JP6995379B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a winning opening in which a gaming ball can win a prize.

In recent years, many gaming machines have been developed to entertain players by producing a game based on winning a prize in a winning opening of a gaming ball (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-215053 (FIGS. 2, 4, 7, paragraph [0050])

However, there are many players who want to enjoy the process until the game ball wins the prize opening, and there is a demand for the development of a gaming machine in which the game ball wins the prize opening through an unprecedented process.

The invention of claim 1 made to solve the above-mentioned problems is a game board provided with a game area on the front surface through which a game ball can flow down, and a first winning opening provided in the game area where the game ball can win a prize. In the winning guide protrusion having a guide portion that protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board and guides the game ball to one side and guides the game ball to the first winning opening, and in the game area. It has an entrance and a discharge port, and includes a rear flow path that moves the game ball that has entered the entrance to the rear of the front surface of the game board and discharges the game ball from the discharge port to the front surface of the game board. In the gaming machine, the discharge port of the rear flow path is in a region near the upper side of the first winning opening or the guide portion, and is directed toward a winning easy area where it is easy to win a prize in the first winning opening when a game ball enters. The game ball is ejected and protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board, and the game area is provided with a plurality of path distribution protrusions that divide the game area into a plurality of flow paths. A straight line horizontally extended from the one-sided opening edge to the other side is rotated upward around the one-sided opening edge to a position where it first contacts the path distribution protrusion. It is a game machine which is an area between a fixed reference line and the winning guide protrusion, and at least a part of the discharging port is open in the winning easy area .

Front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention Front view of the game board Perspective view of the game board and the rear unit Perspective view of the rolling stage Front view of a part of the game area Perspective view of prize-winning accessory parts Side sectional view of prize-winning accessory parts Side sectional view of prize-winning accessory parts Front view of prize-winning parts Perspective view of the first and second starting winning openings and the rolling stage Perspective view of the rear unit Perspective view of partial breakage of the rear unit An exploded perspective view of the rear unit Perspective view of the first movable accessory in the support box Front view of the appearance state of the first movable accessory Disassembled front view of the first movable accessory Perspective view of partial fracture of the pupil Disassembled perspective view of the pupil An exploded perspective view of a partial fracture of the pupil Front view of the pupil Front view of the appearance state of the second to fourth movable accessories Front view of the appearance state of the second to fourth movable accessories Rear view of the second movable accessory An exploded perspective view of the third and fourth movable accessories Front view of the 4th movable accessory Perspective view of the transmissive liquid crystal unit Partially enlarged perspective view of the transmissive LCD unit Perspective view of a partially enlarged or partially broken transmissive liquid crystal unit An exploded perspective view of the second light emitting panel (A) A perspective view of the second light emitting panel from which the second light transmitting plate has been removed, and (B) a perspective view of the second light emitting panel as viewed from below. Bottom view of the light emitting board of the second light emitting panel Block diagram of a gaming machine Flow chart of power failure monitoring program Flowchart of momentary power failure monitoring program

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 34. The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, and the gaming area R1 of the gaming plate 11 shown in FIG. 2 can be visually recognized through the glass window 10W shown in FIG. 1 on the front surface. Further, a handle 10H is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the gaming machine 10, and an effect operation unit 10S is provided at the center next to the bottom of the glass window 10W. The effect operation unit 10S has a motor which is a drive source (not shown) inside, and receives the power of the motor to reciprocate in the lateral direction or the front-rear direction.

The game area R1 is surrounded by a rail member 12 projecting from the front surface of the game plate 11. An entrance 12A is provided in the upper left portion of the rail member 12, and when the handle 10H (see FIG. 1) is operated, a game ball is driven into the game area R1 from the entrance 12A with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation. Flow down.

An effect window 13 is formed in the game area R1, and the rear side liquid crystal screen 41G and the first to fourth movable accessories 33, 35 to 37 (see FIG. 15), which will be described later, are viewed through the effect window 13. Can be done. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative frame 15 is fitted into the effect window 13 from the front, and a frame protrusion wall 14 which is a part of the decorative frame 15 is formed on both left and right sides and an upper side of the decorative frame 15. It protrudes forward from the window 13 and restricts the game ball from entering the effect window 13.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the upper side portion of the frame protrusion wall 14 is bent in a crank shape at a substantially central portion and has a stepped surface 14D facing to the left. Of the upper side portion of the decorative frame 15, the space between the frame protrusion wall 14 on the right side of the stepped surface 14D and the rail member 12 is an upper side passage R3 having a width through which a game ball can pass one by one.

The right side portion of the frame protrusion wall 14 is composed of a pair of facing walls 14B, and between them forms a right side passage R2 having a width through which a game ball can pass one by one, and is connected to an upper side passage R3. Further, the outer facing wall 14B overlaps with the inner surface of the rail member 12, and from the middle position in the vertical direction to the position near the lower end of the right side passage R2, meanders left and right and extends in the vertical direction as a whole. There is. Then, the right-hand side passage R2 bends substantially horizontally to the left at a position near the lower end and then bends vertically downward to discharge the game ball vertically downward.

As shown in FIG. 2, a warp portion 14W having a gutter structure is provided at the lower portion of the left side portion of the frame protrusion wall 14, and the game ball entering the warp portion 14W is guided to the left end portion of the rolling stage 16 described below. To.

The rolling stage 16 is formed by a portion of the decorative frame 15 that overlaps the inner surface of the lower side of the effect window 13, and has a curved shape that swells downward. Specifically, the rolling stage 16 has a pair of first inclined portions 16A that are inclined so as to slightly descend from both ends toward both ends, and a steep slope from both ends to the center position. It has a pair of second inclined portions 16B that are inclined downward, and a pair of curved portions 16C that are continuously and gently curved to each of the pair of second inclined portions 16B as shown in FIG. ..

Further, the front regulation wall 16F stands up from the front edge portion of the rolling stage 16, while the rear regulation wall 16R stands up from the rear edge portion of the rolling stage 16, and the front regulation wall 16F and the rear side thereof stand up. The width of the rolling stage 16 sandwiched between the regulation wall 16R is one or more and less than two game balls. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper portion of the rear regulation wall 16R is an eaves portion 16H that bends forward and covers the rolling stage 16 from above.

The game ball that has rolled the rolling stage 16 is discharged from the first or second discharge ports 16X and 16Y that are cut out from the front regulation wall 16F near the center of the rolling stage 16.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 4, each of the curved portions 16C of the rolling stage 16 has a lowermost portion in the middle portion in the lateral direction thereof, and a pair of cutouts in the front regulation wall 16F at the lowermost portion. The second discharge port 16Y is formed. Each second discharge port 16Y has an opening width such that two game balls can pass through at one time. Further, behind each of the second discharge ports 16Y, a second discharge guide portion 16T is formed by slightly retracting the space between the front end and the rear end of the rolling stage 16 into a substantially quadrangular shape. The second discharge guide portion 16T is slightly inclined downward. Further, the rear side portion 16T1 of the second discharge guide portion 16T is arranged, for example, at a position rearward from the center in the front-rear direction of the rolling stage 16 and slightly forward from the radius of the game ball from the rear regulation wall 16R. Has been done. Then, between the rear side portion 16T1 of the second discharge guide portion 16T and the rear side regulation wall 16R, there is a rolling allowance portion 16K2 that allows the game ball to roll in the lateral direction.

The connecting portion between the pair of curved portions 16C is slightly higher than the intermediate portion of the curved portions 16C. Further, in the connecting portion between the pair of curved portions 16C, the front regulation wall 16F is cut out to form the first discharge port 16X, and the vertical groove 16V is formed behind the first discharge port 16X. The first discharge port 16X has an opening width such that a game ball can pass through one ball at a time. The vertical groove 16V has a V-groove structure extending from the front end to the rear end of the rolling stage 16, and the groove gradually becomes narrower and shallower toward the rear, and the inner surface is inclined forward and downward.

The vertical groove 16V is provided with a transverse rib 16P so as to cross an intermediate position in the front-rear direction thereof. The transverse rib 16P is arranged, for example, at a position behind the center of the rolling stage 16 in the front-rear direction and slightly forward from the radius of the game ball from the rear regulation wall 16R. Further, the upper surface of the transverse rib 16P is located at the upper end of the vertical groove 16V. The rear part of the transverse rib 16P forms a rolling allowance portion 16K1 that allows the game ball to roll laterally, and the portion of the vertical groove 16V on the front side of the transverse rib 16P discharges the game ball. It is the first discharge guide unit 16S that guides the 16X. Further, the first discharge port 16X is located directly above the first special figure start winning opening 17A described below, and the game ball is discharged from the first discharge port 16X to become the first special drawing start winning opening 17A. It will be easier to win a prize.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the lower region of the game area R1 below the effect window 13, the first special figure start winning opening 17A and the second special drawing starting winning opening 17B are provided in the substantially center, and the right side. The first general winning opening 17C and the large winning opening 22 are provided in the portion, and as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of ordinary winning openings 18 are provided in the left portion. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a normal winning opening 18 and a second general drawing starting winning opening 17D are provided between the large winning opening 22 and the second special drawing starting winning opening 17B.

Further, a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the entire game area R1. Then, when the game ball flowing down the game area R1 wins a prize in each winning opening, the prize balls corresponding to the number of winnings are paid out to the upper plate 10D (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the game machine 10. At that time, the number of prize balls per winning ball is larger in the large winning opening 22 than in the other winning openings. Further, the game ball that does not win in any of the winning openings is taken into the out opening 11X.

As shown in FIG. 10, the first special figure start winning opening 17A has a so-called pocket structure opened on the upper surface of the winning accessory protrusion 17S protruding from the front surface of the game plate 11, and the game balls win one by one. It is the size to do.

As shown in FIG. 5, the second special figure start winning opening 17B is arranged at the lower left diagonally about 1 to 3 distances from the first special drawing starting winning opening 17A, while the first special figure starting winning opening 17B is arranged. Fig. The ball receiving portion 19D is arranged at the lower right diagonally about 1 to 3 of the game ball with respect to the starting winning opening 17A. Further, an out opening 11X is opened directly below the first special drawing start winning opening 17A, which is also the lowermost part of the game area R1.

The second special figure start winning opening 17B opens on the side surface of the winning accessory protrusion 17T protruding from the front surface of the game board 11, faces slightly diagonally to the upper right with respect to the horizontal direction, and has one game ball at a time. It is big enough to win a prize. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the winning accessory protrusion 17T of the second special drawing start winning opening 17B is adjacent to the rail member 12, and the out opening 11X is also on the left side of the winning accessory protrusion. It is open.

The upper surface of the ball receiving portion 19D is an inclined guide surface 19D1 inclined downward to the left. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a movable member 19A is provided so as to be movable back and forth between the lower edge portion of the second special drawing start winning opening 17B and the lower edge portion of the inclined guide surface 19D1. The movable member 19A has a communication member 19B and a winning regulation protrusion 19C. The communication member 19B has a plate shape having an upper surface inclined downward to the left, and the winning regulation protrusion 19C stands upward from the front end portion of the left end of the communication member 19B.

Then, when the movable member 19A is arranged at the front end position, the communication member 19B communicates between the lower edge portion of the second special drawing start winning opening 17B and the lower edge portion of the inclined guide surface 19D1, and the inclined guide surface. The game ball that has rolled 19D1 is guided to the second special figure start winning opening 17B. At this time, the winning regulation protrusion 19C is arranged at a position shifted forward from the second special drawing starting winning opening 17B and does not interfere with the winning of the game ball to the second special drawing starting winning opening 17B. On the other hand, when the movable member 19A is arranged at the rear end position, the connecting member 19B retracts behind the front surface of the game plate 11 and allows the game ball to head toward the out port 11X. At this time, the winning regulation protrusion 19C overlaps with the second special drawing starting winning opening 17B, and regulates the winning of the game ball to the second special drawing starting winning opening 17B.

The movable member 19A is usually arranged at the rear end position (that is, a position that restricts winning). Then, when the movable member 19A is hit by the winning / failing determination (hereinafter, referred to as "general map determination") performed due to the winning of the first or second normal drawing start winning openings 17C and 17D. After being placed in the front end position for a certain period of time, it returns to the rear end position. Specifically, when the normal symbol determination is performed, two types of symbols called ordinary symbols (for example, "arbitrary odd number" and "arbitrary even number" symbols) are displayed on the rear LCD screen 41G (see FIG. 12). However, it is stopped after being displayed in a variable manner so as to be switched alternately over a certain period of time, and a determination notification is performed depending on whether the stopped symbol is a hit symbol or a missed symbol. Then, when the result of the normal drawing determination is a hit, the movable member 19A is arranged at the front end position for a certain period and then returns to the rear end position.

As shown in FIG. 6, the first general drawing start winning opening 17C is provided in the winning accessory component 23 together with the large winning opening 22. Further, the large winning opening 22 is normally restricted from winning by the door member 22T. The structure of the prize-winning accessory component 23 will be described in detail later.

The large winning opening 22 is hit by a winning / failing determination (hereinafter referred to as "special figure determination") performed due to the winning of a game ball in any of the first to third starting winning openings 17A and 17B. It activates when it becomes, and opens for a certain period of time. More specifically, the determination result of the special symbol determination is notified by a symbol combination of three special symbols (not shown) displayed on the rear liquid crystal screen 41G (see FIG. 12). Then, when a hit is made in the special figure determination, the door member 22T is activated and a game in which the big winning opening 22 is opened a predetermined number of times (this is called a "big hit game") is executed.

In addition, there are "probability time reduction hit" and "normal hit" in the hit of "special figure judgment", and when it becomes "probability time reduction hit", after the big hit game until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. In the meantime, the "probability change state" and the "time saving state" are maintained. In that "probability change state", the probability of winning in the "special figure judgment" is high. Further, in the "time saving state", when the above-mentioned judgment notification of the normal figure judgment is performed, the fluctuation time of the symbol becomes shorter than the normal time, and when the hit is made in the normal figure judgment, the movable member 19A is moved to the front end position. The time to stay is longer than usual.

Hereinafter, the structure of the prize-winning accessory component 23 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 6, the winning prize component 23 has a lower protrusion 24 and an upper protrusion 25 on the front side of the front mounting wall 23A stacked on the front surface of the game plate 11. The lower protrusion 24 extends laterally, and its upper surface forms a rolling path 24R that is slightly inclined downward to the left and extends laterally, and the game ball 1 with respect to the upstream portion of the rolling path 24R. The upper protrusion 25 is arranged above the ball, less than two balls, and apart from each other.

As shown in FIG. 9, the lower surface of the lower protrusion 24 is curved and overlapped with the lower right portion of the rail member 12, and the right end portion of the rolling path 24R is abutted against the rail member 12. Further, the upper protrusion 25 faces the rail member 12 with the flow path R4 through which the game balls can pass one by one. Then, the game ball flowing down from above the prize-winning accessory component 23 along the rail member 12 passes through the flow path R4, is received by the right end portion of the rolling path 24R, and rolls on the rolling path 24R. Move.

A large winning opening 22 is formed in the middle part of the rolling path 24R on the downstream side of the upper protrusion 25, and a part of the rolling path 24R is provided by the upper surface of the door member 22T that closes the large winning opening 22. Is formed. Specifically, the rolling path 24R has a guide portion 24A, a first rolling slope 24B, a relay slope 24C, a second rolling slope 24D, and a third rolling slope 24E in order from the right side.

The guide portion 24A is located directly below the flow path R4 and is inclined upward to the right. The first rolling slope 24B extends laterally over the entire position directly below the upper protrusion 25 and is gently inclined. The relay slope 24C is formed by bending the end portion of the first rolling slope 24B so that the slope is slightly steep, and is slightly shifted to the left side from the position directly below the upper protrusion 25.

The second rolling slope 24D is formed by the upper surface of the door member 22T. The door member 22T has a flat plate shape, protrudes from the slit 23S formed in the front mounting wall 23A, and moves back and forth between the front end position and the rear end position. Then, the door member 22T is usually arranged at the front end position, the second rolling slope 24D is formed by the upper surface thereof as described above, and when the big hit game is executed, the door member 22T moves to the rear end position and the second rolling. The slope 24D disappears and the big winning opening 22 opens. The right end of the second rolling slope 24D is arranged at a position slightly shifted downward from the relay slope 24C in a stepped manner, and from there, the first rolling slope toward the left end of the second rolling slope 24D. It has almost the same slope as 24B and slopes downward to the left.

The third rolling slope 24E is located on the opposite bank of the relay slope 24C with the large winning opening 22 in between, and is inclined downward to the left with substantially the same slope as the first and second rolling slopes 24B and 24D. Further, the upstream end (right end) of the third rolling slope 24E is a game ball, a hemisphere or more, 1 in the vertical direction with respect to the downstream end (left end) of the second rolling slope 24D. Less than a ball, separated downward, and in the horizontal direction, a game ball, more than a hemisphere, less than one ball, separated to the left.

As shown in FIG. 6, the upper protrusion 25 is composed of first and second pocket portions 25A and 25B provided side by side. The first and second pocket portions 25A and 25B have a pocket structure in which the upper surface is open, and the upper surface openings thereof have an opening width in which a game ball can win one by one. Further, the upper opening of the first pocket portion 25A on the right side is the above-mentioned first normal drawing start winning opening 17C, and the winning game ball is taken in behind the game board 11. Further, in order to secure a passage for the game ball that has won the prize in the first general drawing start winning opening 17C, a bulging portion 23C is provided between the first pocket portion 25A and the rolling path 24R in the front mounting wall 23A. It is prepared. The bulging portion 23C has a semicircular cross section and extends in the vertical direction. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, a downspout gutter 23T is formed from the groove member 23J extending in the vertical direction behind the front mounting wall 23A and the bulging portion 23C, and the inside thereof is used as the first general drawing start winning opening 17C. The winning game balls are flowing down. By providing the bulging portion 23C and shifting the downflow gutter 23T forward, interference between the L-shaped unit 42 (see FIG. 11) described later and the downflow gutter 23T can be avoided.

As shown in FIG. 7, the upper surface opening of the second pocket portion 25B forms the entrance 26A of the rear flow path 26, and the game ball entering there is between the second pocket portion 25B and the rolling path 24R. It is discharged onto the rolling path 24R from the discharge port 26B opened in the front mounting wall 23A. Therefore, a groove member 23M extending up and down is provided behind the front mounting wall 23A to communicate between the rear portion of the second pocket portion 25B and the discharge port 26B.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, triangular guide ribs 25G1, 25G2 for guiding the game ball to the rear are formed inside the first and second pocket portions 25A and 25B. The guide rib 25G1 of the first pocket portion 25A shown in FIG. 8 is formed from the front end to the rear end of the bottom surface of the first pocket portion 25A, while the guide rib 25B of the second pocket portion 25B shown in FIG. 7 is formed. The 25G2 is formed only on the front end portion of the bottom surface of the first pocket portion 25A, and receives the entered game ball on the bottom surface of the second pocket portion 25B and gently guides it backward.

As shown in FIG. 6, the rear side protrusion 23S superimposed on the front surface of the game plate 11 projects from the upper surface trailing edge of the entrance 26A of the rear flow path 26. As shown in FIG. 9, the rear protruding wall 23S has a trapezoidal shape having a hypotenuse on the first pocket portion 25A side and a vertical side on the opposite side. Further, on the upper side and the hypotenuse of the outer edge portion of the rear protrusion wall 23S, a slope 23T inclined with respect to the front surface of the game plate 11 is formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the front protrusion wall 23U protrudes upward from the lateral center of the upper surface front edge portion of the discharge port 26B, and the rear surface of the front protrusion wall 23U guides the game ball rearward. The slope is 23V.

A ridge 25C extending in the front-rear direction is formed on the right outer surface of the first pocket portion 25A, and a ridge 23D extending in the vertical direction is formed in the center portion in the left-right direction of the above-mentioned bulging portion 23C. ing. Further, an upright wall 23B1 stands up from the leading edge of the rolling path 24R. The upright wall 23B1 extends upward from the front wall 23B of the lower protrusion 24, and is slightly to the left of the discharge port 26B of the rear flow path 26 and slightly to the right of the downstream end of the door member 22T. It is placed between. Further, the front mounting wall 23A and the upright wall 23B1 are formed with protrusions 23R and 23F so as to narrow the upstream end portion of the second rolling slope 24D. Further, inside the large winning opening 22, an internal rolling path substantially parallel to the door member 22T is provided below the door member 22T, and a horizontally long slit 23B2 for visually recognizing a game ball on the internal rolling path. Is formed on the front wall 23B of the lower protrusion 24.

As shown in FIG. 5, an annular protrusion 15K of the decorative frame 15 is arranged above the large winning opening 22. The annular protrusion 15K has an annular rib structure that protrudes and closes from the front surface of the game plate 11. Then, by the right side portion of the annular protrusion 15K, the game ball that has passed through the right side passage R2 on the right side of the effect window 13 does not face other than the rear flow path 26, the flow path R4, or the first normal drawing start winning opening 17C. It is regulated. Further, the right side portion of the annular protrusion 15K is provided with a protrusion 15V that covers the upper side of the rear protrusion wall 23S from above, and the protrusion 15V and the upper portion form an inclined portion 15W, which is an extension of the inclined portion. The hypotenuse of the rear protrusion 23S is located on the line. Further, the lower end opening of the right side passage R2 described above is located directly above the hypotenuse of the rear side protrusion 23S. As shown in FIG. 4, the annular protrusion 15K is provided with a back wall 15L that is parallel to the front surface of the game plate 11 and slightly displaced forward.

By the way, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the right end portion of the third rolling slope 24E and the left end portion of the relay slope 24C form the left and right opening edges of the large winning opening 22, and the door member 22T is formed. When the player moves backward, the large winning opening 22 opens diagonally upward to the left. Further, if the portion of the game area R1 that protrudes from the front surface of the game plate 11 and divides the game area R1 into a plurality of flow paths is referred to as a "path distribution protrusion", the first pocket portion 25A is "in the game area R1". It can be recognized as one of the "multiple path distribution protrusions". Here, the right end of the third rolling slope 24E, which is the lower end opening edge of the big winning opening 22, is set as the reference opening edge P1, and a straight line extending horizontally from the reference opening edge P1 to the upper end opening edge side of the big winning opening 22 is drawn. The line that rotates upward around the reference opening edge P1 and first touches the path distribution protrusion is determined as the reference line L1 that touches the first pocket portion 25A as shown in FIG. The easy-to-win area R5 between the lower protrusion 24 and the easy-to-win area R5 is determined, and the easy-to-win area is large enough for one or more game balls to enter. Further, since the game ball that has entered the easy-to-win area R5 will easily win the large winning opening 22, the reference opening edge is from the intersection with the rail member 12 that specifies the boundary of the game area R1 in the reference line L1. The range of the line segment up to P1 can be regarded as a substantial winning opening to the large winning opening 22. Then, since the discharge port 26B of the rear flow path 26 intersects with such a reference line L1, if the ball enters the entrance 26A of the rear flow path 26, the ball is almost certainly discharged to the winning easy area R5. Therefore, it becomes easy to win a prize in the large winning opening 22.

As shown in FIG. 3, a rear unit 28U is attached to the rear surface of the game plate 11. The rear unit 28U is formed by assembling a plurality of parts visible through the effect window 13 of the game board 11 to the support box 28. Hereinafter, the configuration of the rear unit 28U will be described.

FIG. 11 shows the rear unit 28U removed from the game plate 11, FIG. 12 shows a cross section of the rear unit 28U, and FIG. 13 shows the front side of the rear unit 28U. A partially disassembled state is shown.

As shown in FIG. 13, the support box 28 has an open front surface and has a box-shaped structure flat in the front-rear direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, a rectangular rear window 28W is formed on the rear wall 28D of the support box 28, and the liquid crystal panel 41 is attached to the rear wall 28D in a state where the window 23W is closed. The rear liquid crystal screen 41G on the front surface of the liquid crystal panel 41 is visible through the effect window 13. Further, behind the support box 28, a plurality of circuit boards including the main control board 90 and the sub control board 91 shown in FIG. 32 are laminated and assembled.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the support box 28, the box inner frame 29 is overlapped and fixed to the opening edge of the rear window 28W. The frame 29 in the box is formed by passing the upper support plate 31 between the upper ends of a pair of side support portions 30 extending in the vertical direction and passing the lower support plate 32 between the lower ends. Further, in each side support portion 30, the support base 30C which is overlapped with the side portion of the rear window 28W in the rear wall 28D and extends in the vertical direction, and the upper and lower end portions of the support base 30C are bent at right angles to the front 1 It has first and second poles 30A and 30B passed between the pair of projectiles.

The first to fourth movable accessories 33, 35 to 37 shown in FIG. 15 are attached to the frame 29 in the box. As shown in FIG. 16, the first movable accessory 33 includes a facial component 33A including a pair of eyeballs 34 of the face of the character, and a facial component 33B which is an upper portion of the facial component 33A. And the subface component 33C, which is a portion below the face component 33A. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, both ends of the facial component portion 33A are vertically and vertically supported by a pair of first poles 30A of the left and right side support portions 30, and the left and right side support portions 30 are supported. Both ends of the underface component 33C are supported by a pair of second poles 30B so as to be vertically movable. Then, the in-face component 33A slides up and down above the substantially middle in the vertical direction in the support box 28, while the under-face component 33C slides up and down below the substantially middle in the vertical direction in the support box 28. do.

Further, the in-face component 33A and the in-face component 33C are connected by a rack and a pinion so as to approach and separate from each other in an interlocking manner, and as shown in FIG. 15, the in-face component 33A has a movable range. When the subface component 33C is arranged at the upper end position of the movable range when it is arranged at the lower end position, and when the in-face component 33A is arranged at the upper end position of the movable range as shown in FIG. , The subface component 33C is arranged at the lower end position of the movable range. That is, the in-face component 33A and the sub-face component 33C are united at the center of the support box 28 in the vertical direction and are separated vertically. Further, the in-face component 33A evacuates above the rear LCD screen 41G at the upper end position and overlaps the front surface of the upper support board 31, while the under-face component 33C is below the rear LCD screen 41G at the lower end position. It evacuates to and overlaps with the front surface of the lower support board 32.

The on-face component 33B is arranged on the front side of the face component 33A and is connected to the face component 33A so as to be vertically movable. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, the facial component 33B covers the pair of eyeballs 34 of the facial component 33A from the front when the facial component 33A is arranged at the upper end position. As a result, all the parts constituting the first movable accessory 33 are separated into the upper and lower parts of the rear LCD screen 41G and are in a evacuated state.

Further, the on-face component 33B comes into contact with a stopper (not shown) and stops while the in-face component 33A is descending from the upper end position to the lower end position. Then, when only the in-face component 33A further descends to reach the lower end position, the eyeball unit 34 appears, and as shown in FIG. 15, the under-face component 33C is attached to the in-face component 33A from below. It becomes a united appearance state and covers the entire surface except the lower part of the liquid crystal panel 41 from the front.

On the back surface of the upper support board 31, a link mechanism (not shown) for driving the facial component 33A up and down and a motor for driving the link mechanism are assembled. Further, the facial component 33B operates by receiving the power of the motor from the facial component 33A by disassembling the rack and the pinion described above.

Except for the above-mentioned eyeball portion 34, the first to third face constituent portions 33A to 33C cover the light emitting substrate 33D from the front with the decorative member 33E as shown in FIG. The decorative member 33E has a plurality of streaky translucent portions (not shown) in which a transparent resin is coated with a metal-colored plating layer and the plating layer is not applied. Further, in the first to third face constituent portions 33A to 33C, the central portion in the left-right direction protrudes most forward as a whole, and the first to third face constituent portions 33A to 33C are slightly inclined so as to gradually move backward toward the side. Then, the translucent portion shines due to the light emission of the light emitting substrate 33D, and the entire first movable accessory 33 receives the light from the light emitting board 44E (see FIG. 26) of the L-shaped unit 42 described later and shines.

As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the eyeball portion 34 has a structure in which a shielding member 34A, a first translucent member 34B, a frame member 34C, and a second translucent member 34D are sequentially stacked on the front side of the light emitting substrate 33D. Is doing.

The shielding member 34A is formed of, for example, a white, impermeable resin, and has a structure in which the surrounding wall 34F projects forward from the outer edge of the rear wall 34E facing the light emitting substrate 33D, as shown in FIG. .. The surrounding wall 34F has a substantially semicircular shape, and one end thereof connects between the lower side curved portion 34F1 located below the other end and one end and the other end of the lower side curved portion 34F1, and the intermediate portion is upward. It is composed of a slightly bent upper side bent portion 34F2, and forms the contour of the pupil on the face of the first movable accessory 33. Further, the rear wall 34E is formed with a substantially semicircular pupil 34E1 centered on an intermediate position of the upper side bent portion 34F2 and an arc-shaped slit 34E2. The slit 34E2 has an arc shape having a center at a position slightly obliquely upward from the center of the semicircle of the pupil 34E1, and both ends thereof are abutted against the upper bending portion 34F2. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the inner surface of the slit 34E2 on the side away from the pupil 34E1 is inclined so as to approach the pupil 34E1 from the rear to the front.

The first translucent member 34B is, for example, a flat plate portion 34B1 made of a colorless and transparent resin, which is overlapped with the rear wall 34E of the shielding member 34A and fitted inside the surrounding wall 34F, and FIGS. 18 and 19 show. As shown, it has a swelling portion 34B2 that bulges forward from the flat plate portion 34B1 in a dome shape and covers a wider range of the shielding member 34A than the pupil 34E1. Further, in the bulging portion 34B2, the lens portion 34B3 is formed by bulging the vicinity of the central portion to the rear. Further, a contour plane 34B4 parallel to the flat plate portion 34B1 is formed on the outer edge portion of the bulging portion 34B2.

The frame member 34C is formed of, for example, a white, non-transparent resin, and has a frame shape that is fitted inside the surrounding wall 34F of the shielding member 34A in a state of being overlapped with the flat plate portion 34B1 of the first translucent member 34B. The eaves portion 34C1 has a structure in which the eaves portion 34C1 protrudes from the inner edge portion of the upper side portion thereof. The eaves portion 34C1 covers the upper surface opening of the bulging portion 34B2 of the first translucent member 34B and protrudes forward from the bulging portion 34B2.

The second translucent member 34D is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin, and has an upper surface opening 34D1 that covers the entire inner opening of the frame member 34C and bulges forward and is just closed by the eaves portion 34C1. Further, the lower side portion of the second translucent member 34D is provided with a flat plate portion 34D2 that overlaps the lower side portion of the frame member 34C.

The above-mentioned eyeball portion 34 is assembled from the rear to the first movable accessory 33, and the entire second translucent member 34D except the flat plate portion 34D2 is exposed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the LED 33D1 is arranged on the light emitting substrate 33D facing the eyeball portion 34 directly behind the lens portion 34B3 of the eyeball portion 34. Further, as shown in FIG. 20, a plurality of LEDs 33D2 are arranged directly behind the opening edge of the opening edge of the slit 34E2 on the side away from the pupil 34E1, and the light of these LEDs 33D2 illuminates the eaves portion 34C1 through the slit 34E2, and the eyeball portion. Indirectly illuminates the entire interior of 34.

In the present embodiment, "a structure having a shielding member having an opening between the light emitting substrate and the translucent member" is applied to the eyeball portion 34, but a non-eyeball, for example, a car head. It may be applied to lights, jewels, stars, etc. Further, the shape of the opening formed in the shielding member may be any shape.

As shown in FIG. 21, the second to fourth movable accessories 35 to 37 are attached to the lower part of the frame 29 in the box, and each of them appears to overlap the front side of the rear LCD screen 41G as shown in the figure. And, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, it is possible to switch to a shunting state in which the rear liquid crystal screen 41G is shunted outside. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the structures of the second to fourth movable accessories 35 to 37 will be described on the premise of a shunting state.

As shown in FIG. 22, the second movable accessory 35 has a rotation fulcrum at a position from the lower end of the left side support portion 30, and has a lever base 35A extending linearly downward from the rotation fulcrum. It has a main body decorative portion 35B projecting laterally from the lever base 35A, and a lid decorative portion 35C rotatably supported at the tip of the main body decorative portion 35B. The main body decorative portion 35B has a shape imitating the main body of a lighter, and has a light emitting portion 35D imitating a flame at the tip. Further, the main body decorative portion 35B projects to the right orthogonal to the lever base 35A. On the other hand, the lid decorative portion 35C has a shape imitating the lid of a lighter, and rotates between a closed position that covers the light emitting portion 35D from the front and an open position that exposes the light emitting portion 35D.

Then, in the retracted state, the lever base 35A hangs down from the rotation fulcrum, the main body decorative portion 35B retracts below the rear liquid crystal screen 41G, and the lid body of the second movable accessory 35 is retracted. The decorative portion 35C is arranged in the closed position, and in the appearance state, as shown in FIG. 21, the lever base 35A or the main body decorative portion 35B is rotated to an angle of approximately 45 degrees diagonally to the lower right, and the main body decorative portion 35B is in front of the rear LCD screen 41G. The lid decorative portion 35C rotates from the closed position to the open position immediately before reaching the appearance state. The mechanism for this is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the seesaw lever 35F is rotatably supported on the rear surface of the main body decorative portion 35B. One end of the seesaw lever 35F is connected to the lid decorative portion 35C via the gear 35G. Further, a cam follower 35H is provided at the other end of the seesaw lever 35F, and is engaged with a cam groove 35E provided in the support base 30C of the side support portion 30. In the cam groove 35E, the straight portion 35E2 is bent from the upper end portion of the arc portion 35E1 having the same center as the rotation center of the lever base 35A. As a result, the seesaw lever 35F rotates just before the second movable accessory 35 reaches the appearance state, and the lid decorative portion 35C operates as described above.

As shown in FIG. 24, the third movable accessory 36 has a rotation fulcrum at a position from the right to the right of the lateral center of the lower support plate 32, and the lever base 36A extending to the left from the rotation fulcrum. And a decorative portion 36B that bends at a right angle from the tip of the lever base 36A and extends upward. The decorative portion 36B has a shape imitating a sword, and an arcuate brim portion 36C crosses in the middle portion in the longitudinal direction thereof, and the tip side of the brim portion 36C becomes a sword handle portion 36D. There is. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, the third movable accessory 36 is retracted below the rear liquid crystal screen 41G with the decorative portion 36B in a substantially horizontal posture as shown in FIG. 15, and is shown in FIG. 21 in the appearance state. As described above, the decorative portion 36B is in a state of extending diagonally upward to the right from the lower side portion of the rear liquid crystal screen 41G. As shown in FIG. 24, a ridge 36T that can be slidably contacted with the third movable accessory 36 is formed on the front surface of the lower support plate 32.

As shown in FIG. 24, the fourth movable accessory 37 includes a lever base 37A having a rotation fulcrum at the lower right of the rotation fulcrum of the third movable accessory 36. The lever base 37A has an arm portion 37B protruding diagonally upward to the right from the upper right corner of the horizontally long strip, and has a disk portion 37C at the upper left corner, and the upper half and the left half of the disk portion 37C are provided. , Overhangs upward and sideways from the main body of the lever base 37A. Further, a rotation fulcrum is arranged at the tip of the arm portion 37B. Further, on the front surface of the disk portion 37C, a circular movable effect member 38, which is one size smaller than the disk portion 37C, is supported so as to be reciprocating in the lateral direction.

Both the movable effect member 38 and the outer edge portion of the disk portion 37C visible on the outside thereof have a shape imitating an emblem. Further, a frame-shaped engaging frame 38A projects from the movable effect member 38 on the lower right side, and the cam 38C is housed in the engaging hole 38B inside the frame-shaped engaging frame 38A.

As shown in FIG. 25, the cam 38C is rotatably supported by the lever base 37A, and each side of the triangle has an arcuate bulging shape. Further, the center of rotation of the cam 38C is displaced from the centroid of the triangle and is arranged near the center of one side of the triangle, and a slit 38D is formed along the remaining two sides. Further, the engaging hole 38B has a rectangular shape, and the distance between the pair of facing sides of the engaging hole 38B facing each other in the movable direction of the movable effect member 38 is abbreviated as the diameter of the circumscribed circle of the cam 38C. It is the same, and the remaining opposite sides are wider than that. As a result, the movable effect member 38 reciprocates due to the rotation of the cam 38C. In the present embodiment, the movable effect member 38 reciprocates within a range that does not protrude laterally from the disk portion 37C.

The structure of the frame 29 in the box and the first to fourth movable accessories 33, 35 to 37 attached to the frame 29 has been described above.

As shown in FIG. 14, stepped surfaces 28G are formed at positions near the front end of the pair of side walls 28B of the support box 28, respectively, at positions near the upper end thereof. Then, the first light emitting panel 51 shown in FIG. 13 has both ends fixed to the stepped surface 28G of both side walls 28B and is spread between the pair of side wall 28Bs.

As shown in FIG. 11, the L-shaped unit 42 is fitted inside the front end portion of the support box 28. As shown in FIG. 13, the L-shaped unit 42 includes a transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 having a slightly oblong rectangular shape as a main part. The transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 is surrounded by a support frame 44 and includes a transmissive front liquid crystal screen 43G. Further, the upper side protrusion 44A extends upward from the entire upper side portion of the support frame 44 except for both ends, and the upper end portion of the upper side protrusion 44A is bent directly downward to form the substrate accommodating portion 44B. There is. Then, as shown in FIG. 26, the circuit board 44C is housed in the board housing portion 44B and connected to the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43. Further, as shown in FIG. 27, a plurality of connectors 44K mounted on the circuit board 44C are exposed on the front end surface of the substrate accommodating portion 44B by providing a plurality of openings, and the connectors 44K and a cable (not shown) are used. 44C is connected to the sub control board 91 (see FIG. 32).

The support frame 44 including the substrate accommodating portion 44B is made of metal, and as shown in FIG. 26, it can be divided into a rear surface side of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, a lower surface side of the substrate accommodating portion 44B, and the opposite side thereof. At the same time, the thickness of the rear surface side of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 and the lower surface side of the substrate accommodating portion 44B is larger than those on the opposite side. Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, a part of the wall portion on the lower surface side of the substrate accommodating portion 44B is bent upward in a crank shape to form a plurality of pedestal portions 44X, and a part of the pedestal portions is formed. In correspondence with 44X, a part of the wall portion on the upper surface side of the substrate accommodating portion 44B is bent downward in a groove shape to form the substrate holding portion 44Y. Then, the circuit board 44C is fixed to a part of the pedestal portion 44X by the screw B, and is sandwiched between the other part of the pedestal portion 44X and the substrate holding portion 44Y in the vertical direction of the substrate accommodating portion 44B. It is held in a floating state in the center.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 28, gap forming protrusions 44H are formed at a plurality of locations on the front surface of the support frame 44, and gaps are formed between the frame pressing plate 28T, which will be described later, and the front surface of the support frame 44. It is designed to be formed. Further, a pair of horizontally long vents 44J penetrate in the front-rear direction in the upper side portion of the support frame 44, and heat is dissipated from there.

As shown in FIG. 26, the pair of side support portions 44D on both sides of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 in the support frame 44 protrudes rearward from the rear surface of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, and the pair of side support portions 44D of the support frame 44 protrudes rearward. A pair of light emitting substrates 44E are superposed on the entire facing surface and covered with a transparent cover member 44P. Further, the cable 44Z extends from the upper end of the light emitting board 44E, is drawn into the board accommodating portion 44B, and is connected to the circuit board 44C.

As shown in FIG. 28, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 has a polarizing plate 43J on the front surface of the main body 43M, and the rear surface is protected by a protective sheet 44F. The protective sheet 44F has a quadrangle that is one size larger than the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, and as shown in FIG. 26, the protective sheet 44F has a pair of locking claws 44G provided on the upper side and the lower side of the rear surface of the support frame 44, and the above-mentioned. It is locked by the cover member 44P of the above. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, a light diffusion sheet 41S is provided on the front surface of the liquid crystal panel 41 in addition to the polarizing plate 43J.

As shown in FIG. 11, the L-shaped unit 42 is fitted inside the front end of a pair of side walls 28B of the support box 28 and covers the range from the upper end position to the end position of the support box 28 from the front. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the substrate accommodating portion 44B of the L-shaped unit 42 is inserted between the upper portion of the box inner frame 29 and the upper surface wall 28A of the support box 28. Then, as described above, the cable connected to the connector 44K (see FIG. 26) of the circuit board 44C is connected to the connector of the sub control board 91.

As shown in FIG. 11, a second light emitting panel 52 is attached to the upper part of the front surface of the support box 28 to close the opening between the upper surface wall 28A of the support box 28 and the L-shaped unit 42. The opening between the lower surface wall 28C of the support box 28 and the L-shaped unit 42 is closed by the game plate 11.

As shown in FIG. 13, the second light emitting panel 52 and the above-mentioned first light emitting panel 51 have different shapes when viewed from the front surface, but have substantially the same structure except for the above. Hereinafter, the structure of the second light emitting panel 52 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 29, the second light emitting panel 52 includes a first translucent plate 52B and a second transmissive plate 52C in order on the front surface of the backboard 52A. The first and second translucent plates 52B and 52C are, for example, colorless and transparent, and have a partially opaque decorative layer on the front surface. Further, as shown in FIG. 30B, a plurality of grooves 52Y and 52Z are formed on the rear surfaces of the first and second translucent plates 52B and 52C. Specifically, on the rear surface of the first translucent plate 52B, unevenness of a waveform having a substantially uniform wavelength is formed over the entire surface, and the valley portion of the unevenness extends as a groove 52Y. A plurality of grooves 52Z are sparsely formed on the rear surface of the second light-transmitting plate 52C from the first light-transmitting plate 52B. Further, although not shown in the figure, the groove width of the groove 52Z of the second translucent plate 52C is larger than the groove width of the groove 52Y of the first translucent plate 52B. Further, a through hole 52X is formed in the second translucent plate 52C, and an opaque fitting member (not shown) fitted therein is fixed to the front surface of the first translucent plate 52B.

The backboard 52A is composed of a colored (for example, white) opaque member. Further, as shown in FIG. 29, the backboard 52A is provided with an eaves portion 52D having an upper edge portion bent straight forward, and a strip-shaped light emitting substrate 52E is superposed on the lower surface thereof. .. The eaves 52D is divided into two at the center in the width direction in order to attach the light emitting substrate 52E, and through holes 52D1 are provided at a plurality of positions in the longitudinal direction in order to dissipate the heat of the light emitting substrate 52E.

As shown in FIG. 30A, two types of LEDs 53A and 53B are arranged in a so-called staggered arrangement on the light emitting substrate 52E. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, a second light emitting element row 53B1 having a plurality of LED 53Bs arranged in a row is arranged in front of the first light emitting element row 53A1 in which a plurality of LEDs 53A are arranged in a row. Further, the LED 53A of the first light emitting element row 53A1 is a so-called white LED, and the LED 53B of the second light emitting element row 53B1 is a so-called natural color LED. Further, one LED 53A of the first light emitting element row 53A1 is arranged every other one or two of the LEDs 53B of the second light emitting element row 53B1, and two types of LEDs 53A and 53B are arranged in a staggered manner. Further, the LEDs of the first and second light emitting element rows 53A1 and 53B1 partially overlap each other when viewed from the row direction of the first and second light emitting element rows 53A1 and 53B1. Then, only the LED 53A of the first light emitting element row 53A1 faces the side surface of the first translucent plate 52B (specifically, the upper surface of the side surface of the first translucent plate 52B facing upward). With respect to the side surface of the second light emitting element row 52C, half of the LED 53A of the first light emitting element row 53A1 and the entire LED 53B of the second light emitting element row 53B1 face each other.

As shown in FIG. 11, the L-shaped unit 42 is fixed to the support box 28 by the frame holding plates 28T stacked on the four sides of the front outer edge portion thereof. Further, the lower side portion of the second light emitting panel 52 is also fixed to the support box 28 by the frame holding plate 28T superposed on the upper side portion of the L-shaped unit 42.

FIG. 32 shows the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10. The gaming machine 10 has a power supply circuit 99 connected to an external power supply 100. The power supply circuit 99 includes a transformer circuit 99A (for example, a dividing circuit, a switching regulator, etc.), and drives and controls the first to fourth movable accessories 33, 35 to 37, the liquid crystal panel 41, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, and the like. A predetermined voltage is supplied to the board, the main control board 90, the sub control board 91, and the like. Further, at least, backup power supply circuits 99X and 99Y are provided in the power supply line from the power supply circuit 99 to the main control board 90 and the sub control board 91 and the power supply line from the power supply circuit 99 to the circuit board 44C of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43. It is prepared.

The main control board 90 and the sub control board 91 include the microcomputers 90A and 91A, the first comparison circuits 90B and 91B for comparing the output voltage of the power supply circuit 99 with the preset first reference voltage, and the power supply circuit 99. Second comparison circuits 90C and 91C for comparing the output voltage and the preset second reference voltage are mounted, respectively.

The first comparison circuits 90B and 91B give an on signal to the microcomputers 90A and 91A when the output voltage of the power supply circuit 99 is equal to or higher than the first reference voltage, and give an off signal when the output voltage is not. Further, the second comparison circuits 90C and 91C give an on signal to the microcomputers 90A and 91A when the output voltage of the power supply circuit 99 is equal to or higher than the second reference voltage, and give an off signal when the output voltage is not.

The microcomputers 90A and 91A execute the power interruption monitoring program PG1 (see FIG. 33) and the momentary power failure monitoring program PG2 (see FIG. 34) at predetermined cycles. As shown in FIG. 33, in the power failure monitoring program PG1, when the output signals of the first comparison circuits 90B and 91B are switched from the on signal to the off signal, the timer T1 starts the measurement (YES in S11, S12), and the measurement thereof. When the result exceeds the preset first reference time T11 (YES in S13), it is determined that the power cutoff (so-called "power cutoff") has occurred, and the power cutoff process (S16) is executed. If the output signals of the first comparison circuits 90B and 91B are switched from the off signal to the on signal before the measurement result by the timer T1 exceeds the first reference time T11 (NO in S13, YES in S14), the timer T1 is reset.

As shown in FIG. 34, in the momentary power failure monitoring program PG2, when the output signal of the second comparison circuits 90C and 91C is switched from the on signal to the off signal, the timer T2 starts the measurement (S21, S22), and the measurement result is obtained. If the ON signal is returned within the preset second reference time T22 (YES in S23, YES in S24), it is determined that a momentary power stop (so-called "momentary power failure") has occurred and the momentary power failure process (so-called "momentary power failure") is performed. S25) is performed. In this embodiment, the first reference voltage and the second reference voltage are the same, the first reference time T11 and the second reference time T22 are the same, and the measurement result by the timer T2 is the second. When the reference time T22 is exceeded (NO in S23), the momentary power failure monitoring program PG2 ends, and the power failure processing (S16) by the power failure monitoring program PG1 is executed. The first reference voltage and the second reference voltage may be different from each other, or the first reference time T11 and the second reference time T22 may be different from each other.

Here, in order to stop the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, the following two processes are required. That is, in order to remove the charge of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, the white display is performed for the first specified time (for example, 50 [msec]) or more, and in order not to be fixed to the white display, after the white display, It is necessary to maintain the applied voltage to the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 at 0.1 [V] or less for the second specified time (for example, 1 [min]) or more. On the other hand, in the power interruption processing (S16) executed by the microcomputer 91A of the sub control board 91, the microcomputer 91A of the sub control board 91 signals the circuit board 44C of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 to generate power. Is output, which is a stop process. Then, the control circuit of the circuit board 44C controls the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 so that the white display is performed for the first specified time or longer after the backlight is turned off. At the time of power failure, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 is not restarted within the second specified time (for example, 1 [min]) after the stop, so that the above process can be used.

Further, in the instantaneous power failure process (S25) executed by the microcomputer 91A of the sub control board 91, the microcomputer 91A of the sub control board 91 outputs a signal indicating the occurrence of the momentary power failure to the circuit board 44C of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43. Perform reset processing. Then, the control circuit of the circuit board 44C displays white for the first specified time or longer after the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 turns off the backlight, and then stops for the second specified time or longer and then restarts. To control.

In this way, the transmission and momentary power failure are detected by the microcomputer 91A, the first comparison circuit 91B, and the second comparison circuit 91C provided in the sub-control board 91 itself that controls the transmission liquid crystal panel 43, and the transmission liquid crystal panel 43 Since the above-mentioned stop processing and reset processing are performed, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 after the power failure and the momentary power failure operates stably and normally.

The power interruption processing and the momentary power failure processing executed by the microcomputer 90A of the main control board 90 include, for example, the number of reserved balls which are the right to distinguish between the probabilistic state and the normal state, and to perform the normal figure judgment and the special figure judgment. Etc., data storage processing for controlling the game can be mentioned. Further, in the present embodiment, the first comparison circuit 91B and the microcomputer 91A during the execution of steps S11 to S13 of the power failure monitoring program PG1 configure a power failure detection means for detecting the occurrence of the power failure, and the power failure is detected. A stop processing means for stopping the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 is configured by the microcomputer 91A during the processing (S16). Further, the second comparison circuit 91C and the microcomputer 91A during the operation of steps S21 to S24 of the momentary power failure monitoring program PG2 configure the momentary power failure detecting means for detecting the occurrence of the momentary power failure, and the momentary power failure processing (S25). A reset processing means for resetting the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 by the effective microcomputer 91A is configured.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 is subjected to the power interruption processing and the momentary power failure processing. You may perform return power cut processing and momentary power failure processing. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the microcomputer 91A of the sub-control board 91 imparts a signal meaning a power failure and a momentary power failure to the circuit board 44C of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, but the first comparison circuit of the sub-control board 91 is provided. The output of 91B and the first comparison circuit 91C may be applied to the circuit board 44C of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 as a signal meaning power interruption and momentary power failure.

This concludes the description of the configuration of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. Next, the action and effect of the gaming machine 10 will be described. When the game ball is driven into the game area R1 shown in FIG. 2 by operating the handle 10H (see FIG. 1), some of the game balls pass through the warp portion 14W and reach the left end of the rolling stage 16. It is captured. Then, the game ball rolls toward the center of the rolling stage 16. At this time, the game ball randomly rolls on the front side or the rear side of the rolling stage 16, and some of the game balls are guided by the first or second discharge guide portions 16S and 16T shown in FIG. Then, it is discharged to the front of the rolling stage 16 from the first or second discharge ports 16X and 16Y. Further, another part of the game balls rolls the rolling allowance portions 16K1 and 16K2 behind the first and second discharge guide portions 16S and 16T shown in FIG. 4, so that the first and second play balls are rolled. It passes through the first and second discharge ports 16X and 16Y without being affected by the discharge guide portions 16S and 16T, and moves to the right side of the rolling stage 16. Then, such a game ball turns back toward the center of the rolling stage 16 and rolls the rolling allowable portions 16K1 and 16K2 again, or is guided by the first or second discharge guide portions 16S and 16T. It is discharged to the front of the rolling stage 16 from the first or second discharge ports 16X and 16Y. Then, when the game ball is ejected from the first ejection port 16X, it becomes easy to win a prize in the first special drawing start winning opening 17A directly below the gaming ball. Further, when the game ball is ejected from the second discharge port 16Y, it is easy to pass through both sides of the first special figure start winning opening 17A and win a prize in the second special drawing start winning opening 17B. Then, when the game ball wins in the first or second special drawing start winning openings 17A and 17B, a special drawing determination is made, and when it is a hit, the above-mentioned big hit game is executed and the large winning opening 22 is predetermined. Open for the number of times and a predetermined period.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the rolling allowance portions 16K1 and 16K2 are provided behind the first and second discharge guide portions 16S and 16T of the rolling stage 16, the first and second discharge guide portions 16S and 16T are provided. In many cases, the ball passes through the discharge ports 16X and 16Y and rolls, and the rolling distance and rolling time of the game ball in the rolling stage 16 become longer than before, and the taste is improved. Further, since the game ball that has rolled the rolling allowance portions 16K1 and 16K2 rolls for a long time, it slowly decelerates and heads toward the first or second discharge guide parts 16S and 16T, so that the first and second discharges are discharged. It can also be expected to have the effect of stabilizing the position when discharged from the outlets 16X and 16Y. Further, since the boundary position between the first and second discharge guide portions 16S and 16T and the rolling allowance portions 16K1 and 16K2 is arranged behind the center of the rolling stage 16 in the front-rear direction, the rolling allowance is allowed. A feeling of rareness occurs when the parts 16K1 and 16K2 are rolled, and the taste is improved in this respect as well.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the transverse rib 16P crosses the vertical groove 16V extending from the first discharge port 16X to the rear end of the rolling stage 16, and the transverse rib 16P and the portion behind it roll. While forming the allowable portion 16K1, the portion on the front side of the transverse rib 16P forms the first discharge guide portion 16S, so that all the gaming balls rolling from the lateral direction are guided to the front side by the vertical groove 16V. However, in the portion posterior to the transverse rib 16P, it is possible to provide an unexpected rolling mode in which the gaming ball continues to roll laterally without being guided to the front side by the vertical groove 16V. ..

In the present embodiment, the game ball is played by both the vertical groove 16V gradually widening toward the front and the inner surface of the vertical groove 16V being inclined forward and downward. Although it is guided to the front side, the game ball may be guided to the front side by either one. Further, in the present embodiment, the first and second discharge guide portions 16S and 16T and the rolling allowance portions 16K1 and 16K2 are arranged behind the first and second discharge ports 16X and 16Y, respectively. However, the discharge guide portion or the rolling allowance portion may be excluded from the rear of either the first or second discharge port 16X or 16Y. In order to eliminate the rolling allowance portion, the discharge guide portion may be extended to the rear end of the rolling stage 16, or the discharge guide portion may be extended from the rear end of the rolling stage 16 to a position less than the deformation of the game ball. It may be configured in the same way. Further, the entire vertical groove 16V behind the transverse rib 16P may be filled.

When the firing intensity of the game ball is increased by operating the handle 10H (see FIG. 1), the game ball is in a right-handed state in which the game ball flows down the right side of the effect window 13. Then, the game ball that has passed through the upper side passage R3 and the right side passage R2 (see FIG. 2) heads for the winning accessory component 23. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the game ball either wins in the first normal drawing start winning opening 17C, or heads toward the side flow path R4 or the rear flow path 26.

When a game ball wins a prize in the first general drawing start winning opening 17C, a special drawing determination is made, and when it hits, the above-mentioned big hit game is executed and the big winning opening 22 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period.

The game ball that has entered the rear flow path 26 moves rearward from the front surface of the game board 11 and descends, and then is discharged to the front surface of the game board 11. Further, since the discharge port 26B of the rear flow path 26 is adjacent to the rolling path 24R, it smoothly moves from the rear flow path 26 onto the rolling path 24R. Then, the rolling path 24R is rolled, and if the big winning opening 22 is open at this time, the big winning opening 22 is won. That is, the game ball that has entered the rear flow path 26 during the big hit game has a high probability of winning the big winning opening 22. Looking at this from another point of view, as shown in FIG. 9, a part of the discharge port 26B of the rear flow path 26 is located in the above-mentioned easy-to-win area R5 with respect to the large winning opening 22, so that the rear flow path A game ball that has entered 26 will have a high probability of winning a prize in the large winning opening 22. As a result, when the game ball enters the entrance 26A of the rear flow path 26, it is possible to enjoy an unprecedented feeling of winning a prize in the large winning opening 22 away from the game ball with a high probability. Then, you can enjoy the process from when the game ball enters the entrance 26A of the rear flow path 26 to when it reaches the big winning opening 22. Further, the entrance 26A of the rear flow path 26 is opened on the upper surface of the second pocket portion 25B protruding from the front surface of the game plate 11, and the discharge port 26B is arranged directly below the second pocket portion 25B. It is easy to follow the movement of the game ball with your eyes.

Moreover, since the large winning opening 22 is opened and closed by the door member 22T, whether or not the timing of entering the game ball into the entrance 26A of the rear flow path 26 is just the right timing for the large winning opening 22 to win a prize. You can also enjoy the door. In addition, the game ball flowing down the flow path R4 on one side of the first pocket portion 25A is received by the portion of the rolling path 24R on the upstream side of the discharge port 26B of the rear flow path 26, and the rolling path. Since the timing may be shifted by merging with the game ball discharged from the rear flow path 26 on the 24R, it is possible to provide a flow form of the game ball having a high taste.

In the present embodiment, only a part of the discharge port 26B of the rear flow path 26 is located in the winning easy area R5, but the entire discharge port 26B is located in the winning easy area R5. You may. Further, in the present embodiment, the winning easy-to-win area R5 is not provided with a ball entry portion in which a game ball can enter other than the large winning opening 22, but for example, between the rolling path 24R and the rail member 12. A flow path connected to the out port is provided so that the flow path R4 can be directed to the out port, or an annular protrusion 15K is eliminated and the rolling path 24R is rolled and passed through the prize-winning accessory component 23 one by one. May be. Further, the suggestion / display of the passage time required for passing through the flow path including the entire rear flow path 26 may be provided on the rear liquid crystal screen 41G, the front liquid crystal screen 43G, the front print of the game board 11, or the like. Then, it is possible to enjoy the sense of accomplishment when the game ball that has entered the entrance 26A of the rear flow path 26 reaches the large winning opening 22 using the same time. In particular, when the rear flow path 26 is long, the sense of accomplishment becomes large. Further, in the present embodiment, the winning easy area R5 is defined by the reference line L1, but the game is played at the portion of the rolling path 24R that guides the game ball to the large winning opening 22 and directly above the large winning opening 22. A region having no front protrusion protruding from the front surface of the plate 11 can also be regarded as a winning easy region. Further, the big winning opening 22 does not have to be open to the rolling path 24R. For example, the big winning opening is opened in the front surface of the game plate 11 and is normally closed by the rotating door, so that the big hit game is effective. Then, in the case where the rotating door falls forward and guides the game ball to the big winning opening, a region directly above the forward-falling rotating door and having no front protrusion protruding from the front surface of the game board 11. As the winning easy area, the game ball may be discharged from the rear flow path 26 toward the winning easy area.

In the gaming machine 10, according to the winning of the large winning opening 22, the first and second special drawing starting winning openings 17A and 17B, the first and second general drawing starting winning openings 17C and 17D, and the normal winning opening 18 A game in which a prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 10D (see FIG. 1), and prizes in the first and second special drawing start winning openings 17A and 17B, the first and second normal drawing starting winning openings 17C and 17D, etc. Alternatively, in addition to games such as winning / failing judgment according to the entry of a ball, various games are produced. As one of these effects, light decoration is performed by the first and second light emitting panels 51 and 52.

As shown in FIG. 13, the first and second light emitting panels 51 and 52 are separately arranged behind and in front of the front liquid crystal screen 43G. Further, the first and second light emitting panels 51 and 52 have the same structure except for the shapes different from each other when viewed from the front surface, and as shown in FIGS. 30B and 31, the first and second light emitting panels 51 and 52 have the same structure. In preparation for the state in which the translucent plates 52B and 52C are laminated in the front-rear direction, the light from the light-emitting substrate 52E enters the upper surface thereof, and the unevenness of the first and second translucent plates 52B and 52C emits light. It has become.

Here, since the light emitting substrate 52E is provided with the first and second light emitting element rows 53A1 and 53B1 facing the side surfaces of the first and second light transmitting plates 52B and 52C, the first and second light emitting elements are provided. Each of the translucent plates 52B and 52C can be clearly illuminated. Then, the shining portions of the plurality of first and second translucent plates 52B and 52C can be overlapped and shown to the player, and it becomes possible to provide a highly tasteful light effect. Further, since the LEDs 53A and 53B of the first and second light emitting element rows 53A1 and 53B1 are arranged in a so-called staggered arrangement, light is imparted to both the first and second translucent plates 52B and 52C in a well-balanced manner. be able to. Further, the LEDs 53A and 53B of the first and second light emitting element rows 53A1 and 53B1 partially overlap each other when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the first and second light emitting element rows 53A1 and 53B1. The LEDs 53A and 53B, which are larger than the thickness of the second translucent plates 52B and 52C, can be used, and the degree of freedom in selecting the LEDs 53A and 53B is increased. Moreover, since the types of LEDs 53A and 53B that cause the first and second translucent plates 52B and 52C to emit light are different, the taste of light emission of the first and second translucent plates 52B and 52C is different, and the taste is high. .. Further, the first translucent plate 52B is formed with irregularities having a waveform having a substantially uniform wavelength over the entire surface, and the second translucent plate 52C is formed with a plurality of grooves 52Z having a groove width larger than the wavelength. Therefore, the modes of light emission of the first and second translucent plates 52B and 52C are clearly separated, and light decoration with a sense of depth can be performed. Further, since the first and second light emitting panels 51 and 52 are separately arranged in front of and behind the front liquid crystal screen 43G, it is possible to perform light decoration with a sense of depth in this respect as well.

Further, a fitting member fixed to the first light-transmitting plate 52B is fitted into the through hole 52X of the second light-transmitting plate 52C, so that the second light-transmitting plate 52C partially includes a different member. In this respect as well, it is possible to provide a light decoration having a high taste, and it is possible to more easily manufacture the second translucent plate 52C having such a structure than when it is manufactured by, for example, two-color molding or the like. ..

<Variations of the inventions of the 8th group>
In the present embodiment, the LEDs 53A and 53B are arranged in a so-called staggered arrangement, but instead of the staggered arrangement, the LEDs 53A and 53B are adjacent to each other between the first and second light emitting element rows 53A1 and 53B1. The first and second light emitting element trains 53A1 and 53B1 may be shifted in the longitudinal direction so as not to be adjacent to each other. By doing so, the distance between the LEDs 53A and 53B becomes wider than that of the other ones, the mounting becomes easy, and the heat generation is suppressed. Further, the LEDs 53A and 53B of the first and second light emitting element rows 53A1 and 53B1 may be arranged so as not to overlap each other when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the first and second light emitting element rows 53A1 and 53B1. Furthermore, the types of LEDs 53A and 53B in the first and second light emitting element rows 53A1 and 53B1 may be different or the same. The difference in the types of LEDs 53A and 53B may be a difference in brightness, brightness, size, etc., in addition to the difference in color.

Further, as one of the variations of the effect, as shown in FIG. 14, when the gaming state changes, the first movable accessory 33, which is normally retracted above and below the rear LCD screen 41G, is shown in FIG. As shown in, the effect of appearing in front of the rear LCD screen 41G is performed.

Specifically, when the gaming state is about to shift from the normal state to a state advantageous for the player such as a big hit gaming state, the light emitting boards 44E (see FIG. 26) on both sides of the L-shaped unit 42 emit light, and the face is emitted. The middle component 33A descends together with the face component 33B in a state where the eyeball portion 34 is hidden by the face component 33B, and the subface component 33C rises. Then, the descent of the facial component 33B stops on the way, and the eyeball portion 34 of the facial component 33A appears, and the facial component 33A and the facial component 33B are united to form a shape imitating a face. .. Here, since the first movable accessory 33 has a substantially chevron shape in which the flat cross-sectional shape projects forward, when light is irradiated from both sides, the entire front side of the first movable accessory 33 is indirectly illuminated. Shines. Further, since the first movable accessory 33 has a plurality of irregularities on the whole, the irregularities are conspicuous due to the indirect lighting, and an indirect lighting effect having a high taste can be obtained.

Further, for example, the entire first movable accessory 33 has a shape imitating a face, and at the timing when the eyeball portion 34 appears, the LEDs 33D1 and 33D2 of the light emitting substrate 33D behind the eyeball portion 34 shown in FIG. 20 emit light. .. As a result, it is possible to give the sensation that the eyesight of the character having the face composed of the first movable accessory 33 is increased.

Here, as shown in FIG. 17, the eyeball portion 34 has a first translucent member 34B having a dome-shaped bulging portion 34B2 and a dome-shaped second translucent member 34B that covers the first translucent member 34B from the front. It includes a member 34D. Then, a shielding member 34A is provided between the first and second translucent members 34B and 34D and the light emitting substrate 33D, and the light of the light emitting substrate 33D is played through the openings (pupils 34E1 and slits 34E2) of the shielding member 34A. Since it faces the person side, a sense of depth is generated in the eyeball portion 34, and the pupil can be made to look like a highly tasteful pupil. Further, slits 34E2 are provided around the pupil 34E1, and since they all shine, the pupil 34E1 stands out by the slit 34E2, and further, the contour plane 34B4 along the outer edge of the bulging portion 34B2 of the first translucent member 34B also emits light. Therefore, it is possible to provide a highly tasteful light effect.

Further, since the LED 33D1 is located substantially in the center of the pupil 34E1 and the LED 33D1 can be visually recognized through the lens portion 34B3 provided in the first translucent member 34B, the light of the pupil 34E1 is conspicuous and sharp eye light. become. On the other hand, with respect to the slit 34E2, since a plurality of LEDs 33D2 are arranged along the slit 34E2 at a position deviated from the position facing the center in the width direction, the portion of the eyeball portion 34 on the front side of the slit 34E2. Is indirectly illuminated by the light of the LED 33D2, and the taste is improved.

It should be noted that when the reliability of shifting to a state advantageous for the player becomes high, the entire light emitting substrate 33D on the rear side of the first movable accessory 33 emits light, and the above-mentioned is formed on the entire first movable accessory 33. Multiple streaky translucent parts (not shown) emit light. Further, when the reliability is increased, for example, an image overlapping the first movable accessory 33 is displayed on the front liquid crystal screen 43G.

Further, as another variation of the effect, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state changes, the second to fourth movable roles that are normally evacuated below the rear LCD screen 41G are used. As shown in FIG. 21, any of the objects 35 to 37 appears in front of the rear liquid crystal screen 41G.

The second movable accessory 35 has a shape imitating a lighter, and when it appears, the lid decorative portion 35C of the second movable accessory 35 opens. Then, the light emitting unit 35D emits light, and the flame burning from the light emitting unit 35D is displayed on the front liquid crystal screen 43G. Here, the flame may be displayed on the rear liquid crystal screen 41G, but the second movable accessory 35 is closer to the front liquid crystal screen 43G than the rear liquid crystal screen 41G, and the front liquid crystal screen 43G is the second. 2 Since it is in front of the movable accessory 35, it is more plausible to display the flame on the front LCD screen 43G.

In order to make the third and fourth movable accessories 36, 37 appear as shown in FIG. 21 from the state of being retracted below the rear liquid crystal screen 41G as shown in FIG. 15, for example, the effect operation unit 10S Is requested, and a message to that effect is displayed on the rear liquid crystal screen 41G or the front liquid crystal screen 43G. When the effect operation unit 10S is operated (for example, repeated hits) in response to this, the third and fourth movable accessories 36 and 37 start to rotate at the same time, for example. Here, since the third and fourth movable accessories 36 and 37 have rotation axes at different positions from each other, they draw different trajectories and appear in front of the rear LCD screen 41G. As shown in 21, the third and fourth movable accessories 36 and 37 overlap each other to form a symmetrical shape in which the emblem is overlapped in front of the sword. Then, the movable effect member 38 provided in the fourth movable accessory 37 begins to reciprocate, and the speed thereof gradually increases. In synchronization with this, the effect operation unit 10S also reciprocates by the drive source provided inside, and the power is transmitted to the player's hand.

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the movable effect member 38 is reciprocally supported by the lever base 37A behind the movable effect member 38, and the cam 38C rotatably supported by the lever base 37A is supported. It is provided with a pair of cam contact portions (opposite sides of the engagement hole 38B) that face each other with a sandwich.

As a result, when the cam 38C rotates, one and the other of the pair of cam contact portions (opposing sides of the engaging holes 38B) are alternately pushed by the cam 38C, and the movable effect member 38 smoothly reciprocates. , It is possible to perform a movable production with high taste. Further, since the disk portion 37C having an outer edge portion having a large similar shape to the outer edge portion of the movable effect member 38 is provided on the lever base 37A and overlaps with the rear side of the movable effect member 38, the disk portion 37C The movement of the movable effect member 38 is emphasized by this, and it is possible to perform a movable effect with high taste.

Moreover, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the power of the drive source of the effect operation unit 10S is transmitted to the player's hand and the timing of the movement of the movable effect member 38 arranged at a position where the player cannot directly operate. Is synchronized, so the player can have a mysterious feeling.

Further, since the cam 38C has a shape in which each side of the polygon is bulged outward and has a rotation axis at a position deviated from the centroid of the polygon, the reciprocating stroke is different from a simple reciprocating operation. , Can provide highly tasteful movements. Further, since the cam 38C is formed with a slit 38D that penetrates the outer edge portion in the axial direction of the rotation axis, the weight of the cam 38C can be reduced and the outer portion of the cam 38C from the slit 38D is elastically deformed. It becomes easier and the durability of the cam 38C is improved.

In the present embodiment, the cam 38C has a triangular shape, but it may be a polygon other than the triangle, and the cam 38C has a circular shape and the rotation axis is located at a position deviated from the center (center) of the cam 38C. The configuration may be such that a simple reciprocating motion with a constant stroke can be provided. Further, the movable effect member 38 is configured to linearly move and reciprocate with the rotation of the cam 38C, but the movable effect member 38 is configured to rotate and reciprocate with the rotation of the cam 38C. May be good.

In addition to the movable effects of the first to fourth movable accessories 33, 35 to 37 described above, the display effect of the rear liquid crystal screen 41G of the liquid crystal panel 41 and the front liquid crystal screen 43G of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 is also performed. Since the liquid crystal panel 41 and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 are arranged side by side with a space between them, the player can have a wide sense of depth and can provide a highly tasteful effect. Moreover, since the first to fourth movable accessories 33, 35 to 37 are arranged between the liquid crystal panel 41 and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, they and the liquid crystal panel 41 and / or the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 Can be combined to create a variety of effects.

By the way, since the liquid crystal panel 41 and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 both have the polarizing plate 43J, there is a concern that moire fringes may occur due to the pair of polarizing plates 43J. However, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the light diffusion sheet 41S (see FIG. 12) is provided between the pair of polarizing plates 43J, and the light of the liquid crystal panel 41 is diffused, so that the moire fringes are not noticeable. The effect of moire fringes on the production is suppressed. Further, since the light diffusing sheet 41S is arranged on the front surface of the liquid crystal panel 41 on the side away from the player, the light is widely diffused and effectively moire as compared with the case where the light diffusing sheet 41S is arranged on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 side. The stripes can be made inconspicuous.

Since the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 is a transmissive type, there is a risk that the rear surface may be touched by an operator during assembly. On the other hand, since the protective sheet 44F is superposed on the rear surface of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, damage to the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 during assembly is prevented. Further, since the overlapping surface of the protective sheet 44F is embossed, it is possible to prevent the generation of patterns due to the close contact between the protective sheet 44F and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43.

Further, in the present embodiment, the polarizing plate is incorporated in the liquid crystal panel 41 and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43. For example, the pair of polarizing plates arranged with the light diffusion sheet 41S sandwiched thereof is a component other than the liquid crystal. It may be a built-in one, and may be, for example, a polarizing plate that constitutes a part of a panel for optical decoration, or a single polarizing plate that is not incorporated in other parts.

By the way, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 is held together with the circuit board 44C in an L shape orthogonal to each other by the support frame 44, and is a part of the L-shaped unit 42. As a result, when the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, which is one plate-shaped electric component of the L-shaped unit 42, is arranged and assembled in parallel with the game plate 11, the circuit which is the other plate-shaped electric component of the L-shaped unit 42. The substrate 44C can be inserted into the gap between the support box 28 and the first movable accessory 33 or the like inside the support box 28, and the dead space can be effectively used. Further, the thickness of the gaming machine 10 in the front-rear direction can be suppressed as compared with the case where the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 and the circuit board 44C are stacked back and forth, and the assembling work can be simplified.

Further, since the support frame 44 is made of metal and the circuit board 44C is sandwiched and held by the board accommodating portion 44B of the support frame 44, the circuit board 44C is shielded and the malfunction of the gaming machine is prevented. Further, since the light emitting substrate 44E protrudes rearward from both sides of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 and faces the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43, indirect lighting is performed on the first movable accessory 33 and the like arranged so as to be overlapped with the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 as described above. be able to.

In the above embodiment, the L-shaped unit 42 has a structure in which the transmissive liquid crystal panel 43 and the circuit board 44C are butted against each other in an L shape. The L-shaped unit may be formed by holding objects, liquid crystal panels, or any combination thereof in an L-shaped abutting state. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the circuit board 44C, which is one plate-shaped electric component of the L-shaped unit 42, is accommodated in the gap, but one plate-shaped electric component of the L-shaped unit 42 is accommodated in the gap. The dead space can be effectively used even if it is stacked on the side surface of other parts.

<Additional Notes>
It can be considered that the pachinko gaming machines exemplified in the above embodiment and the above other embodiments include the inventions of the following first to eighth groups. The reference numerals in parentheses in the following description are the reference numerals of the portions corresponding to the components of each invention in the above-described embodiment. As a matter of course, the structure of each component is not limited to the structure of the embodiment indicated by the reference numerals in parentheses.

<Invention of Group 1>
[Structure 1]
A game board (11) having a game area (R1) on which a game ball can flow down, a first winning opening (22) provided in the game area (R1) and a game ball can win, and the game board. The first winning opening (22), which is included in the plurality of front protrusions (24, 25A, 25B) protruding from the front surface of (11) and the plurality of front protrusions (24, 25A, 25B), allows the gaming ball to be inserted into the first winning opening (22). The winning guide protrusion (24), which is the front protrusion having the guide portion (24R) for guiding to the game area (R1), and the entrance (26A) and the discharge port (26B) in the game area (R1). A rear flow path (26) that moves a game ball that has entered the entrance (26A) to the rear of the front surface of the game board (11) and discharges the game ball from the discharge port (26B) to the front surface of the game board (11). In the gaming machine (10) provided with ), A gaming machine (10) that ejects a gaming ball.

In this configuration, the easy-to-win area in which the game ball passing through the rear flow path (26), which takes in the game ball from the front surface of the game board (11) and moves backward, has a high probability of winning a prize in the first winning opening (22). Since it is discharged toward (R5), when a game ball enters the entrance (26A) of the rear flow path (26), there is a high probability that the first winning opening (22) away from it will win a prize. You can enjoy an unprecedented feeling.

[Structure 2]
The easy-to-win area (R5) is directly above the first winning opening (22) and the guide portion (24R) and between the first winning opening (22) and the guide portion (24R). The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 1, which is a region having no protrusion.

According to this configuration, the game ball that has passed through the rear flow path (26) has a high probability of winning a prize in the first winning opening (22) without being disturbed by the front protrusion.

[Structure 3]
The winning guide protrusion (24) is fixed to the game plate (11) and has a rolling path (24R) in which the game ball is inclined so that the game ball can roll, and the first winning opening (22) has a rolling path (24R). , The rolling path (24R) on the upstream side of the first winning opening (22) forms the guide portion (24R), which is usually opened in the middle of the rolling path (24R) or at the downstream end. The first winning opening (22) is closed to form at least a part of the rolling path (24R), and the first winning opening (22) is opened due to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 1 or 2, which is provided with a door member (22T).

According to this configuration, the game ball discharged from the discharge port (26B) of the rear flow path (26) rolls on the rolling path (24R) and heads for the first winning opening (22). You can enjoy the process from entering the entrance (26A) of the rear flow path (26) to reaching the first winning opening (22). Moreover, since the first winning opening (22) is opened and closed by the door member (22T), the timing of entering the game ball into the entrance (26A) of the rear flow path (26) is the first winning opening (22). You can also enjoy whether or not it is the right time to win a prize.

[Structure 4]
The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 3, wherein the discharge port (26B) is adjacent to the rolling path (24R).

In this configuration, since the discharge port (26B) of the rear flow path (26) is adjacent to the rolling path (24R), the game ball smoothly moves from the discharging port (26B) onto the rolling path (24R). do.

[Structure 5]
The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 4, which has a flow path for flowing a gaming ball from the rolling path (24R) to a portion upstream from the discharge port (26B).

In this configuration, the game ball that has flowed down the flow path (R4) different from the rear flow path (26) is further upstream than the discharge port (26B) of the rear flow path (26) in the rolling path (24R). It is possible to provide a flow form of the game ball having a high taste by being received by the side portion and merging the game balls on the rolling path (24R).

[Structure 6]
A plurality of path distribution protrusions (25A) included in the plurality of front protrusions (24, 25A, 25B) and dividing the game area (R1) into a plurality of flow paths (26, R4) are provided, and the prize is awarded. In the easy region (R5), a straight line horizontally extended from the lower end opening edge of the first winning opening (22) toward the upper end opening edge side is rotated upward around the lower end opening edge, and the path distribution is first performed. It is a region between the reference line (L1) determined at the position in contact with the protrusion (25A) and the prize winning accessory protrusion, and at least a part of the discharge port (26B) is opened in the winning easy region (R5). The gaming machine (10) according to any one of the configurations 3 to 5.

According to this configuration, the game ball that has passed through the rear flow path (26) has a high probability of winning a prize in the first winning opening (22) without being disturbed by the front protrusion.

[Structure 7]
A surrounding wall (12) that protrudes from the front surface of the gaming plate (11) and surrounds the gaming area (R1) is provided, and the reference line (L1) is adjacent to the surrounding wall (12) or the surrounding wall (12). In the configuration 6 which intersects with any of the adjacent members and does not have a ball entry portion where a game ball can enter other than the first winning opening (22) in the winning easy area (R5). The game machine (10) described.

In this configuration, since the winning easy-to-win area (R5) is not provided with a ball entry portion in which a game ball can enter other than the first winning opening (22), the entrance (26) of the rear flow path (26) is provided. The probability of entering 26A) and winning the first winning opening (22) is higher.

[Structure 8]
The winning guide protrusion is described in the configuration 1 or 2 in which the winning guide protrusion is movably supported between a first position for guiding the game ball to the first winning opening (22) and a second position for not guiding the game ball. Gaming machine (10).

According to this configuration, since the winning guide protrusion moves between the first position that guides the game ball to the first winning opening (22) and the second position that does not guide the game ball, the rear flow path (26). It is also possible to enjoy whether or not the timing of entering the game ball into the entrance (26A) is just right for the first winning opening (22) to win a prize.

[Structure 9]
The entrance (26A) has an opening on the upper surface of the front protrusion, and the discharge port (26B) is arranged directly below the front protrusion (25B). The gaming machine (10) described.

In this configuration, the entrance (26A) of the rear flow path (26) is opened on the upper surface of the protrusion (25B) protruding from the front surface of the game plate (11), and the discharge port is directly below the protrusion (25B). Since (26B) is arranged, it is easy to follow the movement of the game ball with the eyes.

[Structure 10]
The gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 1 to 9, wherein only a part of the discharge port (26B) is located in the winning easy area (R5).

If only a part of the discharge port (26B) is located in the winning easy area (R5) as in this configuration, the degree of freedom in arranging the discharge port (26B) is high.

[Structure 11]
The gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 1 to 10, further comprising a transit time notification unit that suggests and displays the transit time of the channel including the entire rear channel (26).

If the passing time required for passing through the rear flow path (26) is suggested and displayed as in this configuration, a game in which the ball enters the entrance (26A) of the rear flow path (26) using that time. You can enjoy the sense of accomplishment when the ball reaches the first winning opening (22).

<Invention of the second group>
[Structure 1]
A rolling stage (16) in which a game ball flowing down the front surface of the game board (11) is taken in and rolls laterally, and a posterior regulation wall (16R) standing up from the trailing edge of the rolling stage (16). ), The front regulation wall (16F) standing up from the front edge of the rolling stage (16), and the front regulating wall (16F) are partially cut off, and the game ball is separated from the rolling stage (16). ), In a gaming machine (10) including at least one discharge port (16X, 16Y), between the rear regulation wall (16R) and the discharge port (16X, 16Y). The game ball is formed on the front side of a boundary position separated from the rear regulation wall (16R) by a radius of or more than the radius of the game ball, and the game ball rolling from the lateral direction is restricted from rolling in the lateral direction to be discharged. The discharge guide unit (16S, 16T) that guides the exit (16X, 16Y) and the discharge guide unit (16S) for a game ball that is formed behind the boundary position and rolls from the lateral direction. , 16T) A gaming machine (10) in which rolling allowances (16K1, 16K2) that allow rolling in the lateral direction more easily are provided side by side in the front-rear direction.

In this configuration, since the rolling allowable part (16K1, 16K2) is provided behind the discharging guide part (16S, 16T) in the rolling stage (16), the rolling stage (16) passes through the discharging port (16X, 16Y) and rolls. In many cases, the rolling distance and rolling time of the game ball in the rolling stage (16) can be made longer than before to improve the taste. In addition, the game ball that has rolled the rolling allowance section (16K1, 16K2) slowly decelerates by rolling for a long time and heads for the discharge guide section (16S, 16T), so that it is discharged from the discharge port (16X, 16Y). You can also expect the effect of stabilizing the position when it is done.

[Structure 2]
The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 1, wherein the boundary position is arranged behind the center of the rolling stage (16) in the front-rear direction.

In this configuration, the boundary position between the discharge guide portion (16S, 16T) and the rolling allowance portion (16K1, 16K2) is arranged behind the center of the rolling stage (16) in the front-rear direction, so that the rolling stage (16) is rolled. A feeling of rareness occurs when the movement allowance portion (16K1, 16K2) is rolled, and the taste is improved.

[Structure 3]
A vertical groove (16V) extending from the discharge port (16X) to the rear end of the rolling stage (16) and a transverse rib (16P) arranged at the boundary position and crossing the vertical groove (16V) are provided. The portion behind the transverse rib (16P) and the transverse rib (16P) forms the rolling allowance portion (16K1), while the portion of the vertical groove (16V) on the front side of the transverse rib (16P) discharges. The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 1 or 2 forming the guide portion (16S).

In this configuration, all the game balls rolling from the lateral direction appear to be guided to the front side by the vertical groove (16V), but the game ball is guided to the front side by the vertical groove (16P), but the game ball is in the vertical groove (16P). At 16V), it is possible to provide a rolling mode of a game ball having a surprising tendency to continue rolling laterally without being guided to the front side.

[Structure 4]
The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 3, wherein the vertical groove (16V) is gradually widened toward the front.

According to this configuration, the game ball is guided to the front side by gradually widening toward the front.

[Structure 5]
The vertical groove (16V) has a V-groove structure having a pair of inner surfaces intersecting in a V shape, and the pair of inner surfaces are inclined forward and downward to eject a game ball to the discharge port (16X, 16Y). The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 3 or 4, which guides the player to.

According to this configuration, the vertical groove (16V) forms a V-groove structure, and the inner side surface of the pair is inclined forward downward, so that the game ball is guided to the front side.

[Structure 6]
The discharge ports (16X, 16Y) are formed at a plurality of locations of the rolling stage (16), and behind all the discharge ports (16X, 16Y), the discharge guide portion (16S, 16T) and the rolling The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration of any one of configurations 1 to 5 in which the motion allowing portions (16K1, 16K2) are arranged together.

According to this configuration, the discharge guide section (16S, 16T) and the rolling allowance section (16K1, 16K2) are arranged behind all the discharge ports (16X, 16Y), so that the rolling stage The rolling distance and rolling time of the game ball in (16) can be lengthened.

<Invention of Group 3>
[Structure 1]
The cam (38C) rotatably supported by the support member (37A) and the support member (37A) are movably supported by the support member (37A) in the first direction orthogonal to the rotation axis of the cam (38C). A gaming machine (10) having a movable effect member (38) having a pair of cam contact portions (opposing sides of the engaging holes 38B) facing each other with the cam (38C) sandwiched in one direction.

In this configuration, when the cam (38C) rotates, one and the other of the pair of cam contact portions (opposing sides of the engaging hole 38B) of the movable effect member (38) are alternately pushed by the cam (38C). As a result, the movable effect member (38) smoothly reciprocates, making it possible to perform a game effect with a high degree of taste.

[Structure 2]
The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 1, wherein the cam (38C) has a shape in which each side of a polygon is bulged outward and has a rotation axis at a position deviated from the centroid of the polygon.

In this configuration, the cam (38C) has a shape in which each side of the polygon is bulged outward and has a rotation axis at a position deviated from the centroid of the polygon, so that the reciprocating stroke is a simple reciprocating stroke. Unlike movements, it is possible to provide highly tasteful movements. If the cam (38C) has a circular shape and has a rotation axis at a position deviated from the center (center) of the cam (38C), a simple reciprocating motion with a constant stroke can be provided.

[Structure 3]
The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 1 or 2, wherein the cam (38C) is formed with a slit (38D) that penetrates the outer edge portion in the axial direction of the rotation axis.

In this configuration, the cam (38C) is formed with a slit (38D) that penetrates the outer edge portion in the axial direction of the rotation axis, so that the weight of the cam (38C) can be reduced and the cam (38C) can be reduced in weight. Of these, the outer portion of the slit (38D) is more likely to be elastically deformed, and the durability of the cam (38C) is improved.

[Structure 4]
The gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 1 to 3, wherein the support member (37A) is movably supported by the base member (32).

In this configuration, the support member (37A) reciprocates in a state where the movable effect member (38) is mounted on the support member (37A) that moves to the base member (32), so that the movement of the support member (37A) becomes more palatable.

[Structure 5]
The support member (37A) has an outer edge portion having substantially the same shape or a large similar shape to the outer edge portion of the movable effect member (38), and is rearward to overlap the rear side of the movable effect member (38). The gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein the member (37C) is provided.

According to this configuration, a rear member (37C) having an outer edge portion having substantially the same shape or a large similar shape to the outer edge portion of the movable effect member (38) is provided on the support member (37A), and the movable effect member (37A) is provided. Since it overlaps with the rear side of (38), the movement of the movable effect member (38) is emphasized by the rear member (37C), and a highly peculiar movable effect can be performed.

[Structure 6]
The movable effect member (38) is provided with an operation unit (10S) that is arranged at an operable position and moves by receiving power from a drive source, and the movable effect member (38) is arranged at an inoperable position, and the operation unit (from the drive source to the operation unit (10S). The gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 1 to 5, wherein the transmission of power to the 10S) and the movement of the movable effect member (38) are performed in synchronization with each other.

In this configuration, the timing when the power of the drive source of the operation unit (10S) is transmitted to the player's hand and the timing of the movement of the movable effect member (38) arranged at the inoperable position are synchronized with each other, so that the player Can give you a mysterious feeling.

<Invention of Group 4>
[Structure 1]
In a gaming machine (10) provided with a light effect member (33, 34) in which a light emitting substrate (33D) is covered from the front with a light transmissive member (34B, 34D), the translucent member (34B, 34D) and the light emission. A gaming machine (10) that is arranged between a substrate (33D) and has a plurality of openings (34E1, 34E2) and has a shielding member (34A) that shields light at a portion other than the openings (34E1, 34E2). ).

In this configuration, a shielding member (34A) is provided between the translucent member (34B, 34D) and the light emitting substrate (33D), and the light emitting substrate (33D) is provided through the opening (34E1, 34E2) of the shielding member (34A). Since the light is directed to the player side, the light effect member (33, 34) has a sense of depth and the taste is improved.

[Structure 2]
The plurality of openings (34E1, 34E2) include a curved or ring-shaped slit (34E2) and an inner opening (34E1) arranged inside the curved or ring-shaped slit (34E2). The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 1.

In this configuration, slits (34E2) are provided around the inner opening (34E1), and all of them shine, so that the inner opening (34E1) stands out by the slit (34E2) and provides a highly tasteful light effect. be able to.

[Structure 3]
The translucent member (34B) is provided with a lens portion (34B3) that collects or diffuses light at a position facing the inner opening (34E1), and the light emitting substrate (33D) is provided with the lens portion (the lens portion (33D). The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 2, wherein the light emitting element (33D1) is arranged at a position facing the 34B3).

In this configuration, the light emitting element (33D1) can be visually recognized through the lens portion (34B3) provided in the translucent member (34B), so that the light in the inner opening (34E1) can be conspicuous.

[Structure 4]
On the light emitting substrate (33D), a plurality of light emitting elements (33D2) are arranged along the slit (34E2) at positions deviated from the position facing the center in the width direction of the slit (34E2). The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 2 or 3.

According to this configuration, the portion of the light effect member (33, 34) on the front side of the slit (34E2) is indirectly illuminated by the light of the light emitting element (33D2), and the taste is improved.

[Structure 5]
The configuration according to any one of configurations 2 to 4, wherein the translucent member (34B) is provided with a bulging portion (34B2) that covers the inner opening (34E1) and bulges forward. Gaming machine (10).

In this configuration, since the translucent member (34B) is provided with a bulging portion (34B2) that covers the inner opening (34E1), the sense of depth of the light effect member (33, 34) is increased.

[Structure 6]
The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 5, which is formed along the outer edge of the bulging portion (34B2) and includes a contour light emitting portion (34B4) that emits light toward the front.

According to this configuration, since the contour light emitting portion (34B4) is provided along the outer edge of the bulging portion (34B2), the bulging portion (34B2) can be made to stand out.

[Structure 7]
The translucent member (34B, 34D) is a dome-shaped second member that covers the first translucent member (34B) having the bulging portion (34B2) and the first translucent member (34B) from the front. The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 5 or 6, which comprises the translucent member (34D) of the above.

According to this configuration, the taste of the light effect member (34) is enhanced.

[Structure 8]
The gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 2 to 7, wherein the light effect member (33, 34) has a face shape including the translucent member (34B, 34D) as an eyeball.

In this configuration, the light effect member (33, 34) has a face shape including the translucent member (34B, 34D) as an eyeball, and therefore, when the light effect member (33, 34) emits light, light is emitted. It is possible to give a feeling that the eyesight of a character having a face composed of the effect members (33, 34) has increased.

[Structure 9]
The light effect member (33) has a substantially chevron shape with a flat cross-sectional shape protruding forward, and the light effect member (33) is provided with a pair of indirect lighting means (44E) that irradiate light from both sides. The gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 2 to 8.

According to this configuration, the light effect member (33) can be illuminated in a state where the entire front side of the light effect member (33) is indirectly illuminated by the indirect lighting means (44E), and the light effect member (33) can be illuminated. You can make it stand out. Since the light effect member (33) has a substantially chevron shape in which the flat cross-sectional shape projects forward, it is possible to illuminate substantially the entire front surface of the light effect member (33) by indirect lighting.

<Invention of Group 5>
[Structure 1]
A main control board (90) for determining whether or not a game is successful, an effect electric component (41, 43) for producing a game effect, and a sub control board (91) for controlling the effect electric component (41, 43). , A power supply circuit (99) that receives power from an external power source (100) and supplies power to a plurality of electric components including the effect electric component (41, 43), and the sub control board (91) provided with the power supply. A gaming machine (10) comprising a power failure detecting means (91A, 91B) for detecting a power failure which is a cutoff of the above.

In this configuration, since the sub-control board (91) itself that controls the electric component for effect (41, 43) is provided with the power failure detecting means (91A, 91B) for detecting the occurrence of the power failure, the sub-control Compared to the case where the board (91) acquires information on the occurrence of a power failure from the outside, it is possible to respond quickly when a power failure occurs, and the electric components (41, 43) for directing are more stable than before. And it will work normally.

[Structure 2]
The gaming machine (10) according to claim 1, further comprising a stop processing means (91A) for stopping the effect electric components (41, 43) when the power failure is detected.

According to this configuration, it is possible to quickly and easily stop the effect electric component (41, 43), and the effect electric component (41, 43) is stable and normal at the time of restarting after the power failure. It will work.

[Structure 3]
The effect electric component (41, 43) is a transmissive liquid crystal display (43), and the stop processing means (91A) backs the transmissive liquid crystal (43) as the stop process when the power failure is detected. The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 2, wherein the transmissive liquid crystal display (43) is displayed in white for a predetermined time or longer after the light is turned off.

As in this configuration, a transmissive liquid crystal display (43) is mentioned as one of the directing electric components (41, 43), and when a power failure is detected, the backlight of the transmissive liquid crystal display (43) is turned off and then displayed in white. Since this is performed for the first specified time or longer, the occurrence of abnormal display of the transmissive liquid crystal display (43) after power failure can be prevented.

[Structure 4]
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is provided on the sub-control board (91) and includes momentary stop detection means (91A, 91C) for detecting a momentary stop, which is a momentary stop of power supply. (10).

According to this configuration, the sub-control board (91) itself that controls the electric component for effect (41, 43) is provided with the momentary power failure detecting means (91A, 91C) for detecting the occurrence of the momentary power failure. Compared to the case where the sub-control board (91) acquires information on the occurrence of a momentary power failure, it is possible to respond more quickly when the momentary power failure occurs, and the electric components (41, 43) for directing after the momentary power failure have been used. It will operate stably and normally.

[Structure 5]
The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 4, further comprising a reset processing means (91A) for resetting a control signal to the effect electric component (41, 43) when the momentary power failure is detected.

According to this configuration, it is possible to quickly and easily reset the effect electrical components (41, 43) when a momentary power failure occurs. As a result, the electric components (41, 43) for effect can be operated stably and normally after a momentary power failure as compared with the conventional case.

[Structure 6]
The effect electric component (41, 43) is a transmissive liquid crystal display (43), and the reset processing means (91A) has a backlight with respect to the transmissive liquid crystal display (43) when the momentary power failure is detected. The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 3 in which the power supply is stopped and then restarted for a predetermined second specified time or longer after displaying white for a predetermined first specified time or longer in a state of being turned off. ).

As in this configuration, a transmissive liquid crystal display (43) is mentioned as one of the directing electrical components (41, 43), and when a momentary power failure is detected, the backlight of the transmissive liquid crystal display (43) is turned off and then the first. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormal display of the transmissive liquid crystal display (43) after a momentary power failure in which the power supply to the transmissive liquid crystal display (43) is stopped for the second specified time or longer after the white display is performed for a specified time or longer.

<Invention of Group 6>
[Structure 1]
A pair of polarizing plates (43J) are arranged facing each other in the front-rear direction with a gaming machine component (33, 35, 36, 37) in between, and at least a part of the pair of polarizing plates (43J) is placed. A gaming machine (10) in which a transmissive light diffusing sheet (41S) is arranged between a pair of polarizing plates (43J) in a gaming machine (10) that can be visually recognized in an overlapping manner from the front-rear direction.

In this configuration, the moire fringes generated by the pair of polarizing plates (43J) can be made inconspicuous by the light diffusion sheet (41S), and the influence of the moire fringes on the effect can be suppressed.

[Structure 2]
The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 1, wherein the light diffusion sheet (41S) is arranged closer to the rear polarizing plate (43J) of the pair of polarizing plates (43J).

In order to make the moire fringes inconspicuous, it is preferable to arrange the light diffusion sheet (41S) closer to the rear polarizing plate (43J) of the pair of polarizing plates (43J) as in this configuration.

[Structure 3]
A transmissive first liquid crystal display (43) and a second liquid crystal display (41) arranged behind the first liquid crystal display (43) are provided, and one of the pair of polarizing plates (43J) is the first liquid crystal display. The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 1 or 2, which is included in (43) while the other is included in the second liquid crystal display (41).

According to this configuration, the moire fringes generated between the transmissive first liquid crystal display (43) and the second liquid crystal display (41) behind the transmissive first liquid crystal display (43) can be made inconspicuous.

[Structure 4]
The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 3, which has a transparent protective sheet (44F) that is superposed on the rear surface of the first liquid crystal display (43) and the superposed surface is embossed.

According to this configuration, since the protective sheet (44F) is superposed on the rear surface of the first liquid crystal display (43), damage to the first liquid crystal display (43) at the time of assembly is blocked. Further, since the overlapping surface of the protective sheet (44F) is embossed, the generation of a pattern due to the close contact between the protective sheet (44F) and the first liquid crystal (43) can be prevented.

<Invention of Group 7>
[Structure 1]
It has a game plate (11) on which a game ball flows down the front surface and an L-shaped unit (42) in which a pair of plate-shaped electric components (43,44C) are held in an orthogonal state, and one of the above. The plate-shaped electric component (43) is arranged in parallel with the gaming plate (11), and the other plate-shaped electric component (44C) is accommodated in the gap of the gaming machine component (28, 33). The gaming machine (10) stacked on the side surface of the gaming machine component (33).

In this configuration, one plate-shaped electric component (43) of the L-shaped unit (42) in which a pair of plate-shaped electric components (43, 44C) are orthogonal to each other is arranged in parallel with the game plate (11). , The other plate-shaped electric component (44C) is accommodated in the gap of the game machine component (28, 33) or is stacked on the side surface of the game machine component (33), so that the dead space can be effectively used. Be done. As a result, the thickness of the gaming machine (10) in the front-rear direction can be suppressed as compared with the case where a pair of plate-shaped electric parts (43, 44C) are stacked back and forth.

[Structure 2]
One of the plate-shaped electric components (43) is a liquid crystal panel (43) and is arranged in parallel with the game plate (11), and the other plate-shaped electric component (44C) is the liquid crystal panel (43). The circuit board (44C) controls the above, and the substrate support portion (44B) projects from the support frame (44) that supports the liquid crystal panel (43), and the circuit board (44C) is attached to the substrate support portion (44B). The gaming machine (10) according to the supported configuration 1.

In this configuration, the substrate support portion (44B) protrudes from the support frame (44) that supports the liquid crystal panel (43), and the circuit board (44C) is supported by the substrate support portion (44B). The assembly work of the liquid crystal panel (43) in 10) becomes easy.

[Structure 3]
The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 2, wherein the liquid crystal panel (43) is a transmissive type.

In this configuration, since the liquid crystal panel (43) is a transmissive type, parts for game production can be arranged behind the liquid crystal panel (43), and the space around the parts for game production is orthogonal to the liquid crystal panel (43). A circuit board (44C) can be arranged.
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[Structure 4]
The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 2 or 3, wherein the substrate support portion (44B) is made of metal and has a double wall structure that sandwiches and shields the circuit board (44C).

In this configuration, the circuit board (44C) can be shielded by the board support portion (44B) to prevent malfunction of the gaming machine.

[Structure 5]
Of the one plate-shaped electric component (43), the light emitting substrate (44E) is held in a state of being orthogonal to the outer edge portion where the other plate-shaped electric component (44C) is not orthogonal to the other plate-shaped electric component (44C). ) The gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, which protrudes smaller than the above.

In this configuration, the light emitting substrate (44E) can perform indirect illumination on the portion arranged on one of the plate-shaped electric components (43).

[Structure 6]
An effect window (13) formed on the game board (11), a support box (28) having a box shape with an open front surface and mounted on the rear surface of the game board (11), and the support box (28). ) Is supported inside and is provided with a first game effect member (33) that can be visually recognized from the front through the effect window (13), while the plate-shaped electric component (43) is the first game effect member. The plate-shaped electric component (44C) is arranged so as to be overlapped with at least a part of (33) from the front, and the other plate-shaped electric component (44C) is accommodated in a gap between the support box (28) and the first game effect member (33). The gaming machine (10) according to any one of the above configurations 1 to 5.

In this configuration, the other plate-shaped electrical component of the L-shaped unit (42) is in the gap between the support box (28) mounted on the rear surface of the game plate (11) and the first game effect member (33). (44C) is accommodated, and the dead space can be effectively used.

<Invention of Group 8>
[Structure 1]
A light emitting substrate in which a translucent panel (51, 52) formed by laminating a plurality of translucent plates (52B, 52C) having irregularities (52Y, 52Z) and a side surface of the translucent panel (51, 52) are butted against each other. (52E) and a plurality of rows of light emitting elements (53A, 53B) mounted on the light emitting substrate (52E) and having a plurality of light emitting elements (53A, 53B) arranged in a row facing each side surface of the plurality of translucent plates (52B, 52C). A gaming machine (10) provided with a row of light emitting elements (53A1, 53B1) to illuminate the unevenness (52Y, 52Z).

In this configuration, since the light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1) of the light emitting substrate (52E) face each side surface of the plurality of laminated light transmitting plates (52B, 52C), each light transmitting plate (52B, 53B1) is opposed to each other. The unevenness (52Y, 52Z) of 52B, 52C) can be clearly illuminated. Then, the shining unevenness (52Y, 52Z) of the plurality of translucent plates (52B, 52C) can be overlapped and shown to the player, and it becomes possible to provide a highly tasteful light effect. As a result, the taste of light production is improved.

[Structure 2]
The gaming machine according to configuration 1, wherein the light emitting elements (53A, 53B) of the adjacent light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1) are arranged so as to be offset in the longitudinal direction of the light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1). 10).

In this configuration, the light emitting elements (53A, 53B) of the adjacent light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1) are displaced in the longitudinal direction of the light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1), so that light is emitted as compared with the other light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1). The distance between the elements (53A, 53B) is widened, which facilitates mounting and suppresses heat generation.

[Structure 3]
The gaming machine (10) according to configuration 2, wherein the light emitting elements (53A, 53B) of the adjacent light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1) are arranged in a staggered manner.

In this configuration, since the light emitting elements (53A, 53B) of the adjacent light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1) are arranged in a staggered manner, the light transmitting plates adjacent to each other corresponding to the light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1) are arranged. Light can be imparted to both (52B and 52C) in a well-balanced manner.

[Structure 4]
The configuration 2 or 3 in which the light emitting elements (53A, 53B) of the adjacent light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1) partially overlap each other when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1). Game machine (10).

In this configuration, the light emitting elements (53A, 53B) of the adjacent light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1) partially overlap each other when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1). A light emitting element (53A, 53B) larger than the plate thickness of (52B, 52C) can be used, and the degree of freedom in selecting the light emitting element (53A, 53B) is increased.

[Structure 5]
The gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein the light emitting elements (53A, 53B) of the adjacent light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1) have different types.

In this configuration, since the types of the light emitting elements (53A, 53B) of the adjacent light emitting element rows (53A1, 53B1) are different, the taste of light emission is different for each light transmissive plate (52B, 52C), and the taste is high. ..

[Structure 6]
The gaming machine (10) according to the configuration 5, wherein the light emitting elements (53A, 53B) of different types include a full-color LED and a white LED.

As in this configuration, full-color LEDs and white LEDs may be used as different types of light emitting elements (53A, 53B), LEDs having different colors such as red and blue, and LEDs having different brightness. You may use it.

[Structure 7]
A through hole (52X) is formed in one of the light-transmitting plates (52C) of the adjacent light-transmitting plates (52B, 52C), and the through-hole (52X) is formed in the other light-transmitting plate (52B). The gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 1 to 6, wherein the fitting members to be fitted are overlapped and fixed.

As in this configuration, the fitting member fixed to the other translucent plate (52B) is fitted into the through hole (52X) of one transmissive plate (52C), so that one transmissive plate (52C) is fitted. ) Is a structure that partially contains different members, and it is possible to provide a highly palatable optical decoration, and when a translucent plate (52C) having such a structure is manufactured by, for example, two-color molding or the like. It can be manufactured more easily.

[Structure 8]
One of the light-transmitting plates (52B) of the adjacent light-transmitting plates (52B, 52C) is formed with irregularities (52Y, 52Z) having a waveform having a substantially uniform wavelength throughout, and the other light-transmitting plate (52Y, 52Z) is formed. 52C) is the gaming machine (10) according to any one of configurations 1 to 7, wherein a plurality of grooves (52Z) having a groove width larger than the wavelength are formed in the 52C).

According to this configuration, the modes of light emission of the adjacent light-transmitting plates (52B, 52C) are clearly separated, and light decoration with a sense of depth can be performed.
<Inventions other than the above groups 1 to 8>
[Structure 1]
It has a game board (11) on which a game ball flows down the front surface, and an L-shaped unit (42) in which a pair of game machine components (43,44C) are held in an orthogonal state, and one of the above. The gaming machine component (43) is arranged in parallel with the gaming plate (11), and the other gaming machine component (44C) is a gaming machine (10) housed in a gap.

In this configuration, the other plate-shaped electric component (44C) of the L-shaped unit (42) in which a pair of plate-shaped electric components (43, 44C) are orthogonal to each other is accommodated in the gap, or the game machine component is described. It is overlapped on the side surface of (33) to effectively utilize the dead space. As a result, the thickness of the gaming machine (10) in the front-rear direction can be suppressed.

[Structure 2]
A main control board (90) for determining whether or not a game is successful, an effect electric component (41, 43) for producing a game effect, and a sub control board (91) for controlling the effect electric component (41, 43). , A power supply circuit (99) that receives power from an external power source (100) and supplies power to a plurality of electric components including the effect electric component (41, 43), and a sub control board (91) provided with the sub. A gaming machine (10) provided on a control board (91) and provided with a momentary power failure detecting means (91A, 91C) for detecting a momentary power failure which is a momentary stop of the power supply.

According to this configuration, the sub-control board (91) itself that controls the electric component for effect (41, 43) is provided with the momentary power failure detecting means (91A, 91C) for detecting the occurrence of the momentary power failure. Compared to the case where the sub-control board (91) acquires information on the occurrence of a momentary power failure, it is possible to respond more quickly when the momentary power failure occurs, and the electric components (41, 43) for directing after the momentary power failure have been used. It will operate stably and normally.
[Structure 3]
A gaming machine (10) having a movable effect member (38) that abuts on a cam (38C) rotatably supported by a support member (37A) and follows the cam (38C).

In this configuration, when the cam (38C) rotates, smooth operation according to the shape of the outer peripheral surface of the cam is repeated, and it becomes possible to perform a highly palatable game effect.

10 Pachinko machine 10S Production operation unit (operation unit)
11 Game board 12 Rail member (envelopment wall)
13 Direction window 16 Rolling stage 16F Front regulation wall 16K1, 16K2 Rolling allowance 16P Crossing rib 16R Rear regulation wall 16S, 16T Discharge guide 16V Vertical groove 16X, 16Y Discharge port 17S, 17T Prize-winning accessory protrusion (path) Distribution protrusion)
22 Large prize opening (1st prize opening)
22T Door member 24 Lower protrusion (winning accessory protrusion)
24R Rolling path 25A 1st pocket (path distribution protrusion)
26 Rear flow path 26A Entrance 26B Discharge port 28 Support box 32 Lower support board (base member)
33 First movable accessory (light production member)
33D1, 33D2,53A, 53B LED (light emitting element)
34 Eyeball part (light production member)
34A Shielding member 34B, 34D Translucent member 34B2 Bulging part 34B3 Lens part 34B4 Contour plane (contour light emitting part)
34C frame member 34E1 pupil (inner opening)
34E2 Slit 37A Lever base (support member)
37C disk part (rear member)
38 Movable production member 38C Cam 38D Slit 41 Liquid crystal panel (electrical parts for production)
41G Rear LCD screen 42 L-shaped unit 43 Transmissive LCD panel (LCD panel, first LCD, plate-shaped electrical components, electrical components for production)
43G Front LCD screen 43J Polarizing plate 44 Support frame 44B Board housing (board support)
44C circuit board 44E light emitting board (indirect lighting means)
44F Protective sheet 51, 52 Light emitting panel 52B, 52C Light transmitting plate 52E Light emitting board 52X Through hole 52Y, 52Z Groove (unevenness)
53A1, 53B1 Light emitting element row 90 Main control board 90A, 91A Microcomputer 91B First comparison circuit (electric power failure detection means)
91C 2nd comparison circuit (instantaneous power failure detection means)
91 Sub-control board 91A Microcomputer (reset processing means, stop processing means, power failure detection means, momentary power failure detection means)
99 Power supply circuit 100 External power supply L1 Reference line P1 Reference opening edge (lower end opening edge)
PG1 Power failure monitoring program PG2 Instantaneous power failure monitoring program R1 Game area R4 Flow path (flow path)
R5 Easy-to-win area S16 Power failure processing (stop processing)
S25 Instantaneous power failure processing (reset processing)

Claims (1)

A game board with a game area on the front where the game ball can flow down,
The first winning opening provided in the game area and where the game ball can be won,
A winning guide protrusion having a guide portion that protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board and guides the game ball to one side to guide the game ball to the first winning opening.
A rear flow path having an entrance and a discharge port in the game area, moving a game ball entering the entrance to the rear of the front surface of the game board, and discharging the game ball from the discharge port to the front surface of the game board. In a gaming machine equipped with
The discharge port of the rear flow path is a region near the upper side of the first winning port or the guide portion, and the game ball is directed toward a winning area where it is easy to win a prize in the first winning opening when the game ball enters. Discharge ,
It is provided with a plurality of path distribution protrusions that project to the front side of the front surface of the game board and divide the game area into a plurality of flow paths.
In the easy-to-win area, a straight line horizontally extended from the one-sided opening edge of the first winning opening to the other side is rotated upward around the one-sided opening edge. It is an area between the reference line determined at the position in contact with the path distribution protrusion first and the winning guide protrusion.
A gaming machine in which at least a part of the discharge port is open in the winning easy area .

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