JP2015142862A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of easily and simply changing operation of a movable body in a movable device.SOLUTION: A performance movable device includes: a second movable body 637M configured to be movable so as to be capable of operating; a drive source (right-side motor 603R) for generating power for operating the second movable body 637M; and a second transmission member 636M that is disposed so as to be linked to the drive source and the second movable body 637M to transmit power from the drive source to the second movable body 637M. The performance movable device individually and detachably constitutes at least one portion (entire portion) of the second transmission member 636M.

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  For game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, the characters related to the game contents are made movable to make a movable body, and this character is driven and operated by a motor or solenoid as a drive source. There is one that uses a movable device that is enhanced as an accessory.

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, will enter an internal lottery when a game ball flowing down the game area enters the starting port, and if the result of this lottery is a win, it will shift to a big hit game. At this time, an expectation effect called reach, which suggests to the player that the degree of expectation that is a big hit is increasing, is generally configured. For this reason, it is desirable that the movable device is also configured so as to produce an effective performance that increases the player's expectation in accordance with the transition of the gaming state.

JP 2006-34728 A

  However, in a movable device, no matter how much the performance effect is realized by devising the structure of the drive mechanism and the movable body, the effect gets diminished early and later as the same performance operation is repeated. In order to regain the effect again in such a case, a large-scale change is required, such as replacement with a new configuration for each gaming machine or at least for each movable device.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily and simply changing the operation of a movable body in a movable device.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine in which a movable device for production is provided at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside,
The movable device is:
A movable body configured to be movable so as to operate;
A drive source for generating power for operating the movable body;
A transmission member arranged to be linked to the drive source and the movable body and transmitting power from the drive source to the movable body;
At least a part of the transmission member is configured to be detachable independently at a predetermined position of the movable device,
The movable body is controlled so as to be able to operate in a plurality of different operation patterns, and is controlled so that the operation patterns are selectively performed by a plurality of types of reach with different probability of winning a jackpot. It is characterized by.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, it is possible to easily change to a transmission member having another configuration by attaching and detaching at least a part of the transmission member, thereby changing the mode of power transmission to the movable body. An action can be expressed. Therefore, it is possible to easily update the operation mode of the movable body by using the configuration other than the transmission member as it is, that is, with the minimum number of changes.

  According to the present invention, as described above, at least a part of the transmission member can be detached and changed to a transmission member having a different configuration, thereby easily and easily changing the operation of the movable body in the movable device. It becomes possible.

The front view which shows an example of a pachinko machine. The perspective view of the front side of the pachinko machine of FIG. The perspective view of the front frame of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view which shows an example of a game board. The perspective view of a main display unit. The disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the back surface of the pachinko machine of FIG. The perspective view of the back side of the game board of FIG. The rear view of the game board of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The front view of a turtle accessory unit (movable device). The disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the 1st movable body and the 2nd movable body. The disassembled perspective view seen from the 1st movable body and the 2nd movable body rear side. The front view which shows arrangement | positioning of a drive mechanism. The front view of a 3rd movable body and its drive mechanism. The front view which shows the operation | movement condition of a 1st movable body and a 2nd movable body. The front view of a liquid-crystal attachment frame member. The front view which shows the other example of the 2nd transmission member, and its operation condition. The front view which shows the other example of a movable device. The front view which shows the other example of a movable device. The disassembled perspective view which saw the other example of the 2nd transmission member from the front side. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the other example of the 2nd transmission member from the rear side. The front view which shows the use condition of the 2nd transmission member of FIG.

  Hereinafter, the best mode of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machines”) are listed as gaming machines.

(Configuration of front side of pachinko machine)
1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a front frame of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 that is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. I have. Below, the structure of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 is demonstrated separately.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum. This is because such a configuration can reduce the weight of the pachinko machine.

  On the other hand, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) from the position where the handle (game ball launching handle 18 described later) is installed as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as the axis. If the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the handle installation location side (the right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), the game ball launching handle is opened when the inner frame 12 is opened. This is because the 18 heads and the like interfere with adjacent pachinko machines and card units (ball lending units), and the inner frame 12 cannot be fully opened. The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin. By doing so, the advantages of high viscosity and high impact resistance and low cost production are exhibited.

  Further, the inner frame 12 has a lower pan unit 13 at the lowermost part thereof, and a front frame set 14 attached to the left and right sides of the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable about a vertical opening / closing axis, and a resin base 25. (See FIG. 6) and a game board 30 (to be described later) attached to the rear side of the resin base 25. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

  The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the front frame base member as a part of the front frame set 14. On the front side of the lower plate unit 13, a lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, and an effect button 79 are provided. The lower tray 15 serving as a ball receiving tray is provided at substantially the center of the lower tray unit 13 and plays a role of stopping a game ball discharged from the discharge port 16 when the upper tray described later becomes full. is there. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower tray 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined location on the bottom surface of the lower tray 15 is opened. The game ball stopped in the lower plate 15 can be discharged to the player's ball storage box (dollar box) through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball is driven toward a game board 30 described later by a game ball launching device having a launch solenoid. A sound output port 24 for outputting sound from a speaker is provided at the upper part of the front frame set 14.

  On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is provided integrally with the front frame set 14 at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15 described above). The upper tray 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. In addition, an effect button 79 for the player to perform an operation such as changing the background of the decorative symbol display device 42 is provided at the lower left of the upper plate 19.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state in the big hit game state or the like. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and lighting or blinking in the big hit gaming state, it is in a big hit gaming state It is the structure which alert | reports.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button, a return button, and a frequency display unit. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. The The return button is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display section displays remaining amount information such as a card. Note that the ball lending operation unit 120 is not required for a pachinko machine in which a game ball is directly rented from the ball lending device unit to the upper plate without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 includes a first prize-winning device 33, a second prize-winning device 33 including a general prize-winning port, a variable prize-winning device 32, an upper start-up port 33a and a lower start-up port 33b (configured by an operation chucker 33b). A second start winning device 34 (configured with a through gate) having a start port, a main display unit 371, a variable display device unit 35 having a decorative symbol display device 42, and the like are provided. The general winning device 31, the variable winning device 32, the first starting winning device 33, the second starting winning device 34, the variable display device unit 35, etc. are formed in each through hole formed in the game board 30 by router processing. The game board 30 is attached from the front side with wood screws or the like. In addition, a pair of opening and closing blades 60 are provided at the entrance of the lower start port 33b, and an open position for guiding the game ball and a closed position where the game ball is difficult to enter the lower start port 33b can be taken. The opening / closing blade 60 is driven by a solenoid SL1 disposed on the back side of the game board 30. In addition, a large winning opening (inlet of the accommodating portion) 61 is disposed below the lower start opening 33b. The special winning opening 61 will be described later. In the special winning opening 61, a ball detection switch SW1 is provided.

  A game ball enters the above-described general winning device 31, variable winning device 32 and first start winning device 33, and the detected ball is detected by a detection switch (a winning port switch, a count switch, an operating port switch, etc.) described later. Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. A number of nails are implanted in the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (instruments) are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main display unit 371 has corners on the upper right corner that are right angles and whose opposite sides are oblique sides that extend from the upper left to the lower right. Is a part having a three-dimensional outer shape with a slight thickness in the front and rear as shown in FIG. ing. A flange 371F having a screw insertion hole is formed on the upper right rear side of the main display unit 371, and a screw insertion hole (not shown) is recessed in the lower right corner from the front side to the rear wall. ) And a screw insertion portion 371N having a generally U-shape in front view, and screws are inserted into the flange 371F and the screw insertion portion 371N, as shown in FIG. It is fixed in the upper right part. The upper left upper surface portion of the main display unit 371 is formed so as to be inclined slightly downward to the lower left, and the center portion thereof is located at the tip of the outer rail 52 corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the game ball as shown in FIG. A return rubber 371R made of a rubber plate is attached on this part as shown in FIG. The return rubber 371R hits and rebounds the game ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more. A display portion 371M is formed on the front surface of the main display unit 371. The display portion 371M has a front shape extending in an arc along the oblique side from the vicinity of the upper left end and adjacent to the screw insertion portion 371N, and is stepped into the inner depth. Has been.

  In the display unit 371M, five display devices 371A, 371B, 371C, 371D, and 371E are sequentially arranged in an arc from the top. The first display device 371A from the top is made up of two LEDs on the left and right, and lights up in three ways by lighting only one or both of them, so that the probability of a big hit is low probability, medium probability and high probability Which one is displayed. The second display device 371B from the top is composed of several (7 to 9) LED segments and displays the types of special symbols. The display content of the second display device 371B from the top is also displayed by the decorative symbol display device. The third display device 371C from the top is composed of two left and right LEDs, and displays the number of reserved balls related to special symbols by combining these lighting states with a blinking state. A holding lamp 800a composed of four lamps arranged along the lower side of the decorative symbol display device 42 is disposed below the center frame 43 (see FIG. 4). The number of reserved balls related to special symbols is displayed. The fourth display device 371D from the top is similarly composed of several LED segments and displays the number of rounds per unit. The fifth display device 371E from the top is composed of a total of 9 LEDs, 6 in the left column and 3 in the right column. Of these, the 3 LEDs in the upper left are lit in blue or red to indicate hit / miss. It is a normal symbol display device, and three LEDs on the right and three on the lower left display the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol by a combination of a lighting state and a blinking state.

  The decorative design display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and display contents are controlled by a display control device to be described later. On the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, symbols as identification information are displayed at three locations, upper, middle, and lower. These symbols are scrolled and variably displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) is provided with a large liquid crystal display having a size of 10 inches or 12 inches, for example.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated in an open state and a normal closed state in which a game ball is easy to win in a big win. However, the specific configuration will be described later. In short, when the special symbol display device is in a specific display mode (when the confirmed symbol after the decoration symbol display device 42 is stopped is a combination of specific symbols set in advance), the special gaming state is Occur. Then, the variable winning device 32 is in a ball receiving state and allows a game ball to be won. Specifically, the ball receiving state of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly released a predetermined number of times, with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings taken as one round. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start prize-winning device 33 is held up to 4 times, and the number of times of holding is lit and displayed on the hold lamp 800a. Note that the hold lamp 800a may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30 and is fired as the game ball launching handle 18 is rotated. The game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is composed of a ring-shaped metal plate, and includes an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. On the rear edge of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 (edge facing the game board 30), a plurality of hooks 56 are provided at predetermined intervals, and the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 are The game board 30 is attached to the game board 30 so as to hit the basket 56. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper part, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a spherical guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion facing) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 51 (upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes.

  The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral part (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game castle partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is more than conventional. It is much larger.

(Back view of pachinko machine)
Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), various control boards are arranged so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a resin back cover (protective cover), and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into three mounting bases to form three control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. . In this case, the main control device 261 composed of a main control board, a power supply monitoring board, a board box that accommodates these boards, and a sealing unit that seals the board box is unitized into one unit, and the display control board and the display control board A display control device 45 composed of a substrate box for housing the decorative design display device 42 and a sub control device 262 composed of a sub control substrate and a substrate box for housing the sub control substrate are mounted on an outer packaging member 82 to be described later. A payout control board 311 comprising a payout control board, a board box (payout control board case) for housing the payout control board, and a sealing unit for sealing the board box; a power supply board; a launch control board; It consists of a board box (power supply / launch control board case 203A) that houses these boards. It is unitized by mounting a power-firing controller in a single mount. Here, for convenience, each unit will be referred to as a “first control board unit 201”, a “second control board unit 202”, and a “third control board unit 203” in the order described above.

  Further, the payout mechanism and the back cover (protective cover) are also integrated with the third control board unit 203, and the resin part is generally referred to as a back pack. Also referred to as “pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  As will be described later, the first control board unit 201 is configured to be able to be attached without using a fastener such as a screw or a tool, although it is necessary to release the sealed state with a tool when removing the first control board unit 201. The second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units. Further, in addition to this, each of the units 201 to 203 has a structure in which a support shaft is provided in part and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  The first control board unit 201 described above has a main control board that controls the progress of the game and a power supply monitoring board that manages power supply monitoring. The main control board and the power monitoring board are housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit so that the board box cannot be opened. Is sealed.

  Any configuration can be applied to the sealing unit as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened, and the sealing process by the sealing unit prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing. Even if an unauthorized opening is performed, such a situation can be detected early and easily.

  The second control board unit 202 includes a display control device 45 that controls display of the decorative symbol display device 42 according to an instruction from the main control board, and a sub control board that controls sound lamp control according to an instruction from the main control board. The display control device 45 includes a decorative symbol display device 42 and a display control board as a unit, is accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like, and is attached to the back side of an outer packaging member 82 described later. The sub control board is accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like, and is attached to the back side of the display control device 45.

  Next, the third control board unit (back pack unit) 203 has a payout control board, a power supply board, a firing control board, and a card unit connection board. The payout control board controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls, and the power supply board and the launch control board generate and output predetermined power supply voltages required by various control devices and the like, and the game ball launch handle 18 by the player The firing solenoid is controlled according to the operation. Also, the card unit connection board is electrically connected to the ball rental operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a command for a ball rental operation by a player and pays it out. Output to the substrate. Note that a card unit connection board is not required in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control board is housed in a payout control board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like, and the power supply board and the fire control board are a power supply / fire control board case 203A made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is stored inside. The card unit connection board is housed in a card unit connection board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control board, the box base and the box cover constituting the board case (encapsulating means) are connected to each other by the sealing unit (sealing means) so as not to be opened, like the main control board described above. Is sealed.

  The payout control board is electrically connected to a state return switch.For example, when the state return switch is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogging in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is slowly rotated forward. The ball clogging can be eliminated (return to normal state).

  The back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a resin-formed back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352 are integrated.

  The back pack 351 is formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a back cover portion (protective cover portion) 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The back cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the electric accessory unit (center accessory). The sub-control board is also enclosed.) A large number of ventilation holes are provided on the back surface of the back cover portion 354. Each of the vent holes has a long hole shape, and the vent holes are provided adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the air holes and exposing the display control device and the like inside the resin portion.

  In addition, the base portion 353 is provided with a payout mechanism portion 352 so as to bypass the back cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage or the like (not shown).

  The tank rail 356 and a vibrator 359 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated. If a ball is clogged near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 359 is driven. In this way, the clogging of the balls is resolved.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control board to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. ing. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch.

  An inner frame opening detection switch (not shown) for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 is opened. And output from the inner frame open detection switch to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor). In addition, a front frame opening detection switch (not shown) is provided on the left side of the inner frame opening detection switch. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the front frame opening detection switch is opened in the hall (in the pachinko store). ) Is output to the computer.

(Electric configuration of pachinko machine and various control processes)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a power supply device 313, a power supply monitoring device 540, a main control device 261, a sub control device 262, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and the like. In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually. The power supply monitoring device 540 and the main control device 261 are sealed by the sealing unit as described above.

  Next, the configuration of the main controller 261 will be described. The main controller 261 is equipped with an MPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A certain RAM 503 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. There is an area for.

  Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 501 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU 501. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a special symbol display device, a normal symbol display device, and a special symbol hold display device 800 in the power supply monitoring device 540. The normal symbol hold display device 801 and other switches not shown are connected. The special symbol display device is composed of nine LED segments as described above, and the normal symbol display device is composed of the first and second lamps for the normal symbol as described above. As described above, the display device 800 includes the holding lamp 800a that displays the number of the holding balls related to the special symbol, and the normal symbol holding display device 801 as described above holds the holding lamp that displays the number of the holding balls related to the normal symbol. 801a.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The MPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261. The RAM 513 is provided with an area for temporarily storing various data.

  As with the MPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure. When input to the MPU 511, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A main controller 261 and a payout motor 358a are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch solenoid, and the launch solenoid is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the sensor signal detects that a connection signal indicating that the payout control device 311 is connected to the card unit is output, and that the player is touching the game ball launching handle 18. The firing control device 312 outputs a firing permission signal to the main control device 261 on the condition that the firing stop switch for stopping the firing is not operated. The main controller 261 that has input the firing permission signal outputs a firing solenoid control signal to the firing controller 312. As a result, the launch control device 312 drives the launch solenoid in response to the launch solenoid control signal, and as a result, the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle.

  The sub control device 262 controls the ringing control of the effect speaker 810 and the like in accordance with the change display of the decoration symbol based on the command from the main control device 261, the lighting (flashing) control of the effect lamp 811, and the main control device 261. The function to edit the command to the display control device 45 based on the command from and send it to the display control device 45 is achieved. The MPU 550 of the sub-control device 262 includes a ROM 551 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 550, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 552 that is used as a work memory or the like. An input / output port 554 is connected to the MPU 550 via a bus line 553 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 554 is connected to a speaker, a lamp, an effect button 79 for executing a predetermined display effect during variable display on the decorative symbol display device 42, and a main control device 261. Examples of the effect button 79 include a display effect button such as a step-up notice for notifying that the possibility of a big hit state is high depending on the manner in which predetermined characters appear sequentially. When an effect button 79 is pressed, an effect designation command for executing a predetermined effect is generated and transmitted to the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The display control device 45 controls the variation display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes an MPU 521 having a RAM 523 used as a work RAM, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, and an output port 529. I have.

  The MPU 521 receives a symbol display command (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, confirmation command, etc.) transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command, or based on the received command. A predetermined calculation process is performed to control the image controller 526 (specifically, generation of an internal command for the image controller 526). The program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 521 and fixed values, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for background images. The RAM 523 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like that are used when the MPU 521 executes various programs.

  The image controller 526 is configured by a VDP (Video Display Processor). The VDP is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since it is an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip” and its entity is a drawing. It can be said to be a microcomputer chip with built-in processing software. The image controller 526 adjusts the timing of each of the MPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing, and sets the output port 529. And output to the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. The character ROM 525 holds bitmap image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. In particular, a symbol code (symbol number) is assigned to each symbol image data in the bitmap format, and at the command level, each symbol image can be managed only by the symbol code. Note that a plurality of character ROMs 525 may be provided, and image data and the like may be stored in each character ROM 525 in a shared manner. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 522 is stored in the character ROM 525.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating voltages to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through the power supply path. As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in a voltage of 24 volts AC supplied from the outside, drives a switch, a motor, etc., has a voltage of 12 volts, a voltage of 5 volts for logic, and a RAM backup. A backup voltage or the like is generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the power supply monitoring device 540, the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311, the display control device 45, and the like. The main control device 261 is supplied with operating voltages (voltages of 12 volts and 5 volts) via the power supply monitoring device 540. In addition, an operating voltage (12 volts and 5 volts) is supplied to the launch controller 312 via the main controller 261.

The power monitoring device 540 includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a reset circuit 544 that outputs a reset signal.
The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power shutdown) occurs when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 541 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 when the RAM erase switch is pressed. Note that transmission of a signal to the payout control device 311 is performed via the main control device 261.
When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 clear the respective backup data.

  The reset circuit 544 is a circuit that outputs a reset signal in order to initialize the main control device 261, the payout control device 311, the sub control device 262, and the display control device 45. The reset signal from the reset circuit 544 is directly given to the main control device 261, but the payout control device 311, the sub control device 262, and the display control device 45 are connected via the power supply device 313. It has come to be given.

  Here, the display contents of the special symbol display device, the normal symbol display device, and the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device as a symbol for showing the occurrence of the jackpot to the player, and the decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 are two. Types are provided. The decorative symbol is a symbol that changes in synchronization with the special symbol. The decorative symbol starts changing at the same time (or almost at the same time) as the special symbol starts to change, and at the same time (or almost at the same time) as the special symbol changes. To stop the fluctuation. This decorative design is provided in order to provide a player with a variety of display effects so that the player is not bored.

  First, the display contents of the special symbol display device will be described. The special symbol variation display is expressed by a change in the lighting pattern of the nine LED segments. The variation display of the special symbol is started based on winning of the game ball to the start winning device 33, and the variation display of the special symbol is simultaneously stopped after a certain time. After the stop, a lighting pattern indicating a big hit or a lighting pattern indicating a loss is displayed. In the case of a loss, a variation display is performed again based on winning to the start winning device 33. The number of times that the game ball has won the start winning device 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is lit and displayed on the hold lamp 800a of the special symbol hold display device 800.

  Next, display contents of the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described. On the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, three decorative symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are displayed in three display areas divided into an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. These decorative symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are scroll-displayed from right to left. The decorative symbol is composed of, for example, a main symbol composed of numbers “1” to “9” and a sub symbol smaller than the main symbol, and a symbol row of the decorative symbol is formed by each of the main symbol and the sub symbol. In each symbol row formed with decorative symbols, the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of numbers, and sub-designs are arranged between the main symbols. When a winning to the start winning device 33, that is, a start winning occurs, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the variable display is stopped after a lapse of a certain time according to the changing pattern. 3 nine decorative symbols are displayed as a display result. In the variable display won in the big win lottery, the display control device 45 controls the three main symbols so that they stop on a vertical or diagonal straight line among the nine decorative symbols. The jackpot is indicated. On the other hand, in the variable display out of the big hit lottery, the display control device 45 controls the game so that three identical main symbols do not stop vertically or diagonally among the nine decorative symbols. The occurrence of detachment is shown to the person.

  Next, the display contents of the normal symbol display device will be described. The normal symbol variation display is expressed by alternately lighting the first lamp (appearance is ◯ shape) and the second lamp (appearance is X shape). The normal symbol variation display is started on the condition that the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34, and the regular symbol variation display stops after a certain period of time. And when it stops by a 1st lamp | ramp, it is comprised so that the 1st start prize-winning apparatus 33 may be in an operation state only for predetermined time (open | released). The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second starting prize-winning device 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is displayed on the hold lamp 801a of the normal symbol hold display device 801.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the MPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses various counter information during the game to set up a jackpot lottery or a symbol display setting of a special symbol display device. Specifically, a counter group related to the special symbol and a counter group related to the normal symbol are provided. First, a counter group related to special symbols will be described. As a group of counters related to the special symbol, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device, and the special symbol display device when the special symbol display device is out and fluctuates. Stop pattern selection counter C3 used for selection of stop patterns (corresponding to reach lottery for reaching or completely disabling in the variation of decorative symbols), and initial values used for setting initial values of the jackpot random number counter C1 A random number counter CINI1 and variation type counters CS1 to CS3 for determining a type used for variation pattern selection are provided.

  Here, the variation pattern means each pattern (form) in a case where features having common features of variation display are divided.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI1, CS1 to CS3 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area 700 including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, a game to the start winning device 33 is performed. The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in accordance with the winning timing of the ball.

Next, the specific contents of each counter will be described in detail.
The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and is updated once every timer interruption and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “373, 727” There are 14 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 577, 631, 683, 733”. is there. High probability means a state in which a special symbol combination is a jackpot due to the combination of a specific symbol that is a predetermined probability variation symbol and the subsequent jackpot probability has increased as added value, so-called probability change. Time (when the probability is low) refers to a case where the probability variation state is not such.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol at the time of a jackpot when the special symbol display device stops changing the special symbol. For example, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 4, and the maximum value (that is, 4). After reaching this value, it returns to 0. For example, when the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “0” or “1”, nine LED segments are stopped at a specific lighting pattern, and the combination of stop symbols in this case is a non-specific symbol (normally Of jackpot symbol).

  When the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “2”, “3”, “4”, the nine LED segments stop in a specific lighting pattern different from the above, and the stop symbol of this case The combination means a specific symbol (probability variation symbol).

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display is configured to be expressed by nine LED segments. Therefore, in the case of the special symbol, there is no concept of reach, and a stop pattern corresponding to reach is designated as a stop pattern selection counter C3. It is decided to decide. On the other hand, in the case of a decorative symbol, since three decorative symbols are stopped, there is a reach. Therefore, in the case of a decorative design, the reach lottery is determined by the stop pattern selection counter C3. That is, in the case of a decorative design, after the reach has occurred, the final stop symbol is shifted by one shift before and after the reach symbol, and the stop symbol is stopped before and after the reach symbol. It is decided to draw “reach other than front / rear off” to stop and “complete out” that does not cause reach. For example, the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 0 to 201 corresponds to complete detachment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 202 to 208 corresponds to anteroposterior detachment reach, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 209 to 238 lies other than detachment anteroposterior. Applicable.

  Here, “reach” refers to a combination of symbols that stop before the decorative symbol displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 starts changing display, and the combination of symbols that stop first is the same symbol (in a decorative symbol having a plurality of effective lines). A combination of jackpot symbols, suggesting to the player that the jackpot will be a big win depending on the display result of the symbols that are the same symbol on any active line) and satisfy the jackpot condition Is a display that makes a player expect the game, and is a type of entertainment production. An interesting effect is that a predetermined symbol represented by reach is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the middle of variable display, a specific sound is output from a speaker, or a vibration motor is used. This is an effect that causes the player to expect that the display result after the change display will be a big hit with the change display, such as vibrating the game ball launch handle 18.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball is won by the start winning device 33.

The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). For example, the variation type counter CS3 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 162) and then returns to 0.
The variation type counter CS1 determines a rough pattern variation mode such as the type of reach such as normal reach, super reach, special reach, premium reach, etc., and the variation type counter CS2 further determines, for example, normal reach A, normal reach B, etc. The detailed symbol variation mode is determined, and the variation type counter CS2 determines, for example, the addition / subtraction of the variation time in the case of the slip stop variation. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 to CS3.

  The counters CS <b> 1 to CS <b> 3 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of the counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the special symbol by the special symbol display device and the decorative symbol display device 42.

  Next, a counter group related to normal symbols will be described. The counter group related to the normal symbol includes a winning random number counter C4 used for winning lottery and an initial value random number counter CINI2 used for setting an initial value of the winning random number counter C4.

  The hit random number counter C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area 701 including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, the second start winning device 34 is provided. The value of the hit random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the passing of the game ball.

  Next, the specific contents of the winning random number counter C4 and the initial value random number CINI2 will be described in detail. The winning random number counter C4 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 250, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). When the winning random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the winning initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C4. The initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the winning random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is updated once per timer interrupt and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The winning random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 701 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34. The number of random number values hit by the hit random number counter C4 is 149, and the value is “5 to 153”.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if importance is attached to irregularity, the big hit random number counter C1, the stop pattern selection counter C3, the hit random number counter C4, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case. It is desirable to leave.

The details of each control process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261 will not be described here.
However, in summary, as described above, by winning the start winning device 33, the main control device 261 performs a lottery with a predetermined probability, and when winning, it shifts to a special gaming state. Thus, the variable winning device 32 enters a winning ball receiving state.

(Variable winning device and collection unit)
In this embodiment, the variable winning device 32 is configured as follows.
The basic configuration of the variable winning device 32 is to house a winning ball from a large winning opening 61 having a width that allows a plurality of gaming balls to pass in the lateral direction of the game board 30 in a housing portion (not shown). A detection sensor (not shown) is detected from a discharge portion provided in the storage portion.

  Then, a start winning device 33 (33a and 33b: see FIG. 4) is provided in the game area of the game board 30 for entering a game ball flowing down the flowing space between the window portion 101 and the game board 30. By entering the starting prize winning device 33, the main control device 261 performs a lottery determination with a predetermined probability, and the game state is shifted to the special game state by the corresponding lottery, and at least once in the special game state. The variable winning device 32 is switched from the non-ball receiving state to the ball receiving state, and in the ball receiving state, a predetermined number of winning balls received in the receiving portion from the large winning opening 61 are detected by the detection sensor. In this way, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

(Feature configuration)
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which a turtle accessory unit 600 is provided as a movable device for production in a part of the variable display device unit 35 that is a position that can be visually recognized from the outside. Yes.

  The variable display device unit 35 is disposed at the center of the game area, is a large accessory that occupies a large area in the game area, and is also referred to as an electric accessory unit or a center accessory. The variable display device unit 35 includes a decorative symbol display device 42 as a display unit in the center, and is configured to surround the upper side portion, the lower side portion, the left side portion, and the right side portion of the decorative symbol display device 42 with a center frame 43. Has been. The center frame 43 is a frame-like member that includes a substantially horizontally long rectangular opening in which the decorative symbol display device 42 is disposed, and a flange 43F having a screw hole is provided on the outer periphery. It is fixed on the game board 30 from the front side with wood screws or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 13, the turtle accessory unit 600 has a trapezoidal shape that is substantially horizontally long in plan view, has a slight depth, and has a transparent blue color so that the back side is open. The exterior member 601 formed of resin is provided with a drive mechanism configured to include a movable body 604, a right motor 603R and a left motor 603L, which are drive sources for driving the movable body 604, and the like. . On the front surface of the exterior member 601, decorative irregularities are formed on one side so as to form an irregular ripple pattern, with a gap from the position slightly behind the center in the front-rear direction on the top surface and both side surfaces. A mounting flange 601F provided with a screw insertion hole extends to the outer peripheral side. A mounting flange 601F extends so as to form a right-angled corner on the upper right side of the oblique side surface on the right side of the exterior member 601, a horizontally long harness insertion opening 601P is drilled in the upper part, and in the lower right part The harness restraining portion 601T is integrally formed with a hook wall extending forward and a guide wall is provided with a slight gap between the front end and the harness to guide the harness inside. Yes.

  The movable body 604 includes three movable bodies, ie, a first movable body 604S, a second movable body 604M, and a third movable body 604L, and is disposed so as to be exposed on the front side of the exterior member 601.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the first movable body 604S has a configuration in which a base body 6041S, an LED substrate 6042S, and an external body 6043S are assembled in this order from the rear. The base body 6041S is a resin molded body having a substantially horizontally long cloud shape in front view and a shape in which a peripheral wall extends from the outer periphery to the front. The shaft insertion hole is located at a position around the lower end center and a position slightly to the left of the upper end center. And a pin insertion hole is formed. The LED board 6042S has a horizontally long shape that fits in the base body 6041S, and is fitted and fixed to the base body 6041S from the front. The outer body 6043S is integrally formed as a whole so as to resemble the left half of the turtle, and the shell is made of a colored (light purple) resin with transparency and a pattern of a turtle shell. Are formed on the surface, and the head and limbs are made of colored (yellow) resin having opaqueness, and are fitted and fixed from the front to the base body 6041S on which the LED board 6042S is arranged. The The LED substrate 6042S is provided with LEDs corresponding to the shell portion of the outer body 6043S, and light can be irradiated forward through the shell portion, and the LEDs are also disposed corresponding to the head part of the outer body 6043S. The eye portion of the head portion of the outer body 6043S is configured to transmit light, and is configured to be able to irradiate light forward through the eye portion.

  The second movable body 604M has basically the same configuration as the first movable body 604S, and has a configuration in which substantially the same base 6041M, LED substrate 6042M, and external body 6043M are assembled in this order from the rear. However, the overall structure of the first movable body 604S is larger than that of the first movable body 604S, and the shell portion of the external body 6043M is similarly made of a colored resin having transparency, but its color is light pink. The structure is slightly different in that the limb portion is configured to be movable with respect to the outer body 6043M, that is, most of the first movable body 604S is completely the same, but completely. They are not identical and have a substantially similar configuration. The limb part is similar to the case of the first movable body 604S, but it is shaped as a movable limb body 6044M that is separate from the outer body 6043M, and the base part of the movable limb body 6044M ( A rotation shaft 6045M extends rearward from the left end portion and is pivotally supported on the base 6041M. A cam pin 6046M extends rearward from a portion near the center of the forelimb and is formed in the front surface of the exterior member 601. The cam groove 601G is inserted into the cam groove 601G to be guided by sliding in the cam groove 601G as will be described later.

  The first movable body 604S is connected so as to interlock with the first transmission member 605S. The first transmission member 605S is a link arm that extends substantially linearly in the up-down direction, and a lower end portion thereof is pivotally supported by a first rotation shaft 606S extending in the front-rear direction, and is slightly more than the lower end portion. A connection pin 6051S extends forward from above, and is inserted and connected to a pin insertion hole of the base body 6041S in the first movable body 604S. The base body 6041S in the first movable body 604S is pivotally supported by the first rotation shaft 606S through a shaft insertion hole, so that the first movable body 604S and the first transmission member 605S are both in the first time. The moving shaft 606 </ b> S can be rotated together as a rotation center. As shown in FIG. 12, a cam groove 6052S extending linearly from the upper end to the vicinity of the center is formed in the upper half of the first transmission member 605S so as to be recessed from the rear side surface.

  The second movable body 604M is connected so as to interlock with the second transmission member 605M. As in the case of the first transmission member 605S of the first movable body 604S, the second transmission member 605M is a link arm that extends in the substantially vertical direction, and the lower end of the second transmission member 605M extends in the front-rear direction. The second movable body 604M is pivotally supported by a shaft 606M and is pivotally supported by a coupling pin 6051M slightly above the lower end portion. The second movable body 604M is inserted into the pin insertion hole of the base body 6041M and is connected together with the second movable body 604M. Although the two pivot shafts 606M can be rotated together as a pivot center, the upper end portion extends while curving in an arc shape to the right side, as shown in FIG. A groove portion extending to the upper end is formed so as to be recessed from the rear side surface, and a linearly extending portion of the lower half portion of the groove portion is a cam groove 6052M, and the upper end of the cam groove 6052M is 1 4 formed part yen portion extending while being curved in (arc) shape and has a relief groove 6053M.

  The first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M are driven by the power of the right motor 603R being transmitted. A first gear 607S is fixed to the rotation shaft of the right motor 603R, and a cam pin 6071S extending forward is provided on the outer periphery of the first gear 607S, and is fitted into the cam groove 6052S of the first transmission member 605S. It is supposed to be. The first gear 607S is arranged so that the second gear 607M having a larger diameter (gear ratio 2) than the first gear 607S is interlocked, and a cam pin 6071M extending forward is provided on the outer periphery of the second gear 607M. It is provided so as to fit into the cam groove 6052M and the relief groove 6053M of the second transmission member 605M. A central rotational position detection sensor 608C and an end rotational position detection sensor 608E are respectively disposed at a position slightly to the left of the upper end on the rear side of the second gear 607M and a position slightly above the right end. Each of the center and end rotational position detection sensors 608C and 608E includes a gate portion composed of two prismatic bodies extending in parallel with a space therebetween, and a pair of opposing surfaces of the both prismatic bodies of the gate portion. Of these, a light emitting element is disposed on one side and a light receiving element is disposed on the other side. In the vicinity of the outer periphery of the rear side surface of the second gear 607M, a light shielding piece 6072 (see FIG. 15) that can pass between the gate portions extends rearward, and the gate portion is on the way around the light shielding pieces 6072. Is passed, the light from the light emitting element is blocked and the passage of the light shielding piece 6072 is detected, whereby the rotational position of the second gear 607M is grasped.

  The first transmission member 605S, the second transmission member 605M, the right motor 603R, the first gear 607S, the second gear 607M, and the like have a plate-like right side having an outer shape that substantially follows the inner periphery of the right half of the exterior member 601. Mounted on a support base material (not shown), the right support base material is fitted and fixed so as to close the back surface portion of the right half of the exterior member 601 in a lid shape. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 13, these members are arranged at predetermined positions inside the right half of the exterior member 601. On the front side wall of the exterior member 601, a first rotating shaft 606S coupled to the first movable body 604S, a coupling pin 6051S, wiring (not shown) connected to the LED substrate 6042S, and the second movable body 604M. A second rotation shaft 606M connected to the connector, a connecting pin 6051M, and a wiring (not shown) connected to the LED substrate 6042M can be inserted, and an insertion hole having a shape including the movement locus of the movable member among these members Are drilled (not shown), and the respective members are projected to the outside through the insertion holes, and the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M are respectively attached and fixed from the front side of the exterior member 601. ing. In the state where the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M are attached, the insertion hole and the members inserted through the insertion hole are substantially covered and concealed from the front side by the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M. It is difficult to see from the front. Thus, by arranging the first movable body 604S, the second movable body 604M, and these drive mechanisms at predetermined positions inside and outside the exterior member 601, the power from the right motor 603R is transmitted and the first front surface of the exterior member 601 is transmitted to the first. A configuration in which the movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M can operate is obtained.

  The first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M operate together with the first transmission member 605S and the second transmission member 605M, respectively. It is considered that the two transmission members 605M may also constitute part of the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M. However, in the present invention, the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M and the first transmission member 605S and the second transmission member 605M are separate members, and both are inside and outside the exterior member 601. Even if the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M operate outside the exterior member 601, the first transmission member 605S and the second transmission member 605M are the right motor. It is assumed that they are mediating members that transmit the power of 603R to the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 13, a third movable body 604L is disposed on the left side of the second movable body 604M. The third movable body 604L has basically the same configuration as the first movable body 604S, but is independently driven by the left motor 603L, that is, for one drive source. Is significantly different in that only one third movable body 604L is driven (and accordingly, power is transmitted via a rotating plate instead of a gear). In addition, it is configured to be larger than the first movable body 604S as a whole and further larger than the second movable body 604M, and a colored resin in which the shell portion of the external body 6043L is similarly transparent. However, the first movable body 60 has a slight difference such that the color is green and the head and limb portions are movable with respect to the external body 6043L. The majority against S (or the second movable member 604M) is similar not completely identical and are substantially similar configuration.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the third movable body 604L is connected to the third transmission member 605L. As shown in FIG. 14, the third transmission member 605L is a link arm that extends in a generally straight line in the vertical direction, as in the case of the first transmission member 605S of the first movable body 604S. Is pivotally supported by a third rotation shaft 606L extending in the front-rear direction, and a cam groove 6052L extending linearly from the upper end to the vicinity of the center is formed in the upper half so as to be recessed from the rear side surface. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 14, from slightly above the lower end of the third transmission member 605L, a rectangular projection piece 6051L extends forward along the length direction of the third transmission member 605L, The base body (not shown) in the third movable body 604L is pivotally supported by the third pivot shaft 606L through a shaft insertion hole, and a pair of hooks is spaced from the rear side to the left and right. A stop piece 6047L extends, and the protrusion piece 6051L of the third transmission member 605L is disposed between the stop pieces 6047L. When the third transmission member 605L swings left and right, the projecting piece 6051L is hooked on one of the latching pieces 6047L, so that the swing of the third transmission member 605L is transmitted to the third movable body 604L. At this time, the interval between the latching pieces 6047L is larger than the thickness of the projecting piece 6051L (approximately about twice), and therefore the swing of the third transmission member 605L is slightly delayed by this interval. It is transmitted to the movable body 604L.

  An extended portion 6054L having a generally oval shape in front view extending leftward is integrally formed at the lower end portion of the third transmission member 605L, and the extended portion 6054L is formed at the head portion of the third movable body 604L. It is designed to be hidden behind. The head portion of the third movable body 604L is formed as a movable head body 6010L that is separate from the external body 6043L, and is pivotally supported (not shown) on the third rotation shaft 606L and rearward. The connecting pin 6048L extends to be connected to the extending portion 6054L of the third transmission member 605L, so that the movable head body 6010L of the third movable body 604L swings integrally with the third transmission member 605L. It comes to move. At this time, the outer body 6043L of the third movable body 604L swings slightly behind the swing of the third transmission member 605L as described above, and thus the movable head of the third movable body 604L. Similarly, the body 6010L swings with a slight delay.

  In addition, a contact piece 6055L extending in a bifurcated (V-shaped) manner while expanding radially downward around the third rotation shaft 606L is integrally formed at the lower end of the third transmission member 605L. Is formed. As in the case of the second movable body 604M, the limb portion of the third movable body 604L is separately molded as a movable limb body 6044L that imitates the front limb of the turtle, and rotates backward from the root portion (left end portion). A dynamic shaft 6045L extends and is rotatably supported on the base. A lever piece 6049L that bends at an obtuse angle with a “H” shape when viewed from the front is pivotally supported by the turning shaft 6045L so that the lever piece 6049L can turn freely at the bent portion, and one piece of the lever piece 6049L is supported by the third transmission member. It extends so as to enter between the contact pieces 6055L of 605L, and the tip of the other piece is connected to a position closer to the tip than the base of the forelimb by a connecting pin 6040L. When the third transmission member 605L swings to the left (counterclockwise direction), the contact piece 6055L rotates the movable limb body 6044L clockwise around the rotation shaft 6045L via the lever piece 6049L. When the third transmission member 605L swings rightward, the movable limb body 6044L closes when the movable limb body 6044L swings rightward. The movement of the movable limb body 6044L is performed substantially in synchronization with the swing of the third transmission member 605L, and therefore is slightly preceded by the swing of the outer body 6043L of the third movable body 604L.

  The third transmission member 605L is driven by transmission of the power of the left motor 603L. A rotating plate 609 is fixed to the rotating shaft of the left motor 603L, and a cam pin 6091 extending forward is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating plate 609 so as to fit into the cam groove 6052L of the third transmission member 605L. It has become. A light shielding piece 6092 extends in the radial direction from the periphery of the rotating plate 609, and the left rotational position detection sensor 610 is disposed slightly above the right side of the rotating plate 609 so that the light shielding piece 6092 can pass between the gate portions. Thus, the rotational position of the rotating plate 609 is grasped.

  The third transmission member 605L, the left motor 603L, the rotating plate 609, and the like are mounted on a plate-like left support base (not shown) having an outer shape that substantially follows the inner periphery of the left half of the exterior member 601. The left side support base material is fitted so as to close the back surface portion of the left half of the exterior member 601 in a lid shape (that is, to cover the entire back surface portion of the exterior member 601 together with the right side support base material). Fixed. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 13, these members are arranged at predetermined positions inside the left half of the exterior member 601. The third movable body 604L is attached and fixed from the front side of the exterior member 601 in the same manner as the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M described above. In this way, as shown in FIG. 13, the first movable body 604S, the second movable body 604M, and the third movable body 604L are arranged in a line in this order from the right at the position to the right along the lower edge of the front surface of the exterior member 601. , Each is arranged in a posture with the head facing to the left, that is, arranged to simulate the situation where large, medium and small turtles line up in this order from the top (left side) and proceed to the left, The turtle accessory unit 600 is configured to be driven and operated by a driving mechanism in the exterior member 601.

Hereinafter, control related to the initial position setting of the movable bodies 604S, 604M, and 604L will be described.
When the initialization process is executed by the MPU 501 in the main control device 216 as the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, an initialization operation command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub control device 262. The sub-control device 262 performs control for driving the right motor 603R and the left motor 603L to move the cam pins 6071S and 6091 to predetermined positions based on the initialization operation command.
4S, 604M and 604L are set at the initial positions shown in FIG. For example, when the sub-control device 262 receives the initialization operation command, the right motor 603R rotates the first gear 607S in the counterclockwise direction in the front view (direction indicated by X11 in FIG. 15), and in conjunction with this, The second gear 607M is driven to rotate in the clockwise direction in the front view (direction indicated by X13 in FIG. 15). According to this driving, the light shielding piece 6072 provided in the second gear 607M is detected by either the central rotational position detection sensor 608C or the end rotational position detection sensor 608E. These rotational position detection sensors If the light shielding piece 6072 is detected by the central rotational position detection sensor 608C, the center of the detection range of the central rotational position detection sensor 608C from the time of detection (when the light enters the detection range of the central rotational position detection sensor 608C). The driving of the right motor 603R is continued for a predetermined number of steps until reaching the step, for example, 3 steps, and then stopped. On the other hand, the end rotational position detection sensor 60
When the light-shielding piece 6072 is detected by 8E, the driving is temporarily stopped when the driving is performed for 3 steps from the detection time point, and then the right motor 603R is moved in the reverse direction (Y13 in FIG. 15) by a predetermined number of steps, for example, 90 steps. The light-shielding piece 6072 is positioned exactly in the center of the detection range of the central rotational position detection sensor 608C.
The light shielding piece 6072 also functions as a stopper against the rotation of the second gear 607M in the clockwise direction, and the light shielding piece 6072 functions as the stopper (the second gear in the clockwise direction). In the case where 607M is rotated, the end portion rotational position detection sensor 608E is able to detect the light shielding piece 6072 even when the right side motor 603R is continuously driven for three steps from the detection point of the end portion rotational position detection sensor 608E. The detection range is defined. When the end rotation position detection sensor 608E detects the light shielding piece 6072 at the start of driving the right motor 603R, the second gear 607M is rotated counterclockwise to end rotation position detection sensor 608E. The right side motor 603R is stopped by driving 87 steps from the time point at which no detection is made, so that the light-shielding piece 6072 is positioned exactly in the center of the detection range of the central rotational position detection sensor 608C.
With this control, no matter what position the light shielding piece 6072 is before the power of the gaming machine is turned on, a predetermined initial position (a position just in the center of the detection range of the central rotational position detection sensor 608C shown in FIG. 15). ) Can stop the light shielding piece 6072, and the movable bodies 604S and 604M are surely set to the initial positions.

Hereinafter, operations of the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M will be sequentially described.
(1) In the initial position, as shown in FIG. 15, in the first gear 607S, the cam pin 6071S is located slightly above the right end, and the cam groove 6052S is restricted by the cam pin 6071S, so that the first transmission member 605S. Is held in a posture that is closest to the vertical (strictly, a posture tilted slightly to the left of the vertical), and accordingly, the first movable body 604S is held in a posture in which the head is slightly lifted to the upper left.

  On the other hand, in the second gear 607M, the cam pin 6071M is substantially at the left end position, and the cam groove 6052M and the relief groove 6053M are restricted by the boundary position of the cam pin 6071M, so that the second transmission member 605M stands substantially vertically. Accordingly, the second movable body 604M is held in a substantially horizontal posture. Accordingly, the cam pin 6046M of the movable limb 6044M in the second movable body 604M is positioned at the right end of the cam groove 601G in the exterior member 601, and the movable limb 6060M is a shell part (body part) in the external body 6043M. It is held in a closed position so that it can be attracted to.

(2) When the first gear 607S is rotated counterclockwise by the right motor 603R from the initial position as indicated by an arrow X11 in FIG. 15, the first transmission member 605S tilts to the left (ie, counterclockwise). The first movable body 604S rotates in the direction of lowering the head (ie, counterclockwise) as indicated by the arrow X12 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in conjunction with the rotation of the first gear 607S, the second gear 607M rotates in the clockwise direction as indicated by an arrow X13 in FIG. At this time, the cam pin 6071M of the second gear 607M circulates in the clockwise direction along the circumferential direction of the second gear 607M. Therefore, the cam pin 6071M only moves in the escape groove 6053M and power is not transmitted to the second transmission member 605M. Therefore, the second transmission member 605M and the second movable body 604M are in the initial positions. Is retained.

Until the cam pin 6071M reaches the end of the relief groove 6053M, that is, the second gear 607M rotates about 90 ° clockwise from the initial position, while the first gear 607S rotates about 180 ° counterclockwise from the initial position. , The light-shielding piece 6072 reaches the end rotation position detection sensor 608E and is detected, whereby it is recognized that the second gear 607M has rotated to the limit position in the clockwise direction, and the right motor 603R rotates in the reverse direction. Then, the entire driving mechanism returns to the initial position.

(3) When the first gear 607S is rotated clockwise by the right motor 603R from the initial position as shown by an arrow Y11 in FIG. The first movable body 604S rotates in the direction of lowering the head (ie, counterclockwise) as shown by the arrow Y12 in FIG.

  At this time, the cam groove 6052S of the first transmission member 605S is a linear cam groove extending in a tangential direction in contact with the circumference that is the orbit of the cam pin 6071S at the initial position of the cam pin 6071S. Is moved from the initial position in either the counterclockwise direction or the clockwise direction indicated by arrows X11 and Y11 in FIG. 15, the first transmission member 605S is the orbit of the cam pin 6071S from the initial position of the cam pin 6071S. It is drawn toward the center of the circumference, that is, the center side of the first gear 607S, and thus rotates in the same direction (inclining to the left).

  On the other hand, the second gear 607M rotates counterclockwise in conjunction with the clockwise rotation of the first gear 607S. At this time, as shown by an arrow Y13 in FIG. 15, after the cam pin 6071M of the second gear 607M returns to the initial position, the cam pin 6071M is fitted in the straight cam groove 6052M in the counterclockwise direction. Accordingly, the power is transmitted to the second transmission member 605M and the second transmission member 605M is rotated in the direction in which the second transmission member 605M is tilted to the right (that is, the clockwise direction). As shown by the arrow Y14, the head is turned up (ie, clockwise).

  As the second movable body 604M rotates, the cam pin 6046M of the movable limb 6044M is guided to the left along the cam groove 601G extending in the horizontal direction in the exterior member 601 as indicated by an arrow Y15 in FIG. Accordingly, the movable limb body 6044M operates so as to open away from the shell portion (body portion) of the outer body 6043M as indicated by an arrow Y16 in FIG.

It should be noted that the center of the circumference that is the orbit of the cam pin 6071S, that is, the center of the first gear 607S, the initial position of the cam pin 6071S, and the center of rotation of the first transmission member 605S, that is, the first rotation shaft 606S form a right triangle. Since the cam pins 6071S are at the three points formed, that is, not on the same straight line, the cam pin 6071S is the same amount (the same angle) in both the counterclockwise direction and the clockwise direction from the initial position, for example, about 180 at the maximum. Even if it moves by degrees, that is, moves symmetrically, the rotation of the first transmission member 605S interlocking with the movement of the cam pin 6071S in both directions is not the same amount (the same angle), and the arrow in FIG. As schematically shown by X12 and Y12, the cam pin 6071S rotates clockwise toward the rotation center of the first transmission member 605S, that is, the first rotation shaft 606S. The amount of rotation (rotation angle) of the first transmission member 605S is greater in the case of rotating in the direction than in the case of rotating in the counterclockwise direction, that is, the first movable body 604S in the direction of lowering the head. The amount of movement is non-identical. Accordingly, when the cam pin 6071S is moved in either direction, the first gear 607S is arranged so that the first transmission member 605S rotates in substantially the same operation mode (rotation amount) along the same direction (direction tilted to the left). And the rotation amount of the second gear 607M are set to be slightly smaller. Specifically, when the first gear 607S rotates about 170 ° clockwise from the initial position, and the second gear 607M rotates about 85 ° counterclockwise from the initial position, the limit position is reached, and the right motor 603R Is reversely rotated to return the entire drive mechanism to the initial position.

  As described above, when the first gear 607S is rotated counterclockwise as shown by the arrow X11 in FIG. 15 from the initial position, only the first movable body 604S lowers its head as shown by the arrow X12 in FIG. When the first gear 607S is rotated from the initial position in the clockwise direction as indicated by the arrow Y11 in FIG. 15, the first movable body 604S moves in the same direction as the head is lowered as indicated by the arrow Y12 in FIG. The second movable body 604M raises its head as shown by arrow Y14 in FIG. 15 and the movable limb body 6044M opens as shown by arrow Y16 in FIG. To do. That is, when the right motor 603R is rotated in the forward or reverse direction from the initial position, the first movable body 604S performs substantially the same operation, while the second movable body 604M performs the operation stop, that is, the limit operation. The normal operation is switched to each one. That is, neither the first movable body 604S nor the second movable body 604M simply takes the opposite mode of operation as the right motor 603R rotates forward and backward, so that each movable body is not interlocked. Such an operation mode is realized by a single drive source.

  At this time, when the first gear 607S is rotated counterclockwise as shown by the arrow X11 in FIG. 15 from the initial position, as described above, the cam pin 6071M of the second gear 607M is connected to the second transmission member 605M. By moving in the escape groove 6053M, power transmission to the second transmission member 605M is not performed, so that the second transmission member 605M and the second movable body 604M stop operation, that is, limited operation that is restricted from normal operation. Is supposed to do. As described above, the cam pin 6071M of the second gear 607M moves in the escape groove 6053M of the second transmission member 605M, so that a part of the driving range of the right motor 603R, that is, the first gear 607S is moved to the initial position. A transmission limiting mechanism is configured to cut off, that is, limit, power transmission to the second movable body 604M in a driving range in which the motor is rotated counterclockwise from X1.

  Since the third movable body 604L has basically the same configuration as the first movable body 604S as described above, its operation is also basically the same, and therefore description of the same operation is omitted. To do. However, in the case of the third movable body 604L, as described above, the outer body 6043L of the third movable body 604L swings slightly behind the swing of the third transmission member 605L. The main feature is that the movable head body 6010L is also interlocked as a separate body, and the movable limb body 6044L is interlocked by a mechanism different from the movable limb body 6044M of the second movable body 604M. It has become. Further, the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M are driven independently by the left motor 603L different from the right motor 603R that drives the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M. Therefore, for example, the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M are operated at timings somewhat related to the operations of the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M (for example, the first movable body 604S to the second movable body 604M). For example, operating at the same period as that of the operation period, or intermittently operating at a plurality of periods, etc.) or at an independent timing unrelated to the operations of the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M. It is possible to control freely as well.

  In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, the pattern in which only the first movable body 604S operates in accordance with the forward / reverse rotation of the right motor 603R and the pattern in which both the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M operate. In addition to these two operation patterns, a pattern in which all of the first movable body 604S, the second movable body 604M and the third movable body 604L operate is also performed. Is set to As a result, an operation pattern is selected so that the expectation of jackpot increases stepwise as the number of moving movable bodies increases, and in these operation patterns, the moving movable bodies are controlled to be added in ascending order. . In this case, as described above, the first movable body 604S performs an operation of rotating as a whole, and the second movable body 604M performs an operation of opening the movable limb body 6044M in addition to the entire rotation of the third movable body 604L. In addition to the entire rotation, the movable limb body 6044L opens and the movable head body 6010L swings, respectively. It is becoming diversified.

  In addition, the first movable body 604S, the second movable body 604M, and the third movable body 604L are controlled to emit light by the internal LEDs according to the respective operations, and the eyes of the respective outer bodies 6043S, 6043M, and 6043L are controlled. Light is emitted at each part, and light is produced by the color of each shell part. Furthermore, on the inner surfaces of the right support base and the left support base, there are a right motor 603R and a left motor 603L, center and end rotational position detection sensors 608C and 608E, a left rotational position detection sensor 610, an LED substrate 6042S, Relay boards for relaying electrical components such as 6042M are respectively attached and fixed (not shown), and LEDs are also mounted on the front surface of the relay board itself, and forward from these LEDs, that is, the first movable body 604S, Light is emitted forward from the background portion of the second movable body 604M and the third movable body 604L.

In the pachinko machine 10, the operation pattern of the movable body is set to be controlled by four types of reach. More specifically, a lottery of a big hit random number is performed based on the timing of entering the first start winning device 33 (start port), and the symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 according to the result of the lottery. Production contents such as variable display are determined. Symbols with variable display may or may not include reach. For example, reach may include normal reach (reach state with a low probability of jackpot), super reach (probability of jackpot). A reach type such as a reach state having a medium probability), a special reach (a reach state having a high probability of winning a jackpot), a premium reach (a reach state having a probability of winning a jackpot of 100%), or the like is set. Depending on the reach type, one of the following four operation patterns a) to d) is controlled to be selectively performed.
a) During the period before the normal reach in the symbol variation display period (possibly after), the right gear 603R rotates the first gear 607S from the initial position by 180 ° in the counterclockwise direction X11 and then returns to the initial position. By controlling the operation of the “first operation pattern” in which the reciprocating operation is repeatedly performed, only the first movable body 604S is operated, and the second movable body 604M is stopped (limited operation) by the transmission limiting mechanism. The left motor 603L is not operated and the third movable body 604L is stopped. B) The first gear 607S is initialized by the right motor 603R in the period before (or in some cases) the super-reach in the symbol variation display period. Controls the operation of the “second operation pattern” that repeats the reciprocating operation of rotating to the initial position after rotating by 170 ° in the clockwise direction Y11 from the position. As a result, the first movable body 604S is operated, and the second movable body 604M is also normally operated in the same cycle, and the left motor 603L is not operated and the third movable body 604L is stopped c) In the variable display period, the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M are reciprocated in the same period as in the case of b) super reach in the period before special reach (possibly after) in the variable display period. Further, the operation of the “third operation pattern” in which the left movable motor 603L reciprocates the third movable body 604L is controlled.
d) The operation of the fourth operation pattern in which the operation mode of the first operation pattern and the operation mode of the second operation pattern are mixed in the period before the premium reach in the symbol variation display period, in detail, the first operation While the pattern reciprocating operation is repeated, an operation mode of reciprocating the range of 350 ° passing through the initial position from a state where the first gear 607S is rotated 180 ° counterclockwise from the initial position in the counterclockwise direction X11 at a predetermined timing. Controls the sequence of operations to insert.

  In this way, as a result of the internal lottery, there are many movable bodies that operate as the reach type has a high probability of winning a jackpot, and the operations thereof are diversified, so the jackpot expectation can be easily predicted from the operation mode of the movable body. It has become a thing. On the other hand, there is an exceptional special mode (in the case of premium reach), but it is easy to discriminate this special mode because other operation modes according to the law are easily distinguished from each other. In other words, depending on the level of expectation, the degree of expectation of jackpot is low due to three types of operation patterns: low level, medium level and high level of motion in the movable body 604. One of these behavior patterns is selected based on the results of the internal lottery to indicate that it is medium, medium and advanced, and exceptionally special behavior patterns are selected. Is controlled to ensure a big hit.

  At this time, even in the decorative symbol display device 42, a display effect is produced such that the effect pattern with a larger content is produced as the reach type has a higher probability of being a big hit. Not only the display effect by the symbol display device 42, that is, the liquid crystal display device, but also the operation of the real movable body 604 as described above, the effect is performed with the operation pattern according to the reach type, so The difference is easier to understand visually, the excitement is even more exciting and the production effect is better.

  The gaming state in the pachinko machine 10 changes from a “demonstration state” when the game has not been played for a certain period of time to several different states based on the entry of the gaming ball into the winning opening in the gaming area. That is, “symbol fluctuation state” in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and “non-reach fluctuation state” in which reach has not occurred after the start of symbol variation display and reach has occurred as this symbol fluctuation state. “Reach state”, “Big hit state”, which is advantageous for the player because the display of symbols changes is stopped, “Support state” where the game ball is easy to win at the starting point, etc., but how often the game state changes like this Any one of the timings can be arbitrarily selected, and the operation pattern can be controlled according to the selected timing. For example, as the reach state starts and ends, the first movable body 604S, the second movable body 604M, and the third movable body 604L are controlled so as to start and end all at once. Also good. Further, for example, the operation of only the first movable body 604S is started in the demonstration state or the non-reach fluctuation state, and the operation of the second movable body 604M is additionally started with the start of the reach state. The control may be performed so that the operation returns to the operation of only the first movable body 604S with the end of the operation, or in addition, the operation of the third movable body 604L is added with the start of the big hit state. The operation mode may be controlled to be changed in multiple stages according to the change of the gaming state, so that the entertainment effect is further changed. Further, the operation pattern may be controlled so that larger movable bodies are added step by step.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the turtle accessory unit 600 is integrally attached to the liquid crystal attachment frame member 620. The liquid crystal mounting frame member 620 is a frame-shaped member that mainly functions as a mounting base for the decorative symbol display device 42, and has a generally horizontally long rectangular opening 620S that exposes the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 slightly closer to the center. The decorative symbol display device 42 is attached and fixed to be supported from the back side. The upper left corner has a substantially rectangular outer shape with a slanted side, and a mounting flange 620F extends from the periphery so that the mounting flange 620F is screwed from the back of the game board 30. It has become. LED boards are respectively arranged on the right side, left side, and lower side of the opening 620S (not shown), and each LED board is covered and made of a resin having light transparency, and the decoration is formed on the whole. The right substrate cover 620R, the left substrate cover 620L, and the lower substrate cover 620B are attached and fixed, respectively. The liquid crystal attachment frame member 620 to which the decorative symbol display device 42 is attached and fixed constitutes the variable display device unit 35 together with the center frame 43. The turtle accessory unit 600 is attached and fixed to the upper part of the liquid crystal attachment frame member 620 along the upper edge of the opening 620S, and is arranged at the center of the game board 30 together with the liquid crystal attachment frame member 620, as shown in FIG. In addition, most of the movable body 604 including the movable body 604 is exposed to the front so as to be aligned vertically with the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 at the center of the game area.

(Function)
The pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which a turtle accessory unit 600 is provided as a movable device for production on the upper portion of the variable display device unit 35 that is a position that can be visually recognized from the outside. A second movable body 604M configured to be movable, and a right motor 603R as a drive source for generating power for operating the second movable body 604M, and within a drive range of the right motor 603R. In other words, in the driving range in which the first gear 607S is rotated in the counterclockwise direction X11 from the initial position, a transmission limiting mechanism that limits (disconnects) the power transmission to the second movable body 604M is provided. .

  According to the above configuration, power is transmitted from the right motor 603R to the second movable body 604M to operate the second movable body 604M, but a part of the driving range of the right motor 603R, that is, the first gear 607S is moved to the initial position. In the driving range in which the motor is rotated in the counterclockwise direction X11, power transmission is limited (disconnected) by the transmission limiting mechanism, and accordingly, the operation of the second movable body 604M is limited (disconnected). Accordingly, with a simple configuration in which only a transmission limiting mechanism is provided, the second movable body 604M has a normal rotation operation (normal operation) and an operation that is more limited than the normal operation in the driving range of the right motor 603R. Both the stop, that is, the limiting operation is performed, and thereby, the operation of the second movable body 604M is efficiently changed.

  In addition, an internal lottery is performed in response to a ball entering the first start winning device 33 (start port), and a plurality of different production patterns, that is, normal reach, super reach, special reach, and premium reach are selected according to the result of the lottery. The transmission limiting mechanism selectively performs the second movable body 604M when a reach effect (expected effect) is configured and a normal reach effect, which is a specific effect pattern among the plurality of effect patterns, is performed. Is configured to limit the power transmission to the second movable body 604M so that the normal operation and the limiting operation (stop of operation) of the second movable body 604M are performed according to the difference in the production pattern based on the lottery result. Therefore, the production is visually easier to understand and the production effect is better.

  The movable body 604 is composed of a plurality (three) of movable bodies including a first movable body 604S and a second movable body 604M, and both the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M are the same. The first motor 603R is driven by the power from the right motor 603R, which is the driving source, and the first motor 603R is partly driven, that is, in the driving range in which the first gear 607S is rotated in the counterclockwise direction X11 from the initial position. Since power transmission to only the second movable body 604M, which is one of the movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M, is limited (disconnected) by the transmission limiting mechanism, the first movable is allowed during normal operation. Both the body 604S and the second movable body 604M are driven, and the operation of the second movable body 604M, which is one part within the drive range of the right motor 603R, is limited. It is the thing. That is, a pattern in which both the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M perform a normal operation, one first movable body 604S performs a normal operation, and the other second movable body 604M performs a limiting operation (stop of operation). The operation is performed in two operation patterns, that is, a pattern for each of the above. Therefore, a change is more effectively given to the operation of the movable body 604. In particular, when the normal reach effect that is a specific effect pattern among the plurality of effect patterns is performed as described above, the transmission limiting mechanism is selectively used. Since it is configured to limit power transmission to the second movable body 604M, the difference in the production pattern based on the lottery result is more effectively expressed. Further, the same drive source is used to cause the first movable body 604S, which is one of the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M, to perform normal operation and the second movable body 604M, which is the other, to perform the limiting operation. Since the power from a certain right side motor 603R is used, the configuration is simplified as compared with the case of using different drive sources. Or, in other words, when different drive sources are used, it is very easy to cause each of the plurality of movable bodies to perform individual operations, whereas the drive range of the right motor 603R that is the same drive source. In some of the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M, only the second movable body 604M, which is one of the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M, is selectively limited. It has become useful.

  Further, since the transmission limiting mechanism cuts off the power transmission to the second transmission member 605M that is the target of power transmission, the second transmission is partially performed within the driving range of the right motor 603R that is the driving source. The operation of the member 605M is stopped. In this case, the stop of the operation corresponds to the limiting operation. Therefore, the normal operation and the limited operation become the normal operation and its stop, and the comparison becomes clearer.

  The power from the right motor 603R, which is the driving source, is transmitted when the cam pin 6071M, which is a contact that moves by the power, comes into contact with the cam groove 6052M of the second transmission member 605M, which is a power transmission target. Since the transmission limiting mechanism is configured by providing the escape groove 6053M as a non-contact portion where the cam pin 6071M does not contact the second transmission member 605M, the power to the second transmission member 605M that is a power transmission target with a simple configuration. A transmission limiting mechanism capable of interrupting transmission is configured.

  Further, the cam pin 6071M moves in the first direction, that is, the clockwise direction X13 from the initial position (and returns to the initial position), and the second direction different from the first direction, that is, the counterclockwise direction from the initial position. The second transmission member 605M that is capable of moving in the direction of Y13 (and returning to the initial position) and that is the target of power transmission is in the first direction that is one of the first direction and the second direction. The cam pin 6071M moves inside, a clearance groove 6053M extending along the moving direction of the cam pin 6071M with a width slightly larger than the width of the cam pin 6071M, and a contact where the cam pin 6071M contacts in the other second direction Cam groove 6052M is formed, so that the cam pin 6071M moves inside the escape groove 6053M. While it is not made power transmission, therefore, the non-conflict portion by a simple structure only provided a relief groove 6053M is formed. Furthermore, while the cam pin 6071M moves inside the escape groove 6053M, the movement in the width direction of the escape groove 6053M is restricted by the cam pin 6071M, so the second transmission member 605M in which the escape groove 6053M is formed moves excessively. It has become regulated not to. At this time, for example, instead of forming a relief groove on the first direction side, the power transmission target (transmission member) is opened, and the contact (cam pin) is not restricted to anything on the first direction side. Even if it does in this way, although a non-contact part can be comprised, in this structure, since the motion of motive power transmission object is not controlled, for example, a motive power transmission object may move by receiving some external force. In this way, if the power transmission target should move by itself when it should not move, the player will misunderstand that a different production pattern is made. On the other hand, in this pachinko machine 10, the movement of the second transmission member 605M, which is a power transmission target, is restricted in the escape groove 6053M, which is a non-contact portion, so that the power transmission target (second transmission) A situation in which the player is misunderstood by the extra movement of the member 605M) is avoided. In particular, in the case of the pachinko machine 10, as described above, since the second transmission member 605M is set to operate when the probability of a big hit becomes super reach or premium reach higher than normal reach, the second transmission is performed. If the member 605M moves when it should not move, a misunderstanding that has a higher degree of expectation than actuality will occur.

  The power transmission target includes a second transmission member 605M that is a link arm that is pivotally supported and formed with a cam groove 6052M, and the right motor 603R that is the drive source can rotate forward and backward. In addition, the second gear 607M in which a cam pin 6071M fitted in the cam groove 6052M of the second transmission member 605M is arranged in an eccentric position is connected to the rotation shaft of the right motor 603R so as to be interlocked. The cam pin 6071M of the two gear 607M is fitted to one end (upper end) of the cam groove 6052M of the second transmission member 605M, and the cam pin 6071M moves to the other end (lower end) side of the cam groove 6052M. As the second gear 607M rotates, power is transmitted from the second gear 607M to the second transmission member 605M. From one end (upper end) of the groove 6052M, an escape groove 6053M extending in an arc shape along the movement locus of the cam pin 6071M of the second gear 607M is formed so as to communicate with the cam groove 6052M. The cam pin 6071M moves from the initial position where the cam pin 6071M of the second gear 607M is fitted to one end (upper end) of the cam groove 6052M of the second transmission member 605M to the other end (lower end) side of the cam groove 6052M. When the second gear 607M rotates, power is transmitted from the second gear 607M to the second transmission member 605M to rotate the second transmission member 605M, while the cam pin 6071M is opposite to the above from the initial position ( When the second gear 607M rotates to move upward), the cam pin 6071M moves along the relief groove 6053M. Power transmission to the second transmitting member 605M is not performed. That is, when the second gear 607M rotates so that the cam pin 6071M moves in the cam groove 6052M from the initial position, power is transmitted from the right motor 603R that is a drive source, and the second transmission member 605M rotates as a normal operation. On the other hand, when the second gear 607M rotates so that the cam pin 6071M moves in the escape groove 6053M from the initial position, the power transmission to the second transmission member 605M is cut off and the second transmission member 605M is stopped. . As described above, the cam pin 6071M can selectively move from the initial position in the cam groove 6052M and the escape groove 6053M, so that power is transmitted in a part of the driving range of the right motor 603R that is a driving source. A transmission limiting mechanism that can effectively limit power transmission to the target second transmission member 605M is configured.

  The first movable body 604S is different from the second movable body 604M, and the power of the right motor 603R is different from that of the second gear 607M within the entire drive range of the right motor 603R. The first movable body 604S is transmitted to the first movable body 604S via the first gear 607S, and the first movable body 604S operates within the entire driving range of the right motor 603R. Therefore, both the second movable body 604M and the first movable body 604S are operated. The first movable body 604S on one side performs a normal operation, and the second movable body 604M on the other side performs a restricting operation (stopping operation). Operation is to be performed. Therefore, a change is more effectively given to the operation of the movable body 604. Further, the same right side is used to cause the first movable body 604S, which is one of the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M, to perform the normal operation and the second movable body 604M, which is the other, to perform the limiting operation. Since the power from the motor 603R is used, the configuration is simplified compared to the case of using different drive sources. In other words, only the second movable body 604M, which is one of the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M, is selectively limited in a part of the drive range of the same right motor 603R. Therefore, a configuration in which a transmission limiting mechanism is provided is particularly useful. Furthermore, the power from the same right motor 603R is transmitted to both the first movable body 604S and the second movable body 604M via two gears, that is, the first gear 607S and the second gear 607M. Therefore, the transmission mechanism is configured with a simple configuration.

(Modification)
The pachinko machine 10 can be variously modified as listed below, for example. In addition, in the modification modes enumerated below, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts and members as in the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof is basically omitted.

(1) In the embodiment, the turtle accessory unit 600 is configured to be movable so that the right motor 603R can be operated by sharing the drive of the right motor 603R as a drive source for generating power. Body 604S and second movable body 604M, and a first gear 607S, a first transmission member 605S, a second gear 607M, a second transmission member 605M and the like for transmitting the drive of the right motor 603R to each of these movable bodies. However, instead of this, a configuration in which the second movable body 604M, the second gear 607M, and the second transmission member 605M are omitted, or a configuration in which the second movable body 604M and the second transmission member 605M are operated may be employed. That is, the right motor 603R is used as a configuration for operating only the first movable body 604S. In the configuration in which the first movable body is operated alone as described above, it is preferable to add the following changes to the configuration in the embodiment for operating the first movable body 604S. That is, in the embodiment, from the right motor 603R in the first driving direction, that is, the first gear 607S is moved from the initial position in the counterclockwise direction X11 (and returned to the initial position), and the first Driving force along two driving directions, ie, a second driving direction different from the driving direction of the first gear 607S, that is, a direction of movement (and return to the initial position) in the clockwise direction Y11 from the initial position of the first gear 607S. As the right motor 603R is driven in each of the first driving direction and the second driving direction so as to be transmitted to the first movable body 604S, the first movable body 604S is moved in FIG. As shown by the arrows X12 and Y12, it is configured to be able to operate in substantially the same operation mode along the same direction, that is, the counterclockwise direction (the direction of lowering the head). Operation mode (turning amount i.e. rotation angle) is configured so as to operate in. In this case, power is transmitted from the right motor 603R to the first movable body 604S to operate the first movable body 604S, but when the driving force along the first driving direction is transmitted and when the second driving is performed. When the first movable body 604S operates in a different operation mode along the same direction when the driving force along the direction is transmitted, a change is given to the operation of the first movable body 604S. At this time, since the movement direction is the same and the movement mode is changed, the change is given, so that the same movement is repeated with a slight change, whereby the first movable body 604S. An effective production that can attract attention to the movement of the camera will be performed.

  Further, if the configuration of the above-described embodiment is used, the operation amount and the operation speed of the first drive direction and the second drive direction using the forward / reverse rotation of the right motor 603R are not automatically changed. In addition, the first movable body 604S has a different operation mode. Therefore, the above-described effective production can be realized without making the mechanism complicated or large. That is, the right motor 603R, which is the drive source, is a motor that can rotate forward and backward, and is driven to rotate by the right motor 603R to rotate in the forward and reverse directions, that is, the counterclockwise direction X11 and the clockwise direction Y11. The first transmission member 605S that is the target of power transmission has a cam groove 6052S that extends in the direction of a tangent that contacts the circumference around which the cam pin 6071S circulates at the initial position of the cam pin 6071S. The cam groove 6052S is engaged with the cam pin 6071S, and the cam pin 6071S is not on a straight line passing through the initial position of the cam pin 6071S and the center of the circumference of the cam pin 6071S, that is, the center of the first gear 607S. 1 Since the lower end of the transmission member 605S is pivotally supported, the cam pin 6071S is at the initial position. When it moves, the first transmission member 605S that is the object of power transmission is moved by the cam mechanism. At this time, the cam groove 6052S is in contact with the circumference that is the orbit of the cam pin 6071S at the initial position of the cam pin 6071S. Since the cam pin 6071S moves in either the forward or reverse direction, the first transmission member 605S moves from the initial position of the cam pin 6071S to the center of the circumference that is the orbit of the cam pin 6071S. The first gear 607S is attracted toward the center side, and thus rotates in the same direction (the direction tilted to the left). Further, at this time, the center of the circumference that is the orbit of the cam pin 6071S, that is, the center of the first gear 607S, the initial position of the cam pin 6071S, and the first rotation shaft 606S that is the rotation center of the first transmission member 605S are as follows. Since they are not on the same straight line, for example, even if the cam pin 6071S moves in the same amount (same angle) in both forward and reverse directions from the initial position, that is, moves symmetrically, the cam pin 6071S is interlocked with the movement in both directions. The rotation of the first transmission member 605S does not have the same amount (same angle) but is slightly deviated, that is, asymmetric. Therefore, a mechanism in which the first transmission member 605S, which is a target for power transmission, operates in different operation modes along the same direction is obtained with a simple configuration.

(2) In the above embodiment, the transmission limiting mechanism is configured by providing the relief groove 6053M as a non-contact portion where the cam pin 6071M as a contact does not contact the second transmission member 605M. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the upper end side of the cam groove 6212 </ b> M in the second transmission member 621 </ b> M may be formed to open, and the opening 6213 </ b> M may be used as a non-contacting portion. In this configuration, when the cam pin 6071M moves in the second direction, that is, the counterclockwise direction Y13 from the initial position (and returns to the initial position), the cam pin 6071M is fitted in the cam groove 6212M, as in the case of the above embodiment. In the combined state, the power is transmitted to the second transmission member 621M by rotating in the counterclockwise direction, whereby the second transmission member 621M rotates in the right tilting direction (that is, the clockwise direction). When the 6071M moves in the first direction, that is, the clockwise direction X13 from the initial position (and returns to the initial position), the cam pin 6071M comes out of the opening portion 6213M and disengages from the second transmission member 621M. The power is not transmitted to the second transmission member 621M by rotating in the clockwise direction without being surrounded by objects, and therefore The second movable member 604M is kept in the initial position as in the serial embodiment.

  However, in the case of this configuration, as described above, when the cam pin 6071M moves in the first direction and is detached from the second transmission member 621M, the movement of the second transmission member 621M that is a power transmission target is also not regulated. When the second transmission member 621M should not move originally, if it is erroneously moved by receiving some external force, there is a problem that the player is easily misunderstood as if a different production pattern is formed. For this reason, it is necessary to separately provide means for holding the second transmission member 621M so as not to move while the cam pin 6071M moves in the first direction. Further, when the cam pin 6071M moves in the first direction, that is, the clockwise direction X13 from the initial position and returns to the initial position, if the second transmission member 621M is displaced beyond a certain level, the cam pin 6071M is properly returned to the cam groove 6212M. Therefore, in this embodiment, the open portion 6213M is gradually reversed into a “C” shape on both sides so that it can return to the cam groove 6212M even if the second transmission member 621M is slightly displaced. The cam pin 6071M can be guided and returned to the cam groove 6212M even if the second transmission member 621M is slightly deviated. However, also in this case, for example, if the second transmission member 621M is slightly displaced and the returned cam pin 6071M comes into contact with the expanded portion of the opening portion 6213M, the second transmission member 621M is further displaced due to this. is there. Therefore, from this point of view, it is desirable to provide a relief groove as a non-contact portion as in the above embodiment.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 604S, the second movable body 604M, and the third movable body 604L all rotate (swing) that simulates raising or lowering the body. However, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, the movable body may be linearly moved (reciprocating). In the example shown in the same figure, the relatively small first movable body 622S formed by imitating a turtle with its head facing toward the front side, and a relatively similar shape (similar shape). The large second movable body 622M is arranged above and below at an interval, and the first movable body 622S and the second movable body 622M are driven by a drive mechanism 623 disposed therebetween. Yes. The drive mechanism 623 includes a motor 624 that can rotate forward and backward, a pinion 625 fixed to the rotation shaft of the motor 624, and a first rack 626 </ b> S and a second rack that are arranged so as to be linked to the top and bottom of the pinion 625. 626M and a slide piece 627 interlocked with the second rack 626M. The drive mechanism 623 is substantially covered from the front side by a concealing plate member 628 having a decoration (not shown) on the entire surface so as to be difficult to see from the front, as indicated by the phantom line of the chain line, The first rack 626S, the second rack 626M, and the slide piece 627 are slidably supported to the left and right by rails (not shown) installed in the left and right direction. The first rack 626 </ b> S has a prismatic (cuboid) shape that extends horizontally and has teeth formed on the lower surface. The second rack 626M has a configuration in which the lower left portion when viewed from the front is cut out in a rectangular shape from the outer shape symmetrical to the first rack 626S, and the slide piece 627 is formed in a rectangular column (cuboid) shape corresponding to the cutout portion. And is arranged so as to fit in the notch. A first movable body 622S and a second movable body 622M are fixed to the first rack 626S and the slide piece 627, respectively.

  In the initial position, as shown in FIG. 18, the first movable body 622S, the second movable body 622M, the first rack 626S, and the second rack 626M with the slide piece 627 housed in the cutout portion of the second rack 626M. In addition, the slide piece 627 is arranged in the vertical direction so as to face the center portion. At this time, the slide piece 627 is at the limit position of the rightward movement, and cannot move rightward from the initial position.

  When the pinion 625 is rotated counterclockwise by the motor 624 from the initial position as indicated by an arrow X21 in FIG. 18, the first rack 626S slides to the left as indicated by the arrow X22. The first movable body 622S slides to the left. On the other hand, the second rack 626M slides to the right as indicated by the arrow X23, but the slide piece 627 does not move and the second movable body 622M remains at the initial position.

  When the pinion 625 is rotated clockwise as indicated by an arrow Y21 in FIG. 18 from the initial position, the first rack 626S slides to the right as indicated by an arrow Y22, and accordingly, the first movable body. 622S slides to the right. On the other hand, the second rack 626M slides to the left together with the slide piece 627 as indicated by the arrow Y23, and the second movable body 622M slides to the left as indicated by the arrow Y24.

  In this configuration, as described above, when the pinion 625 is rotated counterclockwise from the initial position as indicated by the arrow X21 in FIG. 18, only the second rack 626M slides to the right and slides. The power transmission to the piece 627 is not performed, whereby the slide piece 627 and the second movable body 622M stop the operation, that is, perform the restriction operation that is restricted more than the normal operation, and the pinion 625 is moved from the initial position to the arrow Y21 in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, when the lens is rotated clockwise, power is transmitted from the second rack 626M to the slide piece 627, and the slide piece 627 and the second movable body 622M slide to the left, that is, perform a normal operation. It is like that. As described above, the slide piece 627 is arranged in the lower left cutout portion of the second rack 626M so that it can move only to the left from the initial position. That is, a transmission limiting mechanism is configured to cut off or limit the power transmission to the second movable body 622M in the driving range in which the pinion 625 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction X21 from the initial position.

  In other words, in this configuration, in the configuration in which a production-use movable device is provided at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside, the movable device is configured to be movable so that it can operate, and the second movable body 622M. A motor 624 is provided as a drive source for generating power for operating the movable body 622M, and a part of the drive range of the motor 624, that is, a drive range in which the pinion 625 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction X21 from the initial position. A transmission limiting mechanism that limits (disconnects) power transmission to the second movable body 622M is provided.

  According to the above configuration, power is transmitted from the motor 624 to the second movable body 622M to operate the second movable body 622M. However, a part of the driving range of the motor 624, that is, the pinion 625 is rotated counterclockwise from the initial position. In the driving range rotated in the direction X21, power transmission is limited (disconnected) by the transmission limiting mechanism, and accordingly, the operation of the second movable body 622M is limited (disconnected). Therefore, with a simple configuration in which only a transmission limiting mechanism is provided, in the driving range of the motor 624, the second movable body 622M has a normal slide operation (normal operation) and an operation stop that is more limited than the normal operation. Both the limiting operation and the limiting operation are performed, so that the operation of the second movable body 622M is efficiently changed.

(4) In the modified mode (1), the first transmission member 605S, which is the object of power transmission, has the cam groove 6052S extending in the direction of the tangent that contacts the circumference around the cam pin 6071S at the initial position of the cam pin 6071S. Then, the cam groove 6052S is fitted to the cam pin 6071S, and the first position which is not on a straight line passing through the initial position of the cam pin 6071S and the center of the circumference of the cam pin 6071S, that is, the center of the first gear 607S. 1 is pivotally supported on the first rotation shaft 606S at the lower end of the transmission member 605S, thereby moving in the first drive direction, that is, the initial position of the first gear 607S in the counterclockwise direction X11 (and Direction to the initial position) and the second driving direction, that is, the movement of the first gear 607S from the initial position to the clockwise direction Y11 (and the initial position). The first movable body 604S is configured to be able to operate in different operation modes (rotation amount, that is, rotation angle) along the same direction, that is, the counterclockwise direction. Instead of such a drive mechanism, for example, a drive mechanism 630 as shown in FIG. 19 may be used.

  The drive mechanism 630 shown in the figure is arranged such that a motor 631 capable of rotating in the forward and reverse directions, a pinion 632 fixed to the rotation shaft of the motor 631, and reciprocating left and right in conjunction with the pinion 632. The rack 633 is configured to include a cam follower 634 that is linked to the rack 633. On the upper surface of the rack 633, a left cam surface 633L inclined from the center to the upper left by a predetermined angle and a right cam surface 633R inclined from the center to the upper right by an angle smaller than the inclination angle of the left cam surface 633L are formed. ing. The cam follower 634 is a linear member extending in a straight line, and is supported so as to be movable up and down with a vertical posture above the center of the rack 633. A movable body 635 simulating a turtle is fixed to the upper end, and the lower end is It is round and smooth and is slidably in contact with the upper surface of the rack 633.

  In the initial position, as shown in FIG. 19, the center of the rack 633 is at the position of the cam follower 634, so that the cam follower 634 is located at the boundary between the left cam surface 633L and the right cam surface 633R, that is, at the valley portion. The cam follower 634 and the movable body 635 are at the lowest position.

  When the pinion 632 is rotated counterclockwise by the motor 631 from the initial position as indicated by an arrow X31 in FIG. 19, the rack 633 slides to the left as indicated by the arrow X32, and accordingly, the arrow X33. As shown, the cam follower 634 is pushed upward by the right cam surface 633R.

  When the pinion 632 is rotated clockwise as indicated by an arrow Y31 in FIG. 19 from the initial position, the rack 633 slides to the right as indicated by the arrow Y32, and as indicated by the arrow Y33. The cam follower 634 is pushed upward by the left cam surface 633L.

  In this configuration, assuming that the direction X31 for rotating the pinion 632 in the counterclockwise direction and the direction Y31 for rotating in the clockwise direction are the first driving direction and the second driving direction, respectively, driving in the first driving direction X31 is performed. When the rack 633 is moved to the left X32 and the right Y32 by the same amount (same distance), that is, moved symmetrically, with the same amount and the driving amount in the second driving direction Y31, the right cam surface 633R is inclined. Since the angle is smaller than the inclination angle of the left cam surface 633L, as schematically shown by the sizes of the arrows X33 and Y33, the case of the first drive direction X31 is the case of the second drive direction Y31. However, the amount of movement of the cam follower 634 is small (asymmetric).

  That is, in this modification, in the configuration in which a moving device for production is provided at a position where it can be visually recognized from the outside, the movable device includes a movable body 635 configured to be movable and the movable body 635. A motor 631 is provided as a drive source for generating power for operation, and the motor 631 is moved in the first drive direction, that is, the initial position of the pinion 632 in the counterclockwise direction X31 (and returned to the initial position). And the second drive direction different from the first drive direction, that is, the direction of movement of the pinion 632 from the initial position to the clockwise direction Y31 (and the return to the initial position). The driving force along the movable body 635 can be transmitted to the movable body 635, and the movable body 635 can move in the first driving direction X31 and the second driving direction Y31. As shown by arrows X33 and Y33, the motor 631 is configured to be able to operate in the same direction, that is, in a different operation mode (movement amount, that is, movement distance), so that the power is transmitted from the motor 631 to the movable body 635 and the movable body. 635 operates, but different operation modes along the same direction when the driving force along the first driving direction X31 is transmitted and when the driving force along the second driving direction Y31 is transmitted. As the movable body 635 operates, a change is given to the operation of the movable body 635. At this time, even if each of the forward and reverse rotations of the motor 631 has a constant operation amount and a constant drive speed, a change is given so that the operation direction of the movable body 635 is the same and the operation mode is different. Therefore, even if the forward / reverse rotation of the motor 631 is merely symmetrically driven, the movable body 635 repeats the same operation with some changes, and thus attention is paid to the operation of the movable body 635. An effective production that can be collected. Further, the first drive direction X31 and the second drive direction Y31 can be easily obtained by using forward and reverse rotations of the motor 631, and the operation mode is the inclination angle of the right cam surface 633R and the left cam surface. The structure can be easily changed by making the inclination angle of 633L different. Therefore, the structure is configured without making the mechanism complicated or large.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the right motor 603R and the left motor 603L are used as drive sources. However, a solenoid or the like may be used in addition to the motor, and in particular, the above-described modification modes (3) and (4) When the rack or the movable body is configured to linearly move (reciprocate) as described above, a solenoid or the like in which the plunger linearly moves (reciprocates) can be preferably used.

(6) In the above embodiment, the right motor 603R and the left motor 603L, which are drive sources, are arranged so as to be interlocked with the movable body 604, and power is transmitted from the right motor 603R and the left motor 603L to the movable body 604. Although the first transmission member 605S, the second transmission member 605M, and the third transmission member 605L are provided, for example, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, at least a part of the transmission member 636 is detachable independently. You may make it comprise.

  The second transmission member 636M shown in the figure has the same configuration as the second transmission member 605M of the above embodiment except that it is configured to be detachable independently. A shaft insertion hole penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed at the lower end portion of the second transmission member 636M, the lower end portion of the shaft insertion hole is cleaved so as to communicate with the outside, and both inner side surfaces of the cleavage portion are opposed to each other. The bearing portion 6367M is formed so as to have an engaging claw shape projecting in a mountain shape inward (inward). On the other hand, the base 6371M of the second movable body 637M is cleaved so that the upper end portion of the pin insertion hole communicates with the outside, and protrudes in a mountain shape in a direction in which both inner side surfaces of the cleaved portion face each other (inward). It has the same configuration as the base body 6041M of the second movable body 604M in the above-described embodiment except that the pin receiving portion 6372M is formed so as to have an engaging claw shape. The base 6371M is pivotally supported by the second rotary shaft 638M through the shaft insertion hole 6373M, similarly to the base 6041M of the second movable body 604M in the above embodiment. The second transmission member 636M elastically engages and fits the bearing portion 6367M with the second rotation shaft 638M from above, and elastically engages the connecting pin 6361M with the pin receiving portion 6372M of the base 6371M from above. Thus, it is attached so as to be fitted, so that it is rotatably supported by the second rotating shaft 638M together with the base 6371M. As shown in FIG. 21, the second transmission member 636M is formed with a cam groove 6362M and a relief groove 6363M that are basically the same as the cam groove 6052M and the relief groove 6053M of the second transmission member 605M in the above embodiment. . The second transmission member 636M can be easily and surely fixed by elastically engaging the bearing portion 6367M with the second rotation shaft 638M and can be easily removed. In particular, the cam pin 6071M can be connected to the cam groove 6362M or the escape groove. It is molded from a resin having an appropriate elasticity so that it can be easily deformed (bent) as a whole so that it can easily enter and exit the 6363M.

  The second transmission member 636M according to this modification is connected to the second gear 607M and the second movable body 637M in the drive mechanism in the same manner as the second transmission member 605M in the above embodiment. It is installed so that power can be transmitted from the former to the latter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22, the exterior member 639 according to the present modification is pivotally supported around an axis extending in the front-rear direction at one end portion (right end portion) with the top wall formed separately. Except for the opening / closing lid 639T. Further, in this modified mode, an irregular second transmission having a configuration similar to that of the second transmission member (hereinafter also referred to as “regular second transmission member”) 636M except that the cam groove 6402M having a partially changed shape is used. A member 640M is prepared. As shown in FIG. 22, the cam groove 6362M of the regular second transmission member 636M is linear, whereas the cam groove 6402M of the irregular second transmission member 640M has an upper end (a boundary portion with the escape groove 6403M). Extending from the lower end of the departure portion 6404M to the lower left to form a return portion 6405M and extending downward from the lower end of the return portion 6405M. The upper part of the shape extending linearly up and down is shaped to be an irregular shape that bends to the right so as to be roughly symmetrical with the shape of the letter “ku”.

  In this modified mode, for example, the regular second transmission member 636M is assembled in the manufacturing stage of the gaming machine, and the regular second transmission member 636M is changed to the irregular first at any time after the installation and operation in the hall. The usage mode of changing to 2 transmission member 640M is possible. At this time, as shown in FIG. 22, the open / close lid 639T may be opened, the regular second transmission member 636M may be removed and the irregular second transmission member 640M may be attached. The regular second transmission member 636M can be easily and simply replaced with the irregular second transmission member 640M without removing any member other than the member 636M or moving the member other than opening the opening / closing lid 639T. .

  According to the irregular second transmission member 640M, as shown by an arrow Y43 in FIG. 22, when the cam pin 6071M of the second gear 607M is turned counterclockwise, the cam pin 6071M moves the deviation portion 6404M of the cam groove 6402M. As a result, the irregular second transmission member 640M is slightly rotated in the direction in which the irregular second transmission member 640M is tilted to the left (counterclockwise direction). Subsequently, when the cam pin 6071M reaches the return portion 6405M, the irregular second transmission member 640M is reversed thereafter. Then, it rotates in the direction to return to the initial position (clockwise direction). In accordance with the operation of the irregular second transmission member 640M, the second movable body 637M is slightly rotated in the direction of lowering the head (ie, counterclockwise) as shown by the arrow Y44 in FIG. As indicated by Y45, the head moves up (ie, in the clockwise direction). In other words, according to the regular second transmission member 636M having the linear cam groove 6362M, the regular first transmission member 636M is rotated as the cam pin 6071M circulates from the initial position in the counterclockwise direction Y43. 2 The transmission member 636M is only rotated in the right-tilting direction (that is, clockwise direction), whereas according to the irregular second transmission member 640M, the irregular second transmission member 640M is once in the same operating range. Rotation in the opposite direction at the beginning of the operation, such as turning slightly in the direction of tilting to the left (counterclockwise direction) and then rotating in the direction of reversing and returning to the initial position (clockwise direction) An anomalous action is added that is added.

  Thus, according to this change mode, it is possible to easily change the operation by simply replacing the regular second transmission member 636M with the irregular second transmission member 640M, and the replacement work is facilitated.

  Needless to say, the regular second transmission member 636M and the irregular second transmission member 640M can be replaced any number of times, and the irregular second transmission member 640M is attached first and then the regular second transmission is performed later. A usage mode in which the member 636M is replaced is also possible. Further, in place of the irregular second transmission member 640M, the shape of the cam groove can be any shape such as a meandering shape in an S shape (not shown), and further, the shape of the cam groove Three or more second transmission members having different values may be prepared. In addition, the configuration in which the regular second transmission member 636M can be easily attached / detached and the configuration in which the regular second transmission member 636M can be easily replaced with the irregular second transmission member 640M are not limited to the second transmission member but the first transmission member. Or you may apply to a 3rd transmission member.

  Further, in addition to the entire second transmission member 636M being detachably configured alone, for example, only the upper portion including the cam groove forming portion may be detachably configured (not shown).

  Further, in addition to a configuration in which a part of the exterior member 639 can be opened and closed like the opening / closing lid 639T of this modified mode, for example, the transmission member can be replaced with a part of the exterior member (upper surface wall, rear wall, etc.) An opening may be provided.

  In this modification, in a configuration in which a production-use movable device is provided at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside, the movable device is configured to be movable so that it can operate, and the second movable body 637M. The right motor 603R, which is a drive source that generates power for operating the 637M, and the right motor 603R and the second movable body 637M are arranged so as to be linked to the second motor 603R. A second transmission member 636M that transmits to the body 637M is provided, and the entire second transmission member 636M is configured to be detachable independently.

  According to the configuration of the above-described change mode, the second transmission member 636M can be attached and detached to easily change to the irregular second transmission member 640M having another configuration, and thereby the power transmission to the second movable body 637M. It is possible to express different actions by changing the mode. Therefore, it is possible to easily update the operation mode of the second movable body 637M by using the configuration other than the second transmission member 636M as it is, that is, with the minimum number of changes.

  Further, since the bearing portion 6367M and the connecting pin 6361M of the second transmission member 636M are configured to be detachable by elastic engagement, the second transmission member 636M can be easily attached and detached in a one-touch manner. In addition, the engaging claw has a simple structure using an engaging structure in which the engaging claw is elastically engaged with the protruding structure.

  Further, the lower end portion of the second transmission member 636M is pivotally supported by the second rotation shaft 638M and the bearing portion 6367M, and the second rotation shaft 638M and the bearing portion 6367M are elastically engaged. Since it is configured to be detachable by combining, an easily detachable mounting structure is configured using the shaft support structure of the second rotating shaft 638M and the bearing portion 6367M. That is, an easily detachable mounting structure is formed by a simple structure using an engaging structure in which an engaging claw is provided in the bearing portion 6367M and the engaging claw is elastically engaged with the second rotating shaft 638M. Has been.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the cam pin 6071M of the second gear 607M moves in the escape groove 6053M of the second transmission member 605M, so that a part within the drive range of the right motor 603R, that is, the first In the driving range in which the gear 607S is rotated in the counterclockwise direction X11 from the initial position, a transmission limiting mechanism for interrupting or limiting the power transmission to the second movable body 604M is configured. As a configuration in which appropriate resistance means for reducing the rotational force of the gear is provided in a part of the driving range, for example, in the driving range in which the gear is rotated in one direction from the initial position, thereby reducing and transmitting the power to the movable body. Also good. Alternatively, for example, in the driving range in which the gear is rotated in one direction from the initial position, an appropriate stopping means for partially stopping the rotation of the gear is provided, and thereby the power is partially limited and transmitted to the movable body. It is good.

(8) In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is exemplified. However, as the gaming machine, in addition to the pachinko machine, a slot machine and a gaming machine in which the pachinko machine and the slot machine are integrated are also exemplified. .
The basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string made up of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information.
In this case, examples of valuable objects include coins and medals.
As a basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a valuable object In addition, a gaming machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It made.

  This specification discloses all of the following inventions.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is as means A1.
A gaming machine in which a movable device for production is provided at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside,
The movable device is:
A movable body configured to be movable so as to operate;
A drive source for generating power for operating the movable body,
A transmission limiting mechanism for limiting power transmission to the movable body is provided in a part of the driving range of the driving source.

In the present invention, the “drive source” may be an arbitrary signal regardless of the type of generation, such as rotational motion or linear motion (reciprocating motion), continuous operation, or sporadic operation. For example, both motors, solenoids, etc. are implied.
In addition, “restrict power transmission to the movable body” means, for example, transmitting the power to the movable body with a certain amount of power reduction, partially limiting the power to the movable body, and transmitting to the movable body. It is implied to cut off the power transmission.

  According to the configuration of the means A1, power is transmitted from the drive source to the movable body and the movable body operates. However, in a part of the drive range of the drive source, power transmission is limited by the transmission limiting mechanism. Accordingly, the operation of the movable body is limited. Therefore, with a simple configuration that simply provides a transmission limiting mechanism, both the normal operation (normal operation) of the movable body and the operation limited to the normal operation (limiting operation) are performed in the drive range of the drive source. Thus, it is possible to efficiently change the operation of the movable body.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means A1 as means A2.
An internal lottery is performed triggered by entering the starting opening, and an effect including a plurality of different effect patterns is made according to the result of the lottery,
The transmission limiting mechanism is configured to selectively limit power transmission to the movable body when a specific effect pattern of the plurality of effect patterns is made.

  According to the configuration of the means A2, the normal operation and the limiting operation of the movable body are performed according to the difference in the production pattern based on the result of the lottery, so that the production is visually easier to understand. The effect is also better.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means A1 or means A2 as means A3.
The movable body is composed of a plurality of movable bodies including at least a first movable body and a second movable body,
Both the first movable body and the second movable body are driven by power from the same drive source,
In a part of the drive range of the drive source, power transmission to only one of the first movable body and the second movable body is limited by the transmission limiting mechanism.

  According to the configuration of the means A3, during the normal operation, both the first movable body and the second movable body are driven, and part of the driving range of the drive source is the first movable body and the second movable body. One operation is restricted. That is, the operation is performed in two operation patterns: a pattern in which both the first movable body and the second movable body perform normal operation, and a pattern in which one performs normal operation and the other performs a restricting operation. Become. Therefore, a change is more effectively applied to the operation of the movable body, and particularly when the configuration of the means A2 is provided, the difference in the production pattern based on the lottery result is more effectively expressed. In addition, power from the same drive source is used to cause one of the first movable body and the second movable body to perform a normal operation and the other perform a restricting operation. The configuration can be simplified as compared with the case of using. Or, in other words, when separate drive sources are used, it is very easy to cause the first movable body and the second movable body to perform individual operations, whereas the drive range of the same drive source The configuration of the present invention (means A1) in which a transmission limiting mechanism is provided is particularly useful when only one of the first movable body and the second movable body is selectively limited. It has become.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means A1 to A3 as the means A4.
The transmission limiting mechanism is configured to cut off power transmission to a power transmission target.

  In the present invention, the “power transmission target” means that when power is directly transmitted from the drive source to the movable body, the power is transmitted from the drive source to the movable body via another member. In the case of the latter, it means both the other member and the movable body. In the latter case, “discontinue power transmission to the power transmission target” means at least one of the other member and the movable body. It means that the power transmission to is cut off.

  According to the configuration of the means A4, the operation of the power transmission target can be stopped in a part of the drive range of the drive source, and in this case, the operation stop state corresponds to the limit operation. Therefore, the normal operation and the limited operation become the normal operation and its stop, and the comparison becomes clearer.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means A4 as means A5.
The power from the drive source is transmitted when a contact that moves by the power contacts a part of the power transmission target,
The transmission limiting mechanism is configured by providing a non-contact portion where the contact does not touch the power transmission target.

  According to the configuration of the means A5, it is possible to obtain a transmission limiting mechanism capable of interrupting the power transmission to the power transmission target with a simple configuration by providing the non-contact portion.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means A5 as means A6.
The contact can move in a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction;
The power transmission object is a clearance extending along the moving direction of the contact with a width slightly larger than the width of the contact, in which the contact moves in one of the first direction and the second direction. A groove and an abutting portion with which the contact abuts in the other direction are formed.

  According to the configuration of the means A6, power transmission is not performed while the contact moves inside the escape groove. Therefore, the non-contact portion can be configured with a simple configuration in which the escape groove is provided. Furthermore, since the movement of the escape groove in the width direction is restricted by the contact while the contact moves inside the escape groove, the power transmission target in which the escape groove is formed is restricted so that it does not move excessively. Will be. At this time, for example, even if the power transmission target is opened on one side in the first direction and the second direction, and the contactor is not restricted to anything on this one side, the non-contact portion can be configured. However, in this configuration, since the movement of the power transmission target is not restricted, for example, the power transmission target may be moved by receiving some external force. In this way, if the power transmission target should move by itself when it should not move, the player will misunderstand that a different production pattern is made. Therefore, as in the above means A6, if the movement of the power transmission target is restricted in the non-contact portion, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player misunderstands due to the excessive movement of the power transmission target. it can.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of any one of the means A4 to A6 as the means A7.
The power transmission target includes a link arm that is pivotally supported and formed with a cam groove,
The drive source is a motor capable of rotating in the forward and reverse directions, and a gear having a cam pin fitted in a cam groove of the link arm disposed in an eccentric position is directly fixed or interlocked with the rotation shaft of the motor. Concatenated as
The cam pin of the gear is fitted to one end of the cam groove of the link arm, and power is transmitted from the gear to the link arm by rotating the gear so that the cam pin moves to the other end side of the cam groove. And
From one end of the cam groove of the link arm, an escape groove extending in an arc along the movement locus of the cam pin of the gear is formed so as to communicate with the cam groove.

  According to the configuration of the means A7, when the gear rotates so that the cam pin moves to the other end side of the cam groove from the initial position where the cam pin of the gear is fitted to one end of the cam groove of the link arm, the gear When the gear is rotated so that the power is transmitted to the link arm and the link arm rotates, while the cam pin moves from the initial position to the opposite side, the cam pin moves along the escape groove. No power is transmitted to the link arm. That is, when the gear rotates so that the cam pin moves in the cam groove from the initial position, power is transmitted from the motor as the drive source and the link arm rotates as a normal operation, while the cam pin moves from the initial position to the escape groove. When the gear rotates so as to move in, the power transmission to the link arm is interrupted and the link arm is stopped. In this way, the cam pin can be selectively moved from the initial position in the cam groove and the escape groove, so that the power to the link arm that is the target of power transmission in a part of the drive range of the drive source can be obtained. A transmission limiting mechanism capable of effectively limiting transmission is configured.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means A7 as means A8.
A movable body different from the movable body,
The power of the motor is transmitted to the other movable body via the gear, a gear different from the gear, or both within the entire driving range of the motor.

  According to the configuration of the means A8, since another movable body operates within the entire driving range of the motor, the pattern in which both the movable body and the other movable body perform normal operation, and one of the normal operation, The operation is performed in two operation patterns, one of which is a pattern in which the other performs a limiting operation. Therefore, a change is more effectively given to the operation of the movable body. In addition, power from the same motor is used to cause one of the two movable bodies to perform normal operation and the other perform restricting operation, compared to using different drive sources. Thus, the configuration can be simplified. In other words, in the part within the driving range of the same motor, only one of the movable bodies is selectively limited so that the transmission limiting mechanism is provided. The configuration of (Means A1) is particularly useful. Furthermore, since the power from the same motor is transmitted to both movable bodies via one or two gears, a transmission mechanism is configured with a simple configuration, and in particular, only one common gear is used. When using, the number of parts can be reduced.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the means B1.
A gaming machine in which a movable device for production is provided at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside,
The movable device is:
A movable body configured to be movable so as to operate;
A drive source for generating power for operating the movable body,
A driving force along two driving directions, a first driving direction and a second driving direction different from the first driving direction, can be transmitted from the driving source to the movable body,
The movable body is configured to be able to operate in different operation modes along the same direction with respect to each of the first driving direction and the second driving direction.

In the present invention, the “drive source” may be an arbitrary signal regardless of the type of generation, such as rotational motion or linear motion (reciprocating motion), continuous operation, or sporadic operation. For example, both motors, solenoids, etc. are implied.
In addition, the “direction” in the case of “operating in different operation modes along the same direction” means, for example, either the forward or reverse rotational direction in the case of rotational motion, and the same in the case of linear motion. The direction of either one or the other on the straight line is meant, respectively, and “operation mode” means any of the operation speed, the operation amount (rotation angle, movement distance, etc.), the operation interval in the case of intermittent operation, etc. Also imply.

  According to the configuration of the means B1, power is transmitted from the drive source to the movable body to operate the movable body, but when the driving force along the first driving direction is transmitted and along the second driving direction. The movement of the movable body is changed by the movement of the movable body in different operation modes along the same direction when the driving force is transmitted. At this time, since the direction of the operation is the same and the change is given so that the operation mode is different, the same operation is repeated with a slight change, which gradually increases the interest. It is possible to produce an effective production. In addition, the first driving direction and the second driving direction can be easily obtained by using, for example, forward / reverse rotation of a motor, reciprocating operation of a solenoid, and the like, and an operation mode includes an operation amount, an operation speed, and the like. By making them different, they can be easily changed, and therefore the mechanism is not complicated or oversized.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means B1, as means B2.
The drive source is a motor that can rotate forward and reverse,
Having a cam pin that is driven to rotate by the motor and can rotate in a forward and reverse direction on a predetermined circumference;
The power transmission target has a cam groove extending in the direction of a tangential line that contacts the circumference around which the cam pin circulates at the initial position of the cam pin, and is fitted to the cam pin at the cam groove. The initial position of the cam pin and the cam pin Is pivotally supported at a position not on a straight line passing through the center of the circumference of the circle.

  In the present invention, the “power transmission target” means that when power is directly transmitted from the drive source to the movable body, the power is transmitted from the drive source to the movable body via another member. In this case, both the separate member and the movable body are meant.

  According to the configuration of the means B2, when the cam pin moves from the initial position, the power transmission object is moved by the cam mechanism. At this time, the cam groove is the orbit of the cam pin at the initial position of the cam pin. Since it extends in the direction of the tangent line that touches the circumference, even if the cam pin moves in either the forward or reverse direction, the power transmission target is from the initial position of the cam pin to the center of the circumference that is the orbit of the cam pin. Therefore, it will rotate in the same direction. Further, at this time, the center of the circumference, which is the orbit of the cam pin, the initial position of the cam pin, and the rotation center of the power transmission target are not on the same straight line. For example, the cam pin is in the forward or reverse direction from the initial position. Even if they move the same amount (same angle), that is, move symmetrically, the rotation of the power transmission object interlocked with the movement of the cam pin in both directions does not become the same amount (same angle), but slightly deviates. That is, it becomes asymmetric. Therefore, it is possible to realize a mechanism in which the power transmission target operates in different operation modes along the same direction with a simple configuration.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention, as means C1,
A gaming machine in which a movable device for production is provided at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside,
The movable device is:
A movable body configured to be movable so as to operate;
A drive source for generating power for operating the movable body;
A transmission member arranged to be linked to the drive source and the movable body and transmitting power from the drive source to the movable body;
At least a part of the transmission member is configured to be detachable independently.

In the present invention, the “drive source” may be an arbitrary signal regardless of the type of generation, such as rotational motion or linear motion (reciprocating motion), continuous operation, or sporadic operation. For example, both motors, solenoids, etc. are implied.
Also, “detaching and attaching alone” means attaching and detaching by itself without requiring removal of surrounding members (except for temporary movement of surrounding members, etc.). To do.
Further, “configured to be detachable” means that it is attached without using screw fixing, welding or the like, and can be easily attached / detached without using a tool.

  According to the configuration of the means C1, it is possible to easily change to a transmission member having another configuration by attaching / detaching at least a part of the transmission member, thereby changing the mode of power transmission to the movable body. An action can be expressed. Therefore, it is possible to easily update the operation mode of the movable body by using the configuration other than the transmission member as it is, that is, with the minimum number of changes.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means C1, as means C2.
At least a part of the transmission member is configured to be detachable by elastic engagement.

  According to the configuration of the means C2, at least a part of the transmission member can be easily attached and detached in a one-touch manner, and a simple structure such as an engagement structure in which the engagement claw elastically engages the protruding structure. It can be constituted by a simple structure.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means C2, as means C3.
At least a part of the transmission member is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft and a bearing portion, and is configured to be detachable by elastically engaging the rotation shaft and the bearing portion. It is characterized by.

  According to the configuration of the means C3, an easily detachable mounting structure can be configured by using a shaft support structure of the rotating shaft and the bearing portion. That is, an easily detachable mounting structure can be configured by a simple structure such as an engaging structure in which an engaging claw is provided in the bearing portion and the engaging claw is elastically engaged with the rotation shaft. .

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A8, means B1 and means B2, and means C1 to means C3 as means D1.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a ball, which is an example of a valuable object, is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include values to which values (including not only premium spheres but also data written on a magnetic card, etc.) are given.

In the pachinko machine having any one of the means A1 to A8, the transmission limiting mechanism is provided in the movable device, so that the mechanism is not complicated, and the operation of the movable body in the movable device is efficient. A pachinko machine capable of giving a change to the target is obtained.
Further, in the pachinko machine having the configuration of the means B1 or the means B2, the movable body can operate in different operation modes along the same direction with respect to each of the first driving direction and the second driving direction. With this configuration, a pachinko machine that can effectively change the operation of the movable body in the movable device without particularly complicating the mechanism can be obtained.
Further, in the pachinko machine having any one of the means C1 to C3, at least a part of the transmission member is configured to be detachable independently, so that the operation of the movable body in the movable device can be performed easily and simply. A pachinko machine that can be changed is obtained.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A8, means B1 and means B2, and means C1 to means C3 as means D2.
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

The basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string made up of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information.
In this case, examples of valuable objects include coins and medals.

In the slot machine having any one of the means A1 to the means A8, the transmission limiting mechanism is provided in the movable device, so that the mechanism is not complicated and the operation of the movable body in the movable device is efficient. Thus, a slot machine capable of giving a change to the target is obtained.
In the slot machine having the configuration of the means B1 or the means B2, the movable body can operate in different operating modes along the same direction with respect to each of the first driving direction and the second driving direction. By adopting the configuration, a slot machine capable of effectively changing the operation of the movable body in the movable device without particularly complicating the mechanism can be obtained.
Further, in the slot machine having any one of the means C1 to C3, at least a part of the transmission member is configured to be detachable independently, so that the operation of the movable body in the movable device can be performed easily and simply. A slot machine that can be changed is obtained.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A8, means B1 and means B2, and means C1 to means C3 as means D3.
The gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.

  As a basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time has elapsed. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a valuable object In addition, a gaming machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It made.

In a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine having a configuration of any one of means A1 to means A8 and a slot machine are fused, by providing a transmission limiting mechanism in the movable device, the mechanism is not particularly complicated, A gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused can be obtained which can efficiently change the operation of the movable body in the movable device.
Further, in the gaming machine in which the pachinko machine having the configuration of the means B1 or the means B2 and the slot machine are fused, the movable body is in the same direction with respect to each of the first driving direction and the second driving direction. A pachinko machine and a slot machine that can effectively change the operation of the movable body in the movable device without complicating the mechanism by adopting a configuration capable of operating in different operation modes along the line. Can be obtained.
In addition, in the gaming machine in which the pachinko machine having the configuration of any one of the means C1 to the means C3 and the slot machine are combined, at least a part of the transmission member is configured to be detachable independently. A gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine can be combined, which can easily and easily change the operation of the movable body, is obtained.

  The present invention can be suitably implemented in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

603R: Right motor (drive source)
636M: second transmission member 637M: second movable body

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A gaming machine in which a movable device for production is provided at a position that can be visually recognized from the outside,
The movable device is:
A movable body configured to be movable so as to operate;
A drive source for generating power for operating the movable body;
A transmission member arranged to be linked to the drive source and the movable body and transmitting power from the drive source to the movable body;
At least a part of the transmission member is configured to be detachable independently at a predetermined position of the movable device,
The movable body is controlled so as to be able to operate in a plurality of different operation patterns, and is controlled so that the operation patterns are selectively performed by a plurality of types of reach with different probability of winning a jackpot. A gaming machine characterized by

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