JP2015047234A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a design of a movable performance generator suited to a game theme.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a game board 4; a decoration frame 10 fixed at a substantially central part of a game area; a rightward shot passage 411 that is provided at an upper-part outer periphery of the decoration frame 10 and guides a rightward-shot game ball shot to the game area 41 to a right area of the game area 41; and a movable performance generator 29 that can move to a sunken position where it is stored in the upper-part back side of the decoration frame 10, and an appearance position where it lowers from the sunken position and appears in front of the display screen. The rightward shot passage 411 in the game board 4 includes a clearance groove 42a that, when the movable performance generator 29 is moved to the sunken position, an upper end portion 29a of the movable performance generator 29 can enter therein, and a closure part 102 that is provided in front of the clearance groove 42a so as to be substantially flush with the surface of the rightward shot passage 411.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a game board having a game area in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, and a frame-shaped decorative frame for decorating the game area is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area. Fixed. Inside the decoration frame, a display window is formed that can display an effect symbol relating to a game displayed on a display screen of an effect display device including a liquid crystal display device or the like installed on the rear side. In addition, when the gaming state reaches a predetermined gaming state between the upper outer peripheral surface of the decorative frame in the gaming area and the guide rail installed outside thereof, the launching handle is operated to the maximum strength to launch A right-handed passage for guiding the game ball launched from the device to the right area of the game area is formed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Furthermore, on the game board, in order to enhance the effect of the game, depending on the game state, the game board is retracted from the display window and lowered from the immersive position stored on the upper back side of the decorative frame, and the display inside the display window is displayed. A movable director that can appear on the front side of the screen is provided.

JP 2012-120857 A JP 2011-224084 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, when the movable effect character is in the immersive position, the upper limit position is limited to a height at which the upper end of the movable effect character cannot protrude from the upper part of the decorative frame. This is because if the upper end of the movable effect object protrudes from the upper part of the decorative frame, the protruded upper end enters the right-handed passage and hinders smooth rolling of the game ball passing through the right-handed passage. Because it will be. Therefore, in the configuration in which the movable director is stored on the upper back side of the decorative frame, there is a possibility that the design of the movable director will be restricted and the design design of the movable director suitable for the game theme may be hindered. is there.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enables a design design of a movable performance accessory suitable for a game theme.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the first invention is a game board having a game area on which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, and a display that is fixed at a substantially central portion of the game area and can display an effect symbol related to the game. A decoration frame that decorates the periphery of the screen, a right-handed passage that is on the outer periphery of the decoration frame and that guides a right-handed game ball launched into the game area to the right area of the game area, and outside the display screen A game machine comprising: an evacuation position retracted and housed on the upper back side of the decorative frame; and a movable effect agent that can move to an appearance position that descends from the immersion position and appears on the front side of the display screen. The right-handed passage in the board is provided with a relief groove into which a part of the movable production-use agent can enter when the movable-direction agent is moved to the immersive position, and the right-handed passage is provided in front of the escape groove. Closure to be almost flat against the surface of The is characterized in that provided.

  According to a second invention, in the first invention, the closing portion is formed integrally with an upper portion of the decorative frame and is fitted into the escape groove.

  According to the present invention, the right-handed path in the game board is provided with the escape groove into which a part of the movable effect actor can enter when the movable effect actor moves to the immersive position, and right-handed in front of the escape groove. By providing a closing portion that is substantially flat with respect to the surface of the passage, when the movable effect agent moves to the immersive position, a part of the movable effect agent is above the upper surface of the decorative frame. However, since it does not adversely affect the rolling of the right-handed path in the right-handed game ball, it is possible to design a movable effect agent suitable for the game theme.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a front view of a game board when a production | presentation actor apparatus is in an immersion state. It is a front view of a game board when a production | presentation actor apparatus is in an appearance state. It is the whole game board and the whole perspective view seen from the back side of a decoration frame. It is the expansion perspective view of the principal part seen from the back side of a game board and a decoration frame. FIG. 3 is an enlarged vertical sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 2. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back side of the production | presentation actor apparatus. It is a front view of the production | presentation actor apparatus when it exists in an immersion state. It is a reverse view of a production | presentation actor apparatus when it exists in an immersion state. It is a front view of the stage effect | action apparatus of the state which each element act | operated to the operation position in the appearance state. It is a back view of the stage effect | action device apparatus of the state which each element act | operated to the operation position in the appearance state.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims of the present application, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are not necessarily essential to the solution means of the invention. .

  In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction for the player facing the front of the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 can be opened and closed around a vertical axis by means of a rectangular frame-shaped machine frame 2 installed in an island facility of a game arcade and a hinge not shown in the left frame part of the machine frame 2. 2 installed on the inner side of the main body frame 3 and forming a game area 41 to be described later on the front surface thereof, and a substantially center back surface of the game board 4. An effect display device 5 composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like capable of displaying an effect symbol 52 to be described later on the front display screen 51, and a front axis of the game board 4 around the vertical axis on the left frame portion of the machine frame 2. And a glass door 6 provided with a glass window 61 through which the player can see through the effect symbol 52 displayed on the game area 41 of the game board 4 and the effect display device 5. A saucer 7 provided on the lower side for storing game balls, and stored in the saucer 7 An unillustrated launching device for introducing a game ball and launching it toward the game area 41 of the game board 4, and a launch that is provided at the lower right side of the tray 7 and is operated when the game ball is launched into the game area 41. A handle 8 and a control device (not shown) configured by a microcomputer that is installed on the back side of the game board 1 and controls the progress of the game are provided.

  The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and an effect symbol 52 (FIG. 2) composed of various characters that are information relating to the game, numbers in the left column, the middle column, the right column, and the like. Reference) is changed and stopped, and a moving image according to the game state at that time is displayed to increase the game.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board 4 is formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front by a transparent synthetic resin plate such as acrylic resin, and the front side is a circle surrounded by guide rails 9 and 9 inside and outside. A game area 41 (including an ellipse) is formed. The game balls stored in the tray 7 are guided upward by the inner and outer guide rails 9 and 9 when the launch handle 8 is rotated and fired from the launch device, and from the upper left of the game area 41 into the game area 41. It is derived and flows down the game area 41.

  A decoration frame 10 for decorating the periphery of the display screen 51 of the effect display device 5 and the game area 41 in a frame shape when viewed from the front is fixed at a substantially central portion of the game area 41 in the game board 4.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the decorative frame 10 forms a display window 10 a that is open so that the player can visually recognize the effect symbol 52 displayed on the display screen 51 of the effect display device 5, and the left side. The part is formed with a warp hole 101 through which a game ball flowing down the game area 41 can enter. Further, between the upper surface and the right outer peripheral surface of the decorative frame 10 and the outer guide rails 9 positioned outside them, a game ball launched from the launching device is placed in the right region (the right side of the decorative frame 10) in the game region 41. A right-handed passage 411 is formed for guiding to the area. Furthermore, a closing portion 102 to be described later is formed in the upper portion of the decorative frame 10 so as to enter the right-handed passage 411 so as not to cause a step.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the game board 4 has an opening 42 having substantially the same shape as the outer shape of the decorative frame 10 at the substantially central portion, and the upper portion of the opening 42 in the game area 41, that is, the right-handed passage 411. A clearance groove 42a into which the closing portion 102 of the decorative frame 10 is fitted is formed in a portion that matches the part.

  The closed portion 102 of the decorative frame 10 is transparent and has a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front, and protrudes upward from the upper portion of the decorative frame 10 so that the closed portion 102 is fitted into the escape groove 42a of the game board 4. 6, the surface 102 a of the closing portion 102 and the surface of the right-handed passage 411 are flat with each other. Thereby, the game ball can roll smoothly without jumping forward, that is, toward the glass window 61 when passing through the right-handed passage 411.

  In the present embodiment, a description will be given of a case in which the closing portion 102 for closing the front surface of the escape groove 42a is formed integrally with the decorative frame 10, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the closing portion 102 may be separate from the decorative frame 10.

  The decorative frame 10 is positioned with respect to the game board 4 by fitting the closing portion 102 into the escape groove 42 a from the front side of the game board 4, and in this state, the entire outer periphery is fitted into the opening 42 to play the game board 4. Fixed to. As a result, the decorative frame 10 can be easily and reliably attached to the game board 4.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game area 41 is formed at the lower part of the decoration frame 10 and a large number of nails and windmills (not shown) that change the flow direction of the game balls led out to the game area 41. A stage 11 that allows a warp ball (game ball) that has entered the warp hole 101 of the decorative frame 10 to flow in the left and right and front and rear directions among the game balls flowing down the game area 41, and below the stage 11 In this case, the first start winning opening 12 that is disposed immediately below the first starting winning opening 12 and the first starting winning opening 12 through which the game balls flowing down the game area 41 can win, A right-handed game ball that flows in the right area of the game area 41 when the game state shifts to the “first advantageous game state” in the right area, that is, the right area of the game area 41 and the game state is a big hit state that is advantageous to the player. Is the first big prize opening 4, a through-chucker 15 through which a right-handed game ball can pass, and a second jackpot state that is different from the jackpot state that is advantageous to the player and that has a gaming state above the first jackpot 14 In the case of shifting to the “advantageous game state”, a second big winning opening 16 is provided in which a right-handed game ball can be won. In addition, on the back side of the game board 4 and on the front side of the display screen 51 of the effect display device 5, an effect agent device that performs a predetermined effect operation when the game state becomes a predetermined game state, for example, a “reach” state. 17 is installed. Further, in the lower part of the game area 41, out balls not won in the first and second start winning openings 12, 13 and the first and second major winning openings 14, 16 among the game balls led out to the game area 41. Is provided on the back side of the game board 4.

  The first start winning opening 12 is a game ball entrance that is always open upward, called a so-called navel, and the second start winning opening 13 is triggered by detection of the passing of the game ball to the through chucker 15 (hereinafter referred to as passing). This is an ordinary electric accessory called a so-called electric tulip that is opened when a small hit is made as a result of a lottery executed with a predetermined probability by the control device. In addition, when the gaming state shifts to the “first advantageous gaming state”, the first big winning opening 14 opens the opening / closing plate 141 that opens and closes the first big winning opening 14 to the front side, so that the right-handed game ball Make winnings possible. When the gaming state shifts to the “second advantageous gaming state”, the second grand prize winning opening 16 opens the open / close arm 161 that opens and closes the second major winning prize opening 14 to the right side, thereby winning the right hit game ball. to enable.

  A detection switch (not shown) for detecting winning of a game ball is provided inside the first start winning opening 12. A similar detection switch is also provided inside the second start winning opening 13. The winning signals detected by the detection switches of the first starting winning port 12 and the second starting winning port 13 are transmitted to the control device. The control device makes a determination such as “reach”, “big hit”, “probability fluctuation”, “out of”, etc. according to a random number generated internally based on a winning signal, and also executes a lottery executed with a predetermined probability On the basis of the result, the variable display of the effect symbol 52 displayed on the display screen 51 of the effect display device 5 is controlled.

  Note that “reach” is a combination of symbols (the same symbol) in which two symbol columns in the three left, middle, and right effect symbols 52 are stopped first, and the display result that has already been stopped is the winning combination. It is an effect that satisfies the condition of a jackpot symbol) and has an expectation for the stop of the final stop symbol. “Reach action” is a series of effects at the time of “reach”.

  As a result of the lottery executed at a low probability by the control device in the “normal gaming state”, the gaming machine 1 is triggered by the detection of the winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening 12 (hereinafter referred to as winning). A specific combination of the production symbols 52 that are confirmed and displayed on the display screen 51 of the display device 5, for example, the same non-probability symbols of 0 to 9 in the left column, the middle column, and the right column are all stopped and displayed. In this case, the game state is controlled to the “first advantageous game state” by opening and closing the open / close plate 141 of the first grand prize opening 14 and the “short time” after the completion of the “first advantageous game state”. Controlled to "state". In addition, in the “normal game state”, when odd odd number of identical probability variation symbols are stopped and displayed together, it becomes a big hit and the open / close plate 141 of the first big winning opening 14 is opened and the game state is “first game”. It is controlled to “1 advantageous gaming state” and to “probability changing state” after the “first advantageous gaming state” is completed.

  Further, during control of the “short-time state” and “probability change state”, the control device triggers a predetermined probability (low probability in the “short-time state”, “probability change state” when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 13. As a result of a lottery executed with a high probability), if the effect symbols 52 that are confirmed and displayed on the display screen 51 are displayed in a stopped state with the same symbols in three rows, a big hit is given. The open / close arm 161 of the two major winning openings 16 is opened and controlled to the “second advantageous game state”.

  The “probable change state” means that the second start winning opening 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a small win is obtained as a result of a lottery executed with the passing of the game ball to the through chucker 15. (2) The probability of winning a game ball at the start winning opening 13 is increased, and the variable display time of the effect symbol 52 displayed on the display screen 51 is shorter than that in the “normal game state” and the probability of a big hit is “normal game” It is a state that is controlled with a higher probability than the “state” (for example, a jackpot probability of 1/350 in the “normal gaming state” and a jackpot probability of 1/60 in the “probability change state”).

  The “short-time state” means that the second start winning opening 13 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a small hit is made, and the probability of winning a game ball to the second starting winning opening 13 is increased, and the display screen 51 Although the variable display time of the effect symbol 52 displayed on is shorter than that in the “normal gaming state”, the big hit probability is the same as that in the “normal gaming state”. In addition, the opening / closing operation of the second start winning opening 13 is “normal game state” once and the opening time is about 0.5 seconds, “probability change state” and “short time state” are two times opening and closing times, The opening time is about 2 seconds. The “normal game state” refers to a state other than the “first advantageous game state”, “second advantageous game state”, “probability change state”, “reach”, and “short-time state”.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 3, a warp ball (game ball) led out on the stage 11 through the warp hole 101 is located at the lower side of the decorative frame 10 and on the rear side of the stage 11. A transparent vertical wall 18 is provided so as not to fall. An upper portion of the left half of the transparent vertical wall 18 is integrally formed with a flange portion 181 that protrudes forward so as to cover the upper side of the stage 11 and that is inclined downward toward the center of the game board 4. In addition, the upper part of the right half of the transparent vertical wall 18 closes the transparent guide path 19 that guides the game ball won in the second grand prize opening 16 to the lower center of the back side of the game board 4 and the upper surface of the transparent guide path 19. In addition, a transparent cover 20 is provided for preventing the game ball from dropping off from the transparent guide path 19.

  The transparent guide path 19 is slanted in the longitudinal direction (left and right direction) so that the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening 16 can roll toward the center of the game board 4 and rolls inside. When the player enters the “second advantageous game state” by allowing the player to visually observe how the game ball rolls until immediately before the game ball is discharged to the lower back side of the game board 4 Enhancing the effect. Note that the right and left balances of the stage 11 are balanced by making the inclinations of the flange portion 181 and the cover 20 in the left-right direction substantially the same. The inner surface of the transparent guide path 19 is devised to decelerate the movement of the game ball rolling on the transparent guide path 19. Thereby, when a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 16, it is possible to enjoy the movement of the game ball rolling on the transparent guide path 19 for a long time, and a plurality of game balls are placed in the second big prize opening 16. Even when consecutive winnings are made, prevent a plurality of game balls from rolling on the transparent guide path 19 in a connected state, and roll while maintaining an appropriate distance between the front and rear game balls. Is possible. As a result, the passing of the game ball can be reliably detected by the detection sensor immediately before the game ball rolling on the transparent guide path 19 is finally discharged to the back side of the game board 4.

  For example, when the “reach” occurs, the stage effect device 17 includes first, second, and third movable stage effects 29, 30, and 31 that perform a predetermined stage operation, that is, “reach action”. The first, second, and third movable effect actors 29, 30, and 31 are held in the immersive positions shown in FIG. 2 that are retracted outside the display window 10 a and hidden on the upper back side of the decorative frame 10 in the “normal game state”. When the “reach” occurs, the robot moves down to the display window 10a and moves to the appearance position shown in FIG. 3 that appears on the front side of the display screen 51, and performs a predetermined effect operation at the appearance position. In addition, the configuration and operation of the production accessory device 17 will be described in detail later.

Next, the game outline of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be briefly described.
When the gaming state is the “normal gaming state”, the launching handle 8 is rotated so that the game ball stored in the tray 7 flows down to the left area of the gaming area 41 (the left area of the decorative frame 10). Adjust the launch force of the launcher.

  When the left-handed game ball led out to the left area of the game area 41 flows down the left side of the decorative member 10 and wins the first start winning opening 12, the lottery executed by the control device is triggered by this. As a result, on the display screen 51 of the effect display device 5, the effect symbol 52 is displayed in a predetermined effect mode for a predetermined time based on the predetermined variation pattern. Then, when the “reach” state occurs, the first, second, and third movable effect actors 29, 30, 31 of the effect agent device 17 move to the appearance position, and the front side of the display screen 51, that is, the display A predetermined effect operation is performed in the window 10a. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, after the first, second, and third movable effect actors 29, 30, and 31 have moved to the immersive position, the effect symbol 52 displayed on the display screen 51 is confirmed and displayed as a probable variable symbol or a non-probable variable symbol. When a big hit is made, the big hit state is caused to shift the gaming state to the “first advantageous gaming state”, and the open / close plate 141 of the first big winning opening 14 is opened.

  When the gaming state shifts to the “first advantageous gaming state”, the launching handle 8 is rotated so that the launching force of the launching device becomes the maximum force so that the game ball is right-handed.

  The right-handed game ball passes through the right-handed passage 411 and is led to the right area of the game area 41, and easily wins the second big prize opening 14 with the open / close plate 141 in the open state.

  The first grand prize opening 14 is closed when a prize sensor (not shown) provided therein detects that 10 game balls have been won, or when 30 seconds have passed since the opening / closing plate 141 is opened, and is also opened. In the meantime, when a specific area sensor (not shown) provided inside detects the winning of a game ball, the opening / closing plate 141 is opened again after closing. This is set to be repeatable up to 15 times. As a result, in the “first advantageous gaming state”, a large number of game balls can be awarded to the first grand prize opening 14, and a large amount of prize balls are awarded as prize balls from an unillustrated prize ball payout device provided on the back side of the game board 4. The game ball is paid out to the tray 7 in a short time.

  When the state shifts to the “probability change state” after the “first advantageous game state” is finished, the right-handed game is continued, and when the right-handed game ball passes through the through chucker 15, the second start winning opening 13 is predetermined. Open for a certain number of times. Then, the right-handed game ball wins the second start winning opening 13 and, as a result of the lottery of the control device executed in response to this, the effect symbol 52 is displayed on the display screen 51 for a predetermined time based on a predetermined variation pattern. When the “reach” occurs, the first, second, and third movable effect actors 29, 30, and 31 move from the immersion position to the appearance position and perform a predetermined effect operation. . Then, after the “reach” state, if the production symbols 52 are stopped and displayed with the same symbols in the left, middle, and right columns, it will shift to the “second advantageous gaming state”. The opening / closing arm 161 of the second grand prize winning opening 16 is opened and closed for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times.

  When the open / close arm 161 of the second big prize opening 16 is opened, it is easy to win a right-handed game ball to the second big prize opening 16. Then, the game ball won in the second grand prize opening 16 passes through the transparent guide path 19 and is guided to the back side of the game board 4 to be discharged. The open / close arm 161 of the second grand prize opening 16 is detected by the winning sensor 21 provided inside the second big prize opening 14 when 10 game balls are won or the open / close arm 161 is opened. After 30 seconds, it closes and opens again after closing. This is set to be repeatable up to 15 times. As a result, even in the “second advantageous game state”, a large number of game balls can be won in the second large winning opening 16 and as a prize ball from a not-shown prize ball payout device provided on the back side of the game board 4. A large amount of game balls are paid out to the tray 7 in a short time.

  Next, the stage effect device 17 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  The stage effect device 17 is behind the game board 4 and is supported by the left and right vertical guide members 22 and 23 fixed to the left and right sides of the display window 10a and the left vertical guide member 22 so as to be movable up and down. The vertical rack member 24 and the left end portion are supported by the left vertical guide member 22 via the rack member 24 so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and the right end portion is movable by the right vertical guide member 23 in the vertical direction. The slide bar 25 that is long in the left-right direction and can be moved in the vertical direction along the front surface of the display screen 51, and the slide bar 25 is moved up and down via the rack member 24 installed on the left vertical guide member 22. A second motor 27 installed on the left front surface of the slide bar 25, a link mechanism 28 that operates by the rotation of the second motor 27, and the slide bar 25 substantially up and down on the front side of the center. Movement A first movable effect combination 29 having a substantially rhombus shape in front view supported by the Noh and the left and right sides of the first movable effect combination 29 and pivotally supported on the front side of the slide bar 25. The left and right second movable effect actors 30, 30 that can be rotated by a predetermined angle in the vertical direction by the up and down movements, and the rear sides of the second movable effect actors 30, 30, in the vertical direction on the front surface of the slide bar 25 And left and right third movable effect actors 31, 31 imitating a predetermined character supported so as to be able to rotate and rotate approximately 90 degrees. In addition, many light sources are attached to the back side of each movable production | presentation actor 29,30,31, and light sources emit light in a predetermined | prescribed aspect according to an operation state, Each movable production | presentation actor 29,30,31 Illuminate the surface of the and enhance the production.

  The slide bar 25 is shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 in which the rack member 24 is moved up and down with the rotation of the first motor 26 and the immersion position shown in FIGS. It can move up and down between appearance positions. The first, second, and third movable effect actors 29, 30, and 31 move up and down together with the slide bar 25, and when the slide bar 25 is in the immersive position, it is stored on the upper back side of the decorative frame 10 from the player. Is substantially invisible, and also when it moves to the appearance position, it is in the display window 10a, appears on the front side of the display screen 51, and is visible to the player.

  The link mechanism 28 is pivotally supported on the left rear surface of the slide bar 25, and can be rotated forward and backward about the rotary shaft 271 in the front-rear direction by the second motor 27, and the upper end is the rotation surface of the rotary plate 281. The first link 283 that is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 282 in the front-rear direction and can reciprocate in the vertical direction in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating plate 281, and the substantially central portion in the left-right longitudinal direction are on the back surface of the slide bar 25. A second link 286 that is pivotally supported by a support shaft 284 that faces in the front-rear direction and that has a left end portion rotatably connected to a lower end portion of the first link 283 by a connection shaft 285 that faces in the front-rear direction, It is supported on the center back surface so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, and is loosely fitted in the left and right elongated holes 286a provided at the right end of the second link 286 and in the elongated holes 286a so as to be movable in the left and right directions. And through the longitudinal direction of the connection shaft portion 287a, and a slider 287 which is connected to the right end portion of the second link 286.

  The rotation plate 281 is rotated approximately 180 degrees clockwise in FIG. 9 from the non-operation position shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 where the connecting shaft 282 is positioned at the lowest position by the rotation of the second motor 27, and the connecting shaft 282 is positioned at the uppermost position. Rotate to the operating position shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and vice versa and stop. The rotation of the rotating plate 281 is transmitted to the first movable effect accessory 29 through the connecting shaft 282, the first link 283, the connecting shaft 285, the second link 286, and the slider 287 as described later.

  The first link 283 is moved from the non-operation position shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 by a predetermined amount to the operation position shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 as the rotating plate 281 rotates from the non-operation position to the operation position or vice versa. , Or vice versa, and the movement is transmitted to the second link 286 via the connecting shaft 285.

  The second link 286 moves counterclockwise in FIG. 9 about the support shaft 284 from the non-operation position shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 as the first link 283 moves from the non-operation position to the operation position or vice versa. 10 and 11 rotated at a predetermined angle, or vice versa, the rotation is converted into a linear movement in the vertical direction and transmitted to the slider 287 through the long hole 286a and the connecting shaft portion 287a. The support shaft 284 is wound with a spring 32 that always applies a biasing force to the second link 286 in the non-operating position, that is, in the counterclockwise direction in FIGS.

  The slider 287 is supported between the left and right guide walls 251 and 251 formed on the back side of the slide bar 25 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, and the second link 286 is moved from the non-operating position to the operating position, or By moving in the opposite direction, it moves from the non-operating position shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 to the operating position shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 moved downward by a predetermined amount, or vice versa. To communicate.

  In the first movable effect accessory 29, left and right first connecting shaft portions 291 and 291 projecting from the back surface pass through left and right elongated holes 252 and 252 provided in the slide bar 25 and are connected to the slider 287. Thus, the slide bar 25 is supported on the substantially central front surface so as to be movable in the vertical direction. As the slider 287 moves from the non-operation position to the operation position, or vice versa, the non-operation position shown in FIGS. The actuator moves to the operating position shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 moved downward by a predetermined amount, or vice versa. In addition, the movement to the operation position of the 1st movable production | presentation actor 29 is performed when the slide bar 25 moves to an appearance position, and is not performed when it exists in an immersion position.

  In addition, when the first movable effect accessory 29 is in the non-actuated position and the slide bar 25 is in the immersive position, an upper end portion 29 a that protrudes greatly upward from the slide bar 25 is provided on the game board 4. While entering the escape groove 42 and being housed in the space 102b on the rear side of the closing portion 102 in the decorative frame 10, the player enters the upper back side of the decorative frame 10 and is substantially invisible to the player. It becomes. Thereby, even if the 1st movable production | presentation actor 29 employ | adopts the large thing suitable for a game theme, it becomes possible to immerse the 1st movable production | presentation actor 29 whole on the back side of the decoration frame 10, and a game theme It is possible to design the first movable directing agent 29 suitable for the above. Furthermore, since the upper end portion 29a of the first movable effect actor 29 is not exposed to the right-handed path 411 in the game area 41, the right-handed game ball can smoothly roll in the right-handed path 411.

  Further, the thickness t1 of the closing portion 102 in the front-rear direction is set to be smaller than the thickness t2 of the game board 4. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the upper end 29a of the first movable effect accessory 29 is accommodated in the escape groove 42a of the game board 4 on the back side of the closing portion 102 and within the plate thickness t2. A substantially triangular space 102b is formed in a front view that can be made. Thereby, even if it is the structure which moves the 1st movable production | presentation actor 29 up and down within the board thickness t2 of the game board 4, the upper end part 29a of the 1st movable production | presentation actor 29 is closed in the escape groove 42a. 102 can be stored in the space 102b on the rear side.

  Each second movable effect accessory 30 has a shaft portion 301 projecting rearward on the back surface side and a long slot 302 in an oblique direction near the center. Left and right second couplings that are pivotally supported on the front surface of the slide bar 25 so as to be able to rotate by a predetermined angle in the vertical direction, and project from the back surface of the first movable effect accessory 29 in each elongated hole 302. The shaft portions 292 and 292 are slidably connected to each other, so that the non-operation shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is interlocked with the movement from the non-operation position to the operation position or vice versa. The part closer to the center from the position moves to the operating position shown in FIGS. In addition, when each 2nd movable production | presentation actor 30 exists in a non-operation position, a longitudinal direction turns into a substantially straight line mutually in the horizontal direction, and when it moves to an operation position, a center side part is 1st movable. It is displaced below the slide bar 25 together with the director 29 and changes to a substantially V shape when viewed from the front.

  Each of the third movable effect actors 31 has a shape imitating a character, and has a shaft portion 311 protruding rearward on the back surface side and a long slot 312 in an oblique direction toward the center. It is on the rear side of the movable effect accessory 30 and is pivotally supported on the front surface of the slide bar 25 so as to be able to rotate approximately 90 degrees in the vertical direction. When the connecting shaft portions 291 are slidably connected, the non-actuated positions shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 are linked to the movement of the first movable effect agent 29 from the non-actuated position to the actuated position or vice versa. 10 to 11 and moved to the operating position shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 or vice versa. In addition, when each 3rd movable production | presentation actor 31 is in a non-operation position, it is hidden behind the 2nd movable production actor 30 and is substantially invisible, and when it moves to an operation position, The part imitating the face of the character appears between the left and right second movable effect actors 30 and 30 that have changed into a V shape, and the parts imitating the face approach each other.

Next, the operation of the effect accessory device 17 will be described.
When the gaming state is “normal gaming state”, as shown in FIGS. 2, 8, and 9, the first, second, and third movable effect actors 29, 30, and 31 are in the immersive position together with the slide bar 25, and It is held in the operating position. In this state, the slide bar 25, the first, second, and third movable effect actors 29, 30, and 31 are hidden behind the upper back side of the decorative frame 10 in the game board 4 and are substantially invisible.

  For example, when the game state is predicted to be in the “reach” state, or in the “reach” state, the first motor 26 is activated to produce the “reach action”, and the first, second, third, The movable effect actors 29, 30, and 31 move down along with the slide bar 25 along the display screen 51 and move to the appearance position. Then, in order to further increase the “reach action”, the second motor 27 is activated with the slide bar 25 held at the appearance position. Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 3, 10, and 11, when the single second motor 27 rotates, the first, second, and third movable effect actors 29, 30, and 31 are linked via the link mechanism 28. Each moves from the non-operating position to the operating position almost simultaneously. When the first, second, and third movable effect actors 29, 30, and 31 move to the operating position, the left and right third movable effect actors 31 and 31 that have not been seen until now appear on the front side of the display screen 51 and each other. “Reach action” is further enhanced by performing a production action in which the face part of the person approaches.

  When the “reach action” is completed, the second motor 27 is reversed to move the first, second and third movable effect actors 29, 30, 31 from the operating position to the non-operating position, or at the same time. 1 The motor 26 is reversed and the slide bar 25 is moved from the appearance position to the immersive position, and the first, second and third movable effect actors 29, 30 and 31 are stored on the upper back side of the decorative frame 10.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of first, second, and third movable effect actors 31 are simultaneously moved from the non-operating position to the operating position or vice versa by the single second motor 27. Can be moved. Further, the third movable effect actors 31, 30 and 31, which are not visible when the first, third and third movable effect agents 31 are moved to the appearance position together with the slide bar 25, are displayed. By moving to the operating position, a variety of effects appearing on the front side of the display screen 51 can be realized, and it is possible to further enhance the interest during “reach”.

  Further, the right-handed passage 411 in the game board 4 is provided with a relief groove 42a into which the upper end portion 29a of the movable effect accessory 29 can enter when the movable effect accessory 29 moves to the immersive position, and the front of the escape groove 42a. In addition, since the closing portion 102 that is substantially flat with respect to the surface of the right-handed passage 411 is provided, the upper end portion 29a of the first movable effect accessory 29 is not exposed to the right-handed passage 411 in the game area 41. It is possible to smoothly roll the hitting game ball in the right-handed passage 411, and to design a large first movable director 27 suitable for the game theme.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Machine frame 3 Main body frame 4 Game board 5 Production display device 6 Glass door 7 Receptacle 8 Launch handle 9 Guide rail 10 Decoration frame 10a Display window 11 Stage 12 1st start winning opening 13 2nd starting winning opening 14 1st Grand prize opening 15 Through chucker 16 Second grand prize opening 17 Production equipment 18 Transparent vertical wall 19 Transparent guide path 20 Transparent cover 21 Prize sensors 22, 23 Vertical guide member 24 Rack member 25 Slide bar 26 First motor 27 Second Motor 28 Link mechanism 29 First movable effect accessory 29a Upper end 30 Second movable effect accessory 31 Third movable effect accessory 32 Spring 41 Game area 42 Opening 42a Escape groove 43 Out port 51 Display screen 52 Directional design 61 Glass window DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Warp hole 102 Closure part 102a Surface 102b Space part 141 Opening / closing plate 161 Opening / closing arm 81 ridge 251 guide wall 252 long hole 271 rotation shaft 281 rotation plate 282 connection shaft 283 first link 284 support shaft 285 connection shaft 286 second link 286a long hole 287 slider 287a connection shaft portion 291 first connection shaft portion 292 second Connecting shaft portion 301 Shaft portion 302 Long hole 311 Shaft portion 312 Long hole 411 Right-handed passage

Claims (2)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, a decoration frame that is fixed at substantially the center of the game area and that can decorate the periphery of a display screen capable of displaying a design related to the game, and the decoration frame A right-handed path that guides a right-handed game ball that has been launched into the gaming area to the right area of the gaming area, and is retracted outside the display screen and stored on the upper back side of the decorative frame In a gaming machine comprising an immersive position and a movable director that is movable from the immersive position to an appearance position that descends from the immersive position and appears on the front side of the display screen,
In the right-handed passage in the game board, when the movable effect actor moves to the immersive position, a relief groove into which a part of the movable effect actor can enter is provided,
A gaming machine characterized in that a closing portion that is substantially flat with respect to the surface of the right-handed passage is provided in front of the escape groove.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the closing portion is integrally formed on an upper portion of the decorative frame and fits in the escape groove.

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