JP2009005883A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of effectively increasing player's interest by making the movement performance by a mobile object unpredictable, thereby enhancing the degree of attention to a movement performance. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko machine comprises: a game area into which a game ball is to be hit by an operation by a player; a start port arranged inside the game area, that a game medium can enter; a first start port sensor 216 or the like for detecting the entry of the game medium to the start port; a drawing means 640 for executing drawing on the basis of the detection of the game medium by the first start port sensor 216 or the like; a mobile object 601 which moves on a trackless moving route in a performance space different from the game area; a mobile object power source 630 loaded inside the mobile object 601 in the state of moving the mobile object 601 and not being easily recognized by a player; and a mobile object control means 610 for remotely controlling the mobile object power source 630 so as to move the mobile object 601 in a prescribed moving pattern on the basis of the drawing result of the drawing means 640. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine has a gaming board having a gaming area into which a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is driven. In the game area of the game board, obstacle nails, windmills, and winning holes are provided at appropriate places, and an out port for discharging game media that has not won the winning hole to the outside of the gaming area is provided. When a game medium wins a winning opening, a predetermined number of game media are paid out.

  Further, in addition to the movement of the game medium in the game area, a moving body that mechanically moves in a vertical direction on a predetermined moving path, or a moving body that reciprocates and rotates in the left-right direction (for example, Patent Document 1) proposes a technique that enhances the interest of a player by performing not only an effect by a game medium but also a movement effect by the movement of a moving body.

JP 2006-75230 A

  However, in conventional gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a driving mechanism for reciprocating a moving body is easily visible to a player. Therefore, since the moving range of the moving body is easily known, the interest in the moving effect is quickly diminished, and the interest of the moving effect cannot be sufficiently enjoyed, so that the player's interest may be reduced.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of improving the degree of attention to the moving effect and suppressing the decrease in the interest of the player by making the moving effect by the moving body surprising. It is to be an issue.

Mean 1: In the gaming machine,
“A game area in which a game medium is driven by a player's operation, a start port that is placed in the game area and into which a game medium can enter, and a ball that detects that the game medium has entered the start port A state detection means; an effect stage provided in an effect space different from the game area; a separator that separates the game area and the effect stage; and a movement that moves on the effect stage that is a trackless moving surface. Body,
The moving body can be moved, and a predetermined effect mode comprising at least one of a moving body power source mounted on the inside of the moving body and a character, a pattern, and a background can be displayed in a state that is difficult for a player to visually recognize. Display means, command transmission means capable of transmitting a predetermined command in accordance with at least the entrance state detection means and the lottery result, and lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of the game medium by the entrance state detection means When the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined result, a game control means having at least advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to the player, and a command transmitted from the game control means The mobile body power source is moved so that the mobile body moves in a predetermined movement pattern based on the command receiving means capable of receiving the data and the lottery result of the lottery means. A presentation control means having a moving body control means for controlling at least, characterized in that it is a comprising "ones.

  Here, the “production space” may be a space that is different from the “game area into which the game medium is to be placed” and is visible to the player, and is the “game area into which the game medium is to be placed”. The positional relationship such as front side, rear side, upper side, lower side, etc. is not particularly limited.

  In addition, the “trackless moving surface” means a state in which there is no path (or track) that the moving body passes and a movable range (track), and a guide that guides the moving body, such as a rail of a train, for example. The purpose is to exclude the state where the part is exposed. However, a state in which a pseudo guide part that looks like the guide part is provided is not excluded. As an example of the production using the “pseudo guide part”, a moving body (a form simulating a train) that normally travels on a rail that is a pseudo guide part is derailed from the rail under a specific condition and the outside of the rail. An effect such as traveling in the effect space can be illustrated. That is, at first glance, it seems that the moving body is guided and moved by the guide portion, but in reality, a state in which a place other than the guide portion can be within the movable range is included in the gist of the present invention. In addition, the form of “moving” may be a form of “moving back and forth, left and right on the stage arranged in the production space”, or “climbing a wall-like member arranged in the production space (vertical direction) ) ”Or“ fly in the production space in at least one of the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-rear direction ”.

  Further, the “moving body power source” has a mechanism for converting the input energy into physical motion, and may be anything that can be built in the moving body, for example, an electric motor, an engine, A hydraulic actuator, a piezoelectric actuator, etc. can be illustrated.

  In addition, as the “predetermined movement pattern”, for example, “one or more movement patterns stored in a predetermined storage unit” may be reproduced based on predetermined data, "Movement pattern based on player's operation applied to predetermined operation means" (for example, when the player operates the operation lever, the moving body moves following the input applied to the operation lever) A predetermined movement pattern may be reproduced based on data that is difficult to predict in advance, or a combination of them may be used.

  Further, the “moving body control means” may be provided integrally (mounted on the moving body) with the “moving body” or may be provided separately from the “moving body”. The power source of the moving body may be controlled by both the mounted “first moving body control means” and the “second moving body control means” provided separately from the moving body. Further, “remotely controlling” refers to a method of controlling an object (mobile power source) using a transmission means that is difficult to visually recognize, such as radio waves and light.

  The “advantageous game state” means a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and various states can be exemplified as follows.

(1) In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a large number of gaming balls are opened and closed by repeatedly opening and closing a predetermined number of times, or continuously opening for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of gaming balls are won. A state where it is easy to win a winning opening (so-called “big hit state”).

(2) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit state is higher than usual, a so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

(3) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery entrance device for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by winning or passing a game ball is set to a state in which a game ball is easier to enter than usual. The state where the lottery lottery is performed more frequently than usual, the so-called “time reduction state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the drum is easily stopped by a pattern for paying out a medal as a game medium during a predetermined game, a so-called “bonus game state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the drum can be stopped with a bonus pattern that is a condition for making the next game state a bonus game state, a so-called “bonus establishment state”.

(6) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state that assists in the formation of a combination by guiding a stop sequence and symbols for establishing a combination for a predetermined number of games, so-called “assist game state” .

(7) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which the probability that a bonus state such as a bonus game state, a bonus establishment state, or an assist game state occurs is higher than usual.

  Examples of the “display means” include “liquid crystal display (LCD)”, “CRT”, “organic EL display (OELD or OLED)”, “inorganic EL display”, “plasma display (PLP)”, “ Examples include a fluorescent display tube panel (VFDP), a “field emission display”, a “light emitting diode (LED)”, and an “incandescent lamp”.

  “Character” means an image other than a design or background, and it was created for characters such as novels, comics, movies, plays, animals, plants, props, or this game machine. Virtual persons, animals, plants, or props can be exemplified.

  According to the structure of the means 1, the stage which a moving body performs a movement effect is provided in the effect space different from a game area. The moving body performs a moving effect on an effect stage that is on a trackless moving surface. The moving body has a built-in moving body power source that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and further includes moving body control means for controlling the moving body power source. In addition, a start port through which game media can enter, a ball entry state detection unit that detects that a game media has entered, and a lottery unit that performs lottery based on detection of the game media are further provided. The moving body control means remotely controls the moving body power source so that the moving body moves within the effect space in a predetermined movement pattern based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Furthermore, display means for displaying a predetermined effect mode is provided, and an effect mode by an image can be expressed by displaying a character, a design, or the like. Further, the advantageous gaming state can be generated by the advantageous gaming state generating means, and the game can be excited.

  Therefore, in this means, in addition to the movement of the game medium flowing down the game area, it is possible to excite the game by generating an effect mode or an advantageous game state by an image, and at the same time, the player's eyes by the moving effect of the moving body. Can be entertained. In particular, according to the present means, the moving body power source is built in the moving body, and the moving body performs a moving effect on a trackless moving path. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to easily understand how the moving body is driven and in what movement range, so that the movement effect can be made surprising. It can be expected to enhance interests effectively.

  By the way, as a method of moving the moving body in a state where it is difficult to understand the existence of the moving body power source, not only the above-described method of incorporating the moving body power source but also other methods are conceivable. For example, a method in which compressed air or compressed liquid is sprayed on a moving body and the moving body is moved by the pressure, or an appropriate magnetic body is mounted on the moving body, and an electromagnet provided separately from the moving body, etc. There is a method of attracting and repelling the magnetic body using a magnet and moving the moving body with the magnetic force. In addition, there is a method in which a stage on which a moving body is placed is arranged in the production space, and the moving body slides or rolls on the stage by tilting the stage back and forth and right and left.

  However, each of these methods has drawbacks. Specifically, in the method using compressed air or compressed liquid, it is expected that it is difficult to accurately control the moving amount of the moving body. In addition, the method using a magnet and the method of tilting the stage tend to require a large amount of these devices, and the production space may be reduced accordingly. If it does so, since the movable range of a mobile body will become narrow, the motion of a mobile body will become small and it will not be powerful, and there was a concern that a player's interest could not be attracted enough.

  On the other hand, in the configuration of the means 1, since a known actuator such as an electric motor or an engine is used as a power source, a very large device is not required. In addition, since the space inside the moving body is used for mounting the power source, there is no need to narrow the effect space and install the power source, and a relatively large effect space can be secured. Therefore, it can be expected that the movement of the moving body can be greatly powerful, and the interest of the player can be enhanced effectively. Furthermore, since the moving body of the present invention moves in a movement pattern based on the lottery result, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the lottery and make the game more enjoyable.

  Further, in the configuration of the means 1, the control in the gaming machine is shared between the game control means using a computer and the effect control means using a computer. The game control means controls the lottery means, the advantageous game state generation means, the command transmission means, etc., which are important parts in the actual state of the game, respectively, while based on the command from the game control means, The effect control means controls the moving body control means. Thereby, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that exhibits the above-described effects without increasing the burden on the game control means.

Means 2: In Means 1 "The moving body power source uses electricity as an energy source,
It further includes a power supply device that supplies electric power to the mobile body power source and is mounted inside the mobile body in a state that is difficult for a player to see.

  By the way, as a mobile body power source, as mentioned above, various things, such as an engine using a fossil fuel and a hydraulic actuator using oil pressure, can be considered. However, these energy sources can obtain a relatively large output, but have a drawback that problems such as noise and exhaust are likely to occur. On the other hand, a power source using electricity as an energy source has an advantage that problems such as noise and exhaust are less likely to occur.

  On the other hand, when a mobile power source using electricity as an energy source is employed, a method of not mounting a power supply device (energy supply device) inside the mobile body is also conceivable. For example, a method of mounting an electric coil inside a moving body and irradiating the electric coil with electromagnetic waves from an external (not built-in) power supply device can be considered. When an electromagnetic wave is irradiated onto an electric coil, an induced electromotive force is generated in the coil by the principle of electromagnetic induction. Therefore, the moving body is moved by the generated electric power. However, since this method is a method of exchanging energy via an electromagnetic field, there is a problem that energy efficiency is relatively low. In particular, as the distance between the moving body and the power supply device increases, the energy efficiency decreases rapidly. Therefore, sufficient energy is provided from the external power supply device to the moving body (moving body power source mounted on it) that performs the moving effect. There was a problem that it was difficult to supply. Then, since it is difficult to give a large propulsive force to the moving body, the movement of the moving body becomes small and there is a possibility that the player's interest cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

  On the other hand, according to the configuration of this means, since the power supply device is mounted inside the moving body, the exchange of electric power between the power supply device and the moving body power source is made extremely energy efficient. Can do. That is, since both the power supply device and the moving body power source are mounted inside the moving body, the distance between them is shortened, and the energy loss can be minimized. As a result, sufficient power can be applied to the mobile power source without using a large-scale power supply device, so that the mobile body can obtain a large propulsive force, and a powerful moving effect can be performed. The interest can be effectively enhanced.

Means 3: In Means 2 "The power supply device is a storage battery capable of storing the supplied power,
In the effect space, a charging device for charging the storage battery with electric power is arranged. "

  According to the structure of this means, the power supply device incorporated in the moving body is a storage battery, and further, a charging device for charging the storage battery is arranged in the effect space. The storage battery and the charging device may be charged in contact with each other or charged in a non-contact state. However, as described above, it is preferable that energy is exchanged (charged) in a contact state because energy transmission efficiency is good.

  Therefore, according to this means, since the storage battery can be charged by the charging device, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the moving effect of the moving body is stopped due to power outage and the player's interest is lost. Further, since the storage battery can be repeatedly charged, a powerful mobile power source can be selected without being restricted by the remaining amount of power. Thereby, the moving body can be moved dynamically, and the gaming machine provided with the moving body that can perform a more attractive movement effect can be provided.

Means 4: In means 3, “The charging device is installed in a specific area of the effect space,
The storage battery is charged when the mobile body moves to the specific area.

  By the way, as a method of charging a storage battery mounted on a moving body, an appropriate power source is mounted on the charging device, and the power source is moved so that the charging device moves to a place where the moving body is located using a predetermined control means. A method of controlling is conceivable. However, this method requires a separate control means for controlling the power source mounted on the charging device in addition to the mobile body control means for controlling the mobile power source, and there is a drawback that it is a detour. . Of course, two power sources (mobile power source and power source mounted on the charging device) may be controlled by one control means. However, in this case, the control method becomes complicated and the board in charge of the control. In some cases, such a problem that the burden of such increases occurs.

  On the other hand, in the structure of this means, a charging device is installed in a specific area, and a storage battery is charged by moving a mobile body to the specific area. That is, the charging device does not need to move, and the moving body that originally has the power source and the movement control means moves, so that the configuration is simpler than when a separate power source and control means are provided.

  In particular, if the charging device is placed in a state that is visible to the player and decorated in association with the appearance of the mobile object, whether the mobile object moves to a specific area and charges is part of the production It is also possible to give such an impression, and it is possible to eliminate the unnaturalness associated with the charging operation. For example, if it is a mobile device that mimics the appearance of an automobile and a decorative charging device that mimics a gas station, the battery is charged while performing a movement effect that simulates the refueling of the car at the gas station. Can be made. In addition, if it is a “mobile body that mimics the appearance of an animal and a charging device that emulates a burrow,” a storage battery can be used while performing a moving effect that simulates the appearance of an animal returning to the burrow. It can be charged. In this way, it is possible to make the act of charging the storage battery by the charging device appear as if it is part of the movement effect.

Means 5: In any one of Means 1 to 4,
"The mobile power source has an electric motor".

  Therefore, according to the structure of this means, the moving body power source has the electric motor. The electric motor is supplied with electric power from appropriate energy supply means (for example, a power supply device) and is controlled by the moving body control means. Specifically, the control by the moving body control means is to control the rotation speed, rotation angle, and rotation speed of the electric motor, thereby moving the moving body in a predetermined movement pattern.

  When an electric motor is used as a moving body power source, problems such as noise and exhaust are less likely to occur than when a power source such as an engine using fossil fuel or a hydraulic actuator using hydraulic pressure is used. Moreover, it is suitable for precise control and miniaturization, and is suitable as a power source for a moving body.

Means 6: In any one of Means 1 to 5,
“The moving body has an appearance simulating an automobile having wheels,
The moving body power source may be configured to move the moving body by rotating the wheel.

  According to the configuration of this means, the moving body has an appearance simulating an automobile and has wheels. And since it is the structure which grounds a wheel and moves, the friction between a moving body and the contact surface which is contacting the moving body can be made as small as possible, and a moving body can be moved smoothly. it can. In addition, if the appearance of a moving object is modeled on a still life such as food or a building, it will cause the moving object to move in a way that is not possible in reality. There is a risk that the sense of surrealism will cut off the interest. On the other hand, in this means, since a vehicle, which is a vehicle that moves even in the real world, is adopted as the appearance of the moving body, it can be expected that a sense of familiarity is felt rather than a feeling of deviation from the reality. That is, since the moving effect of the moving body can be made real and free of unnaturalness, a gaming machine with a higher degree of attention can be provided.

  In addition, as a medium that moves in the real world, for example, animals and humans may be considered. However, since the moving means of these media are two or four legs (bar-shaped members), stable movement is possible. Tends to be more difficult than wheels. In addition, as a moving medium having wheels, for example, a train or a two-wheeled vehicle can be considered. However, since a train is a vehicle that moves on a rail, mobility is inferior to that of a four-wheeled vehicle (or There is an actual situation that there is such an image), and there is a problem that the two-wheeled vehicle is less stable at the time of stopping than the four-wheeled vehicle. Therefore, the appearance of an automobile (four-wheeled vehicle) having an image with excellent mobility and excellent stability at the time of stopping is more suitable for a dynamic movement effect with impact.

Means 7: In any one of Means 1 to 6,
“The mobile body control means controls the mobile body power source to move in an advantageous movement pattern corresponding to the lottery result based on the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generation means. It further includes a movement pattern control means ”.

  According to the configuration of this means, the moving body control means has the advantageous movement pattern control means. Here, the advantageous movement pattern control means controls the mobile power source so as to move in the advantageous movement pattern corresponding to the lottery result based on the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generation means. is there.

  Therefore, when a game medium enters the starting port, the entering state is detected by the entering state detecting means. Then, when the lottery means performs a lottery and the lottery result is a predetermined result, the advantageous game state generating means generates various game states advantageous to the player. Since the mobile body control means has the advantageous movement pattern control means, when an advantageous gaming state occurs, the mobile body power source is controlled to move in a predetermined advantageous movement pattern corresponding to the lottery result. The movement effect is performed with an advantageous movement pattern.

  As a result, the player can clearly know that the advantageous gaming state has occurred by the advantageous movement pattern of the moving body, increase the expectation for the advantageous state such as the big hit state, and greatly increase the interest in the game. It becomes possible. In particular, when the movement effect of both the normal movement pattern when the advantageous gaming state does not occur and the advantageous movement pattern is made to be a moving body, it differs according to the gaming state of the player (that is, every time the game is played). Since the moving effect of the moving body changes (at the timing), it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not get the player bored no matter how many times the game is played.

Means 8: In means 7, “based on the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generation means, an advantageous effect display linked to the movement of the moving body moving in the advantageous movement pattern is displayed on the display means. It can be further provided with an effect display control means for displaying.

  By the way, there has been conventionally known a game machine that includes a display means and displays a character or the like on the display means so that a player can enjoy a predetermined effect. In a conventional gaming machine, since a predetermined effect mode is displayed when a game medium is received at a start port, a winning port, etc., an effect mode that is not related to the movement of the game medium in the game area Is displayed. Then, the contents of the game medium and the effect display of the effect mode are different, and it is difficult to enhance the interest of the player. Further, it may be considered that the interest of the player cannot be sufficiently enhanced by simply associating the contents of the effect display by the display means with the movement of the game medium. This is because, since the effect display by the normal display means is only a flat one, some players may be bored feeling monotonous.

  On the other hand, according to the configuration of this means, in addition to the moving body that performs the moving effect in the advantageous movement pattern, the effect display control means that performs the advantageous effect display in conjunction with the advantageous movement pattern is provided. It has been. Therefore, an effect expression (movement effect) different from the planar effect display by the conventional display means is developed, and an advantageous effect display linked to the movement effect is further performed. This makes it possible to entertain a player who feels bored with a simple planar expression. In addition, by providing both the moving body and the display means, it is possible to broaden the range of effect expression related to the advantageous gaming state compared to the case where only the moving effect by the moving body is developed, so that the gaming machine is more interesting And can be expected to have an effect of further enhancing the interest of the player.

Means 9: In any one of Means 1 to 8,
“The moving body control means includes a pattern signal transmission means for transmitting a pattern signal corresponding to the predetermined movement pattern using an electromagnetic wave,
The mobile power source may include pattern signal receiving means for receiving the pattern signal transmitted by the pattern signal transmitting means. "

  Here, as a communication form of “transmitting using electromagnetic waves”, “very long wave (VLF)”, “long wave (LF)”, “medium wave (MF)”, “short wave (HF)”, “very high frequency ( “UHF)”, “centimeter wave (SHF)”, “millimeter wave (EHF)”, “microwave” and other “radio wave communication”, and “optical communication” using “light” such as “infrared” Are also included.

  Therefore, according to the structure of this means, the mobile body control means has the pattern signal transmission means which transmits a pattern signal using electromagnetic waves. Furthermore, the moving body power source has pattern signal receiving means for receiving the pattern signal transmitted by the pattern signal transmitting means, and moves the moving body in a moving pattern corresponding to the pattern signal.

  As a result, it becomes possible to arrange and control the moving body control means at a distance remote from the moving body and the moving body power source, so that variations regarding the arrangement position of the moving body control means increase. For example, since the moving body control means can be arranged at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize, it is difficult to understand what the movement of the moving body is controlled, and the moving effect of the moving body is more mysterious. It can be a typical one. In particular, when wireless communication is performed using electromagnetic waves that are difficult to view as they are, such as radio waves and infrared rays, the exchange of signals between the moving body control means and the moving body (and the moving body power source) is not visible. The relevance of the device (relevance that the mobile body control means controls the mobile power source) can be hidden from the player's eyes. In this case, even if the barking mobile control means is arranged at a position that can be visually recognized by the player, the relevance of these devices can be concealed, so that the mysterious charm of the movement effect of this means is not impaired. And the variation of the arrangement position and arrangement method of a mobile body control means can be increased further.

Means 10: In the gaming machine, “a game area where a game medium is driven by a player's operation;
A production stage provided in a production space different from the game area;
A movable body that moves in a state that is visible to the player on the stage, and has an appearance simulating an automobile having wheels;
A separator that separates the gaming area and the stage,
A moving body power source that has an electric motor mounted inside the moving body in a state that is difficult for a player to visually recognize, and moves the moving body by rotating the wheel;
A power storage battery mounted inside the mobile body in a state in which power is supplied to the mobile body power source and is difficult for a player to visually recognize;
A charging device that is arranged in a specific area in the effect space and charges the storage battery with power;
A start port arranged in the game area and into which a game medium can enter;
Display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect mode comprising at least one of a character, a design, and a background;
Effect display control means for causing the display means to display at least an advantageous effect display linked to the movement of the moving body moving in the advantageous movement pattern based on the occurrence of the advantageous game state by the advantageous game state generating means; ,
Entry state detection means for detecting that the game medium has entered the start opening,
Command transmitting means capable of transmitting a predetermined command in accordance with at least the entering state detecting means and the lottery result;
Lottery means for performing a lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the entering state detection means;
If the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player,
A game control means having at least
Command receiving means capable of receiving a command transmitted from the game control means;
And an advantageous movement pattern control means for controlling the electric motor to move in an advantageous movement pattern corresponding to the lottery result on the basis of occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generation means; and A moving body control means having a pattern signal transmission means for transmitting a pattern signal corresponding to an advantageous movement pattern using infrared rays;
Production control means having at least
The moving body power source includes a pattern signal receiving unit that receives the pattern signal transmitted by the pattern signal transmitting unit. "

  According to the configuration of this means, a game area into which a game medium is driven by a player's operation, an effect stage provided in an effect space different from the game area, and the player can visually recognize on the effect stage And a moving body having an appearance simulating an automobile having wheels. Separators are provided between the game area and the production space, and each space is divided. A moving body power source in which an electric motor is mounted is built in the moving body, and the moving body is moved on the stage by rotating the wheel. The moving body power source is controlled by the moving body control means, and controlled so that the moving body moves in an advantageous movement pattern corresponding to the lottery result based on the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generation means. Has been. The moving body control means is equipped with a pattern signal transmitting means for transmitting a pattern signal corresponding to the moving pattern. The pattern signal receiving means mounted on the moving body power source is transmitted using infrared rays. Send. Furthermore, this means is provided with a charging device for charging a storage battery mounted on the moving body. The storage battery is repeatedly charged by the charging device to supply power necessary for the movement effect to the mobile power source. The charging device is installed in a specific area in the effect space, and the storage battery is charged by the moving body moving to the specific area. In addition, according to the present means, there is further provided display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect mode comprising at least one of a character, a design, and a background. The lottery means and the advantageous game state generating means of this means, the entrance state detecting means for detecting that the technical medium has entered the start port, and the command transmitting means capable of transmitting a predetermined command according to the lottery result Is mounted on the game control means. On the other hand, a command receiving means capable of receiving a command transmitted from the game control means, an effect display control means for displaying on the display means an advantageous effect display linked with the movement of the moving body moving in an advantageous movement pattern, and the moving body control The means is mounted on the effect control means.

  Therefore, in addition to the movement of the game medium flowing down the game area, the player's eyes can be enjoyed by the movement effect of the moving body. In particular, according to this means, since the moving body power source is built in the moving body, it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the presence of the moving body power source. This makes it difficult to easily understand how the moving body is driven and in what range of movement, so it is possible to make the movement effect surprising and effective for the player. Can be expected to increase. Moreover, since the separator is provided, the game area and the effect space are isolated. Thereby, the concern that the game medium flowing down the game area interferes with the moving effect of the moving body is eliminated.

  Further, according to this means, the mobile body further includes the power supply device. As a result, the exchange of electric power between the power supply device and the moving body power source can be made extremely energy efficient, enabling the moving body to obtain a large driving force, and performing a powerful moving effect. Can effectively enhance the interest of the player.

  Moreover, according to this means, since the storage battery can be charged by the charging device, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the moving effect of the moving body is stopped due to power outage and the player's interest is lost. Further, since the storage battery can be repeatedly charged, a powerful mobile power source can be selected without being restricted by the remaining amount of power. Thereby, the moving body can be moved dynamically, and the gaming machine provided with the moving body that can perform a more attractive movement effect can be provided.

  Furthermore, according to this means, the charging device is installed in a specific area, and the storage battery is charged by moving the moving body to the specific area. As a result, the charging device does not need to move, and the moving body that originally has the power source and the movement control means moves. Therefore, the configuration becomes simpler than when a separate power source and control means are provided. .

  Moreover, according to this means, the moving body power source has the electric motor. Therefore, problems such as noise and exhaust are less likely to occur than when a power source such as an engine using fossil fuel or a hydraulic actuator using hydraulic pressure is used. Moreover, it is suitable for precise control and miniaturization, and is suitable as a power source for a moving body.

  Furthermore, according to this means, the moving body has an appearance simulating an automobile and has wheels. And since it is the structure which grounds a wheel and moves, the friction between a moving body and the contact surface which is contacting the moving body can be made as small as possible, and a moving body can be moved smoothly. it can. In addition, if the rotating shaft of the electric motor is connected to the wheel axle, it is possible to switch the moving body forward and back relatively easily by reversing the direction of the magnetic field of the electric motor (rotating direction of the rotor). .

  Further, according to this means, since the moving body control means has the advantageous movement pattern control means, when the advantageous gaming state occurs, the moving body power is controlled so as to move in a predetermined advantageous movement pattern corresponding to the lottery result. Controlling the source, the moving body produces a moving effect in an advantageous movement pattern. As a result, the player can clearly know that the advantageous gaming state has occurred by the advantageous movement pattern of the moving body, increase the expectation for the advantageous state such as the big hit state, and greatly increase the interest in the game. It becomes possible.

  Furthermore, according to this means, the display means and the effect display control means for causing the display means to display the advantageous effect display linked with the advantageous movement pattern of the moving body are further provided. As a result, as compared with the case where only a moving effect by a moving body is developed, the range of the effect expression relating to the advantageous gaming state can be expanded, so that it can be a more interesting gaming machine, and the player's interest is further enhanced. Can be expected.

  Further, according to this means, the moving body control means has the pattern signal transmission means for transmitting the pattern signal using infrared rays. Furthermore, the moving body power source has pattern signal receiving means for receiving the pattern signal transmitted by the pattern signal transmitting means, and moves the moving body in a moving pattern corresponding to the pattern signal. As a result, it becomes possible to arrange and control the moving body control means at a distance remote from the moving body and the moving body power source, so that variations regarding the arrangement position of the moving body control means increase. For example, since the moving body control means can be arranged at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize, it is difficult to understand what the movement of the moving body is controlled, and the moving effect of the moving body is more mysterious. It can be a typical one. In addition, since the pattern signal transmission means of this example uses infrared rays, it is less susceptible to interference from other gaming machines and devices than when radio waves are used. In other words, infrared rays, unlike radio waves, have the property of being difficult to pass through walls, so there is no risk of malfunction due to radio waves emitted by other devices. In addition, since radio waves pass through the wall, if a plurality of gaming machines of the present invention using radio waves are installed on one island, each must be set to use a different frequency, which is troublesome. However, since the gaming machine of this example is provided with pattern signal transmission means using infrared rays, even if a plurality of gaming machines of this example are installed on one island, individual movement effects can be easily performed with each gaming machine. Can be done.

Means 11: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 10,
It is a pachinko machine.
Here, the pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium that is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine and a game medium that is a medium used for a substantial game performed by the player are the same. This is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball inserted. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate equipment such as a number of obstacle nails, accessories, display means, etc. , A game area provided with appropriate entrances for game balls such as passing holes and arrival holes, a rail for guiding the game balls from the launcher to the game area, and entrance of the game balls guided to the game area It has a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the entrance to the ball entrance or according to the entrance mode of the game balls to the plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, which are generally represented by what is referred to as a “digipachi machine”, “entrance state detection means for detecting the entrance state to the entrance (game state detection And a special lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when the incoming ball is detected by the incoming ball state detecting means, and a special symbol for varying the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "With a symbol display means" or "Additionally, during special symbol fluctuations, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbols are stopped in the symbol string, and characters, various articles, etc. The display further includes an effect display means for displaying an appropriate display by drawing the display object and operating the display object, etc. " Of game balls in One game is played with a predetermined number of game balls, such as sixteen, etc., which is represented by what is generally referred to as an “alepati machine”, and a plurality of entries in one game. For example, “a payout of a predetermined number of game balls according to the manner in which the game balls enter the ball opening” can be exemplified.

  According to the structure of the means 11, in the pachinko machine, the effect of any of the above-described means can be achieved.

Means 12: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 10,
It is a pachislot machine.
Here, the pachislot machine inserts a medal as an insertion medium, and rotates a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols drawn thereon by operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) after the medal is inserted. Then, the player can perform a game such that the symbol sequence constituted by each reel is variably displayed, and thereafter the variation display of each symbol sequence is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop operation means (for example, stop button). Is to be done. In other words, it can be understood as a slot machine with a stop operation function. If the stop operating means is not operated even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And when the variable display of each symbol sequence is stopped, the specific symbol displayed is a specific symbol, the combination of symbols displayed in each symbol sequence is a specific combination, etc. When the above condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the satisfied condition, or a special advantageous state advantageous to the player who can acquire a large amount of medals is generated. .

  According to the structure of the means 12, in the pachislot machine, the effect of any of the means described above can be achieved.

Means 13: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 10,
It is characterized by combining a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine.
Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium is input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And when the variable display of each symbol sequence is stopped, the specific symbol displayed is a specific symbol, the combination of symbols displayed in each symbol sequence is a specific combination, etc. When the above condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the satisfied condition, or a special advantageous state advantageous to the player who can acquire a large amount of medals is generated. .

  According to the configuration of the means 13, in the gaming machine obtained by fusing the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine, the operational effect of any of the means described above can be achieved.

  Thus, according to the present invention, since the moving body power source is built in the moving body, it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the existence of the moving body power source. This makes it difficult to easily understand how the moving body is driven and in what range of movement, so it is possible to make the movement effect surprising and effective for the player. Can be expected to increase. In addition, when the power supply device is further mounted inside the moving body, energy loss between the power supply device and the moving body power source can be minimized, and the moving body can obtain a large propulsive force. It becomes possible, and the player's interest can be effectively enhanced by performing powerful moving effects.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 2 shows a state in which the main body frame is opened on one side of the outer frame of the pachinko machine and the front frame is further opened on one side of the main body frame. It is a perspective view. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 3.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the main frame of the pachinko machine and the game board separated from the front right and diagonally.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 2). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge with respect to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit. A button 59 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left side of the upper plate 51.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 3.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. A cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 is provided so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 to 4.
FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 9). A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower part on the rear side of the game board 5 receives a game ball that has flowed into the various winning devices in a portion extending from the center part to the lower part, and serves as a collective bag for guiding the game ball to a predetermined position. A substrate holder 91 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. A sub-control board box 93 containing a sub-control board 92 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is mounted on the rear side of the board holder 91 and is superposed on the rear side of the sub-control board box 93. The main control board box 95 in which the main control board 94 is housed is mounted. Further, the game board 5 is fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 in a state where the board holder 91, the sub control board box 93 and the main control board box 95 are respectively attached to the rear side of the game board 5. The board holder 91, the sub-control board box 93, and the main control board box 95 are arranged without protruding outside the outline of the game board 5 so that they can be mounted.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the main body frame from diagonally upper right rear.
A tank mounting portion 111, a rail mounting portion 112, a dispensing device mounting portion 113, and the like are formed on the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3, and a ball tank 114 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 111. The ball tank 114 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 114 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In addition, a discharge port 116 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 115 of the ball tank 114, and the bottom plate portion 115 is formed on an inclined surface inclined downward toward the discharge port 116. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 112 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 111 downward, and the rail component 117 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 so that the tank rail 118 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 111 is formed in a state where the upper lateral direction portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the rear side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118. An inclined rail shelf 120 that is inclined downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 8) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 8) is formed along the lower edge of the recess. An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 120 is used as a rail receiving portion 121.

  A rail constituting member 117 which is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 and constitutes the tank rail 118 includes a rear wall portion 122 which forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 112 and the front wall portion 119, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 117 is attached to the rail attaching portion 112 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 118 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 116 of the ball tank 114 (falling due to its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 118, the game balls follow the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail constituent member 117 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 122 of the rail constituent member 117. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 (rail mounting portion 112) is separated from the first space portion in order to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory) protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in the state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 120 that is the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 118 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In other words, the tank rail 118 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114. As a result, a first space portion is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 to avoid interference with the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory). .

  Above the tank rail 118, a rectifying body 123 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 124. The rectifier 123 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 113 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 125 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 113 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 127 through which a payout motor 126 (see FIG. 3) of the ball payout device 125 can project is formed at a predetermined position of a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 113. Yes.

  In a state where the ball payout device 125 is mounted in the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion that is substantially at the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the payout device mounting portion 113, the rear end of the rail shelf 120, the ball tank 114, the tank rail 118, and the ball payout device 125 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 125 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, and is unitized by mounting various components related to payout. The ball payout device 125 is fitted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball payout device 125 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 118 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear part of the main body frame] A description will be given based on FIGS.
On the rear side of the front frame 11 of the main body frame 3, on one side (left side in FIG. 4) of the rear lower region of the front frame 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, A launching device unit 130 that is assembled with a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 128 that operates the launching hammer, and the like, assembled on the mounting substrate 129. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 132 that accommodates the power supply board 131 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 133 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 132. A payout control board box 134 to be accommodated is mounted. The payout control board 133 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 94 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 126 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 4 and 5.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine from the upper right rear.
The rear end portions of the display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 6) and the main control board box 95 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 113 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 136 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 137.

  The rear cover body 136 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 138 and a peripheral wall portion 139 protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 138. Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the wall portion 139 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 formed at a total of three positions above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 142 having a hinge pin 141 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the other wall portion 139 b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. The elastic closing body 143 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 136, the hinge pins 141 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 142 are respectively fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 of the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 136 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 141, and the elastic closing body 143 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. The rear cover body 136 is held in a closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 136 covers the entire display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 6) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 95 by the rear cover body 136. ing. As a result, the board connector of the main control board 94 exposed to the upper part of the main control board box 95 (mainly a board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board) is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 95 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 136. The inspection connector 144 arranged on the main control board 94 is exposed at the lower part of the main control board box 95, and the inspection connector on the main control board 94 is closed with the rear cover body 136 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 144 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148 are provided in the rear cover body 136, and internal heat is released from the large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 136 is provided with a number of slit-like heat radiation holes 145 extending from the peripheral wall portion 139 to the rear wall portion 138, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 138 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 146 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 147 and a predetermined number of laterally rectangular heat radiation holes 148 pass through the lower portion of the rear wall 138. It is installed.

  Further, the horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation hole 148 has a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 149 sealed by the seal screw (sealing member) of the main control board box 95. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 136 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 149 of the main control board box 95 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 148. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 136 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 149 of the main control board box 95 can be easily visually confirmed. In addition, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 136 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, at a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper side wall portion 139c, a power cord (not shown) is held in a substantially folded state so as to be appropriately folded. An elastically deformable cord holder 150 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 118 (the rear wall surface of the rail component member 117). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 150 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 150.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 152 of the distribution board 151, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, by forming the cord holder 150 integrally with the rear cover body 136 and holding the power cord, the power cord hangs when the pachinko machine 1 is transported and stored, or it may become an obstacle. The trouble which is caught can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Plate, etc. at Lower Lower Side of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 6.
6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover body and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 153 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear stepped portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 153 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the winning ball and rental ball passage of the ball dispensing device 125 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 155 that houses the interface board 154 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 153. The interface board 154 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 133, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 133. Electrical connection is possible.

[Regarding Configuration of Game Board] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a game board constituted by main members obliquely from the front.

  As described above, the game board 5 of the present example is provided with the guide rail 78 including the outer rail 76 and the inner rail 77, and the game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. In other words, the outer periphery of the game area 37 is defined by the guide rail 78 of the front component member 79. In the game area 37, a frame-shaped central accessory 200 is disposed at a substantially central portion thereof, and is visible from the front (player) through the frame of the central accessory 200 behind the central accessory 200. An effect display device 202 is provided as the effect display means. Further, the game area 37 is provided with a gate 204 in which a game ball can be currencyd on the left side of the central bonus 200, and a gate sensor 206 that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 204 is provided in the gate 204. (See FIG. 10).

  Here, the “effect display device 202” corresponds to “display means” of the present invention.

  In the game area 37, a variable winning device 210 is disposed below the center of the central accessory 200. The variable winning device 210 is open to the first start port 212 that is always open upward and can receive a game ball, the second start port 214 provided below the first start port 212, and the first start port 212. The first start port sensor 216 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the played game ball, the second start port sensor 218 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the game ball won in the second start port 214, and the second start port 214 And a pair of movable pieces 222 that can be rotated about a lower portion by a start port solenoid 220 (see FIG. 10) to open and close the second start port 214. Here, the first start port 212 and the second start port 214 correspond to the “start port” of the present invention, and the first start port sensor 216 and the second start port sensor 218 correspond to the “entrance state detection means” of the present invention. To do.

  The second starting port 214 in this variable winning device 210 is normally blocked by the first starting port 212 positioned above and the movable pieces 222 positioned on both sides of the second starting port 214 so that the game ball cannot be won. In this state, the pair of movable pieces 222 are rotated so as to be widened by driving the start opening solenoid 220, and the game ball is controlled to an open state in which a winning can be won from the left and right directions. The opening / closing control of the movable piece 222 is controlled based on the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 204 and is detected by the gate sensor 206. In this example, a game ball is won at the first start port 212, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls is paid out based on the detection by the first start port sensor 216. A game ball is won at the second start port 214, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls is paid out based on the detection by the second start port sensor 218.

  The game area 37 is also provided with a plurality of general winning holes 224 that are always open and allow game balls to be awarded. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out based on the winning of the game balls in the general winning holes 224. Is done. Note that the game ball won in the general winning opening 224 is detected by the general winning opening sensor 226 (see FIG. 10), and the game ball is won in the general winning opening 224 and detected by the general winning opening sensor 226. A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out. Further, the game area 37 is provided with an out-port 228 at the bottom of the game area 37 for discharging a game ball that has flowed down and has not won any winning opening or winning device as a “dead ball” from the gaming area 37. .

  Further, the gaming board 5 of the present example has a frame-like decoration unit 240 having a size in front view substantially corresponding to the game area 37 and having a predetermined amount of depth in the front-rear direction, and the front side of the decoration unit 240. And a central prize 200, a gate 204, and a prize opening unit 234 which are arranged in the game area 37. Further, the central accessory 200 further includes a transparent plate-like partition plate 300 attached to the rear side so as to close the opening 268, and the partition plate 300 enables the stage 294 and the lower edge rolling portion. The game ball rolling on 298 is prevented from flowing out to the rear side of the central accessory 200. In addition, the partition plate 300 separates the game area 37 and the effect space 600 on the rear side of the central character 200, so that the game ball does not interfere with the movement effect by the moving body 601 (described later). So that it is considered.

  An effect display device 202 is attached to the rear side of the decoration unit 240 so as to be visible to the player through the inside of the frame, and the inner shape of the frame of the decoration unit 240 and the frame of the central accessory 200 The inner shape of is approximately the same size.

  In this example, the effect display device 202 is an LCD using liquid crystal, can display various effect images, and wins a game ball to the first start port 212 or the second start port 214. As an opportunity, after three symbol rows in which a plurality of decorative symbols are arranged in a predetermined order are displayed in a variably displayed manner, each is stopped and displayed, and depending on the combination of the stopped decorative symbols, the first start port 212 or the second The lottery result relating to the start winning at the second start port 214 can be displayed. In addition, the effect display device 202 of the present example is capable of effect display in conjunction with the movement effect of the moving body 601 described later in detail.

[Configuration Related to Movement Effects] A description will be given based on FIG.
In addition, the inside of the dashed-dotted line circle has expanded and shown the mobile body 601. FIG.
In the production space 600 on the rear side of the central actor 200, a moving body 601 that looks like a police car, a production stage 602 on which the moving body 601 runs and produces a moving effect, and charging that looks like a police station A station 603, a charging station 604 that looks like an employee dormitory, a decorative lamp 605 that looks like a traffic light, and a transmitter 611 that transmits a movement pattern signal by the moving body control means 610 (see FIG. 11). It has been.

  The moving body 601 has an appearance simulating an automobile (patrol car) having wheels 607, and performs a moving effect that travels freely on the surface of the effect stage 602 in the front-rear and left-right directions. Inside, a mobile power source 630 having an electric motor 612 and a storage battery 613 for supplying power to the mobile power source 630 are mounted. The electric motor 612 is composed of two motors, a driving motor and a steering motor. The rotational axis of the drive motor is connected to the wheel 607 on the rear wheel side of the moving body 601, and the moving body 601 is moved forward, backward, or stopped by changing the rotational speed. . The steering motor is connected to the wheel 607 on the front wheel side via a servo horn and a servo gear, and is configured to freely change the traveling direction of the moving body 601 and perform a free movement effect.

  The charging stations 603 and 604 have appearances related to police cars such as police stations and employee dormitories, are connected to a power supply board (not shown), and are connected to a storage battery 613 (of the mobile body 601 via contact terminals 608 and 609). (See FIG. 11). The moving body 601 includes a contact terminal (not shown) on the body, and performs a moving effect as if stopping at a police station or an employee dormitory, while the contact terminal (not shown) is connected to the contact terminal 608 of the charging stations 603 and 604. , 609 to charge the storage battery 613. As described above, since the appearance of the charging stations 603 and 604 is associated with the appearance of the moving body 601, the action of charging the moving body 601 can be made to appear natural as part of the moving effect. Then, since it is difficult for the player to know when and how to charge the battery, an effect of making the moving effect of the moving body 601 more mysterious and attractive can be expected.

  The charging station 603 is provided with guiding means 650. The guiding means 650 includes an unillustrated infrared LED, and guides the moving body 601 that has finished the moving effect to the installation position of the charging station 603, which will be described in detail later.

  Here, “charging station 603” and “charging station 604” correspond to “charging device” of the present invention, and “storage battery 613” corresponds to “power supply device” of the present invention.

  The decorative lamp 605 is a decorative body in which blue, yellow, and red LEDs emit light, and has an appearance that simulates a traffic light. In this example, the three color LEDs are simply turned on and off in sequence. For example, when the moving body 601 is charged, the red LED is lit, and when the travel effect is being performed, the blue LED is emitted. A light emission effect may be performed so as to shine. Thus, in addition to the fact that the lighting lamp 605 is provided, the inside of the production space 600 can be gorgeously colored, and when the LED emission is made to correspond to the movement production, the variation of the movement production can be increased. It can be interesting.

  The transmitter 611 is a device that transmits a movement pattern signal transmitted from the moving body control means 610 described later to the moving body 601. A known infrared LED is mounted, and a movement pattern signal transmitted from the moving body control means 610 is transmitted to the moving body 601 using infrared rays. In this example, the box-shaped transmitter 611 arranged at a position that can be visually recognized by the player in the effect space 600 is illustrated. However, the decorative body is arranged outside the effect space 611 or associated with the moving object 601. (For example, a white bike or a police dog) may be provided and the presence of the transmitter 611 may be placed in a state that is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

[Functional Configurations of Game Control Unit and Production Control Unit] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration of the pachinko machine.

  The control of the pachinko machine 1 is roughly divided into a group of the game control means 500 and a group of the effect control means 502. Among these, the group of the game control means 500 is a game operation (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol). Display, prize ball payout, etc.), and a group of effect control means 502 controls the effect operation (movement effect, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).

  The game control means 500 includes a main control board 94 and a payout control board 133. As illustrated, the main control board 500 includes a main control MPU 504 as a microprocessor and a main control I / O port 506 as an input / output device (I / O device). The main control MPU 504 includes a ROM that stores various processing programs and various commands, and a RAM that temporarily stores data. It also has a built-in function to prevent fraud.

  Via the main control I / O port 506, the count sensor 278, the first starting port sensor 216, the second starting port sensor 218, the gate sensor 206, each general winning port sensor 226, the all winning port winning number counting sensor 508, the magnetic Detection signals from the detection sensor 510, the ball discharge sensor 248, and the like are respectively input.

  It should be noted that the number-of-winners winning number counting sensor 508 is omitted for specific arrangement positions, but a plurality of types of winning holes provided in the game area 37 (in this example, the general winning port 224, the first start port 212). , The second start opening 214, etc.), which detects all the game balls that have won the prize, and the main control MPU 504 determines the number of winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the all winning prize winning number counting sensor 508. It comes to count by. The magnetic detection sensor 510 is provided on the rear side of the game board 5 and in the vicinity of the first start port 212 and the second start port 214 in the game area 37, and detects a magnetic change. In other words, the magnetic detection sensor 510 is a sensor that detects that an illegal act of illegally winning a game ball at the first start port 212 and the second start port 214 using a magnet or the like has been performed. When it is detected that the magnetism has changed, the main control MPU 504 performs processing for notifying that fraud has been made.

  Further, the main control MPU 504 is connected to the start solenoid 220, the attacker solenoid 276, the special symbol display 302, the special symbol hold indicator 304, and the status indicator 306 via the main control I / O port 506 based on the above detection signal. A drive signal for driving the normal symbol display 332 and the normal symbol hold display 324 is output.

  Various commands are exchanged between the main control board 94 and the payout control board 133, that is, bidirectionally, and between the main control board 94 and the peripheral control board 92, the main control board 94 to the peripheral control board. Various commands are output to 92, that is, in one direction.

  As shown in the drawing, the payout control board 133 includes a payout control MPU 512 as a microprocessor and a payout control I / O port 514 as an I / O device. The payout control MPU 512 incorporates a ROM that stores various processing programs and various commands, and a RAM that temporarily stores data. It also has a built-in function to prevent fraud.

  A command for driving the ball payout device 125 (the payout motor 126) output from the main control board 94 is input via the payout control I / O port 514, and the payout control MPU 512 is based on this command. A drive signal for driving the payout motor 126 of the ball payout device 125 is output via the O port 514. Thereby, the ball payout device 125 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. Note that the payout control MPU 512 pays out a ball when a loan request signal is input from a prepaid card unit (not shown). Further, the payout control MPU 512 receives a command output from the main control board 94 when an abnormality occurs (for example, a magnetic change is detected by the magnetic detection sensor 510) via the payout control I / O port 514. Based on this command, a drive stop signal for stopping the drive of the firing motor 128 in the launcher unit 130 is output via the payout control I / O port 514. Thereby, the driving of the firing motor 128 is stopped when an abnormality occurs.

  The effect control means 502 is composed of a peripheral control board 92. As shown in the figure, the peripheral control board 92 includes a sub-integrated MPU 520 as a microprocessor and a sub-integrated ROM 522 for storing various processing programs and various commands. A sound source IC 524 that performs a high-quality sound, and a sound source ROM 526 that stores sound information such as music and sound effects referred to by the sound source IC 524 are provided.

  Upon receiving a command from the main control board 94, the sub-integrated MPU 520 creates a display command related to the display effect based on this command and outputs it to the effect display control board 528. The effect display control board 528 controls the effect display device 202 formed of an LCD in accordance with the display command output from the sub-integrated MPU 520, and performs a variation display of decorative symbols, an image display of characters, and the like.

  The sub-integrated MPU 520 includes a parallel input / output port, a serial input / output port, and the like. Upon receiving a command from the main control board 94, the sub command MPU 520 creates an effect command related to the effect based on this command. Are output to the sound source IC 524 from the parallel input / output port. The sound source IC 524 reads sound information from the sound source ROM 526 in accordance with the effect command output from the sub-integrated MPU 520, and performs control such that music and sound effects according to various effects are output from the speakers 18 and 57 described above. The sub-integrated MPU 520 outputs drive data for driving the decoration lamp 530 such as the side decoration device 52 arranged on the front frame 4 and outputs a pattern signal for driving the moving body 601 in accordance with the effect command. .

  Further, the sub-integrated MPU 520 turns on / off (ON / OFF) LEDs mounted on various light emitting means 314 arranged on the game board 5 from the serial input / output port to the lamp driving board 532 in accordance with the production command. ON / OFF data and drive data for driving the sorting motor 350 are output.

  In addition, detection signals from a rotational position detection sensor 384 that detects the rotational position of the sorting motor 350, an entry detection sensor 382, a guide discharge detection sensor 466, a first reception detection sensor 442, a second reception detection sensor 444, and the like, This is input to the peripheral control board 92 via the lamp driving board 532. When the detection signals from the rotational position detection sensor 384, the approach detection sensor 382, the guide discharge detection sensor 466, the first reception detection sensor 442, and the second reception detection sensor 444 are input, the sub integrated MPU 520 receives the sorting motor 350, A control signal is output to the liquid crystal control board 528 or the like.

  The main control MPU 504 of this example constructs the lottery means and advantageous game state generation means of the present invention, and the sub-integrated MPU 520 of this example constructs the mobile control means 610 of this example. Yes.

[About game content]
Next, the game content realized by the pachinko machine 1 described above will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 9 and the like, the game ball is launched by the launcher unit 130 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 by the player operating the operation handle 32. The game ball launched from the launcher unit 130 (see FIG. 4) is released to the upper part of the game area 37 through the area surrounded by the outer rail 76 and the inner rail 77 of the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, The region 37 flows down toward the out port 228 while colliding with an obstacle nail or the like. Then, when the game ball flowing down the game area 37 passes through the gate 204 and is detected by the gate sensor 206, the normal symbol display 332 starts the fluctuation display of the normal symbol.

  When a game ball is detected by the gate sensor 206, the normal random number per symbol is extracted from a counter that updates the normal random number per symbol within a predetermined range. When normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 332 is started, it is determined whether or not to win based on the determination random number per normal symbol. As a result of the variable display, a mode according to the determination result To stop the LED. Specifically, when it is determined to be a win, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is stopped while the upper LED of the normal symbol display 332 is lit, and when it is determined to be off, the normal symbol indicator is displayed. In the state where the lower LED of 332 is turned on, the normal symbol variation display is stopped.

  In addition, when the normal symbol display unit 332 is executing the normal symbol variation display, and when the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is controlled to open and close based on the result of the normal symbol display unit 332 being a hit. The normal random number per game symbol extracted based on the game ball passing through the gate 204 and detected by the gate sensor 206 can be stored up to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment). The number of determination random numbers per ordinary symbol (the number of ordinary symbols stored) is displayed by a normal symbol hold display 324. As described above, the normal symbol hold display 324 is constituted by two LEDs. In this example, turning on the upper LED indicates that the number of reserved maps is 1, and turning on the upper and lower two LEDs indicates that the number of reserved drawings is 2, By flashing the LED and turning on the lower LED, it is indicated that the number of ordinary reserved memory is 3, and by flashing the upper and lower two LEDs, it is indicated that the number of ordinary reserved memory is 4.

  Further, the normal symbol change display on the normal symbol display 332 is stopped after a predetermined period of time, and when the display result of the normal symbol at the time of stop is “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) Control to open state. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol display 332 is “disconnected”, the closed state in which the game balls cannot be received at the second starting port 214 without controlling the variable winning ball device 210 to the open state. The first start port 212 is in a state where it can accept a game ball.

  That is, the second start port 214 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when the display result that is a hit on the normal symbol display 332 is stopped. Specifically, the start opening solenoid 220 is moved and the movable piece 222 is rotated based on the display result that is a hit on the normal symbol display 332 being stopped, and the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is opened. Control. When the predetermined period has elapsed, the start opening solenoid 220 is moved again to rotate the movable piece 222, and the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is controlled to be closed. By controlling the variable winning ball device 210 to the open state, the game ball can be received at the second starting port 214, and by controlling the variable winning ball device 210 to the closed state, the game ball cannot be received. become.

  In addition, when a game ball flowing down the game area 37 wins the first start port 212 or the second start port 214, the special symbol display unit 302 can start a special symbol variation display (for example, a big hit game). The special symbol display unit 302 starts the special symbol variation display and the effect display device 202 displays a predetermined decorative symbol. The variation display is started, and after a predetermined period, the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 302 and the variation display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 202 are stopped, and the display result is derived.

  In this embodiment, two starting ports, a first starting port 212 and a second starting port 214 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 210, are provided as winning ports for which the variation display of special symbols is permitted. The number of start ports provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 210 is not limited to these, and for example, only one of the first start port 212 and the second start port 214 may be provided. In addition, a game ball won at the first start port 212 and detected by the first start port sensor 216, and a game ball won at the second start port 214 and detected by the second start port sensor 218. Based on this, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out.

  In addition, when a game ball is won at the first start port 212 and the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 216, and when a game ball is won at the second start port 214, a game is won by the second start port sensor 218. A different number of game balls may be paid out when a ball is detected. For example, when a game ball is won at the first start port 212, and three game balls are detected by the first start port sensor 216, three game balls are paid out, and the game ball is won at the second start port 214, and the second When game balls are detected by the start port sensor 218, four game balls may be paid out.

  Further, when a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 216 and the second start port sensor 218, the big hit determination random number is extracted from a counter that updates the predetermined big hit determination random number. Whether or not to make a big hit based on the big hit determination random number when the special symbol display on the special symbol display 302 is started (and when the decorative display on the effect display device 202 is started). As a result of the variable display, lighting of the LED of the special symbol display 302 is controlled in a manner corresponding to the determination result, and the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device 202. Specifically, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, the four LEDs of the special symbol display unit 302 are lit and displayed in a specific manner (a big hit symbol), and the decorative display is specified on the effect display device 202. When the result (big hit symbol: combination of the same identification information (symbol)) is derived and displayed and determined to be out of place, the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are different from a specific mode (out of symbol) ) And a display result that is different from the specific display result on the image display device 42 (missing symbol: symbols other than jackpot symbol, in this embodiment, at least two or more types of identification information (symbol)) Derived). As described above, the display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display 302 corresponds to the display result of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 202.

  Also, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 202 are symbols for effects different from the special symbols that are variably displayed on the special symbol display 302. The contents are displayed to the player with the effect being further enhanced by using the decorative design for the effect. In other words, when the four LEDs of the special symbol display 302 are turned on and displayed in a specific manner, the transition control to the big hit gaming state (15R big hit gaming state, 2R big hit gaming state) is performed. Even if the display result of the decorative symbol becomes the specific display result, when the four LEDs of the special symbol display unit 302 are turned on in a manner different from the specific manner, the transition control to the big hit gaming state is not performed. Yes.

  By the way, in this embodiment, the two start ports, the first start port 212 and the second start port 214, are provided, but the lottery means 640 for performing the lottery based on the winning of the game medium is further provided. (See FIG. 11). Further, advantageous game state generating means 641 for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player based on the lottery result, and command transmission means 642 for transmitting a command corresponding to the lottery result to the effect control means 502 are also provided. Yes. When the game medium is detected by the first start port sensor 216 and the second start port sensor 218 provided in the first start port 212 and the second start port 214, respectively, the lottery unit 640 is detected by the lottery unit (described above). The big hit determination random number is extracted from a counter that updates the predetermined range of the big hit determination random number. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the big hit determination random number. If the big hit is determined, the advantageous gaming state generating means 641 generates an advantageous gaming state. The command transmission unit 642 transmits a command signal corresponding to the lottery result to the effect control unit 502.

[Functional Configuration of Moving Body Control Unit] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram mainly showing a functional configuration of the moving body control means.

  Control relating to the moving effect of the moving body 601 is mainly performed by the moving body control means 610 mounted on the effect control means 502. The moving body control means 610 moves the moving body 601 with a storage means 614 in which various movement patterns of the moving body 601 are stored, and a movement pattern according to a normal (no advantageous gaming state) game state. Generated by the normal movement pattern control means 620, the advantageous movement pattern control means 621 for moving the moving body 601 in an advantageous movement pattern according to the advantageous gaming state, and the normal movement pattern control means 620 and the advantageous movement pattern control means 621. Pattern signal transmission means 622 for transmitting a movement pattern signal.

  The transmitted pattern signal is transmitted to the mobile body 601 through the transmitter 611. A moving body 601 that performs a moving effect includes a moving body power source 630 that is a power source of the moving body 601 and a storage battery 613 that supplies electric power to the moving body power source 630. The moving body power source 630 includes an electric motor 612 and a pattern signal receiving unit 615 that receives a pattern signal transmitted from the pattern signal transmitting unit 622.

  The storage unit 614 stores a plurality of normal movement patterns according to the normal gaming state and a plurality of advantageous movement patterns according to the advantageous gaming state. In a normal game state in which an advantageous game state such as a big hit has not occurred, a normal game pattern is selected from the storage unit 614 by the normal movement pattern control unit 620. Then, the normal movement pattern control unit 620 generates a movement pattern signal based on the selected normal movement pattern, and transmits the movement pattern signal through the pattern signal transmission unit 622.

  On the other hand, the effect control means 502 is provided with a command receiving means 623, and receives the command transmitted by the command transmitting means. When the command receiving unit 623 receives a command indicating that an advantageous gaming state has occurred, the advantageous movement pattern control unit 621 selects an advantageous movement pattern corresponding to the received command from the storage unit 614. Then, a movement pattern signal corresponding to the selected advantageous movement pattern is generated, and the movement pattern signal is transmitted through the pattern signal transmission means 622.

  When a movement pattern signal corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted by the pattern signal transmission unit 622, the movement pattern signal is received by the pattern signal reception unit 615 via the transmitter 611. Then, the wheel 607 is driven by the electric motor 612 and is steered freely in the left-right direction. Thereby, the moving body 601 changes the traveling speed and the traveling direction, and performs a movement effect based on the received movement pattern. The mobile power source 630 is supplied with electric power from the storage battery 613 and performs a moving effect.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 of this example is further provided with guiding means 650. The guiding unit 650 transmits an arrangement position of the charging station 603 to the moving body 601 as a position signal using an infrared LED (not shown). When the movement effect based on the normal movement pattern or the advantageous movement pattern ends, the mobile power source 630 moves to the arrangement position of the charging station 603 based on the position signal transmitted by the guiding means 650. When the mobile body 601 arrives at the charging stations 603 and 604, the storage battery 613 is charged via the contact terminals 608 and 609. Thus, in this example, the mobile body 601 is collected by the charging station 603 every time a predetermined movement pattern (normal movement pattern or advantageous movement pattern) is completed. When a predetermined movement pattern is selected by the normal movement pattern control means 620 or the advantageous movement pattern control means 621, the moving body 601 is activated based on the selected movement pattern, and a movement effect (running) is performed on the effect stage 602. )I do. In addition, by incorporating the approach / contact to the charging stations 603 and 604 into the normal movement pattern and the advantageous movement pattern, the storage battery 613 is charged while performing the movement effect (at a timing other than the time when the guidance unit 650 collects it). It is also possible to do.

  The above-mentioned “normal movement pattern” and “advantageous movement pattern” can be exemplified by the following effect patterns. For example, when it comes to the “advantageous movement pattern”, it is possible to run at a speed that is clearly faster than the “normal movement pattern”, or to develop special movement patterns such as spin and back, and in the “normal movement pattern”, the police station The charging is performed only at the charging station 603 simulating the appearance, and when the “advantageous movement pattern” is reached, the charging is performed at the charging station 604 simulating the employee dormitory. When the moving body 601 that stops moving when the red LED of the lamp 605 is turned on becomes an “advantageous moving pattern”, an effect of increasing the speed without stopping the movement even when the red LED is turned on, or the “normal moving pattern” Then, when the moving body 601 that travels only on the road portion in the production stage 602 becomes an “advantageous movement pattern”, it jumps out of the road and has a specific Performance such as running in the rear, and the like.

  The effect display board 528 of the present embodiment further includes effect display control means 650 for causing the effect display device 202 to display a display linked to the movement of the moving body 601 that moves in an advantageous movement pattern. When the advantageous movement pattern is transmitted by the pattern signal transmission unit 622, the effect display control unit 650 causes the effect display device 202 to display an advantageous effect display according to the advantageous movement pattern of the moving body 601. Thus, the pachinko machine 1 which can attract a player's interest strongly by encouraging the advantageous game state by both the advantageous effect display by the effect display device 202 and the advantageous movement pattern by the moving body 601 can be provided.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the mobile body power source 630 is built in the mobile body 601, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the presence of the mobile body power source 630. As a result, it becomes difficult to easily understand how the moving body 601 is driven and in what moving range, so that the moving effect can be made surprising and the player's interest can be enhanced. It can be expected to increase effectively. Further, since the separator plate 300 is provided, the game area 37 and the effect space 600 are isolated. Thereby, the concern that the game ball flowing down the game area 37 interferes with the movement effect of the moving body 601 is eliminated.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the moving body 601 further includes the storage battery 613. Thereby, the exchange of electric power between the storage battery 613 and the electric motor 612 can be made energy efficient, and the moving body 601 can obtain a large driving force, and a powerful moving effect is performed. The interest of the player can be enhanced effectively.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the storage battery 613 can be charged by the charging stations 603 and 604, so that the moving effect of the moving body 601 is stopped due to power outage, and the player's interest is cut off. Can be prevented. In addition, since the storage battery 613 can be repeatedly charged, a powerful electric motor 612 can be selected without being restricted by the remaining amount of power. Thereby, the moving body 601 can be moved dynamically and the pachinko machine 1 provided with the moving body which can perform a more attractive movement effect can be provided.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the charging stations 603 and 604 are installed in a specific area in the effect space 600, and the storage battery 613 is charged by moving the moving body 601 to the specific area. . Accordingly, the charging stations 603 and 604 do not need to move, and the moving body 601 having a moving mechanism (such as the electric motor 612 and the wheel 607) for moving effects moves, so that a separate power source and control means can be used. The configuration is simpler than when it is provided.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the wheels 607 are driven by the electric motor 612. Therefore, problems such as noise and exhaust are less likely to occur than when a power source such as an engine using fossil fuel or a hydraulic actuator using hydraulic pressure is used. Further, it is suitable for precise control and miniaturization, and is suitable as a power source for the moving body 601.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the moving body 601 has an appearance simulating an automobile and has wheels 607. And since it is the structure which grounds the wheel 607 and moves, the friction between the moving body 601 and the contact surface which is contacting the moving body 601 can be made as small as possible, and the moving body 601 is made smooth. Can be moved. Further, if the rotating shaft of the electric motor 612 is connected to the axle of the wheel 607, the moving direction of the moving body 601 can be relatively easily increased and decreased by reversing the direction of the magnetic field of the electric motor 612 (rotating direction of the rotor). Can be switched.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the moving body control means 610 has the advantageous movement pattern control means 621. Therefore, when an advantageous gaming state occurs, a predetermined advantageous movement pattern corresponding to the lottery result is obtained. The moving body power source 630 is controlled to move. Thereby, the moving body 601 performs a movement effect with an advantageous movement pattern. Therefore, the player can clearly know that the advantageous gaming state has occurred by the advantageous movement pattern of the moving body 601, and raises the expectation for the advantageous state such as the big hit state and greatly increases the interest in the game. It becomes possible to make it.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, there is further provided effect display control means 650 for causing the effect display device 202 to display an advantageous effect display linked with the advantageous movement pattern of the moving body 601. Thereby, compared with the case where only the moving effect by the moving body 601 is developed, the range of the effect expression related to the advantageous gaming state can be expanded, so that the pachinko machine 1 can be made more interesting, and the player's interest can be enhanced. The effect can be expected to be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the moving body control unit 610 includes the pattern signal transmission unit 622 that transmits a pattern signal using infrared rays. Furthermore, the moving body power source 630 has pattern signal receiving means 615 for receiving the pattern signal transmitted by the pattern signal transmitting means 622 via the transmitter 611, and the moving body has a moving pattern according to the pattern signal. 601 is moved. This makes it possible to control the mobile body control unit 610 by disposing the mobile body control unit 610 at a distance remote from the mobile body 601 and the mobile body power source 630, so that variations related to the location of the mobile body control unit 610 increase. For example, since the moving body control means 610 can be disposed in the effect control means 502 that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, it is possible to make it difficult to understand what the movement of the moving body 601 is controlled. The production can be made more mysterious and attractive.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above embodiment, the game machine applied to the pachinko machine 1 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is applied to a pachislot machine or a game machine that is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine. Even in this case, the same effects as described above can be obtained.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the mobile body control means 610 which expand | deploys an advantageous movement pattern according to a big hit state was illustrated, it is not limited to this structure. For example, the moving body control means 610 that develops an advantageous movement pattern according to an advantageous gaming state such as a probability variation state or a time shortening state may be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the presentation space 600 into which the game ball does not enter is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the game ball is introduced from the upper side or the side of the production space 600, and the movement of the game ball and the moving body 601 movement effects may be associated with each other. For example, when the game ball and the moving body 601 collide with each other, an effect may be performed such that the traveling of the moving body 601 stops for a certain time, or the moving body 601 collects the game balls (by attracting them with a magnet or the like). An effect may be performed in which a game ball is carried to a predetermined outlet. By configuring in this way, it is possible to incorporate into the movement effect an element that is uncertain how the game ball moves, and to perform a more interesting movement effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the case where the production space 600 and the game area | region 37 were isolated was illustrated, two space may be united. That is, the moving body 601 may be caused to move within the game area 37. For example, the moving body 601 may run on the stage 294 or the lower edge rolling portion 298, or the moving body 601 flying in the opening 268 of the central accessory 200 may be used. However, as in this example, it is preferable that the effect space 600 and the game area 37 are separated because the game state by the game ball and the movement effect by the moving body 601 proceed smoothly without being disturbed. is there.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the mobile body 601 of the external appearance imitating the motor vehicle was illustrated, it is not limited to this structure. For example, it may be an external appearance imitating a motorcycle or a ship, and the appearance of the stage stage 602 is more preferably an external appearance corresponding to that, for example, an external appearance imitating a circuit or the sea surface. However, even in such a case, it is possible to produce a stable movement effect by using a highly stable moving means (four wheels 607 in this example). For example, a method of incorporating four wheels to be grounded in the appearance imitating a ship (the wheels cannot be seen from the appearance) or applying the appearance of a three-wheeled motorcycle having three wheels can be exemplified. Moreover, the tank which moves not only with a wheel but with a caterpillar may be sufficient.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the moving body 601 from which a movement pattern is selected by the normal movement pattern control means 620 or the advantageous movement pattern control means 621 was illustrated, it is not limited to this structure. For example, an appropriate operation button may be provided on the front surface of the front frame 11, and the moving body 601 may be selected in which a movement pattern is selected based on the player's operation applied to the operation button. When the player presses the operation button, the moving speed of the moving body 601 may increase, or a moving effect may be performed in a specific movement pattern that involves spinning or light emission. Further, the movement effect may be performed by combining the normal movement pattern control means 620 or the advantageous movement pattern control means 621 and the operation buttons.

  In the above embodiment, the moving body 601 that moves in the normal movement pattern or the advantageous movement pattern is exemplified. However, the moving body 601 is not limited to this configuration. For example, the moving body interlocks with the variable display in the “decorative symbol sequence”. 601 may be used. Here, the “decorative symbol sequence” is to inform the player of the internally determined lottery result in an effect manner, and indicates a symbol composed of a plurality of ornamental symbols. When changing the decorative symbol sequence, a notice effect according to the expected value for the lottery result may be displayed in order to add clarity to each change display. This notice effect is displayed by the moving effect of the moving body 601. If performed, a more interesting pachinko machine 1 can be provided.

It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was further opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover body, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board comprised by the main member from diagonally forward. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the control structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which mainly shows the functional structure of a mobile body control means.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 37 Game area 202 Production display device (display device)
500 Game control means 502 Effect control means 600 Effect space 601 Moving object 602 Effect stages 603 and 640 Charging station (charging device)
607 Wheel 610 Moving body control means 612 Electric motor 613 Storage battery (power supply device)
615 Pattern signal reception means 621 Advantageous movement pattern control means 622 Pattern signal transmission means 630 Mobile body power source 640 Lottery means 641 Advantageous game state generation means 642 Command transmission means 650 Effect display control means

Claims (1)

A game area in which game media is driven by a player's operation,
A start port arranged in the game area and capable of entering a game medium;
Entry state detection means for detecting that the game medium has entered the start opening,
Production stage provided in production space different from the game area,
A separator that separates the gaming area and the stage,
A moving body that moves on the stage, which is a trackless moving surface;
A movable body power source mounted inside the movable body in a state in which the movable body is moved and is difficult for a player to visually recognize;
Display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect mode comprising at least one of a character, a design, and a background;
Command transmitting means capable of transmitting a predetermined command in accordance with at least the entering state detecting means and the lottery result;
Lottery means for performing a lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the entering state detection means;
And, if the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined result, game control means having at least advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to the player;
Command receiving means capable of receiving a command transmitted from the game control means;
And an effect control means having at least moving body control means for remotely controlling the moving body power source so that the moving body moves in a predetermined movement pattern based on the lottery result of the lottery means. A featured gaming machine.

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