JP2014166506A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To guide game balls rolling on a stage part to a guidance flow passage while protecting a decoration member.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided with a center case formed with a space recessed in the rear of a game region of a game board above a start winning port. The center case includes: a stage part on which a game ball can roll; a guidance flow passage having an inflow port into which the game ball rolling on the stage part can flow, and having an outflow port above the start winning port; a section member restricting that a game ball flowing down on the game region flows into the center case; a decoration member performed with decoration by light emission of light emission means; and a partition positioned between the stage part and the decoration member. The partition is formed in the circumference except a path through which a game ball flows into an entrance, and a game ball on the stage part flowing into the inflow port does not flow out to the decoration member side by the partition.

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information based on a game ball winning in a start winning opening provided in a game area formed in front of a game board, and the result of the variable display game is The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous for a player when a predetermined result mode is obtained.

  In conventional gaming machines, in order to increase the interest of the game by complicating the rolling of the game ball, a plurality of rolling parts of the stage are provided to complicate the route, and not only simple rolling but also transparent A start-up memory display unit composed of a lens member having optical properties is provided to make effective use of space and enhance decorativeness (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-236114 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1 above, as a result of the inflow of game balls from the game area into the center case and the game balls flowing in from the warp port roll on the stage, they are adjacent to the inlet of the guideway. There is a possibility that the decorative member may be damaged by the flow of the game ball to the decorative member side arranged together.

  An object of the present invention is to execute a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information based on the fact that a game ball wins a starting winning opening provided in a game area formed on the front surface of a game board, and In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result is a predetermined specific result mode, the game ball that rolls on the stage portion while guiding the decorative member is guided to the guide channel. It is to be able to be guided to.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
Based on the winning of a game ball in a start winning opening provided in a game area formed on the front surface of the game board, a variable display game is executed with a plurality of identification information, and the result of the variable display game is predetermined. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific result mode is achieved,
The game board
A center case that forms a space recessed rearward from the gaming area above the start winning opening,
The center case is
A stage part on which a game ball can roll,
A warp flow path for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area to the stage unit;
A guide channel having an inflow port through which a game ball rolling on the stage portion can flow and an outflow port above the start winning port;
A partition member for restricting a game ball flowing down the game area from flowing into the center case;
A decorative member that is decorated by light emission of the light emitting means;
A partition located between the stage portion and the decorative member,
The partition wall is formed around the inflow port except for the path through which the game ball flows,
The partition is configured so that the game ball on the stage portion flowing into the inflow port does not flow out to the decorative member side.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the inflow of the game ball into the center case is restricted by the partition member, and the outlet is provided above the start winning opening by the partition located between the stage portion and the decorative member. The game ball on the stage portion that flows into the inflow port of the guiding flow path is prevented from flowing out to the decorative member side.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The center case is
An inflow prevention member is provided that is positioned above the stage part and protrudes into the game area, and that prevents a game ball jumped in the game area below the stage part from flowing into the stage part. .

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the center case includes the inflow prevention member, it is possible to prevent the inflow of game balls from other than the warp flow path to the stage portion, which affects the set start winning rate. Can be prevented.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect, wherein the inflow blocking member has a lower surface inclined rearward and allows a game ball to roll on the upper surface. It is characterized in that an inclined surface is formed on which a game ball placed is guided backward.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the inflow blocking member has a lower surface inclined rearward and allows a game ball to roll on the upper surface, and the game ball placed on the upper surface is guided rearward. Since the inclined surface is formed, the game ball bounced up from the game area below the stage part can be bounced forward, and more effectively prevented from flowing into the stage part, and placed on the upper surface of the inflow prevention member. The game balls can be guided to the stage.

  A fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the decorative member is disposed on the partition member.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the decorative member is disposed on the partition member, so that the decoration by the light is also possible.

  According to the present invention, the center case includes a partition member that restricts the inflow of game balls into the center case, and a partition wall that prevents the game balls that roll on the stage portion from flowing out to the decorative member side. It is possible to guide the game ball to the guide channel while protecting the decorative member.

It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the game machine which shows the composition of one embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is a front view of a center case. It is a perspective view seen from the front side of the center case, It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the center case. It is a front view of a back component. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of a back component. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the back component. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the movable production unit. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back side of the movable production unit. It is a figure which shows the movable production | presentation unit in the state which has a movable production | presentation member in an initial position, Comprising: (a) Front view, (b) It is the front view which abbreviate | omitted some members. It is a figure which shows the movable production | presentation unit in the state which has a movable production | presentation member in an initial position, Comprising: (a) Back view, (b) It is the back view which abbreviate | omitted some members. It is a figure which shows the movable production | presentation unit in the middle of a movable production | presentation member falling from the initial position, Comprising: (a) Front view, (b) It is the reverse view which abbreviate | omitted some members. It is a figure which shows the movable production | presentation unit in the state which the movable production | presentation member fell most, Comprising: (a) Front view, (b) The front view which abbreviate | omitted some members, (c) The back view which abbreviate | omitted some members It is. It is a figure which shows the movable production | presentation unit in the middle of the movable production | presentation member returning to an initial position, Comprising: (a) Front view, (b) It is the reverse view which abbreviate | omitted some members. It is a front view of a front component member. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the front component. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the front structural member. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back surface side of the front structural member. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the base member and the stage unit. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back side of the base member and the stage unit. It is the perspective view seen from the front side near the stage unit in a front component. It is a front view of a base member. It is the figure which showed the inflow prevention member in (a) AA sectional drawing in FIG. 23, (b) BB sectional drawing, (c) AA sectional drawing. It is the perspective view seen from the front side near the stage unit in a front component. It is the perspective view seen from the front side near the stage unit in a front component. It is the perspective view seen from the front side near the stage unit in a front component. It is the perspective view seen from the front side near the stage unit in a front component. It is the perspective view seen from the front side near the stage unit in a front component. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the center case in the game machine of the 1st modification. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the center case in the game machine of the 2nd modification. It is a front view of the movable production | presentation unit in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement of the movable production | presentation unit in the game machine of a 2nd modification, and the display of a display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement of the movable production | presentation unit and the display of a display apparatus in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement of the movable production | presentation unit in the game machine of a 2nd modification, and the display of a display apparatus.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that has a lamp or the like built therein and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

  The game board 30 is configured by attaching various members to the front surface and the back surface of a flat game board main body 30a. On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. A total of four general winning holes 35 are arranged on the lower left side and the lower right side of the center case 40. In each of the general winning ports 35,..., A winning port switch for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 is disposed.

  A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the game ball is opened to the normal variation prize winning device 37 by opening a reverse “C” by a general electric solenoid as a driving device. It can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) that is easy to flow in.

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

  The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). In other words, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid as a driving device, and the special winning opening is in a state in which the large winning opening is closed. By converting to an open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. In addition, a count switch as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area). Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the top of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 42 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  The collective display device 42 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 43 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 44 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) for the common figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp, and the LED lamp A memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game configured is provided. Further, the collective display device 42 is turned on when a big hit occurs to notify the occurrence of the big hit (first game state indicator), and is turned on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), an error display unit (third game state display) that displays an error that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round display section is provided for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed).

  The special figure fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 43 and the special figure 2 display 44 is, for example, in the middle of the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, the numbers “3” and “7”) in a lit state.

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 43. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on. When the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 44, as the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way.

  The general map hold indicator displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map indicator. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

  For example, the first game state indicator turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the error indicator is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls according to the type of the winning opening is controlled by the payout control apparatus. From the payout unit, the upper frame 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12 is discharged.

  On the other hand, a gate switch including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the normal diagram start gate 34 and is driven into the game area 32. When the game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The memorized number of the usual figure start winnings is displayed on the universal figure holding display of the collective display device 42. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 42. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the general map start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal symbol display device stops in a hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is converted into a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in power solenoid, and the game ball Winning is allowed.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by a starting port 1 switch and a starting port 2 switch provided inside. The game balls won at the start winning opening 36 are detected as the start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won at the normal variable prize winning device 37 are the second special figure. It is detected as the start winning ball of the variable display game and is stored up to four. In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure storage area (part of RAM) in the game control device. ) Is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the start display number storage display (special figure 1 hold indicator, special figure 2 hold indicator) of the collective display device 42 and the center case 40. Are also displayed on the display device 41.

  The game control device displays the first or second special figure variation display on the special figure display (variation display apparatus) 43 or 44 based on the winning at the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play the game. The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing. As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 43 or the special figure 2 display 44 becomes a special result mode, it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  The special figure 1 display 43 and the special figure 2 display 44 may be separate displays or the same display. However, each special figure variation display is not performed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 43 and the special figure 2 display 44, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not limited in particular, the start opening 1 switch in the start winning opening 36, the start opening 2 switch in the normal variation winning apparatus 37, the gate switch, the general winning opening switch, and the count switch include magnetic detection. A non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil is used. For the front frame opening detection switch provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like, a micro switch having a mechanical contact may be used. it can.

  Next, details of the center case 40 will be described. In the following description, the front / rear, left / right, and up / down directions are the same as the front / rear, left / right, and up / down directions of the gaming machine 10 with the gaming board 30 attached to the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the center case 40 includes a front component member 50 attached to the front side of the game board main body 30a and a rear component member 60 attached to the back side of the game board main body 30a. .

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the rear component member 60 includes a substantially rectangular box-shaped rear base member 61 having a recess 61 a that opens forward. The rear base member 61 includes screw holes and screws. A stop, a boss for positioning, a recess for receiving the boss, a slit for receiving the rib, and the like are formed so that various members can be fixed at appropriate positions. In addition, a hook-shaped fixing portion 61e that extends outward in a direction perpendicular to the side wall 61b is formed at the front end of the rear base member 61, and the rear component member 60 is connected to a predetermined rear surface of the game board main body 30a. It can be fixed in position. Further, a through hole 61d penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the rear wall 61c of the rear base member 61. The through hole 61d allows the display surface of the display device 41 attached behind the rear base member 61 to be visually recognized.

  The display device 41 attached to the back surface of the rear wall 61 c of the rear base member 61 includes a liquid crystal display device having a display surface that can cover substantially the entire rear wall 61 c of the rear base member 61. The display device 41 is attached so that the display surface is on the front side, so that the image on the display surface can be viewed from the front of the game board 30 through the through hole 61d formed in the rear base member 61. Has been. The display device 41 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display device, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT, for example.

  Inside the recess 61a of the rear base member 61, the movable effect unit 100 including the movable effect member 160 is arranged at the upper part so as to surround the through hole 61d, and the decoration units 62, 63, 64 are provided at the left and right side parts and the lower part. It is arranged. The decoration units 62, 63, and 64 are provided with decorations related to boat racing, which is the theme of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. Moreover, LED is incorporated and the decoration by light emission is also possible. Further, the lower decoration unit 64 is provided with a production member 65 that imitates a propeller of a motor boat. The effect member 65 is rotated by driving the motor, and performs an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The movable effect unit 100 includes a movable effect member 160 imitating a motor boat, and operates the movable effect member 160 to produce an effect of a game. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the movable effect unit 100 includes a base portion 110 fixed to the rear base member 61, and a first link member that operably connects the base portion 110 and the movable effect member 160. 130, the 2nd link member 150, and the 3rd link member 170 are provided. Furthermore, a first drive device 120 for driving the first link member 130 and a second drive device 140 for driving the second link member 150 are provided.

  The base part 110 includes a rear surface member 111 and a front surface member 112 attached to cover the front surface side of the rear surface member 111. In addition, a space is formed between the front member 112 and the rear member 111, and in this space, an LED substrate 113 having a plurality of LEDs arranged on the front surface side and an LED substrate 113 are arranged so as to overlap the front. A decorative plate 114 is accommodated.

  The front surface of the front member 112 is a surface that is visible to the player, and is decorated. Among these, a part of the left side portion is a display portion 112a made of a transparent member capable of transmitting light, and a decorative plate 114 and an LED substrate 113 are arranged on the back side. The decorative plate 114 is a transparent member that can transmit light, and characters and designs (not shown) are drawn. When the LED of the LED board 113 is turned on, the characters and designs drawn on the decorative plate 114 are displayed. It becomes visible from the front side of the game board 30 through the display unit 112a. As will be described later, in a state where the movable effect member 160 is in the initial position (see FIG. 11), the display unit 112a is covered with the movable effect member 160 and is not visible. Further, a restricting portion 112b for restricting the upward movement of the first link member 130 is formed on the front surface of the front member 112 at the upper left portion so as to protrude forward.

  The rear member 111 is substantially the same size as the front member 112, but the left and right side portions protrude to the side of the front member 112, and this portion fixes the first driving device 120. 1st fixing | fixed part 111a and the 2nd fixing | fixed part 111b for fixing the 2nd drive device 140 are made | formed. In addition, a plurality of heat radiation holes 111c penetrating in the front and rear directions for releasing heat generated from the LED substrate 113 are formed at a position behind the LED substrate 113.

  Each of the front member 112 and the rear member 111 has front and rear bearing portion formation holes 112c and 111d that form a bearing portion 115 for rotatably holding the rotation shaft 172 of the third link member 170. It is formed to do. Further, the front member 112 and the rear member 111 are respectively provided with guide portion forming holes 112d and 111e that form arcuate guide portions 116 for guiding the guide shaft 174 of the third link member 170 in the front-rear direction. Is formed.

  A first driving device 120 is attached to the left end portion of the base portion 110. The first driving device 120 includes a rear cover member 121 and a front cover member 122 attached so as to cover the front surface side of the rear cover member 121, and the rear cover member 121 is attached to the first fixing portion 111 a of the base portion 110. It is supposed to be fixed.

  A first motor attachment portion 124 for attaching a first motor 123 for driving the first link member 130 is formed on the upper portion of the rear cover member 121. The first motor 123 is attached to the first motor attachment portion 124 so that the drive shaft extends forward along the front-rear direction. A first link member support portion 125 that supports one end of the first link member 130 is formed below the first motor attachment portion 124 of the rear cover member 121. The first link member support 125 is formed with a rotation shaft 126 that pivotally supports one end of the first link member 130 so as to extend forward along the front-rear direction.

  A first detection sensor 127 for detecting the rotational position of the first link member 130 is provided on the side wall of the first link member support portion 125. The first detection sensor 127 is an optical sensor in which a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are arranged to face each other with a predetermined interval, and outputs whether or not light from the light emitting unit in the light receiving unit is detected as a detection signal. It is. The mounting position of the first detection sensor 127 is the position on the circumference where the detection piece 135 provided on the first link member 130 moves so that the gap between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit is shown in FIG. 11B. As described above, when the first link member 130 is in the initial position, the detection piece 135 is positioned in the gap between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit.

  The first link member 130 has a rod-shaped first link member main body 131, and a bearing member 132 is provided at an end portion of the first link member main body 131 that is pivotally connected to the first drive device 120. Is attached. The bearing member 132 includes a bearing 133 through which the rotating shaft 126 is inserted, a gear 134 that meshes with a gear 123 a attached to the drive shaft of the first motor 123, and a detection piece 135. In addition, a bearing 138 through which the rotation shaft 162 is inserted is formed at an end portion on the side that is rotatably connected to the movable effect member 160.

  A decorative member 136 is attached to the front side of the first link member 130. In addition to the function of decorating the first link member 130, the decoration member 136 has a function of hiding the wiring arranged along the front surface of the first link member main body 131. As shown in FIG. 10, a through hole 131a penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in a portion of the first link member main body 131 on the first driving device 120 side, and the first link member main body 131 of the first link member main body 131 passes through the through hole 131a. The wiring disposed on the front side is guided to the back side of the movable effect member 160 along the first link member 130. In addition, a protruding portion 137 for holding the wiring is formed at the end portion of the first link member main body 131 on the movable effect member 160 side. The protruding portion 137 is arranged close to the lower portion of the restricting portion 112b formed in the base portion 110 in a state where the first link member 130 is in the initial position, and the first link member 130 is in the initial position. It also has a function to prevent it from rotating upward beyond the position.

  A second driving device 140 is attached to the right end portion of the base portion 110. The configuration of the second driving device 140 is substantially the same as that of the first driving device 120, and includes a rear cover member 141 and a front cover member 142 that is attached so as to cover the front side of the rear cover member 141. The cover member 141 is fixed to the second fixing part 111b of the base part 110.

  A second motor attachment portion 144 for attaching a second motor 143 for driving the second link member 150 is formed on the upper portion of the rear cover member 141. A second motor 143 is attached to the second motor attachment portion 144 so that the drive shaft extends forward along the front-rear direction. A second link member support 145 that supports one end of the second link member 150 is formed below the second motor attachment portion 144 of the rear cover member 141. The second link member support 145 is formed with a rotation shaft 146 that pivotally supports one end of the second link member 150 so as to extend forward in the front-rear direction.

  A second detection sensor 147 for detecting the rotational position of the second link member 150 is provided on the side wall of the second link member support 145. The second detection sensor 147 is the same optical sensor as the first detection sensor 127, and the mounting position of the second detection sensor 147 is a circle on which the detection piece 155 provided with the gap between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion provided on the second link member 150 moves. As shown in FIG. 11B, when the second link member 150 is in the initial position, the detection piece 155 is positioned in the gap between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion. Yes.

  The second link member 150 has a rod-shaped second link member main body 151, and a bearing member 152 is provided at an end of the second link member main body 151 on the side that is rotatably connected to the second drive device 140. Is attached. The bearing member 152 includes a bearing 153 through which the rotation shaft 146 is inserted, a gear 154 that meshes with a gear 143 a attached to the drive shaft of the second motor 143, and a detection piece 155. Further, a tension coil spring 159 serving as an urging member is attached between the bearing member 152 and the rear cover member 141. One end of the tension coil spring 159 is hooked on a hooking portion 152 a formed on the bearing member 152, and the other end is hooked on a hooking portion 148 formed on the second link member support portion 145. By this tension coil spring 159, the second link member 150 is urged clockwise around the rotation shaft 146 as viewed from the front side. This biasing direction is a direction in which the movable effect member 160 returns to the initial position.

  In addition, a bearing 158 through which a connecting shaft 163 provided in the movable effect member 160 is inserted is formed at an end portion of the movable effect member 160 that is rotatably connected. The bearing 158 is a long hole extending along the extending direction of the second link member 150, and constitutes a sliding pair that is connected to the connecting shaft 163 so as to be rotatable and slidable.

  The second link member 150 is provided with a tension coil spring 159 that serves as an urging member, and assists the urging force to return to the initial position, so that the second motor 143 is the first motor 123. The motor has a smaller driving force. As a result, the second motor 143 can be downsized, and the limited space of the game board 30 can be effectively utilized.

  The movable effect member 160 includes a connection member 161 connected to the first link member 130, the second link member 150, and the third link member 170, and an effect member 165 attached to the front of the connection member 161.

  The connecting member 161 is provided such that a rotating shaft 162 that rotatably connects the first link member 130 to the back surface of the left end portion extends rearward along the front-rear direction. In addition, a connection shaft 163 connected to the second link member 150 is provided on the back surface of the right end portion so as to extend rearward along the front-rear direction. Further, a bearing 164 for inserting the connection shaft 173 of the third link member 170 is formed on the back surface of the upper end portion so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction. The bearing 164 is a long hole extending substantially in the left-right direction, and constitutes a sliding pair that is connected to the connecting shaft 173 so as to be rotatable and slidable.

  The third link member 170 is a member that connects the base portion 110 and the movable effect member 160 and has a rod-like third link member main body 171, and the end portion on the side connected to the base portion 110 has A rotating shaft 172 extending rearward along the front-rear direction is provided. The rotation shaft 172 is rotatably connected to a bearing portion 115 formed on the base portion 110.

  Further, a torsion coil spring 175 serving as an urging member is attached to the rotation shaft 172 so that the rotation shaft 172 passes through the coil portion. One end of the torsion coil spring 175 is locked to a locking portion 115 a formed in the vicinity of the bearing portion 115 of the base portion 110, and the other end is the back surface of the third link member main body 171, It is locked to a locking portion 176 formed in the vicinity. By the torsion coil spring 175, the third link member 170 is urged clockwise around the rotation shaft 172 as viewed from the front side. This biasing direction is a direction in which the movable effect member 160 returns to the initial position. Thereby, the movable effect member 160 can be driven with a smaller driving force, the drive source can be downsized, and the limited space of the game board 30 can be used effectively.

  In addition, a connection shaft 173 that extends forward along the front-rear direction is provided at the end of the third link member 170 that is connected to the movable effect member 160. The connecting shaft 173 is connected to a long hole-shaped bearing 164 formed in the connecting member 161 so as to be rotatable and slidable. Further, a guide shaft 174 connected to an arcuate guide portion 116 formed in the base portion 110 is provided substantially at the center of the third link member 170 so as to extend rearward along the front-rear direction. .

  The effect member 165 has a size capable of covering the front surface of the connection member 161 and has a shape imitating a motor boat. Between the effect member 165 and the connection member 161, an LED substrate 166 having a plurality of LEDs on the front surface is provided. In addition, a transparent member 165a that can transmit light from the LED substrate 166 and a reflective member 165b that can reflect light are attached to a part of the front side of the effect member 165, so that decoration by light can be effectively performed. Have been able to do.

  Next, the operation of the movable effect unit 100 having the above configuration will be described. FIG. 11 is a front view of the movable effect unit 100 with the movable effect member 160 in the initial position, and FIG. 12 is a rear view of the movable effect unit 100 with the movable effect member 160 in the initial position. In addition, in FIG.11 (b), the front view which abbreviate | omitted the front cover member 122 of the 1st drive device 120 and the front cover member 142 of the 2nd drive device 140 was shown for description. Further, FIG. 12B shows a rear view in which the rear member 111 of the base portion 110 is omitted for explanation.

  When the movable effect member 160 is in the initial position, the movable effect member 160 is positioned so as to cover the front of the base portion 110. In this state, the display unit 112a of the base unit 110 is hidden by the movable effect member 160 and the front component member 50 and cannot be viewed from the front. However, the decoration by reflecting the light from the display part 112a to a member or permeate | transmitting a transparent member is possible.

  When the movable effect member 160 is in the initial position, the first link member 130, the second link member 150, and the third link member 170 are also in the initial position that is the upper end position in the rotatable range.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, in the state where the first link member 130 is in the initial position, the detection piece 135 is positioned in the gap between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the first detection sensor 127. In other words, the first detection sensor 127 can detect that the first link member 130 is in the initial position. When the first detection sensor 127 detects that the first link member 130 is in the initial position, the first driving device 120 is controlled so as not to perform any further upward rotation. If the first link member 130 is moved upward beyond the initial position due to some abnormality or moved upward beyond the initial position due to the momentum when returning to the initial position, the first link member 130 The upward movement is restricted by the protruding portion 137 coming into contact with the restriction portion 112b of the base portion 110.

  Further, when the second link member 150 is in the initial position, the detection piece 155 is positioned in the gap between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the second detection sensor 147. That is, the second detection sensor 147 can detect that the second link member 150 is in the initial position. When the second detection sensor 147 detects that the second link member 150 is in the initial position, the second drive device 140 is controlled so as not to perform any further upward rotation. When the second link member is moved upward beyond the initial position due to some abnormality or moved upward beyond the initial position due to the momentum when returning to the initial position, the second link member 150 is 2 The movement upward is restricted by contacting the motor mounting portion 144.

  In other words, the first detection sensor 127 and the second detection sensor 147 can detect that the movable effect member 160 is in the initial position by detecting that the first link member 130 and the second link member 150 are in the initial position. It is like that.

  FIG. 13 (a) is a front view of the movable effect unit 100 in a state where the movable effect member 160 is operating from the initial position, and FIG. 13 (b) is movable in the state shown in FIG. 13 (a). 4 is a rear view of the production unit 100. FIG. In FIG. 13B, the rear member 111 of the base portion 110 is omitted for the sake of explanation.

  In the operation from the initial position, first, the first link member 130 is moved downward first. This is because the display part 112a can be visually recognized by lowering the part covering the display part 112a first, so that the effect by the display of the display part 112a can be executed effectively. Further, by driving the movable effect member 160 by the first driving device 120 having the first motor 123 having a large driving force first, the burden on the second driving device 140 having the second motor 143 having a small driving force is reduced. Because.

  Further, since the connection between the second link member 150 and the third link member 170 and the movable effect member 160 is a slip pair, the connection with the movable effect member 160 is turned and the first link member 130 which is the opposite pair is connected first. , The movable effect member 160 operates to slide to the left. Since the tip of the movable effect member 160 simulating a motor boat is directed to the left side, the operation can be made such that the motor boat slides on the water surface by operating in this way. That is, one end that is the front side of the movable effect member 160 is connected in pairs, and one end that is the rear side of the movable effect member 160 is connected in a slip pair, and the side connected in the turn pairs is driven first, The movable effect member 160 is moved to the front side. Thereby, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  At this time, the third link member 170 rotates downward about the rotation shaft 172. Further, the guide shaft 174 moves downward along the guide portion 116. A part of the weight of the movable effect member 160 is supported by the third link member 170. Moreover, the movement of the movable effect member 160 is controlled by the link mechanism including the base portion 110, the second link member 150, the third link member 170, and the movable effect member 160, so that the movable effect member 160 is smooth. Can assist the operation. As a result, the burden on the first motor 123 and the second motor 143 can be reduced, and in particular, the burden on the second motor 143 having a small driving force can be reduced.

  FIG. 14A is a front view of the movable effect unit 100 showing the state in which the movable effect member 160 is lowered most, and FIG. 14B is the state shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view in which a front cover member 122 of the first driving device 120 and a front cover member 142 of the second driving device 140 are omitted. FIG. 14C is a back view of the movable effect unit 100 in the state shown in FIG. In FIG. 14C, the rear surface member 111 of the base portion 110 is omitted for explanation.

  In this state, the third link member 170 is positioned at the lower end in the rotatable range, and the connecting shaft 173 is positioned at the right end of the bearing 164 as shown in FIG. Is regulated. In this state, the movable effect member 160 can be swung by repeating the operation of raising and lowering one or both of the first link member 130 and the second link member 150.

  FIG. 15A is a front view of the movable effect unit 100 in a state where the movable effect member 160 is returning from the lowered position to the initial position, and FIG. 15B is a state illustrated in FIG. It is a rear view of the movable production unit 100 at. In FIG. 15B, the rear surface member 111 of the base portion 110 is omitted for explanation.

  Even in the operation of returning to the initial position, first, the first link member 130 is first moved upward. This is because the movable effect member 160 is driven by the first driving device 120 having the first motor 123 having a large driving force first, thereby reducing the burden on the second driving device 140 having the second motor 143 having a small driving force. It is to do. The second link member 150 and the third link member 170 are provided with a torsion coil spring 175 and a tension coil spring 159 as urging members for urging in a direction to return to the initial position. The burden on the driving device 140 is reduced.

  As described above, the movable effect unit 100 uses the base part 110 fixed to the center case 40 as a fixed node, and the first link member 130 and the second link attached to the base part 110 so as to be rotatable. A link mechanism is configured in which the member 150 is a driving node, and the movable effect member 160 operatively attached to these two link members is a driven node. Among these, the second link member 150 and the movable effect member 160 are connected by a slip pair, and the other are connected by a turn pair. Further, each of the first link member 130 and the second link member 150 includes a drive source (a first motor 123 and a second motor 143) and is controlled independently.

  As a result, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 15, the movable effect member 160 can be raised and lowered between the positions where it is most lowered from the initial position, and the movable effect member 160 is raised to the right and lowered to the right in addition to the horizontal state. The movable effect member 160 can be operated in a complicated manner, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. Further, since a plurality of driving sources are provided, the movable effect member 160 can be driven with a small driving force, the driving source can be reduced in size, and the limited space of the game board 30 can be effectively utilized. it can.

  Note that the operations of the first driving device 120 and the second driving device 140 are not limited to the operations described above, and it is also possible to operate the movable effect member 160 in a more complicated manner by operating one or both at an appropriate timing. .

  Based on the above, a plurality of pieces of identification information are obtained based on the winning of a game ball at a start winning opening (start winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) provided in the game area 32 formed on the front surface of the game board 30. In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the variation display game according to the above is executed and the result of the variation display game becomes a predetermined specific result mode, the game board 30 includes a game area The center case 40 includes a movable effect unit 100 including a movable effect member 160 that can be operated in accordance with the progress of the variable display game. Includes a base part 110 fixed to the center case 40 and two link members (first link) attached to the base part 110 so as to be rotatable. Material 130, the second link member 150), and a movable effect member 160 that is operatively attached to the two link members. The base portion 110 is a fixed node and the two link members are the driving nodes. A link mechanism in which one link member (second link member 150) and the movable effect member 160 are connected in a sliding pair is configured, and a drive source (first motor 123, second motor 143) is connected to each of the two link members. And each link member can be controlled independently.

  Further, a bias member (tensile coil spring 159) for biasing the movable effect member 160 in the direction of returning to the initial position is provided on the link member (second link member 150) connected to the movable effect member 160 in a slip pair. The drive source (second motor 143) for driving the link member is smaller than the drive source (first motor 123) for driving the other link member (first link member 130) connected to the movable effect member 160. This is a driving force source.

  Further, the third link member 170 connected to the base portion 110 and the movable effect member 160 is provided, and the third link member 170 biases the movable effect member 160 in a direction to return to the initial position (torsion coil). The spring 175) is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the front component member 50 will be described. The front structural member 50 is attached by being fitted from the front side into an opening penetrating the front and rear formed in the game board main body 30a.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 to 21, the front component member has an annular base member 51, and various members are attached to the base member 51. The base member 51 is inserted into an opening penetrating the front and rear formed in the game board main body 30a, and a peripheral wall 52 forming a front side portion of an inner peripheral wall in a recessed chamber-like space recessed rearward from the game area 32; A plate-like hook-shaped attachment portion 53 formed perpendicular to the peripheral wall 52 is provided at the front end of the peripheral wall 52.

  A portion of the mounting portion 53 that is formed outside the space surrounded by the peripheral wall 52 is formed from the periphery of the opening when the front component member 50 is inserted into the opening formed in the game board main body 30a from the front side. Also, the back surface of the game board main body 30a comes into contact with the front surface of the game board main body 30a. Thereby, the front-rear position of the front component member 50 with respect to the game board main body 30a is set to a predetermined front-rear position. The mounting portion 53 is formed with a plurality of screw holes so that the front component member 50 can be fixed to the game board main body 30a with screws. Further, a part of the mounting portion 53 is disposed on the front side of the game board main body 30a and is visible to the player, and the front surface is decorated. In addition to this, the base member 51 is further formed with screw holes, screwing portions, positioning bosses, recesses for receiving bosses and slits for receiving ribs, etc., so that various members can be fixed at appropriate positions. It has become.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a partition member 54 is attached to the front surface of the base member 51 except for a portion where a stage unit 200 and a warp flow path forming member 56 described later are disposed. The partition member 54 is more forward than the attachment portion 53 by the front-rear width of the game area 32 (the width from the front surface of the game board main body 30a to the back surface of the cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front of the game board 30). It is designed to extend. Therefore, by attaching the front component member 50 to a predetermined position of the game board main body 30a, the partition member 54 positioned in front of the attachment portion 53 extends into the game area 32, and the game ball flowing down the game area 32 is centered. Inflow into the case 40 is restricted. Thereby, the visibility of the display device 41 is ensured and the number of inflows of game balls to the stage unit 211 is limited.

  Further, the partition member 54 is disposed at a position where it can be visually recognized by the player, and the front surface thereof is decorated. Furthermore, some of the partition members 54 are provided with decorative members 54a. These decorative members 54a are formed of transparent members that can transmit light, and an LED substrate 54b including a plurality of LEDs as shown in FIG. It is placed behind and can be decorated with light.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the left side portion of the base member 51 as viewed from the front side receives a game ball flowing down the game area 32 outside the center case 40, and enters the stage portion 211. A warp flow path forming member 56 that forms the guiding warp flow path 55 is attached. The warp flow path forming member 56 includes a front member 57 attached to the front side of the base member 51 and a rear member 58 attached to the rear side of the base member 51.

  The front member 57 is attached to the front surface of the attachment portion 53, and the front-rear width of the game area 32 from the attachment portion 53 (from the front surface of the game board main body 30 a to the back surface of the cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front of the game board 30. It is designed to extend forward by the amount of width. Further, the upper end of the front member 57 is continuous with the lower end of the partition member 54 attached so as to extend further forward than the attachment portion 53 on the left side when viewed from the front side of the base member 51. Yes.

  The front member 57 includes a flow path forming portion 57a that forms a first half portion of a cylindrical warp flow path 55 having an inner diameter that allows game balls to flow down in a row. The flow path forming portion 57 a forms the front half portion of the warp flow path 55 together with the mounting portion 53 by mounting the front member 57 to the mounting portion 53. The first half portion of the warp flow path 55 formed in this way opens toward the game area 32 on the left side of the center case 40 and can receive game balls flowing down the game area 32. This upstream side end portion forms the inflow port 55a of the warp channel 55. Further, the first half of the warp channel 55 is an L-shaped channel that guides the game ball flowing in from the upstream end to the right and then guides it backward. The downstream end portion opens rearward and communicates with the upstream end portion of the rear half portion of the warp channel 55 formed by the rear member 58. In addition, an engagement receiving portion 57b that engages with an engagement portion 242a formed in an inflow prevention portion 242 of the stage unit 200, which will be described later, is formed below the front member 57.

  The rear member 58 is attached to the rear end of the peripheral wall 52 and is disposed at a position behind the front member 57. The rear member 58 includes a flow path forming portion 58a that forms a rear half portion of a cylindrical warp flow path 55 having an inner diameter that allows game balls to flow down in a row. The flow path forming portion 58 a forms the latter half portion of the warp flow path 55 together with the peripheral wall 52 and the front member 57 by attaching the rear member 58 to the peripheral wall 52. The latter half of the warp channel 55 formed in this way communicates with the downstream end of the front half of the warp channel 55 formed by the front member 57 at the upstream end, and flows in from the upstream end. It becomes a flow path which guides the played game ball below. Further, the downstream end of the second half of the warp channel 55 is opened to the right, and the game ball is discharged from here to the stage unit 211 arranged inside the center case 40. The downstream end portion forms an outlet 55b of the warp channel 55. In addition, a lens member 58b is provided above the flow path forming portion 58a of the rear member 58 for decorating with light by refracting or scattering light from the rear.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a stage unit 200 is attached to the lower inner peripheral surface of the base member 51. The stage unit 200 is a transparent member, and the decoration unit 64 disposed on the rear side is visible from the front side. As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the stage unit 200 includes a stage member 210 having a stage portion 211 that receives and rolls a game ball from the warp channel 55, and an inlet 251 provided in the stage portion 211. There is provided a guide channel forming member 220 that forms a guide channel 250 for guiding the inflowing game ball to the upper side of the start winning opening 36. In addition, the cover member 230 that covers the upper part on the front side of the effect member 65 provided in the decoration unit 64 and the inflow prevention that prevents the game ball jumped in the game area 32 below the stage unit 211 from flowing into the stage unit 211. A member 240 is provided.

  The stage member 210 has a predetermined front-rear width that allows the game ball to roll and has a stage portion 211 that extends to the left and right. Further, at the left end of the stage portion 211, a downflow attenuation region 212 is formed which receives a game ball flowing out from the outlet 55b of the warp channel 55 and weakens the downflow force and guides it to the stage portion 211. Furthermore, an inlet 251 of the guide channel 250 is formed at the right end of the stage portion 211.

  The downflow attenuation region 212 has a groove-like flow path having a width that allows game balls to flow in a line. The upstream end of this flow path is connected to the outlet 55b of the warp flow path 55, and the downstream side. The side end portion is connected to the left end of the stage portion 211. The flow path has four bent portions where the flow direction is changed by 90 degrees, and the bottom surface of the flow path is formed in a staircase shape. When the game ball flows down, it collides with the bottom surface and the wall surface. As a result, the downward flow is attenuated.

  By adjusting the downward force of the game ball appropriately by this downward force attenuation region 212, the possibility of being guided to the inlet 251 of the guide channel 250 formed at the right end of the stage portion 211 is adjusted. Can do. In addition, since the downflow force is too strong, the game ball can be prevented from flowing out to the side of the decorative member 54a disposed adjacently beyond the inlet 251 to the guide channel 250, and the decorative member 54a is protected. Can do.

  From the above, the downflow attenuation region 212 that weakens the downflow force of the game ball is formed at the connection portion between the warp flow path 55 and the stage portion 211.

  The stage portion 211 is formed in a substantially W shape in which the central portion directly above the start winning opening 36 protrudes upward while the left and right sides are inclined surfaces that descend toward the center. In addition, although the center part of the stage part 211 protrudes upwards, it is lower than both right and left ends. A game ball that has flowed through the falling force attenuation region 212 flows from the left end into the stage portion 211 and rolls along the left-right direction. In the stage portion 211 formed in a substantially W shape, an inclined surface 211a is formed at the lowest portion located on both sides of the center portion protruding upward. Due to the inclined surface 211 a, the game ball whose flow downward force has weakened on the stage portion 211 is guided from the front end of the stage portion 211 to the lower game area 32.

  Further, in the stage portion 211 formed in a substantially W shape, a groove-shaped flow path 213 that extends along the front-rear direction and descends forward is formed at the apex of the center portion protruding upward. Is formed. The rear portion of the downflow path 213 is a shallow groove, and many game balls roll to the left and right without being fitted into the groove. In addition, the front portion of the downflow path 213 is a groove having a width substantially equal to the diameter of the game ball and a depth about the radius of the game ball. In addition, projecting pieces 213 a extending forward of the stage portion 211 are formed on the left and right of the front end of the downflow path 213. The projecting piece 213a can prevent the game ball flowing down the game area 32 from colliding with the game ball flowing down to the front end of the flow down path 213, and the game ball flowing down the flow down path 213 to the start winning opening 36 with high probability. It can be guided. That is, most of the game balls that roll on the stage portion 211 do not flow into the downflow path 213, but the game balls that have flowed into the downflow path 213 are guided to the start winning opening 36 with a high probability.

  In view of the above, the flow path 213 capable of guiding the game ball toward the start winning opening 36 is provided at a position directly above the start winning opening 36 in the stage portion 211, and the game is provided at both ends of the front end of the down flow path 213. The protrusion 213a which protrudes to the area | region 32 will be provided.

  A front end wall 211b that extends vertically upward is formed at the front end of the stage portion 211 in addition to the inclined surface 211a and the portion that becomes the end portion of the flow-down path 213 so as to prevent the game ball from falling forward. ing. In addition, a rear end wall 211c extending vertically upward is formed at the rear end of the stage portion 211, and an effect member provided in the decoration unit 64 so as to be continuous with the upper end of the rear end wall 211c. A cover member 230 that covers the upper part of the front side of 65 is attached.

  The cover member 230 has attachment portions 231 at the left and right ends, and the attachment portions 231 are fixed to attachment portions 214 formed on the back surface of the stage member 210 with screws, so that the cover member 230 can be attached above the stage portion 211. It has become. In addition, screwing is performed from the lower side so that the head of the screw is not visible from the upper part, thereby improving the decorativeness. The cover member 230 and the rear end wall 211c of the stage member 210 prevent the game ball from falling behind the stage unit 211, and protects the decoration unit 64 and the effect member 65 arranged behind the stage unit 200. I am doing so.

  As shown in FIG. 22, an inlet 251 of the guide channel 250 is formed at the right end of the stage portion 211 so as to open upward. The slope of the right end portion of the stage portion 211 is an inclined surface that is close to vertical at the portion adjacent to the inlet 251, and the game ball that rolls along the inclined surface jumps upward at the end of the inclined surface. , And flows into the inflow port 251. Note that a game ball with a low downward flow returns to the left without going up the inclined surface.

  As a result, only game balls with a strong downward flow are guided to the advantageous guide channel 250, and the interest in rolling the game balls is improved, and variation in the start winning rate can be prevented with a simple structure. In addition, since the stage portion 211 is lower in the center in the left-right direction than the both ends, even if there is a game ball that has flowed into the stage portion 211 without being able to block the inflow into the stage portion 211 by the inflow blocking member 240 described later, Since the game ball has a weak downward flow toward the guide channel 250, it is difficult to guide the game ball to the advantageous guide channel 250, and it is possible to prevent the set start winning rate from being affected. Can be prevented.

  A partition wall 215 extending vertically upward is formed around the inflow port 251 so as to surround three sides excluding the left side into which the game ball flows. The partition wall 215 prevents the game ball jumping upward and flowing into the inflow port 251 from flowing out to the decorative member 54 a side of the partition member 54 adjacent to the stage unit 200 beyond the inflow port 251. Thereby, it is possible to reliably guide the game ball having a strong downward force to the advantageous guide channel 250 while protecting the decorative member 54a.

  In view of the above, the stage 211 is provided with a guide channel 250 having an inlet 251 in the stage 211 and an outlet 252 immediately above the start winning port 36, and the stage 211 has a horizontal direction. The warp channel 55 is connected to one end in the left-right direction of the stage portion 211, and the inlet 251 to the guide channel 250 is formed at the other end.

  Further, the center case 40 includes a decoration member 54a adjacent to the inlet 251 to the guide channel 250, and the decoration member 54a of a game ball that rolls the stage portion 211 between the inlet 251 and the decoration member 54a. The partition 215 which prevents the outflow to the side is provided.

  The game ball that has flowed in from the inflow port 251 passes through the guide channel 250 and is discharged above the start winning opening 36. As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the upstream portion of the guide channel 250 is formed by a guide channel forming member 220 attached to the lower side of the stage member 210. The guide flow path forming member 220 is a member having a groove portion 221 having a width that allows game balls to flow in a line, and extends from the lower side of the inlet 251 to the center portion of the stage portion 211 along the left-right direction below the stage portion 211. Attached. As a result, an upstream side portion of the guide channel 250 descending to the left is formed.

  This guide flow path forming member 220 has attachment portions 222 at the left and right ends, and the attachment portions 222 are fixed to attachment portions 216 formed on the stage member 210 with screws, so that they are attached below the stage portion 211. It is supposed to be. In addition, screwing is performed from the lower side so that the head of the screw is not visible from the upper part, thereby improving the decorativeness.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the downstream portion 253 of the guide channel 250 is formed at a position immediately above the start winning opening 36 in the base member 51, and the guide channel formation member 220 forms the guide. The upstream portion of the flow channel 250 is connected by attaching the stage unit 200 to the base portion 51. A downstream portion 253 of the guide channel 250 formed in the base member 51 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 52, and receives a game ball descending leftward and is formed in front of the base member 51. The flow path is bent at a substantially right angle so as to be guided to the outlet 252.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 24A, the downstream end of the upstream portion of the guide channel 250 formed in the guide channel forming member 220 flows down to the left along the left-right direction. A rear bent portion 223 that guides the game ball to be tilted rearward is formed. FIG. 24A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG. In this figure, the inflow blocking member 240 is omitted. A forward bent portion 254 that guides the game ball obliquely forward is formed in the downstream portion 253 of the guide channel 250 formed in the base member 51. After guiding the game ball obliquely forward, the forward bend portion 254 is forwarded. The game ball is guided. Note that FIG. 24B is a BB cross section shown in FIG. In this figure, the inflow blocking member 240 is omitted.

  That is, at the connection portion between the upstream portion of the guide passage 250 formed in the guide passage formation member 220 and the downstream portion 253 of the guide passage 250 formed in the base member 51, the flow down toward the left. A game ball to be played is once guided obliquely backward, then directed obliquely forward, and then guided forward. As a result, the flow direction of the game ball flowing down to the left can be changed more smoothly than when the flow direction of the game ball is changed forward at a right angle.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, an inflow prevention member 240 is attached above the stage member 210 to prevent the game ball jumped up in the game area 32 below the stage portion 211 from flowing into the stage portion 211. ing. The inflow blocking member 240 has mounting portions 241 at the left and right ends, and the mounting portions 241 are fixed to mounting portions 217 formed on the stage member 210 with screws, so that the inflow blocking member 240 is mounted on the upper front side of the stage portion 211. It is like that. In addition, screwing is performed from the lower side so that the head of the screw is not visible from the upper part, thereby improving the decorativeness.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the left mounting portion 241 as viewed from the front side has an L-shape bent rearward, and is located below the mounting portion 217 formed on the lower surface of the stage member 210. Installed to engage. Since the game balls mainly flow down through the game area 32 on the left side of the center case 40, the left side portion of the inflow blocking member 240 has a high frequency of collision with the game balls from below. Therefore, by engaging the attachment portion 241 of the inflow blocking member 240 with the lower side of the stage member 210, the strength against the collision of the game ball from the lower side is increased.

  The inflow blocking member 240 includes a plate-shaped inflow blocking portion 242 that is bent so as to substantially follow the inclined surface of the stage portion 211. This inflow prevention part 242 is the front-rear width of the game area 32 from above the front end of the stage part 211 (the width from the front surface of the game board main body 30a to the back surface of the cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front of the game board 30). It is designed to extend forward by that amount. An engagement portion 242a that engages with an engagement receiving portion 57b formed on the front member 57 of the warp flow path forming member 56 is formed at the left end of the inflow prevention portion 242, and is arranged so as to be continuous with the front member 57. Is done. Also by this engaging portion 242a, the strength against the collision of the game ball in the left portion of the inflow blocking member 240 where the collision frequency of the game ball is high is increased.

  In addition, the right end of the inflow blocking portion 242 is disposed so as to be in contact with the decorative member 54 a of the partition member 54 adjacent to the right side of the stage unit 200. In addition, the back surface of the inflow blocking portion 242 is spaced apart from the upper end of the front end wall 211b formed at the front end of the stage portion 211 by a distance equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball, except for portions corresponding to the left and right end portions of the stage portion 211. Thus, the flow of the game ball from the inclined surface 211a formed on the stage portion 211 or the downflow path 213 to the game area 32 is not hindered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), which shows the inflow blocking member 240 in the AA cross section shown in FIG. 23, the lower surface of the inflow blocking portion 242 is an inclined surface that descends toward the rear. The game ball bounced up from the game area 32 is bounced forward. In addition, an inclined surface 242b is formed on the top surface of the inflow blocking portion 242 so as to be lowered rearward. The game ball placed on the upper surface of the inflow blocking portion 242 is a stage. The unit 211 is guided.

  Next, the rolling aspect of the game ball in the stage unit 200 having the above configuration will be described. As shown in FIG. 25 to FIG. 27, the game ball that has flowed out from the outlet 55 b of the warp channel 55 passes through the downflow attenuation region 212 and flows into the left end of the stage portion 211. The game ball that has flowed into the left end of the stage unit 211 flows down to the right along the inclination, and goes up the inclined surface at the right end of the stage unit 211. If the downflow force is strong at this time, it flows into the inlet 251 of the guide channel 250 formed at the right end of the stage portion 211 and passes through the guide channel 250 formed below the stage portion 211 as shown in FIG. Then, it is guided upward from the start winning opening 36.

  On the other hand, if the downward flow is weak, the downward flow does not go up the inclined surface at the right end of the stage portion 211, but returns to the left, and the downward flow force rolls left and right on the substantially W-shaped stage portion 211. Will be weakened. At this time, as shown in FIG. 27, it fits into the groove of the downflow path 213 formed in the center of the stage portion 211, and if guided forward, it is guided upward of the start winning opening 36. In addition, the game ball that has been further weakened and can no longer rise to the left and right slopes and the central protruding portion flows down along the inclined surfaces 211a formed on the left and right of the central protruding portion, and the lower game area Falls to 32.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 and 28, when a game ball flowing down the game area 32 below the stage portion 211 bounces upward, it collides with the lower surface of the inflow blocking portion 242. Although the interval between the inflow blocking portion 242 and the stage portion 211 is larger than the diameter of the game ball, it is not so wide that the majority of the game balls that have collided with the lower surface of the inflow blocking portion 242 are directly below the game area. Falls to 32. Thereby, the inflow of the game ball from the part other than the warp channel 55 to the stage unit 211 is blocked, and it is possible to prevent the set start winning rate from being affected. Furthermore, since the lower surface of the inflow blocking portion 242 is an inclined surface that descends toward the rear, the game ball that has collided with the back surface of the inflow blocking portion 242 is bounced back to the front side, which also causes the stage portion 211. The inflow of game balls to is prevented.

  In addition, when it collides with the lower surface of the inflow prevention part 242 and bounces back, if it passes between the protrusions 213a formed at the front end of the downflow passage 213, it is guided to the upper part of the start winning opening 36 with high probability. The Thereby, even if the inflow to the stage unit 211 is prevented, the possibility of winning in the start winning opening 36 can be increased as compared with the case of flowing down the lower game area 32, and the dissatisfaction of the player can be prevented. In particular, the portion of the inflow blocking portion 242 that is located above the downflow path 213 has a shape protruding upward, and the game ball that has bounced off the bottom surface of the inflow blocking portion 242 passes between the protruding pieces 213a. there is a possibility.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29, for example, when the game ball jumps up in the downflow attenuation region 212 and the game ball is placed on the upper surface of the inflow blocking portion 242, it flows down toward the central portion along the inclination, It returns to the stage part 211 from the surface 242b.

  Based on the above, a plurality of pieces of identification information are obtained based on the winning of a game ball at a start winning opening (start winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) provided in the game area 32 formed on the front surface of the game board 30. In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the variation display game according to the above is executed and the result of the variation display game becomes a predetermined specific result mode, the game board 30 includes a game area A center case 40 that forms a space recessed rearward from 32 is provided above the start winning opening 36, and the center case 40 is provided on the bottom surface of the space recessed rearward from the game area 32 so that the game ball rolls. A possible stage portion 211, a warp channel 55 for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the stage portion 211, and a position above the stage portion 211 and the game area 3 The that it comprises protruding, the inflow preventing member 240 game balls that jumped below the game area 32 of the stage unit 211 is prevented from flowing into the stage unit 211, to. Further, the inflow blocking member 240 has an inclined surface whose lower surface is lowered rearward.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of the effect using the effect member 65.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the stage unit 200 has a plurality of through-holes 300 penetrating in the front-rear direction in the rear end wall 211 c and the cover member 230 of the stage member 210 that covers the front of the effect member 65. The through hole 300 is for discharging forward wind generated by rotation of the effect member 65 simulating a propeller of a motorboat onto the stage unit 211.

  Thus, by discharging the wind generated by the production member 65 onto the stage unit 211, the rolling mode of the game ball rolling on the stage unit 211 can be changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. . In particular, a flow-down path 213 that guides the game ball to the upper side of the start winning opening 36 is formed in the center portion of the stage portion 211 where the effect member 65 is arranged. It becomes easy to be guided to the flow down path 213, and the possibility of winning the winning prize opening 36 can be increased. Thereby, the operation of the effect member 65 and the high possibility of winning the winning prize opening 36 can be associated with each other, and the entertainment of the game can be further enhanced.

  From the above, at the position directly above the start winning opening 36 in the stage unit 211, the downflow path 213 capable of guiding the game ball toward the starting winning opening 36 is provided, and at the position behind the downflow path 213, A blower device (direction device 65) for sending wind to the game balls flowing down the downflow path 213 along the downflow direction of the downflow path 213 is provided.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of the effect using the movable effect member 160.

  As shown in FIG. 31, a part of the movable effect member 160 is used as a storage part 310 that can store a game ball, and the game ball flowing down the game area 32 is received by the partition member 54 in the front component member 50. A communication path 320 that leads to the storage part 310 of the member 160 is formed. In addition, discharge channels 311 and 312 for discharging the game balls stored in the storage unit 310 to the lower stage unit 211 are formed at the left and right ends of the storage unit 310, respectively. Further, a plate-like transparent member 330 is disposed so as to close the central opening in the annular base member 51. The transparent member 330 is arranged such that the upper end portion is located behind the movable effect member 160 and the lower end portion is located behind the stage portion 211, and the game ball discharged from the storage portion 310 collides with the display device 41. This is to prevent the game ball from being played and to reliably guide the game ball onto the stage unit 211.

  The game ball that has flowed into the communication path 320 from the game area 32 flows into the storage section 310 as shown in FIG. In a state where the movable effect member 160 is in the initial position, the game ball does not flow out of any of the discharge flow paths 311, 312, and is stored in the storage unit 310.

  In this state, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the movable effect unit 100 is operated so that the right side of the movable effect member 160 is lowered, the game balls stored in the storage unit 310 are discharged from the discharge channel 312. And flows down onto the lower stage portion 211. At the right end of the stage portion 211, an inlet 251 of a guide channel 250 for guiding a game ball to the start winning opening 36 is formed, and is discharged from the right discharge channel 312 as shown in FIG. There is a high possibility that the game balls directly flow into the inflow port 251. That is, the right discharge channel 312 is an advantageous discharge channel for the player.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 32C, when the movable effect unit 100 is operated so that the left side of the movable effect member 160 is lowered, the game balls stored in the storage unit 310 are discharged from the discharge flow path 311. Then, it flows down onto the lower stage portion 211. The left end of the stage part 211 has an inclined surface that descends to the right. If the downflow force is strong, the stage part 211 may roll and flow into the inlet 251 of the guide channel 250. However, the possibility of flowing into the inlet 251 of the guide channel 250 is lower than when the discharge channel 312 on the right side of the movable effect member 160 is discharged. That is, the discharge channel 311 on the left is a discharge channel that is disadvantageous for the player.

  Also, from the initial state shown in FIG. 32A, the movable effect member 160 can be moved to the lowest position shown in FIG. 32D without tilting left and right. In this case, since the game ball does not yet flow out of the storage unit 310 even in this state, it is possible to increase the expectation for the selection of the flow path to be discharged and improve the interest of the game. In addition, the excitement can be further enhanced by swinging the movable effect member 160 in this state.

  Thus, the entertainment of the game can be improved by combining the operation of the movable effect member 160 with a simple effect as well as rolling of the game ball. In particular, since the movable effect member 160 is operated by a plurality of drive mechanisms, it is possible to select the discharge flow paths 311 and 312 for discharging game balls, and the inlet 251 to the guide flow path 250 is formed. Depending on whether the game ball is discharged to the side or not, the winning rate to the start winning opening 36 can be changed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  From the above, the center case 40 is provided on the communication path 320 that guides the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the movable effect member 160 and the bottom surface of the space recessed rearward from the game area 32. A stage unit 211 capable of rolling, a warp channel 55 for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the stage unit 211, and formed below the stage unit 211. The stage unit 211 has an inlet 251 and starts. The stage portion 211 is lower in the center in the left-right direction than the both ends, and the warp channel 55 is located at one end in the left-right direction of the stage portion 211. An inflow port 251 to the guide channel 250 is formed at the other end, and the movable effect member 160 is disposed above the stage portion 211 and received from the communication path 320. The moving effect unit 100 includes a storage unit 310 that temporarily stores a game ball that has been put in, and discharge channels 311 and 312 that are formed at the left and right ends of the storage unit 310, respectively. By doing so, the game ball in the storage part 310 can be discharged | emitted from one discharge flow path.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of the effect using the movable effect member 160.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to the special map variation display game includes a left variation display region 41a, a middle variation display region 41b, and a right variation display region 41c in the display device 43. After a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed for a predetermined time, the variability display is stopped in a predetermined order and the result mode is displayed. In each variable display area, when the variable display is stopped, the variable display is temporarily stopped, and after a predetermined time has elapsed in a state where all the variable display areas are temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. The variable display is stopped. In the temporary stop state, the identification information is displayed so as to be shaken to indicate that the stop has not been completed yet. In the gaming machine of this modification, a re-variation effect can be executed in which the movable effect member 160 is operated and the identification information is variably displayed again in a state where all the change display areas are temporarily stopped.

  33 to 34 show an example of the re-variation effect. In the example shown in FIG. 33, when the left fluctuation display area 41a and the middle fluctuation display area 41b have the same identification information and only the identification information of the right fluctuation display area 41c is different, the re-change effect is performed. Showed the case. In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the right side of the movable effect member 160 is lowered as shown in FIG. 33 (b) in a state where all the variable display areas are temporarily stopped, and FIG. As shown in (), only the right fluctuation display area 41c is changed and displayed again. That is, the variable display area on the side where the movable effect member 160 is lowered is displayed in a variable manner again.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34, when the right change display area 41c and the middle change display area 41b have the same identification information, and only the identification information of the left change display area 41a is temporarily stopped in a different reach state, Shown when to do. In this case, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the left side of the movable effect member 160 is lowered as shown in FIG. 34 (b) in a state where all the variable display areas are temporarily stopped, and FIG. As shown in (), only the left change display area 41a is changed and displayed again.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 35, the special result mode temporarily stopped is a special result mode in which the probability that the special result mode is derived again after the special gaming state is ended remains in the normal probability state, and the re-variation effect The case where the probability that the special result mode is derived again after the end of the special gaming state is changed to the special result mode having a higher probability state than the normal probability state is shown. In this case, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the left and right sides of the movable effect member 160 are lowered as shown in FIGS. 35 (b) and 35 (c) while all the variable display areas are temporarily stopped. The variation display is performed again, and as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the special result mode in which the high probability state is set is stopped. In the state shown in FIG. 35 (b), the movable effect member 160 is swung up and down over a predetermined period, and the identification information is displayed so as to be swung in accordance with the swing operation, so that the player's re-variation effect is performed. I try to raise my expectation for this.

  By performing such an effect, it is possible to execute an effect using the movable effect member 160 in accordance with the progress and contents of the game on the display device 41, and further improvement of interest can be expected.

  As described above, the display device 41 that displays the variable display game is provided in the innermost part of the center case 40, and the display device 41 includes a plurality of variable display regions 41a, 41b, and 41c arranged in the left-right direction. The identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined variation time and then stopped, and the result of the variation display game is displayed by a combination of the identification information stopped in each of the plurality of variation display areas 41a, 41b, 41c. The effect unit 100 operates the movable effect member 160 corresponding to the change display modes in the plurality of change display areas 41a, 41b, 41c.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above is based on the fact that a game ball wins a starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning apparatus 37) provided in a game area 32 formed on the front surface of the gaming board 30. A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a variation display game based on a plurality of identification information is executed and the result of the variation display game has a predetermined specific result mode. The board 30 includes a center case 40 that forms a space recessed backward from the game area 32. The center case 40 includes a movable effect unit 100 including a movable effect member 160 that can be operated in accordance with the progress of the variable display game. The movable production unit 100 includes a base portion 110 fixed to the center case 40 and two link members attached to the base portion 110 so as to be rotatable. A first link member 130, a second link member 150) and a movable effect member 160 operatively attached to the two link members. The base portion 110 serves as a fixed node and the two link members A link mechanism in which one link member (second link member 150) and the movable effect member 160 are connected in a sliding pair is configured as a driving node, and a drive source (first motor 123, second motor) is connected to each of the two link members. A motor 143) is provided, and each link member can be controlled independently.

  Therefore, the movable effect unit 100 forms a link mechanism in which the base portion 110 is a fixed node and two link members are a driving node, and one link member and the movable effect member 160 are connected in a sliding pair. Since each link member is provided with a drive source and each link member can be controlled independently, the movable effect member 160 can be operated in a more complicated manner, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. Further, since a plurality of driving sources are provided, the movable effect member 160 can be driven with a small driving force, the driving source can be reduced in size, and the limited space of the game board 30 can be effectively utilized. it can.

  Further, a bias member (tensile coil spring 159) for biasing the movable effect member 160 in the direction of returning to the initial position is provided on the link member (second link member 150) connected to the movable effect member 160 in a slip pair. The drive source (second motor 143) for driving the link member is smaller than the drive source (first motor 123) for driving the other link member (first link member 130) connected to the movable effect member 160. As a driving force source.

  Accordingly, a bias member that biases the movable effect member 160 in the direction in which the movable effect member 160 returns to the initial position is provided on the link member connected to the movable effect member 160 in a sliding pair, and the drive source that drives the link member is used as the movable effect member. Since the driving source having a smaller driving force than the driving source for driving the other link member connected to 160 is used, the movable effect member 160 can be driven with a small driving force. Further, the drive source can be reduced in size, and the limited space of the game board 30 can be used effectively.

  Further, the third link member 170 connected to the base portion 110 and the movable effect member 160 is provided, and the third link member 170 biases the movable effect member 160 in a direction to return to the initial position (torsion coil). A spring 175).

  Therefore, the third link member 170 connected to the base portion 110 and the movable effect member 160 is provided, and the third link member 170 includes an urging member that urges the movable effect member 160 in a direction to return to the initial position. The movable effect member 160 can be driven with a smaller driving force, the drive source can be reduced in size, and the limited space of the game board 30 can be effectively utilized.

  In addition, the center case 40 is provided on the communication path 320 for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the movable effect member 160, and on the bottom surface of the space recessed rearward from the game area 32 so that the game ball can roll. A stage portion 211, a warp channel 55 for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the stage portion 211, a lower portion of the stage portion 211, an inlet 251 in the stage portion 211, and a start winning opening 36. The stage portion 211 has a center in the left-right direction lower than both ends, and the warp channel 55 is connected to one end in the left-right direction of the stage portion 211, An inlet 251 to the guide channel 250 is formed at the other end, and the movable effect member 160 is disposed above the stage portion 211 and received from the communication path 320. A storage unit 310 that temporarily stores a sphere, and discharge channels 311 and 312 formed in the left and right ends of the storage unit 310, respectively, and the movable effect unit 100 operates by operating one link member. The game ball in the storage unit 310 can be discharged from one discharge flow path.

  Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by combining the operation of the movable effect member 160 with the rolling of the game ball as well as the simple effect. In particular, since the movable effect member 160 is operated by a plurality of drive mechanisms, it is possible to select a discharge flow path for discharging the game ball, and the game is played to the side where the inlet 251 to the guide flow path 250 is formed. Depending on whether the ball is discharged or not, the winning rate to the start winning opening 36 can be changed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a display device 41 that displays a variable display game is provided in the innermost part of the center case 40, and the display device 41 sets a plurality of pieces of identification information in a predetermined variable time in each of a plurality of variable display regions arranged in the left-right direction. The movable display unit 100 is configured to display the result of the variable display game by a combination of identification information stopped in each of the plurality of variable display areas 41a, 41b, and 41c. The movable effect member 160 is operated in accordance with the variable display mode in the display areas 41a, 41b, 41c.

  Therefore, since the movable effect unit 100 operates the movable effect member 160 corresponding to the variable display modes in the plurality of variable display areas 41a, 41b, 41c, the effect is produced in accordance with the progress and contents of the game on the display device 41. And can be expected to improve further.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball.

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

10 gaming machine 30 game board 32 game area 36 start winning opening (start winning opening)
37 Ordinary Fluctuation Prize Winner (Starting Prize Winner)
40 Center case 41 Display device 41a Left fluctuation display area (fluctuation display area)
41b Middle fluctuation display area (fluctuation display area)
41c Right fluctuation display area (fluctuation display area)
55 Warp Channel 100 Movable Production Unit 110 Base Part 123 First Motor (Drive Source)
130 1st link member 143 2nd motor (drive source)
150 Second link member 159 Extension coil spring (biasing member)
170 Third link member 175 Torsion coil spring (biasing member)
160 Movable production member 211 Stage 250 Guide channel 251 Inlet 252 Outlet 310 Reservoir 311 Discharge channel 312 Discharge channel 320 Communication channel

Claims (4)

Based on the winning of a game ball in a start winning opening provided in a game area formed on the front surface of the game board, a variable display game is executed with a plurality of identification information, and the result of the variable display game is predetermined. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific result mode is achieved,
The game board
A center case that forms a space recessed rearward from the gaming area above the start winning opening,
The center case is
A stage part on which a game ball can roll,
A warp flow path for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area to the stage unit;
A guide channel having an inflow port through which a game ball rolling on the stage portion can flow and an outflow port above the start winning port;
A partition member for restricting a game ball flowing down the game area from flowing into the center case;
A decorative member that is decorated by light emission of the light emitting means;
A partition located between the stage portion and the decorative member,
The partition wall is formed around the inflow port except for the path through which the game ball flows,
The gaming machine is configured such that the partition ball prevents the game ball on the stage portion flowing into the inflow port from flowing out to the decorative member side. The center case is
An inflow prevention member is provided that is positioned above the stage part and protrudes into the game area, and that prevents a game ball jumped in the game area below the stage part from flowing into the stage part. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The inflow blocking member is characterized in that a lower surface is inclined rearward, a game ball can be rolled on the upper surface, and an inclined surface on which the game ball placed on the upper surface is guided rearward is formed. The gaming machine according to claim 2.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the decorative member is disposed on the partition member.

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