JP2007268039A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of providing movable accessories above a performance display device and of attracting a game player's attention by the operation of the accessories. <P>SOLUTION: A plurality of the movable accessories 72L, 72M and 72R are provided above the performance display device 64, moving in front of the device 64. The movement the accessories 72L, 72M and 72R can attract the game player's attention. Particularly, by matching the movement of the accessories 72L, 72M and 72R to images displayed on the device 64, amusement of the game is further enhanced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a movable accessory that operates in a predetermined direction on an upper portion of an effect display device.

  In conventional gaming machines, during normal gaming, the movable accessory is standing by at a position where it cannot be seen by the player, and when a predetermined condition regarding the game is satisfied, the movable accessory is activated so that the player can recognize it. Is known (see Patent Document 1 below). The movable accessory is connected to the movable arm, and the movable accessory is operated when the movable arm swings left and right in front of the effect display device.

In addition, in a conventional gaming machine, a long movable decorative member as a movable accessory, a storage unit that stores the movable decorative member in a removable manner, and a driving unit that takes in and out the movable decorative member are provided. Is known (see Patent Document 2 below). The movable decorative member is formed so as to be able to bend and extend, and is stored in the storage portion in a bent state, and is configured to be pushed out while being extended from the entrance / exit of the storage portion.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-236086 JP 2003-79828 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since a movable arm having a predetermined length is attached to the movable accessory, a large space is required for mounting it. In particular, since the space around the effect display device makes it difficult to take a mounting space due to the arrangement of the area of the game area and other accessories, it is not possible to mount a movable accessory with a movable arm of a predetermined length. It becomes difficult.

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, if a storage unit that stores a long movable decorative member in a bent state is provided in the vicinity of the effect display device, a very large space is required. Difficult due to structural issues. In particular, in current gaming machines in which the effect display device is upsized, it is difficult to provide a large space in the upper part of the effect display device for providing a storage portion for storing the movable decorative member in a bent state.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and a movable accessory can be provided at the top of the effect display device, and the player's attention is given by the operation of the movable accessory. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be attracted.

  The invention described in claim 1 is an effect display device that displays a predetermined image, a main movable accessory that is provided at an upper portion of the effect display device and that operates to overlap the front of the effect display device, and the main movable object A gaming machine comprising: a first drive device that operates a combination, a sub movable combination that operates a front side of the main movable combination, and a second drive device that operates the sub movable combination, The main movable accessory is a first movable part that moves in the vertical direction, and a second movable part that is rotatably attached to the first movable part and moves with the first movable part and rotates with respect to the first movable part. A first rotation device that moves the first movable portion up and down and rotates the second movable portion by being sent out or rewound, and the rotation permission member. Deliver or roll a member A first drive unit, wherein the sub movable accessory has a plate unit that moves in a vertical direction, and the second drive unit has a second drive unit that moves the plate unit in a vertical direction; And a driving force transmission mechanism for transmitting the driving force of the second driving unit to the plate unit.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a title of an image displayed on the effect display device is displayed on the surface of the plate portion.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, when the plate portion moves upward, the front of the first movable portion of the main movable accessory moved upward. When the plate portion is moved downward, the second movable portion is located in front of the second movable portion of the main movable accessory moved upward when the plate portion is moved downward. It is characterized by covering.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first movable portion is attached to the first movable portion main body and the first movable portion main body. A first slide part that moves in the vertical direction together with the first movable part main body, and a downward movement together with the first movable part main body and the first slide part when the first slide part moves downward from a predetermined position. And a second slide part that moves upward together with the first movable part main body and the first slide part when the first slide part moves upward from a predetermined position.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, a pressing member is attached to a distal end portion of the rotation allowing member, and the second movable portion includes When a claw member that contacts the pressing member and a biasing member that biases the second movable part in a direction opposite to the rotation direction are provided, and the first movable part moves to a predetermined position As the pressing member and the claw member come into contact with each other and the rotation allowing member moves downward, the pressing member presses the claw member so that the second movable portion opposes the urging force of the urging member. The second movable part is rotated in the opposite direction by the urging force of the urging member when the urging member is rotated and the pressing of the pressing member against the claw member is released.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the second movable portion has a rotational axis extending in a direction perpendicular to the left and right with respect to the vertical direction. It is characterized in that it rotates.

  A seventh aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, characterized in that a light emitting portion for emitting light is attached to the second movable portion. To do.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a plurality of the main movable accessories are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the left and right with respect to the vertical direction. It is characterized by being.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect of the invention, the first driving device operates the plurality of main movable accessories independently.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, a position detection unit that detects an initial position of the main movable accessory is provided, and a detection result of the position detection unit. Based on the above, the first driving device operates the main movable accessory.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the tenth aspect, the position detection unit detects the shielding unit attached to the first movable unit or the second movable unit, and the shielding unit. And a sensor.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the tenth or eleventh aspect, when the initial position of the main movable accessory cannot be detected by the position detection unit, the main movable accessory is detected by the position. The position of the main movable accessory is adjusted by the first driving device until it is detected by the unit.

  A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the tenth to twelfth aspects of the present invention, further comprising a storage unit that stores an image displayed by the effect display device. A first effect image related to the operation of the main movable accessory and a second effect image irrelevant to the operation of the main movable accessory are stored, and the position of the initial position of the main movable accessory is detected. The first effect image is displayed on the effect display device, and when the initial position of the main movable accessory cannot be detected by the position detection unit, the second effect image is It is displayed by an effect display device.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the rotation allowing member is sent out by the first drive unit of the first drive device, the first movable unit moves downward together with the second movable unit, and further the second movable unit. Rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the first movable part. When the rotation permitting member is rewound by the first driving device, the second movable part rotates in a direction opposite to a predetermined direction with respect to the first movable part, and the first movable part is moved upward together with the second movable part. Moving.

  In addition, the driving force of the second driving unit that is the second driving device is transmitted to the plate portion of the sub movable accessory through the driving force transmission mechanism. When the driving force of the second driving unit is transmitted to the plate unit, the plate unit is moved in the vertical direction by the driving force transmission mechanism. At this time, the plate portion moves up and down in front of the main movable accessory.

  Thus, the first movable part and the second movable part are provided in the upper part of the effect display device, and the first movable part and the second movable part move in front of the effect display device. When the second movable part moves, the player's attention can be attracted. In particular, by making the movement of the first movable part and the second movable part coincide with the image displayed on the effect display device, it is possible to further enhance the game entertainment. In addition, since the first movable part and the second movable part operate independently, the operation pattern of the main movable accessory can be made complicated and novel, and the player can be further surprised. Furthermore, since the sub movable combination moves up and down in front of the main movable combination, the player can be further surprised in combination with the movement of the main movable combination.

  Further, the main movable accessory is simply configured by a first movable part that moves in the vertical direction and a second movable part that moves together with the first movable part and rotates with respect to the first movable part. And since the 1st movable part and the 2nd movable part move up and down and only the 2nd movable part rotates, there is no need for a movable arm like a conventional game machine, and the main movable accessory is long. There is no need to use a scale. Thereby, the main movable accessory can be reduced in size, and the installation space of the main movable accessory can be reduced in size. As a result, the main movable accessory can be provided on the top of the effect display device.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the title of the image displayed on the effect display device is displayed on the surface of the plate portion, when the player sees the plate portion, it is recognized as a mere title plate. This plate part is considered to be fixed. Therefore, by moving the plate portion, the plate portion that should have been fixed to the player is moved, so that the player can be further surprised.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the plate portion moves upward, the plate portion is positioned in front of the first movable portion of the main movable accessory moved upward and covers the first movable portion. Thereby, the player cannot recognize the first movable part. On the other hand, when the plate portion moves downward, the plate portion is positioned in front of the second movable portion of the main movable accessory moved upward and covers the second movable portion. Thereby, the player cannot recognize the second movable part. Thus, each time the plate portion moves in the vertical direction, either the first movable portion or the second movable portion is newly exposed and the other is hidden by the plate portion, so that the player can be more surprised. .

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the first slide part moves up and down together with the first movable part main body, and when the first slide part moves downward from a predetermined position, The second slide part moves downward together with the first slide part. On the other hand, when the first slide part moves upward from a predetermined position, the second slide part moves upward together with the first movable part main body and the first slide part. Thus, by providing each of the first slide part and the second slide part so as to be movable in the vertical direction, the first movable part can be downsized and the moving distance in the vertical direction can be increased. As a result, the first movable part can be provided in a small space, and the operation of the first movable part can be made to attract the player's attention.

  According to invention of Claim 5, when a 1st movable part moves to a predetermined position, a press member and a nail | claw member contact. When the rotation allowing member is further fed out and moved downward, the pressing member presses the claw member, and the second movable portion is rotated so as to oppose the urging force of the urging member. On the other hand, when the pressing of the pressing member against the claw member is released, the second movable portion is rotated in the opposite direction by the biasing force of the biasing member. Thus, the second movable part can be reliably rotated with respect to the first movable part with a simple configuration.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the second movable part rotates around the axis of the rotation axis extending in the direction orthogonal to the left and right with respect to the vertical direction, and therefore the second movable part can be directed to the player side. it can. Thereby, by giving a decoration effect to the surface of the 2nd movable part, a player's attention can be attracted and a game interest can be raised further.

  According to the seventh aspect of the invention, since the light emitting part for emitting light is attached to the second movable part, the player's attention is further attracted by emitting light from the light emitting part. Can do. In particular, in a state in which light is emitted from the light emitting unit, the second movable unit is rotated around the axis of the rotation axis extending in the direction perpendicular to the left and right with respect to the vertical direction and directed toward the player side. Can attract more attention, and can further enhance the fun of gaming.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since a plurality of main movable combinations are arranged side by side in a direction orthogonal to the left and right with respect to the vertical direction, by moving each main movable combination, Attract more attention.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the movement pattern of each main movable accessory can be varied by independently operating the plurality of main movable actors by the first driving device. Thereby, a player's attention can be attracted more and a game interest can be raised further.

  According to the invention described in claim 10, the main movable accessory is actuated by the first driving device based on the detection result of the position detection unit that detects the initial position of the main movable accessory. Thereby, the exact position of the main movable accessory can always be grasped, and control matching the position of the main movable accessory can be performed. As a result, it is no longer necessary to control the main movable combination based on the incorrect position of the main movable combination, and it is possible to prevent the rotation permission member and the like from being damaged.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, since the position detection unit includes the shielding unit attached to the first movable unit or the second movable unit and the sensor that detects the shielding unit, the configuration of the position detection unit is the same. It can be simplified.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, when the initial position of the main movable accessory cannot be detected by the position detector, the first movable device until the main movable accessory is detected by the position detector. The position of the object is adjusted. Thereby, the main movable accessory can always be operated from the state of the initial position.

  According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, when the initial position of the main movable accessory can be detected by the position detection unit, the first effect image related to the operation of the main movable accessory is displayed by the effect display device. . On the other hand, when the initial position of the main movable accessory cannot be detected by the position detection unit, a second effect image unrelated to the operation of the main movable accessory is displayed on the effect display device. Thereby, since the operation of the main movable accessory and the image displayed on the effect display device are not shifted, the effect display device can always display an image that does not feel uncomfortable with the operation of the main movable accessory. it can.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front portion of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 that is a gaming machine according to the first embodiment mainly includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 14, a front frame 16, An upper plate 18, a lower plate 20, a locking device 22, a firing handle 24 and the like are provided.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The inner 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 inner frame 14.

  The front frame 16 is a specific example of the front door of the present invention, occupies about 2/3 of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and is pivotally supported at the left end of the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and corresponds to the shape of the game area 52 (see FIG. 3) formed on the game board 50 so that the game board 50 (see FIG. 3) can be seen from the front. It has an opening 26 formed in a substantially circular shape. A glass plate 28 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 52 formed on the game board 50 is positioned behind the glass plate 28. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the glass plate 28 is attached to the back side of the front frame 16 has been described as an example. However, for example, the glass plate 28 may be attached to the front side of the front frame 16 with a glass frame. Further, instead of the glass plate 28, a transparent resin plate can be attached to the front frame 16.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the upper left side and upper right side of the front frame 16, a sound guide section for guiding the sound output from the main speaker (not shown) to the outside of the front frame 16. 30 are provided. Each sound guide section 30 includes a cylindrical sound guide section main body 32 and a plurality of slits 34 formed in the sound guide section main body 32.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an upper plate 18 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 16. The upper plate portion 18 is provided with an effect button 36 and a ball lending operation portion 38.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a lower dish portion 20 is provided on the lower side of the upper dish portion 18. A launching handle 24 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the lower plate part 20. The firing handle 24 is provided with a firing lever 40 and a firing stop button 42.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, sub-speakers 44 for outputting predetermined sound effects are provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower plate part 20.

  The inner frame 14 has an opening (not shown) that matches the shape of the game area 52 (see FIG. 3). A game board 50 (see FIG. 3) is attached to the inner side surface of the inner frame 14. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 52 of the game board 50 through the opening of the inner frame 14 and the opening 26 of the front frame 16.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 50 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 50 is held by the inner frame 14, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown). On the surface of the game board 50, a substantially circular game area 52 is defined by an outer rail 54 and an inner rail 56. In the game area 52, a central device 56, a start port 58, a number of obstacle nails 60, a windmill 62, and the like are mainly disposed.

  The central device 56 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 52 and includes an effect display device 64, a center accessory 66, and a lamp device 68.

  The effect display device 64 has a substantially rectangular video screen. On the video screen, a special symbol display area is formed in which one or a plurality of special symbols are displayed while being changed one after another in a predetermined direction and then stopped. That is, the left special symbol display area for displaying the left special symbol, the central special symbol display area for displaying the central special symbol, and the right special symbol display area for displaying the right special symbol are arranged in a substantially horizontal row. It is formed side by side. In each special symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display regions, and a plurality of special symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  The effect display device 64 causes the special symbols displayed in the display area of the video screen to change and stop display when the game ball enters the start opening 58. Then, for example, when the symbols are “7, 7, 7” with the same three-digit symbols and are stopped and displayed (determined display), a big winning opening of a later-described great winning device 136 disposed in a later-described variable winning device 132 is provided. 138 is opened. The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment gives a specific value of “big hit” by changing each special symbol when the game ball enters the winning prize opening 138, and the symbols are arranged in the same three-digit symbols. It is.

  The center accessory 66 is provided at the top of the effect display device 64. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 15, the center accessory 66 includes a base member 70. The base member 70 is provided with a plurality of movable accessories 72L, 72M, 72R. Each of the movable accessories 72L, 72M, 72R is provided side by side in the horizontal direction.

  Here, the configuration of each movable combination 72L, 72M, 72R will be described in detail by taking one movable combination 72L as an example.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the movable accessory 72L includes a first movable portion 74L that moves in the vertical direction. The first movable portion 74L includes a first movable portion main body 76L that moves in the vertical direction. The first movable portion main body 76L is configured in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. A first slide portion 78L is attached to the back surface side of the first movable portion main body 76L. The first slide portion 78L moves in the vertical direction together with the first movable portion main body 76L. Further, the second slide portion 80L is disposed on the back surface side of the first slide portion 78L. A rail portion 82 extending in the vertical direction is formed on the surface side of the second slide portion 80L, and the first slide portion 78L is engaged with the rail portion 82. The first slide portion 78L is configured to be movable in the vertical direction (extending direction of the rail portion 82) with respect to the second slide portion 80L. Further, a hook portion (not shown) is formed on the back surface of the first slide portion 78L, and a convex portion (not shown) is formed on the surface of the second slide portion 80L. Accordingly, when the first slide portion 78L moves downward with respect to the second slide portion 80L and reaches a predetermined position, the hook portion of the first slide portion 78L and the convex portion of the second slide portion 80L are engaged. Then, the second slide portion 80L moves downward with respect to the base member 70 together with the first slide portion 78L. The base member 70 is formed with a rail portion 84 (see FIG. 14) extending in the vertical direction, and the second slide portion 80L is engaged with the rail portion 84. The second slide portion 80L is configured to be movable in the vertical direction (extending direction of the rail portion 84) with respect to the base member 70. The base member 70 is formed with a hooking portion (not shown) so that the second slide portion 80L does not fall down. As described above, the first slide part 78L is configured to move together with the first movable part main body 76L with respect to the second slide part 80L or the base member 70, and the second slide part 80L is configured to move to the base member 70. It is comprised so that it can move with respect to.

  A second movable portion 86L is rotatably attached to the lower end portion of the first movable portion main body 76L. That is, a rotary shaft 88 extending in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the left and right directions is attached to the lower end portion of the first slide portion 78L, and the second movable portion 86L can rotate around the axis of the rotary shaft 88. It is attached as follows. Further, a torsion spring 90 (see FIGS. 19 and 20) is attached to the rotating shaft 88, and the second movable portion 86L always rotates upward from the torsion spring 90 (in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 8). It is energized. For this reason, the second movable portion 86L always tries to rotate upward (in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 8) by the biasing force of the torsion spring 90. Further, a shielding plate 92 that is detected by an optical sensor 108 described later is provided on the back surface of the second movable portion 86L. The shielding plate 92 is formed so as to protrude from the back surface of the second movable portion 86L. Further, a lens 94 is attached to the surface of the second movable portion 86L, and an LED 96 (not shown in FIGS. 7 and 8) for emitting light is attached therein. Further, a protruding claw member 98 (see FIGS. 19 and 20) is attached to the back surface side of the second movable portion 86L. The claw member 98 comes into contact with a later-described spring arm 102 in a predetermined case, and a predetermined pressing force is applied from the spring arm 102.

  Further, the coiled spring member 100 is attached to the first slide portion 78L so as to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the first slide portion 78L. A spring arm 102 is attached to the tip of the spring member 100. When the spring arm 102 is predetermined, the spring arm 102 contacts the claw member 98 of the second movable portion 86L and presses the claw member 98 downward. Further, the rear end portion of the spring member 100 is fixed inside the storage portion 104. A drive motor 106 such as a stepping motor is attached to the storage portion 104. When the drive motor 106 is driven to rotate in the forward direction, the spring member 100 is sent out from the storage portion 104 and moved downward, and the drive motor 106 is moved. When rotationally driven in the reverse direction, the spring member 100 is rewound into the storage portion 104 and moved upward. As shown in FIG. 16, the drive motor 106 is driven and controlled by the CPU 156 </ b> A of the sub control board 156 that has received a control signal from the CPU 152 </ b> A of the main control board 152.

  An optical sensor 108 is attached to the base member 70. By detecting the shielding plate 92 provided on the back surface of the second movable portion 86L by the optical sensor 108, the position of the movable accessory 72L is determined to be the initial position (standby position).

  It should be noted that the other movable combinations 72M and 72R have the same configuration as the movable combination 72L.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a flat plate 110 is attached to the base member 70. The plate 110 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, when the plate 110 is moved upward, the plate 110 is disposed in front of the first movable portion main body 76L constituting the first movable portion 74L. When the plate 110 is positioned and moved downward, the plate 110 is positioned in front of the second movable portion 86L. When the plate 110 is positioned in front of the first movable portion main body 76L constituting the first movable portion 74L, the plate 110 covers the first movable portion main body 76L, and the player visually recognizes the first movable portion main body 76L. I can't do that. Further, when the plate 110 is positioned in front of the second movable portion 86L, the plate 110 covers the second movable portion 86L, and the player cannot visually recognize the second movable portion 86L.

  Note that predetermined information (in this embodiment, “SUPER STAR”) is displayed on the surface of the plate 110. Moreover, the plate 110 is formed so that the light irradiated from the back surface side is difficult to transmit. Specifically, a black seal (not shown) is attached to the back side of the plate 110. Thereby, even when light is irradiated from the back side of the plate 110, the player cannot visually recognize the light through the plate 110. As a result, even if light is accidentally emitted from the LED 96 located on the back side of the plate 110, the player is not noticed. Therefore, the plate 110 moves upward and the second movable portion 86L provided with the LED 96 is provided. The player can be surprised when it appears.

  In addition, one end of the arm member 112 is attached to each of both ends of the plate 110 in the width direction. Each arm member 112 is connected to be rotatable with respect to the plate 110. The other end of each arm member 112 is attached to the base member 70 so as to be rotatable.

  A plunger cover 114 is attached to each arm member 112. Plungers (not shown) are attached to the plunger cover 114, respectively. Solenoids 116 are attached to the left and right sides of the base member 70, respectively. When the solenoid 116 is energized or not energized, the plunger moves in the vertical direction. A coil spring 118 is attached to the outer periphery of the plunger. When the solenoid 116 is energized, the plunger and plunger cover 114 are attracted to the solenoid 116 so as to oppose the elastic force of the coil spring 118 and move upward. When the solenoid 116 is unenergized, the plunger and plunger cover 114 is It moves downward by its own weight and the elastic force of the coil spring 118. As shown in FIG. 17, the solenoid 116 is driven and controlled by the CPU 156 </ b> A of the sub control board 156 that has received a control signal from the CPU 152 </ b> A of the main control board 152.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a 7-segment display board 120 for controlling display of this symbol is arranged on the lower left side of the game area. The 7-segment display substrate 120 is a constituent element of the symbol display device 176 described later. The 7-segment display board 120 displays a 7-segment display 122 that displays a special symbol main symbol, four normal symbol hold display LEDs 124, four special symbol hold display LEDs 126, and a normal symbol main symbol. And two status display LEDs 128. The 7-segment display 122 displays a number between 1 and 9 in a variable manner. The 7-segment display 122 changes when a game ball passes through a normal symbol operation gate 130 described later, and one type of number is displayed after a predetermined time. Stopped display. When the stop display is made with a predetermined number, the start port 58 is opened for a predetermined time.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 130 is arranged on the left side of the effect display device 64. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 130, the status display LED 128 of the 7-segment display board 120 is displayed in a variable manner.

  Each normal symbol hold display LED 124 and each special symbol hold display LED 126 are composed of four round red LEDs, and are arranged close to the left and right sides of the 7-segment display 122. In this case, the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 130 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 start opening 58 is also reserved for up to four special symbols, which are sequentially lit and shifted for each incoming ball. Each time the variable display on the 7-segment display 122 starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted and one special symbol hold display LED 126 is turned off. In addition, each time the state display LED 128 starts to change the normal symbol, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one normal symbol hold display LED 124 is turned off.

  The start port 58 is disposed below the effect display device 64, and is formed so as to open and close a pair of wing piece portions 58A in a so-called tulip type.

  The variable winning device 132 is disposed below the start opening 58 and includes a substrate 134 and a big winning device 136. Here, the grand prize winning device 136 is disposed substantially at the lower center of the game area 52, and includes a grand prize winning opening 138 that is opened in a belt shape, and an opening / closing plate 140 that opens and closes the grand prize winning opening 138. ing.

  A windmill 62 is disposed at the lower left part of the effect display device 64. Further, a pair of side lamps 142 are respectively disposed on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game area 52.

  Further, an out port 144 is provided below the variable winning device 132, and a back ball preventing member 146 is provided below the out port 144. The back ball preventing member 146 prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 52 from returning to the launch position again. Further, a foul ball preventing member 148 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 56.

  Next, the electronic control device 150 constituting the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the electronic control unit 150 includes a main control board 152, a payout control board 154, a sub control board 156, and a launch control board 158.

  The main control board 152 includes a CPU 152A and a ROM 152B. The main control board 152 is electrically connected to the start port switch 162, the big prize port switch 164, the gate switch 166, and the count switch 168 via the relay terminal plate 160, respectively. Further, the main control board 152 is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 172, the special prize opening solenoid 174, and the symbol display device 176 via the relay terminal board 170, respectively.

  Further, the CPU 152A of the main control board 152 controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 172, the big prize opening solenoid 174, the symbol display device 176, and the sub control board 156 based on the data stored in the ROM 154B. In addition, the CPU 152A of the main control board 152 controls the entire game, and mainly determines a game state such as determination of success or failure (for example, a normal symbol lottery process or a special symbol lottery process), and the game according to the determined game state The sub control board 156 and the payout control board 154 are directly controlled so as to realize the environment. Further, the CPU 152A of the main control board 152 indirectly controls the effect display board 208, the amplifier board 210, the decoration drive board 212, and the effect button board 214 via the sub control board 156. The ROM 152B of the main control board 152 stores a program relating to the entire game including the game progress.

  The payout control board 154 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 180, the external tank switch 182 and the tank switch 184 via the relay terminal plate 178, respectively. The payout control board 154 is electrically connected to the error LED 188 via the relay terminal board 186. The payout control board 154 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 190. The payout control board 154 is electrically connected to the ball rental display board 194 and the ball rental apparatus 196 via the relay terminal board 192, respectively. Note that the ball lending switch 198 and the return switch 200 are electrically connected to the ball lending display substrate 194, respectively. Also, the payout control board 154 is electrically connected to the payout motor 204 and the payout switch 206 via the relay terminal plate 202, respectively. Further, the payout control board 154 is electrically connected to the launch control board 158, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub-control board 156 includes the optical sensor 108, the drive motor 106, the solenoid 116, the effect display board 208, the amplifier board 210, the decorative drive board 212, and the effect button board. 214, respectively.

  Here, the sub-control board 156 includes a CPU 156A and a ROM 156B. The ROM 156B stores a program relating to drive control of the drive motor 106. Specifically, a program associated with a control signal relating to the game progress transmitted from the main control board 152 is stored regarding at which timing the drive motor 106 is driven or stopped. The ROM 156B stores a program related to drive control for energizing the solenoid 116. Specifically, a program associated with a control signal relating to the game progress transmitted from the main control board 152 is stored as to when the solenoid 116 is energized or not energized. Further, the CPU 156A of the sub control board 156 controls the drive of the drive motor 106 and the solenoid 116 based on the program stored in the ROM 156B. Each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is controlled to operate independently by the CPU 156A of the sub-control board 156. Further, the CPU 156A of the sub control board 156 controls the drive of the drive motor 106 in order to adjust the initial position of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R based on the detection result from the optical sensor 108.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect display board 208 includes a CPU 208A. The effect display board 208 is electrically connected to the effect display device 64 and the effect display ROM 216, respectively.

  Here, the effect display ROM 216 stores image data relating to images that are variably displayed on the effect display device 64. Specifically, image data relating to images (first effect image and second effect image) that correspond to the operations of the movable actors 72L, 72M, and 72R is stored. More specifically, the effect display ROM 216 indicates which of the three movable combinations 72L, 72M, and 72R is moving downward, or how much the movable combination is moving downward. The image data of the 1st effect image corresponding to the variation of the operation | movement of the included movable combination 72L, 72M, 72R is memorize | stored. The effect display ROM 216 also stores image data of the second effect image that is irrelevant to the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R.

  On the other hand, the symbol variation start command is transmitted from the CPU 152A of the main control board 152 to the CPU 208A of the effect display board 208 via the CPU 156A of the sub control board 156. Then, when the CPU 208A of the effect display board 208 receives the symbol change start command and can detect the initial position of the movable combination 72L, 72M, 72R by the optical sensor 108, the movable combination 72L, 72M The effect display device 64 is controlled such that the first effect image related to the operation of 72R is displayed on the effect display device 64. On the other hand, when the CPU 208A of the effect display board 208 receives the symbol variation start command and the initial position of the movable combination 72L, 72M, 72R cannot be detected by the optical sensor 108, the movable combination 72L, 72M, The effect display device 64 is controlled such that the second effect image irrelevant to the operation of 72R is displayed by the effect display device 64.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, various types of speakers 218 that output predetermined sound effects are electrically connected to the amplifier substrate 210. Various LEDs and lamps 220 are electrically connected to the decoration drive board 212. Further, an operation switch 222 is electrically connected to the effect button board 214.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the launch control board 158 is electrically connected to the launch motor 226, the launch stop switch 228, and the touch switch 230 via the launch drive board 224. Further, the launch control board 158 is electrically connected to the ball feed solenoid 232.

  Next, a method for adjusting the position of each movable accessory of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not an image change start command displayed on the effect display device 64 has been received by the sub-control board 156 (S10). If it is determined that the change start command has been received by the sub control board 156 (S10: YES), the CPU 156A of the sub control board 156 determines whether or not each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is at the initial position (standby position). Is determined (S12). This determination is made based on whether or not the shielding plates 92 formed on the second movable portions 86L, 86M, and 86R of the movable accessories 72L, 72M, and 72R are detected by the optical sensors 108, respectively. As a result, when the shielding plate 92 is detected by each optical sensor 108, it is determined that each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is in the initial position (standby position), and the shielding plate 92 is detected by each optical sensor 108. If not, it is determined that each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is not in the initial position (standby position).

  Next, when it is determined that each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is in the initial position (standby position) (S12: YES), the image stored in the effect display ROM 216 by the CPU 208A of the effect display board 208. First effect image data related to the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is selected from the data (S14).

  Next, the CPU 156A of the sub control board 156 determines whether or not the drive motor 106 needs to be driven (S16). If the CPU 156A of the sub-control board 156 determines that the drive motor 106 needs to be driven (S16: YES), each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is moved by the CPU 156A based on the program stored in the ROM 156B. (S18). The details of the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R will be described later.

  Next, the effect display device 64 displays the first effect image related to the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R (S20). The variation display of the first effect image is controlled based on the image data stored in the effect display ROM 216 by the CPU 208A of the effect control board 208. Thereby, it is possible to cause the effect display device 64 to display an effect image that matches the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is not in the initial position (standby position) (S12: NO), the drive motor 106 is driven by the CPU 156A of the sub-control board 156, and each movable combination The position of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is adjusted so that the objects 72L, 72M, 72R return to the initial position (standby position) (S22).

  Then, the effect display device 64 displays a second effect image that is irrelevant to the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R (S24). The variation display of the second effect image is controlled by the CPU 208A of the effect control board 208 based on the image data stored in the effect display ROM 216. Thereby, the second effect image irrelevant to the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R can be displayed on the effect display device 64, and the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R and the effect display device 64 can be displayed. There is no problem that consistency with the displayed image cannot be obtained.

  As described above, each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is moved by the drive motor 106 based on the detection result of the optical sensor 108. Thereby, the exact position of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R can always be grasped, and control corresponding to the position of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R can be performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable members 72L, 72M, 72R from being controlled based on the incorrect positions of the movable members 72L, 72M, 72R, and to prevent the spring member 100 and the like from being damaged.

  In particular, since the position detection unit includes the shielding plate 92 formed on each of the second movable portions 86L, 86M, and 86R and the optical sensor 108 that detects the shielding plate 92, the configuration of the position detection unit is simplified. Can be.

  If the initial position of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R cannot be detected by the optical sensor 108, the movable motor 72L, 72M, 72R is detected by the drive motor 106 until each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is detected by the optical sensor 108. Since the positions of the objects 72L, 72M, and 72R are adjusted, each movable accessory 72L, 72M, and 72R can always be operated from the initial position.

  Further, when the initial position of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R can be detected by the optical sensor 108, a first effect image related to the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is displayed on the effect display device 64. If the initial position of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R cannot be detected by the optical sensor 108, a second effect image unrelated to the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is displayed on the effect display device 64. The Thereby, since the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R and the image displayed on the effect display device 64 do not shift, the effect display device 64 has each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R. It is possible to always display an image that does not feel uncomfortable with operation.

  Next, the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R of the gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described. Note that one movable combination 72L among the movable combinations 72L, 72M, and 72R is taken as an example, and the state where the movable combination 72L is in the initial position (standby position) will be described as a starting point.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the drive motor 106 is driven to rotate in the forward direction while the movable accessory 72 </ b> L is in the initial position (standby position), the spring member 100 is sent out from the inside of the storage unit 104. When the spring member 100 is sent out from the storage portion 104, the first movable portion main body 76L, the first slide portion 78L, and the second movable portion 86L constituting the first movable portion 74L move together downward. At this time, the first movable portion main body 76L, the first slide portion 78L, and the second movable portion 86L move relative to the second slide member 80L. Note that the second slide portion 80L does not move relative to the base member 70. Eventually, when the first movable portion main body 76L, the first slide portion 78L, and the second movable portion 86L reach predetermined positions, a hook portion (not shown) formed on the back surface of the first slide portion 78L becomes the second slide portion. Engages with a convex portion (not shown) formed on the surface of 80L. When the spring member 100 moves further downward in a state where the hook portion formed on the back surface of the first slide portion 78L is engaged with the convex portion formed on the surface of the second slide portion 80L, the second slide portion 80L is moved. In addition, the first movable part main body 76L, the first slide part 78L, the second slide part 80L, and the second movable part 86L are moved downward together.

  Then, the first movable part main body 76L, the first slide part 78L, the second slide part 80L, and the second movable part 86L move to the lowest position, and even in this state, the spring member 100 is further fed and tries to move downward. The first movable portion main body 76L and the first slide portion 78L cannot move with respect to the second slide portion 80L because the hook portion is engaged with the convex portion. Further, since the second slide portion 80L is hooked by the hook portion formed on the base member 70, the second slide portion 80L cannot move further downward. As described above, the first movable part main body 76L, the first slide part 78L, the second slide part 80L, and the second movable part 86L cannot move further downward. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, only the spring member 100 moves downward, and the spring arm 102 provided at the tip thereof contacts the claw member 98 formed on the second movable portion 86 </ b> L. When the spring member 100 is further fed out and attempts to move downward, a predetermined pressing force acts on the claw member 98 downward from the spring arm 102. When a predetermined pressing force is applied downward from the spring arm 102 to the claw member 98, the second movable portion 86L is rotated downward about the axis of the rotation shaft 88 so as to oppose the biasing force of the torsion spring 90. (In the direction of arrow B in FIG. 8). When the second movable portion 86L rotates downward, the surface of the second movable portion 86L faces the player side. Thus, the second movable portion 86L can be reliably rotated with respect to the first movable portion 74L with a simple configuration. In particular, since the second movable portion 86L can rotate around the axis of the rotation shaft 88 extending in a direction orthogonal to the left and right with respect to the vertical direction, the second movable portion 86L can be directed to the player side. By applying a decorative effect to the surface of the player, it is possible to attract the player's attention and to further enhance the gaming interest.

  On the other hand, when the drive motor 106 is driven to rotate in the reverse direction while the second movable portion 86 </ b> L is rotated downward, the spring member 100 is rewound into the storage portion 104. At this time, the spring arm 102 moves upward together with the spring member 100, and the spring arm 102 and the claw member 98 formed on the second movable portion 86L are not in contact with each other. As a result, the pressing force acting on the claw member 98 from the spring arm 102 is released. When the pressing force acting on the claw member 98 from the spring arm 102 is released, the second movable portion 86L rotates upward by the urging force from the torsion spring 90 (in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 8). Thus, the second movable portion 86L can be reliably rotated with respect to the first movable portion 74L with a simple configuration.

  Thereafter, since the first movable portion main body 76L, the first slide portion 78L, and the second movable portion 86L are pulled upward from the spring member 100, they move together upward. At this time, the second slide portion 80L does not move upward. Further, when the first movable portion main body 76L, the first slide portion 78L, and the second movable portion 86L move upward and reach a predetermined position, the second slide portion 80L is also added, and the first movable portion main body 76L, the first movable portion main body 76L, The slide part 78L and the second movable part 86L further move upward together with the second slide part 80L. Then, the first movable part main body 76L, the first slide part 78L, the second slide part 80L, and the second movable part 86L reach the initial position (standby position).

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, when the solenoid 116 is energized, the plunger is attracted to the solenoid 116 and moves upward so as to oppose the elastic force of the coil spring 118. When the plunger moves upward, the plunger cover 114 moves upward. When the plunger cover 114 moves upward, the arm member 112 moves upward. When the arm member 112 moves upward, the plate 110 moves upward. When the plate 110 is moved upward, the plate 110 covers the surfaces of the first movable portion main bodies 76L, 76M, and 76R of the first movable portions 74L, 74M, and 74R in the initial position.

  On the other hand, when the solenoid 116 is not energized, no force is applied to the plunger from the solenoid 116. As a result, the plunger moves downward due to its own weight and the elastic force of the coil spring 118. When the plunger moves downward, the plunger cover 114 moves downward. When the plunger cover 114 moves downward, the arm member 112 moves downward. When the arm member 112 moves downward, the plate 110 moves downward. When the plate 110 is moved downward, the plate 110 covers the surfaces of the second movable parts 86L, 86M, 86R at the initial position.

  As described above, the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R and the plate 110 is controlled. Here, an example of a variation of the combination of the operation of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R and the operation of the plate 110 will be described.

  FIG. 11 shows a state in which each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is located at the initial position (standby position) and the plate 110 is located below. This state is mainly a state indicating a normal game, and each second movable portion 86L, 86M, 86R is blocked by the plate 110, and the player cannot recognize each second movable portion 86L, 86M, 86R. Can not. In this state, even if light is emitted from the respective LEDs 96 of the second movable portions 86L, 86M, and 86R, the light is not permeated through the plate 110 and thus is not recognized by the player.

  FIGS. 12 and 13 are views showing a state in which the plate 110 moves upward from the state of FIG. 11, in which each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R is located at the initial position (standby position), and the plate In this state, 110 is positioned above. This state is mainly a state indicating a case where the normal symbol lottery process is won or a time-short game, and the player can recognize each of the second movable portions 86L, 86M, 86R. In particular, by emitting light from each LED 96 of each second movable portion 86L, 86M, 86R, the player can recognize the light, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the game.

  FIG. 14 shows that the right two movable combinations 72M, 72R are located at the initial position (standby position) and the left one movable combination 72L is located below each movable combination 72L, 72M, 72R. In this state, the plate 110 is positioned above. This state is mainly a state showing a probability change state or a super reach, and the player can recognize each of the second movable parts 86L, 86M, 86R. In particular, since light is emitted from the respective LEDs 96 of the second movable portions 86L, 86M, and 86R, and one movable accessory 72L on the left side is positioned below, expectation for a game that makes the player feel a big hit A feeling can be given.

  As shown in FIG. 15, all the movable accessories 72 </ b> L, 72 </ b> M, 72 </ b> R are located below, and the plate 110 is located below. This state is a state mainly showing a big hit game, and the player can recognize each of the second movable parts 86L, 86M, 86R lowered downward. In particular, since light is emitted from the LEDs 96 of the second movable parts 86L, 86M, and 86R that have been lowered, it is possible for the player to realize that the game is a big hit game.

  In addition, about the variation of the combination of operation | movement of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R and operation | movement of the plate 110, it is not restricted to the example mentioned above, All other variations can be assumed. In this way, a plurality of movable accessories 72L, 72M, and 72R are arranged side by side in a direction perpendicular to the left and right with respect to the vertical direction, and each movable accessory 72L, 72M, and 72R is independently moved to provide variations. It is possible to control each of the rich movable accessories 72L, 72M, 72R. As a result, the player's attention can be attracted, the player can be expected to play the game, and the game entertainment can be further enhanced.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first movable parts 74L, 74M, and 74R and the second movable parts 86L, 86M, and 86R constituting the movable accessories 72L, 72M, and 72R are the effect display device 64. Since the first movable parts 74L, 74M, 74R and the second movable parts 86L, 86M, 86R move in front of the effect display device 64 in the vertical direction, the first movable parts 74L, 74M, When the 74R and the second movable parts 86L, 86M, 86R move, the player's attention can be attracted. In particular, by making the operations of the first movable parts 74L, 74M, and 74R and the second movable parts 86L, 86M, and 86R coincide with the images displayed on the effect display device 64, it is possible to further enhance the game entertainment. In addition, since the first movable parts 74L, 74M, and 74R and the second movable parts 86L, 86M, and 86R operate independently, the operation patterns of the movable accessories 72L, 72M, and 72R should be complicated and innovative. Can surprise the player.

  In addition, by providing each of the first slide part 78L and the second slide part 80L independently so as to be movable in the vertical direction, the first movable parts 74L, 74M, and 74R are downsized and the movement distance in the vertical direction is increased. be able to. As a result, the first movable parts 74L, 74M, and 74R can be provided in a small space, and the operations of the first movable parts 74L, 74M, and 74R can be made to attract the player's attention.

  In particular, since the LED 96 that emits light is attached to the second movable portions 86L, 86M, and 86R, the player's attention can be further attracted by emitting light from the LED 96. With the light emitted from the LED 96, the second movable portions 86L, 86M, 86R are rotated and directed toward the player side, so that the player's attention can be further attracted, and the gaming interest can be further enhanced. .

  The movable accessories 72L, 72M, and 72R move together with the first movable portions 74L, 74M, and 74R moving in the vertical direction and the first movable portions 74L, 74M, and 74R to the first movable portions 74L, 74M, and 74R. The second movable parts 86L, 86M, and 86R that rotate relative to each other are simply configured. Since the first movable parts 74L, 74M, and 74R and the second movable parts 86L, 86M, and 86R move up and down and the second movable parts 86L, 86M, and 86R only rotate, Thus, there is no need for a movable arm, and there is no need to make the movable accessory elongated. Thereby, the movable accessories 72L, 72M, 72R can be miniaturized as much as possible, and the installation space of the movable actors 72L, 72M, 72R can also be reduced. As a result, movable accessories 72L, 72M, and 72R can be provided on the top of the effect display device 64.

  Further, in a predetermined case, the driving force of the solenoid 116 is transmitted to the plate 110 via the plunger cover 114 and the arm member 112. When the driving force of the solenoid 116 is transmitted to the plate 110, the plate 110 is moved in the vertical direction. At this time, the plate 110 moves in the vertical direction in front of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R. As described above, the movement of the plate 110, combined with the movement of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R, can further surprise the player.

  In particular, since the title of the image displayed on the effect display device 64 is displayed on the surface of the plate 110, when the player sees the plate 110, it is recognized as a mere title plate, and the plate 110 is fixed. I think it is. Therefore, by moving the plate 110, the plate 110 that should have been fixed to the player is moved, so that the player can be further surprised.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the plate 110 moves upward, the plate 110 is positioned in front of the first movable part of each movable accessory 72L, 72M, 72R that has moved upward, and the first movable part. Covers 74L, 74M, and 74R. Thereby, the player cannot recognize the first movable parts 74L, 74M, and 74R. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, when the plate 110 moves downward, the plate 110 is positioned in front of the second movable parts 86L, 86M, 86R of the movable members 72L, 72M, 72R moved upward. The second movable parts 86L, 86M, 86R. Thereby, the player cannot recognize the second movable parts 86L, 86M, 86R. Thus, each time the plate 110 moves in the vertical direction, one of the first movable parts 74L, 74M, 74R or the second movable parts 86L, 86M, 86R is newly exposed and the other is hidden by the plate 110. , Can surprise the player even more.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a side 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 the perspective view which showed the state which has the movable accessory of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in an initial position. It is the perspective view which showed the state which the movable accessory of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention moved below. It is the perspective view which showed the state which the plate of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention moved below. It is the perspective view which showed the state which the plate of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention moved upwards. It is the front view which showed the state in which each movable accessory of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention is all located in the initial position (standby position), and a plate is located below. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state where all the movable accessories of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention are located at the initial position (standby position) and the plate is about to move upward. FIG. 5 is a front view showing a state where all the movable accessories of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention are located at the initial position (standby position) and the plate is moved upward. A state in which one of the movable accessories of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is moved downward, the other movable accessories are positioned at the initial position (standby position), and the plate is moved upward. It is the shown front view. It is the front view which showed the state which all the each movable accessory of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention moved below, and the plate moved below. It is a flowchart which shows the drive control system of each movable accessory of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the drive control system of the plate of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the position adjustment method of each movable accessory of the game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a partial side view which shows the state before the 2nd movable part of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention rotates. It is a partial side view which shows the state after the 2nd movable part of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention rotated.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
64 Production display devices 72L, 72M, 72R Movable accessory (main movable accessory)
74L, 74M, 74R First movable portion 76L, 76M, 76R First movable portion main body 78L First slide portion 80L Second slide portions 86L, 86M, 86R Second movable portion 88 Rotating shaft 90 Torsion spring (biasing member)
92 Shield plate (position detector, shield)
96 LED (light emission part)
98 Claw member 100 Spring member (first driving device, rotation allowing member)
102 Spring arm (pressing member)
104 Storage Unit 106 Drive Motor (First Drive Device, First Drive Unit)
108 Optical sensor (position detection unit, sensor)
110 Plate (Plate part, Sub movable accessory)
112 Arm member (driving force mechanism)
114 Plunger cover (driving force mechanism)
116 Solenoid (second drive unit, second drive unit)
216 Production display ROM (storage)

Claims (13)

An effect display device for displaying a predetermined image, a main movable accessory provided at an upper portion of the effect display device and operating in front of the effect display device, and a first drive device for operating the main movable accessory A sub-movable accessory that operates the front side of the main movable accessory, and a second drive device that operates the sub-movable accessory,
The main movable accessory is a first movable part that moves in the vertical direction, and a second movable part that is rotatably attached to the first movable part and moves with the first movable part and rotates with respect to the first movable part. And
The first driving device moves the first movable part up and down by being sent out or rewound, and rotates the second movable part, and sends or rewinds the rotation allowed member. 1 drive unit,
The sub movable accessory has a plate portion that moves in the vertical direction,
The second driving device includes a second driving unit that moves the plate unit in a vertical direction, and a driving force transmission mechanism that transmits a driving force of the second driving unit to the plate unit. Gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a title of an image displayed on the effect display device is displayed on a surface of the plate portion. When the plate portion is moved upward, the plate portion is positioned in front of the first movable portion of the main movable accessory moved upward, and covers the first movable portion.
The said movable part is located in front of the said 2nd movable part of the said main movable accessory which moved upwards, when the said plate part moves below, The said 2nd movable part is covered. The gaming machine described in 1.   The first movable portion includes a first movable portion main body, a first slide portion that is attached to the first movable portion main body and moves in the vertical direction together with the first movable portion main body, and the first slide portion is at a predetermined position. When moving downward from the first movable part main body and the first slide part together with the first movable part main body and the first slide part, and when the first slide part moves upward from a predetermined position, the first movable part main body and the The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a second slide portion that moves upward together with the first slide portion. A pressing member is attached to the tip of the rotation allowing member,
The second movable part is provided with a claw member that comes into contact with the pressing member, and a biasing member that biases the second movable part in a direction opposite to the rotation direction,
When the first movable part moves to a predetermined position, the pressing member and the claw member come into contact with each other, and the pressing member presses the claw member in accordance with the downward movement of the rotation permission member. And the second movable part is rotated in the opposite direction by the urging force of the urging member when the urging force of the urging member is released. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that:   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the second movable portion rotates around an axis of a rotation shaft extending in a direction orthogonal to the left and right with respect to the vertical direction.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a light emitting unit that emits light is attached to the second movable unit.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a plurality of the main movable accessories are arranged side by side in a direction orthogonal to the left and right with respect to the vertical direction.   The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the first driving device operates each of the plurality of main movable accessories independently. A position detection unit for detecting an initial position of the main movable accessory;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first driving device operates the main movable accessory based on a detection result of the position detection unit.   The said position detection part is comprised by the shielding part attached to the said 1st movable part or the said 2nd movable part, and the sensor which detects the said shielding part, The Claim 10 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine.   If the initial position of the main movable accessory cannot be detected by the position detecting unit, the position of the main movable accessory is adjusted by the first driving device until the main movable accessory is detected by the position detecting unit. The game machine according to claim 10 or 11, wherein A storage unit for storing an image displayed by the effect display device;
The storage unit stores a first effect image related to the operation of the main movable accessory and a second effect image unrelated to the operation of the main movable accessory,
When the initial position of the main movable accessory can be detected by the position detection unit, the first effect image is displayed by the effect display device,
13. The second effect image is displayed by the effect display device when the initial position of the main movable accessory cannot be detected by the position detection unit. The gaming machine described.

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