JP2007117283A - Performance device and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a performance device which can improve a game property by rotary and moving a performance member in a height direction, and a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: An inclined shaft 208 attached to a rotary shaft 204 rotates with the rotation of the rotary shaft 204 when the rotary shaft 204 is rotated by a driving motor 206. When the inclined shaft 208 rotates, a centrifugal force acts towards the side (outside) opposite to the rotary shaft 204 side on a performance member 210. Since the inclined shaft 208, however, inclines in a direction of separating from the rotary shaft 204 upwardly from the lower portion of the rotary shaft 204, the performance member 210 moves upward from the lower portion of the inclined shaft 208. Consequently the performance member 210 can be rotated together with the rotary shaft 204 and can be moved upward and downward. As a result, the performance member 210 can be three-dimensionally moved and a game property can be improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides, for example, an effect device used in a so-called seven machine, a ball game machine such as a feather object, a right object, or an arrangement ball, or a game machine such as a revolving game machine called a slot machine, and the effect apparatus. Related to gaming machines.

  Among the pachinko machines equipped with a special symbol variation display device that generates a special gaming state when a ball is won at the start winning opening, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and the symbols are aligned and stopped in a predetermined arrangement. Includes a doll / model-like movable body that is movably disposed in the vicinity of the special symbol variation display device and embodies an image displayed on the special symbol variation display device, and a display image of the special symbol variation display device. There is a movable body driving means that moves the movable body in conjunction with the display image of the display device when a predetermined special display image is obtained (see Patent Document 1 below).

According to the pachinko machine, when a ball is won at the start winning opening during the game, a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the symbols are aligned and stopped in a predetermined arrangement. An image of a predetermined character or the like is displayed on the variable display device. After that, when the symbols of the special symbol variation display device are arranged in a predetermined arrangement, for example, when a special game state (big hit) is reached, a doll / model-like movable body that embodies the above image is displayed in the vicinity of the display device. It moves in conjunction with the movement of the display image. For this reason, more dynamic movement is expressed on the game board, and the player can have a fresh impact and increase the fun of pachinko.
JP 2001-157757 A JP 2004-8538 A

  By the way, in the pachinko machine described above, since the operation of the movable body is always constant, the operation of the movable body becomes monotonous as a big hit occurs. For this reason, the impression given to the player who saw the operation of the movable body during the big hit becomes poor, and the player can also predict the operation of the movable body. As a result, even when the movable body operates, there is a problem that the player who sees the operation of the movable body is not only interesting, but may give a certain kind of stress.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and according to the reliability with respect to the big hit, by rotating the production member which is a movable member and moving it in the height direction, the player It is an object of the present invention to provide an effect device and a gaming machine equipped with the effect device that can give a novelty that is unpredictable to the game and can improve game performance.

  The invention according to claim 1 is an effect device used in a gaming machine, wherein a rotary shaft extending in a vertical direction, a drive source for rotating the rotary shaft at a predetermined rotational speed around the axis, and the rotation An inclination shaft that rotates with the rotation of the shaft and inclines in a direction away from the rotation shaft as it goes from the lower direction to the upper direction of the rotation shaft, and an effect member provided to be movable along the axial direction of the inclination axis; It is characterized by including.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the presentation device according to the first aspect, the rotational speed of the rotary shaft changes in accordance with the gaming environment.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the presentation device according to the first or second aspect, the rotational speed of the rotating shaft changes in accordance with the reliability with respect to whether or not the big hit game is successful.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the effect device according to any one of the first to third aspects, a plurality of the tilt shaft and the effect member are provided.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the presentation device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the display unit displays predetermined image information, and the presentation member is positioned in the vicinity of the display unit. It is characterized by that.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the presentation device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the friction force reducing member that reduces the frictional force of the presentation member with respect to the inclined shaft when the production member moves. It is provided.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the effect device according to the sixth aspect, the frictional force reducing member is rotatably attached to the effect member and contacts the inclined shaft while rotating when the effect member moves. It is a roller member.

  The invention according to claim 8 is a gaming machine provided with the effect device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the rotating shaft is rotated by the drive source, the inclined shaft attached to the rotating shaft rotates with the rotation of the rotating shaft. Here, when the tilt shaft rotates, a centrifugal force acts on the effect member toward the opposite side (outside) of the rotation shaft, but the tilt shaft moves away from the rotation shaft as it goes from the lower direction to the upper direction. Since it is inclined in the direction, the effect member moves upward from the downward direction of the inclination axis. Accordingly, the effect member can be moved in the vertical direction at the same time as the effect member is rotated together with the rotation shaft. As a result, the effect member can be moved in the three-dimensional direction, and the playability can be improved.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the rotation speed of the rotating shaft changes corresponding to the game environment, so that the rotation speed of the effect member and the moving speed of moving in the vertical direction can also correspond to the game environment. . Thereby, game property can further be improved.

  In this specification, the “gaming environment” means all games that can be realized by games of gaming machines such as big hit games and normal games. Further, in the present specification, “big hit game” means a probable big hit game and a normal big hit game. In addition, the “normal game” means a game other than “big hit game”, “probability variation”, and “short-time game”.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the rotation speed of the rotating shaft changes in accordance with the reliability for determining whether or not the big hit game is successful, so that the rotation speed of the effect member and the moving speed of moving in the vertical direction also increase the big hit game. It is possible to correspond to the reliability. Specifically, for example, the rotation speed of the rotating shaft is increased as the reliability for the determination of success / failure of the big hit game is increased, and the rotation speed of the rotation shaft is decreased as the reliability for determination of the success / failure of the big hit game is decreased. Thus, the rotation speed of the effect member and the moving speed of moving in the vertical direction can also be changed according to the reliability of the big hit game. As a result, the player can be notified of the reliability of the big hit game.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since a plurality of tilt shafts and effect members are provided, a plurality of tilt shafts rotate, and a plurality of effect members rotate and move in the vertical direction. Can be further increased.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a player often plays a game while watching a display unit on which arbitrary image information is displayed during the game, but the effect member is located in the vicinity of the display unit. Thus, the production member enters the visual sense of the player who is viewing the display unit. For this reason, a player can be made to visually recognize an effect member easily.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the friction force reducing member that reduces the frictional force with respect to the tilt axis of the effect member when the effect member moves is provided, the effect member can be easily and smoothly along the tilt axis. Can be moved to.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the friction force reducing member is a roller member that is rotatably attached to the effect member and is in contact with the inclined shaft while rotating when the effect member is moved. The manufacturing cost of the frictional force reducing member can be suppressed.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, when the rotation shaft is rotated by the drive source, the inclined shaft attached to the rotation shaft rotates with the rotation of the rotation shaft. Here, when the tilt shaft rotates, a centrifugal force acts on the effect member toward the opposite side (outside) of the rotation shaft, but the tilt shaft moves away from the rotation shaft as it goes from the lower direction to the upper direction. Since it is inclined in the direction, the effect member moves upward from the downward direction of the inclination axis. Accordingly, the effect member can be moved in the vertical direction at the same time as the effect member is rotated together with the rotation shaft. As a result, the effect member can be moved in the three-dimensional direction, and the playability can be improved.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to a ball game machine, and is not limited to a revolving game machine such as a slot machine. However, the present invention can be easily applied.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the pachinko machine 10 that is the gaming machine according to the first embodiment is mainly an outer frame 12, a middle frame 14, a front frame 16, an upper plate portion 18, and a lower plate portion. 20 and a locking device 22.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 14 is entirely made of plastic and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 12. A locking device 22 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 14. The locking device 22 is for locking when the front frame 16 is closed.

  The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and the front frame 16 corresponds to the shape of the game area 26 (see FIG. 2) formed in the game board 24 so that the game board 24 (see FIG. 2) can be seen from the front. Thus, an opening 28 having a substantially circular shape is formed. A glass plate 30 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 26 formed on the game board 24 is positioned behind the glass plate 30. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the glass plate 30 is attached to the back side of the front frame 16 has been described as an example. However, for example, the glass plate 30 may be attached to the front side of the front frame 16 with a glass frame. Further, instead of the glass plate 30, a transparent resin plate can be attached to the front frame 16.

  The front frame 16 occupies about 2/3 the size of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 and is pivotally supported at the left end of the middle frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Two first frame LEDs 32A and 32B are attached to the center of the upper end of the front frame 16, respectively. Two error LEDs 34A and 34B are respectively attached inside (between) the first frame LEDs 32A and 32B. A frame right LED 36 is attached to the upper right side of the front frame 16. In addition, a frame left LED 38 is attached to the upper left side of the front frame 16. Further, a plurality of second frame LEDs 40 are attached around the opening 28.

  The upper plate 18 is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable at the lower side of the front frame 16 and at the left end of the middle frame 14.

  In addition, a speaker 52 that outputs a predetermined sound effect is provided at the center of the surface of the upper plate 18. In addition, on the left side of the surface of the upper plate 18, pseudo special symbols (pseudo symbols) displayed on a later-described effect symbol display device (effect display device) 82, light emission of each LED 32 </ b> A, 32 </ b> B, 36, 38, 40. Switch operation buttons (α switch, β switch) 54 for changing the sound effect output from the pattern and the speaker 52 are provided.

  In addition, a lower dish part 20 is provided below the upper dish part 18. A discharge port 56 for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 10 to the lower plate portion 20 is formed at a substantially center of the lower plate portion 20. In addition, speakers 58 are respectively provided on the left surface and the right surface of the lower plate part 20. A firing handle 60 for operating a launching device unit (not shown) is provided on the right side of the lower plate part 20. The launching handle 60 is provided with a launching lever 62 and a launching stop switch 64 for temporarily instructing to stop launching the game ball. Further, an ashtray 66 is provided on the left side of the lower plate part 20.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The game board 24 is held by the middle frame 14, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown). In the game board 24, a substantially circular game area 26 is formed by an outer rail 70 and an inner rail 72 provided on the surface of the game board 24. Inside the game area 26, a central device 74, a start port 76, a warp entrance port 78, a number of obstacle nails 80, a windmill 83, and the like are arranged.

  The central device 74 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 26, and includes an effect symbol display device 82, a center accessory 84, a lamp device 86, and a rotation effect accessory 202.

  The effect symbol display device 82 is display-controlled based on the control signal of the sub-control board 124 and has a substantially rectangular video screen. On this video screen, a pseudo special symbol (a pseudo symbol of a special symbol) is displayed. Further, on the video screen of the effect symbol display device 82, a pseudo special symbol display area for displaying one or a plurality of pseudo special symbols while changing them one after another in a predetermined direction and then stopping and displaying them is formed. That is, the left pseudo special symbol display area for displaying the left pseudo special symbol, the central pseudo special symbol display area for displaying the central pseudo special symbol, and the right pseudo special symbol display area for displaying the right pseudo special symbol are substantially horizontally aligned. Are formed side by side along the arrangement direction (not shown). In each pseudo special symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, and a plurality of pseudo special symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  The effect symbol display device 82 causes the pseudo special symbols displayed in the display area of the video screen to change and stop display when a game ball enters the open start port 76. Then, for example, the number “7” is stopped and displayed on a 7-segment display 90 described later, and the same symbol “7, 7, 7” as the pseudo special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 82 and stopped (determined). Display), the big prize opening 108 of the below-described big prize device 106 disposed in the later-described variable prize device 102 is opened. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start port 76, each pseudo special symbol is changed on the effect symbol display device 82, and the pseudo special symbol is aligned with the same three-digit symbol. Thus, a specific value of “big hit” is given.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, two types of big hits are preset. Specifically, there is a probability variation jackpot that is established when three digits of the same odd number of pseudo special symbols such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established by arranging three digits of the same even-numbered pseudo special symbols such as “8, 8, 8”.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits that have a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and that the big winning opening 108 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds).

  In addition, after the gaming state with the probability variation jackpot, a probability variation state in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot (probability variation jackpot, normal jackpot, the same applies hereinafter) becomes a predetermined high probability. In addition, after the normal jackpot gaming state, the probability of shifting to the jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state (normal probability state), and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol for a specified number of times (for example, 100 times). Is shortened and the short game state is entered when the opening extension function of the start port 76 is activated.

  The center accessory 84 is a plastic decorative body that decorates the periphery of the effect symbol display device 82, and is provided so as to project from the front peripheral portion of the effect symbol display device 82.

  Further, the rotation effect accessory (effect device) 202 is provided in the vicinity of the right side of the effect symbol display device 82. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 6 to 10, the rotation effect actor 202 extends in the vertical direction (the arrow Z direction in FIG. 6), is connected to a rotation shaft 206 </ b> A of a drive motor 206 described later, and rotates around its own axis. A rotating shaft 204 that rotates in the direction of rotation, a drive motor 206 that rotates the rotating shaft 204, and a rotating shaft 204 that is attached to the rotating shaft 204 and rotates with the rotation of the rotating shaft 204. A plurality of inclined shafts 208 that are inclined in a direction away from the center (radially outward), and a plurality of effect members 210 that are provided on each inclined shaft 208 and are movable in the axial direction.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, each inclined shaft 208 is inclined in a direction (radially outward) away from the rotating shaft 204 as it goes from the lower direction to the upper direction of the rotating shaft 204. Due to the centrifugal force acting on the effect member 210 toward the opposite side (outside) of the rotation shaft 204 due to the rotation of the shaft 208, the effect member 210 moves upward from the lower side of the tilt shaft 208. Specifically, the effect member 210 moves the tilt shaft 208 upward as the rotational speed of the rotation shaft 204 increases and the centrifugal force acting on the effect member 210 increases.

  Each inclined shaft 208 is formed with a through-hole 208A extending along the axial direction. In addition, a projecting portion (not shown) is formed on the back side of the effect member 210, and this projecting portion is inserted into the through hole 208A. Accordingly, when the effect member 210 moves, the projecting portion serves as a guide for the tilt axis 208 of the effect member 210, and the effect member 210 moves without being displaced relative to the tilt axis 208. In addition, the effect member 210 is rotatably provided with a roller member 210A. The roller member 210A is in contact with the back side of the inclined shaft 208. When the effect member 210 is moved, the roller member 210A contacts the back side of the inclined shaft 208 while rotating around its own axis. Thereby, since the roller member 210A can have a function as a frictional force reducing member, when the effect member 210 moves, the frictional force with respect to the inclined shaft 208 of the effect member 210 can be reduced. It can be moved smoothly. Further, by configuring the frictional force reducing member with the roller member 210A, the configuration of the frictional force reducing member can be simplified. The frictional force reducing member is not limited to the roller member 210A. For example, a smoothing agent such as oil may be applied to the back side of each inclined shaft 208 or the effect member 210 side.

  Each of the inclined shafts 208 is provided at equal intervals. Note that the number of the inclined axes 208 is not limited to four, and at least one may be sufficient, and a plurality is more preferable. The effect member 210 is configured to have a house shape. The production member 210 is not limited to the shape of the house, and may be various shapes such as a car shape and an animal shape. Further, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which one effect member 210 is provided on one inclined shaft 208, and for example, a configuration in which a plurality of effect members 210 having different weights and shapes may be provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, on the lower left side of the game area, a 7-segment display board (displaying a special symbol and a normal symbol) based on a control signal from the main control board 120 is controlled. A symbol display device 88 is disposed. The 7-segment display board 88 displays a 7-segment display 90 that displays a special symbol main symbol, four normal symbol hold display LEDs 92, four special symbol hold display LEDs 94, and a normal symbol main symbol. Two normal symbol display LEDs 96 are provided. The normal symbol display LED 96 is used for variably displaying the normal symbol. The normal symbol display LED 96 changes when the game ball passes through a normal symbol operation gate (game ball passing gate) 100 described later and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is displayed. Then, when stop display is performed with a predetermined normal symbol main symbol, the start port 76 is opened for a predetermined time. The 7-segment display substrate 88 is assembled to a side lamp 112A described later.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 100 is arranged on the left side of the effect symbol display device 82. A gate switch 134 (see FIG. 3) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 100. As a result, when the game ball passes through the gate switch 134, the normal symbol display LED 96 of the 7-segment display board 88 is variably displayed.

  Each normal symbol hold display LED 92 and each special symbol hold display LED 94 are composed of four round red LEDs, and are arranged close to the left and right sides of the 7-segment display 90. In this case, the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 100 is set to hold the normal symbols up to four, and the lights are sequentially turned on and shifted for each passage. In addition, the number of game balls that have entered the starting port 76 is also reserved for up to four special symbols, which are sequentially turned on and shifted for each incoming ball. Each time the variable display on the 7-segment display 90 starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one special symbol hold display LED 94 is turned off. In addition, each time the normal symbol display LED 96 starts to change the normal symbol, the number of unstarted times is exhausted and one normal symbol hold display LED 92 is turned off. Then, when a predetermined big hit symbol (probability big hit symbol or normal big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 90, a big hit is generated, and a big winning opening 108 described later is opened. Further, when the two normal symbol display LEDs 96 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode (winning symbol), a normal symbol hit occurs and the start port 76 is opened. The special symbol main symbol displayed on the 7-segment display 90 and the special symbol pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 82 indicate the same game result (lottery result). .

  The start port 76 is integrated with a variable prize device 102 described later, and is disposed below the effect symbol display device 82. The start port 76 is a so-called tulip type, and is formed so that a pair of wing piece portions 76A open and close. Inside thereof, there are provided a start port switch 130 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball and a normal electric accessory solenoid 140 (see FIG. 3) for operating the wing piece. . When the pair of wing piece portions 76A are opened to the left and right, the game ball is likely to enter the game in an open state, and when the pair of wing piece portions are closed and the distance between them is reduced, the possibility of the game ball to enter is reduced. It becomes a normal state.

  The variable winning device 102 is disposed below the start port 76 and includes a substrate 104 and a big winning device 106. Here, the grand prize-winning device 106 is disposed substantially at the center, and has a grand prize-winning opening 108 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 110 that opens or closes the grand prize-winning opening 108, and opens / closes the opening / closing plate 110. A large winning opening solenoid 142 (see FIG. 3) and a count switch 136 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball.

  A windmill 83 is disposed on the lower left side of the central device 74. Further, a pair of side lamps 112A and 112B are respectively arranged on the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game area.

  Further, an out port 114 is provided below the game board 24, and a back ball preventing member 116 is provided below the out port 114. The back ball preventing member 116 prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 26 from returning to the launch position again. Further, a foul ball preventing member 118 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 72.

  Next, the electronic control device 118 constituting the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the electronic control device 118 includes a main control board 120, a payout control board 122, a sub control board 124, and a launch control board 126. The main control board 120 includes a CPU 120A, a ROM 120B, and a normal symbol stop signal transmission unit 120C, and via a relay terminal board 128, a start port switch 130, a big prize port switch 132, a gate switch 134, a count The switch 136 is electrically connected to each other.

  In addition, the CPU 120A performs control for controlling the progress of the game, such as determination of whether or not a special symbol is won (whether or not to win a big hit game) and determination of whether or not a normal symbol is based on data stored in the ROM 120B. Based on these results, the below-described ordinary electric accessory solenoid 140, a later-described extra prize opening solenoid 142, a later-described symbol display device 144, and the sub-control board 124 are respectively controlled.

  The ROM 120B stores program data for controlling the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 140, the special prize opening solenoid 142, the symbol display device 144, the sub-control board 124, and the like.

  Further, the main control board 120 is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 140, the special prize opening solenoid 142, and the symbol display device 144 via the relay terminal plate 138, respectively.

  The payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 148, the external tank switch 150, and the tank switch 152 via the relay terminal plate 146, respectively. The payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the error LEDs 34A and 34B via the relay terminal plate 154. The payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 156. The payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the ball rental display board 158 and the ball rental apparatus 160 via the relay terminal board 157, respectively. The ball lending display board 158 is electrically connected to a ball lending switch 162 and a return switch 164. The payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the payout motor 168 and the payout switch 170 via the relay terminal plate 166, respectively. Further, the payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the main control board 120 and the launch control board 126, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 124 is electrically connected to the effect display board 172, the amplifier board 174, the decoration drive board 176, and the effect button board 178, respectively. Here, an effect display device 180 and an effect display ROM 182 are electrically connected to the effect display board 172, respectively. The effect display ROM 182 stores pseudo special symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 82. The amplifier board 174 is electrically connected to various speakers 184 (52) that output predetermined sound effects. Various LEDs and lamps 188 are electrically connected to the decorative drive board 176. In addition, an operation switch 190 is electrically connected to the effect button board 178. The sub control board 124 is electrically connected to the main control board 120.

  Further, the sub control board 124 includes a CPU 124A and a ROM 124B. The CPU 124A of the sub control board 124 receives a control signal (for example, an effect pattern designation command) from the CPU 120A of the main control board 120, and determines the gaming environment (reliability for winning the big hit game). Then, the drive motor 206 is controlled based on a control signal from the CPU 120A of the main control board 120.

  Further, the ROM 124B stores a table indicating the relationship between the rotation speed of the rotation shaft 204 and the gaming environment (for example, the relationship between the reliability of determining whether or not the big hit game is successful and the rotation speed of the rotation shaft 204).

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, the rotation speed of the rotation shaft 204 is such that the effect member 210 can move to the first height H1 based on the first table, as shown in FIGS. Based on the first stage that becomes V1, the second stage that the rotation speed of the rotary shaft 204 becomes V2 so that the effect member 210 can move to the second height H2 based on the second table, and the third table Based on the third stage where the rotation speed of the rotary shaft 204 is V3 so that the effect member 210 can move to the third height H3, and the effect member 210 at the fourth height H4 based on the fourth table. In order to be able to move, the rotation speed of the rotating shaft 204 is set to four stages of the fourth stage where the rotation speed is V4.

  In addition, as a gaming environment, the probability of winning a big hit (reliability for winning a big hit game) is divided into, for example, four. Specifically, a game having the lowest probability of winning a big hit (for example, a lily notice) Games that do not perform production or reach production) correspond to the first gaming environment, games that have the highest probability (for example, games that perform super-reach production after performing the reach notice production) correspond to the fourth gaming environment, A game that is between the probability of the first gaming environment and the probability of the fourth gaming environment and the next highest probability of the fourth gaming environment (for example, a game that performs a normal reach effect after performing a reach notice effect) A game corresponding to three gaming environments and having a probability between the probability of the first gaming environment and the probability of the third gaming environment (a game in which the reach announcement effect is performed and the reach effect is not performed) corresponds to the second gaming environment. like It is constant.

  More specifically, the hit pattern leading to the big hit game includes the highest proportion of the height H4 out of the four levels of height H1 to H4. The ratio of the height H1 among the heights H1 to H4 is the largest. Then, by combining the hit pattern and the off pattern, the pattern having the highest percentage of the height H1 is set as the first gaming environment, and the pattern having the highest percentage of the height H2 is set as the second gaming environment, The pattern having the highest percentage of the height H3 is set in the third gaming environment, and the pattern having the highest percentage of the height H4 is set in the fourth gaming environment.

  Here, the reach means two pseudo special symbols among the three pseudo special symbol display areas (left pseudo special symbol display area, middle pseudo special symbol display area, and right pseudo special symbol display area) of the production symbol display device 82. This indicates a state in which the symbols constituting the jackpot symbol (the same symbol in the present embodiment) are stopped and displayed in the display area, and the pseudo special symbol in the remaining one pseudo special symbol display area is displayed in a variable manner. The reach effect is an effect performed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 82 in the above-described reach state. As the reach effect, a normal reach effect with a low probability of finally reaching a big hit, or finally There is a super reach production with a high probability of hitting a big hit. Further, the reach notice effect is an effect that suggests to the player that a reach effect may occur, and a predetermined character is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 82 or the speaker 52 ( This is realized by outputting a predetermined sound effect from FIG.

  The CPU 124A of the sub control board 124 receives a control signal based on the game environment from the CPU 120A of the main control board 120 to determine which game environment, and rotates based on each table stored in the ROM 124B of the sub control board 124. The drive motor 206 is controlled so that the rotation speed of the shaft 204 becomes a rotation speed corresponding to the gaming environment determined by the CPU 124A.

  Specifically, when the CPU 124A of the sub-control board 124 determines that the game environment is the first game environment, the drive motor 206 is controlled based on the first table so that the effect member 210 can move to the first height H1. The rotation shaft 204 is rotated at the rotation speed V1 (see FIG. 7). Further, when the CPU 124A of the sub control board 124 determines that the second gaming environment is set, the drive motor 206 is controlled based on the second table, and the rotary shaft 204 is moved so that the effect member 210 can move to the second height H2. Is rotated at the rotation speed V2 (see FIG. 8). When the CPU 124A of the sub control board 124 determines that the game environment is the third game environment, the drive motor 206 is controlled based on the third table, and the rotation shaft 204 is moved so that the effect member 210 can move to the third height H3. Is rotated at the rotation speed V3 (see FIG. 9). Further, when the CPU 124A of the sub-control board 124 determines that the game environment is the fourth game environment, the drive motor 206 is controlled based on the fourth table, and the rotation shaft 204 is moved so that the effect member 210 can move to the fourth height H4. Is rotated at the rotation speed V4 (see FIG. 10).

  Further, the ROM 124B stores the sound effects of the special effect mode and the normal effect mode output from the various speakers 184, and the light emission patterns from the respective LEDs and lamps 188 in the special effect mode and the normal effect mode as data. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a firing motor 194, a firing stop switch 196, and a touch switch 198 are electrically connected to the firing control board 126 via a firing drive board 192. Further, the ball feed solenoid 200 is electrically connected to the launch control board 126.

  Next, details of the control method of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the game environment is determined by the CPU 124A in response to the control signal from the CPU 120A and the CPU 124A determines that the game environment is the first game environment (S10: YES), the CPU 124A stores the first game environment stored in the ROM 124B. The drive motor 206 is controlled based on one table (S20). Thereby, the rotation speed of the rotating shaft 204 is controlled to be the first rotation speed V1 (S30), and the effect member 210 rises to the first height H1 and rotates at that height (see FIG. 7).

  If the CPU 124A determines that the second gaming environment is not the first gaming environment (S10: NO) (S40: YES), the driving motor 206 is based on the second table stored in the ROM 124B by the CPU 124A. It is controlled (S50). Thereby, the rotation speed of the rotating shaft 204 is controlled to be the second rotation speed V2 (S60), and the effect member 210 is raised to the second height H2 and rotates at that height (see FIG. 8).

  When the CPU 124A determines that the game environment is not the first game environment and the second game environment (S10: NO, S40: NO) but the third game environment (S70: YES), the CPU 124A stores the first game environment stored in the ROM 124B. The drive motor 206 is controlled based on the three tables (S80). Thereby, the rotation speed of the rotating shaft 204 is controlled to be the third rotation speed V3 (S90), and the effect member 210 rises to the third height H3 and rotates at that height (see FIG. 9).

  Further, when the CPU 124A determines that it is not the first gaming environment, the second gaming environment, and the third gaming environment (S10: NO, S40: NO, S70: NO) but the fourth gaming environment (S100), the CPU 124A. Thus, the drive motor 206 is controlled based on the fourth table stored in the ROM 124B (S110). Thereby, the rotation speed of the rotating shaft 204 is controlled to be the fourth rotation speed V4 (S120), and the effect member 210 rises to the fourth height H4 and rotates at that height (see FIG. 10).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the inclined shaft 208 is inclined in a direction away from the rotating shaft 204 as it goes from the lower direction to the upper direction of the rotating shaft 204, Due to the centrifugal force acting on the effect member 210 toward the opposite side (outer side) of the rotation shaft 204 due to the rotation, the effect member 210 moves upward from the downward direction of the tilt shaft 208. Thereby, the effect member 210 can be moved together with the rotary shaft 204 and simultaneously moved in the vertical direction. As a result, the effect member 210 can be moved in the three-dimensional direction, and the player can improve the game performance by visually recognizing the effect member 210.

  In particular, the higher the reliability (probability of reaching the big hit game) of the jackpot game, the higher the rotation speed of the rotary shaft 204 is controlled, so that the effect member 210 is located above the inclined shaft 208. The effect member 210 is tilted by controlling the rotation speed of the rotary shaft 204 to be slower as the reliability of the determination of success / failure determination of the jackpot game (the probability of reaching the jackpot game) decreases. It remains in the lower position below the shaft 208. Thus, by changing the rotation speed of the effect member 210 and the moving speed of moving in the vertical direction in accordance with the reliability of the big hit game, the player can be notified of the reliability of the big hit game.

  In addition, by providing a plurality of tilt shafts 208 and effect members 210 (four each in this embodiment), the plurality of tilt shafts 208 rotate, and the plurality of effect members 210 rotate and move in the vertical direction. Therefore, gameability can be further improved.

  Furthermore, the player often plays the game by looking at the display unit on which arbitrary image information is displayed during the game. However, because the effect member 210 is located near the right side of the effect symbol display device 82, the effect symbol is displayed. The effect member 210 enters the visual sense of the player who is watching the display device 82. For this reason, the effect member 210 can be easily visually recognized by the player.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the rotation height of the effect member 210 is four has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the drive motor 206 is driven by the CPU 124A so that the rotation height is less than four or five or more. May be controlled.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the structure which provided the one production | presentation member 210 of the one inclination axis | shaft 208, it is not restricted to this structure, For example, a shape and weight are attached to one inclination axis | shaft 208. A plurality of different production members 210 may be provided. According to this configuration, even when the rotation speed of the rotating shaft 204 is constant, the moving speed in the vertical direction of the plurality of effect members 210 is different, so that the gameability can be further improved.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a part of electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the launch control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a lineblock diagram of the presentation device which constitutes the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows a state when the production member which comprises the production apparatus of FIG. 6 is located in 1st height. It is a figure which shows a state when the production member which comprises the production apparatus of FIG. 6 is located in 2nd height. It is a figure which shows a state when the production member which comprises the production apparatus of FIG. 6 is located in the 3rd height. It is a figure which shows a state when the production member which comprises the production apparatus of FIG. 6 is located in 4th height. It is a flowchart which shows the control method of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
82 Effect symbol display device (effect display device, display unit)
124A CPU (control unit)
202 Rotation effect actor (direction device)
204 Rotating shaft 206 Drive motor (drive source)
208 Inclined shaft 210 Production member 210A Roller member (friction force reducing member)

Claims (8)

A directing device used in a gaming machine,
A rotating shaft extending vertically,
A drive source for rotating the rotating shaft around the axis at a predetermined rotational speed;
An inclined axis that rotates with the rotation of the rotation axis and is inclined in a direction away from the rotation axis as it goes from the lower direction to the upper direction of the rotation axis;
An effect member provided movably along the axial direction of the tilt axis;
An effect device characterized by comprising the above.   The rendering device according to claim 1, wherein the rotation speed of the rotation shaft changes corresponding to a gaming environment.   3. The effect device according to claim 1, wherein the rotation speed of the rotation shaft changes in accordance with reliability for determining whether or not the big hit game is successful.   4. The effect device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the inclined shafts and the effect members are provided. 5.   5. The effect device according to claim 1, wherein the effect member is located in the vicinity of a display unit that displays predetermined image information.   6. The effect device according to claim 1, further comprising a friction force reducing member that reduces a friction force of the effect member with respect to the tilt axis when the effect member moves.   The effect device according to claim 6, wherein the frictional force reducing member is a roller member that is rotatably attached to the effect member and is in contact with the inclined shaft while rotating when the effect member is moved. A gaming machine comprising the rendering device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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