JP2009297215A - Operation accessory unit and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation accessory unit and a game machine, which can arrange an electronic substrate near an operation accessory and can achieve the big operation of the operation accessory compatibly, thereby increasing player's excitement and enjoyment. <P>SOLUTION: The movable accessory unit 17 includes: a movable accessory 7f arranged inside a playfield; a motor 20 arranged at the rear of the movable accessory 7f outside a playfield so as to reciprocate the movable accessory 7f; a connecting arm 18 for transmitting the driving force of the motor 20 to the movable accessory 7f by connecting the movable accessory 7f and the motor 20 and reciprocating them; and the electronic substrate 21 arranged outside the playfield between the motor 20 and the movable accessory 7f so that the connection arm 18 passes through and provided with a notched part 21b formed such that at least its one end is opened at the end allowing the reciprocation of the connecting arm 18. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an operating accessory unit and a gaming machine, and more particularly to an operating accessory unit that can sufficiently secure the operating range of an operating accessory while disposing an electronic board in the vicinity of the operating accessory.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a ball that has been bulleted flows down a game area (an area formed on or near the game board surface for realizing a game or an effect by the flow of the ball). In the course of the flow, the ball rolls while colliding with an obstacle nail (also called a gauge) or impeller in the game area, and the flow direction changes. As a result, if a ball wins various winning holes arranged on the game area, a predetermined prize ball is paid out. On the other hand, if a ball flows into the out port without winning any prize hole, no prize ball is paid out. . The player enjoys the game by demonstrating his / her skill in the ball or using the chance of the ball flowing down and expecting to win a prize and give away a prize ball.

  In such a pachinko machine, various decoration effects are performed in order to further increase interest by adding other effects to the game by the flow of the ball. In particular, in the game area that the player is gazing at, it is designed to strongly attract the player's interest by adding design by shaping, operating the action object, and performing effects using light. Has been made.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, an effect device 40 as a lantern ghost-like operating agent is arranged in the variable display device 4 provided in the game area 1a so that the lantern ghost opens and closes its mouth. A configuration in which the rendering device 40 operates is disclosed. A board 43 on which the LED 21a and the lamp 52 are mounted is arranged behind the effect device 40, and illuminates the effect device 40. In the game area 1a, the effect device 40 is illuminated or the opening / closing operation is performed, so that the player's attention can be gathered and the player's interest can be increased.

JP 2004-261426 A

  According to the device described in Patent Document 1, the rendering device 40 is configured to reciprocate left and right by the conductive pin 53 that transmits the operation of the solenoid 44. However, since the effect device 40 is operated after the conductive pin 53 is configured to pass through the opening 43b of the substrate 43, the operation range that can be transmitted is greatly limited, and the operation of the effect device 40 is performed. There is a problem that it becomes small and inconspicuous.

  For this reason, by placing an electronic board in the vicinity of the action object and realizing a large operation, the action object can be conspicuous by a large action while conspicuous by a light effect etc., and attracts the player's attention strongly. There is a demand for a structure to be attached.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and can achieve both the placement of the electronic board in the vicinity of the operating agent and the realization of a large operation of the operating agent, thereby increasing the interest of the player. It is an exemplary problem to provide an operational accessory unit and a gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, an operating combination unit as an exemplary aspect of the present invention is located outside the gaming area in order to reciprocate the operating combination arranged in the gaming area. The driving means arranged behind the operating combination, the connecting means for connecting the operating combination and the driving means, and reciprocating the transmission means to transmit the driving force of the driving means to the operating combination, and the connecting means pass through. An electronic board formed between the driving means and the operating accessory and outside the game area, and having a notch portion at least one end of which is open to allow reciprocation of the connecting means; It is characterized by having.

  Since the electronic board is arranged between the driving means and the operating combination so that the connecting means penetrates, the electronic board can be arranged in the immediate vicinity of the operating combination, for example, immediately after the operating combination. . Therefore, the wiring between the electronic substrate and the electric / electronic component in the operation accessory unit can be shortened and simplified, and an electronic component (for example, a light emitting element or a display element) mounted on the electronic substrate can be used. It can be located in the immediate vicinity of the moving object.

  A notch is formed in the electronic board, and the connecting means connects the driving means and the operating tool through the notch. The connecting means reciprocates by driving of the driving means, but the notch allows the reciprocating movement of the connecting means, and one end thereof is open at the end of the electronic substrate. Therefore, it is possible to ensure a sufficiently large operating range of the connecting means while preventing interference between the connecting means and the electronic substrate. As a result, it is possible to secure a sufficiently large operation range of the operating character connected to the connecting means, and to make the operation of the operating character stand out, thereby increasing the interest of the player.

  Here, the game area refers to an area where a game is substantially realized in the gaming machine and the game mode is at least visually provided to the player. For example, a game area in a pachinko machine faces a player, a game board surface that realizes a game by the flow of a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball), a symbol display device disposed in the game board surface, It is a concept that includes a center character and a stage in the center character.

  The action object is a structure for a game effect arranged in the game area, and is, for example, a molded resin molded product in which a character doll or the like is formed to contribute to an increase in the interest of the player. The driving means is, for example, an actuator including motors such as a stepping motor and a DC motor, a solenoid, a rotary solenoid, and a piezoelectric element.

  The reciprocating motion can be thought of as reciprocating movement in various directions. However, when this operating accessory unit is applied to a pachinko machine, the vertical direction (vertical direction) or the left-right direction (direction perpendicular to the vertical direction) And the reciprocating motion in the direction within the game board surface).

  The connecting means may be arranged so as to enter and exit the open end of the notch by reciprocation. Since the connecting means is arranged so as to reciprocate by entering and exiting the open end of the notch, the operating range of the reciprocating movement of the connecting means can be set large so as to exceed the end of the electronic substrate. . Since the operation range of the connecting means is not limited by the end portion of the electronic substrate, the reciprocating motion of the connecting means, and hence the reciprocating motion of the operating agent can be made conspicuous.

  The electronic substrate may include a light emitting element that emits light from behind the operating agent. Since the light emitting element of the electronic board emits light from the back of the operating character, it is possible to realize the light effect by illumination in addition to the effect by the reciprocating motion of the operating character, and further increase the interest of the player. .

  Note that the light emitting direction (illumination direction) by the light emitting element can be directed to various directions such as an upward direction, a downward direction, a left direction, a right direction, or an oblique direction. For example, when the operating accessory unit is attached to a gaming machine so that the operating agent faces the player, if the light emitting direction of the light emitting element is directed in the up / down / left / right direction or the oblique direction, the indirect lighting It is possible to provide a player with a light effect that shines lightly and dimly.

  However, it is desirable that the light emission direction be directed to the action object, that is, the player. By directly illuminating the moving object and its surroundings, the player is provided with a light effect with a high degree of attention due to bright light, or a light effect in which the moving object is highlighted by background lighting. be able to.

  Since the electronic substrate having the light emitting element can be disposed in the immediate vicinity (for example, immediately after) of the operating agent, the operating agent and its surroundings can be illuminated in the immediate vicinity of the operating agent, which is effective. Light production can be realized.

  In at least two places in the direction along the reciprocating direction of the operating agent, the operating agent and the connecting means may be connected.

  When the reciprocating direction is the up-down direction (or left-right direction), the operation accessory and the connecting means are connected in at least two places in the up-down direction (or left-right direction). It is possible to contribute to the posture stability of the moving object during the reciprocating motion. Therefore, it is possible to prevent rattling or interference with other components during the reciprocating operation, thereby realizing a reciprocating motion with high stability and reliability.

  In addition, by devising the shape of the connecting means, it is possible to further increase the stability and reliability of the reciprocating motion, and contribute to improving the durability of the connecting means and reducing the driving force of the driving means, Details will be described later.

  A game machine according to another exemplary aspect of the present invention includes the above-described operating accessory unit, a game board that defines a game area on the surface side thereof, and a frame that holds the game board so that the player can see the game board. It has a body, a front transparent plate arranged at a certain distance or more in front of the game board, and a launch unit that launches game media toward the game area.

  According to this gaming machine, a conspicuous reciprocating motion with a large operating range due to an operating agent arranged in the game area, and a game that is easily noticeable by a light emitting element or a display element mounted on an electronic board located in the vicinity of the operating agent By directing, the player's interest can be attracted and the interest can be increased. If it is configured such that the reciprocating motion by the operating agent and the game effect by the light emitting element / display element or the like change according to the game situation, it is possible to further contribute to increasing the interest of the player. Therefore, a player who plays a game with this gaming machine can feel the unexpectedness, novelty, and fun of the effects realized around the action object.

  Here, the gaming machine typically means a pachinko machine, but includes any gaming machine having a gaming board that defines a gaming area on the surface, for example, a smart ball machine, other arcade machines, etc. Good.

  Further objects and other features of the present invention will become apparent from the preferred embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the operation | working object arrange | positioned in a game area can be reciprocated within a large operation | movement range, and the interest by the operation | movement of an operation | working agent can be given to a player. In addition, since the electronic substrate can be disposed in the immediate vicinity (for example, immediately after) of the operating agent, it is possible to perform effects such as light and display in the vicinity of the operating agent. A great interest can be given to the player by coexistence of a large motion effect by the action agent and a visual effect by light and display.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 2 as a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This pachinko machine 2 has a frame 3, a game board unit 5, a front glass (front transparent plate) 10, a launch unit (not shown), and a storage tray 14, and the game board unit has a ball as a game medium. A game area for realizing a game by flowing down is formed.

  Note that the gaming machine includes a smart ball machine and other arcade machines in addition to the pachinko machine 2 as described above. In addition, in the pachinko machine, any pachinko machine such as a combination pachinko machine such as an arrangement ball machine or a sparrow ball machine, a so-called digipachi type (1 type) or a honey mono type (2 type) pachinko machine can be conceptualized. In the present embodiment, a so-called type 1 type 2 type game that realizes both a digipachi game (also referred to as a type 1 game, also referred to as a symbol variation game) and a funnel game (also referred to as a type 2 game, or an accessory game). An example of a pachinko machine will be described. The symbol variation game and the bonus game will be described later.

  The frame 3 of the pachinko machine 2 is for holding a game board unit 5 to be described later, and is configured to surround the pachinko machine 2 around and forward or in addition to the back. In addition to the game board unit 5, various mechanical components such as various electronic boards and paths for game media are arranged on the inner side of the frame body 3. Unauthorized access to the inside of the machine 2 is prevented.

  A housing frame 4 surrounding the periphery of the pachinko machine 2, a machine frame 9 that is supported by a hinge portion (swinging support portion) 22 so as to be openable and closable forward, and holds the game board unit 5. The frame body 3 is configured to have a decoration frame 12 that is supported by the hinge portion 22 so as to be able to open and close forward and holds the front glass 10 and a decoration member 32 that decorates the front glass 10. The front glass 10 is a transparent member for allowing the player to visually recognize the game board 6 held on the inner side of the frame 3 from the front, and details thereof will be described later.

  The game board unit 5 includes a game board 6 and a center accessory 7 arranged at the approximate center of the game board 6. The game board 6 is a board-like member for demarcating a game area 16 for substantially realizing a game due to the flow of a ball (pachinko ball) 23 on the surface of the game board 6. A game area 16 is formed on the front game board surface 6a side. And the game board 6 is hold | maintained at the frame 3 (the machine frame 9 as a part of the frame 3 in this Embodiment) so that the player can visually recognize the game board surface 6a from the front. . A rail ornament 26 is attached to the game board surface 6a so as to surround the periphery in a substantially circular shape, and an inner peripheral surface (inner side surface) 26a of the rail ornament 26 is disposed so as to stand upright with respect to the game board surface 6a. ing. A substantially circular region defined by the inner peripheral surface 26 a and facing the inner peripheral surface 26 a is a game region 16.

  Here, the game area 16 is a substantially circular area defined by the inner peripheral surface 26a on the side, and is an area that can be visually recognized by the player (that is, a game mode based on the flow of the sphere 23 and various game effects). An area that is at least visually provided to the player)), and not only the flow area of the ball 23.

  In the game area 16, a gauge (obstacle nail) 27 is arranged. The gauges 27 collide with the balls 23 flowing down the game area 16 and change the flow direction thereof, and a large number of gauges 27 are arranged in the game area 16. The game area 16 includes a normal winning port 28, a central starting port (first starting port) 29a, an opening / closing starting port (second starting port) 29b, and a central winning port (first large winning port) 31. , A passing gate (passing area) 33, a windmill 34, and the like are arranged, and the ball 23 flowing down flows into each winning opening, passes through the passing gate 33, or rotates the windmill 34, thereby It is possible to enjoy the flow-down game by 23.

  The center bonus 7 is arranged substantially at the center of the game area 16 and realizes a symbol variation game (1 type game) and a bonus game (2 type game). The center accessory 7 has an opening 7d at the center for exposing the display screen of the symbol display device 7a. The center accessory 7 has a stage 7e arranged so as to be positioned on the front side (side closer to the player) of the game area 16 below and 2 on the back side (side far from the player) of the stage 7e. It has a seed large prize opening (second big prize opening) 8. A transparent plate member (not shown) for partitioning each region is provided between the stage 7e and the two-type big prize opening 8. Above the opening 7 d of the center accessory 7, a movable accessory (motion accessory) 7 f with the character of the theme of the pachinko machine 2 as a motif, and a sign indicating the model name of the pachinko machine 2 An accessory 7g is provided, and a decorative effect is exhibited. A specific configuration of the movable accessory unit (operational accessory unit) 17 (see FIG. 2) including the movable accessory 7f will be described later.

  The symbol display device 7a is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display, an LED, etc., and is arranged so that the player can see from the game board surface 6a side, and an image is displayed on the display screen (video display surface). Display. On this display screen, for example, a display pattern 7c composed of three-digit numbers or characters is displayed as an image so as to rotate or stop. In addition, for example, a production video as a story tailoring video by a character or the like is also displayed on the display screen.

  When the ball 23 is launched by a ball launch unit (not shown), the ball 23 travels along the inner peripheral surface 26 a of the rail decoration 26 and reaches the upper part in the game area 16. Thereafter, the ball 23 collides with the gauge 27 and flows down in the game area 16, and a certain item wins a normal prize opening and triggers a certain number of prize ball payouts. Without flowing in, it flows into the outlet 30 located at the lowermost part in the game area 16 and is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 2.

  When the ball 23 flows into the central starting port 29a during the symbol variation game, the first lottery for the first special game generation is started by the first lottery means due to the inflow. At the same time, the display symbol 7c of the symbol display device 7a starts rotating display. If the result of the first lottery is a win, the display symbol 7c is stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”), and the jackpot (first special game; hereinafter symbol in the symbol variable game). This is called a variation jackpot). The central grand prize opening 31 is opened to accept a large amount of winning balls, and a large amount of prize balls are paid out to the storage tray 14.

  The center ornament is a resin-made shaped body that is arranged around the display screen of the symbol display device 7 a and on the game board surface 6 a and constitutes a part of the center accessory 7. The center decoration surrounds the display screen, for example, and is arranged so that the display screen is visible to the player. The center ornament is decorated with patterns and colors, and is shaped by characters and so on, so that it can produce decorative effects.

  In addition, a two-type big prize opening 8 that can be changed between a state in which the ball 23 can flow and a state in which the ball 23 cannot flow (openable and closable) is disposed in a part of the center decoration. These two kinds of big prize winning openings 8 are opened for a predetermined time when a jackpot (second special game, hereinafter referred to as a jackpot bonus) occurs during the game of the game, and the ball 23 can flow into the center decoration when the game is opened. It is said that. On the other hand, when the two-type big prize opening 8 is closed, the ball 23 cannot flow into the center decoration.

  The symbol display device 7a disposed at the center of the center ornament is disposed slightly deeper than the game board surface 6a in the depth direction. On the stage 7e located in the front portion of the symbol display device 7a, a V winning opening (not shown) is provided for allowing the ball 23 flowing in from the two types of large winning openings 8 to win with a certain probability. When the ball 23 flows into the V winning opening, the central winning opening 31 is opened to accept a large amount of winning balls and to continuously enjoy the bonus game.

  The center decoration is located substantially at the center of the game board surface 6a, and the ball passage 37 is formed in the upper right portion of the game board surface 6a in the front view by the upper part of the center decoration and the vicinity of the side part and the inner peripheral surface 26a of the rail decoration 26. Is formed. The ball passage 37 has a passage size through which one ball 23 can pass, and the ball 23 that has passed through the ball passage 37 flows down the right region 16 b of the game region 16. The ball 23 that has not passed through the ball passage 37 and started to fall before the ball passage 37 flows down the left region 16 a of the game region 16.

  The sphere 23, which is strongly fired by the launch unit (that is, so as to pass through the ball passage 37), passes through the passage gate 33 while flowing down the right region 16 b. When the lottery is performed by the second lottery means due to the passage of the passage gate 33 and the lottery result is a win, the opening / closing start port 29b is opened for a certain period of time. The opening / closing start port 29b is incapable of inflow of the ball 23 in the closed state. However, when the ball 23 flows in during the opening, the big hit game 8 is generated due to the bonus game. Opens for a predetermined time. During the opening time, if the following ball 23 flows into the 2nd prize opening 8 and wins the V prize opening, the central prize opening 31 can be opened to enjoy the continuation of the bonus game. It has become.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the movable accessory unit 17 included in the pachinko machine 2 will be described in detail.

  2A and 2B are perspective views showing a schematic configuration of the movable accessory unit 17, in which FIG. 2A shows a state where the electronic board 21 is mounted, and FIG. 2B shows a state where the electronic board 21 is removed. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the movable accessory unit 17 viewed from the rear. The movable accessory unit 17 has a movable accessory 7f, a connecting arm (part of connecting means) 18, a slider (part of connecting means) 19, a motor (driving means) 20, and an electronic board 21. Is done. In FIG. 3, some components (such as the translucent decorative plate 7 h and the bracket 24) are omitted for ease of explanation.

  The movable accessory 7f is an upper part of the center accessory 7 and is disposed at a front position of the symbol display device 7a. The movable accessory 7f is configured to reciprocate in the vertical direction (the direction of arrow Y in FIG. 1) according to the game situation. For example, when a movable bonus 7f reciprocates up and down in the event of a symbol variation jackpot or bonus hit, or in a game situation with a relatively high expectation of winning (such as a reach display effect that is a hit announcement effect) , It is possible to give players more interest.

  The movable accessory 7f is disposed in front of the light-transmitting decorative board 7h as a part of the center decoration (that is, in the game area 16), and is visible to the player. The slider 19, the motor 20, and the electronic board 21 are arranged behind the translucent decorative board 7h (that is, outside the game area 16) and cannot be directly recognized by the player. In addition, the connection arm 18 is arrange | positioned ranging over the front and back so that the translucent decorative board 7h may be penetrated.

  A connecting arm 18 is connected to the back side of the movable accessory 7f. As shown in the figure, the connecting arm 18 has two left and right upper arm members 18a and two left and right lower arm members 18b, each of which is pivotally supported on the back surface of the movable accessory 7f. . One end portions of the left and right upper arm members 18a are coaxial with each other, and one end portions of the left and right lower arm members 18b are coaxial with each other so that the lower arm member is below one end portion of the upper arm member 18a. It is connected with the movable accessory 7f so that the one end part of 18b may be located.

  The other end portion 18c of the upper arm member 18a and the other end portion 18d of the lower arm member 18b are each pivotally supported by a bracket 24 that holds the motor 20, and are positioned below the other end portion 18c of the upper arm member 18a. The other end 18d of the arm member 18b is positioned. An upper end 18 e of the upper arm member 18 a is connected to the slider 19.

  When the slider 19 reciprocates in the front-rear direction (in the direction of arrow Z in FIG. 3), the upper arm member 18a swings reciprocally around the other end 18c. 18b also reciprocates around the other end 18d. That is, as the slider 19 moves back and forth, one end and the other end 18c of the upper arm member 18a and one end and the other end 18d of the lower arm member 18b are parallel vertexes in the side view shown in FIG. It is designed to swing back and forth in the positional relationship.

  Due to the reciprocal swing, the movable accessory 7f reciprocates up and down. The upper arm member 18a and the lower arm member 18b are connected to the movable accessory 7f in two places, upper and lower, and the vertical reciprocation is realized by the both arm members 18a and 18b. The posture of the object 7f can be stabilized. That is, since it can be moved up and down while preventing tilting in the direction of the arrow α in FIG. 3, it is possible to prevent the movable accessory 7f from rattling, interfering with or rubbing with other adjacent members. be able to. As a result, the durability and reliability of the movable accessory 7f and the pachinko machine 2 itself can be improved, and the driving force of the motor 20 can be reduced.

  The upper arm member 18a and the lower arm member 18b are connected to the movable accessory 7f at two locations in the left-right direction. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movable accessory from falling in the arrow β direction in FIG. 2 when the movable accessory 7f moves up and down. Therefore, the posture of the movable accessory 7f can be further stabilized.

  The upper arm member 18a is not configured linearly from one end to the other end 18c, but is curved so as to connect the one end and the other end 18c in a curved shape. Similarly, the lower arm member 18b is not configured linearly from one end portion to the other end portion 18d, but is curved so as to connect the one end portion and the other end portion 18d in a curved shape. . In particular, the lower arm member 18b is substantially L-shaped, extends downward from a connecting portion (one end portion) with the movable accessory 7f, and then bends into an L shape to reach the other end portion 18d. (See FIG. 3).

  Since the lower arm member 18b extends downward from the connecting portion (one end) to the movable accessory 7f, most of the weight of the movable accessory 7f is borne as a vector component in the buckling direction of the lower arm member 18b. be able to. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent an excessive moment from being generated in the lower arm member 18b, and it is possible to hold the movable accessory 7f with high strength.

  Further, since the upper arm member 18a is configured to be curved, the driving force of the motor 20 can be efficiently used when the movable accessory 7f moves upward due to the rotation of the motor 20 described later. Can be communicated to. Therefore, the driving force of the motor 20 required for the up-and-down reciprocating movement of the movable accessory 7f can be small, and the motor 20 can be downsized.

  The slider 19 converts the rotational operation of the motor 20 into a reciprocating operation and transmits the operation to the connecting arm 18. One end 19a of the slider 19 is connected to the upper end 18e of the upper arm member 18a. When the slider 19 reciprocates in the front-rear direction, the connected upper arm member 18a reciprocates around the other end 18d. The movable accessory 7f is reciprocated up and down. A part of the slider 19 is connected to a cam 20a attached to the shaft of the motor 20, and the slider 19 moves back and forth by the rotation of the cam 20a.

  The motor 20 is disposed behind the movable accessory 7f and is used to reciprocate the movable accessory 7f up and down, and is configured by, for example, a stepping motor. The motor 20 is disposed such that its axial direction is the vertical direction (up and down direction), and a cam 20a is attached to the motor shaft. The cam 20 a is connected to a part of the slider 19, and the cam 20 a is rotated by the rotation of the motor 20 so that the slider 19 moves back and forth.

  Since the motor 20 is disposed behind the movable accessory 7f and is not disposed in the up-down direction or the left-right direction of the movable accessory 7f, the operation range of the movable accessory 7f in the up-down, left-right, and front directions is Not limited by. Accordingly, the degree of freedom of the moving direction and the operating distance of the movable accessory 7f can be increased, and the movable accessory 7f can perform a significantly conspicuous operation. In addition, since the motor 20 is disposed rearwardly away from the movable accessory 7f, another accessory, a substrate, an element, and the like can be disposed in a space near the movable accessory 7f. Effective use of the nearby space can be achieved.

  The rotation of the cam 20a is detected by a light shielding part (not shown) formed in a part of the cam 20a and a light projecting / receiving sensor (not shown) arranged near the outer periphery of the cam 20a. When the connecting portion between the cam 20a and the slider 19 is located at the rearmost position (rightmost in FIG. 3), the slider 19 is also located at the rearmost position, and the movable accessory 7f is located at the uppermost position (top dead center). When the connecting portion between the cam 20a and the slider 19 is located at the forefront in FIG. 3 (leftmost in FIG. 3), the slider 19 is also located at the forefront, and the movable accessory 7f is located at the bottom (bottom dead center). ).

  Since the cam 20a performs a circular motion, the vertical movement of the movable accessory 7f is a sinusoidal motion. That is, the movement from the top dead center to the bottom dead center and the movement from the bottom dead center to the top dead center are performed at high speed, and the movement is slow in the vicinity of the top dead center and the vicinity of the bottom dead center. The movable accessory 7f can be moved up and down at high speed, and the stop position accuracy near the top dead center and the bottom dead center can be improved.

  The motor 20 is connected to a game control board (not shown) that controls the entire game effect of the pachinko machine 2, and can be driven and controlled in various ways according to the game situation. For example, normally, the movable accessory 7f is stopped and held so as to be positioned at the top dead center, and when the symbol fluctuation jackpot occurs (or when the so-called reach display effect which is a notice effect thereof) or when the bonus hit occurs, a predetermined number of up and down round trips Rotation drive control may be performed so as to repeat the movement. You may comprise so that the number of up-and-down reciprocations and the reciprocating speed may change depending on which big hit. Of course, it is also possible to configure to always rotate at a constant cycle regardless of the game situation.

  The electronic board 21 is arranged immediately behind the movable accessory 7f and in front of the bracket 24 so that the front and rear positions of the connecting arm 18 overlap. The electronic board 21 is disposed outside the game area 16 behind the translucent decorative board 7h, and is fixed to the translucent decorative board 7h in the present embodiment.

  4 and 5 are schematic configuration diagrams schematically showing the positional relationship between the electronic substrate 21, the connecting arm 18, and the movable accessory 7f from the side. In FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, for ease of explanation, some of the constituent members (the light-transmitting decorative plate 7h, the bracket 24, etc.) are omitted, and the electronic substrate 21 is shown cut at the position of the notch 21b. . FIG. 4 shows a state in which the movable accessory 7f is at the top dead center position. In this case, since the slider 19 is positioned at the rearmost position, one end of the upper arm member 18a (the connecting portion with the movable accessory 7f) is positioned at the uppermost position.

  A notch 21b is formed in the lower part of the electronic substrate 21, and the connecting arm 18 is disposed so as to penetrate the notch 21b. As shown in FIG. 4, even when the movable accessory 7f is at the top dead center position, the cutout portion 21b is deeply cut so that the upper edge 21c is positioned further above the upper arm member 18a. The upper arm member 18a and the electronic substrate 21 do not interfere with each other. Therefore, the movable accessory 7f can move largely upward.

  The notch 21b has a lower edge (open end) 21d open, and as shown in FIG. 5, when the movable accessory 7f is at the bottom dead center position, the lower arm member 18b extends below the lower edge 21d. Can be moved to. That is, when the movable accessory 7f reciprocates up and down, the lower arm member 18b enters and exits the lower edge 21d of the notch 21b.

  Since the electronic substrate 21 does not hinder the downward movement of the lower arm member 18b, the movable accessory 7f can greatly move downward. By forming the cutout portion 21b of the electronic substrate 21 in this manner, the movable accessory can eventually move up and down within a large operating range.

  If the operating range of the connecting arm 18 is small and constrained, the operating range of the movable accessory 7f that is linked to the operation of the connecting arm 18 is also generally reduced. If a large operating range of the movable accessory 7f is to be realized by the connecting arm 18 having a small operating range, a large driving force is required for the motor 20 for driving the connecting arm 18. This is because expansion of the operating range generally involves reduction in driving force.

  However, in the present embodiment, the electronic substrate 21 has the notch portion 21b, and the operating range of the connecting arm 18 is ensured to be large, so that the movable accessory 7f is large without almost increasing the operating range. An operating range can be realized. Since the driving force of the motor 20 does not need to be reduced, as a result, a small and low-cost motor 20 with a small driving force can be applied.

  The translucent decorative plate 7h through which the connecting arm 18 passes is also formed with a notch so as to sufficiently allow the connecting arm 18 to move up and down.

  An LED (light emitting element) 21a is mounted on the front surface of the electronic substrate 21 (the surface facing the movable accessory 7f). When this LED 21a emits light, the decorative accessory light illuminates the movable accessory 7f and its surroundings from behind via the translucent decorative plate 7h.

  Illumination from the immediate rear side (immediately after) of the movable accessory 7f is possible, so that an effective light effect can be realized and it can contribute to an increase in the interest of the player. When realizing a light effect in the vicinity of the movable accessory 7f that reciprocates up and down, there is no need to dispose a light emitting element or an electronic substrate on the movable accessory 7f itself, so the weight of the movable accessory 7f and the structure are simplified. Can be achieved.

  Since the light effect is performed by the electronic substrate 21 and the LED 21a fixed to the translucent decorative plate 7h that does not move up and down, the wiring from the electronic substrate 21 can be easily routed, and the stability of the illumination direction is also improved. Since the LED 21a is arranged at a position very close to the movable accessory 7f, that is, immediately behind it, problems such as a decrease in the amount of light and light shielding by other members are prevented, and an effective light effect for the movable accessory 7f is realized. can do. In addition, the electronic board | substrate 21 should just be arrange | positioned in the back of the translucent decorative board 7h, and the immediate vicinity of the movable accessory 7f, and it is not limited to which member is attached and fixed. As described in the present embodiment, it may be fixed to the translucent decorative plate 7 h or may be fixed to the bracket 24.

  The front glass 10 is a transparent plate that is spaced apart from the game board 6 by a certain distance or more. The front glass 10 is formed of transparent flat glass and is held on the back side of the decorative frame 12, and has a function of forming a flow-down space in which the ball 23 flows down between the game board 6 and the player through the front glass 10 to play the game board 6. A function of ensuring visibility so that the player can visually recognize the player, and a function of preventing unauthorized access so that the player cannot illegally access (contact) the game board 6.

  The decorative frame 12 is a frame member that mainly surrounds the front of the game board 6, and is swingably supported in front of the machine frame 9 by a hinge portion 22 so as to be openable and closable. The decorative frame 12 holds the front glass 10 in the opening portion where the opening is formed, and allows the player to visually recognize the game board 6 through the front glass 10. Around the opening, a decorative member 32 for decorating the pachinko machine 2 and producing a game is arranged.

  The launching unit is for firing (bulleting) the ball 23 sent from the upper plate 14a as a part of the storage tray 14 to the firing position by a ball supply device (not shown) toward the upper part of the game area 16. It is. The launch unit includes, for example, a launcher that shoots the ball 23 at the launch position, a launch motor that drives the launcher, a launch spring that urges the launcher to generate a ball force, and the like. It is attached to the machine casing 9. For launching the ball by the launch unit, a launch handle 15 is provided below the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 to realize on / off of the launch of the ball and adjustment of the launch intensity based on the operation of the player.

  The storage tray 14 is a tray member disposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 to store the player's ball, and has an upper tray 14a and a lower tray 14b in the present embodiment. When the ball discharge button 14c disposed in the vicinity of the upper plate 14a is operated, the ball 23 stored in the upper plate 14a is discharged to the lower plate 14b.

  Next, a gaming method in the pachinko machine 2 will be briefly described. Before the game starts, the motor 20 is controlled to stop so that the movable accessory 7f stops at the top dead center position. Further, the LED 21a is turned off.

<Design variation game>
When the player operates the firing handle 15, the ball is fired, and the ball 23 is fired along the firing rail (not shown) and the inner peripheral surface 26 a of the rail decoration 26 to reach the upper part of the game area 16. In the symbol variation game, the player aims at the inflow of the sphere 23 to the central starting port 29a, and mainly causes the sphere 23 to flow down in the left region 16a. Adjust and launch the ball. Thereby, the sphere 23 starts to fall from the inner peripheral surface 26a before reaching the sphere passage 37, and flows down the left region 16a. The sphere 23 that has flowed down the left region 16a flows into, for example, the normal winning opening 28 or into the central starting opening 29a. Of course, in this pachinko machine 2, the ball 23 that has flowed down the right region 16b is also arranged so that it can reach the central starting port 29a. You may fire.

  When the ball 23 flows into the central starting port 29a, the symbol display device 7a starts rotating the display symbol 7c (the first special game lottery). Then, when the display symbol 7c is stopped and displayed in a predetermined jackpot mode (for example, “7, 7, 7”), a symbol variation jackpot is generated, and the central jackpot 31 is opened. Then, a large amount of spheres 23 flow into the central prize opening 31, and a large amount of prize balls are paid out.

  The opening / closing operation of the central special winning opening 31 is repeatedly performed a predetermined number of times, and thereafter the symbol variation jackpot ends. The motor 20 is continuously driven at a low speed from the occurrence of the symbol variation jackpot to the end of the symbol variation jackpot, and accordingly, the movable accessory 7f is at a low speed from the occurrence of the symbol variation jackpot to the termination of the symbol variation jackpot. Repeat the up and down reciprocating motion continuously. In addition, the LED 21a emits blue light, for example, and illuminates the movable accessory 7f and its surroundings to provide a light effect. The continuous large reciprocation of the movable accessory 7f at a low speed and the blue light effect attract the player's attention, and thereby the player can know the occurrence of the symbol variation jackpot. The player's interest is increased by the large action and light effects of the objects.

  For example, “2 · 2 · 2”, “6 · 6 · 6”, “7 · 7 · 7”, etc., are used as the stop mode of the symbol 7c. When the symbol variation jackpot game in some of the modes (for example, “7, 7, 7”) is completed, an accessory game is started thereafter.

<Combination game>
When the bonus game is started, the player aims to pass the sphere 23 to the passing gate 33 and causes the sphere 23 to flow down in the right region 16b. Adjust and launch the ball. Thereby, a certain sphere 23 moves along the inner peripheral surface 26a of the rail decoration 26, passes through the sphere passage 37, and reaches the right region 16b. The sphere 23 that has passed through the sphere passage 37 flows down the right region 16 b, and some passes through the passage gate 33. When the lottery result obtained by the state change lottery means is a win, the opening / closing start port 29b is opened for a certain period of time.

  When the ball 23 flows into the opening / closing start port 29b, a bonus hit is generated, and the two types of big winning ports 8 are opened for a predetermined time. At the time of occurrence of the bonus hit, the motor 20 is controlled so that the motor 20 rotates three times at a high speed while the two-type big prize opening 8 is opened. Accordingly, the movable accessory 7f repeats up and down reciprocation three times at a high speed. In addition, the LED 21a emits red light, for example, to illuminate the movable accessory 7f and its surroundings and perform a light effect. The large-scale reciprocation of the movable accessory 7f at a high speed for a short time and the red light effect attract the player's attention, thereby allowing the player to know the occurrence of the bonus hit. The player's interest is increased by the large action and light effects of the objects.

  Then, the following ball 23 flows into the two-type big prize opening 8. If a ball that has entered the two-type big prize opening 8 wins the V prize opening of the stage 7e, the central big prize opening 31 is opened as the bonus game continues. Then, a large amount of balls 23 flow into the central prize opening 31, and a large bonus game can be continuously enjoyed while a large amount of prize balls are paid out.

  As mentioned above, although preferable embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range of the summary.

[Modification]
FIG. 6 schematically shows the mutual positional relationship between the movable accessory 7f, the connecting arm 18, and the display screen 7j of the symbol display device 7a in a state in which the movable accessory unit 17 according to the modification of the present invention is attached to the pachinko machine 2. It is a schematic side view shown in FIG. 6A shows a state where the movable accessory 7f is at the top dead center position, and FIG. 6B shows a state where the movable accessory 7f is at the bottom dead center position.

  In this modification, the movable accessory 7f of the movable accessory unit 17 is arranged in the game area and just above the display screen 7j of the symbol display device 7a as in the embodiment (see FIG. 1). ). Therefore, when the movable accessory 7f moves downward, a part of the movable accessory 7f can be positioned in front of the upper portion of the display screen 7j so as to overlap as viewed from the player. Therefore, if the effect image is displayed on the display screen 7j so as to be linked to the downward movement of the movable accessory 7f, it is possible to provide an interlocked effect that is integrated with the movable accessory 7f and the effect image and has a little uncomfortable feeling. it can.

  In this modification, as shown in FIG. 6A, the connecting arm 18 is configured to be in a substantially horizontal state when the movable accessory 7f is at the top dead center position. That is, in that state, the height positions of the connecting portions 25a and 25b between the movable accessory 7f and the connecting arm 18 and the height positions of the rotation centers (other end portions) 18c and 18d of the connecting arm 18 are substantially the same. It becomes a horizontal positional relationship. Accordingly, at this time, the movable accessory 7f is in a position that protrudes most forward from the display screen 7j, and the horizontal distance between the rear surface of the movable accessory 7f and the display screen 7j in the front-rear direction (the arrow Z direction in the drawing) is Lu. Become.

  On the other hand, when the movable accessory 7f moves from the top dead center position to the bottom dead center position, the connecting arm 18 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 6 around the other end portions 18c and 18d. Therefore, as the movable accessory 7f moves downward, the movable accessory 7f gradually approaches the display screen 7j in the front-rear direction. In the state where the movable accessory 7f is at the bottom dead center position, the connecting arm 18 is lowered to the left as shown in FIG. In this state, the movable accessory 7f is closest to the display screen 7j in the front-rear direction, and the horizontal distance in the front-rear direction between the back surface of the movable accessory 7f and the display screen 7j is Ld: Lu> Ld. It becomes.

  In the state in which the movable accessory 7f is at the bottom dead center position, it is closest to the display screen 7j in the front-rear direction, so that it is suitable for the interlocking effect between the effect image displayed on the display screen 7j and the movable accessory 7f. Experience is born. Accordingly, it is possible to eliminate a sense of incongruity and realize an effect in conjunction with the movable accessory 7f and the effect image.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the movable accessory unit with which the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 is equipped, (a) shows the state in which the electronic substrate was mounted | worn, (b) shows the state which removed the electronic substrate. It is the back perspective view which looked at the movable accessory unit shown in Drawing 2 from back. In the movable accessory unit shown in FIG. 2, a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing the positional relationship between the electronic substrate, the connecting arm, and the movable accessory from the side, where the movable accessory is at the top dead center position. FIG. In the movable accessory unit shown in FIG. 2, a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing the positional relationship between the electronic substrate, the connecting arm, and the movable accessory from the side, where the movable accessory is in the bottom dead center position. FIG. It is a schematic side view schematically showing the mutual positional relationship of the movable accessory, the connecting arm and the display surface of the symbol display device in a state where the movable accessory unit according to the modification of the present invention is attached to the pachinko machine, (A) shows a state where the movable accessory is at the top dead center position, and (b) shows a state where the movable accessory is at the bottom dead center position.

Explanation of symbols

Lu, Ld: Horizontal distance Y, Z, α, β: Arrow 2: Pachinko machine (game machine)
3: Frame 4: Housing frame (part of the frame)
5: Game board unit 6: Game board 6a: Game board surface (surface)
7: Center character 7a: Symbol display device 7c: Display symbol 7d: Opening 7e: Stage 7f: Movable character (moving character)
7g: Signboard accessory 7h: Translucent decorative board 7j: Display screen 8: Two kinds of big prize opening (second big prize opening)
9: Machine frame (part of the frame)
10: Front glass (front transparent plate)
12: Decorative frame (front frame)
14: Reservoir 14a: Upper plate 14b: Lower plate 14c: Ball discharge button 15: Launch handle 16: Game area 16a: Left area 16b: Right area 17: Movable accessory unit (moving accessory unit)
18: Connecting arm (part of connecting means)
18a: upper arm member 18b: lower arm members 18c, 18d: other end portion 18e: upper end portion 19: slider (part of connecting means)
19a: one end 20: motor (driving means)
20a: cam 21: electronic substrate 21a: LED (light emitting element)
21b: notch 21c upper edge 21d: lower edge (open end)
22: Hinge (swing support)
23: Ball (game media)
24: Brackets 25a, 25b: Connecting portion 26: Rail decoration 26a: Inner peripheral surface (inner side surface)
27: Gauge
28: Ordinary winning opening 29a: Central starting port (first starting port)
29b: Opening / closing start port (second start port)
30: Out Exit 31: Central Grand Prize Exit (First Grand Prize Exit)
32: Decoration member 33: Passing gate (passing area)
34: Windmill 37: Ball passage

Claims (5)

An action object arranged in the game area;
A driving means disposed outside the gaming area and behind the operating combination for reciprocating the operating combination;
Connecting means for connecting the operating agent and the driving means, and transmitting the driving force of the driving means to the operating agent by reciprocating;
A notch that is disposed between the driving means and the operating accessory and outside the game area so that the connecting means penetrates, and at least one end thereof is open to allow reciprocation of the connecting means. And an electronic circuit board having a portion formed thereon.   The operation | working-object unit of Claim 1 arrange | positioned so that the said connection means may enter / exit the open end part of the said notch part by the reciprocation.   3. The operation accessory unit according to claim 1, wherein the electronic board includes a light emitting element that emits light from behind the operation accessory. 4.   The operating combination according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operating combination and the connecting means are connected in at least two locations along a reciprocating direction of the operating combination. Thing unit. The operation accessory unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A game board for defining the game area on the surface side thereof;
A frame for holding the game board so as to be visible to the player;
A front transparent plate disposed at a predetermined distance or more in front of the game board;
A gaming machine comprising: a launch unit that launches the game medium toward the game area.

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