JP2009028073A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving a player new impression by using a movable accessory in a simple configuration. <P>SOLUTION: The entire center accessory 200 is moved form the upper side to the lower side on the display surface 62A of a performance pattern display device 62 and only a sheath member 206 is moved to the right side thereafter. Thus, a part of a blade member 204 is exposed and becomes visible to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game using a game medium such as a game ball or a game medal.

Conventionally, a gaming machine in which a movable accessory is mounted in the vicinity of a center accessory is known. This movable accessory is located in the vicinity of the liquid crystal display device and is movable according to the gaming state.
JP 2006-296837 A JP 2004-129875 A

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, the movable accessory moves according to the gaming state, but the operation is small and simple, and lacks novelty. In particular, during the game, the player enjoys the game while looking at the design of the liquid crystal display device. Therefore, if the movable accessory moves slightly and simply in the vicinity of the liquid crystal display device, There is a possibility that it will not be noticed by the person and that it will not mean that the movable accessory is made movable.

  In other words, the player is obsessed with the symbols variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device in anticipation of the big hit game, and the line of sight is less likely to move to a movable accessory around the liquid crystal display device during the game. For this reason, in the configuration in which the movable accessory is provided around the liquid crystal display device, it is difficult for the player to be interested in the movable accessory during the game unless the movable accessory performs a large and innovative operation. become.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give a player a novel impression using a movable accessory having a simple configuration.

  The invention described in claim 1 is a display device that displays a symbol on a display surface, a movable accessory disposed around the display device, and the movable accessory is moved onto the display surface of the display device. An actuating means, wherein the movable accessory is configured to be accommodated in the accommodating member, the accommodating member moving on the display surface of the display device, and the display surface of the display device. And the actuating means moves the accommodating member and the accommodated member simultaneously, or relatively moves one of the accommodating member or the accommodated member relative to the other. It has the moving means to move, and the single drive source which drives the said moving means, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the accommodating member and the accommodated member are simultaneously moved on the display surface of the display device by the moving means, and one of the accommodated member or the accommodated member is relative to the other. Moved to. As a result, the player usually sees the display surface of the display device during the game, but the storage member and the member to be stored move on the display surface of the display device. Pay attention. And since one of a accommodation member or a to-be-accepted member moves relatively with respect to the other, a novel impression can be given to a player. In addition, since the simultaneous movement of the housing member and the member to be accommodated and the relative movement of the housing member or the member to be accommodated can be realized by a single drive source, the components are compared with the case where they are configured by separate drive means. The number of points can be reduced and a simple configuration can be achieved, and a low cost can be realized.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the accommodating member and the accommodated member are the display surface of the display device in a state where the accommodated member is accommodated in the accommodating member. Of the member to be accommodated which has been accommodated in the accommodating member by moving one of the accommodating member or the accommodated member relative to the other at an arbitrary position on the display surface of the display device. Part is exposed.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the accommodating member and the accommodated member move on the display surface of the display device in a state where the accommodated member is accommodated in the accommodating member, and the accommodating member and the accommodated member are When an arbitrary part on the display surface of the display device is reached, one of the accommodating member or the accommodated member moves with respect to the other to expose a part of the accommodated member accommodated in the accommodating member. Thereby, it is possible to give an unexpected and intense impression to the player who has seen a part of the accommodated member accommodated in the accommodating member exposed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the movable accessory is formed in the shape of a sword, the storage member is formed in the shape of a sheath member, and the object to be stored The member is formed in the shape of a blade member.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the movable accessory is formed in the shape of a sword, and at any part, the member to be accommodated in the shape of the blade member from the accommodating member in the shape of the sheath member. By exposing the portion, a novel operation can be realized, and the gameability can be further enhanced.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described.

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

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

  The front frame 16 is a specific example of the front door of the present invention, occupies about 2/3 of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and is pivotally supported at the left end of the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and a game area 28 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) formed on the game board 26 so that the game board 26 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) can be seen from the front. The opening 30 is formed in a substantially circular shape corresponding to the shape. A glass plate 32 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 28 formed on the game board 26 is positioned behind the glass plate 32. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the glass plate 32 is attached to the back side of the front frame 16 has been described as an example. However, for example, the glass plate 32 may be attached to the front side of the front frame 16 with a glass frame. Further, instead of the glass plate 32, a transparent resin plate can be attached to the front frame 16.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the upper left side and upper right side of the front frame 16, a sound guide section for guiding the sound output from the main speaker (not shown) to the outside of the front frame 16. 34 are provided. Each sound guide section 34 includes a cylindrical sound guide section main body 36 and a plurality of slits 38 formed in the sound guide section main body 36.

  Further, an upper plate portion 18 is provided below the front frame 16. The upper plate 18 is provided with a production button 40 and a ball lending operation unit 155.

  A lower dish portion 20 is provided below the upper dish portion 18. A launching handle 24 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the lower plate part 20. The firing handle 24 is provided with a firing lever 44 and a firing stop button 46, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, sub-speakers 48 for outputting predetermined sound effects are provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower plate part 20.

  The inner frame 14 has an opening (not shown) that matches the shape of the game area 28 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). A game board 26 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is attached to the inner surface of the inner frame 14. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 28 of the game board 26 through the opening of the inner frame 14 and the opening 30 of the front frame 16.

  Furthermore, a ball lending device (ball lending unit) 154 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In this embodiment, a CR unit is applied as the ball lending device 154. The ball lending device 154 is formed with a card insertion slot 157 for inserting a prepaid card. In addition, the structure which provided the cash unit as the ball lending apparatus 154 may be sufficient. In this cash unit, instead of the card insertion slot 157, a cash insertion slot (not shown) for inserting cash is formed.

  The ball lending operation unit 155 is provided with a ball lending switch 156 for requesting ball lending and a return switch 158 for requesting the return of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 157, respectively. .

  For example, when a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion slot 157 of the ball lending device 154, the stored information of the prepaid card is read by a card reader / writer inside the ball lending device 154. When the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157. On the other hand, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is not “0”, when the ball lending switch 156 is pressed, the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted by the card reader / writer and the stored information of the prepaid card is rewritten. A number of game balls (rental balls) corresponding to the number of times played are guided to the upper plate 18. At this time, for example, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted to “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157.

  In the configuration using a cash unit as the ball lending device 154, cash is counted by a cash counter inside the ball lending device when cash is inserted into the cash slot of the ball lending device. If the ball lending switch is pressed after the amount of money reaches the predetermined amount, the amount of money is reduced by the cash counter, and a number of game balls (rental balls) corresponding to the reduced amount are placed on the upper plate. Guided to section 18.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 26 will be described with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the game board 26 is held by the inner frame 14, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown). In the game board 26, a substantially circular game area 28 is formed by an outer rail 50 and an inner rail 52 provided on the surface of the game board 26. Inside the game area 28, a central device 54, an ordinary electric accessory 56 having a start port 56B, a warp entrance 58, a number of obstacle nails 60, a windmill 63, and the like are mainly disposed. Has been.

  The central device 54 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 28, and includes a production symbol display device 62 (display device), a center accessory 200 (movable accessory, sword), and a lamp device 66. Yes.

  The effect symbol display device 62 is display-controlled based on control signals from a main control board 102 (see FIG. 11) and a sub-control board 106 (see FIG. 11) described later, and has a substantially rectangular display surface 62A. is doing. On the display surface 62A, special design effects are displayed. Specifically, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, there is formed an effect symbol display area in which one or a plurality of effect symbols are displayed while changing one after another in a predetermined direction and then stopped. . That is, the left effect symbol display area for displaying the left effect symbol, the center effect symbol display area for displaying the center effect symbol, and the right effect symbol display area for displaying the right effect symbol are arranged in a substantially horizontal row. They are formed side by side (not shown). In each effect symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, and a plurality of effect symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  The effect symbol display device 62 causes the effect symbols displayed in the display area of the display surface 62A to change and stop display when the game ball enters the start opening 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56. is there. Then, for example, when the effect symbols are “7, 7, 7” with the same three-digit symbols and are stopped and displayed (determined display), the big prize of the below-described big prize device 84 arranged in the below-described variable prize device 80 will be displayed. The mouth 86 is opened. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56, each effect symbol is changed, and the effect symbol is aligned with the same three-digit symbol, thereby specifying “big hit”. It gives value.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, two types of big hits are set in advance. Specifically, there is a probable big hit that is established when three digits of the same odd-numbered effect symbols such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established when the same even-numbered effects such as “8, 8, 8” are arranged in three digits.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits that have a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the opening time of the big winning opening 86 is about 26 seconds. For this reason, the number of prize balls is relatively large. In each big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 86, or a predetermined time (for example, 10) even if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls do not enter. For example, when 26 seconds) elapses, the special winning opening 86 is closed and one round is completed.

  Further, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability of shifting to a big hit (meaning two kinds of big hits, a probable big hit and a normal big hit) becomes a predetermined high probability. Further, the open time extended state is a state in which the open time of the start port 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is extended more than usual. For example, the normal opening time is about 0.1 seconds, while in the extended opening time state, it is extended to about 4 seconds. Note that the start opening 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is opened by winning a normal symbol.

  In addition, after the probable big hit, the probability of shifting to the big hit becomes a special symbol probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal gaming state. The variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the next big hit is generated or until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the normal electric combination The opening extension function of the object 56 is activated. In addition, after the normal jackpot, the probability of shifting to the big jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state that is the same as the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is reduced by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When the open extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is activated, the short game state is entered.

  Here, the structure of the center accessory 200 which is the main part of the present invention will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, the center accessory 200 is mounted on the periphery of the front upper portion of the effect symbol display device 62 so as to protrude toward the front side. The center accessory 200 is movable and formed as a motif with a Japanese sword as a whole, and includes a handle member 202, a blade member 204 (accommodated member), and a sheath member 206 (accommodating member). Has been.

  The handle member 202 of the center accessory 200 is formed with a motif of a Japanese sword, and is a part that a person holds in the Japanese sword. A blade member 204 is integrally formed with the handle member 202. The blade member 204 is formed using a Japanese sword blade as a motif, and in this embodiment, is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The sheath member 206 of the center accessory 200 accommodates the blade member 204, and is formed using a Japanese sword sheath as a motif. When the center accessory 200 is in the initial position, the blade member 204 is accommodated in the sheath member 206. When the center member 200 is moved to a specific part described later, a part of the blade member 204 is removed from the sheath member 206. It is pulled out and exposed. The handle member 202, the blade member 204, and the sheath member 206 are made of plastic resin.

  A drive shaft (actuating means, drive source) 238 of a motor 236 (actuating means, drive source) is attached to the sheath member 206 of the center accessory 200 so as to be rotatable. A drive gear (actuating means, drive source) 234 that rotates with the drive shaft 238 is attached to the drive shaft 238.

  A left guide hole 208 extending in the vertical direction is formed in the vicinity of the left end of the effect symbol display device 62. Inside the left guide hole 208, a left cart (actuating means, moving means) 210 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. That is, the left cart 210 includes a cart body member 212 to which the handle member 202 of the center accessory 200 is attached, and a pair of guide members 214 provided in the cart body member 212 and inserted into the left guide hole 208. Yes. As shown in FIG. 10, a bush member (roller member) 216 is attached to each guide member 214. Each bush member 216 is provided to be rotatable about the axis of each guide member 214. Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, each guide member 214 is in contact with the edge portion of the left guide hole 208 via each bush member 216. For this reason, when the left cart 210 moves in the extending direction of the left guide hole 208, each bushing member 216 rotates appropriately, so that the frictional force acting on each guide member 214 from the edge of the left guide hole 208 is reduced. Thus, the left carriage 210 can move smoothly.

  A right guide hole 218 extending in the vertical direction is formed in the vicinity of the right end of the effect symbol display device 62. The right guide hole 218 is formed in parallel with the left guide hole 208. Inside the right guide hole 218, a right cart (actuating means, moving means) 220 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The right cart 220 includes a cart body member 222 on which the sheath member 206 of the center accessory 200 is movably mounted, a pair of guide members 224 provided in the cart body member 222 and inserted into the right guide hole 218, It consists of A bush member (roller member) 226 is attached to each guide member 224. Each bush member 226 is provided so as to be rotatable about the axis of each guide member 224. Each guide member 224 is in contact with the edge of the right guide hole 218 via each bush member 226. For this reason, when the right cart 220 moves in the extending direction of the right guide hole 218, each bush member 226 rotates as appropriate, thereby reducing the frictional force acting on each guide member 224 from the edge of the right guide hole 218. Thus, the right cart 220 can move smoothly.

  An L-shaped right rail member (actuating means, moving means) 228 is attached to the game board 26 and further to the right side of the right guide hole 218. The right rail member 228 is fixed to the game board 26. The right rail member 228 includes a vertical rail member 230 extending in the up-down direction and a horizontal rail member 232 extending in the left-right direction. On the right surface of the vertical rail member 230, a plurality of gear teeth 230T that mesh with the gear teeth 234T of the drive gear 234 are formed continuously in the vertical direction. A plurality of gear teeth 232T that mesh with the gear teeth 234T of the drive gear 234 are formed on the upper surface of the horizontal rail member 232 in the left-right direction.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the center accessory 200 is provided from the left end to the right end of the effect symbol display device 62.

  Further, an upper sensor 240 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) is provided in the vicinity of the upper end of the vertical rail member 230 of the right rail member 228. The upper sensor 240 is composed of, for example, an optical sensor, detects the sheath member 206 or the drive gear 234 of the center accessory 200, and transmits a detection signal to the sub-control board 106.

  Further, a lower sensor 242 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) is provided in the vicinity of the right end of the horizontal rail member 232 of the right rail member 228. The lower sensor 242 is composed of, for example, an optical sensor, detects the sheath member 206 or the drive gear 234 of the center accessory 200, and transmits a detection signal to the sub-control board 106.

  In addition, on the lower left side of the game area 28, a 7-segment display board that controls display of identification symbols (which means special symbols and ordinary symbols) based on a control signal from the main control board 102. A symbol display device 68 is arranged. The 7-segment display board 68 displays a 7-segment display 70 for displaying a special symbol identification symbol, four normal symbol hold display LEDs 72, four special symbol hold indication LEDs 74, and a normal symbol identification symbol. And two normal symbol display LEDs 76.

  Here, in the case of a probable big hit, a predetermined symbol (for example, an odd number) is displayed on the 7-segment display 70. In the case of a big hit, the 7-segment display 70 displays another predetermined symbol (for example, an even number). Then, during each big hit round, the symbol is displayed on the 7-segment display 70.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 78 is arranged on the left side of the effect symbol display device 62. A gate switch 124 (see FIG. 11) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 78. As a result, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 78, the gate switch 124 is operated, and the normal symbol display LED 76 of the 7-segment display board 68 is variably displayed.

  Each normal symbol hold display LED 72 and each special symbol hold display LED 74 are composed of four round red LEDs, and are arranged close to the left and right sides of the 7-segment display 70. In this case, the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 78 is set to hold the normal symbols up to four, and the lights are sequentially turned on and shifted for each passage. In addition, the number of game balls that have entered the start opening 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is also reserved for up to four special symbols, which are sequentially turned on and displayed in a shifted manner for each incoming ball. Each time the variable display on the 7-segment display 70 starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one special symbol hold display LED 74 is turned off. Further, each time the normal symbol display LED 76 starts to change the normal symbol, the number of unstarted times is consumed, and one normal symbol hold display LED 72 is turned off. Then, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70, a jackpot is generated, and a jackpot 86 described later is opened. Further, when the two normal symbol display LEDs 76 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode (a winning symbol), a normal symbol hit occurs, and the starting port 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is opened. The special symbol identification symbol displayed on the 7-segment display 70 and the special symbol effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 62 indicate the same game result (lottery result). .

  The starting port 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is disposed below the effect symbol display device 62 and is formed so as to open and close the pair of wing pieces 56A in a so-called tulip type. Inside thereof, there are provided a start port switch 120 (see FIG. 11) for detecting the passage of the game ball and a normal electric accessory solenoid 130 (see FIG. 11) for operating the wing piece portion 56A. Yes. When the pair of wing pieces 56A are opened to the left and right, the opening area of the start port 56B is increased and the possibility of entering a game ball is increased, and the pair of wing pieces 56A is closed and the separation distance is reduced. The opening area of the start opening 56B is reduced, and the normal state is reduced where the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced.

  The variable winning device 80 is disposed below the ordinary electric accessory 56 and includes a substrate 82 and a large winning device 84. Here, the grand prize winning device 84 is disposed substantially at the center, and has a grand prize winning opening 86 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 88 for opening or closing the special winning prize opening 86, and opening / closing the opening / closing plate 88. A large winning opening solenoid 132 (see FIG. 11) and a count switch 126 (see FIG. 11) for detecting a winning ball are provided.

  A windmill 63 is disposed on the lower left side of the central device 54. Further, a pair of side lamps 90 are respectively disposed on the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game area.

  Further, an out port 92 is provided below the game board 26, and a back ball preventing member 94 is provided below the out port 92. The back ball preventing member 94 prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 28 from returning to the launch position again. A foul ball prevention member 96 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 52.

  Next, an electronic control device that constitutes the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the electronic control unit includes a main control board 102, a payout control board 104, a sub control board 106, and a launch control board 108.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the main control board 102 includes a CPU 102A and a ROM 102B.

  Further, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 sets a normal electric accessory solenoid 130 described later, a large prize opening solenoid 132 described later, a symbol display device 134 described later, and the sub control board 106 based on the data stored in the ROM 102B. Control. In addition, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the entire game and mainly determines a game state such as determination of success or failure, and controls to realize a game environment (effect mode) according to the determined game state. The control board 106 and the payout control board 104 are directly controlled. Further, the CPU 102 </ b> A of the main control board 102 indirectly controls the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116 via the sub control board 106.

  The ROM 102B of the main control board 102 stores a program for realizing overall game control executed by the CPU 102A.

  Further, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start port switch 120, the big prize port switch 122, the gate switch 124, and the count switch 126 via the relay terminal plate 118, respectively.

  Further, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 130, the special prize opening solenoid 132, and the symbol display device 134 via the relay terminal board 128, respectively. The 7-segment display board 68 is an embodiment of the symbol display device 134.

  The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 138, the external tank switch 140, and the tank switch 142 via the relay terminal plate 136, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the error LED 146 via the relay terminal board 144. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 148. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a ball rental display board 152 and a ball rental apparatus (CR unit) 154 via a relay terminal board 150, respectively.

  In addition, a ball lending switch 156 and a return switch 158 are electrically connected to the ball lending display substrate 152, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the payout motor 162 and the payout switch 164 via the relay terminal plate 160, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the main control board 102 and the launch control board 108, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the sub-control board 106 includes an effect display board 110, an amplifier board 112, a decoration drive board 114, an effect button board 116, a motor 236, an upper sensor 240, and a lower sensor. 242 and 242 respectively.

  The sub-control board 106 controls game effects based on control signals from the main control board 102. The sub control board 106 includes a CPU 106A and a ROM 106B.

  The CPU 106 </ b> A of the sub control board 106 receives the control signal from the main control board 102 and controls each board such as the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116. In particular, in the present embodiment, the CPU 106A controls the driving of the motor 236 based on detection signals from the sensors 240 and 242 and a table stored in the ROM 106B.

  The ROM 106B stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board. In particular, in the present embodiment, a table in which the gaming state is associated with the driving timing of the motor is stored. Specifically, in the state of a normal game (a game other than a big hit game or a short-time game), the center object 200 is at the upper part of the effect symbol display device 62, and a specific game state (for example, a super reach state) occurs. When the center member 200 is moved, the handle member 202, the blade member 204, and the sheath member 206 simultaneously move downward, and after reaching the lowermost end, only the sheath member 206 moves to the right side and moves to one of the blade members 204. A program for realizing an effect that the part is exposed is stored.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the effect display device 166 (62) and the effect display ROM 168 are electrically connected to the effect display board 110, respectively. The effect display ROM 168 stores data of effect symbols that are displayed in a variable manner on the effect symbol display device 62. The effect symbol display device 62 is an embodiment of the effect display device 166.

  The amplifier board 112 is electrically connected to various speakers 170 (48) that output predetermined sound effects. The sub-speaker 48 is an embodiment of various speakers 170.

  In addition, various types of LEDs and lamps 172 (66) are electrically connected to the decorative driving board 114. The decoration driving board 114 receives a command from the sub-control board 106 and performs control related to game decoration. In addition, an operation switch 174 (40) is electrically connected to the effect button board 178. The lamp device 66 is an embodiment of various LEDs / lamps 172. The effect button 40 is an embodiment of the operation switch 174.

  The motor 236 is a drive motor for moving the center accessory 200, and is constituted by a single motor. The driving of the motor 236 is controlled based on a driving signal from the CPU 106A of the sub-control board 106.

  Further, each sensor 240, 242 (photo sensor) outputs a detection signal to the sub-control board 106 when detecting the sheath member 206 and the drive gear 234 of the center accessory 200.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, in the normal gaming state, the center accessory 200 stands by at the upper part of the effect symbol display device 62 (initial position of the center accessory 200). At this time, the blade member 204 of the center accessory 200 is completely accommodated in the sheath member 206, and even a part of the blade member 204 is not exposed. In this state, the player can completely visually recognize substantially all of the effect symbols displayed in a variable manner on the effect symbol display device 62 without being blocked by the center accessory 200. In this state, a detection signal from the upper sensor 240 is output to the sub control board 106.

  Here, in the gaming state advantageous to the player, for example, among the three effect symbols variably displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, two effect symbols become “7” and the other one effect symbol When the super reach gaming state in which the change is in progress is made, the motor 236 is driven by the CPU 106A of the sub control board 106. As a result, the drive shaft 238 rotates forward and the drive gear 234 rotates together with the drive shaft 238.

  When the drive gear 234 rotates forward together with the drive shaft 238, the gear teeth 234T of the drive gear 234 mesh with the gear teeth 230T of the vertical rail member 230 of the right rail member 228, so the sheath member 206 moves downward. . When the sheath member 206 tries to move downward, a force pressed downward from the sheath member 206 acts on the blade member 204 accommodated in the sheath member 206.

  At this time, the center accessory 200 is supported by the left cart 210 and the right cart 220, and the carts 210 and 220 move along the guide holes 208 and 218. Can be stabilized. In addition, since the bush members 216 and 226 are rotatably attached to the guide members 214 and 224 of the carriages 210 and 220, the guide members 214 and 224 and the edge portions of the guide holes 208 and 218 are connected to each other. The frictional force is reduced, and each carriage 210, 220 can be smoothly moved downward.

  In this way, in the center accessory 200, the handle member 202, the blade member 204, and the sheath member 206 are simultaneously moved downward from the upper initial position. At this time, the blade member 204 is completely accommodated in the sheath member 206, and as will be described later, whenever the center accessory 200 moves in the vertical direction, the blade member 204 is completely in the sheath member 206. It will be moved in the state of being accommodated in.

  When the center accessory 200 moves downward from the initial position, it moves on the display surface of the effect symbol display device 62 from the upper side to the lower side. Imagine that you will concentrate on the game and be in an advantageous gaming state. Thereby, the player learns the expectation and excitement of the game, and increases the concentration on the game. As a result, gameability can be further improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, when the center accessory 200 reaches the lower part of the effect symbol display device 62, the drive gear 234 contacts the horizontal rail member 232 of the right rail member 228. When the drive gear 234 contacts the horizontal rail member 232 of the right rail member 228, further movement of the center accessory 200 downward is prevented by the horizontal rail member 232.

  If the motor 236 continues to drive in this state, the gear teeth 234T of the drive gear 234 and the gear teeth 232T of the horizontal rail member 232 are engaged with each other, so that the drive gear 234 moves upward on the horizontal rail member 232 toward the right side. It will go on.

  When the drive gear 234 advances to the right on the horizontal rail member 232, the sheath member 206 moves in a direction away from the blade member 204 as shown in FIGS. 4, 7, and 9. For this reason, as the sheath member 206 moves, no force acts on the blade member 204 from the sheath member 206.

  As a result, when the handle member 202 and the blade member 204 are stopped and only the sheath member 206 moves to the right side, the blade member 204 comes out of the sheath member 206, and a part of the blade member 204 is exposed. Become. When the drive gear 234 moves to the right on the horizontal rail member 232 and reaches an arbitrary position, a detection signal is output from the lower sensor 242 to the sub-control board 106. As a result, the driving of the motor 236 by the sub-control board 106 is stopped.

  As described above, the entire center accessory 200 moves on the display surface of the effect symbol display device 62 from the upper side to the lower side, and then only the sheath member 206 moves to the right side, whereby a part of the blade member 204 is moved. It is exposed and becomes visible to the player. Thus, a novel and intense impression that a part of the blade member 204 is exposed can be given to the player. As a result, the player increases the expectation of the game and concentrates on the game, so that the game performance can be further improved.

  In particular, since the vertical movement and the horizontal movement of the center accessory 200 can be realized by a single motor 236, the number of parts of the driving means can be reduced as compared with the case where it is constituted by separate driving means. While being able to make it a simple structure, low cost is realizable.

  In addition, when the big win is won from the super reach game state, or when the big hit game is not reached from the super reach game state, the motor 236 is driven by the sub-control board 10, and the drive shaft 238 rotates in reverse. The drive gear 234 rotates in reverse with the drive shaft 238.

  As a result, the drive gear 234 moves on the horizontal rail member 232 from the right side to the left side, and the sheath member 206 also moves on the horizontal rail member 232 from the right side to the left side. Eventually, the drive gear 234 comes into contact with the vertical rail member 230 and further movement of the sheath member 206 to the left side is prevented.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, when the sheath member 206 moves on the horizontal rail member 232 from the right side to the left side, the blade member 204 is accommodated in the inside of the sheath member 206, and the drive gear 234. Is in a state where the blade member 204 is completely accommodated in the sheath member 206 in a state where the blade member 204 is in contact with the vertical rail member 230.

  Thereafter, when the drive gear 234 continues to rotate in the reverse direction, the gear member 234T of the drive gear 234 meshes with the gear tooth 230T of the vertical rail member 230, so that the sheath member 206 tends to move upward together with the drive gear 234. When the sheath member 206 moves upward, a force pressed upward from the sheath member 206 acts on the blade member 204, so that the blade member 204 and the handle member 206 also move upward.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 10, the center accessory 200 is supported by the left cart 210 and the right cart 220, and the carts 210 and 220 move along the guide holes 208 and 218. The upward movement trajectory of 200 can be stabilized. In addition, since the bush members 216 and 226 are rotatably attached to the guide members 214 and 224 of the carriages 210 and 220, the guide members 214 and 224 and the edge portions of the guide holes 208 and 218 are connected to each other. The frictional force is reduced and each carriage 210, 220 can be smoothly moved upward.

  In this way, in the center accessory 200, the handle member 202, the blade member 204, and the sheath member 206 are integrated to move on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 from the lower side to the upper side, and to the initial position. Return. When the center accessory 200 reaches the initial position, it is detected by the upper sensor 240 and a detection signal is output to the sub-control board 106. As a result, the driving of the motor 236 by the sub-control board 106 is stopped.

Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, about the structure which overlaps with the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, a left rail member (actuating means, moving means) 250 extending in the vertical direction is attached to the left side of the effect symbol display device 62 on the game board 26. The left rail member 250 is fixed to the game board 26. On the left surface of the left rail member 250, a plurality of gear teeth 250T that mesh with the gear teeth 252T of the driven gear (actuating means, moving means) 252 are formed continuously in the vertical direction. Further, a vertical rail member 230 and a left rail member 250 of a right rail member 228 described later are provided so as to be substantially parallel. In the second embodiment, the left guide hole 208 of the first embodiment is not formed.

  A driven gear 252 is rotatably attached to the end of the handle member 202 in the longitudinal direction. A drive gear 234 is rotatably attached to the longitudinal end of the sheath member 206. A motor 236 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) is mechanically connected to the drive gear 234. A drive gear 234 is attached to the drive shaft 238 of the motor 236, and the drive gear 234 rotates with the drive shaft 238 when the motor 236 is driven.

  Further, the right guide hole 218 is not formed on the right side of the effect symbol display device 62, and only the L-shaped right rail member 228 is provided. The configuration of the right rail member 228 is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment. However, the right rail member 228 is vertical so that the sheath member 206 is separated from the blade member 204 at the upper and lower intermediate portions of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. The length of the rail member 230 in the vertical direction is shorter than that in the first embodiment.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, about the effect | action which overlaps with the effect | action of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment, the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 14, for example, when a super reach game state occurs in a state where the center accessory 200 is in the initial position, the motor 236 is driven by the sub-control board 106, and the drive gear 234 is moved together with the drive shaft 238. Rotate. At this time, since the gear teeth 252T of the driven gear 252 mesh with the gear teeth 250T of the left rail member 250, the driven gear 252 rotates and the handle member 202 and the blade member 204 move to the intermediate position in the vertical direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 15, the sheath member 206 moves to an intermediate position in the vertical direction together with the blade member 204 and the handle member 202. In this way, the entire center accessory 200 moves from the upper side to the middle position in the vertical direction on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62.

  When the center accessory 200 moves on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 from the upper side to the middle position in the vertical direction, next, only the sheath member 202 becomes the blade member 204 and the handle member 202 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the blade member 204 moves to the right side, whereby a part of the blade member 204 is exposed. In this way, a novel impression can be given to the player.

  In addition, when the big win is won from the super reach game state, or when the big hit game is not reached from the super reach game state, the motor 236 is driven by the sub-control board 10, and the drive shaft 238 rotates in reverse. The drive gear 234 rotates in reverse with the drive shaft 238, and the sheath member 206 moves from the right side to the left side. Then, after the blade member 204 is completely accommodated in the sheath member 206, the entire center accessory 200 moves on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 from the intermediate position in the vertical direction upward.

  As described above, also in the present embodiment, a novel operation of the center accessory 20 can be realized, and the playability can be improved.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the carriages 210 and 220 and the guide holes 208 and 218 (see FIG. 5) are not necessary, and the number of parts can be reduced, so that low cost can be realized. Further, since the number of parts is reduced, it is possible to prevent the game board 26 from becoming large. In addition, since the sheath member 206 moves in a direction away from the blade member 204 at the upper and lower intermediate positions of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, the player who is gazing at the variation of the symbol in the center of the effect symbol display device 62 The interest of becomes easier.

  In addition, although the shape comprised from the handle member 202, the blade member 204, and the sheath member 206 was shown as the center actor 200 with a Japanese sword as a motif, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. If it is the structure accommodated so that it can appear and disappear, you may comprise a center accessory by making another form into a motif.

  In the second embodiment, the sheath member 206 moves in a direction away from the blade member 204 at the upper and lower intermediate positions of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. However, the effect symbol display device 62 is also provided in the first embodiment. The sheath member 206 may move in a direction away from the blade member 204 at the upper and lower intermediate positions of the display surface 62A.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a side view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and in particular, is a front view when the movable accessory is at the upper part of the display device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and in particular, is a front view when a movable accessory is in a lower part of a display device. It is a perspective view when the movable accessory of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the upper position (initial position) of the display device. It is a perspective view when the movable accessory of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is at the lower position of the display device. It is a perspective view in the state where a part of the member to be stored of the movable accessory of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is exposed. It is sectional drawing when the movable accessory of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention exists in the position of the lower part of a display apparatus. It is sectional drawing in the state where a part of member to be accommodated of the movable accessory of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is exposed. It is the fragmentary sectional view showing the support structure which supports the movable accessory of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the principal part of the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and in particular, is a front view when the movable accessory is in the upper and lower middle part of the display device. It is a front view when the movable accessory of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention exists in the position (initial position) of the upper part of a display apparatus. It is a front view when it exists in the position of the upper-lower intermediate part of the display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view in the state where a part of the member to be stored of the movable accessory of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention is exposed.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
62 Production design display device (display device)
62A Display surface 200 Center character (movable character, sword)
204 Blade member (member to be accommodated)
206 Sheath member (accommodating member)
210 Left cart (actuating means, moving means)
220 Right cart (actuating means, moving means)
228 Right rail member (actuating means, moving means)
234 Drive gear (actuating means, drive source)
236 Motor (actuating means, drive source)
238 Drive shaft (actuating means, drive source)
250 Left rail member (actuating means, moving means)
252 driven gear (actuating means, moving means)

Claims (3)

A gaming machine comprising: a display device for displaying a symbol on a display surface; a movable accessory disposed around the display device; and an operating means for moving the movable accessory on the display surface of the display device. Because
The movable accessory has an accommodating member that moves on the display surface of the display device, and a accommodated member that is configured to be accommodated in the accommodating member and moves on the display surface of the display device,
The actuating means includes a moving means for moving the accommodating member and the accommodated member at the same time, or moving one of the accommodating member or the accommodated member relative to the other, and a single unit for driving the moving means. And a driving source. The accommodating member and the accommodated member move on the display surface of the display device in a state where the accommodated member is accommodated in the accommodating member,
At any part on the display surface of the display device, one of the housing member or the member to be accommodated moves relative to the other to expose a part of the member to be accommodated that is accommodated in the housing member. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The movable accessory is formed in the shape of a sword,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the housing member is formed in a shape of a sheath member, and the member to be housed is formed in a shape of a blade member.

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