JP2015188695A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing game media from blocking the motion of a movable body.SOLUTION: An initial position of a second movable body K2 is set at a position where the second movable body K2 is housed in a housing part K2c. When in a state where the second movable body K2 is in the initial position, as clearances C4, C5 between the second movable body K2 and each decorative members 30, 31 are set smaller than a game ball YK, the game ball YK can stay bridging the second movable body K2 and each decorative members 30, 31. Also, in a state where the second movable body K2 has moved to a presentation position, the clearances C4, C5 are set larger than the game ball YK, the game ball YK can flow into the housing part K2c. And the housing part K2c and a storage space 33 are communicated so that the game ball YK flows into the housing part K2c can be guided to the storage space 33.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a movable body effect performed by causing a movable body to perform a predetermined operation.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a movable body effect is executed by causing a movable body for presentation arranged on a game board to perform a predetermined operation (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a plurality of movable bodies are arranged on the front side of the effect display device in the game board, and the interest of the player is improved by operating these movable bodies.

JP 2010-259458 A

  By the way, in a pachinko machine, when a game ball as a game medium flows down the game area on the game board, it jumps up due to an impact when it hits a game nail or the like, or a store clerk of the game store opens the front door. If the game ball is accidentally dropped, the game ball may ride on the movable body. In such a case, the game ball may be sandwiched between the movable body and another member along with the operation of the movable body, which may hinder the operation of the movable body.

  This invention is made in view of the said prior art, The objective is to provide the game machine which can suppress that operation | movement of a movable body is prevented by game media.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a gaming board and a movable body assembled to the gaming board, and in a gaming machine capable of performing a movable body effect by performing a predetermined operation on the movable body, A storage space provided outside the operating range and capable of storing game media, wherein the movable body effect by the specific movable body among the movable bodies includes an operation of moving the specific movable body from the original position to the effect position; The original position of the specific movable body is set to a position where the specific movable body is accommodated in a predetermined accommodation space, and the specific movable body and the specific movable body are in the state where the specific movable body is in the original position. Since the clearance between the movable member and a component constituting the game board is set smaller than the game medium, the game medium straddles the specific movable body and the component member. It becomes possible to stay In the state where the specific movable body moves toward the effect position, the clearance between the specific movable body and the component member is set larger than the game medium, so that the game medium is stored in the accommodation space. The storage space and the storage space are communicated to the storage space so that the game medium that has flowed into the storage space can be guided.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the gaming board is provided with an opening, and separately from the component member, a display device capable of displaying a predetermined image is assembled so as to be visible from the opening. It is preferable that the specific movable body and the structural member are disposed on the front side of the display device in a lower portion in the opening.

In the gaming machine, it is preferable that the upper surface of the component member is inclined toward the accommodation space.
In the above gaming machine, the movable body further includes a non-specific movable body different from the specific movable body as the constituent member, and the non-specific movable body stores the game medium by executing a movable body effect. It is preferable to be configured to be guided toward the space.

In the gaming machine, it is preferable that the storage space is provided below the accommodation space in the game board.
With respect to the gaming machine, it is preferable that the bottom of the storage space is inclined toward a discharge part for discharging the game medium to the outside of the machine.

  In the gaming machine, the discharge unit discharges the game medium flowing into the winning opening provided in the game board to the outside of the game machine, and discharges the game medium flowing into the out port to the outside of the machine. Of these discharge portions, it is preferable that the discharge portion is also used as at least one discharge portion.

  In the gaming machine, it is preferable that a groove portion extending along a direction toward the accommodation space is provided on the upper surface of the component member.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that operation | movement of a movable body is prevented by the game medium.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. AA line sectional view shown in FIG. BB sectional drawing shown in FIG. The perspective view which expands and schematically shows a part of game board. The perspective view which expands and schematically shows a part of game board in the state which the 1st movable body moved to the production position. CC sectional view taken on the line in FIG. The perspective view which expands and schematically shows a part of game board in the state which the 2nd movable body and the 3rd movable body moved to the production position. DD sectional view taken on the line in FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. Sectional drawing of a game board in the state which has a 2nd movable body and a 3rd movable body in an original position. Sectional drawing of the game board in the state which the 2nd movable body and the 3rd movable body moved to the production position. Sectional drawing of the game board in another embodiment. The front view which shows typically the game board in another embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In this specification, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front (front)”, “rear (back)” are “up”, “down”, “left”, “ “Right”, “front (front)”, “rear (back)”.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine has a gaming board YB. The pachinko gaming machine has, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, a protective glass (not shown) that protects the game board YB in a state that can be seen through from the player, and a front door ZT that supports the protective glass. The front door ZT is supported by the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine at the left edge so that it can be opened and closed on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game board YB can be accessed by opening the front door ZT.

  In addition, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when the game ball YK as a game medium is launched on the game board YB is disposed. Also, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, a speaker SP configured to execute a sound effect as a game effect by outputting music, sound effects, or the like is disposed. Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, a decoration lamp SR configured to be able to execute a light emission effect as a game effect is provided by flashing or lighting a light emitter such as an LED (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board YB has a game board YC with various decorations on the surface. On the front side of the game board YC, a guide rail GR is arranged in a circular spiral shape, and the front side of the game board YC is partitioned by the guide rail GR, so that the game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD A game area YR where YK flows down is provided. Further, the game board YC has an opening (not shown), and a frame-like display frame HW in which decorative members (design members) with various designs are arranged is assembled in the opening. . The display frame HW has an opening HWa. The opening HWa is an opening provided in the game board YB. In the state where the front door ZT is closed, the clearance between the front surface of the display frame HW and the protective glass is set to be smaller than the size (diameter) of the game ball YK over the entire circumference of the display frame HW. . For this reason, in a state where the front door ZT is closed, the game ball YK flowing down the game area YR is not allowed to flow into the opening HW of the display frame HW in principle. However, for example, when the front door ZT is opened, the game ball YK may flow from the game area YR into the opening HWa.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 capable of displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of symbols. The special symbol display device 11 displays a symbol variation game performed by varying the special symbol. In the following description, a symbol variation game using a special symbol is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”. The special symbol is a symbol used for notifying a determination result of a jackpot determination (a jackpot lottery) as to whether or not the jackpot will be described later.

  In the special symbol display device 11, the variation display of the special symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changed in the display area of the display device that displays the symbol. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol variation game, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed as a fixed stop display as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination described later. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result), and a missing symbol that can recognize a slippage (a loss display result).

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 configured to be able to execute a display effect as a game effect by displaying various images as predetermined images. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 13 is assembled to the game board YB in a state where the opening HW of the display frame HW and the image display unit GH are aligned and matched so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized by the player. ing.

  The effect display device 13 displays a display effect related to the special symbol variation game. More specifically, in the effect display device 13, as one of the display effects, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol sequences and a symbol combination is displayed (derived). In the decorative symbol variation game, the symbol sequence is displayed over three columns of the left symbol sequence, the middle symbol sequence, and the right symbol sequence as viewed from the player. In the following description, the symbol variation game using the ornament symbol is referred to as “decoration symbol variation game”. The decorative design is a design for production (production design) used for diversifying display production. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, images simulating the Arabic numerals [1] to [8] are set as decorative symbols that can be displayed in the left symbol row and the right symbol row.

  In the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. “Temporary stop display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, such as a fluctuation state. The effect display device 13 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination exclusively displayed on the effect display device 13.

  The effect display device 13 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbol based on the decorative symbol is a symbol combination (for example, [7,7,7]) in which the decorative symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13 are the same. In the special symbol variation game, when the off symbol is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (the off display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbols due to the ornament symbols are symbol combinations in which the ornament symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 13 are not the same (for example, [1 / 3.2] or [7 / 8.7]). It is said that.

  When the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the left symbol row and the right symbol row are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination. In the reach state, among the plurality of symbol sequences, the decorative symbols of a specific symbol sequence (left and right symbol sequences in this embodiment) are temporarily stopped as the same type, and a symbol sequence other than the specific symbol sequence ( In this embodiment, the decorative symbol in the middle symbol row) is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. The effect display device 13 can display the reach effect as one of the display effects after the reach symbol combination is displayed in the decorative symbol variation game until the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. is there.

  In the game board YB, below the effect display device 13, a stage 12 configured to allow the game ball YK to roll left and right is disposed. In the game board YB, a partition member 12a extending in the left-right direction is disposed above the stage 12. The partition member 12a has a rear wall portion that extends in the vertical direction and a ceiling portion that protrudes forward from the upper end portion of the rear wall portion, and has a cross-sectional shape when cut along a plane orthogonal to the left-right direction. Inverted L shape. The partition member 12a partitions a region where the game ball YK can flow down and a region on the effect display device 13 side in the game region YR, and the game ball YK jumped up on the stage 12 is an opening of the display frame HW. Riding on the inside of the HWa is suppressed.

  In the game board YB, a first starter device 15 having a first starter port 14 into which a game ball YK can enter is disposed below the effect display device 13. A game ball YK can always enter the first start port 14. Further, a first start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 10) that detects a game ball YK that has entered the first start port 14 is provided in the back of the first start port 14.

  In the game board YB, a second starter device 17 having a second starter port 16 into which a game ball YK can enter is disposed on the right side of the first starter port 14. Further, a second start port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 10) that detects the game ball YK that has entered the second start port 16 is provided in the back of the second start port 16. In the present embodiment, the start condition for the special symbol variation game can be satisfied by the start port sensors SE1 and SE2 detecting the game ball YK. In the present embodiment, the start-up sensors SE1 and SE2 detect the game ball YK, thereby satisfying a payout condition for the game ball YK as a predetermined number of prize balls. Further, the second starter device 17 has an opening / closing door (ordinary electric accessory) 18 that opens and closes by an operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 10). The open / close door 18 is operable in an open state in which the game ball YK can easily enter the second start port 16 and a closed state in which the game ball YK cannot enter the second start port 16 easily.

  In the game board YB, a big prize opening device 20 having a big prize opening 19 into which the game ball YK can enter is arranged at the lower right of the effect display device 13. In addition, a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 10) that detects a game ball YK that has entered the special winning opening 19 is provided in the back of the special winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, when the count sensor SE3 detects the game ball YK that has entered the special winning opening 19, the payout condition for the game ball YK as a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The special prize opening device 20 has a special prize opening door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of a special prize opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 10). The special winning opening door 21 is operable in an open state in which the game ball YK can easily enter the special winning opening 19 and in a closed state in which it is difficult for the gaming ball YK to enter the special winning opening 19.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a positive determination is made in the big hit determination, the big hit game is awarded after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game. In the big hit game, the big prize opening door 21 is opened, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball YK into the big prize opening 19. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the payout condition of the prize ball during the big hit game.

  In the game board YB, a hold display device 22 is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 13. The hold display device 22 displays the number of held special symbol variation games that are not yet executed because the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. In the following description, the number of special symbol variation games on hold is indicated as “special symbol hold number”.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 24 capable of displaying normal symbols as a plurality of types of symbols is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 13. The normal symbol display device 24 displays a symbol variation game that is performed by varying the normal symbol. In the following description, a symbol variation game using a normal symbol is referred to as “ordinary symbol variation game”. In the normal symbol display device 24, the normal symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the normal hit determination described later. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit (ordinary hit display result) and a normal offset symbol that can recognize a normal offset (usually a shift indication result).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, if a positive determination is made in the normal winning determination, the normal winning game is given after the normal winning symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the normal symbol changing game. In the normal hit game, the open / close door 18 is opened, and the game ball YK can easily enter the second start port 16. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the start condition of the special symbol variation game and the payout condition of the prize ball during the normal game.

  In the game board YB, an operation gate 25 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 13. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 10) that detects the game ball YK that has entered (passed) the ball. In the present embodiment, when the gate sensor SE4 detects the game ball YK, the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established. In the following description, the number of held normal symbol variation games that have not been executed because the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is indicated as “ordinary symbol hold number”.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the game board YB is provided with a movable body for production capable of performing a movable body production by performing a predetermined operation. In the movable body of the present embodiment, there are a first movable body K1a, K1b, a second movable body K2, and a third movable body K3 as a plurality of movable bodies having different arrangement positions and movable ranges. Hereinafter, each movable body K1 to K3 and the decorative member as a constituent member disposed around each movable body K1 to K3 in the display frame HW will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, the first movable body K1a and the first movable body K1b as non-specific movable bodies are arranged in the left-right direction at the lower edge of the opening HWa. Each of the first movable bodies K1a and K1b has a rectangular box shape. In the display frame body HW, a lower edge portion of the opening HWa is provided with a housing portion K1c in which the first movable bodies K1a and K1b are housed when the movable body effect is not executed. In the present embodiment, the positions where the first movable bodies K1a, K1b are accommodated in the accommodating portion K1c are the original positions of the first movable bodies K1a, K1b.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the first movable bodies K1a and K1b are positioned at the original position (accommodating portion K1c) and on the front side of the effect display device 13 by an actuator such as a stepping motor (not shown). It is configured to be able to appear and appear along the vertical direction between the production positions. In the following description, a movable body effect that swings the first movable bodies K1a and K1b along the vertical direction is referred to as a “first movable body effect”.

  Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 3-7, the 2nd movable body K2 as a specific movable body is arrange | positioned behind each 1st movable body K1a and K1b in the lower edge part of the opening part HWa. The second movable body K2 is a plate-shaped movable body extending along the left-right direction. On the upper surface of the second movable body K2, a plurality of fine groove portions extending in the front-rear direction, in other words, a knurled portion K2d in which ridges are arranged in the left-right direction is formed.

  In the display frame body HW, a housing portion K2c that houses the second movable body K2 when the movable body effect is not executed is provided at the lower edge of the opening HWa. In the present embodiment, the position where the second movable body K2 is accommodated in the accommodation portion K2c is the original position of the second movable body K2.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the second movable body K <b> 2 has an upper region in the original position (accommodating portion K <b> 2 c) and the front side of the effect display device 13 by an actuator such as a stepping motor (not shown). It is configured to be able to appear and move along the vertical direction between the production position set as the covering position.

  Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 4-7, the 3rd movable body K3 is arrange | positioned by the upper edge part of the opening part HWa. The third movable body K3 is a plate-shaped movable body extending along the left-right direction. In the display frame HW, an upper edge portion of the opening HWa is provided with a housing portion K3c in which the third movable body K3 is housed when the movable body effect is not executed. In the present embodiment, the position where the third movable body K3 is accommodated in the accommodation portion K3c is the original position of the third movable body K3.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the third movable body K <b> 3 has an original position (accommodating portion K <b> 3 c) and a lower area on the front side of the effect display device 13 by an actuator such as a stepping motor (not shown). It is configured to be able to appear and move along the vertical direction between the production position set as the covering position. In the following description, a movable body effect that moves the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 to each effect position along the vertical direction is referred to as a “second movable body effect”.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, in the display frame HW, on the front side of the effect display device 13 and on the rear side of the housing portion K2c (the second movable body K2 in the original position), as a decorative member, A substantially plate-shaped first decorative member 30 extending along the left-right direction is disposed. Further, in the display frame HW, on the front side of the housing portion K2c (the second movable body K2 in the original position) and on the rear side of the housing portion K1c (the first movable bodies K1a and K1b in the original position) As a decorative member, a substantially plate-shaped second decorative member 31 extending along the left-right direction is provided. The second decorative member 31 has a square box-shaped partition part 31a at the center in the left-right direction. On the upper surface of the second decorative member 31, a plurality of fine grooves extending along the front-rear direction, in other words, a knurled portion 31d where ridges are arranged along the left-right direction is formed.

  The first movable bodies K1a and K1b, the second movable body K2, the third movable body K3, the first decorative member 30, and the second decorative member 31 are arranged on the front side of the effect display device 13. And each above-mentioned accommodating part K1c is formed as the space divided by the rear wall part of the division member 12a, the 2nd decoration member 31, and the right and left wall in the opening part HWa. That is, each accommodating part K1c is arrange | positioned on either side on both sides of the partition part 31a in the lower edge part of the opening part HWa.

  Moreover, the above-mentioned accommodating part K2c is formed as a space defined by the first decorative member 30, the second decorative member 31, and the left and right walls of the opening HWa. The accommodating portion K2c is a substantially flat rectangular space that extends along the up-down direction and is provided over the entire width of the opening HW in the left-right direction at the lower edge of the opening HWa.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the first movable bodies K1a, K1b, and the second movable body K2 are in their original positions, the movable bodies K1a, K1b, K2, the first decorative member 30, and the second decorative member 31 are provided. Are located on the same plane (or substantially on the same plane). In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the clearance between the movable bodies K1a, K1b, K2 and the decorative members 30, 31 at the lower edge of the opening HWa is a game ball in any part. It is set smaller than the diameter of YK. More specifically, the clearance C1 between the first movable bodies K1a, K1b and the rear wall portion of the partition member 12a in the front-rear direction in a state where the first movable bodies K1a, K1b are located at the original positions, It is smaller than the diameter of the game ball YK. In a state where the first movable bodies K1a and K1b are located at the original positions, the clearance C2 between the partition portion 31a and the first movable bodies K1a and K1b in the left-right direction is smaller than the diameter of the game ball YK. In a state where the first movable bodies K1a and K1b are located at the original positions, the clearance C3 between the second decorative member 31 and the first movable bodies K1a and K1b in the front-rear direction is based on the diameter of the game ball YK. small.

  Further, in a state where the second movable body K2 is located at the original position, the clearance C4 between the second decorative member 31 and the second movable body K2 in the front-rear direction is smaller than the diameter of the game ball YK. In a state where the second movable body K2 is located at the original position, the clearance C5 between the first decorative member 30 and the second movable body K2 in the front-rear direction is smaller than the diameter of the game ball YK. However, the clearance (separation distance) between the first decorative member 30 and the second decorative member 31 is larger than the diameter of the game ball YK. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the size of the accommodating portion K2c in the front-rear direction is set larger than the diameter of the game ball YK. The clearances C1 to C5 are all set to be larger than zero, and the decorative members 30 and 31 and the movable bodies K1a, K1b, and K2 are not in contact with each other.

  In the game board YB, a storage space 33 is provided on the back side of the game board YC and below the storage portion K2c. The storage space 33 extends in the left-right direction and stores the game ball YK. Yes. The storage space 33 is provided outside the operating range (outside the movable range) of each of the first movable bodies K1a and K1b and the second movable body K2. The storage space 33 has a size along the front-rear direction and the left-right direction larger than the diameter of the game ball YK. The storage space 33 communicates with the housing portion K2c at the lower end of the housing portion K2c.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
A main control board 40 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 40 executes processing related to the game in the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. An effect control board 41 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board 41 executes processing related to the execution of the game effect based on the control signal output from the main control board 40. That is, the effect control board 41 controls the display mode of the effect display device 13 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters), the light emission mode of the decoration lamp SR, and the sound output mode of the speaker SP.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, and a random number generation circuit 40d. A main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, and a random number generation circuit 40d are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Further, a first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. In addition, a special symbol display device 11, a hold display device 22, and a normal symbol display device 24 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a is connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 40a to execute processing relating to the game. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is a base of the game effect from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. That is, the variation pattern can specify the variation time (effect time) from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Further, the variation pattern can specify the variation content (effect content) of the game effect from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In addition, various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 40b. More specifically, in the main control ROM 40b, the big hit determination value used for the big hit determination, the normal hit determination value used for the normal hit determination, and the reach determination value used for the reach determination as to whether or not the execution of the reach effect is permitted. Is remembered.

  The main control RAM 40c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the main control CPU 40a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 40c. The software random number is a reach determination random number used for reach determination, a big hit design random number used when determining a big hit symbol of a special symbol, or a variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a variation pattern. The random number generation circuit 40d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a big hit determination random number used for jackpot determination or a normal hit determination random number used for normal hit determination.

Next, the effect control board 41 will be described.
The effect control board 41 includes an effect control CPU 41a, an effect control ROM 41b, and an effect control RAM 41c. An effect control ROM 41b and an effect control RAM 41c are connected to the effect control CPU 41a. In addition, the effect display device 13, the decorative lamp SR, and the speaker SP are connected to the effect control CPU 41a.

  The effect control CPU 41a executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) in which various software random numbers are updated every predetermined control period (interrupt period) and stored in the effect control RAM 41c. The effect control ROM 41b stores an effect control program for executing processing related to execution of game effects and the like. In the effect control ROM 41b, display effect data for display effects (various image data such as symbols, background images, characters and characters), sound effect data for sound effects (audio data such as music and sound effects), In addition, light emission effect data (light emission data such as a lighting pattern) for the light emission effect is stored. The effect control RAM 41c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main control board 40 based on the main control program will be described.
First, the special symbol input process will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes a special symbol input process every predetermined control cycle.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball YK has entered either the first start port 14 or the second start port 16 (step Sa1). That is, in step Sa1, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a detection signal output when each of the start port sensors SE1 and SE2 detects the game ball YK is input. When the game balls YK are not in the start openings 14 and 16 (step Sa1: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game balls YK have entered the respective start openings 14 and 16 (step Sa1: YES), the main control CPU 40a has the number of special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c less than the upper limit of four. It is determined whether or not there is (step Sa2). When the number of special symbol hold is not less than the upper limit of 4 (step Sa2: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. If the special symbol hold count is less than the upper limit of 4 (step Sa2: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the special symbol hold count and rewrites the special symbol hold count (step Sa3). At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the hold display device 22 so as to display the number of special symbol holds after 1 addition.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires various random number values, and the acquired various random number values are stored in the order in which the various random number values are stored, and the various random number values stored first. It is stored in the main control RAM 40c so that it can be specified (step Sa4). In step Sa4, the main control CPU 40a obtains the value of the big hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 40d, and also calculates the value of the big hit symbol random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number. It is read from the main control RAM 40c and obtained. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes a special symbol start process after the special symbol input process every predetermined control cycle.
As shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step Sb1). In step Sb1, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination in step Sb1 when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the big hit game is not being executed, while the special symbol fluctuation game is being executed or during the big hit game. If yes, a negative determination is made in step Sb1. When the start condition is not satisfied (step Sb1: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step Sb1: YES), the main control CPU 40a reads the special symbol hold number from the main control RAM 40c (step Sb2). Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations is greater than 0 (step Sb3). When the number of special symbol hold is not greater than 0 (step Sb3: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the number of special symbol hold is larger than 0 (step Sb3: YES), the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of special symbol hold and rewrites the number of special symbol hold (step Sb4). At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the hold display device 22 so as to display the special symbol hold number after 1 subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 40a, among the various random number values stored in the main control RAM 40c, the first stored various random number values (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number, reach determination random number) , And a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution) are acquired (step Sb5).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value (step Sb6). When the value of the big hit determination random number matches the value of the big hit determination value (step Sb6: YES), the main control CPU 40a, based on the value of the big hit symbol random number read out in the process of step Sb5 described above, From the symbols, a definite stop symbol to be determinated and stopped by the special symbol display device 11 is determined (step Sb7). Next, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number read out in the process of step Sb5 described above (step Sb8). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to Step Sb9.

  On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value (step Sb6: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs reach determination based on the value of the reach determination random number (step Sb10). More specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the reach determination random number value acquired from the main control RAM 40c in step Sb5 described above matches the reach determination value.

  When the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value match (step Sb10: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines a deviating symbol as a fixed stop symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state on the special symbol display device 11 (step Sb10: YES). Sb11). Next, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern for the off-reach effect based on the variation pattern distribution random number value read out in the process of step Sb5 described above (step Sb12). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to Step Sb9.

  On the other hand, if the value of the reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value (step Sb10: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines a deviating symbol as a definite stop symbol to be definitely stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 11. (Step Sb13). Next, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern for the offending effect based on the variation pattern distribution random number value read out in the process of step Sb5 described above (step Sb14). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to Step Sb9.

  In step Sb9, the main control CPU 40a executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 41 at a predetermined timing. First, the main control CPU 40a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and for instructing the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 40a starts measuring the variation time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Note that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a displays the determined fixed stop symbol as a fixed stop display when the variation time set in the specified variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols when the variation time set in the designated variation pattern has elapsed, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

Next, the jackpot process will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a first outputs an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect. Next, the main control CPU 40a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls the big prize opening solenoid SOL2 to open the big prize opening door 21 with the start of the round game to open the big prize opening 19, and to finish the round game With the establishment of, the grand prize opening door 21 is closed and the special prize opening 19 is closed. An end condition for one round game is satisfied when a specified time has elapsed since the start of the round game, or when a specified number of game balls are detected by the count sensor SE3. The main control CPU 40a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect when the final round game is completed. The main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed. Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of controlling the gaming state after the big hit game is finished to a predetermined gaming state (for example, a probability variation state).

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 41a of the effect control board 41 will be described based on the effect control program. When the control command is input from the main control CPU 40a, the effect control CPU 41a executes various processes in accordance with the control command.

First, the decorative symbol variation process will be described.
In the decorative symbol variation process, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the rendering display device 13 based on the final stop symbol specified by the special symbol specifying command. To do. The effect control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, the effect control CPU 41a uses a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. To decide. In other words, the effect control CPU 41a determines the combination of symbols for the loss reach when the designated final stop symbol is a loss symbol and the variation pattern for the loss reach effect is specified. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the variation pattern for the outlier effect is designated, the effect control CPU 41a determines an off symbol combination.

  Further, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 41a starts the variation display of the decoration symbols of all the symbol sequences, and controls the display contents of the effect display device 13 so that the decoration symbol variation game is started. The effect control CPU 41a specifies the specific effect content of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command, and the decorative symbol variation game is displayed with the identified effect content. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled. Then, the effect control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 so that the determined decorative symbols are displayed in a definite stop when the all symbols stop command is input.

Next, the big hit effect process will be described.
When the opening command is input, the effect control CPU 41a specifies the effect content of the opening effect, and controls the effect display device 13, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp SR so that the opening effect is performed with the specified effect content. To do. When the round command is input, the effect control CPU 41a specifies the effect contents of the round effect, and controls the effect display device 13, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp SR so that the round effect is performed with the specified effect contents. To do. When the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 41a specifies the effect contents of the ending effect, and controls the effect display device 13, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp SR so that the ending effect is performed with the specified effect contents. To do.

Next, the movable body effect process will be described.
The production control CPU 41a controls the operations of the first movable bodies K1a and K1b so that the first movable body production is performed when the first movable body production start condition is satisfied. Then, when the end condition for the first movable body effect is satisfied, the production control CPU 41a moves the first movable bodies K1a, K1b so that the first movable bodies K1a, K1b move to the original position (accommodating portion K1c). To control the operation.

  For example, the start of the first round game can be set as the start condition of the first movable body effect, while the start of the ending effect can be set as the end condition of the first movable body effect. In this case, when the production control CPU 41a inputs a round command instructing the first round game, the first movable bodies K1a and K1b are swung vertically in accordance with the rhythm of the music output from the speaker SP. In this manner, the operations of the first movable bodies K1a and K1b are controlled. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 41a controls the operations of the first movable bodies K1a and K1b so that the first movable bodies K1a and K1b move to the original positions (accommodating portions K1c). It should be noted that other conditions can be set as the start condition of the first movable body effect, such as, for example, that the symbol variation game that is on hold includes a big hit symbol variation game (so-called on-hold bonus game).

  The effect control CPU 41a controls the operations of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 so that the second movable body effect is performed when the start condition of the second movable body effect is established. Then, the production control CPU 41a controls the operation of the second movable body K2 so that the second movable body K2 moves to the original position (accommodating portion K2c) when the end condition of the second movable body production is satisfied. In addition, the effect control CPU 41a controls the operation of the third movable body K3 so that the third movable body K3 moves to the original position (accommodating portion K3c).

  For example, the start of the predetermined effect period in the decorative symbol variation game can be set as the start condition of the second movable body effect, while the end of the predetermined effect period can be set as the end condition of the second movable object effect. In this case, when the production period starts, the production control CPU 41a controls the operations of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 so that the second movable body production is performed. In addition, when the effect period ends, the effect control CPU 41a controls the operations of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 so as to move to the original positions.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine configured as described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, in a state where the movable bodies K1a, K1b, and K2 are located at their original positions, the upper surfaces of the movable bodies K1a, K1b, and K2, and the decorative members 30, 31 are on the same plane The clearances C1 to C5 are all smaller than the diameter of the game ball YK. Therefore, for example, when a store clerk or the like of a game store opens the front door ZT for maintenance or the like, even if the game ball YK flows from the game area YR into the lower edge of the opening HWa, the game ball YK Is prevented from entering the game board from the clearances C1 to C5. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game ball YK that has flowed into the opening HW is locked in the front-rear direction on each of the clearances C1 to C5, that is, the movable bodies K1a, K1b, and K2 It is possible to stay over the members 30 and 31. In particular, since the clearances C1 to C5 of the present embodiment are formed to be larger than zero, the game ball YK that has flowed into the opening HW is slightly easily fitted into the clearances C1 to C5, and is anteroposteriorly caused by vibration or the like. It is suppressed that it moves to.

  In addition, a knurled portion K2d is formed on the upper surface of the second movable body K2, and a knurled portion 31d is formed on the upper surface of the second decorative member 31. As described above, each knurled portion K2d, 31d includes a plurality of fine grooves extending in the front-rear direction, so that each knurled portion K2d, 31d and the game ball YK are related in the left-right direction. It is stopped and the game ball is restrained from moving in the left-right direction due to vibration or the like.

  In this state, even if the first movable body effect is performed, each first movable body K1a, K1b is formed in a square box shape, so that the game ball YK flows from the clearances C1 to C3 into the housing portion K1c. To be suppressed. Further, as shown by a two-dot chain line in the figure, when the game ball YK stays above the clearance C3 (not shown in the figure), when the first movable body effect is executed, As the first movable bodies K1a and K1b move upward, the game ball YK is moved toward the clearance C4. That is, each first movable body K1a, K1b of the present embodiment is configured to be able to guide the game ball YK toward the housing portion K2c by executing the first movable body effect.

  And as shown in FIG. 14, when a 2nd movable body effect is performed, the opening part of the accommodating part K2c will be open | released with the upward movement of the 2nd movable body K2. For this reason, the game ball YK staying above the clearance C4 and the clearance C5 flows into the storage portion K2c and falls by gravity into the storage space 33 provided below the storage portion K2c. That is, the game ball YK is guided to the storage space 33 by the storage portion K2c. As described above, since the storage space 33 is disposed outside the operation range of the movable bodies K1a, K1b, K2, and K3, the second movable body K2 is the original when the second movable body effect ends. Even if it is moved to the position (accommodating portion K2c), the second movable body K2 and the game ball YK do not come into contact with each other. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the passage for discharging the game ball YK from the opening HWa to the storage space 33 and the housing portion K2c for housing the second movable body K2 are combined. .

The pachinko gaming machine configured as described above has the following effects.
(1) When the second movable body effect is not executed by the second movable body K2, the game ball YK can stay over the second movable body K2 and the decorative members 30, 31, while the second movable body K2 is retained. When the second movable body effect is performed by the body K2, the game ball YK can flow into the housing portion K2c of the second movable body K2. And the game ball YK which flowed into the accommodating part K2c is guided to the storage space 33 provided outside the operation range of the second movable body K2. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even when the game ball YK rides on the second movable body K2 and the decorative members 30, 31, the game ball YK has the second movable body K2 and the decorative members 30, 31. , The operation of the second movable body K2 can be prevented from being hindered by the game ball YK.

  (2) Since the second movable body K2 and the decorative members 30 and 31 are arranged on the front side of the effect display device 13 in the lower part in the opening HWa for assembling the effect display device 13, the game The ball YK is easy to get on. However, in the present embodiment, the game ball YK is prevented from being sandwiched between the second movable body K2 and the decorative members 30, 31, and the operation of the second movable body K2 is hindered by the game ball YK. Can be suppressed.

  (3) Since the first movable body effect by the first movable bodies K1a and K1b is executed, the game ball YK is guided toward the storage portion K2c, so that the game ball YK is smoothly transferred to the storage portion K2c. It can be moved.

  (4) Since the storage space 33 is provided below the storage portion K2c, the game ball YK that has flowed into the storage portion K2c can be guided by gravity. Therefore, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine can be simplified.

  (5) The second decorative member 31 has a knurled portion 31d on the upper surface. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the riding game ball YK from moving in a direction different from the direction toward the housing portion K2c, and to retain the game ball YK.

  (6) The second movable body K2 has a knurled portion K2d on the upper surface. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the riding game ball YK from moving in a direction different from the direction toward the housing portion K2c, and to retain the game ball YK.

  (7) Since the second movable body effect is performed as part of the game effect in the pachinko gaming machine, dedicated control for discharging the game ball YK flowing into the opening HWa to the storage space 33 is executed. In comparison, it is possible to suppress interruption of the game by the player. That is, the game ball YK that has flowed into the opening HWa can be discharged to the storage space 33 at any time during the game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-As shown in FIG. 15, the upper surface 35 of the 1st decoration member 30 or the 2nd decoration member 31 may incline toward the accommodating part K2c. According to this structure, since the upper surface 35 of each decoration member 30 and 31 inclines toward the accommodating part K2c, the riding game ball YK can be smoothly moved toward the accommodating part K2c.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the bottom portion (bottom surface) 33 a of the storage space 33 is provided with a discharge portion (discharge hole) 36 for discharging the game ball YK to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine, and the bottom portion 33 a of the storage space 33. May be inclined toward the discharge portion 36. According to this configuration, since the bottom portion 33 a of the storage space 33 is inclined toward the discharge portion 36, the game ball YK that has flowed into the storage space 33 can be easily discharged from the discharge portion 36.

  The discharge unit 36 also discharges the game ball YK that has flowed into the winning opening provided on the game board YB to the outside of the machine and the game ball YK that has flowed into the out port 37 to the outside. Among the discharge parts for the purpose, at least one of the discharge parts may also be used. Here, the winning opening is the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 16, the big winning opening 19, or a normal winning opening. In addition, the out port 37 is a ball entrance for discharging the game balls YK that have not entered the prize port provided in the game board YB to the outside of the machine. According to this configuration, since at least one of the winning portion discharge portion and the outlet portion 37 discharge portion is also used as the discharge portion 36 for the storage space 33, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine can be simplified.

  -You may have one groove part extended along the front-back direction in the upper surface of the 2nd decoration member 31 or the 2nd movable body K2. That is, it does not have to be knurled. Further, the knurled portion may be provided on the upper surface of the first decorative member 30 or each of the first movable bodies K1a and K1b.

  -Each decoration member 30,31 and each movable body K1a, K1b, K2 may have 1 or several groove part extended along a left-right direction on the upper surface. Moreover, the 1st decoration member 30 and the 2nd movable body K2 do not need to have a groove part (knurl part).

  The upper surfaces of the decorative members 30 and 31 and the movable bodies K1a, K1b, and K2 may be inclined toward the concave portions provided at the end portions and the intermediate portions in the left-right direction. According to such a configuration, the game balls YK flowing into the opening HWa can be easily collected by collecting them in the recesses. In particular, when the concave portion is provided at the end portion in the left-right direction, the concave portion becomes difficult (or impossible) to be visually recognized by the player by another decorative member provided on the display frame body HW. Can prevent the display effect on the effect display device 13 from being hindered.

-Each upper surface of each decoration member 30 and 31 and each movable body K1a, K1b, K2 may not be located on the same plane, and the height of each upper surface in the up-down direction may differ.
-Each decoration member 30,31 and each movable body K1a, K1b, K2 may have the convex part which protrudes upwards. In this case, the game ball YK can stay over the decorative members 30 and 31 and the movable bodies K1a, K1b, and K2 on the side surface of the convex portion.

  -You may change the shape, arrangement | positioning position, and operation | movement range of each 1st movable body K1a, K1b, the 2nd movable body K2, and the 3rd movable body K3. Further, the number of movable bodies may be changed, such as omitting the first movable bodies K1a and K1b and the third movable body K3.

  -Each 1st movable body K1a, K1b and the 2nd movable body K2 may be arrange | positioned so that it may adjoin. In this case, each of the first movable bodies K1a and K1b can be grasped as a member different from the second movable body K2 and constituting the game board YB.

  -You may change the shape of the accommodating part K2c. For example, the opening part of the accommodating part K2c may be a passage shape in which the accommodating part K2c is inclined by being positioned behind the connecting part with the storage space 33.

The display frame HW may have other decorative members in addition to or instead of the first decorative member 30 and the second decorative member 31.
-The storage space 33 may be connected with the edge part of the accommodating part K2c in the left-right direction.

  The CPU 41a for effect control may perform dedicated control for moving the second movable body K2 and discharging the game ball YK to the housing portion K2c. In this case, the effect control CPU 41a may perform dedicated control, for example, when power is turned on. Moreover, after moving the 2nd movable body K2 to an effect position, you may operate | move so that each 1st movable body K1a, K1b may protrude upwards. According to such control, the game ball YK can be moved to the housing portion K2c and allowed to flow.

  -The clearance between the front surface of the display frame HW and the protective glass may be partially larger than the diameter of the game ball YK. When configured in this way, there is a possibility that the game ball YK flowing down the game area YR jumps up and flows into the opening HWa. However, according to this embodiment, even if the game ball YK flows into the opening HWa, the game ball YK is discharged to the storage space 33, and each of the first movable bodies K1a, K1b and the second It can suppress that operation | movement of the movable body K2 is prevented.

-Apart from the big hit game, a small hit game that opens the big prize opening 19 may be provided.
-While the first special symbol variation game is performed in response to the detection of the game ball YK entering the first start port 14, the second special symbol is triggered by the detection of the game ball YK entering the second start port 16. You may play a variable game. In this case, the second special symbol variation game may be preferentially executed, or each special symbol variation game may be executed in the order of entry into each starting port.

  The main control CPU 40a may output a control command capable of specifying the type of jackpot instead of the special symbol designation command. This control command is a command set for each type of jackpot, and the type of special symbol cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each type of jackpot, the effect control CPU 41a may grasp the type of jackpot based on the variation pattern designation command.

  Specializing in the production control board 41 as a sub-control board, a display control board that specially controls the production display device 13 separately from the production control board 41, a sound control board that specially controls the speaker SP, and a decorative lamp SR A lamp control board to be controlled may be provided.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that uses only special symbols. In this case, the special symbol variation game may be displayed on the effect display device 13.
-You may change the shape of the game medium used for a pachinko machine. For example, the game medium may be a medal.

  -You may materialize to the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a game in response to the game ball YK passing a specific area.

  C1 to C5: Clearance, HW: Display frame, HWa: Opening, K1a, K1b: First movable body (non-specific movable body), K2: Second movable body (specific movable body), K2c: Housing (original) Position), K3 ... third movable body, YB ... game board, YK ... game ball, 13 ... effect display device (display device), 30 ... first decorative member (component), 31 ... second decorative member (component) ), 31d, knurled portion (groove portion), 33, storage space, 33a, bottom portion, 36, discharge portion.

Claims (8)

In a gaming machine comprising a game board and a movable body assembled to the game board and capable of performing a movable body effect by performing a predetermined operation on the movable body,
A storage space provided outside the operating range of the movable body and capable of storing game media;
The movable body effect by the specific movable body among the movable bodies includes an operation of moving the specific movable body from the original position to the effect position, and the original position of the specific movable body is that the specific movable body is placed in a predetermined accommodation space. It is set in the housed position,
In a state where the specific movable body is in the original position, a clearance between the specific movable body and a component which is a member different from the specific movable body and constitutes the game board is smaller than that of the game medium. By being set, the game medium can stay over the specific movable body and the constituent members,
In a state where the specific movable body moves toward the effect position, a clearance between the specific movable body and the component member is set larger than the game medium, so that the game medium flows into the accommodation space. Is possible,
The gaming machine, wherein the storage space and the storage space are communicated to the storage space so that game media flowing into the storage space can be guided. The game board is provided with an opening, and separately from the component member, a display device capable of displaying a predetermined image is assembled so as to be visible from the opening.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific movable body and the constituent member are disposed on a front side of the display device at a lower portion in the opening.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an upper surface of the component member is inclined toward the accommodation space. The movable body further includes a non-specific movable body different from the specific movable body as the constituent member,
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the non-specific movable body is configured to be able to guide a game medium toward the accommodation space by executing a movable body effect. Machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the storage space is provided below the accommodation space in the game board.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a bottom portion of the storage space is inclined toward a discharge portion for discharging game media to the outside of the machine.   The discharge unit includes: a discharge unit for discharging game media flowing into a prize opening provided in the game board to the outside of the machine; and a discharge unit for discharging game media flowing into the out port to the outside of the machine The game machine according to claim 6, wherein the game machine is also used as at least one discharge portion.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a groove portion extending along a direction toward the accommodation space is provided on an upper surface of the component member.