JP2012231925A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for preventing a sense of incongruity from being given to a player because of a difference in movement of a first movable part and a second movable part arranged in a depth direction of the game machine.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: decorative parts 411L, 411R of first turning units 410L, 410R provided turnably within a first travel range from a first retraction position with first turning shafts 427, 449 as the center; and second movable parts 472L, 472R of second turning units 470L, 470R provided turnably within a second travel range from a second retraction position separated in a depth direction of the game machine relative to a first position with second turning shafts 475L, 475R differing from the first turning shafts 427, 449 as the center. The second turning shafts 475L, 475R are provided aslope relative to the first turning shafts 427, 449 such that the second movable parts 472L, 472R approach the first travel range when traveling from a second position.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game using gaming value and having a predetermined effect device.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, a display device for displaying an effect image related to the game is provided, and separately from such a display device, a driving source such as a motor or a solenoid is used. A movable object (so-called accessory) to be driven is provided so as to be movable, and an effect is improved by displaying an effect image on a display device or operating a movable object.

  As a gaming machine of this type, it is possible to rotate between a first position hidden from the back of the game board and visible to the player, and a second position visible to the player, with a pivot axis facing in the front-rear direction as the center. The first movable member provided and the first movable member provided between the first position and the second position so as to rotate parallel to the first movable member at a position close to the back side of the first movable member. There are those equipped with an effect device composed of two movable members (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-194207 A (pages 8-9 and 4-5)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the second movable member is provided so as to be movable in parallel with respect to the first movable member, so that the arrangement position when moved to the second position is the first movable member. Since the second movable member is behind the member, that is, slightly away from the player, the impression and impact given to the player differ between the first movable member and the second movable member, giving a sense of incongruity. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and causes a difference in the movement of the first movable part and the second movable part arranged in the depth direction of the gaming machine, which makes the player feel uncomfortable. An object is to provide a gaming machine that never happens.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can play a game using a gaming value (game ball) and is provided with a predetermined stage device (first stage device 400),
The stage device is
Rotating within the first movement range (movement range from the first retraction position to the first effect position) from the first position (first retraction position) around the first rotation axis (rotation axes 427, 449) A first movable portion (decorative portions 411L and 411R of the first rotation units 410L and 410R) provided in a possible manner;
A second position (first direction) separated from the first position in the depth direction (front-rear direction) of the gaming machine with a second rotation axis (rotation axes 475L, 475R) different from the first rotation axis as a center. 2nd retractable position) and a second movable part (second movable units 470L and 470R of the second movable unit) provided so as to be rotatable within a second moving range (moving range from the second retracted position to the second effect position). Part 472L, 472R),
The second rotation shaft is provided so as to be inclined with respect to the first rotation shaft so as to approach the first movement range when the second movable portion moves from the second position ( FIG. 24),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the second movable portion is disposed so as to overlap the first movable portion in the depth direction at the second position, but the first movable portion first moves by moving into the second movement range. By approaching the moving range, the positional deviation in the depth direction with respect to the first movable part is smaller than at least in the first position and the second position, so that the first movable part moves from the first position and the first 2 When the movable part moves from the second position, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to a positional shift in the depth direction.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Between the first movement range (movement range from the first retraction position to the first effect position) and the second movement range (movement range from the second retraction position to the second effect position), the first movable Portion (decorative portions 411L, 411R of the first rotation units 410L, 410R) and the second movable portion (second movable portions 472L, 472R of the second rotation units 470L, 470R) in the depth (front-rear) direction. A regulating member (regulating piece 435) that regulates movement is provided,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the first movable portion and the second movable portion from coming into contact with each other by, for example, shaking in the depth direction due to some factor within the movement range.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1, wherein
The regulating member (regulating piece 435) is
A first restriction surface (first restriction surface 435a) extending from the first position to the first movement range (movement range from the first retraction position to the first performance position);
A second restriction surface (second restriction surface 435b) extending from the second position to the second movement range (movement range from the second retraction position to the second effect position),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first movable portion and the second movable portion are moved and guided by the respective restriction surfaces, so that not only contact during movement but also shaking in the depth direction is prevented.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The second rotation shafts (rotation shafts 475L, 475R) move from the second rotation shaft (lower end) toward the tip (upper end) at the second position (second retracted position). The first rotating units 410L and 410R are provided so as to be separated from the decorative portions 411L and 411R) (see FIGS. 20 and 22).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the unstable distal end away from the second rotation axis is arranged as far as possible from the first movable part in the second position, so that the first movable part and the second movable part are in the moving range. It is possible to prevent contact with each other due to shaking in the depth direction due to some factor.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the decoration unit from diagonally left front, (b) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked from diagonally right front. It is a front view which shows the left 1st rotation unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the left 1st rotation unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which similarly shows the structure of the 1st rotation unit on the left side. It is a front view which shows the 1st rotation unit on the right side. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the movable part from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which similarly shows the structure of the 1st rotation unit on the right side. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the 2nd rotation unit of the left side. It is a disassembled perspective view which similarly shows the structure of the 2nd rotation unit of the left side. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the 2nd rotation unit on the right side. It is a disassembled perspective view which similarly shows the structure of the 2nd rotation unit on the right side. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd production apparatus. Similarly, it is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second effect device. (A) (b) is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a moving part. (A) is a front view which shows a moving part, (b) is a right view, (c) is AA sectional drawing of (a). It is a front view which shows a decoration unit. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is CC sectional drawing of FIG. 19, (b) is sectional drawing which shows the state which moved to the 1st, 2nd production position. It is DD sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state where the first rotation unit is located at the first effect position, (b) is a schematic front view showing a state where the second rotation unit is located at the second effect position and the second effect device is located at the lower position. FIG. (A) is a schematic plan view which shows the state in which the 1st rotation unit was located in the 1st production position, (b) is a schematic plan view which shows the state in which the 2nd rotation unit was located in the 2nd production position. (A) is the schematic which shows the operation | movement aspect of the 1st presentation apparatus as a modification of this invention, (b) is the schematic which shows the operation | movement aspect of the 1st presentation apparatus as another modification. (A) is the schematic which shows the 1st production | presentation apparatus as another modification of this invention, (b) is the schematic which shows the 1st production | production apparatus as another modification. (A) is a schematic front view which shows the wiring condition of a 2nd production | presentation apparatus, (b) is EE sectional drawing of (a). (A) is an enlarged view showing the moving part, (b) is a spiral tube, and (c) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of FIG. 27 (b).

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly configured by an outer frame 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a front frame 101 attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. ing. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around the left side.

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the lower door frame 103. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 (lower plate) for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. . The game board 6 is detachably attached to the front frame 101 on the back surface of the glass door frame 102.

  The game board 6 is provided with a board surface plate (not shown) made of a transparent synthetic resin material having a game area 7 formed on the front surface, and a mounting surface to which the board surface plate is attached. For a game related to a game such as a variable display control unit (not shown) including an effect display device 9 and an effect control board 80 on the back side of the game board 6. A gaming component unit 310 to which components are assembled is assembled integrally (see FIG. 2).

  The game board unit 310 is disposed on the game board 6, the back side of the game board 6, a decoration unit 350 (see FIG. 4) that decorates the game board 6 from the back side, and is attached to the back of the decoration unit 350. The display unit 9 is mainly composed of a variable display control unit (not shown) including an effect control board 80 and the like, and is detachably attached to the game board 6.

  Returning to FIG. 1, in the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display units each variably displaying an effect decorative symbol (effect symbol). ing. The effect display device 9 includes, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 variably displays the effect symbol as a decoration (effect) symbol during the variable display period of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of effect symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as first identification information is provided at a lower right position on the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the second identification information is provided above the first special symbol display 8a. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 0 to 99 using, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. It may be configured.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13a) after the first start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is established (for example, When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed, and the variable display is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) When time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 13b) after the second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, When the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning port 13a is provided. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start opening switch 14a (for example, proximity switch) and the first winning confirmation switch 14b (for example, photo sensor). The

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 13b through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13a. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 13b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 15a and the winning confirmation switch 15b. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 13b (it is easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 13b than the first starting winning port 13a. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 13b. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the detection results of the first starting port switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch 14b and the detection results of the second starting port switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b. A security signal is externally output based on the detection of the occurrence of.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 13b. The first start winning opening 13a is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning port 13a is further reduced, or the first start winning port is set. The winning rate of the second starting winning port 13b is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13a, or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning port 13a is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning port 13a. You may make it make higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 13a.

  In the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13a, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol reserved memory display section and the first special symbol reserved memory display section are provided separately, and a second special special display for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning slot 13b, that is, the second reserved memory number. For example, a special symbol storage memory display unit 18 including a 7-segment LED provided with a symbol storage memory display unit is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the starting memory number by winning at the first starting winning port 13a and the starting memory number by winning at the second starting winning port 13b. May be four or more.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 9a for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 9b for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only with respect to the second start winning opening 13b is provided, but the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b are provided. A configuration in which a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation may be provided for any of the winning openings 13b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes a big prize opening door, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b, a specific display result (big hit) In the specific game state (big win game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the solenoid 21 controls the open door of the big winning opening, so that the big winning opening that becomes the winning area is opened.

  Two switches (a count switch 23 and a third winning confirmation switch 23a) capable of detecting a game ball won in the grand prize opening are provided in the big prize opening. In this embodiment, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are arranged in the big winning opening (in this example, the counting switch 23 is arranged on the upper side and the third winning confirmation switch 23a is on the lower side. Is placed). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the special winning opening is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is first detected by the count switch 23 and then detected by the third winning confirmation switch 23a.

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, other game winning holes such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b are played. More prize balls are paid out than when the ball passes (enters). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 20 is in the open state in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 20 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 20, the game ball cannot be passed through (entered) into the special prize opening to obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  The normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 is composed of, for example, two lamps. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the lamp on the lower side of the normal symbol display 10 is turned on and it is a win, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the lower lamp is lit (a state in which a game ball can win the second start winning opening 13b). ). An upper part of the special symbol storage memory display 18 is provided with a normal symbol storage memory display 41 having four display portions (for example, four segments among seven segment LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. It has been. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 composed of 7-segment LEDs has four display units (segments) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 and, for example, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened at the time of a big hit. There are two display units (segments) that indicate (the number of big hits) and two display units (segments) that indicate the gaming state, but these display units are separate from the normal symbol hold storage display unit. You may comprise. Further, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured by a segment LED or the like that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  In the vicinity of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, winning holes 29a to 29d of the normal winning apparatus are provided, and the game balls that have won the winning holes 29a and 29c are detected by the winning hole switch 30a and won in the winning holes 29b and 29d. The game ball is detected by the winning opening switch 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13a, the second start winning opening 13b, and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning.

  On the left side of the game area 7, there is provided a decoration member 25 having a decoration LED 25a that blinks and displays during the game, and there is an out port 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED 25a are examples of a decoration light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a prize ball lamp that is turned on during the prize ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and the supply ball is cut in the vicinity of the top frame lamp 28a. A ball-out lamp that is sometimes lit is provided. Note that the award ball lamp and the out-of-ball lamp are controlled to be turned on by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board when the award ball is being paid out or when the out-of-ball is detected. Further, although not shown in particular, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  A game ball launched from a hitting ball launching device, which will be described later, by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through a shot ball guide passage (not shown), and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. In other words, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13a. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 13b and is detected by the second start port switch 15a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 13b. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stoppage is a big hit symbol (specific display result), it will be “big hit”, and the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stop will be different from the big hit symbol (predetermined display result) Is “small hit”, and if the special symbol at the time of stoppage (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, a special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided in the effect display device 9, the special symbol game using the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. Corresponding to the start of one of the special figure games using the second special figure on the display unit 8b, the variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbols is started. In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state refers to a decorative pattern (“reach” which has not been temporarily stopped yet when the decorative pattern temporarily stopped displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbols") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. is there. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In a remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, a “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is temporarily stopped. The display state in which the decorative symbols are changing, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while the decorative symbols constitute all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is fluctuating.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, etc. Various boards such as a game control board (main board) 31, a voice control board 70, a lamp driver board 35, and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control are mounted are installed. ing. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 150.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are provided a power supply substrate 90 and a touch sensor substrate (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 90 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off power supply to a component that operates by the operation), and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 156 of the game control board 31 are provided. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main board 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even in such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the routing of the wiring when replacing the game board. .

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, light emission from a lamp, LED, etc.) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Body, speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the control board for explanation. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding the game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to an upper plate or a lower plate. A payout number counting switch for counting prize balls and rental balls is also configured as part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detection means is realized by a payout number count switch, and has a function of detecting that a winning ball or a lending ball is actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number count switch outputs a detection signal every time one payout of prize balls or rental balls is detected.

  On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 91 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The terminal board 91 includes, for example, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (start signal, symbol determination frequency 1 signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, time reduction signal, security An information output terminal for externally outputting signals, prize ball signals 1, gaming machine error status signals) is provided. Note that the gaming machine error status signal does not necessarily have to be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a door indicating that the gaming frame is open from the information output terminal instead of the gaming machine error status signal. An open signal or the like may be output.

  The game balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through the guide rails, and reach the ball payout device 97 covered with the payout case 97a via the curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 43 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 43 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. When the ball break switch 43 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning a prize or a game ball based on a ball lending request are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball guiding path. Further, when the game ball is paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 156 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 156. That is, the game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 156 further includes a random number circuit 60 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 156 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a random number circuit 60. The random number circuit 60 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 60 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 60 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 60 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 60 is configured to select a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 60. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 156 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 156). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 60. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 60 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 60 when the start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 15a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 is used for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals to / from the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer) and the effect control board 80 (the effect control microcomputer) by serial communication. A serial communication circuit 61 is incorporated. The payout control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer also have a serial communication circuit (not shown) for inputting / outputting signals with the game control microcomputer 156 through serial communication.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the pending storage number counter) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls (specifically, prize balls described later) The value of the command output counter) is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 156. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 156 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the like become inactive. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 156 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 156 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Instead of mounting the power monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it may be mounted on a board that is backed up by a backup power supply (for example, the main board 31). Further, a clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156.

  Further, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 14a, the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second starting opening switch 15a, the second winning confirmation switch 15b, the count switch 23, the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and each winning opening switch 30a. , 30b, and an input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal to the basic circuit is also mounted on the main board 31, and includes a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20, and the basic circuit. An output circuit 59 that is driven in accordance with the above command is also mounted on the main board 31, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 156 when the power is turned on, jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state, etc. The information output signal of the hall computer via the terminal board 91 Information output circuit 64 to be output to the external device is also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, an effect control CPU (not shown) operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives from the main board 31 inputted via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port in response to the embedded signal (effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU (not shown) causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  An effect control CPU (not shown) reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. An effect control CPU (not shown) outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP performs display control based on data input from the CPU for effect control.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver on the effect control board 80. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the I / O port unit which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. . That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 156 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU (not shown) outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via an output port (not shown). The effect control CPU outputs sound number data to the sound control board 70 via the output port. Further, the effect control CPU is connected to the first rotation motors 413L and 413R, the decoration motors 421La, 421Lb, 421Ra and 421Rb, the second rotation motors 473L and 473R, and the lift motor 525 via an output port (not shown). In contrast, drive data is output. The effect control CPU inputs detection signals from the first rotation switches 433L and 433R via an input port (not shown).

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the first rotation LEDs 416L and 416R, and the lift LED 535. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25a provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

(Decoration unit)
Next, the decoration unit 350 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4A is a perspective view showing a state in which the decoration unit is seen from the diagonally left front, and FIG. 4B is a perspective view showing the state seen from the diagonally right front. In addition, in the following description, it demonstrates on the basis of the up-down-left-right direction in the state which looked at the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the decoration unit 350 is a first effect device 400 to be described later from within an area surrounded by the center frame decoration 11 fitted to the opening periphery of an opening (not shown) formed in the game board 6. And the 2nd production | presentation apparatus 500 is assembled | attached to the back surface of the game board 6 so that each may face the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the decoration unit 350 includes a base member 351 that is formed in a box shape whose front surface is opened by a non-transparent synthetic resin material, and a first effect device that is assembled to the front side of the base member 351. 400L, 400R and the second effect device 500, various game parts and decoration members (not shown), an effect display device 9 assembled on the back side of the base member 351, an effect control board 80, etc. (not shown) And.

  A rectangular display opening 352 is formed in the base member 351, and the display screen of the effect display device 9 provided on the back side of the base member 351 faces the front side through the display opening 352. Be able to. The first effect devices 400L and 400R are assembled to the left and right sides of the display opening 352, and are provided so as to be rotatable around an axis facing the front-rear direction. The second effect device 500 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction via a guide rail assembled to the right side of the display opening 352.

(First effect device)
Next, the first effect device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a front view showing the left first rotating unit. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the left first rotating unit. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the left first rotation unit. FIG. 8 is a front view showing the first rotating unit on the right side. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the first rotating unit on the right side. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the right first rotating unit. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the left second rotating unit. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second rotation unit on the left side. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second rotating unit on the right side. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second turning unit on the right side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first effect devices 400L and 400R include first rotation units 410L and 410R which are provided on the left and right sides of the display opening 352 in the base member 351 so as to be rotatable in the left and right directions. It mainly comprises second rotation units 470L and 470R provided on the back side of the rotation units 410L and 410R.

  The first rotating units 410L and 410R have a pair of decorative portions that are disk-shaped, and the decorative portions are retracted so as to be in a substantially vertical posture in front view at the side positions of the display opening 352, respectively. It is rotatably provided between the retracted position and the first effect position that is rotated so as to be inclined toward the display opening 352 and is disposed so as to overlap the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 9. (See FIG. 23 (a)). The left and right first rotation units 410L are arranged on the back side of the game board 6 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the first turn unit 410L.

  The second rotating units 470L and 470R are configured by rod-shaped members having a predetermined length, and are configured to be retracted so as to be retracted so as to have a substantially vertical posture in front view at the side position of the display opening 352, and for display. It is rotated so as to tilt toward the opening 352 side, and is provided so as to be rotatable between a second effect position arranged so as to overlap the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 23 ( b)). The second rotation units 470L and 470R are disposed on the back side of the first rotation units 410L and 410R so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the first rotation units 470L and 470R.

(First rotation unit)
Hereinafter, the structure of the first rotation units 410L and 410R and the second rotation units 470L and 470R will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the left first rotation unit 410 </ b> L includes a decoration portion 411 </ b> L formed of a disk shape and connected to each other in the state of being vertically aligned with each other, the upper decoration portion 411 </ b> La and the lower decoration portion 411 </ b> Lb. The first movable part composed of a support part 412L that rotatably supports the decorative part 411L, the first rotation motor 413L that rotationally drives the first movable part, and the driving force of the first rotation motor 413L A drive transmission member 414L that transmits to the first movable portion is mainly configured.

  The decorative portion 411L is attached to the mounting plates 415La and 415Lb formed in substantially the same disk shape and the mounting plates 415La and 415Lb from the front side, and the first LED substrate 417La provided with a plurality of first rotation LEDs 416L on the front surface. , 417Lb, and a lens member 418La, 418Lb provided so as to cover the front surface of the first LED boards 417La, 417Lb, and a ring frame attached around the mounting plates 415La, 415Lb are connected to and integrated with each other. And decorative members 420La and 420Lb that are rotatably provided on the front surfaces of the lens members 418La and 418Lb. That is, the pair of mounting plates 415La and 415Lb are integrated by the decorative frame 419L.

  Decorative motors 421La and 421Lb are attached to the rear surfaces of the mounting plates 415La and 415Lb, and intermediate gears 423La and 423Lb meshing with the drive gears 422La and 422Lb fixed to the drive shafts of the decorative motors 421La and 421Lb, Driven gears 424La and 424Lb connected to the drive gears 422La and 422Lb through the intermediate gears 423La and 423Lb are provided so as to be rotatable around an axis facing the front-rear direction. Rotating shafts 425La and 425Lb project from the center of the front surface of the driven gears 424La and 424Lb. The rotating shafts 425La and 425Lb are mounting plates 415La and 415Lb, first LED substrates 417La and 417Lb, and lens members 418La and 418Lb. The decorative members 420La and 420Lb are fixed to the tip end through the through-hole formed in.

  Accordingly, the driving force of the decoration motors 421La and 421Lb is transmitted to the decoration members 420La and 420Lb via the drive gears 422La and 422Lb, the intermediate gears 423La and 423Lb, and the driven gears 424La and 424Lb, thereby rotating the decoration members 420La and 420Lb. It rotates about the shafts 425La and 425Lb.

  The support portion 412L is made of a plate-like member, and is provided with a mounting portion 426 of the mounting plate 415Lb at the upper portion, and a rotating shaft 427 protruding from the lower end toward the back side, and the rotating shaft 427 on the base member 351. It is supported via A guide roller 428 slidably engaged with a guide groove (not shown) provided in the base member 351 is provided on the front surface. Further, the other end of the coil spring 429 whose one end is locked to the base member 351 is locked to the left end portion, and the supporting portion 412L is always attached toward the first retracted position by the biasing force of the coil spring 429. Has come to be.

  One end of the drive transmission member 414L is pivotally fixed to the drive shaft 413a of the first rotation motor 413L, and one end is pivotally supported at an eccentric position near the periphery of the rotation plate 430, and the back surface of the support portion 412L. The other end pivotally supports the link member 431, and the rotating plate 430 is rotated by the first rotation motor 413L so that the driving force is applied to the support portion 412L via the link member 431. As a result, the support portion 412L rotates (swings) about the rotation shaft 427. Further, at a predetermined position on the periphery of the turntable 430, a detected portion 432 for detecting the initial drive position (first retracted position in this embodiment) of the first turn unit 410L by the first turn switch 433L. Notches are formed.

  The first rotation motor 413L is attached to the back surface of the mounting plate 434 fixed to a predetermined position of the base member 351 so that the drive shaft 413a protrudes from the through hole of the mounting plate 434 to the front side. Further, from the upper part on the right side of the mounting plate 434, a regulation piece 435 formed in a strip shape extends in the substantially horizontal direction toward the right side.

  The restriction piece 435 extends from the upper right side of the mounting plate 434 toward the right side. A flat first restriction surface 435a is formed on the front surface, and a rib is erected on the rear surface. A belt-like second regulating surface 435b is formed on the rear end surface of the rib so as to extend in a direction intersecting (inclining) with respect to the first regulating surface 435a (see FIG. 24).

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the first rotation unit 410R on the right side includes a decorative portion 411R formed of a disc shape and connected to each other in a state of being vertically aligned with each other, an upper decorative portion 411Ra and a lower decorative portion 411Rb. The first movable part including the support part 412R that rotatably supports the decorative part 411R, the first rotation motor 413R that rotationally drives the first movable part, and the driving force of the first rotation motor 413R. A drive transmission member 414R that transmits to the first movable portion is mainly configured.

  The decoration portion 411R is attached to the mounting plates 415Ra and 415Rb formed in a large and small disk shape, and the mounting plates 415Ra and 415Rb from the front side, and the first LED substrate 417Ra and the plurality of first rotating LEDs 416R provided on the front surface. 417Rb, lens members 418Ra and 418Rb provided so as to cover the front surfaces of the first LED substrates 417Ra and 417Rb, ring-shaped decorative frames 419Ra and 419Rb attached around the mounting plates 415Ra and 415Rb, and lens members 418Ra and 418Rb Decorative members 420Ra and 420Rb that are rotatably provided on the front surface of the lens. In the right decorative portion 411R, the mounting plates 415Ra and 415Rb are not integrated by the decorative frames 419Ra and 419Rb.

  Decorative motors 421Ra and 421Rb are attached to the rear surfaces of the mounting plates 415Ra and 415Rb, and intermediate gears 423Ra and 423Rb meshing with the drive gears 422Ra and 422Rb fixed to the drive shafts of the decorative motors 421Ra and 421Rb, Driven gears 424Ra and 424Rb connected to the drive gears 422Ra and 422Rb through the intermediate gears 423Ra and 423Rb are provided so as to be rotatable around an axis facing the front-rear direction. Rotating shafts 425Ra and 425Rb project from the center of the front surface of the driven gears 424Ra and 424Rb. The rotating shafts 425Ra and 425Rb are mounted on the mounting plates 415Ra and 415Rb, the first LED substrates 417Ra and 417Rb, and the lens members 418Ra and 418Rb. The decorative members 420Ra and 420Rb are fixed to the tip end through the through-hole formed in.

  Therefore, the driving force of the decoration motors 421Ra and 421Rb is transmitted to the decoration members 420Ra and 420Rb via the drive gears 422Ra and 422Rb, the intermediate gears 423Ra and 423Rb, and the driven gears 424Ra and 424Rb, whereby the decoration members 420Ra and 420Rb rotate. It rotates about the shafts 425Ra and 425Rb.

  The support portion 412R has a shaft hole 441 facing in the front-rear direction at the upper portion and an attachment portion 440 of the lower mounting plate 415Rb at the lower portion. A guide groove 442 having an arc shape centering on the shaft hole 441 is formed between the shaft hole 441 and the attachment portion 440, and a pair of front and rear guide washers 443a attached to the lower back of the upper attachment plate 415Ra. , 443b are slidably engaged. That is, the guide groove 442 and the guide washers 443a and 443b guide the lower decoration portion 411Rb to rotate and restrict the rotation range.

  The drive transmission member 414R is pivotally supported at a rotating plate 444 fixed to the drive shaft 413a of the first rotating motor 413R, and an eccentric position near the periphery of the rotating plate 444, and the front surface of the support portion 412R. And a link member 445 whose other end is pivotally supported on the upper part. When the rotating plate 444 is rotated by the first rotation motor 413R, the driving force is supported via the link member 445 and the support portion 412R. As a result, the support portion 412R rotates (swings) about the shaft hole 441. In addition, a detection target portion 446 for detecting the initial driving position (first retracted position in the present embodiment) of the first rotation unit 410R by the first rotation switch 433R is provided at a predetermined peripheral position of the rotation board 444. Notches are formed.

  The first rotation motor 413R is mounted on the back surface of the mounting member 447 fixed to a predetermined position of the base member 351 so that the drive shaft 413a protrudes from the through hole of the mounting member 447 to the front side. A mounting portion 448 to which the upper back of the upper mounting plate 415Ra is attached is formed on the right side of the mounting member 447, and a rotating shaft formed so as to be inserted into the shaft hole 441 is positioned below the mounting portion 448. 449 protrudes forward, and a support portion 412R is pivotally supported around the pivot shaft 449 so as to be pivotable.

  As described above, in the first rotation unit 410R, the upper decoration portion 411Ra is attached and fixed to the attachment member 447, and only the lower decoration portion 411Rb attached to the support portion 412R is the upper decoration portion around the rotation shaft 449. It is provided so as to be swingable along the periphery of 411Ra.

(Second rotation unit)
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the second rotation unit 470L on the left side includes a fixed member 471L that is fixed to the base member 351, a second movable portion 472L that is rotatably supported by the fixed member 471L, The second rotation motor 473L that drives the second movable portion 472L is mainly configured.

  The second rotation motor 473L is fixed to the back surface of the fixing member 471L so that the drive shaft 473a protrudes to the front surface side through the shaft hole 474L of the fixing member 471L. On the right side of the shaft hole 474L, a fitting hole 476L into which the rotation shaft 475L is fitted is formed, and a guide groove 477L having an arc shape centering on the fitting hole 476L is formed. A drive gear 478L is fixed to the tip of the drive shaft 473a protruding to the front side through the shaft hole 474L.

  The front end of the rotation shaft 475L whose rear end is fitted in the fitting hole 476L is inserted into a bearing hole 480L formed in the support member 479L, and the support member 479L is centered on the rotation shaft 475L with respect to the fixed member 471L. Is pivotally supported. The lower part of the second movable part 472L is attached to the upper part of the support member 479L, and swings together with the support member 479L.

  On the back side of the support member 479L, a driven gear 481L meshed with the drive gear 478L is formed in an arc shape centering on the shaft hole 480L. Around the driven gear 481L, there is a detected portion 481L for detecting the initial driving position (second retracted position in this embodiment) of the second rotation unit 470L by a second rotation sensor (not shown). It is formed in an arc shape.

  In the second rotation unit 470L configured as described above, the driving force 478L is rotated by the second rotation motor 473L, so that the driving force is transmitted to the support member 479L via the driven gear 481L. The movable portion 472L is rotated about the rotation shaft 475L with respect to the fixed member 471L.

  The second movable portion 472L is made of a rod-like member having a shape imitating a connected chain (not shown in detail), and is bent or curved forward from the lower end toward the upper end (see FIG. 20).

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the second rotation unit 470 </ b> R on the right side is a fixed member 471 </ b> R that is fixed to the base member 351 and a second movable part that is rotatably supported by the fixed member 471 </ b> R. 472R and a second rotation motor 473R that drives the second movable portion 472R, and is basically formed in the same manner as the second rotation unit 470L on the left side.

  The second rotation motor 473R is fixed to the back surface of the fixing member 471R so that the drive shaft 473a protrudes to the front surface side through the shaft hole 474R of the fixing member 471R. A fitting hole 476R into which the rotation shaft 475R is fitted is formed on the right side of the shaft hole 474R, and a guide groove 477R having an arc shape centering on the fitting hole 476R is formed. A drive gear 478R is fixed to the tip of the drive shaft 473a protruding to the front side through the shaft hole 474R.

  The front end of the rotation shaft 475R whose rear end is fitted in the fitting hole 476R is inserted into a bearing hole 480R formed in the support member 479R, and the support member 479R is centered on the rotation shaft 475R with respect to the fixed member 471R. Is pivotally supported. The lower part of the second movable part 472R is attached to the upper part of the support member 479R and swings together with the support member 479R.

  On the back side of the support member 479R, a driven gear 481R that meshes with the drive gear 478R is formed in an arc shape centered on the shaft hole 480R. Around the driven gear 481R, there is a detected portion 481R for detecting an initial driving position (second retracted position in this embodiment) of the second rotation unit 470R by a second rotation sensor (not shown). It is formed in an arc shape.

  In the second rotation unit 470R configured as described above, the driving force 478R is rotated by the second rotation motor 473R, so that the driving force is transmitted to the support member 479R via the driven gear 481R, and the second rotation unit 470R The movable portion 472R is rotated about the rotation shaft 475R with respect to the fixed member 471R.

  The second movable portion 472R is made of a rod-like member having a shape imitating a connected chain (not shown in detail), and is bent or curved forward from the lower end toward the upper end (see FIG. 22).

(Second rendering device)
Next, the second effect device 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second effect device. FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second effect device. 17A and 17B are exploded perspective views showing the structure of the moving unit. 18A is a front view showing the moving part, FIG. 18B is a right side view, and FIG. 18C is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the second effect device 500 moves in the vertical direction by the movement support portion 501 provided in the vertical direction on the right side of the display opening 352 in the base member 351 and the movement support portion 501. The moving part 502 is mainly composed of a moving part 502 and a decorative movable part 503 supported by the moving part 502.

  The decorative movable portion 503 is linear in the vertical direction between an upper position disposed in the left-right direction above the display opening 352 and a lower position disposed in the left-right direction below the display opening 352. (See FIG. 23).

  The movement guide portion 503 is provided between a pair of left and right guide shafts 510a and 510b extending in the vertical direction, and between the guide shafts 510a and 510b, and a gear member in which a rack gear 511a is formed on the front surface in the vertical direction. 511. The guide shafts 510a and 510b are attached to the base member 351 through attachment members 512a and 512b fitted to the upper and lower ends. The left and right guide shafts 510a and 510b are provided in parallel to each other so that the left and right guide shafts 510a and 510b are spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction, and the right guide shaft 510b is positioned slightly forward with respect to the left guide shaft 510a. The gear member 511 is directly attached to the base member 351.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 in particular, the moving unit 502 has a slide member 515, a cover member 516 attached to the front side of the slide member 515, and a substantially U-shaped cross section attached to the front side of the cover member 516. The wiring cover 517 is mainly configured.

  Guide grooves 518a and 518b that open forward are extended in the vertical direction on the left and right sides of the front surface of the slide member 515, and these guide grooves 518a and 518b are fitted to the guide shafts 510a and 510b from the back side. As a result, it is guided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. On the left side of the guide groove 518a, a bearing groove 519 having a U-shape in a side view opened to the front is formed in the front-rear direction, and a gear insertion window 520 is formed on the right side thereof.

  Further, an upper detection portion 521a protrudes upward from the upper portion of the guide groove 518a, and a lower detection portion 521b protrudes downward from the lower portion of the guide groove 518a. The upper detection part 521a is detected by a lift switch (not shown) when the decorative movable part 503 is positioned at the upper position, which is the initial driving position, and the lower detection part 521b is detected by the decorative movable part 503 being positioned at the lower position. Is detected by a descent switch (not shown).

  The cover member 516 includes a cover plate 516a having a size capable of covering the front surface of the slide member 515, an upper plate 516b bent forward from the upper side of the cover plate 516a, and a lower plate bent forward from the lower side of the cover plate 516a. The plate 516c is made of a plate material having a substantially U-shaped cross section and is provided so as to close the front openings of the guide grooves 518a and 518b and the bearing groove 519 in the attached state.

  Further, the wiring cover 517 is formed in the shape of a horizontally-facing groove with an opening at the front, and a rearward U-shaped wiring cover 517 is attached to the front side thereof, so that the wiring can be inserted by the cover member 516 and the wiring cover 517. A simple wiring insertion portion 523 (see FIGS. 18A and 18B) is formed.

  On the upper right side of the cover member 516, a wiring restricting portion comprising a support arm 522b projecting from the upper right end of the upper plate 516b and a guide bar 522a facing the front-rear direction provided at the upper end of the support arm 522a. 522A is provided. In addition, a wiring composed of a support arm 522b projecting from the right end of the lower surface of the lower plate 516c and a guide bar 522a facing the front-rear direction provided at the lower end of the support arm 522a is provided at the lower right side of the cover member 516. A restricting portion 522B is provided. As shown in FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b), the guide bar 522a is disposed so as to be located on the right front side of the right guide shaft 510b, and thus, directly above the right opening of the wiring insertion portion 523 and Arranged immediately below.

  A shaft portion of a drive gear 526 that is fixed to a drive shaft 525a (see FIG. 18C) of the lifting motor 525 so as not to rotate relative to the bearing groove 519 is rotatably supported. The drive gear 526 is arranged to face the back side of the gear insertion window 520 with the axial center thereof facing in the left-right direction, the rear part of the gear teeth facing the back side of the slide member 515 through the gear insertion window 520. Is engaged with the rack gear 511a. Therefore, when the drive gear 526 is rotated by the elevating motor 525, the moving unit 502 and the decorative movable unit 503 move upward or downward with respect to the movement support unit 501.

  The decoration movable part 503 is attached to the left side of the moving part 502 via an attachment member 530 as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16. The mounting member 530 includes a first mounting plate 530a that faces in the left-right direction, and a second mounting plate 530b that is provided orthogonal to the center position on the back side of the first mounting plate 530a. A decorative plate 531 extending toward the left side is attached to the front surface of the first mounting plate 530a, and a light emitting decorative body 532 is attached to the left end portion thereof.

  The light-emitting decorative body 532 has a heart-shaped front view and a base member 533 formed in a box shape having an open front surface, and an LED substrate 534 provided on the front surface of the base member 533 and provided with a plurality of lift LEDs 535 on the front surface. , A translucent sheet 536 disposed on the front side of the LED substrate 534, and a lens member 537 for closing the front surface of the base member 533 so as to cover the front side of the LED substrate 534. Reference numeral 533 is attached to the front left end of the first attachment plate 530a. Note that a decorative member provided on the front surface of the lens member 537 is not shown.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, a lift relay board 538 is provided on the back surface of the decorative plate 531. A wiring (not shown) from the LED board 534 and a wiring from the lifting motor 525 are connected to the lifting relay board 538, and a board in which terminals of the wiring from the LED board 534 and the lifting motor 525 are combined. A side connector CNK1 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the lift relay board 538 is connected to the effect control board 80 via a relay board including a base side relay board 539 attached to the upper back of the base member 351. The lift relay board 538 and the base-side relay board 539 are connected to each other via a flexible cable C (see FIGS. 27 and 28). Specifically, the wiring side connector CNH1 provided at one end of the cable C is connected to the board side connector CNK1 serving as a movable side wiring holding portion, and the wiring side connector CNH2 provided at the other end of the cable C is connected to the base side relay. It is connected to a board-side connector CNK2 serving as a base-side wiring holding portion provided on the board 539.

  On the other hand, an elevating motor 525 is fixed to the left side surface of the second mounting plate 530b of the mounting member 530 so that the drive shaft 525a passes through the second mounting plate 530b and protrudes toward the moving part 502 side. And the drive shaft 525a which penetrated the 2nd attachment plate 530b and protruded to the moving part 502 side is arrange | positioned at the bearing groove 519, and the drive gear 526 is fitted.

  Next, the arrangement | positioning state with respect to the base member 351 of the 1st effect apparatus 400 and the 2nd effect apparatus 500 is demonstrated based on FIGS. FIG. 19 is a front view showing the decoration unit. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. FIG. 21A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 19, and FIG. 21B is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the first and second effect positions are moved. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG.

  First, as shown in FIGS. 19 to 21, the left first rotation unit 410 </ b> L is configured such that the rotation shaft 427 at the lower end of the support portion 412 </ b> L is positioned at the lower left side of the display opening 352 in the base member 351. The base member 351 is rotatably provided. Specifically, the axis P1 of the rotation shaft 427 is disposed substantially horizontally in the front-rear direction, that is, in the depth direction of the gaming machine.

  Since the rotation shaft 427 is provided so as to be substantially orthogonal to the front surface of the decorative portion 411L, the decorative portion 411L has a first retraction position in a substantially vertical posture at the left side position of the display opening 352, and It is rotated so as to tilt toward the display opening 352 side, and is moved between the first effect position arranged so as to overlap the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 9 so as to be visible to the player. It is provided as possible. That is, the decoration unit 411L moves substantially parallel to the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the board surface of the game board 6 within the first movement range from the first retraction position to the first effect position. .

  The second rotation unit 470L on the left side has a base so that the rotation shaft 475L of the second movable portion 472L is located on the back side of the first rotation unit 410L on the left side of the display opening 352 in the base member 351. The member 351 is provided so as to be rotatable. Specifically, the shaft center P2 of the rotation shaft 475L is disposed to be inclined with respect to the left and right and up and down directions in the front-rear direction, that is, the depth direction of the gaming machine. More specifically, since it is inclined so as to intersect the axis P1 gradually downward and to the right of the back side, it is disposed on the back side of the first rotation unit 410L at the second retracted position, and further The lower end of the rotary shaft 475L is gradually inclined from the first rotary unit 410L toward the back side toward the upper end (tip).

  Since the rotation shaft 475L is provided so as to be substantially orthogonal to the front surface of the second movable portion 472L, the second movable portion 472L has a substantially vertical posture in front view at the left side position of the display opening 352. The second retraction position and the second rendition position that is rotated so as to tilt toward the display opening 352 and is arranged so as to overlap the front side of the display screen of the rendition display device 9 so as to be visible to the player. And movably between. That is, the second movable portion 472L is inclined in the direction inclined with respect to the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the board surface of the game board 6 within the second movement range from the second retraction position to the second effect position, The first rotation unit 410L moves in a direction approaching the first movement range.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 22, in the first rotation unit 410 </ b> R on the right side, the rotation shaft 449 at the lower end of the mounting member 447 is positioned at the upper right side of the display opening 352 in the base member 351. Thus, the base member 351 is provided so as to be rotatable. Specifically, the axis P3 of the rotating shaft 449 is disposed substantially horizontally in the front-rear direction, that is, in the depth direction of the gaming machine.

  Since the rotation shaft 449 is provided so as to be substantially orthogonal to the front surface of the decorative portion 411R, the decorative portion 411R has a first retraction position that is substantially vertical at the right side position of the display opening 352, and It is provided so as to be movable between a first effect position that is rotated so as to tilt toward the display opening 352 and is disposed so as to overlap the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 9. That is, the decoration unit 411R moves substantially parallel to the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the board surface of the game board 6 within the first movement range from the first retraction position to the first effect position. .

  The second rotation unit 470R on the right side has a base so that the rotation shaft 475R of the second movable portion 472R is located on the back side of the first rotation unit 410R on the right side of the display opening 352 in the base member 351. The member 351 is provided so as to be rotatable. Specifically, the axis P4 of the rotation shaft 475R is disposed to be inclined with respect to the left and right and up and down directions in the front-rear direction, that is, the depth direction of the gaming machine. More specifically, since it is inclined so as to intersect with the axis P3 of the rotation shaft 449 gradually toward the left side toward the back side, it is disposed on the back side of the first rotation unit 410R at the second retracted position. In addition, the lower end of the rotary shaft 475R is gradually inclined from the first rotary unit 410R toward the back side toward the upper end (tip).

  Since the rotation shaft 475R is provided so as to be substantially orthogonal to the front surface of the second movable portion 472R, the second movable portion 472R has a substantially vertical posture in front view at the right side position of the display opening 352. It is provided so as to be movable between the second retreat position and a second effect position that is rotated so as to tilt toward the display opening 352 and is disposed so as to overlap the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 9. ing. That is, the second movable portion 472R is inclined in the direction inclined with respect to the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the board surface of the game board 6 within the second movement range from the second retraction position to the second effect position, that is, The first rotation unit 410R moves in a direction approaching the first movement range.

  Next, the operation mode and decoration mode of the first effect devices 400L and 400R will be described with reference to FIGS. 23A is a state where the first rotation unit is located at the first effect position, FIG. 23B is a state where the second rotation unit is located at the second effect position, and the second effect device is located at the lower position. It is a schematic front view which shows. 24A is a schematic plan view showing a state where the first rotation unit is located at the first effect position, and FIG. 24B is a schematic plan view showing a state where the second rotation unit is located at the second effect position. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the rotation shaft 427 of the left first rotation unit 410L is located on the lower left side of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the rotation shaft of the right first rotation unit 410R. Since 449 is located on the upper right side of the display screen of the effect display device 9, both the decorative portions 411 </ b> L and 411 </ b> R move to the lower left of the display screen of the effect display device 9 when moving from the first retraction position to the first effect position. It is arranged on a substantially straight line from diagonally upward to right. Further, the effect control CPU can cause the first rotation LEDs 416L and 416R (see FIGS. 6 and 9) to emit light when the decoration portions 411L and 411R are moved to the first effect position.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, the rotation shafts 475L and 475R of the left and right second rotation units 470L and 470R are located at substantially the same height below the left and right sides of the display screen of the effect display device 9, respectively. When moving from the second retracted position to the second effect position, the leading ends of both second movable parts 472L and 472R are superimposed on the front and rear at the lower left and right center positions of the display screen of the effect display device 9, Accordingly, the left and right second movable parts 472L and 472R are continuously arranged in an arch shape, and the display screen of the effect display device 9 appears to be divided vertically.

  The second effect device 500 can be moved up and down between the upper position and the lower position, and when the second effect device 500 is lowered to the lower position, the lower positions of the second movable parts 472L and 472R that have moved to the second effect position. It is supposed to be arranged in. As a result, the second movable portions 472L and 472R are arranged above the decorative movable portion 503 of the second effect device 500, and as a result, the second movable portions 472L and 472R are restricted from ascending the decorative movable portion 503. Can look like. That is, one movable part is arranged so as to restrict the movement of the other movable part.

  However, the second movable parts 472L and 472R are disposed in front of the decorative movable part 503 at the lower position in the second effect position, that is, the second movable parts 472L and 472R and the decorative movable part 503 Are disposed at different positions in the front-rear direction, so that the second movable parts 472L and 472R are retracted to the second effect position, or they are brought into contact with each other when the decorative movable part 503 is moved to the upper position. Is prevented.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23B, the movable effect in which the second movable parts 472L and 472R are arranged at the second effect position so as to restrict the ascent of the decorative movable part 503 arranged at the lower position is as follows. It is not temporarily executed at a predetermined timing during the variable display period of the decorative symbol (special symbol). For example, the special symbol variation time is shortened in the big hit gaming state or compared with the normal state. In a gaming machine that can be controlled to a probability variation in which the variable display result is “big hit” and the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than the normal state or the short time state, the gaming state is not a non-probable state but a probable state. It may be executed continuously over a predetermined period such as during a so-called latent production that suggests that.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the first effect devices 400L and 400R as the embodiment of the present invention, the first rotation units 410L and 410R are centered on the rotation shafts 427 and 449 facing the front-rear direction. The second rotation units 470L and 470R are provided so as to be rotatable within a first movement range from the first retraction position to the first performance position, and the second rotation units 470L and 470R have rotation shafts 475L and 475R different from the rotation shafts 427 and 449, respectively. As a center, it is provided so as to be rotatable within a second movement range from the second retraction position to the second effect position, which is separated in the depth direction (front-rear direction) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with respect to the first retraction position. The moving shafts 475L and 475R are provided to be inclined with respect to the rotating shafts 427 and 449 so that the second rotating units 470L and 470R approach the first moving range when the second rotating units 470L and 470R rotate from the second retracted position. Yes.

  The second movable units 472L and 472R of the second rotating units 470L and 470R are arranged so as to overlap the decorative portions 411L and 411R in the depth direction at the second retracted position (see FIG. 24A). By moving toward the second effect position, the displacement in the depth direction with respect to the decorative portions 411L and 411R is at least the first retraction position and the first position by approaching the first movement range of the decorative portions 411L and 411R, that is, the movement locus. 2 smaller than when in the retracted position (see FIG. 24B).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, the separation distance L1 from the display screen of the effect display device 9 at a predetermined position (here, the tip portion) of the decorative portions 411L and 411R, and as shown in FIG. In addition, the distance L2 from the display screen of the effect display device 9 at a predetermined position (here, the tip portion) of the second movable portions 472L and 472R is substantially the same (L1≈L2). Therefore, when the decoration parts 411L and 411R are moved to the first effect position and when the second movable parts 472L and 472R are moved to the second effect position, a position shift in the depth direction occurs, and the player feels uncomfortable. Giving is prevented.

  In addition, when executing a movable effect that causes the movable part to appear on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 9, in the conventional technique, the depth surface (front-rear position) that gives the most impact when it appears is Although only one of the plurality of movable parts stored in one storage location can appear, in the present embodiment, the plurality of movable parts can appear on the same depth surface (front-rear position).

  In addition, when performing an effect that combines the image displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the movable part that has appeared, in the conventional example, the position appears in the front-rear direction differs depending on the movable part, and thus appears. Since the appearance from the player is changed by the movable part, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable. However, in the present embodiment, the decorative portions 411L, 411R and the second movable portions 472L, 472R can be moved to substantially the same position in the front-rear direction, so that the display and the structure can be made without giving the player a sense of incongruity. It is possible to produce effects that match the two.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the rear ends of the rotation shafts 475L and 475R of the second rotation units 470L and 470R are horizontally oriented toward the center with respect to the rotation shafts 427 and 449 of the first rotation units 410L and 410R. In addition to tilting downward, the tilting shafts 475L and 475R of the second rotating units 470L and 470R are disposed close to the lower positions of the first rotating units 410L and 410R. As a result, the second rotation units 470L and 470R can be disposed close to the first rotation units 410L and 410R in the front-rear direction, so that the installation width in the front-rear direction is minimized. can do.

  Further, the first rotation units 410L and 410R are not only provided so that the second rotation ranges of the second rotation units 470L and 470R approach the first rotation ranges of the first rotation units 410L and 410R, but also the first rotation units 410L and 410L, Since both of the movements are complicated by rotating the second rotation units 470L and 470R in a state where the second rotation units 470L and 470R are tilted back and forth with respect to 410R, the production effect is improved.

  The depth direction of the decorative portions 411L and 411R and the second movable portions 472L and 472R is between the decorative portions 411L and 411R and the second movable portions 472L and 472R, that is, between the first movement range and the second movement range. By providing the restricting piece 435 for restricting movement to the decorative portion 411L, 411R and the second movable portions 472L, 472R are brought into contact with each other by shaking in the depth direction due to some factor within the moving range. Can be prevented.

  In particular, when the movable portion has a predetermined length and a rotation shaft is provided at one end, such as the first rotation units 410L and 410R and the second rotation units 470L and 470R, a cantilever support state is obtained. In addition, not only does the strength decrease and the bending tends to occur toward the end opposite to the rotating shaft, but also when a heavy object such as a motor is mounted on the decorative portion on the tip side, it tends to be shaken. Become. Therefore, by disposing such a restriction piece 435 at a location away from the rotation shaft, it is possible not only to stably move and guide the distal end side of each movable part, but also to contact the front and rear movable parts, etc. Can be effectively prevented.

  Further, the restricting piece 435 extends from the first effect position along the first movement range (in a direction orthogonal to the rotation shafts 427 and 449) and the second effect surface 435a. And the second restriction surfaces 435b extending from the position along the second movement range (in a direction orthogonal to the rotation shafts 435a and 435b), thereby providing the decorative portions 411L and 411R and the first The two movable portions 472L and 472R are guided along the moving direction by the respective regulating surfaces 435a and 435b, so that not only contact during movement but also shaking in the depth direction is prevented.

  Next, a first effect device as a modification of the present invention will be described. FIG. 25A is a schematic diagram illustrating an operation mode of a first effect device as a modification of the present invention, and FIG. 25B is a schematic diagram illustrating an operation mode of the first effect device as another modification example. is there.

  In the present embodiment, the rotation shafts 475L and 475R of the second rotation units 470L and 470R disposed on the back side of the first rotation units 410L and 410R are inclined with respect to the rotation shafts 427 and 449. Although the second movable parts 472L and 472R are provided so as to approach the first movement range of the decoration parts 411L and 411R, as shown in FIG. 25A, the rotation shafts of the first rotation units 410L and 410R. By tilting 427 and 449 with respect to the rotation shafts 475L and 475R of the second rotation units 470L and 470R, the decorative portions 411L and 411R are provided so as to approach the second movement range of the second movable portions 472L and 472R. May be.

  In this case, in the first effect position and the second effect position, the separation distance L3 from the display screen of the effect display device 9 to the predetermined portions (tip portions) of the decoration portions 411L and 411R and the second movable portions 472L and 472R is substantially the same. It is arranged at a position closer to the display screen than L1 and L2.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), both the rotation shafts 427 and 449 of the first rotation units 410L and 410R and the rotation shafts 475L and 475R of the second rotation units 470L and 470R are inclined with respect to each other. You may provide so that the 1st, 2 movement range of decoration part 411L, 411R and 2nd movable part 472L, 472R may mutually approach.

  Further, in this case, the display of the effect display device 9 at the second effect position is compared with the separation distance L4 from the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the first effect position to the predetermined locations (tip portions) of the decoration portions 411L and 411R. The separation distance L5 from the screen to a predetermined portion (tip portion) of the second movable portions 472L and 472R is provided to be larger.

  Thus, the first effect position and the second effect position may not be completely the same position in the front-rear direction, and may be slightly different in the front-rear direction. That is, when the second movable parts 472L and 472R of the second rotating units 470L and 470R move from the second retracted position, the first moving range of the decorative parts 411L and 411R approaches, as in this embodiment. When predetermined portions of the rotation shafts 475L and 475R overlap the first movement range of the decorative portions 411L and 411R in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 24B), the second movable portions 472L and 472R are arranged on the decorative portions 411L and 411R. When passing the first movement range forward or backward (see FIG. 25 (b)), or when the second movable parts 472L, 472R are close to the first movement range of the decoration parts 411L, 411R but not reached (Not shown) is also included.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the first effect positions of the decoration parts 411L and 411R and the second effect positions of the second movable parts 472L and 472R may be the same position or different positions in front view. That is, the first effect position and the second effect position may not be completely superimposed in the front-rear direction unless a large positional shift occurs in the front-rear direction between the first effect position and the second effect position. .

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 22, the rotation shafts 475L and 475R are moved from the rotation shafts 475L and 475R (lower end) to the tip (upper end) at the second retracted position. By being provided so as to be separated from the decorative portions 411L and 411R, the unstable tip away from the rotation shafts 475L and 475R is disposed as far as possible from the decorative portions 411L and 411R in the second retracted position. It is possible to prevent the decorative portions 411L and 411R and the decorative portions 411L and 411R from contacting each other by shaking in the depth direction due to some factor within the movement range.

  Here, a first effect device as another modification of the present invention will be described. 26A is a schematic diagram showing a first effect device as another modification of the present invention, and FIG. 26B is a schematic diagram showing a first effect device as still another modification.

  As described above, by tilting the rotation shafts 475L and 475R downward toward the back side, the upper ends of the second movable parts 472L and 472R are tilted toward the back side at the second retracted position, thereby the decorative part 411L. , 411R, for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the predetermined portions of the second movable parts 472L, 472R are bent forward, as shown in FIG. 26 (b). It may be curved.

  By bending or bending the second movable portions 472L and 472R in this way, the center of gravity of the second movable portions 472L and 472R is separated from the rotation shafts 475L and 475R, and the tip becomes heavy. It is prevented from becoming unstable and easy to swing.

  Next, the wiring situation of the second effect device 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27A is a schematic front view showing a wiring state of the second effect device, and FIG. 27B is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. 28A is an enlarged view showing the moving part, FIG. 28B is a spiral tube, and FIG. 28C is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, on the right side of the movement support portion 501 disposed on the right side of the display opening 352 on the front surface of the base member 351, the fixing member 550 to which the gear member 511 is fixed and the fixing member By a cover member 551 disposed on the front surface of 550, a wiring housing space portion 552 having a substantially rectangular cross section capable of housing the cable C is extended in the vertical direction.

  A wiring insertion groove 553 extends in the vertical direction at the front portion on the left side of the wiring housing space 552. The wiring insertion groove 553 is disposed on the right side of the wiring restriction portions 522A and 522B of the moving unit 502, and the guide bar 522a moves in the vertical direction along the wiring insertion groove 553. . The guide bar 522a is formed slightly longer than the front-rear width of the wiring insertion groove 553 and faces the front-rear direction substantially orthogonal to the extending direction of the wiring insertion groove 553. The cable C extending from the location can be reliably locked from above or below.

  In addition, a wiring insertion port 554 is formed at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the fixing member 550, that is, a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the movement support portion 501, and corresponds to the wiring insertion port 554 in the base member 351. An opening 555 is formed at the position so that the cable C can be inserted through the base member 351.

  The wiring-side connector CNH2 provided at the other end of the cable C connected to the board-side connector CNK1 of the lift relay board 538 via the wiring-side connector CNH1 provided at one end is moved from the back side of the decorative plate 531 to the moving unit 502. Is inserted into the wiring housing space 552 through the wiring insertion groove 553, and further inserted into the wiring receiving space 552 and the opening 555 of the base member 351. After extending to the back side, the base side relay board 539 is connected to the board side connector CNK2.

  Further, the cable C has such a length that a surplus part is generated while the moving part 502 moves between the upper position and the lower position, and as shown in FIG. A spiral tube 560 as a wiring protection member formed by bundling a plurality of wires by winding a belt-shaped elastic member in a spiral shape is wound around the outer periphery. As a result, not only a plurality of cables are bundled, but it is possible not only to prevent disconnection and the like due to repeated contact of the cables with the guide bars 522a of the wiring restriction portions 522A and 522B and the moving portion 502, but also with the cable C Since it becomes difficult to bend, it becomes difficult to prevent the movement of the moving part 502.

  In addition, since the plurality of wires are bundled by the spiral tube 560, it is possible to prevent the thin cables from being bitten one by one when the moving unit 502 moves. Further, since the spiral tube 560 is formed by making a spiral cut in the tubular elastic member even in a state where the wires are bundled, the degree of freedom of deformation of the bundled wires is not easily restricted, so that the moving part The cable can be retracted without generating an excessive repulsive force according to the movement of 502.

  As described above, in the second effect device 500 as the embodiment of the present invention, the movement support unit 501 that extends in the vertical direction on the base member 351 and supports the movement unit 502 movably, the decoration A board-side connector CNK1 which is a movable side wiring holding part provided in the decorative movable part 503 and a base provided in the base member 351 are connected to a lift LED 535 and a lift motor 525 which are electrical components mounted on the movable part 503. A flexible cable C spanned between the board-side connector CNK2 that is the side wiring holding part and the extending direction of the movement supporting part 501 in the moving part 502, that is, projecting in the vertical direction, Wiring restriction portions 522A and 522B for restricting the cable C from approaching the guide shafts 510a and 510b and the gear member 511 constituting the movement support portion 501; It is provided.

  Therefore, even if the cable C ′ (see the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 28A) is present on the destination guide shafts 510a and 510b and the gear member 511 when the moving unit 502 moves upward or downward, the moving unit 501 Since the wire restricting portions 522A and 522B come into contact with the cable C earlier than the cable C is restricted, the cable C enters the guide shafts 510a and 510b and the gear member 511, or the guide shaft 510a. , 510b and the guide grooves 518a, 518b, that is, the movement of the moving part 502 is prevented from entering the supported part.

  In particular, the wiring restricting portions 522A and 522B are disposed to face the wiring insertion groove 553, and in particular, the guide bar 522a is disposed so as to be orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the wiring insertion groove 553, so that the cable C is Even when the wire insertion groove 553 bulges toward the movement support portion 501, the wire restriction portions 522A and 522B protruding in the movement direction move along the vicinity of the slit-like wire insertion groove 553. Thus, the bulged cable C is gradually pushed back into the wiring housing space 552. As described above, the wiring insertion groove 553 is extended in the vertical direction in this manner, so that the cable C is not accommodated when the cable C jumps out of the wiring insertion groove 553 without greatly hindering the movement or deformation of the cable C. Since it can be pushed back into the space portion 552 and accommodated, it is possible to prevent the movement of the moving portion 502 from being obstructed without forcibly bending and disconnecting the cable C.

  Further, a base-side relay board 539 provided on the opposite side of the moving unit 501 across the back plate of the base member 351 and connected to the lift LED 535 and the lift motor 525, which are electrical components, via the cable C, and the base member 351. A wiring insertion port 554 that allows the cable C to be inserted, and the wiring insertion port 554 is formed in the vicinity of a substantially central position in the longitudinal direction of the movement support portion 501, Since the length of the cable C extended from the insertion port 554 to the moving part 502 can be made as short as possible, the excess cable C is less likely to get in the way.

  In the present embodiment, the wiring insertion port 554 is provided at a substantially central position in the longitudinal direction of the movement support portion 501, but may be provided at the upper part or the lower part and can be variously changed.

  In the present embodiment, the wiring restricting portions 522A and 522B are formed only at positions facing the wiring insertion grooves 553. However, as long as the cable C restricts the approach of the guide shafts 510a and 510b and the like. For example, it may be formed in a cylindrical shape so as to cover the periphery of the guide shafts 510a and 510b from the upper surface and the lower surface of the moving part 502, and the shape can be variously changed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the wiring insertion part 523 extends the cable C to the right side of the moving part 502 and the wiring insertion port 554 is provided on the right side of the movement support part 501. The extending direction of the cable C is not determined according to the formation position of the wiring insertion port 554, and for example, the wiring insertion port 554 may be formed on the back side of the movement support portion 501.

  Further, the moving part 502 is provided so as to be movable up and down by the movement support part 501, and the wiring restricting parts 522A and 522B are provided with a first restricting part 522A projecting upward and a first restricting part 522A projecting downward. 2 restriction unit 522B, and can restrict the cable C from approaching the main body even when the moving unit 502 moves on the forward path or on the return path.

  In this embodiment, the movement support portion 501 is constituted by guide shafts 510a and 510b, and the movement portion 502 is slidably fitted to the guide shafts 510a and 510b. The support portion may be a guide groove having a predetermined length, and the moving portion may be provided to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the guide groove, and the support structure of the moving portion by the moving support portion is limited to the above. It is not a thing.

  In the second effect device 500 according to the present embodiment, the moving unit 502 can be moved up and down by the moving support unit 501 extending in the up and down direction, but the moving direction is not limited to the up and down direction. For example, even when the moving unit 502 is provided so as to be able to reciprocate in the left-right direction by the moving support unit 501 extending in the left-right direction, for example, the extending direction of the moving support unit 501 in the moving unit 502 By providing the first restricting portion 522A and the second restricting portion 522B in the same manner, the same operation and effect can be obtained.

  The first rotation units 410L and 410R and the second rotation units 470L and 470R of the first effect devices 400L and 400R described above and the decoration movable portion 503 of the second effect device 500 are moved at various timings during the game. It is possible.

  Specifically, for example, an expectation that a variable display state of a decorative symbol becomes a predetermined reach state by moving any of the movable parts at a predetermined timing during the variable display period of the decorative symbol (special symbol). It is possible to improve the player's expectation that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, by moving any one of the movable parts after the reach state is established, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for developing to super reach or being controlled to the big hit game state.

  In addition, after the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas and the display result of the loss display is displayed, the movable symbol can be moved again to move the movable symbol. It is possible to improve the player's expectation that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by changing.

  In addition, the special figure fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is controlled is higher than the normal state and the short time state. In non-probable gaming machines, either after a non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, during a big hit gaming state where the non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, or in a gaming state where the transition is made after the jackpot gaming state ends By moving such a movable part, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is promoted from the non-probability changing state to the probable changing state.

  Moreover, the execution timing of the movable effect of each movable part is not limited to the predetermined timing during the variable display period of the symbol as described above, and may be during a big hit game, for example.

  In addition, the movable performance may move any of the plurality of movable parts, for example, by changing the type and number of movable parts to be moved or the movable mode according to the degree of expectation of big hit, Can effectively feel the feeling.

  Next, drive control of the rendering device executed by the rendering control CPU in this embodiment will be briefly described.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control CPU includes the first rotation units 410L and 410R and the second rotation units 470L and 470R of the first effect device 400 and the decorative movable part of the second effect device 500. 503 is detected by various sensors, and processing for setting the initial drive position is executed. When it is detected that each of the movable parts 410L, 410R, 470L, 470R, and 503 is in the initial driving position, the power source of each stepping motor that is a driving source is turned off, that is, each excitation phase is demagnetized.

  When driving the movable parts 410L, 410R, 470L, 470R, 503, the position of each movable part is detected and confirmed by various sensors, and then the power of the stepping motor corresponding to the movable part to be driven is turned on. In addition to driving, the power of the stepping motor corresponding to the other movable parts that are not driven is also turned on to excite all the excitation phases and forcibly stop the movement of the movable parts. Then, after any one of the movable parts is moved to the effect position, the power is turned off for all the stepping motors after returning to the driving initial position and stopping.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 equipped with a plurality of movable parts, when driving any of the movable parts, the stepping motor of the other movable part at the initial driving position is excited to forcibly stop the movement. By doing so, when the movable part is not driven, the power supply can be turned off (demagnetization) to save power, and when moving any one of the movable parts, it corresponds to the other movable parts By turning on the power of the stepping motor to perform and forcibly stopping each excitation phase, the impact due to the movement of the movable part, the impact due to the operation of the operation button etc. provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, etc. It is possible to prevent other movable parts from inadvertently moving from the initial driving position.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  In the above embodiment, a spherical pachinko ball (game ball) is applied as an example of a game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to a spherical game medium. For example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal is used. There may be. In addition, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and each can be identified. In a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. There may be.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 351 Base member 400L, 400R First effect device 410L, 410R First rotation unit 411L, 411R Decoration portion 427 Rotation shaft 435 Restriction piece 449 Rotation shaft 470L, 470R Second rotation unit 472L, 472R First 2 movable parts 475L, 475R rotation axis 500 second rendering device 501 movement support part 502 movement part 503 decoration movable parts 522A, 522B wiring restriction part 523 wiring insertion part 538 lift relay board 539 base side relay board 552 wiring accommodation space part 553 Wiring insertion groove 554 Wiring insertion port 560 Spiral tube

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a gaming value, and having a predetermined production device,
The stage device is
A first movable portion provided so as to be rotatable within a first movement range from a first position around a first rotation axis;
Centered on a second rotation axis that is different from the first rotation axis, the first position is provided so as to be rotatable within a second movement range from a second position away from the first position in the depth direction of the gaming machine. A second movable part,
The second rotation shaft is provided to be inclined with respect to the first rotation shaft so as to approach the first movement range when the second movable portion moves from the second position.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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