JP2008228800A - Presentation accessory and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the presentation effect with a presentation accessory without complicating the structure. <P>SOLUTION: The presentation accessory is composed of a blade 901, a hilt 802 integrated with the blade 901 and a sheath 801 for storing the blade 901. The presentation accessory has a motor to be driven/rotated in a prescribed direction and in the direction opposite from the prescribed direction, and an accessory control part for controlling the rotation/driving of the motor based on a presentation signal from a presentation board. The hilt 802 and the sheath 801 are brought close to or separated from each other as the motor is rotated/driven in the prescribed direction, so that the blade 901 stored in the sheath 801 is exposed from the sheath 801 or the blade 901 is stored in the sheath 801 again. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with an effect for a production (direction production), and more particularly, to a gaming machine provided with a production and a production having a story characteristic in operation.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters a specific start winning opening, three rows of symbols displayed on the display section are displayed so as to flow from top to bottom, and if the same or related symbols are aligned on a certain line, it is a big hit As a result, gaming machines that can open a big prize opening and play big hit games are widely used.

  In such a gaming machine, during the period from when the jackpot occurrence is determined until the jackpot is notified, or at the time of notice to notify the possibility of shifting to the jackpot, it is possible to provide a director (director) The device which raises game property by making it drive is given.

  In addition, conventionally, there is provided an effect operating device that rotates a Japanese sword-shaped effect member (effector) to swing down with a predetermined trigger, and the effect member is formed of a permeable material, and on the back of the effect member. There has been a gaming machine in which a pattern provided on the surface of a production member is made to stand up by transmitting projection light from a plurality of LEDs provided to the production member (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2006-296837 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, the driving source for operating the rendering agent has a uniform power generation direction and generation amount, so that the operation of the rendering agent becomes monotonous and the rendering agent is provided. Despite this, there was a limit to the effects of using the director. On the other hand, when the operation of the director is complicated, the control of the director is complicated, or the mechanism is complicated by providing a mechanism for control.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a director and a gaming machine that can improve the effect of the director without complicating the structure in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art. To do.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the director of the invention of claim 1 stores a blade-shaped member, a handle-shaped member integrated with the blade-shaped member, and the blade-shaped member. A sword-shaped production actor consisting of a scabbard-shaped member, a drive member that is rotationally driven in a predetermined direction and in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction, and a drive signal based on a production signal from the production board The handle-shaped member is separated from the sheath-shaped member and accommodated in the sheath-shaped member in conjunction with a drive control means for controlling rotational driving and the drive member being rotationally driven in the predetermined direction. The handle member is moved in the direction in which the blade member is exposed from the sheath member, and the handle member is rotated in the opposite direction, and the handle member is moved to the sheath member. Approaching A handle movement control member that moves the handle member in a direction in which the blade member exposed from the sheath member is accommodated in the sheath member, and the drive member is rotationally driven in the predetermined direction. In conjunction with, the sheath-shaped member moves away from the handle-shaped member, the blade-shaped member housed in the sheath-shaped member moves the sheath-shaped member in the direction exposed from the sheath-shaped member, The blade-shaped member exposed from the sheath-shaped member is accommodated in the sheath-shaped member as the sheath-shaped member approaches the handle-shaped member in conjunction with the rotational driving of the drive member in the opposite direction. And a sheath movement control member that moves the sheath-shaped member in a direction to be moved.

  In addition, in the invention according to claim 1, the stage actor according to the invention of claim 2 is embedded in the blade-shaped member or provided in the vicinity of the blade-shaped member, and transmits light through the blade-shaped member. A light emission control means for controlling at least one of light emission on / off, light emission amount and light emission color of the light emission means in conjunction with movement of the handle shape member and the sheath shape member; It is provided with.

  In addition, in the invention according to claim 1 or 2, the stage actor according to the invention of claim 3 is characterized in that the drive control means is more than the predetermined speed than the speed at which the drive control means is rotationally driven in the predetermined direction. The speed of rotational driving in the direction opposite to the direction is slowed.

  A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized by including the stage combination according to any one of the first to third aspects.

  According to the above configuration, the blade-shaped member housed in the sheath-shaped member is used as the sheath-shaped member by using the single drive member by controlling the rotational drive of the drive member based on the effect signal from the effect board. The blade-shaped member exposed from the sheath-shaped member can be accommodated in the sheath-shaped member. Here, the rotation drive of the drive member can be controlled by adjusting the rotation direction, the rotation amount, the rotation speed, and the like, for example.

  Moreover, the effect of the effect of the director can be improved by causing the blade-shaped member to emit light at the timing when the blade-shaped member is exposed from the sheath-shaped member.

  Further, when the rotation of the drive member is controlled based on the effect signal from the effect board, the blade-shaped member housed in the sheath-shaped member is exposed from the sheath-shaped member using a single drive member. And the speed of the operation when the blade-shaped member exposed from the sheath-shaped member is accommodated in the sheath-shaped member can be made different.

  According to the director and the gaming machine according to the present invention, the blade-shaped member housed in the sheath-shaped member is exposed from the sheath-shaped member or is exposed from the sheath-shaped member using a single drive member. Since the blade-shaped member can be stored in the sheath-shaped member, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the production effect by the production actor without complicating the structure.

(Embodiment)
Exemplary embodiments of a director and a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. A plurality of nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 103, and a game ball is dropped in various directions, and a windmill or a prize opening that changes the fall direction of the game ball is placed in the middle of the fall. Is arranged.

  A display unit 104 is arranged at the center of the game area 103 of the game board 101. As the display unit 104, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) is used. Below the display unit 104, a start winning opening 105 for starting winning is arranged. On the left side of the display unit 104, a winning gate 106 is provided.

  The winning gate 106 is provided to detect the passing of the game ball and perform a lottery to open the start winning opening 105 for a predetermined time. A normal winning opening 107 is disposed on the side of the display unit 104 or below. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 107, the number of winning balls (for example, 10) at the time of the normal winning is paid out. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 108 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  The display unit 104 described above starts changing the display of a plurality of symbols when a game ball wins a specific winning opening (at the time of starting winning), and the symbols stop after a predetermined time. When specific symbols (for example, “777”) are prepared at the time of the stop, a big hit state is obtained. In the big win state, the predetermined winning opening 109 located below is repeatedly opened for a predetermined period (for example, 15 rounds), and the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning game balls is paid out.

  A frame member 110 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 110 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 110 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side. Thereby, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can be made more conspicuous than other types of gaming machines that do not include the frame member 110. By making the gaming machine conspicuous, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine and to strengthen the deterrent against fraudulent acts on the gaming machine.

  In the frame member 110, the effect light portions 111 are provided on the two sides on the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103. Each effect light unit 111 includes a plurality of lights 112. Each light 112 irradiates a player in front of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. Each light 112 is driven by a motor (see reference numeral 272 in FIG. 2) provided in the effect light unit 111 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  In addition, each light 112 can irradiate the surroundings of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the gaming machine. Each light 112 is driven by a motor (see reference numeral 272 in FIG. 2) provided in the effect light unit 111 so as to rotate the light irradiation direction. The motor that is driven to rotate the direction of light irradiation from each light 112 is a motor different from the motor that changes the direction of light irradiation from each light 112 in the vertical direction.

  The effect light unit 111 can change the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from the entire effect light unit 111 in three dimensions by rotating the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from each light 112 while changing the vertical direction. it can.

  The light irradiation direction is changed when, for example, a big hit state is reached. Accordingly, the player and the surroundings of the gaming machine can be sequentially irradiated to inform the surroundings that the gaming machine is in the big hit state, and the attention of the player who has been in the big hit state can be increased. . Accordingly, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling due to the attention, and to continuously or repeatedly use the gaming machine of the present embodiment, thereby improving the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Further, the light irradiation direction may be made different when an abnormal situation different from that in a normal game occurs, for example, when some illegal act is performed on the gaming machine. As a result, it is possible to quickly find an abnormal situation such as an illegal act, and to strengthen the deterrence against the illegal act on the gaming machine after the next time.

  An operation handle 113 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 110. The operation handle 113 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 110 described above, the operation handle 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 113 includes a firing instruction member 114 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 114 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 113 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. The launcher causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 114 is directly operated by the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 113 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 114.

  A light emitting unit (see reference numeral 263 in FIG. 2) is provided inside the operation handle 113. The light emitting unit includes a plurality of LEDs (see reference numeral 273 in FIG. 2) that emit light when energized. The light emitting unit, for example, energizes the LED when it becomes a big hit state, and causes the LED to emit light. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player and the surroundings that the gaming machine is in the big hit state, and the degree of attention of the player in the big hit state can be increased.

  The light emitting unit includes a reflecting member that reflects light emitted from the LED, and a motor (see reference numeral 274 in FIG. 2) that rotates the reflecting member so as to change the direction of reflection by the reflecting member. The light emitting unit can increase the effect of causing the light emitting unit to emit light by reflecting the light emitted from the LED in multiple directions using the reflecting member.

  In this way, by causing the light emitting unit to emit light and conspicuous light emission from the light emitting unit, it is possible to let the player and the surroundings know that the gaming machine is in the big hit state, and the player who has hit the big hit state The degree of attention can be increased. Then, by raising the player's attention level, the player who has been in a big hit state is given an uplifting feeling by being noted, and the gaming machine of this embodiment is continuously or repeatedly used, The operating rate of the machine can be improved.

  On the upper side and side (right side of the drawing in FIG. 1) of the symbol display unit 104, there are provided an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as “direction effect”) (horizontal) 115 and an effect effect (vertical) 116. ing. The director (horizontal) 115 and director (vertical) 116 in the gaming machine of the present embodiment schematically represent a part of the Japanese sword (around the samurai). The director (horizontal) 115 and the director (vertical) 116 are drawn as if the sword is pulled out of the sheath and the pulled blade is returned to the sheath again. 116 is provided to be movable along the longitudinal direction of 116.

  The director (horizontal) 115 is driven by a solenoid (see reference numerals 275a and 275b in FIG. 2), and the director (vertical) 116 is driven by a motor (see reference numeral 276 in FIG. 2). By directing the same production actor (horizontal) 115 and production actor (vertical) 116 with different types of driving sources, the production actor (horizontal) 115 and the production actor (vertical) 116 each have their own movements. This can increase the production effect.

  In addition, the production effect (vertical) 116 includes an LED (see reference numeral 278 in FIG. 2). This LED is controlled so as to be lit in conjunction with the driving of the motor in the effect agent (vertical) 116, and the effect of the effect agent (vertical) 116 on the player can be increased.

  In the frame member 110, a chance button 117 that accepts an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The operation of the chance button 117 is effective while guidance for prompting the operation of the chance button 117 is displayed, for example, in a specific reach effect during the game.

  In the frame member 110, a cross key 118 is provided next to the chance button 117. The chance button 117 and the cross key 118 constitute an operation unit (see reference numeral 300 in FIG. 3). In addition, the frame member 110 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 277 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine. The control unit 200 includes a plurality of control units. In the example shown in the figure, a main control unit 201, an effect control unit 202, and a prize ball control unit 203 are included. The main control unit 201 controls basic operations related to gaming of the gaming machine. The production control unit 202 controls the production operation during the game. The prize ball control unit 203 controls the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  The main control unit 201 includes a CPU 211 that executes basic processing as the game content progresses, and a RAM 213 that functions as a data work area when the CPU 211 performs arithmetic processing based on a program stored in the ROM 212. . The main control unit 201 realizes its function by, for example, a main board.

  On the input side of the main control unit 201, a start winning port detection unit 221 that detects a winning ball that has won a winning winning port 105, a gate detection unit 222 that detects a game ball that has passed through the winning gate 106, and a normal win An ordinary winning opening detection unit 223 that detects a game ball won in the mouth 107 and a large winning opening detection unit 224 that detects a winning ball won in the big winning opening 109 are connected.

  Connected to the input side of the effect control unit 202 is a chance button detection unit 220 that detects that the chance button 117 has been operated. Although illustration is omitted, on the input side of the production control unit 202, it is detected that the character or figure selected by the cursor key is specified and “ENTER” for confirming the specified character or figure is operated. A detection unit that performs this function may be provided instead of or in addition to the chance button detection unit 220.

  The detection units 220 to 224 can be configured using proximity switches or the like. The detection result by the chance button detection unit 220 is input to the effect control unit 202. Detection results from the start winning port detection unit 221, the gate detection unit 222, the normal winning port detection unit 223, and the big winning port detection unit 224 are input to the main control unit 201.

  A prize winning opening / closing part 231 is connected to the output side of the main control part 201, and the opening / closing of the prize winning opening / closing part 231 is controlled. The special prize opening / closing unit 231 has a function of opening the special prize opening 109 for a certain period of time when a big hit is made, and is configured using a solenoid or the like. This jackpot is pre-programmed to occur with a predetermined probability based on the generated random number.

  The production control unit 202 performs production control during the game. The effect control unit 202 includes a CPU 241 that executes effect processing, a ROM 242 that stores various image data such as programs, background images, design images, and character images, and a RAM 243 that functions as a data work area during the CPU 241 arithmetic processing. The VRAM 244 for writing image data to be displayed on the display unit 104 is provided.

In the effect control unit 202, the CPU 241 reads a program stored in the ROM 242, executes various image processing such as background image display processing, symbol image display / variation processing, and character image display processing, and reads necessary image data from the ROM 242. Write to the VRAM 244. The background image, the design image, and the character image are superimposed and displayed on the display unit 104 on the display screen. That is, the design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image.

  In this case, when the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 244 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. . The effect control unit 202 realizes its function by, for example, an effect board.

  The effect control unit 202 receives various data during the game from the main control unit 201, and performs effect control during the game. On the output side of the effect control unit 202, the symbol display unit (LCD) 104, the lamp control unit 251, the first light control unit 252, the second light control unit 253, the accessory control unit 254, The audio control unit 255 is connected.

  The effect control unit 202 displays, for the symbol display unit (LCD) 104, the contents of the effect during the game, such as movement display of symbols, reach (a state where two of the three symbols are aligned), and a big hit Generate and output various display information. The effect control unit 202 outputs to the lamp control unit 251 data for performing lighting control on various lamps 262 provided on the game board 101, the base frame, and the like.

  For the first light control unit 252, the effect control unit 202 changes data for performing lighting control for the plurality of lights 112 in the effect light unit 111 and the irradiation direction of light from each light 112. In addition, data for performing drive control on the motor 272 is output.

  For the second light control unit 253, the effect control unit 202 performs data (LED lighting control data) for performing lighting control on the plurality of LEDs 273 in the light emitting unit 263, and driving for the motor 274 that rotates the reflecting member. Data (motor drive control data) for performing control and the like is output.

  The effect control unit 202, for the accessory control unit (drive control means) 254, data for performing drive control on the solenoids 275a and 275b for operating the above-described effect agent (horizontal) 115, the effect agent (vertical ) Data for performing drive control on the motor (drive member) 276 that operates 116, and data for performing lighting control on the LED 278 in the rendering agent (vertical) 116 are output.

  The effect control unit 202 performs, for the audio control unit 255, data for performing drive control on an energization mechanism (not shown) that energizes a coil or the like included in the speaker 277 in order to output sound from the speaker 277 (audio output control). Data).

  The prize ball control unit 203 performs prize ball control based on a program stored in the ROM 282. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281 that executes a prize ball control process, a RAM 283 that functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the CPU 281, and the like. The prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by, for example, a prize ball board.

  The winning ball control unit 203 performs control for paying out the number of winning balls at the time of winning a prize to the connected paying unit 291. In addition, an operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 is detected, and the launch of the game ball is controlled. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. The winning ball control unit 203 controls the paying unit 291 to pay out the number of winning balls corresponding to the game balls won in each winning port (start winning port 105, normal winning port 107, large winning port 109). Do it.

  The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 configured as described above are provided on different printed circuit boards (main board, effect board, and prize ball board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Configuration of operation unit)
The configuration of the operation unit will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of the operation unit. 3, the operation unit 300 includes a chance button (indicated as “CHANCE” in FIG. 3) 117 and a cross key 118. The chance button 117 in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is realized by a convex button.

  The chance button 117 may be an input pad that employs a touch panel system in addition to the convex button. The cross key 118 is a cursor key 301 to 304 for changing the position of the character or figure displayed on the symbol display unit 104, and the character or figure selected by the operation of the cursor key 301 to 304 is determined. ”Key 305.

(Basic operation of gaming machines)
An example of the basic operation of the gaming machine having the above configuration will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning status of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. The winning ball control unit 203 has the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning status. Make a withdrawal.

  Further, every time a game ball wins at the start winning opening 105, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 repeatedly displays and stops the symbols on the symbol display unit 104. . When the big hit occurrence has been determined, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 stops with a predetermined design. At the same time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is performed.

  The effect control unit 202 displays various effects on the symbol display unit 104 in addition to the symbol variation display during the jackpot occurrence period, during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, or at the time of reach notice. . In addition, effects such as performing specific driving for various types of accessories, changing the lighting state of the lamp 262 and the lights 112 and 273, and driving the motors 272 and 274 are performed.

  When a big hit occurs, the big winning opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. One release is one round, for example, 15 rounds are repeatedly executed. The period of one round is set, for example, when 10 game balls are won or for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). At this time, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out with 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is canceled and the normal gaming state is restored.

(Operation and composition of the director (side))
FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are explanatory diagrams showing the operation of the production actor (horizontal) 115. 4 and 5, the director (horizontal) 115 includes a sheath 401, a handle 402, a collar 403, and a blade 501. The director (horizontal) 115 is in a state where the blade 501 is housed in the sheath 401 as shown in FIG. 4, or in a state where a part of the blade 501 is pulled out from the sheath 401 as shown in FIG. Take one of the states.

  FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are explanatory diagrams showing the configuration of the production role (horizontal) 115. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the blade 501 in the production actor (horizontal) 115 is stored in the sheath 401, and FIG. 7 shows a state in which a part of the blade 501 is pulled out from the sheath 401 in the production agent (horizontal) 115. ing. 6 and 7, branch number “−1” (FIGS. 6A and 6B) is a front view showing the configuration of the director (horizontal) 115, and branch number “−2” (FIG. 6). 2, FIG. 7-2) is a back view showing the configuration of the director (horizontal) 115.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the rendering accessory (horizontal) 115 includes a right solenoid 275 a. The right solenoid 275a is connected to a part of the sheath 401 (hereinafter referred to as “sheath member”) 401a via a right crank 603 connected to the iron core 602 of the right solenoid 275a and a connecting plate 604.

  The right solenoid 275a pulls the iron core 602 in a direction in which the sheath member 401a is separated from the handle 402 when energized. A compression spring 605 is wound around the iron core 602. The iron core 602 when not energized is biased in a direction in which the sheath 401 abuts against the flange 403 by the biasing force of the compression spring 605.

  In addition, the director (horizontal) 115 includes a left solenoid 275b. The left solenoid 275b is connected to a part of the handle 402 (hereinafter referred to as “handle member”) 402a through a left crank 608 and a connecting plate 609 connected to the iron core 607 of the left solenoid 275b.

  The left solenoid 275b pulls the iron core 607 in a direction in which the handle member 402a is separated from the sheath member 401a when energized. A compression spring 610 is wound around the iron core 607. The iron core 607 when not energized is biased in a direction in which the flange 403 abuts against the sheath 401 by the biasing force of the compression spring 610.

  The accessory control unit 254 energizes the right solenoid 275a and the left solenoid 275b at the same timing. By making the energization / non-energization timings in the right solenoid 275a and the left solenoid 275b the same, the sheath 401 and the handle 402 move in mutually opposite directions at the same timing.

  During energization, the iron core 602 and the iron core 607 are drawn into the right solenoid 275a and the left solenoid 275b, respectively, so that the sheath member 401a and the handle member 402a are separated from each other. In this state, the blade 501 is pulled out from the sheath 401, and a part of the blade 501 appears between the sheath 401 and the handle 402.

(Operation and composition of the director (vertical))
FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams showing the operation of the production role (vertical) 116. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the production role (vertical) 116 includes a sheath (sheath-shaped member) 801, a handle (handle-shaped member) 802, a collar 803, and a blade (blade-shaped member) 901. The director (vertical) 116 has a state in which the blade 901 is housed in the sheath 801 as shown in FIG. 8 and a state in which a part of the blade 901 is pulled out from the sheath 801 as shown in FIG. It is possible to take a state in which the handle 802 is positioned at any position in between.

  Although illustration is omitted, the director (longitudinal) 116 includes another blade provided on the back side of the blade 901. The sheath 801 and the handle 802 are attached to different blades, and the sheath 801 and the handle 802 are connected by different blades. By connecting the sheath 801 and the handle 802 using different blades, the sheath 801 and the handle 802 can be unitized. As a result, it is possible to facilitate the assembling work of the production actor 116 and the gaming machine.

  The LED 278 is built in the blade 901 or disposed in the vicinity of the blade 901. The blade 901 is provided to be able to emit incident light after diffusing it. Specifically, the blade 901 diffuses incident light by forming the surface of the blade 901 into a grain shape or forming the blade 901 from a material in which a light diffusion material is dispersed. The LED 278 is provided at a position where the light emitted from the LED 278 can be incident on the blade 901 with respect to the blade 901 and the incident light can be propagated while being diffused in the blade 901.

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are explanatory diagrams showing the configuration of the production effect (vertical) 116. FIG. 10 shows a state in which the blade 901 in the production actor (vertical) 116 is housed in the sheath 801, and FIG. 11 shows a state in which a part of the blade 901 is pulled out from the sheath 801 in the production agent (vertical) 116. ing. 10 and 11, the branch number “−1” (FIGS. 10-1 and 11-1) is a front view showing the configuration of the director (vertical) 116, and the branch number “−2” (FIG. 10-). 2, FIG. 11-2) is a back view showing the structure of the production effect (vertical) 116.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the effect actor (vertical) 116, the sheath 801 and the blade 901 are provided to be movable in the vertical direction in FIGS. 10 and 11. A handle member 802a, a collar 803, and the like constituting a part of the handle 802 are attached to the blade 901. The handle member 802a and the collar 803 move in the vertical direction as the blade 901 moves.

  A rack-and-pinion structure including rack gears 1001 and 1002 and a pinion gear 1003 is provided on the back side of the production role (vertical) 116. The rack gear 1001 is fixed to the blade 901. The rack gear 1002 is fixed to a sheath member 801 a that constitutes a part of the sheath 801.

  The pinion gear 1003 is fixed in position. The pinion gear 1003 is connected to a drive gear 1005 attached to the drive shaft of the motor 276 whose position is fixed. The pinion gear 1003 rotates as the driving gear 1005 rotates by driving the motor 276.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when the motor 276 rotates in the direction of the arrow 1010, the pinion gear 1003 rotates in the direction of the arrow 1011. As the pinion gear 1003 rotates in the direction of the arrow 1011, the rack gear 1001 moves in the direction of the arrow 1012, and the rack gear 1002 moves in the direction of the arrow 1013.

  As the rack gear 1001 moves in the direction of the arrow 1012, the blade 901, the handle member 802a, and the collar 803 move away from the sheath member 801a. The blade 901, the handle member 802a, and the scissors 803 move in a direction away from the sheath member 801a when the handle member 802a is lifted (pushed up) by the blade 901.

  As the rack gear 1002 moves in the direction of the arrow 1013, the sheath member 801a moves away from the handle member 802a and the collar 803. Thereby, the director (vertical) 116 changes from the state in which the blade 901 is housed in the sheath 801 (see FIG. 8) to the state in which the blade 901 is pulled out from the sheath 801 (see FIG. 9). .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the motor 276 rotates in the direction of the arrow 1110, the pinion gear 1003 rotates in the direction of the arrow 1111. As the pinion gear 1003 rotates in the direction of the arrow 1111, the rack gear 1001 moves in the direction of the arrow 1112, and the rack gear 1002 moves in the direction of the arrow 1113.

  As the rack gear 1001 moves in the direction of the arrow 1112, the blade 901, the handle member 802 a, and the collar 803 move in a direction close to the sheath member 801 a. As the rack gear 1002 moves in the direction of the arrow 1113, the sheath member 801a moves in the direction approaching the handle member 802a and the collar 803. As a result, the director (vertical) 116 changes from a state in which the blade 901 is pulled out from the sheath 801 (see FIG. 9) to a state in which the blade 901 is housed in the sheath 801 (see FIG. 8). .

  In the stage effect (longitudinal) 116, the sheath member 801 a and the blade 901, the handle member 802 a, and the collar 803 are moved by moving the rack gears 1001 and 1002 by the motor 276. By controlling the rotational drive of the motor 276 in accordance with the direction of the arrow 1010 or the direction of the arrow 1110, a single motor 276 can be used to perform a plurality of patterns of rendering operations. The rotational drive of the motor 276 can be controlled by adjusting the rotational direction, rotational amount, rotational speed, etc. of the motor 276, for example.

  The Japanese sword used as the director (vertical) 116 in the gaming machine of the present embodiment has been a symbol of the samurai's soul since ancient times. It was allowed to pull out only when it was here. Taking the above flow, the blade 901 in the production role (vertical) 116 is housed in the sheath 801 in the normal gaming state. Then, the blade 901 is removed from the sheath 801 only when a big hit (usually big hit, probability variation big hit, etc.) occurs.

(Processing procedure of production control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the effect control unit 202 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect control unit 202. FIG. 12 shows a processing procedure performed by the effect control unit 202 for the second light control unit 253.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 12, the effect control unit 202 first determines whether or not jackpot information (including jackpot information such as normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, time reduction jackpot, etc.) has been received (step S1201). Here, when the jackpot information is received after receiving the jackpot information (step S1201: Yes), the reach effect is executed (step S1202).

  Subsequently, the jackpot transition effect is executed (step S1203), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the jackpot information was received (step S1204). Here, the jackpot transition effect is an effect for the purpose of guiding that the jackpot game can be played from now on, prior to the effect performed in the jackpot game.

  The jackpot transition effect tells the player that the jackpot has been confirmed when the three symbols are arranged on the symbol display unit (LCD) 104, and congratulates the player by celebrating the jackpot until the jackpot effect is started. A predetermined effect is executed. The normal jackpot transition effect and the probability variation jackpot transition effect are the same as the jackpot transition effect, but the contents of the effect may be changed depending on each type.

  The predetermined time is the time from when the main control unit (main board) 201 transmits the jackpot information to the effect board until the big prize opening / closing part 231 is controlled to open the big prize opening 109. This time is measured by a timer function provided in the CPU 211 described above.

  In step S1204, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S1204: No), the process returns to step S1203 to continue to execute the jackpot transition effect (step S1103), and when the predetermined time has elapsed (step S1204: Yes). The jackpot effect is executed in conjunction with the opening of the special winning opening 109 (step S1205), and the process returns to step S1201.

  In the jackpot effect in step S1205, the effect control unit 202 outputs data for performing drive control on the right solenoid 275a, the left solenoid 275b, and the motor 276 to the accessory control unit 254. Thereby, the accessory control unit 254 energizes the right solenoid 275a and the left solenoid 275b in the effect accessory (horizontal) 115 and rotationally drives the motor 276 in the direction of the arrow 1010 in FIG. 10-2. As a result, the blade 501 is pulled out from the sheath 401 in the director role (horizontal) 115, and the blade 901 is pulled out from the sheath 801 in the director role (vertical) 116.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202 generates and outputs display information for displaying on the display unit 104 a screen cut by the sword on the symbol display unit (LCD) 104 and outputs the display information to the sound control unit 255. On the other hand, data for outputting the sound effect of swinging down the sword from the speaker 277 is output. As a result, the symbol display unit (LCD) 104 displays a screen that is cut into two parts by the sword, and the speaker 277 outputs a sound effect in conjunction with the display.

  Thereafter, the accessory control unit 254 stops energization of the right solenoid 275a and the left solenoid 275b in the production accessory (horizontal) 115 and rotationally drives the motor 276 in the direction of the arrow 1110 in FIG. As a result, the blade 501 is stored in the sheath 401 in the director role (horizontal) 115, and the blade 901 is stored in the sheath 801 in the director role (vertical) 116.

  In step S1205, the effect control unit 202 causes the accessory control unit 254 to move the motor in the direction of the arrow 1110 in FIG. 11-2 rather than the rotational speed of the motor 276 in the direction of the arrow 1010 in FIG. Data for performing drive control so that the rotational speed of 276 is lower is output.

  Accordingly, it is possible to realize an operation in which the blade 901 is quickly pulled out (opened) from the sheath 801 and the blade 901 is slowly retracted (closed) into the sheath 801 with respect to the production actor (vertical) 116. In a historical drama, the scene where the sword is placed in the sheath is the so-called “Kime” scene of the hero. It is possible to express a scene where the anger of a person converges.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment expresses a more realistic sword insertion / removal operation (as played by an actor in the period drama) by driving the stage actor (vertical) 116 using the motor 276. A subtle change in the character's feelings in the “Kime” scene in the play can be expressed by a director (vertical) 116. Further, it can be implicitly expressed that the owner of the director (vertical) 116 (the main character in the gaming machine) is a sword master. In addition, it is possible to guide the fact that the stage of the game has settled down.

  When a solenoid and a spring are used as in the director (horizontal) 115, the operation of pulling out the blade 501 from the sheath 401 and placing the extracted blade 501 in the sheath 401 again is completed in one action. For this reason, it is difficult to express the feeling of weight of the blade 901, and the force is felt when the blade 901 is placed in the sheath 801.

  On the other hand, in the production role (vertical) 116, by using the motor 276, the blade 901 is quickly pulled out (opened) from the sheath 801, and the blade 901 is slowly placed (closed) in the sheath 801 as described above. Therefore, it is possible to express a feeling of weight of the blade 901 and a feeling of force when the blade 901 is placed in the sheath 801.

  Further, in the production role (vertical) 116, the sheath member 801 a, the handle member 802 a, and the collar 803 can be moved using a single motor 276 so that the blade 901 is housed in the sheath 801. When the motor for driving the sheath member 801a and the motor for driving the handle member 802a and the collar 803 are separately provided and the sheath member 801a, the handle member 802a and the collar 803 are moved using a plurality of motors, the blade 901 is the sheath 801. It is troublesome because it is necessary to adjust each motor in order to make it housed inside. In addition, when adjustment of each motor is not performed, it is assumed that the blade 901 is not completely stored in the sheath 801 and is in a half-open state. In particular, in the half-open state, the above “texture” cannot be expressed.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, by using one motor 276, the sheath member 801a, the handle member 802a, and the collar 803 are moved simultaneously, and the blade 901 is completely accommodated in the sheath 801. Can do. As a result, the above-mentioned “texture” can be effectively expressed.

  When a solenoid and a spring are used as in the production role (horizontal) 115, the blade 501 can be pulled out of the sheath 401, and the pulled blade 501 can be quickly stored in the sheath 401 again. For this reason, the production role (horizontal) 115 is suitable for production that requires a sense of speed. In addition to the production that requires a sense of speed, the production agent (vertical) 116 can also express the above-mentioned “Kime”. Therefore, the production actor (horizontal) 115 and the production actor (vertical) 116 are displayed. By using it together, it is possible to improve the performance effect given to the player.

  In addition, during the jackpot transition effect in step S1203 described above, the time adjustment may be performed by operating the effect agent (vertical) 116 as described above. For example, by slowly storing the blade 901 in the sheath 801, it is possible to secure time until the blade 901 is completely stored in the sheath 801, and to adjust the time until the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  Further, in the jackpot transition effect in step S1203 described above, the rotational direction of the motor 276 at any position between the state in which the blade 901 is completely within the sheath 801 and the state in which the blade 901 is completely withdrawn from the sheath 801 May be switched.

  As a result, the director (longitudinal) 116 can be opened and closed in small increments. Specifically, for example, the rotation direction of the motor 276 is switched by changing the pulse for driving the motor 276 or switching the direction of the current supplied to the motor 275.

  By performing such an effect, it is possible to convey a big hit feeling to the player. Such effects can also express the emotions of the characters appearing in the game, such as the anger of the hero against the villain, by timing the performance. As a result, it is possible to improve the presentation effect given to the player and improve the fun of the game.

  As described above, the director and the gaming machine according to the present invention are useful for a gaming machine including a director and a director who are required to produce an action with movement, and in particular, an effect having a story in the operation. It is suitable for pachinko machines equipped with an accessory and a director.

It is a front view which shows an example of the game machine of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of an operation part. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows operation | movement of a production | presentation actor (horizontal). It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows operation | movement of a production | presentation actor (horizontal). It is the front view (the 1) which shows the structure of a production | presentation actor (horizontal). It is a back view (the 1) which shows the structure of a production | presentation actor (horizontal). It is a front view (the 2) which shows the structure of a production | presentation actor (horizontal). It is a back view (the 2) which shows the structure of a production | presentation actor (horizontal). It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows operation | movement of a production | presentation actor (vertical). It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows operation | movement of a production | presentation actor (vertical). It is the front view (the 1) which shows the structure of a production | presentation actor (length). It is a back view (the 1) which shows the structure of a production | presentation actor (length). It is a front view (the 2) which shows the structure of a production | presentation actor (vertical). It is a back view (the 2) which shows the structure of a production | presentation actor (vertical). It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect control part.

Explanation of symbols

254 Actor Control Unit 276 Motor 116 Production Actor 801 Sheath 802 Handle 901 Blade

Claims (4)

A sword-shaped production role consisting of a blade-shaped member, a handle-shaped member integrated with the blade-shaped member, and a sheath-shaped member that houses the blade-shaped member,
A driving member that rotates in a predetermined direction and a direction opposite to the predetermined direction;
Drive control means for controlling the rotational drive of the drive member based on an effect signal from the effect board;
In conjunction with the drive member being rotationally driven in the predetermined direction, the handle member is separated from the sheath member, and the blade member housed in the sheath member is removed from the sheath member. The handle-shaped member is moved in the exposing direction, and the handle-shaped member approaches the sheath-shaped member and is exposed from the sheath-shaped member in conjunction with the rotational driving of the drive member in the opposite direction. A handle movement control member that moves the handle member in a direction in which the blade member that has been housed in the sheath member,
In conjunction with the drive member being driven to rotate in the predetermined direction, the sheath-shaped member is separated from the handle-shaped member, and the blade-shaped member housed in the sheath-shaped member is separated from the sheath-shaped member. The sheath-shaped member is moved in the exposing direction, and the sheath-shaped member approaches the handle-shaped member and is exposed from the sheath-shaped member in conjunction with the drive member being driven to rotate in the opposite direction. A sheath movement control member that moves the sheath-shaped member in a direction in which the blade-shaped member that has been housed in the sheath-shaped member;
A production that is characterized by having A light emitting means that is built in the blade-shaped member or provided in the vicinity of the blade-shaped member, and emits light through the blade-shaped member;
Light emission control means for controlling on / off of light emission of the light emission means, light emission amount, and light emission color in conjunction with movement of the handle shape member and the sheath shape member;
The stage combination according to claim 1, further comprising:   3. The drive control unit according to claim 1, wherein the drive control unit makes a speed of rotating the drive control unit in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction slower than a speed of rotating the drive control unit in the predetermined direction. Directing role.   A gaming machine comprising the director in any one of claims 1 to 3.

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