Game machine

Abstract

To provide a game machine for making suitable a change in a visual recognition mode that matches operation of displacement means.SOLUTION: When light is applied in accordance with displacement of an edge of an opening / closing plate A651 from light emitting means A14639a, light along a shape of a design is allowed to be visually recognized in one portion of the design formed in a cover member A14630 by a left-side light emitting section A14639b, and light along a shape of the opening / closing plate A651 is allowed to be visually recognized by a part in a front side of the opening / closing plate A651 in the cover member A14630 by a right-side light emitting section A14639c, thus causing a change in a visual recognition mode that matches operation of the opening / closing plate A651 and increasing a performance effect, and at the same time making suitable a change in a visual recognition mode that matches operation of the opening / closing plate A651.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 701

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines. [Background technology]

[0002] There is a gaming machine that can execute a display corresponding to the position of a displacement means (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-54808 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the above-mentioned gaming machine has a problem that there is room for improvement in the display mode.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve the problems exemplified above, and has an object to provide a gaming machine that can provide a suitable display mode. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine described in claim 1 comprises an operating means operable by a player, a detection means capable of detecting a predetermined part of a displacement body displaced based on the operation of the operating means, a displacement means capable of displacing a first position located on the side of a predetermined area and a second position farther away from the predetermined area than the first position, and a predetermined means having a light irradiation means, and further comprises a selection means for selecting from a plurality of stored modes a mode of specific control to be executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition based on the detection, the displacement means being configured to be displaced based on the mode selected by the selection means, the light of the light irradiation means being configured to be able to travel to the predetermined area, the progression mode of the light of the light irradiation means in the predetermined area when the displacement means is located at the first position being different from the progression mode of the light of the light irradiation means in the predetermined area when the displacement means is located at the second position, and when the light of the light irradiation means is irradiated to the displacement means located at the first position, a display corresponding to the arrangement of the displacement means is visible at a predetermined position of the predetermined means when viewed in a predetermined direction.

[0007] The gaming machine of claim 2 is the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the predetermined means is configured so that a predetermined display is visible at the predetermined position when the displacement means is located at the second position, and the brightness of the display visible through the predetermined means corresponds to the brightness of the light of the light irradiation means passing through a specific portion of the predetermined means.

[0008] The gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein when the displaceable body blocks the light from the light irradiation means, the display becomes invisible. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the gaming machine of claim 1, the display mode can be made preferable.

[0010] According to the gaming machine of claim 2, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine of claim 1, a preferable display mode can be achieved.

[0011] According to the gaming machine of claim 3, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine of claim 1 or 2, it is possible to provide a configuration in which it is possible to clearly grasp the case where the displaceable body blocks the light from the light irradiation means. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. [Diagram 3] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame opened (deployed) relative to the outer frame. [Figure 4] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the state (deployed) where the inner frame is open relative to the outer frame and the back pack is open relative to the inner frame. [Diagram 5] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame closed against the outer frame and the front frame open (deployed). [Figure 6] This is a front view of the pachinko machine with the front frame removed. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the game board and inner frame. [Figure 8] FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board and the operating unit. [Figure 14] FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the winning unit. [Figure 16] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the winning unit. [Figure 17]13 is a partially enlarged front view of the game board at part Z01m in FIG. 12. [Figure 18] A cross-sectional view of the game board taken along line X02m-X02m in Figure 17. [Figure 19] FIG. [Figure 20] FIG. [Figure 21] FIG. [Figure 22] FIG. [Figure 23] FIG. [Figure 24] FIG. [Diagram 25] FIG. [Figure 26] FIG. [Figure 27] FIG. [Figure 28] FIG. [Figure 29] FIG. [Diagram 30] FIG. [Diagram 31] FIG. [Diagram 32] FIG. [Diagram 33] FIG. [Diagram 34] FIG. [Diagram 35] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the first movable device; [Diagram 36] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the first movable device; [Figure 37] FIG. [Figure 38] FIG. [Figure 39] FIG. [Diagram 40] FIG. [Diagram 41] FIG. [Diagram 42] FIG. [Diagram 43] 13A and 13B are partially enlarged front views of a front layer side movable device. [Diagram 44] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of the first movable device. [Diagram 45] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of the first movable device. [Diagram 46] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of the first movable device. [Figure 47] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of the first movable device. [Figure 48] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of the first movable device. [Figure 49] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of the first movable device. [Figure 50] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of the first movable device. [Figure 51] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of the first movable device. [Figure 52] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged rear view of the first movable device. [Figure 53] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged rear view of the first movable device. [Figure 54] 1(a), (b), (c) and (d) are partial front views of a first movable device. [Figure 55] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the second movable device; [Figure 56] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the second movable device; [Figure 57] 13(a) and (b) are front views of the second movable device. [Figure 58] 13(a) and (b) are front views of the second movable device. [Figure 59] 13(a) and (b) are front views of the second movable device. [Figure 60] 4(a), (b) and (c) are schematic front views of the upper and lower sliding members, the followable member and the interlocking member. [Figure 61] FIG. [Figure 62] FIG. [Figure 63] FIG. 13 is an exploded front perspective view of the third movable device; [Figure 64] FIG. 13 is an exploded rear perspective view of the third movable device; [Figure 65] 13A, 13B, and 13C are front views of the upper rear cover member, the extended rotation member, the base end slide member, and the pinion. [Figure 66] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of the rear layer side movable device. [Figure 67] FIG. [Figure 68] FIG. [Figure 69] FIG. [Figure 70] 1(a) to 1(f) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 71] 1(a) to 1(e) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 72] FIG. 13 is a rear view of the base plate and the light irradiation device in the third embodiment. [Figure 73] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the base plate and the light irradiation device. [Figure 74] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the base plate and the light irradiation device. [Figure 75] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the base plate and the light irradiation device. [Figure 76] 73 is a partial cross-sectional view of the base plate and the light irradiation device taken along the line X03m-X03m in FIG. 72. [Figure 77] FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 78] FIG. 13 is an exploded rear perspective view of a base plate and a light irradiation device in the fourth embodiment. [Figure 79] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the base plate and the light irradiation device. [Figure 80] 73 is a partial cross-sectional view of the base plate and the light irradiation device taken along a line corresponding to line X03m-X03m in FIG. 72. [Figure 81]FIG. 13 is a front view of an operating unit in the fifth embodiment. [Figure 82] 1(a) to 1(d) are front views of the moving device. [Figure 83] FIG. 2 is a partial rear view of a first movable device of the front layer side movable device. [Figure 84] FIG. 2 is a partial rear view of a first movable device of the front layer side movable device. [Figure 85] 1(a) to 1(c) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 86] FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 87] 1(a) and (b) are partial front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 88] 13 is a partially enlarged front view of the game board in the range corresponding to part Z01m in FIG. [Figure 89] 1(a) to 1(c) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 90] 1(a) to 1(c) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 91] 1(a) to 1(c) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 92] 1(a) to 1(c) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 93] 1(a) to 1(c) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 94] 1(a) to 1(c) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 95] 1(a) to 1(c) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 96] 1(a) to 1(c) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 97] 13(a) and (b) are front views of the second movable device. [Figure 98] FIG. 4 is a front view of the second movable device. [Figure 99] 13 is a schematic front view showing the plate-shaped portion of the rear opening / closing member, the plate-shaped portion of the middle opening / closing member, and the plate-shaped portion of the front opening / closing member of the rear layer side movable device. FIG. [Figure 100](a) is a front view of the display area of ​​the third pattern display device, and (b) is a front view of the plate-shaped portion arranged on the front side of the display area of ​​the third pattern display device shown in Figure 100(a). [Figure 101] (a) is a front view of the display area of ​​the third pattern display device, and (b) is a front view of the plate-shaped portion arranged on the front side of the display area of ​​the third pattern display device shown in Figure 101 (a). [Figure 102] 13 is a schematic front view showing the plate-shaped portion of the rear opening / closing member, the plate-shaped portion of the middle opening / closing member, and the plate-shaped portion of the front opening / closing member of the rear layer side movable device. FIG. [Figure 103] 13(a) to 13(c) are top views of the plate-shaped parts of the third pattern display device and the rear layer side movable device. [Figure 104] 85(a) to 85(i) are partially enlarged front views of the pachinko machine at the Z04m portion of FIG. 85(a). [Figure 105] 85(a) to 85(c) are partially enlarged front views of the pachinko machine at the Z04m portion of FIG. 85(a). [Fig. 106] 1(a) and (b) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 107] 1(a) to 1(c) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 108] 1(a) and (b) are schematic front views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 109] FIG. 13 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to a sixth embodiment. [Figure 110] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 111] FIG. [Figure 112] A partial cross-sectional view of the game board along line X05m-X05m in Figure 111. [Figure 113] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 114] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 115] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 116] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 117]FIG. 13 is a front view of the game board in the seventh embodiment. [Figure 118] FIG. 118(a) is a partially enlarged front view of the game board at part Z06a in FIG. 117, and FIG. 118(b) is a partially enlarged front view of FIG. 118(a). [Figure 119] FIG. 13 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to an eighth embodiment. [Figure 120] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. [Figure 121] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame opened (deployed) relative to the outer frame. [Fig. 122] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the state (deployed) where the inner frame is open relative to the outer frame and the back pack is open relative to the inner frame. [Figure 123] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame closed against the outer frame and the front frame open (deployed). [Figure 124] This is a front view of the pachinko machine with the front frame removed. [Fig. 125] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the game board and inner frame. [Fig. 126] FIG. [Figure 127] FIG. [Figure 128] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Figure 129] An exploded front oblique view of the upper decorative unit. [Fig. 130] An exploded rear oblique view of the upper decorative unit. [Fig. 131] FIG. [Fig. 132] FIG. [Fig. 133] A front view of the upper decorative unit. [Fig. 134] A front view of the upper decorative unit and the right side decorative unit. [Fig. 135]134. (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit taken along line X07a in FIG. 134, and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit taken along line X07b in FIG. [Fig. 136] 1A is a front view of the right-side decorative unit, and FIG. 1B is a side view of the right-side decorative unit. [Fig. 137] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of the right side decorative unit, and FIG. 1B is an exploded rear perspective view of the right side decorative unit. [Figure 138] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of the weight plate unit, and FIG. 1B is an exploded rear perspective view of the weight plate unit. [Fig. 139] FIG. [Fig. 140] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the left weight plate unit. [Fig. 141] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the right weight plate unit. [Fig. 142] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of the front frame, and FIG. 1B is a front perspective view of the front frame. [Fig. 143] (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the right side decorative unit and upper decorative unit taken along line X08a in Figure 136(b), and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the right side decorative unit and upper decorative unit taken along line X08b in Figure 136(b). [Fig. 144] A front view of the upper and lower tray units. [Fig. 145] This is an exploded front oblique view of the upper and lower tray units. [Fig. 146] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the upper and lower plate units. [Fig. 147] 1A is a front view of the base member and the upper tray forming member, and FIG. 1B is a rear view of the base member and the upper tray forming member. [Fig. 148] 147(a) is a cross-sectional view of the base member taken along line X12a in FIG. 147(a), (b) is a cross-sectional view of the base member taken along line X12b in FIG. 147(a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the base member taken along line X12c in FIG. 147(a). [Figure 149]1A is a front view of the lower plate forming member, and FIG. 1B is a rear view of the lower plate forming member. [Fig. 150] FIG. [Fig. 151] FIG. [Fig. 152] 152(a) is a top view of the connecting portion, (b) is a bottom view of the connecting portion, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the connecting portion taken along line X13c in FIG. 152(b). [Fig. 153] An exploded oblique view of the upper and lower tray units. [Fig. 154] 144(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the upper and lower tray units with the lower tray forming member removed from the base member, and correspond to the cross section of the upper and lower tray units taken along line X09a in FIG. [Fig. 155] 155(a) is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray unit taken along line X09a in FIG. 144, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray unit taken along line X14b in FIG. 155(a). [Fig. 156] (a) is a bottom view of the upper and lower plate units, and (b) is a front view of the lower protective plate. [Fig. 157] 1A is a perspective front view of a lower protective plate, and FIG. 1B is a perspective rear view of the lower protective plate. [Fig. 158] 156(a) is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray unit taken along line X15a in FIG. 156(a), and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray unit taken along line X15b in FIG. 156(a). [Fig. 159] (a) and (b) are side views of the front frame. [Fig. 160] (a) is a bottom view of the front frame, and (b) is a side view of the front frame. [Fig. 161] 161(a) is a front view of the upper protective plate, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the upper protective plate taken along line X16b in FIG. 161(a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the upper protective plate taken along line X16c in FIG. 161(a). [Fig. 162]144A is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray units taken along line X10a in FIG. 144, and FIG. 144B is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray units taken along line X10b in FIG. [Fig. 163] 13(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the upper and lower plate units with the upper protective plate disassembled from the first decorative plate. [Fig. 164] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of the operation unit, and FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the operation unit. [Fig. 165] FIG. [Fig. 166] FIG. [Fig. 167] 167(a) is a front view of the driving means, and (b) is a side view of the driving means taken along line Y17b in FIG. 167(a). [Fig. 168] FIG. [Fig. 169] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of a transmission shaft rod, and FIG. 1B is an exploded rear perspective view of the transmission shaft rod. [Fig. 170] 168. (a) is a side view of the right disc cam in the direction of arrow Y18a in FIG. 168, (b) is a side view of the right disc cam in the direction of arrow Y18b in FIG. 168, (c) is a side view of the left disc cam in the direction of arrow Y18c in FIG. 168, and (d) is a side view of the left disc cam in the direction of arrow Y18d in FIG. 168. [Fig. 171] 169(a) and 169(b) are side views of the release member and the rotatable claw member as viewed in the direction of arrow Y19a in FIG. 168. [Fig. 172] 145 is a cross-sectional view of the operation unit taken along line X11m in FIG. 144. [Fig. 173] 145 is a cross-sectional view of the operation unit taken along line X11m in FIG. 144. [Fig. 174] 145 is a cross-sectional view of the operation unit taken along line X11m in FIG. 144. [Fig. 175] 145 is a cross-sectional view of the operation unit taken along line X11m in FIG. 144. [Fig. 176] 145 is a cross-sectional view of the operation unit taken along line X11m in FIG. 144. [Fig. 177] 145 is a cross-sectional view of the operation unit taken along line X11m in FIG. 144. [Fig. 178] 178(a) is a top view of the oscillating device, and (b) is a side view of the oscillating device as viewed in the direction of arrow Y20b in FIG. 178(a). [Fig. 179] 178(a) is a cross-sectional view of the oscillating device taken along line X21a in FIG. 178(b), and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the oscillating device taken along line X21b in FIG. 178(a). [Fig. 180] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of the rocking device, and FIG. 1B is an exploded rear perspective view of the rocking device. [Fig. 181] FIG. [Fig. 182] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of a base means, and FIG. 1B is an exploded rear perspective view of the base means. [Fig. 183] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of the driving means, and FIG. 1B is an exploded rear perspective view of the driving means. [Fig. 184] 184(a) is a top view of the base means and the driving means, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the driving means taken along line X22b in FIG. 184(a). [Fig. 185] 185(a) is a top view of the base means and the driving means, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the driving means taken along line X23b in FIG. 185(a). [Fig. 186] 178(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the oscillating device, and correspond to the cross section taken along line X21a in FIG. 178(b). [Fig. 187] FIG. [Fig. 188] FIG. [Fig. 189] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the ball launching unit. [Fig. 190] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the launch position throwing unit. [Fig. 191] 187, (a) is a cross-sectional view of the ball launching unit and the launch position throwing unit taken along line X24a in FIG. 187, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the ball launching unit and the launch position throwing unit taken along line X24b in FIG. [Fig. 192] 1A is a front view of the launching means in the retracted position, FIG. 1B is a front view of the launching means in the initial position, and FIG. 1C is a front view of the launching means in the launch position. [Fig. 193] 191(a) and (b) are partially enlarged cross-sectional views of the ball launching unit and the launch position throwing unit in the MCMVII portion of Figure 191(b). [Fig. 194] 191(a) and (b) are partially enlarged cross-sectional views of the ball launching unit and the launch position throwing unit in the MCMVII portion of Figure 191(b). [Fig. 195] A partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the ball launching unit and launch position throwing unit in the MCMIX section of Figure 191(a). [Fig. 196] FIG. [Figure 197] FIG. [Figure 198] FIG. [Figure 199] (a) is a front view of the directing operation unit, and (b) is a rear view of the directing operation unit. [Figure 200] This is a disassembled front oblique view of the petal operation device side of the performance operation unit. [Figure 201] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the petal operation device side of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 202] This is a disassembled front oblique view of the ring forming unit side of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 203] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the ring forming unit side of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 204] (a) and (b) are front views of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 205] FIG. [Fig. 206] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the petal movement device. [Fig. 207] 207(a) is a front view of the flower rotation unit, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the flower rotation unit along line X25b in FIG. 207(a). [Fig. 208] This is an exploded front oblique view of the flower rotation unit. [Fig. 209] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the flower rotation unit. [Fig. 210] 207(a) is a side view of the first decorative unit as seen in the Y25a direction of FIG. 207(a), and (b) is an exploded front perspective view of the first decorative unit. [Fig. 211] 207(a) to (c) are side views of the first decorative unit, and correspond to the side view seen in the Y25a direction of FIG. 207(a). [Fig. 212] 13(a) to (d) are side views of the first decorative unit when the displacement unit is placed in the tilt reference position, and correspond to the side view seen from the Y25a direction in (a). [Fig. 213] 213(a) is a front view of the flower rotation unit, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the flower rotation unit taken along line X26b in FIG. 213(a). [Fig. 214] 214(a) is a front view of the flower rotation unit, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the flower rotation unit taken along line X27b in FIG. 214(a). [Fig. 215] (a) is a front view of the flower rotation unit, (b) is a side view of the flower rotation unit as viewed in the direction of arrow Y28b in Figure 215(a), and (c) is a side view of the flower rotation unit as viewed in the direction of arrow Y28c in Figure 215(a). [Fig. 216] (a) is a front view of the flower rotation unit, (b) is a side view of the flower rotation unit as viewed in the direction of arrow Y29b in Figure 216(a), and (c) is a side view of the flower rotation unit as viewed in the direction of arrow Y29c in Figure 216(a). [Fig. 217] (a) is a front view of the flower rotation unit, (b) is a side view of the flower rotation unit as viewed in the direction of arrow Y30b in Figure 217(a), and (c) is a side view of the flower rotation unit as viewed in the direction of arrow Y30c in Figure 217(a). [Fig. 218](a) is a front view of the flower rotation unit, (b) is a side view of the flower rotation unit as viewed in the direction of arrow Y31b in Figure 218(a), and (c) is a side view of the flower rotation unit as viewed in the direction of arrow Y31c in Figure 218(a). [Fig. 219] (a) and (b) are front views of the flower rotation unit. [Fig. 220] (a) and (b) are front views of the flower rotation unit. [Fig. 221] 4(a) to 4(d) are rear views of the driven gear and the detection sensor. [Fig. 222] 13(a) to 13(c) are schematic diagrams showing the flower rotation unit viewed from the front. [Fig. 223] This is a schematic diagram showing a flower rotation unit in the 9th embodiment viewed from the front. [Fig. 224] 13(a) to 13(c) are schematic diagrams showing the flower rotation unit viewed from the front. [Fig. 225] 13(a) and (b) are front views of the flower rotation unit in the tenth embodiment. [Fig. 226] 226(a) is a front view of the flower rotation unit in the 11th embodiment, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the flower rotation unit along line MCMXLb in FIG. 226(a). [Fig. 227] 12(a) and 12(b) are front views of the flower rotation unit in the twelfth embodiment. [Fig. 228] 207(a) is a side view of the first decorative unit in the thirteenth embodiment, and corresponds to the side view seen in the Y25a direction in FIG. 207(a), and FIG. 207(b) is an exploded front perspective view of the first decorative unit. [Fig. 229] 13(a) and (b) are side views of the first decorative unit. [Fig. 230] (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit in the 14th embodiment, corresponding to the cross-section along line X07a in Figure 134, and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit in the 15th embodiment, corresponding to the cross-section along line X07a in Figure 134. [Fig. 231]An exploded rear oblique view of the upper decorative unit in the 16th embodiment. [Fig. 232] 13(a) and (b) are front views of the upper decorative unit. [Fig. 233] 232(a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit taken along line X32a in FIG. 232(a), and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit taken along line X32b in FIG. 232(b). [Fig. 234] FIG. 23(a) is an exploded front perspective view of a right-side decorative unit in the seventeenth embodiment, and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the right-side decorative unit and the upper decorative unit. [Fig. 235] FIG. 2(a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of a right-side decorative unit and an upper-side decorative unit in an eighteenth embodiment, and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of a right-side decorative unit and an upper-side decorative unit in a nineteenth embodiment. [Fig. 236] 20(a) and 20(b) are schematic cross-sectional views of a right-side decorative unit and an upper decorative unit in the twentieth embodiment. [Fig. 237] A disassembled front oblique view of the upper and lower tray units in the 21st embodiment. [Fig. 238] (a) and (b) are side views of the upper and lower tray units. [Fig. 239] 238(a) is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray unit taken along line X33a in FIG. 238(a), and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray unit taken along line X33b in FIG. 238(b). [Fig. 240] 238(a) to (d) are cross-sectional views of the upper and lower tray units in the 22nd embodiment, corresponding to the cross section taken along line X33a in FIG. 238(a). [Fig. 241] 23(a) and 23(b) are schematic front views of the front frame in the 23rd embodiment. [Fig. 242] 241(a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit taken along line X34a in FIG. 241(a), and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit taken along line X34b in FIG. 241(b). [Fig. 243](a) is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray unit in the 24th embodiment, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray unit in the 25th embodiment. [Fig. 244] (a) is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray units in the 26th embodiment, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray units in the 27th embodiment. [Fig. 245] 184(a) is a cross-sectional view of a rocking device in the 28th embodiment, corresponding to the cross section taken along line X22b in FIG. 184(a), and FIG. 184(b) is an exploded front perspective view of a drive motor and abutment means. [Fig. 246] 184(a) to (d) are cross-sectional views of the oscillating device, and correspond to the cross section taken along line X22b in FIG. 184(a). [Fig. 247] 184(a) is a cross-sectional view of the oscillating device in the twenty-ninth embodiment, corresponding to the cross section taken along line X22b in FIG. 184(a), and (b) is an exploded front perspective view of a drive motor and a displacement means. [Fig. 248] 184(a) to (c) are cross-sectional views of the oscillating device, and correspond to the cross section taken along line X22b in FIG. 184(a). [Fig. 249] (a) is a cross-sectional view of the launch position throwing unit and ball launching unit in the 30th embodiment, corresponding to the cross-sectional view along line X24a in Figure 187, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the launch position throwing unit and ball launching unit, corresponding to the cross-sectional view along line X24b in Figure 187. [Fig. 250] 187, (a) is a cross-sectional view of the launch position throwing unit and ball launching unit in the 31st embodiment, corresponding to the cross-sectional view along line X24a in Figure 187, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the launch position throwing unit and ball launching unit in the 32nd embodiment, corresponding to the cross-sectional view along line X24a in Figure 187. [Fig. 251] FIG. 33 is a front view of the inner frame in the 33rd embodiment. [Fig. 252]252(a) is a rear view of the path changing member, (b) is a side view of the path changing member as viewed in the direction of arrow Y35b in Figure 252(a), (c) is a cross-sectional view of the path changing member taken along line X35c in Figure 252(b), and (d) is a cross-sectional view of the path changing member taken along line X35d in Figure 252(a). [Fig. 253] 13(a) is a front view of the inner frame in the thirty-fourth embodiment, and (b) is a front view of the inner frame in the thirty-fifth embodiment. FIG. [Fig. 254] (a) is a front view of the ball launching unit in the thirty-sixth embodiment, (b) is a front view of the ball launching unit in the thirty-seventh embodiment, and (c) is a front view of the ball launching unit in the thirty-eighth embodiment. [Figure 255] (a) is a cross-sectional view of the ball launching unit and the launch position throwing unit in the 39th embodiment, corresponding to the cross-sectional view along line X24b in Figure 187, (b) is a front view of the ball launching unit as viewed in the MCMLXIXb direction in Figure 255(a), (c) is a front view of the ball launching unit in the 40th embodiment, corresponding to the front view as viewed in the MCMLXIXb direction in Figure 255(a), and (d) is a front view of the ball launching unit in the 41st embodiment, corresponding to the front view as viewed in the MCMLXIXb direction in Figure 255(a). [Fig. 256] 42(a) and (b) are schematic front views of the front frame H35014 in the 42nd embodiment. [Fig. 257] 43(a) and 43(b) are schematic rear views of the inner frame H12 in the 43rd embodiment. [Fig. 258] (a) is a schematic cross-sectional diagram of the upper decorative unit in the 44th embodiment, corresponding to the cross-section along line X32a in Figure 232(a), and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional diagram of the upper decorative unit, corresponding to the cross-section along line X32b in Figure 232(b). [Fig. 259] (a) is a schematic cross-sectional diagram of the upper decorative unit in the 45th embodiment, corresponding to the cross-section along line X32a in Figure 232(a), and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional diagram of the upper decorative unit, corresponding to the cross-section along line X32b in Figure 232(b). [Fig. 260] (a) is a schematic cross-sectional diagram of the upper decorative unit in the 46th embodiment, corresponding to the cross-section along line X32a in Figure 232(a), and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional diagram of the upper decorative unit, corresponding to the cross-section along line X32b in Figure 232(b). [Fig. 261] 232(a) to (c) are schematic cross-sectional views of the upper decorative unit in the 47th embodiment, corresponding to the cross section taken along line X32a in FIG. 232(a). [Fig. 262] 262(a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit in the 48th embodiment, corresponding to the cross section taken along line X07a in FIG. 134, and (b) is a schematic top view of the upper decorative unit taken in the direction of arrow X36b in FIG. 262(a). [Fig. 263] (a) and (c) are front schematic views of the oscillating device in the 49th embodiment, (b) is a cross-sectional schematic view of the oscillating device taken along line X37b in Figure 263(a), and (d) is a cross-sectional schematic view of the oscillating device taken along line X37d in Figure 263(c). [Fig. 264] 264(a) is a schematic front view of the oscillating device in the fiftieth embodiment, and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oscillating device taken along line X38b in FIG. 264(a). [Fig. 265] (a) and (c) are front schematic views of the oscillating device in the 50th embodiment, (b) is a cross-sectional schematic view of the oscillating device taken along line X39b in Figure 265(a), and (d) is a cross-sectional schematic view of the oscillating device taken along line X39d in Figure 265(c). [Fig. 266] 266(a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operation unit in the fifty-first embodiment, and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operation unit taken along line X40b in FIG. 266(a). [Fig. 267] 52(a) and 52(b) are schematic cross-sectional views of an operation unit according to a fifty-second embodiment. [Fig. 268] 5(a) and (b) are schematic cross-sectional views of an operation unit according to a fifty-third embodiment. [Fig. 269] A front view of a pachinko machine in the 54th embodiment. [Fig. 270]FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. [Fig. 271] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame opened (deployed) relative to the outer frame. [Fig. 272] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the state (deployed) where the inner frame is open relative to the outer frame and the back pack is open relative to the inner frame. [Fig. 273] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame closed against the outer frame and the front frame open (deployed). [Fig. 274] This is a front view of the pachinko machine with the front frame removed. [Fig. 275] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the game board and inner frame. [Fig. 276] FIG. [Fig. 277] FIG. [Fig. 278] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Fig. 279] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 280] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board and the operating unit. [Fig. 281] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the game board and the operating unit. [Fig. 282] This is an exploded front oblique view of the composite action part unit. [Fig. 283] This is an exploded rear perspective view of the composite action part unit. [Fig. 284] This is an exploded front oblique view of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 285] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 286] An exploded front oblique view of the movable decorative unit. [Fig. 287] An exploded rear oblique view of the movable decorative unit. [Fig. 288] (a) and (b) are front views of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 289] (a) and (b) are front views of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 290] 13(a) and (b) are partial front views of a movable decorative unit. [Fig. 291] 13(a) and (b) are partial front views of a movable decorative unit. [Fig. 292] 13(a) and (b) are partial front views of a movable decorative unit. [Fig. 293] 13(a) and (b) are partial front views of a movable decorative unit. [Fig. 294] 13(a) and (b) are partial front views of a movable decorative unit. [Fig. 295] FIG. [Fig. 296] FIG. [Fig. 297] FIG. [Figure 298] FIG. [Figure 299] 13(a), (b) and (c) are rear views of the lift drive unit. [Figure 300] A front view of the composite action part unit. [Fig. 301] A front view of the composite action part unit. [Fig. 302] A front view of the composite action part unit. [Fig. 303] FIG. [Fig. 304] FIG. [Fig. 305] 1A and 1B are front views of a drive base, a drive solenoid, a slide body, and a rotation switching portion. [Fig. 306] A front view of the composite action part unit. [Fig. 307] A front view of the composite action part unit. [Fig. 308] A front view of the composite action part unit. [Fig. 309]13 is a diagram showing changes over time of the detection sensor, the drive motor, the guided portion, the detection sensor, the drive motor, the detection sensor, and the corresponding display in the second vertical movement control (first operation pattern). FIG. [Fig. 310] A front view of the composite action part unit. [Fig. 311] A front view of the composite action part unit. [Fig. 312] 13 is a diagram showing changes over time of the detection sensor, the drive motor, the guided portion, the detection sensor, the drive motor, the detection sensor, and the corresponding display in the second vertical movement control (second operation pattern). FIG. [Fig. 313] This is an exploded front oblique view of the slide action role unit. [Fig. 314] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the sliding action role unit. [Fig. 315] 13(a) and (b) are front views of the sliding action role unit. [Fig. 316] 1A, 1B, and 1C are front views of a light guide plate. [Fig. 317] A front view of the third pattern display device, the composite action role unit, the slide action role unit and the lifting action role unit. [Fig. 318] A front view of the third pattern display device, the composite action role unit, the slide action role unit and the lifting action role unit. [Fig. 319] A front view of the third pattern display device, the composite action role unit, the slide action role unit and the lifting action role unit. [Fig. 320] A front view of the third pattern display device, the composite action role unit, the slide action role unit and the lifting action role unit. [Fig. 321] FIG. 2 is a front view of the lifting and lowering action part unit. [Fig. 322] FIG. 2 is a front view of the lifting and lowering action part unit. [Figure 323] FIG. 2 is a front view of the lifting and lowering action part unit. [Fig. 324] FIG. 2 is a partial front perspective view of the game board and the operating unit. [Fig. 325]A front view of the third pattern display device, the composite action role unit and the lifting action role unit. [Fig. 326] A front view of the third pattern display device, the composite action role unit and the lifting action role unit. [Fig. 327] An exploded rear oblique view of the movable decorative unit in the 55th embodiment. [Fig. 328] (a) and (b) are partial front views of the performance operation unit and the movable decorative unit. [Figure 329] An exploded front oblique view of the front frame in the 56th embodiment. [Fig. 330] A front view of the third pattern display device, the composite action role unit, the slide action role unit and the lifting action role unit. [Fig. 331] An exploded rear oblique view of the movable decorative unit in the 57th embodiment. [Fig. 332] 13(a) and (b) are partial front views of a movable decorative unit. [Figure 333] 13(a) and (b) are partial front views of a movable decorative unit. [Fig. 334] FIG. 4 is a front view of the pin gear and the link member. [Figure 335] A front view of the composite action role unit, slide action role unit, and lifting action role unit in the 58th embodiment. [Fig. 336] 13(a) and (b) are partial front views of the movable decorative unit and the rotationally movable member, illustrating the operation of the pin gear in chronological order. [Figure 337] This is a front view of a composite action part unit, a slide action part unit, and a lift action part unit. [Fig. 338] This is a front view of a composite action part unit, a slide action part unit, and a lift action part unit. [Fig. 339] FIG. 13 is a front view of a pachinko machine in the 59th embodiment. [Fig. 340] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. [Fig. 341] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 342] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 343] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 344] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 345] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the game board and inner frame. [Fig. 346] FIG. [Figure 347] FIG. [Fig. 348] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Figure 349] A front view of a pachinko machine in the 60th embodiment. [Fig. 350] FIG. [Fig. 351] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 352] 1 is an exploded front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 353] FIG. [Fig. 354] FIG. [Figure 355] An exploded front oblique view of the upper decorative unit. [Figure 356] An exploded rear oblique view of the upper decorative unit. [Figure 357] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the base unit. [Figure 358] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the base unit. [Figure 359] FIG. [Figure 360] FIG. [Fig. 361] 13(a) and (b) are rear views of the switching component. [Fig. 362] FIG. [Figure 363] FIG. [Fig. 364]361(a) to (c) are partial cross-sectional views of the front frame taken along line X41a-X41a in FIG. 361(a). [Figure 365] (a) is a front view of the first illuminated substrate, (b) is a top view of the first illuminated substrate as viewed in the direction of arrow Y42b in Figure 365(a), and (c) is a bottom view of the first illuminated substrate as viewed in the direction of arrow Y42c in Figure 365(a). [Fig. 366] A partial front view of the upper decorative unit. [Figure 367] A partial cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit along line X43m-X43m in Figure 366. [Figure 368] A partial cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit along line X44m-X44m in Figure 366. [Figure 369] A partial cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit along line X45m-X45m in Figure 366. [Figure 370] A front view of the upper decorative unit. [Fig. 371] 371(a) is a front view of the right side decorative unit, and (b) is a side view of the right side decorative unit as viewed in the direction of arrow Y46b in FIG. 371(a). [Fig. 372] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of the right-side decorative unit, and FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the right-side decorative unit. [Fig. 373] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the right decorative unit. [Fig. 374] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the right decorative unit. [Figure 375] 1A is a left side view of the substrate support member, and FIG. 1B is a right side view of the substrate support member. [Figure 376] This is a partial cross-sectional view of the substrate support member, left cover member, and right cover member taken along line X47m-X47m in Figure 375(b). [Figure 377] 375(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the substrate support member, left cover member, and right cover member taken along line X48m-X48m in FIG. 375(b). [Figure 378] A front view of the upper and lower tray units. [Figure 379]This is an exploded front oblique view of the upper and lower tray units. [Figure 380] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the upper and lower plate units. [Figure 381] 1A is a front view of the lower plate forming member, and FIG. 1B is a rear view of the lower plate forming member. [Figure 382] FIG. [Figure 383] FIG. [Figure 384] FIG. [Figure 385] FIG. [Figure 386] FIG. [Figure 387] FIG. [Figure 388] 378(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the upper and lower tray units taken along line X49m-X49m in FIG. 378. [Figure 389] 378(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the upper and lower tray units taken along line X49m-X49m in FIG. 378. [Figure 390] A front view of the upper decorative unit in the 61st embodiment. [Figure 391] An exploded rear oblique view of the upper decorative unit. [Figure 392] 361(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the upper decorative unit on a plane corresponding to line X41a-X41a in FIG. 361(a). [Figure 393] A front perspective view of a lower reflecting member in the sixty-second embodiment. [Figure 394] A cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit in a plane corresponding to line X44m-X44m in Figure 366. [Figure 395] A front view of the upper decorative unit. [Figure 396] A cross-sectional view of the upper decorative unit in the 63rd embodiment on a plane corresponding to line X44m-X44m in Figure 366. [Figure 397]A front view of the upper decorative unit in the 64th embodiment. [Figure 398] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 399] 1 is an exploded front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 400] A front view of a pachinko machine in the 65th embodiment. [Fig. 401] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 402] 1 is an exploded front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 403] FIG. [Fig. 404] An exploded front oblique view of the upper decorative unit. [Fig. 405] An exploded rear oblique view of the upper decorative unit. [Fig. 406] FIG. [Fig. 407] FIG. [Fig. 408] FIG. [Fig. 409] 400, (a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line X50a-X50a in FIG. 400, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along a line corresponding to line X50a-X50a in FIG. [Fig. 410] FIG. [Fig. 411] 1(a) and (b) are top views of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 412] A front view of a pachinko machine in the 66th embodiment. [Fig. 413] (a) is a front view of the lower plate forming member of the upper and lower plate unit, and (b) is a rear view of the lower plate forming member of the upper and lower plate unit. [Fig. 414] This is an exploded front oblique view of the lower plate forming member of the upper and lower plate units. [Fig. 415] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the lower plate forming member of the upper and lower plate units. [Fig. 416] A partial cross-sectional view of the upper and lower tray units taken along line X51m-X51m in Figure 413(a). [Fig. 417] 67(a) and 67(b) are rear views of the lower plate forming member in the 67th embodiment. [Fig. 418] A front oblique view of the operating unit of the gaming machine in the 68th embodiment. [Fig. 419] 1 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board and the operating unit. FIG. [Fig. 420] FIG. [Fig. 421] FIG. [Fig. 422] FIG. [Fig. 423] FIG. [Fig. 424] FIG. [Fig. 425] FIG. [Fig. 426] FIG. [Fig. 427] FIG. [Fig. 428] FIG. 2(a) is a front view of the liquid crystal display device, and FIG. 2(b) is a rear view of the liquid crystal display device. [Fig. 429] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective front view of the liquid crystal display device. [Fig. 430] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective rear view of the liquid crystal display device. [Fig. 431] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the liquid crystal display device. [Fig. 432] 432(b), (c) is a front view of the conductive member as viewed in the direction of arrow A01c in FIG. 432(b), (d) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A01d-A01d in FIG. 432(c), and (e) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A01e-A01e in FIG. 432(b). [Fig. 433] 433(a) is a front view of the substrate member, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the substrate member taken along line CLXIVb-CLXIVb in FIG. 433(a). [Fig. 434] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the liquid crystal display device. [Fig. 435]435(a) is a cross-sectional view of the liquid crystal display taken along line CLXVIa-CLXVIa in FIG. 434, and (b) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the liquid crystal display taken along range A04b in FIG. 435(a). [Fig. 436] 1(a) to 1(c) are cross-sectional views of a liquid crystal display device. [Fig. 437] 1(a) to 1(c) are cross-sectional views of a liquid crystal display device. [Fig. 438] 438(a) is a side view of the conductive member in the 69th embodiment, (b) is a front view of the conductive member as viewed in the direction of arrow A02b in FIG. 438(a), (c) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A02c-A02c in FIG. 438(b), and (d) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A02d-A02d in FIG. 438(a). [Fig. 439] 439(a) is a side view of the conductive member in the 70th embodiment, FIG. 439(b) is a front view of the conductive member as viewed in the direction of arrow A03b in FIG. 439(a), FIG. 439(c) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A03c-A03c in FIG. 439(b), and FIG. 439(d) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A03d-A03d in FIG. 439(a). [Fig. 440] 440(a) is a side view of the conductive member in the 71st embodiment, (b) is a front view of the conductive member as viewed in the direction of arrow A07b in FIG. 440(a), (c) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A07c-A07c in FIG. 440(b), and (d) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A07d-A07d in FIG. 440(c). [Fig. 441] 441(a) is a side view of the conductive member in the 72nd embodiment, (b) is a front view of the conductive member as viewed in the direction of arrow A08b in FIG. 441(a), (c) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A08c-A08c in FIG. 441(b), and (d) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A08d-A08d in FIG. 441(c). [Figure 442]442(a) is a side view of the conductive member in the 73rd embodiment, (b) is a front view of the conductive member as viewed in the direction of arrow A09b in FIG. 442(a), (c) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A09c-A09c in FIG. 442(b), and (d) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A09d-A09d in FIG. 442(a). [Figure 443] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a liquid crystal display device according to a 74th embodiment. [Figure 444] 444(a) is a side view of the conductive member in the 75th embodiment, (b) is a front view of the conductive member as viewed in the direction of arrow A11c in FIG. 444(a), and FIG. 444(c) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A11c-A11c in (b). [Figure 445] 445(c) is a front view of the conductive member as viewed in the direction of arrow A12c in FIG. 445(b); (d) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A12d-A12d in FIG. 445(c); and (e) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A12e-A12e in FIG. 445(b). [Fig. 446] 446(a) is a side view of the conductive member in the 77th embodiment, (b) is a front view of the conductive member as viewed in the direction of arrow A13b in FIG. 446(a), (c) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A13c-A13c in FIG. 446(b), and (d) is a cross-sectional view of the conductive member along line A13d-A13d in FIG. 446(a). [Figure 447] A front view of a pachinko machine in the 78th embodiment. [Figure 448] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. [Figure 449] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 450] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 451] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 452] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 453] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the game board and inner frame. [Fig. 454] FIG. [Fig. 455] FIG. [Fig. 456] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Fig. 457] FIG. 13 is a front view of a pachinko machine in the 79th embodiment. [Fig. 458] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 459] A front view of the upper and lower tray units. [Fig. 460] This is an exploded front oblique view of the upper and lower tray units. [Fig. 461] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the upper and lower plate units. [Fig. 462] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the operation device. [Fig. 463] FIG. [Fig. 464] FIG. [Fig. 465] FIG. [Fig. 466] FIG. [Fig. 467] FIG. [Fig. 468] FIG. 4 is an exploded front perspective view of the drive transmission device as viewed from another direction. [Fig. 469] 1A is a right side view of the drive motor and first clutch gear as viewed in the direction of arrow L, FIG. 1B is a left side view of the second clutch gear, transmission gear and operating arm member as viewed in the direction of arrow R, and FIG. 1C is a front view of the drive motor, first clutch gear, second clutch gear, transmission gear and operating arm member. [Fig. 470] 469(a) and (b) are enlarged views of the first clutch gear, the second clutch gear, and the transmission gear in area Z54a of FIG. 469(c). [Fig. 471] 1A, 1B and 1C are schematic diagrams of a moving member, a following moving member, a slider and a moving arm member. [Fig. 472]FIG. 2 is a side view of the operation device. [Fig. 473] 459 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line X53m-X53m in FIG. [Fig. 474] FIG. 2 is a side view of the operation device. [Fig. 475] 459 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line X53m-X53m in FIG. [Fig. 476] 459 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line X53m-X53m in FIG. [Fig. 477] 476(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line X55a-X55a in FIG. 475, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line X55b-X55b in FIG. [Fig. 478] (a) to (e) are schematic front views showing the operation device and the third pattern display device, and (f) is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the performance execution timing and the advance timing. [Fig. 479] 13(a) to (d) are schematic front views showing the operation device and the third pattern display device. [Fig. 480] 13(a) to (e) are schematic front views showing the operation device and the third pattern display device. [Figure 481] 13(a), (b) and (c) are schematic diagrams of a moving member, a following moving member, a slider and a moving arm member of a drive transmission device in the 80th embodiment. [Figure 482] 5(a), (b) and (c) are schematic diagrams of a moving member, a following moving member, a slider and a moving arm member of the drive transmission device. [Figure 483] FIG. 16 is a right side view of the operating device in the 81st embodiment. [Figure 484] FIG. 16 is a right side view of the operating device in the 81st embodiment. [Figure 485] FIG. 2 is a partial front view of the operation device. [Figure 486] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams of a motion member, a follow-up motion member, a slider, a rotation transmission member, an interference member, and a motion arm member. [Figure 487] A front view of a pachinko machine in the 82nd embodiment. [Figure 488] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. [Figure 489] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 490] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 491] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 492] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 493] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the game board and inner frame. [Figure 494] FIG. [Fig. 495] FIG. [Figure 496] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Figure 497] FIG. 83 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to the 83rd embodiment. [Figure 498] FIG. [Figure 499] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the game board and the operating unit. [Figure 500] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board and the operating unit. [Fig. 501] FIG. 2(a) is a front perspective view of the first ball flow-down structure, and FIG. 2(b) is a rear perspective view of the first ball flow-down structure. [Figure 502] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the first sphere flow structure. [Figure 503] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the first ball flow structure. [Figure 504] FIG. 2 is a front view of the first ball flow structure. [Figure 505] This is a cross-sectional view of the first ball flow down structure taken along line B01m-B01m in Figure 504. [Figure 506] This is a cross-sectional view of the first ball flow down structure taken along line B02m-B02m in Figure 504. [Figure 507] FIG. 2 is a front view of the first ball flow structure. [Figure 508] FIG. [Figure 509] FIG. [Fig. 510] FIG. [Figure 511] FIG. [Figure 512] FIG. [Figure 513] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams showing a front view of a rocking unit. [Figure 514] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams showing a front view of a rocking unit. [Figure 515] An exploded front oblique view of the game board and operating unit in the 84th embodiment. [Fig. 516] FIG. 2(a) is a front perspective view of the first ball flow-down structure, and FIG. 2(b) is a rear perspective view of the first ball flow-down structure. [Figure 517] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the first sphere flow structure. [Figure 518] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the first ball flow structure. [Figure 519] FIG. 2 is a front view of the first ball flow structure. [Fig. 520] 4A and 4B are front views of a distribution member and a displacement transmission device. [Fig. 521] 13(a), (b) and (c) are partial rear views of the base plate and the first ball flow structure. [Figure 522] 521(a), (b) and (c) are cross-sectional views of the game board taken along line B04a-B04a in FIG. 521(c). [Figure 523] 522(a) is an enlarged front view of the sorting member and the rotating member, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the sorting member and the rotating member taken along line B05b-B05b in FIG. 522(a). [Figure 524] 522(a) is an enlarged front view of the sorting member and the rotating member, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the sorting member and the rotating member taken along line B06b-B06b in FIG. 522(b). [Figure 525]523(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the sorting member and the rotating member taken along line B07m-B07m in FIG. [Fig. 526] FIG. 85 is a front view of the first ball flow down structure in the 85th embodiment. [Figure 527] This is a cross-sectional view of the first ball flow structure taken along line B09m-B09m in Figure 526. [Figure 528] This is a cross-sectional view of the first ball flow structure taken along line B09m-B09m in Figure 526. [Figure 529] 529(a) is a schematic diagram of the oscillating unit in the 86th embodiment viewed from the front, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oscillating unit taken along line E01b-E01b in FIG. 529(a), and (c) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oscillating unit taken along line E01c-E01c in FIG. 529(a). [Fig. 530] FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a swing unit. [Fig. 531] FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a swing unit. [Figure 532] 532(a) is a schematic diagram of the oscillating unit in the 87th embodiment viewed from the front, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oscillating unit taken along line E02b-E02b in FIG. 532(a), and (c) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oscillating unit taken along line E02c-E02c in FIG. 532(a). [Figure 533] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams of an upper swinging means and an upper power applying means as viewed from the front. [Fig. 534] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams of an upper swinging means and an upper power applying means as viewed from the front. [Fig. 535] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams of an upper swinging means and an upper power applying means as viewed from the front. [Fig. 536] 536(a) is a schematic diagram of the oscillating unit in the 88th embodiment viewed from the front, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oscillating unit taken along line E03b-E03b in FIG. 536(a), and (c) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oscillating unit taken along line E03c-E03c in FIG. 536(a). [Figure 537]537(a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oscillating unit taken along line E04a-E04a in FIG. 536(a), and (b) and (c) are schematic cross-sectional views of the oscillating unit taken along line E04b-E04b in FIG. 537(a). [Figure 538] 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams of a swing unit as viewed from the front. [Figure 539] 13(a) and 13(b) are schematic cross-sectional views of a swing unit according to a modified example. [Fig. 540] FIG. 13 is a front view of a pachinko machine in the 89th embodiment. [Figure 541] FIG. [Fig. 542] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board and the operating unit. [Figure 543] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the second sphere flow-down structure. [Figure 544] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the second ball flow structure. [Figure 545] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the second ball flow structure. [Figure 546] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the second ball flow structure. [Figure 547] FIG. 11 is a front view of the second ball flow structure. [Figure 548] 548(a) is a front view of the electric device, and (b) is a perspective view of the electric device as viewed in the direction of arrow B13b in FIG. 548(a). [Figure 549] 548(a) and (b) are exploded views of the opening / closing plate, the intermediate link member, the drive solenoid and the tip fixing member as viewed in the direction of the arrow B13b in FIG. 548(a). [Fig. 550] A partial cross-sectional view of the second ball flow structure taken along line B11m-B11m in Figure 547. [Fig. 551] A partial cross-sectional view of the second ball flow structure taken along line B12m-B12m in Figure 547. [Figure 552] A partial cross-sectional view of the second ball flow structure taken along line B12m-B12m in Figure 547. [Figure 553] 547(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the second ball flow-down structure taken along line B14a-B14a in FIG. 547. [Fig. 554] A partial cross-sectional view of the second sphere flow structure in range B15m of Figure 553(a). [Figure 555] FIG. [Fig. 556] FIG. [Figure 557] FIG. [Figure 558] FIG. [Figure 559] FIG. [Fig. 560] FIG. [Fig. 561] FIG. [Fig. 562] FIG. [Fig. 563] FIG. [Fig. 564] 1A is a front view of the base means, and FIG. 1B is a rear view of the base means. [Fig. 565] 1A is a front view of the base means, and FIG. 1B is a rear view of the base means. [Fig. 566] 1A is a front view of the base means, and FIG. 1B is a rear view of the base means. [Figure 567] 1A is an exploded perspective front view of the displacement regulating means, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective rear view of the displacement regulating means. [Fig. 568] 13(a) and (b) are rear views of the displacement restriction means. [Fig. 569] 13(a) and (b) are front views of the base means. [Fig. 570] 4A is a front view of the upper displacement means, and FIG. 4B is a rear view of the upper displacement means. [Fig. 571] FIG. [Fig. 572] FIG. [Fig. 573] 13(a) and (b) are rear views of the upper displacement means. [Figure 574] 4A and 4B are front views of the upper displacement unit. [Figure 575] 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams of an upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Fig. 576] 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams of an upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Figure 577] 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams of an upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Figure 578] FIG. [Fig. 579] FIG. [Fig. 580] FIG. [Fig. 581] FIG. [Fig. 582] A partial front view of the second ball flow down structure in the 90th embodiment in the range corresponding to range B16m in Figure 547. [Fig. 583] 547(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the second ball flow down structure in the 91st embodiment taken along a line corresponding to line B14a-B14a in FIG. 547. [Fig. 584] A partial front view of the second ball flow down structure in the 92nd embodiment in the range corresponding to range B16m in Figure 547. [Figure 585] A partial front view of the second ball flow down structure in the 93rd embodiment in the range corresponding to range B16m in Figure 547. [Fig. 586] A partial cross-sectional view of the second ball flow structure taken along line B17m-B17m in Figure 585. [Figure 587] A partial cross-sectional view of the second ball flow structure taken along line B17m-B17m in Figure 585. [Figure 588] A partial front view of the second ball flow down structure in the 94th embodiment in the range corresponding to range B16m in Figure 547. [Figure 589] A partial cross-sectional view of the second ball flow down structure in the 95th embodiment taken along a line corresponding to line B12m-B12m in Figure 547. [Fig. 590] 589(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the second ball flow-down structure taken along line B18a-B18a in FIG. 589. [Figure 591] A partial cross-sectional view of the second ball flow down structure in the 96th embodiment taken along a line corresponding to line B12m-B12m in Figure 547. [Fig. 592] 547(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the second ball flow down structure in the 97th embodiment taken along a line corresponding to line B14a-B14a in FIG. 547. [Fig. 593] A partial front view of the second ball flow down structure in the range corresponding to range B16m in Figure 547. [Figure 594] A partial cross-sectional view of the second ball flow structure taken along line B19m-B19m in Figure 593. [Fig. 595] FIG. 113 is an exploded perspective view of the upper displacement means in the 98th embodiment. [Fig. 596] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing the upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Figure 597] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing the upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Figure 598] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing the upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Figure 599] 13(a) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing an upper displacement unit and a lower displacement unit in the 99th embodiment as viewed from the front. [Figure 600] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing an upper displacement unit and a lower displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Fig. 601] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing an upper displacement unit and a lower displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Fig. 602] 10(a) is a schematic diagram of the lower displacement unit in the 100th embodiment as viewed from the front, (b) is a schematic diagram of the rotating means as viewed from the front, and (c) is a schematic diagram of the rotating means as viewed from above. [Figure 603]602(a) and (c) are schematic cross-sectional views of the lower displacement unit taken along line E05a-E05a in FIG. 602(a), and (b) and (d) are schematic top views of the rotation means. [Figure 604] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing an upper displacement unit and a lower displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Fig. 605] FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram of the rotating means and the displacement means as viewed from above, and FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram of the upper displacement unit and the lower displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Fig. 606] FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram of the rotating means and the displacement means as viewed from above, and FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram of the upper displacement unit and the lower displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Fig. 607] 607(a) is a schematic diagram of the upper displacement unit in the 101st embodiment as viewed from the front, and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper displacement unit taken along line E06b-E06b in FIG. 607(a). [Figure 608] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing the upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Figure 609] 1A is a schematic diagram of the upper displacement unit as viewed from the front, and FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of the upper displacement unit as viewed from the side. [Figure 610] FIG. 610(a) is a schematic diagram of the upper displacement unit E5100 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 610(b) is a schematic diagram of the upper displacement unit E5100 as viewed from the side. [Figure 611] 611(a) is a schematic diagram of the upper displacement unit in the 102nd embodiment as viewed from the front, and FIG. 611(b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper displacement unit taken along line E07b-E07b in FIG. 611(a). [Figure 612] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing the upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Figure 613] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing the upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Figure 614] 614(a) is a schematic diagram of the upper displacement unit in the 103rd embodiment as viewed from the front, and FIG. 614(b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper displacement unit taken along line E08b-E08b in FIG. 614(a). [Fig. 615]615(a) is a schematic diagram of the upper displacement unit as viewed from behind, and (b) and (c) are schematic cross-sectional views of the upper displacement unit taken along line E09b-E09b in FIG. 615(a). [Fig. 616] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing the upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Fig. 617] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing the upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Fig. 618] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing the upper displacement unit as viewed from the front. [Fig. 619] 15(a) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing the upper displacement unit in the 104th embodiment as viewed from the front. [Fig. 620] 13(a) and (b) are rear views of the displacement restriction means. [Fig. 621] (a) and (c) are schematic diagrams of the rotating body viewed from the front, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional diagram of the rotating body taken along line E10b-E10b in Figure 621(a), and (d) is a schematic cross-sectional diagram of the rotating body taken along line E10d-E10d in Figure 621(c). [Fig. 622] A front view of a pachinko machine in the 105th embodiment. [Fig. 623] FIG. [Fig. 624] FIG. [Fig. 625] FIG. 3A is a front view of the light guide plate unit, and FIG. [Fig. 626] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective front view of the light guide plate unit. [Figure 627] 627(a) is a front view of one side base means, (b) is a rear view of one side base means, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of one side base means taken along line E11c-E11c in FIG. 627(a). [Fig. 628] 628(a) is a front view of the other-side base means, (b) is a rear view of the other-side base means, and (c) is a side view of the other-side base means as viewed in the direction of arrow E12c in FIG. 628(a). [Fig. 629]625(a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit taken along line E10a-E10a in FIG. 625(a), and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit taken along line E10b-E10b in FIG. [Fig. 630] 630(a) is a front view of the light guide plate unit, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit taken along line E13b-E13b in FIG. 630(a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit taken along line E13c-E13C in FIG. 630(b). [Fig. 631] 631(a) is a front view of a pachinko machine in the 106th embodiment, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line E14b-E14b in Figure 631(a), and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line E14c-E14c in Figure 631(a). [Figure 632] 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the light guide plate unit, the game board, the inner frame, and the outer frame. FIG. [Figure 633] 107(a) is a rear perspective view of the front frame and light guide plate unit in the 107th embodiment, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine, and (c) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine. [Figure 634] 108(a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of a pachinko machine in the 108th embodiment, and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine. [Fig. 635] 635(a) is a front view of the light guide plate unit in the 109th embodiment, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit along line E15b-E15b in FIG. 635(a), and (c) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit along line E15c-E15c in FIG. 635(a). [Fig. 636] 11(a) and (b) are schematic cross-sectional views of a pachinko machine according to the 110th embodiment. [Figure 637] FIG. 111 is an exploded front perspective view of an operating unit in the 111th embodiment. [Fig. 638] 1(a) and (b) are schematic cross-sectional views of a pachinko machine. [Figure 639] 11(a) and (b) are schematic cross-sectional views of a pachinko machine according to the 112th embodiment. [Fig. 640]13(a) and (b) are schematic cross-sectional views of a pachinko machine according to the 113th embodiment. [Fig. 641] FIG. 114 is an exploded rear perspective view of the front frame and light guide plate unit in the 114th embodiment. [Fig. 642] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the light guide plate unit. [Fig. 643] (a) is a front view of the light guide plate unit, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit taken along line E16b-E16b in Figure 643(a), and (c) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit taken along line E16c-E16c in Figure 643(a). [Fig. 644] (a) is a front view of the light guide plate unit, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit taken along line E17b-E17b in Figure 644(a), and (c) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit taken along line E17c-E17c in Figure 644(a). [Fig. 645] FIG. 115 is an exploded front perspective view of the light guide plate unit in the 115th embodiment. [Fig. 646] 646(a) is a rear view of the light guide plate unit, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional diagram along line E18b-E18b in FIG. 646(a), and (c) is a schematic cross-sectional diagram of the light guide plate unit along line E18c-E18c in FIG. 646(a). [Fig. 647] (a) is a rear view of the light guide plate unit, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit taken along line E19b-E19b in Figure 647(a), and (c) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the light guide plate unit taken along line E19c-E19c in Figure 647(a). [Fig. 648] 116th embodiment, and FIG. 117(b) is an exploded front perspective view of the light guide plate unit, a game board, and an outer frame. [Fig. 649] 11(a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of a pachinko machine in the 117th embodiment, and FIG. 11(b) is a side view of the light emitting unit as viewed in the opposite direction to the light emitting direction of the light emitting means. [Fig. 650] FIG. 118 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to the 118th embodiment. [Fig. 651]FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. [Fig. 652] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame opened (deployed) relative to the outer frame. [Fig. 653] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 654] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 655] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 656] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the game board and inner frame. [Fig. 657] FIG. [Fig. 658] FIG. [Fig. 659] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Fig. 660] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board and the operating unit. [Fig. 661] 1 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board and the operating unit. FIG. [Fig. 662] FIG. [Fig. 663] FIG. [Fig. 664] 1A is a front view of the ball inlet unit, FIG. 1B is a side view of the ball inlet unit, and FIG. 1C is a rear view of the ball inlet unit. [Fig. 665] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of the ball inlet unit, and FIG. 1B is an exploded rear perspective view of the ball inlet unit. [Fig. 666] FIG. 2A is an exploded front perspective view of the cosmetic unit, and FIG. 2B is an exploded rear perspective view of the cosmetic unit. [Fig. 667] 13(a) and (b) are rear views of the cosmetic unit. [Fig. 668] 1A is a front view of the passage unit, FIG. 1B is a rear view of the passage unit, and FIG. 1C is a side view of the passage unit. [Fig. 669] FIG. 2A is an exploded front perspective view of the passage unit, and FIG. 2B is an exploded rear perspective view of the passage unit. [Fig. 670] 668(c) is a cross-sectional view of the passage unit taken along line N01a-N01a in FIG. 668(c), and FIG. 668(b) is a cross-sectional view of the passage unit taken along line N01b-N01b in FIG. 668(c). [Fig. 671] 668(a) is a cross-sectional view of the passage unit taken along line N02a-N02a in FIG. 668(a), and FIG. 668(b) is a cross-sectional view of the passage unit taken along line N02b-N02b in FIG. 668(a). [Fig. 672] 13A is a front view of the specific winning unit, FIG. 13B is a rear view of the specific winning unit, and FIG. 13C is a top view of the specific winning unit. [Fig. 673] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of a specific winning unit, and FIG. 1B is an exploded front rear perspective view of the specific winning unit. [Fig. 674] 674(a) is a cross-sectional view of a specific winning unit taken along line N03a-N03a in FIG. 672(a), (b) is a front view of the specific winning unit, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the specific winning unit taken along line N03c-N03c in FIG. 674(b). [Fig. 675] (a) and (b) are front views of the ball inlet unit. [Fig. 676] 675(a) is a cross-sectional view of the ball inlet unit taken along line N04a-N04a in FIG. 675(a), and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the ball inlet unit taken along line N04b-N04b in FIG. 675(b). [Fig. 677] 13(a) to 13(c) are partially enlarged views of the ball inlet unit as viewed from the front. [Fig. 678] Figures 678(a) to 678(c) are partially enlarged views of the ball inlet unit when viewed from the front. [Fig. 679] FIG. [Fig. 680] FIG. [Fig. 681] 681(a) is a front view of the center frame, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the center frame taken along line N05b-N05b in FIG. 681(a). [Fig. 682] 682(a) is a front view of the wing member in the 119th embodiment, (b) is a side view of the wing member as viewed in the direction of arrow N06b in FIG. 682(a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the wing member along line N06c-N06c in FIG. 682(b). [Fig. 683] (a) and (b) are front views of the ball inlet unit. [Fig. 684] (a) and (b) are front views of the ball inlet unit. [Fig. 685] 685(a) is a front view of the ball inlet unit in the 120th embodiment, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the ball inlet unit along line N07b-N07b in FIG. 685(a). [Fig. 686] 686(a) is a front view of the ball inlet unit, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the ball inlet unit along line N08b-N08b in FIG. 686(a). [Fig. 687] 687(a) is a front view of the electric prop in the 121st embodiment, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the electric prop along line N09b-N09b in FIG. 687(a), and (c) is a front view of the ball inlet unit. [Figure 688] 688(a) is a front view of the ball inlet unit in the 122nd embodiment, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the ball inlet unit along line N10b-N10b in FIG. 688(a). [Figure 689] FIG. 123 is a front view of the game board in the 123rd embodiment. [Fig. 690] 689(a) and (b) are partially enlarged front views of the game board in range N11a of FIG. 689. [Fig. 691] (a) and (b) are front views of the game board in the 124th embodiment, (c) is a cross-sectional view of the game board along line N12c-N12c in Figure 691(a), and (d) is a cross-sectional view of the game board along line N12d-N12d in Figure 691(b). [Fig. 692] A front view of the ball inlet unit in the 125th embodiment. [Fig. 693] A front view of the game board in the 126th embodiment. [Fig. 694]FIG. [Fig. 695] 693(a) is a cross-sectional view of the game board taken along line N13a-N13a in FIG. 693, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the game board taken along line N13b-N13b in FIG. [Fig. 696] 12(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the game board in the 127th embodiment. [Fig. 697] 697(a) is a partially enlarged front view of the game board in the 128th embodiment, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the game board along line N14b-N14b in FIG. 697(a). [Fig. 698] 698(a) is a partially enlarged front view of the game board in the 129th embodiment, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the game board along line N15b-N15b in FIG. 698(a). [Figure 699] 699(a) is a partially enlarged front view of the game board in the 130th embodiment, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the game board along line N16b-N16b in FIG. 699(a). [Fig. 700] 13A is a cross-sectional view of a game board in the 131st embodiment, and FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional view of a game board in the 132nd embodiment. [Fig. 701] FIG. 133 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to the 133rd embodiment. [Fig. 702] FIG. [Fig. 703] A diagram showing the changes over time in the state of the opening and closing plate and the drive solenoid in the first jackpot operation pattern, and the output of the winning detection sensor. [Fig. 704] A diagram showing the changes over time in the state of the opening and closing plate and the driving solenoid in the second jackpot operation pattern, and the output of the winning detection sensor. [Fig. 705] A diagram showing the changes in the state of the opening and closing plate and the drive solenoid over time in the first small win operation pattern. [Fig. 706] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board and the operating unit. [Fig. 707] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the second sphere flow-down structure. [Fig. 708] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the second ball flow structure. [Fig. 709] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the second ball flow structure. [Fig. 710] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the second ball flow structure. [Fig. 711] FIG. 11 is a front view of the second ball flow structure. [Fig. 712] 71(a) and (b) are schematic diagrams of the variable winning device as viewed in the direction of arrow B31m in FIG. [Fig. 713] 7(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the second ball flow down structure taken along line B32m-B32m in FIG. [Fig. 714] FIG. 711 is a partial enlarged front view of the second ball flow structure in the range B33m. [Fig. 715] FIG. 711 is a partial enlarged front view of the second ball flow structure in the range B33m. [Fig. 716] 1(a) to (g) are front views of the display unit. [Fig. 717] This is a partial cross-sectional view of the second ball flow structure taken along line B32m-B32m in Figure 711. [Fig. 718] FIG. 711 is a partial enlarged front view of the second ball flow structure in the range B33m. [Fig. 719] 7(a) and (b) are enlarged partial cross-sectional views of the second ball flow-down structure taken along line B36a-B36a in FIG. 718. [Fig. 720] A diagram showing the state of the opening and closing plate in the first jackpot operation pattern, the output of the third light-emitting section, and the changes in the output of the winning detection sensor over time. [Fig. 721] A diagram showing the state of the opening and closing plate in the first jackpot operation pattern, the output of the third light-emitting section, and the changes in the output of the winning detection sensor over time. [Fig. 722] A partial front view of the second ball flow down structure in the 134th embodiment in the range corresponding to the range B33m in Figure 711. [Fig. 723] 71(a) and (b) are schematic diagrams of the variable winning device in the 135th embodiment as viewed in the direction of arrow B31m in FIG. [Fig. 724] 71(a) and (b) are schematic diagrams of the variable winning device as viewed in the direction of arrow B31m in FIG. [Fig. 725] 71(a) and (b) are schematic diagrams of the variable winning device in the 136th embodiment as viewed in the direction of arrow B31m in FIG. [Fig. 726] 71(a) and (b) are schematic diagrams of the variable winning device as viewed in the direction of arrow B31m in FIG. [Fig. 727] FIG. 137 is a front view of the second ball flow down structure in the 137th embodiment. [Fig. 728] 728(a) is a front view of the rotating wind turbine member, (b) is a side view of the rotating wind turbine member as viewed in the direction of arrow B40b in FIG. 728(a), and (c) is a rear view of the rotating wind turbine member as viewed in the direction of arrow B40c in FIG. 728(b). [Fig. 729] FIG. 138 is a front view of the second ball flow down structure in the 138th embodiment. [Fig. 730] 7(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the second ball flow-down structure taken along line B43a-B43a in FIG. 729. [Fig. 731] 731(a) is a front view of the display device in the 139th embodiment, and (b) is a side view of the display device as viewed in the direction of arrow B50b in FIG. 731(a). [Fig. 732] 1A is a front view of a front light guide plate, and FIG. 1B is a front view of a rear light guide plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 10, as a first embodiment, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as "pachinko machine") H10 will be described.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine H10 in the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine H10, FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the pachinko machine H10 showing a state in which an inner frame H12 is opened (deployed) relative to an outer frame H11, and FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the pachinko machine H10 showing a state in which a back pack unit H94 is opened (deployed) relative to the inner frame H12 with the inner frame H12 opened relative to the outer frame H11. Fig. 5 is a front perspective view of the pachinko machine H10 showing a state where the inner frame H12 is closed relative to the outer frame H11 and the front frame H14 is opened (deployed), Fig. 6 is a front view of the pachinko machine H10 with the front frame H14 removed, Fig. 7 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board H13 and the inner frame H12, Fig. 8 is an exploded front perspective view of the front frame H14, and Fig. 9 is an exploded rear perspective view of the front frame H14. In Fig. 6, a rear opening H172 for sending a ball from the launch position ball sending unit H170 to the ball launching unit H112a is shown by a two-dot chain line.

[0015] In the following description, the front side of the paper will be referred to as the front (front) side and the back side of the paper will be referred to as the rear (rear) side with respect to the pachinko machine H10 in the state shown in Fig. 1. Also, the upper side will be referred to as the upper (upper) side, the lower side as the lower (lower) side, the right side as the right (right) side, and the left side as the left (left) side with respect to the pachinko machine H10 in the state shown in Fig. 1. Furthermore, the arrows UD, LR, and FB in the figure (see Fig. 1, for example) indicate the up-down direction, the left-right direction, and the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine H10, respectively.

[0016] Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, a player playing the pachinko machine H10 will be described as being positioned in front of the pachinko machine H10 (in the direction of arrow F) and facing the rear side of the pachinko machine H10 (in the direction of arrow B) (facing the front side of the pachinko machine H10).

[0017] As shown in Figures 1 to 9, the pachinko machine H10 mainly comprises an outer frame H11, the outer shell of which is formed by wooden frames assembled into a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame H12 formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame H11 and supported so as to be openable and closable relative to the outer frame H11, and a front frame H14 formed in substantially the same outer shape as the inner frame H12 and supported so as to be openable and closable relative to the inner frame H12.

[0018] Metal hinges H18 are attached to the outer frame H11 at two locations, top and bottom (in the direction of the arrows UD) on the left side (the side in the direction of the arrow L) when viewed from the front (see Figure 1), to support the inner frame H12. The inner frame H12 is supported so that it can be opened and closed together with the front frame H14 toward the front side (in the direction of the arrow F), with the side where the hinge H18 is provided serving as the axis for opening and closing.

[0019] The pachinko machine H10 is installed in the game center by attaching and fixing the outer frame H11 to the island equipment. Note that the outer frame H11 is not a required component of the pachinko machine H10, and the game center may be configured so that the outer frame H11 or a member having the same inner shape as the outer frame H11 and having the inner frame H12 support structure (hinge H18, etc.) and locking structure of the outer frame H11 is installed therein.

[0020] The outer frame H11 is formed into a frame shape by combining an upper plate H11a arranged on the upper side (the side in the direction of arrow U), a lower plate H11b arranged on the lower side (the side in the direction of arrow D), and a left plate H11c and a right plate H11d which connect the left and right ends (in the directions of arrows LR) of the upper plate H11a and the lower plate H11b in the vertical direction.

[0021] The outer frame H11 is not limited to being made of wood, but may be made of a metal material such as aluminum or a resin material such as plastic, or may be formed by combining parts (upper plate H11a, lower plate H11b, left plate H11c, right plate H11d) made of wood, metal, or resin materials.

[0022] In addition, in this embodiment, the hinge H18 is attached to the left side (arrow L direction side) of the outer frame H11 when viewed from the front, so that the right side (arrow R direction side) of the inner frame H12 when viewed from the front can be opened and closed toward the front (arrow F direction side) relative to the outer frame H11; however, the hinge H18 may be attached to the right side of the outer frame H11 when viewed from the front, so that the left side of the inner frame H12 when viewed from the front can be opened and closed toward the front relative to the outer frame H11, or the hinge H18 may be attached to both the left and right (arrow LR directions) ends of the lower side (arrow D direction side) of the outer frame H11 when viewed from the front, so that the upper side (arrow U direction side) of the inner frame H12 when viewed from the front can be opened and closed toward the front relative to the outer frame H11.

[0023] The inner frame H12 is mainly formed with a frame forming unit H12a which is formed in a rectangular shape having an outline almost identical to that of the outer frame H11, and a back pack unit H94 which is rotatably supported on the back side (arrow B direction side) of the frame forming unit H12a, and the back pack unit H94 is rotatable rearward with the left side (arrow L direction side) as the rotation base end side (opening / closing base end side) when viewed from the front, and the right side (arrow R direction side) as the rotation tip side (opening / closing tip side) (see Figure 4).

[0024] In addition, the inner frame H12 is formed in a substantially box-like shape with the front side (arrow F direction side) open by the frame forming unit H12a and the back pack unit H94, and a game board H13 (see Fig. 6 and Fig. 7) having a large number of nails and winning holes H63, H64, etc. is arranged inside. A pinball game is performed by balls (game balls) flowing down the front of this game board H13.

[0025] In addition, the frame forming unit H12a of the inner frame H12 is provided with a left end support part H12a1 for supporting the left end of the game board H13 at the upper and lower corners of the inner surface on the left side (arrow L direction side), and a board surface support device H12a2 for supporting the right end of the game board H13 at the upper and lower corners of the inner surface on the right side (arrow R direction side). After the left end of the base plate H60 is inserted into the left end support part H12a1 and pushed into the back side (arrow B direction side) of the inner frame H12, the board surface support device H12a2 is operated to engage with the front of the base plate H60 (support the front of the base plate H60), thereby fixing the game board H13 to the inside of the inner frame H12.

[0026] In addition, the frame forming unit H12a of the inner frame H12 is mainly formed by a ball launching unit H112a (see Figure 6) that launches balls into the front area (play area) of the game board H13, and a dish passage forming member H160 (see Figure 6) that sends balls to the front frame H14 (upper and lower dish unit H15).

[0027] Furthermore, metal hinges H19 are attached to the frame forming unit H12a of the inner frame H12 at two locations, top and bottom, on the left side (arrow L direction side) when viewed from the front, in order to support the front frame H14, and the front frame H14 is supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side (arrow F direction side) with the side where the hinges H19 are provided as the axis of opening and closing (see Fig. 5). The locks of the inner frame H12 and the front frame H14 are each released by inserting a special key into the keyhole H21 of the cylinder lock H20 arranged on the frame forming unit H12a and performing a specified operation.

[0028] The ball launching unit H112a is formed to be capable of receiving balls that are thrown one by one at a predetermined timing from the upper tray H17 through the launch position throwing unit H170, and is mainly formed with a launch rail H112a1 extending in the direction of throwing the ball to the game board H13 (inner rail H61 and outer rail H62), a rotating body H112a2 that is rotatably supported and formed so that it can rotate and come into contact with the ball thrown on the launch rail H112a1, and a drive motor (not shown) for rotating the rotating body H112a2.

[0029] The ball is launched (thrown) from the ball launching unit H112a to the upper side of the game board H13 (in the direction of arrow U) by rotating the rotating body H112a2 after the ball has been launched onto the launching rail H112a1, and causing the rotating body H112a2 to collide with the ball launched onto the launching rail H112a1.

[0030] In this embodiment, the ball is launched (thrown) from the ball launching unit H112a by the rotating rotor H112a2, but the structure for launching the ball is not limited to a rotating member (rotor H112a2). For example, a structure may be provided that includes a slider that can slide in the direction in which the ball is launched, and a solenoid that slides and displaces the slider, and the slider is displaced by exciting the solenoid to collide with the ball, thereby launching (throwing) the ball.

[0031] In addition, the ball launching unit H112a is not limited to being disposed in the inner frame H12, but can also be disposed on the back side (arrow B direction side) of the base plate H60 (on the game board H13) as a performance device of the pachinko machine H10. For example, a ball may be sent from an opening in the center frame H86 or the base plate H60 onto a launch rail H112a1 disposed on the back side of the base plate H60, and the ball may be launched by the rotating body H112a2 so that the ball passes the front side of the third pattern display device H81.

[0032] As shown in Fig. 6, the dish passage forming member H160 has a main body side upper dish passage section H161 and a main body side lower dish passage section H162. The main body side upper dish passage section H161 and the main body side lower dish passage section H162 are opened toward the rear side (arrow B direction side) so that the end on the rear side (arrow B direction side) can communicate with the through hole penetrating the inner frame H12 in the front-rear direction (arrow FB direction), and the end on the front side (arrow F direction side) is opened downward (arrow D direction), forming a curved passage in which the direction of the passage changes by 90 degrees (changing from the front-rear direction to the up-down direction). In this configuration, the balls dispensed from the dispensing device H133 pass through the through hole of the inner frame H12, enter the dish passage forming member H160 from the end on the rear side of the dish passage forming member H160, and are discharged from the end on the front side.

[0033] In addition, as shown in Fig. 6, a shutter H163 is provided at the lower part of the plate passage forming member H160 to restrict the outflow of balls from the upper plate passage part H161 on the main body side and the lower plate passage part H162 on the main body side. The shutter H163 is provided so as to be switchable between a blocking position in which the outlet part of both passages is narrowed to block the outflow of balls and a permitting position in which the outflow of balls is permitted. When the front frame H14 is closed relative to the inner frame H12, the shutter H163 is disposed at the permitting position, and when the front frame H14 is opened relative to the inner frame H12 (the state shown in Fig. 5), the shutter H163 is disposed at the blocking position. This prevents the stored balls from spilling out when the front frame H14 is opened while balls are stored in the upper plate passage part H161 on the main body side or the lower plate passage part H162 on the main body side.

[0034] The front frame H14 is mainly composed of a main body frame H14d formed into a vertically elongated rectangular frame shape made of metal plates, an upper decorative unit H14a arranged on the main body frame H14d and arranged on the front of the upper side (arrow U direction side) of the main body frame H14d, a left side decorative unit H14b and a right side decorative unit H14c extending downward (arrow D direction side) from both the left and right sides (arrow LR directions) of the upper decorative unit H14a, an upper and lower plate unit H15 covering the front of the lower side of the main body frame H14d, a passage forming unit H140 arranged on the rear side (arrow B direction side) of the upper and lower plate unit H15 via the main body frame H14d, and a launch position throwing unit H170 arranged on the rear side of the passage forming unit H140, and is rotatably attached to the inner frame H12.

[0035] In addition, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, front door mounting brackets H57, H58 are provided on the base end side of the rotation of the front frame H14, and these front door mounting brackets H57, H58 (the front door mounting bracket H57 is a cylindrical portion, and the front door mounting bracket H58 is a metal plate with an axial hole) engage with the inner frame H12, thereby supporting the front frame H14 rotatably relative to the inner frame H12.

[0036] In detail, the front door mounting bracket H57 is journaled on a journal plate H12e extending from the front end of the inner frame H12 toward the front side (arrow F direction) below the upper hinge H19 of the inner frame H12 and having a fitting recess H12e1 (see FIG. 7) recessed from the tip to the rear side (arrow B direction) with a size that allows the front door mounting bracket H57 to be internally fitted in. Also, the front door mounting bracket H58 is journaled by being externally fitted on a support pin H19a in a stepped cylindrical shape (a shape in which cylinders of different diameters are connected vertically) protruding upward (arrow U direction) from the lower hinge H19 of the inner frame H12.

[0037] In addition, a window portion H14e is formed in the area surrounded by the upper decorative unit H14a, the left decorative unit H14b, the right decorative unit H14c, and the upper and lower tray units H15 in the front frame H14, and a glass unit H16 having two glass plates is arranged on the back side (arrow B direction side) of the front frame H14 (main frame H14d) so as to cover the window portion H14e (see FIG. 1). Note that the front of the game board H13 of the pachinko machine H10 can be seen from the front side of the pachinko machine H10 through the glass unit H16 (window portion H14e).

[0038] 1 and 5, the glass unit H16 includes a pair of front and rear transparent glasses H16a, H16b that are larger in outer shape than the window portion H14e and have optical transparency (transparency), and a fixing frame (not shown) that integrates these transparent glasses H16a, H16b. The fixing frame is made of a resin material and has a ring shape that is one size larger than the transparent glasses H16a, H16b, and the outer peripheries of the transparent glasses H16a, H16b are bonded to the fixing frame, thereby making the glass unit H16 into an integrated insulating glass.

[0039] The glass unit H16 is formed colorless and transparent using transparent glass H16a, H16b, but is not limited to this and may be formed colorless and transparent using a resin material, and may be formed colored and transparent rather than colorless and transparent as long as the playing area can be seen through the glass unit H16 from the front of the pachinko machine H10.

[0040] The two transparent glass sheets H16a, H16b may be arranged with a predetermined gap between them. When the two transparent glass sheets H16a, H16b are arranged with a predetermined gap between them, a displaceable displacement means may be arranged between them to enable a performance by the displacement means on the front side (arrow F direction side) of the game board H13. The displacement means in this case may be, for example, a means for performing a performance in which a plurality of displacement members made of a material such as paper or nylon are blown away by wind sent from holes formed in the fixed frame, or a means for displacing a displacement member displaceably arranged in the fixed frame between the two transparent glass sheets H16a, H16b by the voice lamp control device H113 (see FIG. 10). In addition, a light emitting means may be provided on a fixed plate that fixes the two transparent glass sheets H16a, H16b, and light emitted from the light emitting means may be irradiated onto either the front transparent glass sheet H16a or the rear transparent glass sheet H16b (the side in the direction of arrow B), creating an effect in which the player can see the light irradiated onto one of the transparent glass sheets H16a, H16b.

[0041] In the front frame H14 (upper decorative unit H14a, left decorative unit H14b, right decorative unit H14c), a plurality of illumination units H29-H33 incorporating light-emitting means such as LEDs are provided around the window H14e as shown in Fig. 1. These illumination units H29-H33 light up or blink in response to changes in the game state, such as when a jackpot is hit or a certain reach is reached. In addition, the illumination unit H30 on the upper side (the direction of the arrow U) of the window H14e incorporates a light-emitting means that lights up when a certain error occurs, such as a shortage of payout balls, and a light-emitting means that lights up while prize balls are being paid out.

[0042] In addition, the upper decorative unit H14a, the left decorative unit H14b, and the right decorative unit H14c are made of a non-transparent resin material that does not transmit the light emitted from the decorative parts H29 to H33. This structure makes it easy for players to notice the light emitted by the decorative parts H29 to H33 (lighting or blinking).

[0043] The portions other than the area where the illumination parts H29 to H33 are arranged are not limited to being opaque, but may be made of a transparent resin material so that light can be emitted (transmitted) from the entire front frame H14 when the illumination parts H29 to H33 emit light (lighting or blinking). Also, a plated member made of chrome-plated ABS resin may be arranged in the area around the illumination parts H29 to H33 to create a dazzling appearance.

[0044] On the left side (arrow L direction) and right side (arrow R direction) of the upper decorative unit H14a (on the upper right and upper left sides of the window portion H14e), there is provided a speaker cover H27 (a thin plate member formed from punching metal) which covers a speaker assembly (audio output device H226 (see Figure 10)) which outputs sound effects according to the game status, and is configured so that the sound from the speaker can be emitted to the front side (arrow F direction) of the pachinko machine H10 through the speaker cover H27.

[0045] Below the window portion H14e (in the direction of arrow B), as shown in Figure 1, an upper tray H17 and a lower tray H50 are arranged to bulge toward the front, and an upper / lower tray unit H15 is arranged in which the upper tray H17 and the lower tray H50 are arranged side by side one above the other.

[0046] The upper tray H17 is formed in a box shape with an open top, and prize balls and loan balls are discharged to this upper tray H17. The upper tray H17 also has a function of temporarily storing balls dispensed from the dispensing device H133 (see FIG. 2) and guiding them to the ball launching unit H112a (see FIG. 6) while lining them up in a row, and the bottom surface is formed with a downward inclination to the right side (arrow R direction side) when viewed from the front, and is formed so that the balls inserted into the upper tray H17 can be guided to the launching position ball throwing unit H170 by the inclination. The balls sent from the upper tray H17 to the launching position ball throwing unit H170 are guided one by one to the ball launching unit H112a by the operation of the launching position ball throwing unit H170.

[0047] The lower tray H50 is formed in a box shape with an open top and has the function of storing balls that are surplus in the upper tray H17. In addition, a ball guide opening H53 that opens in the front-rear direction (arrow FB direction) and guides the balls to the lower tray H50 is formed on the rear side (arrow B direction) of the lower tray H50.

[0048] A ball removal lever H52 is provided below (in the direction of arrow D) the front side (in the direction of arrow F) of the lower tray H50 to be operated when discharging the balls stored in the lower tray H50 downward. This ball removal lever H52 is always biased to the right (in the direction of arrow R), and by sliding it to the left (in the direction of arrow L) against this bias, a bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower tray H50 opens, and the balls fall naturally from the bottom opening and are discharged. The operation of this ball removal lever H52 is usually performed with a box (commonly called a "senryo box") placed below the lower tray H50 to receive the balls discharged from the lower tray H50.

[0049] In addition, the operation of the ball removal lever H52 is not limited to discharging the balls into the 1000-ryo box, but may be to discharge the balls into a recovery port connected to the island equipment. Also, there is no need to provide multiple locations for storing balls in the upper tray H17 and the lower tray H50, and the lower tray H50 may be eliminated, and only the upper tray H17 may be used, providing a single storage area.

[0050] An operation unit H180 that is manually operated by the player is provided on the front side (arrow F direction side) of the upper tray H17 (ball storage area). The operation unit H180 is an operation device used when a performance corresponding to the player's operation is performed on the display screen of the third symbol display device H81.

[0051] A button member H181 is provided on the upper surface of the operation unit H180. The button member H181 can be pressed downward around an axis extending in the left-right direction (arrow LR direction), and is operated by the player, for example, when changing the stage of the performance displayed on the third symbol display device H81 (see FIG. 6) or when changing the content of the Super Reach performance.

[0052] In addition, the operation unit H180 may be provided in another location other than the upper tray H17, such as around the lower tray H50, or it may be provided in multiple locations, and the operation method may be a push button switch, or it may be configured to allow information to be input using another operation method such as a touch sensor or a non-contact sensor.

[0053] On the right side of the operation unit H180, a ball lending operation unit H40 (see FIG. 8), a function adjustment operation unit H190, and a ball discharge lever H54 are arranged on the upper surface side of the upper and lower tray unit H15. The ball lending operation unit H40 is provided with a number display unit H41, a ball lending button H42, and a return button H43. When the ball lending operation unit H40 is operated with bills, cards, etc. inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine H10, balls are lent out according to the operation. Specifically, the number display unit H41 is an area where the remaining balance information of the card, etc. is displayed, and a built-in LED is lit to display the remaining balance in numbers as the remaining balance information.

[0054] The ball lending button H42 is operated to obtain loan balls based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and loan balls are supplied to the upper tray H17 as long as there is a balance on the card or the like. The return button H43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. Note that in pachinko machines in which balls are directly loaned from a ball lending device or the like to the upper tray H17 without going through a card unit, i.e., in so-called cash machines, the ball lending operation unit H40 is not necessary, but in this case, a decorative sticker or the like may be added to the installation portion of the ball lending operation unit H40 to make the parts configuration common. It is possible to commonize pachinko machines using a card unit and cash machines.

[0055] The function adjustment operation unit H190 includes a decision button H191, and an up button H192, a down button H193, a left button H194, and a right button H195 arranged at four outer positions in a cross shape with the decision button H191 at the center.

[0056] The function adjustment operation unit H190 is an operation unit for changing the volume of the speaker (audio output device H226) arranged in the upper decorative unit H14a, the brightness of the display screen of the third pattern display device H81, the brightness of the electric decoration units H29 to H33 arranged in the upper decorative unit H14a, the left decorative unit H14b, and the right decorative unit H14c, etc. The player can change the volume and brightness to suit his (the player's) preferences by operating the decision button H191, the up button H192, the down button H193, the left button H194, and the right button H195.

[0057] In addition, when changing the volume or brightness, the degree of adjustment of the volume or brightness is displayed in a part of the third symbol display device H81 as a numerical value, volume, etc. This allows the player to easily adjust the volume or brightness when starting to play another pachinko machine H10.

[0058] In addition, the change by the function adjustment operation unit H190 is not limited to the volume and brightness, and may be something that can change the performance displayed on the third pattern display device H81. Also, it is not limited to displaying the adjustment degree of the volume and brightness on the third pattern display device H81, for example, it may be something that adjusts by making a sound or display after the change (adjustment) at the same time as the operation without displaying it on the third pattern display device H81, or it may be something that displays the adjustment degree on a display device other than the third pattern display device H81.

[0059] The ball discharge lever H54 is a lever operated by the player when sending the balls stored in the upper tray H17 to the lower tray H50, and is arranged in a state where it is biased upward (arrow U direction side) by a biasing means (spring) not shown. The ball discharge lever H54 is configured to be able to switch the passage communicating from the upper tray H17 to the shot ball sending unit H170 to a state communicating from the upper tray H17 to the lower tray H50 (foul ball passage H145) by being operated (pushed downward (arrow D direction)). This allows the balls stored in the upper tray H17 to be discharged to the lower tray H50.

[0060] An operating handle H51 operated by a player during a game is disposed on the right side (the side in the direction of the arrow R) of the lower tray H50. Inside the operating handle H51, there are a touch sensor H51a for permitting the driving of the ball launching unit H112a, a launch stop switch H51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the period when the switch is pressed, and a variable resistor (not shown) for detecting the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the operating handle H51 by the change in electrical resistance. When the operating handle H51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor H51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the rotation operation amount, and the ball is launched with a strength (launch strength) corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor, and the ball is shot into the front of the game board H13 with a flight amount corresponding to the operation of the player. When the operating handle H51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor H51a and the launch stop switch H51b are turned off.

[0061] The passage forming unit H140 is molded from a resin material and has an upper tray passage section H141 on the front door side that leads to the upper tray H17, a lower tray passage section H142 on the front door side that leads to the lower tray H50, and a foul ball passage section H145.

[0062] A ball receiving portion H143 is formed in the upper corner of the passage forming unit H140 (the corner near the base end of the rotation of the front frame H14) which protrudes rearward (in the direction of arrow B) and is open upward, and this ball receiving portion H143 is divided into left and right parts by a partition wall H144 to form a passage entrance to the upper tray passage portion H141 on the front door side and a passage entrance to the lower tray passage portion H142 on the front door side (see Figure 8).

[0063] In addition, the passage entrance of the upper tray passage section H141 on the front door side is connected to the upper tray passage section H161 (see FIG. 6) on the main body side of the inner frame H12, and the passage entrance of the lower tray passage section H142 on the front door side is connected to the lower tray passage section H162 (see FIG. 6) on the main body side of the inner frame H12. As a result, the ball sent from the payout device H133 is sent to the upper tray H17 or the lower tray H50.

[0064] The foul ball passage section H145 (see FIG. 8) is a section that forms a passage for discharging balls that have been shot from the ball launching unit H112a but have not reached the playing area as foul balls into the lower tray H50.

[0065] As shown in Fig. 9, the foul ball passage H145 is provided with a foul ball receiving port H146 that is open on the upper side (the side in the direction of the arrow U). The foul ball received in this foul ball receiving port H146 flows down the internal passage of the foul ball passage H145 (see Fig. 8) and is then discharged into the lower tray H50. Note that the foul ball passage H145 may be connected to the upper tray H17 instead of the lower tray H50, and the foul ball may be discharged into the upper tray H17.

[0066] In addition, the foul ball passage section H145 is formed to merge with a ball removal passage (not shown), which is a passage through which unfired balls flowing down from the upper tray H17 to the lower tray H50 are guided when the player operates the ball discharge lever H54.

[0067] The launch position ball sending unit H170 is a unit for sending the balls stored in the upper tray H17 one by one to the ball launching unit H112a. The launch position ball sending unit H170 is mainly formed with a front side opening H171 connected to the opening of the ball sending path of the upper tray H17, a rear side opening H172 that can discharge the balls that flow in from the front side opening H171 from the rear side, a switching means (not shown) that is displaceably arranged on the passage that passes from the front side opening H171 to the rear side opening H172, and a solenoid (not shown) that drives the switching means.

[0068] The switching means of the launching position ball throwing unit H170 is configured to be displaceable between a position where balls can flow from the upper tray H17 to the front side opening H171 and a position where balls cannot flow from the upper tray H17 to the front side opening H171, and is formed so that balls on the passage of the launching position ball throwing unit H170 can flow from the back side opening H172 to the ball launching unit H112a (launching rail H112a1) when displaced to a position where balls cannot flow from the upper tray H17 to the front side opening H171. This makes it possible to discharge balls one by one from the back side opening H172 with the switching of the position of the switching means (one round trip displacement).

[0069] The rear opening H172 is located on the front side (arrow F direction side) above (arrow U direction) the launch rail H112a1 of the ball launching unit H112a (see FIG. 6). Therefore, balls are thrown one by one from the launch position ball throwing unit H170 to the launch rail H112a1 of the ball launching unit H112a.

[0070] 6, the rear opening H172 is formed between both ends of the launch rail H112a1 in the throwing direction of the ball on the launch rail H112a1. Therefore, the ball thrown from the rear opening H172 onto the launch rail H112a1 can roll in both directions (arrow LR directions) on the launch rail H112a1, but since the launch rail H112a1 is arranged with one side (the side away from the rotating body H112a2) inclined upward (arrow U direction), the ball thrown from the rear opening H172 to the launch rail H112a1 (the ball before being launched by the rotating body H112a2) is prevented from rolling in the direction away from the rotating body H112a2.

[0071] As shown in Figure 6, the game board H13 is constructed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) and a windmill (not shown) for guiding balls, as well as rail members H61, H62, a general winning port H63, a first winning port H64, a second winning port H640, a variable winning device H65, a through gate H67, a variable display device unit H80, etc., onto a base plate H60 that has been machined into a roughly square shape when viewed from the front, and the peripheral portion of the board is attached to the back side of the inner frame H12.

[0072] The base plate H60 is made of a light-transmitting resin material and is formed so that the player can see various structures arranged on the back side (arrow B side) of the base plate H60 from its front side (arrow F side). The general winning hole H63, the first winning hole H64, the second winning hole H640, and the variable display unit H80 are arranged in through holes formed in the base plate H60 by router processing, and are fixed from the front side of the game board H13 with tapping screws or the like.

[0073] The base plate H60 is not limited to being made of a light-transmitting resin material, but may be made of wood made of thin boards glued together, or may be made of a non-transmitting resin material. In these cases, it is preferable to attach a decorated sticker or the like to the entire front side (arrow F direction side) of the base plate H60 to ensure the decorativeness of the base plate H60.

[0074] The front central portion of the game board H13 can be seen from the front side (arrow F direction side) of the inner frame H12 through a part of the window portion H14e (see FIG. 1) of the front frame H14. The configuration of the game board H13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG. 6.

[0075] An outer rail H62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is set up on the front of the game board H13, and an inner rail H61 formed of a strip-shaped metal plate similar to the outer rail H62 is set up on the inside of the outer rail H62. The inner rail H61 and the outer rail H62 surround the front outer periphery of the game board H13, and the game board H13 and the glass unit H16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear (arrow FB direction), forming a game area in front of the game board H13 where the game is played according to the behavior of the ball. The game area is an area (where the winning hole and the like are arranged and where the shot ball flows down) that is formed by dividing the front of the game board H13 by the two rail members H61, H62 and the resin outer edge member H73 that connects the rails. The two rail members H61, H62 do not have to be metal plates, and may be formed in a strip shape from a resin material.

[0076] The two rail members H61, H62 are provided to guide the balls launched from the ball launching unit H112a to the upper side (the direction of the arrow U) of the game board H13. A return ball prevention member H68 is attached to the tip portion (upper left of FIG. 6) of the inner rail H61.

[0077] The return ball prevention member H68 is formed of a resin plate member extending from the inner rail H61 side to the outer rail H62 side, and is rotatable around one end on the inner rail H61 side in a direction away from the outer rail H62. The return ball prevention member H68 also has a weight on one end, which biases the other end in a direction toward the outer rail H62.

[0078] This allows the momentum of the ball guided to the upper side of the game board H13 (in the direction of arrow U) to rotate the other end of the return ball prevention member H68 in a direction away from the outer rail H62, and when the ball is guided to a position beyond the return ball prevention member H68 (upper side of the game board H13), the other end of the return ball prevention member H68 can be rotated in a direction approaching the outer rail H62, preventing a ball that has been guided to the top of the game board H13 from returning into the ball guide passage again.

[0079] The return ball prevention member H68 does not have to be made of a resin material, and may be made of a metal material. The other end of the return ball prevention member H68 may be biased toward the outer rail H62 by a magnetic force such as a magnet or a biasing force such as a torsion spring, other than the weight.

[0080] A return rubber H69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail H62 (upper right in Figure 6) at a position corresponding to the maximum flight part of the ball, and when a ball is shot with a force greater than a predetermined value, it hits the return rubber H69 and bounces back toward the center while its momentum is reduced.

[0081] The first symbol display devices H37A and H37B, which are equipped with a plurality of LEDs and a 7-segment display as light-emitting means, are arranged in the lower left side of the game area when viewed from the front (lower left side of FIG. 6). The first symbol display devices H37A and H37B display information according to the controls performed by the main control device H110 (see FIG. 10), and mainly display the game status of the pachinko machine H10. In this embodiment, the first symbol display devices H37A and H37B are configured to be used differently depending on whether the ball has won the first winning hole H64 or the second winning hole H640. Specifically, when the ball has won the first winning hole H64, the first symbol display device H37A is activated, while when the ball has won the second winning hole H640, the first symbol display device H37B is activated.

[0082] The first symbol display devices H37A and H37B use LEDs to indicate whether the pachinko machine H10 is in a special mode, a time-saving mode, or a normal mode, whether it is fluctuating, whether the stopped symbols correspond to a special mode jackpot, a normal jackpot, or a miss, and the number of reserved balls, while the seven-segment display device displays the number of rounds during a jackpot and errors. The LEDs are configured to have different light colors (e.g., red, green, and blue), and the combination of light colors can suggest various game states of the pachinko machine H10 with a small number of LEDs.

[0083] In this pachinko machine H10, a lottery is held when a prize is won in the first prize slot H64 and the second prize slot H640. In the lottery, the pachinko machine H10 judges whether or not a jackpot has been won (jackpot lottery), and if a jackpot has been determined, it also judges the type of jackpot. The types of jackpots that can be judged here include a 15R variable jackpot, a 4R variable jackpot, and a 15R normal jackpot. The first symbol display devices H37A and H37B not only show whether or not the result of the lottery is a jackpot as the stop symbol after the change, but also show a symbol according to the type of jackpot if a jackpot has been won.

[0084] Here, a "15R probability jackpot" refers to a probability jackpot that transitions to a high probability state after a jackpot with a maximum number of rounds of 15, and a "4R probability jackpot" refers to a probability jackpot that transitions to a high probability state after a jackpot with a maximum number of rounds of 4. Also, a "15R normal jackpot" refers to a jackpot that transitions to a low probability state after a jackpot with a maximum number of rounds of 15, and is in a time-saving state for a predetermined number of variations (for example, 100 variations).

[0085] The number of rounds in the big win is not limited to 15R and 4R, but may be changed to another number of rounds depending on the model of the pachinko machine H10, or may have two or more types of rounds. Also, the predetermined number of fluctuations in the time-saving state is not limited to 100 fluctuations, but may be set to, for example, 1 fluctuation or 1000 fluctuations.

[0086] In addition, the "high probability state" refers to a state in which the probability of a subsequent jackpot is increased as an added value after the jackpot is ended, that is, during a so-called probability fluctuation (during a probability change), in other words, a state of play in which it is easy to transition to a special game state. In this embodiment, the high probability state (during a probability change) includes a game state in which the probability of a hit of the second symbol described later increases and the ball is likely to enter the second winning hole H640. The "low probability state" refers to a time when the probability change is not in progress, and refers to a state in which the probability of a jackpot is in a normal state, that is, a state in which the probability of a jackpot is lower than that in a probability change. In addition, the time-saving state (during a time-saving state) in the "low probability state" refers to a game state in which the probability of a jackpot is in a normal state, and the probability of a jackpot remains the same, but only the probability of a hit of the second symbol increases, making it easy for a ball to enter the second winning hole H640. On the other hand, the normal state of the pachinko machine H10 is when the game is not in a special mode or a time-saving mode (neither the probability of a jackpot nor the probability of hitting the second symbol has increased).

[0087] During the probability of winning or the time-saving period, not only does the probability of winning the second symbol increase, but the time during which the electric role H640a associated with the second winning hole H640 is opened is also changed and set to a longer time than during normal play. When the electric role H640a is in an open state (open state), the ball is more likely to win the second winning hole H640 than when the electric role H640a is in a closed state (closed state). Therefore, during the probability of winning or the time-saving period, the ball is more likely to win the second winning hole H640, and the number of times the big win lottery is held can be increased.

[0088] In addition, during the probability variation or time reduction, instead of changing the opening time of the electric role H640a associated with the second winning port H640, or in addition to changing the opening time, the number of times the electric role H640a opens with one win may be increased compared to normal. Also, during the probability variation or time reduction, the winning probability of the second symbol may not be changed, and at least one of the time when the electric role H640a associated with the second winning port H640 is opened and the number of times the electric role H640a opens with one win may be changed. Also, during the probability variation or time reduction, the time when the electric role H640a associated with the second winning port H640 is opened and the number of times the electric role H640a opens with one win may not be changed, and only the winning probability of the second symbol may be changed to be increased compared to normal.

[0089] In the game area, a plurality of general winning holes H63 are arranged, through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball wins. In addition, a variable display unit H80 is arranged in the center of the game area. The variable display unit H80 is provided with a third pattern display device H81 consisting of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply abbreviated as "display device") that performs a variable display of a third pattern while synchronizing with the variable display in the first pattern display device H37A, H37B, triggered by winning (initial winning) in the first winning hole H64 and the second winning hole H640, and a second pattern display device (not shown) consisting of an LED that displays a variable display of a second pattern, triggered by the passage of a ball through the through gate H67. In addition, a center frame H86 is arranged in the variable display unit H80 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third pattern display device H81.

[0090] The center frame H86 is a member for preventing the balls flowing down the game area from flowing down to the third symbol display device H81 side through the central opening of the base plate H60, and is formed by protruding from the front side (arrow F direction side) of the base plate H60. A warp passage (not shown) is formed in a part of the center frame H86 to receive the balls flowing down the game area and pass them around the third symbol display device H81 and discharge them from the first winning opening H64 side. In this embodiment, the warp passage is configured so that the balls pass on the front side of the base plate H60, but it is also possible to form the warp passage so that the balls pass on the back side of the base plate H60.

[0091] The third pattern display device H81 is configured with a large 9-inch liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by the display control device H114 (see FIG. 10), so that, for example, three rows of patterns, top, middle, and bottom, are displayed. The third pattern display device H81 may be configured with a size other than 9 inches, or may be configured with two or more liquid crystal displays arranged side by side.

[0092] Each symbol row of the third symbol display device H81 is composed of a plurality of symbols (third symbols), and these third symbols are scrolled horizontally for each symbol row, so that the third symbols are variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device H81. The third symbol display device H81 of this embodiment performs decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display device H37A, H37B, while the display of the game state associated with the control of the main control device H110 (see FIG. 10) is performed by the first symbol display device H37A, H37B. In addition, instead of a display device, for example, a reel or the like may be used to configure the third symbol display device H81.

[0093] The second symbol display device performs a variable display in which a symbol of "○" and a symbol of "X" are alternately lit for a predetermined time as a display symbol (second symbol (not shown)) each time the ball passes through the through gate H67. In the pachinko machine H10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate H67, a winning lottery is performed. If the winning lottery results in a winning, the symbol of "○" is displayed stationary on the second symbol display device after the variable display of the second symbol. If the winning lottery results in a losing, the symbol of "X" is displayed stationary on the second symbol display device after the variable display of the third symbol. The second symbol display device may display a symbol using a part of the third symbol display device H81, or may display a symbol on either the third symbol display device H81 or another display device, and in this embodiment, the symbol is displayed using a part of the third symbol display device H81.

[0094] The pachinko machine H10 is configured so that when the varying display in the second pattern display device stops at a predetermined pattern (in this embodiment, a "○" pattern), the electric device H640a attached to the second winning port H640 is activated (opened) for a predetermined period of time.

[0095] The time required for the second symbol to change is set to be shorter during the probability change or time-saving mode than during the normal game mode. As a result, the second symbol changes and changes in time during the probability change and time-saving mode, so that more winning lotteries can be held than during the normal game mode. Therefore, the chances of winning in the winning lottery increase, so that the player can be given more opportunities to open the electric role H640a of the second winning hole H640. Therefore, during the probability change and time-saving mode, the second winning hole H640 can be easily entered.

[0096] In addition, if the state is made such that the ball is likely to enter the second winning slot H640 during the probability variation or time-saving period by other methods such as increasing the probability of winning or increasing the opening time or number of openings of the electric device H640a for one win during the probability variation or time-saving period, the time taken for the second symbol to be displayed may be constant regardless of the game state. On the other hand, if the time taken for the second symbol to be displayed is set shorter during the probability variation or time-saving period than during normal periods, the probability of winning may be constant regardless of the game state, and the opening time or number of openings of the electric device H640a for one win may be constant regardless of the game state.

[0097] The through gate H67 is attached to the game board H13 in the left and right areas of the variable display unit H80, and is configured to allow a part of the ball shot to the game board H13 to pass through. When the ball passes through the through gate H67, a lottery is held for the second symbol. After the lottery, a variable display is performed on the second symbol display device, and if the lottery results in a win, a "○" symbol is displayed as the stopping symbol of the variable display, and if the lottery results in a loss, a "X" symbol is displayed as the stopping symbol of the variable display.

[0098] The number of times that the ball passes through the through gate H67 is reserved up to a maximum of four times in total, and the number of reserved balls is displayed by the above-mentioned first pattern display device H37A, H37B, and is also displayed by lighting the second pattern reserved lamp (not shown). In this embodiment, the second pattern reserved lamp is configured to be displayed using a part of the third pattern display device H81, but it may be displayed by lighting a display device other than the third pattern display device H81. For example, it may be displayed by lighting four LEDs arranged below the third pattern display device H81 that are lit as the ball passes through the through gate H67.

[0099] In addition, the maximum number of reserved balls for the passage of balls through the through gate H67 is not limited to four times, but may be set to three times or less, or five times or more (e.g., eight times). In addition, the number of through gates H67 installed is not limited to two, but may be, for example, one. In addition, the installation position of the through gate H67 is not limited to the left or right of the variable display unit H80, but may be, for example, below the variable display unit H80. In addition, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first pattern display devices H37A and H37B, the second pattern reserved lamp may not be lit.

[0100] A first winning hole H64 into which a ball can win is disposed below the variable display unit H80. When a ball wins into this first winning hole H64, a first winning hole switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board H13 turns on, and when the first winning hole switch turns on, a lottery for a big win is performed by the main control device H110 (see FIG. 10), and a display according to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device H37A.

[0101] On the other hand, a second winning hole H640 into which a ball can win is disposed below the first winning hole H64 as viewed from the front. When a ball wins into this second winning hole H640, a second winning hole switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board H13 turns on, and when the second winning hole switch turns on, a lottery for a big win is performed by the main control device H110 (see FIG. 10), and a display according to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device H37B.

[0102] In addition, each of the first winning hole H64 and the second winning hole H640 is also one of the winning holes into which five balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters the winning hole. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the first winning hole H64 is the same as the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the second winning hole H640, but the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the first winning hole H64 and the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the second winning hole H640 may be different numbers, for example, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the first winning hole H64 may be three, and the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the second winning hole H640 may be five.

[0103] The second winning hole H640 is provided with an electric device H640a. This electric device H640a is configured to be openable and closable, and is usually in a closed state (reduced state) so that the ball is unlikely to enter the second winning hole H640. On the other hand, when the second symbol display device displays a "○" symbol as a result of the variable display of the second symbol, which is triggered by the passage of the ball through the through gate H67, the electric device H640a is in an open state (expanded state) so that the ball is likely to enter the second winning hole H640.

[0104] In this embodiment, the second winning opening H640 is provided with a vane member (electric device H640a) that opens and closes on both the left and right sides (arrow LR direction) of the second winning opening H640, and when the electric device H640a is in an open state, the ball can enter the second winning opening H640 from both the left and right sides of the second winning opening H640, but a wall may be formed to block the flow path on one side in the left-right direction, and the ball can enter the second winning opening H640 only from the other side. In this case, the vane member (electric device H640a) that opens and closes only on the other side of the second winning opening H640 is provided.

[0105] In addition, the electric role H640a is not limited to a rotating blade member, and may be a sliding displacement member that moves between a position that opens the second winning port H640 and a position that closes it. For example, the electric role H640a may be a sliding displacement member that slides in the up-down direction (arrow UD direction) or the front-back direction (arrow FB direction).

[0106] As described above, during the probability of winning and the time-saving period, the probability of winning the second symbol is higher than during normal play, and the time it takes for the second symbol to change is also shorter, so the symbol "○" is more likely to be displayed in the change display of the second symbol, and the number of times the electric device H640a is in the open state (expanded state) increases. Furthermore, during the probability of winning and the time-saving period, the time for which the electric device H640a is open is also longer than during normal play. Therefore, during the probability of winning and the time-saving period, it is possible to create a state in which the ball is more likely to win the second winning hole H640 than during normal play.

[0107] In the pachinko machine H10 of this embodiment, since the game board H13 is symmetrical, the ball can be shot so that it passes to the right (arrow R direction) of the variable display unit H80 (so-called "right shot") to aim at the first winning hole H64, or the ball can be shot so that it passes to the left (arrow L direction) of the variable display unit H80 (so-called "left shot") to aim at the second winning hole H640. Therefore, the pachinko machine H10 of this embodiment does not require the player to change the way of shooting the ball between "left shot" and "right shot" depending on the game state of the pachinko machine H10 (whether it is in a probability change, a time reduction, or a normal state). Therefore, the hassle of changing the way of shooting the ball can be eliminated.

[0108] In addition, the probability of a jackpot may be the same whether it is in a low probability state or a high probability state (the jackpot probability in a low probability state is the same as the jackpot probability in a high probability state). In this case, the probability of a 15R variable jackpot as the type of jackpot selected in the event of a jackpot is set higher when the ball enters the second winning hole H640 than when the ball enters the first winning hole H64, and it is preferable to arrange the first winning hole H64 in the flow path on the "left hit" side and the second winning hole H640 in the flow path on the "right hit" side (the game board H13 is asymmetric).

[0109] According to this configuration, during normal play, the electric device associated with the second winning slot H640 is often in a closed state, making it difficult to win at the second winning slot H640. Therefore, it is more advantageous for the player to aim for a jackpot by shooting the ball toward the first winning slot H64, which has no electric device, so that the ball passes to the left (in the direction of arrow L) of the variable display unit H80 ("hit to the left") and by having the ball win at the first winning slot H64, thereby gaining more opportunities to win the jackpot lottery.

[0110] On the other hand, during the special bonus period or the time-saving period, the electric device H640a attached to the second winning slot H640 is likely to open by passing the ball through the through gate H67, making it easier to win at the second winning slot H640. Therefore, it is more advantageous for the player to shoot the ball toward the second winning slot H640 so that it passes to the right (in the direction of arrow R) of the variable display unit H80 ("hit to the right"), passing the ball through the through gate H67 to open the electric device, and aiming for the ball to win at the second winning slot H640, resulting in a 15R special bonus jackpot.

[0111] Therefore, depending on the game state of the pachinko machine H10 (whether it is in a special mode, a time-limited mode, or a normal mode), the player can be made to change the way the ball is shot to "left-handed hit" or "right-handed hit", thereby maintaining the interest of the player.

[0112] A variable winning device H65 (see FIG. 6) is disposed below the first winning hole H64, and a specific winning hole H65a is disposed in the approximate center of the device. In the pachinko machine H10, when a jackpot lottery performed due to winning in the first winning hole H64 or the second winning hole H640 results in a jackpot, after a predetermined time (variable time) has elapsed, the first symbol display device H37A or the first symbol display device H37B is turned on to show a jackpot stop pattern, and a stop pattern corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device H81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. After that, the game state transitions to a special game state (jackpot) in which a ball is likely to win. In this special game state, the specific winning hole H65a, which is normally closed, is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed, or until 10 balls have won).

[0113] This specific winning hole H65a is closed after a predetermined time has passed, and after the closing, the specific winning hole H65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening and closing operation of this specific winning hole H65a can be repeated up to, for example, 15 times (15 rounds). The state in which this opening and closing operation is being performed is one form of a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and the player is paid out a larger amount of prize balls than usual as an addition of game value (game value).

[0114] The special game state is not limited to the above-mentioned form. A large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning hole H65a is provided in the game area, and when an LED corresponding to a big win is lit in the first pattern display device H37A, H37B, the specific winning hole H65a is opened for a predetermined time, and a large opening provided separately from the specific winning hole H65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when a ball enters the specific winning hole H65a while the specific winning hole H65a is open. Also, the specific winning hole H65a is not limited to one, and one or more than two (for example, three) may be arranged, and the arrangement position is not limited to the lower right side of the first winning hole H64 or the lower left side of the first winning hole H64, but may be, for example, the left side of the variable display unit H80.

[0115] An attachment space K1 for attaching stamps, identification labels, etc. is provided in the lower right corner of the game board H13, and the stamps, etc. attached to the attachment space K1 can be viewed through the glass unit H16 of the front frame H14.

[0116] The game board H13 is provided with an outlet H71. A ball that flows down the game area and does not win any of the winning holes H63, H64, H65a, and H640 is guided through the outlet H71 to a ball discharge path (not shown). The outlet H71 is disposed below the specific winning hole H65a (on the side of the arrow D).

[0117] In addition, numerous nails are planted on the game board H13 to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the balls, and various components (apparatuses) such as windmills (not shown) are also arranged. Furthermore, a part of the center frame H86 arranged in the central opening of the base plate H60 in a manner surrounding the third pattern display device H81 has a side surface on the back side (arrow B direction side) extended to the upper side (arrow U direction side) of the playing area, and the extended area is provided with a plurality of protruding parts protruding toward the front side (arrow F direction side). The balls flowing down the playing area of ​​the game board H13 collide with numerous nails, the protruding parts of the center frame H86, the windmills, etc., and the like, thereby appropriately dispersing the falling direction of the balls.

[0118] In this embodiment, the direction in which a part of the center frame H86 extends is set to the upward side (arrow U direction), but it may extend to the right side (arrow R direction) or left side (arrow L direction), and the through gate H67 and each winning hole H63, H64, H65a, H640 may be arranged in addition to the protrusion on the extended part. Also, the center frame H86 may be configured without the extended part or protrusion.

[0119] The windmill is formed so as to be rotatable around an axis in the front-rear direction (arrow FB direction). The windmill is formed with a disk member formed in a circle around the axis of rotation in front view and disposed at a distance of one ball from the front of the base plate H60, and a plurality of ball abutment parts (three in this embodiment) that protrude from a part of the disk member toward the base plate H60 side (arrow B direction side) and are distributed at a predetermined angle (120 degrees in this embodiment) along the rotation direction of the windmill, and is formed so as to be able to guide the abutted ball in a plurality of (two or more) directions while rotating due to the impact of the ball flowing down the game board H13 abutting on the ball abutment parts.

[0120] In addition, the entire windmill is made of a light-transmitting resin material, which makes it easier for the player to see the direction in which the ball that contacts the ball contact portion flows, and makes it difficult for the player to recognize the direction in which the windmill is rotating.

[0121] The game board H13 does not necessarily have to have a windmill on the base plate H60, and may be configured without a windmill. It is also possible to arrange a windmill in the warp passage (not shown) of the center frame H86 or in the passage (not shown) through which the balls that enter each winning hole H63, H64, H65a, and H640 pass, and to change the path of the balls by using the windmill. Furthermore, the windmill may be made partially of an impermeable resin material or entirely of an impermeable metal material such as aluminum, and may have any shape, color, or material as long as it can guide the balls in multiple directions when they come into contact with it. For example, the windmill may be configured to distribute the balls in different directions alternately one by one.

[0122] As shown in Fig. 2, the rear side of the pachinko machine H10 is mainly equipped with control board units H90 and H91 and a back pack unit H94. The control board unit H90 is a unit equipped with a main board (main control device H110), a voice lamp control board (voice lamp control device H113), and a display control board (display control device H114). The control board unit H91 is a unit equipped with a payout control board (payout control device H111), a launch control board (launch control device H112), a power supply board (power supply device H115), and a card unit connection board H116.

[0123] The back pack unit H94 is a unit consisting of the back pack H92 that forms the protective cover and the payout unit H93. In addition, each control board is equipped with an MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each function, ports for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used in various lotteries, a clock pulse generating circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc. as necessary.

[0124] The main control device H110, the voice lamp control device H113, the display control device H114, the payout control device H111, the launch control device H112, the power supply device H115, and the card unit connection board H116 are housed in the board boxes H100 to H104. The board boxes H100 to H104 each include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected to each other to house the respective control devices and boards.

[0125] In addition, the board box H100 (main control device H110) and the board box H102 (dispensing control device H111 and launch control device H112) are connected to the box base and the box cover by a sealing unit (not shown) so that they cannot be opened (connected by a crimping structure). In addition, a sealing seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover, covering the box base and the box cover. This sealing seal is made of a brittle material, and if you try to peel off the sealing seal to open the board box H100, H102 or try to forcefully open the board box H100, H102, it will be cut into the box base side and the box cover side. Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal, you can know whether the board box H100, H102 has been opened.

[0126] The payout unit H93 includes a tank H130 located at the top of the back pack unit H94 and opening upward, a tank rail H131 connected to the bottom of the tank H130 and gently inclined toward the downstream side, a case rail H132 connected vertically to the downstream side of the tank rail H131, and a payout device H133 provided at the most downstream part of the case rail H132 and paying out balls by a predetermined electrical configuration of a payout motor H216 (see FIG. 10). The tank H130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and the payout device H133 appropriately pays out the required number of balls. A vibrator H134 for applying vibration to the tank rail H131 is attached to the tank rail H131, and the vibration of the vibrator H134 prevents balls from clogging the tank rail H131. The vibrator H134 can be attached not only to the tank rail H131 but also to other rail parts (passages). For example, it may be disposed in a ball sending passage (dish passage forming member H160) for sending balls to the upper dish H17 or the lower dish H50, or in a ball sending passage (launch position ball sending unit H170) for sending balls from the upper dish H17 to the ball launching device H117a.

[0127] The payout control device H111 is provided with a state recovery switch H120, the launch control device H112 is provided with a variable resistor control knob H121, and the power supply device H115 is provided with a RAM erase switch H122. The state recovery switch H120 is operated to resolve ball jams (return to normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball jams in the payout motor H216 (see FIG. 10). The control knob H121 is operated by the store to adjust the volume of the sound emitted from the speaker (audio output device H226). The RAM erase switch H122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine H10 to its initial state.

[0128] Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine H10 will be described with reference to Fig. 10. Fig. 10 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine H10.

[0129] The main control device H110 is equipped with an MPU (microprocessor) H201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is a calculation device. The MPU H201 has a ROM (semiconductor memory) H202 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU H201, a RAM (random access memory) H203 that is a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM H202, and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit. The main control device H110 uses the MPU H201 to execute the main processes of the pachinko machine H10, such as drawing a jackpot, setting the display on the first pattern display device H37A, H37B and the third pattern display device H81, and drawing the display result on the second pattern display device.

[0130] In addition, in order to instruct sub-control devices such as the dispensing control device H111 and the voice lamp control device H113 to operate, various commands are sent from the main control device H110 to the sub-control devices via a data transmission / reception circuit, but such commands are sent only in one direction, from the main control device H110 to the sub-control devices.

[0131] The RAMH203 has various areas, counters, flags, a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPUH201 and the return addresses of the control programs executed by the MPUH201 are stored, and a work area (working region) in which various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. are stored. The RAMH203 is configured so that it can retain (back up) data by receiving a backup voltage from the power supply device H115 even after the power to the pachinko machine H10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAMH203 is backed up.

[0132] When the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or the like, the stack pointer and the values ​​of each register at the time of the power outage (including the time of the power outage, the same applies below) are stored in the RAMH203. On the other hand, when the power supply is turned on (including the time of the power supply being turned on due to the power outage being resolved, the same applies below), the state of the pachinko machine H10 is restored to the state before the power supply was cut off based on the information stored in the RAMH203. Writing to the RAMH203 is executed by the main processing (not shown) when the power supply is cut off, and the restoration of each value written to the RAMH203 is executed in the start-up processing (not shown) when the power supply is turned on. Note that the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPUH201 is configured to receive a power outage signal HSG1 from the power outage monitoring circuit H252 when the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or the like, and when the power outage signal HSG1 is input to the MPUH201, an NMI interrupt processing (not shown) is immediately executed as a processing during a power outage.

[0133] The MPUH201 of the main control device H110 is connected to an input / output port H205 via a bus line H204 consisting of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port H205 is connected to the payout control device H111, the voice lamp control device H113, the first symbol display device H37A, H37B, the second symbol display device, the second symbol reservation lamp, the large opening solenoid for driving the opening and closing of the specific winning hole H65a to the front side with the lower side of the opening and closing plate as the axis, the solenoid for driving the electric role, and the like, and the MPUH201 transmits various commands and control signals to these via the input / output port H205.

[0134] In addition, the solenoid H209 may be configured to include not only a solenoid for driving the large opening solenoid and the electric device, but also a drive source (drive motor) for the device arranged on the game board H13, a drive motor (not shown) for the ball launching unit H112a, and a drive motor (not shown) for driving the payout device H133 for sending balls to the upper tray H17.

[0135] The input / output port H205 is connected to various switches H208 consisting of a group of sensors such as a switch group (not shown), a sensor (through gate H67) that detects passage through the through gate H67, a winning detection sensor (not shown) that detects when a ball has entered each winning port H63, H64, H65a, H640, a vibration detection sensor (not shown) that detects when vibrations are input to the pachinko machine H10, and a magnetic force detection sensor that detects when a magnet or the like is brought close to the playing area of ​​the game board H13, and a RAM erase switch circuit H253 (described later) provided in the power supply H115, and the MPUH201 performs various processes based on the signals output from the various switches H208 and the RAM erase signal HSG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit H253.

[0136] In addition, the various switches H208 may be configured to include frame buttons H22 (the operation button member H181 of the operation unit H180 and the decision button H191, up button H192, down button H193, left button H194, and right button H195 of the function adjustment operation part H190) in the voice lamp control device H113.

[0137] The payout control device H111 drives the payout motor H216 to control the payout of prize balls and loan balls. The MPUH211, which is a calculation device, has a ROMH212 that stores control programs executed by the MPUH211, fixed value data, etc., and a RAMH213 used as a work memory, etc.

[0138] The RAMH213 of the payout control device H111, like the RAMH203 of the main control device H110, has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPUH211 and the return addresses of the control programs executed by the MPUH211 are stored, and a work area (working area) in which the values ​​of various flags, counters, I / O, etc. are stored. The RAMH213 is configured to be supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device H115 and to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine H10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAMH213 is backed up. In addition, like the MPUH201 of the main control device H110, the NMI terminal of the MPUH211 is configured to receive a power outage signal HSG1 from the power outage monitoring circuit H252 when the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or the like, and when the power outage signal HSG1 is input to the MPUH211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) is immediately executed as a process during a power outage.

[0139] The MPUH211 of the payout control device H111 is connected to an input / output port H215 via a bus line H214 consisting of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device H110, the payout motor H216, the launch control device H112, etc. are connected to the input / output port H215. Although not shown, the payout control device H111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting the paid-out prize balls. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device H111 but is not connected to the main control device H110.

[0140] The launch control device H112 controls the ball launch unit H112a so that the strength of the ball launch corresponds to the amount of rotation of the operating handle H51 when a command to launch a ball is given by the main control device H110.

[0141] The rotating body H112a2 of the ball launching unit H112a is permitted to be driven when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the touch sensor H51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle H51, and on condition that the launch stop switch H51b for stopping the launch of the ball is off (not operated), a driving force is transmitted from the drive motor in response to the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the operation handle H51, and the rotating body H112a2 is rotated at a speed according to the operation amount of the operation handle H51. As a result, the ball is launched from the ball launching unit H112a between the opposing inner rail H61 and outer rail H62 with a strength according to the operation amount of the operation handle H51.

[0142] The voice lamp control device H113 controls the output of voice in the voice output device (such as a speaker not shown) H226, the output of lighting and extinguishing in the lamp display device (such as the illumination parts H29 to H33) H227, and the setting of the display mode of the third pattern display device H81 performed by the display control device H114, such as variable performance (variable display) and advance notice performance. The MPUH221, which is a calculation device, has a ROMH222 that stores control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPUH221, and a RAMH223 used as a work memory, etc.

[0143] An input / output port H225 is connected to the MPU H221 of the voice and lamp control device H113 via a bus line H224 consisting of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port H225 is connected to the main control device H110, the display control device H114, the voice output device H226, the lamp display device H227, other devices H228, the button member H181, etc.

[0144] In addition, the other devices H228 may include not only a drive source for the accessory devices arranged on the game board H13, but also a drive motor (not shown) for the ball launching unit H112a and an electric accessory H640a for the second winning port H640.

[0145] The voice lamp control device H113 determines the display mode of the third pattern display device H81 based on various commands (variation pattern command, stop type command, etc.) received from the main control device H110, and notifies the display control device H114 of the determined display mode by commands (display variation pattern command, display stop type command, etc.).

[0146] In addition, the voice lamp control device H113 monitors the input from the button member H181, and when the button member H181 is operated by the player, it instructs the display control device H114 to change the stage displayed on the third symbol display device H81 or to change the performance content during the super reach. When the stage is changed, a back image change command including information on the changed stage is sent to the display control device H114 so that the third symbol display device H81 displays a back image corresponding to the changed stage. Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is the main image displayed on the third symbol display device H81. The display control device H114 displays various images on the third symbol display device H81 according to the command sent from this voice lamp control device H113.

[0147] Furthermore, the audio lamp control device H113 monitors input from the function adjustment operation unit H190 (the decision button H191, the up button H192, the down button H193, the left button H194, and the right button H195), and when the function adjustment operation unit H190 is operated by the player, it instructs the display control device H114 to change the volume of the speaker (audio output device H226), change the brightness of the third pattern display device H81, or change the brightness of the illumination units H29 to H33. When the volume or brightness is changed, the adjustment degree of the volume or brightness is temporarily displayed in numerical value, volume, or the like in front of the main display displayed on the third pattern display device H81.

[0148] In FIG. 10, the operation button member H181 of the operation unit H180 and the decision button H191, up button H192, down button H193, left button H194, and right button H195 of the function adjustment operation part H190 are collectively illustrated as frame buttons H22.

[0149] Also, the voice lamp control device H113 receives a command (display command) representing the display contents of the third pattern display device H81 from the display control device H114. Based on the display command received from the display control device H114, the voice lamp control device H113 outputs a voice corresponding to the display contents of the third pattern display device H81 from the voice output device H226 in accordance with the display contents, and also controls the turning on and off of the lamp display device H227 in accordance with the display contents.

[0150] The display control device H114 is connected to the voice lamp control device H113 and the third pattern display device H81, and controls the display of the third pattern display device H81, such as the variable performance of the third pattern, based on the command received from the voice lamp control device H113. In addition, the display control device H114 appropriately transmits a display command to notify the display content of the third pattern display device H81 to the voice lamp control device H113. The voice lamp control device H113 can match the display of the third pattern display device H81 with the voice output from the voice output device H226 by outputting a sound from the voice output device H226 according to the display content indicated by the display command.

[0151] The various switches H208 connected to the input / output port H205 in the main control device H110 may be configured to be connected to the input / output port H225 in the voice lamp control device H113, and the MPU H221 may execute various processes based on signals output from the various switches H208. Also, various switches may be connected to the input / output port H225 in the voice lamp control device H113 separately from the various switches H208 connected to the input / output port H205 in the main control device H110. In this case, it is preferable to configure a group of sensors such as position detection sensors for the accessory devices arranged mainly on the game board H13 as the various switches.

[0152] The power supply device H115 has a power supply unit H251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine H10, a power failure monitoring circuit H252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM deletion switch circuit H253 provided with a RAM deletion switch H122 (see FIG. 10). The power supply unit H251 is a device that supplies the necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices H110 to H114, etc. through a power supply path not shown. In summary, the power supply unit H251 takes in an AC voltage of 24 volts supplied from the outside, generates a voltage of 12 volts for driving various switches such as the various switches H208, solenoids such as the solenoid H209, motors, etc., a voltage of 5 volts for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, etc., and supplies the necessary voltages to each of the control devices H110 to H114, etc.

[0153] The power failure monitoring circuit H252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal HSG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPUH201 of the main control device H110 and the MPUH211 of the dispensing control device H111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit H252 monitors the voltage of 24 volts DC, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit H251, and when this voltage falls below 22 volts, it determines that a power failure (power failure, power cut) has occurred and outputs the power failure signal HSG1 to the main control device H110 and the dispensing control device H111. By outputting the power failure signal HSG1, the main control device H110 and the dispensing control device H111 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute NMI interrupt processing. Note that the power supply unit H251 is configured to maintain the output of the 5 volt voltage, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value for a sufficient time to execute the NMI interrupt processing, even after the voltage of 24 volts DC becomes less than 22 volts. Therefore, the main control unit H110 and the dispensing control unit H111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt processing (not shown).

[0154] The RAM clear switch circuit H253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM clear signal HSG2 to the main control device H110 to clear the backup data when the RAM clear switch H122 (see FIG. 10) is pressed. When the main control device H110 receives the RAM clear signal HSG2 at the time of powering on the pachinko machine H10, it clears the backup data and transmits a payout initialization command to the payout control device H111 to clear the backup data in the payout control device H111.

[0155] Next, referring to Fig. 11 to Fig. 71, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a "pachinko machine") K10. Fig. 11 is a front view of the pachinko machine K10 in the second embodiment, and Fig. 12 is a front view of the game board K13 of the pachinko machine K10.

[0156] In the following description, the front side of the paper is the front (front) side, and the back side of the paper is the rear (rear) side, with respect to the pachinko machine K10 in the state shown in Fig. 11. Also, with respect to the pachinko machine K10 in the state shown in Fig. 11, the upper side is the upper (upper) side, the lower side is the lower (lower) side, the right side is the right (right) side, and the left side is the left (left) side. Furthermore, the arrows UD, LR, and FB in the figure (see Fig. 12, for example) indicate the up-down direction, the left-right direction, and the front-back direction of the pachinko machine K10, respectively.

[0157] The same parts as those in the above-mentioned embodiments are given the same reference numerals and their explanations are omitted. Also, in regard to the reference numerals, parts having common functions are given similar reference numerals, such as the pachinko machine H10 in the first embodiment being the pachinko machine K10 in this embodiment.

[0158] That is, in this embodiment, the pachinko machine K10 includes at least a front frame K14 (corresponding to the front frame H14 in the first embodiment), a base plate K60 (corresponding to the base plate H60 in the first embodiment), an inner rail K61 (corresponding to the inner rail H61 in the first embodiment), an outer rail K62 (corresponding to the outer rail H62 in the first embodiment), a general winning hole K63 (corresponding to the general winning hole H63 in the first embodiment), a first winning hole K64 (corresponding to the first winning hole H64 in the first embodiment), and a second winning hole K640 (corresponding to the second winning hole H640 in the first embodiment). , an electric device K640a (corresponding to the electric device H640a of the first embodiment), a first variable winning device K65 (corresponding to the variable winning device H65 of the first embodiment), a first specific winning port K65a (corresponding to the specific winning port H65a of the first embodiment), a through gate K67 (corresponding to the through gate H67 of the first embodiment), a return ball prevention member K68 (corresponding to the return ball prevention member H68 of the first embodiment), a return rubber K69 (corresponding to the return rubber H69 of the first embodiment), and an outlet K71 (corresponding to the outlet H71 of the first embodiment).

[0159] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pachinko machine K10 includes at least an outer edge member K73 (corresponding to the outer edge member H73 of the first embodiment), a variable display device unit K80 (corresponding to the variable display device unit H80 of the first embodiment), a third pattern display device K81 (corresponding to the third pattern display device H81 of the first embodiment), and a center frame K86 (corresponding to the center frame H86 of the first embodiment).

[0160] As shown in Figure 12, the game board K13 is constructed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls and a windmill KWF on a base plate K60 machined into a roughly square shape when viewed from the front, as well as rails K61, K62, a general prize opening K63, a first prize opening K64, a second prize opening K640, a first variable prize opening K65, a second variable prize opening K650, a through gate K67, a variable display unit K80, etc., and its peripheral portion is attached to the back side (or front side) of the inner frame H12 (see Figure 11).

[0161] The base plate K60 is formed from a wooden plate member. The general winning hole K63, the first winning hole K64, the second winning hole K640, and the variable display unit K80 are arranged in through holes formed in the base plate K60 by router processing, and are fixed from the front side of the game board K13 with tapping screws or the like. The base plate K60 may be made of a light-transmitting resin material. In this case, it is possible for the player to visually recognize various structures arranged on the back side of the base plate K60 from the front side.

[0162] The front central portion of the game board K13 can be seen from the front side of the inner frame H12 through a glass unit H16 (see FIG. 11) disposed in the front frame K14. The configuration of the game board K13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

[0163] An outer rail K62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is set up on the front of the game board K13, and an inner rail K61 formed of a strip-shaped metal plate similar to the outer rail K62 is set up on the inside of the outer rail K62. The inner rail K61 and the outer rail K62 surround the front outer periphery of the game board K13, and the game board K13 and the glass unit H16 (see FIG. 11) surround the front and rear, forming a game area in front of the game board K13 where games are played according to the behavior of the ball. The game area is an area (where prize holes and the like are arranged and where the shot balls flow down) that is formed on the front of the game board K13 and is partitioned by the two rails K61, K62 and the resin outer edge member K73 that connects the rails.

[0164] The two rails K61, K62 are provided to guide the ball launched from the ball launching unit H112a (see FIG. 10) to the upper part of the game board K13. A ball return prevention member K68 is attached to the tip part (upper left part of FIG. 12) of the inner rail K61, which prevents the ball once guided to the upper part of the game board K13 from returning back into the ball guide passage. A return rubber K69 is attached to the tip part (upper right part of FIG. 12) of the outer rail K62 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight part of the ball, and a ball launched with a certain momentum or more hits the return rubber K69 and bounces back to the center while its momentum is reduced.

[0165] In the lower left side of the game area when viewed from the front (lower left side of FIG. 12), the first symbol display devices H37A and H37B equipped with a plurality of LEDs and a 7-segment display device as light-emitting means are arranged. The functions of the first symbol display devices H37A and H37B have been explained in the first embodiment, so the explanation will be omitted here.

[0166] In this pachinko machine K10, a lottery is held when a prize is won in the first prize slot K64 and the second prize slot K640. In the lottery, the pachinko machine K10 judges whether or not a jackpot has been won (jackpot lottery), and if a jackpot has been determined, it also judges the type of jackpot. The types of jackpots that can be determined here include a 15R regular jackpot with time reduction, a 4R regular jackpot with time reduction, and a 15R regular jackpot without time reduction. The first symbol display devices H37A and H37B not only show whether or not the result of the lottery is a jackpot as the stopping symbol after the fluctuation ends, but also show a symbol according to the type of jackpot if a jackpot has been won.

[0167] In this pachinko machine K10, during the time-saving period, not only does the probability of winning the second symbol increase, but the time during which the electric role K640a associated with the second winning port K640 is opened is also changed and set to a longer time than during normal play. When the electric role K640a is in an open state (open state), the ball is more likely to enter the second winning port K640 than when the electric role K640a is in a closed state (closed state). Therefore, during the time-saving period, the ball is more likely to enter the second winning port K640, and the number of times the jackpot lottery is held can be increased.

[0168] The state change between the open state and the closed state of the electric role K640a occurs by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing plate that can slide back and forth. When the electric role K640a is in the open state, the opening and closing plate protrudes forward from the front surface of the base plate K60, so that the game ball can roll on the upper surface of the opening and closing plate, and the rolling game ball can enter the second winning hole K640. When the electric role K640a is in the closed state, the opening and closing plate is retreated backward from the front surface of the base plate K60, so that the game ball cannot be bridged to the second winning hole K640, making it difficult for the game ball to enter the second winning hole K640.

[0169] As an example of the state change between the open state and the closed state of the electric role K640a caused by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing plate that can slide back and forth, the second winning opening K640 may be arranged below the electric role K640a, and the opening and closing plate may be retreated backward when the electric role K640a is in the open state, and the opening and closing plate may be extended forward when the electric role K640a is in the closed state. That is, when the electric role K640a is in the open state, the opening and closing plate may be retreated backward from the front surface of the base plate K60, and the game ball may enter the second winning opening K640 side, and when the electric role K640a is in the closed state, the opening and closing plate may be configured to block the gap between the game area and the second winning opening K640, making it difficult for the ball to enter the second winning opening K640 (to be swept to the left).

[0170] The state change between the open state and the closed state of the electric role K640a may be caused by the opening and closing operation of an opening and closing plate that has a rotation axis at the lower end and rotates and displaces in a manner of tilting or standing up toward the game area. In this case, when the electric role K640a is in the open state, the game ball picked up on the upper surface of the opening and closing plate is easily guided to the second winning hole K640, and when the electric role K640a is in the closed state, the opening and closing plate blocks the gap between the game area and the second winning hole K640, making it difficult for the ball to enter the second winning hole K640.

[0171] In the game area, a plurality of general winning holes K63 are arranged, through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters the winning hole. In addition, a variable display unit K80 is arranged at a position (behind the window of the base plate K60) that can be seen through the center of the game area. The variable display unit K80 is provided with a third pattern display device K81 consisting of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply abbreviated as "display device") that performs a variable display of a third pattern in synchronization with the variable display in the first pattern display device H37A, H37B, triggered by winning (initial winning) in the first winning hole K64 and the second winning hole K640, and a second pattern display device (not shown) consisting of an LED that displays a variable display of a second pattern, triggered by the passage of a ball through the through gate K67. In addition, a center frame K86 is arranged on the base plate K60 so as to surround the third pattern display device K81 in a front view.

[0172] The third symbol display device K81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display of about 9 inches to 19 inches, and the display contents are controlled by the display control device H114 (see FIG. 10), so that, for example, three symbol rows, upper, middle, and lower, are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols (third symbols), and these third symbols are scrolled horizontally for each symbol row, so that the third symbols are variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device K81. The third symbol display device K81 of this embodiment performs decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display devices H37A and H37B, while the display of the game state associated with the control of the main control device H110 (see FIG. 10) is performed by the first symbol display devices H37A and H37B. Note that, instead of a display device, the third symbol display device K81 may be configured using, for example, a reel or the like.

[0173] The second symbol display device performs a variable display in which a "circle" symbol and an "x" symbol as display symbols (second symbol (not shown)) are alternately lit for a predetermined period of time each time the ball passes through the through gate K67. In the pachinko machine K10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate K67, a winning lottery is performed. If the winning lottery results in a winning lottery, the second symbol display device displays a static "circle" symbol after the second symbol is displayed in a variable manner. If the winning lottery results in a losing lottery, the second symbol display device displays a static "x" symbol after the third symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

[0174] The pachinko machine K10 is configured such that when the varying display in the second pattern display device stops at a predetermined pattern (in this embodiment, a "○" pattern), the electric device K640a attached to the second winning port K640 is activated (opened) for a predetermined period of time.

[0175] The time required for the second symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is set to be shorter during the time-saving mode than during the normal game mode. As a result, since the second symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a short time during the time-saving mode, more winning lotteries can be held than during the normal game mode. Therefore, the number of chances for winning in the winning lottery increases, and the player can be given more chances for the electric device K640a of the second winning hole K640 to be in an open state. Therefore, during the time-saving mode, the second winning hole K640 can be in a state where it is easier for the ball to win a prize.

[0176] In addition, if the state is made such that the ball is likely to enter the second winning port K640 during time-saving by other methods such as increasing the winning probability, increasing the opening time or number of times of the electric device K640a for one winning, etc., the time taken for the variable display of the second symbol may be constant regardless of the game state. On the other hand, if the time taken for the variable display of the second symbol is set shorter during time-saving than during normal play, the winning probability may be constant regardless of the game state, and the opening time or number of times of the electric device K640a for one winning may be constant regardless of the game state.

[0177] The through gate K67 is attached to the game board K13 in the area to the right of the variable display unit K80, and is configured to allow a part of the ball shot to the game board K13 to pass through. When the ball passes through the through gate K67, a lottery is held to determine whether the second symbol will win. After the lottery, a variable display is performed on the second symbol display device, and if the lottery results in a win, a "○" symbol is displayed as the stopping symbol of the variable display, and if the lottery results in a miss, a "×" symbol is displayed as the stopping symbol of the variable display.

[0178] The number of times that the balls pass through the through gate K67 is reserved up to a maximum of four times in total, and the number of reserved balls is displayed by the above-mentioned first symbol display device H37A, H37B, and is also displayed by lighting the second symbol reserved lamp (not shown). Four second symbol reserved lamps are provided, the maximum number of reserved balls, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device K81.

[0179] In addition, the second symbol change display may be performed by switching on and off a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in this embodiment, or may be performed using a part of the first symbol display device H37A, H37B and the third symbol display device K81. Similarly, the second symbol reservation lamp may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device K81.

[0180] In addition, the maximum number of balls that can be reserved for passing through the through gate K67 is not limited to four times, but may be set to three times or less, or five times or more (e.g., eight times). In addition, the number of through gates K67 that can be installed is not limited to one, but may be, for example, two.

[0181] In addition, the installation position of the through gate K67 is not limited to the right side of the variable display unit K80, but may be, for example, on the left or right side or below the variable display unit K80. In addition, when the number of reserved balls is displayed by the first pattern display device H37A, H37B, the second pattern reserved lamp may not be turned on.

[0182] A first winning hole K64 into which a ball can win is disposed below the variable display unit K80. When a ball wins into this first winning hole K64, a first winning hole switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board K13 is turned on, and when the first winning hole switch is turned on, a lottery for a big win is performed by the main control device H110 (see FIG. 10), and a display according to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device H37A.

[0183] On the other hand, a second winning hole K640 into which a ball can win is disposed on the lower left side of the through gate K67 as viewed from the front. When a ball wins into this second winning hole K640, a second winning hole switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board K13 is turned on, and the main control device H110 (see FIG. 10) draws a lottery for a big win due to the second winning hole switch being turned on, and a display according to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device H37B. Note that the arrangement of the second winning hole K640 is not limited to this. For example, it may be below the first winning hole K64 as viewed from the front, or may be to the left of the center of the game area (for example, the lower left side of the first winning hole K64 as viewed from the front).

[0184] In addition, each of the first winning hole K64 and the second winning hole K640 is also one of the winning holes from which five balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters the winning hole. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the first winning hole K64 is the same as the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the second winning hole K640, but the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the first winning hole K64 and the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the second winning hole K640 may be different numbers, for example, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the first winning hole K64 may be three, and the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the second winning hole K640 may be five. In this case, the magnitude relationship of the number of prize balls may be reversed.

[0185] The second winning port K640 is provided with an electric device K640a. This electric device K640a is configured to be openable and closable, and is usually in a closed state (retracted state), making it difficult for the ball to win the second winning port K640. On the other hand, when the second pattern display device displays a "○" pattern as a result of the variable display of the second pattern, which is triggered by the passage of the ball through the through gate K67, the electric device K640a is in an open state (extended state), making it easy for the ball to win the second winning port K640.

[0186] As described above, during the time-saving period, the probability of the second symbol winning is higher than during normal play, and the time it takes for the second symbol to change is also shorter, so the symbol "○" is more likely to be displayed in the change display of the second symbol, and the number of times the electric role K640a is in the open state (extended state) increases. Furthermore, during the time-saving period, the time for which the electric role K640a is open is also longer than during normal play. Therefore, during the probability-changing period and the time-saving period, it is possible to create a state in which the ball is more likely to enter the second winning hole K640 than during normal play.

[0187] Here, the probability of winning the jackpot is the same (about 1 / 319) when the ball enters the first winning hole K64 and when the ball enters the second winning hole K640. However, the probability of the jackpot type selected in the event of a jackpot being a 15R time-saving regular jackpot is set higher when the ball enters the second winning hole K640 than when the ball enters the first winning hole K64. On the other hand, the first winning hole K64 does not have the electric device K640a that the second winning hole K640 has, and the ball is always in a state where it can win a prize.

[0188] Therefore, during normal play, the electric device K640a associated with the second winning port K640 is often in a closed state, making it difficult to win at the second winning port K640. Therefore, it is more advantageous for the player to aim for a jackpot by shooting the ball toward the first winning port K64, which does not have the electric device K640a, so that the ball passes to the left of the variable display unit K80 (the so-called "left shot") and having the ball win at the first winning port K64, thereby gaining more opportunities to win the jackpot lottery.

[0189] On the other hand, during the time-saving period, the electric device K640a attached to the second winning port K640 is likely to be opened by passing the ball through the through gate K67, making it easier to win at the second winning port K640. Therefore, it is more advantageous for the player to shoot the ball toward the second winning port K640 so that it passes to the right of the variable display device 80 (the so-called "right hit"), pass the ball through the through gate K67 to open the electric device K640a, and aim for the ball to win at the second winning port K640, resulting in a regular jackpot with 15R time-saving.

[0190] Unlike the pachinko machine K10 in this embodiment, if the game board K13 is symmetrical, the player can aim for the first winning hole K64 by "hitting from the right" and the second winning hole K640 by "hitting from the left". In this case, the player can be relieved of the trouble of changing the way of hitting the ball.

[0191] On the other hand, the pachinko machine K10 in this embodiment is configured so that the first winning hole K64 cannot be targeted by "right hit" and the ball shot by "left hit" does not pass through the through gate K67. Therefore, the pachinko machine K10 in this embodiment can request the player to change the way the ball is shot to "left hit" or "right hit" depending on the game state of the pachinko machine K10 (whether it is in time-saving mode or normal mode). Therefore, adding a game feature that changes the way the ball is shot can prevent the game from becoming sluggish.

[0192] A second variable winning device K650 (see FIG. 12) is provided on the right side of the first winning hole K64, and a second specific winning hole K650a is provided downstream of the second variable winning device K650. In the pachinko machine K10, when a jackpot lottery performed due to winning in the first winning hole K64 or the second winning hole K640 results in a jackpot, after a predetermined time (variable time) has elapsed, the first symbol display device H37A or the first symbol display device H37B is turned on to show a jackpot stop pattern, and a stop pattern corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device K81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. After that, the game state transitions to a special game state (jackpot) in which a ball is likely to win. In this special game state, the second specific winning hole K650a, which is normally closed, is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or until 10 balls win).

[0193] This second specific winning port K650a is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and after the closing, the second specific winning port K650a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening and closing operation of this second specific winning port K650a can be repeated up to, for example, 15 times (15 rounds). The state in which this opening and closing operation is being performed is one form of a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and the player is paid out a larger amount of prize balls than usual as an addition of game value (game value).

[0194] If the drawn jackpot is a normal jackpot with time reduction, the player can make the game ball enter the second winning hole K640 by playing right-hand during the time reduction after the jackpot game ends. In this embodiment, the number of time reductions granted is three, and when the game ball enters the second winning hole K640, a small win occurs with about 1 / 2 probability, and the LED corresponding to the small win is lit in the first pattern display device H37A, H37B. This small win opens the first specific winning hole K65a located upstream of the second specific winning hole K650a for a predetermined time, and while the first specific winning hole K65a is open, the ball enters the first specific winning hole K65a, and when it passes through the specific area K65c downstream of the specific winning hole K65a, the game state transitions to a special game state (jackpot).

[0195] In this way, in this pachinko machine K10, when a game ball enters the second winning slot K640 during right-hand play, there is a probability of approximately 1 / 2 for the game state to transition to a special game state, which is significantly higher than the probability of a jackpot during left-hand play (approximately 1 / 319), thereby increasing the player's interest in the right-hand play state.

[0196] Furthermore, the number of specific winning openings K65a, K650a is not limited, and one or more than two (for example, three) may be arranged, and the location of arrangement is not limited to the right of the first winning opening K64, but may be, for example, the lower right side of the first winning opening K64, the lower left side of the first winning opening K64, the left or right side of the variable display unit K80, or above.

[0197] The game board K13 is provided with an outlet K71. A ball that flows down the game area and does not enter any of the winning holes K63, K64, K65a, K640, and K650a is guided through the outlet K71 to a ball discharge path (not shown).

[0198] A large number of nails are set on the game board K13 in order to appropriately distribute and adjust the direction in which the balls fall, and various components (gimmicks) such as windmills are also provided.

[0199] In addition, the other devices H228 (see FIG. 10) in this embodiment include a drive solenoid KSOL41 and drive motors KMT41a, KMT41b, KMT51, KMT61, KMT71, KMT81, and KMT82.

[0200] In this embodiment, the other device H228 (see Figure 10) may also be configured to include not only the drive source for the above-mentioned role device, but also a drive motor (not shown) for the ball launching unit H112a and a drive source for the electric role K640a for the second winning port K640 (drive solenoid K247 and drive solenoid K253, etc.).

[0201] Furthermore, the various switches H208 (see FIG. 10) in this embodiment include detection sensors K413, K418, K556a, K556b, K556c, K565, K711e, K716, K858, and the like.

[0202] Next, the structure of the game board K13 and the operation unit K300 will be described. Fig. 13 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board K13 and the operation unit A200. In the description of Fig. 13, Fig. 12 will be referred to as appropriate.

[0203] The operation unit K300 is disposed on the rear side of the game board K13, and various light emitting means and various operation units are disposed inside, which will be described in detail later. With the support plate portion K313 of the operation unit K300 supported on the surface of the game board K13, the game board K13 and the operation unit K300 are fixed together by screwing a fastening screw into the base plate K60 of the game board K13, thereby improving the rigidity of the game board K13 and the operation unit K300 as a whole.

[0204] The base plate K60 is formed in a plate shape from a light-transmitting resin material, and is configured so that the various structures arranged on the back side of the base plate K60 can be easily seen by the player from the front side. This allows the structures arranged on the back side to be seen regardless of the shape and arrangement of the base plate K60, and can be used for various effects. If there are parts that you do not want the player to see, you can deal with this by attaching a seal member with low light transmittance (or no light transmittance), etc.

[0205] Fig. 14 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board K13. Fig. 14 shows the state in which the decorative cover K220 is disassembled from the winning unit K200. As in Fig. 12, the ball guide nails are omitted from the illustration, and the windmill KWF (see Fig. 12) is also omitted from the illustration.

[0206] Fig. 15 is an exploded front perspective view of the winning unit K200, and Fig. 16 is an exploded rear perspective view of the winning unit K200. As shown in Fig. 15 and Fig. 16, the winning unit K200 includes a base member K201 fastened and fixed to the front of the base plate K60, a decorative cover K220 arranged on the front side of the base member K201 and forming a ball flow path together with the base member K201, a first electric role K240 having an electric role K640a moving forward and backward from the back side of the base member K201, and a second electric role K250 as a second variable winning device K650 having a movable plate K251 moving forward and backward from the back side of the base member K201, which is arranged on the back side of the base member K201 below the first electric role K240.

[0207] The base member K201 includes a plate-shaped main body K202 having a light diffusing shape formed inside a protruding edge formed in a protruding shape on the back side, a guide opening K203 formed in the plate-shaped main body K202, a plurality of deceleration protrusions K204 protruding on the front side to decelerate the balls flowing down the front side of the guide opening K203, a guide opening K205 formed in the plate-shaped main body K202 below the guide opening K203, a protruding portion K206 protruding on the front side along the lower edge of the guide opening K205, and a plurality of deceleration protrusions K204 recessed in the plate-shaped main body K202 above the guide opening K205. The plate-shaped main body K202 is provided with an illumination board K211 having a plurality of light-emitting elements K212 such as LEDs that can irradiate light to an area where the light diffusion shape of the plate-shaped main body K202 is formed, and the illumination board K211 is fastened to the rear side of the plate-shaped main body K202. The illumination board K211 has a plurality of light-emitting elements K212 such as LEDs that can irradiate light to an area where the light diffusion shape of the plate-shaped main body K202 is formed, and ... the illumination board K211 is fastened to the rear side of the plate-shaped main body K202.

[0208] The decorative cover K220 includes a plate-shaped body K221 that, together with the plate-shaped body K202 of the base member K201, divides the front and rear of the ball flow path, an extension forming portion K222 that extends from the plate-shaped body K221 toward the rear side and forms the ball flow path, a branch forming portion K223 that protrudes from the plate-shaped body K221 toward the rear side inside the area bordered by the extension forming portion K222 and branches the flow path, and a guide opening K20 of the base member K201 that protrudes from the plate-shaped body K221 toward the rear side inside the area bordered by the extension forming portion K222. the decorative cover K220 has an inclined forming portion K224 having an inclined surface formed on its rear surface for guiding the ball toward the base member K201; a plurality of deceleration protrusions K225 formed on the rear surface side from the plate-shaped main body K221 corresponding to the forward position of the deceleration recess K207 of the base member K201; and an electric decoration board K227 having a plurality of light-emitting portions K228 such as LEDs capable of irradiating light to an area below the area bordered by the extension forming portion K222, and being fastened to the decorative cover K220 with a sufficient distance from the plate-shaped main body K221 by forming a substantially flush surface with the extension tip of the extension forming portion K222.

[0209] The first electric device K240 includes a second winning opening K640, an electric device K640a capable of guiding balls toward the second winning opening K640 in an extended state (open state) positioned forward through the guide opening K203, a support box member K246 that supports the electric device K640a from below and has a drive solenoid K247 arranged inside to drive the electric device K640a, and an upper cover member K248 that guides the top surface of the electric device K640a so that the electric device K640a can be displaced in the forward and backward directions and forms the ceiling of the path to the second winning opening K640.

[0210] The electric prop K640a is formed from a colored (red in this embodiment) opaque resin material and comprises a first forming surface K241 sloping downward to the left, a second forming surface K242 connected to the downstream end of the first forming surface K241 and sloping downward to the rear, and a third forming surface K243 on the opposite left-right side (left side) of the second forming surface K242 to the first forming surface K241, sloping downward to the right and rear with the left front portion as an apex.

[0211] The second electric prop K250 includes a movable plate K251 that can move back and forth through a guide opening K205, and a support box member K252 that supports the movable plate K251 from below and has a drive solenoid K253 disposed therein for driving the movable plate K251.

[0212] The movable plate K251 is formed from a colored (red in this embodiment) opaque resin material, and when the drive solenoid K253 is in a non-excited state and in an extended state (closed state) in which it extends forward, balls are prevented from entering the second specific winning port K650a, and when the drive solenoid K253 is in an excited state and in a retracted state (open state) in which it retracts rearward, balls are allowed to enter the second specific winning port K650a.

[0213] In the extended state of the movable plate K251, when the weight of the ball acts in a direction that tilts the movable plate K251, the protruding portion K206 comes into contact with the lower surface of the movable plate K251, thereby preventing the movable plate K251 from tilting.

[0214] Furthermore, since an extension portion K209 is disposed above the rear end side of the movable plate K251, the extension portion K209 comes into contact with the upper surface of the movable plate K251, thereby preventing the movable plate K251 from tilting. In this manner, the contact at multiple points makes it possible to prevent the movable plate K251 from tilting.

[0215] Fig. 17 is a partially enlarged front view of the game board K13 at the Z01m portion in Fig. 12, and Fig. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the game board K13 at the X02m-X02m line in Fig. 17. In Fig. 17, the inner shape of the decorative cover K220 is shown by imaginary lines.

[0216] 17, the branch forming part K223 is arranged to be able to guide the ball that has reached the upper surface toward the right end of the electric role K640a. In addition, the inclined forming part K224 has a right-side protruding portion that inclines downward toward the right in front view in correspondence with the third forming surface K243 of the first electric role K240.

[0217] As a result, when the electric prop K640a of the first electric prop K240 is in an extended state and a ball collides with the upper surface of the electric prop K640a, causing the electric prop K640a to be displaced in the vertical direction, the collision between the third forming surface K243 and the inclined forming portion K224 can be made into a surface collision. Therefore, compared to when the load at the time of collision occurs at a point, the load received by the third forming surface K243 can be distributed, making it easier to avoid damage to the electric prop K640a.

[0218] In Fig. 17, the large design K221a and the small design K221b applied to the front side of the plate-shaped main body K221 of the decorative cover K220 are illustrated. Here, in this embodiment, the same red as the electric accessory K640a and the movable plate K251 is selected as the color of the border of the large design K221a, and the part other than the border is basically colorless and transparent, and especially the position overlapping the electric lighting board K227 at the front and rear is opaquely applied with white, and the small design K221b is formed as a colored (white in this embodiment) opaque decoration. Correspondingly, the large design K221a is shaded to indicate red, and the small design K221b is illustrated without shades.

[0219] The small design K221b is designed in the shape of an arrow tip (a bracket shape with an apex on the lower left side) indicating the direction along the flow path of the ball rolling on the upper surface of the electric device K640a, and functions to suggest the flow path of the ball to a player who sees the small design K221b.

[0220] In this way, by matching the color of the large design K221a as decoration of the decorative cover K220 with the color of the electric reel K640a and the movable plate K251, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the electric reel K640a and the movable plate K251 as part of the decoration.

[0221] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 17, the direction of inclination of the electric role K640a and the movable plate K251 (the direction of inclination downward toward the left) is the same as the inclination of the large design K221a, so that the electric role K640a, the movable plate K251, and the large design K221a can be visually recognized as "one decorative pattern." In this case, the visually recognized "one decorative pattern" can be changed by utilizing the difference in appearance due to the difference in the arrangement of the electric role K640a and the movable plate K251.

[0222] 17, the plate-shaped body K221 is colorless and transparent in front of the ball guide path (path along the upper surface) by the electric role K640a or the movable plate K251, and visibility is good. Therefore, visibility of the ball guided by the electric role K640a or the movable plate K251 can be improved.

[0223] Furthermore, the front of the vertical position of the ball guide path (path along the upper surface) by the electric role K640a or the movable plate K251 is colored (red in this embodiment) transparent as the large design K221a of the plate-like body K221, and the visibility is lower than that of colorless transparency. This allows the player's line of sight to be guided to the ball guide path (path along the upper surface) by the electric role K640a or the movable plate K251, which has good visibility, so that when the ball is guided by the electric role K640a or the movable plate K251, the ball can be easily identified.

[0224] In Figure 18, the arrangement of the electric prop K640a (retracted state) and the movable plate K251 (extended state) in the non-excited state of the first electric prop K240 and the second electric prop K250 is shown by solid lines, and the arrangement of the electric prop K640a (extended state) and the movable plate K251 (retracted state) in the excited state of the first electric prop K240 and the second electric prop K250 is shown by imaginary lines.

[0225] In the excited state (extended state), the upper surface of the electric role K640a functions as a ball flow surface. That is, the ball guided to the second winning hole K640 (see FIG. 15) through the guide opening K203 rolls on the upper surface of the electric role K640a in the extended state shown by imaginary lines in FIG.

[0226] Therefore, it is possible to prevent the light from the light-emitting unit K212 shown in FIG. 18 as an LED that emits light visible to a player looking diagonally downward at the electric reel K640a in the viewing direction KDR21, which is located below the electric reel K640a and above the movable plate K251, from being obscured by the ball rolling on the electric reel K640a and not reaching the player's eyes.

[0227] In other words, the light from the light-emitting unit K212 shown in Figure 18 passes below the electric device K640a and reaches the player's eyes, preventing the visible state of the light from the light-emitting unit K212 from changing depending on the presence or absence of a ball rolling on the top surface of the electric device K640a.

[0228] In addition, the light from the light emitting unit K212 acts to brightly illuminate the electric reel K640a itself, thereby brightening the electric reel K640a. Before the light from the light emitting unit K212 reaches the electric reel K640a, it is not blocked by the balls rolling on the electric reel K640a, so the brightness (appearance) of the electric reel K640a can be prevented from changing regardless of whether there are balls on the electric reel K640a. In this way, the electric reel K640a can be brightened regardless of whether there are balls on the electric reel K640a, and the visibility of the balls rolling on the electric reel K640a can be improved.

[0229] In this case, the degree of brightness on the electric prop K640a can be increased in areas where the plate thickness dimension is smaller, such as the forming portion of the first forming surface K241, so that the brightness of the electric prop K640a can be brighter in the forming portion of the first forming surface K241 than in the forming portion of the third forming surface K243.

[0230] This makes it possible to guide the player's gaze to the upstream side of the flow path of the ball rolling on the electric device K640a rather than the downstream side, and to draw attention to the branching of the ball at the branch formation section K223.

[0231] This allows the player to understand the presence of balls that may flow to the left along the upper surface of the branch formation section K223 and be guided to the upper surface of the electric device K640a, and the presence of balls that flow to the right along the upper surface of the branch formation section K223 and flow downstream without being guided to the electric device K640a.This makes it easier to prevent a situation in which the player stops playing because the number of balls guided to the second winning port K640 (see Figure 15) is smaller than the number of balls fired, leading the player to believe that there is a malfunction in the gaming machine, such as balls leaking from the playing area or balls not being fired properly.

[0232] As shown in FIG. 18, the movable plate K251 of the second electric prop K250 has left and right edges that protrude downward in the form of protrusions extending in the front-to-rear direction, and the protruding tip is supported by the protrusion portion K206 of the base member K201, thereby preventing the movable plate K251 from changing its posture in the forward tilting direction when in the extended state.

[0233] In addition, an extension portion K209 is formed on the upper side of the movable plate K251, which restricts the posture change when the movable plate K251 changes its posture in the forward tilting direction. That is, in this embodiment, a shaped portion for suppressing the posture change of the movable plate K251 is formed on the base member K201, but is not formed on the decorative cover K220.

[0234] By configuring in this manner, it is possible to suppress the posture change of the movable plate K251 while narrowing the area in which the uneven shape is formed on the decorative cover K220, thereby improving the visibility of the flow path of the ball when visually observing the flow path through the decorative cover K220.

[0235] The extension part K209 has a curved lower surface that totally reflects light from the front or from the diagonally upward front direction. This prevents the player from seeing the rear part of the movable plate K251 that extends rearward from the plate-shaped main body K202 on which the base end of the extension part K209 is disposed, and focuses the player's attention mainly on the part of the movable plate K251 that protrudes forward from the plate-shaped main body K202.

[0236] In this embodiment, the shape of the extension portion K209 is designed to prevent the structure below the extension portion K209 from being seen, but this is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the extension portion K209 may be configured to prevent light transmission by attaching a mirror tape or a light-shielding tape to the surface of the extension portion K209.

[0237] Furthermore, the deceleration recess K207 is formed so that, when the vicinity of the movable plate K251 is viewed in the forward / rearward direction viewing KDR22, the upper surface of the movable plate K251 in the extended state can be viewed through the upper edge K207a of the deceleration recess K207. That is, the upper edge K207a functions like a mirror, and the upper edge K207a can be viewed in the color of the movable plate K251 (red in this embodiment).

[0238] On the other hand, when the movable plate K251 is in a retracted state, the tip of the movable plate K251 retracts rearward of the upper edge portion K207a, so that the upper edge portion K207a functions like a mirror, allowing the upper edge portion K207a to be seen through the color near the top surface of the protrusion portion K206 (which is colorless and transparent in this embodiment, the same as the upper edge portion K207a).

[0239] That is, the visible state (color) of the upper edge portion K207a can be changed depending on whether the movable plate K251 is in the extended state (visualized in red) or in the retracted state (visualized in colorless and transparent). This makes it possible to increase the degree of change in the visible state around the movable plate K251 when the state of the movable plate K251 changes.

[0240] The upper edge K207a is formed in a line shape approximately parallel to the upper surface of the movable plate K251 in the central and right deceleration recesses K207, so that the upper edge K207a extending parallel to the flow direction of the ball slightly above the ball rolling on the upper surface of the movable plate K251 is visually recognized in the same red color as the movable plate K251. This allows the player to grasp the flow direction of the ball rolling on the upper surface of the movable plate K251 from the upper edge K207a located at a position different from the movable plate K251.

[0241] Furthermore, the upper edge K207a is formed in a line shape that slopes downward to the left toward the flow path (the flow path to the left of the movable plate K251) where the ball guided to the left on the upper surface of the movable plate K251 is guided, so that the upper edge K207a extending along the flow direction of the ball flowing down after passing the left end of the movable plate K251 is visually recognized in the same red color as the movable plate K251. This allows the player to grasp the flow direction of the ball after passing the upper surface of the movable plate K251 to the left by the upper edge K207a located at a position different from the movable plate K251.

[0242] The upper edge portion K207a will be further described with reference to Figures 17 and 18. The deceleration recess K207 in which the upper edge portion K207a is formed is formed so that the vertical width is longer than the diameter of the ball so that the ball can enter.

[0243] Therefore, when a player is viewing the vicinity of the movable plate K251 with the direction view KDR22, even if a ball rolls on the upper surface of the movable plate K251, the upper edge K207a is not hidden by the ball. Therefore, above and below the ball rolling on the upper surface of the movable plate K251, the movable plate K251 and the upper edge K207a that is inclined downward to the left like the movable plate K251 allow the player to view two red line-shaped decorations.

[0244] Here, when the upper edge portion K207a acts as a mirror with respect to the direction view KDR22 to make the movable plate K251 visible, the path of light passes through the deceleration recess K207, so even if there is a ball flowing down the movable plate K251, there is no effect on the visibility of the upper edge portion K207a as long as the ball does not enter the deceleration recess K207.

[0245] Furthermore, even when the ball enters the deceleration recess K207, while the ball is a sphere, the recessed end of the deceleration recess K207 is flat, and the deceleration recess K207 is never filled with the ball, so the light that travels without being blocked by the ball is reflected by the upper edge K207a and reaches the player's eyes.

[0246] Therefore, even if a ball flows down on the movable plate K251, the change in the visual recognition state of the upper edge portion K207a can be reduced. That is, the state in which the upper edge portion K207a is visually recognized in red can be generated in common whether or not there is a ball on the movable plate K251.

[0247] As shown in Figure 17, in this embodiment, the upper edge portion K207a and the movable plate K251 are arranged along the inside of the border of the large design K221a of the decorative cover K220, and the color of the border of the large design K221a of the decorative cover K220 and the color of the movable plate K251 are the same.

[0248] Therefore, when the movable plate K251 is in an extended state, the upper edge portion K207a acts to partially thicken the border of the large design K221a, and when the movable plate K251 is in a retracted state, the upper edge portion K207a is viewed as transparent, so that the border of the large design K221a is viewed as being uniform.

[0249] When the shape seen as the border of the large design K221a is thick in some parts, it corresponds to the protruding state of the movable plate K251, and when the shape seen as the border of the large design K221a is of uniform thickness, it corresponds to the retracted state of the movable plate K251. Therefore, the player can grasp the state of the movable plate K251 by visually checking the thickness of the border of the large design K221a.

[0250] The deceleration protrusion K225 of the decorative cover K220 is located on the near side of the flow path of the ball rolling on the movable plate K251. Unlike the deceleration recess K207, the vertical width of the deceleration protrusion K225 is made smaller than the diameter of the ball (smaller than the radius of the ball). This makes it possible to prevent a situation in which the ball is hidden (made difficult to see) by the deceleration protrusion K225 when it rolls on the movable plate K251, making it impossible for the player to grasp the position of the ball.

[0251] 19, 20, 21, and 22 are perspective views of the winning unit K200 in the direction KDR21 viewed diagonally downward. In Fig. 19, 20, 21, and 22, in order to explain the difference in the visual recognition state of the large design K221a and the small design K221b of the decorative cover K220 due to the difference in the arrangement of the electric role object K640a and the movable plate K251, the outline of the plate-shaped main body K221 of the decorative cover K220 is illustrated by imaginary lines, the positions of the large design 221a and the small design K221b are illustrated, and the arrangement of the branch forming part K223, the inclined forming part K224, and the deceleration protrusion K225 as the shape part protruding to the back side is illustrated by imaginary lines.

[0252] 19, 20, 21, and 22, the red large design K221a is bordered, the electric accessory K640a, and the movable plate K251 are all shaded in common. Note that the details of the flow path of the balls guided to the winning unit K200 are not shown in the figures, so please refer to FIG. 17 for details of the flow path.

[0253] In Fig. 19, the electric role K640a of the first electric role K240 is in a retracted state (non-excited state), and the movable plate K251 of the second electric role K250 is in a protruding state (non-excited state). This state mainly corresponds to the normal state.

[0254] The state shown in Figure 19 is a state in which the ball flowing down the winning unit K200 is not guided to the second winning port K640 (see Figure 15), nor is it guided to the second specific winning port K650a (see Figure 17).

[0255] In this state, the large design K221a is visually recognized as if the movable plate K251 has entered the center of the top and bottom of the inside of the border, giving the player the impression that the shape of the large design K221a itself is being cut.

[0256] Therefore, the state where the shape of the large design K221a itself is visually recognized as if it is cut corresponds to the state where the ball is not guided to the second winning port K640 and the second specific winning port K650a, so the player can predict how the ball that entered the winning unit K200 will flow down from the visual recognition state of the large design K221a. Therefore, the degree of fatigue of the player can be reduced compared to the case where the ball itself needs to be visually recognized in order to grasp (predict) the flow down of the ball that entered the winning unit K200.

[0257] In Fig. 20, the electric role K640a is in a stretched state (excited state) in the first electric role K240, and the movable plate K251 is in a stretched state (non-excited state) in the second electric role K250. This state corresponds to a state that frequently occurs mainly in a time-saving state or a probability-changing state.

[0258] The state shown in Figure 20 is a state in which a ball flowing down the winning unit K200 can be guided to the second winning port K640 (see Figure 15), but will not be guided to the second specific winning port K650a (see Figure 17).

[0259] In this state, the small design K221b is visually recognized as a single-point decoration with the red background color of the electric accessory K640a, which is visually recognized as entering inside the border of the large design K221a. In this case, the white small design K221b can be made to stand out compared to when the background color is colorless as shown in FIG.

[0260] Therefore, since the small design K221b is visually recognized as a single-point decoration with the red background color of the electric role K640a and the state in which the ball can be guided to the second winning port K640 correspond to each other, the player can predict whether the ball that entered the winning unit K200 can enter the second winning port K640 from the visual recognition state of the small design K221b. Therefore, the degree of fatigue of the player can be reduced compared to the case in which the ball itself needs to be visually recognized in order to grasp (predict) the flow of the ball that entered the winning unit K200.

[0261] Here, if the small design K221b applied to the decorative cover K220 is made into a decoration that is easy to distinguish, the decoration may get in the way and make it difficult to see the flow of the balls themselves, and conversely, if the decoration is made light in order to make the flow of the balls easier to see, the decoration may be difficult to see and have a small presentation effect. It is also possible to use a light-guiding panel that makes the shape stand out by shining light on it, but there are problems such as high cost and the placement is limited due to design conditions such as the need for a certain thickness, and it is not a panacea.

[0262] In contrast to this, in this embodiment, rather than being limited to the decoration on the front side of the decorative cover K220, the electric feature K640a is configured to affect the appearance of the small design K221b, thereby achieving both the good appearance of the decoration and the ease of viewing the ball.

[0263] In other words, by making the small design K221b a decoration that does not stand out on its own, when the electric reel K640a is in a retracted state, the small design K221b is not noticeable, drawing attention to the ball itself flowing down the back side of the decorative cover K220, while when the electric reel K640a is in an extended state, the small design K221b itself is made noticeable, improving the presentation effect as a decoration that creates anticipation of the ball entering the second winning port K640.

[0264] When making the small design K221b stand out against the background of the electric prop K640a, there is a concern that the appearance of the small design K221b will change if a ball enters between the small design K221b and the electric prop K640a.

[0265] Considering that the front-to-rear width of the flow path formed by the plate-shaped body K202 of the base member K201 and the plate-shaped body K221 of the decorative cover K220 (see Figure 15) is made sufficiently longer than the diameter of the ball (approximately 19 mm), and that the pachinko machine K10 is generally inclined rearward by a few degrees (approximately 1 degree), it is highly likely that the ball rolling on the upper surface of the electric device K640a will flow down while coming into contact with the plate-shaped body K202 of the base member K201 located at the rear, thereby reducing the possibility of the ball, which is the prerequisite for the ball to enter between the small design K221b and the electric device K640a, moving toward the decorative cover K220 (flowing down toward the front).

[0266] Therefore, it is possible to prevent a ball from entering between the small design K221b and the electric device K640a, making it easier to prevent a change in the appearance of the small design K221b when a ball is rolling on the electric device K640a.

[0267] In Fig. 21, the electric role K640a of the first electric role K240 is in the retreat state (non-excited state), and the movable plate K251 of the second electric role K250 is in the retreat state (excited state). This state mainly corresponds to the state during a round play in the special game state.

[0268] The state shown in FIG. 21 is a state in which a ball flowing down the winning unit K200 is not guided to the second winning port K640 (see FIG. 15) but may be guided to the second specific winning port K650a (see FIG. 17).

[0269] In the retracted state, the tip of the movable plate K251 is fully retracted to the rear side of the guide opening K205 (see FIG. 18), and is not visible in the direction view DR21. In addition, due to the effect of total reflection of the extension part K209 (see FIG. 18) covering the upper side of the movable plate K251 in the retracted state, it is not possible to visually recognize the movable plate K251 through the extension part K209, so that in the state shown in FIG. 21, the movable plate K251 can be completely hidden.

[0270] In the state shown in Figure 21, the electric gimmick K640a does not form the background color of the small design K221b, and the movable plate K251 is not visible inside the border of the large design K221a, so the shape of the large design K221a itself can be visually recognized impressively by the player.

[0271] Therefore, the state where the shape of the large design K221a itself is visually recognized without being cut corresponds to the state where the ball can be guided to the second specific winning port K650a, so the player can predict how the ball that entered the winning unit K200 will flow down from the visual state of the large design K221a. Therefore, the degree of fatigue of the player can be reduced compared to the case where the ball itself needs to be visually recognized in order to grasp (predict) the flow down of the ball that entered the winning unit K200.

[0272] In this embodiment, in the direction view DR21, the state change can be grasped based on whether or not the movable plate K251 is visible inside the border of the large design K221a, while in the direction view DR22, the state change can be grasped based on whether or not the thickness of the border of the large design K221a changes partially by viewing the upper edge K207a in red, as described above in Figure 17.

[0273] In this way, in this embodiment, while the movable plate K251 is the common entity that causes the change in appearance, multiple objects that change appearance are provided, so that even if the direction in which the player views the winning unit K200 changes during play, the objective of allowing the player to predict how the ball that enters the winning unit K200 will flow down from the viewing mode of the large design K221a can be achieved.

[0274] In Fig. 22, the electric role K640a of the first electric role K240 is in a protruding state (excited state), and the movable plate K251 of the second electric role K250 is in a retreated state (excited state). This state corresponds to a state in which the electric role K640a is driven when the second symbol is selected as a winning symbol during a round play in the special play state.

[0275] The state shown in FIG. 22 is a state in which a ball flowing down the winning unit K200 can be guided to the second winning port K640 (see FIG. 15) or the second specific winning port K650a (see FIG. 17).

[0276] In this state, the small design K221b is visually recognized as a single-point decoration with the red background color of the electric accessory K640a, which is visually recognized as entering inside the border of the large design K221a. In this case, the white small design K221b can be made to stand out compared to when the background color is colorless as shown in FIG.

[0277] Therefore, since the small design K221b is visually recognized as a single-point decoration with the red background color of the electric role K640a and the state in which the ball can be guided to the second winning port K640 correspond to each other, the player can predict whether the ball that entered the winning unit K200 can enter the second winning port K640 from the visual recognition state of the small design K221b. Therefore, the degree of fatigue of the player can be reduced compared to the case in which the ball itself needs to be visually recognized in order to grasp (predict) the flow of the ball that entered the winning unit K200.

[0278] On the other hand, in the special game state, the excitation time of the electric role K640a is extremely short, so that it is difficult for the ball to actually enter the second winning hole K640. Therefore, by using the electric role K640a, it is possible to execute a performance that only changes the appearance of the small design K221b (it is difficult to generate a winning ball by entering the second winning hole K640).

[0279] Fig. 23 is a rear perspective view of the game board K13, and Fig. 24 is an exploded rear perspective view of the game board K13. As shown in Fig. 23, the base plate K60 has an opening K60w formed in a shape that allows the center frame K86 to be fitted inside. In addition, the base plate K60 has a sufficient thickness in terms of strength in the formation range of the play area whose outer edge is defined by the inner rail K61 and the outer rail K62 (see Fig. 12), and has formation recesses K60a-K60d formed outside the formation range of the play area by being recessed from the rear side and having the thickness reduced.

[0280] The opening K60w is formed to have the same shape even if the position in the thickness direction (front-rear direction) of the base plate K60 changes in order to support the center frame K86 across the front-rear width, thereby enabling the center frame K86 to be stably supported.

[0281] The upper left first recess K60a is disposed behind a resin shielding member K74 disposed on the upper left side of the outer rail K62 (see FIG. 12), and the first recess K60a is concealed by the shielding member K74.

[0282] The second recessed portion K60b on the upper right side is disposed behind the outer edge member K73 (see FIG. 12) and in an upper range above the outer edge member K73, and the second recessed portion K60b is hidden by the outer edge member K73.

[0283] The third formation recess K60c on the lower left side is located on the lower left side of the outer rail K62 (see Figure 12) and behind a resin shielding member K75 in which the first pattern display devices H37A, H37B are built in, and the third formation recess K60c is concealed by the shielding member K75.

[0284] As shown in FIG. 24, the game board K13 includes a long gutter front member K91 fastened to the rear side of the lower part of the base plate K60, a gutter rear member K92 fastened to the rear side of the gutter front member K91 and constituting a gutter for allowing balls to flow down together with the gutter front member K91, an illumination board K93 fastened to the rear side of the gutter rear member K92 and having LEDs arranged thereon that irradiate light to the front side, a prevention member K94 fastened to the gutter rear member K92 so as to sandwich the illumination board K93 so as to prevent the illumination board K93 from being removed, an auxiliary member K95 that constituting a gutter for allowing balls to flow down together with the prevention member K94, and a blocking member K96 that has the function of blocking unnecessary openings that arise in the gutter rear member K92 due to manufacturing conditions and functions as a support for bundling electrical wiring with cable ties.

[0285] The light from the illumination board K93 is irradiated toward the general winning hole K63 located on the lower left side of the game area. That is, by turning on the LEDs on the illumination board K93, the general winning hole K63 can be brightly viewed, so that the attention of the player to the general winning hole K63 can be changed by turning on or off the LEDs on the illumination board K93.

[0286] The fourth forming recess K60d on the lower right side is positioned below the lower edge of the outer rail K62 so as to include the area rear of the lower end forming portion K73a (see Figure 14) of the outer edge member K73, and at least a portion of the fourth forming recess K60d is concealed by the lower end forming portion K73a.

[0287] The left side portions of the gutter front member K91 and the gutter rear member K92 are disposed behind the fourth forming recess K60d, and the balls are configured to be able to flow down the area behind the fourth forming recess K60d.

[0288] Fig. 25 is an exploded front perspective view of the operating unit K300. In the explanation of Fig. 25, Fig. 13 is referred to as appropriate. The operating unit K300 includes an upper decorative member K330 formed long in the left and right directions and arranged on the upper side of the display area of ​​the third pattern display device K81 when viewed from the front, a left decorative member K350 formed long in the up and down directions and arranged on the left side of the display area of ​​the third pattern display device K81 when viewed from the front, a front layer side movable device K400 to which the upper decorative member K330 and the left side decorative member K350 are fastened and fixed to the front side, a rear layer side movable device K800 arranged on the rear side of the front layer side movable device K400, and a rear case K310 to which the front layer side movable device K400 and the rear layer side movable device K800 are housed and fastened.

[0289] The rear case K310 is formed in a box shape with the front side open from the bottom wall K311 and the outer wall K312 erected from the outer edge of the bottom wall K311. The rear case K310 is formed in a rectangular frame shape when viewed from the front by forming a rectangular opening K311a at the center of the bottom wall K311. The opening K311a is formed to a size corresponding to the outer shape (outer edge) of the display area of ​​the third pattern display device K81 (i.e., capable of dividing the display area of ​​the third pattern display device K81 when viewed from the front).

[0290] The rear case K310 is provided as a flat plate extending from the front end of the outer wall portion K312 along the rear surface of the game board K13 (e.g., arranged parallel to the rear surface) and is provided with a support plate portion K313 that is supported by a surface of the game board K13 in the assembled state (see FIG. 12).

[0291] With the support plate portion K313 supported by a surface on the game board K13, the game board K13 and the operating unit K300 can be fixed together by screwing a fastening screw into the base plate K60 of the game board K13, thereby improving the overall rigidity of the game board K13 and the operating unit K300.

[0292] The front layer side movable device K400 includes a first movable device K401 that is elongated from left to right and can move up and down from an upper end position as an initial position, and a second movable device K701 that is configured to be movable up and down at a left-right central position below the first movable device K401.

[0293] The upper decorative member K330 has an illuminating substrate disposed therein, and light emitted from the illuminating substrate to the front is directed onto the translucent decorative portion to create an illuminating effect, while being formed in a size that is capable of concealing the first movable device K401 in its initial position.

[0294] The left side decorative member K350 has an illuminating board disposed therein, and light emitted from the illuminating board to the front is irradiated onto the translucent decorative part to create an illuminating effect, while being formed in a size that is capable of concealing the driving force transmission mechanism on the left side of the first movable device K401.

[0295] Since the front layer side movable device K400 is positioned at the front side, the rear layer side movable device K800 is arranged at the back (rear) side of the rear case K310 relative to the front layer side movable device K400, and is therefore arranged in a position closer to the variable display device unit K80 than the front layer side movable device K400.

[0296] The rear layer movable device K800 is equipped with a third movable device K801 that operates to expose or hide the display area of ​​the third pattern display device K81 by sliding and moving plate-shaped members arranged in layers in the front and back in the left and right direction.

[0297] The rear movable device K800 is fastened to the bottom wall K311 of the rear case K310, and the front movable device K400 is fastened to the bottom wall K311 of the rear case K310 via a fastening part that passes outside the rear movable device K800, and is fastened to a non-movable part of the rear movable device K800. First, an overview of the operation control of the operating unit K300 will be illustrated and described.

[0298] 26 to 32 are front views of the operating unit K300 showing an example of the operation control of the operating unit K300. In FIG. 26, the first movable device K401, the second movable device K701, and the third movable device K801 are each in a performance standby state. That is, in FIG. 26, the first movable device K401 is hidden by the upper decorative member K330, and the third movable device K801 is hidden by the front layer movable device K400, so that the first movable device K401 and the third movable device K801 cannot be seen from the front.

[0299] Figure 27 illustrates a case in which the second movable device K701 is placed in a lowered position lower than the performance standby state, and the first movable device K401 falls to enter the vacant space, placing the first movable device K401 in a dropped position state, and the third movable device K801 is placed in a performance standby state.

[0300] The positions of the first movable device K401 and the second movable device K701 are not shifted forward or backward (they overlap when viewed from above), and if the second movable device K701 remains in a standby state for performance, it will collide with the first movable device K401 after it falls. Therefore, the second movable device K701 is first placed in a descending position, and then the first movable device K401 is driven and controlled to fall.

[0301] Since the first movable device K401 is configured so that at least the rearmost member (the main body K541 of the long device K540) is opaque, the display by the third symbol display device K81 is hidden in the part overlapping with the first movable device K401. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 27, the player cannot completely see the display in the display area of ​​the third symbol display device K81 when looking from the front.

[0302] Figure 28 illustrates a case where the first movable device K401 and the second movable device K701 are each in a performance standby state, and the third movable device K801 is in a blocked state blocking the front side of the third pattern display device K81.

[0303] The third movable device K801 has plate-shaped parts K811, K821, and K831 formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, which are light-transmitting and have different degrees of transparency. As a result, when the entire display area of ​​the third pattern display device K81 is blocked by the plate-shaped parts K811, K821, and K831 as shown in Fig. 28, it is possible to form a part where the display of the third pattern display device K81 is easily visible, and a part where the display of the third pattern display device K81 is hidden by the plate-shaped parts K811, K821, and K831 and the decoration of the surface of the plate-shaped parts K811, K821, and K831 is easily visible.

[0304] Figure 29 illustrates a case in which the first movable device K401 maintains the up and down position in the dropped position state, the moving device K560 slides to the left, the second movable device K701 which was in a lowered position state is changed to a performance standby state, and the third movable device K801 is set to a blocked state.

[0305] The moving device K560 is slid left and right to a position where it does not interfere with the second movable device K701 (see Figure 29), and then the second movable device K701 is moved, thereby narrowing the distance between the moving device K560 and the second movable device K701 and moving the second movable device K701 closer to the center of the operating unit K300 when viewed from the front, making it easier for the player to see the first movable device K401 and the second movable device K701.

[0306] As shown in Fig. 29, the displacement trajectory of the first movable device K401 and the displacement trajectory of the third movable device K801 partially overlap when viewed from the front, but the displacement trajectory of the first movable device K401 and the displacement trajectory of the third movable device K801 are shifted forward and backward (do not overlap when viewed from above), so the first movable device K401 and the third movable device K801 do not collide (do not interfere) with each other during operation. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 29, when the first movable device K401 is changed from the performance standby state to the drop position state, the third movable device K801 can be changed from the performance standby state to the blocked state.

[0307] In this way, it is possible to execute control to drive the first movable device K401, the second movable device K701 and the third movable device K801 from a performance standby state, thereby achieving a sense of unified operation while avoiding collisions between the movable devices K401, K701 and K801.

[0308] In the state shown in Figure 29, it is possible to execute a performance that gives meaning by visually recognizing the decoration drawn on the left side of the third movable device K801, the decoration drawn on the moving device K560 of the first movable device K401, the decoration drawn on the second movable device K701, and the decoration drawn on the decorative cover K220 of the winning unit K200 in a series (the decoration drawn on the third movable device K801 is omitted from this figure. Details will be described later).

[0309] 30 illustrates a case where the first movable device K401 and the third movable device K801 are in a performance standby state, and the second movable device K701 is in a raised arrangement state. In the performance standby state, the second movable device K701 overlaps with the lower part of the center frame K86 for a large part, resulting in poor visibility (see FIG. 12). In the raised arrangement state, however, more than half of the second movable device K701 is positioned above the lower part of the center frame K86, thereby improving the visibility of the second movable device K701.

[0310] Figure 31 illustrates a case in which the second movable device K701 and the third movable device K801 are in a performance standby state, and only the right side of the first movable device K401 has fallen to an intermediate position, resulting in a one-sided fall state, while Figure 32 illustrates a case in which the moving device K560 of the first movable device K401 has been displaced from the state in Figure 31 to the right end of the range of motion.

[0311] When the first movable device K401 changes between the performance standby state and the one-sided falling state, the position of the moving device K560 is maintained at the center in the left-right direction. This makes it possible to prevent the left-right balance of the first movable device K401 from being lost when it is raised or lowered.

[0312] In the one-sided drop state shown in Fig. 32, the attitude of the moving device K560 is tilted in a manner that it falls diagonally downward to the right, so the design on the front side of the moving device K560 is tilted and looks bad. In contrast, in this embodiment, the design on the front side of the moving device K560 is controlled to continue rotating during the time when the state changes from the performance standby state to the one-sided drop state and until the state changes again to the performance standby state. This makes it possible to avoid a situation in which the design on the front side of the moving device K560 is tilted and looks bad.

[0313] In this embodiment, the rotation of the design on the front side of the moving device K560 is clockwise (rightward forward rotation) when the moving device K560 moves to the right as seen from the front, and counterclockwise (leftward forward rotation) when the moving device K560 moves to the left as seen from the front. This allows the player to understand the left-right movement and rotation of the moving device K560 in relation to each other, and allows for a unified action presentation.

[0314] As shown in Fig. 26 to Fig. 32, the range in which the display of the third pattern display device K81 arranged behind the movable devices K401, K701, K801 can be seen changes depending on the state of each movable device K401, K701, K801. That is, when all of the movable devices K401, K701, K801 are in a performance standby state, the range in which the display of the third pattern display device K81 can be easily seen (area and position) is at its maximum (see Fig. 26), and the range in which the display area of ​​the third pattern display device K81 is hidden (area and position) is configured to be different depending on the movable devices K401, K701, K801 whose state is changed from the performance standby state.

[0315] The range (area and position) of the hidden display area of ​​the third pattern display device K81 also differs depending on the degree of change in the state of each movable device K401, K701, K801 from the performance standby state. In addition, even if the same movable device (for example, the first movable device K401) is operating, the range (area and position) of the hidden display area of ​​the third pattern display device K81 differs between the state shown in Fig. 27 and the state shown in Fig. 32 because the amount of operation and the area and position of the first movable device K401 that overlaps with the display area of ​​the third pattern display device K81 are different.

[0316] That is, in the third pattern display device K81, the control is designed to allow the display performance to be viewed in the range that is not hidden by each movable device K401, K701, K801 (including the range where the display can be viewed by looking through the movable devices K401, K701, K801).Since the range that is hidden by each movable device K401, K701, K801 (excluding the range where the display can be viewed by looking through the movable devices K401, K701, K801) changes in multiple types, it is possible to increase the variety of display performance in the range that is not hidden by each movable device K401, K701, K801, and the presentation effect of the display performance can be improved.

[0317] Next, the first movable device K401 will be described with reference to Figures 33 to 54. Figure 33 is an exploded front perspective view of the front layer side movable device K400, and Figure 34 is an exploded rear perspective view of the front layer side movable device K400.

[0318] The first movable device K401, which constitutes the part of the front layer movable device K400 excluding the second movable device K701, is composed of a pair of left and right support members K410 each consisting of a substantially symmetrical member and fastened to the rear case K310, a pair of rotating members K430 rotatably supported on the lower side of the support members K410, a pair of drive motors KMT41a, KMT41b that generate a driving force to rotate the rotating members K430, and a lifting device K500 configured to be able to rise and fall in response to the rotational state of the rotating members K430.

[0319] Furthermore, the first movable device K401 includes a pair of left and right front cover members K440 fastened to the support member K410 so as to cover the front opening of the support member K410, a switching device K460 fastened to the front side of the right front cover member K440 for switching the operating mode of the lifting device K500, and a pair of left and right state change devices K470 that are changed between an allowable state that allows the lifting device K500 to descend and a preventive state that prevents the lifting device K500 from descending in response to the rotation state of the rotating member K430.

[0320] Furthermore, the first movable device K401 includes a decorative member K402 made of light-transmitting resin and fastened to the lower part of the left front cover member K440 from the front side, an illumination board K403 on which light-emitting means such as LEDs that irradiate light to the decorative member K402 are arranged, a decorative member K404 made of light-transmitting resin and fastened to the lower part of the right front cover member K440 from the front side, an illumination board K405 on which light-emitting means such as LEDs that irradiate light to the decorative member K404 are arranged, and an upper cover member K406 that covers the gap between the support member K410 and the front cover member K440 and the second movable device K701 from above when the front layer movable device K400 is in the assembled state (see Figure 25).

[0321] The front cover member K440 will be described in detail. The front cover member K440 includes a plate-shaped main body K441 formed in a substantially L-shape, a guide elongated hole K442 that is formed in the plate-shaped main body K441 as a long hole extending in the vertical direction and guides the lifting device K500 in lifting and lowering, an absorbing member K443 that is a resin member disposed near the lower end of the guide elongated hole K442 and is capable of absorbing impact when the lifting device K500 is lowered, a protruding portion K444 that protrudes from the back surface of the plate-shaped main body K441 toward the rotating member K430, and a connecting member K445 that is disposed in front of the guide elongated hole K442 and is connected to a fastening portion K533 of the lifting device K500 that passes through the guide elongated hole K444 to the front side.

[0322] Fig. 35 is an exploded front perspective view of the first movable device K401, and Fig. 36 is an exploded rear perspective view of the first movable device K401. In Fig. 35 and Fig. 36, of the first movable device K401, the support member K410, the rotating member K430, and the state change device K470 are illustrated, and the front cover member K440 and the switching device K460 are omitted from the illustration.

[0323] 35 and 36, the support member K410 includes a main body K411 formed in a substantially L-shape when viewed from the front, a support part K412 cylindrically protruding from the front side of a lower part of the main body K411 and rotatably supporting a rotating member K430, a detection sensor K413 disposed on the left-right outer side of the support part K412 in order to detect the attitude of the rotating member K430, a support part K414 cylindrically protruding from the front side of the lower end of the main body K411 and rotatably supporting a lower rotating member K471 of the state change device K470, and a support part K415 extending in the vertical direction as a long hole capable of guiding the lifting device K500. the lifting device K500 is disposed in a position for waiting for the performance; and a coil spring K419 having an upper end suspended from the main body K411 and a lower end hooked to the hook-shaped portion K515 of the lifting device K500.

[0324] Furthermore, the support member K410 includes a metal rod K421 extending in the vertical direction to guide the lifting and lowering operation of the lifting device K500, a support receiving portion K422 into which the lower end of the metal rod K421 is inserted, a fixed member K423 fastened and fixed to the lifting device K500 at a position where the metal rod K421 is clamped between the lifting device K500 and the metal rod K421 in order to align the lifting device K500 with the metal rod K421, and an auxiliary member K424 as a retainer to prevent the upper end of the metal rod K421 from slipping out upward and forward from the main body portion K411 of the support member K410.

[0325] In this embodiment, the plate-shaped main body K441 of the front cover member K440 is configured to perform the same function as the auxiliary member K424 for the left metal bar K421, and the auxiliary member K424 is disposed only on the right side.

[0326] The rotating member K430 includes a disk-shaped main body K431 on which gear teeth K432 are formed along the entire circumference on the rear side in order to transmit the rotation of a driving gear KG42 fixed to the driving shaft of the driving motors KMT41a and KMT41b via an intermediate gear KG43 supported by a main body K411 of a supporting member K410, a rotation center hole K433 that is circularly drilled in the center of the main body K431 and through which the supporting portion K412 of the supporting member K410 is inserted, and The support member K410 is provided with a transmission tubular portion K434 which is rotatably connected to the outer peripheral edge portion of the rotating member K430 with a rotation axis parallel to the rotation axis of the rotating member K430 and supports the lifting device K500, a notch portion K435 which is formed in the concentric circular protrusion of the rotation center hole K433 with a width which allows detection by the detection sensor K413 of the support member K410, and a guide groove K436 which is formed by a set of protrusions which protrude from the rear side near the outer peripheral side of the main body portion K431.

[0327] The state change device K470 includes a lower rotating member K471 rotatably supported by a support portion K414 of the support member K410, a switching protrusion K472 protruding from the left and right inner ends of the lower rotating member K471 toward the rotating member K430 and received in a guide groove K436, an interlocking member K473 connected to each other via a shaft portion disposed on the left and right outer ends of the lower rotating member K471 so as to be capable of relative movement, and a plate-like member K472 constituting the upper and lower ends of the interlocking member K473. The interlocking member K473 is provided with a plurality of long guide holes K474 formed as long vertical holes in the interlocking member K473 and through which the guide protrusions K417 of the support member K410 are inserted to change the operating direction of the interlocking member K473 to the vertical direction, a switching protrusion K475 protruding toward the front side near the upper end of the interlocking member K473, and an upper rotating member K476 rotatably supported on the main body K411 of the support member K410 and whose rotational posture changes depending on the arrangement of the switching protrusions K475.

[0328] The lifting device K500 is configured to be able to move upward when supported by the transmission tubular portion K434 of the rotating member K430 and is lifted when the vertical position of the transmission tubular portion K434 of the rotating member K430 changes upward.

[0329] Fig. 37 is an exploded front perspective view of the lifting device K500, and Fig. 38 is an exploded rear perspective view of the lifting device K500. The lifting device K500 includes a pair of left and right lower members K510 that can be directly pushed up by the transmission tubular portion K434 of the rotating member K430, a pair of left and right speed change gears K520 rotatably supported on the rear side of the upper end portion of the lower members K510, a pair of left and right upper members K530 that have a rack K532 meshed with the speed change gear K520 so that the amount of lifting movement of the lower members K510 is increased or decreased by the speed change gear K520 and transmitted, and that lifts and lowers in conjunction with the lower members K510, a long device K540 whose left and right ends are supported by the upper members K530, and a moving device K560 that is configured to be slidable in the long direction of the long device K540.

[0330] The lower member K510 includes a main body portion K511 formed in a roughly L-shape when viewed from the front, a flat portion K512 formed in a plane perpendicular to the movement direction (up and down direction) of the lower member K510 at the lower end of the main body portion K511, a support fastening portion K513 cylindrically protruding from the rear side of the main body portion K511 and having a female screw formed therein so as to be able to support the speed change gear K520, a guided portion K514 guided by a metal rod K421 (see Figure 35), and a hook-shaped portion K515 formed in a hook shape on the front side of the upper end of the main body portion K511 and for hooking the lower end of a coil spring K419 (see Figure 35).

[0331] The screw fastened to the support fastening portion K513 functions as a retainer for the shift gear K520, and its head is disposed inside the long guide hole K415 of the support member K410. This makes it possible to absorb the protrusion of the head of the screw fastened to the support fastening portion K513, and to support the rear side surface of the shift gear K520 on the front side surface of the main body portion K411 of the support member K410. Furthermore, since the moving direction of the screw fastened to the support fastening portion K513 is limited by the long guide hole K415, the lower member K510 can be stably moved in the up and down direction.

[0332] The lower member K510 is biased upward by a coil spring K419 (see FIG. 35) via the hook-shaped portion K515. This makes it possible to assist the upward movement of the lifting device K500 with the biasing force of the coil spring K419.

[0333] The speed change gear K520 has a first gear K522 formed on the back side of an intermediate disk K521, and a second gear K523 formed coaxially with the first gear K522 on the front side of the intermediate disk K521. The intermediate disk K521 is formed as a circular plate portion having a diameter larger than that of the first gear K522 and larger than that of the second gear K523, thereby preventing a situation in which a mating member meshed with the first gear K522 or the second gear K523 is shifted in the front-rear direction and meshes with the opposite second gear K523 or the first gear K522.

[0334] The first gear K522 meshes with the rack K416 (see FIG. 35) of the support member K410, and the second gear K523 meshes with the rack K532 of the upper member K530. The first gear K522 has eight teeth, and the second gear K523 has twelve teeth.

[0335] Therefore, when the lower member K510 moves up and down, the upper member K530 moves relative to the lower member K510 by an amount 1.5 times the amount of up and down movement of the lower member K510, and the details of the up and down movement will be described later.

[0336] The upper member K530 includes a main body K531 that is long in the vertical direction, a rack K532 that is extended in the vertical direction toward the left and right sides on the back side of the main body K531, a pair of cylindrical portions protruding from above and below on the front side of the main body K531 and having a female thread formed therein, a rotating shaft portion K534 that protrudes cylindrically from the back side of the main body K531 and supports the long device K540 so that it can rotate, an auxiliary protrusion K535 that protrudes cylindrically in a direction parallel to the rotating shaft portion K534, a guided portion K536 that is guided by a metal rod K421 (see Figure 35), and a curved receiving portion K537 that is formed as a curved surface supported by the upper rotating member K476 (see Figure 35).

[0337] A connecting member K445 (see FIG. 33) is fastened and fixed to the fastening portion K533. That is, the connecting member K445 is fastened and fixed to the tip of the fastening portion K533 which penetrates the long guide hole K442 (see FIG. 33) of the front cover member K440 to the front side. This limits the movement of the fastening portion K533 to the long guide hole K442, so that the upward and downward movement of the upper member K530 can be stabilized.

[0338] The upper member K530 is guided by the guided portion K536, and the lower member K510 is guided by the guided portion K514 to the metal bar K421 (see FIG. 35). This makes it possible to prevent the lower member K510 and the upper member K530 from falling in the front-rear and left-right directions.

[0339] Fig. 39 is an exploded front perspective view of the long device K540, and Fig. 40 is an exploded rear perspective view of the long device K540. In Fig. 39 and Fig. 40, the upper member K530 and the moving device K560 are illustrated to facilitate understanding of the positional relationship.

[0340] The long-length device K540 comprises a main body K541 formed in the shape of a long plate in the left-right direction, a support shaft K542 cylindrically protruding from the back side at the left-right central portion of the main body K541, a central gear K543 rotatably supported by the support shaft K542, a plurality of guide protrusions K544 cylindrically protruding in a direction parallel to the support shaft K542, and a pair of slide racks K545 guided by the guide protrusions K544 and configured to be slidable in the long direction of the main body K541.

[0341] A left-right long recess K541a is formed in the front part of the main body K541, the end position of which is formed inside the left-right outer ends. The recess K541a functions as a portion for receiving the lower end of the rear side of the moving device K560 when the long device K540 is in an assembled state (see FIG. 37).

[0342] The slide rack K545 is a pair of left and right plate-like members whose vertical widths on the left and right inner sides are shorter than their vertical widths on the left and right outer sides in the state shown in Figure 40, and is equipped with a receiving portion K546 that is drilled in the front-to-back direction at the lower end of the left and right outer ends and receives the rotating shaft portion K534 of the upper member K530, an arc-shaped portion K547 that is drilled in an arc shape centered on the receiving portion K546 and receives the auxiliary protrusion K535, a plurality of guide long holes K548 that are drilled in the left-to-right elongated hole shape in the state shown in Figure 40 and receive the guide protrusion portion K544, and a rack K549 that meshes with the central gear K543.

[0343] The slide movement direction of the slide rack K545 is set to the direction in which the long guide hole K548 extends (the left-right direction in the state shown in FIG. 40, the longitudinal direction of the main body K541). Therefore, based on the state in which the left and right upper members K530 are aligned in the vertical direction (closest position), as the vertical positional deviation dimension between the upper members K530 increases, the slide rack K545 moves relatively outward in the longitudinal direction of the main body K541, as will be described in detail later.

[0344] Furthermore, the long device K540 includes a decorative member K551 fastened to the main body K541 from the front side, an illumination board K552 on which an LED that is arranged inside the decorative member K551 and emits light to the front side is arranged, a motor support member K553 fastened to the left end of the decorative member K551, a screw shaft K554 that is configured to change the axial position of the moving device K560 by rotating via a transmission gear group KG52 that can transmit the driving force of a drive motor KMT51 supported by the motor support member K553, a support receiving portion K555 in which both ends of the screw shaft K554 are rotatably received on the rear side of the decorative member K551, and photocoupler-type detection sensors K556a to K556c that are provided on the rear side of the illumination board K552 at a position that penetrates the rear plate portion of the decorative member K551 with the detection groove facing the rear side.

[0345] The axial direction of the screw shaft K554 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the main body K541, and the movement of the moving device K560 in the axial direction of the screw shaft K554 is limited to the range in which the recessed portion K541a is formed.

[0346] The detection sensors K556a to K556c are configured to be able to detect the position of the moving device K560. That is, when the moving device K560 is placed at the left-right center position in the performance standby state of the first movable device K401, it is detected by the center detection sensor K556b, when the moving device K560 slides left and right along the axial direction of the screw shaft 554 and is placed at the right end position of its movement range, it is detected by the right detection sensor K556a, and when it is placed at the left end position of its movement range, it is detected by the left detection sensor K556c.

[0347] Fig. 41 is an exploded front perspective view of the moving device K560, and Fig. 42 is an exploded rear perspective view of the moving device K560. The moving device K560 includes a main body K561, a front receiving part K571 fastened and fixed to an upper end of the main body K561, a rear receiving part K572 fastened and fixed to the front receiving part K571 from the rear side, and a nut KNT61 that is held between the front receiving part K571 and the rear receiving part K572 and configured to be prevented from rotating about its own opening direction (the direction of the arrow LR in Fig. 41) as a rotation axis.

[0348] The nut KNT61 has a helical protrusion formed on the inner periphery side of the long opening KNT61a so as to correspond to a helical groove cut on the outer periphery of the screw shaft K554 (see FIG. 39).

[0349] As a result, when the screw shaft K554 is rotated while inserted into the long opening KNT61a, the nut KNT61 is moved in the axial direction of the screw shaft K554 in response to the amount of rotation. That is, the axial arrangement of the screw shaft K554 of the moving device K560 is changed in response to the driving of the driving motor KMT51 (see FIG. 39) (the structure of a ball screw is utilized).

[0350] The front receiving portion K571 includes a plate-shaped detection plate portion K571a that protrudes from below the position where the nut KNT61 is disposed toward the front side. The output from the detection sensors K556a to K556c (see FIG. 40) of the long device K540 can be made different depending on whether the detection plate portion K571a is located in the detection groove of the detection sensors K556a to K556c (see FIG. 40) of the long device K540 or not. From the difference in the output from the detection sensors K556a to K556c, the audio lamp control device H113 (see FIG. 10) can determine whether the moving device K560 is located in the left-right center position in the performance standby state of the first movable device K401, located at the left-right end position of the moving range, or neither of these.

[0351] Furthermore, the moving device K560 includes a motor receiving part K575 fastened to the lower end of the main body part K561, a drive motor KMT61 held by the motor receiving part K575, a drive gear KMG62 fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor KMT61 and arranged between the main body part K561 and the motor receiving part K575, a transmission gear KMG63 rotatably supported on the support shaft part K562 of the main body part K561 at a position meshed with the drive gear KMG62, an end gear KMG64 meshed with the transmission gear KMG63, and a rotating decorative member K578 whose central insertion part K579, which is inserted into the circular opening K563 of the main body part K561, is fastened to the end gear KMG64.

[0352] Furthermore, the moving device K560 is provided with an illumination board K564 arranged on the front side of the main body K561 and having a circular opening K564a formed at a position corresponding to the circular opening K563, and a light receiving member K567 having a circular opening K567a formed at a position corresponding to the circular opening K564a of the illumination board K564 and formed from a light-transmitting resin material and having a cut formed therein that can refract (scatter) the light irradiated from the illumination board K564.

[0353] The illumination board K564 and the light receiving member K567 are stacked on the main body K561 in the order of illumination board K564, light receiving member K567, and are positioned so that the central axes of the circular opening K564a and the circular opening K567a coincide with the central axis of the circular opening K563, and are fastened and fixed to the main body K561.

[0354] A photocoupler-type detection sensor K565 is disposed on the back side of the illumination board K564. A detection groove of the detection sensor K565 is located on the back side of an opening K561a formed in the main body K561, and is capable of receiving an annular rib of the transmission gear KMG63.

[0355] The annular rib of the transmission gear KMG63 has cutouts KMG63a formed at equal intervals (180 degree intervals), and the output from the detection sensor K565 can be made different depending on whether the cutouts KMG63a are located in the detection groove of the detection sensor K565 or not. From the difference in output from the detection sensor K565, the voice lamp control device H113 (see FIG. 10) can determine the phase of the transmission gear KMG63 and the phase of the rotating decorative member K578.

[0356] In this embodiment, the number of teeth of the terminal gear KMG64 is half that of the transmission gear MG63, so that the terminal gear KMG64 rotates once when the transmission gear MG63 rotates half a turn. When the transmission gear MG63 rotates half a turn from the phase where the notch KMG63a is located in the detection groove of the detection sensor K565, the notch KMG63a is again located in the detection groove of the detection sensor K565.

[0357] In other words, when the cutout portion KMG63a is located in the detection groove of the detection sensor K565, the phases of the end gear KMG64 and the rotating decorative member K578 are the same regardless of which cutout portion KMG63a that is.

[0358] Figures 43(a) and 43(b) are partially enlarged front views of the front layer movable device K400. Figures 43(a) and 43(b) mainly show the switching device K460, and for convenience, the decorative part on the front side is partially cut away to make the internal structure visible. Figure 43(a) shows the state in which the drive solenoid KSOL41 is de-energized, and Figure 43(b) shows the state in which the drive solenoid KSOL41 is energized.

[0359] As shown in Figures 43(a) and 43(b), the switching device K460 includes a base member K461 fastened to the plate-shaped body K441 of the right-side front cover member K440, a stopper member K462 supported on the base member K461 so as to be capable of rotatable movement about the support hole portion K462b, a drive solenoid KSOL41 fastened to the base member K461, and a transmission member K463 supported on the base member K461 so as to be capable of rotatable movement about the support hole portion K463b and configured to transmit the driving force of the drive solenoid KSOL41 to the stopper member K462.

[0360] The stopper member K462 comprises an arm portion K462a having a support hole portion K462b drilled at its end, a guide long hole K462c drilled in the shape of a long hole extending in the longitudinal direction of the arm portion K462a, and a protrusion receiving portion K462d protruding toward the back side from the end opposite the end at which the support hole portion K462b is formed in the longitudinal direction of the arm portion K462a.

[0361] The transmission member K463 includes an arm portion K463a in which a support hole portion K463b is formed, an auxiliary arm portion K463c extending from the support hole portion K463b in a direction different from that of the arm portion K463a, a transmission base end protrusion K463d protruding rearward from the extended tip portion of the auxiliary arm portion K463c and connected in a manner such that the transmission member K463 is rotated by the linear displacement of the linear operating portion KSOL41a of the drive solenoid KSOL41, and a transmission tip protrusion K463e protruding rearward from the tip portion of the arm portion K463a and received in the guide long hole K462c of the stopper member K462.

[0362] The operation of the switching device K460 will be described. The board member K461 is disposed in front of the connecting member K445 so as not to enter the movement path of the connecting member K445, while the protruding receiving portion K462d of the stopper member K462 extends below the board member K461 and rearward beyond the board member K461, and depending on the state, enters the movement path of the connecting member K445.

[0363] As shown in FIG. 43(a), when the drive solenoid KSOL41 is in a non-excited state, the protrusion receiving portion K462d is disposed in front of the elongated guide hole K442 and enters the movement trajectory of the connecting member K445.

[0364] That is, the downward displacement of the connecting member K445 in the state shown in FIG. 43(a) is stopped midway by the protruding receiver K462d. In this case, the load of the lifting device K500, etc. is applied to the protruding receiver K462d via the connecting member K445. However, since the protruding receiver K462d is positioned vertically downward (in the direction of the load via the connecting member K445) from the support hole portion K462b, it is possible to easily prevent the stopper member K462 from rotating due to the load of the lifting device K500, etc. via the connecting member K445.

[0365] As a result, when the drive solenoid KSOL41 is in a non-excited state, the movement of the connecting member K445 can be stopped at a midway position along the length of the long guide hole K442. Even when performing an operation control in which the connecting member K445 is frequently stopped midway, there is no need to excite the drive solenoid KSOL41 in order to stop the connecting member K445 midway, so that an increase in the number of times the excited state is entered can be suppressed, and the life of the drive solenoid KSOL41 can be extended.

[0366] As shown in Figure 43(b), when the drive solenoid KSOL41 is excited from the state shown in Figure 43(a), the transmission member K463 is rotated due to the vertical displacement of the linear operating part KSOL41a, and the stopper member K462 is rotated in conjunction with this rotational movement, so that the protruding receiving portion K462d of the stopper member K462 retracts from the movement trajectory of the connecting member K445.

[0367] As a result, when the drive solenoid KSOL41 is in an excited state, the connecting member K445 is not stopped by the protruding receiving portion K462d of the stopper member K462, and the connecting member K445 is allowed to move up to the end of the elongated guide hole K442.

[0368] This allows the amount of movement of the upper member K530 (see Figure 37), which has the fastening portion K533 to which the connecting member K445 is fastened and fixed, to be switched between a state in which the drive solenoid KSOL41 is de-energized (see Figure 43(a)) and a state in which the drive solenoid KSOL41 is energized (see Figure 43(b)).

[0369] 44 to 49 are partially enlarged front views of the first movable device K401. In Fig. 44 to 49, the right side of the lifting device K500 is shown in chronological order as it moves up and down based on the first operation mode in which the rotating member K430 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the front.

[0370] In addition, in Figures 44 to 49, in order to make it easier to understand the movable parts, the lower right end and upper right end of the main body portion K411 of the support member K410, the front side portion of the main body portion K511 of the lower member K510, the intermediate disc K521 and the second gear K523 of the speed change gear K520, and the front side portion of the main body portion K531 of the upper member K530 are shown partially cut away.

[0371] 44 illustrates the first movable device K401 in a performance standby state. That is, the rotating member K430 is in a phase where the notch K435 (see FIG. 36) is disposed in the detection groove of the detection sensor K413, the curved receiving portion K537 of the upper member K530 is supported from below by the upper rotating member K476 in the inserted state, and thus the upper member K530 is prevented from moving up and down, and as the upper member K530 is prevented from moving up and down, the speed change gear K520 is also prevented from rotating, and the lower member K510 on which the speed change gear K520 is supported is also prevented from moving up and down.

[0372] That is, as shown in FIG. 44, even when the transmission tubular portion K434 of the rotating member K430 is retracted from below the lower member K510, the upper rotating member K476 prevents the upper member K530 from moving vertically, thereby preventing the lower member K510 from moving vertically.

[0373] In Fig. 45, the drive gear KG42 is driven in a direction in which the rotating member K430 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front from the state shown in Fig. 44. During rotation of the rotating member K430, the transmission tubular portion K434 is disposed opposite the curved surface of the protruding portion K444. The protruding portion K444 is disposed closer to the rotation center of the rotating member K430 than the transmission tubular portion K434, and the protruding tip (rear tip) of the protruding portion K444 is disposed opposite the front side surface of the rotating member K430, thereby making it possible to prevent a positional deviation in which the transmission tubular portion K434 is displaced radially from the rotating member K430 (a positional deviation in which the rotating member K430 is tilted with respect to the rotation axis).

[0374] As a result, even if the rotating member K430 is subjected to a load in a direction that tilts the main body portion K431 relative to the rotation axis at an eccentric position, the change in posture of the rotating member K430 can be suppressed, thereby reducing the rotational resistance of the rotating member K430.

[0375] In Fig. 45, the switching protrusion K472 of the lower rotating member K471 is still maintained in the large diameter groove K436a of the guide groove K436. While the switching protrusion K472 is maintained in the large diameter groove K436a, the state of the state change device K470 is maintained in the state shown in Fig. 44, and the up-down position of the lifting device K500 is also maintained.

[0376] Also, Figure 44 illustrates the drive solenoid KSOL41 (see Figure 43(b)) in a non-excited state (see Figure 43(a)), and Figures 45 and onwards illustrate the drive solenoid KSOL41 in an excited state (see Figure 43(b)) so that the protruding receiving portion K462d of the stopper member K462 is retracted from the movement trajectory of the connecting member K445.

[0377] Figure 46 shows the state just before the lifting device K500 starts to fall, in which the drive gear KG42 is driven in the direction in which the rotating member K430 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front from the state shown in Figure 45, and the portion in which the switching protrusion K472 of the lower rotating member K471 is received is switched from the large diameter groove K436a of the guide groove K436 to the small diameter groove K436b.

[0378] When the switching protrusion K472 is received in the small diameter groove K436b, the lower rotating member K471 is rotated around the support portion K414 of the support member K410, and the rotation of the lower rotating member K471 moves the interlocking member K473 and the switching protrusion K475 up and down, thereby causing the upper rotating member K476 to be rotated around the support hole K476a from the advanced state to the retracted state.

[0379] The upper rotating member K476 has a rotating tip portion K476b arranged to face the curved receiving portion K537, which is formed as an arc-shaped surface centered on the center of rotation in the support hole K476a. The curved receiving portion K537 is formed in a curved shape that can come into surface contact with the rotating tip portion K476b of the upper rotating member K476 in the inserted state (see FIG. 44).

[0380] This allows the resistance generated when the upper rotating member K476 is rotated from the state in which the curved receiving portion K537 abuts the rotating tip portion K476b of the upper rotating member K476 in the advanced state to the retracted state to be limited to frictional resistance, thereby preventing the resistance from becoming excessive.

[0381] Furthermore, the weight of the lifting device K500 given to the upper rotating member K476 in the advanced state via the curved receiving portion K537 is applied to the upper rotating member K476 as a load in the direction opposite to the direction in which the upper rotating member K476 moves toward the retracted state (counterclockwise in FIG. 46).

[0382] Therefore, while reducing the operating resistance between the curved receiving portion K537 and the upper rotating member K476, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the upper rotating member K476 changes to a retracted state due to the weight of the lifting device K500 being applied to the upper rotating member K476 via the curved receiving portion K537.

[0383] In addition, due to the shape of the upper rotating member K476 described above, when the left-right balance is lost, such as when the first movable device K401 is dropped on one side, and a load having a left-right component in addition to the weight of the upper rotating member K476 is applied from the curved receiving portion K537 to the upper rotating member K476, the load can be directed toward the rotation center of the upper rotating member K476. This makes it possible to stabilize the posture of the upper rotating member K476 and stabilize the support of the lifting device K500.

[0384] Fig. 47 illustrates a dropped position state (see Fig. 27) as a state after the lifting device K500 has dropped from the state illustrated in Fig. 46. Note that, before the lifting device K500 reaches the dropped position state, the rotation members K430 are rotated and the upper rotation members K476 are rotationally moved not only on the right side but also on the left side of the lifting device K500, but the rotation direction in the first operation mode of the rotation member K430 on the left side is the opposite direction (clockwise direction as viewed from the front) to the rotation direction in the first operation mode of the rotation member K430 on the right side (counterclockwise direction as viewed from the front).

[0385] The movement due to the lifting device K500 falling is configured to occur up to a position where the upper member K530 is stopped by the absorbing member K443 (see Figure 34) of the front cover member K440, and is not configured to occur until the lower member K510 collides with the transmission cylindrical portion K434 of the rotating member K430.

[0386] Therefore, it is possible to prevent the impact load when the lifting device K500 is dropped from being transmitted to the transmission tubular part K434. That is, it is possible to easily prevent damage caused b...

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[Claim 1] A contact means configured to be able to contact a part of a displacement body that falls due to its own weight; a visual confirmation means having a window configured to allow a player to see the displaceable body that falls due to its own weight from the front of the gaming machine; a driving means configured to apply a force to a predetermined portion of the displacement body located at a specific position, thereby lifting the displacement body; a first state in which a part of the displacement body that has fallen from a predetermined position due to its own weight can abut against the abutment means at the abutment position; a second state in which the displacement body, which is dropped from the predetermined position by its own weight, does not come into contact with the contact means and falls below the contact position, A gaming machine characterized in that the path along which the displaceable body falls from the predetermined position due to its own weight is different from the path along which the displaceable body positioned at the specific position is raised by the force applied by the driving means.

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