JP2011015724A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of operating a movable presentation member at high speed and making a player more interested in the play.SOLUTION: A presentation motion device 51 includes a transmitting mechanism 67 for transmitting the drive force of a drive source 66 to a first movable presentation member 61 and a second movable presentation member 62. When a second drive shaft 73 only is moved based on the drive force of the drive source 66, the first movable presentation member 61 oscillates relatively to the second movable member 62 with a first drive shaft 72 as an axis. When both the first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73 are moved based on the drive force of the drive source 66, the first movable presentation member 61 and second movable presentation member 62 are integrally moved. A base member 65 has a restraining portion 65c for restraining the oscillation of the second movable presentation member 62 when the oscillation force of the first movable presentation member 61 is transmitted to the second movable presentation member 62 in the process of oscillation of the first movable presentation member 61.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine using game balls.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a game area in which a game ball can flow down is defined on the game board, and a center case having a function such as decoration is arranged in the approximate center of the game area. The variable display device (video display device) of the liquid crystal display device is arranged on the back side of the screen.

  Also, a start winning area such as a start winning opening is set below the center case, and when the game ball wins the start winning area, a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable display on the variable display device to execute a variable display game. .

  Then, by arranging an effect device capable of performing the effect operation in the center case, providing an effect agent member for performing the required operation in the effect device, and operating the effect agent member in accordance with the variable display game, A pachinko gaming machine has been proposed that improves the performance effect and increases the interest of the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In this pachinko gaming machine, one drive source (for example, a motor) is provided for operating the stage actor member, and the relatively large stage actor member can be moved in a diagonal direction. ing.

JP 2007-28239 A

  However, in the invention described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the director character member is large, it takes time to move the director member to the operating position and then return it to the initial position, and to operate at high speed. Not suitable for.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of operating a movable effect member at high speed and enhancing the interest of a player. To do.

  A first aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine including an effect operation device that performs a predetermined effect operation as a game progresses, wherein the effect operation device includes a fixed base member, a drive source supported by the base member, A first movable effect member and a second movable effect member that perform an effect operation based on the drive force of the drive source, and a transmission that transmits the drive force of the drive source to the first movable effect member and the second movable effect member. The transmission mechanism is coupled to the first movable effect member, and is coupled to the first movable effect member and a first drive shaft that is inserted through a hole formed in the second movable effect member. And a second drive shaft that passes through a long hole formed in the second movable effect member, and when only the second drive shaft moves based on the drive force of the drive source, The first movable effect member has the first drive shaft as a central axis. When both the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft move based on the driving force of the drive source and swing relative to the second movable effect member, the first movable effect is generated. The member and the second movable effect member move integrally, and the swinging force of the first movable effect member is applied to the second movable effect member while the first movable effect member swings in the base member. A restricting portion for restricting the swing of the second movable effect member when transmitted is provided.

  When the drive source rotates in one direction, the second invention moves only the second drive shaft based on the drive force of the drive source, while the drive source rotates in the other direction. Is further provided with a conversion mechanism that moves both the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft based on the driving force of the drive source.

  According to a third aspect of the invention, the conversion mechanism is a swing cam that swings with the rotation of the drive source, and is rotatable with the swing of the swing cam, and moves the first drive shaft. A first link member to be rotated, and a second link member that is rotatable with the swing of the swing cam and moves the second drive shaft, wherein the drive source rotates in one direction The first link member is restricted from rotating by a stopper portion formed on the base member, while the second link member is free from the swinging force from the swing cam. Rotating in the same direction as the swing direction of the swing cam by the weight of the first movable effect member.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, each of the first link member and the second link member includes a cam follower that receives a swinging force from the swing cam, and the swing cam is operated when the drive source rotates in one direction. A trough that allows the cam follower of the second link member to enter the second link member, and the second link member is configured to move the swing when the cam follower enters the trough as the swing cam swings. The swinging force from the moving cam is no longer effective.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the rotating shaft of the first link member and the rotating shaft of the second link member are disposed at symmetrical positions around the swing shaft of the swing cam, and the first link member In addition, the cam followers of the second link member are disposed at symmetrical positions around the swing shaft of the swing cam.

  According to the first invention, the first movable effect member and the second movable effect member are provided, and the first movable effect member is driven only by the second drive shaft that passes through the long hole formed in the second movable effect member. When force is transmitted, it swings relative to the second movable effect member. Then, when the swinging force of the first movable effect member is transmitted to the second movable effect member during the swinging process, the movement of the second movable effect member is restricted by the restricting portion disposed on the base member. The In this manner, the first movable effect member can be separated from the second movable effect member and operated independently. Therefore, even if the first movable effect member and the second movable effect member constitute a large effect member, it is possible to reduce the weight of the acting effect member, so that the effect member can be operated at high speed. It is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

  According to the second invention, when the drive source rotates in one direction, the first movable effect member swings relative to the second movable effect member, while the drive source rotates in the other direction. In this case, the first movable effect member and the second movable effect member move together. As described above, since the first movable effect member and the second movable effect member perform different operations according to the rotation direction of one drive source, it is possible to cause the movable effect member to perform a complicated operation while suppressing cost. It becomes possible.

  According to the third and fourth inventions, when the drive source rotates in one direction, the second link member does not receive the swinging force of the swinging cam and is in the same direction as the swinging direction of the swinging cam. Rotate. Therefore, since the second link member rotates in the same direction regardless of the swing direction of the swing cam, the second drive shaft also moves in the same direction regardless of the swing direction of the swing cam. In other words, it is possible to notify the player that the effect operation by the movable effect member is being executed by moving at least the second drive shaft, and the effect operation of the movable effect member by changing the swing direction of the swing cam It is possible to notify the player that the type of the game has changed.

  According to the fifth aspect, the swinging force of the swing cam can be smoothly transmitted to the first link member and the second link member.

It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of a control base, a decoration unit, and a center case. It is a perspective view of a center case and a movable decoration unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of the back side of a center case and a movable decoration unit. It is a front view of an upper movable decoration unit. It is a reverse view of an upper movable decoration unit. It is a back view of an upper movable decoration unit, and is a figure in the state where a motor was removed. It is a disassembled perspective view of an upper movable decoration unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front side of a 1st movable effect member and a 2nd movable effect member. It is a disassembled perspective view of the back surface side of a 1st movable effect member and a 2nd movable effect member. It is a figure which shows a rocking | fluctuation cam, (a) is a front view, (b) is a perspective view. It is a figure which shows a 1st link member, (a) is a top view, (b) is a perspective view on the front side, (c) is a perspective view on the back side. (A) And (b) is a perspective view of a cover member. It is a figure which shows a 2nd link member, (a) is a top view, (b) is a perspective view on the front side, (c) is a perspective view on the back side. It is a figure which shows the upper movable decoration unit of an initial state, (a) is a front view, (b) is a rear view. It is a figure which shows the upper movable decoration unit in the state which the 1st movable production | presentation member rock | fluctuated and reached | attained the minimum position, (a) is a front view, (b) is a rear view. It is a partial expansion perspective view in the same state as FIG. It is a figure which shows the upper movable decoration unit in the state which the 1st movable effect member and the 2nd movable effect member operate | moved integrally, and reached | attained the minimum position, (a) is a front view, (b) is a rear view. (A) is a top view of a 1st link member, (b) is a perspective view of a 1st link member. It is a rear view which shows an upper movable decoration unit, (a) is an initial state, (b) is a figure of the state which the 1st movable effect member and the 2nd movable effect member operate | moved integrally, and reached the minimum position. (A) is a top view of a 1st link member, (b) is a perspective view of a 1st link member. It is a rear view which shows an upper movable decoration unit, (a) is an initial state, (b) is a figure of the state which the 1st movable effect member and the 2nd movable effect member operate | moved integrally, and reached the minimum position.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (pachinko machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description of the embodiments, the front, rear, left, and right refer to directions viewed from the player, that is, viewed from the game board.

  First, with reference to FIG. 1, the whole structure of the game board 1 of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the game board 1.

  The game board 1 defines a substantially circular game area 11 by providing guide rails 10 as partition members on the surface of a rectangular game board main body 2 made of plywood or plastic.

  The gaming machine plays a game by firing a game ball from a launching device (not shown) based on the operation of the player and flowing it down into the game area 11. The player can visually recognize the game area 11 through a cover glass (not shown) that covers the game board 1.

  In the game area 11, a center case 21 having an opening 21a is disposed. An opening having a shape along the outer periphery of the center case 21 is formed in the game board 1, and the center case 21 is fitted into the opening from the front of the game board 1.

  On the back side of the game board 1, a variable display device 22 having a display unit 22a capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is disposed via a control base 34 (see FIG. 3) described later. The The variable display device 22 is disposed with the display unit 22 a facing the opening 21 a of the center case 21.

  The variable display device 22 sets a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three variable display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side) on the display unit 22a, and displays the images independently in each display area. Device. In the present embodiment, for example, a display screen portion is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying an arbitrary image, and a plurality of identification information (special symbols) and a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area on the display screen An image based on the progress of the game, such as a character that produces the game, is displayed.

  Below the center case 21 in the game area 11 and substantially in the center of the game area 11, a start winning opening 24 is provided which can give a start condition for a special symbol (special figure) variable display game based on the winning of a game ball. The The start winning opening 24 is a tulip type having a first starting winning opening 24a in which a special first variation display game is played when a game ball wins, and an ordinary variable winning apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 23. And a second start winning opening 24b through which a special figure second variable display game is played when the ball wins.

  Below the second start winning port 24b, a special variable winning device (large winning port) 25 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not received and a state in which it is easily received depending on the operation result of the variable display device 22 is disposed.

  On the left side of the center case 21 in the game area 11, there is provided a normal diagram start gate 26 in which a normal symbol (normal) variable display game is played when a game ball passes.

  On the left and right sides of the start winning opening 24 in the game area 11, there are arranged general winning openings 27 that satisfy only a condition for paying out a winning ball when a winning game ball is won.

  In addition to this, the game area 11 is provided with a direction changing member such as a windmill or a nail (not shown) that changes the falling direction of the game ball, and an outlet 30 for collecting the game ball that has flowed down without winning.

  In the lower right part of the game board 1, a special figure fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game, a special figure winning memory number (starting memory number), a normal figure fluctuation display of the general figure fluctuation display game, a common figure winning memory number, And a status indicator 32 for displaying the number of determined rounds per jackpot.

  The game balls launched by the launcher are sectioned along the left side of the guide rail 10 and are launched from the launch ball guide passage 31 that guides the game balls to the game area 11 and are arranged in various locations within the game area 11. The game area 11 flows down while changing the falling direction by the conversion member and wins the start winning opening 24, the general winning opening 27, or the special variable winning apparatus 25, or from the out opening 30 provided at the bottom of the gaming area 11. Discharged.

  When a game ball wins the start winning port 24, the general winning port 27, and the special variable winning device 25, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning port is discharged from the payout device (not shown).

  Specifically, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 24, the fluctuation display device 22 starts a special figure fluctuation display game in which the identification information composed of the numbers and the like described above is sequentially changed and displayed. An image related to the game is displayed.

  When a game ball is won at the start winning opening 24 at a predetermined timing, a big hit state is reached, and the game stops when three display symbols are aligned (a big win symbol). At this time, the special variable prize winning device 25 is in a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which the big prize opening does not accept a game ball for a predetermined time by energizing the big prize solenoid 318 (see FIG. 2). The game ball is converted into an open state (a state advantageous to the player) that can easily accept the game ball. In other words, since the special winning opening is greatly opened for a predetermined time, the player is given a game value that allows a large number of game balls to be acquired.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the normal map start gate 26, the normal map change display game is started on the status display 32. When the game ball passes through the normal start gate 26 at a predetermined timing, the normal symbol is hit, and the normal symbol displayed on the status indicator 32 stops in the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 23 provided in the second start winning opening 24b is energized to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 317 (see FIG. 2), so that the entrance to the second starting winning opening 24b is only for a predetermined time. It is converted so as to expand, and the winning possibility of the game ball to the second start winning opening 24b is increased.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the game control device 500 of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system centered on the game control device 500.

  The game control device 500 is a main control device that controls the game in an integrated manner. The effect control device 550 is a subordinate control device that controls the effect based on an instruction from the game control device 500.

  The game control device 500 includes a game microcomputer 501, an input I / F (Interface) 505, an output I / F 506, and an external communication terminal 507. The gaming microcomputer 501, the input I / F 505, and the output I / F 506 are connected to each other by an internal bus.

  The gaming microcomputer 501 controls the gaming control device 500 as a whole. The gaming microcomputer 501 includes a CPU 502, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 503, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 504.

  The CPU 502 is a main control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, and controls the game. The ROM 503 stores invariant information (programs, data, etc.) for game control. The RAM 504 is used as a work area for temporarily storing information necessary for game control.

  The external communication terminal 507 is an interface for connecting to an external device such as an inspection device that is connected to the gaming microcomputer (game arithmetic processing device) 501 and inspects the setting information of the game control device 500.

CPU502 via the input I / F505, various input devices (special symbol first starting winning opening SW300, special symbol second start winning hole SW301, generally winning opening SW302 ₁ to 302 _n, the gate SW303, count SW304, glass frame In response to detection signals from the opening SW 305, the front frame opening SW 306, and the ball break SW 307), various processes such as a big hit lottery are performed.

  The special figure first start winning opening SW300 is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 24a. The special drawing second start winning opening SW301 is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won the second start winning opening 24b.

The general winning openings SW302 _{1 to} 302 _n are switches for detecting that a game ball has won the general winning opening 27. The gate SW 303 is a switch that detects that a game ball has passed through the normal start gate 26.

  The count SW 304 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won a special winning opening of the special variable winning device 25.

  The glass frame opening SW 305 is a switch that detects that the glass frame of the gaming machine has been opened. The front frame opening SW 306 is a switch that detects that the front frame of the gaming machine has been opened.

  The ball cut SW 307 is a switch that detects that the number of game balls stored in the game machine and used for payout has become a predetermined number or less.

  The CPU 502 also outputs a special figure first display 310, a special figure first storage display 311, a special figure second display 312, a special figure second storage display 313, and a general map display via the output I / F 506. The command signal is transmitted to the device 314, the general-purpose memory display 315, the game status display 316, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (SOL) 317, the big prize opening solenoid (SOL) 318, and the discharge control device 319 to play the game. Control all over.

  The special figure first display 310 and the special figure second display 312 perform variable display of identification information (special symbols) of the special figure first fluctuation display game and the special figure second fluctuation display game. The special figure first memory display 311 and the special figure second memory display 313 display the special figure start memory number (holding memory number) of the special figure first fluctuation display game and the special figure second fluctuation display game.

  The universal map display 314 performs variable display of identification information (ordinary symbols) of the universal map display game. The general-purpose memory display 315 displays the general-purpose map start memory number of the general-purpose variable display game.

  The gaming state indicator 316 receives a signal when an abnormality or the like is detected, and notifies a gaming state such as an abnormality.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 317 operates the ordinary variation winning device 23 of the second start winning opening 24b so as to expand for a predetermined time.

  The big prize opening solenoid 318 is in an open state (advantageous to the player) from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which the special prize opening of the special variable prize winning device 25 does not accept the game ball for a predetermined time. ).

  The discharge control device 319 controls the operation of a payout unit (not shown) based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 500 to discharge the prize ball. Further, based on a lending request signal from a card unit (not shown), the operation of the payout unit is controlled to discharge the lending.

  In addition, the game control device 500 receives game machine data (for example, a symbol confirmation signal indicating stoppage of rotation of the variable display game and a special prize signal indicating occurrence of a special game state (big hit)) via the external information terminal 320. The information is output to an information collection terminal device (not shown).

  Further, the game control device 500 sends a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like to the effect control device 550 via the output I / F 506 as an effect control command signal. Send.

The production control device 550 controls each device that produces a game based on the production control command signal transmitted from the game control device 500. For the effects of the games by the respective devices, the effect operations of the actors by the accessory driving motors 331 _{1 to} 331 _n , the display of the display device 332, the emission of decorative light by the various LED boards 333, and the output of the sound effect by the speaker 334 Etc. are included. In addition, when an abnormality is detected, for example, when the front frame or the glass frame is opened, a notification sound is output from the speaker 334 by the effect control device 550.

  The effect control device 550 includes a CPU 551, a ROM 552, a RAM 553, a communication I / F 554, an input / output I / F 555, a VDP 556, an image ROM 557, a sound LSI 558, and a sound ROM 559.

  The CPU 551 controls various effects based on commands from the game control device 500. The ROM 552 stores invariant information (program, data, etc.) for game control. The RAM 553 is used as a work area for temporarily storing information necessary for effect control in the game.

  Communication I / F 554 is an interface for connecting effect control device 550 and game control device 500. The input / output I / F 555 is an interface for connecting the effect control device 550 and each device. The input / output I / F 555 connects the effect control device 550 and the effect button 330 operated by the player.

  The VDP 556 outputs an image such as identification information or a character to the display device 332 in response to a request from the CPU 551. The VDP 556 is connected to an image ROM 557 (effect data storage means) that stores image data and the like. The image ROM 557 stores image information common to each model and image information corresponding to the series of the model.

  The sound LSI 558 outputs sounds such as sound effects and notification sounds to the speaker 334 in response to a request from the CPU 551. The sound LSI 558 is connected to a sound ROM 559 that stores sound effects and notification sounds.

  Next, the control base 34 and the decoration unit 35 attached thereto will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the control base 34, the decoration unit 35, and the center case 21.

  The control base 34 is a box-shaped member having an accommodation space for accommodating the decoration unit 35 therein, and the variable display device 22 is attached to the back surface of the control base 34. The variable display device 22 is attached to the control base 34 such that the display portion 22a faces a display opening 34a formed in the control base 34.

  The decoration unit 35 is a substantially U-shaped decoration comprising a bottom decoration member 36 extending in the left-right direction, a left decoration member 37 and a right decoration member 38 standing upward from both ends of the bottom decoration member 36. is there. The left decorative member 37 and the right decorative member 38 are configured to be able to produce effects according to the gaming state.

  The decoration unit 35 is accommodated in the accommodation space of the control base 34 so that the decoration members 36, 37, and 38 are along the edge of the display opening 34a. That is, the decoration unit 35 is disposed along the outer edge of the display unit 22 a of the variable display device 22.

  The control base 34 is attached to the back surface of the game board 1 in a state where the decoration unit 35 is accommodated in the accommodation space and the variation display device 22 is attached to the back surface. In this way, the control base 34 is attached to the back surface of the game board 1 so as to sandwich the game board 1 with the center case 21.

  Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the movable decoration unit 50 arrange | positioned integrally with the center case 21 and the center case 21 is demonstrated. 4 is a perspective view of the center case 21 and the movable decorative unit 50. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the center case 21 and the movable decorative unit 50 on the back side.

  The center case 21 is a deformed ring-shaped member having an opening 21a facing the display unit 22a of the variable display device 22, and is inserted into the opening formed in the game board 1 from the front of the game board 1 to play the game board 1. Fixed against. The center case 21 is formed of a synthetic resin.

  The center case 21 includes a main body base 40 including a fitting portion 40a fitted into an opening formed in the game board 1, and a collar portion 40b formed in a bowl shape with respect to the fitting portion 40a. It is fixed to the game board 1 via the part 40b. That is, the front side of the heel part 40b is disposed in the game area 11.

  A guide 41 is formed on the front surface of the collar portion 40 b of the main body base 40 to guide a game ball standing up front and flowing down the game area 11. The guide 41 is formed over the entire circumference of the center case 21. The game balls launched into the game area 11 from the shot ball guide passage 31 flow down the area between the guide rail 10 and the guide 41.

  The movable decoration unit 50 performs a predetermined performance operation as the game progresses. The movable decoration unit 50 is fixed to the upper part of the back surface of the center case 21 and the right side part of the back surface of the center case 21. It consists of the side part movable decoration unit 52 arrange | positioned fixedly. The upper movable decoration unit 51 is disposed along the upper edge of the display unit 22a of the variable display device 22, and the side movable decoration unit 52 is disposed along the right edge of the display unit 22a. The upper movable decoration unit 51 will be described in detail later.

  The side movable decorative unit 52 is fixed to the center case 21 in a state where the movable portion is accommodated in the opening 21 b disposed in the lower right portion of the center case 21.

  On the inner bottom portion of the center case 21, a stage 54 is provided that allows the game ball to roll and discharges the rolling game ball to the game area 11 in which the start winning opening 24 is disposed.

  On the left side of the center case 21, a warp passage 56 for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area 11 into the center case 21 is disposed. The warp passage 56 is formed by a warp forming member 57. The warp forming member 57 is formed of a colored transparent synthetic resin.

  The warp passage 56 opens toward the game area 11 and receives the game balls flowing down the game area 11, the flow path 56 b through which the game balls flowing in from the flow inlet 56 a pass, and the stage 54 opens. And a discharge port 56 c for discharging the game ball that has passed through the flow path 56 b to the stage 54.

  The inflow port 56a is opened obliquely upward to the left in order to receive a game ball flowing down the left side of the center case 21 in the game area 11. The flow path 56b is formed to meander to weaken the rolling momentum of the passing game ball. The discharge port 56 c is formed to communicate with a step-like communication path 55 that is disposed in communication with the left end portion of the stage 54. Therefore, the game ball discharged from the discharge port 56 c flows into the stage 54 through the communication path 55.

  When the center case 21 is attached to the front surface of the game board 1 and the control base 34 is attached to the back surface of the game board 1, the substantially U-shaped decoration unit 35 is located behind the center case 21 and has an opening. It arrange | positions so that the inner periphery of 21a may be followed.

  The center case 21 is provided with a transparent resin cover 58 so as to close the opening 21a. Since the stage 54 and the decoration unit 35 are partitioned by the cover 58, the game ball guided to the stage 54 through the warp passage 56 does not hit the decoration unit 35, and damage to the decoration unit 35 can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the stage 54 extends in the left-right direction at the inner bottom portion of the center case 21, and is disposed so that the center portion is directly above the start winning opening 24. The stage 54 is formed in a wavy shape with both left and right end portions and the center portion being high. The stage 54 is formed of a colored transparent synthetic resin.

  A first ball guide portion 54a that is inclined downward toward the rear is formed at the center of the stage 54, and a second inclined portion that is inclined downward toward the game area 11 is formed at the valleys on both sides of the first ball guide portion 54a. A two-ball guide portion 54b is formed.

  An opening 58a is formed at a position corresponding to the first ball guide portion 54a in the cover 58, and the opening 58a opens into a guide port 36a (see FIG. 3) formed by opening in the bottom decoration member 36 of the decoration unit 35. Communicate. As described above, the first ball guide portion 54 a of the stage 54 communicates with the guide port 36 a of the bottom decorative member 36 through the opening 58 a of the cover 58.

  The game ball that has flowed into the bottom decorative member 36 from the guide port 36a is guided below the stage 54, and the game region 11 is output from the ball outlet 59 formed to open toward the game region 11 on the front surface of the stage 54. To be discharged.

  As described above, the game ball guided to the stage 54 from the warp passage 56 is guided from the first ball guide portion 54a to the lower side of the stage 54 and is discharged from the ball outlet 59 to the game area 11 or second. The balls are discharged from the ball guide portion 54b to the game area 11. The ball outlet 59 is formed to open horizontally above the start winning opening 24, whereas the second ball guide portion 54b is arranged to be shifted from right above the start winning opening 24 to the left and right sides. The Therefore, the probability that the game ball discharged from the ball outlet 59 is guided to the start winning opening 24 is higher than the game ball discharged from the second ball guide portion 54b.

  Next, the upper movable decorative unit 51 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 is a front view of the upper movable decorative unit 51, FIG. 7 is a rear view of the upper movable decorative unit 51, and FIG. 8 is a rear view of the upper movable decorative unit 51 with the motor 66 removed. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the upper movable decoration unit 51, FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the front side of the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62, and FIG. 11 is a first movable effect member. 61 is an exploded perspective view of the back side of 61 and the second movable effect member 62. FIG.

  The upper movable decoration unit 51 (production operation device) includes a first movable production member 61 having a character decoration 63 on the front surface and a radial decoration 64 extending radially from behind the character decoration 63. A second movable effect member 62 disposed at the rear, and the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 perform a predetermined effect operation in relation to the display content displayed on the display unit 22a. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the upper movable decoration unit 51 includes a base member 65 that is fixed to the upper back of the center case 21 and supports the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 movably, and the base member 65. And a transmission mechanism 67 that is supported by the base member 65 and transmits the driving force of the motor 66 to the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62. Prepare.

  The base member 65 is formed of a lens having a transparent front portion, and the front portion is decorated. An LED substrate 69 is disposed on the back surface of the base member 65 via a mounting base 68. A plurality of LEDs are mounted on the LED substrate 69, and light emitted from the LEDs diffuses to the outside by passing through the base member 65.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first movable effect member 61 includes a base plate 70 and a character decoration 63 attached to the front surface of the base plate 70 and having a character portion formed of a transparent lens. . An LED substrate 71 (see FIG. 11) on which a plurality of LEDs are mounted is disposed on the back surface of the base plate 70, and light emitted from the LEDs passes through the lens of the character decoration 63, so that light leaks from the characters. Letters are emphasized.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a first drive shaft 72 and a second drive shaft 73, which are one of constituent members of the transmission mechanism 67, are coupled to the back surface of the base plate 70. The first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73 are inserted through the LED board 71 and extend rearward, and are disposed at a predetermined interval in the left-right direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the second movable effect member 62 includes a disc portion 75 and a radial decoration 64 that extends radially from the disc portion 75. A hole 75 a through which the first drive shaft 72 is inserted is formed at the center of the disc portion 75. The hole 75 a is formed to have a diameter that is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the first drive shaft 72. The radial decoration 64 is formed with a long hole 64a through which the second drive shaft 73 is inserted. The long hole 64a is formed to extend in the vertical direction so that the second drive shaft 73 can move in the long hole 64a.

  As described above, the first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73 coupled to the first movable effect member 61 are inserted through the second movable effect member 62. And the 1st drive shaft 72 and the 2nd drive shaft 73 also penetrate the 1st opening part 65a and the 2nd opening part 65b (refer FIG. 9) formed in the base member 65, respectively. The first opening 65a and the second opening 65b are formed to extend in an arc shape.

  The first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73 that are inserted through the first opening 65 a and the second opening 65 b of the base member 65 use the rotational force of the motor 66 to move the first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73. It is moved by the action of the conversion mechanism 80 for converting to.

  The conversion mechanism 80 moves only the second drive shaft 73 when the motor 66 rotates in one direction, while the first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft when the motor 66 rotates in the other direction. 73 is moved. Thereby, when the motor 66 rotates in one direction, only the second drive shaft 73 moves in the elongated hole 64a of the second movable effect member 62, whereby the first movable effect member 61 becomes the first drive shaft. It swings relatively with respect to the second movable effect member 62 around the central axis 72. Further, when the motor 66 rotates in the other direction, the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 move together via the first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73.

  Below, the conversion mechanism 80 is demonstrated mainly with reference to FIGS. 7-9 and FIGS. 12-15. 12A and 12B are views showing the swing cam 81, where FIG. 12A is a front view and FIG. 12B is a perspective view. 13A and 13B are views showing the first link member 82, where FIG. 13A is a plan view, FIG. 13B is a front perspective view, and FIG. 13C is a rear perspective view. 14A and 14B are perspective views of the lid member 89. FIG. 15A and 15B are views showing the second link member 83, where FIG. 15A is a plan view, FIG. 15B is a front perspective view, and FIG. 15C is a rear perspective view.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the conversion mechanism 80 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 66 and swings as the motor 66 rotates, and the conversion mechanism 80 rotates as the swing cam 81 swings. A first link member 82 that can move and move the first drive shaft 72; a second link member 83 that can move as the swing cam 81 swings and moves the second drive shaft 73; Is provided. The first link member 82 and the second link member 83 are provided with cam followers 86 and 87 (see FIG. 9) that receive a swinging force from the swinging cam 81, respectively. The swing cam 81, the first link member 82, and the second link member 83 are made of synthetic resin.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the motor 66 is supported by the base member 65 via a support plate 92 fastened to the back surface of the base member 65.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the swing cam 81 is a flat plate member having an outer peripheral surface formed as a cam surface, and a connection hole 81a is formed at the center to connect the output shaft of the motor 66 so as not to be relatively rotatable. . The cam surface of the swing cam 81 abuts on the cam follower 86 of the first link member 82, and the first action surface 84 that causes the swing force of the swing cam 81 to act on the first link member 82, and the second link member 83. And a second action surface 85 that abuts against the cam follower 87 and causes the swinging force of the swinging cam 81 to act on the second link member 83.

  The first working surface 84 includes an arc-shaped peak portion 84a and a substantially linear base portion 84b. The second working surface 85 includes a wave-shaped wave-shaped portion 85a and a substantially linear base portion 85b. The peak portion 84a of the first working surface 84 and the wavy portion 85a of the second working surface 85 are formed to face each other with the connection hole 81a as the center. Further, the base portion 84b of the first working surface 84 and the base portion 85b of the second working surface 85 are opposed to each other with the connecting hole 81a as the center and are formed substantially in parallel.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 13, the first link member 82 is a member having a storage space 82 b surrounded by a peripheral wall 82 a and opened on the back surface side. At one end of the first link member 82, a sleeve 82c into which a rotary shaft 88 (see FIG. 9) rotatably supported by the base member 65 is disposed. A sleeve 82d to which the first drive shaft 72 (see FIG. 11) is inserted and connected is disposed on the free end side, which is the other end of the first link member 82. A retaining ring (not shown) is fitted to the tip of the first drive shaft 72 that passes through the sleeve 82d. A shaft 82e for supporting the cam follower 86 (see FIG. 9) is disposed in the vicinity of the sleeve 82c on the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 82a. Thus, the shaft 82e is disposed in the vicinity of the rotation shaft 88. Note that the first drive shaft 72, the rotation shaft 88, and the shaft 82e are all formed parallel to the front-rear direction.

  The cam follower 86 is a cylindrical member having elasticity, and is fitted to the shaft 82e so as not to be relatively rotatable. The first working surface 84 of the swing cam 81 abuts on the outer peripheral surface of the cam follower 86, and the cam follower 86 turns around the rotation shaft 88 as the swing cam 81 swings. As the cam follower 86 turns, the free end side of the first link member 82 rotates about the rotation shaft 88. As the first link member 82 rotates, the first drive shaft 72 connected to the free end side of the first link member 82 moves. As described above, the first link member 82 rotates as the swing cam 81 swings to move the first drive shaft 72.

  In the storage space 82b of the first link member 82, the wiring 94 (FIGS. 20 to FIG. 20) that electrically connects the LED board 71 disposed in the first movable effect member 61 and the effect control device 550 (see FIG. 2). 23) is stored. In a state where the wiring 94 is stored in the storage space 82b, the opening of the storage space 82b is closed by a lid member 89 shown in FIG. The lid member 89 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin so that the internal wiring 94 can be visually recognized. The wiring 94 will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 15, the second link member 83 is a lever-like member that is circular at one end and narrowed toward the other end. A sleeve 83b is disposed at one end of the second link member 83 via a conical base end portion 83a, and a rotating shaft 90 (see FIG. 9) is rotatably supported by the base member 65 on the sleeve 83b. Is inserted. At the other end on the free end side which is the other end of the second link member 83, an elongated hole 83c into which the second drive shaft 73 (see FIG. 11) is inserted and connected is formed. The opening 83c is formed in a long hole shape. A retaining ring (not shown) is fitted to the tip of the second drive shaft 73 that is inserted through the opening 83c. A shaft 83d for supporting the cam follower 87 (see FIG. 9) is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the base end portion 83a. Thus, the shaft 83d is disposed in the vicinity of the rotating shaft 90. Note that the second drive shaft 73, the rotation shaft 90, and the shaft 83d are all formed parallel to the front-rear direction.

  The cam follower 87 is a cylindrical member having elasticity, and is fitted to the shaft 83d so as not to be relatively rotatable. The second working surface 85 of the swing cam 81 abuts on the outer peripheral surface of the cam follower 87, and the cam follower 87 turns around the rotation shaft 90 as the swing cam 81 swings. As the cam follower 87 turns, the free end side of the second link member 83 rotates about the rotation shaft 90. Then, as the second link member 83 rotates, the second drive shaft 73 connected to the free end side of the second link member 83 moves. As described above, the second link member 83 rotates as the swing cam 81 swings to move the second drive shaft 73.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the rotation shaft 88 of the first link member 82 and the rotation shaft 90 of the second link member 83 are disposed at symmetrical positions around the swing shaft of the swing cam 81. . In addition, the cam follower 86 of the first link member 82 and the cam follower 87 of the second link member 83 are disposed at symmetrical positions with the swing shaft of the swing cam 81 as the center. By arranging the rotary shafts 88 and 90 and the cam followers 86 and 87 in this way, the swinging force of the swinging cam 81 is smoothly transmitted to the first link member 82 and the second link member 83.

  The conversion mechanism 80 is configured as described above, and the first link shaft 82 and the second link member 83 are rotated by the swing of the swing cam 81 based on the rotation of the motor 66, whereby the first drive shaft. 72 and the second drive shaft 73 move. As the first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73 move, the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 operate.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the base member 65 is provided with a U-shaped photoelectric sensor 76 (initial position detecting means) for detecting the initial position of the swing cam 81. The swing cam 81 is formed with a light blocking portion 81 b that is inserted into the recess of the photoelectric sensor 76 and blocks the emitted light of the photoelectric sensor 76 when the swing cam 81 is at the initial position. Thus, the photoelectric sensor 76 and the light shielding portion 81b of the swing cam 81 detect the initial position of the swing cam 81, that is, the initial states of the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62.

  Next, operations of the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 of the upper movable decoration unit 51 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a view showing the upper movable decorative unit 51 in the initial state, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a rear view. 17A and 17B are diagrams showing the upper movable decorative unit 51 in a state where the first movable effect member 61 swings and reaches the lower limit position. FIG. 17A is a front view and FIG. 17B is a rear view. 18 is a partially enlarged perspective view in the same state as FIG. FIG. 19 is a view showing the upper movable decorative unit 51 in a state where the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 are integrally operated and reach the lower limit position, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a rear surface. FIG.

  The following rendering operations of the first movable rendering member 61 and the second movable rendering member 62 are performed by the rendering control device 550 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, in the initial state, the swing cam 81 of the conversion mechanism 80 is located at the initial position where the light emitted from the photoelectric sensor 76 is shielded by the light shielding portion 81b. At this time, the swing cam 81 is oriented such that the base portion 84b of the first working surface 84 and the base portion 85b of the second working surface 85 are substantially horizontal. Further, the first link member 82 is in a substantially horizontal state with the mountain portion 84a of the swing cam 81 in contact with the cam follower 86. The first drive shaft 72 connected to the free end side of the first link member 82 passes through the upper end portion of the first opening 65 a of the base member 65. The second link member 83 is in a substantially horizontal state with the cam follower 87 being in contact with the crest 85c of the wavy portion 85a of the swing cam 81. The second drive shaft 73 connected to the free end side of the second link member 83 is inserted through the upper end of the long hole 64a (see FIG. 10) of the second movable effect member 62 and the second opening of the base member 65. The upper end of the part 65b is inserted. In the initial state, the first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73 are substantially the same height.

  Thus, when the swing cam 81 is located at the initial position, the first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73 are respectively the upper end portions of the first opening 65a and the second opening 65b of the base member 65. Is inserted. In this state, as shown in FIG. 16A, the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 are located at a substantially central portion of the base member 65. Moreover, since the 1st drive shaft 72 and the 2nd drive shaft 73 are substantially the same height, the 1st movable production | generation member 61 will be in the state by which the character decoration 63 extended substantially horizontal. This is the initial state of the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62.

  When the special figure variation display game progresses and a predetermined gaming state is reached, the following effects are performed. When the motor 66 rotates in the forward rotation direction from the initial state shown in FIG. 16, the swing cam 81 swings counterclockwise as shown in FIG. As the swing cam 81 swings counterclockwise, the contact position of the cam follower 86 of the first link member 82 with respect to the swing cam 81 changes so as to go up the peak portion 84a. As a result, a force that rotates clockwise about the rotation shaft 88 acts on the first link member 82. However, when the outer peripheral surface on the free end side of the first link member 82 comes into contact with a stopper portion 68 a formed on the mounting base 68, the rotation of the first link member 82 is restricted. Therefore, the first drive shaft 72 does not move.

  On the other hand, the wavy portion 85a of the swing cam 81 includes a valley portion 85d into which the cam follower 87 of the second link member 83 can enter when swinging counterclockwise. Therefore, when the swing cam 81 swings counterclockwise, the cam follower 87 of the second link member 83 enters the valley portion 85d, so that the swing force from the swing cam 81 acts on the second link member 83. No longer. Since the weight of the first movable effect member 61 acts on the free end side of the second link member 83 via the second drive shaft 73, the second link member 83 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation shaft 90. To turn. As described above, the second link member 83 is supposed to turn clockwise around the rotation shaft 90 as the swing cam 81 swings counterclockwise. The valley portion 85d rotates counterclockwise, that is, in the opposite direction to the original direction, that is, in the same direction as the swing cam 81. Accordingly, the second drive shaft 73 moves downward in the elongated hole 64a (see FIG. 11) of the second movable effect member 62 and in the second opening 65b of the base member 65. Thus, when the swing cam 81 swings counterclockwise, only the second drive shaft 73 moves downward.

  Since only the second drive shaft 73 moves downward, the first drive shaft 72 and the first movable effect member 61 to which the second drive shaft 73 is connected are, as shown in FIG. Tilt around 72. On the other hand, since the second drive shaft 73 moves in the long hole 64a of the second movable effect member 62, the second drive shaft 73 is moved while the second drive shaft 73 is moving in the long hole 64a. Is not transmitted to the second movable effect member 62, and the second movable effect member 62 does not move. In this way, the first movable effect member 61 swings relatively with respect to the second movable effect member 62, and an effect in which only the character decoration 63 is tilted is performed.

  When the second drive shaft 73 moves downward in the elongated hole 64a and contacts the lower end portion 64b (see FIG. 11) of the elongated hole 64a, the driving force of the second drive shaft 73 is the second movable effect member. The second movable effect member 62 also tries to swing together with the first movable effect member 61. However, as shown in FIG. 18, the front surface of the base member 65 is in contact with the protrusions 64 c formed on the radial decoration 64 of the second movable effect member 62, and the restriction that restricts the swing of the second movable effect member 62. A portion 65c is provided. Thereby, the swinging force of the first movable effect member 61 is not transmitted to the second movable effect member 62, and the swinging of the first movable effect member 61 is also stopped. As described above, the first movable effect member 61 swings within the range in which the second drive shaft 73 moves in the long hole 64a. In other words, the swing amount of the first movable effect member 61 is defined by the vertical dimension of the elongated hole 64a.

  After the motor 66 rotates in the forward direction for a predetermined time, the rotation direction is switched to the reverse direction. As a result, the swing cam 81 swings clockwise, that is, swings toward the initial position. As the swing cam 81 swings toward the initial position, the contact position of the cam follower 86 of the first link member 82 with respect to the swing cam 81 changes so as to go down the peak portion 84a. Thereby, the force from the swing cam 81 does not act on the first link member 82, and the first link member 82 does not rotate. On the other hand, as the swing cam 81 swings toward the initial position, the cam follower 87 of the second link member 83 rides on the peak portion 85c from the valley portion 85d of the wave-like portion 85a. It rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 90. Then, when the swing cam 81 returns to the initial position, the second link member 83 also returns to the initial position. Accordingly, the first movable effect member 61 swings relative to the second movable effect member 62 and returns to the initial state (the state shown in FIG. 16). The motor 66 rotates in the reverse direction for a predetermined time and stops, and the swing cam 81 returns to the initial position.

  As described above, the relative swing of the first movable effect member 61 relative to the second movable effect member 62 can be repeatedly performed by repeatedly driving the motor 66 in the order of forward rotation and reverse rotation. Thus, since the first movable effect member 61 can be separated from the second movable effect member 62 and operated independently, the first movable effect member 61 can be operated at high speed.

  When the special figure variable display game progresses and the game state has a higher expectation level for the player than the predetermined game state, for example, when the display symbol of the display unit 22a of the variable display device 22 forms a reach state The following effects will be performed. Here, the reach state is a state in which, for example, symbols other than the symbol that stops last are stopped with the same content, and only the symbol that stops last is changing. Specifically, although the left and right symbols of all three symbols have stopped together, the middle symbol is still fluctuating, so there is a possibility that a big hit will be left.

  As the motor 66 rotates in the reverse direction from the initial state shown in FIG. 16, the swing cam 81 swings clockwise as shown in FIG. As the swing cam 81 swings clockwise, the contact position of the cam follower 86 of the first link member 82 with respect to the swing cam 81 changes from the peak portion 84a to the base portion 84b. As a result, the first link member 82 rotates counterclockwise about the rotation shaft 88. Accordingly, the first drive shaft 72 moves downward in the first opening 65 a of the base member 65. Since the first drive shaft 72 is inserted through the hole 75 a (see FIG. 11) of the second movable effect member 62, the driving force of the first drive shaft 72 is transmitted to the second movable effect member 62. As described above, the driving force of the first drive shaft 72 is transmitted to the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62.

  On the other hand, when the swing cam 81 swings clockwise, the contact position of the cam follower 87 of the second link member 83 with respect to the swing cam 81 changes from the wave-shaped portion 85a to the base portion 85b. As a result, the second link member 83 also rotates counterclockwise about the rotation shaft 90. Accordingly, the second drive shaft 73 moves downward in the second opening 65 b of the base member 65.

  Thus, when the swing cam 81 swings clockwise, both the first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73 move downward. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 are moved together obliquely downward, and from the central portion of the base member 65 to the lower portion, Change position. As described above, the swing cam 81 swings clockwise, whereby the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 are integrated to produce an effect that approaches the player's eyes.

  The motor 66 rotates in the reverse direction for a predetermined time, so that the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 reach the lower limit position (the state shown in FIG. 19). Thereafter, the rotation direction of the motor 66 is switched to the normal rotation direction. Thereby, the swing cam 81 swings counterclockwise, that is, swings toward the initial position. As the swing cam 81 swings toward the initial position, the first link member 82 rotates clockwise about the rotation shaft 88, and the second link member 83 also rotates clockwise about the rotation shaft 90. To turn. Then, when the swing cam 81 returns to the initial position, the first link member 82 and the second link member 83 also return to the initial position. Thereby, the 1st movable effect member 61 and the 2nd movable effect member 62 move to diagonally upward integrally, and return to an initial state (state shown in FIG. 16). The motor 66 rotates in the forward direction for a predetermined time and stops, and the swing cam 81 returns to the initial position.

  As described above, the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 can be moved up and down repeatedly by repeatedly driving the motor 66 in the order of reverse rotation and forward rotation.

  As described above, when the swing cam 81 swings counterclockwise, only the second drive shaft 73 moves downward, and when the swing cam 81 swings clockwise, the first drive shaft 72 and the second drive shaft 73 both move downward. Therefore, the operation of the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 can be made different by switching the swing direction of the swing cam 81.

  Further, since the swing cam 81 includes a valley portion 85d into which the cam follower 87 of the second link member 83 can enter when it swings counterclockwise, the swing cam 81 swings counterclockwise. In this case (change from FIG. 16 to FIG. 17), the second link member 83 also rotates counterclockwise in the same direction as the swing direction of the swing cam 81 by the action of the valley portion 85d. On the other hand, when the swing cam 81 swings clockwise (change from FIG. 16 to FIG. 19), the second link member 83 rotates counterclockwise. Thus, since the second link member 83 rotates in the same direction (counterclockwise) regardless of the swinging direction of the swing cam 81, the second drive shaft 73 also swings in the swing cam 81. It moves in the same direction (downward) regardless of.

  Next, mainly referring to FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the wiring that electrically connects the LED board 71 (light emitting member) disposed on the first movable effect member 61 and the effect control device 550 (see FIG. 2). 94 will be described. 20A and 20B are a plan view and a perspective view of the first link member 82, respectively, FIG. 21 is a rear view showing the upper movable decorative unit 51, FIG. 20A is an initial state, and FIG. These are figures of the state which the 1st movable effect member 61 and the 2nd movable effect member 62 operate | moved integrally, and reached | attained the lower limit position.

  One end of the wiring 94 is connected to the LED substrate 71 (see FIG. 11) disposed on the first movable effect member 61, and an opening formed in the disk portion 75 of the second movable effect member 62 from the LED substrate 71. 75 b (see FIG. 11) and the first opening 65 a of the base member 65 are inserted and guided to the back surface side of the base member 65.

  In the first link member 82, a through hole 82f for inserting a wire is formed in the vicinity of a sleeve 82d through which the first drive shaft 72 is inserted and connected. The through hole 82f is formed along the outer periphery of the sleeve 82d, and has an arcuate inner peripheral surface.

  The wiring 94 guided to the back surface side of the base member 65 is inserted into the storage space 82b of the first link member 82 through the through hole 82f along the arcuate inner peripheral surface of the through hole 82f. The Then, it is guided to the outside of the first link member 82 along the outer periphery of the sleeve 82 c (first bearing portion) that supports the rotating shaft 88. The storage space 82b of the first link member 82 is closed with a lid member 89 (see FIG. 14) in a state where the wiring 94 is stored therein. Thus, since the wiring 94 is stored in the storage space 82 b and the storage space 82 b is closed by the lid member 89, the wiring 94 is held by the first link member 82.

  The wiring 94 led to the outside of the first link member 82 is locked to the claw portion 68 b of the mounting base 68 disposed on the back surface of the base member 65, and is connected to the LED substrate 69 disposed on the mounting base 68. The other end is connected. The LED board 69 is electrically connected to the effect control device 550 by wiring (not shown). In this way, the LED board 71 and the effect control device 550 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the first movable effect member 61 are connected using the LED board 69 as a relay board.

  As described above, the wiring 94 that electrically connects the LED substrate 71 disposed on the first movable effect member 61 and the effect control device 550 is held by the first link member 82, and the first link member 82 It is guided along the outer periphery of the sleeve 82c. Accordingly, when the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 move together with the rotation of the first link member 82 as in the change shown in FIGS. 94 also moves together with the first link member 82. Therefore, the wiring 94 does not get entangled with other members due to the movement of the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62. Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, the wiring 94 is guided along the outer periphery of the sleeve 82c. Therefore, since the stress applied to the wiring 94 is reduced, the wiring 94 will not be disconnected even when the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 repeatedly move up and down.

  Further, since the wiring 94 is stored in the storage space 82b and held by the first link member 82, when there are a plurality of wirings 94, the plurality of wirings 94 can be bundled in the storage space 82b. Further, entanglement of the wiring 94 can be prevented.

  Here, a coiled spring 77 is accommodated on the outer periphery of the sleeve 82 c of the first link member 82. One end 77 a of the spring 77 is locked to the claw piece 89 a of the lid member 89, and the other end 77 b is locked to a locking portion 92 a (see FIG. 7) of the support plate 92 that supports the motor 66. Thus, since the spring 77 is locked over the first link member 82 and the support plate 92, the spring 77 is compressed between the first link member 82 and the first movable effect member 61 as the first link member 82 rotates. And when the 2nd movable production | presentation member 62 reaches | attains a lower limit position, it will be in the most compressed state. Therefore, when the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 move toward the initial position, the spring 77 biases the first link member 82 in the direction to return to the initial position, and the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 move toward the initial position. The returning operation of the effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 to the initial position is assisted.

  Next, another form of the first link member 82 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 22A and 22B are a plan view and a perspective view of the first link member 82, respectively, FIG. 23 is a rear view showing the upper movable decorative unit 51, FIG. 22A is an initial state, and FIG. These are figures of the state which the 1st movable effect member 61 and the 2nd movable effect member 62 operate | moved integrally, and reached | attained the lower limit position.

  Hereinafter, differences from the first link member 82 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 will be described, and the same components as those of the first link member 82 shown in FIGS. Therefore, the description is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the first link member 82 is formed such that a sleeve 82 d (second bearing portion) that supports the first drive shaft 72 protrudes from the main body of the first link member 82. The wiring 94 inserted through the through hole 82f of the first link member 82 is guided into the storage space 82b along the outer periphery of the sleeve 82d, and is guided outside the first link member 82 along the outer periphery of the sleeve 82c. . Thus, the wiring 94 is guided between the sleeve 82d and the sleeve 82c, and is accommodated in the storage space 82b.

  Specifically, the wiring 94 inserted through the through hole 82f is guided to the LED board 69 while being curved, and the inner periphery of the wiring 94 is along the outer periphery of the sleeve 82d as shown in FIG. The outer periphery side of the wiring 94 is guided to the outer periphery of the sleeve 82c. Accordingly, when the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 move together with the rotation of the first link member 82 as in the change shown in FIGS. 94 moves together with the first link member 82 and is guided along the outer periphery of the sleeve 82d and the outer periphery of the sleeve 82c. Thus, since the wiring 94 is guided along the outer periphery of the two bearing portions of the sleeve 82d and the sleeve 82c, the stress applied to the wiring 94 is further reduced.

  According to the above embodiment, the following effects are obtained.

  When the motor 66 rotates in the forward direction, the first movable effect member 61 swings relative to the second movable effect member 62, while when the motor 66 rotates in the reverse direction, the first movable effect member. 61 and the second movable effect member 62 move downward together. As described above, the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 operate differently according to the rotation direction of one drive source (motor 66), so that the movable effect member 61, It is possible to cause the 62 to move in a complicated manner.

  Further, in the process in which the motor 66 rotates forward and the first movable effect member 61 swings relative to the second movable effect member 62, the swinging force of the first movable effect member 61 is the second movable effect member 62. The movement of the second movable effect member 62 is restricted by the restricting portion 65 c provided on the base member 65. In this way, the first movable effect member 61 can be separated from the second movable effect member 62 and operated independently. Accordingly, even if the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 constitute a large effect member, the weight of the acting effect member can be reduced, so that the first movable effect member 61 operates at high speed. It is possible to increase the interest of the player.

  In addition, the wiring 94 that electrically connects the LED board 71 and the effect control device 550 is inserted through the base member 65 from the LED substrate 71 and led to the effect control device 550 along the sleeve 82c of the first link member 82. It is burned. Therefore, when the first link member 82 rotates and the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 operate, the wiring 94 is guided along the outer periphery of the sleeve 82c. Therefore, since the stress applied to the wiring 94 is reduced, the disconnection is prevented, and the first movable effect member 61 and the second movable effect member 62 can be operated continuously. Thereby, it is not necessary to use an expensive flexible cable to prevent disconnection, and normal wiring can be used, so that the cost can be reduced. Furthermore, if the wiring 94 is configured along the outer periphery of the sleeve 82d along with the outer periphery of the sleeve 82c, the stress applied to the wiring 94 can be further reduced.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is obvious that various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, and uses, for example, gaming balls such as other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, and sparrow ball gaming machines. Applicable to all gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 11 Game area | region 21 Center case 22 Fluctuation display apparatus 51 Upper movable decoration unit 61 1st movable effect member 62 2nd movable effect member 63 Character decoration 64 Radial decoration 64a Long hole 64c Protrusion 65 Base member 65c Control part 72 1st Drive shaft 73 Second drive shaft 81 Oscillating cam 82 First link member 82b Storage space 82c Sleeve 82d Sleeve 82f Through hole 83 Second link member 84 First action surface 85 Second action surface 85d Valley 86 Cam follower 87 Cam follower 88 Rotation Shaft 90 Rotating shaft 94 Wiring

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine equipped with a production operation device that performs a predetermined production operation as the game progresses,
The production operation device is:
A fixed base member;
A drive source supported by the base member;
A first movable effect member and a second movable effect member that perform an effect operation based on the driving force of the drive source;
A transmission mechanism for transmitting the driving force of the drive source to the first movable effect member and the second movable effect member;
The transmission mechanism is
A first drive shaft coupled to the first movable effect member and inserted through a hole formed in the second movable effect member;
A second drive shaft that is coupled to the first movable effect member and passes through a slot formed in the second movable effect member;
When only the second drive shaft moves based on the drive force of the drive source, the first movable effect member is relatively relative to the second movable effect member with the first drive shaft as a central axis. Oscillate,
When both the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft move based on the drive force of the drive source, the first movable effect member and the second movable effect member move together,
When the swinging force of the first movable rendering member is transmitted to the second movable rendering member during the swinging of the first movable rendering member, the base member is swung by the second movable rendering member. A gaming machine, characterized in that a regulating part for regulating movement is provided.   When the drive source rotates in one direction, only the second drive shaft is moved based on the drive force of the drive source, while when the drive source rotates in the other direction, The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a conversion mechanism that moves both the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft based on a driving force. The conversion mechanism is
A swing cam that swings as the drive source rotates;
A first link member that is rotatable in accordance with the swing of the swing cam and moves the first drive shaft;
A second link member that is rotatable along with the swing of the swing cam and moves the second drive shaft;
When the drive source rotates in one direction, the rotation of the first link member is restricted by a stopper portion formed on the base member, while the second link member The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when the swinging force from ceases to act, the gaming machine rotates in the same direction as the swinging direction of the swing cam by the weight of the first movable effect member. The first link member and the second link member each include a cam follower that receives a swinging force from the swing cam,
The swing cam includes a trough that allows the cam follower of the second link member to enter when the drive source rotates in one direction.
4. The second link member according to claim 3, wherein a swinging force from the swing cam does not act when the cam follower enters the valley as the swing cam swings. Game machines.   The rotating shaft of the first link member and the rotating shaft of the second link member are disposed at symmetrical positions around the swing shaft of the swing cam, and the first link member and the second link member 5. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the cam followers of each other are arranged at symmetrical positions about a swing axis of the swing cam.

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