JP2012115304A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine which performs novel and impressive operation of a decoration member and improves game-performance effects in a performance accessory device.SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine includes: a decoration member 40 which is provided so that it is independently movable in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction crossing each other along a performance area near a screen front side of an image display device; a decoration member holding mechanism 41 that holds the decoration member 40 movably inside the performance area and has two first and second wire materials 44, 45 which are flexible and extended in an intersection-shape as seen from the front along the performance area and which are respectively, relatively, and freely movably inserted in the decoration member 40; a first drive mechanism 42 for moving the decoration member 40 in the vertical direction via the first wire material 44; and a second drive mechanism 43 for moving the decoration member 40 in the horizontal direction via the second wire material 45. The Pachinko game machine operates so that the decoration member 40 moves in the performance area while floating.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a stage effect device including a decorative member and a drive mechanism for moving and driving the decorative member.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, an image display device is provided in the center of the board surface of the game board, and a director effect device having a decoration member that can move in a display region near the screen front side of the image display device is provided. There are many cases. For example, this effect accessory device operates during execution of a specific effect during a change of a special symbol, and moves a movable accessory within the effect area, thereby increasing the expectation of jackpot or notifying the jackpot. Produce etc.

  In the effect actor device of Patent Document 1, two rod-like first and second movements arranged in a crossing manner in a front view along an effect area near the screen front side of the image display of the center accessory. Members, first and second drive transmission means respectively connected to the first and second movement members, and first and first drive members for driving the first and second movement members via the first and second drive transmission means. And two driving means. The first and second moving members are light-transmitting members. A rod-shaped light reflecting member is fixed to the moving member, and light from the light emitting means disposed at the end of the moving member passes through the light reflecting member. The moving member is configured to emit light.

  When the stage effect device is activated, the first moving member that emits light is driven to move up and down by the first driving means via the first drive transmitting means in the production area, and the second moving member that emits light is The second drive means is driven to move in the left-right direction via the second drive transmission means.

  The stage effect device of Patent Document 2 includes first and second rod-shaped members arranged in a crossed manner in a front view along an effect area in the vicinity of the screen front side of the image display of the center role, A short cylindrical decorative member that is supported near the intersection of the second rod-shaped member and is slidable in the length direction with respect to the first and second rod-shaped members, and a decorative member via the first rod-shaped member A first drive mechanism for moving the decorative member in the vertical direction, and a second drive mechanism for moving the decorative member in the left-right direction via the second rod-shaped member.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-13628 JP 2008-183024 A

  In the effect actor device of Patent Document 1, the rod-like first and second moving members only move in the vertical and horizontal directions while emitting light along the effect area of the center character, There is no impact and the production effect cannot be enhanced. In addition, since the first and second moving members move while emitting light near the screen front side of the image display, the screen is blocked by these first and second moving members, making it difficult to see, and the effect image of the image display, The effect of the game effect by the cooperation with the operation of the first and second moving members cannot be enhanced.

  In the stage effect device of Patent Document 2, when the decorative member moves, it can be recognized that the decorative member slides along the length direction of the first and second rod-shaped members. However, it does not realize a special operation with an impact that moves while floating in the production area. In addition, there is a problem similar to that of the director device of Patent Document 1.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of a game effect by realizing a novel and impactful operation of a decorative member in the effect agent device.

The present invention has the following configuration. Note that the reference numerals show an example of the correspondence with the components shown in the drawings for the purpose of promoting the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 is a pachinko gaming machine (1) equipped with an image display (16) on a game board (4). A decorative member (40) provided so as to be movable in at least one of a first direction and a second direction intersecting each other, and a flexible wire (44, 45) for supporting the decorative member (40) A decorative member holding mechanism (41) that movably holds the decorative member (40) in the effect area (15b), and the decorative member (40) via the wire rods (44, 45). ), And a drive mechanism (42, 43) that moves in at least one of the first direction and the second direction.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the wire rod (44, 45) extends in a crossing manner in the front view along the effect area (15b) and extends to the decorative member (40). Each of the first and second wire rods (44, 45) is inserted so as to be relatively movable, and the drive mechanism (42, 43) is a decorative member (via the first wire rod (44)). A first drive mechanism (42) for moving 40) in the first direction, and a second drive mechanism (43) for moving the decorative member (40) in the second direction via the second wire rod (45). It is characterized by that.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3, in the invention of claim 2, the decoration member holding mechanism (41) includes a first tension applying mechanism (50) for applying tension to the first wire (44), and the first It has the 2nd tension | tensile_strength provision mechanism (51) which provides tension | tensile_strength to a 2 wire (45), It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4 is the invention according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the decoration member holding mechanism (41) extends in a direction parallel to the first direction on both end sides of the first wire rod (44). A pair of first guide plates (46) provided and a pair of second guide plates (47) provided on both ends of the second wire rod (45) so as to extend in a direction parallel to the second direction. The first wire rod (44) is connected to both ends of the first wire rod (44), and the first wire rod (44) is maintained in a straight state, and is movably guided to the pair of first guide plates (46). A pair of first engaging members (48) connected to both ends of the second wire rod (45) and maintaining the second wire rod (45) in a straight line state, It has a pair of second engaging members (49) that are movably guided by the second guide plate (47).

  The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 5 is the pachinko machine according to claim 4, wherein the first tension applying mechanism (50) is provided on at least one of the pair of first engaging members (48), and the second tension is applied. The providing mechanism (51) is provided on at least one of the pair of second engaging members (49).

The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 6 is the invention according to claim 4, wherein the pair of first guide plates (46) and the pair of second guide plates (47) are coupled so as to form a frame (53A). It is characterized by that.
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth or sixth aspect of the present invention, a guide slit (46a, 47a) extending in the length direction is formed in each of the first and second guide plates. Each of the second engaging members (48, 49) is provided with a guide member (52, 54) that engages with the guide slit (46a, 47a).

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko gaming machine according to the sixth aspect of the invention, wherein the first drive mechanism (42) is a pair of belt mechanisms disposed along the outer surfaces of the pair of first guide plates (46). 42A, a pair of first belt mechanisms (42A) each including a pair of pulleys (59, 60) and an endless belt member (58) attached to the pulleys (59, 60). ) And a common first rotational drive mechanism (61) for rotationally driving the pair of first belt mechanisms (42A), and the second drive mechanism (43) is a pair of second belt mechanisms (43A). A pair of belt mechanisms (43A) disposed along the outer surface of the guide plate (47), each of which is attached to a pair of pulleys (64, 65) and these pulleys (64, 65). A pair of second belt mechanisms (43A) including a belt-shaped belt member (63), and a common second rotational drive mechanism (66) for rotationally driving the pair of second belt mechanisms (43A) It is characterized by having.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, the decorative member is supported by the flexible wire rod by the decorative member holding mechanism and is movably held in the effect area, and the decorative member is moved to the effect area via the wire material by the drive mechanism. Therefore, it is possible to realize a novel and impactful production operation in which the decorative member moves while floating in the production area, and to enhance the production effect of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a control system block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view of a director effect device. It is a front view of a stage effect device (decorative member moves to the 1st direction). It is a front view of a stage effect device (decorative member moves to a 2nd direction). It is a side view of a stage effect device. It is a top view of a stage effect apparatus. It is sectional drawing of a 1st tension | tensile_strength provision mechanism. It is sectional drawing of a 2nd tension | tensile_strength provision mechanism. It is sectional drawing of the 1st tension | tensile_strength provision mechanism which concerns on a change form. It is a front view of the 1st tension provision mechanism concerning a change form. It is a side view of the stage effect apparatus which concerns on a change form.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an opening / closing frame 2 is attached to an outer frame attached to the game hall so as to be opened and closed, and an opening / closing door 3 is attached to the opening / closing frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. A game board 4 that forms a vertical board surface is mounted on the open / close frame 2, and a game area 4 a is formed on the front side of the game board 4. A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a, and the front side of the game area 4a is covered by the transparent plate 3b.

  The open / close door 3 is provided with a storage tray 5 for storing game balls below the window 3 a, an effect button 6 is mounted on the storage tray 5, and a launch handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side of the storage tray 5. ing. When the firing handle 7 is turned, the game balls introduced from the storage tray 5 to the launch position are launched, and when there are a plurality of game balls in the storage tray 5, the plurality of game balls are about 0. 0. Fired continuously at intervals of 6 seconds. The launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and is thrown into the upper part of the game area 4a.

  The game board 4 includes a number of obstacle nails 9, a first start port 10, a second start port device 11, a gate 12, a big winning port device 13, a plurality of general winning ports 14, a center accessory 15, and an image display 16. The effect accessory device 17 and the game display board 19 are mounted in the arrangement shown in FIG. 2, and the game control device 20 is mounted on the back side of the game board 4.

  The first start opening 10 is provided with a first start opening SW10a for detecting a winning game ball, the gate 12 is provided with a gate SW 12a for detecting a passed game ball, and each general winning opening 14 is provided with a winning game. A general winning opening SW14a for detecting a ball is attached. “SW” means a switch.

  The second starter device 11 includes a second starter 11a, an opening / closing member 11b for opening / closing the second starter 11a, a second starter SW11c for detecting a game ball won in the second starter 11a, and an opening / closing member 11b. It has the 2nd starting port SOL11d (electricity | work SOL) to drive. “SOL” means a solenoid actuator. The opening / closing member 11b makes it impossible to win a game ball to the second start port 11a in the closed position, and allows the game ball to win the second start port 11a in the open position.

  The big prize opening device 13 includes a big prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening / closing the big prize opening 13a, a big winning opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 13a, and a big winning opening for opening / closing the opening / closing member 13b. It has SOL13d. The opening / closing member 13b makes it impossible to win a game ball to the big prize opening 13a in the closed position, and enables winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 13a in the open position.

  The center accessory 15 is a frame member that projects forward from the front surface of the game board 4, is formed in a frame shape with a size that occupies more than half of the game area 4 a, and a board hole (not shown) formed in the game board 4. ) Is fitted in a state fitted. The image display 16 is mounted on the game board 4 from the rear side so that the screen faces the inner area of the center accessory body 15a.

  The stage effect device 17 is disposed at a position in front of the image display 16, and the decorative member 40 is disposed in the stage area 15 b near the screen front side of the image display 16. The production effect device 17 is a device peculiar to the present invention for performing a game production, and operates, for example, during execution of a specific production during the change of a special symbol, and the decoration member 40 produces a production as shown in FIGS. An operation of moving while floating in the air in the region 15b can be realized. The effect accessory device 17 will be described in detail later.

  The game display board 19 includes a first special symbol indicator 19a, a second special symbol indicator 19b, a normal symbol indicator 19c, a first special symbol hold lamp 19d, a second special symbol hold lamp 19e, and a normal symbol hold lamp 19f. I have.

  On the first special symbol display 19a, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbol changes based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 10. On the second special symbol display 19b, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 11a. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first or second special symbol indicator 19a or 19b, a big hit gaming state occurs, and the big prize opening device 13 opens and closes the opening / closing member 13b, and is normally closed. The special winning opening 13a is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds (for example, 10 rounds).

  On the normal symbol display 19c, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbol changes based on the winning (passing) of the game ball to the gate 12. When the symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 19c, an auxiliary game occurs, and the second starter device 11 opens and closes the opening and closing member 11b, and the normally closed second starter port 11a is set to 1 or Open and close multiple times.

  The first special symbol holding lamp 19d displays a maximum of four first holding numbers which are game balls won in the first starting port 10 and have not yet been used for the special symbol fluctuation in the first special symbol display 19a. Is done. The second special symbol holding lamp 19e displays a maximum of four second holding numbers which are game balls won in the second starting port 11a and have not yet been used for special symbol fluctuations in the second special symbol display 19b. Is done. The normal symbol holding lamp 19f displays a maximum of four universal symbol holding numbers which are game balls won in the gate 12 and have not yet been used for symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display 19c.

  By turning the launch handle 7, the game ball launched into the upper part of the game area 4a hits a plurality of obstacle nails and falls while changing direction, and any one of the winning holes 10, 11a, 13a, 14 When a prize is won, the game area 4a is discharged out of the game area 4a, and when it is not won in any of the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14, it is finally formed at the lower end of the game area 4a. It is discharged out of the game area 4a from the out port 4c.

Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 20 includes a main control device 21 that controls main game control, and a sub control device 25 that receives various commands from the main control device 21 and controls payout control and effect control. I have. The main control device 21 includes a computer having a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The game control board 22 is connected to the board external information terminal board 23.

  The sub-control device 25 includes a payout control board 26, an effect control board 27, an image control board 28, and a lamp control board 29. Each of the boards 26, 27, 28, 29 has a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. It has. The computer of the effect control board 27 is further provided with a real time clock (RTC) as time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time.

  The computer of the game control board 22 receives the ball detection signal from the first and second start openings SW10a, 11c, the gate SW12a, the big prize opening SW13c, the general prize opening SW14a and the control information from the payout control board 26, The second start opening SOL11d, the big winning opening SOL13d, the symbol displays 19a to 19c, and the symbol holding lamps 19d to 19f are controlled, and control information (game information) is sent to the payout control board 26, the effect control board 27, and the game information output terminal board 23. ) Is output.

  The computer of the payout control board 26 receives the control information from the game control board 22 and the ball detection signals from the payout ball detection SW31, the ball presence detection SW32, and the full tank detection SW33, and controls the payout motor 30 to receive a prize opening. For one winning game ball to 10, 11 a, 13 a, 14, the number of game balls set for each winning opening 10, 11 a, 13 a, 14 is paid out to the storage tray 5, and the game control board 22 and the outside for the frame Control information (payout information) is output to the information terminal board 24.

  The computer of the effect control board 27 receives the control information from the game control board 22 and the button operation signal from the effect button 6, outputs the control information to the image control board 28, and further controls from the image control board 28. In response to the information, the control information is output to the lamp control board 29.

  The computer of the image control board 28 receives the control information from the effect control board 27, controls the image display 16 and the speaker 34, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 27. The computer of the lamp control board 29 receives the control information from the effect control board 27 and controls the frame lamp 35 and the panel lamp 36 mainly in synchronization with the control of the image control board 28 by the computer. Further, the computer of the image control board 28 receives the control information from the effect control board 27 and the detection signals from the vertical position detection SW 39a and the horizontal position detection SW 39b, and drives the drive motors 37 and 38 of the effect accessory device 17. Drive control.

Next, the production effect device 17 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIGS. 3 to 9, the production effect device 17 can move independently in the vertical direction (first direction) and the horizontal direction (second direction) intersecting each other along the production area 15 b. Decorative member 40, decorative member holding mechanism 41 for supporting and moving decorative member 40 via first and second wire members 44 and 45, and decorative member 40 via first wire member 44 in the first direction And a second drive mechanism 43 that moves the decorative member 40 in the second direction via the second wire 45. The first and second drive mechanisms 42 and 43 correspond to drive mechanisms.

Next, said structural member is demonstrated in order based on FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the decorative member 40 is held by a decorative member holding mechanism 41 so as to be movable in the first and second directions. The decorative member 40 made of a synthetic resin molded body includes a short cylindrical hollow or solid main body portion 40a and a decorative portion 40b formed on the front surface of the main body portion a.

  A thin insertion hole 40c penetrating in the left-right direction and a thin insertion hole 40d penetrating in the vertical direction are formed in the main body portion 40a of the decorative member 40. The pair of insertion holes 40c and 40d are formed in a cross shape with their positions shifted in the front-rear direction. The first wire 44 passes through the insertion hole 40c, and the second wire 45 passes through the insertion hole 40d. The decoration part 40b is composed of one decoration pattern or decoration mark (not shown).

Next, the decorative member holding mechanism 41 will be described.
The decorative member holding mechanism 41 includes a rectangular frame 41A having a rectangular shape in a front view composed of a pair of first guide plates 46 and a pair of second guide plates 47, and flexible thin first and second wire rods. 44, 45 and a pair of first engagements connected to both ends of the first wire rod 44 and guided by a pair of first guide plates 46 while maintaining the first wire rod 44 in a straight line. A pair of second engaging members that are coupled to both ends of the member 48 and the second wire rod 45 and are guided by the pair of second guide plates 47 while maintaining the second wire rod 45 stretched in a straight line. 49, and first and second tension applying mechanisms 50 and 51 for applying tension to the first and second wire members 44 and 45, respectively.

  The rectangular frame 41A is made of a synthetic resin material (for example, PP resin, ABS resin, etc.) and is formed in a rectangular shape that is short in the front-rear direction of a horizontally long rectangular shape. The rectangular frame body 41 </ b> A includes a pair of first guide plates 46 which are a pair of left and right side plates extending in a direction parallel to the vertical direction on both ends of the first wire 44, and a horizontal direction on both ends of the second wire 45. A pair of upper and lower pair of upper and lower plates extending in the parallel direction is composed of a pair of second guide plates 47, two pairs of lower connecting plates 41a, and two pairs of upper connecting plates 41b.

  The lower corners of the rectangular frame 41A are reinforced by a pair of front and rear lower connection plates 41a, and the upper corners of the rectangular frame 41A are reinforced by a pair of front and rear upper connection plates 41b. The rectangular frame body 41A may be configured as an integrally molded product, and is connected to a lower part connected to a rectangular tube body composed of a pair of first guide plates 46 and a pair of second guide plates 47 as an integrally molded product. You may adhere the board 41a and the upper connection board 41b.

  At the front end portion of each first guide plate 46, an elongated guide slit 46a extending in a predetermined length in a vertical direction is formed. At the front end portion of each second guide plate 47, a guide slit 47a extending in a predetermined length in the left-right direction is formed.

  The first and second wire rods 44 and 45 are made of an extremely thin wire rod having a high tensile strength, such as a fishing line or a piano wire. The first and second wire rods 44 and 45 extend in a state of being linearly stretched in an intersecting manner in the front view along the effect region 15b, and slide in a pair of insertion holes 40c and 40d formed in the decorative member 40. The decorative member 40 is supported at the intersecting portion.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 8, and 9, each first engagement member 48 is a guide composed of a guide roller that engages with a guide slit 46 a of the first guide plate 46 and is guided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. A member 52 and a sliding member 53 that slides on the outer surface of the first guide plate 46 outside the guide member 52 are provided. Each second engagement member 49 is engaged with a guide slit 47 a of the second guide plate 47 and is guided by a guide roller that is movably guided in the left-right direction, and a second guide on the outside of the guide member 54. And a sliding member 55 that slides on the outer surface of the plate 46.

  The guide member 52 of the first engagement member 48 is guided so as to be movable in the vertical direction along the guide slit 46a. The movement range of the guide member 52 is limited by the guide slit 46a. The guide member 52 and the sliding member 54 are formed with an insertion hole 48a through which the first wire 44 is inserted.

  The guide member 54 of the second engagement member 49 is guided so as to be movable in the left-right direction along the guide slit 47a. The movement range of the guide member 54 is limited by the guide slit 47a. The guide member 54 and the sliding member 55 are formed with an insertion hole 49a through which the second wire 45 is inserted. The sliding members 53 and 55 are formed in a rectangular parallelepiped piece shape whose front-rear width is larger than the front-rear width of the guide slits 46a, 47a.

  The outer peripheral surfaces of the guide members 52 and 54 may be provided with Teflon (registered trademark) coating for reducing friction with the edges of the guide slits 46a and 47a. The Teflon (registered trademark) coating for reducing friction may also be applied to the sliding contact surfaces with the second guide plates 46 and 47. In addition, the guide members 52 and 54 may be configured by engaging pieces that engage with the guide slits 46a and 47a with a minute gap in addition to the guide roller. Further, the guide member 52 and the sliding member 53 may be formed integrally, or the guide member 54 and the sliding member 55 may be formed integrally.

  In the first guide plate 46, a vertical position detection SW 39a including a proximity switch for detecting the upper limit position and the lower limit position of the first engagement member 48 is disposed in the vicinity of both ends of the guide slit 46a. ing. Similarly, the second guide plate 47 has a left and right position formed by a proximity switch for detecting the left limit position and the right limit position of the second engagement member 49 in the vicinity of both ends of the guide slit 47a. A detection SW 39b is arranged.

Next, the first and second tension applying mechanisms 50 and 51 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 8, the first tension applying mechanism 50 is for applying a tension to the first wire 44 so as to keep the first wire 44 in a state of being always stretched linearly, and the second tension applying mechanism 51. Is for applying a tension to the second wire 45 and keeping it in a straight line.

  The first tension applying mechanism 50 is provided on one first engaging member 48 (the first engaging member 48 on the right side in FIG. 3). The first tension applying mechanism 50 includes a hollow cylindrical case 50a fixed to the sliding member 53, a compression coil spring 50b accommodated in the case 50a, and a holding plate 50c disposed on the right side of the compression coil spring 50b. I have.

  The right end portion of the first wire 44 extends through the insertion hole 48a into the case 50a, passes through the center of the compression coil spring 50b, and maintains the compression coil spring 50b in a compressed state. The part is connected to the holding plate 50c. Thus, the left end portion of the first wire 44 is fixed to the left first engaging member 48, and the right end portion of the first wire 44 is urged to the right by the elastic urging force of the compression coil spring 50b. The tension can be applied to the first wire 44 so that the first wire 44 is always kept in a straight state.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 9, the second tension applying mechanism 51 has the same configuration as the first tension applying mechanism 50. The second tension applying mechanism 51 is provided on one second engaging member 49 (the upper second engaging member 49 in FIG. 3). The second tension applying mechanism 51 includes a hollow cylindrical case 51a fixed to the sliding member 55, a compression coil spring 51b accommodated in the case 51a, and a holding plate 51c disposed above the compression coil spring 51b. I have.

  The upper end portion of the second wire 45 extends through the insertion hole 49a into the case 51a, passes through the central portion of the compression coil spring 51b, and maintains the compression coil spring 51b in a compressed state so as to maintain the upper end of the second wire 45. The part is connected to the holding plate 51c. Thus, the lower end portion of the second wire 45 is fixed to the lower second engaging member 49, and the upper end portion of the second wire 45 is biased upward by the elastic biasing force of the compression coil spring 51b. The tension can be applied to the second wire 45 so that the second wire 45 is always kept in a straight state.

Next, the first and second drive mechanisms 42 and 43 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, the first drive mechanism 42 is for moving and driving the first wire 44 in the vertical direction, and the second drive mechanism 43 moves the second wire 45 in the left and right direction. It is for driving. The first drive mechanism 42 is a first rotational drive that rotationally drives a pair of first belt mechanisms 42A and a pair of first belt mechanisms 42A disposed on the outer surfaces of the pair of first guide plates 46 in common. The mechanism 61 is comprised.

  Since the pair of first belt mechanisms 42A are symmetrical, the right first belt mechanism 42A will be described. The first belt mechanism 42 </ b> A includes a pair of pulleys 59 and 60 and an endless belt member 58. A pair of pulleys 59, 60 are disposed at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the right first guide plate 46 in the vicinity of the outer surface, and these pulleys 59, 60 are rotatably attached to the first guide plate 46, A belt member 58 is hung on the pulleys 59 and 60. The front linear portion of the belt member 58 approaches and faces the outer surface of the guide slit 46 a, and the belt member 58 is connected to the sliding member 53 of the first engagement member 48.

The first rotation drive mechanism 61 is a drive shaft 62a that is fixed in a penetrating manner to a pair of drive pulleys 59 on the left and right upper sides, and is a drive shaft that is rotatably supported by the pair of first guide plates 46. 62a and a drive motor 37 composed of a stepping motor for rotationally driving the drive shaft 62a. The drive motor 37 is driven and controlled by a computer of the lamp control board 29. A driven shaft 62b is fixed in a penetrating manner to the pair of driven pulleys 60 on the lower left and right sides. The driven shaft 62b is pivotally supported by the pair of first guide plates 46.
By driving the drive motor 37 to rotate, the pair of left and right drive pulleys 59 are driven to rotate forward or backward, and both ends of the first wire 44 are moved upward or downward via the pair of left and right belt members 58. Can be driven.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, the second drive mechanism 43 includes a pair of second belt mechanisms 43 </ b> A disposed on the outer surfaces of the pair of second guide plates 47 and a pair of second belt mechanisms 43 </ b> A. And a second rotational drive mechanism 66 that rotationally drives the two in common.

  Since the pair of second belt mechanisms 43A are symmetrical in the vertical direction, the upper second belt mechanism 43A will be described. The second belt mechanism 43 </ b> A includes a pair of pulleys 64 and 65 and an endless belt member 63. A pair of pulleys 64 and 65 are disposed at a left end portion and a right end portion in the vicinity of the outer surface of the upper second guide plate 47, and these pulleys 64 and 65 are rotatably mounted on the second guide plate 47, A belt member 63 is hung on these pulleys 64 and 65. The front linear portion of the belt member 63 approaches and faces the outer surface of the guide slit 47 a, and the belt member 63 is connected to the sliding member 55 of the second engagement member 49.

The second rotation drive mechanism 66 is a drive shaft 67a that is fixed in a penetrating manner to a pair of upper and lower drive pulleys 64 on the upper and lower left sides, and is a drive shaft 67a that is rotatably supported by the pair of second guide plates 47. And a drive motor 38 comprising a stepping motor for rotationally driving the drive shaft 67a. The drive motor 38 is driven and controlled by a computer of the lamp control board 29. A driven shaft 67b is fixed in a penetrating manner to the pair of driven pulleys 65 on the upper and lower right sides. The driven shaft 67 b is pivotally supported by a pair of second guide plates 47.
By driving the drive motor 38 to rotate, the pair of upper and lower drive pulleys 64 are driven forward or backward, and both ends of the second wire 45 are moved left or right via the pair of upper and lower belt members 63. Can be driven to move.

The stage effect device 17 described above operates as follows.
When the stage effect device 17 is in the non-actuated state, as shown in FIG. 1, a part thereof is located in the lower right of the stage area 15b in a state hidden behind the center role body 15a.

The stage effect device 17 is activated during execution of a specific effect during the fluctuation of a special symbol, and is activated during execution of a specific effect during execution of a jackpot game or an effect of raising a big hit expectation degree or informing a big hit. An effect to notify the promotion to a big hit game advantageous to the player is performed.
By operating the effect agent device 17, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the decorative member 40 moves independently in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction along the effect region 15b. At this time, the board lamp 36 is turned on and blinking or the frame lamp 35 emits light in accordance with the movement of the decorative member 40, so that it becomes difficult for the player to see the thin first and second wire members 44 and 45. Appears to move while floating in the production area 15b.

  The decorative member holding mechanism 41 and the first and second drive mechanisms 42 and 43 operate as follows when the decorative member 40 is moved. When the decorative member 40 is moved in the vertical direction, the drive motor 37 is rotationally driven, so that the upper drive shaft 62a and the pair of left and right drive side pulleys 59 are driven forward or backward via the output shaft 37a. The first engagement member 48 is moved upward or downward via the pair of belt members 58. As the first engagement member 48 moves, the first wire 44 moves in the vertical direction, and the decorative member 40 slides along the length direction of the second wire 45. When the upper or lower limit position of the first engagement member 48 is detected by the vertical position detection SW 39a, the drive motor 37 is stopped or the rotation direction of the output shaft 37a is changed.

  When the decorative member 40 is moved in the left-right direction, the drive motor 38 of the second rotation drive mechanism 66 is rotationally driven, so that the left drive shaft 67a and the pair of upper and lower drive-side pulleys 64 are positively connected via the output shaft 38. The second engagement member 49 is moved rightward or leftward via a pair of upper and lower belt members 63 by rotating or reversely driving. As the second engagement member 49 moves, the second wire 45 moves in the left-right direction, and the decorative member 40 slides along the length direction of the first wire 44. When the right or left limit position of the second engagement member 49 is detected by the left-right direction position detection SW 39b, the drive motor 38 stops or the rotation direction of the output shaft 38a is changed.

According to the effect accessory device 17, the following effects are obtained.
Since the decoration member holding mechanism 41 supports and moves the decoration member 40 via the flexible first and second wire rods 44 and 45, the decoration member 40 moves while floating in the effect area 15b. Thus, it is possible to realize a novel and impactful performance operation, and to increase the effect of the game performance.

  Furthermore, even if the thin first and second wire rods 44 move up and down or left and right, the screen of the image display 16 is not obstructed, so that the effect image of the image display 16 and the decorative member 40 It is possible to further enhance the effect of the game production by the cooperation of the two.

  Since the decoration member holding mechanism 41 includes the first and second tension applying mechanisms 50 and 51 that apply tension to the first and second wire members 44 and 45, respectively, tension is applied to the first and second wire members 44 and 45. The decorative member 40 can be maintained in a straight and tensioned state, and the decorative member 40 can be smoothly moved along the length direction of the first and second wire members 44 and 45.

  The decorative member holding mechanism 41 is connected to a rectangular frame 41A composed of a pair of first guide plates 46 and a pair of second guide plates 47, and both ends of the first wire 44, and the first wire 44 is straightened. The pair of first engaging members 48 guided by the pair of first guide plates 46 while being kept in a stretched state are connected to both ends of the second wire 45 and the second wire 45 is linearly connected. And the pair of second engaging members 49 guided by the pair of second guide plates 47 while maintaining the tensioned state, the tension applied to the first and second wire rods 44 and 45 is reduced. While holding reliably, the decoration member 40 can be stably and smoothly moved along the length direction of the 1st, 2nd wire 44,45. That is, the decorative member 40 does not move in the vertical and horizontal directions while wobbling.

The embodiment can be changed as follows.
(1) As shown in FIG. 10, the first tension applying mechanism 70 includes a tension coil spring 70b instead of the compression coil spring 50b. The first tension applying mechanism 70 includes a case 70a fixed to the sliding member 53, a tension coil spring 70b accommodated in the case 70a, and a holding plate 70c disposed on the left side of the tension coil spring 70b. .

  The right end portion of the first wire 44 is inserted through the insertion hole 48 and connected to the holding plate 70c. Thus, the left end portion of the first wire 44 is fixed to the left first engagement member 48, and the tension coil spring 70 is maintained in the stretched state, and the right end portion of the first wire 44 is pulled by the tension coil spring 70 b. Since the elastic urging force of the first wire 44 is biased to the right, the first wire 44 can be constantly tensioned by being tensioned. A tension coil spring may be employed in the second tension applying mechanism instead of the compression coil spring.

(2) As shown in FIG. 11, a tension coil spring 71 may be interposed between one end of the first wire 44 and the first engagement member 48. One end of the tension coil spring 71 is connected to the right end of the first wire 44, and the other end is fixed to the first engagement member 48. Thus, the left end portion of the first wire 44 is fixed to the left first engaging member 48, and the tension coil spring 71 is maintained in the stretched state, and the right end portion of the first wire 44 is pulled by the tension coil spring 71. Therefore, the first wire 44 can be kept in a state of being always stretched linearly by applying tension to the first wire 44. In this case, the tension coil spring 71 corresponds to a first tension applying mechanism. Similarly to the above, a tension coil spring may be interposed between one end of the second wire 45 and the second engagement member to apply tension to the second wire 45.

(3) As shown in FIG. 12, the entire belt member 58 </ b> A may be disposed so as to approach and face the outer surface of the first guide plate 46. Similarly, the entire belt member may be disposed so as to face and face the outer surface of the second guide plate 47. Thereby, the movement drive of the 1st, 2nd engaging members 48 and 49 can be made smooth, and also damage to a belt member can be prevented.

(4) Instead of the compression coil springs 50b and 51b in the first and second tension applying mechanisms 50 and 51, disc springs, elastically deformable rubber pieces, or the like may be used.
(5) The first and second tension applying mechanisms 50 and 51 may be provided on both the first and second engaging members 48 and 49, respectively.

(6) In the embodiment, the first wire 44 and the second wire 45 are disposed so as to extend in a cross shape in a cross shape when viewed from the front, but at least one of the first and second wires 44, 45 is slightly inclined. In the state, the first and second wire members 44 and 45 may be arranged in a cross shape in front view.

(7) Only the first wire 44 may be provided as the wire, and only the first drive mechanism 42 may be provided as the drive mechanism. In this case, the first wire 44 passes through the insertion hole 40c of the decorative member 40 to fix and support the decorative member 40, and the decorative member 40 moves in the vertical direction via the first wire 44 by the first drive mechanism 42. . Further, only the second wire 45 may be provided as the wire, and only the second drive mechanism 43 may be provided as the drive mechanism. In this case, the second wire 45 passes through the insertion hole 40d of the decorative member 40 to fix and support the decorative member 40, and the decorative member 40 moves in the left-right direction via the second wire 45 by the second drive mechanism 43. .

(8) As the drive mechanism, a winch mechanism having a winch and a drive means for driving the winch may be employed in place of the first drive mechanism 42 shown in the above embodiment. A winch mechanism is disposed on the first guide plate 46 on the right side, one end of the first wire rod 44 is connected to the winch mechanism, the other end is connected to the first guide plate 46 on the left side, and the first wire rod is connected by the winch mechanism. The decorative member 40 fixedly supported by the first wire 44 moves in the left-right direction by winding / unwinding 44. Further, as the drive mechanism, the winch mechanism may be adopted instead of the second drive mechanism 43 shown in the embodiment. A winch mechanism is arranged on the upper second guide plate 47, and the decorative member 40 fixedly supported by the second wire 45 moves in the vertical direction by winding / unwinding the second wire 45 by the winch mechanism.

(9) In addition, various modifications can be added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the shape and size of the decorative member 40 can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the present invention can be applied as an effect agent device for executing a game effect in various pachinko gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4 Game board 15b Direction area | region 16 Image display device 17 Direction effect | action device 37 Drive motor 38 Drive motor 40 Decoration member 41 Decoration member holding mechanism 41A Rectangular frame body 42 First drive mechanism
42A First belt mechanism 43 Second drive mechanism 43A Second belt mechanism 44 First wire 45 Second wire 46 First guide plate 47 Second guide plates 46a, 47a Guide slit 48 First engagement member 49 Second engagement member 50 First tension applying mechanism 51 Second tension applying mechanism 52, 54 Guide members 58, 58A, 63 Belt members 59, 60, 64, 65 Pulley 61 First rotational drive mechanism 66 Second rotational drive mechanism

Claims (8)

In pachinko machines equipped with an image display on the game board,
A decorative member movably provided in at least one of a first direction and a second direction intersecting each other along a production area near the screen front side of the image display;
A decorative member holding mechanism that has a flexible wire that supports the decorative member and holds the decorative member movably in the effect region;
A driving mechanism for moving the decorative member in the first direction and the second direction along the effect area via the wire;
A pachinko machine characterized by that. The wire includes two first and second wires extending in a cross shape in front view along the effect area and inserted through the decorative member so as to be relatively movable, respectively.
The drive mechanism includes a first drive mechanism that moves the decorative member in the first direction via the first wire, and a second drive mechanism that moves the decorative member in the second direction via the second wire. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:   The said decoration member holding | maintenance mechanism has a 1st tension | tensile_strength provision mechanism which provides tension | tensile_strength to the said 1st wire, and a 2nd tension | tensile_strength provision mechanism which provides tension | tensile_strength to the said 2nd wire. Pachinko machines. The decorative member holding mechanism is
A pair of first guide plates provided at both ends of the first wire so as to extend in a direction parallel to the first direction, and at both ends of the second wire so as to extend in a direction parallel to the second direction. A pair of second guide plates provided;
A pair of first engaging members connected to both ends of the first wire rod and guided in a movable manner by the pair of first guide plates while maintaining the first wire rod in a straight line; A pair of second engaging members connected to both ends of the second wire rod and guided in a freely movable manner by the pair of second guide plates while maintaining the second wire rod in a straight line. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by comprising:   The first tension applying mechanism is provided on at least one of the pair of first engaging members, and the second tension applying mechanism is provided on at least one of the pair of second engaging members. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4, characterized in that it is characterized in that:   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the pair of first guide plates and the pair of second guide plates are coupled so as to form a frame. A guide slit extending in the length direction is formed in each of the first and second guide plates,
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4 or 6, wherein each of the first and second engaging members is provided with a guide member that engages with the guide slit. The first drive mechanism is a pair of belt mechanisms disposed along the outer surfaces of a pair of first guide plates, each of which includes a pair of pulleys and an endless belt member attached to the pulleys. A pair of first belt mechanisms, and a common first rotational drive mechanism for rotationally driving the pair of first belt mechanisms,
The second drive mechanism is a pair of belt mechanisms disposed along the outer surfaces of a pair of second guide plates, each of which is a pair of pulleys and an endless belt member attached to the pulleys. A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising: a pair of second belt mechanisms including the second belt mechanism, and a common second rotation drive mechanism for rotationally driving the pair of second belt mechanisms. .

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