JP2016016081A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can reduce control load of a driving source that moves a mobile body as much as possible.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a left side part of a first mobile body 302 which is moved by a performance motor 330L; a right side part of the first mobile body 302 which is moved by a performance motor 330R; a drive mechanism 304L which communicates power of the performance motor 330L to the left side part of the first mobile body 302; a drive mechanism 304R which communicates power of the performance motor 330R to the right side part of the first mobile body 302; and a performance control CPU 120 and driver ICs 340A, 340B which control the performance motors 330L, 330R. The performance control CPU 120 controls the performance motors 330L, 330R on the basis of identical excitation pattern data when the left and right sides of the first mobile body 302 are moved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, for example, one that improves the performance by moving a movable body that is movable in the vertical direction has been proposed.

  As a gaming machine equipped with this type of moving body, for example, there are left and right lifting motors (first driving source and second driving source) that can be rotated independently, and upper and lower rotating rollers that are rotated by the lifting motors. Left and right lifting mechanisms (first power transmission means and second power transmission means) configured to have toothed belts held around these upper and lower rotating rollers and supported by the left and right toothed belts, respectively. And the like, for example (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-252988 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the left and right lifting motors are attached so that the driving shaft faces the opposite side with respect to each lifting mechanism, and thus when moving the moving body up and down, There has been a problem that the left and right lifting motors have to be driven in reverse (for example, one of the left and right lifting motors is rotated forward and the other is rotated backward).

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the control load of a drive source for moving a moving body as much as possible.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a game,
A first moving unit (for example, a moving member 312 attached to the left end of the first moving body 302) that is moved by a first drive source (for example, a production motor 330L);
A second moving part (for example, a moving member 312 attached to the right end of the first moving body 302) that is moved by a second drive source (for example, a production motor 330R);
First power transmission means (for example, a drive mechanism 304L) for transmitting power of the first drive source to the first moving unit;
Second power transmission means (for example, a drive mechanism 304R) for transmitting power of the second drive source to the second moving unit;
Drive control means for controlling the first drive source and the second drive source (eg, CPU 120 for effect control, driver ICs 340A and 340B);
With
The drive control means drives the first drive source and the second drive source based on the same control pattern when moving the first moving unit and the second moving unit (for example, effect control) When the first CPU 302 moves the first moving body 302 upward or downward, the CPU 120 controls the left and right effect motors 330L and 330R based on the same excitation pattern data.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the first driving source and the second driving source can be driven based on the same control pattern, the first moving unit and the second moving unit can be moved. Control load can be reduced.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The first power transmission means (for example, the drive mechanism 304L) and the second power transmission means (for example, the drive mechanism 304R) have the same power transmission structure and are juxtaposed with each other (see FIG. 11).
The first drive source (for example, the production motor 330L) is attached to the first power transmission means with the drive shaft (for example, the drive shaft 330a) directed in the first direction (for example, the rear side),
The second drive source (for example, the production motor 330R) has a drive shaft (for example, the drive shaft 330a) with respect to the second power transmission unit in a second direction (for example, the front side) opposite to the first direction. (See FIGS. 5, 6 and 11)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by driving the first drive source and the second drive source based on the same control pattern, the drive shaft of the first drive source and the drive shaft of the second drive source are in opposite directions. Since it drives, a 1st moving part and a 2nd moving part can be moved to the same direction.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
A first base rail (e.g., left base rail 310) and a second base rail (e.g., right base rail 310) provided on the base (e.g., base member 301);
A first moving rail (for example, a left moving rail 311) provided to be movable with respect to the first base rail;
A second moving rail (for example, a right moving rail 311) provided to be movable with respect to the second base rail;
With
The first moving part is provided to be movable with respect to the first moving rail,
The second moving part is provided to be movable with respect to the second moving rail (see FIG. 9).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first moving unit and the second moving unit are smoothly moved.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
A first driver IC (for example, driver IC 340A) for driving the first drive source (for example, the production motor 330L);
A second driver IC (for example, driver IC 340B) for driving the second drive source (for example, the production motor 330R);
With
The wiring from the drive control means to the first driver IC and the wiring from the drive control means to the second driver IC are different lines (see FIG. 13).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the two drive sources can be driven based on the same control pattern, the control load of the drive control means can be reduced.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 1 to 3,
A first driver IC (for example, driver IC 340A) for driving the first drive source (for example, the production motor 330L);
A second driver IC (for example, driver IC 340B) for driving the second drive source (for example, the production motor 330R);
With
The wiring from the drive control means to the second driver IC is branched from the wiring from the drive control means to the first driver IC (see FIG. 14).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since two drive sources can be driven based on the same control pattern, the load of drive control can be reduced and the number of output ports and wirings can be reduced.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a rear view which shows a 1st production unit. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the 1st production unit from diagonally behind. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the 1st production unit from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the 1st production unit from back diagonally. (A) is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the guide mechanism from diagonally forward, (B) is an exploded perspective view which shows the state seen from diagonally back. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows a guide mechanism, (B) is AA sectional drawing of (A). (A) is a schematic view showing the guide mechanism in a state where the moving body is in the first retracted position, (B) is in the intermediate position, and (C) is in the state in the first effect position. (A) is sectional drawing which shows the state which the moving rail contact | abutted to the buffer member, (B) is sectional drawing which shows the state which the moving body contact | abutted to the buffer member, (C) is BB cross section of (A). FIG. 4D is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the movement rail is restricted by the restriction bar. (A) is the schematic which shows the state when moving a moving body below from a 1st retreat position, (B) is the schematic which shows the state when moving upward from a 1st production position. (A) is a diagram showing the configuration of the production motor, (B) is a diagram showing excitation pattern data for rotating the production motor in the first rotation direction, and (C) is a diagram showing the production motor rotating in the second rotation direction. It is a figure which shows excitation pattern data. It is a figure which shows the connection aspect of CPU for production control, and a motor for production. It is a figure which shows the modification of the connection aspect of CPU for production control, and a motor for production. (A) is a state in which the holding member is in the holding position, and (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the holding member is in the holding release position. It is a front view which shows a 2nd production unit. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the 2nd production unit from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the 2nd production unit from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the 2nd production unit from back diagonally. (A) is a top view which shows a drive mechanism, (B) is a bottom view which shows a drive mechanism. It is a front view which shows the state by which the 2nd moving body has been arrange | positioned in the 2nd retraction position. It is a front view which shows the state which a 2nd moving body moves within the 1st movement range from a 2nd retraction position. It is a front view which shows the state which a 2nd moving body moves within the 2nd movement range. It is a front view which shows the state which a 2nd moving body moves within the 3rd movement range. It is a front view which shows the state arrange | positioned in the 2nd production position. (A) is a principal part enlarged front view which shows the state which the 2nd movable body of right and left united, (B) is a figure which shows a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 10 that is surrounded by the guide rails 2b. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is configured in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front with a non-transparent member such as a plywood board, and a obstacle nail (not shown), a guide rail 2 b, and the like are provided on the front of the game board surface. It is comprised with the board surface board made. In the present embodiment, the game board 2 is composed of a plywood board, but it is made of a transparent synthetic resin material such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc. (Not shown) or the like, and a spacer member (not shown) integrally attached to the back side of the board plate.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. .

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A display 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided at the first effect position of the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided above the second holding display 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an out-port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area 10. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping driving of a shooting motor provided in a hitting ball shooting device (not shown).

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate (hit ball supply tray) that is held (stored) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a shape photosensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes the normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. The normal symbol indicator is displayed on the basis of the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, for example, that the previous general symbol game has been completed The usual game by 20 is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” as the special symbols for the special figure game is stopped and displayed as the “big hit” as the specific display result, it is specially variable in the jackpot game state. In a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the big winning door of the winning ball apparatus 7 , Open the grand prize opening. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small hit game state, for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a practically no outgoing ball (prize ball) is obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitting body such as the effect LED 9, etc. before reaching the reach state. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  In the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, if the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the effect symbol In response to the reach state being reached, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination and The determined effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probable change”, control is made to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “5” and “7” change display results are “big hit” as the confirmed special symbols. Then, after the end, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as display operations in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operations in the effect LED 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the lighting LED 9 is turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit that performs the above is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 is connected to the main board 11. ing. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 detect a game ball as a game medium such as a sensor. Any structure having an arbitrary configuration is possible. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern indicating a change pattern such as a change time of an effect symbol, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous, and an image display operation in the effect display device 5 are controlled. Display control commands used for the purpose, sound control commands used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lamp control commands used for controlling lighting operations of the production LED 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. include.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work area. A RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102 to be provided; a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program; a random number circuit 104 that updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103; And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c in the game board 2. In addition, a first effect unit 300 and a second effect unit 400, which will be described later, are provided between the back of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 so as to overlap each other. A plurality of electronic components such as various motors, solenoids, sensors, and light emitting diodes (LEDs) provided in each of the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 are connected. In FIG. 2, these electronic components are not shown.

  Also, in the ROM 121, an effect control CPU 120 includes various effect devices (for example, effect display devices 5, speakers 8L and 8R, effect LEDs 9, and a first moving body 302 and second moving bodies 402L and 402R described later). For example, data constituting a plurality of effect control patterns used for controlling the effect operation. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as effect symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of change patterns, and the effects in the period from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the definite special symbol that is the special figure display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as effect operations in variable display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of effect symbols.

  The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like. In addition, the effect control pattern includes, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer. And the judgment value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is preset. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. In other words, data indicating the switching timing of the production control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each effect symbol during variable display of the effect symbols. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, for example, data indicating the output mode of the production sound in conjunction with the variable display operation of the production symbol during the variable display of the production symbol. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the effect LED 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the light emitting operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the effect LED 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the effect design process is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the effect display device 5. Further, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, control for causing the production LED 9 to emit light in a manner specified by the lamp control data, and specification is made by the drive control data. Control is performed to drive the rendering motors 330L and 330R and the rendering motors 430L and 430R, which will be described later, and the operation for the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is received during the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Control to determine the contents. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The production operation corresponds to the entire period from the start of fluctuation of the production design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and a part of the production design during the variable display of the production design (for example, notice) An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation may be provided corresponding to a period during which the effect is executed. Alternatively, in order to execute the effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of the effect symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot game state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot game state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect devices (effect display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, effects, according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. LED 9 and a movable member included in the production model are controlled. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, driver ICs 340A, 340B, which will be described later, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . The effect control CPU 120 outputs the excitation pattern of the motor to driver ICs 340A and 340B described later.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or 2 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the special symbol display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process, thereby determining the normal symbol variation display mode using the random number MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result, and performing the display operation (for example, turning on the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20. ), Etc., to control the normal symbol variation display, the tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example of these, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, by turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process. After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of processes according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

  In the start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. Random number value MR1, jackpot type determination random value MR2 and fluctuation pattern determination random value MR3 are extracted, and in the case of the first starting prize, the highest number of empty entries in the first special figure reservation storage unit In the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  In the special symbol normal process, the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit and the second special symbol storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set.

  In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. The process to decide on is included.

  By the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  In the special symbol variation process, the first special symbol display unit 4A and the second special symbol display unit 4B perform a setting process for varying the special symbol, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. Processing to measure is included. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol which is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). ) Includes a process for performing setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on.

  The process for pre-opening the big hit includes processing to start the round in the big win gaming state and set the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, etc. It is. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is determined based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. A process for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state is included. After the big hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that sets the grand prize opening state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or when the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached Includes processing for making a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command. In the jackpot end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the effect LED 9, or the like. This includes a process of waiting until it elapses, and a process of performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. . If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the 1st production unit 300 is demonstrated based on FIGS. FIG. 3 is a rear view showing the first effect unit. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first effect unit is viewed obliquely from behind. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the first effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the first effect unit is viewed obliquely from behind. 7A is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the configuration of the guide mechanism as viewed obliquely from the front, and FIG. 7B is an exploded perspective view showing the state as viewed from the oblique rear. 8A is a longitudinal sectional view showing the guide mechanism, and FIG. 8B is a sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. FIGS. 9A and 9B are schematic views showing the guide mechanism in a state where the moving body is in the first retracted position, FIG. 9B is in the intermediate position, and FIG. 9C is in the state in the first effect position. 10A is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the moving rail is in contact with the buffer member, FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the moving body is in contact with the buffer member, and FIG. 10C is a cross-sectional view of FIG. BB sectional drawing, (D) is sectional drawing which shows the state by which the movement rail was controlled by the control bar. 11A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state when the moving body is moved downward from the first retracted position, and FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram illustrating a state when the movable body is moved upward from the first effect position. . 12A is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the production motor, FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating excitation pattern data for rotating the production motor in the first rotation direction, and FIG. 12C is a second rotation of the production motor. It is a figure which shows the excitation pattern data rotated to a direction. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a connection mode between the effect control CPU and the effect motor. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the connection mode between the effect control CPU and the effect motor. 15A is a view showing a state where the holding member is in the holding position, and FIG. 15B is a view showing a state where the holding member is in the holding release position.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the first effect unit 300 includes a base member 301 provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and the base member 301. And a first moving body 302 provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The base member 301 is formed in a square frame shape by an upper side portion 301a, a left side portion 301b, a right side portion 301c, and a lower side portion 301d. It arrange | positions so that each edge | side of the display screen of the display apparatus 5 may be followed, and the display screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 5 can be visually recognized through a center opening.

  The first moving body 302 is guided to move up and down by guide mechanisms 303L and 303R provided on the left side 301b and the right side 301c on the back surface of the base member 301, respectively. Further, in the left side portion 301b and the right side portion 301c, a first moving body 302 is disposed on the back side of the upper side portion 301a and is retracted above the display screen of the effect display device 5 (drive initial stage). Position) and a drive mechanism 304L for reciprocating between the first rendering position disposed below the first retracted position and at a substantially center position in the vertical direction of the left side 301b and the right side 301c. , 304R are provided. In addition, a holding mechanism 305 for holding the first moving body 302 in the first retracted position is provided on the upper side portion 301a.

  In addition, although the 1st moving body 302 is arrange | positioned so that one part may overlap before and after in the 1st retraction position retreated above the display screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 5, this invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the first display position may not be superimposed on the front and back of the display screen of the effect display device 5. Moreover, although it arrange | positions so that a part may overlap before and behind at the substantially center position of the up-down direction of the display screen of the effect display apparatus 5 in a 1st effect position (refer FIG. 11), this invention is limited to this. Instead, at the first effect position, at least a part of the display screen of the effect display device 5 may be overlapped at a position other than the substantially central position in the vertical direction.

  The first moving body 302 is provided with a light emitting diode (LED) or the like that can irradiate light forward, although it is not particularly shown in detail. It is possible to do. Further, in the present embodiment, although not particularly illustrated, the player can visually recognize the first retracted position, but may be concealed from the player by a concealing member or the like.

  Next, the guide mechanisms 303L and 303R will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the left and right guide mechanisms 303L and 303R are configured similarly, only the right guide mechanism 303R will be described here, and the description of the left guide mechanism 303L will be omitted.

  The guide mechanism 303R includes a base rail 310 that is fixed to the back surface of the left side portion 301b and faces in the up-down direction, a movable rail 311 that is movable with respect to the base rail 310, and a movable rail 311 that is movable with respect to the movable rail 311. It mainly includes a moving member 312 to which the first moving body 302 is attached and buffer members 320L and 320R described later. In this embodiment, the base rail 310, the moving rail 311 and the moving member 312 are all made of a metal material, but may be made of a synthetic resin material or the like.

  The base rail 310 is fixed to the base member 301 with a plurality of screws N1 (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and extends from the left and right side edges of the fixed base portion 310a toward the rear side. The outer holding piece 310b is formed into a substantially U-shaped horizontal section, and a moving rail 311 is provided between the left and right outer holding pieces 310b. A curved outer groove 310c is extended in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) on the opposing surface of each outer holding piece 310b, and a spherical rolling element 314 (for example, a bearing or the like) is formed in the outer groove 310c of the outer holding piece 310b. ). Further, on the upper and lower ends of the base rail 310, restriction bars 315a and 315b for restricting deviation from the upper and lower ends of the moving rail 311 are provided between the left and right outer holding pieces 310b.

  The movable rail 311 extends from the left and right side edges of the intermediate base portion 311a to the rear side and is opposed to the outer holding piece 310b of the fixed base portion 310a. The middle holding piece 311b is formed with a plurality of circular holding holes 311c (see FIG. 9B) having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the rolling element 314.

  The outer holding piece 310b and the middle holding piece 311b are arranged so as to be separated from each other by a size smaller than the diameter of the rolling element 314, and the rolling element 314 facing the holding hole 311c of the middle holding piece 311b is located outside the outer holding piece 310b. The rolling element 314 is configured to be fitted in the groove 310c so that the rolling element 314 is rotatably held at a predetermined position of the middle holding piece 311b, and moves with respect to the base rail 310 while the rolling element 314 is rolling. The rail 311 slides. In addition, from the upper and lower end edges of the intermediate base portion 311a, restricting pieces 316a and 316b are respectively extended to the rear side.

  The moving member 312 includes a mounting base portion 312a facing the intermediate base portion 311a of the moving rail 311 and an inner holding piece 312b extending oppositely from the left and right side edges of the mounting base portion 312a toward the front side. The inner holding piece 312 b is movably disposed between the left and right middle holding pieces 311 b of the moving rail 311. A curved inner groove 312c extends in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) on the outer surface of the inner holding piece 312b, and a rolling element 314 facing the holding hole 311c of the inner holding piece 311b in the moving rail 311 is provided. The inner holding piece 312b is configured to fit into the inner groove 312c. In addition, the left and right ends of the first moving body 302 are attached to the back surface of the moving member 312 via screws N2 (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

  As described above, the guide mechanism 303R is mainly configured by the base rail 310, the moving rail 311, the moving member 312, and the rolling element 314. As illustrated in FIG. The movable member 312 is provided so as to be movable in a non-contact state via the rolling element 314, the movable member 312 is provided so as to be movable in a non-contact state via the rolling element 314, and the movable member 312 is defined relative to the base rail 310. It is movably provided in a non-contact state via the rolling element 314. The rolling element 314 is in contact with the base rail 310 and the moving member 312 attached to the first moving body 302 integrally.

  Here, based on FIG. 9, the operation | movement aspect of the guide mechanism 303R is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 9, the moving rail 311 has a vertical length slightly longer than about half of the vertical length of the base rail 310, and the moving member 312 has a vertical length that is about the vertical length of the moving rail 311. Slightly shorter than half. Further, the lower ends of the base rails 310 in the left side portion 301b and the right side portion 301c are in contact with the first moving body 302 to restrict the first moving body 302 from moving further downward from the first effect position. In addition, a buffer member 320 </ b> R is provided that relieves an impact when the movement of the first moving body 302 is restricted at the first effect position that is the restriction position.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the moving rail 311 is disposed on the upper end side of the base rail 310 when the first moving body 302 is in the first retracted position. The moving member 312 is disposed on the upper end side of the moving rail 311. When the first moving body 302 is moved toward the first effect position by a driving mechanism 304R described later, the moving member 312 moves downward.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when the inner groove 312c of the moving member 312 moves downward, the rolling element 314 rotates clockwise with respect to the rear surface and rolls with respect to the outer groove 310c. Moves downward relative to the base rail 310.

  9C, when the first moving body 302 moves to the first effect position, the moving rail 311 is arranged on the lower end side of the base rail 310. The moving member 312 is disposed on the lower end side of the moving rail 311. As described above, when the moving rail 311 moves relative to the base rail 310, the moving member 312 moves relative to the moving rail 311 due to the rotation of the rolling element 314. That is, the moving member 312 moves at a higher moving speed than the moving rail 311 with respect to the base rail 310.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the buffer member 320 </ b> R is formed on the upper surface of the support plate 321 projecting near the lower side of the base rail 310 in the right side portion 301 c of the base member 301. It is attached via an adhesive sheet or the like. Specifically, the buffer member 320R has an upper surface 320a positioned above the restriction bars 315a and 315b, and can contact the lower surface 302a of the first moving body 302 and the restriction piece 316b of the moving rail 311. In the position.

  In this embodiment, the buffer member 320R is made of a rubber material or the like that is an example of an elastic member that can absorb impact and impact noise. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the impact member 320R As long as it can absorb water, it is not limited to the above rubber material, and may be composed of, for example, a synthetic resin material such as a urethane material. Further, the cushioning material is not limited to the elastic member as described above, and may be a damper, a spring member, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in the present embodiment, when the first moving body 302 moves downward from the first retracted position, the restriction of the moving rail 311 immediately before the movement restriction at the first effect position. The lower surface of the piece 316b comes into contact with the upper surface 320a of the buffer member 320R. Then, when the regulating piece 316b moves downward while crushing the buffer member 320R, the first moving body 302 moves downward with respect to the moving rail 311, and the lower surface 302a of the first moving body 302 is the upper surface of the buffer member 320R. 320a is contacted. Thereby, the downward movement from the 1st production position of the 1st mobile body 302 is controlled.

  Further, since the buffer member 320R is made of a rubber material, an impact when the lower surface 302a comes into contact is absorbed, so that it is possible to suppress the generation of a large impact sound and the breakage of the guide mechanism 303R due to the impact. In addition to restricting movement by contacting only the first moving body 302, the movement rail 311 comes into contact with the buffer member 320 </ b> R before the first moving body 302 to restrict movement, so that the buffer member 320 </ b> R Since the moving speed of the first moving body 302 is reduced before the contact, the impact when the first moving body 302 contacts the buffer member 320R is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, the contact area E2 of the upper surface 320a of the buffer member 320R with the regulating piece 316a is larger than the contact area E1 of the upper surface 320a of the buffer member 320R with the lower surface 302a of the first moving body 302. (E1> E2), the impact load on the moving rail 311 can be reduced. That is, the movement restriction of the moving rail 311 by the buffer member 320R plays an auxiliary role for alleviating the impact of the first moving body 302 with the buffer member 320R.

  As shown in FIG. 10D, even when the moving rail 311 has disappeared for some reason, such as the buffer member 320R being removed from the support plate 321, the restricting piece 316b abuts on the restricting bar 315b. A deviation of the moving rail 311 from the lower end of the base rail 310 is prevented. Therefore, even when the movement of the first moving body 302 cannot be restricted at the first effect position, the downward movement of the first moving body 302 is restricted by the restriction piece 316b coming into contact with the restriction bar 315b.

  That is, when the first moving body 302 does not stop at the first stop position and the buffer member 320R as the first stop member that stops the first moving body 302 at the first stop position (first effect position) that is the restriction position. First, the first moving body 302 is stopped at a second stop position below the first stop position (for example, a position where the restricting piece 316b contacts the restricting bar 315b as shown in FIG. 10D). 2 By providing the restriction bar 315b as a stop member, it is possible to prevent the first moving body 302 from moving too far below the first effect position.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the lower end of the mounting base portion 312a of the moving member 312 is provided so as to be able to abut on the regulating piece 316b of the moving rail 311. For example, the regulating piece 316b abuts on the regulating bar 315b. When the movement of the moving rail 311 to the lower position is restricted, there is a possibility that the moving member 312 moves downward with respect to the movement rail 311 where the movement is restricted. By coming into contact with the restricting piece 316b, the downward movement of the moving member 312 relative to the moving rail 311, that is, the first moving body 302 is restricted.

  In the present embodiment, the restriction piece 316b comes into contact with the restriction bar 315b provided in the vicinity of the lower end of the base rail 310, so that the downward movement, that is, the deviation of the first moving body 302 is restricted. When the restriction piece 316a comes into contact with the restriction bar 315a provided near the upper end of the base rail 310, the upward movement, that is, the deviation of the first moving body 302 is restricted.

  Next, the drive mechanisms 304L and 304R will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the left drive mechanism 304L includes an effect motor 330L as a first drive source, a first gear 331L fixed to the drive shaft 330a of the effect motor 330L, and a second gear 332L that meshes with the first gear 331L. An upper pulley 333L that is integrally provided on the front side of the second gear 332L, concentric with the second gear 332L, a lower pulley 334L provided below the upper pulley 333L, an upper pulley 333L, and a lower pulley Belt 335L stretched over 334L.

  The first gear 331L is disposed obliquely above and to the right of the second gear 332L. The first gear 331L, the second gear 332L, the upper pulley 333L, and the lower pulley 334L are provided on the left side of the guide mechanism 303L on the back surface of the left side portion 301b so that the respective rotation axes are all directed in the front-rear direction. ing. The effect motor 330L is attached to the upper front portion of the left side portion 301b from the front side so that the drive shaft 330a faces rearward. That is, it is attached to the guide mechanism 303L from the front side.

  Further, the left side portion of the first moving body 302 is attached to a predetermined portion of the inner portion 335a on the guide mechanism 303L side of the belt 335L spanned between the upper pulley 333L and the lower pulley 334L. Specifically, a predetermined portion of the belt 335L is sandwiched from the front and rear by the front left side portion of the first moving body 302 and the holding member 336L, and a screw N3 attached to the holding member 336L is screwed into the left side portion of the first moving body 302. Thus, the left side portion of the first moving body 302 is attached to a predetermined portion of the inner portion 335a of the belt 335L.

  The right drive mechanism 304R includes an effect motor 330R as a second drive source, a first gear 331R fixed to the drive shaft 330a of the effect motor 330R, a second gear 332R meshing with the first gear 331R, An upper pulley 333R provided integrally with the front surface of the second gear 332R and concentric with the second gear 332R, a lower pulley 334R provided below the upper pulley 333R, an upper pulley 333R, and a lower pulley 334R A belt 335R that is stretched over the belt.

  The first gear 331R is disposed obliquely above and to the left of the second gear 332R. Further, the first gear 331R, the second gear 332R, the upper pulley 333R, and the lower pulley 334R are provided on the right side of the guide mechanism 303R on the back surface of the right side portion 301c so that the respective rotation axes are all directed in the front-rear direction. ing. The effect motor 330R is attached to the upper front portion of the right side portion 301c from the rear side so that the drive shaft 330a faces frontward. That is, it is attached to the guide mechanism 303R from the back side.

  Further, the right side portion of the first moving body 302 is attached to a predetermined portion of the inner portion 335a on the guide mechanism 303R side of the belt 335R that is stretched between the upper pulley 333R and the lower pulley 334R. Specifically, a predetermined portion of the belt 335R is sandwiched from the front and rear by the front right side portion of the first moving body 302 and the holding member 336R, and a screw N3 attached to the holding member 336R is screwed into the right side portion of the first moving body 302. Thus, the right side portion of the first moving body 302 is attached to a predetermined portion of the inner portion 335a of the belt 335R.

  Thus, the drive mechanisms 304L and 304R are the same drive mechanism (power transmission) such as the first gears 331L and 331R, the second gears 332L and 332R, the upper pulleys 333L and 333R, the lower pulleys 334L and 334R, and the belts 335L and 335R. Mechanism) and are arranged side by side on the left and right sides of the first moving body 302 so as to be symmetrical in the back view (see FIG. 3). The production motor 330L is attached to the drive mechanism 304L from the front side with the drive shaft 330a facing the first direction (rear), and the production motor 330R has the drive shaft 330a in the first direction with respect to the drive mechanism 304R. Is attached from the rear side in the second direction (front side) on the opposite side. The left and right end portions of the first moving body 302 are attached to the inner portions 335a of the belts 335L and 335R.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11A, for example, when the first moving body 302 is moved from the first retracted position to the first effect position, the left belt 335L is moved in the first rotation direction (clockwise), The belt 335R needs to be rotated in the second rotation direction (counterclockwise). That is, the left first gear 331L is rotated in the second rotation direction (counterclockwise), and the right first gear 331R is rotated in the first rotation direction (clockwise) opposite to the first gear 331L. It will be.

  However, the left rendering motor 330L has the drive shaft 330a attached to the first gear 331L from the front side, whereas the right rendering motor 330R has the drive shaft 330a rearward from the first gear 331R. When viewed from the front, the rotation directions of the left and right drive shafts 330a are opposite, but the rotation directions of the drive shafts 330a with respect to the motor body in the production motors 330L and 330R are the same. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 can perform drive control of the effect motors 330L and 330R based on the same excitation pattern.

  If it demonstrates concretely, FIG. 12 is a figure which shows the structure of the motors 330L and 330R for effects. The effect motors 330L and 330R are, for example, stepping motors, and are configured of a stator 330c and a rotor 330b facing the stator 330c. The rotor 330b has a large number of gear-shaped salient poles (not shown), and permanent magnets magnetized in the same direction as the rotating shaft are incorporated therein. The production motors 330L and 330R receive pulse signals output from the driver ICs 340A and 340B based on the control of the production control CPU 120, and the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator 330c are excited according to a predetermined procedure. Every time one pulse is received, the rotor 330b is rotated by a predetermined angle (one step).

  FIG. 12B is a timing chart showing a control method for rotating the production motors 330L and 330R in the first rotation direction, and FIG. 12C shows rotation in the second rotation direction of the production motors 330L and 330R. It is a timing chart which shows the control method when making it do. In the figure, φ1 to φ4 indicate each excitation phase, “ON” indicates an excitation state, and “OFF” indicates a demagnetization state. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a connection state between the effect control CPU and the effect motor. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a connection state between the effect control CPU and the effect motor as a modification.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, when the effect control CPU 120 rotates the effect motors 330L and 330R in the first rotation direction, the next phase and one pulse at a time in the order of φ1 → φ2 → φ3 → φ4. Energize two phases simultaneously while shifting. Also, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the effect control CPU 120 rotates the effect motors 330L and 330R in the second rotation direction, the next phase and 1 in the order of φ4 → φ3 → φ2 → φ1. Energize the two phases simultaneously while shifting each pulse.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, the production motors 330L and 330R are connected to the output ports 341A and 341B of the production control CPU 120 via the driver ICs 340A and 340B, respectively.

  When moving the first moving body 302 upward, the CPU 120 for effect control transmits the excitation pattern data of the motor (for example, data for rotating in the first rotation direction as shown in FIG. 12B) from the data ROM. The read pattern is developed by temporarily storing it in a data RAM or the like, and an excitation pattern (pulse signal) is output to the driver ICs 340A and 340B. In addition, when the first moving body 302 is moved downward, the CPU 120 for effect control is data of motor excitation pattern data (for example, data for rotating in the second rotation direction as shown in FIG. 12C). The data is expanded by reading from the ROM and temporarily storing it in a data RAM or the like, and outputting excitation patterns (pulse signals) to the driver ICs 340A and 340B.

  In other words, when the first control body 120 moves the first moving body 302 upward or downward, the effect control CPU 120 can control the left and right effect motors 330L and 330R based on the same excitation pattern data, thereby reducing the control load. . Further, when it is desired to drive the left and right effect motors 330L and 330R in the opposite directions, they may be controlled based on different excitation pattern data.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the production motors 330L and 330R are wired to the output ports 341A and 341B of the production control CPU 120 via the driver ICs 340A and 340B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production motor 330L is connected to one output port 341A of the production control CPU 120 via the driver IC 340A, and the wiring branched from the wiring of the output port 341A and the driver IC 340A The driver IC 340B and the effect motor 330R may be connected to each other. In this case, not only can the drive shafts 330a of the left and right effect motors 330L and 330R be rotated in the same direction based on one excitation pattern data, but also the number of output ports and wires can be reduced.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 15, the first moving body 302 is held at the first retracted position by the holding mechanism 305 at the first retracted position. A holding portion 306 protrudes slightly to the right of the center of the upper side portion of the first moving body 302. A holding recess 306 a is formed on the front surface of the holding unit 306.

  The holding mechanism 305 includes a solenoid 307 attached to the front surface of the upper side portion 301a of the base member 301, and a holding member 308 attached to the tip of a plunger 307a provided to be extendable and contractable with respect to the main body of the solenoid 307. The The holding member 308 is biased toward the rear holding position (see FIG. 15A) by the compression spring 307b provided on the outer periphery of the plunger 307a in the non-energized state, and the biasing force of the compression spring 307b in the energized state. Against this, it is moved to the front holding release position (see FIG. 15B).

  When the holding member 308 is in the holding position, the tip of the holding member 308 is inserted into the holding recess 306 a and the holding recess 306 a is locked at the tip of the holding member 308. Therefore, even if the production motors 330L and 330R are in a non-energized state, the first moving body 302 can be held at the first retracted position. In addition, when the solenoid 307 is energized, the holding member 308 is retracted from the holding position to the holding release position and the locked state is released, so that the first moving body 302 can move downward.

  As described above, the first moving body 302 is held at the first retracted position by the holding mechanism 305 at the first retracted position, so that the rendering motors 330L, 330R and the like are turned on at the first retracted position. Even in a non-energized state, the first retracted position can be maintained. Further, since the solenoid 307 is held in a non-energized state, no power is required to hold the first moving body 302 in the first retracted position, so that power consumption can be reduced and the solenoid 307 Temperature rise can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the solenoid 307 is energized when the first moving body 302 is dropped, and immediately returns to the non-energized state after the fall, the temperature rise of the solenoid 307 can be suppressed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, the base rail 310 provided on the base member 301 and the moving rail 311 provided movably with respect to the base rail 310 are provided. A first moving body 302 movably provided with respect to the moving rail 311, and buffer members 320 </ b> L and 320 </ b> R that relieve shock when the first moving body 302 is moved and restricted at a first effect position that is a restriction position; The buffer members 320L and 320R are configured such that at least the lower surface of the restriction piece 316b of the moving rail 311 is in contact with the upper surface 320a of the buffer member 320R.

  By doing in this way, it can control that movement rail 311 which carries out movement guidance of the 1st moving body 302 is damaged by wear or worn out. In the present embodiment, both the lower surface 302a of the first moving body 302 and the lower surface of the restricting piece 316b of the moving rail 311 are brought into contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R so that the downward movement is restricted. Thus, since the impact is dispersed, the first moving body 302 and the moving rail 311 can be prevented from being damaged.

  In the present embodiment, the first moving body 302 and the moving rail 311 are both in contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R at the first effect position, so that the downward movement is restricted. The present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least only the moving rail 311 is in contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R so that the downward movement is restricted. As described above, the movement rail 311 constituting a part of the guide mechanisms 303L and 303R for moving and guiding the first moving body 302 is brought into contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R so that the downward movement is restricted. Thus, it is possible to suppress the first moving body 302 from being damaged by an impact or the like as compared with the case where the downward movement is restricted by bringing the first moving body 302 into contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R.

  Further, when the moving rail 311 is not brought into contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R, when the first moving body 302 comes into contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R, an inertial force directed downward is applied to the moving rail 311. The load for restricting the movement of the moving rail 311 is applied to other members such as the rolling element 314. However, by restricting the movement by bringing the moving rail 311 into contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R, such a load is applied. It can suppress applying to another member.

  In this embodiment, after the lower surface of the regulating piece 316b of the moving rail 311 contacts the upper surface 320a of the buffer members 320L and 320R, the lower surface 302a of the first moving body 302 contacts the upper surface 320a of the buffer members 320L and 320R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the lower surface 302a of the first moving body 302 comes into contact with the upper surfaces 320a of the buffer members 320L and 320R, the regulating piece 316b of the moving rail 311 is used. The lower surface of each of the buffer members 320L and 320R may be in contact with the upper surface 320a of the buffer members 320L and 320R, or the lower surface 302a of the first moving body 302 and the lower surface of the restricting piece 316b of the moving rail 311 may be substantially simultaneously. You may make it contact | abut to 320a.

  In the present embodiment, both the lower surface of the regulating piece 316b of the moving rail 311 and the lower surface 302a of the first moving body 302 are in contact with the one buffer member 320L, 320R, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the lower surface of the regulating piece 316b of the moving rail 311 and the lower surface 302a of the first moving body 302 may be in contact with the buffer members provided separately, and in this way, Since one shock is not transmitted to the other, it becomes easy to suppress the shock.

  In the present embodiment, the lower surface 302a of the first moving body 302 does not contact the buffer members 320L and 320R when the lower surface of the regulating piece 316b of the moving rail 311 contacts the buffer members 320L and 320R. For example, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 10A, the first movement is performed when the lower surface of the regulation piece 316b of the moving rail 311 contacts the buffer members 320L and 320R. The lower surface 302a of the body 302 may be in contact with the protrusions 320T formed on the upper surfaces 320a of the buffer members 320L and 320R.

  In the present embodiment, the guide mechanisms 303L and 303R are configured by the base rail 310, the moving rail 311 and the moving member 312, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the The number of movable rails 311 provided so as to be movable is not limited to one, and a plurality of movable rails may be provided. In such a case, it is sufficient that at least one of the plurality of moving rails is restricted in movement by contacting the buffer portion.

  In the present embodiment, the lower surface of the regulating piece 316b of the moving rail 311 is in contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other than the lower end of the moving rail 311. (For example, a restricting piece provided at a position other than the lower end) may be in contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R.

  In this embodiment, the buffer members 320L and 320R are attached to the base member 301. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the buffer members 320L and 320R are provided on the base rail 310 and the like. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the first moving body 302 is attached to the moving member 312 provided to be movable with respect to the moving rail 311, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving member 312 is not limited thereto. The left and right end portions of the first moving body 302 may be provided so as to be directly movable with respect to the moving rail 311 without using a gap.

  The moving rail 311 is provided with a rolling element 314, and the rolling element 314 comes into contact with the base rail 310 and the first moving body 302, thereby moving the moving rail 311 with respect to the base rail 310 and the moving rail 311. Both movement of one moving body 302 is performed smoothly.

  In this embodiment, a spherical bearing is applied as an example of a rolling element, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a roller or the like may be applied. Further, in this embodiment, the rolling element 314 is rotatably held in the holding hole 311c of the moving rail 311 and is provided so as to contact the base rail 310 and the first moving body 302. The rolling elements are not limited to the above, and separate rolling elements are provided between the outer holding piece 310b and the inner holding piece 311b, and between the inner holding piece 311b and the inner holding piece 312b, and move relative to the base rail 310. The rail 311 may be movable, and the first moving body 302 may be movable with respect to the moving rail 311.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the moving rail 311 and the moving member 312 are provided to be movable with respect to the base rail 310 via the rolling elements 314. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and For example, it may be provided so as to be movable so as to be guided by sliding without using any rolling elements.

  In addition, as moving body deviation regulating portions that regulate the deviation of the first moving body 302 by coming into contact with regulation bars 315a and 315b provided on the base rail 310 at both ends of the moving rail 311 in the moving direction (vertical direction). By providing the control pieces 316a and 316b, the deviation of the first moving body 302 from the moving rail 311 can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the restricting pieces 316a and 316b provided on the moving rail 311 are applied as the moving object deviation restricting part that restricts the deviation of the first moving object 302. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the moving body departure restricting portion that restricts the departure of the first moving body 302 may be provided other than the moving rail 311 such as the restriction bars 315a and 315b and the base member 301, for example.

  Further, at both ends in the movement direction (vertical direction) of the base rail 310, restriction bars 315a and 315b are provided as movement rail deviation restriction portions that abut against the lower end of the movement rail 311 and restrict deviation of the movement rail 311. Therefore, the deviation of the moving rail 311 from the base rail 310 can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the restriction bars 315a and 315b provided on the base rail 310 are applied as the movement rail deviation restriction part for restricting the deviation of the movement rail 311. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the moving rail deviation restricting part for restricting the deviation of the moving rail 311 may be provided in addition to the base rail 310 such as the base member 301, for example.

  In addition, the buffer members 320L and 320R as first stop portions that stop the first moving body 302 at the first stop position (first effect position) and the first moving body 302 when the first moving body 302 does not stop at the first stop position. By providing restriction bars 315a and 315b as second stop portions for stopping the first moving body 302 at a second stop position below the first effect position, the first moving body 302 is stopped for the first time. Even if the first moving body 302 cannot be stopped at the position, the first moving body 302 can be stopped at the second stop position by the restriction bars 315a and 315b, so that the first moving body 302 is prevented from moving too much. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, the first stop portion is the buffer members 320L and 320R and the second stop portion is the restriction bars 315a and 315b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, The stop portion is not limited to the portion that contacts the moving rail 311 and restricts movement like the restriction bars 315a and 315b. For example, the stop portion is provided on the base member 301 or the like and directly contacts the first moving body 302 at the second stop position. It is good also as a member which contacts and controls a movement.

  Further, the buffer members 320L and 320R as the buffer portions are in contact with the first moving body 302, and the contact area E1 between the first moving body 302 and the buffer members 320L and 320R is the moving rail 311 and the buffer members 320L and 320R. Is larger than the contact area E2 (E1> E2, see FIG. 10C), the impact load on the moving rail 311 can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the contact area E1 between the first moving body 302 and the buffer members 320L and 320R is larger than the contact area E2 between the moving rail 311 and the buffer members 320L and 320R. The invention is not limited to this, and the contact area E1 may be smaller than the contact area E2 (E1 <E2), and the contact area E1 and the contact area E2 may be the same. .

  In addition, guide mechanisms 303L and 303R as a plurality of guide means including a base rail 310, a moving rail 311 and buffer members 320L and 320R are provided on the left and right, and the first moving body 302 is supported by each of the plurality of guide mechanisms 303L and 303R. As a result, the first moving body 302 can be stably supported. In addition, since the left and right moving rails 311 are in contact with the buffer members 320L and 320R and the movement is restricted at the first performance position, even when the first moving body 302 has a weight, the first moving body 311 can be stably provided. It can be supported at one production position.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a left side portion of the first moving body 302 as a first moving unit that is moved by an effect motor 330L as a first drive source and an effect as a second drive source. A right side portion of the first moving body 302 as a second moving portion that is moved by the motor 330R, and a drive mechanism 304L as first power transmission means that transmits the power of the rendering motor 330L to the left side portion of the first moving body 302; The drive mechanism 304R as the second power transmission means for transmitting the power of the effect motor 330R to the right portion of the first moving body 302 and the effect control CPU 120 as the drive control means for controlling the effect motors 330L and 330R. And the driver ICs 340A and 340B, and the effect control CPU 120 and the driver ICs 340A and 340B are provided for the first moving body 302. When the right side is moved, the left and right sides of the first moving body 302 can be moved by controlling the production motors 330L and 330R based on the same excitation pattern data, so the production control CPU 120 and the driver IC 340A, The control load of 340B can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the left and right end portions of the first moving body 302 are attached to the inner portions 335a of the left and right belts 335L and 335R, so that the first moving body 302 moves upward or downward. When doing so, it is necessary to rotate the left and right belts 335L, 335R in the reverse direction when viewed from the front.

  Here, even when the left and right end portions of the first moving body 302 are attached to the outer portions of the left and right belts 335L and 335R, when the first moving body 302 is moved upward or downward, the left and right belts 335L, Although it is necessary to rotate 335R in the reverse direction, it is necessary to attach the left and right end portions of the first moving body 302 to the outer portion so as to straddle the inner portion 335a, so that the first moving body 302 is enlarged. .

  Further, for example, when the left end portion of the first moving body 302 is attached to the inner portion 335a of the left belt 335L and the right end portion of the first moving body 302 is attached to the outer portion of the right belt 335R, the first moving body 302 is moved. When moving upward or downward, it is not necessary to rotate the left and right belts 335L and 335R in the reverse direction when viewed from the front, but the left and right shapes of the first moving body 302 are different and the balance becomes poor, so the horizontally long first When moving the moving body 302 up and down with the same motor, there is a possibility that inclination or the like is likely to occur.

  Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the left and right end portions of the first moving body 302 are preferably attached to the inner portions 335a of the left and right belts 335L and 335R, but the left and right belts 335L and 335R are reversed as described above. Since the left and right effect motors 330L and 330R are attached in the same direction from the front side or the rear side, the effect control CPU 120 moves the first moving body 302 upward or left and right. Since it is necessary to rotate the left and right effect motors 330L and 330R in opposite directions, a drive control load is applied to the effect motors 330L and 330R.

  Therefore, by providing the left and right effect motors 330L and 330R so that the direction of the drive shaft 330a is reversed (opposite) as in the present embodiment, as described above, the left and right effect motors 330L and 330R are based on the same excitation pattern data. The driving of the production motors 330L and 330R can be controlled.

  The same excitation pattern data (drive control pattern) means, for example, not only the rotation direction of the drive shaft 330a of the production motors 330L and 330R, which are drive sources, but also the rotation speed, rotation angle (number of steps, etc.), stop All of the various elements, such as position, are preferably the same.

  In this embodiment, the left and right drive mechanisms 304L and 304R can support and move the left and right ends of the first moving body 302 up and down, respectively. The drive control for moving the moving body 302 up and down can be controlled based on the same excitation pattern data (drive control pattern). However, the present invention is not limited to this. The left and right end portions of the moving body 302 are provided so as to be rotatable about the rotation axes facing the front and rear directions with respect to the inner portions 335a of the belts 335L and 335R so that the first moving body 302 can be tilted to the left and right. The left and right effect motors 330L and 330R are driven in reverse (reverse rotation), that is, controlled based on different excitation pattern data (drive control patterns). By kill manner, for example, it may enable operations such lowering the other with increasing one of the right and left end portions of the first moving body 302.

  In the present embodiment, the left and right drive mechanisms 304L and 304R are disposed symmetrically on the left and right sides of the first moving body 302. However, the present invention is not limited to this and is for effect control. If the CPU 120 can control the left and right effect motors 330L and 330R based on the same excitation pattern data (drive control pattern), the arrangement of the drive mechanisms 304L and 304R can be variously changed. .

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect motors 330L and 330R based on the same excitation pattern data (drive control pattern), thereby moving the first moving body 302 upward or downward. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first moving body driven by the first effect motor and the first effect motor driven by the second effect motor are used. In the case where the second moving body is provided separately from the moving body, the effect control CPU 120 uses the first effect motor and the second effect motor based on the same excitation pattern data (drive control pattern). When the drive control is performed, the first moving body and the second moving body may be reversely driven (for example, the first moving body is raised and the second moving body is lowered).

  In the present embodiment, the drive mechanisms 304L and 304R include the production motors 330L and 330R, the first gears 331L and 331R, the second gears 332L and 332R, the upper pulleys 333L and 333R, the lower pulleys 334L and 334R, the belt 335L, Although the present invention is mainly configured with 335R, the present invention is not limited to this, and any driving mechanism capable of moving a moving body using a driving source includes, for example, a pinion gear and a rack gear. Or a drive mechanism having a rotating arm.

  Moreover, although the production motors 330L and 330R, which are stepping motors, are applied as an example of the driving source, a motor other than the stepping motor, a driving source such as a solenoid, and the like are included.

  In the present embodiment, when the first moving body 302 is moved upward or downward, the effect control CPU 120 obtains motor excitation pattern data (see, for example, FIGS. 12B and 12C) from the data ROM. The presentation motors 330L and 330R are driven by reading out and temporarily storing them in a data RAM or the like, and outputting excitation patterns (pulse signals) to the driver ICs 340A and 340B. It is not limited, and driver ICs 340A and 340B develop the motor excitation pattern data by reading it from the data ROM and temporarily storing it in the data RAM or the like based on a command from the CPU 120 for effect control. The motors 330L and 330R may be driven by outputting pulse signals. There. In this way, it is possible to reduce the control load of the effect control CPU 120 that controls effects other than motor drive control.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is described as an example of a drive control unit that controls the first drive source that moves the first moving unit and the second drive source that moves the second moving unit. The invention is not limited to this, and for example, the CPU 103 that controls the first drive source and the second drive source connected to the main board 11 may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the first power transmission means (drive mechanism 304L) and the second power transmission means (drive mechanism 304R) include the drive shaft 330a of the production motors 330L and 330R, the first gears 331L and 331R, The two gears 332L and 332R, the upper pulleys 333L and 333R, and the lower pulleys 334L and 334R are arranged side by side on the left and right sides of the first moving body 302 so that the respective rotation axes face the front and rear direction. The first power transmission unit and the second power transmission unit may be provided such that the drive shaft 330a, a rotation shaft such as a gear, a pulley, or the like faces in the left-right direction or the oblique direction. In addition, the first moving body 302 may be arranged above and below.

  The drive mechanism 304L and the drive mechanism 304R have the same power transmission structure and are arranged in parallel to each other. The effect motor 330L is attached to the drive mechanism 304L with the drive shaft 330a facing the rear side in the first direction. The production motor 330R is attached to the drive mechanism 304R with the drive shaft 330a facing the front side, which is the second direction opposite to the first direction, so that the production motor 330L and the production motor 330R are connected to each other. By driving based on the same excitation pattern data, the drive shaft 330a of the production motor 330L and the drive shaft 330a of the production motor 330R are driven in opposite directions, so the left and right sides of the first moving body 302 are the same. It can be moved in the direction.

  In addition, a driver IC 340A as a first driver IC for driving the effect motor 330L and a driver IC 340B as a second driver IC for driving the effect motor 330R are provided, and wiring from the effect control CPU 120 to the driver IC 340A Because the wiring from the production control CPU 120 to the driver IC 340B is a separate system, the two production motors 330L and 330R can be driven based on the same excitation pattern data. The control load of the control CPU 120 can be reduced.

  In addition, a driver IC 340A as a first driver IC for driving the effect motor 330L and a driver IC 340B as a second driver IC for driving the effect motor 330R are provided, and wiring from the effect control CPU 120 to the driver IC 340B is provided. Since branching from the wiring from the effect control CPU 120 to the driver IC 340B, the two effect motors 330L and 330R can be driven based on the same excitation pattern data, the control load of the effect control CPU 120 And the number of output ports and wires can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the first moving body 302 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction between the first retraction position and the first performance position below it, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the moving body may be provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction, or may be provided so as to be movable in the diagonally up-down direction and the diagonally left-right direction. Moreover, although the 1st mobile body 302 was provided so that a movement to a 1st retraction position and a 1st production position was possible, this invention is not limited to this, A movement is controlled at least in a control position. It only has to be like this.

  Next, the second effect unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a front view showing the second effect unit. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a state in which the second effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the second effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the second effect unit is viewed obliquely from behind. 20A is a plan view showing the drive mechanism, and FIG. 20B is a bottom view showing the drive mechanism. FIG. 21 is a front view illustrating a state in which the second moving body is disposed at the second retracted position. FIG. 22 is a front view illustrating a state in which the second moving body moves within the first movement range from the second retraction position. FIG. 23 is a front view showing a state in which the second moving body moves within the second movement range. FIG. 24 is a front view showing a state in which the second moving body moves within the third movement range. FIG. 25 is a front view showing a state of being arranged at the second effect position. FIG. 26A is a main part enlarged front view showing a state in which the left and right second movable bodies are combined, and FIG. 26B is a view showing a modification.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, the second effect unit 400 includes a base member 401 provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and the base member 401. The second moving bodies 402L and 402R are provided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction. The base member 401 is formed in a rectangular frame shape by an upper side portion 401a, a left side portion 401b, a right side portion 401c, and a lower side portion 401d, and each upper side portion 401a, left side portion 401b, right side portion 401c, and lower side portion 401d are produced. It arrange | positions so that each edge | side of the display screen of the display apparatus 5 may be followed, and the display screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 5 can be visually recognized through a center opening.

  In the present embodiment, the second effect unit 400 is provided so as to overlap the back side of the first effect unit 300 in the front-rear direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first effect unit 400 It may be provided on the front side of the effect unit 300 so as to overlap in the front-rear direction.

  The second moving bodies 402L and 402R are moved and guided in the left-right direction by guide mechanisms 403L and 403R provided on the upper side 401a on the back surface of the base member 401. Further, in the upper side portion 401a, the second moving bodies 402L and 402R are placed at the second retracted positions (driving initial positions, solid line positions in FIGS. 16 and 17) disposed on the front side of the left side portion 401b and the right side portion 401c. Between the second rendition position and the second effect position (see the two-dot chain line position in FIGS. 16 and 17) that constitutes one decorative portion that is arranged in a circular shape when viewed from the front. Drive mechanisms 404L and 404R for moving are provided.

  The second moving bodies 402L and 402R are arranged so that a part thereof overlaps with the left and right sides of the display screen of the effect display device 5 at the second retracted position, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, it may be arranged so as not to be superimposed on the left and right sides of the display screen of the effect display device 5 at the second retracted position. Moreover, although it arrange | positions so that a part may overlap with the left and right sides of the display screen of the effect display apparatus 5 in the 2nd effect position, this invention is not limited to this, and it produces in the 2nd effect position. You may make it arrange | position so that a part may overlap in front and back at locations other than the left-right side of the display screen of the display apparatus 5. FIG.

  The guide mechanisms 403L and 403R are mainly composed of a base rail 410 arranged in parallel with each other in the left-right direction on the back surface of the upper side portion 401a, and a moving rail 411 provided to be slidable with respect to the base rail 410. The In this embodiment, the base rail 410 and the moving rail 411 are all made of a metal material, but may be made of a synthetic resin material. Further, the guide mechanisms 403L and 403R may be configured similarly to the guide mechanisms 303L and 303R described above.

  The drive mechanisms 404L and 404R will be described. The drive mechanisms 404L and 404R include production motors 430L and 430R, pinion gears 431L and 431R fixed to the drive shaft 430a of the production motors 430L and 430R, and rack gears 432L and 432R meshing with the pinion gears 431L and 431R. doing. The production motors 430L and 430R are juxtaposed on the left and right sides of the mounting plate 433 horizontally fixed on the back surface of the upper side 401a of the base member 401 so that the drive shaft 430a faces downward. Since the rack gears 432L and 432R are attached to the rear surfaces of the left and right moving rails 411 by screws N10, the rack gears 432L and 432R are guided to move in the left and right directions by the guide mechanisms 403L and 403R.

  The second movable bodies 402L and 402R are formed as first movable bodies 440L and 440R that are formed in a plate shape having a circular arc shape when viewed from the front, and are formed as a plate shape that is formed in a circular arc shape when viewed from the front. The second movable bodies 441L and 441R are provided so as to be swingable with respect to each other.

  The first movable bodies 440L and 440R are composed of a base plate 440a and a cover plate 440b provided on the front side of the base plate 440a, and between the base plate 440a and the cover plate 440b having translucency. Although not shown in detail, a light emitting diode (LED) or the like that can emit light toward the front is provided, and the light from the light emitting diode passes through the cover plate 440b by causing the light emitting diode to emit light. And is emitted forward.

  The second movable bodies 441L and 441R are composed of a base plate 441a and a cover plate 441b provided on the front side of the base plate 441a, and between the base plate 441a and the cover plate 441b having translucency. Although not shown in detail, a light emitting diode (LED) or the like that can emit light toward the front is provided, and the light from the light emitting diode passes through the cover plate 441b by causing the light emitting diode to emit light. And is emitted forward.

  A rotation shaft 443 projects from the outer corner of the lower end of the base plate 440a of each of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R toward the front side, and the rotation shaft 443 corresponds to each of the second movable bodies 441L and 441R. The base plate 441a is inserted through a bearing hole 444 formed at the outer corner of the upper end. Therefore, the second movable bodies 441L and 441R are provided at positions below the first movable bodies 440L and 440R so as to be rotatable about a rotation shaft 443 that faces in the front-rear direction with respect to the first movable bodies 440L and 440R. Yes.

  Specifically, the first movable bodies 440L and 440R and the second movable bodies 441L and 441R are formed in an arc shape having substantially the same curvature in a front view. The second movable bodies 441L and 441R are separated from the lower sides of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R, and the first movable bodies 440L and 440R and the second movable bodies 441L and 441R do not form a substantially semicircular arc shape. The upper side is in contact with or close to the separation position (see FIG. 21) and the lower sides of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R, and the first movable bodies 440L and 440R and the second movable bodies 441L and 441R form a substantially semicircular arc shape. It is possible to rotate between the contact position (see FIG. 24) formed.

  Further, the base plate 440a of each of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R has a pair of left and right bosses 442 projecting from the upper part of the back surface, and the bosses 442 are horizontally directed toward the upper side 401a of the base member 401 in the left-right direction. Are inserted into the long grooves 444L and 444R. Screws N11 attached to the rack gears 432L and 432R are screwed into the back of the bosses 442 inserted into the long grooves 444L and 444R and facing the back side of the base member 401, and the base plate 440a is integrally attached to the rack gears 432L and 432R. . Therefore, the first movable bodies 440L and 440R move in the left-right direction when the rack gears 432L and 432R are moved by the production motors 430L and 430R.

  In addition, corner portions inside the connection plates 450L and 450R having a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front are rotated via a rotation shaft 446 facing in the front-rear direction on the upper rear surface of the base plate 440a of each of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R. It is supported movably. In addition, upper ends of the connection arms 445L and 445R are rotatably supported at the lower corners of the connection plates 450L and 450R via a rotation shaft 451. As shown in FIGS. 18, 19 and 21, the connecting arms 445L and 445R are extended downward along the first movable bodies 440L and 440R, and the lower ends thereof rotate in the front-rear direction. Via a shaft 447, the second movable bodies 441L and 441R are pivotally supported at positions near the rotation shaft 443 in the upper part of the back surface of the base plate 441a.

  Further, a guide shaft 448 as a guided portion protrudes from a side position of the rotation shaft 446 at the upper back of the connecting plates 450L and 450R. The guide shaft 448 is inserted into guide grooves 470L and 470R as guide portions respectively formed on the left and right sides of the upper side portion 401a of the base member 401.

  Further, a connecting shaft 460 protrudes from the lower back surface of the base plate 440a of each of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R, and the connecting shaft 460 extends in the front-rear direction above the left side portion 401b of the base member 401. It is inserted into a long groove 463 formed in the lower part of the guide arms 462L and 462R whose upper ends are pivotally supported via a support shaft 461 facing. The guide arms 462L and 462R are auxiliary members that restrict swinging of the lower portions of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R supported by the rack gears 432L and 432R in the front-rear direction.

  Hereinafter, the details of the guide grooves 470L and 470R will be described with reference to FIG. Since the guide grooves 470L and 470R are formed symmetrically, the right guide groove 470R will be described here, and the description of the left guide groove 470L will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the guide groove 470R extends in the left-right direction, that is, in the movement direction of the second moving body 402R, and is substantially parallel to the long groove 444R that moves and guides the boss 442 of the second moving body 402R. That is, it is formed so as to be substantially horizontal.

  The guide groove 470R is a linear first guide portion 470a extending substantially horizontally in the left direction from the right end portion, and is inclined upward from the left end portion of the first guide portion 470a toward the left direction. The linear second guide portion 470b is extended, and the linear third guide portion 470c is extended substantially horizontally in the left direction from the left end portion of the second guide portion 470b. In the present embodiment, the second guide portion 470b is longer in the left-right direction than the first guide portion 470a and the third guide portion 470c.

  As described above, the inclination angle (inclination angle is about 0 degrees) of the first guide portion 470a with respect to the moving direction (left-right direction) of the second moving body 402R including the first movable body 440R is the first including the first movable body 440R. The inclination angle (inclination angle is about 10 degrees) of the second guide portion 470b with respect to the moving direction (left-right direction) of the two moving bodies 402R. The inclination angle (inclination angle is about 0 degrees) of the third guide portion 470c with respect to the movement direction (left-right direction) of the second moving body 402R including the first movable body 440R is the second movement including the first movable body 440R. The inclination angle of the second guide portion 470b with respect to the movement direction (left-right direction) of the body 402R is smaller than the inclination angle (the inclination angle is about 10 degrees).

  When the second moving body 402R is in the second retracted position, the right boss of the pair of left and right bosses 442 contacts the right end portion of the long groove 444R, and movement in the right direction is restricted. The rotation shaft 446 that pivotally supports the connecting plate 450R is positioned on the front side near the right end portion of the second guide portion 470b, and the guide shaft 448 is near the right end portion of the first guide portion 470a on the right side of the rotation shaft 446. The rotation shaft 451 that pivotally supports the connecting arm 445R is positioned obliquely below and to the right of the rotation shaft 446. In addition, the second movable body 441R is disposed at the separated position by the upper left side being pushed downward by the connecting arm 445R.

  Here, when the pinion gear 431R is rotated by the production motor 430R and the rack gear 432R is moved to the left side, the first movable body 440R attached to the rack gear 432R and the first movable body 440R are attached accordingly. The second moving body 402R including the second movable body 441R is started to move to the left from the second retracted position.

  As shown in FIG. 22, while the guide shaft 448 moves from the vicinity of the right end portion of the first guide portion 470a to the left end portion, that is, the second moving body 402R moves from the second retracted position to the first movement range P1. Since the positional relationship of the guide shaft 448 with respect to the rotation shaft 446 does not change during the movement, the second movable body 402R is in a state in which the second movable body 441R is disposed at a separated position with respect to the first movable body 440R. Keep sliding to the left.

  As shown in FIG. 23, while the guide shaft 448 reaches the second guide portion 470b from the first guide portion 470a and moves the second guide portion 470b, that is, the second moving body 402R moves from the first movement range P1. While moving in the second movement range P2 on the second effect position side, the guide shaft 448 with respect to the rotation shaft 446 moves upward along an arc centered on the rotation shaft 446. Accordingly, the second movable body 402R slides toward the left side while the second movable body 441R rotates from the separated position to the contact position with respect to the first movable body 440R. That is, the guide shaft 448 is moved and guided by the guide grooves 470L and 470R according to the movement of the first movable body 440R, whereby the second movable body 441R rotates with respect to the first movable body 440R. Then, when the guide shaft 448 moves to the left end portion of the second guide portion 470b, the second movable body 441R is disposed at the contact position (see FIG. 23).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24, while the guide shaft 448 reaches the third guide portion 470c from the second guide portion 470b and moves the third guide portion 470c, that is, the second moving body 402R moves in the second movement range. Since the positional relationship of the guide shaft 448 with respect to the rotation shaft 446 does not change during the movement of the third movement range P3 including the second production position on the second production position side from P2, the second moving body 402R is not changed. Is slid toward the left side while the second movable body 441R is disposed at the contact position with respect to the first movable body 440R.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the guide shaft 448 comes into contact with the left end portion of the third guide portion 470c and the leftward movement is restricted, the second moving body 402R is arranged at the second effect position. The

  Here, when the second mobile body 402L on the left side is driven in the same manner as the second mobile body 402R on the right side described above, the right side from the second retracted position on the left side is the same as the second mobile body 402R on the right side. To the second performance position.

  Therefore, when both the left and right second moving bodies 402L and 402R are moved to the second effect position, the left second moving body 402L has a contact surface 475L below the second movable body 441L and the right second movement. The lower contact surface 475R of the second movable body 441R in the body 402R abuts, whereby the second moving body 402L and the second moving body 402R are combined to form a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front. A decoration is constructed.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the lower contact surface 475L of the second movable body 441L is formed as a curved surface that bulges toward the right side when viewed from the front, and the second movable body 402R on the right side has a second surface. The lower contact surface 475R of the movable body 441R is formed as a curved surface that is recessed toward the left side when viewed from the front, and is a curved surface with the same curvature that contacts each other at the second effect position.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, for example, the second movable body 441R on the right side moves upward with the rotation shaft 443 as the center while the second movable body 441L on the left side is moved to the second effect position. When the right abutment surface 475R abuts on the left abutment surface 475L, the locus of the predetermined position T on the right abutment surface 475R is the left side. Of the second movable body 441L. That is, before the second movable body 441R reaches the contact position, the right contact surface 475R may contact the left contact surface 475L and the contact surfaces 475L and 475R may be damaged.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), in the present embodiment, before the second moving bodies 402L and 402R reach the second effect position, the second movable bodies 441L and 441R are in the second moving range. Since it moves to the contact position and is already in the contact position in the third movement range, the predetermined position T moves horizontally toward the left side, so that the right contact surface 475R and the left contact surface 475L match. Can be prevented from coming into contact at a different position.

  Next, in the present embodiment, for example, an operation advance notice that is executed on condition that the player operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B as the advance notice effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 during the change display of the effect symbols. , A step-up notice that the predetermined image changes step by step, a line notice that the character appears and hits the line, a cut-in notice that the predetermined image is interrupted and displayed, Reach notice that suggests whether or not it will be, pseudo-continuous notice that informs whether or not it will become a pseudo-ream, stop-symbol notice that informs the stop symbol, whether or not the game state is a probability variation state (whether or not In addition to multiple notices that are executed at the start of variable display or reach establishment, such as a latent notice that warns you) Various notice effects such as a big hit effect produced during a game and a promotion notice effect informing that a transition to a high probability state is made after the big hit ends can be executed. The drop effect of dropping the first moving body 302 at the first retraction position in the first rendition unit 300 to the first rendition position, and the second moving bodies 402L and 402R at the second retraction position of the second rendition unit 400 It is possible to execute a movable effect such as a combined effect that is moved to the second effect position and combined.

  Further, the first moving body 302 and the second moving bodies 402L and 402R do not always move to the first effect position or the second effect position at the predetermined timing of these various effects. When the fluctuation display result is a big hit, it is moved at a higher rate (including 100%, for example) than when it is lost, or when reach is established in the reach notice, it is higher than when it is not established ( (For example, 100% is included), or in the pseudo-continuous notice, when the pseudo-ream continues, it is moved at a higher rate (for example, 100% is included) than when it is not continued. When it develops, it may be moved at a higher rate (including 100%, for example) than when it does not develop. Since the player expects the first moving body 302 and the second moving bodies 402L and 402R to move, the player can watch the operation of the first moving body 302 and the second moving bodies 402L and 402R. .

  Moreover, the timing which moves the 1st moving body 302 or the 2nd moving bodies 402L and 402R can be performed at arbitrary timings during the execution of the above various notices. For example, when reach is established, it develops to super reach. The timing at which the player operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B may be arbitrary timing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when the movement condition of the first moving body 302 or the second moving bodies 402L and 402R is established as the effect pattern of the super reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 (for example, the operation valid period The first moving body 302 and the second moving bodies 402L and 402R are moved from the retracted position to the effect position when the push button 31B is operated or when the operation effective period elapses without being operated within the operation effective period. The first moving pattern 302 and the second moving bodies 402L, 402R are moved from the retracted position to the effect position even if the first moving body 302 and the moving conditions of the second moving bodies 402L, 402R are satisfied. Any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns including the second effect pattern that is not moved is determined.

  Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control specifies the display result of the change display based on the set change pattern at the start of the change display, and executes the super reach effect based on the specified display result. The presence / absence and the execution pattern are determined to be one of a plurality. For example, when the set variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the variation display result is a big hit, the rate is higher than that in the variation pattern in which the variation display result is lost (for example, including a proportion of 100%). When the first effect pattern is determined as the super reach effect pattern and the received change pattern is a change pattern in which the change display result is lost, the rate is higher than the case in which the change display result is a change pattern in which the display result is a big hit (for example, The second production pattern is determined as the super reach production pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 causes the second moving bodies 402L and 402R to reciprocate in the left-right direction within the first movement range from the second retraction position as an example of the notice effect. The vibration effect suggesting the possibility that the second moving bodies 402L and 402R move can be executed.

  Further, since the guide shaft 448 moves in the horizontal first guide portion 470a within the first movement range, a vibration effect that causes the second moving bodies 402L and 402R to reciprocate in the left-right direction is performed within the first movement range. By doing, the load concerning the production motors 430L and 430R is reduced as compared with the case where the second moving bodies 402L and 402R are performed within the second movement range.

  In addition, the second movable bodies 441L and 441R are the first reserved storage display area 5D and the second reserved in the effect display device 5 which is a rear area while the first movable bodies 440L and 440R move in the first movement range P1. Since the hold display displayed in the storage display area 5U is not hidden, the rear area can be used effectively.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the base member 401 as the base portion, the second retracted position as the first position with respect to the base member 401, and the second retracted position are First movable bodies 440L and 440R provided to be movable between second effect positions as different second positions, and second movable bodies 441L provided to be operable with respect to the first movable bodies 440L and 440R, 441R, guide grooves 470L and 470R as guide portions extending on the base member 401 in the moving direction of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R, and guides as guided portions guided by the guide grooves 470L and 470R The second movable bodies 441L and 441R are guided by the guide grooves 470L and 470R according to the movement of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R. Accordingly, the guide grooves 470L and 470R guide the guide shaft 448 when the first movable bodies 440L and 440R move in the first movement range P1 from the second retracted position. A first guide portion 470a and a second guide portion 470b that guides the guide shaft 448 when the first movable bodies 440L and 440R move in the second movement range P2 on the second effect position side from the first movement range P1. The inclination angle (inclination angle is about 0 degree) of the first guide part 470a with respect to the movement direction (left-right direction) of the second moving bodies 402L and 402R including the first movable bodies 440L and 440R is the first movable body 440L. , 440R, and the second guides 470b with respect to the moving direction (left-right direction) of the second moving bodies 402L, 402R is smaller than the tilt angle (the tilt angle is about 10 degrees).

  In this way, when the first movable bodies 440L and 440R are moved from the second retracted position, the guide shaft 448 is guided by the first guide portion 470a, and thus is guided by the second guide portion 470b. Since the load which operates the 2nd movable bodies 441L and 441R is not applied rather, it can be started to move smoothly.

  In the present embodiment, the inclination angle of the first guide part 470a with respect to the moving direction (left-right direction) of the second moving bodies 402L and 402R is 0 degrees, that is, the first guiding part 470a is the second moving bodies 402L and 402R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the inclination angle of the second guide portion 470b with respect to the movement direction of the second moving bodies 402L and 402R is not limited to this. If small, the 1st guide part 470a does not need to be provided substantially in parallel with the moving direction of 2nd moving body 402L, 402R.

  In addition, the first movable body 440R includes a contact surface 475L of the second movable body 441L on the left side as a wall surface that the second movable body 441R contacts or approaches when the first movable body 440R moves to the second effect position, and includes guide grooves 470L, 470R guides the guide shaft 448 when the first movable bodies 440L and 440R move closer to the second effect position than the second movement range P2 and move in the third movement range P3 including the second effect position. The inclination angle (inclination angle is about 0 degree) of the third guide part 470c with respect to the moving direction (left-right direction) of the second moving bodies 402L and 402R including the first movable bodies 440L and 440R. The inclination angle (inclination angle is about 10 degrees) of the second guide portion 470b with respect to the moving direction (left-right direction) of the second moving bodies 402L, 402R including the first movable bodies 440L, 440R.

  By doing in this way, when 2nd movable body 402R contact | abuts or adjoins to contact surface 475L, 2nd movable body 441R is compared with the case where 1st movable bodies 440L and 440R move 2nd movement range P2. Since the load for operating is reduced, the contact surface 475L can be smoothly contacted or brought close to.

  In the present embodiment, the inclination angle of the third guide part 470c with respect to the moving direction (left-right direction) of the second moving bodies 402L and 402R is 0 degree, that is, the third guiding part 470c is the second moving bodies 402L and 402R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the inclination angle of the second guide portion 470b with respect to the movement direction of the second moving bodies 402L and 402R is not limited to this. If it is small, the 3rd guide part 470c does not need to be provided substantially parallel with respect to the moving direction of 2nd moving body 402L, 402R.

  In the present embodiment, the second guide portion 470b is formed so as to incline upward toward the second effect position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second effect position is reached. It may be formed so as to incline downward. Furthermore, the second guide part 470b having a larger inclination angle with respect to the moving direction of the second moving bodies 402L and 402R than the first guide part 470a and the third guide part 470c is formed at one place, but formed at a plurality of places. May be.

  In this embodiment, the guide grooves 470L and 470R are formed by the plurality of linear first guide portions 470a, second guide portions 470b, and third guide portions 470c, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be configured by a plurality of curved guide portions.

  In the present embodiment, the guide grooves 470L and 470R are configured by the first guide portion 470a, the second guide portion 470b, and the third guide portion 470c, but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as at least the first guide part and the second guide part are provided, the third guide part may not necessarily be provided.

  In this embodiment, the guide grooves 470L and 470R as the guide portions are formed in the base member 401, and the guide shaft 448 as the guided portion is formed in the first movable bodies 440L and 440R. The present invention is not limited to this, and a guide shaft 448 as a guide portion may be formed on the base member 401, and guide grooves 470L and 470R as guide portions may be formed on the first movable bodies 440L and 440R. Further, the length and shape of the guide grooves 470L and 470R can be arbitrarily modified.

  In the present embodiment, the guide shaft 448 as the guided portion is connected to the second movable body via the connection plates 450L and 450R and the connection arms 445L and 445R as the connection portions provided on the first movable bodies 440L and 440R. Although provided in 441L and 441R, it may be provided directly on the base plate 441a of the second movable bodies 441L and 441R.

  Further, in this embodiment, the left and right first movable bodies 440L and 440R and the second movable bodies 441L and 441R can be combined with each other close to each other, and either one of the left and right is brought to the second effect position. After the movement, the other can be moved to the second effect position. In any case, the third guide portion 470c is substantially parallel to the moving direction of the second moving bodies 402L and 402R. Thus, the contact surface 475L and the contact surface 475R can be smoothly contacted.

  In the present embodiment, the second moving bodies 402L and 402R are provided so as to be movable to the left and right sides. For example, the contact surfaces 475L and 475R of the left and right second movable bodies 441L and 441R are provided. Even in the case where it is provided so as to be able to come into contact with a production structure or the like that is fixedly provided, the third guide portion 470c is moved in the moving direction of the second moving bodies 402L and 402R as described above. By being substantially parallel to each other, the contact surface 475L and the contact surface 475R can be smoothly contacted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first movable bodies 440L and 440R and the second movable bodies 441L and 441R are provided on the left and right, respectively, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is only on either the left or the right. It may be provided. Alternatively, three or more may be provided.

  Further, it includes an effect control CPU 120 as a movement control means for controlling the movement of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R. For example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the second moving bodies 402L and 402R as the example of the notice effect. 2. By repeatedly reciprocating in the left-right direction within the first movement range from the retraction position, the player's expectation can be given by the reciprocating operation of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R.

  In addition, the second movable bodies 441L and 441R are the first reserved storage display area 5D and the second reserved in the effect display device 5 which is a rear area while the first movable bodies 440L and 440R move in the first movement range P1. Since the hold display displayed in the storage display area 5U is not hidden, the rear area can be used effectively. In the present embodiment, the rear area while the first movable bodies 440L and 440R move in the first movement range P1 is the first reserved storage display area 5D and the second reserved storage display area 5U. Another area on the display screen of the effect display device 5 or an area other than the display screen of the effect display device 5 may be used.

  Further, when the first movable bodies 440L and 440R move to the second effect position, the contact surface 476R of the right first movable body 440R also contacts the contact surface 476L of the left first movable body 440L or Since the first movable bodies 440L and 440R and the second movable bodies 441L and 441R can form one production body by approaching, the production effect is improved.

  Further, if the boundary surface between the contact surface 475R of the second movable body 441R and the contact surface 475L of the second movable body 441L on the left side is composed of a translucent member, they are combined at the second effect position. Sometimes, the second movable body 441L, 441R does not hinder the transmission of light such as LEDs, so that the second movable body 441L contact surface 475L and the second movable body 441R contact surface 475R, Since a streak-like shadow is less likely to be generated at the boundary, a sense of unity can be given.

  Further, the base member 401 as a base portion, and a second retraction position as a first position with respect to the base member 401 and a second effect position as a second position different from the second retraction position are movable. The first movable bodies 440L and 440R provided, the second movable bodies 441L and 441R provided to be operable with respect to the first movable bodies 440L and 440R, and the moving direction of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R on the base member 401 Guide grooves 470L and 470R as guide portions extending toward the guide shaft, guide shafts 448 as guided portions guided by the guide grooves 470L and 470R, and first movable bodies 440L and 440R to the second effect position. And a contact surface 475L of the second movable body 441L on the left side as a wall surface with which the second movable bodies 441L and 441R abut or approach when moved, and the guide grooves 470L and 47 are provided. R is a second guide part 470b as an inclination guide part inclined with respect to the moving direction of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R, and the first movable bodies 440L and 440R move in the third movement range P3 including the second effect position. A third guide portion 470c that guides the guide shaft 448 when the angle of the third guide portion 470c with respect to the moving direction of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R is relative to the moving direction of the first movable bodies 440L and 440R. Make almost parallel.

  In this way, when the first movable bodies 440L and 440R move to the second effect position and contact or approach the wall surface, the second movable bodies 441L and 441R operate with respect to the first movable bodies 440L and 440R. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly contact or approach the wall surface.

  In the present embodiment, the second moving bodies 402L and 402R are provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Alternatively, it may be provided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable bodies 440L and 440R are provided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be rotated around the rotation axis. May be provided.

  The second movable bodies 441L and 441R are provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the first movable bodies 440L and 440R, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first movable bodies 440L and 440R For example, as long as it is provided to be operable, it may be provided so as to be linearly movable with respect to the first movable bodies 440L and 440R.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other, so that one game is completed and a prize is generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to a slot machine that has been made possible.

  In the above embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is applied as an example of the game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal. It may be.

300 First production unit 301 Base member 302 First moving body 303L, 303R Guide mechanism 304L, 304R Drive mechanism 310 Base rail 311 Moving rail 312 Moving member 320L, 320R Buffer member 315a, 315b Restriction bar 316a, 316b Restriction piece 330L, 330R Production motor 400 Second production unit 401 Base members 402L, 402R Second moving bodies 404L, 404R Drive mechanisms 430L, 430R Production motors 440L, 440R First movable bodies 441L, 441R Second movable bodies 448 Guide shafts 470L, 470R Guide Groove 450L, 450R Connecting plate 470a First guide 470b Second guide 470c Third guide 445L, 445R Connecting arm

Claims (5)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A first moving unit that is moved by a first drive source;
A second moving unit that is moved by a second drive source;
First power transmission means for transmitting power of the first drive source to the first moving unit;
Second power transmission means for transmitting power of the second drive source to the second moving unit;
Drive control means for controlling the first drive source and the second drive source;
With
The drive control means drives the first drive source and the second drive source based on the same control pattern when moving the first moving unit and the second moving unit. Gaming machine. The first power transmission means and the second power transmission means have the same power transmission structure and are arranged side by side,
The first drive source is attached to the first power transmission means with a drive shaft directed in a first direction,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second drive source is attached to the second power transmission unit with a drive shaft directed in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A first base rail and a second base rail provided in the base portion;
A first moving rail provided movably with respect to the first base rail;
A second moving rail provided movably with respect to the second base rail;
With
The first moving part is provided to be movable with respect to the first moving rail,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second moving unit is provided so as to be movable with respect to the second moving rail. A first driver IC for driving the first drive source;
A second driver IC for driving the second drive source;
With
The wiring from the drive control means to the first driver IC and the wiring from the drive control means to the second driver IC are different lines of wiring. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. A first driver IC for driving the first drive source;
A second driver IC for driving the second drive source;
With
4. The game according to claim 1, wherein the wiring from the drive control means to the second driver IC is branched from the wiring from the drive control means to the first driver IC. Machine.

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