JP2012176261A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can perform operations of performance members in a small space without downsizing a liquid crystal screen and the performance members.SOLUTION: The first performance member 302 has a first decoration body 304 and a first decoration movable part 306 which is exposed from the first decoration body 304 on the basis of a position of the first decoration body 304, or accommodated in the first decoration body 304. The second performance member 330 has a second decoration body 332 and a second decoration movable part 334 which is exposed from the second decoration body 332 on the basis of a position of the second decoration body 332, or accommodated in the second decoration body 332. A frame member 350 has: a first guide 320 which accommodates the first decoration movable part 306 in the first decoration body 304 in a position in which the first performance member 302 is retracted to one side of the front of a performance display device 62; and a second guide 340 which accommodates the second decoration movable part 334 in the second decoration body 332 in a position in which the second performance member 330 is retracted to the other side of the front of the performance display device 62.

Description

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

Among conventional gaming machines, there is known a gaming machine provided with an effect member (movable accessory) capable of shielding a liquid crystal screen (display surface) of an effect display device (see Patent Document 1 below). The effect member shields the liquid crystal screen by moving in front of the liquid crystal screen (see FIG. 3 in Patent Document 1 below).
However, when the liquid crystal screen is enlarged in order to improve game play, it is necessary to enlarge the effect member for shielding the liquid crystal screen.

However, such an effect member must be retracted from the front of the liquid crystal screen when exposing the liquid crystal screen. However, when the effect member is enlarged, the space for retracting the effect member increases, and the game There is a problem that the area becomes narrow. For this reason, the enlargement of a liquid crystal screen is suppressed and there exists a possibility that game property may fall.

Here, in FIG. 14 and the like of Patent Document 1 below, an effect member having a configuration in which the effect member is folded to expose the liquid crystal screen is disclosed. Specifically, the liquid crystal screen can be shielded with the effect member opened on the same plane, and the effect member is folded to expose the liquid crystal screen.

JP 2005-40413 A

However, in the configuration in which the effect member is folded and the liquid crystal screen is exposed, when the effect member is folded, a large space in the front-rear direction is required in front of the liquid crystal screen. For this reason, it is necessary to ensure a large space extending in the front-rear direction in order to ensure the folding operation of the effect member in front of the liquid crystal screen. In particular, when the liquid crystal screen is enlarged in order to increase game play, it is necessary to enlarge the effect member that shields the liquid crystal screen. However, when the effect member for the folding operation is enlarged, the front of the liquid crystal screen is further increased. A large space must be secured. As a result, the distance between the player and the liquid crystal screen increases, and the symbols to be variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen become far from the player, making it difficult to appeal the gameability due to lack of power.

On the other hand, if the effect member is downsized to reduce the space provided in front of the liquid crystal screen, the liquid crystal screen must also be downsized.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can realize the operation of the effect member in a small space without downsizing the liquid crystal screen (display surface of the effect display device) and the effect member.

The invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine having an effect display unit that displays a predetermined effect symbol, and an effect member that can move in front of the effect display unit, wherein the effect member includes a main body part, The main body has a movable part that is movable inward or outward of the main body, and the production member moves from a predetermined standby position around the production display to the front of the production display. When the movable part moves toward the outside of the part and the effect member moves from the front surface of the effect display part to the standby position, the movable part moves toward the inside of the main body part. It is comprised by this.
The invention described in claim 2 includes a first effect member and a second effect member as the effect member, and the first effect member and the second effect member respectively include the main body portion and the movable portion. And is configured to be movable from different standby positions around the effect display unit to the front surface of the effect display unit.
In the invention according to claim 3, when the first effect member and the second effect member move from the standby position to the front surface of the effect display unit, the first effect member and the second effect member are It is characterized by being configured so as to be integrated into a predetermined shape.
Further, in the invention according to claim 4, when the first effect member and the second effect member move from the standby position to the front surface of the effect display unit and the effect members intersect, the positions are switched. The first effect member and the second effect member are configured to be integrated to complete a predetermined shape.

The invention (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention”) 1 disclosed for reference in the present specification includes an effect display device that displays a predetermined effect design, a frame member that houses the effect display device, and the effect display device. A game machine having an effect member that moves forward and an effect control unit that controls the movement of the effect member, wherein the effect member is a first effect member that appears and appears on one front side of the effect display device; A second effect member that appears and disappears on the other front side of the effect display device, and moves the first effect member and the second effect member, and the first effect member and the second effect member. The first effect member and the second effect member whose positions are changed by intersecting each other are integrated to complete a predetermined shape, and the first effect member includes a first decoration main body portion and the first effect member. The first device is based on the position of the decoration body. A first decorative movable part exposed from the main body part or housed in the first decorative main body part, and the second effect member is a position of the second decorative main body part and the second decorative main body part. And a second decorative movable part that is exposed from the second decorative main body part or accommodated in the second decorative main body part, and the frame member has the first effect member as the effect display device. A position where the first decoration movable part is housed in the first decoration main body, and a position where the second effect member is retracted to the other front side of the effect display device. And a second guide part for accommodating the second decorative movable part in the second decorative main body part.
According to the reference invention 1, the first effect member and the second effect member that are moved, crossed, and switched in position are integrated to complete a predetermined shape. It is a large effect member that covers the entire effect display device. At such a position that the first effect member is retracted to the front one side of the effect display device, the first decoration movable part is the first by the first guide part.
It is stored in the decorative body. Further, the second decoration movable part is housed in the second decoration main body part by the second guide part at the position where the second effect member is retracted to the other front side of the effect display device. This
When each effect member is retracted from the front of the effect display device, each effect movable member is accommodated in each decoration main body, and therefore each effect member can be downsized. As a result, even if it is necessary to increase the size of the effect display device in order to improve game play and to increase the size of each effect member, when the effect members are retracted from the front of the effect display device, Since it can be reduced in size temporarily, the retreat space of each effect member can be made small.

The reference invention 2 is the reference invention 1, in which the first decoration movable part is provided so as to be rotatable about an axis of a shaft part provided in the first decoration body part, and the second decoration movable part is The first decorative movable part is provided so as to be rotatable around an axis of a shaft part provided in the second decorative main body part, and the first decorative movable part is in a state in which no pressure is applied from the first guide part. Receiving the predetermined elastic force, the first
The second decoration movable part is maintained in a state exposed from the decoration main body part, and the second decoration movable part receives the predetermined elastic force of the second elastic member in a state where no pressure is applied from the second guide part. It is maintained in a state of being exposed from the main body, and the first effect member is retracted to the front one side of the effect display device, and the pressure acting on the first decorative movable part from the first guide part The position where the first decorative movable part rotates and is stored in the first decorative main body part against the elastic force of the first elastic member, and the second effect member is retracted to the other front side of the effect display device Then, the second decorative movable part rotates by the pressure acting on the second decorative movable part from the second guide part against the elastic force of the second elastic member. It is characterized by being housed in.

According to the reference invention 2, at the position where the first effect member is retracted to one front side of the effect display device, the elastic force of the first elastic member is exerted by the pressure acting on the first decorative movable part from the first guide part. In opposition, the first decorative movable part rotates and is stored in the first decorative main body part. In addition, the second effect member is second against the elastic force of the second elastic member by the pressure acting on the second decorative movable portion from the second guide portion at the position where the second effect member is retracted to the other front side of the effect display device. The decorative movable part rotates and is stored in the second decorative main body part. Thereby, each effect member can be reduced in size easily only by rotating each decoration movable part to the circumference of a shaft part with respect to each decoration main-body part. Moreover, the volume of each effect member does not increase by accommodating each decoration movable part in each decoration main-body part.

The reference invention 3 is the reference invention 1 or the reference invention 2, in which the first guide part moves the first decoration main body part when the first effect member retreats to the one front side of the effect display device. Accordingly, the first decoration movable part is a first rib through which the second guide part is moved when the second effect member is retracted to the other front side of the effect display device. It is a 2nd rib which the said 2nd decoration movable part passes with a movement, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

According to the reference invention 3, when the first effect member retreats to the front one side of the effect display device, the first guide part passes through the first decoration movable part as the first decoration body part moves. Since it is a rib, the 1st decoration movable part can be rotated and accommodated in a 1st decoration main-body part only by passing a 1st decoration movable part. The second guide part is a second rib through which the second decorative movable part passes along with the movement of the second decorative main body part when the second effect member retreats to the other front side of the effect display device.
The second decorative movable part can be rotated and stored in the second decorative main body only by passing the second decorative movable part. Thus, each decoration movable part can be easily accommodated in each decoration main body simply by moving each decoration movable part on each rib.

According to the present invention, the operation of the effect member can be realized in a small space without downsizing the liquid crystal screen (display surface of the effect display device) and the effect member.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a part of electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view in the state where the production member was attached to the frame member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the state where the production member attached to the frame member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is stopped at the second stop position. It is a front view in the state where the production members attached to the frame member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention intersect. It is a front view in the state where the production member attached to the frame member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is retracted. It is explanatory drawing which expanded the principal part of the production member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed a part of one drive mechanism of the production | presentation member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed a part of one drive mechanism of one production | presentation member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention from the angle different from FIG. It is the perspective view which showed a part of other drive mechanism of the production | presentation member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a part of the other drive mechanism of the effect member attached to the frame member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention from an angle different from FIG. 12. It is the perspective view which showed the lower side guide shaft attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the state which one decoration movable part of the production | presentation member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention was completely exposed from the decoration main-body part. It is explanatory drawing of the state in which a part of one decoration movable part of the production | presentation member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention is accommodated in a decoration main-body part. It is explanatory drawing of the state by which one decoration movable part of the production | presentation member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention was fully accommodated in the decoration main-body part. It is the conceptual diagram which showed the effect display apparatus in which the effect design was displayed in the state which has the effect member of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in an initial position. It is the front view which showed the production | presentation display apparatus by which the production | presentation symbol was displayed in the process in which the production | presentation member of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention moves from an initial position to a 1st stop position. It is the front view which showed the production | presentation display apparatus in which the production | presentation symbol was displayed in the state which has the production | presentation member of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in a 1st stop position. It is the front view which showed the effect display apparatus in which the effect design was displayed in the process in which the effect member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention moves from the first stop position to the second stop position. It is the front view which showed the effect display apparatus in which the effect design was displayed in the state which has the effect member of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in a 2nd stop position. It is explanatory drawing of the state which one decoration movable part of the production member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention was completely exposed from the decoration main-body part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the state which one decoration movable part of the production member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention was completely exposed from the decoration main-body part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition,
This embodiment demonstrates the structure which applied this invention to the pachinko machine which is an example of a ball game machine.
Further, in this specification, “left (side)” means the left side with respect to the player facing the gaming machine, and “right (side)” refers to the player facing the gaming machine. Means the right side. Furthermore, “upper (side)” means the upper side based on the player facing the gaming machine, and “lower (side)” means the lower side based on the player facing the gaming machine. . The “front-rear direction” means the depth direction of the gaming machine with reference to the player facing the gaming machine. “Front” means the player side with respect to the surface of the game board. Furthermore, “back” means
It means the side opposite to the player side with respect to the surface of the game board.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 according to the first embodiment mainly includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 14, a front frame 16, an upper plate part 18, and a lower part. A dish portion 20, a locking device 22, a firing handle 24, and the like are provided.

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

  The front frame 16 is a specific example of the front door of the present invention, occupies about 2/3 of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and is pivotally supported at the left end of the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and corresponds to the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 2) formed in the game board 26 so that the game board 26 (see FIG. 2) can be seen from the front. It has an opening 30 formed in a substantially circular shape. A glass plate 32 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 28 formed on the game board 26 is positioned behind the glass plate 32.

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

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

  Further, sub-speakers 48 for outputting predetermined sound effects are respectively provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower plate part 20.

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

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

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

For example, when a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion slot 157 of the ball lending device 154, the stored information of the prepaid card is read by a card reader / writer inside the ball lending device 154. When the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157. On the other hand, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is not “0”, when the ball lending switch 156 is pressed, the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted by the card reader / writer and the stored information of the prepaid card is rewritten. The number corresponding to the given frequency (loan amount) is drawn, and the game ball (loan) is paid out by the payout device 16.
1 to the upper plate 18. At this time, for example, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted to “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157.

In the configuration using a cash unit as the ball lending device 154, cash is counted by a cash counter inside the ball lending device when cash is inserted into the cash slot of the ball lending device. When the ball-lending switch is pressed after the amount of money reaches the predetermined amount, the cash amount is reduced by the cash counter, and the number corresponding to the reduced amount (loan amount) is drawn. A ball (rented ball) is guided from the dispensing device 161 to the upper plate 18.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 26 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 26 is held by the inner frame 14, and its back side is covered by the back mechanism board. The game board 26 includes an outer rail 50 provided on the surface of the game board 26.
A substantially circular game area 28 is formed by the inner rail 52 and the inner rail 52. Inside the game area 28, a start port 56B, a center accessory 64, a warp entrance 58, a number of obstacle nails 60, and the like are mainly disposed.

The center accessory 64 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 28, and mainly includes an effect symbol display device (effect display device) 62, lamps 66, and a display surface 62 of the effect symbol display device 62.
And an effect member 300 movably provided in front of A.

The effect symbol display device 62 includes a main control board 102 (see FIG. 3) and a sub control board 106 (see FIG. 3).
The display is controlled based on the control signal from the display), and the display surface (display area) is substantially rectangular
62A. On the display surface 62A, special design effects are displayed. Specifically, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, there is formed an effect symbol display area in which one or a plurality of effect symbols are displayed while changing one after another in a predetermined direction and then stopped. . That is, the left effect symbol display area for displaying the left effect symbol, the center effect symbol display area for displaying the center effect symbol, and the right effect symbol display area for displaying the right effect symbol are arranged in a substantially horizontal row. They are formed side by side (not shown). In each effect symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, and a plurality of effect symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

The effect symbol display device 62 causes the effect symbols displayed in the display area of the display surface to change and stop display when the game ball enters the start opening 56B. Then, for example, when the production symbols are aligned with the same three-digit symbols “7, 7, 7” and stopped (determined display), the big winning opening 86 of the big winning device 84 arranged in the variable winning device 80 is opened. Is done. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 56B, each effect symbol is changed, and the effect symbol is arranged in the same three-digit symbol, thereby giving a specific value of “big hit”. is there.

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

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

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

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

The center accessory 64 is mounted so as to protrude from the front peripheral portion of the effect symbol display device 62.
The center accessory 64 has a pair of movable blade pieces 64A. The opening area of the warp entrance 58 is changed by the movement of the blade piece 64A.

In the vicinity of the effect symbol display device 62, an effect member 300 is provided.
Here, the structure of the effect member 300 which is the principal part of this invention is demonstrated in detail.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the effect member 300 is a display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62.
Is provided with a first semicircular ring member (first effect member) 302 that can be projected and retracted on the right front side. First
The semicircular ring member 302 has a first decorative main body 304 protruding to the front left side of the display surface (liquid crystal screen) 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and a first upper end attached to the curved upper end of the first decorative main body 304. An upper decorative movable part (first decorative movable part) 306 and a first lower decorative movable part (first decorative movable part) 308 attached to the curved lower end of the first decorative main body 304 are provided. First
The decoration main body 304 is formed in a curved shape as a whole so as to protrude to the front left side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. A first light emitting element 310 (see FIGS. 18 to 22) such as an LED is provided on the surface of the first decorative body 304. First upper decorative movable part 30
A design such as a predetermined character is drawn on the sixth and first lower decorative movable portions 308, or a light emitting element 310 (see FIG. 21) is attached. For this reason, the 1st decoration main-body part 3
04, the first upper decorative movable portion 306 and the first lower decorative movable portion 308 each have a decorative function. The first light emitting element 310 is a decorative drive board (production control unit, see FIG. 4) 11.
4 is controlled to emit light.

A storage groove 312 (see FIG. 9) in which the first upper decoration movable unit 306 is stored is formed at the curved upper end of the first decoration main body 304. In addition, a shaft portion 314 is formed in the vicinity of the storage groove 312 on the curved upper end portion of the first decorative body portion 304. The first upper decoration movable portion 306 rotates around the axis of the shaft portion 314. In addition, a torsion spring (
A first elastic member 316 is attached. One end of the torsion spring 316 contacts the first upper decorative movable portion 306 so that it can be pressed, and the other end is supported by a protrusion 318 inside the first decorative main body 304 so as not to move. Yes. The torsion spring 316 applies a predetermined pressure (elastic force) to the first upper decoration movable portion 306 so as to maintain the state in which the first upper decoration movable portion 306 is exposed from the first decoration main body portion 304. Always working. For this reason, the first
In the state where the external force against the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 is not acting on the upper decorative movable portion 306, the first upper decorative movable portion 306 is always exposed from the first decorative main body portion 304,
That state is maintained (see FIGS. 5 to 7).

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the first upper decoration movable portion 306 includes a movable portion main body 306 </ b> A exposed from the first decoration main body portion 304 and a rotating piece 30 that is always hidden inside the first decoration main body portion 304.
6B and a first upper rib (first guide portion, first rib) 3 attached to the movable portion main body 306A.
And a link portion 306C that slides on the surface of 20. A predetermined design or the like is drawn on the surface of the movable part main body 306A, or the first light emitting element 310 is attached to perform a decorative function.

A through hole is formed in the rotating piece 306B, and the shaft portion 314 passes through the through hole. For this reason, the 1st upper decoration movable part 306 becomes rotatable around the axis | shaft of the axial part 314 provided in the curved upper end part of the 1st decoration main-body part 304 as above-mentioned. Here, the first upper decorative movable portion 306
Is determined by the magnitude relationship between the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 and the magnitude of the pressure from the first upper rib 320 of the frame member 350 described later. First upper decorative movable part 3
When 06 rotates outwardly about the axis of the shaft portion 314, the movable portion main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 is exposed from the first decorative main body portion 304, and the first upper decorative movable portion 306 is exposed to the shaft portion. The movable part main body 3 of the first upper decorative movable part 306 is obtained by rotating inwardly around the axis of 314.
06A is housed inside the first decorative body 304.

The link portion 306 </ b> C passes over the curved and inclined surface of the first upper rib 320 described later as the first decorative body portion 304 moves in the left-right direction. Specifically, when the first decoration main body 304 moves in the right direction in front of the display surface 62A and retracts from the front of the display surface 62A, the link portion 306C is guided onto the surface of the first upper rib 320. At this time, the first upper rib 3
The pressure acting on the first upper decoration movable portion 306 from 20 through the link portion 306C gradually increases. Eventually, since the pressure acting on the first upper decorative movable portion 306 from the first upper rib 320 via the link portion 306C becomes larger than the elastic force of the torsion spring 316,
The movable portion main body 306 </ b> A is housed in the first decorative main body 304 by rotating around the axis of the shaft portion 314 so that the first upper decorative movable portion 306 opposes the elastic force of the torsion spring 316. on the other hand,
When the first decoration main body 304 moves to the left side in front of the display surface 62A and is positioned in front of the display surface 62A, the link portion 306C passes over the surface of the first upper rib 320, and eventually the first Detach from the surface of the upper rib 320. At this time, from the first upper rib 320 to the link portion 3
The pressure acting on the first upper decoration movable part 306 through 06C gradually decreases. Eventually, since the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 becomes larger than the pressure acting on the first upper decorative movable portion 306 from the first upper rib 320 via the link portion 306C, the movable portion main body 306A.
The first upper decorative movable part 306 rotates in the opposite direction around the axis of the shaft part 314 and is exposed from the first decorative main body part 304.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, a first lower decorative movable portion 308 is provided at the lower curved end portion of the first decorative main body 304. Since the configuration of the first lower decorative movable unit 308 is the same as the configuration of the first upper decorative movable unit 306 described above, illustration is omitted. That is, a storage groove (not shown) in which the first lower decorative movable portion 308 is stored is formed at the lower end of the first decorative main body 304. Further, a shaft portion (not shown) is formed in the vicinity of the storage groove at the lower end of the first decorative body 304. The first lower decorative movable portion 308 rotates around the axis of the shaft portion. A torsion spring (not shown) is attached around the shaft of the shaft portion. One end of the torsion spring contacts the first lower decorative movable portion 308 so as to be able to press, and the other end is supported by a protrusion inside the first decorative main body 304 so as not to move. . The torsion spring has a predetermined pressure (elastic force) with respect to the first lower decorative movable portion 308 so as to maintain the state where the first lower decorative movable portion 308 is exposed from the first decorative main body portion 304. Is always working. For this reason, the first lower decorative movable portion 308 is always exposed from the first decorative main body portion 304 in a state where the external force that opposes the elastic force of the torsion spring is not acting on the first lower decorative movable portion 308. This state is maintained (see FIGS. 5 to 7).

The first lower decorative movable portion 308 is a movable portion main body 308 </ b> A exposed from the first decorative main body portion 304.
A rotating piece (not shown) that is always hidden inside the first decorative body 304, and the movable body 3
And a link portion (not shown) that is attached to 08A and slides on the surface of the first lower rib (first guide portion, first rib) 322. A predetermined design or the like is drawn on the surface of the movable part main body 308A to exhibit a decorative function.

A through hole is formed in the rotating piece, and a shaft portion (not shown) passes through the through hole. For this reason, the 1st lower side decoration movable part 308 can be rotated around the axis | shaft of the axial part provided in the curved lower end part of the 1st decoration main body part 304 as above-mentioned. Here, the rotation direction of the first lower decorative movable portion 308 is determined by the magnitude relationship between the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring and the magnitude of the pressure from the first lower rib 322 of the frame member 350 described later. Is done. When the first lower decorative movable portion 308 rotates outward about the axis of the shaft portion, the movable portion main body 308A of the first lower decorative movable portion 308 becomes the first.
The first lower decorative movable portion 308 is exposed from the decorative main body 304 and the first lower decorative movable portion 308 rotates inwardly about the axis of the shaft portion, whereby the movable main body 308A of the first lower decorative movable portion 308 becomes the first decorative main body portion. 304
Store inside.

The link portion moves in the left-right direction of the first decorative main body 304, and the first lower rib 32 described later is moved.
Passes over the surface of 2. Specifically, when the first decorative body 304 moves to the right in the front direction of the display surface 62A and retracts from the front of the display surface 62A, the link portion is the first lower rib 32.
2 is guided through the surface of the first and second ribs 322 from the first lower rib 322 via the link portion.
The pressure acting on the lower decorative movable part 308 gradually increases. Eventually, since the pressure acting on the first lower decorative movable portion 308 from the first lower rib 322 via the link portion becomes larger than the elastic force of the torsion spring, the movable portion main body 308A has the first lower decorative portion. The movable part 308 rotates around the axis of the shaft part so as to oppose the elastic force of the torsion spring, and is housed in the first decorative body part 304. On the other hand, when the first decoration main body 304 moves to the left side in front of the display surface 62A and is positioned in front of the display surface 62A, the link portion passes over the surface of the first lower rib 322, and eventually. Detach from the surface of the first lower rib 322. At this time, the pressure acting on the first lower decorative movable portion 308 from the first lower rib 322 via the link portion gradually decreases. Eventually, the elastic force of the torsion spring becomes larger than the pressure acting on the first lower decorative movable portion 308 from the first lower rib 322 via the link portion. The movable portion 308 rotates in the opposite direction around the axis of the shaft portion and is exposed from the first decorative body portion 304.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the first decorative body 3 of the first semicircular ring member 302 is used.
An upper mounting piece 324 is formed in the vicinity of the curved upper end portion of 04. Further, a lower attachment piece 326 is formed in the vicinity of the curved lower end portion of the first decorative main body 304 of the first semicircular ring member 302. The upper attachment piece 324 moves along the axial direction on an upper guide shaft 408 that is attached to a frame member 350 described later and extends along the left-right direction. The lower attachment piece 326 moves along the axial direction on a lower guide shaft 410 attached to a frame member 350 described later and extending along the left-right direction. Further, the upper attachment piece 32 formed in the vicinity of the curved upper end portion of the first decorative main body portion 304.
4 is fixed to a belt 382 to be described later. Therefore, when the belt 382 moves, the first semicircular ring member 302 moves on the guide shafts 408, 410 along the axial direction of the guide shafts 408, 410.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the effect member 300 is a display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62.
Is provided with a second semicircular ring member (second effect member) 330 capable of appearing and retracting on the front right side. Second
The semicircular ring member 330 has a second decorative main body portion 332 protruding to the front right side of the display surface (liquid crystal screen) 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and a second upper end attached to the curved upper end portion of the second decorative main body portion 332. An upper decorative movable part (second decorative movable part) 334 and a second lower decorative movable part (second decorative movable part) 336 attached to the curved lower end of the second decorative main body part 332 are provided. Second
The decoration main body 332 is formed in a curved shape as a whole so as to protrude to the front right side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. A second light emitting element 338 such as an LED is provided on the surface of the second decorative main body 332. A design such as a predetermined character is drawn on the second upper decoration movable section 334 and the second lower decoration movable section 336, or a light emitting element (not shown) is attached. For this reason, the 2nd decoration main-body part 332, the 2nd upper decoration movable part 334, and the 2nd lower decoration movable part 336 each have a decoration function. The second light emitting element 33
8 is controlled to emit light via a decorative drive board (production control unit, see FIG. 4) 114.

In the following description, the configurations of the second decoration main body part 332, the second upper decoration movable part 334, and the second lower decoration movable part 336 are the first decoration main body part 304, the first upper decoration movable part 306, and the second one. 1 Since the configuration is the same as the configuration of the lower decorative movable portion 308, detailed illustration is omitted.

An accommodation groove (not shown) in which the second upper decoration movable portion 334 is accommodated is formed at the curved upper end portion of the second decoration main body portion 332. In addition, a shaft portion (not shown) is formed in the vicinity of the storage groove on the curved upper end portion of the second decorative main body portion 332. The second upper decorative movable part 334 rotates around the axis of the shaft part. A torsion spring (not shown) is attached around the shaft of the shaft portion. One end of the torsion spring contacts the second upper decorative movable part 334 so that it can be pressed, and the other end is supported by a protrusion (not shown) inside the second decorative main body 218 so as not to move. Has been. The torsion spring includes a second upper decorative movable portion 334 that is connected to the second decorative main body portion 33.
A predetermined pressure (elastic force) is always applied to the second upper decorative movable part 334 so as to maintain the state exposed from the second side. For this reason, the second upper decorative movable portion 334 is always exposed from the second decorative main body portion 332 in a state where an external force that opposes the elastic force of the torsion spring is not acting on the second upper decorative movable portion 334. The state is maintained (see FIGS. 5 to 7).
.

The second upper decoration movable part 334 is movable part main body 334A exposed from the second decoration main body part 332.
A rotating piece (not shown) that is always hidden inside the second decorative body 332, and the movable body 3
34A, and a link portion (not shown) that slides on the surface of the second upper rib (second guide portion, second rib) 340. A predetermined design or the like is drawn on the surface of the movable part main body 334A, or a second light emitting element 338 (see FIG. 18) is attached to exert a decorative function.

A through hole is formed in the rotating piece, and a shaft portion passes through the through hole. For this reason, as described above, the second upper decoration movable portion 334 can rotate around the axis of the shaft portion provided at the curved upper end portion of the second decoration main body portion 332. Here, the rotation direction of the second upper decorative movable part 334 is determined by the magnitude relationship between the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring and the magnitude of the pressure from the second upper rib 340 of the frame member 350 described later. . When the second upper decorative movable part 334 rotates outward about the axis of the shaft part, the movable part main body 334A of the second upper decorative movable part 334 is exposed from the second decorative main body part 332, and the second upper decorative movable part 334 is movable. When the portion 334 rotates inward around the axis of the shaft portion, the movable portion main body 334 </ b> A of the second upper decorative movable portion 334 is housed inside the second decorative main body portion 332.

The link portion passes on the surface of the second upper rib 340 as the second decorative body portion 332 moves in the left-right direction. Specifically, when the second decorative body 332 moves leftward in front of the display surface 62A and retracts from the front of the display surface 62A, the link portion is guided onto the surface of the second upper rib 340. At this time, the pressure acting on the second upper decorative movable portion 334 from the second upper rib 340 via the link portion gradually increases. Eventually, the pressure acting on the second upper decorative movable portion 334 from the second upper rib 340 via the link portion becomes larger than the elastic force of the torsion spring, so that the movable portion main body 334A has the second upper decorative movable portion 334. Is rotated around the axis of the shaft portion so as to oppose the elastic force of the torsion spring, and is accommodated in the second decorative body portion 332. On the other hand, when the second decoration main body 332 moves to the right in the front direction of the display surface 62A and is positioned in front of the display surface 62A, the link portion passes over the surface of the second upper rib 340 and eventually 2 Detach from the surface of the upper rib 340. At this time, the pressure which acts on the 2nd upper decoration movable part 334 via a link part from the 2nd upper side rib 340 gradually becomes small. Eventually, since the elastic force of the torsion spring becomes larger than the pressure acting on the second upper decorative movable part 334 from the second upper rib 340 via the link part, the movable part main body 334A has the second upper decorative movable part 334. Rotates in the opposite direction around the axis of the shaft, and is exposed from the second decorative body 332.

The curved lower end portion of the second decorative body portion 332 has the same configuration as the curved upper end portion. That is, a storage groove (not shown) in which the second lower decorative movable part 336 is stored is formed at the lower end of the second decorative body 332. In addition, a shaft portion (not shown) is formed in the vicinity of the storage groove at the lower end of the second decorative main body portion 332. The second lower decorative movable portion 336 rotates around the axis of the shaft portion. A torsion spring (not shown) is attached around the shaft of the shaft portion. One end of the torsion spring contacts the second lower decorative movable part 336 so that it can be pressed, and the other end cannot be moved by a protrusion (not shown) inside the second decorative main body 332. It is supported. The torsion spring has the second lower decorative movable portion 336 in the second decorative main body portion 3.
A predetermined pressure (elastic force) is always applied to the second lower decorative movable portion 336 so as to maintain the state exposed from the second lower movable portion 336. For this reason, the second lower decorative movable portion 336 is always exposed from the second decorative main body portion 332 in a state where an external force that opposes the elastic force of the torsion spring is not applied to the second lower decorative movable portion 336. This state is maintained (see FIGS. 5 to 7).

The second lower decorative movable part 336 has the same configuration as that of the second upper decorative movable part 334, and the movable part main body 336 </ b> A exposed from the second decorative main body part 332 and the second decorative main body part 332. A rotating piece (not shown) hidden inside, a link part (not shown) that is attached to the movable part main body 336A and slides on the surface of the second lower rib (second guide part, second rib) 342, It consists of A predetermined design or the like is drawn on the surface of the movable part main body 336A to exhibit a decorative function.

A through hole is formed in the rotating piece, and a shaft portion (not shown) passes through the through hole. For this reason, the 2nd lower decoration movable part 336 becomes rotatable around the axis | shaft of the axial part provided in the curved lower end part of the 2nd decoration main-body part 332 as above-mentioned. Here, the rotational direction of the second lower decorative movable part 336 is determined by the magnitude relationship between the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring and the magnitude of the pressure from the second lower rib 342 of the frame member 350 described later. Is done. When the second lower decorative movable portion 336 rotates outward about the axis of the shaft portion, the movable portion main body 336A of the second lower decorative movable portion 336 is second.
The second lower decorative movable portion 336 is exposed from the decorative main body portion 332, and the second lower movable movable portion 336 rotates inwardly about the axis of the shaft portion. 332
Store inside.

The link portion moves in the left-right direction of the second decorative main body portion 332, and a second lower rib 34 described later.
Passes over the surface of 2. Specifically, when the second decorative main body 332 moves to the left in the front direction of the display surface 62A and retracts from the front of the display surface 62A, the link portion is the second lower rib 34.
2 through the surface of the second lower rib 342 through the link portion to pass through the second surface.
The pressure acting on the lower decorative movable part 336 is gradually increased. Eventually, since the pressure acting on the second lower decorative movable part 336 from the second lower rib 342 via the link part becomes larger than the elastic force of the torsion spring, the movable part main body 336A has the second lower decorative part. The movable part 336 rotates around the axis of the shaft part so as to oppose the elastic force of the torsion spring and is housed in the second decorative body part 332. On the other hand, when the second decoration main body 332 moves to the right of the display surface 62A and is positioned in front of the display surface 62A, the link portion passes over the surface of the second lower rib 342, and eventually. Detach from the surface of the second lower rib 342. At this time, the second lower rib 342
The pressure acting on the second lower decorative movable part 336 through the link part gradually decreases. Eventually, the elastic force of the torsion spring becomes larger than the pressure acting on the second lower movable movable part 336 from the second lower rib 342 via the link part.
The lower decoration movable part 336 rotates in the opposite direction around the axis of the shaft part and is exposed from the second decoration main body part 332.

As shown in FIGS. 10, 11, and 14, an upper mounting piece 344 is formed in the vicinity of the curved upper end portion of the second decorative main body portion 332 of the second semicircular ring member 330. Further, a lower attachment piece 346 is formed in the vicinity of the curved lower end portion of the second decorative main body portion 332 of the second semicircular ring member 330. The upper attachment piece 344 moves along the axial direction on an upper guide shaft 412 attached to a frame member 350 described later and extending along the left-right direction. The lower attachment piece 346 moves along the axial direction on a lower guide shaft 414 that is attached to a frame member 350 described later and extends in the left-right direction. Further, the upper mounting piece 3 formed in the vicinity of the curved upper end portion of the second decorative main body portion 332.
The front end of 44 is fixed to a belt 406 described later. Therefore, when the belt 406 moves, the second semicircular ring member 330 moves on each guide shaft 412, 414 along the axial direction of each guide shaft 412, 414.

Next, the frame member 350 that accommodates the effect symbol display device 62 and that is provided with the effect member 300 movably will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, a motor base 358 for attaching the first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 is provided on the upper edge side of the opening 352 of the frame member 350. On the upper surface of the motor base 358, a first drive motor 354 for movably driving the first semicircular ring member 302 and a second for movably driving the second semicircular ring member 330 are provided.
A drive motor 356 is attached. The first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 are driven and controlled by the decorative drive board 114 (see FIG. 4).

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIG. 10, the first drive motor 354 includes the second semicircular ring member 3.
It is arranged in the vicinity of 30 retreat positions. A first drive gear (not shown) is mechanically connected to the first drive motor 354. The first drive gear is attached to the lower surface of the motor base 358 so as to be rotatable about its axis. When the first drive motor 354 is driven, the first drive gear rotates about the axis. A first pulley mechanism 362 is mechanically connected to the first drive gear. The first pulley mechanism 362 is attached to the lower surface of the motor base 358 so as to be rotatable about its axis. As shown in FIG. 10, the first pulley mechanism 362 includes a gear portion 364 that meshes with the first drive gear, and a pulley portion 366 that rotates together with the gear portion 364. Therefore, when the first drive motor 354 is driven and the first drive gear rotates, the first pulley mechanism 36 is rotated.
2 itself also rotates around its axis.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the first semicircular ring member 3 on the lower surface of the motor base 358 is provided.
A first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 is attached to the vicinity of the retracted position of 02 so as to be rotatable about its axis. The first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 includes a pulley unit 370 and a tension adjusting unit 37.
2 and. The tension adjusting unit 372 includes a support unit 374 that supports the pulley unit 370 to be rotatable and relatively movable with respect to the pulley unit 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362, and a pulley of the first pulley mechanism 362 with respect to the support unit 374. An elastic mechanism 376 that always applies an elastic force in a direction opposite to the portion 366 side (a direction away from the pulley portion 366), and a support portion 37
4 and a lock portion 378 that supports the support portion 374 by allowing movement in the left-right direction. Specifically, a long hole is formed in the motor base 358 so as to pass through, and a support portion (
Arm 380 (not shown) penetrates. The lock portion 378 is configured so that the arm 380 can move in the left-right direction (the approach / separation direction between the pulley portion 366 and the pulley portion 370).
The arm 380 is engaged.

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, a belt 382 is stretched between the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368. Therefore, when the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 rotates about the axis, a rotational driving force is transmitted to the belt 382, and the rotational driving force is transmitted through the belt 382 to the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368.
Is transmitted to the pulley portion 370. Therefore, when the first drive motor 354 is driven, the first
The pulley portion 366 of the pulley mechanism 362 and the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 rotate.

Here, since a predetermined elastic force is constantly applied from the elastic mechanism 376 to the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368, the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the pulley of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368. An attempt is made to move away from the portion 370. For this reason, a tensile force is always applied to the belt 382 stretched between the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368. As a result, when the belt 382 slightly extends due to the aging of the belt 382, the separation distance between the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 becomes wide. The magnitude of the tensile force acting on is substantially constant. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the belt 382 from being loosened, and it is possible to maintain a safe and smooth movement operation of the first semicircular ring member 302.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 and 12, the second drive motor 356 includes the first semicircular ring member 3.
02 is arranged in the vicinity of the retracted position. The second drive motor 356 includes a second drive gear 38.
4 is mechanically connected. The second drive gear 384 is attached to the lower surface of the motor base 358 so as to be rotatable about its axis. When the second drive motor 356 is driven, the second drive gear 38 is driven.
4 rotates around the axis. A second pulley mechanism 386 is mechanically connected to the second drive gear 384. The second pulley mechanism 386 is attached to the lower surface of the motor base 358 so as to be rotatable about the axis. The second pulley mechanism 386 includes a gear portion 388 that meshes with the second drive gear 384, and a pulley portion 390 that rotates together with the gear portion 388. For this reason, when the second drive motor 356 is driven and the second drive gear 384 is rotated, the second pulley mechanism 386 is also rotated around the axis.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the second semicircular ring member 3 on the lower surface of the motor base 358 is provided.
A second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 is attached to a portion in the vicinity of the retracted position 30 so as to be rotatable about an axis. The second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 includes a pulley unit 394 and a tension adjusting unit 39.
6. The tension adjusting unit 396 includes a support unit 398 that rotatably supports the pulley unit 394 and is movable relative to the pulley unit 294 of the second pulley mechanism 386, and a pulley of the second pulley mechanism 386 that supports the support unit 398. An elastic mechanism 400 that always applies an elastic force in a direction opposite to the portion 390 side (a direction away from the pulley portion 390);
8 and a lock portion 402 that supports the support portion 398 by allowing movement in the left-right direction. Specifically, a long hole is formed through the motor base 358, and the support portion 3 is formed in the long hole.
98 arms 404 pass therethrough. In the lock unit 402, this arm 404 has a horizontal direction (
The arm 404 is engaged with the arm 404 so that the pulley 390 and the pulley 394 can move in the approaching / separating direction.

Pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 and pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392
A belt 406 is stretched between them. For this reason, when the pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 rotates about the axis, a rotational driving force is transmitted to the belt 406, and the rotational driving force is transmitted through the belt 406 to the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392. Is transmitted to.
For this reason, when the first drive motor 354 is driven, the pulley portion 39 of the second pulley mechanism 386 is driven.
0 and the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 rotate.

Here, since a predetermined elastic force is always applied from the elastic mechanism 400 to the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392, the pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 and the pulley of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 are used. The part 394 tries to move in a direction away from it. Therefore, a tensile force is always applied to the belt 406 that is stretched between the pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 and the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392. As a result, when the belt 406 is slightly extended due to the secular change of the belt 406, the separation distance between the pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 and the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 becomes wide. The magnitude of the tensile force acting on is substantially constant. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the belt 406 from being loosened, and it is possible to maintain a safe and smooth movement operation of the second semicircular ring member 330.

The positional relationship between the first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 is the same as the first drive motor 3.
54 side is comprised so that it may be located in the back | inner side of the front-back direction rather than the 2nd drive motor 356 side. In addition, the first pulley mechanism 362 is attached so as to be located on the far side in the front-rear direction than the second pulley mechanism 386. Further, the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 is attached so as to be located on the far side in the front-rear direction with respect to the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392. Further, the first semicircular ring member 302 is attached so as to be located on the far side in the front-rear direction with respect to the second semicircular ring member 330.

The two upper guide shafts 408 and 412 are attached to the upper edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350 so as to overlap in the front-rear direction. Two lower guide shafts 410,
414 is attached to the lower edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350 so as to overlap in the front-rear direction.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the first upper edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350 has the first
Upper ribs 320 are formed. The first upper rib 320 is configured with a smooth curved surface. When the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion 306C of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 rides on the surface of the first upper rib 320, and the link portion 306C remains as it is. 1 Slide on the surface of the upper rib 320. As described above, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the first upper decorative movable unit 30 is moved.
Six link portions 306C pass over the surface of the first upper rib 320, and the link portions 306C are guided. Here, the curvature of the first upper rib 320 is such that the first semicircular ring member 302 has the display surface 62.
When retreating to the right side of A, the link portion 306C of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 is set to gradually increase in the process of sliding on the surface of the first upper rib 320. Therefore, the curvature of the first upper rib 320 is such that the first semicircular ring member 302 has the display surface 62A.
In the process in which the link portion 306C of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 slides on the surface of the first upper rib 320 when retreating to the right side, the link portion 3 of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 is moved.
The pressure from the surface of the first upper rib 320 acting on 06C gradually increases. Eventually, the torsion spring 316 acting on the movable portion main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable portion 306.
The pressure from the surface of the first upper rib 320 acting on the link part 306 </ b> C of the first upper decorative movable part 306 becomes larger than the elastic force of. At this time, the rotating piece 306B of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 rotates inward around the shaft portion 314, and the movable portion main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 is housed in the first decorative main body portion 304. It will be done. And finally, the first
When the semicircular ring member 302 is completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the movable portion main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 is rotated by about 90 degrees. In this manner, the movable part main body 306 </ b> A of the first upper decorative movable part 306 is accommodated in the first decorative main body part 304.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the first lower edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350 has a first
A lower rib 322 is formed. The first lower rib 322 is configured with a smooth curved surface. When the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the first lower decorative movable portion 308 rides on the surface of the first lower rib 322, and the link portion remains as it is. 1 Slide on the surface of the lower rib 322. Thus, the first semicircular ring member 302
Is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the first lower decorative movable portion 308 passes over the surface of the first lower rib 322, and the link portion is guided. Here, the first lower rib 32
The curvature of 2 is that when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the first lower decorative movable portion 308 slides on the surface of the first lower rib 322. It is set to gradually increase in the process. Therefore, the curvature of the first lower rib 322 is such that when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the first lower decorative movable portion 308 is the first lower side. In the process of sliding on the surface of the rib 322, the first
The pressure from the surface of the first lower rib 322 acting on the link portion of the lower decorative movable portion 308 gradually increases. Eventually, the first lower rib 322 acting on the link portion of the first lower decorative movable portion 308 rather than the elastic force of the torsion spring acting on the movable portion main body 308A of the first lower decorative movable portion 308. The pressure from above the surface increases. At this time, the rotating piece of the first lower decorative movable portion 308 rotates inward around the shaft portion, and the movable portion main body 3 of the first lower decorative movable portion 308 is rotated.
08A is housed inside the first decorative body 304. Finally, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the first lower decorative movable part 3
The movable part main body 308A of 08 is turned about 90 degrees. In this way, the movable part main body 308 of the first lower decorative movable part 308 is housed inside the first decorative main body part 304.

A second upper rib 340 is formed on the upper left edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350. The second upper rib 340 is configured with a smooth curved surface. Second semicircular ring member 3
When 30 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second upper decorative movable portion 334 rides on the surface of the second upper rib 340, and the link portion is directly on the surface of the second upper rib 340. I will slip. Thus, when the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second upper decorative movable portion 334 passes over the surface of the second upper rib 340, and the link portion. Will be guided. Here, the curvature of the second upper rib 340 is such that when the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62 </ b> A, the link portion of the second upper decorative movable portion 334 is the second upper rib 340. In the process of sliding on the surface, it is set to gradually increase. Therefore, the curvature of the second upper rib 340 is the second semicircular ring member 330.
When the link portion of the second upper decoration movable portion 334 slides on the surface of the second upper rib 340 when the user moves to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second upper decoration movable portion 334 is moved. The pressure from the surface of the second upper rib 340 acting on the surface gradually increases. Eventually, on the surface of the second upper rib 340 acting on the link portion of the second upper decorative movable portion 334 rather than the elastic force of the torsion spring acting on the movable portion main body 334A of the second upper decorative movable portion 334. The pressure from will increase. At this time, the rotating piece of the second upper decorative movable portion 334 rotates inward around the shaft portion, and the movable portion main body 334A of the second upper decorative movable portion 334 becomes the second decorative main body portion 33.
2 is housed inside. Finally, the second semicircular ring member 330 is moved to the display surface 6.
When fully retracted to the left side of 2A, the movable part main body 334A of the second upper decorative movable part 334 is rotated by about 90 degrees. In this way, the movable part main body 334 </ b> A of the second upper decorative movable part 334 is accommodated in the second decorative main body part 332.

A second lower rib 342 is formed on the lower left edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350. The second lower rib 342 is configured with a smooth curved surface. Second semicircular ring member 3
When 30 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second lower decorative movable portion 336 rides on the surface of the second lower rib 342, and the link portion remains as it is of the second lower rib 342. Glide on the surface. Thus, when the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second lower decorative movable portion 336 passes over the surface of the second lower rib 342, The link part is guided. Here, the curvature of the second lower rib 342 is such that when the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second lower decorative movable portion 336 is the second lower side. In the process of sliding on the surface of the rib 342, it is set to gradually increase. For this reason, the curvature of the second lower rib 342 is the second semicircular ring member 330.
Is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the second lower decorative movable portion 336 is in the process of the link portion of the second lower decorative movable portion 336 sliding on the surface of the second lower rib 342. The pressure from the surface of the second lower rib 342 acting on the link portion gradually increases. Eventually, the second lower rib 342 acting on the link portion of the second lower decorative movable portion 336 rather than the elastic force of the torsion spring acting on the movable portion main body 336A of the second lower decorative movable portion 336. The pressure from above the surface increases. At this time, the rotating piece of the second lower decorative movable portion 336 rotates inward around the shaft portion, and the movable portion main body 336A of the second lower decorative movable portion 336 becomes the second decorative main body portion 33.
2 is housed inside. Finally, the second semicircular ring member 330 is moved to the display surface 6.
When fully retracted to the left side of 2A, the movable part main body 336A of the second lower decorative movable part 336 is turned about 90 degrees. In this manner, the movable part main body 336A of the second lower decorative movable part 336 is housed inside the second decorative main body part 332.

The shapes of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are not limited to the semicircular ring shape as described above. For example, the shape of the animal character or the effect symbol display device 62 You may make it the motif relevant to the effect design displayed on the display surface 62A.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an identification symbol (which means an identification symbol of a special symbol and an identification symbol of a normal symbol) is displayed on the lower left side of the game area 28 based on a control signal from the main control board 102. A 7-segment display board (symbol display device) 68 to be controlled is arranged. The 7-segment display board 68 displays a 7-segment display 70 for displaying a special symbol identification symbol, four normal symbol hold display LEDs 72, four special symbol hold indication LEDs 74, and a normal symbol identification symbol. And two normal symbol display LEDs 76.

Here, in the case of a probable big hit, a predetermined identification symbol (for example, a probable big hit symbol consisting of an odd number) is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70. In the case of a big hit, the 7-segment display 70 has another predetermined identification symbol (for example,
The regular big hit symbol consisting of an even number) is stopped and displayed.

Further, a normal symbol operation gate 78 is arranged on the left side of the effect symbol display device 62.
A gate switch 124 (see FIG. 3) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 78. Thus, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 78, the gate switch 1
24 is operated, and the normal symbol display LED 76 of the 7-segment display board 68 is variably displayed.

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

The start port 56B is disposed below the effect symbol display device 62 and is formed so as to open and close the pair of wing piece members 56A in a so-called tulip type. Inside thereof, there are a start port switch 120 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passing of the game ball, and a wing piece member 56A.
And a start-up solenoid 130 (see FIG. 3). When the pair of wing piece members 56A are opened to the left and right, the opening area of the start port 56B is increased, and the possibility of entering a game ball is increased. When the pair of wing piece members 56A are closed and the separation distance is reduced. The opening area of the start opening 56B is reduced, and the normal state is reduced where the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced.

The variable winning device 80 is disposed below the start opening 56 </ b> B, and includes a substrate 82 and a big winning device 84. Here, the grand prize winning device 84 is disposed substantially at the center, and has a grand prize winning opening 86 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 88 for opening or closing the special winning prize opening 86, and opening / closing the opening / closing plate 88. A large winning opening solenoid 132 (see FIG. 3) and a count switch 126 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball.

A windmill 63 is disposed on the lower left side of the center accessory 64. Further, a pair of side lamps 90 are respectively arranged on the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game area.

Further, an out port 92 is provided below the game board 26, and a back ball preventing member 94 is provided below the out port 92. The back ball preventing member 94 is provided in the gaming area 2
The game ball that has returned without reaching 8 is prevented from returning to the launch position again. A foul ball prevention member 96 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 52.

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

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the electronic control unit includes a main control board 102 and a payout control board 10.
4, a sub-control board 106, and a launch control board 108.

The main control board 102 includes a CPU 102A and a ROM 102B. The CPU 102A of the main control board 102, based on the data stored in the ROM 102B, the start opening solenoid 130, the big prize opening solenoid 132, the symbol display device 134 and the sub control board 10
6 is controlled. Further, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the entire game and mainly determines a game state such as determination of success / failure.

In particular, the CPU 102A executes a jackpot lottery process (special game lottery process) triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start port 56B, and determines the success / failure using an arbitrary random number (special symbol determination random number). It has. In addition, with the execution of the special symbol success / failure determination, the CPU 102A
Has a function of determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol (identification symbol).

The variation pattern of the identification symbol corresponds to the effect pattern (game effect) of each effect symbol displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and “determination of the variation pattern of the identification symbol” performed by the CPU 102A is This corresponds to “determination of effect pattern (game effect) of effect symbol”. When the variation pattern of the special symbol (identification symbol) (the production pattern of the production symbol) is determined, the 7-segment display 70 starts the variation display of the special symbol (identification symbol) and produces the production symbol display device 62. When the variation display of the effect symbol is started on the display surface 62A and the variation time specified by the determined variation pattern elapses, the special symbol and the effect symbol are stopped and displayed, and the combination pattern of the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed Thus, the player is notified of the special symbol winning / failing determination result (big hit lottery result). The effect symbol display device 62 is arranged at a position approximately in the center of the surface (board surface) of the game board 26 so as to easily enter the player's field of view. On the other hand, the 7-segment display 70 is an end of the surface (board surface) of the game board 26 (in this embodiment, the left end of the board surface).
In addition, it is arranged in a state where it is difficult to enter the player's field of view. Therefore, it is common for a player to play a game while paying attention to the display content of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62.

Then, the CPU 102A controls the payout of prize balls generated by the game balls entering into the sub-control board 106 that controls the change display and stop display of the above-described effect symbols, and various winning holes provided on the game board surface. The payout control board 104 for performing the control is directly controlled. In addition, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 includes an effect display board 110, an amplifier board 112, and a decorative drive board 1.
14 and the effect button board 116 are indirectly controlled via the sub-control board 106.

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

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

Further, the main control board 102 is connected to the start-up solenoid 130 via the relay terminal board 128,
The big prize opening solenoid 132 and the symbol display device 134 are electrically connected to each other. The 7-segment display board 68 is an embodiment of the symbol display device 134.

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

The ball rental display board 152 is electrically connected with a ball rental switch 156 and a return switch 158, respectively. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a payout device 161 having a payout motor 162 and a payout switch 164 via a relay terminal plate 160. Further, the payout control board 104 includes the main control board 102 and the launch control board 1.
08 are electrically connected to each other.

The sub-control board 106 is an effect display board 110, an amplifier board 112, and a decoration drive board 1.
14 and the effect button board 116 are electrically connected to each other.

The sub-control board 106 controls game effects based on control signals from the main control board 102. The sub-control board 106 includes a CPU 106A and a ROM 10
6B.

The CPU 106 </ b> A of the sub control board 106 receives the control signal from the main control board 102 and controls each board such as the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116.

The ROM 106B stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board.

As shown in FIG. 4, the effect display device 166 (62) and the effect display ROM 168 are electrically connected to the effect display board 110. The effect display ROM 168 stores data (image data) of effect symbols to be displayed in a variable manner and stopped on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and particularly relates to effect symbols constituting a special effect described later. Data is stored. For example, when a predetermined game (such as a big hit game) is established, data of effect symbols corresponding to (related to) movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is stored. Yes. The effect display board 110 controls the display of the effect symbols that are variably displayed on the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62 based on the effect symbol data stored in the effect display ROM 168. The effect symbol display device 62 is an embodiment of the effect display device 166.

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

In addition, the decorative drive board 114 includes various LED / lamps 172 (66), a drive motor group 173 including a first drive motor 354 and a second drive motor 356, and a first light emitting element 310.
The light emitting element group 171 including the second light emitting element 338 is electrically connected. Further, the decoration driving board 114 receives a control signal from the sub-control board 106 and executes control related to game decoration using the driving motor group 173 and the light emitting element group 171 based on the operation program stored in the ROM 115. . The ROM 115 of the decorative drive board 114 stores, in particular, an operation program for executing control related to movement of the drive motor group 173 and control related to light emission of the light emitting element group 171. In addition, an operation switch 174 (40) is electrically connected to the effect button board 116. The lamps 66 include various LEDs.
An embodiment of the lamp 172 The effect button 40 is an embodiment of the operation switch 174.

Next, an example of the effect by the effect member 300 of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 18, in the normal state, the first semicircular ring member 3
02 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, respectively, and are hidden behind the decorative member of the center accessory 64 so that the player cannot see. Yes. With this state as a normal state (initial state), the following operation will be described.

(Operation from the initial position to the first stop position)
As shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, when a predetermined game condition (such as big hit game) is established, the first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 are driven in the forward direction by the decorative drive board 114. When the first drive motor 354 is driven in the forward direction, the pulley portions 366 and 370 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 rotate, and the belt 382 is driven. Therefore, the first semicircular ring member 302 that has been retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 moves to the left in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. At the same time, when the second drive motor 356 is driven in the forward direction, the second pulley mechanism 38 is driven.
6 and the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392, the pulley portions 390 and 394 rotate, and the belt 406
Drive. For this reason, the second retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62.
The semicircular ring member 330 moves in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 toward the right side. At this time, the rotation speeds of the first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 are:
Since the rotation speed is controlled to be the same, the moving distance between the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is the same.

Here, on the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62, the special effect is started by the effect display board 114. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are displayed on the effect symbol display device 62 when a predetermined game condition (such as a big hit game) is established. In the state of being retracted on both the left and right sides of the surface 62A, an effect symbol indicating a huge egg is displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. And FIG.
9, the first semicircular ring member 302 moves from the right side to the left side of the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the second semicircular ring member 330 is the display surface of the effect symbol display device 62. In the process of moving the front side of 62A from the left side to the right side, an effect design in which a huge egg is cracked is displayed on the display surface 62A.

When the first semicircular ring member 302 moves to the left side and the second semicircular ring member 330 moves to the right side, both approach each other. As shown in FIG. 20, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are composed of the convex portion of the first decorative body 304 of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member. It temporarily stops at the first stop position where the convex portion of the second decorative main body portion 332 of 330 is in a pseudo-contact position when viewed from the player. It should be noted that the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is stopped by the decorative drive substrate 114 for the first time.
This is realized by stopping the driving of the driving motor 354 and the second driving motor 356.

Here, at the first stop position, the upper guide shafts 408, 412 or the lower guide shafts 410, 414 are displaced in the front-rear direction of the effect symbol display device 62. The first decoration body 304 and the second decoration body 332 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are not actually in contact with each other. The first semicircular ring member 302 includes a convex portion of the first decorative body 304 and a second portion.
An illusion will be given as if the convex portion of the second decorative main body portion 332 of the semicircular ring member 330 is in contact.

In addition, while the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are moving, the first light emitting element 310 and the second light emitting element 338 are emitted by the drive control board 114 based on a predetermined light emission pattern. The As a result, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 33.
It moves while 0 emits light, and a visual effect can also be produced.

As shown in FIG. 20, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are the first.
In the state of stopping at the stop position, an effect symbol that a huge egg displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 breaks and a chick appears is displayed.

The first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are stopped at a first stop position for a predetermined time.

(Operation until moving from the first stop position to the second stop position)
As shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 33.
After 0 stops at the first stop position for a predetermined time, the decorative drive board 114 again performs the first
The drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 are driven. Thereby, the 1st semicircle ring member 302 begins to move the left of the front of the display surface 62A of the production symbol display device 62 again,
In addition, the second semicircular ring member 330 starts moving to the right again in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. Here, the upper guide shafts 408 and 412, the lower guide shaft 410
Since the positions 414 are displaced from each other in the front-rear direction of the effect symbol display device 62, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 intersect with each other without colliding with each other.

In addition, while the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are moving, the first light emitting element 310 and the second light emitting element 338 are emitted by the drive control board 114 based on a predetermined light emission pattern. The As a result, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 33.
It moves while 0 emits light, and a visual effect can also be produced.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 21, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, an effect symbol showing a state in which a plurality of chicks are changed from eggs is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 22, when the first semicircular ring member 302 moves to the left and the second semicircular ring member 330 moves to the right, they eventually pass each other. Then, when viewed from the player, the position of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the position of the second semicircular ring member 330 are switched, and the first semicircular ring member 302 is positioned on the left side of the second semicircular ring member 330. The second semicircular ring member 330 is positioned on the right side of the first semicircular ring member 302. At this time, as shown in FIG. 22, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 include the first upper decorative movable portion 306 and the second semicircular ring member 330 of the first semicircular ring member 302. Of the second upper decorative movable portion 334, the first lower decorative movable portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302, and the second lower decorative movable portion 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are positioned on the front side. The first semi-circular ring member 302 and the second semi-circular ring member 330 are united to each other as viewed from the player, and then temporarily stops at the second stop position where the perfect circle is completed. . First semicircular ring member 30
When the second and second semicircular ring members 330 are stopped at the second stop position, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 change to a perfect circular member. Will be surprised by unexpected changes, resulting in increased game play.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 22, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, an effect symbol indicating the chicken in which the chick has grown is displayed.

(Operation to return from the second stop position to the initial position)
Next, when a predetermined game state (for example, a big hit game) is completed, the above-described effect member 3
The production effect by 00 is also ended. Here, each drive motor 35 is driven by the drive control board 114.
4, 356 is driven in the reverse direction, and the belts 382 and 406 rotate in the reverse direction. As a result, the first semicircular ring member 302 moves from the left side to the right side in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the second semicircular ring member 330 moves in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. It moves from the right side to the left side and returns to the initial position shown in FIG. At this time, each semicircular ring member 3
02 and 330 may be controlled to temporarily stop at the first stop position in the middle.

As described above, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied, as a special effect by the effect member 300, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are moved from the initial position to the first stop position. It moves to the 2nd stop position through a temporary stop, and stops.

Further, at the same time as the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are moving, a series of narrative effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. To go. For this reason, the special effect by the 1st semicircle ring member 302 and the 2nd semicircle ring member 330 which are the production members 300, and the display surface 62 of the production symbol display apparatus 62 relevant to this.
Since the design effect on A is executed simultaneously, the novelty of the game effect can be improved.

Furthermore, since the light emitting elements 310 and 338 emit light simultaneously with the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330, the special effects can be visually gorgeous, The novelty of the production can be further enhanced.

In particular, since the first semi-circular ring member 302 and the second semi-circular ring member 330 are temporarily stopped at the first stop position and are opposed to each other, it is assumed that some special game (big hit game) has occurred. It will be shown indirectly to the person. Thereby, since the expectation and excitement with respect to a game increase rapidly, the player can improve game property.

Further, when the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 start moving again from the first stop position and stop at the second stop position, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 302 The member 330 and the perfect circle are completed. Thus, the first semicircular ring member 30
2 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are completely different from the single shapes of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330. The shape changes. As a result, the novelty of the special effect by the effect member 300 can be further enhanced, and the game performance can be further enhanced.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following operational effects, the operational effects of the first upper decorative movable unit 306 when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A will be described as a starting point. The first semicircular ring movable member 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302, the second upper decorative movable member 334 and the second lower decorative movable member 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are arranged in the first semicircular shape. Since it becomes the same as the effect of the 1st upper decoration movable part 306 of the ring member 302, description is abbreviate | omitted.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is positioned in front of the display surface 62A, the movable part main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable part 306 of the first semicircular ring member 302 is
The first decorative main body 304 is exposed. As a principle, an elastic force is always applied from the torsion spring 316 to the movable portion main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable portion 306, and a predetermined external force acts on the movable portion main body 306A. In the state where it is not, the movable part main body 306 </ b> A of the first upper decorative movable part 306 is completely exposed from the first decorative main body part 304.

When the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the first semicircular ring member 302 moves to the right side in front of the display surface 62A. As shown in FIG. The link part 306 </ b> C of the first upper decorative movable part 306 is guided on the surface of the first upper rib 320. When the link part 306C of the first upper decorative movable part 306 is guided on the surface of the first upper rib 320, the link part 306C of the first upper decorative movable part 306 contacts the surface of the first upper rib 320. However, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is not completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the curvature of the display surface 62A of the first semicircular ring member 302 is small. The pressure acting on the link part 306C of the first upper decorative movable part 306 from the surface of 320 becomes smaller. In this state, the movable part main body 306 of the first upper decorative movable part 306.
Since the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on A is larger than the pressure acting on the link part 306C of the first upper decorative movable part 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320, the first upper decorative movable part 3
The movable portion main body 306A of 06 does not rotate (becomes exposed).

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, as the first semicircular ring member 302 moves further forward on the display surface 62A to the right side, the link portion 306C of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 is obtained.
The curvature of the surface portion of the first upper rib 320 that comes into contact gradually increases. For this reason, the pressure which acts on the link part 306C of the 1st upper decoration movable part 306 from the surface of the 1st upper side rib 320 becomes large gradually. The pressure acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 increases from the surface of the first upper rib 320, and the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the movable portion main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable portion 306. It gradually approaches the size of. When the curvature of the surface portion of the first upper rib 320 becomes larger than a predetermined value, the first upper rib 320 is eventually added.
The pressure acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 from the surface of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 is the same as the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the movable portion main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable portion 306. And, it becomes larger than the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316.

The magnitude of the pressure acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320 is the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the movable portion main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable portion 306. When the size is larger than the size, the movable portion main body 306A is turned torsion spring 316
The shaft portion 314 is rotated inward about the axis of the shaft portion 314 so as to oppose the elastic force. As the first semicircular ring member 302 moves further forward in front of the display surface 62A to the right side, the first upper rib 320
The magnitude of the pressure acting on the link part 306C of the first upper decorative movable part 306 from the surface of the first upper decorative movable part 306 is much greater than the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the movable part main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable part 306. Therefore, the movable portion main body 306A continues to rotate inwardly around the axis of the shaft portion 314.

As shown in FIG. 17, in a state in which the first semicircular ring member 302 is completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the movable portion main body 306A rotates about 90 degrees inward about the axis of the shaft portion 314, and The storing operation of the movable part main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable part 306 with respect to the first decorative main body part 304 is completed. At this time, most of the movable part main body 306 </ b> A of the first upper decorative movable part 306 is housed in the first decorative main body part 304.

In addition, the 1st lower side decoration movable part 308 of the 1st semicircle ring member 302, the 2nd semicircle ring member 3
Regarding the storing operation of the 30 second upper decorative movable portion 334 and the second lower decorative movable portion 336,
The same is done. In addition, about those storing operation | movement, the 1st semicircle ring member 302 of 1st
This is the same principle as the storing operation of the upper decoration movable portion 306, and the description will be omitted.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the first semicircular ring member 302 is completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, and the second semicircular ring member 330 is positioned to the left side of the display surface 62A. In the fully retracted state, the storage operation of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 and the first lower decorative movable portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second upper decorative movable portion 3 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are performed.
34 and the second lower decorative movable portion 336 are stored, and the movable portion main bodies 306A, 308 are completed.
A, 334A, and 336A rotate approximately 90 degrees.

Next, the function and effect of the first upper decorative movable unit 306 when the first semicircular ring member 302 that has been completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A moves to the left side and exits in front of the display surface 62A will be described. . In addition, the 1st lower side decoration movable part 308 of the 1st semicircle ring member 302, the 2nd semicircle ring member 3
The 30 second upper decorative movable portion 334 and the second lower decorative movable portion 336 are the same as the operational effects of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 of the first semicircular ring member 302, and thus description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 17, in a state where the first semicircular ring member 302 is completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62 </ b> A, the movable main body 306 </ b> A of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 is the first decorative main body 30.
4 is completely housed inside. In this state, since the magnitude of the pressure acting on the link portion 306C from the surface of the first upper rib 320 is larger than the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316, the first force is opposed to the elastic force of the torsion spring 316. This is a state in which the upper decoration movable portion 306 is rotated by approximately 90 degrees.

From this state, when the first semicircular ring member 302 moves to the left side, the first upper decorative movable portion 306 also moves to the left side, but the link portion 306C is retracted on the surface of the first upper rib 320. Glide in the opposite direction. When the link part 306C slides on the surface of the first upper rib 320 in the direction opposite to that during retraction, the magnitude of the pressure acting on the link part 306C of the first upper decorative movable part 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320. Gradually becomes smaller. When the first upper decorative movable part 306 moves to the left and reaches a predetermined position, the magnitude of the pressure acting on the link part 306C of the first upper decorative movable part 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320 is the first level. It becomes smaller than the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the movable part main body 306A of the upper decorative movable part 306. Thereby, the movable part main body 306A of the first upper decorative movable part 306 is opposed to the pressure acting on the link part 306C of the first upper decorative movable part 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320, and It starts to rotate around the axis outward (in the direction of exposure).

When the first upper decoration movable part 306 further moves to the left side, the first upper decoration movable part 306 is moved.
The movable portion main body 306A continues to rotate outward (in the direction of exposure) around the axis of the shaft portion 314, and finally, the link portion 306C is hardly subjected to pressure from the surface of the first upper rib 320. The movable body 306A is completely exposed from the first decorative body 304. Thereafter, the first upper decoration movable portion 306 further moves to the left, reaches the front of the display surface 62A, and realizes the above-described effect.

As described above, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are provided on the display surface 62.
When retracted from the front of A to the left and right sides, the first upper decorative movable portion 306 and the first lower decorative movable portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302 are accommodated inside the first decorative main body portion 304, and Since the second upper decorative movable portion 334 and the second lower decorative movable portion 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are accommodated inside the second decorative main body portion 332, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are accommodated. Each of the circular ring members 330 is reduced in size. In particular, the storage operation (rotation operation) of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 and the first lower decorative movable portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302 is completed on the moving plane of the first semicircular ring member 302, Further, the storage operation (rotation operation) of the second upper decorative movable portion 334 and the second lower decorative movable portion 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 is completed on the moving plane of the second semicircular ring member 330. Thereby, it is not necessary to take a space in the front-rear direction of the display surface 62A, and the storing operation can be realized.

Further, when the display surface 62A is enlarged in order to improve game playability, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 also need to be enlarged, but the first semicircular ring member In a state where the 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are retracted, the first semicircular ring member 3
02 of the first upper decorative movable portion 306 and the first lower decorative movable portion 308, and the storage operation of the second upper decorative movable portion 334 and the second lower decorative movable portion 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330. As a result, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are each reduced in size (the volume is reduced). As a result, since the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 can be temporarily downsized, the problem of securing the retreat space can be solved.
Even when the display surface 62A is enlarged in order to improve game playability, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 can be enlarged corresponding to the size of the display surface 62A. Become. And by enlarging the display surface 62A and enlarging the production member 300,
It is possible to realize a game with higher game playability.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first semicircular ring member 302 is moved in the left-right direction and the second semicircular ring member 330 is moved in the left-right direction by driving the belts 382 and 406.
The moving distance in the left-right direction of the semicircular ring member 302 and the moving distance in the left-right direction of the second semicircular ring member 330 can be accurately controlled. That is, when the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 in the left-right direction and the movement of the second semicircular ring member 330 in the left-right direction are realized by the screw shaft, the driving principle of the screw shaft is changed by the rotation around the axis of the screw shaft. Since the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are guided in the axial direction of the screw shaft (in other words, the relative position with respect to the screw shaft is sequentially changed), the screw shaft Immediately after stopping the shaft rotation, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 move in the axial direction of the screw shaft (relative movement with respect to the screw shaft). Accordingly, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 collide with the frame member 350, and the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 and the frame member 350 are There is also a risk of damage. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are fixed to the belts 382 and 406, respectively. The movement and the relative movement of the second semicircular ring member 330 with respect to the belt 406 do not occur. For this reason, if the driving of the belts 382 and 406 is stopped, the movement in the left-right direction of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is immediately stopped. The problems that arise are eliminated.

The first upper decorative movable portion 306 and the first lower decorative movable portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302, and the second upper decorative movable portion 334 and the second lower decorative movable portion 308 of the second semicircular ring member 330. Since the surface of the part 336 has a decorative design, the first upper decorative movable part 306 and the first lower decorative movable part 308, the second upper decorative movable part 334 and the second lower decorative part 336 are provided. The decoration effect can be exhibited also with the side decoration movable part 336. If these move in front of the display surface 62A, the player can move the first upper decoration movable section 306 and the first lower decoration movable section 308, the second upper decoration movable section 334, and the second lower decoration movable section. Since the portion 336 is visually recognized, gameability can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the first semicircular ring member 302 moves to the left side, the second semicircular ring member 330 moves to the right side, and both of them pass, and the position of the first semicircular ring member 302 When the position of the second semicircular ring member 330 is switched, the first semicircular ring member 302 is positioned on the left side of the second semicircular ring member 330, and the second semicircular ring member 330 is the first semicircular ring member 30.
2 to the right. At this time, as shown in FIG. 22, the first semicircular ring member 3
02 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are a first semicircular ring member, a first upper decorative movable portion 306 of the first semicircular ring member 302 and a second upper decorative movable portion 334 of the second semicircular ring member 330. The first lower decorative movable portion 308 of 302 and the second lower decorative movable portion 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are in pseudo contact with each other as viewed from the player on the front side, and the first semicircular Ring member 3
02 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are united to stop once at a second stop position where the perfect circle is completed. Thus, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 3
30, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330, which are interchanged with each other by crossing the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330, are integrated. When the effect member 300 having a predetermined shape (perfect circle) is used, a large space is required in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the problem is how the retreat space can be reduced. Therefore, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted, the first upper decorative movable portion 306 and the first lower decorative movable portion 308 are accommodated in the first decorative main body 304, respectively, and the second semicircular ring When the member 330 is retracted, the second decorative main body 332 receives the second
By adopting a configuration in which the upper decorative movable part 334 and the second lower decorative movable part 336 are accommodated, the retreat space of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 can be designed to be small.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which overlaps with the structure of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention, and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

As shown in FIG. 23, the first upper rib 320, the first lower rib 322, and the second upper rib 340
And the contact sensor 420 is provided in the predetermined site | part of each surface of the 2nd lower rib 342, respectively. The installation site of the contact sensor 420 is a site where the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are in contact with each link portion 306C at a position where the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are completely retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A.

As shown in FIG. 24, the contact sensor 420 is electrically connected to the sub control board 106. When the link sensor 306 </ b> C is detected by the contact sensor 420, a detection signal is output from the contact sensor 420 to the sub-control board 106. Sub-control board 106 is contact sensor 4
When the detection signal is received from 20, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 33
It is determined that 0 is completely retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A. Then, the sub-control board 106 starts the change display of the effect symbols to be displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 after the effects of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are finished. A control signal for instructing is output to the effect display board 110.

According to the second embodiment, the sub-control board 106 performs the variable display on the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62 after the effects of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are finished. A control signal for instructing the start of symbol variation display is output to the effect display board 110. As a result, the timing of the completion of the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 (the end of the effect movement) and the start of the variable display start of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 are displayed. The timing can be matched. As a result, the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is not completed,
It is possible to prevent the effect symbol indicating the content of the next game state from being displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 variably, and the effect of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330, and the effect The discrepancy with the effect of the effect symbol on the display surface 62A of the symbol display device 62 can be used as an element.

Note that the contact sensor 420 is electrically connected to the effect display board 110, and the effect display board 110 receives the detection signal from the contact sensor 420 and the first semicircular ring member 30.
2 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are made to coincide with the timing of completion of the movement (end of the effect movement) and the timing of starting the change display of the effect symbol displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. Also good.

Next, operations and effects of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which overlaps with the structure of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention, and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

As shown in FIG. 25, the first upper rib 320, the first lower rib 322, and the second upper rib 340.
In addition, a metal switch terminal 430 is provided at a predetermined portion of each surface of the second lower rib 342. The installation site of the switch terminal 430 is a site where the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are in contact with each link portion 306C at a position where the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are completely retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A. Each link portion 306C is made of metal.

As shown in FIG. 26, each switch terminal 430 is electrically connected to the decorative drive board 114. When each link portion 306 </ b> C contacts each switch terminal 430, a detection signal is output from each switch terminal 430 to the decorative drive board 114. Each switch terminal 430 may be electrically connected to the sub control board 106.

According to the third embodiment, when the decorative drive board 114 receives the detection signal from each switch terminal 430, a signal for stopping the drive of each drive motor 354, 356 is sent to each drive motor (drive motor group) 354, 356. Output. And the drive of each drive motor 354 and 356 stops. This ensures that the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 302 are securely retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A. The movement (operation) of 330 can be stopped. As a result, since the initial positions of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 can be reliably positioned, the operation of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is performed next time. The reference position (initial position) at the start of is a constant position. Thereby, the next production member 3
00, the first semicircular ring member 3 by the drive motors 354, 356, etc.
The movement control of the 02 and the second semicircular ring member 330 can be executed accurately.

In each of the above embodiments, the semicircular ring member is taken as an example, but the present invention is not limited to the semicircular ring. For example, two rhombus shapes may be combined to form one rhombus (including a square).

In this case, a first convex member capable of appearing and retracting is provided on the front right side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. The first convex member has an inequality sign “less than” (<) in the left direction. On the other hand, a second convex member capable of appearing and retracting is provided on the front left side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. The second convex member has an inequality sign “greater than” (>) in the right direction.

The first convex member includes a first decorative main body portion protruding to the front left side of the display surface (liquid crystal screen) 62A of the effect display device 62, a first upper decorative movable portion attached to the upper end portion of the first decorative main body portion, And a first lower decorative movable part attached to the lower end part of the first decorative main body part. A first upper decorative movable portion and a first lower decorative movable portion are accommodated in the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the first decorative main body portion, respectively.

Similarly, the 2nd convex member is the 2nd upper decoration movable attached to the upper end part of the 2nd decoration main-body part and the 2nd decoration main-body part which protruded to the front right side of the display surface (liquid crystal screen) 62A of the production | presentation display apparatus 62. And a second lower decorative movable part attached to the lower end part of the second decorative main body part. Second
A second upper decorative movable portion and a second lower decorative movable portion are accommodated in the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the decorative main body portion, respectively.

Even in such a case, the first projecting member and the second projecting member are moved, the first projecting member and the second projecting member are crossed, and the first projecting member and the second projecting member whose positions are interchanged are integrated. As a result, a predetermined shape (diamond) is completed. In the movable accessory that intersects each other and exchanges the positions thereof to complete a predetermined shape, a large space is required on the front surface of the display device. Since each decoration movable part can be accommodated in each decoration main body part, the retreat space can be reduced.

10 Pachinko machine 62 Production display device 114 Decoration drive board (production control unit)
300 Production member 302 First semicircular ring member (first production member)
304 1st decoration main-body part 306 1st upper decoration movable part (1st decoration movable part)
308 first lower decorative movable part (first decorative movable part)
316 Torsion spring (first elastic member)
320 1st upper side rib (1st guide part, 1st rib)
322 first lower rib (first guide portion, first rib)
330 Second semicircular ring member (second effect member)
332 Second decoration main body part 334 Second upper decoration movable part (second decoration movable part)
336 Second lower decorative movable part (second decorative movable part)
340 2nd upper side rib (2nd guide part, 2nd rib)
342 second lower rib (second guide portion, second rib)
350 Frame member

Claims (4)

A gaming machine having an effect display unit that displays a predetermined effect symbol, and an effect member that can move in front of the effect display unit,
The production member is
A main body, and a movable portion that is movable inward or outward of the main body,
When the production member moves from a predetermined standby position around the production display unit to the front surface of the production display unit, the movable unit moves toward the outside of the main body unit,
A gaming machine, wherein the movable part is configured to move inward of the main body when the effect member moves from the front surface of the effect display unit to the standby position. As the effect member, a first effect member and a second effect member are provided,
The first effect member and the second effect member are:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein each of the game machines has a main body part and the movable part, and is configured to be movable from different standby positions around the effect display unit to the front surface of the effect display unit. The first effect member and the second effect member are:
3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the first effect member and the second effect member are integrated to complete a predetermined shape when moving from the standby position to the front surface of the effect display unit. The gaming machine described. The first effect member and the second effect member are:
When the stage members are moved from the standby position to the front of the stage display unit and the positions of the stage members are switched, the first stage member and the second stage member are integrated to complete a predetermined shape. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the gaming machine is configured.

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