2 operating internal lottery table is referred to. That is, when the operation of RT1 is performed, the re-game is most frequently performed, and the player can obtain the result of the internal lottery process while suppressing the consumption of medals.

  FIG. 128 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. When the internal lottery table for RB operation is referred to, the probability that a bell is determined is higher than when other internal lottery tables are referred to, and the chances of paying out medals are increased.

(Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM)
This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Internal winning combination storage area)
With reference to FIG. 129, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described. The internal winning combination storing area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When “1” is set in a target bit, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. That is, when “1” stands for the target bit, it indicates that the symbol combination corresponding to the bit is displayed on the winning determination line.

(Carrying-over combination storage area)
The structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. When a bonus combination is determined as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table described above, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area.

  The bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) stored in the carryover combination storage area is held without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line ( So-called carry-over). While the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

(Operation flag storage area)
With reference to FIG. 131, the configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described. The operating flag storage area stores an operating flag consisting of 1 byte. In the operating flag, a unique bonus game or replay time is assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the target bit, it means that a bonus game or a replay time corresponding to the bit is being operated. In this embodiment, the state when all the bits are “0” is the general gaming state.

(Program flow executed in the gaming machine)
This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM. Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU of the main control board MS will be described with reference to FIGS. 132 to 139.

(Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control board)
First, with reference to FIG. 132, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU will be described. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, first, the main CPU performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU clears the designated storage area in the main RAM (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 133 (S3). In this process, the input of the medal sensor and start switch DD79 is checked.

  Next, the main CPU extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM (S4). Next, the main CPU performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 134 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU requests the start of rotation of all main reels (S7). When the start of rotation of all the main reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 139 described later) executed at a constant period (1.1173 msec), and the rotation of each reel is started. Is done.

  Next, the main CPU performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 135 (S8). In this process, the input of the stop switch is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop button is pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and determines the number of payouts based on the result (S9). As a result of the search, if the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU transmits a display command to the sub control circuit (S10). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU performs medal payout processing (S11). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S12). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S13). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 137 (S14). It is checked whether or not to end the operation of the bonus game with reference to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus game.

  The main CPU performs RT control processing described later with reference to FIG. 138 after S14 or when it is determined in S13 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S15). It is checked whether or not the replay time operation is finished. Next, the main CPU performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 136 (S16). It is checked whether or not to start the bonus game. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

(Medal reception / start check process)
Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S32). The solenoid of selector DD15 is driven, and the passage of medals in selector DD15 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). Next, the main CPU clears the automatic insertion counter (S34). S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU sets 3 as the maximum value of the input number counter (S35). Next, the main CPU determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S36). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S37). For example, the maximum value is changed to 2.

  The main CPU determines whether or not passage of medals has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU stores 5 in the effective line counter (S41). Next, the main CPU transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit (S42). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU determines that the inserted number counter is the maximum value in S39, the main CPU adds 1 to the credit counter (S43). The main CPU checks the bet switch after S43, after S42, or when it is determined in S38 that the passage of medals has not been detected (S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S45). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S38, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch DD79 is ON (S46). ).

  When determining that the start switch DD79 is not on, the main CPU proceeds to S38, whereas when determining that the start switch DD79 is on, the main CPU prohibits medal passage (S47). The solenoid of the selector DD15 is not driven, and the discharge of medals is prompted. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

(Internal lottery processing)
Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU determines an internal lottery table and the number of lotteries (S61). The operating flag storage area is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus game is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a random number for determination (S62). Next, the main CPU sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63).

  Next, the main CPU refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S64). Next, the main CPU subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S65). Next, the main CPU determines whether or not a digit has been made (S66). When the main CPU determines that the digit is not placed, the main CPU subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S67).

  Next, the main CPU determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S68). When the main CPU determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and serves as the bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S69).

  When it is determined in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S70). After S70 or S69, the main CPU refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S71).

  Next, the main CPU stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S72). Next, the main CPU determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S73). When the main CPU determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (S74). ). Next, the main CPU stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area (S75).

  Next, the main CPU determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S76). When the main CPU determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0, that is, when the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the RT operating flag and the RT game number counter are set. Clear (S77). Next, the main CPU turns on the RT2 operating flag (S78).

  When the main CPU determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in S73 after S78, or determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 in S76 Then, the logical OR of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area is taken, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storage area (S79). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is carried over. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

(Reel stop control process)
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S101). Main CP
When U determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, U waits until it is pressed.

  When the main CPU determines that a valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button (S102). The valid and invalid states of each stop button are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM.

  Next, the main CPU sets 5 as the number of checks (S103). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, when the stop button is pressed, including the symbol position in the middle of the corresponding display window, Up to the position is subject to check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, the main CPU, based on the internal winning combination, each check range including the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window (hereinafter referred to as stop start position) when the stop button is pressed. Among the symbol positions, the symbol position with the highest priority is searched (S104). In this process, the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination along the winning determination line is determined as the position of the symbol with the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S105). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (S106). When a transition is made to waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process described later, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped after the position of the highest priority symbol reaches the middle stage of the corresponding display window. The

  Next, the main CPU transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit (S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU determines whether or not there is a stop button whose operation is valid (S108). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU determines that there is a stop button with an effective operation, the main CPU proceeds to S101, whereas when it determines that there is no stop button with an effective operation, the main CPU ends the reel stop control process.

(Bonus operation check process)
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S121). When the main CPU determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU refers to the bonus operation time table and performs the BB operation processing (S122). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU clears the carryover combination storage area (S123). Next, the main CPU clears the RT operating flag (S124). Next, the main CPU transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit (S125). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

When determining that the display combination is not BB in S121, the main CPU determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S126). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S127).

  When determining that the display combination is not replay in S126, the main CPU determines whether or not the display combination is cherry (S128). When determining that the display combination is cherry, the main CPU determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON (S129). When determining that the RT1 operating flag is on, the main CPU clears the RT operating flag and the RT game number counter (S130). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  If the main CPU determines in S128 that the display combination is not cherry, or if it is determined in S129 that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S131). . When the main CPU determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU determines that the BB operating flag is on, whether or not the RB operating flag is on. Is determined (S132).

  When the main CPU determines that the RB in-operation flag is on, the main CPU ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU determines that the RB in-operation flag is not on, the main CPU refers to the bonus operation time table. Time processing is performed (S133). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

(Bonus end check process)
Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S141). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU performs BB end time processing (S142). In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus game are cleared.

  Next, the main CPU turns on the RT1 operating flag and stores 100 in the RT game number counter (S143). Next, the main CPU transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit (S144). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S141, the main CPU updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (S145). The possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and when there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S146).

  When the main CPU determines that the winning count counter or the possible game count counter is not 0, the main CPU ends the bonus end check process, whereas when determining that the winning count counter or the possible game count counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB is performed (S147). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

(RT control processing)
Next, the RT control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU
Determines whether the RT1 operating flag is ON (S151). When determining that the RT1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when determining that the RT1 operating flag is on, the main CPU decrements the RT game number counter by 1 (S152).

  Next, the main CPU determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (S153). When the main CPU determines that the RT game number counter is not 0, the main CPU ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when determining that the RT game number counter is 0, the main CPU turns off the RT1 operating flag (S154). When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

(Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec))
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) under the control of the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU saves the register (S161). Next, the main CPU performs an input port check process (S162). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU performs a reel control process (S163). In this process, when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of each reel is started and then rotated at a constant speed. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel waits for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S164). Next, the main CPU restores the register (S165). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

(Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit)
This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU of the main control board MS. Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU of the sub control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Main board communication task)
The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU performs reception check of a command transmitted from the main control board MS (S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU extracts the type of the command (S302).

  Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S303). If the sub CPU determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S301. On the other hand, if the sub CPU determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU stores the command in the message queue (S304).

(Direction registration task)
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU extracts a message from the message queue (S311). Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not there is a message (S312). When the sub CPU determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub-RAM.

  Next, the sub CPU performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 142 (S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU registers animation data after S314 or when it is determined that there is no message in S312 (S315). Next, the sub CPU registers sound data (S316). Next, the sub CPU registers lamp data (S317). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S311.

(Production content determination process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 142, a flowchart of effect content determination processing executed by the sub CPU will be described. First, the sub CPU determines whether a start command is received (S321). When determining that the start command is received, the sub CPU extracts the effect random number, determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination, etc., and registers it (S322). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S323). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S324). When determining that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and stop button type (S325). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU determines whether or not the display command is received (S326). When determining that the display command is being received, the sub CPU registers the display effect data based on the registered effect number (S327). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S328). When the sub CPU determines that it is a time to receive a bonus start command, it registers effect data for starting the bonus (S329). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S330). When it is determined that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU terminates the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU registers the bonus end effect data (S331). . When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

[Appendix 1]
The gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment further has the following problems, problem solving means, and operational effects. Conventionally, various methods for three-dimensionally expressing a decorative display body have been proposed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-336402 discloses a hologram material on a symbol sheet attached to a symbol reel in a symbol reel such as a slot machine. The invention is described in which a three-dimensional effect is given to the design by pasting. In addition, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-233304 uses a phosphorescent printing material for each symbol printed on a reel of a slot machine, and the symbol emits light by itself, so that the symbol has a three-dimensional effect. Described inventions are described.

  In the above-described conventional method for displaying a three-dimensional decorative display body, it is necessary to use a special material such as a hologram or a phosphorescent material, and since a multi-step work process is required for printing, the manufacturing cost is high. Become.

  In addition, the decorative display body displayed by the hologram or the phosphorescent material has a certain visual effect such as appearing to float due to the nature of the printing material, but it is not necessarily three-dimensional and has a sense of depth. There wasn't.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player by giving the decorative display body a three-dimensional effect.

(Means 1) A gaming machine including a decoration display body and a light source capable of emitting the decoration display body from behind, wherein the decoration display body includes a transmission region capable of transmitting light emitted from the light source. The decorative body includes a first transmission region that transmits the light at a predetermined transmittance and a second transmission region that transmits the light at a lower transmittance than the first transmission region. A gaming machine comprising at least a gaming machine.

  According to the configuration of (Means 1), the decorative body printed on the decorative display body is composed of the first transmissive region and the second transmissive region, each having a different light transmittance. It is possible to visually recognize the intensity of light according to each configuration. Thereby, the player can perceive the stereoscopic effect of the decorative display body.

(Means 2) In the gaming machine described in (Means 1), the decorative body further includes a third transmission region that transmits the light at a lower transmittance than the second transmission region, and In the first transmission region, the second transmission region, and the third transmission region, the light transmittance is configured to change in gradation.

  According to the configuration of (Means 2), each configuration that forms a decorative body by providing a third transmission region in addition to the first transmission region and the second transmission region, each having a different light transmittance. Accordingly, it becomes possible to visually recognize the intensity of light more finely, and the player can perceive the depth and depth of the decorative display body.

(Means 3) In the gaming machine according to (Means 1) or (Means 2), the decoration display body is applied with ink on a display surface, and the decoration body is applied on the display surface. The transmittance is changed in the transmissive region by changing the density of the ink.

  According to the configuration of (Means 3), when the decorative body is printed on the display surface of the decorative display body, the light transmittance of each transmissive region can be changed by changing the ink density for each transmissive region. .

(Means 4) lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery, a plurality of reels having reels to which a plurality of symbols including a specific symbol capable of transmitting light are attached, and a light source capable of emitting the specific symbol from behind A gaming machine capable of displaying the predetermined lottery result when the reel in rotation is stopped, wherein the specific symbol transmits light emitted from the light source at a predetermined transmittance The reel has at least a first transmission region and a second transmission region that transmits light with a lower transmittance than the first transmission region, and the reel emits light even if the intensity of light emitted from the light source is substantially constant. A game wherein the sense of distance to the first transmission region and the sense of distance to the second transmission region can be different when the specific symbol is viewed from a specific position in front. Machine.

  According to the configuration of (Means 4), in the gaming machine in which the symbols of the plurality of reels are stopped in a predetermined display mode based on the lottery result, a light source that emits light of a certain intensity is provided behind the symbols. ing. When the player sees a pattern composed of a first transmission region that transmits light with a predetermined transmittance and a second transmission region that transmits light with a light transmittance lower than that of the first transmission region. Further, it is perceived that the sense of distance to the first transmission region and the sense of distance to the second transmission region are different. That is, without changing the light intensity of the light source, it is possible to transmit the light with a different transmittance for each transmission region, and to make the player perceive the sense of distance of the symbol.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying various effects according to the needs of the player by the above means.

[Appendix 2]
The gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment has the following problems, problem solving means, and operational effects. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been proposed a game machine that displays an effect image by projecting a projection image from a projector onto a screen. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 06-035066 describes a configuration in which light projected from a projector disposed in a game machine is reflected by a reflecting mirror and projected on a screen. Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-089813 describes a gaming machine that projects an effect image on a screen using a projector.

  However, with the display method of the effect image projected on the screen from the conventional projector, only a flat effect image can be displayed, and a player who expects a variety of effects feels unsatisfactory in terms of realism. There is a case.

  Conventionally, a stereoscopic image is displayed by using a liquid crystal display device or the like to display a stereoscopic image, and such a stereoscopic image provides a player with a sense of realism. However, there are some players who do not like the effect of the stereoscopic image, and the image effect according to the player's needs has not necessarily been performed.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player and capable of displaying various effects according to the player's needs.

(Means 1) First display means capable of displaying a stereoscopic effect, second display means arranged in front of or behind the first display means, and capable of displaying a planar effect, and the first display means Visual mode switching which can be controlled to be either one of a first mode in which the displayed stereoscopic effect can be viewed and a second mode in which the planar effect displayed on the second display means can be viewed. And a control means.

  According to the configuration of (Means 1), the first display means capable of displaying the stereoscopic effect and the second display means capable of displaying the planar effect can be switched to display the effect image to the player. it can. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the change in the effect mode due to the switching between the stereoscopic effect and the plan view effect, and each effect display is performed by another display means, so that the change in the effect mode is further increased. Can perceive.

(Means 2) In the gaming machine described in (Means 1), the second display unit is a projection plane disposed in front of the first display unit, and a plane is formed by projecting an image on the projection plane. And image projection means capable of displaying a visual effect.

  According to the configuration of (Means 2), the second display means for displaying the planar image is disposed in front of the first display means for displaying the stereoscopic image, and the second display means is, for example, from a projector. It is comprised by the screen which projects this projection image, and the effect display with respect to a player can be performed only with the effect image projected on the screen.

(Means 3) In the gaming machine described in (Means 2), the game machine further includes a mode switching operation unit operable to become any one of the first mode and the second mode, and the visual mode The switching control means includes a mode in which the projection surface is positioned in front of the first display unit according to an operation mode to the mode switching operation unit, and the first display unit cannot be visually recognized. Is configured to be switchable between a plurality of modes including at least a mode in which the first display unit can be visually recognized by retracting from the front of the first display unit.

  According to the configuration of the above (Means 3), switching between displaying the stereoscopic effect by the first display device or displaying the planar effect by the second display device according to the operation mode of the player. The screen as the second display means can be moved forward and backward with respect to the first display means. And according to the operation mode with respect to the mode switching operation unit of the player, the screen as the second display unit is advanced to the front of the first display unit, and the presentation by the planar display image by the second display unit is performed. In addition, the screen as the second display means can be retracted from the front of the first display means to produce an effect by the stereoscopic image by the first display means.

(Means 4) In the gaming machine described in the above (Means 1) to (Means 3), the game machine further includes display effect control means that can be controlled so that the stereoscopic effect is displayed on the first display means. The control means is a first display effect control means for controlling the stereoscopic effect to be displayed on the first display means when in the first mode, and the first display means when in the second mode. And second display effect control means for controlling the display effect not to be performed.

  According to the configuration of (Means 4), the first display means includes display effect control means for controlling display of the stereoscopic effect, and the screen as the second display means is retracted from the front of the first display means. When the first display means displays the stereoscopic effect, the second display means does not perform the display effect when the screen, which is the second display means, advances to the front of the first display means. Can be.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying various effects according to the needs of the player by the above means.

[Appendix 3]
The gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment further has the following problems, problem solving means, and operational effects. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a temperature rise of members constituting a gaming machine is grasped to prevent a malfunction or malfunction. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-218958, a thermochromic material that changes color according to a temperature change formed in a seal shape is pasted on a symbol display device of a pachinko machine, a solenoid, a main ROM of a control device, etc. A configuration is described in which the temperature state of the operating device or the like is grasped according to the mode, and the operating device or the like is prevented from being damaged or errored.

However, in the conventional method, although it is possible to grasp the temperature of a single electronic component and the temperature of the entire apparatus, in the case of a control board in which many electronic components are densely arranged However, it was impossible to grasp the temperature of each electronic component while monitoring the temperature of a plurality of electronic components.

  Temperature monitoring by thermography or thermocouple is also assumed, but monitoring the temperature by thermography requires a considerable cost for the imaging device, and monitoring the temperature by thermocouple has difficulty in installation work and considerable It takes effort. Therefore, it is very difficult to detect an abnormal temperature rise in a plurality of electronic components on the control board in which many electronic parts are arranged.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of detecting an abnormal temperature rise of each electronic component on the board on a control board on which many electronic components in the gaming machine are arranged.

(Means 1) At least a lottery means for performing lottery related to the execution of a privilege game advantageous to the player, and a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and an effect image based on the result of the lottery is displayed in a predetermined display area A peripheral control means capable of being controlled, wherein at least one of the control board of the main control means and the control board of the peripheral control means is a plate-like member And an electronic component mounted on the plate-like member, wherein the plate-like member has a function of changing color according to temperature.

  According to the configuration of (Means 1), it is possible to grasp which electronic component among the plurality of electronic components arranged on the control board has an abnormal temperature rise.

(Means 2) In the gaming machine described in (Means 1), the plate-like member is coated with a paint whose color changes according to temperature, and the electronic component is placed on the plate-like member. Thus, the visual recognition of the characters displayed on the electronic component is maintained.

  According to the configuration of (Means 2), the temperature indicating paint is applied to the surface of the control board, and the electronic components are disposed thereon. Thereby, if there is an abnormal temperature rise in a specific electronic component, the temperature indicating paint around the electronic component is discolored, so that it is possible to grasp that an abnormal temperature rise has occurred in the electronic component. Further, since the temperature indicating paint is applied before the electronic component is placed, the visual indication of the symbol display of the electronic component is not hindered.

(Means 3) In the gaming machine described in (Means 2), the paint applied to the plate-shaped member has both an insulating function and a function that changes color according to temperature. Features.

  According to the configuration of (Means 3), since the temperature indicating paint applied to the surface of the control board has an insulating function, it is similar to a thermosetting epoxy resin film that protects a conventional printed circuit board, so-called solder resist. It can also function as a protective material for the control board.

(Means 4) In the gaming machine according to (Means 1), the control board is obtained by attaching a transparent tape to the plate-like member, and the transparent tape maintains the transparency of the transparent tape. It is characterized by being coated with liquid crystal ink whose color changes according to temperature.

  According to the configuration of the above (Means 4), by placing the transparent tape with the liquid crystal ink applied on the upper part of the control board on which the plurality of electronic components are arranged, the electronic components in which the abnormal temperature rise has occurred are liquid crystal. In addition to being able to grasp the color change of the ink, it is also possible to visually recognize the symbols displayed on the electronic component.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can detect an abnormal temperature increase in the plurality of electronic components on the board on the control board on which the plurality of electronic components in the gaming machine are arranged by the above means.

[Appendix 4]
The gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment further has the following problems, problem solving means, and operational effects. Conventionally, a gaming machine is prohibited from providing an external terminal board for receiving signals from a machine or device outside the gaming machine according to regulations. Therefore, it is possible to send and receive signals between multiple gaming machines installed on the island where gaming machines are installed, and to perform a common performance on multiple gaming machines at the same time, or to perform a combined performance on multiple gaming machines There wasn't. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-166063, in a plurality of gaming machines on the gaming machine installation island, the time values of the real time clocks provided in each gaming machine are made to coincide, and based on the time values of the real time clocks, all at once. An invention for performing a common performance is described. In addition, it is described that the store clerk individually adjusts the real-time clock of each gaming machine during the closing time so as not to cause a shift in a common effect performed simultaneously by a plurality of gaming machines.

  However, in the conventional method described above, it is necessary for the store clerk to adjust the time of the real-time clock of each gaming machine every day, which requires a lot of labor.

  In addition, when performing a common performance at the same time based on the real-time clock of each gaming machine, although it is possible to perform a common performance at a given time, for example, there is a game machine installation island regardless of the time When a state advantageous to the player occurred with one gaming machine, it was not possible to produce an effect such as performing a simultaneous presentation with a plurality of gaming machines.

  Therefore, in the present invention, by performing power line communication using a power supply line of a gaming machine, a game that can perform an effect linked with a plurality of gaming machines without newly providing a communication line connecting the plurality of gaming machines. The purpose is to provide a machine.

(Means 1) A gaming machine to which electric power is supplied through a power line connected to a plurality of gaming machines installed on the gaming machine island, wherein the main control means capable of executing control related to the progress of the game, and the main control Peripheral control means capable of executing control based on commands from the means, and the power line is configured to transmit signals to the plurality of gaming machines in addition to supplying power. And the peripheral control means includes effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to a signal transmitted from the power line.

  According to the configuration of (Means 1), the effect control is performed by the effect control means of the plurality of gaming machines according to the signal received through the power line by the power line communication. Therefore, it is possible to execute a coordinated effect in a plurality of gaming machines using power line communication.

(Means 2) In the gaming machine described in (Means 1) above, the signal transmitted from the power line informs the execution start timing of the cooperation effect by the plurality of gaming machines, and is between the plurality of gaming machines. Thus, it is possible to execute a cooperative effect by the plurality of gaming machines without adding a new communication line.

  According to the configuration of (Means 2), each of the plurality of gaming machines receives start timing information notifying the timing of executing the effect via the power line, and starts executing the effect. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect in cooperation with a plurality of gaming machines without providing a communication line connecting the plurality of gaming machines.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect in cooperation with a plurality of gaming machines without providing a communication line connecting the plurality of gaming machines by the above means.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above embodiment, what is applied to a so-called pachislot machine as a gaming machine is shown, but is not limited to this, and is applied to a pachinko machine or a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. Even in this case, the same effects as described above can be obtained.

1 gaming machine 21 cabinet A display unit B irradiation light device C screen device D 3D liquid crystal display mechanism E1 front screen mechanism UD upper door mechanism DD lower door mechanism

Claims (4)

A gaming machine comprising a decoration display body and a light source capable of emitting the decoration display body from behind,
The decorative display body has a decorative body including a transmissive region capable of transmitting light emitted from the light source,
The decoration body has at least a first transmission region that transmits the light at a predetermined transmittance and a second transmission region that transmits the light at a lower transmittance than the first transmission region. Machine. The decorative body further includes a third transmission region that transmits the light at a lower transmittance than the second transmission region, and includes the first transmission region, the second transmission region, and the third transmission region. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the light transmittance is configured to change in gradation in the transmission region. The decorative display body has ink applied to the display surface,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the decoration body is configured such that a transmittance is changed in the transmission region by changing a density of ink applied to the display surface. . Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery;
A plurality of reels having a reel with a plurality of symbols including a specific symbol capable of transmitting light;
A light source capable of emitting the specific symbol from behind;
A gaming machine capable of displaying the predetermined lottery result when the reel in rotation is stopped,
The specific design has at least a first transmission region that transmits light emitted from the light source with a predetermined transmittance and a second transmission region that transmits light with a lower transmittance than the first transmission region. ,
Even if the intensity of light emitted from the light source is substantially constant, when the specific symbol is viewed from a specific position in front of the reel, the distance to the first transmission region and the second transmission A gaming machine characterized by being able to have a different sense of distance to the area.