JP2008073463A - Performance device for game machine and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a performance device for game machines, which can carry out a game performance so as to excite the players' desires for games. <P>SOLUTION: The performance device 60 for game machines is provided with a display body 61 including the first to fifth display members 62, each having a display area 63 with prescribed picture or characters on its front side, which are telescopically combined with each other and is made freely stretchable by sliding the display members 62 relatively. The display body 61 is so arranged as to get the display regions of the second to fifth display members 65 hidden inward except for the first display member 62 nearest to its base end out of the display members when reduced the most while making all of the display regions 63 of the first to fifth display members 62 appear visually recognizable when stretched the most. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an effect device for a gaming machine mainly used for a pachinko gaming machine and a gaming machine using the same.

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is generally known that a graphic display device using a liquid crystal display or the like is provided at the center of a gaming board constituting the gaming area. When the game ball wins the game, if the symbol (stop symbol) when the symbol is stopped after the variable symbol is changed by the symbol display device is a pre-set hit symbol, a special gaming state (big hit) is displayed. It is comprised so that it may be materialized. In this special gaming state, the variable winning opening (large winning opening) provided at the lower part of the gaming area is opened to facilitate the winning of game balls, and the player can acquire a large number of game balls. Yes.

Such variation display of symbols is performed based on variation patterns set in advance, and a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as reach variation pattern) that has a high possibility of establishing a special gaming state (bonus) among them. Are included). The display of the reach variation pattern can give the player a sense of expectation for the jackpot. Note that not only a liquid crystal display but also a pachinko gaming machine having a symbol display device using a reel device (see, for example, Patent Document 1) used in a slot machine.
JP-A-2005-87482

  However, it is difficult to differentiate from other gaming machines of the same type only by using the display using the symbol display device, and the impact that provokes the player's gaming motivation is poor.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and provides a game machine directing device capable of performing a game effect that arouses a player's game motivation, and a gaming machine using the same. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve such an object, the effect device for a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of display members that are nested in each other and have a display area on which a predetermined pattern or character is displayed at least on the front side. And a display body configured to be stretchable by sliding the display members relative to each other. The display area is formed on each side of the display members, and the display members are combined. In this state, the plurality of display areas of the plurality of display members are configured to face each other in substantially the same direction, and the display member on the most proximal side among the plurality of display members is arranged with the display body being most contracted. The display areas of all the display members except for each other are configured to be located inside the display member adjacent to the base end side, and the display body is extended to the maximum in a plurality of display members. Configured such that all of the display area is visible to appear.

  Further, in the above-described invention, when the display body extends from the most contracted state, the display member excluding the most proximal display member among the plurality of display members slides one by one, and the display member slides. It is preferable that the display areas appear one by one and are visible.

  Furthermore, in the above-described invention, the display body is configured to be rotatable around an axis in a direction in which the display body expands and contracts, and a portion excluding the display area at a side portion of at least one of the plurality of display members. Further, it is preferable that a back display area on which a predetermined pattern or character is displayed is formed, and that the back display area appears on the front side and is visible when the display body is rotated.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned invention, it is preferable that the plurality of display members are each formed in a cylindrical shape.

  Furthermore, in the above-described invention, the plurality of display members may each be formed in a prismatic shape.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention (for example, the pachinko machine PM in the embodiment) includes an effect device that performs an effect according to the development of the game, and an effect control unit that controls the operation of the effect device, and the effect device. Is an effect device for a gaming machine according to the present invention, wherein the effect control means controls the operation of the effect device so that the display body is expanded or contracted or rotated in accordance with the development of the game.

  According to the effect device for a gaming machine according to the present invention, when the display body is contracted, the display area of the display member is located inside the display member adjacent to the base end side, while when the display body is extended, all the display areas are Since the display area of the display member appears and becomes visible, it is possible to produce an effect that makes the player recognize the possibility of jackpot by expanding and contracting the display body, so that the player's willingness to play is aroused. Game effects can be performed.

  Further, when the display body extends from the most contracted state, the display members excluding the display member on the most proximal side among the plurality of display members slide and move one by one, and the display area of the display member that slides is one. By being configured to appear and be visible at a time, it is possible to increase the expectation for the jackpot step by step, and it is possible to perform a game effect that further arouses the player's willingness to play.

  Furthermore, when the display body is rotated, the back display area appears on the front side so that it can be seen, so that it is possible to produce an unexpected effect by causing the back display area to appear. Thus, it is possible to perform a game effect that further arouses the player's willingness to play.

  In addition, since the plurality of display members are each formed in a cylindrical shape, the side surface of the display member becomes a smooth cylindrical surface, so that the degree of freedom in designing the display region can be increased.

  The plurality of display members may each be formed in a prismatic shape, and in this way, it is possible to provide a plurality of patterns of display areas (or back display areas) for each side surface of the display member. It becomes possible to perform more various productions.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, since it is configured to have the above-described gaming machine directing device, it is possible to perform a gaming effect that arouses the player's gaming motivation for the gaming machine. It becomes possible.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show a pachinko machine PM as a representative example of the gaming machine according to the present invention. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine PM will be briefly described with reference to these drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view showing the pachinko machine PM with its glass door opened, and FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine PM.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine PM has an outer rectangular frame size and is formed on the front surface of the outer frame 1 that forms a vertically fixed holding frame. The front frame 2 is attached to the front by a hinge mechanism arranged on the left and upper sides of the front so that the front frame 2 can be opened / closed and attached / detached forward, and a locking device 7 called a double lock provided on the right of the front is used. The closed state is always held in engagement with the outer frame 1.

  On the front side of the front frame 2, a rectangular glass door 3 that matches the front area of the front frame 2 is arranged on the upper side, and a ball tray 4 is arranged on the lower side. The locking device 7 and the ball tray locking device (not shown) provided on the right side of the front face are attached and are always kept closed so as to cover the front surface of the front frame 2. A launching handle 5 for performing a launching operation of the game ball is attached to the lower right portion of the ball tray 4.

  At the upper part of the front frame located behind the glass door 3, a rectangular frame-shaped storage part 2a is provided integrally with the front frame 2, and a game board locking tool 8 provided in the storage part 2a is used. The game board 10 is erected and held detachably from the front side and is visible through the glass door 3. In the present embodiment, the game board locking tool 8 is provided in the housing part 2a so that the game board 10 can be attached from the front side. However, the game board is provided on the back side by providing the housing part on the back side. It is good also as a structure which can be attached in.

  The game board 10 includes a decorative board 11 formed by attaching a cell printed with a predetermined pattern on a rectangular laminated plywood subjected to router processing or the like. On the front surface of the decorative board 11, rail decorations 12 and 13 divided into upper and lower parts are screwed, and a substantially circular game area PA is formed on the inner side, and is emitted from a game ball launcher (not shown). Guide rail surfaces 14 and 15 for guiding the game ball to the upper part of the game area PA are formed.

  A large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area PA of the game board 10, and a center ornament 50 to which a special symbol display device 55 and an effect symbol display device 56 are attached is arranged near the center of the game area PA. Established. At the lower part of the game area PA (below the center decoration 50), a start winning device 16 having a start winning port 16a is provided. When the game ball passes through the start winning port 16a, a winning is provided in the start winning device 16. It is detected by the detection sensor 26 (see FIG. 7) and discharged to the back side of the game board 10.

  Furthermore, a large winning device 17 (attacker) capable of opening and closing a large winning port 17a is provided below the start winning device 16. The special winning device 17 opens the special winning opening 17a by using the special winning opening solenoid 28 (see FIG. 7) during the special game so that the game ball can easily pass through the special winning opening 17a. The big prize opening 17a is a horizontal rectangular prize opening provided in the lower part of the game area PA. When the big prize opening 17a is in a closed state, the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening 17a. When the big prize opening 17a is in an open state, the game ball can pass through the big prize opening 17a. When the game ball passes through the big prize opening 17a, it is detected by a prize detection sensor 27 (see FIG. 7) provided in the big prize device 17 and discharged to the back side of the game board 10.

  In the lower left part of the game area PA, a normal winning device 18 having a normal winning port 18a is provided. When a game ball passes through the normal winning port 18a, a winning detection sensor (not shown) provided in the normal winning device 18 is provided. ) To be discharged to the back side of the game board 10. Further, at the lower end of the game area PA, there is provided an out port 19 through which game balls that have fallen without winning in each winning device are discharged to the back side of the game board 10.

  On the back side of the front frame 2, as shown in FIG. 2, a back set board 30 formed in a rectangular frame shape somewhat smaller than the inner size of the outer frame 1 is arranged on the right side of the back side of each other. The hinge mechanism 6a, 6b, which is configured to be opened and closed by sliding in the front-rear direction, is detachably attached in a laterally open / closed manner, and is always attached to the front frame by using a back set board locking tool 9 provided on each part of the back surface. 2 is kept closed so as to cover the back surface of 2. The back set board 30 includes a ball storage tank 31 for storing game balls, a tank rail 32 for aligning and flowing down game balls supplied from the ball storage tank 31, and reducing the ball pressure to flow down the game balls. A game ball processing mechanism such as an S-shaped rail 33, a ball payout device 34 for paying out game balls based on a winning state, and a ball payout passage 35 for guiding the game balls paid out from the ball payout device 34 to the ball tray 4 are provided. Is provided.

  Further, on the back of the back set board 30, a control device, a power supply unit 41 for supplying electric power to electronic components, a main control device 42 for comprehensively controlling the operation of the pachinko machine PM, game effects such as effect lighting and sound effects Various control devices such as a sub-control device 43 for mainly controlling the game, a ball payout control device 44 for controlling the game ball payout operation, an external relay terminal board 45 for inputting / outputting signals to / from the game facility, circuit boards, etc. Electronic parts are attached, and these are connected by a connector cable (not shown) so that the pachinko machine PM can be operated.

  The pachinko machine PM is used in a game in which the glass door 3, the ball tray 4, the back set board 30 and the like are closed and locked, and the game ball is stored in the ball tray 4 and the launch handle 5 is rotated. A game is started. When the firing handle 5 is turned, the game balls stored in the ball tray 4 are launched into the game area PA one by one by the game ball launching device disposed on the back side of the ball tray 4, and a pachinko game. Is expanded.

  Next, the center decoration 50 will be described with additional reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 3 is a front view of the center ornament 50 in a state in which the display body 61 is most extended, FIG. 4 is a front view of the center ornament 50 in a state in which the display body 61 is rotated, and FIG. FIG. 6 and FIG. 6 are bottom views of the first contact member 86.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the center ornament 50 is made of various components integrally formed by injection molding or the like using a resin material, and has an opening (not shown) formed at a substantially central portion of the game area PA. Attached). A substantially rectangular parallelepiped internal space 51 is formed at the center of the center ornament 50 and is attached to the back side of the center ornament 50 from the front side of the pachinko machine PM through the glass door 3 and the internal space 51. The display surface 56a of the produced effect symbol display device 56 can be visually recognized. A special symbol display device 55 is attached to the upper front side of the center ornament 50.

  The special symbol display device 55 is composed of a light emitting diode or the like, and variably displays a special symbol (not shown) based on a lottery result by the lottery means 112 described later. The effect symbol display device 56 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays a decorative symbol (for example, symbol “7” in FIG. 3) in conjunction with the special symbol display device 55 (that is, according to the development of the game). The display is changed on the surface 56a. The special symbol is a symbol that is displayed based on the result of a lottery performed when a game ball is won in the start winning device 16 (start winning port 16a), and has a role of indicating whether or not to generate a big win. . In addition, the decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing the result of the lottery indicated by the special symbol. For example, the decorative symbol is displayed in the center area of the display surface 56a as a variable symbol of a plurality of columns simulating the symbol display of the slot machine. Is displayed.

  Note that the special symbol (not shown) in the present embodiment does not have a staging role and is displayed in a size that is not conspicuous as compared to the staging symbol on the special symbol display device 55, but is not limited thereto. Instead, the special symbol may be given an effect role without using the effect symbol, and the special symbol may be displayed on a display device such as the effect symbol display device 56. Further, the effect symbol display device 56 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, and may be configured to include display means using light emitting diodes (in a dot matrix).

  On the right side of the center decoration 50 located in the vicinity of the display unit 56a of the effect symbol display device 56, an effect device 60 that provides an effect according to the development of the game is provided. As shown in FIG. 5, the effect device 60 includes a display body 61 configured to be extendable and retractable, a holding member 77 that rotatably holds the display body 61, and an expansion and contraction mechanism 80 that extends and contracts the display body 61. The rotation mechanism 90 for expanding and contracting the display body 61 is mainly configured. The display body 61 includes first to fifth display members combined in a nested manner, and is configured to be extendable in the left-right direction by sliding the display members relative to each other.

  The 1st display member 62 is a display member located in the most proximal end (front right side) among the 1st-5th display members, is formed in the cylindrical shape opened left and right using resin material etc., and is held. The member 77 is rotatably held. At the base end portion of the first display member 62, a flange portion 62a for restricting the first display member 62 from moving relative to the holding member 77 to the left and right is formed. As shown in FIG. 3, a first display area 63 on which characters “chance” are displayed is formed on the front side of the side of the first display member 62 and is configured to be visible from the front side of the pachinko machine PM. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the second display member 65 is formed in a cylindrical shape that is opened to the left and right using a resin material or the like, and is held slidable to the left and right with respect to the first display member 62. A flange portion 65 a that prevents the second display member 65 from coming out of the first display member 62 is formed at the base end portion of the second display member 65. As shown in FIG. 3, a second display area 66 on which characters “still still” are displayed is formed on the front side of the side portion of the second display member 65, and is configured to be visible from the front side of the pachinko machine PM. ing. Further, when the second display member 65 slides in the right direction (the direction in which the display body 61 contracts) with respect to the first display member 62, the second display region 66 (adjacent to the proximal end side of the second display member 65). It is located inside the first display member 62 and is hidden. On the other hand, when the second display member 65 slides to the left (the direction in which the display body 61 extends) with respect to the first display member 62, the second display area 66 appears.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the third display member 68 is formed in a cylindrical shape that is opened to the left and right using a resin material or the like, and is held slidable to the left and right with respect to the second display member 65. A flange portion 68 a that prevents the third display member 68 from coming out of the second display member 65 is formed at the base end portion of the third display member 68. As shown in FIG. 3, a third display area 69 on which characters “Madada ~” are displayed is formed on the front side of the side portion of the third display member 68 so that it can be viewed from the front side of the pachinko machine PM. It is configured. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the first back display area 70 in which the right side portion of the character “7” is displayed on the side rear surface side (the part excluding the third display area 69) of the third display member 68. When the display body 61 is rotated so that the third display area 69 is located on the back side, the first back display area 70 appears on the front side and is visible.

  In addition, when the third display member 68 slides in the right direction (the direction in which the display body 61 contracts) with respect to the second display member 65, the third display region 69 and the first back display region 70 (of the third display member 68). It is located and hidden inside the second display member 65 (adjacent to the base end side). On the other hand, when the third display member 68 slides to the left (the direction in which the display body 61 extends) with respect to the second display member 65, the third display area 69 and the first back display area 70 appear.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the fourth display member 71 is formed in a cylindrical shape that is opened to the left and right using a resin material or the like, and is held slidable to the left and right with respect to the third display member 68. A flange portion 71 a that prevents the fourth display member 71 from coming out of the third display member 68 is formed at the base end portion of the fourth display member 71. As shown in FIG. 3, a fourth display area 72 on which characters “Madada ~” are displayed is formed on the front side of the side of the fourth display member 71, and can be viewed from the front side of the pachinko machine PM. It is configured. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the second back display area 73 in which the left side portion of the character “7” is displayed on the rear side of the fourth display member 71 (the part excluding the fourth display area 72). When the display body 61 is rotated so that the fourth display area 72 is located on the back side, the second back display area 73 appears on the front side and is visible.

  In addition, when the fourth display member 71 slides in the right direction (the direction in which the display body 61 contracts) with respect to the third display member 68, the fourth display region 72 and the second back display region 73 (of the fourth display member 71). It is located and hidden inside the third display member 68 (adjacent to the base end side). On the other hand, when the fourth display member 71 slides to the left (the direction in which the display body 61 extends) with respect to the third display member 68, the fourth display area 72 and the second back display area 73 appear.

  The 5th display member 74 is a display member located in the most front end side (front left side) among the 1st-5th display members, and as shown in FIG. 5, the right side opened using the resin material etc. It is formed in a bottom cylindrical shape and is held so as to be slidable to the left and right with respect to the fourth display member 71. A flange portion 74 a that prevents the fifth display member 74 from coming out of the fourth display member 71 is formed at the proximal end portion of the fifth display member 74. As shown in FIG. 3, a fifth display region 75 in which the letters “t” are displayed is formed on the front side of the side of the fifth display member 74 and is configured to be visible from the front side of the pachinko machine PM. ing. Further, when the fifth display member 74 slides in the right direction (the direction in which the display body 61 contracts) with respect to the fourth display member 71, the fifth display region 75 (adjacent to the proximal end side of the fifth display member 74). It is located inside the fourth display member 71 and hidden. On the other hand, when the fifth display member 74 slides in the left direction (the direction in which the display body 61 extends) with respect to the fourth display member 71, the fifth display region 75 appears.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first to fifth display areas are configured to face substantially the same direction in a state where the first to fifth display members are combined. In the state where the display body 61 is most contracted, as shown in FIG. 8, the display areas of the second to fifth display members (excluding the most proximal first display member 61) are adjacent to the proximal end side. The display member 61 is configured to be hidden inside the display member. When the display body 61 is in the most extended state, as shown in FIG.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 4, the first and second back display areas 70 and 73 are configured to face substantially the same direction in a state where the first to fifth display members are combined. Similarly, in a state where at least the third and fourth display members 68 and 71 are slid and moved in the contracting direction, the first and second back display regions 70 and 73 are located inside the second and third display members 65 and 68. As shown in FIG. 4, the first and second back display areas 70 and 73 appear in a state in which the first and second display members 68 and 71 are slid in the extending direction. Configured to be visible. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, when the first and second back display areas 70 and 73 are connected to each other, a symbol “7” in which the patterns of the respective back display areas are combined is displayed. It has become.

  The holding member 77 is formed in a box shape using a resin material or the like, and is configured to rotatably hold the display body 61 around an axis in a direction in which the display body 61 expands and contracts (that is, an axis extending in the left-right direction). Is done. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the holding member 77 is attached to the right side of the internal space 51 in the center ornament 50, and the display body 61 held by the holding member 77 is provided in the effect symbol display device 56 in the internal space 51. It is arranged so as to overlap the front of the display unit 56a.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the expansion / contraction mechanism 80 is provided inside the holding member 77, a shaft member 81 for sliding the second to fifth display members, and an expansion / contraction motor 84 for driving the shaft member 81. The first to fourth contact members 86 to 89 are respectively connected to the second to fifth display members. The shaft member 81 is formed in a round bar shape that extends left and right using a metal material, and is supported by support members 78 and 79 provided inside the holding member 77 so as to be slidable to the left and right. The shaft member 81 is arranged substantially coaxially with the display body 61. A rack 82 is formed on the body 81 a of the shaft member 81, and meshes with a pinion gear 85 attached to the rotation shaft of the telescopic motor 84. A disc-shaped shaft head 83 having a diameter larger than that of the body 81a is formed at the tip of the shaft member 81, and the first to fourth contact members 86 to 86 are moved when the shaft member 81 slides to the left and right. It abuts on any one of 89.

  The expansion / contraction motor 84 is, for example, an electric servo motor (which may be a pulse motor or a DC motor), and is attached to the inside of the holding member 77. The telescopic motor 84 is connected to the shaft member 81 via the pinion gear 85, and the rotational driving force of the telescopic motor 84 is transmitted to the shaft member 81 via the pinion gear 85 and the rack 82. The shaft member 81 slides left and right according to the rotation.

  The first contact member 86 is formed in a disk shape using a resin material or the like, and is coupled to the inner side of the base end portion of the second display member 65. As shown in FIG. 6, a shaft hole 86 a having a slightly larger diameter than the body 81 a of the shaft member 81 is formed at the center of the first abutting member 86, and is inserted through the body 81 a of the shaft member 81. It is configured to be possible. A slit is formed so as to extend radially from the shaft hole 86a, and a plurality of contact pieces 86b with which the shaft head 83 can contact is formed between the slits. The contact piece 86b is configured to be elastically deformable. When the contact piece 86b is pressed against the shaft head 83 with a relatively strong force, each contact piece 86b is bent and elastically deformed. The shaft head 83 passes through the shaft hole 86a that is enlarged along with the deformation (in the form of sliding contact with each contact piece 86b).

  The second contact member 87 is formed in a disk shape using a resin material or the like, and is coupled to the inner side of the base end portion of the third display member 68. A shaft hole 87 a and a contact piece 87 b similar to the first contact member 86 are formed at the center of the second contact member 87. The third contact member 88 is formed in a disk shape using a resin material or the like, and is coupled to the inner side of the base end portion of the fourth display member 71. A shaft hole 88 a and a contact piece 88 b similar to the first contact member 86 are formed at the center of the third contact member 88. The fourth contact member 89 is formed in a disk shape using a resin material or the like, and is coupled to the inside of the base end portion of the fifth display member 74. A shaft hole 89 a and a contact piece 89 b similar to the first contact member 86 are formed at the center of the fourth contact member 89.

  When the display body 61 extends from the most contracted state by such an expansion / contraction mechanism 80, the second display member 65, the third display member 68, the fourth display member 71, and the fifth display member 74 are 1 in this order. It is configured to slide one by one. At this time, the shaft member 81 is slid to the left by the telescopic motor 84 from the state where the display body 61 is most contracted and the shaft head 83 is positioned to the right of the first contact member 86. First, the shaft head 83 comes into contact with the contact piece 86b of the first contact member 86 and presses it to the left, and the second display member 65 (together with the third to fifth display members) performs the first display. The member 62 slides leftward with respect to the member 62.

  When the sliding movement of the second display member 65 is restricted by the flange portion 65a, each contact piece 86b of the first contact member 86 is bent and elastically deformed by the shaft head 83, and each contact piece The shaft head portion 83 passes through the shaft hole 86a enlarged along with the deformation of 86b. When the shaft head 83 passes through the shaft hole 86a of the first contact member 86, the shaft head 83 contacts the contact piece 87b of the second contact member 87 and presses it to the left, and the third display member 68 (the first display member 68) It slides to the left with respect to the second display member 65 (together with the fourth to fifth display members).

  When the sliding movement of the third display member 68 is restricted by the flange portion 68a, each contact piece 87b of the second contact member 87 is bent and elastically deformed by the shaft head 83, and each contact piece The shaft head portion 83 passes through the shaft hole 87a enlarged with the deformation of 87b. When the shaft head 83 passes through the shaft hole 87a of the second contact member 87, the shaft head 83 contacts the contact piece 88b of the third contact member 88 and presses it to the left. Slide together with the third display member 68 to the left.

  When the sliding movement of the fourth display member 71 is restricted by the flange portion 71a, each contact piece 88b of the third contact member 88 is bent and elastically deformed by the shaft head 83, and each contact piece The shaft head portion 83 passes through the shaft hole 88a enlarged with the deformation of 88b. When the shaft head 83 passes through the shaft hole 88a of the third contact member 88, it contacts the contact piece 89b of the fourth contact member 89 and presses it to the left, as shown in FIG. The fifth display member 74 slides to the left with respect to the fourth contact member 89, and the display body 61 is in the most extended state.

  On the other hand, when the display body 61 is contracted from the most extended state, first, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 5, the shaft head 83 is passed through the shaft hole 89 a of the fourth contact member 89 to make the fourth contact. The member 89 is positioned on the left side. When the shaft member 81 slides to the right by the telescopic motor 84, the shaft head 83 comes into contact with the contact piece 89b of the fourth contact member 89 and presses it to the right. The fifth display member 74, the fourth display member 71, the third display member 68, and the second display member 65 are sequentially slid rightward in the reverse process to the case where the display body 61 is contracted to the maximum. become. In addition, when the shaft member 81 is further slid rightward in the state where the display body 61 is most contracted, the contact piece of each contact member is bent and elastically deformed by the shaft head 83, and the contact piece The shaft head 83 passes through the shaft hole of each abutting member expanded with the deformation, and the shaft head 83 is positioned to the right of the first abutting member 86.

  The rotation mechanism 90 is mainly configured by a rotation motor 91 that rotates the display body 61. The rotation motor 91 is, for example, an electric servo motor (which may be a pulse motor or a DC motor) and is attached to the inside of the holding member 77. The rotation motor 91 is connected to the first display member 62 via a pinion gear 92 attached to the rotation shaft and a ring gear 93 coupled to the inner side of the base end portion of the first display member 62. The rotational driving force 91 is transmitted to the first display member 62 through the pinion gear 92 and the ring gear 93, and the first display member 62 rotates together with the other display members (second to fifth display members). Yes. In this way, the display body 61 is configured to be rotatable around an axis in the direction in which the display body 61 extends and contracts.

  Next, the game control device 100 configured in the pachinko machine PM will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an outline of the game control device 100. The game control device 100 includes the above-described main control device 42 (not shown in FIG. 7), a sub control device 43 (not shown in FIG. 7), and the like. The game control device 100 is electrically connected to a start winning device 16, a grand prize device 17, a special symbol display device 55, a decorative symbol display device 56, an effect device 60, and the like. Transmission / reception is performed.

  The game control device 100 also includes a ball determination unit 110 that determines whether or not each winning device has been won (winning), and a lottery unit 112 that executes a special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning device 16. , A pattern storage means 114 that holds a variation display pattern of special symbols and decorative symbols, a symbol determination means 120 that determines a display pattern of a stop symbol and a variation display in symbol variation, and a display control means 130 that controls the display of symbols and the like. A special game control means 140 for controlling a special game advantageous to the player over a normal game such as a jackpot game, and a specific game control means for controlling a specific game advantageous to the player over a normal game such as a probability variation game. 150, an opening / closing control means 160 for performing opening / closing control of the special winning device 17, and an effect control means 170 for controlling the operation of the effect device 60.

  The winning detection sensor 26 of the start winning device 16 detects the winning of the game ball to the start winning device 16 (start winning port 16a) and outputs start winning information. When receiving the start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the start winning device 16. When it is determined that the start winning device 16 has been won, the lottery means 112 checks whether or not the number of reserved balls has reached the upper limit. For example, the upper limit of the number of reserved balls is set to four. When the number of reserved balls has not reached the upper limit, the lottery means 112 acquires a random number for the start prize at the timing when the pitch determination means 110 receives the start prize information. The lottery means 112 may mathematically generate and acquire a random number, or may acquire a count value generated by a counter (not shown) as a random number. Based on the random numbers obtained in this way, the lottery means 112 determines whether or not the special symbol lottery is successful. The determination of whether or not the lottery is successful may be performed simultaneously with the acquisition of the random number, may be performed immediately before the start of the change of the special symbol, or is performed using predetermined lottery software. If the lottery random number is a win, the lottery means 112 determines whether it is a win with probability variation.

  The special symbol determining unit 121 and the decorative symbol determining unit 122 in the symbol determining unit 120 determine a stop symbol corresponding to the determination result by the lottery unit 112 and a display pattern of symbol variation. The stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation. The pattern storage unit 114 holds a plurality of types of patterns as display patterns for variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols. The display pattern includes a pattern for displaying a normal off symbol and a pattern for displaying a jackpot symbol through the reach state. In addition, patterns having various display times are included as patterns in the reach state. Each display pattern has a display time defined as an end condition of the symbol variation, and when the display time elapses, the symbol variation is stopped.

  The special symbol determination unit 121 selects any pattern from the pattern storage unit 114 according to the lottery result by the lottery unit 112, and determines the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the lottery result. The decorative symbol determination unit 122 selects a pattern corresponding to the display pattern selected by the special symbol determination unit 121 from the pattern storage unit 114, and determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the lottery result.

  The display control unit 130 causes the special symbol display device 55 to variably display the special symbol based on the variation pattern and the stop symbol determined by the special symbol determination unit 121. At the same time, the display control unit 130 causes the decorative symbol display device 56 to display the decorative symbol in a variable manner based on the variation pattern and the stop symbol determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 122. The function of displaying the special symbol by the display control means 130 is executed as a process on the main controller 42 side, and the function of displaying the decorative symbol is executed as a process on the sub-controller 43 side.

  At this time, the display control means 130 causes the effect control means 170 to control the operation of the effect device 60. The effect control means 170 outputs an operation signal to the expansion / contraction motor 84 and the rotation motor 91 of the effect device 60, and displays the display body 61 in association with the effect image displayed on the display unit 56a of the decorative symbol display device 56. The operation of the rendering device 60 is controlled so as to extend or rotate.

  The condition holding means 142 in the special game control means 140 holds an operating condition that is a condition for executing the special game. In the present embodiment, the operating condition is set such that the special symbol variably displayed by the display control means 130 is stopped at the special symbol display device 55 at a predetermined symbol. The condition determination means 144 in the special game control means 140 monitors the game information and determines whether or not an operation condition that is a condition for shifting to the special game is established. In addition, the condition determination unit 144 sets various operation flags on or off based on the determination result of the operation condition.

  The special game execution means 146 in the special game control means 140 executes the special game when the operation condition is satisfied. Here, the special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 17a by the special prize winning device 17 is continuously continued a plurality of times. When the special game is entered, it is easy for the player to perform the special game. And a great number of prize balls can be expected. At this time, the special game execution means 146 causes the opening / closing control means 160 to perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 17a. The opening / closing control means 160 outputs an opening operation signal (or closing operation signal) to the large winning opening solenoid 28 of the large winning device 17 during the special game, thereby opening (or closing) the large winning opening 17a.

  The specific game control means 150 controls execution of a specific game advantageous to a player different from the special game, for example, a probability variation game. The specific game execution means 151 in the specific game control means 150 executes a special symbol probability variation game based on the lottery result by the lottery means 112. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is an odd number, the probability variation game of the special symbol is executed after the special game ends. In addition, the winning ratio in the probability variation game of the special symbol is set higher than that in the normal game.

  In the pachinko machine PM configured as described above, when a game ball rolling down the game area PA wins the start winning device 16 through the start winning opening 16a, the lottery means 112 uses a special lottery software using predetermined lottery software. A lottery is performed, and the special symbol and the decorative symbol display device 56 variably display the special symbol and the decorative symbol for a predetermined time. If the special symbol at the time of variable stop is a symbol indicating a jackpot, the game shifts to a special game. When the special symbol stops at the jackpot symbol, the decorative symbol display device 56 displays, for example, a decorative symbol imitating the symbol display of the slot machine with a display mode in which three symbols are matched.

  In the special game, the special winning device 17 is opened by the operation of the special winning device 17. Then, after the grand prize opening 17a is opened for about 30 seconds, or after nine or more game balls pass through the big prize opening 17a and win the prize winning device 17, the big prize opening 17a is temporarily closed. Such an opening / closing operation is repeated a predetermined number of times.

  Here, an example of the operation of the rendering device 60 associated with the decorative symbol variation display by the decorative symbol display device 56 will be described with additional reference to FIGS. 8 is a front view of the center decoration 50 in a state in which the display body 61 is contracted most, FIG. 9 is a front view of the center decoration 50 in a state where it appears up to the second display area 66, and FIG. 10 is up to the third display area 69. FIG. 11 is a front view of the center decoration 50 in a state where it appears up to the fourth display area 72. The operation described below is an operation in the case where the lottery result by the lottery means 112 is a win, and the effect control means 170 produces an effect in relation to the effect image displayed on the display unit 56a of the decorative symbol display device 56. The operation of the device 60 is controlled.

  FIG. 8 shows an effect display (variation display) in a so-called reach state in which two rows of symbols (“7” symbol A) out of the three rows of symbols. At this time, for example, the character C that pulls the display body 61 in the left direction, that is, the direction in which the display body 61 extends is displayed on the display surface 56a. In association with this effect image, first, as shown in FIG. 9, the second display member 65 slides leftward with respect to the first display member 62, and a second display area 66 appears. Next, as shown in FIG. 10, the third display member 68 slides leftward with respect to the second display member 65, and a third display area 69 appears in addition to the second display area 66. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the fourth display member 71 slides leftward with respect to the third display member 68, and the fourth display region 72 appears in addition to the second and third display regions 66 and 69.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the fifth display member 74 slides to the left with respect to the fourth display member 71, and the fifth display area 75 appears so that all the display areas can be visually recognized. In this way, in relation to the effect image that pulls the display body 61, the display member is slid one by one and the display area appears one by one, thereby increasing the expectation for the jackpot step by step. Is possible, and the player's willingness to play can be aroused.

  Finally, the display body 61 is rotated by 180 degrees so that all display areas are hidden on the back side, and the first and second back display areas 70 and 73 appear on the front side. At this time, when the first and second back display areas 70 and 73 are connected to each other, the symbol B of “7” in which the patterns of the respective back display areas are combined appears, and three rows of patterns are arranged. As seen. At this time, the character C is not disappeared on the display surface 56a, and an image display with three rows of symbols (symbol A of “7”) may be displayed. Further, when the symbols other than “7” are aligned, the display body 61 may be reduced without being rotated, and an image display in which 3 rows of symbols are aligned on the display surface 56a may be performed.

  When the lottery result by the lottery means 112 is lost, the character C stops pulling the display body 61 in the stage of FIGS. 8 to 11, that is, in the middle of the display body 61 extending. In association with the image, an effect of stopping the extension operation of the display body 61 is also possible.

  In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the main effects achieved can be summarized as follows.

  1stly, according to the production | presentation apparatus 60 of this embodiment, in the state which the display body 61 shrunk, while the display area of the display member is located inside the display member adjacent to the base end side, the display body 61 extended. Since the display areas of all the display members appear and become visible in the state, the display body 61 can be expanded and contracted to produce an effect that makes the player recognize the possibility of jackpot, and the player's willingness to play It is possible to perform a game effect that arouses

  Second, in the effect device 60, when the display body 61 extends from the most contracted state, the second to fifth display members except the first display member 62 on the most proximal side slide and move one by one. The display area of the moving display member appears so that it can be seen one by one, so that the expectation for jackpots can be increased step by step, and the player's willingness to play will be more aroused Can produce a great game effect.

  Third, in the effect device 60, when the display body 61 is rotated, the back display areas 70 and 73 appear so as to be visible on the front side, so that the back display areas 70 and 73 appear. By doing so, it is possible to perform an unexpected performance, and it is possible to perform a game performance that further arouses the game motivation of the player.

  Fourth, in the rendering device 60, since the first to fifth display members are each formed in a cylindrical shape, the side surface of the display member becomes a smooth cylindrical surface, so that the degree of freedom in designing the display region is increased. be able to.

  Fifth, according to the pachinko machine PM of the present embodiment, the effect control means 170 causes the effect device to expand and contract the display body 61 in relation to the effect image displayed on the display surface 56a of the effect symbol display device 56. In order to control the operation of 60, it is possible to perform a variety of unexpected effects by combining the effects by the effect symbol display device 56 and the effects by the effect device 60, and arouses the player's willingness to play. Such a game effect can be performed. Further, since the display body 61 is composed of a plurality of display members, it is possible to provide a variety of effects. Furthermore, since the display body 61 is configured to be extendable and retractable, the installation space can be reduced by reducing the display body 61 when the rendering device 60 is not used.

  Sixth, in the pachinko machine PM, the effect control means 170 slides the display member one by one in relation to the effect image that pulls the display body 61 displayed on the display surface 56a of the effect symbol display device 56. Thus, by controlling the operation of the effect device 60, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the jackpot in a stepwise manner, and it is possible to perform a game effect that further arouses the player's willingness to play.

  Seventh, in the pachinko machine PM, the effect control means 170 expands and contracts and rotates the display body 61 in association with the effect image displayed on the display surface 56a of the effect symbol display device 56, so that the back display area 70, By controlling the operation of the effect device 60 so that 73 appears on the front side, a more surprising effect can be performed, and a game effect that further arouses the player's game motivation is performed. Can do.

  Eighth, in the pachinko machine PM, when the effect control means 170 wins the lottery result by the lottery means 112, the display body is associated with the effect image displayed on the display surface 56a of the effect symbol display device 56. It is preferable to control the operation of the effect device 60 so that the player 61 is extended from the most contracted state and then stopped in the most extended state, so that the player can clearly recognize the jackpot. This makes it possible to perform a game effect that further arouses the player's willingness to play.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first to fifth display members are each formed in a cylindrical shape, but are not limited thereto, and may be formed in a prismatic shape such as a quadrangular prism or a hexagonal prism. In this way, since it is possible to provide a plurality of patterns of display areas (or back display areas) for each side surface of the display member, for example, a display area that can be visually recognized on the front side by rotating the display body. By changing the type, it becomes possible to produce a variety of effects. Furthermore, each display member may be formed in a thin plate shape. Each display member may be a combination of different shapes such as a combination of a cylindrical display member and a prismatic display member, and may be combined in a nested manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example of a pachinko machine using a game ball has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is also applied to a game machine using a game medium such as a game medal. can do.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, characters are mainly displayed in the display area and the back display area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a figure, a pattern, or a combination thereof. It is sufficient that a predetermined pattern or character is displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect device 60 is provided on the center decoration 50 of the game board 10, but is not limited to this, and the effect device such as a front frame or a glass door can be visually recognized from the front side. It may be provided at any location.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the display body 61 is configured to be extendable in the left-right direction. However, the display body 61 is not limited to this. For example, the display body 61 is attached in such a direction as to expand and contract in the vertical direction. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display body 61 is extended from the most contracted state in relation to the effect image displayed on the display surface 56a of the effect symbol display device 56, and then temporarily stopped in the most extended state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the effect device may be controlled so that the display body is reduced from the most extended state to the most contracted state.

  Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when the display body 61 extends from the most contracted state, the second to fifth display members except the first display member 62 on the most proximal side slide and move one by one. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which each display member slides simultaneously according to the expansion and contraction of the display body may be employed.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the display body 61 does not need to be a structure which can rotate, and the structure which only expands / contracts may be sufficient as it. At this time, the back display area may not be provided.

  Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the display body 61 is comprised from the 1st-5th display member, it is not restricted to this, For example, three display members or six display members may be sufficient, What is necessary is just to be comprised from the display member.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the display body 61 of the production | presentation apparatus 60 is comprised so that it may be arrange | positioned in front of the display part 56a of the production | presentation symbol display apparatus 56, it is not restricted to this, The effect device may be provided at a position where the display body can be expanded and contracted in relation to the effect image.

  In addition, the configuration of the expansion / contraction mechanism 80 is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the display body may be expanded / contracted using a solenoid or a cylinder without using the expansion / contraction motor 84. Further, the corresponding display members may be individually slid using a plurality of drive devices (motors, solenoids, etc.).

  Furthermore, the configuration of the rotation mechanism 90 is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may be a configuration in which the rotation mechanism 90 is rotated by belt driving without using the pinion gear 92 and the ring gear 93, for example.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the center decoration in the state where the display body is most extended. It is a front view of the center decoration of the state which rotated the display body. It is sectional drawing of a production | presentation apparatus. It is a bottom view of the 1st contact member. It is a block diagram which shows the outline | summary of a game control apparatus. It is a front view of the center decoration in a state where the display body is most contracted. It is a front view of the center decoration of the state which appeared to the 2nd display area. It is a front view of the center decoration of the state which appeared to the 3rd display area. It is a front view of the center decoration of the state which appeared to the 4th display area.

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PM Pachinko machine (game machine)
PA game area 16 Start winning device (16a Start winning port)
56 effect symbol display device (56a display surface)
60 presentation device 61 display body 62 first display member 63 first display area 65 second display member 66 second display area 68 third display member 69 third display area 70 first back display area 71 fourth display member 72 fourth Display area 73 Second back display area 74 Fifth display member 75 Fifth display area 80 Telescopic mechanism 90 Rotating mechanism 112 Lottery means 170 Production control device

Claims (6)

It consists of a plurality of display members nested in each other and having a display area on which a predetermined pattern or character is displayed at least on the front side, and the display members can be expanded and contracted by sliding relative to each other. It has a freely configured display body,
The display areas are respectively formed on the side portions of the plurality of display members, and the plurality of display areas of the plurality of display members face each other in substantially the same direction in a state where the plurality of display members are combined. Composed of
In a state where the display body is most contracted, the display regions of all the display members except the display member on the most proximal side among the plurality of display members are respectively positioned inside the display members adjacent to the proximal end side. An effect device for a gaming machine that is configured to be configured so that all display areas of the plurality of display members appear and can be viewed with the display body extended most.   When the display body extends from the most contracted state, the display member excluding the display member on the most proximal side among the plurality of display members slides one by one, and the display area of the display member that slides moves. 2. The game machine effect device according to claim 1, wherein the game machine effect device is configured to appear and be visible one by one. The display body is configured to be rotatable around an axis in a direction in which the display body expands and contracts,
A back display area in which a predetermined pattern or character is displayed is formed in a portion excluding the display area on the side of at least one of the display members in the plurality of display members,
3. The game machine effect device according to claim 1, wherein when the display body is rotated, the back display area appears on the front side and is visible. 4.   5. The effect device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of display members is formed in a cylindrical shape.   5. The effect device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of display members is formed in a prismatic shape. An effect device that produces effects according to the development of the game,
Production control means for controlling the operation of the production device,
The effect device is a game device effect device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means controls the operation of the effect device so as to expand or contract or rotate the display body in accordance with the development of the game.

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