JP2013126461A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that displaces a movable body in a novel mode, and further to provide a game machine configured such that even when a weight is increased to achieve a moving mode of a powerful and novel movable body, hardly has a load on the peripheral structure and a control of the movable body.SOLUTION: The game machine includes a movable body device that performs a presentation by fall using the empty weight of a movable body, in accordance with a game to be started by injecting a game medium. The movable body device makes the movable body perform displacement in which fall in the vertical direction and movement in the horizontal direction are combined. Also, the movable body device includes: a base part for supporting the movable part; a driving part provided at the base part; a driving force transmission mechanism for transmitting the driving force of the driving part to the movable part; and a buffer part for relaxing impact when the movable part falls, wherein a guide part for guiding the displacement is formed in the movable part.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with a movable body device that drops a movable body using its own weight.

A pachinko gaming machine, which is one of the gaming machines, is provided with a large decorative member (hereinafter referred to as a center accessory) at a substantially central position of a gaming area defined on the surface of the gaming board. The display part of a liquid crystal type or drum type display device arranged on the back side of the machine faces the opening formed in the machine, and there are those that perform video effects such as symbol combination games and reach effects with this symbol display device . In addition, as such a pachinko game machine, a movable effect device provided with a movable body that performs a required operation is disposed in the center accessory, and the movable body operates in accordance with the video effect performed by the symbol display device. What performs a movable body effect to be performed is known. Furthermore, there are pachinko machines equipped with a movable body that cause the movable body to fall using its own weight (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
JP 2009-207803 A JP 2009-268767 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine as described above, since the unexpectedness of the operation of the movable body leads to an increase in the commercial value, it is actually desired to operate the movable body in a mode different from the conventional gaming machine as much as possible. is there.

  In addition, in a type of gaming machine in which the movable body is dropped using its own weight (falling its own weight), it is effective to increase the weight of the movable body sufficiently to cause the movable body to fall with force. is there. However, when the weight of the movable body is increased, the portion that supports the movable body is likely to deteriorate, so the strength of the support portion of the movable body must be sufficiently increased. Also, when the weight of the movable body is increased, allow for some deformation over time, for example, ensure a large limit switch detection range, or set a tolerance range with a margin in the control program. Although it is possible to take measures such as setting up, it is desirable to avoid situations where the equipment used is over-spec or the development man-hours increase as much as possible.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that displaces a movable body in a novel manner. Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with less burden on the peripheral structure and control of the movable body even if the movable body is increased in weight and a powerful and innovative operation mode is realized.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a movable portion (for example, a first movable body, a second movable body, etc.) in association with a game started by inserting a game medium (for example, a game ball). A movable body device that produces an effect by dropping using its own weight, and the movable body device causes the movable portion to perform a displacement that combines a drop in a vertical direction and a movement in a horizontal direction. The body apparatus includes a base portion that supports the movable portion, a drive portion (for example, including a first motor, a second motor, and the like) provided on the base portion, and a driving force of the drive portion to the movable portion. A driving force transmission mechanism (for example, provided with a link gear, a lifting link, a first arm, a second arm, etc.) for transmitting, and a buffer (for example, a first buffer, a first arm, etc.) for reducing the impact when the movable part falls. With 2 buffer parts) The movable part includes a guide part for guiding the displacement (for example, a first standing wall of the lifting link, a second standing wall, a guide member of the base part, a guide boss of the second movable body, a slide groove for skewing, and a first movable part. And a slide groove forming member of the body, etc.) are formed.

  According to the present invention, the movable body can be displaced in a novel manner. Furthermore, it is possible to increase the weight and realize a powerful operation mode of the movable body without increasing the load on the peripheral structure and control of the movable body.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a rear view of the pachinko game machine concerning one example of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline | summary of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the movable body apparatus and assembly member which concern on one Example of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the movable body apparatus and assembly member which concern on one Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the movable body apparatus and assembly member which concern on one Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the state which the movable body apparatus in FIG. 5 act | operated. It is a rear view which shows the state which the movable body apparatus in FIG. 6 act | operated. It is a rear view of the movable body apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which extracts the principal part of the movable body apparatus in FIG. 10, and shows from a back side. It is explanatory drawing which extracts the principal part of the movable body apparatus in FIG. 10, and shows from upper direction. It is a rear view which shows the state which the movable body apparatus in FIG. 10 act | operated. It is explanatory drawing which extracts the principal part and shows from the back side the state which the movable body apparatus in FIG. 11 act | operated. It is explanatory drawing which extracts the principal part and shows from the upper part the state which the movable body apparatus in FIG. 11 act | operated. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a part of the first movable body according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from behind. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the horizontal movable body of the 1st movable body in FIG. 16 act | operated. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the engagement relationship of a part of 1st movable body and 2nd movable body which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the raising / lowering link which concerns on one Example of this invention, and a 2nd buffer part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship following FIG. 19 of the raising / lowering link which concerns on one Example of this invention, and a 2nd buffer part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship following FIG. 20 of the raising / lowering link which concerns on one Example of this invention, and a 2nd buffer part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship following FIG. 21 of the raising / lowering link which concerns on one Example of this invention, and a 2nd buffer part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship following FIG. 22 of the raising / lowering link and 2nd buffer part which concern on one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the raising / lowering link which concerns on one Example of this invention, and a link roller. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship following FIG. 24 of the raising / lowering link and link roller which concern on one Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the assembly member which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the assembly member which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the assembly member which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the 1st channel | path obstruction | occlusion member and the 2nd channel | path obstruction | occlusion member from the assembly member of FIG. It is a front view which shows the state which removed the 1st channel | path obstruction | occlusion member and the 2nd channel | path obstruction | occlusion member from the assembly member of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the member which comprises each ball path from the assembly member of FIG. It is a perspective view which extracts and shows the peripheral part of each ball passage concerning one example of the present invention. It is a front view which extracts and shows the peripheral part of each ball passage concerning one example of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The peripheral part of each spherical passage which concerns on one Example of this invention is extracted and shown, (a) is a side view from right direction, (b) is a side view from left direction. The peripheral part of each ball passage concerning one example of the present invention is extracted and shown, (a) is a top view from the lower direction, and (b) is a top view from the upper direction. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the 1st channel | path obstruction | occlusion member and the 2nd channel | path obstruction | occlusion member from the state of FIG. It is a front view which shows the state which removed the 1st channel | path obstruction | occlusion member and the 2nd channel | path obstruction | occlusion member from the state of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of each game ball sensor which concerns on one Example of this invention from the back side of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the clearance gap concerning one Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the structure around the game ball sensor which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main functional blocks of the game control apparatus in FIG. 4 in detail. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the symbol determination table referred by this determination. It is a figure showing the example of a screen of special production displayed on a production display device. It is a figure showing the example of a screen of special production displayed on a production display device. It is a figure which shows a subtraction table typically. It is a figure which shows a reduction limit setting table typically. It is a flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the ball entry process of S10 in FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing in detail a pre-determination process in S208 in FIG. 48. It is a flowchart which shows the whole process of the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing in detail a prefetch process of S250 in FIG. 50. FIG. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing in detail a pitch counting process started in S268 of FIG. 51. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the special symbol fluctuation | variation process of S252 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol fluctuation | variation stop process of S44 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the decoration design change process of S254 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the special effect process started in S294 of FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the subtraction table concerning 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows a special effect process in detail.

  Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine that is one of bullet ball gaming machines. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of a gaming machine frame 10 and a gaming board 20.

  Among these, the gaming machine frame 10 includes an outer frame 11 and a front frame 12, and the outer frame 11 is a rectangular frame having opening portions in the front and rear, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in a game hall. In addition, it is fixed to the island facility of the amusement hall by nailing or the like. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). Further, the front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing the game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. A plate 14, a dish unit 15, an upper ball dish 15a, a lower ball dish 15b, an operation button 16, a firing handle 17, and the like are provided.

  The door 13 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The transparent plate 14 is made of glass or synthetic resin and is supported by the door 13. The upper ball tray 15a is provided in the tray unit 15, and has mechanisms such as storage of game balls, delivery of game balls to a launch rail (not shown), and extraction of game balls to the lower ball tray 15b. The lower ball tray 15b is also provided in the tray unit 15 and has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A plurality of speakers 19 are provided on the lower front plate 18 positioned below the lower ball tray 15b, and sound effects corresponding to the gaming state and the like are output.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has an effect symbol display device 24, a center accessory 25, a first start prize opening device 26, a first game on a game area 23 partitioned by an outer rail 21 and an inner rail 22. 2 A start winning port device 27, a large winning port device 28, a normal symbol operating port device 29, a general winning port device 30, an out port forming member 31 and the like are provided. In addition, the game board 20 includes various game parts such as a large number of game nails 32,...

  The effect symbol display device 24 is arranged at a position near the upper center of the game area 23, and the display screen 24a of the effect symbol display device 24 is surrounded by a center accessory 25 which is a decorative member. The center accessory 25 includes a ball passage portion 34, a stage portion 35, a decoration portion 36, a movable body device 37, and the like, and has outer dimensions that occupy most of the central portion and the upper right portion of the game area 23. Have. In some cases, the effect symbol display device 24 and the center accessory 25 are collectively referred to as a center accessory.

  The first start prize opening device 26 is disposed at the lower center of the game area 23, and the first start prize opening 26 a opens upward in the upper center of the first start prize opening device 26. And in the first start winning opening 26a, game ball discharge areas 35a and 35b formed in the stage part 35 of the center accessory 25, other areas of the stage part 35, or directly from the outside of the center accessory 25, A game ball can enter. Further, as will be described later, the first start winning opening device 26 is provided with two game ball sensors 26b and 26c, and the game balls flowing in from the first start winning opening 26a are two game ball sensors 26b. , 26c in order.

  The second start winning a prize opening device 27 is arranged at a position on the right side of the middle stage of the game area 23. The second start winning opening device 27 has an opening / closing blade 27a and an obstacle 27b protruding above the opening / closing blade 27a, and a second start winning port 27c is formed between the opening / closing blade 27a. . Then, the second start winning opening device 27 changes the opening / closing blade 27a from the closed state indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2 to the open state indicated by the solid line, and expands the opening width of the second starting winning opening 27c. .

  That is, the second start winning opening device 27 corresponds to a so-called ordinary electric accessory, and the width of the gap between the opening / closing blade 27a and the obstacle portion 27b is usually smaller than the diameter of the game ball. When the opening / closing blade 27a is opened, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 27c through the gap between the opening / closing blade 27a and the obstacle portion 27b. Further, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the second starting prize opening device 27 is provided with a game ball sensor 27d for detecting the entered game ball and a normal electric accessory solenoid 27e for opening and closing the opening / closing blade 27a. It has been.

  The above-described normal symbol operating port device 29 is arranged at a position on the right side above the second start winning port device 27. The normal symbol operating port device 29 is a so-called passing gate having a normal symbol operating port 29a penetrating vertically, and a game ball sensor 29b detects a game ball passing through the normal symbol operating port 29a. In the following description, the terms “entering” and “winning” may be used, including “passing” a game ball.

  Further, the aforementioned big prize opening device 28 is arranged in a portion biased to the lower left side of the second starting prize opening device 27. The big prize opening device 28 includes a first big prize opening 28a and a second prize winning opening 28a. The big winning opening 28b is formed vertically. Rectangular opening / closing doors 28c and 28d are provided at both large winning openings 28a and 28b so that they can fall on the lower side as a fulcrum. It is driven to open / close each of the special winning openings 28a, 28b. In addition, when each of the big winning openings 28a and 28b is opened, the inflow of game balls becomes possible, and the gaming balls that have flowed into the respective big winning openings 28a and 28b are guided by a guide path (not shown) to a specific area. It enters and is detected by the game ball sensors 28g and 28h. Here, the width of the second big prize opening 28b is larger than that of the first big prize opening 28a, and the left portion of the second big prize opening 28b in FIG. 2 is larger than the first big prize opening 28a. Projects outward.

  The general winning a prize opening device 30 is arranged on the left side of the first start winning a prize opening device 26, and has a plurality of left general winning award openings 30a to 30c that open upward. Then, the game balls that have flowed into the left general winning ports 30a to 30c are detected by one game ball sensor 30d. In the present embodiment, the big prize opening device 28 is also provided with the right general prize opening 28i, and the game ball that has flowed into the right general prize opening 28i is detected by the game ball sensor 28j.

  The inner rail 22 has a guide rail portion 22a that serves as a guide for a game ball before reaching the game area. In the lower left area 20a between the guide rail portion 22a and the game area 23, a special symbol is provided. An equal display device 38 is installed. The special symbol display device 38 is formed with various special symbol display units, a normal symbol display unit, a game state display unit, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 24 uses a liquid crystal display, but is not limited to this, and other displays such as other flat displays, mechanical drum displays, dot matrix displays, etc. It may be configured by means. Further, in this embodiment, various special symbols and ordinary symbols have a main role of performing lottery and notifying the obtained lottery result, and are displayed as an effect display to the player. Since the role of presenting is small, a small display device is adopted as the special symbol display device 38 and disposed in the lower left area 20a of the game board 20. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and special symbols and the like may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 24.

  Further, in this embodiment, the decorative symbols corresponding to the first and second special symbols are not individually set, and the display corresponding to both the special symbols is performed with the common decorative symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and special symbols can be set separately by dividing the display area, and a display device can be provided individually. Further, when the decorative symbol is shared as in the present embodiment, a display for indicating which special symbol corresponds to the special symbol may be displayed on, for example, a corner of the effect symbol display device 24. good.

  Next, a schematic configuration of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on FIG. On the back side of the front frame 12, a set base 40 having a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game balls is disposed. The set base 40 has a power supply unit for supplying power to the entire gaming machine. 41, a main control device 42 that performs overall control of the entire game, an integrated effect control device 43 that controls operations of various effect devices based on information received from the main control device 42 or information received uniquely, and the gaming machine frame 10 A payout control device 44 that performs side control, a launch control device 45 that performs game ball launch control, and the like are attached.

  Further, the set base 40 is connected to a prize ball tank 46 for storing a prize ball, a prize ball passage section 47 for rectifying and guiding a game ball stored in the prize ball tank 46, and a prize ball passage section 47. The payout unit 48 that can flow down and discharge the balls stored inside in a single ball unit, and the game balls that have flowed down from the payout unit 48 are guided as ball balls (upper ball plate 15a or lower ball plate 15b) as prize balls. A prize ball discharge passage portion 49 and the like are disposed around the main control device 42 and the integrated effect control device 43.

  Next, a schematic configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG. FIG. 4 shows the game control device 50 of this embodiment and various devices connected to the game control device 50. Here, the game control device 50 is a concept that includes a main control device 42 and a sub control device 51 that performs effect control and payout control based on commands from the main control device. Various control devices for effects such as an effect control device 43, an effect display control device 52, an electrical decoration control device 53, an audio control device 54, and the like are included. The sub-control device 51 also includes a payout control device 44, a launch control device 45, and the like.

  The game control device 50 includes the above-described effect symbol display device 24, first start prize opening device 26, large prize opening device 28, normal symbol operation mouth device 29, general winning opening device 30, special symbol display device 38, operation buttons, and the like. 16 and the speaker 19 are electrically connected to each other, and can transmit and receive various control signals and detection signals. The game control device 50 is also connected to a game effect lamp 55, and notifies the player and the game hall related parties of the game situation and the state of the gaming machine using the game effect lamp 55. Here, the game effect lamp 55 is a concept including not only lamps but also various types of discrete-type and chip-type LEDs mounted on an electric decoration board, and other devices related to an electric light-emitting body for electric decoration. .

  The above-described various control devices 42, 51 to 54, etc. have a CPU, ROM, RAM, and other electronic components mounted on the control board, and the CPU temporarily stores the RAM based on a control program stored in the ROM. Various control processes are executed while being used as storage means. In addition, various control processes are executed to end the process each time during an interrupt process repeated at a control cycle of, for example, 2 ms or 4 ms, so that even if an abnormality occurs due to unexpected noise or the like, In the next control cycle, the control can be returned to the normal state.

  The main control device 42 obtains a count value that is a random value based on a game ball detection signal transmitted from the first start winning port device 26, the second start winning port device 27, and the normal symbol operating port device 29. Then, the winning lottery relating to the entry is executed, and a command necessary for selecting and determining the effect is transmitted to the sub-control device 51. In addition, a part of lottery and determination of various production patterns based on the result of the winning / failing lottery is also performed in the main controller 42. As an example of selection of the effect pattern performed in the main control apparatus 42, selection of the various display patterns in the display apparatus 38, such as a special symbol, is mentioned, for example.

  Communication between the main control device 42 and the sub control device 51 is performed in one direction (one direction) from the main control device 42 to the sub control device 51. The reason why such a communication method is employed is to eliminate the influence of unspecified external influence on the control processing in the main control device 42, thereby preventing fraud. . In order to prevent external signal input to the main control device 42, it is also effective to arrange a buffer IC, for example, on the signal path that physically restricts the direction of the signal.

  In various control devices subsequent to the sub-control device 51, one of the effect patterns is determined from the choices according to the game situation, based on the result of the lottery determination in the main control device 42 or the result of selecting the effect pattern. Is done. As an example of a method of selecting an effect pattern according to the game situation, the range of options in a specific gaming state is limited to a specific type of effect pattern group, and the effect patterns included in the effect pattern group are concentrated. There is a method to execute. Furthermore, as a specific aspect of this type of selection method, in a limited situation, a limited frequency table is provided so that an effect pattern included in a specific effect pattern group is frequently selected. The thing which performs selection of an effect pattern within the range of a table can be illustrated.

  1 to 4 schematically show main parts of various devices, and necessary details of those details will be described below as appropriate.

  Next, the game procedure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, “incoming”, “entering ball”, and “winning” include “passing”. First, during a normal game, the player aims at the first start winning opening 26a by firing a game ball toward the left area of the game area 23, so-called left-handed. When there is a ball in the first start winning opening 26a, a random number value is acquired in various control devices such as the main control device 42. Furthermore, in the special symbol display device 38, if the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol) is started, and the effect symbol display device 24 also produces an effect accordingly. Symbol variation display is executed.

  The variable display on the special symbol display device 38 and the effect symbol display device 24 is performed based on a random value acquired by the main control device 42 or a numerical value associated with the random value. When the execution of the special game is determined based on the random value acquired by the main control device 42, the special symbol on the display device 38 such as the special symbol and the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 24 are big hits. Is stopped and displayed. The jackpot probability during the normal game is a normal probability, and is a low probability that is relatively low compared to a high probability described later.

  When the special game is started, the player increases the rotation angle of the launch handle 17 from the left strike so far, and fires the game ball toward the right area of the game area 23, so-called right-handed launch mode. Switch. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the opened first major winning opening 28a, and the special game is digested by repeating a predetermined number of round games. After the special game is over, if the big hit type is a normal big hit, a short game (hereinafter referred to as a short time) of the specified number of starts will be given, and if it is a probable big hit, until the next big hit Time is given.

  In this embodiment, during the short-time game, an opening / extension function is performed to open / close the opening / closing blades 27a of the second start prize opening device 27 with a predetermined opening / closing pattern having a relatively long opening time compared to other cases. The In addition to this, during the time reduction, a variable time shortening function is executed, and as a variation pattern such as a normal symbol, various special symbols, and various effect symbols, the required time is relatively longer than other cases. The short one is selected.

  When the time is short, a right strike is made, and the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating port 29a, so that the opening / closing blade 27a of the second start winning port device 27 is operated to be expanded. As described above, the opening / extension mechanism is executed during the time reduction, and the open state of the opening / closing blade 27a is kept relatively long, so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening 27c. easy. Then, when the player enters the second start winning opening 27c, a random number is acquired in various control devices such as the main control device 42. Then, in the special symbol display device 38, if the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol (second special symbol) is started, and the effect symbol display device 24 also produces an effect accordingly. Symbol variation display is executed.

  The variable display on the special symbol display device 38 and the effect symbol display device 24 is performed based on a random value acquired by the main control device 42 or a numerical value associated with the random value. When the execution of the special game is determined based on the random value acquired by the main control device 42, the special symbol on the display device 38 such as the special symbol and the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 24 are big hits. Is stopped and displayed. At this time, the probability of hitting the jackpot is relatively high as compared with the normal game as described above.

  When the special symbol or effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a big win mode, the second big prize opening 28b is opened, and the player continues to make a right turn and enters a game ball into the second big prize opening 28b. Let Then, a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the opened second major winning opening 28b, and the special game is digested by repeating a predetermined number of round games. If the symbol that won the special game satisfies the conditions for achieving a high probability state, the high probability gaming state will continue even after the special game ends, and the symbol will have a high probability state. If the above condition is not satisfied, the normal game state is restored after the special game ends.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball is passed to the normal symbol operating port 29a by right-handing at normal times, and the opening and closing blades 27a of the second start winning port device 27 are expanded through a lottery through the normal symbol. Thus, it is possible to enter a game ball into the second start winning opening 27c. However, the probability of winning a normal symbol at the time of non-time reduction is set to be lower than that at the time of time reduction, and as the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing blade 27a, the opening time is relatively short or the closing time is relatively A long one is selected, and it is disadvantageous for the player to aim at the second start winning a prize opening device 27 at a non-short time.

  Next, the structure and function of the center accessory 25 will be described in detail. First, the ball passage portion 34, the stage portion 35, and the decoration portion 36 are formed by integrally assembling a plurality of parts made of synthetic resin, and the peripheral portion of the opening of the game board 20 where the effect symbol display device 24 faces. And is fixed to the game board 20. Of these, the ball passage 34 is located near the left side of the display screen 24a of the effect symbol display device 24 when the game area 23 is viewed from the front side, and accepts the game ball from the opening on the left side. Then, it guides to the stage unit 35 and discharges it.

  The stage unit 35 includes first and second stages 35c and 35d at the front and rear, and a central portion of the rear first stage 35c is formed at a position higher than the front second stage 35d. . Then, the game ball that has reached the stage portion 35 via the ball passage portion 34 is first guided to the first stage 35c, and a part thereof falls into a guide hole (not shown) from the raised central portion and opens forward. The game ball is discharged from the game ball discharge area 35a, which is a hole, toward the lower portion of the game area 23.

  Further, the other game balls are decelerated by the undulations formed on the ball rolling surface of the first stage 35c and flow down to the second stage 35d, and are formed on the left and right upper portions of the game ball discharge area 35a. It is discharged toward the lower part of the game area 23 from the game ball discharge area 35b on the side or other parts. Each of the game ball discharge areas 35a and 35b exhibits a function of bringing the game ball toward the first start winning opening 26a, but the central game ball discharge area 35a is located close to the first start winning opening 26a. Thus, the game balls discharged from the game ball discharge area 35a are most likely to enter the first start winning opening 26a.

  In the present embodiment, the second stage 35d is also communicated with the guide hole in the central portion, and the game ball reaching the second stage 35d is also likely to be released from the game ball discharge area 35a. It has been. Further, the flow-down mode of the game ball is affected not only by the above-described mode but also, for example, without passing through the ball path portion 34 because it is affected by the speed and direction of the game ball or other game balls and game parts that are buffered. There are also game balls that reach the stage unit 35, game balls that are directly released from the first stage 35c to the game area 23, and the like.

  The decoration part 36 is configured by combining parts formed by molding a synthetic resin material. The decoration part 36 is used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 at a portion surrounding the display screen 24a of the effect symbol display device 24 on the front side. Shapes that match the motifs are formed by irregularities. Further, most of the front surface of the decorative portion 36 is a lens body, and an LED substrate on which a large number of chip-shaped LEDs are mounted is incorporated inside the lens body. And the decoration part 36 light-emits LED by a various color scheme and a drive pattern according to the condition of a game, and performs the light decoration according to the condition. In the present embodiment, as a part of the shape of the decorative portion 36, a plurality of parts that are shaped like plant flowers are formed.

  Furthermore, the decoration part 36 is provided with a rotating electrical decoration device 36a. The rotating electrical decoration device 36a is disposed in a portion corresponding to the left side of the effect symbol display device 24 when the game area 23 is viewed from the front side, and the flat cross-sectional shape is within a box-shaped casing 36b having a regular triangle shape. It accommodates an LED substrate on which a large number of chip LEDs are arranged. Further, the rotary electric decoration device 36a is provided with a stepping motor (not shown), and the casing 36b can be rotated in the horizontal direction around the rotating shaft extending vertically while the LED board is fixed. Is possible. Then, the rotating electrical decoration device 36a causes the internal LEDs to emit light with various color schemes and drive patterns according to the game situation, and allows the player to visually recognize any of the three surfaces of the casing 36b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the rotating electrical decoration device 36 a is supported through the assembly member 60. The collective member 60 covers the back side of the game board 20 to hold various production devices and guide the game ball reaching the back side of the game board 20 to the set base 40. Details thereof will be described later, and are omitted here.

  A wall portion 35e made of a transparent synthetic resin is erected at the back of the stage portion 35, and a light emitting decoration portion 25b having a spherical surface portion 25a is disposed behind the wall portion 35e. The wall portion 35e prevents a game ball jumping into the center accessory 25 and a game ball reaching the stage portion 35 through the ball passage portion 34 from colliding with the light emitting decoration portion 25b. The LED decoration board 25b has a built-in LED board in the same manner as the other parts, and the light emission of the internal LEDs is controlled according to the game situation. In the present embodiment, the light emitting decoration portion 25b is attached to the above-described assembly member 60.

  The upper right portion of the decoration portion 36 approaches the outer rail 21 leaving a game ball guide area 23a having a width that is somewhat larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball that has entered the game ball guide area 23a. Can reach the right region 23b where the special winning opening device 28, the normal symbol operating port device 29 and the like are arranged.

  Next, the movable body device 37 constituting the center accessory 25 will be described in more detail based on FIGS. 2 and 5 to 25. First, as shown in FIG. 2, the movable body device 37 is located above the center accessory 25, and a part thereof is exposed on the upper right of the display screen 24 a of the effect symbol display device 24. Furthermore, the support of the movable body device 37 is performed through the above-described assembly member 60 as shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the movable body device 37 includes a base portion 61, a drive portion 62, a movable portion 63, and a drive force transmission mechanism portion 64. Among these, the base portion 61 is made of a synthetic resin material and has an outer shape along the movable body device housing portion of the center accessory 25. Further, the base unit 61 is provided with a driving unit 62, a movable unit 63, and a driving force transmission mechanism unit 64. The movable unit 63 includes first and second movable bodies 65 and 66. ing.

  Here, FIGS. 5 to 7 show a normal state before the first and second movable bodies 65 and 66 operate, and FIGS. 8 to 9 show the first and second movable bodies 65 and 66, respectively. The operation state after 66 is displaced is shown.

  The 1st and 2nd movable bodies 65 and 66 have the 1st and 2nd production display parts 65a and 66a in each front side, and each production display part 65a and 66a was designed respectively. The shapes of the “escape” and “dead” characters are formed by irregularities. And the unitized 3rd effect display part 67 is embedded in the site | part of the base part 61 right side seeing from the front so that it may become substantially flush, and on the front side of the 3rd effect display part 67 In the figure, the figure of the character of “designated” is formed by unevenness. And the mutual relationship of the character formed in each production | presentation display part 65a, 66a, 67 is set so that the word of "fugitive" may be comprised by arranging in order.

  The positional relationship of the first movable body 65, the second movable body 66, and the third effect display unit 67 is sequentially stacked in the front-rear direction with the first movable body 65 as the forefront in the normal state of the movable body device 37. It becomes a state. And the external dimension of the 1st movable body 65 is set larger than both the 2nd movable body 66 and the 3rd production | presentation display part 67, For this reason, in a normal state, the 2nd movable body 65 makes the 2nd The movable body 66 and the third effect display unit 67 are obscured.

  In addition, an LED substrate on which a large number of chip LEDs are mounted is provided inside the first to third effect display portions 65a, 66a, and 67, and each character portion is a lens body. And the 1st-3rd production | presentation display parts 65a, 66a, 67 light-emit LED by various color schemes and drive patterns according to the situation of production part game, and perform the light decoration according to the situation. In the present embodiment, the first to third effect display portions 65a, 66a, and 67 have shapes and colors having a common design, and the effect display portions 65a, 66a, and 67 When lined up in a row, players can have an integrated sense.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 15, the first movable body 65 is movably connected to the second movable body 66, and the second movable body 66 is movably connected to the base portion 61. Yes. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, two linear skew slide grooves 66 b are diagonally arranged on the back side of the second movable body 66, and the skew slide grooves 66 b include As shown in FIG. 11, the guide member 61a protruding from the base portion 61 allows the tip portions of the two guide bosses 61b and 61b to enter. Here, in FIG. 11, the main body portion of the base portion 61 is removed from the drawing, and the guide bosses 61b and 61b are hatched and shown in cross section. Further, an extended portion 61c that is inserted into the second movable body 66 is formed at the distal end portion of the guide bosses 61b and 61b. The extended portion 61c protrudes laterally, and is formed in the oblique slide groove 66b. The edge is engaged from the inside. Then, the second movable body 66 is in an oblique direction as indicated by arrows A1 and A2 in FIG. 14 within the range of the length of the oblique slide groove 66b while maintaining the state of being locked with the guide member 61a. Can be moved up and down.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 13, a first buffer 68 is formed between the second movable body 66 and the base 61, and the first buffer 68 has a first coil spring. 68a is provided. That is, one end of the first coil spring 68 a is locked to the second movable body 66, and the other end of the first coil spring 68 a is locked to the base portion 61. The second movable body 66 is suspended and suspended from the base portion 61 by the first coil spring 68a. When the second movable body 66 is pulled downward by receiving an external force, the second movable body 66 is displaced downward so as to move away from the base portion 61. When released from the position, it is overlapped with the base portion 61 and returned to the original position by the elastic restoring force of the first coil spring 68a.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 18, the first movable body 65 is formed with an arcuate slide groove 65 b, and the arcuate slide groove 65 b is a slide screwed to the first movable body 65. It is formed by the groove forming member 65c. A guide boss 66c projecting from the second movable body 66 enters the arcuate slide groove 65b, and an extended portion 66d at the tip of the guide boss 66c is slidably engaged with the slide groove forming member 65c. doing. The arcuate slide groove 65b has a shape in which both ends of the arc are extended with a larger curvature than the center part 65d, and has a horizontal part 65e and a vertical part 65f above and below the center part 65d. . In FIG. 14, reference numeral 66e denotes a connecting pin serving as an axial center of the guide boss 66c and the extended portion 66d.

  The first movable body 65 is pivotally supported at one end of the first and second arms 69a and 69b, and the other end of the first and second arms 69a and 69b is connected to the movable portion. The member is connected to the base portion 61 via a lifting link 74 described later. That is, the first movable body 65 is supported by the base portion 61 and the second movable body 66 while forming a parallel link mechanism together with the first arm 69a, the second arm 69b, and the elevating link 74. The first movable body 65 can be displaced while maintaining the vertical direction while being restrained by the first arm 69a, the second arm 69b, the elevating link 74, and the second movable body 66. Here, reference numeral 69c in FIGS. 11 and 14 is a first limit sensor that detects the detection piece 69d of the first arm 69a when the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 are positioned above. The reference numeral 69e indicates a second limit sensor that detects the detection piece 69f of the second arm 69b when the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 are positioned above.

  The driving unit 62 is provided with two first and second stepping motors (hereinafter referred to as a first motor and a second motor) 71a and 71b. The motors 71a and 71b are transparent. It is fixed to a motor mounting board (not shown) made of resin and screwed to the base portion 61. First and second motor gears 71c and 71d are attached to the output shafts of the motors 71a and 71b, and the motor gears 71c and 71d are separated from each other while facing the inner side of the motor mounting board 61d.

  The driving force transmission mechanism 64 includes a driven gear 72 and a link gear 73. All of these are rotatably mounted on the base portion 61, and the teeth of the outer peripheral portion of the driven gear 72 are meshed with the teeth of the first and second motor gears 71c and 71d. Further, a small-diameter output gear 72a is formed at the center of the driven gear 72, and the teeth of the outer peripheral portion of the link gear 73 are meshed with the teeth of the output gear 72a.

  The outer diameter of the link gear 73 is set to be larger than that of the driven gear 72, and a roller support shaft 73a having a predetermined diameter is provided on the outer peripheral portion of one side surface of the link gear 73 as shown in FIG. 73 is provided in parallel with the axial direction of 73. A cylindrical link roller 73b is rotatably connected to the roller support shaft 73a, and the link roller 73b is engaged with the above-described lifting link 74.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 19 to 25, the elevating link 74 has a roller passage 74b on one plate surface of the elevating link main body 74a. The roller passage 74b includes two first and second roller passages 74b. It is divided by the standing walls 74c and 74d. Further, the roller passage 74b opens between the first standing wall 74c and the second standing wall 74d, and the width of the roller passage 74b is set to be somewhat larger than the diameter of the link roller 73b. The roller passage 74b has a straight line portion 74e extending along the longitudinal direction of the lifting / lowering link main body 74a and a circular arc portion 74f communicating with one end of the straight line portion 74e. It is an opening 74g. Further, the lifting link 74 has the surface on which the roller passage 74b is formed facing the link gear 73, and the link roller 73b of the link gear 73 can enter and leave the roller passage 74b from the opening 74g. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 15, the elevating link 74 corresponds to the base end portions of the first arm 69 a and the second arm 69 b across the base portion 61, and is connected to the connection shown in FIGS. 19 to 23. The first arm 69a and the second arm 69b are connected via pins 74h and 74i. The connecting pins 74h and 74i pass through two arc-shaped slits 61e formed in the base portion 61, and the elevating link 74 is formed in the arc-shaped slit 61e together with the first arm 69a and the second arm 69b. Displacement along is possible.

  Further, the base portion 61 is provided with a second buffer portion 75 shown in FIGS. 19 to 23, and the second buffer portion 75 is located on the lower end side of the arc-shaped slit 61e. That is, the second buffer part 75 is entirely accommodated in a casing part 75a made of a transparent resin and screwed to the base part 61, a buffering movable part 75b whose proximal end is inserted into the casing part 75a, and the casing part 75a. The second coil spring 75c is provided. Further, the buffering movable portion 75b is formed on a main body portion 75d formed in an arc shape, a similarly arc-shaped spring entry portion 75e protruding from the base end side of the main body portion 75d, and a distal end side of the main body portion 75d. And a rectangular plate-like cushion mounting portion 75f.

  The spring entry portion 75e of the buffer movable portion 75b enters the second coil spring 75c in the casing portion 75a concentrically, and the cushion mounting portion 75f has a cushion material made of rectangular plate rubber. 75g is attached. When receiving the external force from the cushioning material 75g side, the buffering movable portion 75b is displaced toward the back of the arc-shaped internal space of the casing portion 75a while compressing the second coil spring 75c. Further, when the buffering movable part 75b is released from the external force, it moves in an arc shape so as to protrude from the casing part 75a by the elastic restoring force of the second coil spring 75c. The casing part 75a is formed with a retaining part (not shown) that prevents the buffering movable part 75b from protruding from the casing part 75a when the buffering movable part 75b protrudes.

  The material of the cushion material 75g is viscoelastic rubber or resin, foamed rubber or resin, liquid or viscous fluid encapsulated, gel-like substance encapsulated, powder or granular material. A low resilience member such as an encapsulated one, a non-woven fabric, a moquette, a pile woven material, or a pile-like material can be used. In this embodiment, “Honeynite (registered trademark)” is used as the material of the cushion material 75g.

  Next, the structure of the 1st movable body 65 is demonstrated in detail based on FIG.16 and FIG.17. The first effect display portion 65a provided in the first movable body 65 has a structure that is divided into two vertically, and the upper portion is a lateral movable body 65g as an additional movable body. The horizontal movable body 65g is mounted with the upper portion of the first effect display portion 65a, and as shown in FIG. 2, is aligned vertically with the lower portion of the first movable body main body 65h. Forms the word “escape”. The laterally movable body 65g is connected to a third stepping motor (hereinafter referred to as a third motor) 65i as an additional drive unit provided in the first movable body main body 65h via a rack and pinion mechanism. When the third motor 65i is driven to rotate, the gear of the pinion portion 65j rotates, and as shown in FIG. 17, the rack portion 65k is sent in the diagonally upper left direction in the drawing. Along with this, the horizontally movable body 65g is displaced in the horizontal direction, and the character of “escape” on the first effect display portion 65a is divided into two parts, for example, as if it was cut with a Japanese sword. In FIG. 16, reference numerals 65l and 65m denote limit sensors for detecting the position of the lateral movable body 65g.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the third motor 65 i can rotate the pinion portion 65 j forward and backward, and depending on the effect pattern determined by the game control device 50, it can move laterally as indicated by an arrow G. The body 65g reciprocates in the left-right direction. As a pattern of the reciprocating movement of the horizontal movable body 65g, the horizontal movable body 65g is moved in a large stroke pattern that moves to the full movable range, a medium stroke pattern that moves to about half of the movable range, or a small stroke in small strokes. When a reciprocating vibration pattern or the like is set and reciprocating in small increments, the laterally movable body 65g is in a vibrating state.

  Next, the operation of the above-described movable body device 37 will be described. First, at a normal time when the movable body device 37 does not displace the first movable body 65, the first motor 71a and the second motor 71b are stationary as shown in FIGS. The driven gear 72 and the link gear 73 are also kept stationary. Further, since the link gear 73 is stationary, the elevating link 74 engaged with the link roller 73b is also kept in a horizontal state, and accordingly, the first arm 69a, the second arm 69b, the first movable body. 65 also stands still at the raised position.

  At this time, the lifting link 74 is supported by the brakes of the first motor 71a and the second motor 71b with the upper wall 74c on the link roller 73b (see FIG. 19). The sub-control device 51 (in this case, the integrated effect control device 43) confirms that the detection piece 69d of the first arm 69a is detected by the first limit sensor 69c and the first arm 69a is in an appropriate position. Recognized.

  Subsequently, when dropping the first movable body 65, the first motor 71a and the second motor 71b are moved in the same direction (clockwise direction in the figure) as indicated by arrows C and D in FIG. Driven, the link gear 73 is rotated in the clockwise direction as indicated by an arrow F in the drawing via the first and second motor gears 71c and 71d and the driven gear 72. Since the link gear 73 is rotationally displaced, the position of the link roller 73b is slightly lowered, and the elevating link 74 follows the displacement of the link roller 73b and moves slightly downward along the arc-shaped slide groove 65b. .

  Further, when the link roller 73b moves toward the opening 74g in the linear portion 74e of the roller passage 74b, enters the arc portion 74f and reaches the vicinity of the opening 74g, the lifting link 74 is detached from the link roller 73b. (See FIG. 20). Then, the first movable body 65 loses support by the link gear 73, and falls while maintaining the parallel state of the first arm 69a and the second arm 69b and pulling down the second movable body 66 by its own weight.

  At this time, the first movable body 65 is restricted by the first arm 69a, the second arm 69b, and the second movable body 66 to maintain the posture, but these follow the fall of the first movable body 65. To displace. The arcuate slide groove 65b of the first movable body 65 is formed with a vertical portion 65f, and the first movable body 65 is moved so that the guide boss 66c of the second movable body 66 moves in the vertical portion 65f. Is displaced. Therefore, at the initial fall of the first movable body 65, the weight of the first movable body 65 hardly acts on the guide boss 66c, and the first movable body 65 is almost directly below in a state close to free fall. Fall into.

  Further, in the middle period and the latter period of the first movable body 65, the guide boss 66c of the second movable body 66 is moved so as to move along the arc-shaped portion of the arc-shaped slide groove 65b and the horizontal portion 65e. 1 The movable body 65 falls. For this reason, the weight of the first movable body 65 is more likely to act on the guide boss 66c than in the initial fall of the first movable body 65, and the first movable body 65 has the guide boss 66c (particularly, the extended portion 66d). In a state where the frictional force between the two is increased, it gradually falls in a substantially horizontal direction. Here, what is indicated by an arrow B1 in FIG. 14 is the moving direction when the first movable body 65 falls.

  Further, since the second movable body 66 is suspended from the base portion 61 by the first coil spring 68, the first movable body 65 contacts the arc-shaped portion of the arc-shaped slide groove 65b or the horizontal portion 65e. The impact at the time is mitigated, and the peripheral edge of the arc-shaped slide groove 65b and the wear and deterioration of the guide boss 66c are prevented.

  Further, the elevating link 74 is displaced along the arc-shaped slit 61e while changing the posture of the first arm 69a and the second arm 69b along with the first arm 69a and the second arm 69b as the first movable body 65 falls by its own weight. To do. Further, the pressing portion 74j is brought into pressure contact with the cushion material 75g of the buffer movable portion 75b (see FIG. 20), and the displacement is further continued to push the buffer movable portion 75b toward the casing portion 75a (see FIG. 21). And when the 1st movable body 65 falls and stops, the raising / lowering link 74 stops in the state which pushed the movable part 75b for buffering into the casing part 75a, and orient | assigns the opening part 74g diagonally upward.

  At this time, the impact when the elevating link 74 descends and stops is absorbed by the second buffer 75, thereby connecting the elevating link 74 with the first arm 69a and the second arm 69b, the first arm 69a. Further, wear and deterioration of the connecting portion between the second arm 69b and the first movable body 65 and other movable parts are prevented.

  As a result of such a series of operations, the first movable body 65 falls by its own weight, and the second movable body 66 is pulled out downward. As shown in FIGS. 65a, 66a, 67 are arranged in a line diagonally from the lower left to the upper right, and the character "fugitive" is completed. Note that the first and second motors 71a and 71b are stationary while the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 are maintained in a fallen state. At this time, the detection piece 69f of the second arm 69b is detected by the second limit sensor 69e, and the fact that the second arm 69b is in an appropriate position indicates that the sub control device 51 (here, the integrated effect control device). 43).

  If the 1st movable body 65 will be in the state which fell, the 1st movable body 65, the 2nd movable body 66, and the 3rd production | presentation display part 67 will be located back and forth with a height difference. At this time, since the outer dimensions are set larger in the order of the first movable body 65, the second movable body 66, and the third effect display section 67, it is possible to give a sense of perspective to the display of “fugitive”. In the state where the first movable body 65 is dropped, the first motor 71a and the second motor 71b are not excited, and power saving is achieved.

  On the other hand, when raising the 1st movable body 65 and the 2nd movable body 66, and returning to the original position, the 1st motor 71a and the 2nd motor 71b start rotation in the same direction as the time of dropping. Then, the first motor 71a and the second motor 71b rotate the link gear 73, gradually move the link roller 73b downward, and approach the roller passage 74b of the lift link 74. Since the elevating link 74 stops the opening 74g obliquely upward, the link roller 73b reaches the opening 74g and enters the roller passage 74b again from the opening 74g (see FIG. 25).

  Further, the link roller 73b contacts the first standing wall 74c of the lifting link 74 and supports the lifting link 74 via the first standing wall 74c while moving (see FIG. 22). Then, the link roller 73b raises the elevating link 74 while sliding along the arc-shaped slit 61e, so that the attitude of the elevating link 74 is changed from the state in which the longitudinal direction is directed up and down to the original horizontal state. Change (see FIG. 23). When the elevating link 74 returns to the horizontal state, the first and second movable bodies 65 and 66 also return to the state before the operation via the first and second arms 69a and 69b, and the first movable body 65 is moved. The second movable body 66 and the third effect display unit 67 are obscured. Here, what is indicated by an arrow B2 in FIG. 14 is the moving direction when the first movable body 65 is raised.

  In the present embodiment, a synthetic resin material having a self-lubricating property such as POM (polyacetal) is used for a portion that slides when the first and second movable bodies 65 and 66 are operated. Specifically, the portion in which such a material is employed includes a guide member 61a that constitutes a sliding portion between the base portion 61 and the second movable body 66, the second movable body 66, and the first movable body. The extended portion 66d and the slide groove forming member 65c constituting the sliding portion between the motor 65 and the motor gears 71c and 71d, the driven gear 72, the link gear 73, the link roller 73b, the lifting link 74, and the like.

  Further, as the operation pattern of the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66, in addition to the operation pattern that rises and returns to its original state after falling due to its own weight as described above, it moves up and down with a relatively small stroke from the state where it falls. A vibration pattern is also set. In this case, the first motor 71a and the second motor 71b rotate forward and backward in small increments, and the link gear 73 and the elevating link 74 also rotate clockwise and counterclockwise at a predetermined angle, The two arms 69a and 69b move up and down.

  In addition to this, an operation in which the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 are stationary for a predetermined time after the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 are raised to about half of the maximum stroke, or return to the drop position in a relatively short time. Patterns are also possible. Further, when the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 are lowered without depending on the falling of their own weight, the first motor 71a and the second motor 71b can be rotated in the direction opposite to the upward direction. . Further, when the movable portion 63 is stopped at a position other than the raised position and the dropped position, the first stop or the intermediate stop position is also prevented in order to prevent the movable portion 63 from being incapable of grasping the state of the movable portion 63 for control purposes. It is desirable to arrange a sensor that can detect the positions of the second arms 69a and 69b and to monitor the rotation angles of the first motor 71a and the second motor 71b as needed.

  As described above, by complicating the operation of the first movable body 65, the burden on the accompanying control device and control program increases. However, in this embodiment, it is limited to three patterns of ascending, descending, and vibration. Therefore, various productions can be performed while minimizing the burden on the control device and the control program. In addition, when the first movable body 65 is vibrated, it is possible to perform control without adding a limit sensor. This also reduces the burden on the control device and control program while minimizing the load. The production is possible.

  The lateral movable body 65g described above operates when the first movable body 65 is at a position where it has completely dropped, and the second movable body 65g is selected when an effect pattern for driving the lateral movable body 65g is selected. If the arm 69b is detected by the second limit sensor 69e, the third motor 65i is driven, and the lateral movable body 65g performs a horizontal movement of a large stroke or a middle stroke, or a vibration operation of a small stroke.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the movable body device 37 as described above, the first movable body 65 is not only free-falling in the vertical direction, but also moving while drawing a circular orbit, and a linear orbit. Since the self-weight drop is combined with the movement while drawing, the first movable body 65 can be caused to perform a new drop operation. Then, unexpectedness can be added to the performance, and the palatability of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, the first movable body 65 is connected to the second movable body 66, and the movement locus of the first movable body 65 is also defined by the movement locus of the second movable body 66. Therefore, the combination with the second movable body 66 makes it possible to cause the first movable body 65 to perform a more complicated operation, and this can also add unexpectedness to the performance, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a preference. Can be improved.

  Further, since the link gear 73 is driven by the first and second motors 71a and 71b, the control responsiveness is better than the case of using one large motor, and the overall motor output is improved. Can also be secured. Therefore, it is possible to configure the drive unit 62 having both power and speed. Moreover, even if there is a trouble on the side of one of the motors (71a or 71b), it can be compensated by the other motor, and the reliability of the mechanism is high.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the shock absorber composed of the first buffer 68 and the second buffer 75 is formed in the movable body device 37, when the first movable body 65 falls and stops. Impact can be mitigated. Therefore, the first movable body 65 can be increased in weight and size, and the movable body device 37 having a surprising and powerful production effect can be provided. Further, in this embodiment, not only the first buffer portion 68 and the second buffer portion 75 but also a synthetic resin used for a portion that slides when the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 are operated. The impact is also absorbed by the parts (made by POM in this embodiment). Therefore, the impact absorption effect is enhanced as compared with the case where the shock absorption is performed only by the first buffer portion 68 and the second buffer portion 75.

  Here, the impact and vibration generated by the movable body device 37 support the first and second arms 69a and 69b, various gears 71c, 71d, 72, and 73, the base portion 61, and the base portion 61, for example. May cause adverse effects on the site. That is, repeatedly operating a heavy movable body is likely to contribute to the looseness of each support portion and each engagement portion (including the meshing portion), and operation modes such as the smoothness of movement of the movable bodies 65 and 66. In addition, the detection accuracy of the first limit sensor 69c and the second limit sensor 69e may be affected. For this reason, conventionally, the operation mode of the movable body is limited so as not to cause an excessive impact, and a fail-safe function is incorporated in the control program so that the control is not affected even if the position detection accuracy of the movable body is lowered. There was a need to do. In particular, when the long first arm 69a and the second arm 69b are used as in the movable body device 37 of the present embodiment, the moment around the fulcrum of both the arms 69a and 69b becomes large, and Degraded easily.

  However, as in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, each shock associated with the movable body device 37 is absorbed by the first and second shock absorbers 68, 75 and the like when the first movable body 65 is operated. The force transmitted to the support part, each engaging part (including the meshing part) and the like can be attenuated, and the operation of the movable body device 37 can be stably maintained for a long time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the drop operation of the first movable body 65 includes a displacement in the direction away from the base end side (fulcrum) of the first arm 69a and the second arm 69b. , 69b when the moment acting on the fulcrum is large, the effect of shock absorption using the first buffer portion 68, the second buffer portion 75, etc. is remarkable.

  In the present embodiment, since the driving force transmission mechanism 64 is provided with the link gear 73 and the lifting link 74, the dropping mechanism, the raising mechanism, and the vibrating mechanism are collectively configured with a small number of parts. Is possible. Moreover, since the movable part 63 can be operated only by rotating the raising / lowering link 74 in one direction, the movable part 63 can be raised / lowered with a simple configuration. Furthermore, there is no need to separately provide a mechanism for releasing the support of the movable part 63 and dropping it, and a mechanism for moving the movable part 63 upward and returning it to the original position before the fall. The movable part 63 can be raised and lowered depending on the configuration.

  Moreover, since the movable part 63 is vibrated longitudinally (and obliquely) by forward and reverse rotation of the link gear 73, it is possible to achieve both lifting and vibration without providing a separate mechanism for vibrating.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second buffer portions 68 and 75 use the coil springs 68a and 75c to absorb the shock, but various other shock absorbing means may be employed. As another shock absorbing means, for example, an oil damper or the like can be exemplified.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable body 65 is configured to be displaced along an arcuate locus, but the arcuate displacement may be omitted. Even in this case, the movable portion 63 can be supported by the first and second buffer portions 68 and 75 as in the present embodiment.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the lateral movable body 65g operates only when the first movable body 65 is in a fallen state, so that the lateral movable body 65g is opened as shown in FIG. Thus, the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 can be prevented from being unable to be stored.

  In addition, the first movable body 65 exposes most of the first movable body 65 to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and covers the second movable body 66 and the third effect display portion 67 at the normal time before dropping. And the 1st movable body 65 exposes the 2nd movable body 66 and the 3rd production | presentation display part 67 at the time of the displacement operation | movement, falls, and stops in front of the production symbol display apparatus 24. FIG. Therefore, by the displacement operation of the first movable body 65, the second movable body 66 and the third effect display portion 67 that have been hidden until then are exposed, and an unexpectedness can be added to the movable body effect.

  Further, when the first movable body 65 falls, the first movable body 65 stops at a position where a part of the first movable body 65 overlaps the second movable body 66, and the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 are adjacent to each other. Since the positional relationship is configured, when viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 constitute an integral movable body in which the outer shapes of the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 are connected to each other. . Accordingly, it is possible to form a movable body having an outer dimension larger than the size of the first movable body 65. This also applies to the relationship between the first and second movable bodies 65 and 66 and the third effect display unit 67. The first and second movable bodies 65 and 66 and the third effect display unit 67 With this combination, it is possible to form an even larger structure for production.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable body 65, the second movable body 66, and the third effect display section 67 have common design elements such as color and form in order to give a sense of unity in design. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that it is a large production structure. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first movable body 65, the second movable body 66, and the third effect display portion 67 are each imprinted with characters that constitute a word having a generally understandable meaning of “fugitive”. Therefore, this also makes it easy to recognize the first movable body 65, the second movable body 66, and the third effect display unit 67 as an integrated effect structure.

  Further, since the first movable body 65 is provided with the lateral movable body 65g, it is possible to realize a more complicated movable body operation as a whole, and it is easy to improve the variety of effects. And since the laterally movable body 65g is slid so as to enlarge the outline of the first movable body 65, an effect structure composed of the first movable body 65, the second movable body 66, and the third effect display unit 67 is more It becomes possible to look larger.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the base end side of the first arm 69a (or the second arm 69b) is disposed on the drive unit 62 side, and the third motor 65i that drives the laterally movable body 65g is the first movable. Since the body 65 is provided, the wiring for the third motor 65i and the first movable body 65 (ribbon cable in the present embodiment) is drawn into the movable body device 37 from the same portion as the drive unit 62 and wired. This cable can be hidden behind the first arm 69a (or the second arm 69b). Therefore, the wiring for the first movable body 65 can be routed into the movable body device 37 without exposing the wiring.

  As a result, the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 can be increased in size and weight, and it is possible to realize a movable body effect that is powerful and surprising in terms of performance. .

  In addition, when the control for determining whether or not the normal weight drop is possible is applied, and it is determined that the rotation of the link gear 73 is impossible in the direction accompanied by the weight drop for some reason, the link By rotating the gear 73 in the reverse direction, it is possible to perform control such that the first movable body 65 (and the second movable body 66) is dropped although it is different from the normal weight drop in the normal case. In this case, the first movable body 65 (and the second movable body 66) is lowered while maintaining the engagement between the link gear 73 and the elevating link 74, but the first motor 71a and the second motor. By controlling the rotational speed of 71b, the first movable body 65 (and the second movable body 66) is lowered at a speed simulating the fall of its own weight, or an effect of lowering its speed at a lower speed than when falling by its own weight, etc. Is possible.

  Next, the above-described assembly member 60 to which the above-described movable body device 37 is mounted will be further described with reference to FIGS. The collective member 60 is formed in a box frame shape in which one end is opened by partially attaching a transparent resin part to the collective member main body 81 formed by molding a transparent resin. The outer dimensions of the collective member 60 are set such that the entire size fits inside the game board 20 while covering most of the back surface of the game board 20.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 28, the collective member main body 81 includes a lower frame portion 82a, an upper frame portion 82b, a left frame portion 82c, and a right frame portion 82d. A rectangular window portion 81b is opened at a position near the center and on the upper side (on the side away from the board 20). The window portion 81b functions as a relief that allows an image control device or the like that includes a VDP or the like to perform display control of the effect symbol display device 24 so as not to interfere with each other. Each of the frame portions 82a to 82d is formed with a large number of ribs 82e,... In a lattice shape, and these ribs 82e,. Here, in the description of the collective member 60 of the present embodiment, the left and right are determined with reference to a state in which the collective member 60 is viewed from the open end side 81c (side approaching the game board 20).

  The first to eighth screw stoppers 83a to 83h projecting outward are integrally formed on the respective frame parts 82a to 82d. The surfaces (front surfaces 84 a to 84 g) facing the game board 20 side are located on the same plane so as to be in contact with the back surface of the game board 20. Screw holes 85a to 85i are formed in the screw fixing portions 83a to 83h, and positioning protrusions 86a to 86c are protruded from some screw fixing portions 83b, 83e, and 83g. Yes. In the present embodiment, the positioning protrusions 86a to 86c are provided at the lower screwing portion 83b of the left frame portion 82c and the upper and lower screwing portions 83e and 83g of the right frame portion 82d. There are three positioning locations using the projections 86a to 86c. In addition, the back side (side away from the game board 20) of the first to eighth screw stoppers 83a to 83h has a rib structure in which ribs are provided upright on the periphery or inside thereof.

  In addition, between the second screw stopper 83b shown below the left interruption in FIG. 27 and the third screw stopper 83c located above the second screw stopper 83b, the rotary electric decoration device 36a, the general prize opening device 30 and the like are connected. A first notch 83i is formed through which wiring (not shown) passes. Further, a second notch 83j is formed between the third screw stopper 83c and the fourth screw stopper 83d, and the second notch 83j is fixed to the game board 20 side of the center accessory 25. The wiring connected to the decorated part 36 etc. is passed. Further, the third notch 83k between the fifth screw stopper 83e and the sixth screw stopper 83f is passed through a wiring connected to the normal symbol operating port device 29 and the like, and the sixth screw stopper 83f and the seventh screw 83 The fourth cutout portion 83l between the screw stopper portion 83g is connected to the wiring connected to the upper portion of the second start winning port device 27, the big winning port device 28, and the like.

  The lower frame portion 82a is a collection board for collecting game balls, and a plurality of ball passages (described later) are formed in the lower frame portion 82a. Each ball passage is formed by making two standing walls that also function as reinforcing ribs go straight or meandering, and has a game ball entrance at the upper end and a game ball exit at the lower end. Yes. Further, depending on the type of the ball passage, there is a portion having an entrance at an intermediate position. Below, each ball passage is explained.

  As shown in FIG. 29, FIG. 30, FIG. 36, and FIG. 37, a first start winning opening ball passage 87 that communicates with the first starting winning opening 26a is formed in the central portion of the lower frame portion 82a in the left-right direction. The ball path 87 for the first start winning opening extends substantially vertically from the upper part to the lower part at the upper end, then bends in the left horizontal direction, further extends linearly downward, and then curves in an arc shape. And it opens downward. Further, the above-mentioned two game ball sensors 26b and 26c are provided above and below the first start winning opening ball passage 87, and the upper game ball sensor 26b is located in the vicinity of the first start winning opening 26a. The lower game ball sensor 26c is disposed in the first vertical portion 87a, and is disposed in the second vertical portion 87b near the exit.

  The reason why the two game ball sensors 26b and 26c are used in this way is to prevent an illegal start operation, whether or not the game balls have passed both game ball sensors 26b and 26c, This is because the main controller 42 confirms whether the time required to pass from the top to the bottom and whether the time required to pass from the top to the bottom is within a predetermined period. If these confirmation items are not appropriate, the main control device 42 instructs the sub-control device 51 to notify that there has been an unauthorized act (got action).

  Tapered portions 87c and 87d serving as speed reducing portions meandering at both the portion between the game ball sensors 26b and 26c and the portion below the lower game ball sensor 26c of the first start winning opening ball passage 87. The taper-shaped portions 87c and 87d decelerate the game ball flowing down the first start winning opening ball passage 87, and the game ball sensors 26b and 26c can reliably detect the game ball. Yes.

  In addition, two guide walls 87e project from the first start winning opening ball passage 87 along the passage. The guide wall 87e can contact the game ball that flows down, and the force (ball pressure) acting on the inner wall of the passage from the game ball is dispersed to prevent the game ball from staying. Furthermore, a magnetic sensor 88a is attached to a portion in the vicinity of the upper end of the first start winning opening ball passage 87 (near the left side in FIG. 30). The magnetic sensor 88a and each of the magnetic sensors described later are used for finding and reporting fraud using a magnet or the like.

  A left general winning opening passage 89 for guiding game balls from the left general winning openings 30a to 30c is formed in a left portion of the lower frame portion 82a. The left general winning port passage 89 has inlets 89a to 89c opened at the upper end and the middle thereof, and extends straight down from the upper inlet 89a, and then extends linearly downward to the right. (Inclined part 89d). Further, the left general winning award passage 89 extends right below (vertical portion 89c), then extends obliquely downward to the right, and opens an outlet directly below. A game ball sensor 30d is disposed in the vertical portion 89c, and magnetic sensors 88b and 88c are disposed in the vicinity of the uppermost entrance 89a. Note that the inlets 89b and 89c communicating with the middle and lower left general winning ports 30b and 30c are opened at an intermediate portion of the inclined portion 89d.

  Further, a second start winning port passage 90 is provided from the right frame portion 82d to the lower frame portion 82a to guide the game balls reaching the assembly member 60 from the second start winning port 27c downward. At the upper end portion of the winning opening passage 90, a second start winning opening device accommodating portion 90a for accommodating the rear portion is formed. The second start winning opening passage 90 linearly extends downward from the second starting winning opening apparatus accommodating portion 90a in the lower frame portion 82a, and then linearly extends to the lower left toward the center of the lower frame portion 82a. It extends with an inclination (inclined part 90b). Further, the second start winning opening passage 90 is changed in a direction so as to be directed downward (vertical portion 90c) before the upper end portion of the first starting winning opening ball passage 87, and The outlet is opened at a position somewhat higher than the lower end. Magnetic sensors 88d to 88f are also provided in the vicinity of the second starting prize opening passage 90, and the arrangement thereof is near the upper part of the second starting prize opening device accommodating part 90a and the middle part of the inclined part 90b. is there.

  Further, six buffer portions 90d,... Serving as mountain-shaped speed reducers are projected in a staggered manner at both left and right ends of the vertical portion 90c, and game balls flowing down are made to collide with the buffer portions 90d,. The game ball can be decelerated. The second start winning opening passage 90 allows the game ball to flow over a relatively long distance from the middle right end of the game board toward the center of the lower stage. As a result, the impact on the structure outside the assembly member 60, such as the set base 40, can be reduced. With respect to the arrangement of the buffer portions 90d,..., The uppermost buffer portion 90d (closest to the inclined portion 90b) is such that the game ball flowing down from the inclined portion 90b toward the vertical portion 90c is transferred from the inclined portion 90b to the vertical portion. When the passage is switched to 90c, it is arranged at a position where it first collides with a strong momentum. Further, the last lowermost buffer portion 90d has a ball collecting path (not shown) of the set base board 40 due to collision of game balls flowing down through collision with all or a part of the middle four buffer portions 90d,. ) Is disposed at a position where the game ball is allowed to flow down in a direction toward ().

  On the right side of the second start winning opening passage 90, a right general winning opening passage 91 for guiding a game ball from the right general winning opening 28i is formed. The right general winning award port passage 91 has an inlet 91a opened in the vicinity of the upper end portion of the inclined portion 90b of the second start winning award port passage 90. After extending in the right direction from the inlet 91a, a straight line is formed vertically downward. (Vertical portion 91b). Further, the right general winning award port passage 91 extends in a protruding arc shape at the upper left, and a short straight portion 91c having an outlet opening leftward is formed at the tip. And the game ball sensor 28j is arrange | positioned in the site | part in the middle of the vertical part 91b.

  Each of the above-described ball passages 87, 89, 90, 91 is formed in the lower frame portion 82a with the front (side facing the game board 20) open, as shown in FIGS. The first and second passage closing members 92 and 93 are closed except for the entrance and exit of the game ball. The first and second passage closing members 92 and 93 are both formed by molding a transparent synthetic resin into a plate shape, and the contour shape thereof is irregular. That is, the shape of the first passage closing member 92 is set so as to substantially match the shape obtained by projecting the first start winning opening ball passage 87 and the left general winning opening passage 89 from the front. Similarly, the shape of the two-passage closing member 93 is set so as to substantially match the shape obtained by projecting the second start winning opening passage 90 and the right general winning opening passage 91 from the front.

  Further, the first passage closing member 92 is overlapped in a range extending from the center of the lower frame portion 82a to the left side, and the first start winning opening ball passage 87 and the left general winning opening passage 89 are arranged around the periphery. Screwed to the lower frame portion 82a at a plurality of locations in a state where it is covered so that there is no gap. On the other hand, the second passage closing member 93 is overlapped in a range extending to the right side from the center portion of the lower frame portion 82a, and the second start winning opening passage 90 and the right general winning opening passage 91 are spaced around the periphery. It is screwed to the lower frame portion 82a at a plurality of locations in a state where it is covered so that there is no gap.

  The portion below the inclined portion 90b of the second start winning opening passage 90 is a large winning opening apparatus accommodating portion 81d having a shape along the equipment accommodating section (not shown) protruding from the back of the large winning opening apparatus 28. A positioning protrusion 81e is formed on the lower surface of the inclined portion 90b so as to protrude downward in a step shape. And the outline shape of the 2nd channel | path obstruction | occlusion member 92 is a projection shape also including the protrusion 81e for positioning.

  The first and second passage closing members 92, 93 are the lower frame in terms of the height of the standing walls forming the respective ball passages 87, 89, 90, 91 and the plate thicknesses of the first and second passage closing members 92, 93. When mounted on the portion 82a, the plate surfaces 92a, 93a outside the first and second passage closing members 92, 93 (the side facing the game board 20) are the front surfaces of the aforementioned screw stoppers 83a-83h. 84a to 84h are set as a reference so as to move backward by about 1 mm. That is, a step is formed between the first and second passage closing members 92 and 93 and the screw stoppers 83a to 83g, and the collective member 60 is connected to the game board 20 via the screw stoppers 83a to 83h. 39, as shown in FIG. 39, a gap portion 94 having a dimension of H (= 1 mm) remains between the game board 20 and the first and second passage closing members 92, 93. It is like that.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 28, a plurality of circuit boards 95a to 95d are disposed on the back side of the lower frame portion 82a. In FIG. 26, reference numerals 95a and 95b each denote a center electric decoration board on which a large number of chip-shaped LEDs and the like are mounted, and is used for the electric decoration on both the left and right sides of the light emitting decoration portion 25b. In FIG. 28, reference numeral 95c denotes a main relay board, and the main relay board 95c has a main system (main relations such as the first start prize opening device 26 and the second start prize opening device 27). The wiring of the equipment system) is connected. In FIG. 28, reference numeral 95d denotes a center connection board, and the center connection board 95d is a relay board including a large number of terminals for a sub system (such as an electrical decoration related device). And then. Many wirings are also connected to these boards 95a to 95d, and these wirings are connected to various devices and the like mounted on the game board 20 at the time of assembling the united assembly member 60.

  When fixing the collective member 60 as described above to the game board 20, first, the big prize opening device accommodating portion 81d formed between the second start winning opening passage 90 and the right general winning opening passage 91 is formed. In addition, the collective member 60 is roughly positioned so as to overlap the game board 20 so that the back of the big prize opening device 28 protruding to the back side of the game board 20 is fitted, and the collective member 60 is gradually slid onto the game board 20 Get closer. At this time, although not shown in the drawing, positioning bosses protruding from the upper back of the center accessory 25, the back middle of the general prize opening device 30, and the back middle of the second starting prize opening passage 90 are formed on the assembly member 60. The positioning holes 96a to 96c are provided.

  Furthermore, positioning protrusions 86a to 86c provided on the second screw fixing portion 83b, the fifth screw fixing portion 83e, and the seventh screw fixing portion 83g are formed in a positioning hole (preliminary formed on the veneer surface on the back of the game board 20 ( The front of the first to eighth screwing portions 83a to 83h of the assembly member 60 and the back of the game board 20 are aligned and overlapped. At this time, since the gap portion 94 remains between the first to eighth screwing portions 83a to 83h and the first and second passage closing members 92 and 93, wiring extending from the game board 20 or the assembly member 60 is not provided. Even if it is sandwiched between the game board 20 and the assembly member 60 (particularly the lower frame portion 82a) during the assembling operation, the gap portion 94 is escaped and the biting of the wiring is prevented.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with such an assembly member 60, the first start winning opening ball passage 87, the left general winning opening passage 89, the second starting winning opening passage 90, and the right general winning opening use. Since the passage 91 is formed integrally with the assembly member 60, the saddle member having various passages is individually manufactured, and compared with the conventional one that is individually positioned and fixed to the game board 20, for mounting. The number of man-hours is small, and the installation work is easy. When attaching various saddle members individually, it is necessary to determine the assembly order of the various saddle members while taking into account the order of cable connector connection. Since various ball passages are provided integrally, it is not necessary to determine the assembling order, and assembling is easy.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the open ends of the ball passages 87, 89, 90, 91 on the game board 20 side are the first passage closing member 92 and the second passage closing member 93. Therefore, the rigidity of each of the ball passages 87, 89, 90, 91 is higher than that of the case where the ball passages 87, 89, 90, 91 are left open as in the prior art, and the shape stability of the ball passages 87, 89, 90, 91 is increased. Is excellent. Further, by forming the gap portion 94, the collective member 60 is played through the first to eighth screw stopper portions 83a to 83h while the game board 20 and the ball passages 87, 89, 90, 91 are kept floating. Since it is in contact with the board 20, compared with the conventional case where the collective members including the ball passages are brought into contact with the game board 20, the number of contact points is small and rattling is unlikely to occur. Furthermore, since the back side of the first to eighth screw stoppers 83a to 83h has a rib structure, the rigidity of the first to eighth screw stoppers 83a to 83h can be set to be sufficiently high. 60 rattles are less likely to occur.

  Further, due to the presence of the gap portion 94 between the game board 20 and the first and second passage closing members 92, 93, when the assembly member 60 is mounted on the game board 20, it is difficult for the wiring to bite, This also facilitates assembly of the assembly member 60. In the present embodiment, the size of the gap portion 94 is about 1 mm, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the size of the gap portion 94 can be set variously. However, if the gap portion 94 is excessively large (for example, 3 mm or more), the gap portion may cause the game ball to stagnate.

  Further, providing the first and second passage blocking members 92 and 93 and the gap portion 94 described above is also effective for so-called goto action. That is, various ball passages 87, 89, 90, 91 are tightly closed by the first passage closing member 92 and the second passage closing member 93, so that foreign matters such as plastic plates and pillars are simply removed from the game board 20. The foreign matter cannot reach the ball passages 87, 89, 90, 91 only by intruding between the moving member 60 and the collective member 60, and fraud is difficult.

  For example, in a pachinko gaming machine in which two standing walls sandwiching a ball passage are abutted against the back of the game board 20 as in the prior art, an upper ball dish (corresponding to 15a in this embodiment) or a lower ball dish (this Equivalent to 15b of the embodiment), or if a foreign object can enter the gaming machine from the gap between the members of the gaming machine frame 10 that is widened by opening, etc. Even if the intrusion route is not grasped, there is a case in which the path is searched while confirming the touch transmitted to the hand through the foreign object, and the foreign object can reach the target location that is the target of fraud. In other words, the standing wall of the ball passage or the like may become a foreign material guide and allow the foreign material to reach the target location.

  However, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, by providing the gap portion 94 that is a gap wider than the ball passage, foreign matter can easily enter the gap portion 94, but there is a range in which the foreign matter can move. Since it becomes a wide range and the restrictions on the behavior of the foreign matter are reduced, it is impossible to naturally bring the foreign matter to the target position while confirming the touch transmitted to the hand. Therefore, it is impossible to perform fraud unless the route to the target point is grasped and a foreign object is accurately entered into the route, which increases the labor required for fraudulent acts and enables fraud suppression. Become. And according to the present Example, the effect of the invention that it can prevent fraud while facilitating the assembly of the assembly member 60 can be achieved.

  In addition, when attaching a game ball sensor, a magnetic sensor, or the like to the assembly member, an example is extracted and shown in FIG. 40 in order to prevent various sensors from being mounted in the opposite direction to the original direction. Further, the shape of the outer surface of each sensor is made asymmetrical, and a protrusion 98 a that matches the outer surface unevenness of each sensor is arranged in parallel on the inner wall of the sensor housing portion 98 of the collective member 60. In order to form such a protrusion 98a at the time of resin molding, due to the influence of the nesting-type draft, the back part of the sensor housing part 98 is mounted after various sensors (here, the game ball sensor 28j) are mounted. In 98b, a gap may be formed between the various sensors and the inner wall of the sensor housing portion 98.

  Such a gap may also be used for the goto action, but in this embodiment, the first and second passage closing members 92 and 93 and the gap portion 94 are provided. It is difficult for the game board 20 and the collective member 60 to enter the ball passages and the sensor housings from the gap between the game board 20 and the collective member 60, and it is possible to prevent fraud using the gaps around various sensors. Here, FIG. 40 shows a state in which the second passage closing member 93 is removed. In this embodiment, as can be seen from FIG. 40, the second passage closing member 93 (and the first passage closing member). The inner wall shape of each sensor housing portion is set so that the various switches can be fitted and the various switches can be held even if the switch 92) is removed. Note that the protrusion 98a as described above is generally provided when a mechanical switch is mounted.

  In the present embodiment, since the tapered portions 26f and 26g are provided in the first start winning opening ball passage 87, the game ball that has flowed into the first starting winning opening 26a is used for the first start winning opening. The vehicle is decelerated in the ball passage 87, and the game ball can be reliably detected by the game ball sensors 26b and 26c.

  Further, the vertical portion 90c of the second start winning opening passage 90 is provided with a buffer portion 90d,... It is possible.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the movable body device 37 is supported by the assembly member 60, the vibration generated when the movable body device 37 is operated is affected by the ball passage portion 34 and the stage portion 35 of the center accessory 25. It is hard to be transmitted to. Therefore, for example, even when the movable portion 63 (particularly, the first movable body 65) is increased in size or weight, it is possible to prevent the impact at the time of dropping from flowing down the game ball.

  Further, since the resin molded parts mounted on the game board 20 have rib reinforcement structures similar to each other, the natural frequencies are also relatively similar (for example, several tens Hz to 200 Hz or less). Therefore, when the vibration generated in the movable body device 37 is not sufficiently damped by the game board 20, the vibration energy is transmitted to other game parts, causing unexpected resonance and a change in the flow-down mode of the game ball. It is also possible. Furthermore, for example, when various mechanical detection switches (mechanical sensors) are used, the detection switch may malfunction due to vibration. However, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the vibration of the movable body device 37 is once absorbed by the assembly member 60, so that other game parts existing in the game area 23 by the vibration of the movable body device 37. Can be prevented from being adversely affected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the gap member 94 is formed between the collective member 60 and the game board 20, the vibration energy generated in the movable body device 37 is absorbed using the gap portion 94. The vibration transmitted to the game board 20 can be suppressed. That is, when the first and second movable bodies 65 and 66 fall, if there is vibration that cannot be absorbed by the first buffer portion 68 and the second buffer portion 75, the vibration is transmitted to the assembly member 60. Furthermore, it is also transmitted to the game board 20. However, at the lower part of the collective member 60, the collective member 60 and the game board 20 are separated from each other via the gap portion 94. The vibrational energy consumed by 82a and transmitted to the game board 20 remains minimal.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, A various deformation | transformation is possible in the range which does not deviate from the technical idea of this invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the driving force transmission mechanism 64 points from the motor gears 71c and 71d to the lift link 74, the first arm 69a, and the second arm 69b. The arm 69a and the second arm 69b can be regarded as being included in the movable portion 63.

  Furthermore, in the said Example, although the 2nd movable body 66 was demonstrated as what is contained in the movable part 63, it is also possible to catch the 2nd movable body as what is contained in a guide part, for example.

  Moreover, although the elevating link 74 is described as a movable part connecting member, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first arm 69a and the second arm 69b are included in the movable part connecting member. It is also possible. Furthermore, the second movable body 66 can be included in the movable part connecting member.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned type of pachinko gaming machine, but other types of pachinko gaming machines with other game characteristics and mechanisms, such as sparrow ball gaming machines and arrangement ball gaming machines. It can also be applied to a ball game machine. Further, the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko halls but also to, for example, a type of ball game machine installed in a game center or the like.

  In addition, various game characteristics can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, and the characteristic configuration and operation of each embodiment and modification of the game characteristics applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described below. explain.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the main control device 42 in this embodiment includes a ball entering determination means 110, a first lottery means 126, a second lottery means 128, a general drawing lottery means 136, a holding control means 116, a main display control means. 118, special game control means 120, small hit game control means 121, specific game execution means 122, opening / closing control means 124, special figure adjustment means 152, and condition holding means 176. The sub-control device 51 in this embodiment includes a pattern storage unit 130, an effect determination unit 132, and an effect display control unit 134. Each functional block included in the main control device 42 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub-control device 51 instead of the main control device 42. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub control device 51 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the main control device 42 instead of the sub control device 51.

  FIG. 42 shows a configuration example of a symbol determination table that is referred to in the main determination (symbol determination) that is distinguished from the pre-winning determination. Here, it is assumed that the symbol lottery value is in a value range from “0” to “255”. In this symbol determination table, the symbol lottery value is associated with the stop mode (stop symbol) of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, presence / absence of probability change, presence / absence of time reduction, and end of time reduction. ing. 42 (a) and 42 (b) are tables that are referred to when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit, and FIG. 42 (c) is a table that is referred to when the result of the winning / failing lottery is out of place. Yes, FIG. 42 (d) is a table that is referred to when the result of the success / failure lottery is a small hit.

  When the result of the first lottery is a big hit, the first success / failure determination unit 113 refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. In this symbol determination table, a correspondence relationship between special symbols represented by numbers “1” to “9” and symbol lottery values is defined. Each special symbol defines whether or not it involves a certain change, whether or not it involves a time reduction, and the end of the case where a time reduction is involved. The first winning / failing determining means 113 selects one of the special symbols “1” to “9” according to which range the symbol lottery value is included. When the special symbol “1” to “3” is selected, it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit is determined, and when the special symbol “4” to “6” is selected, it is determined that it is the 2R probability variation big hit, and the special symbol “7” is determined. When “9” to “9” are selected, it is determined that 15R is a normal big hit. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, it is a hit with probability change with a probability of about 80% of the big hit. About 50% is 15R probability variation big hit, and about 30% is 2R probability variation big hit. These jackpots are accompanied by a short time that ends until the next jackpot, as well as the probability change. On the other hand, 15R normal jackpot of about 20% is accompanied by a short time with the special symbol variation count of 100 times as the final count.

  On the other hand, when the result of the second lottery is a big hit, the second winning / failing determining means 117 refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. In the symbol determination table, the correspondence between the special symbols “1” to “3” and “7” to “9” and the symbol lottery value is defined. In other words, in the second lottery triggered by entering the second starting prize opening device 27, 2R big hit does not occur, and it is a setting that makes it easier to get a ball (prize ball) than the first lottery. Yes. The second success / failure determination means 117 determines that the special symbol “1” to “3” is selected as the 15R probability variation big hit, and the special symbol “7” to “9” is selected as the 15R normal big hit. To do. As shown in the figure, a 15R probability big hit with probability change with a probability of about 80% of the big hits, and a 15R normal big hit without probability change with a probability of about 20%. The 15R probability variation big hit is accompanied by a short time that ends until the next big hit like the probability variation. On the other hand, the 15R normal jackpot is accompanied by a short time in which the number of changes in the special symbol is 100.

  As described above, the first game and the second game are set so that the winning probability of the probability variation jackpot is the same, but in the first lottery, both the 15R jackpot and the 2R jackpot are selected. On the other hand, in the second lottery, only the 15R jackpot is selected, and the second game is favored in the round distribution.

  If the result of the lottery determination is not good, the first hit / failure determination unit 113 and the second hit / failure determination unit 117 refer to the symbol determination table of FIG. In this symbol determination table, only the special symbol “-” is assigned to the symbol lottery values in the entire range as the special symbol for losing. When a symbol is determined with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 42 (c), it is not a big hit, so it does not trigger the change of the gaming state with respect to probability change and time reduction.

  When the result of the winning / not-winning lottery is a small hit, the first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 refer to the symbol determination table of FIG. In the symbol determination table of FIG. 42 (d), the correspondence between the special symbols represented by the characters “A” to “C” and the symbol lottery value is defined. When a symbol is determined with reference to this symbol determination table, since it is not a big hit, it does not trigger the change of the gaming state with respect to probability change and time reduction.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the second game is advantageous in terms of winning a game when a big hit is achieved (see FIG. 42). In order to take advantage of this advantage, as long as the second winning / lottery value is maintained, the second lottery is continuously executed (the second winning / failing lottery value is preferentially digested). Yes. On the other hand, in order to continuously execute the second lottery, it is necessary to keep the second winning lottery value on hold. In this regard, especially during the short time (easy entry state), the ease of entering the second starting prize opening device 27 is remarkably improved. Therefore, it is intensive to promote the entry and maintain the holding state. It becomes efficient for the player. On the other hand, not all game balls that have been launched even in the easy entry state enter the second starting prize opening device 27, so that it is also possible for the game hall that the launch is promoted in the easy entry state. desirable.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in the easy-to-enter state, by effectively controlling the hold display effect and the special effect described below, the player is encouraged to launch a game ball and the substantial operating rate of the gaming machine is improved. Let Here, the “hold display effect” is configured as an effect that expresses the player's expectation by producing the hold status of the winning / failing lottery value and the content of the hold (lottery result) in an effect. An image is displayed. The “special effect” indicates that the content of the effect progresses toward a specific ending in accordance with the number of balls entered into the second starting prize opening device 27, and that reaching the ending indicates that the lottery result is a big hit It is an effect, and in this embodiment, it is configured as a battle effect. Specifically, if the teammate character appearing in the battle performance can annihilate many enemy characters, the occurrence of the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined. The player is prompted to perform two interventions, that is, consecutive hitting of the operation buttons and entering the second starting prize opening device 27, and the possibility of annihilation of the enemy character changes depending on the intervention. Such effect display control realizes an amusing game and promotes the launch of game balls. In this embodiment, the effect of prompting the operation button to be struck repeatedly and the effect of prompting the player to enter the second start winning opening 27c are linked. You may do it. Further, only one of the effects may be displayed in the special effect.

  43 and 44 are diagrams illustrating examples of special effect screens displayed on the effect display device. As shown in FIG. 43 (a), in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 24, the decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed in the substantially central region, and the decorative symbol 190 is superimposed on the variable display of the decorative symbol 190. Images of various effects are displayed. Further, the hold display effect of the first game and the hold display effect of the second game are respectively displayed in the lower specific display areas 202 and 204 that do not interfere with the variable display of the decorative symbol 190.

  That is, in the specific display area 202 at the lower left of the display area 194, the hold state of the winning / failing lottery value (first winning / losing lottery value) held by the first holding means 144 depends on the mode of the hold corresponding image 206 using a lamp as a motif. Is displayed. In the example shown in the drawing, two lamps corresponding to the current number of holdings are lit and displayed among the same number (four in this embodiment) of lamp images as the upper limit value of the number of holdings. The four lamp images in the specific display area 202 are additionally lighted sequentially from the left each time the first holding means 144 holds the first winning lottery value, and turns off from the right every time the hold is consumed. Is done. In terms of performance, the hold correspondence images 206 are sequentially digested from the left end side and displayed so that the lighting state is shifted to the left.

  In the specific display area 204 at the lower right of the display area 194, the hold status of the winning / losing lottery value (second winning / losing lottery value) held by the second holding means 146 is displayed according to the mode of the hold corresponding image 206 using a lamp as a motif. Is done. In the example shown in the drawing, two lamps corresponding to the current number of holdings are lit and displayed among the same number (four in this embodiment) of lamp images as the upper limit value of the number of holdings. The four lamp images in the specific display area 204 are additionally lighted sequentially from the left whenever the second holding / lottery value hold by the second hold means 146 is added, and turned off from the right every time the hold is consumed. Is done. In terms of performance, the hold correspondence images 206 are sequentially digested from the left end side and displayed so that the lighting state is shifted to the left.

  And, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), when the number of holds for the second game is 3 or more and the predetermined lottery result is put on hold as a result of prior determination in the short time (easy entry), as shown in FIG. A red specific hold corresponding image 208 different from the normal form (yellow) is displayed as the hold corresponding image 206, and a battle effect as a special effect is started. In this embodiment, a combination of lottery results having a relatively high possibility of 15R probability variation big hit is set as the specific lottery result. Specifically, as pre-determination information for the second lottery transmitted during the short time (easy entry state), “1” indicating a big hit decision as a success / failure range or “3” indicative of a decision of losing, 15R as a symbol range When “1” indicating a probable big hit or “4” indicating a loss or “1” or “4” indicating a super 1 as a variation pattern range is sent, the specific hold corresponding image 208 is displayed, and a battle effect is started. The That is, the special effect is started when the lottery result corresponding to the specific hold corresponding image 208 is 15R probability variation big hit or miss and the variation pattern becomes Super 1. In this embodiment, the display condition is that the number of holds is 3 or more in order to ensure a sufficient display time for the special effect. However, in the modification, the special effect is provided even if the number of holds is 2 or less. May be displayed.

  At this time, as shown in the figure, the decorative pattern 190 is displayed in a small form in a form of being retracted to an inconspicuous position in the screen corner. In the modified example, the decorative design 190 may be transparently displayed so as not to stand out. When the special effect is started, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), a screen that prompts input (continuous hitting) of the operation button 16 is displayed. This battle effect is an effect of a game for deciding victory or defeat between a teammate character and an enemy character. If the teammate character succeeds in annihilating a large number of enemy characters, this suggests that the 15R probability change jackpot is confirmed. The player predicts whether a success effect that succeeds in annihilation is displayed or a failure effect that fails in annihilation is displayed in the process of the battle effect.

  This battle effect is displayed over a period of multiple symbol variations until the symbol variation due to digestion of the specific hold correspondence image 208 is completed. When the player performs an operation input of the operation button 16 in accordance with the screen request, as shown in FIGS. 44 (a) to 44 (c), a predetermined number of enemy characters are reduced for each input. That is, the effect of the battle game on the premise of the player's intervention is displayed. However, as will be described later, the enemy character does not necessarily decrease in proportion to the number of consecutive hits, and the rate of decrease depends on the number of the second winning lottery value held and the number of balls entered into the second starting prize opening device 27. Different. That is, as the number of retained second lottery lottery values increases, the more the number of retained upper limit numbers is exceeded, and the more the player enters the second starting prize opening device 27, the better the enemy character reduction rate. Further, if the continuous hitting is continued, the enemy character cannot necessarily be annihilated, but the limit value that can reduce the enemy character according to the number of the second winning lottery value held and the number of balls entered into the second start winning hole device 27. Is set in stages. For this reason, in order to bring the limit value close to zero, it is necessary to secure the number of balls entered into the second start winning a prize opening device 27.

  In the present embodiment, when the remaining number of enemy characters reaches the limit value, a screen for prompting the player to enter the second starting prize opening device 27 (Denchu) is displayed as shown in FIG. . The player aims to destroy the enemy character while bringing the limit value close to zero, as shown in FIGS. 44 (e) and 44 (f), by entering the second starting prize opening device 27 according to the screen. Can do. If the enemy character can be annihilated by the end of the symbol change due to the digestion of the specific hold corresponding image 208 in this way, as shown in FIG. A result display (success effect) indicating that the eradication has been successfully completed is displayed. In the example shown in the drawing, “15 round get!” Is indicated by the success, and the decorative symbol 190 indicating 15R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if the enemy character could not be annihilated by the end of the symbol change due to the digestion of the specific hold corresponding image 208, as shown in FIG. A result display (failure production) such as “timeout” indicating that the enemy character has failed to be destroyed is displayed.

  Thus, in the special effect, the player's intervention by the operation of the operation button 16 is reflected in the effect. For this reason, during the special effect, the effect display control corresponding to the operation input via the operation button 16 is executed. That is, the effect determination means 132 makes the decrease in enemy characters per operation input and the waiting time per operation input (valid accepting the previous operation input valid after accepting the previous operation input). Is held in the subtraction table (corresponding to “change amount determination table” and “wait time determination table”) associated with the lottery value. Further, as described above, even when the operation button 16 is operated, a limit value corresponding to the number of balls entered into the second start winning a prize opening device 27 is set. The effect determination means 132 holds a reduction limit setting table in which the relationship between the number of balls entered (count value) into the second start winning a prize opening device 27 and the limit value is associated with the lottery value. That is, the second start winning opening device 27 is provided with a plurality of types of reduction limit patterns having different reduction limits of enemy characters according to the number of balls entered, and the reduction limit setting table is used prior to the start of the special performance. A lottery is performed, and one of the reduction limit patterns is selected.

FIG. 45 is a diagram schematically showing the subtraction table.
The effect determining means 132 refers to the illustrated subtraction table in the effect process of the battle effect. In this subtraction table, the enemy character reduction efficiency according to the current state of entering the second starting prize opening device 27 and the current remaining number range of enemy characters, that is, the number of enemy character subtractions per operation input. And a waiting time per operation input are determined. In this embodiment, the initial number of enemy characters is 1000. For example, if the number of pending second lottery values is 1, if the remaining number of enemy characters is “1000 to 101”, the subtraction number is 223, the waiting time (after the first operation input, the next operation input is 500 ms is set as a waiting time until it becomes valid (acceptable). If the remaining number of enemy characters is “100 to 11”, 9 is set as the subtraction number and 100 ms is set as the waiting time. If the remaining number of enemy characters is “10 to 1”, 1 is set as the subtraction number and 50 ms is set as the waiting time. The greater the number of subtractions and the shorter the waiting time, the higher the possibility that an enemy character can be annihilated earlier.

  In other words, the enemy characters are set to decrease relatively earlier as the number of second lottery lottery holdings is increased, that is, closer to the holding upper limit number 4. In particular, when there is a ball entering the second starting prize opening device 27 exceeding the upper limit number of holds, that is, when the hold becomes an overflow state, the enemy character reduction efficiency is further improved. In the example shown in the drawing, the highest reduction efficiency can be obtained when there are three or more balls in the second starting prize opening device 27 while the hold is overflowing. With such a setting, a game ball is urged to be launched, and the launch can be promoted even when the hold is in an overflow state.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram schematically showing a reduction limit setting table. FIG. 46A is a table that is referred to when the result of lottery corresponding to the specific hold corresponding image 208 is out of place, and FIG. It is a table that is referred to when it is a big hit. The effect determination means 132 refers to the first reduction limit setting table shown in FIG. 46A when the result of the success / failure lottery that triggered the start of the battle effect is out of date. In this first decrease limit setting table, decrease limit patterns 1 to 15 are provided, and pattern lottery values “0 to 255” are assigned.

  In each reduction limit pattern of the first reduction limit setting table, a limit value after subtraction corresponding to the cumulative number of balls entered into the second start winning port apparatus 27 since the start of the special effect is defined. For example, in the decrease limit pattern 1, if the cumulative number of entered balls is “0” or “1”, the limit value is 962, and if the accumulated number of entered balls is “2” or “3”, the limit value is 214, If the number of balls is “4” or “5”, the limit value is 96, and if the cumulative number of balls is “6” or more, 1 is set as the limit value. In other words, the enemy characters can be reduced by the number of subtractions set by the subtraction table per operation input of the operation button 16 (see FIG. 45), but even if repeated hits are repeated, the reduction limit pattern is used. The limit value cannot be exceeded. For this reason, when the decrease limit pattern 1 is selected, for example, when the cumulative number of entered balls is “1”, even if the operation button 16 is repeatedly hit, the enemy character is reduced only to 962, and is further reduced. It is necessary to increase the number of balls entered. When the cumulative number of entered balls is “2”, the enemy character can be reduced to 214 by repeated hits.

  However, since the first reduction limit setting table is a table that is referred to when the result of lottery determination that triggered the start of the special effect is out of place, any reduction is possible even if the number of entered balls is “8” or more. The limit pattern does not have a limit value of zero. That is, the enemy character cannot be annihilated. For this reason, even if the player secures the entry to the second start winning opening device 27 and the continuous hitting of the operation button 16 by the intervention, the player cannot destroy the enemy character and sees a failure effect. In the first reduction limit setting table, the limit value tends to gradually decrease toward the decrease limit patterns 1 to 15, but the pattern selection probability that the limit value tends to decrease is relatively low. ing. That is, in the first reduction limit setting table, the limit value is set so as not to become small, and is consistent with the fact that the 15R probability variation big hit cannot be obtained.

  On the other hand, when the result of the success / failure lottery that triggered the start of the battle effect is a 15R probability variation big hit, the effect determination means 132 refers to the second reduction limit setting table shown in FIG. In this second decrease limit setting table, decrease limit patterns 1 to 17 are provided, and pattern lottery values “0 to 255” are assigned.

  In each reduction limit pattern of the second reduction limit setting table, a limit value after subtraction corresponding to the cumulative number of balls entered into the second starting prize opening device 27 is determined. For example, the decrease limit pattern 1 has a tendency similar to the decrease limit pattern 1 of the first decrease limit setting table, but if the cumulative number of entered balls is “8” or more, zero is set as the limit value (in the figure). (See bold frame). For this reason, if the player secures the entry to the second start winning opening device 27 and the continuous hitting of the operation button 16 by the intervention, the enemy character can be annihilated and a successful production can be seen. In the second decrease limit setting table, the limit value tends to gradually decrease toward the decrease limit patterns 1 to 15. Note that the decrease limit pattern 16 is a so-called premier pattern, and an enemy character can be annihilated even if the number of balls entering the second start winning opening device 27 is zero. Further, the decrease limit pattern 17 can quickly decrease the remaining number of enemy characters even if the cumulative number of entered balls is small, but has a content that takes time until it is annihilated after the decrease. In the second decrease limit setting table, the pattern selection probability that the limit value tends to be small is relatively high. That is, in the second reduction limit setting table, the limit value is set easily to be small, and is consistent with the fact that a 15R probability variation big hit can be obtained.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a basic operation process in a pachinko gaming machine. First, the game ball is a first start prize opening device 26, a second start prize opening device 27, a big prize opening device 28, a normal symbol operating mouth device 29, a general winning opening device 30 (the right general winning opening of the big prize opening device 28). 28a (including 28i) or the like is executed (S10). Then, if a normal game is being played (Y in S12), a control process for a normal game such as a winning lottery is executed (S14). If not being a normal game (N in S12), a special game control process (S16). Or, a small hit game control process is executed (S17). Then, an open lottery control process for determining the opening mode of the second start winning opening device 27 is executed (S18), and award ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S18 is processed (S19). Note that the special game of S16 and the small hit game of S17 are not executed simultaneously, and when one is executed, the other is avoided.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing in detail the ball entry process of S10 in FIG. When a ball entering the start winning opening (the first start winning opening 26a or the second start winning opening 27c) is detected (Y in S200), the winning determination means 110 determines the prescribed winning ball corresponding to the start winning opening. A number is set (S202). Then, the winning / losing lottery value is acquired (S204), and referring to whether or not the holding number of the winning / failing lottery value by the holding control means 116 is less than 4, if it is in a state where further holding is possible (Y in S206), A pre-determination process based on prefetching is executed for the winning / losing lottery value (S208), and the winning / losing lottery value is held in the holding control means 116 (S210). If the number of holds has reached the upper limit in S206 and further hold is impossible (N in S206), only the entry information for the start winning opening is transmitted to the effect determining means 132 (S211). If there is no entry detection in S200 (N in S200), the processing from S202 to S210 is skipped.

  If there is a ball entering the normal symbol operation port 29a (Y in S212), the normal drawing lottery value is acquired (S214), and whether the holding number of the normal drawing lottery value by the holding control means 116 is less than 4 is referred. Further, if it is in a state that can be held (Y of S216), the usual drawing lot value is held in the hold control means 116 (S220). If there is no ball entering the normal symbol operating port 29a in S212 (N in S212), the processing from S214 to S220 is skipped. If the number of holds reaches the upper limit in S216 and further hold is impossible (N in S216), the process of S220 is skipped.

  When there is a ball in the general winning opening (left general winning holes 30a to 30c, right general winning opening 28i) (Y in S222), the prescribed number of winning balls corresponding to the general winning opening is set (S224). When there is no entry to the general winning opening (N in S222), the process of S224 is skipped.

  When there is a ball in the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 28a or the second big prize opening 28b) (Y in S226), the prescribed number of winning balls corresponding to the big prize opening is set (S228). When there is no entry to the big winning opening (N of S226), the process of S228 is skipped.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing in detail the advance determination process of S208 in FIG. First, a preliminary success / failure determination is performed with reference to the prior / improper determination table (S230), a value indicating the determination range is set as the determination result (S232), and a preliminary symbol determination is performed with reference to the preliminary symbol determination table. (S234), a value indicating the symbol range is set as the determination result (S236), the preliminary pattern determination is executed with reference to the preliminary pattern determination table (S238), and a value indicating the variation pattern range is set as the determination result. (S240). The value of the pre-determination result set as described above is temporarily stored in the transmission buffer together with information such as the value indicating whether the first lottery or the second lottery, the number of holds, the hold order, etc. It is transmitted to the effect determining means 132 of the control device 51 (S242).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing an overall process of the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. In this normal game control process, a pre-read process in the sub-control device 51 is executed (S250), a special symbol variation process in the main control device 42 (S252), and a decorative symbol variation process in the sub-control device 51 (S254). Are repeatedly processed.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing in detail the prefetching process of S250 in FIG. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to display the special effect together with the symbol variation based on the prior determination information obtained by so-called prefetching. The effect determining means 132 is based on the winning / no-go lottery range, the symbol range, the variation pattern range, the number of hold of the winning / no-go lottery value received as the pre-judgment information, and the entrance information (overflow information) to the second start winning opening device 27. The presence / absence of the special effect and the content of the special effect are determined. The effect display control means 134 displays the effect according to the determination.

  That is, when the sub-control device 51 receives pre-determination information from the main control device 42 (Y in S260), the effect determining means 132 determines the content of the hold display effect based on the information on the number of holds, and the effect display control. Means 134 updates the hold display. That is, a display process for increasing the lighting of the lamp image as the hold-corresponding image 206 shown in FIG. 43A is executed (S262). If the prior determination information has not been received (N in S260), the process of S262 is skipped.

  If the special effect has not yet started (N of S263), the effect determining unit 132 determines whether or not the special effect condition for displaying the special effect is satisfied based on the prior determination information. Specifically, the time is short (easy to enter), the number of holds of the second winning lottery value is 3 or more, the success / failure range received as prior information is “1” or “3”, and the symbol range is “ If “1” or “4” and the variation pattern range is “1” or “4”, it is determined that the special effect condition is satisfied (Y in S264), and the special effect flag is set to ON (S266). The flag may be set in the present embodiment by setting the bit value in a predetermined area of the memory from 0 to 1, or from 1 to 0.

  Then, in order to control the special effect, a pitch counting process for counting the number of balls entered into the second start winning a prize opening device 27 is started (S268). When the special performance condition is not satisfied (N in S264), the processes in S266 and S268 are skipped. If the special effect has already been started (Y in S263), the processing from S264 to S268 is skipped.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing in detail the pitch counting process started in S268 of FIG. If there is a ball entering the second start winning hole device 27 based on the hold information transmitted in the pre-determination process in S208 of FIG. 48 and the ball entry information transmitted in S211 (Y in S310). Then, the cumulative number N2 of balls entered into the second start winning prize apparatus 27 from the start of the special effect is incremented by 1 (S312). At this time, if the number of hold of the second winning / failing lottery value by the second holding means 146 has already reached the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) (Y in S314), the hold overflow number Ne is incremented by 1 ( S316).

  On the other hand, if the number of pending second lottery lottery values has not reached the upper limit number (N in S314), the overflow number Ne is cleared to zero (S318). When there is no entry to the second start winning opening device 27 (N in S310), the processing from S312 to S318 is skipped. Then, when the special effect flag is turned off, that is, when the symbol variation related to the hold that is the trigger for starting the special effect is finished (Y in S320), the cumulative number N2 and the overflow number Ne of the second starting prize opening device 27 are set. Both are cleared to zero (S322), and this process ends. If the special effect flag is on (N in S320), the process of S322 is skipped.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing in detail the special symbol variation process of S252 in FIG. If the symbol variation display has not started yet (N in S20), the second lottery means 128 from the second holding means 146 to the second success / failure lottery is the variation display timing of the second special symbol 193 (Y in S22). The value is read to determine whether or not it is correct (S24), the stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 is determined (S26), and the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 is determined (S28). Then, the symbol variation of the second special symbol 193 is started (S38). On the other hand, if it is not the variable display timing of the second special symbol 193 (N of S22) but the variable display timing of the first special symbol 192 (Y of S30), the first lottery means 126 will change from the first holding means 144 to the first special symbol 192. The one lottery lottery value is read to determine whether or not to win (S32), the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 is determined (S34), and the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 is determined (S36). Then, the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is started (S38).

  In addition, whether it is the fluctuation display timing of the first special symbol 192 or the fluctuation display timing of the second special symbol 193, in addition to whether or not the second winning lottery value is held in the second holding means 146, It is determined depending on whether the symbol is changing. In the present embodiment, as described above, the second winning / losing lottery value held by the second holding means 146 is preferentially digested over the first winning / losing lottery value held by the first holding means 144, and the first special symbol 192 is used. Also, the variable display of the second special symbol 193 is preferentially executed. Therefore, if the second holding means 146 holds the second winning / losing lottery value, the variable display of the second special symbol 193 is started at the next variable display timing. When the second holding means 146 does not hold the second winning / losing lottery value, and only the first holding means 144 holds the first winning / failing lottery value, the first special symbol 192 is displayed at the next variation display timing. The variable display will be started.

  If it is not the variation display timing of the second special symbol 193 (N in S22) and it is not the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 (N in S30), the flow of this diagram is terminated. On the other hand, if the symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S20), the symbol variation display process is executed (S40). If the symbol variation stop timing has been reached (Y in S42), the symbol variation is stopped. The process is executed (S44). When the symbol change stop timing has not been reached (N in S42), S44 is skipped.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation stop process of S44 in FIG. First, the process of stopping the symbol variation is executed (S50). If the result of the lottery is a big hit (Y in S52), if it is a symbol with a short time (easy entry state) (Y in S54), the short time Is turned on (S56). If it is not a symbol with a short time (N in S54), the process of S56 is skipped. If it is a symbol with a probability variation (Y in S58), the probability variation setting is turned on (S60), and if it is not a symbol with a certain probability variation (N in S58), the probability variation setting is turned off (S62). And it transfers to special game (S64). When it is 15R big hit, it shifts to 15R special game, and when it is 2R big hit, it shifts to 2R special game. Note that the probability change ON and the time ON set here are valid after the special game is over. However, in this embodiment, all the big hits are accompanied by a time reduction (see FIG. 42), so the time reduction setting is always turned on in S54 and S56.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (N in S52), if the time is short (Y in S66), if it is the end of the short time (Y in S68), the setting of the time reduction is turned off (S70). ). As already mentioned, the end of the short time is the same as the end of the probable change, or the end frequency (100 times) has been reached. If it is not the end of time reduction (N of S68), the process of S70 is skipped. If the time is not short (N of S66), the processing of S68 and S70 is skipped. If it is a small hit (Y in S72), the process shifts to a small hit game (S74). When it is not a small hit, that is, when it is out of place (N of S72), the process of S74 is skipped.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing in detail the decorative symbol variation process of S254 in FIG. When the effect determining means 132 of the sub-control device 51 receives the variation start command from the main control device 42 (Y in S280), the decoration design stop mode is determined according to the received determination result and the special design stop symbol. (S282). Further, a variation effect pattern is determined according to the received determination result and the variation pattern (S284), and a notice effect pattern is determined (S286).

  If the special effect flag is on (Y in S288), if the special effect has not yet started (N in S290), the effect pattern of the special effect is set (S292). That is, the special effect pattern is set so as to replace the notice effect pattern determined in S286, and the special effect is started (S294). If the special effect has already been started (Y in S290), the processes in S292 and S294 are skipped. If the special effect flag is off (N in S288), the processing from S290 to S294 is skipped. Then, the effect display control means 134 starts display control such as a symbol variation effect, a notice effect, and a special effect by the decorative symbol 190 (S296).

  If the change start command has not been received (N in S280), the processing from S282 to S296 is skipped. If the decorative symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S298), the effect display process is executed (S300), and when a variation stop command is received from the main control device 42 (Y in S302), The symbol variation display is stopped by causing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the stop mode determined in S282 (S304). When the change stop command is not received from the main control device 42 (N in S302), S304 is skipped. When the variable display has not been started (N in S298), S300 to S304 are skipped.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing in detail the special effect process started in S294 of FIG. This special effect process is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle until the symbol variation related to the hold that has triggered the start of the special effect ends. That is, the effect determination means 132 first acquires the advance determination information acquired in S260 of FIG. 51 (S370). Then, the lottery for the reduction limit pattern is executed with reference to the reduction limit setting table shown in FIG. 46 based on the success / failure range related to the hold that has caused the special effect to start, and the reduction limit pattern is set (S371). ). That is, if the success / failure range is “1”, that is, if the success / failure lottery result is a 15R probability variation big hit, one of the reduction limit patterns is set with reference to the second reduction limit setting table of FIG. In other words, if the result of lottery determination is out of the range, one of the reduction limit patterns is set with reference to the first reduction limit setting table of FIG.

  Subsequently, the entrance information included in the information of the accumulated entrance number N2 and the overflow number Ne recorded in the entrance count process of FIG. 52 is acquired (S372). Then, by referring to the subtraction table shown in FIG. 45 using the current second winning / no-lot lotion value hold number, overflow number Ne, and current remaining number of enemy characters, the number of enemy character subtractions per operation input ΔN is set (S374), and the waiting time per operation input is set (S376). Further, with reference to the decrease limit pattern set in S371, a decrease limit value NB corresponding to the current cumulative number of incoming balls N2 is set (S378).

  Subsequently, the effect display control means 134 displays the input screen shown in FIG. 43, and prompts the player to input an operation (continuous hit) via the operation button 16 (S380). When the waiting time elapses (Y in S382), it is determined whether or not there has been an operation input by the player. In this embodiment, when there is an operation input of the operation button 16, an input flag indicating this is turned on, so the presence or absence of the operation input is determined by checking the state of the input flag. At this time, if there is a player's operation input (Y in S384), an updated value (N−ΔN), which is a value obtained by subtracting the subtraction number ΔN from the remaining number N of enemy characters, is calculated. If the updated value (N−ΔN) is equal to or greater than the limit value NB (Y in S386), the remaining number N is updated to the updated value (N−ΔN) (S388), and the enemy character has updated the remaining number N. The display control is performed to reduce so as to become (S390). On the other hand, if the updated value (N−ΔN) is smaller than the limit value NB (N in S386), the remaining number N is updated or maintained to the limit value NB (S392), and the results shown in FIGS. The entry suggestion display for urging entry into the second start winning opening apparatus 27 as shown is executed (S394). If there is no player operation input (N in S384), the processing from S386 to S394 is skipped. At this time, if the special effect has not ended (N in S396), the process returns to S372 and the same processing is repeated. When the special effect ends (Y in S396), the result of the special effect as shown in FIGS. 44 (g) and 44 (h) is displayed (S398), the special effect flag is turned off, and this process ends (S400). ).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, by using pre-reading, a hold display effect by a specific hold corresponding image is triggered when a specific lottery result is put on hold in the easy-to-enter state. At the same time, a special effect is displayed to indicate whether or not the 15R probability variation big hit is confirmed over a period of multiple symbol variations. Then, it is assumed that the special effect is determined by the destruction of the enemy character, and the 15R probability variation big hit is confirmed, and the remaining number of the enemy characters is reduced according to the number of balls entered into the second starting prize opening device 27. I tried to get a sense of expectation. In such a setting, even if the second winning lottery value has reached the upper limit, the number of held numbers will continue according to the number of balls entered if the player enters the second starting prize opening device 27. Since the enemy characters are reduced, it is possible to promote the aggressive launch of a game ball by a player who wants to destroy the enemy characters quickly. Because it is easy to enter the ball, there is little loss for the player. Rather, it is possible to effectively promote the launch of the game ball by giving the motivation to destroy the enemy character quickly and acquire 15R probability big hit. Become. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to promote the launching of the game ball regardless of the holding state of the second winning lottery value in the easy-to-enter state. In other words, it is possible to make use of a game state that is an easy-to-enter state that should promote the launch of a game ball and a specific effect such as a hold display effect.

(Second embodiment)
The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the change in the effect contents of the special effect does not depend on the operation input of the operation button 16. Hereinafter, the difference from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the description of the common points will be omitted. In the present embodiment, the operation button 16 is not required for the destruction of the enemy character in the battle effect, and the control is performed so that the enemy character is reduced in accordance with the state of entering the second starting prize opening device 27.

FIG. 57 is a diagram schematically illustrating a subtraction table according to the second embodiment.
In this subtraction table, the enemy character reduction efficiency corresponding to the remaining number range of the enemy characters is set according to the state of entering the second start winning a prize opening device 27. That is, in the illustrated subtraction table, the number of enemy characters to be subtracted per ball entering the second start winning opening device 27 is determined. Since the operation input of the operation button 16 is not required, the waiting time as shown in FIG. 45 is not set.

  Also in this embodiment, the initial number of enemy characters is 1000. Then, whenever there is a ball entering after the start of the battle effect, the enemy character gets relatively earlier as the number of second winning lottery values including the hold due to the ball entering increases, and as the number of overflows increases. It is set to decrease. For example, when the number of holdings of the second winning / losing lottery value is 2, if the remaining number of enemy characters is “1000 to 101”, 49 is set as the number of subtractions for each ball entered into the second start winning opening device 27. . If the remaining number of enemy characters is “100 to 11”, 9 is set as the number of subtractions for each incoming ball. If the remaining number of enemy characters is “10 to 1”, 1 is set as the number of subtractions for each incoming ball.

  On the other hand, if the number of reserved second lottery values is the upper limit number of 4 and the number of overflows exceeds the upper limit number of 3 balls or more, the remaining number of enemy characters is “1000 to 101”. 111 is set as the number of subtractions for each ball entered into the 2-start winning prize opening device 27. If the remaining number of enemy characters is “100 to 11”, 49 is set as the number of subtractions for each incoming ball. If the remaining number of enemy characters is “10 to 1”, 1 is set as the number of subtractions for each incoming ball. Thus, the higher the number of pending second lottery lottery values and the greater the number of overflows, the higher the possibility that the enemy character can be annihilated earlier. Such a setting can also promote the launch of game balls. Note that the reduction limit setting table shown in FIG. 46 is used as it is. That is, the limit value after subtraction is determined according to the cumulative number of balls entered from the start of the battle effect.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the special effect process in detail. The processing in this figure is executed in place of the special effect processing shown in FIG. In this special effect process, after the reduction limit pattern is set in S371, a display for prompting the player to enter the second starting prize opening device 27 is displayed on the battle effect screen (S372). If it is determined that there is a new entry based on the pre-read information (Y in S374), the entry information included in the information of the accumulated entry number N2 and the overflow number Ne recorded by the entry counting process in FIG. Is acquired (S376). Then, with reference to the subtraction table shown in FIG. 35 using the current second number of lottery hold values, the overflow number Ne, and the current remaining number of enemy characters, the number of enemy character subtractions ΔN by the current entry Is set (S378). Further, with reference to the decrease limit pattern set in S371, a decrease limit value NB corresponding to the current cumulative number of incoming balls N2 is set (S380). And the process after S386 is performed similarly to 1st Example. If there is no entry (N in S374), the process from S376 to S394 is skipped.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there.

(Modification 1)
In the said Example, the example which performs the prior determination by prefetching irrespective of the gaming state was shown. In a modification, it is good also as a structure which performs prefetching on the condition that it is in a state where it is easy to enter a ball (in a short time). Moreover, in the said Example, although the special effect was started and controlled based on the 2nd game, the example which performs prefetching in both the 1st game and the 2nd game was shown. In the modification, only the second game may be determined in advance by prefetching. Further, prefetching may be executed only for the second game in the easy-to-enter state.

(Modification 2)
In the said Example, the example which starts a special effect with the display of a specific hold corresponding | compatible image was shown when the specific lottery result was put on hold by prior determination. In a modification, a special effect may be started before a specific lottery result is put on hold. For example, when a special effect is started when another predetermined lottery result different from the specific lottery result is held, the specific hold corresponding image is triggered when the specific lottery result is held during the special effect process. May be started. In such a case, the number of balls entered into the second starting prize opening device 27, such as changing the subtraction pattern or the reduction limit pattern to improve the reduction efficiency of the enemy character, when the display of the specific reserved correspondence image is started. Alternatively, the ratio of the special effect approaching a specific ending (that is, the degree of change of the special effect and the progress of the change) may be increased in accordance with the ball entry efficiency. Specifically, another subtraction table having a different number of enemy characters from that of the subtraction table shown in FIG. 45 is prepared, and the subtraction table is switched when the display of the specific hold correspondence image is started. May be. Further, the reduction limit setting table shown in FIG. 46 may be switched when the display of the specific hold corresponding image is started.

  Or you may make it start a special effect in response to having shifted to predetermined | prescribed game states, such as a ball entering easy state. Also in this case, when the lottery result corresponding to the specific hold-corresponding image is a lottery result advantageous to a predetermined player such as 15R probability variation big hit, the special effect is made to reach a specific ending.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the special effect is an effect that determines whether or not the 15R probability variation jackpot is confirmed has been shown, but it may be configured as an effect that indicates whether or not the lottery result is held. For example, the present invention is not limited to 15R probability variation big hits, and may be an effect that indicates whether or not the 15R big hits are confirmed. Furthermore, not only 15R big hit but also the effect of hitting the presence / absence of big hit including 2R big hit etc. may be used. Also, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which a special effect is started in a way that suggests whether or not a specific jackpot has been confirmed in advance. For example, whether or not the current gaming state is a probable state, a special effect is specified. You may comprise as an effect which insists that it is a game state.

(Modification 4)
In the first embodiment, an example is shown in which the enemy characters decrease in accordance with the number of operation inputs (number of consecutive hits) of the operation button 16. In a modified example, the enemy characters may be reduced according to the length of time for which the operation button 16 is pressed (operation time). Even in such a case, a limit value may be provided for the reduction of enemy characters due to the length of the pressing time, and the limit value may be gradually approached to zero according to the number of balls entered into the big winning opening. Or you may make it reduce an enemy character according to the number of balls (namely, a pitching rate) to the 2nd start winning opening apparatus 27 per fixed time. You may make it raise the reduction | decrease efficiency of an enemy character, so that a pitch rate is high.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, the description has been made on the content of the effect that aims to reduce the enemy characters according to the player's operation input and the number of balls entered into the big winning opening, and finally destroy them. In the modified example, conversely, for example, the number of teammate characters is increased in accordance with the player's operation input and the number of balls entered into the big prize opening, and when the teammate character reaches the target number, the enemy character can be defeated, etc. The content of the effect may be such that the number of target objects is changed toward a higher target value or a larger target value. Further, as in the second embodiment, the content of the effect is that the operation input of the operation button 16 is not a condition and the number of objects to be changed is changed in accordance with the number of balls entered into the second starting prize opening device 27 and the rate of entry. It is good.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, a battle effect over a period of multiple symbol changes is displayed as a special effect, and the number of target enemy characters is changed in the process of the multiple symbol changes. In a modified example, a step-up notice effect over a period of multiple symbol changes may be displayed as a special effect. The “step-up notice effect” is a notice effect that suggests that the greater the number of steps, the higher the degree of expectation for the big hit, by dividing the display process of the effect into a plurality of steps and changing the number of steps to be displayed. Then, after the specific hold-corresponding image is displayed, the number of steps of the step-up notice may be changed every time there is a ball entering the second starting prize opening device 27. In this case, if the lottery result corresponding to the specific hold correspondence image is a big hit, the final stage of the step-up notice is reached, and if the lottery result is not a big hit, the final stage of the step-up notice is not reached.

  Alternatively, in order to configure a special effect, a plurality of types of reach effects with different degrees of expectation may be provided, and the reach effects may be sequentially displayed over a period of multiple symbol variations. For example, if a lottery result corresponding to a specific hold correspondence image is a big win, including a big hit decision reach effect that announces a big hit decision among a plurality of types, a big hit will be made by the end of the symbol variation corresponding to that specific hold correspondence image A confirmed reach production may appear, and if it is not a big hit, the big hit confirmed reach production may not appear. In addition, when the symbol variation time is short, it is assumed that each reach effect cannot be executed because of the variation time value. Therefore, the time value required for each reach effect that can be displayed together with the special effect may be set to be the same. Or, when the symbol variation time is short, before the lottery result corresponding to the specific hold-corresponding image is digested, an effect suggesting the reach effect to be displayed is displayed by the symbol variation corresponding to the specific hold-corresponding image. May be. Alternatively, a part of the reach effect scheduled to be displayed may be displayed.

(Modification 7)
In the above-described embodiment, a battle effect is provided as a special effect, and a limit value is set according to the number of balls entered into the second start prize opening device 27, but the effect that the enemy character decreases toward annihilation is exemplified. In the modified example, a special effect may be set so that the display mode of a display object such as a character continues to change every time the player enters the second starting prize opening device 27 regardless of the setting of the limit value. For example, as long as there is a ball entering the second start prize opening device 27, the content of the effect may be changed so that the technique that the character pays out changes for each ball. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the player's willingness to continue the game by not wasting the ball entering the second starting prize opening device 27 at all.

(Modification 8)
In each of the above-described embodiments, the content of the effect is to change the enemy character in a direction that always decreases according to the player's operation input and the number of balls entered into the second starting prize opening device 27, and finally destroy the enemy character. Explained. In the modification, for example, although the enemy character is reduced in response to the player's operation input, the content of the effect is such that the enemy character increases on condition that the player's operation input is interrupted for a predetermined time, etc. It may be the content of the performance that aims to finally destroy the enemy character while the number of enemy characters increases and decreases. Or, conversely, for example, the number of teammate characters is increased in accordance with the player's operation input and the number of balls entered into the second starting prize opening device 27, and the enemy character can be defeated when the teammate character reaches the target number. In such cases, the content of the presentation may be such that the number of teammate characters decreases on condition that the player's operation input is interrupted for a predetermined time. And it is good also as the content of the production | presentation which makes it a goal to finally make a teammate character reach the target number, while there is such increase / decrease in a teammate character. In addition, while the symbols are changing, the enemy character or teammate character is always increased / decreased according to the incoming ball, and a specific result is suspended as a result of the success / failure lottery. .

  Alternatively, regardless of whether or not the player's operation input is necessary, the enemy character is reduced in accordance with the entry to the second start prize opening device 27, but the entry character is cut off for a predetermined time. It is good also as the production content which aims at finally destroying, although there is an increase / decrease in the enemy character. Or conversely, the number of teammate characters is increased in accordance with the number of balls entered into the second starting prize opening device 27, and the enemy character is defeated when the number of teammate characters reaches the target number. The content of the presentation may be such that the number of teammate characters decreases on condition that the ball entering the starting prize opening device 27 is interrupted for a predetermined time. And it is good also as the content of the production | presentation which makes it a goal to finally make a teammate character reach the target number, while there is such increase / decrease in a teammate character.

(Modification 9)
In each of the above embodiments and modifications, an effect of increasing / decreasing the number of characters is shown as a special effect, but for example, the color of a specific hold-corresponding image 208 or a specific image object (such as a character) on the screen is white → blue → It may be possible to produce whether or not the target color is reached by changing the yellow, green, and red colors. Further, for example, it may be possible to produce the presence or absence of the target luminous intensity by changing the luminous intensity (brightness) of a specific image object from dark to bright. Furthermore, it may be possible to produce presence / absence of the target size or shape by changing the size or shape of a specific image object. Alternatively, not only such a liquid crystal display screen, but also change the operation mode of a modeled object such as a movable object or an accessory, or change the emission color thereof to produce the target operation mode or the presence or absence of the emission color. It is good also as what to do. As an example of the movable object, the above-described movable body device 37, the rotary electric decoration device 36a, and the like can be given. Further, even for a movable object that is relatively difficult to change in a stepwise manner of operation like the movable body device 37, for example, the emission colors of the first to third effect display portions 65a, 66a, and 67 are changed in stages. Therefore, it is possible to change the operation mode. Further, for example, a mechanism or a device for dropping or raising the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 in a stepwise manner is added to change the operation mode of the first movable body 65 or the second movable body 66. May be. In particular, when the first movable body 65 and the second movable body 66 are raised in stages, the first motor 71a and the second motor 71b are rotated and stopped in stages, or the first movable body Since only the position detection of the 65 or the second movable body 66 can be performed, a stepwise change in the operation mode can be realized, and therefore, additional items for manufacturing the mechanism can be reduced.

(Modification 10)
In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the symbol variation indicating the success / failure lottery result is started simultaneously with the digestion of the hold corresponding image indicating the retention of the success / failure lottery value, but it corresponds after the symbol variation indicating the success / failure lottery result ends. It is good also as a structure which erases a hold corresponding | compatible image.

(Modification 11)
In the said Example, the example which displays a special effect in the display area of the decoration design 190 in the effect design display apparatus 24 was shown. In a modification, a display device dedicated to special effects may be provided separately. Alternatively, a dedicated display area may be provided in the effect symbol display device 24 in addition to the decorative symbol 190.

(Modification 12)
In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which a plurality of large winning ports are provided, such as the first large winning port 28a for the first game and the second large winning port 28b for the second game. In a modified example, one common big prize opening may be provided, for example, the second big prize opening 28b may be omitted and the first big prize opening 28a may be opened in any game. In this case, the arrangement of the first big winning opening 28a may be set at the lower center of the game area.

(Modification 13)
In the embodiment described above, the first start prize opening device 26 is arranged on the relatively left side in the game area 23, and the second start prize opening device 27 is arranged on the relatively right side. An example of an arrangement configuration in which the entry into the 27c can be divided is shown. In a modified example, the first start prize opening device 26 and the second start prize opening device 27 may be arranged along the flow path of the game ball, such as being arranged in the center of the game area 23. In that case, a second start prize opening device 27 is provided immediately below the first start prize opening device 26, and the first start prize opening device 26 is inserted in a normal state where the second start prize opening device 27 is not expanded. In the easy entry state where the ball startability is high and the second start winning opening device 27 is expanded, the second start winning opening device 27 may be easier to enter.

(Modification 14)
In the above embodiment, the number of rounds of a special game (also referred to as “special special game”) in which the special winning opening is short-opened is only two rounds, and the opening time of the special winning opening per unit game is 0.5 seconds. An example to do. In the example, both the 15R jackpot and the 2R jackpot are associated with the first winning lottery value, whereas only the 15R jackpot is associated with the second winning lottery value. That is, a configuration is illustrated in which a big hit that cannot be expected (also referred to as “specific big hit”) is associated with the first lottery but cannot be associated with the second lottery. In a modified example, the specific lottery may be associated with the second lottery. In that case, the ratio of the specific big hit allocated as the big win is such that the second game is smaller than the first game, so that the second game is advantageous in terms of winning the ball. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the opening time of the big winning opening per unit game is set to 30 seconds for the 15R special game. In a modified example, a special game with a different number of rounds may be provided even with the same number of rounds. For example, as a 15R special game, a 15R regular special game in which the opening time of a big prize opening per unit game is set to a long opening of 30 seconds, and a short opening of 0.5 seconds in the opening time of a big prize opening per unit game You may make it provide 15R specific special game set to. Then, the ratio of the 15R specific big hit indicating the transition to the 15R specific special game is assigned as the big hit so that the second game is smaller than the first game, so that the second is the second in terms of winning out. The game may be advantageous. Note that the 15R specific big hit may be assigned to the first winner / lottery value and not to the second winner / lottery value.

  Further, the 15R specific special game may include a special game in which the opening time of the big prize opening per unit game is set to a short opening of 0.1 seconds. In this case, the total opening time (total opening state time) of the special winning opening from the start to the end of the specific special game may be less than a predetermined opening reference time (for example, 2 seconds). Then, as a small hit game, the 0.1 second opening of the big winning opening is executed 15 times in the unit game, and the total opening time of the big winning opening from the start to the end of the small hit game (total open state time) ) May be less than the open reference time. Even in such a configuration, since the special special game and the small hit game are common in the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening, it is difficult to distinguish between the two, and it is possible to realize the gameability which can raise the player's expectation and the above embodiment The effect of this can be exhibited. In that case, so-called round indicator lamps are provided by making the number of rounds of special games common regardless of whether they are special special games or normal special games, such as unifying the number of rounds of specific special games with 15 rounds. There is no need.

(Modification 15)
In the above embodiment, in order to secure a necessary and sufficient time for displaying a special effect (battle effect), an example is shown in which the variation time per variation of a period that can span a plurality of symbol variations is fixed. In the modification, the variation time per variation does not have to be fixed in this way. In such a case, when the condition for transition to a specific game mode is established, whether or not to display special effects based on the total value of the variation time determined prior to the hold of the winning / failing lottery result that became the establishment opportunity The contents of may be determined. For example, if the conditions for transitioning to a specific game mode are met when a specific result is held as a lottery result, the change time corresponding to any hold held before that or the total value of the change time If the value is equal to or greater than the reference value, the special effect flag may be turned on, and if the value is less than the reference value, the special effect flag may be left off.

  Alternatively, the special effect flag may be turned on regardless of the variation time or the total value of the variation time. In such a case, a special effect may be set such as a dripping effect that is not particularly limited in display time. Or you may make it perform lottery about whether a special effect is displayed when the conditions for transfer to a specific game mode are established. Further, the lottery may be performed every time the winning / failing lottery result is digested after the condition for shifting to a specific game mode is established (every symbol variation). By doing so, it is difficult for the player to know which hold is the trigger for establishing the condition for transition to a specific game mode, and at what stage the specific result is shown, Can expect a sense of expectation.

(Modification 16)
In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the player is encouraged to launch a game ball by effectively controlling the hold display effect and the special effect on the premise that the ball is in the easy-to-enter state. However, it is not preferable on the hole side to promote so-called stop-stop that aims at entering only in the easy-to-enter state (when the second start winning opening 27c is in the expanded state). That is, it is desirable that the game ball is continuously fired on the hall side. Therefore, in a modified example, whether or not the game ball is constantly being fired is determined by detecting the operation of the firing handle 17 or the predetermined ball entrance (the first start winning port 26a, the second start winning port 27c, the normal symbol operating port). 29a, out port, etc.) and the passing rate (per unit time) of game balls in a predetermined area, it is determined whether or not continuous game balls are being launched, and the continuous launch It is good also as a structure which performs a special effect only when is performed.

(Modification 17)
In the above embodiment, a battle effect is displayed as a special effect, and a player who wants to annihilate the enemy character quickly is encouraged to launch a game ball. In the modified example, a specific effect with a high degree of rarity such as a premier effect or a direct hit effect with a certain probability is generated based on the detection of the launch or entry, or the degree of the launch or entry. You may do it. The “probability direct effect” here may be a notification of the probability change transition confirmation. If a game ball is not launched or entered, a penalty may be imposed on performance. In other words, even if the 15R probability change big hit is confirmed in the internal processing of the gaming machine, if the player hesitates to intervene and does not promote the entry, the failure effect is displayed, and the normal big hit without the probability change transition is displayed. An occurrence may be suggested. Also, if the special effect is not an effect that suggests the occurrence of a big hit with 15R probability, but an effect that suggests the occurrence of a big hit with a large number of rounds, a failure effect is displayed when the player does not promote the entry. However, the occurrence of a big hit with a small number of rounds may be suggested.

  When the internal state (presence / absence of probability change, number of rounds) and the content of the special effect are different from each other, a jackpot effect that promotes to 15R probability variable jackpot may be performed in the special game thereafter. Or you may make it suggest that it is a probable change state in the production | presentation after a special game. Further, in a special game thereafter, a big hit effect may be performed in which the player is promoted to a big hit with a large number of rounds.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 having the game contents described above can be conceptualized and grasped as a bullet ball gaming machine including types other than pachinko gaming machines as follows, for example.

(1) a game board in which a game area is formed;
A starting opening (for example, a second starting winning opening, etc.) that is provided in the gaming area and has a pitch changing mechanism that is operable to increase the ease of entering a game ball;
A chance lottery means (for example, a second lottery means, for example) that executes a chance lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game is triggered by entering the starting port. So)
A symbol display device (for example, a display device such as a special symbol) on which a symbol for showing the result of the winning / failing lottery is variably displayed;
An effect display device (for example, an effect symbol display device) on which an effect suggesting the result of the success / failure lottery is displayed;
A symbol display control means (for example, a main display control means) for variably displaying a symbol indicating the result of the success / failure lottery, based on the fact that the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the previous winning / losing lottery has ended,
When the symbol variation corresponding to the previous lottery lottery is displayed when the new lottery lottery is newly executed, the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the lottery is performed up to a predetermined number of results of the new winner lottery. Hold control means to hold until start,
Special game control means for executing the special game when the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit and the symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a big hit;
Production determination means for determining production content to be displayed on the production display device according to the result of the success / failure lottery,
Effect display control means for controlling the effect display according to the determined effect content;
When the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit, after the special game is finished, the specific game that shifts to the easy-to-enter state where the ease of entering the starting port by the operation of the in-coming variation mechanism is higher than the normal state Execution means;
Counting means (for example, a main control device) for counting the number of balls entering the start opening;
With
The success / failure lottery means sends information indicating the result of the success / failure lottery to the effect determining means regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the success / failure lottery is immediately started when a new success / failure lottery is executed. Send
The production determining means
Holds a special effect that changes the contents of the effect according to the number of balls entering the start opening as a selection target,
Deciding whether or not to display the special effect based on the information indicating the result of the success / failure lottery,
When the display of the special effect is started in the easy-to-enter state, the content of the effect is changed according to the number of entering the start opening regardless of the upper limit number of the result of the success / failure lottery. Characteristic ball game machine.

(2) The effect determining means changes the aspect of change of the effect contents of the special effect according to the number of balls entering the start opening based on information indicating the result of the lottery determination. The bullet ball game machine according to (1) above.

(3) The effect determining means
Holds multiple types of results with different degrees of expectation that the result of the success / failure lottery is a big hit,
When a predetermined result is included in the information indicating the result of the success / failure lottery, the predetermined degree of the degree of change in the content of the special effect before the symbol variation corresponding to the predetermined result is started. The ball game machine according to (1) or (2) above, wherein a limit value corresponding to the result of is set.

(4) The effect determining means
As the special effect, the content of the effect changes so that the degree of expectation in which the predetermined result is included as a result of the pending lottery that is on hold increases stepwise, and the predetermined result is reached by reaching the final stage of the effect content. Hold the production that definitely shows that it is included as the selection target,
When the information indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery includes a result indicating a big hit as the predetermined result, the special value is used as the limit value until the symbol variation corresponding to the predetermined result is started. While setting the value that does not reach the final stage of the production content of the production, set the value that can reach the final stage of the production content of the special production after the start of symbol variation corresponding to the predetermined result,
If the information indicating the result of the success / failure lottery does not include a result indicating a big hit as the predetermined result, the special effect is used as the limit value regardless of whether or not the symbol variation corresponding to the predetermined result is started. The ball and ball game machine according to (3), wherein a value that does not allow the contents of the production to reach the final stage is set.

(5) The effect determining means
As the special effect, the content of the effect changes so that the degree of expectation in which the predetermined result is included as a result of the pending lottery that is on hold increases stepwise, and the predetermined result is reached by reaching the final stage of the effect content. Hold the production that definitely shows that it is included as the selection target,
When the information indicating the result of the success / failure lottery includes a result indicating a big hit as the predetermined result, the special value is determined as the limit value before the symbol variation corresponding to the predetermined result is started. Set a value that can reach the final stage of the production contents of the production,
If the information indicating the result of the success / failure lottery does not include a result indicating a big hit as the predetermined result, the special effect is used as the limit value regardless of whether or not the symbol variation corresponding to the predetermined result is started. The ball and ball game machine according to (3), wherein a value that does not allow the contents of the production to reach the final stage is set.

(6) The display control unit displays a corresponding hold-corresponding image each time the hold control unit holds the result of the lottery determination in a plurality of specific display areas set in accordance with the upper limit number of hold in the effect display device. Display sequentially
When the predetermined result is included in the information indicating the result of the success / failure lottery, the effect determining means displays a specific hold correspondence image indicating that as a hold correspondence image corresponding to the result of the success / failure lottery. And when the display of the special effect is determined in the easy-to-enter state, even if the display of the specific reservation-compatible image is started, the start opening regardless of the holding upper limit number as a result of the success / failure lottery The ball game machine according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the content of the effect is changed according to the number of balls entered.

(7) The effect determining means increases the degree of change in the content of the effect of the special effect according to the number of entered balls after the start of display of the specific reserved correspondence image than before the display start. The ball game machine described in (6).

(8) The degree of change in the contents of the effect of the special effect as the number of additional balls entering the start opening in the state where the result of the success / failure lottery is held to the upper limit number The ball game machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7), wherein the content of the effect is determined so as to increase.

(9) The said effect determination means changes the degree of the change of the effect content of the said special effect according to the number of entrances into the said start opening per fixed time, The said (1)-(8) characterized by the above-mentioned. A ball game machine according to any one of the above.

(10) The production determining means, as the special production, the content of the production progresses toward a specific ending according to the number of balls entering the start opening, and the result of the success / failure lottery is the arrival at the ending. (1) to (1) characterized in that an effect suggesting that it is a big hit is included as a selection target, and that the content of the effect greatly progresses toward the specific ending as the number of balls entering the start opening increases. 9) A ball game machine according to any one of the above.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine), 10 game machine frame, 20 game board, 23 game area,
24 production symbol display device, 25 center role, 26 first start prize opening device,
27 Second start prize opening device, 28 grand prize opening device, 28a First big prize opening,
28b 2nd prize winning opening, 29 normal symbol operating opening device, 37 movable body device,
42 main control device, 50 game control device, 51 sub-control device,
52 effect display control means, 60 assembly member, 81 assembly member main body,
87 1st start winning opening ball passage, 87c taper-shaped portion, 89 left general winning opening passage,
90 passage for second start winning opening, 90d buffer section, 91 passage for right general winning opening,
92 first passage blocking member (ball passage blocking portion), 93 second passage blocking member (ball passage blocking portion),
94 gap portion, 110 entry determination means, 118 main display control means,
120 special game control means, 121 small hit game control means, 122 specific game execution means,
124 open / close control means, 126 first lottery means, 128 second lottery means,
132 production determining means, 144 first holding means, 146 second holding means,
190 decorative symbol, 192 first special symbol, 193 second special symbol, 194 display area,
195 Normal symbol, 202,204 Specific display area, 206 Hold corresponding image,
208 Specific reserved image.

Claims (5)

Along with a game started by inserting a game medium, a movable body device that produces an effect by dropping using the weight of the movable portion is provided, and the movable body device has a vertical drop and a horizontal drop in the movable portion. While performing displacement combined with movement,
The movable body device is:
A base part that supports the movable part, a drive part provided on the base part, a drive force transmission mechanism part that transmits the drive force of the drive part to the movable part, and an impact when the movable part falls And a buffer part that softens the
A guide machine for guiding the displacement is formed in the movable part.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the driving force transmission mechanism portion includes a movable portion connecting member that is used for restraining and releasing the movable portion and that is displaced integrally with the movable portion.   The buffer section includes a first buffer section coupled to the movable section, and a second buffer section that elastically receives the movable body coupling member when the movable section performs the displacement. The gaming machine according to claim 2.   The movable portion is provided with a first movable body that performs the displacement and a second movable body that is displaced while supporting the first movable body with respect to the base portion. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3.   The first movable body is a first movable body main body, an additional movable body that is relatively displaceable with respect to the first movable body main body, and a weight when dropping, and the additional movable body is displaced. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising an additional driving unit that generates a driving force for causing the game machine to operate.

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