JP2015043818A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine equipped with a character performance unit for exhibiting an excellent performance effect.SOLUTION: A character performance unit 1m included in a game machine 1 is displaced into either: a state, in which a first letter string is constituted by a plurality of performance members 30 and 40; or a state, in which at least one of the plurality of performance members 30 and 40 moves so that the moving performance member covers at least a portion of one or more performance members positioned on one side of the performance members, or in which at least a portion of the moving performance members is covered with the one or more performance members positioned on one side of the performance members so that a second letter string different from the first letter string is constituted.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a character effect unit.

  The following Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine provided with a character combination (41, 42) that behaves as if a character emits light. Although such a character combination can change the luminescent color, it cannot change the character mode and lacks in the fun of the production.

JP 2010-172398 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine including a character effect unit that exhibits an excellent effect.

  A gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1, which has been made to solve the above problems, includes a character effect unit having a plurality of effect members each simulating part or all of one or more characters, and the character effect. The unit is configured such that when the first character string is constructed by the plurality of effect members and at least one effect member of the plurality of effect members moves, the moving effect member is on one side of the effect member. Covering at least a part of one or a plurality of effect members positioned at the position, or at least a part of the moving effect member being covered by one or a plurality of effect members positioned on one side of the effect member, the first character string And a state where a second character string different from the above is constructed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the character effect unit is movable between at least a first position and a second position, and from one position to the other position. When moving, at least one effect member moves, so that the first character string is constructed when located at the first position, and the second character string is constructed when located at the second position. It is characterized by that.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the game machine can be located at a predetermined position visible to the player, and imitates part or all of one or more characters. A first decorative member for constructing a three-character string, wherein the character effect unit is positioned at a first position or a second position, and the first decorative member is positioned at a predetermined position; A composite character string in which two character strings and the third character string are combined is constructed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the game machine can be located at a predetermined position visible to the player, and imitates part or all of one or more characters. A first decorative member that constructs a three character string and a fourth character string that can be located at a predetermined position visible to the player and that imitates part or all of one or more characters. And the first character string or the second character string when the character effect unit is located at one of the first position and the second position and the first decoration member is located at the predetermined position. A first composite string is constructed by combining one of the above and the third string,
The character effect unit is located at the other of the first position or the second position, and the second decorative member is located at a predetermined position, whereby the other of the first character string or the second character string and the fourth character string. A second composite character string in which is combined is constructed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the character imitated by the portion covered by the moved production member on one end side of the gaming machine main body is the movement It is characterized by having only an image along the moving direction of the effect member.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the first character string is constructed by a plurality of effect members and at least one effect member of the plurality of effect members moves, At least a part of the effect member is covered, or at least a part of the moving effect member is covered with another effect member, and the second character string is displaced. That is, since the character string constructed by a plurality of effect members changes due to the movement of a certain effect member, it is possible to improve the effect (decoration effect) compared to the conventional case.

  If the entire unit moves as in the invention described in claim 2 and the character string constructed by the movement changes, the movement of the entire unit and the change in the character string are combined. The effect can be improved.

  If the character string constructed by the effect unit and the character string constructed by the first decorative member are combined to form a composite character string as in the invention described in claim 3, the effect unit is Since the difference between the character strings (composite character strings) formed between the position at the first position and the position at the second position becomes large, it is possible to improve the effect when the position of the effect unit changes. It becomes possible. Also, using the fact that the production unit changes to the first character string or the second character string depending on the position, one character string is a character string that can be combined with the character string constructed by the first decorative member. It is possible.

  If the character string constructed by the effect unit and the character string constructed by the first decorative member or the second decorative member are combined to form a composite character string as in the invention described in claim 4. Since the difference between the composite character string composed when the production unit is located at the first position and when the production unit is located at the second position becomes large, the production effect when the position of the production unit changes is improved. Is possible. Also, utilizing the fact that the production unit changes to the first character string or the second character string depending on the position, a character string that can be combined with the character string constructed by the first decorative member, The other character string can be a character string that can be combined with the character string constructed by the second decorative member.

  If the character imitated by the portion covered by the moved effect member has only an image along the moving direction of the moved effect member as in the invention described in claim 5, the character is moved. It can also function as a guide for guiding the effect member.

It is the front view of the gaming machine concerning one execution form of this invention, Comprising: It is the figure which showed the state by which the 1st composite character string was constructed | assembled. It is the front view of the game machine concerning one Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is the figure which showed the state by which the 2nd composite character string was constructed | assembled. It is the figure which showed the center base and the character effect unit fixed to it, Comprising: It is the figure which showed the state which the character effect unit was located in the 1st position. It is the figure which showed the center base and the character effect unit fixed to it, Comprising: It is the figure which showed the state which the character effect unit was located in the 2nd position. It is a front view (figure seen from the front) of the character production unit located in the 1st position. It is a rear view (figure seen from back) of the character production unit located in the 1st position. The state where the second guided portion is fitted into the first portion from the third portion of the second guiding groove while the first guided portion is fitted into the first portion of the first guiding groove. It is the front view (figure seen from the front) of the character production unit when it changes into. The state where the second guided portion is fitted into the first portion from the third portion of the second guiding groove while the first guided portion is fitted into the first portion of the first guiding groove. It is a rear view (figure seen from back) of the character production unit when it changes into. From the state where the first guided portion is fitted into the first portion of the first guiding groove to the state where the first guided portion is fitted into the second portion, the second guided portion is changed to the first portion of the second guiding groove. It is a front view (figure seen from the front) of the character production unit when it changes from the state fitted in to the state fitted in the 2nd part. From the state where the first guided portion is fitted into the first portion of the first guiding groove to the state where the first guided portion is fitted into the second portion, the second guided portion is changed to the first portion of the second guiding groove. It is a rear view (figure seen from the back) of a character production unit when it changes from the state fitted in to the state fitted in the 2nd part. It is a front view (figure seen from the front) of the character production unit located in the 2nd position. It is a rear view (figure seen from back) of the character production unit located in a 2nd position. It is the figure which showed the external appearance of the production member typically. It is a figure for demonstrating the character production unit concerning a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the character production unit concerning a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the character production unit concerning a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the character production unit concerning a 4th modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the plane direction is a direction along (parallel to) the plane direction of the game board 90, and the front-rear direction is a direction orthogonal to the plane direction of the game board 90 (the player side is front and the opposite side is the front side). In the following description, the vertical direction refers to the vertical direction in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the width direction (horizontal direction) refers to the horizontal direction in FIGS. 1 and 2.

  First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and a strip-shaped guide rail 903 made of a thin metal plate for guiding a game ball fired by the operation of the launcher to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. Is provided.

  In the game area 902, a display device 91, a first start winning opening 904, a second starting winning opening 905, a big winning opening 906, an out opening 907, and the like are provided. As the display device 91, for example, a liquid crystal display device is used, and a special symbol, a normal symbol, or the like is displayed on the display screen (display unit) of the display device 91. The display screen of the display device 91 is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a character effect unit 1m (character effect device) that performs a predetermined effect is provided. Details of the configuration and operation of the character effect unit 1m will be described later.

  In addition, the game area 902 is provided with a plurality of game nails as obstacles that change the flow-down mode of the game balls when the flow-down game balls collide. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the condition when it collides with the game nail.

  In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched toward the game area 902 by operating the launching device. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning port such as the start winning ports 904 and 905 or the big winning port 906, a predetermined number of award balls are paid out by the payout device. In addition, the jackpot lottery method, effects, and the like can be applied to those similar to known game machines, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  Hereinafter, the character effect unit 1m will be described with reference to FIGS. The character effect unit 1m includes a base member 10, a rotation member 20, a first effect member 30, and a second effect member 40, and is attached to a center base 92 provided behind the game board 90 (FIG. 3, FIG. 3). 4).

  Fixed to the center base 92 is a sub-base 70 that supports each member constituting the character effect unit 1m. In the present embodiment, the sub base 70 is fixed to the left side of the center base 92. A motor 71 that is a drive source for operating the character effect unit 1m is fixed to the sub-base 70. The character effect unit 1m according to the present embodiment operates each member by the one motor 71 as will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 12, one end of a transmission member 50 that is an elongated shaft-like member is rotatably connected to the sub-base 70. The other end of the transmission member 50 is rotatably connected to the rear surface of the base member 10 (a base connection portion 51, which will be described in detail later, is rotatably supported). The power of the drive source is transmitted to the transmission member 50 through a power transmission mechanism including gears and the like. The transmission member 50 that receives the power of the drive source rotates around the sub-base, that is, the portion connected to the main body side of the gaming machine 1 as the rotation center. Thereby, the position of the other end of the transmission member 50 moves around the rotation center. That is, the position of the base member 10 moves. The configuration of the power transmission mechanism that transmits the power of the drive source to the transmission member 50 is any configuration as long as the power of the drive source is transmitted so that the transmission member 50 performs the above-described operation. Therefore, the description is omitted.

  In addition, one end of a support member 53 that is an elongated shaft-like member similar to the transmission member 50 is rotatably connected to the sub-base 70. The other end of the support member 53 is rotatably connected to the rear surface of the base member 10. That is, the support member 53 is a member having one end connected to the main body side of the gaming machine 1 and the other end connected to the base member 10 together with the transmission member 50. However, the power of the motor 71 is not transmitted to the support member 53. When the base member 10 is moved by the rotation of the transmission member 50 by the power of the motor 71, the support member 53 is rotated by the rotation of the transmission member 50 due to the movement of the base member 10. It rotates about the place connected to the main body side as the rotation center. If only the transmission member 50 connects the base member 10 and the main body side of the gaming machine 1, the base member 10 rotates with respect to the transmission member 50 because the connecting portion is rotatable. By using the support member 53 that is positioned substantially parallel to 50, the rotation of the base member 10 is prevented. That is, the transmission member 50 and the support member 53 constitute a link mechanism that connects the base member 10 and the main body side of the gaming machine 1.

  The base member 10 is a flat plate member that supports the rotating member 20, the first effect member 30, and the second effect member 40. The base member 10 in this embodiment is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. The base member 10 itself may contribute to the production by providing a light emitting member or decorating. The base member 10 has a first guide hole 11 and a second guide hole 12 penetrating in the front-rear direction. Both the first guide hole 11 and the second guide hole 12 in the present embodiment are long holes extending in the longitudinal direction of the base member 10 having a substantially rectangular shape.

  The rotating member 20 is a disk-shaped member that is rotatably supported on the rear surface of the base member 10. The rotation center of the rotation member 20 is located slightly on the second effect member 40 side in the center of the base member 10. A first guide groove 21 and a second guide groove 22 are formed in the rotating member 20. Both grooves are formed by walls protruding from the front surface of the rotating member 20 toward the base member 10. That is, both grooves are located between the rotating member 20 and the base member 10. In addition, each groove | channel may be what formed the dent in the rotation member 20 like this embodiment, and may be a through-hole (long hole).

  The first guide groove 21 includes a first portion 211 and a second portion 212 connected to the first portion 211. The first portion 211 of the first guide groove 21 in the present embodiment is a portion where the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 is constant. The second portion 212 of the first guide groove 21 is a portion where the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 changes. Specifically, the second portion 212 of the first guide groove 21 is formed in a shape that gradually approaches the center of rotation as the distance from the first portion 211 side increases.

  The second guide groove 22 includes a first portion 221 and a second portion 222 connected to the first portion 221. In addition to the first portion 221 and the second portion 222, the second guide groove 22 in the present embodiment includes a third portion 223 that continues to the opposite side of the second portion 222 in the first portion 221. . The first portion 221 of the second guide groove 22 is a portion where the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 changes. Specifically, the first portion 221 of the second guide groove 22 is formed in a shape that gradually approaches the center of rotation as it goes from the third portion 223 side to the second portion 222 side. The second portion 222 of the second guide groove 22 is a portion where the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 changes. Specifically, the second portion 222 of the second guide groove 22 is formed in a shape that gradually gets away from the center of rotation as it gets away from the first portion 221 side. As described above, both the first portion 221 and the second portion 222 of the second guide groove 22 have shapes in which the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 changes, but the shapes are different. The third portion 223 of the second guide groove 22 is a portion where the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 is constant.

  The rotating member 20 is provided with a gear portion 23. The gear portion 23 meshes with the rack portion 61 of the rack member 60. The rack member 60 is connected to the transmission member 50 as follows. On the other end side of the transmission member 50, a base connection portion 51 that is rotatably connected to the base member 10 is provided. That is, the base connecting portion 51 is a fulcrum for supporting the base member 10. Further, a rack connection portion 52 that is a protrusion protruding outward from the base connection portion 51 (fulcrum) is provided on the other end side of the transmission member 50. The rack member 60 (the opposite side of the place where the rack portion 61 is formed) is connected to the rack connection portion 52.

  When the base member 10 moves due to the rotation of the transmission member 50, the relative position of the transmission member 50 and the base member 10 changes with the base connection portion 51 as the center. Thereby, the rack connection part 52 is displaced (rotated) around the base connection part 51. When the rack connecting portion 52 is displaced, the rack member 60 is also displaced along the substantially width direction. The gear portion 23 is rotated by the displacement of the rack member 60. Thereby, the whole rotation member 20 rotates. That is, the rotating member 20 rotates as the base member 10 moves.

  The first effect member 30 is a member supported on the left side of the base member 10, and includes a first decorative portion 31, a first slide portion 32, and a first guided portion 33. The 1st decoration part 31 is a main-body part to which the decoration which imitated the 1 or several character was given, and is a part which expresses a production effect. In the present embodiment, a character string (which includes one or a plurality of characters; the same applies hereinafter) “AB” is imitated (unless specifically described below, “simulated” includes the decoration part itself. Including a mode in which the shape of the character is shaped like a character, a mode in which another member on which the character is printed is fixed on the decoration portion, and the like. The first decorative portion 31 is located on the front side of the base member 10.

  In the present embodiment, “B” of the character string “AB” constructed by the first decoration unit 31 is a character having only an image extending in the width direction. More specifically, the “B” portion itself of the first decorative portion 31 is a character having only an image along the slide direction of the second effect member 40 described later (parallel to the second slide portion 42 described later). It's what I engraved. Examples of such characters include “one”, “two”, “three”, “(−) long note”, and the like.

  A member in which the first slide part 32 and the first guided part 33 are integrally formed is fixed behind the decoration part. The first slide portion 32 is a portion that passes through the first guide hole 11 formed in the base member 10. The first effect member 30 is slidably supported along the first guide hole 11 with respect to the base member 10 by the engagement of the first guide hole 11 and the first slide portion 32. . In the present embodiment, since the first guide hole 11 is a long hole extending in the longitudinal direction of the base member 10, the first effect member 30 is supported slidably in the longitudinal direction with respect to the base member 10. Become.

  The first guided portion 33 is positioned behind the base member 10 when the slide portion is passed through the first guide hole 11. The first guided portion 33 in the present embodiment is a protrusion protruding rearward. The first guided portion 33 is fitted in the first guiding groove 21 of the rotating member 20. The movement of the first effect member 30 in the front-rear direction is restricted in a range in which the first guided portion 33 is not detached from the first guide groove 21.

  The second effect member 40 is a member supported on the right side of the base member 10, and includes a second decoration portion 41, a second slide portion 42, and a second guided portion 43. A main body portion decorated with one or a plurality of characters and exhibiting a production effect. In the present embodiment, the character string “CD” is imitated. In the present embodiment, the “D” portion is a portion where the relative position with respect to the “C” portion can be changed. Specifically, in a state where no force other than gravity is applied to the “D” portion, the “D” portion is positioned to the side of the “C” portion by gravity. The portion “D” is pivotably connected to the portion “C” so that the portion “D” can be moved substantially above the portion “C” from the position.

  The second decorative portion 41 is located on the front side of the base member 10. The side surface on the first decorative portion 31 side of the second decorative portion 41 in the present embodiment has an opening 412 (in the vertical direction) in which “B” of the character string “AB” formed by the first decorative portion 31 can enter. An opening having a size larger than “B”) is formed (see FIG. 13).

  A member in which the second slide portion 42 and the second guided portion 43 are integrally formed is fixed behind the decoration portion. The second slide portion 42 is a portion that passes through the second guide hole 12 formed in the base member 10. The second effect member 40 is slidably supported along the second guide hole 12 with respect to the base member 10 by the engagement of the second guide hole 12 and the second slide portion 42. . In the present embodiment, since the second guide hole 12 is a long hole extending in the longitudinal direction of the base member 10, the second effect member 40 is supported slidably in the longitudinal direction with respect to the base member 10. Become.

  The second guided portion 43 is positioned behind the base member 10 when the slide portion is passed through the second guide hole 12. The second guided portion 43 in the present embodiment is a protrusion protruding rearward. The second guided portion 43 is fitted in the second guiding groove 22 of the rotating member 20. The movement of the second effect member 40 in the front-rear direction is restricted in a range in which the second guided portion 43 is not detached from the second guide groove 22.

  Hereinafter, the action (operation) of the character effect unit 1m configured as described above will be described in detail although partially overlapping with the above description. The base member 10 and both effect members supported by the base member 10 are a first position that overlaps the display device 91 (referred to as a display screen of the display device 91) and a second position that overlaps the game area 902 (game board 90). It is possible to move between.

  When located at the first position shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first effect member 30 and the second effect member 40 are in the most distant state. At this time, the first decorative portion 31 and the second decorative portion 41 are in an effect mode in which a character string “ABCD” (hereinafter referred to as a first character string) is constructed on the base member 10. In this state, when the motor 71 that is a drive source is rotated in one direction, the transmission member 50 rotates clockwise. Thereby, the base member 10 connected to the transmission member 50 moves downward around the base connection portion 51 of the transmission member 50 while being supported by the transmission member 50 and the support member 53. When the transmission member 50 is rotated, the rack connecting portion 52 is displaced (rotated) around the base connecting portion 51. As a result, the rack member 60 connected to the rack connection portion 52 is pulled toward the sub-base 70, and the rotating member 20 having the gear portion 23 that meshes with the rack portion 61 of the rack member 60 rotates.

  When positioned at the first position, the first guided portion 33 is fitted into the first portion 211 of the first guiding groove 21, and the second guided portion 43 is the third portion of the second guiding groove 22. 223. Since the first portion 211 of the first guide groove 21 and the third portion 223 of the second guide groove 22 are locations where the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 does not change, the rotating member 20 rotates. However, the relative positions of the first effect member 30 and the second effect member 40 with respect to the base member 10 do not change. That is, even if the base member 10 starts moving, for a while, both effect members move together with the base member 10 without changing the relative position (from the state shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 to FIGS. (The state changes to the state shown in FIG. 8).

  When the rotating member 20 is further rotated by the movement of the base member 10, the second guided portion 43 remains in a state where the first guided portion 33 is fitted in the first portion 211 of the first guiding groove 21. The state changes from the third portion 223 of the guide groove 22 to the first portion 221. That is, after the state shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is reached, the first guided portion 33 is guided to the first portion 211 of the first guiding groove 21, and the second guided portion 43 is guided to the second guiding groove. 22 is guided to the first portion 221 of 22. Since the first portion 211 of the first guide groove 21 is a portion where the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 does not change, the relative position of the first effect member 30 with respect to the base member 10 does not change. On the other hand, since the first portion 221 of the second guide groove 22 is a place where the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 gradually approaches the rotation center, the first portion 221 of the second guide groove 22 When the second guided portion 43 is guided, the second effect member 40 approaches the rotation center side of the rotation member 20. Since the rotation center of the rotation member 20 is provided on the center side of the base member 10, the second effect member 40 is guided to the second guide hole 12 with which the second slide portion 42 is engaged, thereby It slides in a direction approaching the effect member 30 (changes from the state shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 to the state shown in FIGS. 9 and 10).

  When the second effect member 40 slides in the direction approaching the first effect member 30 as described above, the first decoration portion 31 of the first effect member 30 passes through the opening 412 (see FIG. 13) of the second effect member 40. The right part enters the inside of the second decorative part 41. In the present embodiment, the “B” portion of the “AB” portion of the first decorative portion 31 is covered with the second decorative portion 41. As described above, since the portion “B” is an image of a character having only an image along the slide direction of the second effect member 40, the second effect member 40 on which the portion “B” slides. Become a guide. When the second guided portion 43 moves to the end (the second portion 222 side) of the first portion 221 of the second guiding groove 22, the portion “B” of the first decorative portion 31 becomes the second decorative portion 41. Fully covered. That is, the first effect member 30 and the second effect member 40 are in the closest state. In the present embodiment, the state in which the other effect member overlaps with one effect member and the overlapping area becomes larger is referred to as “one effect member approaches the other effect member”. Conversely, the state where the overlapping area becomes smaller is referred to as “one effect member leaves the other effect member”.

  When the first effect member 30 and the second effect member 40 are in the closest state, and the portion “B” of the first decorative portion 31 is completely covered by the second decorative portion 41, “ACD” is formed on the base member 10. It becomes the production mode in which the character string is constructed. In other words, the effect that the first character string “ABCD” is constructed at the first position is changed to the character string “ABD” by the action of the rotating member 20 as the base member 10 moves. Become.

  When the rotating member 20 is further rotated by the movement of the base member 10, the first guided portion 33 is fitted in the second portion 212 from the state in which the first guided portion 33 is fitted in the first portion 211 of the first guiding groove 21. In addition, the state where the second guided portion 43 is fitted into the first portion 221 of the second guiding groove 22 is changed to the state fitted into the second portion 222. That is, after the state shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is reached, the first guided portion 33 is guided to the second portion 212 of the first guiding groove 21 and the second guided portion 43 is guided to the second guiding groove. 22 to be guided to the second portion 222 of the motor. Since the first portion 211 of the first guide groove 21 is a point where the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 gradually approaches the rotation center, the first portion 211 of the first guide groove 21 is not connected to the second portion 212 of the first guide groove 21. When the guided portion 33 is guided, the first effect member 30 approaches the rotation center side of the rotation member 20. On the other hand, since the second portion 222 of the second guide groove 22 is a place where the distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 20 gradually increases, the second portion 222 of the second guide groove 22 As the second guided portion 43 is guided, the second effect member 40 moves away from the rotation center of the rotating member 20. That is, the first effect member 30 slides toward the second effect member 40 by being guided by the first guide hole 11 with which the first slide portion 32 is engaged. On the other hand, the second effect member 40 slides in the opposite direction to the first effect member 30 side by being guided by the second guide hole 12 with which the second slide portion 42 is engaged. That is, both effect members slide rightward with respect to the base member 10. In the present embodiment, the slide speeds of both effect members (the slide amount of each effect member with respect to the movement amount of the base member 10 (the rotation amount of the rotating member 20)) are set to be the same. Therefore, both effect members slide with respect to the base member 10 without changing the relative position of each other (while the character string “ACD” is constructed) (from the state shown in FIGS. 9 and 10). 11 and FIG. 12).

  When the base member 10 reaches the second position, the first guided portion 33 reaches the end of the second portion 212 of the first guiding groove 21, and the second guided portion 43 corresponds to the second guiding groove 22. The end of the second part 222 is reached. In this state, the displacement of both effect members with respect to the base member 10 is the largest (see FIGS. 11 and 12).

  As described above, the second position is a position overlapping the game area 902 (game board 90). Since various members are arranged behind the game board 90 and the space is limited, there is a problem that it is difficult to secure a large space. In the present embodiment, by changing the relative positions of the base member 10 and both effect members, that is, by shifting the base member 10 and both effect members, the accommodation space for the base member 10 and the accommodation space for both effect members are reduced. Even if it cannot be secured as a space, the base member 10 and both effect members can be positioned in the space behind the game board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the “D” portion of the character string “CD” formed by the second decorative portion 41 can move from the position to substantially above the “C” portion. Thus, it is connected to the portion “C” so as to be rotatable. When the base member 10 moves toward the second position and enters the back of the game board 90, the portion “D” comes into contact with a restriction portion (not shown) provided behind the game board 90. As the base member 10 moves toward the second position, the portion “D” is pushed by the restriction portion and moves substantially upward from the side of the portion “C”. The base member 10 is located at the second position, and the portion “D” moved substantially above the portion “C” is covered with a decoration or the like provided in the game area 902 (game board 90). It becomes difficult to see.

  In the present embodiment, the game board 90 is formed of a transparent plate. Therefore, a member located behind the game board 90 can be visually recognized by the player other than the portion provided with the decoration that covers the portion “D” described above. A part of the first decorative portion 31 and the second decorative portion 41 that have reached the second position together with the base member 10 overlaps a transparent portion on the game board 90 where no decoration or the like is provided. That is, the portion “A” not covered by the second decoration portion 41 in the first decoration portion 31 and the portion “C” in the second decoration portion 41 are visually recognized by the player through the game board 90 (game area 902). It becomes possible. That is, a character string of “AC” (hereinafter referred to as a second character string) overlapping the lower left of the game area 902 is constructed (see FIG. 2).

  When the motor 71 is rotated to the other position with the base member 10 and both effect members positioned at the second position, the base member 10 and both effect members return to the first position in a flow opposite to the flow described above. That is, after both effect members change the relative position with respect to the base member 10, the second effect member 40 moves in a direction away from the first effect member 30 as the base member 10 moves toward the first position. To go. Note that the “D” portion of the second decorative portion 41 returns to a state of being located on the side of the “C” portion by gravity.

  As described above, the character effect unit 1m in the present embodiment constructs the first character string “ABCD” at the first position overlapping the display screen of the display device 91. By displaying an image or the like on the display screen of the display device 91, it is possible to configure an effect mode combined with the display device 91. On the other hand, at the second position overlapping the game area 902 (game board 90), a second character string “AC” is constructed. That is, a character string different from that at the first position is constructed and functions as an effect element for decorating the game area 902. In the present embodiment, during a normal game (when a predetermined effect is not performed), the base member 10 and both effect members are positioned at the second position and decorate the game area 902 (the second character string emits light). Etc. may be performed). When performing a predetermined effect, the motor 71 is rotated in the other direction, and the base member 10 and both effect members are positioned at the first position. When ending the effect, the motor 71 is rotated in one direction, and the base member 10 and both effect members are returned to the second position.

  In this embodiment, the 1st decoration member 81 which performs a predetermined | prescribed effect is provided with the 1st effect member 30 and the 2nd effect member 40 which are located in a 1st position. The first decorative member 81 has a decorative portion engraved with the third character string “EFGHI”. The first decorative member 81 is located at a position that is covered by the upper side of the game board 90 and cannot be seen by the player except when a predetermined effect is executed, and moves downward when executing the predetermined effect. Then, the display device 91 moves to a position overlapping the display screen. Specifically, it is located below the first effect member 30 and the second effect member 40 located at the first position. Since the method for driving the first decorative member 81 is not limited to a specific method, description thereof is omitted.

  Therefore, the predetermined effect includes two first character strings “ABCD” constituted by the first effect member 30 and the second effect member 40 and three character strings “EFGHI” constituted by the first decorative member 81. The first composite character string “ABCD / EFGHI” arranged in a stage becomes an effect mode (see FIG. 1). The first character string “ABCD” and the third character string “EFGHI” may be arranged in a straight line.

  On the other hand, a second decorative member 82 is disposed at the lower right of the game area 902 (game board 90) so as to overlap a transparent portion of the game board 90. The second decorative member 82 is a member in which the fourth character string “JK” is engraved. When the predetermined effect is not executed, that is, when the first effect member 30 and the second effect member 40 are located at the second position, the first effect member 30 and the second effect member 40 are configured. The second character string “ACJK” and the fourth character string “JK” constituted by the second decoration member 82 are arranged so as to be arranged below the game area 902. Is constructed (see FIG. 2). That is, the game area 902 decorated by the first effect member 30, the second effect member 40, and the second decoration member 82 is constructed.

  Thus, the character effect unit 1m (the first effect member 30 and the second effect member 40) that executes the predetermined effect at the first position and decorates the game area 902 at the second position is the first at the first position. A first composite character string “ABCDEFGHI” combined with the decorative member 81 is constructed, and a second composite character string “ACJK” combined with the second decorative member 82 is constructed at the second position. Since the first effect member 30 and the second effect member 40 form different character strings (“ABCD” or “AC”) at the first position and the second position, respectively, the first effect member 30 and the second effect member By combining with another character string constituted by 82, a first composite character string constructed at the time of a predetermined performance and a second composite character string that can be used as an element for performing while decorating the game area 902 , And other intentions (they need not be completely different contents. For example, the abbreviation of “ABCDEFGHI” may be contents related to each other such as “ACJK”). Is possible.

  According to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above, the following operational effects are exhibited.

  The character effect unit 1m in the present embodiment includes a state where the first character string is constructed by the first effect member 30 (first decoration part 31) and the second effect member 40 (second decoration part 41), and the second effect member. When the 40 moves, the second effect member 40 covers a part of the first effect member 30 and is displaced to one of the states in which the second character string is constructed. That is, since the character string to be constructed is changed by the movement of the second effect member 40, it is possible to improve the effect (decoration effect) as compared with the conventional case.

  In addition, since the entire unit moves from the first position to the second position with the change of the character string (the movement of the entire unit and the change of the character string are combined), it is possible to further improve the effect.

  In the present embodiment, the first character string is combined with the character string constructed by the first decorative member 81 using the fact that the effect unit changes to the first character string or the second character string depending on the position. The second character string is a character string that can be combined with the character string constructed by the second decorative member 82. Thus, the first character string of the effect unit and the character string of the first decorative member 81 are combined to construct the first composite character string, and the second character string of the effect unit and the character string of the second decorative member 82 are combined. The second composite character string is constructed, and the difference between the composite character string composed when the production unit is located at the first position and when the production unit is located at the second position becomes large. It is possible to improve the production effect (decoration effect) when the position changes.

  In addition, the letter “B” imitated by the portion covered by the moved second effect member 40 in the first effect member 30 (first decorative portion 31) has only an image along the moving direction of the moved effect member. ("One", "two", "three", "(-) long note", etc.), so that the character is not only used as an element for constructing a character string, but also a guide for guiding a moving effect member. Can be made to function as well. In addition, when the second effect member 40 is a member that slides in the vertical direction and the character string to be constructed is vertical, the character “B” imitated by the portion covered by the moved second effect member 40 May be "1", "I", "vertical (-) long note", or the like.

  Hereinafter, a modified example of the character effect unit 1m in the embodiment will be described. The character effect unit according to the first modification shown in FIG. 14 includes a first effect member 1a, a second effect member 2a, and a third effect member 3a.

  The first effect member 1a (the decoration part thereof) imitates a character string “AB” composed of a plurality of characters. The second effect member 2a (the decorative part) imitates one character (character string) “D”. The third effect member 3a (the decorative part) imitates one character (character string) “C”.

  When the entire unit is located at the first position, the first effect member 1a, the third effect member 3a, and the second effect member 2a are arranged in this order from the left, and the character string “ABCD” is constructed (FIG. 14). (See (a)). When the entire unit moves toward the second position, the first effect member 1a and the second effect member 2a move toward the third effect member 3a side, approaching each other if viewed from another perspective. When the second effect member 1a and the second effect member 2a are closest, the third effect member 3a is covered with the first effect member 1a and the second effect member 2a. As a result, the character string “ABD” is constructed (see FIG. 14B).

  As in the character effect unit according to the first modification, there may be a plurality of effect members that move.

  The character effect unit according to the second modification will be described. The character effect unit according to the second modification shown in FIG. 15 includes a first effect member 1b, a second effect member 2b, and a third effect member 3b.

  The 1st presentation member 1b (the decoration part) imitates a part of character string comprised from one character. What is shown in FIG. 15 is a shape imitating the left half of the letter “A”. Similarly to the first effect member 1b, the second effect member 2b (its decorative portion) imitates a part of one character. The shape shown in FIG. 15 is a shape imitating the right half of the letter “A”. The third effect member 3b (its decorative portion) imitates at least a part of a plurality of characters. What is shown in FIG. 15 is at least a portion of the character string “ABA” other than the left half of “A” on the left side and the right half of “A” on the right side.

  When the entire unit is located at the first position, the first effect member 1b, the third effect member 3b, and the second effect member 2b are arranged in this order from the left, and the character string “ABA” is in a built state (FIG. 15). (See (a)). “A” on the left side is constructed by the first effect member 1b and the third effect member 3b, and “A” on the right side is constructed by the second effect member 2b and the third effect member 3b. When the entire unit moves toward the second position, the first effect member 1b and the second effect member 2b move toward the third effect member 3b, in a direction closer to each other if viewed from another perspective. When reaching the second position and the first effect member 1b and the second effect member 2b are closest, the first effect member 1b and the second effect member 2b cover the third effect member 3b. Thereby, the left half of “A” of the first effect member 1b and the right half of “A” of the second effect member 2b are combined, and the character string “A” is constructed (FIG. 15 ( b)).

  Like the character effect unit according to the second modification, the character string imitated by each effect member may be a part of one or a plurality of characters.

  A third modification will be described. The character effect unit according to the second modification shown in FIG. 16 includes a first effect member 1c and a second effect member 2c.

  The first effect member 1c (of the decorative portion) is imitating one character (character string) “A”. The second effect member 2c (its decorative portion) is a copy of a character string “BC” made up of a plurality of characters.

  When the entire unit is located at the first position, from the left, the first effect member 1c and the second effect member 2c are arranged in this order, and the character string “ABC” is constructed (see FIG. 16A). When the entire unit moves toward the second position, the second effect member 2c moves to the first effect member 1c side. When the second effect member 1c and the second effect member 2c are closest to each other when the second position is reached, the moved second effect member 2c is covered with the first effect member 1c. As a result, the character string “AC” is constructed (see FIG. 16B).

  Like the character effect unit concerning this 3rd modification, it is good also as a structure where a character string changes, when the effect member which moved is covered with another effect member. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which a character string changes, when the produced effect member and other production members mutually cover.

  A fourth modification will be described. The character effect unit according to the fourth modification shown in FIG. 17 includes a first effect member 1d and a second effect member 2d.

  The first effect member 1d (of the decoration part) imitates the character string “A” composed of one character. The second effect member 2d (the decoration part thereof) is a copy of a character string “BC” composed of a plurality of characters.

  When the entire unit is located at the first position, the first effect member 1d and the second effect member 2d are arranged in this order from the left, and the character string “ABC” is constructed (see FIG. 17A). When the entire unit moves toward the second position, the second effect member 2d moves to the first effect member 1d side. When reaching the second position and the first effect member 1d and the second effect member 2d are in the closest state, the first effect member 1d is entirely covered by the second effect member 2d that has moved. As a result, the character string “BC” is constructed (see FIG. 17B).

  Like the character effect unit concerning this 4th modification, it is good also as a structure which a character string changes by covering all the other effect members with the effect member which moved. Moreover, it is good also as a structure (combination of a 3rd modification and a 4th modification) that a character string changes, when all the produced production members are covered with another production member.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, it has been explained that when positioned at the second position, the portion “D” of the second effect member 40 (second decorative portion 41) moves, and it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize. It may constitute a character string “CD”. That is, it is possible to construct a character string “ACD” as the second character string.

  In the above embodiment, the first character string constructed by the effect unit located at the first position and the first decoration member 81 are combined to construct the first composite character string, and the effect unit located at the second position is constructed. The second character string and the second decorative member 82 are combined to construct the second composite character string, but one of the first character string and the second character string is combined with the decorative member. It is good also as a structure which constructs | assembles a composite character string and is used for presentation (decoration) with the other as it is. Moreover, it is good also as a structure used for production (decoration) in the aspect as it is both.

1 gaming machine 1m character production unit 10 base member 11 first guide hole 12 second guide hole 20 rotating member 21 first guide groove 211 first portion 212 of first guide groove second portion 22 of first guide groove 22 Two guide grooves 221 First portion 222 of the second guide groove Second portion 23 of the second guide groove 23 Gear portion 30 First effect member 31 First decoration portion 32 First slide portion 33 First guided portion 40 Second Production member 41 Second decoration part 412 Opening 42 Second slide part 43 Second guided part 50 Transmission member 51 Base connection part 52 Rack connection part 60 Rack member 61 Rack part 81 First decoration member 82 Second decoration member 90 Game board 901 Opening 902 Game area 91 Display device

Claims (5)

Each has a character effect unit having a plurality of effect members imitating part or the whole of one or more characters,
The character production unit is
A state in which a first character string is constructed by the plurality of performance members;
When at least one effect member of the plurality of effect members moves, the moving effect member covers at least a part of one or more effect members located on one side of the effect member, or the movement A state in which at least a part of the effect member is covered by one or more effect members located on one side of the effect member, and a second character string different from the first character string is constructed,
A gaming machine that is displaced to any of the above.   The character effect unit is movable between at least a first position and a second position, and when moving from one position to the other position, at least one effect member moves, so that the first The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first character string is constructed when positioned at a position, and the second character string is constructed when positioned at the second position. A first decorative member that can be located at a predetermined position visible to the player and that constructs a third character string that imitates part or all of one or more characters;
The first character string or the second character string and the third character string are combined when the character effect unit is located at the first position or the second position and the first decorative member is located at the predetermined position. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a composite character string is constructed. A first decorative member that can be located at a predetermined position visible to the player and constructs a third character string that imitates part or all of one or more characters;
A second decorative member that can be positioned at a predetermined position visible to the player and that constructs a fourth character string that imitates part or all of one or more characters;
With
The character effect unit is located at one of the first position and the second position, and the first decorative member is located at a predetermined position, whereby one of the first character string or the second character string and the third character string A first composite string that is a combination of
The character effect unit is located at the other of the first position or the second position, and the second decorative member is located at a predetermined position, whereby the other of the first character string or the second character string and the fourth character string. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a second composite character string in which is combined is constructed. 5. The character according to claim 1, wherein the character imitated by the portion covered by the moved effect member has only an image along the moving direction of the moved effect member. The gaming machine described.

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