JP2011251173A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which shows a player such a novel operation of a movable member as an front-and-back motion in a center case, and achieves a nonconventional decoration effect and an improvement of interest of a game.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a display device body 5 having a display part 6; and a center case 10 having at least a decoration frame body 31, in which an opening part capable of looking the display part 6 is formed, and a decoration movable part 25 provided on the decoration frame body 31. The decoration movable part 25 has a plurality of elliptical movable members (first to third movable members 41 to 43) arranged concentrically, and the movable members are linked with each other, thereby the game machine has a constitution enabling the front-and-back motion.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  In recent years, as a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a center case for decoration or production in which a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device is arranged in the approximate center of the game board and an opening that makes the display unit visible is formed. Those arranged around the display section are mainly used. The center case that the player pays the most attention to in the gaming area of this type of gaming machine has been increased in size and complexity due to the increase in size of the display unit, and accordingly, a movable member is arranged in the center case. There has been proposed a gaming machine in which an effect relating to a decoration effect and the progress of a game is performed by installing or moving a movable member in a complicated manner in association with display contents of a display unit. For example, as in Patent Document 1, a movable effect device having a mechanism or the like arranged in the front-rear direction is arranged on both sides of the center case, and the movable effect member that is normally stopped on both sides of the display unit is moved in the direction of the display unit. In addition to providing an effective production by performing a movable production linked to the display content, space saving has been realized by arranging movable production members and electrical drive mechanisms from the front side to the back side. There is a gaming machine.

JP 2004-105513 A

However, in the center case of the gaming machine in the above background art, the direction of movement of the movable effect member is limited to the operation in the plane direction of the game board, and only the redundant effect can be performed, and the expectation of improving the interest of the game is expected. A feeling and decoration effect cannot be obtained.
Further, in this case, since the space that extends in the surface direction of the game board is to be omitted, the space is secured by arranging many members of the movable effect device in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the movement direction of the movable effect member is further limited to a certain direction, that is, the lateral direction (the display unit side, the surface direction of the game area), and a novel movable effect member that performs a forward / backward movement with a sense of depth. There was a problem that could not be realized. Further, when the operating area is limited to the plane direction, a space in the plane direction is secured, but there is a problem that the movable area is inevitably narrowed.

However, simply moving a single movable object in the depth direction (front-rear direction) simply changes the existing surface-direction movable object to move in the front-rear direction, which is a novel and innovative effect. Can not play.
Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and allows the player to show the movement of a novel movable member such as a back-and-forth movement in the center case, as well as an unprecedented decorative effect and fun of the game. The main purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the performance. It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which the structure for the movable member does not spread too much in the plane direction and can save space.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application includes a display device body having a display unit,
In a gaming machine provided with a center case having at least a decorative frame body in which an opening through which the display unit can be visually recognized is formed, and a decorative movable part provided in the decorative frame body,
The decorative movable part is
Having a plurality of movable members arranged concentrically, these movable members can be moved back and forth in conjunction with each other,
The plurality of movable members are formed in different sizes,
The movable member has an opening that opens slightly larger than the outer periphery of one movable member arranged on the inner peripheral side, and between the opening and the outer periphery of the movable member arranged on the one inner peripheral side. A gap is formed in
The plurality of movable members are operable in an operating state in which light is sufficiently emitted from the gap to the front side, and the light emitting body that outputs light toward the movable member from the rear to the decorative movable portion A light emitting unit having
The light emitter can emit light to the front side of the movable member through a gap between the movable members in the operating state.

Further, for example, as described in claim 2, the decorative movable portion is
A base member for attaching the decorative movable part to the decorative frame,
A support mechanism that enables the plurality of movable members to move back and forth by pivotally supporting the plurality of movable members by a common fixed shaft attached to the base member;
An interlocking mechanism for interlocking the plurality of movable members by connecting the plurality of movable members by a common interlocking shaft;
It is good also as a structure provided with the drive mechanism which implement | achieves the back-and-forth movement of these movable members by rotating the specific movable member which is any one movable member of these movable members.

For example, as in claim 3, the interlocking mechanism is
The interlocking shaft and an interlocking bearing portion that is formed on at least another movable member other than the specific movable member and into which the interlocking shaft is fitted, and the interlocking shaft hits the interlocking bearing portion and pushes the other movable member. The movement of the specific movable member is transmitted to the other movable member to interlock the other movable member,
The interlocking bearing portion of the other movable member has a long hole, and the timing at which the interlocking shaft hits the inner surface is different, so that the operation timing and the operation amount of each movable member are different. Also good.

Next, the gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present application is:
With a display device body having a display unit,
In a gaming machine provided with a center case having at least a decorative frame body in which an opening through which the display unit can be visually recognized is formed, and a decorative movable part provided in the decorative frame body,
The decorative movable part is
A base member for attaching the decorative movable part to the decorative frame,
An oval first movable member;
An elliptical ring-shaped second movable member disposed concentrically around the first movable member;
An elliptical ring-shaped third movable member disposed concentrically around the second movable member;
A support mechanism for supporting the plurality of movable members so as to move back and forth by pivotally supporting the first to third movable members by a common fixed shaft attached to the base member;
An interlocking mechanism for interlocking the plurality of movable members by connecting the first to third movable members with a common interlocking shaft;
A drive mechanism that realizes a back-and-forth movement of the plurality of movable members by rotating the first movable member;
A light emitting unit having a light emitter that outputs light from the rear toward the movable member, and the interlocking mechanism includes:
The interlocking shaft and an interlocking bearing portion formed on at least the second movable member and the third movable member and into which the interlocking shaft is fitted. The interlocking shaft hits the interlocking bearing portion and the second movable member and the third By pressing the movable member, the movement of the first movable member is transmitted to the second movable member and the third movable member to interlock the second movable member and the third movable member,
The interlocking bearing portions of the second movable member and the third movable member are elongated holes, and the timing at which the interlocking shaft hits the inner surface is different, so that the operation timing and operation of the first to third movable members are different. There is a difference in quantity,
The first to third movable members are operable in an operating state in which a sufficient gap for radiating light to the front side is formed between the movable members,
The light emitter can emit light to the front side of the movable member through a gap between the movable members in the operating state.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, an unprecedented effect that the movable member provided in the center case moves back and forth can be performed. In addition, since the plurality of movable members arranged concentrically operate, an effect with a feeling of depth in the front-rear direction can be performed. Furthermore, the simple back-and-forth movement does not enhance the decoration effect and may not stand out. However, since multiple concentric movable members move in conjunction with each other, movement in the depth direction is easy to understand. A directing effect can be obtained.
Further, by performing the operation of the movable member in connection with the display content on the display unit (or further, irradiation of light described later), the entire interior of the center case can be effectively used as a decoration region.
Further, by synchronizing the operation timing of the movable member with the display effect on the display unit, the progress of the game, etc., there is an effect that it is possible to surely impress the player with a notice or notification that is usually difficult to understand.
In addition, since the movable member moves in the front-rear direction, the operation range of the movable member can be easily set at a position that does not involve the movement or collision of the game ball, and the high strength of the movable member (for example, withstands the collision of the game ball). There is an advantage that it is possible to contribute to cost reduction.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, it is possible to radiate light from the rear light emitting portion to the front side of each movable member through the gap between the movable members in the operating state. For this reason, the light from the rear of each movable member reaches the front side through the gap between each movable member like a sunburst (sunlight leaking from between the clouds), and a highly decorative high impact effect is achieved. Furthermore, since the irradiation is performed from the back through the gap when each movable member is operated, a lighting effect with a sense of depth can be expected.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, each movable member is rotatably supported by a common fixed shaft so that each movable member can be moved back and forth, and each movable member is connected by a common interlocking shaft. In this way, the movable member is moved back and forth by a drive mechanism that rotates the specific movable member that is one of the movable members.
For this reason, for example, compared with the structure etc. which support each movable member separately and drive separately, the number of parts is remarkably small, and it is not necessary to provide a useless space also in a surface direction. In addition, many movable members can be operated by one drive source.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine of the third aspect, since there is a difference in the operation timing and the operation amount of each movable member, it is more dynamic than when each movable member moves uniformly. The movement is interesting and the production effect is enhanced.

Next, according to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, until now, a plurality of elliptical movable members (first to third movable members) provided concentrically on the center case move back and forth. There is no novel production. In addition, since the plurality of movable members arranged concentrically operate in conjunction with each other, it is possible to produce an effect with a sense of depth in the front-rear direction. In addition, simple anteroposterior movement does not enhance the decoration effect and may not stand out. However, since multiple concentric circular movable members move in conjunction with each other, movement in the depth direction is easy to understand. A dramatic effect can be obtained.
In addition, by performing the operation of the movable member in connection with the display content on the display unit (or further, irradiation of light from the light emitting unit), it is possible to effectively use the entire interior of the center case as a decoration region. .
Further, by synchronizing the operation timing of the movable member with the display effect on the display unit, the progress of the game, etc., there is an effect that it is possible to surely impress the player with a notice or notification that is usually difficult to understand.
In addition, since the movable member moves in the front-rear direction, the operation range of the movable member can be easily set at a position that does not involve the movement or collision of the game ball, and the high strength of the movable member (for example, withstands the collision of the game ball). There is an advantage that it is possible to contribute to cost reduction.

In the same game machine, each movable member is supported rotatably by a common fixed shaft so that each movable member can be moved back and forth, and each movable member is linked by a common interlocking shaft so that each movable member can move. Each movable member is moved back and forth by a drive mechanism that rotates a first movable member that is one of the members.
For this reason, for example, compared with the structure etc. which support each movable member separately and drive separately, the number of parts is remarkably small, and it is not necessary to provide a useless space also in a surface direction. In addition, many movable members can be operated by one drive source.
Also, according to the gaming machine, since there is a difference in the operation timing and operation amount of each movable member, compared to the case where each movable member moves uniformly, it becomes a more interesting and exciting movement, The production effect is increased.
Further, according to the gaming machine, light from the light emitting unit behind can be emitted to the front side of each movable member through a gap between the movable members in the operating state. For this reason, the light from the rear of each movable member reaches the front side through the gap between each movable member like a sunburst (sunlight leaking from between the clouds), and a highly decorative high impact effect is achieved. Furthermore, since the irradiation is performed from the back through the gap when each movable member is operated, a lighting effect with a sense of depth can be expected.

It is a front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows a center case. It is a front view which shows a center case. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a center case and a display apparatus main body. It is a disassembled perspective view (figure seen from the front side) of a decoration movable part. It is a disassembled perspective view (figure seen from the back side) of a decoration movable part. It is a front view of a decoration movable part, (a) represents a normal state and (b) represents an operation state. It is a back view at the time of a movable member and a drive mechanism being attached, (a) represents a normal state and (b) represents an operation state. It is sectional drawing of a decoration movable part, (a) represents a normal state and (b) represents an operation state. It is a disassembled perspective view explaining attachment of a movable member and a drive mechanism.

Hereinafter, as an embodiment of the present invention, a configuration example when applied to a pachinko machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
A. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a game board, and a game area 3 is formed by surrounding a substantially circular area on the front surface with a guide rail 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the game board 1, as shown in FIG. 1, the out ball inlet 4, the center case 10, the two start winning ports 11 and 12, the variable winning device 13, the plurality of general winning ports 14, and two main features Figure display (Special Figure 1 Display 15, Special Figure 2 Display 16), Two sets of Special Display Memory Display (Special Figure 1 Storage Display 17, Special Figure 2 Storage Display 18), Two sets A status indicator (game status 1 indicator 19, game status 2 indicator 20), a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like are provided. In the case of this example, the game area in which the game balls that have been driven flow down is not formed on the right side of the center case 10, and the game balls that have been driven always flow down the left side of the center case 10.

The center case 10 is a member that surrounds the periphery of the display unit 6 of the display device main body 5 (shown in FIG. 4) attached to the back side of the game board 1. The center case 10 has a concave portion that is recessed rearward on the inner side, and has a configuration in which the inner surface of the concave portion is opened so that the display unit 6 faces forward.
A so-called ball display stage 21 on which a game ball can roll is formed at the bottom of the recess of the center case 10. Here, the stage 21 has a function of guiding the game ball to the start winning opening 11 or 12 with a predetermined probability.
Further, a decorative portion 22 is provided on the left side of the center case 10, and a warp port 23 for guiding the game ball into the center case 10 is provided in the decorative portion 22. For example, a game ball that has flowed down to the left after flowing down on the center case 10 hits the obstacle nail (not shown) and flows into the warp port 23 with a certain probability. In addition, the game ball that has flowed in this way is configured to flow down from the warp port 23 to the stage 21.

  In addition, a start winning induction port 24 is formed at the center of the lower end side of the center case 10 (above the start winning ports 11 and 12). A part of the game ball flowing down to the stage 21 is discharged from the left end portion 24a or the right end portion 24b of the start winning guide opening 24 and guided to the starting winning opening 11 or 12 (that is, high probability). In the start winning opening 11 or 12). Note that the game ball that has flowed down to the stage 21 and discharged from the central portion 24c of the start winning guide port 24 has a low probability of winning the start winning port 11 or 12.

  Further, a decorative portion 25 is provided at the lower right side of the center case 10, a decorative portion 26 is provided at the upper right side of the center case 10, and a decorative portion 27 is provided at the upper side of the center case 10. And these decoration parts 25-27 implement | achieve the decoration showing a specific character (for example, robot). Here, the decoration part 25 is equivalent to the decoration movable part of this invention.

  Next, the display device body 5 has a display unit 6 (screen) capable of displaying identification information (sometimes referred to as a special figure) such as numbers and characters (for example, a liquid crystal display device), and has a plurality of columns. Can be displayed. For example, special charts are displayed in three vertical columns on the left, center, and right, and special figures consisting of numbers, letters, etc. in each column are displayed in a stopped state (stop display), or in a fluctuating state (for example, vertically) Display in a scrolling state) (that is, a variable display). In addition, the display unit 21 can display an image for presentation or information notification such as a background image and a character image separately from the special figure. In the case of this example, the special figure displayed on the display unit 6 of the display device body 5 is a production dummy, and the special figure that is not a dummy (this special figure) is the special figure 1 display 15 or the special figure 2. Displayed on the display 16.

The variable winning device 13 is a device having a big winning opening 13a that is opened on condition that a big hit described later is reached.
The start winning ports 11 and 12 are winning ports that each function as a start winning port of a separate special drawing. Among these, the start winning port 11 is disposed directly below the left end 24 a of the start winning guide port 24, and the start winning port 12 is disposed directly below the right end 24 b of the start winning guide port 24. In this specification, the special view of the variable display game executed based on the winning to the start winning opening 11 is referred to as a special figure 1, and the special view of the variable display game executed based on the winning to the start winning opening 12 is shown. Is special figure 2.

Next, the special figure 1 display 15 is a 7-segment display capable of displaying numbers and the like as the special figure, and the fluctuation of the special figure is based on the start memory generated by winning the start winning opening 11. This is for executing the display. The special figure 2 display 16 is a display similar to the special figure 1 display 15 for executing the variable display of this special figure based on the start memory generated by winning the start winning opening 12. Is.
Further, the special figure 1 memory display 17 is composed of small lamps provided at four locations around the special figure 1 display 15, and the start memory generated by winning the start winning opening 11 is determined by the number of lighting of the lamps. The number (in this case, the upper limit number is 4) is displayed. Similarly, the special figure 2 memory display 18 is composed of small lamps provided at four locations around the special figure 2 display 16, and the start generated by winning at the start winning opening 12 depending on the number of lighting of the lamps. The number of memories (in this case, the upper limit number is 4) is displayed.
The gaming state 1 indicator 19 is composed of two small lamps provided next to the special figure 1 storage indicator 17 and notifies the gaming state related to the special figure 1 by its lighting state. Similarly, the gaming state 2 indicator 20 is composed of two small lamps provided next to the special figure 2 storage indicator 18, and notifies the gaming state related to the special figure 2 by its lighting state.

B. Configuration of Center Case Next, the configuration of the center case 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the center case 10 (a view in which the front surface is seen obliquely from the right side). FIG. 3 is a front view showing the center case 10. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the center case 10 and the display device main body 5.

The center case 10 includes a decorative frame body 31 attached from the front side of the game board 1 and a screen frame 32 attached from the back side of the game board 1. Note that only a member attached to the front side of the game board 1 (in this case, the decorative frame 31 or the like) may be referred to as a center case, but in this example, the center case including the decorative frame 31 and the screen frame 32 is included. It is called 10.
A board (so-called veneer) constituting the gaming board 1 is formed with a center case opening (not shown) for fitting the decorative frame body 31, and the decorative frame body 31 is formed from the front surface of the gaming board 1 to the center. Fits into the case opening.

Further, the decorative frame body 31 has a frame shape whose inside is opened forward and backward, and the display unit 6 of the display device body 5 can be viewed from the front through a display opening 33 described later of the screen frame 32. Moreover, the above-mentioned decoration part 22 and the decoration parts 25-27 are provided by fixing the member which respectively comprises these decoration parts to the decoration frame 31, as shown in FIG. In addition, what is shown with the code | symbol 22a in FIG. 4 is a lens member attached to the back side of the decoration part 22. FIG. The decorative portions 25 to 27 and the lens member 22 a are attached to the decorative frame body 31 from the back side, and the decorative portion 22 is attached to the decorative frame body 31 from the front side.
In addition, the decorative frame body 31 is provided with an armor portion 34 protruding forward from above the display portion 6. The armor portion 34 is a portion that prevents the game ball from falling on the front surface of the display portion 6, and in the case of this example, the game ball that has been driven is always guided to the left side of the center case 10.
On the other hand, the screen frame 32 is a member to which the display device body 5 is attached from the back side, has a rectangular display opening 33 facing the display unit 6 inside, and has a decorative frame body from the back side of the game board 1. This is a member fixed to 31. As shown in FIG. 4, the stage 21 is provided by fixing a member constituting the stage 21 to the lower end portion of the screen frame 32.

C. Next, the configuration of the decorative portion 25 (decorative movable portion) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the decorative portion 25. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view seen from the back surface of the decorative portion 25. FIG. 7 is a front view of the decorative portion 25, where (a) represents a normal state and (b) represents an operating state. FIG. 8 is a rear view when the movable member and the drive mechanism are attached, where (a) shows a normal state and (b) shows an operating state. 9A and 9B are cross-sectional views of the decorative portion 25, where FIG. 9A shows a normal state (A-A cross section in FIG. 7) and FIG. 9B shows an operating state (BB cross-section in FIG. 7). FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view illustrating attachment of the movable member and the drive mechanism.

As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the decorative portion 25 includes a base member 39, a cover member 40, and a plurality of movable members (first movable member 41, second movable member 42, 3rd movable member 43), the drive mechanism 44 which drives each movable member, the decoration lens member 45, the cover member 46, and the LED board 47 are provided.
Here, the base member 39 is a member for decorating the outer peripheral side of each movable member, and is a member for attaching the entire decorative portion 25 to the decorative frame body 31. As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the base member 39 is formed with a vertically long oval opening 48 for disposing each movable member inside. The shape of the opening 48 is similar to the outer periphery of the third movable member 43, which is the outermost movable member, and the size of the opening 48 is set slightly larger than the outer periphery of the third movable member 43. ing.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 2 and the like, the covering member 40 is a thin plate-like member attached to the left side of the base member 39 so as to cover the left side of each movable member, and each movable member is protected by the covering member 40. The game ball is prevented from colliding with each movable member.

  Next, the first movable member 41 among the movable members is disposed at the most central portion, and is a vertically long elliptical thin plate member. The second movable member 42 is disposed on the outer peripheral side of the first movable member 41 and on the inner peripheral side of the third movable member 43, and is also a vertically-ellipse thin plate member. In the center of the second movable member 42, a vertically long oval opening 42a (shown in FIG. 10) for disposing the first movable member 41 inside is formed. The shape of the opening 42 a of the second movable member 42 is similar to the outer periphery of the first movable member 41, and the size thereof is set slightly larger than the outer periphery of the first movable member 41. . The third movable member 43 is disposed on the outer peripheral side (that is, the outermost periphery) of the second movable member 42, and is also a vertically long elliptical thin plate member. In the central portion of the third movable member 43, a vertically long oval opening 43a (shown in FIG. 10) for arranging the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 42 inside is formed. The shape of the opening 43 a of the third movable member 43 is similar to the outer periphery of the second movable member 42, and the size thereof is set slightly larger than the outer periphery of the second movable member 42. .

That is, each movable member (the first movable member 41, the second movable member 42, and the third movable member 43) has the same elliptical shape, and is concentrically disposed in the opening 48 of the base member 39 having the same elliptical shape. Has been. A minute gap is formed between the movable members and between the outermost third movable member 43 and the opening 48 of the base member 39.
Each movable member is slightly curved so as to constitute a dome-shaped curved surface whose central portion is convex toward the front surface as a whole.

Next, the decorative lens member 45 is a member that is fixed on the back side of the base member 39 and behind the movable members. The cover member 46 is a member that is disposed behind the decorative lens member 45 so as to cover the front side of the LED substrate 47 and is also fixedly attached to the base member 39. The decorative lens member 45 and the cover member 46 are formed of a clear (transparent or translucent) resin, and can transmit light from a full-color LED 49 (described later) on the rear LED board 47. Further, the inner surface of the decorative lens member 45 (at least the inner surface on the side of the LED substrate 47 through which light is transmitted) has a fine concavo-convex shape that diffuses light, so that the decorative effect by light can be enhanced more effectively. It has become. Further, the cover member 46 is formed with an opening 46a for projecting a part of a motor 61 (a part of the wiring connector 61a), which will be described later, of the drive mechanism 44 to the back side.
Next, the LED board 47 is mounted on the back side of the cover member 46 and has a plurality of full-color LEDs 49 (light emitters) mounted on the front side, and corresponds to a light emitting unit of the present invention.

Next, a support structure for each movable member will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10 and the like, each movable member (the first movable member 41, the second movable member 42, and the third movable member 43) has an arm portion (first arm portion 51, second arm) extending from the back side thereof. The portion 52 and the third arm portion 53) are integrally formed. Each arm portion has two plate-like portions (reference numerals omitted) at the top and bottom, and these plate-like portions are arranged so as to be substantially horizontal. Further, in the assembled state, as shown in FIG. 8, the plate-like portions of the respective arm portions are arranged such that the lower plate-like portion of the first arm portion 51 and the lower side of the second arm portion 52 are directed from the bottom to the top. A plate-like portion, a plate-like portion below the third arm portion 53, a plate-like portion above the first arm portion 51, a plate-like portion above the second arm portion 52, and a plate above the third arm portion 53 They are arranged in the order of the shape parts.

In addition, fixed bearing portions 51a, 52a, and 53a and interlocking bearing portions 51b, 52b, and 53b are formed on the respective arm portions.
Here, the fixed bearing portions 51a, 52a, and 53a are substantially vertical through holes through which the common fixed shaft 54 is inserted, and pass through the coaxial positions of the two plate-like portions constituting each arm portion. Is formed. The fixed shaft 54 is arranged in a substantially vertical direction and is a shaft fixed to the base member 39. With the fixed shaft 54 as a center, each arm portion and each movable member integrated therewith are separately provided. It is rotatably supported. A slight gap is formed between the inner periphery of the interlocking bearing portions 51b, 52b, and 53b and the outer periphery of the fixed shaft 54 so as to enable rotational movement about the fixed shaft 54 of each movable member. Has been. However, the interlocking bearing portions 51b, 52b, and 53b are not holes (for example, long holes) that positively allow relative motion other than the rotational motion to the fixed shaft 54. The fixed bearing portions 51a, 52a, 53a and the fixed shaft 54 constitute a support mechanism for each movable member.

The interlocking bearing portions 51b, 52b, and 53b are substantially vertical through holes through which the common interlocking shaft 55 is inserted. Among these, the interlocking bearing portion 51 b of the first movable member 41 is formed so as to penetrate the coaxial position of the two plate-like portions constituting the first arm portion 51. The interlocking bearing portions 52 b and 53 b of the movable member 43 are formed only on the lower plate-like portions of the second arm portion 52 and the third arm portion 53.
The interlocking shaft 55 is a shaft that is arranged in parallel with the fixed shaft 54 and rotates about the fixed shaft 54 integrally with the first arm portion 51. That is, the interlocking bearing portion 51b of the first movable member 41 is not a hole (for example, a long hole) that actively allows relative motion other than rotation with respect to the interlocking shaft 55, but the interlocking shaft 55 is connected to the interlocking bearing portion 51b. It may be press-fitted and fixed.

However, the interlocking bearing portions 52b and 53b of the second movable member 42 and the third movable member 43 are long holes that allow relative motion other than rotation with respect to the interlocking shaft 55, and the interlocking shaft 55 is an interlocking bearing. The parts 52b and 53b are fitted with a predetermined gap (gap for the relative motion) (that is, loosely fitted). In order to realize the operation described later, the gap between the interlocking bearing portion 53b and the interlocking shaft 55 is larger than the clearance between the interlocking bearing portion 52b and the interlocking shaft 55.
That is, the cross-sectional dimension of the interlocking bearing portion 51b of the first movable member 41 is almost the same size as that of the interlocking shaft 55, and is slightly wider at the interlocking bearing portion 52b of the second movable member 42. Since the bearing portion 53b is further widened, the operations of these three movable members are shifted (details will be described later).
In addition, the interlocking mechanism of each movable member is comprised by the interlocking bearing parts 51b, 52b, and 53b and the interlocking shaft 55. FIG.

Next, the drive mechanism 44 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10 and the like, the drive mechanism 44 has a drive mechanism base 60 fixedly attached to the base member 39, and an output shaft on the drive mechanism base 60 substantially vertically downward (parallel to the fixed shaft 54). Motor 61 mounted in a downward direction), a first gear 62 that is directly connected to the output shaft of the motor 61 and rotates integrally with the output shaft, and a substantially vertical direction on the drive mechanism base 60 ( A second gear 63 provided so as to be rotatable (rotatable) about an axis in a direction parallel to the fixed shaft 54, meshed with the first gear 62, driven by the first gear 62 and rotated. A rotating shaft 64 formed so as to extend substantially upward (in a direction parallel to the fixed shaft 54) from the outer peripheral side of the upper surface of the gear 63.

As shown in FIG. 9, the motor 61 and the like of the drive mechanism 44 are on the back side of the base member 39 and the back side of the decorative lens member 45 and on the right side of the LED board 47 (from the full color LED 49 toward each movable member). At a position that does not block the emitted light).
Here, the number of teeth of the second gear 63 is set to be smaller than that of the first gear 62, and the rotation of the output shaft of the motor 61 is decelerated and transmitted to the second gear 63.
A rotating shaft 64 that rotates integrally with the second gear 63 is engaged with a long hole 51 c formed in a lower plate-like portion of the first arm portion 51.

D. Next, the operation of each movable member will be described.
Due to the engagement of the rotation shaft 64 and the long hole 51c, the first movable member 41 is rotated along with the rotation of the rotation shaft 64 (that is, the rotation of the motor 61), and the movement of the first movable member 41 is further increased. However, it is transmitted to the other movable members (the second movable member 42 and the third movable member 43) via the interlocking shaft 55, and the other movable members also rotate in conjunction with each other. That is, when the interlocking shaft 55 hits the inner surfaces of the interlocking bearing portions (long holes) 52b and 53b and pushes the second movable member 42 and the third movable member 43, the movement of the first movable member 41 is changed between the second movable member 42 and the second movable member 42. The second movable member 42 and the third movable member 43 are interlocked by transmitting to the third movable member 43.

The rotation range of each movable member (the range moved by being driven by the drive mechanism 44) is a specification setting such as the shape of each arm and the positional relationship between the fixed bearings 51a, 52a, 53a and the rotation shaft 55. 7 to 9, the movable members are set to move substantially in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine. Specifically, by controlling the rotational position of the motor 61 by a control device (not shown), the normal position shown in FIGS. 7 (a), 8 (a), and 9 (a) is changed from FIG. 8 (b) and the operation state shown in FIG. 9 (b) is operated. In the normal state shown in FIG. 7A, FIG. 8A, and FIG. 9A, the respective movable members are located substantially flush (on the same curved surface), and the central portion as a whole is convex on the front side. The mold surface is configured. On the other hand, in the operating state shown in FIGS. 7B, 8B, and 9B, the first movable member 41, the second movable member 42, and the third movable member 43 are arranged in the rear side in this order. It moves to a state in which a considerable gap is formed between the movable members (a state in which the central portion is generally recessed further toward the back and a substantial gap is formed between the movable members).
Incidentally, FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrate the case where each movable member is in the above-described normal state, and FIG. 3 illustrates the case where each movable member is in the above-described normal state.

Note that, by setting the clearance between the interlocking bearing portions 52b and 53b and the interlocking shaft 55 described above, the rotation shaft 55 (that is, the motor 61) realizes the above-described normal state of each movable member (shown in FIG. 9A). ) To the position (shown in FIG. 9B) that realizes the above operating state, first the first movable member 41 starts to move, and after the first movable member 41 rotates by a predetermined operating amount. The interlocking shaft 55 comes into contact with the inner surface of the interlocking bearing portion 52b and the second movable member 42 starts to move. Thereafter, after the second movable member 42 is further rotated by a predetermined operation amount, the interlocking shaft 55 is moved to the inner surface of the interlocking bearing portion 53b. The third movable member 43 starts moving. As a result, when the rotation shaft 55 (that is, the motor 61) reaches the position (shown in FIG. 9B) that realizes the operation state of each movable member, the first movable member 41, the second movable member 42, the second In the order of the three movable members 43, the operation state moved further to the back side is realized.
When returning from the normal operating state to the normal state, first the first movable member 41 starts to return, then the second movable member 42 starts to return, and then the third movable member 43 starts to return to return to the normal state.

  Further, the control device (not shown) lights or blinks a part or all of the full-color LEDs 49 of the LED board 47 at all times or in some cases when each movable member is in the above operating state. As a result, the light of the rear full-color LED 49 reaches the front side like a sunburst (sunlight leaking from the clouds) from the gaps between the movable members in the operating state, and a high decorative effect with a very impact is achieved. The Note that the full-color LED 49 may be lit or blinked from the time before each movable member reaches the operating state.

E. Outline of Game Next, an outline of a game performed in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment and a flow of the game will be described.
First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), the customer is in a waiting state (during demonstration), and the customer waiting image (video or still image) is displayed on the screen (display unit 6) of the display device 5. ) Is displayed.
When a game ball that has been thrown into the game area 3 through the guide rail 2 wins the start winning opening 11 or 12 (that is, when there is a start winning of a special figure), a special figure (dummy) is displayed on the display unit 6. While the fluctuation display is performed, the fluctuation display of the special figure is performed on the corresponding display of the special figure (the special figure 1 display 15 or the special figure 2 display 16), and the fluctuation display game is executed.
In the case where both of the special memories of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 exist, for example, the variable display game of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 may be executed alternately. The display area may be formed separately, and the variable display of each special figure on the display unit 6 may be executed independently, and the variable display game of the special figures 1 and 2 may be executed independently. Moreover, the aspect by which the fluctuation | variation display game of a special figure 1 or a special figure 2 is performed in order with a start winning prize may be sufficient.

And, apparently, the special display stop display mode (a combination of special maps derived by the variable display) in the display unit 6 of this variable display game is a special display mode (for example, “3, 3, 3”, etc.) ), A bonus called jackpot is given to the player. In terms of control, for example, on the condition that there has been a start winning, the value of the big hit random number is extracted and stored, and the random number value that has been extracted and stored is compared and determined at the time of determination. Based on the determination result, whether or not to make a big hit is determined in advance, and the variable display game is started in response to this determination. In addition, if the stop display mode of the variable display game is a specific mode (for example, “7, 7, 7”, etc.), it will be a big hit and after a big hit game (after an opening operation to be described later) It becomes a state (probability fluctuation state) in which control for increasing the probability of winning a big hit is performed.
In addition, before the end of the above-mentioned variation display game, a special effect called reach action (for example, an operation in which two columns of special drawings are made the same pattern and the remaining one column is slowly changed) is displayed on the display unit. 6 is executed.

  When the big hit state is reached, an opening operation is performed in which the big prize opening 13a of the variable prize winning device 13 is temporarily opened for a period up to, for example, ten prizes within a range not exceeding a prescribed time (for example, 30 seconds). Is called. This release operation is performed up to 15 rounds, for example. In this jackpot state, the display unit 6 displays a jackpot image for producing the jackpot state or notifying the player of the number of jackpot rounds.

Further, when a game ball is further won in the start winning opening 11 or 12 during the above-described variation display game or big hit, the special figure memory display 17 or the special figure 2 memory display 18 is used in this case. After the start memory display is performed, up to four are stored, and after the variable display game or jackpot ends, the variable display game of the above-mentioned special figure is repeated based on the memory (that is, the start memory), or a waiting state is entered. Go back.
That is, if any of the special display variation display games ends with a big win, the game shifts to a big hit state. The corresponding variable display game is executed, and if any of the variable display games is finished out of play and there is no start memory, it returns to the customer waiting state, and if the big hit ends and there is a start memory of any special figure, it starts again The variable display game corresponding to the memory is executed, the jackpot is completed, and if there is no start memory for any special figure, the flow returns to the customer waiting state.

  In the game flow as described above, it is not particularly limited in which state the operation (the operation from the normal state to the active state) of the decorative movable unit 25 is performed. For example, in order to produce a state in which the special figure is a big hit, the operation of the decorative movable unit 25 may be executed after the special figure is a big hit. The operation of the decorative movable unit 25 described above may be executed before a big hit. Alternatively, for example, in order to produce a probability variation state, the above-described operation of the decorative movable unit 25 may be executed after the transition to the probability variation state, or the probability may be changed to notify the possibility of the transition to the probability variation state. The operation of the decorative movable unit 25 described above may be executed before the transition to the changing state. Alternatively, the above-described operation of the decorative movable unit 25 may be executed in order to notify any state (particularly difficult to recognize) during the progress of the game.

According to the gaming machine of the present example described above, a plurality of elliptical movable members (first to third movable members 41 to 43) provided concentrically on the center case 10 have moved back and forth until now. It is possible to produce a novel production that is not possible. In addition, since the plurality of movable members arranged concentrically operate in conjunction with each other, it is possible to produce an effect with a sense of depth in the front-rear direction. In addition, simple anteroposterior movement does not enhance the decoration effect and may not stand out. However, since multiple concentric circular movable members move in conjunction with each other, movement in the depth direction is easy to understand. A dramatic effect can be obtained.
In addition, the operation of the movable member (or further, irradiation of light from the LED board 47 that is a light emitting unit) is performed in association with the display content on the display unit 6, so that the entire inside of the center case 10 is effectively used. It can be a decorative area.
Further, if the operation timing of the movable member is synchronized with the display effect on the display unit 6, the progress of the game, etc., there is an effect that it is possible to surely impress the player with a notice or notification that is usually difficult to understand.
Further, since the movable member moves in the front-rear direction, as in this example, the operation range of the movable member can be easily set to a position that does not involve the movement or collision of the game ball, and the high strength ( For example, there is no need to secure a strength enough to withstand a collision of game balls, and there is an advantage that it can contribute to cost reduction.

Further, in this gaming machine, each movable member is pivotally supported by a common fixed shaft 54 so that each movable member can be moved back and forth, and each movable member is interlocked by being connected by a common interlocking shaft 55, The movable member 44 is moved back and forth by a drive mechanism 44 that rotates the first movable member 41 that is one of the movable members.
For this reason, for example, compared with the structure etc. which support each movable member separately and drive separately, the number of parts is remarkably small, and it is not necessary to provide a useless space also in a surface direction. In addition, a single drive source (motor 61) can cause many movable members to operate.
Also, according to this gaming machine, since there is a difference in the operation timing and operation amount of each movable member, compared to the case where each movable member moves uniformly, it becomes a more interesting and exciting movement, The production effect is increased.
Further, according to this gaming machine, light from the rear light emitting portion (LED substrate 47) can be emitted to the front side of each movable member through the gap between each movable member in the operating state. For this reason, the light from the rear of each movable member reaches the front side through the gap between each movable member like a sunburst (sunlight leaking from between the clouds), and a highly decorative high impact effect is achieved. Furthermore, since the irradiation is performed from the back through the gap when each movable member is operated, a lighting effect with a sense of depth can be expected.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, an elliptical movable member is illustrated, but a circular shape or other shapes (for example, a square shape, a star shape, etc.) may be used. Further, the interlocking shaft is formed integrally with the specific movable member (in the above embodiment, the first movable member 41), and the interlocking bearing portion (in the above embodiment, the interlocking bearing portion 51b) is not formed on the specific movable member. It may be configured.
Further, the operation timing and operation amount of each movable member are not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, in the embodiment described above, the second movable member 42 starts to move after the first movable member 41, and then the third movable member 43 starts to move, but the third movable member 43 moves after the first movable member 41. There may be different modes in which the second movement member 42 starts moving after the movement starts. Moreover, the operation state may be set in multiple stages.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 3 Game area 5 Display apparatus main body 6 Display part 10 Center case 25 Decoration part (decoration movable part)
31 decorative frame 39 base member 41 first movable member (specific movable member)
42 Second movable member 43 Third movable member 44 Drive mechanism 45 Decorative lens member 47 LED substrate (light emitting section)
49 Full-color LED (light emitter)
51b, 52b, 53b Interlocking bearing portion 54 Fixed shaft 55 Interlocking shaft

Claims (4)

With a display device body having a display unit,
In a gaming machine provided with a center case having at least a decorative frame body in which an opening through which the display unit can be visually recognized is formed, and a decorative movable part provided in the decorative frame body,
The decorative movable part is
Having a plurality of movable members arranged concentrically, these movable members can be moved back and forth in conjunction with each other,
The plurality of movable members are formed in different sizes,
The movable member has an opening that opens slightly larger than the outer periphery of one movable member arranged on the inner peripheral side, and between the opening and the outer periphery of the movable member arranged on the one inner peripheral side. A gap is formed in
The plurality of movable members are operable in an operating state in which light is sufficiently emitted from the gap to the front side, and the light emitting body that outputs light toward the movable member from the rear to the decorative movable portion A light emitting unit having
The game machine characterized in that the light emitter can emit light to the front side of the movable member through a gap between the movable members in the operating state. The decorative movable part is
A base member for attaching the decorative movable part to the decorative frame,
A support mechanism that enables the plurality of movable members to move back and forth by pivotally supporting the plurality of movable members by a common fixed shaft attached to the base member;
An interlocking mechanism for interlocking the plurality of movable members by connecting the plurality of movable members by a common interlocking shaft;
And a drive mechanism that realizes a back-and-forth movement of the plurality of movable members by rotating a specific movable member that is one of the plurality of movable members. The gaming machine according to 1. The interlocking mechanism is
The interlocking shaft and an interlocking bearing portion that is formed on at least another movable member other than the specific movable member and into which the interlocking shaft is fitted, and the interlocking shaft hits the interlocking bearing portion and pushes the other movable member. The movement of the specific movable member is transmitted to the other movable member to interlock the other movable member,
The interlocking bearing portion of the other movable member has a long hole, and the timing at which the interlocking shaft hits the inner surface is different, so that the operation timing and the operation amount of each movable member are different. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that: With a display device body having a display unit,
In a gaming machine provided with a center case having at least a decorative frame body in which an opening through which the display unit can be visually recognized is formed, and a decorative movable part provided in the decorative frame body,
The decorative movable part is
A base member for attaching the decorative movable part to the decorative frame,
An oval first movable member;
An elliptical ring-shaped second movable member disposed concentrically around the first movable member;
An elliptical ring-shaped third movable member disposed concentrically around the second movable member;
A support mechanism for supporting the plurality of movable members so as to move back and forth by pivotally supporting the first to third movable members by a common fixed shaft attached to the base member;
An interlocking mechanism for interlocking the plurality of movable members by connecting the first to third movable members with a common interlocking shaft;
A drive mechanism that realizes a back-and-forth movement of the plurality of movable members by rotating the first movable member;
A light emitting unit having a light emitter that outputs light from the rear toward the movable member, and the interlocking mechanism includes:
The interlocking shaft and an interlocking bearing portion formed on at least the second movable member and the third movable member and into which the interlocking shaft is fitted. The interlocking shaft hits the interlocking bearing portion and the second movable member and the third By pressing the movable member, the movement of the first movable member is transmitted to the second movable member and the third movable member to interlock the second movable member and the third movable member,
The interlocking bearing portions of the second movable member and the third movable member are elongated holes, and the timing at which the interlocking shaft hits the inner surface is different, so that the operation timing and operation of the first to third movable members are different. There is a difference in quantity,
The first to third movable members are operable in an operating state in which a sufficient gap for radiating light to the front side is formed between the movable members,
The game machine characterized in that the light emitter can emit light to the front side of the movable member through a gap between the movable members in the operating state.

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