JP2017153905A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can suppress a mutual interference among a plurality of movable bodies when a trouble occurs in at least one movable body and which can reduce processing load.SOLUTION: The game machine comprises movable body control means for controlling each operation of a plurality of movable bodies each of which can operate individually and which have operable ranges at least a part thereof are overlapped. When an abnormality with respect to one movable body is detected, the movable body control means controls the operation of other movable bodies having operation ranges at least a part thereof is overlapped with the one movable body and controls the operation of the one movable body, till a prescribed restoration condition is established.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 61

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state has a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker that is in an open state, making it very easy to win a game ball and giving a predetermined gaming value to a player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one configured to be able to execute a game using a movable body. In a gaming machine that uses a movable body to play a game, an initial operation for detecting the origin position of the movable body is generally performed. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the origin position cannot be detected in the initial operation, a retry process for returning to the origin position is performed, and when the origin position cannot be detected even in the retry process, an effect using the movable body is provided. A gaming machine that does not execute is disclosed. Patent Document 2 also determines whether or not a plurality of movable bodies that overlap the operable range are in an interfering state every time the production is performed. A gaming machine that prohibits operation is disclosed.

JP 2014-28170 A JP 2010-259458 A

  However, as in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, even if an effect using a movable body whose origin position could not be detected is not executed, interference occurs when other movable bodies are operated. There is a fear. Further, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, when it is determined whether or not a plurality of movable bodies interfere with each other when an effect using the movable body is executed, the processing load increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing mutual interference between a plurality of movable bodies and reducing a processing burden when a failure occurs in at least one movable body. With the goal.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A plurality of movable bodies that are each operable independently, and at least a part of the operable range overlaps;
A plurality of electronic components (for example, a drive mechanism 801 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second lamp unit 802, a third lamp unit 803, a fourth lamp unit 804, and a fifth lamp including the plurality of movable body driving means. Control means (for example, CPU 120A, VDP 121, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 91B to 95B) that outputs a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means;
The output means receives a control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 71), and stops the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period (for example, time t1 to time t2 in FIG. 71) has elapsed (FIG. 71). : Timeout function)
The control means includes
When an abnormality is detected for one movable body, at least until a predetermined return condition is satisfied (for example, when the power is turned on again or when it is detected that the position is at the origin after the power is turned on again) Restricts the operation of the other movable body and the one movable body, in which a part of the operation range overlaps the one movable body (for example, when it is determined in step S621 that the effect restriction flag is on) The operation is limited for a movable body that can interfere with a movable body that is not positioned, and the movable body that does not interfere is operated). When the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control means outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, time The control signal may be output during a predetermined period T from t1).

  According to such a configuration, when a problem occurs in at least one movable body, mutual interference between the plurality of movable bodies can be suppressed, and the processing burden can be reduced.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The movable body control means includes
An operation confirmation process for confirming the operation of at least some of the movable bodies when the gaming machine is activated (for example, performing a movable body operation process in step S73A); Executing a break-in operation process for performing the break-in operation of the movable body (for example, executing the movable body break-in process in step S72);
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the operation confirmation process for confirming the operation of the movable body and the break-in operation process for performing the break-in operation of the movable body are executed. For this reason, since the movement of the movable body is not accustomed, it is possible to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable body. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the movable body from operating well.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The plurality of movable bodies include a first movable body (for example, the first movable body 211) and a second movable body (for example, the second movable body 311) that can operate in conjunction with each other, the first movable body, and the second movable body. A third movable body (for example, the third movable body 450) that can be operated differently from the movable body and has an operable range overlapping at least one of the first movable body and the second movable body;
When an abnormality is detected in any of the movable bodies, the movable body control means limits the operation of all the movable bodies until the predetermined return condition is satisfied (for example, the rendering restriction flag is turned on in step S621). If it is determined that it is in a state, other than the operation of the movable body (for example, performing execution settings for effects such as voice, lamp display, effect image, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the mutual interference of a plurality of movable bodies including a movable body that is not involved in the interlocking operation, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The predetermined return condition is that it is detected that the movable bodies are located at the origin position by an origin confirmation operation for confirming that the plurality of movable bodies are located at the origin position performed after power-on (for example, after power-on, Such as clearing the production restriction flag to off when it ’s detected that it ’s at the origin)
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, the return condition can be appropriately managed.
(5) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The movable body control means includes
The operation of the plurality of movable bodies (for example, the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311) including the first movable body and the second movable body, in which at least a part of the operable range overlaps, can be controlled.
The first movable body can change from the first state to the third state through the second state (for example, rotating from the origin position to the advanced position through the position immediately before the advanced position, etc.)
The movable body control means includes
The operation of the second movable body can be started in response to the first movable body detecting a change from the first state to the second state (for example, when Yes is determined in step S422) Execution of the process of step S424),
The operation of the first movable body can be started when it is detected that the second movable body is in a non-interfering state that does not interfere with the first movable body (for example, it is determined Yes in the process of step S414). In such a case, the process of step S420 is executed).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, a part of the operation of the first movable body and the operation of the second movable body can be performed in an overlapping manner, so that the interlocking operation of the plurality of movable bodies can be quickly performed. Can be prevented.

(6) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The movable body control means includes
Controlling the driving of the driving means to move at least one of the plurality of movable bodies from an origin position to a first position different from the origin position; A second movement process for moving from the first position to the origin position (for example, the process of step S420 and step S434 can be performed),
If the one movable body is not located at the origin position after the second movement process is executed, the driving amount of the driving unit is increased more than the second movement process to move the one movable body to the origin position. Perform the third movement process to move (for example, if it is determined No in step S416, execute the process in step S417).
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the possibility that the movable body returns to the origin position can be increased.
(7) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The movable body control means includes
By controlling each of the first driving means and the second driving means, a first operation (for example, rotational motion) and a second operation (for example, circular motion) of at least one movable body among the plurality of movable bodies. And changing the one movable body to a different state by each operation,
Exciting the first driving means and switching whether or not to apply a holding force for holding the stopped state of the first driving means according to a change in the state of the one movable body due to the second operation (for example, Even if the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotation operation), the first movable body 211 is moved to a position where it does not interfere with another effect device or the inner frame 40 (that is, the second movable operation is a circular motion). Until a change in state is performed), a rated current is supplied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (excitation holding), and the first movable body 211 performs a first operation (rotating operation). ), When moving to a position where it does not interfere with the game frame, the movement of the rotating shaft 222a is switched so that the holding torque that stops is not applied)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately manage the state change of the movable body due to a plurality of operations, and to prevent positional deviation.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a connection with a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is the perspective view which looked at the 1st direction device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the 1st production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st direction device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the rotation production | presentation part provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the rotation production | presentation part provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st movable body and rotation base which were provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st movable body and rotation base which were provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. It is the figure which expanded a part of the 1st production | presentation apparatus provided in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) pays attention to a part of front base arm seen from the arrow XIA-XIA in FIG. FIG. 10B is a plan view focusing on the rotating gear viewed from the arrow XIB-XIB in FIG. 9. It is the schematic which showed the rotation condition ((a), (b)) of the 1st movable body provided in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which showed the rotation condition ((a), (b)) of the 1st movable body provided in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the drive device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the drive device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production | presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention which has a base arm in a retracted position from the front. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production apparatus shown in FIG. 16 from back. It is the figure which showed a mode that the base arm and the 1st movable body were rotated from the 1st production | presentation apparatus shown in FIG. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production apparatus shown in FIG. 18 from back. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production | presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention which has a base arm in the advance position from the front. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production apparatus shown in FIG. 20 from back. It is a figure which shows the 2nd production apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is a perspective view. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 2nd production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 2nd production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the moving part provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the moving part provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 1st movable part provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the 1st movable part provided in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a figure in the case of a normal state, (b) is a figure in the case of being in an effect state. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at a part of moving part provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at some moving parts provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. It is the front view which showed the 2nd production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention in order of production operation ((a)-(c)). It is the perspective view which looked at the 3rd production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the 3rd production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd movable body and moving means provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd movable body and moving means provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd movable body provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd movable body provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at a part of 3rd movable body provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at a part of 3rd movable body provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation apparatus provided in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is the front view which looked at the production apparatus from the front, (b) is the figure which looked at part of the production apparatus from back. is there. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a state in which a movable accessory has moved from the rendering device illustrated in FIG. 42. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a state in which a movable accessory has moved from the rendering device shown in FIG. 43. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state where a movable accessory has moved from the rendering device shown in FIG. 44. It is the front view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd production | presentation apparatus provided in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is rotation of the 1st movable body shown to (a). It is the schematic which showed the condition. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd production | presentation apparatus provided in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is rotation of the 1st movable body shown to (a). It is the schematic which showed the condition. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd production | presentation apparatus provided in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is rotation of the 1st movable body shown to (a). It is the schematic which showed the condition. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd production | presentation apparatus provided in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is rotation of the 1st movable body shown to (a). It is the schematic which showed the condition. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd production | presentation apparatus provided in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is rotation of the 1st movable body shown to (a). It is the schematic which showed the condition. It is a front view paying attention to the 1st-the 3rd production device provided in the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention, and is a figure for explaining the situation where a plurality of movable bodies interfere with each other. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body break-in process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a movable body effect execution determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body operation | movement process. It is a timing chart which shows time comparison with the case where the 2nd movable body is operated before the operation of the 1st movable body is completed, and the case where the 2nd movable body is operated after waiting for the completion of the operation of the 1st movable body. It is the perspective view which looked at the 4th production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 4th production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 4th production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. It is the front view which showed the 4th production | presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention in order of operation ((a)-(c)). It is a figure which shows the flow of drive control and light emission control. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is a figure which shows the other example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is a figure which shows the further another example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is an image figure of the output waveform of a control signal. It is a figure which shows the modification of the connection of conversion IC. It is a figure of the circuit structural example of a 2nd lamp drive part and a 2nd lamp part. It is a figure for demonstrating the phase separation of the drive signal which serial-parallel conversion outputs. It is a figure of the circuit structural example of an accessory drive part and a drive mechanism.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a game area surrounded by guide rails and having a substantially circular outer edge. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At predetermined positions of the game board 2 such as inside or outside of the game area, a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, an image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, A special variable winning ball device 7, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, a general hold indicator 25C, a passing gate 41, and the like are provided. Speakers 8L and 8R capable of reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. In 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 is provided. The resilience of the game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount (rotation amount). A predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area is provided with an upper plate (batting ball supply tray) that holds (stores) game balls and a lower plate that holds (stores) extra balls from the upper plate. It has been. A stick controller 31A is attached to the member forming the lower plate, and a push button 31B is provided to the member forming the upper plate.

  Further, an inner frame 40 is attached to the center of the game area on the game board 2 so as to surround the image display device 5. The inner frame 40 is configured in a rectangular shape and forms a part of the board surface of the game board 2. In this embodiment, the inner frame 40 is formed so as to protrude from the game surface into which a game ball in the game area is driven to the front side (player side). It flows down outside the inner frame 40.

  On the inner side of the inner frame 40, a plurality of effect devices that operate during a game are provided. In this embodiment, the first effect device 200 is provided at the upper part of the inner frame 40, the second effect device 300 is provided at the right part of the inner frame 40, and the third effect device is provided at the lower part of the inner frame 40. An apparatus 400 is provided. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the one in which all of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 are provided, and only some of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 may be provided. Further, as will be described later, the fourth effect device 500 may be further provided at a position that is a lower portion of the inner frame 40 and does not interfere with the third effect device 400 (position shifted along the front-rear direction). Moreover, the 1st-3rd production apparatuses 200-400 are not limited to what is provided by the positional relationship shown in FIG. 1, Each should just be provided in arbitrary places. In the following description, the vertical and horizontal directions will be described based on the state of facing the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as necessary.

  On the screens of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the image display device 5, a special symbol and a decorative symbol are variably displayed. These variable indications are based on the occurrence of the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, or on the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Execution is possible based on the occurrence of the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the formed second starting winning opening. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is special identification information) is displayed variably (variably displayed). The image 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. On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of a special symbol (also referred to as “first special symbol”) by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A in the special symbol game and special symbol (“first” by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B). Corresponding to each of the variable display (also referred to as “2 special figure”), a decorative symbol as identification information (decorative identification information) is variably displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three. The This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result of variable display in the special game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result of the variable display of the ornament symbol is stopped and displayed. The display result in the variable display of special symbols and decorative designs is also referred to as a variable display result. In particular, a special symbol variable display result in a special figure game is also referred to as a special figure display result. In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. .

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

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

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations 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 decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous 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 “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, super-reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are prepared in advance.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, as a notice effect, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state, the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 are operated as the reach effect of super reach. Is executed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various power supply boards 10, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a payout control board 15, a launch control board 17 as shown in FIG. A control board is mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 18 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Note that the audio control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be configured as independent boards that are separate from the effect control board 12, or may be integrated into the effect control board 12 and configured as one board. In addition, various control boards such as an information terminal board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. For example, the main board 11 is equipped with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 100 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a program, a switch circuit 114 and a solenoid circuit 115. The switch circuit 114 receives detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first and second start port switches 22 </ b> A and 22 </ b> B, the count switch 23, the general winning port switch 24, and the winning confirmation switch 25. The switch circuit 114 takes these detection signals and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 115 outputs drive signals for the solenoids 81 and 82 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The presentation control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 18, and receives the image display device 5. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the first rendering device 200 to the third rendering device 400 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the operation of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and so on. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute the predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the above-described manner. About operation | movement of the 1st-3rd production apparatuses 200-400 etc., the motor 901 (The drive motor 222, the drive motor 231, and the drive motor which are mentioned later) are respectively contained in the 1st-3rd production apparatuses 200-400 from the production control board 12. 351, the drive motor 361, the drive motor 381, the drive motor 401, and the drive motor 457) are operated by transmitting a drive command or the like. The effect control board 12 includes an initial position sensor 902 (a first detection sensor 257, a second detection sensor 256, a first detection sensor 261, and a second detection described later) included in the first to third effect devices 200 to 400, respectively. Detection signals from the sensor 262, the detection sensor 333, the detection sensor 335, the detection sensor 387, the detection sensor 415) and the like are transmitted.

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control microcomputer 120, a VDP (video display processor) 121, and an effect data memory 122 for controlling the effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program are mounted.

  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 8L and 8R 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 is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted. The configuration of the lamp control board 14 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a combination that drives the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, the third movable body 450, and the fourth movable body 515 as the accessory. A drive unit is provided. The accessory driving unit is a driving mechanism for an accessory (for example, the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, the third movable body 450, and the fourth movable body 515) based on a control signal from the effect control board 12. Drive signals are supplied to the motor 901 (the drive motor 222, the drive motor 231, the drive motor 351, the drive motor 361, the drive motor 381, the drive motor 401, the drive motor 457), the drive motor 502, etc. Moves the actors by moving them. The accessory drive unit and the motors in the drive mechanism may be mounted on the same substrate or may be mounted on different substrates. Details of the accessory driving unit will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The effect control microcomputer 120 includes a CPU 120A that operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external effect control ROM (not shown). In addition, the production control microcomputer 120 may include a serial communication circuit that inputs (receives) signals through serial communication with the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 causes the VDP 121 to perform display control of the image display device 5 based on the effect control command as the control signal transmitted from the main board 11. The effect control microcomputer 120 includes a built-in or external RAM (not shown) that provides a work area for the CPU 120A.

  The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the effect data memory 122 to the VDP 121 in accordance with the received effect control command. The effect data memory 122 stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. It has a storage area to keep it. The VDP 121 reads image data from a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122 in accordance with a command from the CPU 120A. The VDP 121 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 reads pattern data constituting an effect control pattern stored in advance in a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122, and sends various control commands to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. It may be output.

  The payout control board 15 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control command and a notification signal transmitted from the main board 11, and controls the payout operation of the game ball by the payout motor 51. Various circuits are installed. That is, the payout control board 15 has a function of controlling the award ball payout operation by the payout motor 51. The payout control board 15 may have a function of controlling the ball lending operation by controlling the driving of the payout motor 51 in accordance with the communication result with the card unit via the interface board, for example.

  On the payout control board 15, a payout control microcomputer 150 for controlling the payout operation of the game ball according to a program and a switch circuit 151 are mounted. The switch circuit 151 receives wiring for receiving detection signals from the full tank switch 26 and the ball break switch 27, and detection signals from the payout motor position sensor 71, the payout count switch 72, and the error release switch 73. Wiring is connected. In addition, the payout control board 15 is configured to transmit a command signal for performing a payout control of the game ball in the payout motor 51 and a command signal for performing display control in the error display LED 74. Wiring, wiring for communication with the card unit, etc. are connected via the interface board.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 18 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (seventh bit [bit 7]) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the number of bytes constituting the effect control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  Next, the details of the structure of the first effect device 200 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear. In the following description, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the side where the player is located is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the opposite direction is the rear. Further, the description will be made by defining the vertical and horizontal directions as viewed from the player positioned in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the vertical and horizontal directions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as they are.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when a player who is playing the game looks at the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a front decorative body 201, a base arm 220 and a main arm 240 that extend leftward from the front decorative body 201, The first movable body 211 attached to the base arm 220 can be visually recognized.

  The front decorative body 201 is made of, for example, a translucent synthetic resin, and a decoration specific to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the front surface thereof. As shown in FIG. 1, the front decorative body 201 is provided on the right side of the game board 2 and decorates the pachinko gaming machine 1. As will be described later, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 1, the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 face downward and are in a position hidden behind the front decorative body 201. In the following description, such positions of the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 are referred to as “origin (initial) position”. On the other hand, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 3, the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 are in a position protruding leftward from the front decorative body 201. In the following description, such positions of the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 are referred to as “advance position”.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, an LED substrate 202 is provided behind the front decorative body 201. A plurality of LED elements 208 are attached to the LED substrate 202. The light emitted from the LED element 208 is transmitted through the front decorative body 201 and visually recognized by the player. In this way, by emitting light from the front decorative body 201, it is possible to enhance the effect of production and enhance the interest of the game. A decorative body holding unit 203 is provided behind the LED substrate 202. The front decorative body 201 and the LED substrate 202 are attached to the decorative body holding portion 203.

  The decorative body holding unit 203 holds the front decorative body 201 and the LED substrate 202 and is fixed to the first driving base 233 of the driving device 230 with screws or the like (not shown). The decorative body holding portion 203 is formed with an insertion port 203a through which the protruding portion 204a of the presser plate 204 is inserted from behind, and a rotation shaft insertion hole 203b through which the rotation shaft 210a of the rotation effect portion 210 is inserted. ing.

  The presser plate 204 supports the rotation effect unit 210 so as to be rotatable from the front. The presser plate 204 has a protruding portion 204a in which an insertion opening 204c through which the rotation shaft 210a of the rotation effect portion 210 is inserted is formed, and a fixing portion 204b divided into two branches from the protruding portion 204a. The fixing unit 204b is fixed to the first drive base 233 with screws or the like (not shown). The presser plate 204 is provided so that the protruding portion 204 a is inserted through the insertion port 203 a from the rear, and the insertion port 204 c is aligned with the rotation shaft insertion hole 203 b formed in the decorative body holding unit 203. ing. The rotating shaft 210a (FIG. 5) communicates with the corresponding rotating shaft insertion hole 203b and the insertion port 204c, and is fastened by a screw or the like via the sliding ring 205. A rotation shaft 210b (FIG. 6) is formed on the rear surface of the rotation effect unit 210. The rotation shaft 210b (FIG. 6) is inserted through a rotation shaft insertion hole 233a formed in the first drive base 233. Thereby, the rotation effect part 210 is pivotally supported around the rotation shafts 210a and 210b.

  The first effect device 200 is rotatable to the drive device 230 having the main drive arm 240, the rotation effect unit 210 to which the first movable body 211 is rotatably attached, the rotation effect unit 210 and the drive device 230. And an attached follower arm 232.

  One end of the driven arm 232 is rotatably attached to a mounting protrusion 240a (FIG. 6) formed on the rear surface of the main driving arm 240 via a sliding ring 241. The other end of the driven arm 232 is rotatably attached to an attachment protrusion 220 a (FIG. 6) formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220 via a sliding ring 242. With such a configuration, when the main arm 240 rotates, the rotation effect unit 210 rotates through the driven arm 232.

  Thus, when the rotation effect unit 210 rotates about the rotation shafts 210a and 210b, the first movable body 211 that is a constituent member of the rotation effect unit 210 is centered on the rotation shafts 210a and 210b. Move to draw a circular arc (circular motion). Such a circular motion of the first movable body 211 is defined as a second motion.

  Next, the detailed structure of the rotation effect unit 210 that is rotatably attached to the drive device 230 will be described. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the rotation effect unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the turning effect unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the first movable body and the rotation base provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the first movable body and the rotation base provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear. FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a part of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (a) is a front base as viewed from the arrow XIA-XIA in FIG. The top view which paid its attention to a part of arm, (b) is a top view which paid its attention to the rotation gear seen from the arrow XIB-XIB in FIG. In FIG. 11A, the area of the groove 260 formed in the front base arm 224 is hatched with diagonal lines so that the state of the groove 260 formed can be easily understood.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the rotation effect unit 210 includes a base arm 220, a drive motor 222 attached to the base arm 220, a motor cover 221 attached to the base arm 220 and covering the drive motor 222, And a first movable body 211 rotatably attached to the tip of the base arm 220.

  The drive motor 222 is a stepping motor, for example, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 222 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 222a (FIG. 8) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The rotation shaft 222a is connected to a drive gear 243 provided in the base arm 220 and shown in FIG. The drive motor 222 is a motor for causing the first movable body 211 to perform a first operation (rotational motion), as will be described later. The drive motor 222 can apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a when the rated current is passed (excitation holding). Thereby, the exact drive of the drive motor 222 is realizable.

  The motor cover 221 covers the drive motor 222 and is attached to the base arm 220 with screws or the like (not shown). As described above, the rotation shaft 210 a is formed on the front surface of the motor cover 221. The rotation effect unit 210 is supported rotatably by a rotation shaft 210a and a rotation shaft 210b (FIG. 8) formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220. As described above, the motor cover 221 has not only a function of covering the drive motor 222 but also a function as a rotating shaft, thereby reducing the number of components of the first effect device 200 and making the configuration simple. In addition, the first rendering device 200 can be downsized.

  The first movable body 211 that rotates on the base arm 220 includes a rotating decorative body 212, an LED substrate 213, and a rotating base 214.

  The rotating decorative body 212 is made of, for example, a transparent resin having translucency, and a decoration (not shown) peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the front surface thereof. The rotating decorative body 212 is attached to the rotating base 214 by fastening means such as screws (not shown).

  The LED board 213 is provided behind the rotating decorative body 212, and is attached to the rotating base 214 by fastening means such as screws (not shown). A plurality of LED elements 215 are attached to the LED substrate 213. The light emitted from the LED element 215 is transmitted through the rotating decorative body 212 and visually recognized by the player. Thereby, it is possible to irradiate the decoration of the rotating decorative body 212 with light, and it is possible to execute an effect that attracts the player's interest.

  The rotation base 214 is rotatably mounted on the base arm 220. When the rotation base 214 is viewed from the front, it has a substantially square shape with one bending point 214a. Therefore, the rotation base 214 has an inferior angle 214c (an angle less than 180 degrees). Similarly, the rotating decorative body 212 has a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and has an inferior angle. Thereby, the 1st movable body 211 can be made into the shape which is easy to hide behind the front decoration body 201 (FIG. 5). The front decorative body 201 constitutes a part of the outer edge of the game area provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 1). In other words, it can be said that the shape of the first movable body 211 is a shape that matches the outer edge of the game area. Thereby, when it is not necessary to make the 1st movable body 211 appear in a game area, it is possible to hide the 1st movable body 211 behind the front decoration body 201 (FIG. 5) so that it cannot be seen by the player. It becomes.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the outer appearance of the base arm 220 is schematically configured by combining a front base arm 224 disposed in the front and a rear base arm 223 disposed in the rear. The front base arm 224 is formed with an insertion port 224a. The rotation shaft 222a (FIG. 8) of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 8) is inserted through the insertion port 224a and connected to the drive gear 243. As a result, the drive gear 243 rotates upon receiving the drive of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 8).

  The front base arm 224 is formed with a circular opening 224b for ensuring a range in which the rotation base mounting projection 252b can operate when a rotation gear 252 described later rotates. A spiral groove 260 is formed around the opening 224b.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the groove 260 is a bottomed groove formed clockwise from the start end portion 260a to the end end portion 260b. The groove 260 is formed so that the radius gradually decreases from the start end portion 260a with reference to the center point C of the opening 224b. As described above, the groove 260 extending from the start end portion 260a to the end end portion 260b is formed so as to surround the opening 224b by one or more half a round. The groove 260 has a front position of the center point C that coincides with a front position of the center point 252c (FIG. 11B) of the rotation gear 252 and a front position of the rotation center of the rotation base 214. It is formed to match.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of driven gears 244 to 251 that transmit the driving force acting on the driving gear 243 to the rotating gear 252 are arranged in the base arm 220 inside the base arm 220. . A rotation gear 252 that meshes with the driven gear 251 is provided in the vicinity of the left end of the base arm 220. Thereby, the driving force of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 8) can be transmitted to the rotation gear 252.

  Note that the vertical width of the front base arm 224 is wider than the vertical width of the rear base arm 223. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, a space 220 b for passing wiring can be secured on the rear surface of the base arm 220. The rear base arm 223 has a pressing portion 223a for pressing the wiring passed through the space 220b and a hooking portion 223b for hooking a binding material for binding the wiring. Yes. Thereby, the space 220b suitable for passing the wiring can be provided in the base arm 220.

  The rotation gear 252 is formed with an approximately elliptical wire insertion hole 252a that is an opening for passing a wire passed through a space 220b formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220. As will be described later, the first movable body 211 is formed with a protrusion 254 a that moves along the groove 260 by the rotation of the first movable body 211. As shown in FIG. 11B, the center 252d of the wiring insertion hole 252a (also referred to as the formation position of the wiring insertion hole 252a) is shifted by a predetermined distance L with respect to the center point 252c of the rotation gear 252. . The deviation of the wiring insertion hole 252a is set in a direction away from the position of the protrusion 254a. That is, the distance between the protrusion 254a and the center 252d of the wiring insertion hole 252a is also longer than the distance between the protrusion 254a and the center point 252c of the rotation gear 252.

  Thus, by forming the wiring insertion hole 252a for passing the wiring through the rotation gear 252, it is possible to prevent the wiring from being entangled with the rotation gear 252. In addition, by forming the wiring insertion hole 252a at a position away from the protrusion 254a, it is possible to prevent the wiring from being entangled with the protrusion 254a. Thereby, it becomes possible to pass a wiring suitably.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a rotation base attachment protrusion 252 b that is a protrusion for attaching the rotation base 214 is formed on the front surface of the rotation gear 252. The rotation base mounting protrusion 252b protrudes from an opening 224b formed in the front base arm 224, and is fixed to the rotation base 214 with a screw or the like (not shown). Accordingly, when the rotation gear 252 is rotated by driving the drive motor 222 (FIG. 8), the rotation base 214 is rotated in accordance with the rotation of the rotation gear 252.

  Note that three sliding rings 253 are interposed between the front base arm 224 and the rotation base 214. The sliding ring 253 enables the rotation base 214 to rotate smoothly, supports the rotation base 214 at multiple points, and rotates the rotation base 214 in a stable state without wobbling.

  The rotation base 214 has a slide part 254 formed with a circular protrusion 254a protruding rearward, a detection part 255 fixed to the slide part 254 so as to sandwich the rotation base 214, a second detection sensor 256, A first detection sensor 257 is attached.

  The rotation base 214 has a long hole-like slide hole 214b having a long axis in one direction. The slide part 254 and the detection part 255 are combined with each other so as to sandwich the slide hole 214b. Thereby, the slide part 254 and the detection part 255 can move integrally in the major axis direction of the slide hole 214b. Note that the slide hole 214b is formed so as to pass through the rotation center of the rotation base 214 (corresponding to the center point 252c (FIG. 11) of the rotation gear 252) when the long axis is extended.

  The protrusion 254 a formed on the slide portion 254 is inserted into the groove 260 formed on the front base arm 224. When the drive motor 222 (FIG. 8) is driven to rotate the rotation base 214, the protrusion 254 a moves along the groove 260 while being inserted into the groove 260. As described above, the groove 260 is formed in a spiral shape. Therefore, when the protrusion 254a moves along the groove 260, the distance between the position of the protrusion 254a and the rotation center of the rotation base 214 changes gradually. For example, if the rotation base 214 rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, the protrusion 254a moves toward the start end portion 260a (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260. As a result, the position of the protrusion 254a gradually moves away from the center point C of the groove 260. In the rotation base 214, the slide part 254 on which the protrusion 254a is formed and the detection part 255 are connected to the long axis of the slide hole 214b. Move along the direction. The long axis direction of the slide hole 214b is formed so as to coincide with the direction connecting the center point 252c of the rotation gear 252 and the protrusion 254a. However, the two do not necessarily coincide with each other. You may set so that. Therefore, moving along the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b includes not only moving on the long axis of the slide hole 214b but also moving in a direction parallel to the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b.

  The detection unit 255 is movable along the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b together with the slide unit 254. The detection unit 255 includes a detection piece 255a that is a protruding piece. The detection piece 255 a is detected by a second detection sensor 256 and a first detection sensor 257 attached to the rotation base 214.

  The second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257 are, for example, photosensors, and the presence or absence of the detection piece 255a is determined by detecting that the detection piece 255a blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit. To do. In the present embodiment, the position (protrusion 254a ″) where the protrusion 254a is separated from the position (protrusion 254a ′) in contact with the terminal end 260b (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260 toward the start end 260a side by an angle θ. ), The detection piece 255a is detected by the second detection sensor 256. Further, when the protrusion 254 a is at a position (protrusion 254 a ″) that is in contact with the start end portion 260 a (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260, the detection piece 255 a is detected by the first detection sensor 257. Note that the position of the protrusion 254a ″ shown in FIG. 11A can be said to be the position of the protrusion 254a immediately before reaching the end portion 260b by driving of the drive motor 222 (FIGS. 7 and 8). The angle θ is an angle corresponding to a predetermined number of steps of the drive motor 222 (FIGS. 7 and 8).

  As described above, the drive motor 222 (FIG. 7) is attached to the base arm 220. Therefore, the first movable body 211 can be rotated by driving the drive motor 222 without being affected by the operation of the base arm 220.

  Next, the movement of the first movable body 211 will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing the rotation state ((a), (b)) of the first movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing the rotation state ((a), (b)) of the first movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 12 and 13, the first movable body 211 is indicated by a solid line, and the base arm 220 and the drive motor 222 are indicated by a two-dot chain line so that the drawings can be easily understood. Similarly to FIG. 11A, hatching is added to the region where the groove 260 is formed. Further, the protrusion 254a inserted into the groove 260 is indicated by a solid line and hatching to clarify the position of the protrusion 254a.

  In the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 12A, the protrusion 254a is located at the terminal end portion 260b of the groove 260 (FIG. 11A). Thus, when the protrusion 254a is located at the terminal end portion 260b (FIG. 11A), the distance between the protrusion 254a and the center point C of the opening 224b is the shortest. As described above, since the center point C of the opening 224b coincides with the rotation center of the first movable body 211, the detection unit 255 that is interlocked with the protrusion 254a is also closest to the center point C. As described above, when the detection unit 255 is closest to the center point C, the detection piece 255a formed on the detection unit 255 is detected by the second detection sensor 256 disposed near the center point C. . As described above, the second detection sensor 256 can detect the detection piece 255a away from the center point C by driving the drive motor 222 by a predetermined number of steps. Thus, based on the detection status of the second detection sensor 256, it is determined whether or not the protrusion 254a is in contact with the terminal portion 260b (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260 or is located in the vicinity thereof. It is possible to judge.

  By driving the drive motor 222 from the state shown in FIG. 12A, the first movable body 211 can be rotated clockwise. The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 12B shows a state in which the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 12A is rotated approximately 270 degrees clockwise.

  When the first movable body 211 rotates with respect to the center point C, the protrusion 254a moves along the groove 260. As described above, the groove 260 has a spiral shape that gradually moves away from the center point C as it proceeds from the end portion 260b (FIG. 11A) to the start end portion 260a (FIG. 11A) along the forming direction. Is formed. Therefore, the projection 254a that moves along the groove 260 gradually moves away from the center point C as the first movable body 211 rotates clockwise. Thereby, the detection part 255 also slides gradually in the direction away from the center point C along the long-axis direction of the slide hole 214b. In FIG. 12B, since the detection piece 255a is located between the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257, it is not detected by any detection sensor.

  By driving the drive motor 222 from the state shown in FIG. 12B, the first movable body 211 can be further rotated clockwise. A first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 13A shows a state in which the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 12B is rotated approximately 270 degrees clockwise.

  Since the protrusion 254a has moved along the groove 260 from the state shown in FIG. 12B, it is further away from the center point C. Therefore, the detection unit 255 also moves in the direction away from the center point C in the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b. Therefore, the detection piece 255a is closer to the first detection sensor 257. However, even in the state shown in FIG. 13A, the detection piece 255a is not detected by the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257.

  By driving the drive motor 222 from the state shown in FIG. 13A, the first movable body 211 can be further rotated clockwise. A first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 13B shows a state in which the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 13A is rotated approximately 90 degrees clockwise.

  Since the protrusion 254a has moved along the groove 260 from the state shown in FIG. 13A, the protrusion 254a is further away from the center point C, and is located at the start end 260a of the groove 260 (FIG. 11A). Yes. Thus, since the protrusion 254a is located at the start end portion 260a (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260, the first movable body 211 cannot be rotated further clockwise. Thus, the groove 260 formed in the base arm 220 also functions as a stopper that restricts the rotation of the first movable body 211.

  Thus, the state where the protrusion 254a is located at the start end portion 260a (FIG. 11A) is the state where the distance between the protrusion 254a and the center point C of the opening 224b is the longest. Therefore, the detection unit 255 that is interlocked with the protrusion 254a is also at a position farthest from the center point C. At this time, the detection piece 255a formed in the detection unit 255 is detected by the first detection sensor 257 disposed at a position away from the center point C. Thus, it can be determined from the detection state of the first detection sensor 257 whether or not the protrusion 254a is at the start end portion 260a of the groove 260 (FIG. 11A).

  In the above description, the drive motor 222 is driven and the first movable body 211 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the front. However, the drive motor 222 is driven in the reverse direction to move the first movable body 211. It is also possible to rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front.

  For example, from the state shown in FIG. 13B, the driving motor 222 is driven to rotate the first movable body 211 counterclockwise, so that the protrusion 254a extends along the direction in which the groove 260 is formed, and the start end portion 260a. (FIG. 11 (a)) can be moved to the end portion 260b (FIG. 11 (b)). When the protrusion 254a reaches the terminal end portion 260b (FIG. 11B) of the groove 260, the first movable body 211 is restricted from further counterclockwise rotation. Thus, by rotating the first movable body 211 clockwise and counterclockwise, it is possible to execute an effect that attracts the player's line of sight.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable body 211 is moved by an amount of rotation sufficient to move the protrusion 254a from the start end portion 260a (FIG. 11A) to the end end portion 260b (FIG. 11B), that is, approximately 630 degrees. It can be rotated in one direction. The rotation state of the first movable body 211 can be grasped by detecting the detection unit 255 that slides through the slide hole 214 b formed in the rotation base 214.

  In this way, the groove 260 formed in the base arm 220 is formed in a spiral shape, and the protrusion 254a is moved along the groove 260, thereby detecting the rotation state of the first movable body 211 in conjunction with the protrusion 254a. This can be expressed as movement of the unit 255. The rotation state of the first movable body 211 is detected by detecting the detection unit 255 with the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257 arranged in the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b, which is the moving direction of the detection unit 255. Can be grasped. As described above, the rotation state of the first movable body 211 can be grasped by the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257 arranged relatively close to each other, so that the first rendering device 200 is compact and simple. It can be set as a simple structure.

  As described above, the first movable body 211 is added to the above-described second movement (movement (circular movement) that moves so as to draw an arc around the rotation shafts 210a and 210b (FIGS. 5 and 6)). , Rotational movement about the center point C can be performed. Such a rotational motion around the center point C of the first movable body 211 is defined as a first motion. Note that the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 13B is defined as being at the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the first operation. On the other hand, the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 12A is defined as being in the advanced position in the movable range in the first operation.

  Next, details of the driving device 230 will be described. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the driving device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the driving device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  The drive device 230 includes a first drive base 233 and a second drive base 234 that are base bodies for attaching the first rendering device 200 to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a drive motor 231 attached to the first drive base 233, And a main arm 240 that rotates in response to the drive of the drive motor 231.

  As described above, the rotation shaft 210b (FIG. 8) protruding backward from the rotation effect unit 210 (FIG. 8) is inserted into the first drive base 233, and the rotation effect unit 210 (FIG. 8) is rotated. A rotation shaft insertion hole 233a that is movably supported is formed, and a rotation shaft insertion hole 233b through which the rotation shaft 231a (FIG. 15) of the drive motor 231 is inserted is formed. A drive motor 231 is attached to the first drive base 233 with screws or the like (not shown). A first detection sensor 261 and a second detection sensor 262 are attached to the rear surface of the first drive base 233. Thus, the 1st drive base 233 to which each component was attached is attached to the 2nd drive base 234 with the screw etc. which are not illustrated. The first drive base 233 and the second drive base 234 integrated in this way constitute a base body of the first effect device 200.

  The drive motor 231 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 231 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 231a (FIG. 15) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The rotation shaft 231 a is inserted into a rotation shaft insertion hole 233 b formed in the first drive base 233 and is connected to the rotation body 263. Thereby, the rotating body 263 rotates by receiving the drive of the drive motor 231.

  The main drive arm 240 is rotated by the drive of the drive motor 231. The main arm 240 rotates to rotate the rotation effect unit 210 via the driven arm 232. The main arm 240 is formed with an insertion hole 240b through which the main arm mounting shaft 233c (FIG. 15) formed in the first drive base 233 is inserted, and the rotating body 263 is used as the sliding member 264 and the sliding member. A long hole 240c for attachment via the H.265 is formed.

  A circular detector 266 is attached to the main arm 240. The detection body 266 is formed with a second detection piece 266a and a first detection piece 266b protruding from the outer peripheral surface thereof. An insertion hole 266c through which the main arm mounting shaft 233c (FIG. 15) is inserted is formed at the center of the detection body 266. The main drive arm mounting shaft 233c (FIG. 15) communicates with the insertion hole 266c and the insertion hole 240b formed in the main drive arm 240. Thereby, the main driving arm 240 can rotate around the main driving arm attachment shaft 233c together with the detection body 266.

  The main driving arm 240 rotates about the main driving arm mounting shaft 233c (FIG. 15) by the rotation of the rotating body 263 that is driven by the drive motor 231. The rotation state of the main arm 240 is determined by whether or not the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262 detect the second detection piece 266a and the first detection piece 266b formed on the detection body 266. Is possible.

  The first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262 are, for example, photosensors, and the light receiving unit detects that the second detection piece 266a or the first detection piece 266b blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit. Thus, the presence or absence of the second detection piece 266a or the first detection piece 266b is determined. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, when the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 face downward and are hidden behind the front decorative body 201 (at the origin (initial) position), The first detection piece 266b is detected by the first detection sensor 261. At this time, the first movable body 211 is at the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the second operation. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, when the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 face leftward and protrude from the front decorative body 201 (in the advanced position), the second detection piece 266a is the second detection sensor. 262 is detected. At this time, the 1st movable body 211 exists in an advance position in the movable range in 2nd operation | movement. As described above, the rotation state of the main arm 240 (the movement state in the second operation of the first movable body 211) can be grasped based on the detection states of the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262.

  When main drive arm 240 is at the origin (initial), main drive arm 240 is supported by contacting one side 240e thereof with main drive arm receiving portion 233d formed on first drive base 233. As described above, since a contact portion with a sufficient length is provided between the main drive arm 240 and the first drive base 233, the main drive arm 240 can be stably kept on standby at the origin (initial) position. Can do.

  Next, the rendering operation of the first rendering device 200 will be described in more detail. FIG. 16 is a diagram of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in which the base arm is at the origin (initial) position, as viewed from the front. FIG. 17 is a view of the first effect device shown in FIG. 16 as viewed from the rear. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the base arm and the first movable body are rotated from the first effect device illustrated in FIG. 16. Moreover, FIG. 19 is the figure which looked at the 1st production apparatus shown in FIG. 18 from back. FIG. 20 is a view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in which the base arm is in the advanced position, as viewed from the front. FIG. 21 is a view of the first effect device shown in FIG. 20 as viewed from the rear.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the base arm 220 is in the origin (initial) position, the base arm 220, the driven arm 232, and the main driving arm 240 are positioned behind the front decorative body 201 and can be viewed from the front. Can not. In addition, since the first movable body 211 is partly located behind the front decorative body 201, it cannot be visually recognized from the front. The other parts of the first movable body 211 are also located behind the frame that forms the outer edge of the game board 2 (FIG. 1) and cannot be seen from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the main drive arm 240 faces substantially downward, and the first detection piece 266 b (FIG. 15) formed on the detection body 266 at this time is detected by the first detection sensor 261. The base arm 220 is held in a posture facing substantially downward by a main arm 240 and a driven arm 232 that is rotatably connected to the base arm 220.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is in the same state as the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. That is, the protrusion 254a is in contact with the starting end portion 260a of the groove 260 (FIG. 11A). Therefore, the detection piece 255a formed in the detection unit 255 is detected by the first detection sensor 257 disposed at a position away from the center point C. By setting the first movable body 211 in such a state, a part of the first movable body 211 can be positioned behind the front decorative body 201 so that it cannot be seen from the front.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is in the origin (initial) position (also referred to as being in the first state) in the movable range in the first movement (rotational movement), and in the second movement (circular circle). In the movable range in motion), it is at the origin (initial) position.

  In addition, since the protrusion 254a is positioned at the start end portion 260a (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260, it can be positioned at a position farthest from the rotation center of the first movable body 211. Thereby, a sufficient distance can be secured between the rotation base mounting protrusion 252b, which is a member that supports the first movable body 211, and the protrusion 254a, and the rotation base mounting protrusion generated by supporting the first movable body 211. The force acting on 252b and projection 254a can be made sufficiently small. Thereby, the 1st movable body 211 can be hold | maintained in the stable state in the position which cannot be visually recognized from the front, without making it wobble.

  Note that, as described above, the first movable body 211 has a shape that is bent at the bending point 214a, and has an inferior angle 214c (FIG. 7). In the first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the minor angle 214c is provided so as to face the center side of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 1). Thereby, the 1st movable body 211 can be covered with the frame of the front decoration body 201 and the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  From the state shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the drive motor 231 (FIG. 5) is driven to rotate the main drive arm 240 clockwise as viewed from the front. As a result, the base arm 220 rotates clockwise via the driven arm 232 when viewed from the front. As described above, when the main arm 240 rotates clockwise, the first detection piece 266b (FIG. 15) detected by the first detection sensor 261 is not detected. Thereby, it can be determined that the base arm 220 is not at the origin (initial) position.

  Note that when the drive motor 231 (FIG. 5) is driven to rotate the base arm 220, the drive motor 222 (FIG. 7) attached to the base arm 220 can be driven. Thereby, rotation of the base arm 220 and rotation of the 1st movable body 211 can be performed simultaneously. That is, the first operation (rotational motion) and the second operation (circular motion) of the first movable body 211 can be performed simultaneously. Thereby, the effect which draws the player's interest can be executed. 18 and 19 show the first effect device 200 in which the main arm 240, the base arm 220, and the first movable body 211 are rotated from the state of the first effect device 200 shown in FIGS.

  In the first effect device 200 shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 face the lower left and are in a state of protruding from the front decorative body 201. At this time, neither the second detection piece 266a nor the first detection piece 266b (FIG. 15) formed on the detection body 266 is detected by the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262.

  Further, since the first movable body 211 is also rotated simultaneously with the rotation of the main arm 240 and the base arm 220, the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 18 has the protrusion 254a shown in FIG. 260 is located between the end portion 260b (FIG. 11A) and the start end portion 260a (FIG. 11A). At this time, the detection piece 255a shown in FIG. 9 is not detected by either the second detection sensor 256 or the first detection sensor 257.

  From the state shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the drive motor 231 (FIG. 5) is further driven to rotate the main driving arm 240 clockwise as viewed from the front, and the drive motor 222 (FIG. 7) is driven. The first movable body 211 is rotated. That is, the first operation and the second operation of the first movable body 211 are performed simultaneously. FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 show the first effect device 200 in which the base arm 220, the main arm 240, and the first movable body 211 are thus advanced to the advance position where they advance into the game area.

  In the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the main arm 240 is in the advanced position where it protrudes greatly to the left from the front decorative body 201 and advances into the game area. When the main arm 240 is in the advanced position, the second detection piece 266 a formed on the detection body 266 is detected by the second detection sensor 262. On the other hand, the first detection piece 266b is not detected by any of the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262. That is, when the second detection sensor 262 detects the detection piece, it can be determined that the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 are in the advanced position. Therefore, on the condition that the second detection sensor 262 detects the second detection piece 266a, the drive of the drive motor 231 (FIG. 5) is stopped, and the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 are stopped at the advanced position. it can.

  In this way, the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 that have moved to the advanced position are arranged in parallel to each other facing left. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the decoration added to the front surfaces of the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 as a continuous pattern.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is in the advanced position (also referred to as the third state) in the movable range in the first operation (rotational motion), and the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. It is in the same state as the one movable body 211. That is, the protrusion 254a is in a state of being located at the terminal end portion 260b (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260. Therefore, the detection piece 255a formed on the detection unit 255 is detected by the second detection sensor 256 disposed near the center point C. As described above, the second detection sensor 256 detects the detection piece 255a when the first movable body 211 is located immediately before the advance position in the movable range in the first operation. Therefore, after the second detection sensor 256 detects the detection piece 255a, the drive motor 222 (FIGS. 7 and 8) is driven by a predetermined number of steps, thereby causing the first movable body 211 to move within the movable range in the first operation. , It can be stopped at the advance position. In addition, the 1st movable body 211 shown in FIG. 20, FIG. 21 exists in the advance position in the movable range in 2nd operation | movement (circle movement).

  When the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 are at the origin (initial) position, as shown in FIG. 17, there is a gap between one end surface 240 d at the tip of the main arm 240 and one side surface 232 a of the driven arm 232. , There is a gap. From this state, when the main arm 240 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the rear (clockwise when viewed from the front), the driven arm 232 rotates about the rotation shaft 241 a so as to approach the main arm 240. To do. When the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 reach the advanced position, one end surface 240d of the main arm 240 and one side surface 232a of the driven arm 232 come into contact with each other as shown in FIG. Thereby, the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 do not rotate any more, and the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 can be accurately stopped at the advanced position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the main drive arm 240 and the driven arm 232 can be brought into contact with each other within a length L range. Therefore, the contact state of the main arm 240 and the driven arm 232 at the advanced position can be stably held without rattling. Further, since the base arm 220 is supported by the driven arm 232 in a stable state, the posture can be stabilized.

  Further, when the main arm 240 and the driven arm 232 are moved from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position (the first movable body 211 is moved from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the second operation (circular motion)). In the case of moving to (1), the drive motor 231 (FIG. 14) may be driven in the reverse direction. The main arm 240 and the driven arm 232 have moved to the origin (initial) position (the first movable body 211 has moved from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the second operation (circular motion)). Can be determined based on the detection of the first detection piece 266b (FIG. 15) formed on the detection body 266 by the first detection sensor 261. Further, when the main drive arm 240 rotates and is located at the origin (initial) position, as shown in FIG. 14, one side 240e of the main drive arm 240 contacts the main drive arm receiving portion 233d of the first drive base 233, and the main drive The arm 240 does not rotate any more. Therefore, the main arm 240 can be accurately stopped at the origin (initial) position (in the movable range of the first movable body 211 in the second operation (circular motion)).

  In order to move the first movable body 211 from the state shown in FIG. 12A to the state shown in FIG. 13B, the drive motor 222 may be driven in the reverse direction. The movement of the first movable body 211 to the state shown in FIG. 13B can be determined based on the detection piece 255a formed on the detection unit 255 being detected by the first detection sensor 257. Is possible. Further, when the first movable body 211 rotates and moves to the position shown in FIG. 13B, the protrusion 254a is positioned at the start end portion 260a (FIG. 11A), and the first movable body 211 further rotates. No longer. Therefore, the 1st movable body 211 can be correctly returned to the state of FIG.13 (b).

  Next, the detailed structure of the second effect device 300 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 22 is a view showing a second effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a perspective view. FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the second effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the second effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  The second rendering device 300 shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B is in an initial state, and the second movable body 311 that imitates the face of the character is located at the uppermost position within the movable range. At this time, the second movable body 311 is defined as being at the origin (initial) position. An opening 311 a is formed in the second movable body 311. The player can visually recognize the first decoration portion 367 at the back as the eyes of the character through the opening 311a. The second movable body 311 moves substantially in the vertical direction as the turning arm 312 rotates. Thereby, the 2nd production apparatus 300 can perform the production which attracts a player.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the second effect device 300 includes a unit base body 330 to which various components of the second effect device 300 are attached, and a moving unit that is rotatably attached to the unit base body 330. 310. The unit base body 330 has a decoration unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on its front surface, and is attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 while holding various components.

  A drive motor 351 is attached to the rear surface of the unit base body 330 via a motor attachment plate 350. The drive motor 351 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 351 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 351a can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The rotation shaft 351 a is connected to a drive gear 352 provided in the motor mounting plate 350.

  On the other hand, a rotation shaft 331 protruding forward is formed on the front surface of the unit base body 330. A rotating gear 332 is rotatably attached to the rotating shaft 331.

  The rotating gear 332 includes a peripherally formed external tooth 332a, a flange portion 332b having a notch portion 332c, and a protruding portion 332d protruding forward. External teeth 332 a formed on the rotation gear 332 mesh with the drive gear 352 through an opening 330 e formed on the unit base body 330. As a result, the rotation of the drive gear 351 causes the rotation gear 332 to rotate about the rotation shaft 331.

  A detection sensor 333 is attached to the unit base body 330. The detection sensor 333 is, for example, a photo sensor, and the light receiving unit detects whether the light emitted from the light emitting unit is blocked by the collar unit 332b, thereby determining the rotation state of the rotary gear 332. In the present embodiment, when the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, that is, when the second movable body 311 is in the origin (initial) position, the detection sensor 333 is positioned at the position of the notch 332c. Is attached. Therefore, the light from the light emitting unit is not blocked only when the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position. Thereby, it can be determined using the detection result of the detection sensor 333 whether the 2nd movable body 311 exists in an origin (initial) position.

  The moving unit 310 rotates the rotation arm 312 that is rotatably attached to the unit base body 330, the movable base body 314 that is attached to the rotation arm 312, and the character face that is attached to the movable base body 314. The second movable body 311 that is imitated generally has an external appearance. With such a configuration, when the rotating arm 312 is rotated, the player can visually recognize the second movable body 311 as if it is moving substantially vertically.

  The rotation arm 312 is attached to the unit base body 330 so as to be rotatable about the axis R1. A detection piece 336 is attached to the rear surface of the rotating arm 312. The detection piece 336 is inserted into a detection piece insertion hole 330d formed in the unit base body 330, and is detected by a detection sensor 335 (FIG. 24) attached to the rear surface of the unit base body 330. The detection sensor 335 is, for example, a photo sensor. When the second effect device 300 is in the advanced state, that is, when the second movable body 311 is in the advanced position where it can be easily seen by the player, the detection sensor 335 emits light from the detection piece 336. Is blocked. Thereby, it can be judged using the detection result of the detection sensor 335 whether the 2nd movable body 311 is located in the advance position.

  Further, first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e (FIG. 24) are formed on the rear surface of the rotating arm 312. Further, the unit base body 330 is formed with arc-shaped first to third movement restriction grooves 330a to 330c with the axis R1 as the center.

  The first protrusion 312a is inserted into the first movement restriction groove 330a formed in the unit base body 330 and is slidably attached. Thereby, the movement of the first protrusion 312a is limited to movement along an arc centered on the axis R1 of the first movement restriction groove 330a.

  The 2nd projection part 312b and the 3rd projection part 312c are penetrated by the 2nd movement restriction | limiting groove | channel 330b formed in the unit base body 330, and are attached slidably. Accordingly, the movement of the second protrusion 312b and the movement of the third protrusion 312c are limited to movement along an arc centered on the axis R1 of the second movement restriction groove 330b.

  The 4th projection part 312d and the 5th projection part 312e are inserted in the 3rd movement restriction | limiting groove | channel 330c formed in the unit base body 330, and are attached slidably. As a result, the movement of the fourth protrusion 312d and the movement of the fifth protrusion 312e are limited to movement along an arc centered on the axis R1 of the third movement restriction groove 330c.

  In this way, the first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e are inserted into the first to third movement restriction grooves 330a to 330c formed in the unit base body 330, so that the moving part 310 does not rattle. It can be stabilized and rotated around the axis R1.

  When the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, the protrusion 332d formed on the rotation gear 332 is in contact with the contact portion 312f formed on the rear portion of the rotation arm 312. As a result, the movement of the moving unit 310 that attempts to rotate about the axis R1 by its own weight can be stopped. Thus, the protrusion 332d functions as a stopper that supports the rotating arm 312 and stops the rotation. In this way, the initial state of the second effect device 300 can be maintained.

  From the state shown in FIG. 23 in which the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, the drive gear 352 is driven, and the rotary gear 332 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the front. As the rotating gear 332 rotates, the height of the protruding portion 332d located above decreases. As described above, as the height of the protrusion 332d supporting the rotating arm 312 decreases, the moving unit 310 rotates counterclockwise around the axis R1 as viewed from the front. At this time, by securing a sufficient rotation speed of the rotation gear 332 and increasing the rotation speed of the moving unit 310, the player seems as if the second movable body 311 has dropped from the initial position (origin position). Can be visually recognized.

  Strictly speaking, the second movable body 311 moves along an arc centered on the axis R1. However, the tangent of this arc is generally directed downward. Therefore, the second movable body 311 that moves along the arc can be visually recognized as if it moved downward.

  When the moving part 310 rotates in this way, the first to fifth protrusions 312 a to 312 e formed on the rotating arm 312 become the first to third movement limiting grooves 330 a to 330 c formed on the unit base body 330. Reach the bottom of. Thereby, the rotation operation of the moving unit 310 (the falling of the second movable body 311) stops. At this time, the second movable body 311 is located at the lowest position in the movable range. The position of the second movable body 311 at this time is defined as the advance position. Further, the state of the second effect device 300 at this time is defined as an advanced state.

  A cushion rubber 334 (FIG. 23) is attached to the front surface of the unit base body 330 in order to reduce an impact when the rotating moving unit 310 stops. The buffer rubber 334 (FIG. 23) collides with the side surface of the rotating arm 312 when the moving unit 310 stops the rotating operation.

  In this way, when the second movable body 311 moves from the origin (initial) position to the advanced position (when the second effect device changes from the initial state to the advanced state), the detection piece 336 is detected by the detection sensor 335 (FIG. 24). Is done.

  The second rendering device 300 includes a spring 313 that connects the rotating arm 312 and the unit base body 330. The spring 313 is, for example, a tension spring. When the rotating arm 312 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front from the second rendering device 300 in the initial state, a tensile force acts on the spring 313. As a result, a force that rotates clockwise as viewed from the front acts on the rotating arm 312.

  Such a tensile force by the spring 313 facilitates the return of the second movable body 311 in the advanced position to the origin (initial) position. In order to move the second movable body 311 from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position, it is necessary to rotate the rotating gear 332, push up the rotating arm 312 by the protrusion 332d, and rotate it clockwise. At this time, the biasing force of the spring 313 makes it possible to reduce the force to push up and rotate the rotating arm 312.

  The second rendering device 300 includes a cover body 340 that is attached to the rear surface of the unit base body 330 and covers the first to third movement restriction grooves 330a to 330c. By the cover body 340, smooth movement of the first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e moving through the first to third movement restriction grooves 330a to 330c can be ensured.

  Next, details of the moving unit 310 attached to the unit base body 330 so as to be rotatable about the axis R1 will be described. FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of the moving unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the moving unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  The moving part 310 includes a first movable part 360 accommodated between the second movable body 311 and the movable base body 314, and a second movable part 370 attached to the rear surface of the movable base body 314.

  The first movable portion 360 is attached to the movable base body 314 and is accommodated between the second movable body 311 and the movable base body 314. When the first movable portion 360 is in a normal state, the player can visually recognize the first decorative portion 367 through the opening 311a formed in the second movable body 311. In addition, the 1st movable part 360 shown in FIG. 25, FIG. 26 is in a normal state. On the other hand, as will be described later, when the first movable portion 360 is in the effect state, the player can visually recognize the second decorative portion 368 through the opening 311a formed in the second movable body 311. The switching of the decorative portion that can be visually recognized through the opening 311 a formed in the second movable body 311 can be performed by driving the drive motor 361.

  FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of the first movable part provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the first movable part provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a diagram in the normal state, and (b) is in the effect state. FIG. The vertical and horizontal coordinates shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 are coordinate systems used only for explaining the first movable part 360, and are different from the coordinate systems shown in other drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the drive motor 361 is attached to the base body 364 via the motor attachment plate 362. A drive gear 363 is connected to the drive motor 361, and the drive gear 363 is rotated by the drive of the drive motor 361. The drive gear 363 meshes with a first gear portion 366 a formed in the two-stage gear 366 through an opening 364 d formed in the base body 364. On the other hand, the second gear portion 366b formed on the two-stage gear 366 meshes with the gear portion 365a formed on the rack gear 365.

  The rack gear 365 is provided with a second decorative portion 368 that imitates the character's eyes, and a first protrusion 365b and a second protrusion 365c are formed to the right. The first protrusion 365b is inserted into a first rack gear moving groove 364a formed in the base body 364. The second protrusion 365c is inserted into a second rack gear movement groove 364b formed in the base body 364. With such a configuration, the driving force by the driving motor 361 is sequentially transmitted to the driving gear 363, the two-stage gear 366, and the rack gear 365. As a result, the rack gear 365 and the second decorative portion 368 attached to the rack gear 365 are driven in the direction in which the first rack gear movement groove 364a and the second rack gear movement groove 364b are formed (vertical direction in the figure) by the drive of the drive motor 361. Move along.

  On the other hand, the first decoration unit 367 is decorated with a character imitating a different aspect from the second decoration unit 368. The first decorative portion 367 is formed with a protruding portion 367a that protrudes rightward. The protrusion 367a is inserted into a guide groove 365f formed in the rack gear 365 and a guide groove 364c formed in the base body 364.

  The guide groove 365f formed in the rack gear 365 is composed of a guide groove 365d formed obliquely upward, and a guide groove 365e connected to the guide groove 365d and formed upward. On the other hand, the guide groove 364c formed in the base body 364 is a long hole whose major axis coincides with the front-rear direction.

  When the rack gear 365 shown in FIG. 27 moves downward, the first decorative portion 367 (protrusion portion 367a) moves along the formation direction of the guide groove 365d (obliquely upward) with respect to the rack gear 365. On the other hand, the 1st decoration part 367 (projection part 367a) moves with respect to the base body 364 along the formation direction of the guide groove 364c (backward). Thus, the first decorative portion 367 (projection portion 367a) moves differently for the rack gear 365 and the base body 364.

  When the rack gear 365 moves downward, the first decorative portion 367 (projection portion 367a) eventually passes through the guide groove 365d and enters the guide groove 365e. When the rack gear 365 further moves downward, the first decoration portion 367 (projection portion 367a) moves along the guide groove 365e and moves upward with respect to the rack gear 365. On the other hand, the first decorative portion 367 (projection portion 367a) does not move relative to the base body 364.

  Such movement of the first movable portion 360 will be described with reference to FIG. The first movable portion 360 shown in FIG. 28A is in a normal state, and the player can visually recognize the first decorative portion 367 from the opening 311a formed in the second movable body 311 (FIG. 25). it can. On the other hand, the second decorative portion 368 is above the first decorative portion 367. Therefore, the player cannot visually recognize the second decorative portion 368 from the opening 311a.

  From the state shown in FIG. 28A, the drive motor 361 is driven to move the rack gear 365 downward. Since the second decoration portion 368 is fixed to the rack gear 365, the second decoration portion 368 moves downward as the rack gear 365 moves.

  On the other hand, in the first decorative portion 367, the protrusion 367a (FIG. 27) is inserted into the guide groove 364c formed in the base body 364 and extending in the front-rear direction, so that the vertical movement is restricted. Accordingly, when the rack gear 365 starts to descend, the first decorative portion 367 first moves relative to the rack gear 365 in the direction along the guide groove 365d (obliquely upward), while the entire first movable portion 360 is moved. On the other hand, it moves backward. As a result, the second decorative portion 368 is positioned in front of the first decorative portion 367. Furthermore, by driving the drive motor 361 and lowering the rack gear 365, the second decorative portion 368 is positioned in front of the first decorative portion 367.

  Thus, when the 2nd decoration part 368 is located ahead of the 1st decoration part 367, suppose that the 1st movable part 360 exists in an effect state. At this time, the player can visually recognize the second decorative portion 368 from the opening 311 a formed in the second movable body 311.

  Thus, the 1st movable part 360 can show the effect that the eyes of the character which the 2nd movable body 311 expresses change to a player because the 1st movable part 360 transfers from a normal state to an effect state.

  Next, the detailed structure of the second movable portion 370 provided on the rear surface of the movable base body 314 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the second movable portion 370 includes a base plate 373, a decorative body 371 attached to the base plate 373 so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and a base plate 373. And a link member 372 rotatably attached to.

  The link member 372 is attached to the base plate 373 so as to be rotatable about the axis R3. At one end of the link member 372, a cylindrical projection 372a is attached. In addition, a decorative body 371 is connected to the other end side of the link member 372. When the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, the locking portion 375 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a state of being in contact with the protruding portion 372a. Thereby, the rotation of the link member 372 is stopped. When the moving part 310 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front from this state (when the second movable body 311 falls), the protruding part 372a is separated from the locking part 375 that does not move, and the contact state between the two parts Is released. Thereby, the link member 372 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front due to the weight of the decorative body 371, and the decorative body 371 moves downward.

  As described above, the second effect device 300 rotates the moving unit 310 to change from the initial state to the advanced state (the second movable body 311 moves from the origin (initial) position to the advanced position. ), The decorative body 371 moves downward while rotating the link member 372. Thereby, the decorative body 371 hidden behind the second movable body 311 can be projected from the lower side of the second movable body 311. Thereby, the player can be presented with an effect as if the teeth of the character suddenly jumped out.

  As described above, in the second effect device 300, the moving unit 310 can be rotated with respect to the unit base body 330, and the second movable body 311 can be moved substantially in the vertical direction. The second effect device 300 can further move the second movable body 311 with respect to the rotating arm 312 and can move the second movable body 311 in two different modes.

  FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the moving unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the moving unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. 29 and 30, the second movable body 311, the first movable portion 360, and the second movable portion 370 are omitted from the moving portion 310.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the base body 380 is attached to the rotating arm 312 and rotates around the axis R <b> 1 as the rotating arm 312 rotates. The drive motor 381 is attached to the base body 380 via a motor attachment plate 382. A drive gear 383 is coupled to the drive shaft 381 a of the drive motor 381. In addition, a driven gear 384 is engaged with the drive gear 383. As a result, the driven gear 384 is rotated by the drive of the drive motor 381.

  The driven gear 384 is formed with a protrusion 384a protruding forward. The protrusion 384 a is inserted into an arc-shaped first insertion hole 380 a formed in the base body 380. As a result, the protrusion 384a moves in the first insertion hole 380a by the rotation of the driven gear 384.

  The pivot arm 385 is attached to the base body 380 so as to be pivotable about the axis R2. A long hole 385a is formed in the rotating arm 385, and a protrusion 384a inserted through the first insertion hole 380a is inserted. Thereby, when the driven gear 384 rotates, the inner wall of the long hole 385a is pressed by the protrusion 384a, and the rotating arm 385a rotates about the axis R2.

  In addition, a pair of protrusions 385b (FIG. 30) and protrusions 385c (FIG. 30) are formed on the rear surface of the rotating arm 385. The pair of projecting portions 385b are inserted into an arc-shaped third insertion hole 380c formed in the base body 380 with the axis R2 as the center. Further, the protruding portion 385c is inserted into an arc-shaped second insertion hole 380b formed in the base body 380 with the axis R2 as the center. Thereby, the rotation arm 385 can be rotated around the axis R2 in a stable posture without rattling.

  In the moving part 310 shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the pair of protrusions 385b (FIG. 30) and the protrusions 385c (FIG. 30) are located at the lower ends of the respective insertion holes. At this time, the pivot arm 385 is said to be in the initial position (origin position). Whether or not the rotating arm 385 is at the initial position (origin position) is detected by the detection sensor 387 attached to the turning arm 312 by the detection piece 386 (FIG. 30) attached to the pair of protrusions 385b. It can be judged by whether or not.

  29 and 30, the drive motor 381 is driven to rotate the driven gear 384 clockwise as viewed from the front. Thereby, the rotation arm 385 is pressed by the protrusion 384a and rotates clockwise about the axis R2 as viewed from the front. Eventually, the pair of projections 385b and projections 385c formed on the pivot arm 385 reach the other end (upper end) of each insertion hole. The pivot arm 385 can no longer rotate clockwise as viewed from the front. At this time, the turning arm 385 is said to be in the effect position. When the pivot arm 385 is moved from the production position to the initial position (origin position), the drive motor 381 is driven in the direction opposite to the above and the driven gear 384 is viewed counterclockwise when viewed from the front. Rotate.

  The movable base body 314 that holds the second movable body 311 is attached to the rotating arm 385. Thus, the second movable body 311 (FIG. 23) rotates about the axis R2 as the rotation arm 385 rotates.

  Such an effect operation of the second effect device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a front view showing the second effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in the order of effect operation ((a) to (c)).

  The second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 31A is in the initial state, and the second movable body 311 is located at the origin (initial) position. At this time, the second movable body 311 is located at the uppermost position within the movable range.

  The drive motor 351 (FIG. 23) of the second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 31A is driven to rotate the rotating gear 332 counterclockwise. Thereby, the rotation arm 312 rotates counterclockwise, and accordingly, the second movable body 311 moves substantially downward. Thereby, as shown in FIG.31 (b), the 2nd production | presentation apparatus 300 will be in an advance state, and the 2nd movable body 311 moves to an advance position. When the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position, the detection sensor 335 (FIG. 24) detects the detection piece 336 (FIG. 24).

  Further, when the second effect device 300 changes from the initial state to the advanced state, the contact state between the protrusion 372a of the second movable portion and the locking portion 375 shown in FIG. 25 is released. Accordingly, when the second movable body 311 moves substantially downward, the decorative body 371 also moves downward. Thereby, the decoration body 371 can be made to jump out from the lower end of the 2nd movable body 311 in an advance position. In this way, the decoration body 371 popping out from the second movable body 311 can be visually recognized by the player as the teeth of the character.

  While driving the drive motor 381 (FIG. 29) of the 2nd production | presentation apparatus 300 shown in FIG.31 (b), the drive motor 361 (FIG. 28) of the 1st movable part 360 is driven. As a result, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the second movable body 311 can be rotated clockwise with respect to the rotational arm 312, and through the opening 311 a formed in the second movable body 311. The 2nd decoration part 368 can be visually recognized.

  In order to return the second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 31 (c) to the second effect device 300 in the initial state shown in FIG. 31 (a), each drive motor is moved in the opposite direction. What is necessary is just to drive. When the second effect device 300 returns to the initial state (the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position), the detection sensor 333 detects the notch portion 332c formed in the flange portion 332b.

  Next, the detailed structure of the third effect device 400 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the third rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 33 is a perspective view of the third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear. FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view of the third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 35 is an exploded perspective view of the third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The third effect device 400 is roughly configured by a base portion 410, a moving means 470 that is rotatably attached to the front surface of the base portion 410, and a third movable body 450 connected to the moving means 470.

  The base part 410 functions as a base member for attaching the third rendering device 400 to the pachinko gaming machine 1 as well as each component of the third rendering device 400 is attached.

  The moving means 470 is rotatably attached to the base portion 410. The moving means 470 rotates by receiving a driving force from the driving motor 401 attached to the rear surface of the base portion 410 via the driving motor mounting plate 402.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the third movable body 450 reciprocates between an origin (initial) position where a part of the third movable body 450 is hidden and an advance position where a player, which will be described later, can easily see. Such movement of the third movable body 450 is realized by rotation of the moving means 470. As will be described later, the third movable body 450 is deformed by movement of some components. By deforming the third movable body 450 at the advance position, the player can visually recognize the third movable body 450 after the deformation, and an effect that enhances the interest of the game can be executed.

  The drive motor 401 is a stepping motor, for example, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 401 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 401a (FIG. 34) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The rotation shaft 401 a is connected to the drive gear 403.

  The driven gear 405 is inserted into a rotation shaft 413 (FIG. 35) protruding from the rear surface of the base portion 410, and is attached to be rotatable via a sliding ring 404. The driven gear 405 meshes with the driving gear 403, and rotates by receiving the driving force of the driving gear 403. The driven gear 405 meshes with the rotation gear 406 and transmits the driving force of the drive motor 401 to the rotation gear 406.

  The rotation gear 406 is inserted into a rotation shaft 412 (FIG. 34) protruding from the front surface of the base portion 410 and is rotatably attached to the base portion 410. An opening 414 is formed in the vicinity of the rotation shaft 412 (FIG. 34) of the base portion 410. Through this opening 414, the rotating gear 406 is exposed to the rear of the base portion 410 and meshes with the driven gear 405. As a result, the rotation gear 406 rotates about the rotation shaft 412 in response to the rotation of the driven gear 405.

  FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body and the moving means provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 37 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body and the moving means provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  The moving means 470 is configured in outline by combining a front moving means 475 and a rear moving means 476.

  The front surface moving means 475 is a member constituting the front surface of the moving means 470, and the surface thereof is decorated. The front moving means 475 has an opening 475a through which the protruding portion 407 formed in the rotating gear 406 is inserted, an opening 475c through which the protruding portion 451 (FIG. 37) formed in the third movable body 450 is inserted, An insertion hole 475d through which the rotation shaft 411 formed in the base portion 410 (FIG. 34) is inserted is formed.

  The rear surface moving unit 476 is a member constituting the rear surface of the moving unit 470. The rear movement means 476 has an opening 476a through which the protruding portion 407 formed in the rotating gear 406 is inserted, and an opening 476c through which the protruding portion 451 (FIG. 37) formed in the third movable body 450 is inserted. Is formed.

  By combining the front moving means 475 and the rear moving means 476, the opening 475a and the opening 476a are combined to form the opening 470a (FIG. 35), and the opening 475c and the opening 476c are combined to form the opening 470c (FIG. 35) is configured. Therefore, in FIGS. 36 and 37, for convenience, the reference numeral “(470a)” is added to the opening 475a and the opening 476a, and the reference numeral “(470c)” is added to the opening 475c and the opening 476c.

  A rotation shaft 411 (FIG. 34) formed in the base portion 410 (FIG. 34) is inserted through the insertion hole 475d formed in the moving means 470. A sliding ring 472 and a sliding ring 473 are interposed between the insertion hole 475d and the rotating shaft 411 (FIG. 34). Thereby, the moving means 470 can be rotated centering on the rotating shaft 411 (FIG. 34). A torsion spring 471 is interposed between the moving means 470 and the base portion 410 (FIG. 34). The moving means 470 is biased counterclockwise by the torsion spring 471 as viewed from the front. That is, the moving means 470 is in a state of being biased toward an initial position (origin position) described later.

  The rotating gear 406 is formed in a substantially fan shape when viewed from the front, and a protruding portion 407 protruding forward is formed in the vicinity of the apex where the radii intersect. The protruding portion 407 is inserted through an opening 470 a formed in the moving means 470.

  A sliding ring 408 and a sliding ring 409 are interposed between the opening 470a and the protrusion 407. Thereby, the protrusion part 407 can slide in the formation direction of the opening 470a. The opening 470a is an opening formed in an arc shape having a substantially constant curvature along the forming direction. On the other hand, the protrusion 407 applies a pressing force in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, when the rotation gear 406 rotates, the protrusion 407 slides in the opening 470a and rotates the moving means 470 by applying a pressing force in a direction orthogonal to the formation direction of the opening 470a. Thus, by driving the drive motor 401 (FIGS. 34 and 35) provided on the rear surface of the base portion 410 (FIGS. 34 and 35), the moving means 470 is moved around the rotation shaft 411 (FIG. 34). It can be rotated.

  A detection sensor 415 is attached to the base portion 410. The detection sensor 415 is, for example, a photo sensor. The detection sensor 415 determines the presence or absence of the light shielding plate 416 by detecting that the light emitted from the light emitting portion is blocked by the light shielding plate 416 attached to the moving unit 470. In the present embodiment, when the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416, the moving means 470 is most inclined as shown in FIG. At this time, the position where the moving means 470 is located is defined as the initial position (origin position). The third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position.

  From the state where the moving means 470 is at the initial position (origin position) (the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position), the drive motor 401 is driven, and the moving means 470 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the front. And Then, the detection sensor 415 does not detect the light shielding plate 416. Thus, the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416 only when the moving unit 470 is at the initial position (origin position) (when the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position). The detection sensor 415 is used to determine whether or not the moving unit 470 is in the initial position (the third movable body 450 is in the origin (initial) position).

  On the rear surface of the third movable body 450, a projecting portion 451 (FIG. 37) projecting rearward is formed. The protruding portion 451 is inserted into the opening 470 c formed in the moving means 470, and attached to the opening 470 c via the sliding ring 474. As a result, the protrusion 451 can move in the opening 470 c and is moved by the rotating moving means 470 to move the third movable body 450. The opening 470c is an opening formed so as to have a bending point in one place, and is an opening formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front.

  Further, on the rear surface of the third movable body 450, a first slide rail 452 and a second slide rail 453, and a connecting plate 454 for connecting the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 in parallel are attached. .

  FIG. 38 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 39 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The first slide rail 452 includes a first rail 452a and a second rail 452b. A steel ball (not shown) is interposed between the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b, and lubricating oil is applied. Accordingly, the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b are connected to each other so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction 452c. Thus, the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b can change the relative positional relationship with each other along the longitudinal direction 452c. The first rail 452a is housed and fixed in a rail housing portion 417 formed in the base portion 410 (FIG. 34). On the other hand, the second rail 452b is housed and fixed in a rail housing portion 454a formed on the rear surface of the connecting plate 454.

  The second slide rail 453 has a third rail 453a and a fourth rail 453b. A steel ball (not shown) is interposed between the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 453b, and lubricating oil is applied. Thus, the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 453b are connected to each other so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction 453c. In this manner, the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 453b can change the relative positional relationship with each other along the longitudinal direction 453c. The third rail 453a is housed and fixed in a rail housing portion 454b formed on the front surface of the connecting plate 454a. The fourth rail 453b is housed and fixed in a rail housing portion 455a (FIG. 39) formed on the base plate 455.

  With this configuration, the second rail 452b slides along the longitudinal direction 452c with respect to the first rail 452a fixed to the base portion 410 (FIG. 34). It moves along the longitudinal direction 452c with respect to 410 (FIG. 34). Further, the fourth rail 453b slides in the longitudinal direction 453c with respect to the third rail 453a fixed to the connecting plate 454, whereby the third movable body 450 is longitudinal in the longitudinal direction with respect to the base portion 410 (FIG. 34). Move along 453c.

  In the present embodiment, the connecting plate 454 is connected in parallel so that the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 are parallel to each other. Therefore, the longitudinal direction 452c of the first slide rail 452 and the longitudinal direction 453c of the second slide rail 453 are parallel. Thereby, the 3rd movable body 450 moves along one direction because the 1st slide rail 452 and the 2nd slide rail 453 slide-operate.

  As described above, the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 function as a guide portion that defines the movement path of the third movable body 450 and guides the movement path to the movement path.

  Further, the connecting plate 454 can be held at approximately the same position in the front-rear direction by connecting the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 in parallel. Therefore, the thickness of the rendering device itself can be reduced, and a compact configuration can be achieved.

  Further, a protruding portion 454c protruding rearward is formed on the rear surface of the connecting plate 454. A sliding ring 456 made of a material having a small surface friction coefficient is attached to the protruding portion 454c. As will be described later, a contact portion 470b (FIG. 35), which is one end surface of the moving means 470, contacts the sliding ring 456, thereby restricting the movement of the connecting plate 454 relative to the base portion 410 (FIG. 34). Is possible.

  The base plate 455 is attached with various parts of the third movable body 450 and covers the back of the third movable body 450 to protect the inside. On the rear surface of the base plate 455, a wiring housing portion 455b (FIG. 39) is formed which is a recess for housing various wirings. The wiring housing portion 455b (FIG. 39) is formed up to the region where the rail housing portion 455a is formed. Accordingly, the wiring can be passed without contacting the second slide rail, and the wiring can be prevented from being entangled with the second slide rail 453. A wiring cover 458 that covers the wiring housing portion 455b is attached to the rear surface of the base plate 455. Thereby, while being able to protect the wiring accommodated in the wiring accommodating part 455b, the malfunction that a wiring becomes entangled can be reduced.

  A drive motor 457 is attached to the base plate 455. The drive motor 457 is a stepping motor, for example, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 457 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 457a can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The rotation shaft 457a is connected to a drive gear 459 as shown in FIG. Further, a driven gear 460 meshed with the drive gear 459 and a rotating gear 461 meshed with the driven gear 460 are rotatably attached to the base plate 455. As a result, the driving force of the drive motor 457 is transmitted to the rotation gear 461.

  FIG. 40 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 41 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The third movable body 450 has a first movement base 462 and a second movement base 463. The first moving base 462 has a long hole-shaped opening 462a and a tooth mold portion 462b in which a plurality of tooth molds are formed in parallel. Two movement limiting projections 455c (FIG. 38) formed on the front surface of the base plate 455 (FIG. 38) are inserted into the opening 462a formed in the first movement base 462. Thereby, the movement of the first movement base 462 is restricted in the direction in which the movement restriction projection 455c (FIG. 38) can move in the opening 462a, that is, the direction along the arrows 418 and 421.

  The second moving base 463 is also formed with a long hole-shaped opening 463a and a tooth mold portion 463b having a plurality of tooth molds formed in parallel. Two movement limiting protrusions 455d (FIG. 38) formed on the front surface of the base plate 455 (FIG. 38) are inserted into the opening 463a formed in the second movement base 463. Thereby, the movement of the second movement base 463 is restricted in the direction in which the movement restriction protrusion 455d (FIG. 38) can move in the opening 463a, that is, the direction along the arrows 419 and 422.

  Note that the first moving base 462 and the second moving base 463 are provided so that the tooth mold portions 462b and the tooth mold portions 463b are separated from each other. A rotating gear 461 is arranged between the tooth mold part 462b and the tooth mold part 463b which are separated from each other, and meshes with the tooth mold part 462b and the tooth mold part 463b. Thereby, when the rotation gear 461 rotates, the first movement base 462 and the second movement base 463 move along a predetermined direction. The first movement base 462 and the second movement base 463 are provided so as to sandwich the rotation gear 461. Therefore, the direction in which the first movement base 462 moves due to the rotation of the rotation gear 461 is opposite to the direction in which the second movement base 463 moves.

  A detection sensor 468 is provided on the base plate 455 (FIG. 38). The detection sensor 468 can detect the position of the first movement base 462 by detecting the detection piece formed on the first movement base 462. In addition, since the 1st movement base 462 and the 2nd movement base 463 mesh and move to the same rotation gear 461, both interlock | cooperate. Therefore, the position of the second movement base 463 can also be determined based on the detection result of the detection sensor 468.

  A first decorative cover 464 made of a synthetic resin having translucency is attached to the first moving base 462. In addition, an LED board 465 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the first decorative cover 464 from the rear. With such a configuration, the first decorative cover 464 emits light from the LED and moves substantially in the left-right direction as the first moving base 462 moves.

  A second decorative cover 466 made of a synthetic resin having translucency is also attached to the second moving base 463. In addition, an LED board 467 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the second decorative cover 466 from the rear. With such a configuration, the second decorative cover 466 emits light from the LED and moves substantially in the left-right direction as the second moving base 463 moves.

  The third movable body 450 includes a movable base 430, a movement effect body 431, a fourth decorative cover 432, an LED substrate 433, and a third decorative cover 434.

  The movable base 430 is attached to the base plate 455 (FIG. 38), and accommodates each member such as the first moving base 462 between the base plate 455 (FIG. 38). The movable base 430 is formed with a rotation gear insertion hole 430a through which the rotation gear 461 can be passed. The rotation gear 461 is disposed at a position where the rotation gear insertion hole 430a is formed so that the protrusion 461a is positioned in front of the movable base 430. Thereby, the protrusion 461a rotates in front of the movable base 430 by the rotation of the rotation gear 461. The movable base 430 is formed with a guide groove 430b and a guide groove 430c that are formed in parallel with each other in the vertical direction. An LED substrate 497 is attached to the movable base 430 from the rear. A plurality of LEDs (not shown) are attached to the LED substrate 497, and light is emitted from the side surface of the movable base 430.

  The movement effect body 431 is substantially U-shaped when viewed from the front, and both end portions have a tapered shape. A projecting portion 431b and a projecting portion 431c (FIG. 41) projecting rearward are formed on the rear surface of the movement effect body 431. The protrusion 431 b is inserted into a guide groove 430 b formed on the movable base 430, and the protrusion 431 c is inserted into a guide groove 430 c formed on the movable base 430. Thereby, the movement of the movement effect body 431 is limited only in the direction in which the guide groove 430b and the guide groove 430c are formed.

  The movement effect body 431 is formed with an elongated hole-shaped opening 431a. A protrusion 461a formed on the rotation gear 461 is inserted into the opening 431a. Thereby, when the rotation gear 461 rotates, the movement effect body 431 receives a pressing force from the protrusion 461a and moves along the formation direction of the guide groove 430b and the guide groove 430c.

  The fourth decorative cover 432 is located in front of the movement effect body 431 and is attached to the movable base 430. A third decorative cover 434 is attached to the fourth decorative cover 432. The third decorative cover 434 is made of a synthetic resin having translucency, for example. An LED substrate 433 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the third decorative cover 434 from the rear. In addition, an LED substrate 498 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the third decorative cover 434 from the rear. As described above, the third decorative cover 434 and the fourth decorative cover 432 are arranged in front of the movement effect body 431. Therefore, at the normal time, the movement effect body 431 is hidden behind the third decorative cover 434 and cannot be visually recognized. From such a state, the rotation gear 461 rotates, and the moving effect body 431 moves along the formation direction of the guide groove 430b and the guide groove 430c. Then, the movement effect body 431 protrudes from the third decorative cover 434 and the fourth decorative cover 432. Thereby, the player can visually recognize a part of the projecting movement effect body 431. The LED board 498 is attached so as to be inclined downward. The plurality of LEDs provided on the LED substrate 498 emit light toward the side of the third decorative cover 434. Accordingly, it is possible to irradiate the moving effect body 431 protruding from the third decorative cover 434 and the like.

  The light emitted from the LEDs mounted on the LED board 497 attached to the movable base 430 and the LED board 498 attached to the fourth decorative cover 432 is emitted from the side surface of the third movable body 450. Thereby, light is emitted toward the rear. The second slide rail 453 is attached to the central portion of the third movable body 450 that does not overlap the LED substrate 497 and the LED substrate 498 when viewed from the front (FIG. 46). Thereby, it can prevent that the 2nd slide rail 453 is irradiated with light, and can prevent the 2nd slide rail 453 from conspicuous.

  Next, the operation of the third effect device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 46 show how the third effect device 400 performs an effect operation in the order of the operations. 42 to 45 are views showing a third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a front view of the third effect device as viewed from the front, and (b) is the first effect device. It is the figure which looked at a part of 3 production devices from back. FIG. 46 is a front view of the third rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. 42 to 45 (b), the base 410 is not shown, so that the components can be understood to move when the third effect device 400 performs the effect operation.

  FIG. 42 shows the third effect device 400 in which the moving means 470 is at the initial (origin) position (the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position) and is most tilted. Thus, when the moving means 470 is in the initial position (origin position), the third movable body 450 is located at the lowest position and is in a position that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. In this way, the position of the third movable body 450 which is hardly visible to the player and which is the lowest is defined as the origin (initial) position.

  When the moving unit 470 is at the initial position (origin position) and the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial position), the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416. Thus, when the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416, it is determined that the moving unit 470 is at the initial position (origin position). Further, the contact portion 470 b formed at the tip of the moving means 470 is in contact with the sliding ring 456 attached to the connecting plate 454.

  The third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 42 is driven by the drive motor 401 (FIG. 34), and the rotation gear 406 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the rear, with the rotation center C1 as the center. 400 is shown in FIG. By the rotation of the rotation gear 406, the protrusion 407 moves on an arc centered on the rotation center C1. From the state shown in FIG. 42, the direction in which the protrusion 407 starts to move is close to the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the protrusion 407 moves in the opening 470a rather than moving in the direction of pushing up the moving means 470. For this reason, during the transition from the state shown in FIG. 42 to the state shown in FIG.

  As described above, by the rotation with the rotation center C1 of the rotation gear 406 as a reference, the moving unit 470 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the rear centering on the rotation center C2. By the rotation of the moving means 470, the protrusion 451 moves in the opening 470c and is pressed by the inner wall of the opening 470c. Accordingly, the third movable body 450 moves along the slide direction (upper right direction) of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453. In FIG. 43 (b), the moving means 470 'at the initial position (origin position) is illustrated using a two-dot chain line so that the movement of the moving means 470 can be understood.

  Note that the outer shape of the contact portion 470b formed on the moving unit 470 coincides with an arc centered on the rotation center C2 of the moving unit 470. Therefore, while the moving means 470 moves from the state shown in FIG. 42 to the state shown in FIG. 43 by rotating around the rotation center C2, the contact portion 470b is in contact with the sliding ring 456. Retained. As a result, the connecting plate 454 to which the sliding ring 456 is attached cannot move. Thereby, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is limited, and the third movable body 450 moves exclusively by the sliding operation by the second slide rail 453. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 43, a deviation occurs between the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 454a constituting the second slide rail 453. On the other hand, there is no deviation between the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b (FIG. 38) constituting the first slide rail 452.

  In the third effect device shown in FIG. 43 (b), the sliding ring 456 is in a state of being in contact with the end of the contact portion 470b. Therefore, when the moving means 470 is further rotated, the contact portion 470b and the sliding ring 456 are separated from each other, and the restriction on the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is released. That is, the first moving section 495 from the position shown in FIG. 42 where the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position (the position of the moving means 470 ′ in FIG. 43) to the position of the moving means 470 shown in FIG. While the moving means 470 moves, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is limited, and the sliding operation of the second slide rail 453 is allowed. Further, as will be described later, the moving means moves in the second moving section 496 (FIG. 45) from the position of the moving means 470 shown in FIG. 43 to the position of the moving means 470 shown in FIG. 45 where the third movable body 450 is in the advanced position. While the 470 moves, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 is allowed.

  FIG. 44 shows a third effect device in which the drive motor 401 (FIG. 34) is driven from the state shown in FIG. 43 and the rotation gear 406 is further rotated. Due to the rotation of the rotation gear 406, the moving means 470 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation center C2 as viewed from the rear.

  As the turning gear 406 turns from the state shown in FIG. 43, the protruding portion 407 moves on an arc centered on the turning center C1. At this time, the direction in which the protruding portion 407 starts to move is significantly different from the direction in which the opening 470a is formed, and is close to the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the protruding portion 407 rotates the moving means 470 largely around the rotation center C2 without moving almost in the opening 470a. Further, the moving moving means 470 applies a large force to the protruding portion 451 in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the opening 470c is formed. Thereby, the 3rd movable body 450 can be quickly moved to upper right direction. As described above, when the state shown in FIG. 43 is shifted to the state shown in FIG. 44, the third movable body 450 is moved to the upper right direction more quickly than the case where the state shown in FIG. 42 is changed to the state shown in FIG. Can be made.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (b), the sliding ring 456 and the contact portion 470b are in a separated state. Therefore, there is no restriction on the movement of the connecting plate 454, and the connecting plate 454 can move with respect to the base portion 410. Thereby, when the moving means 470 rotates and the third movable body 450 moves in the upper right direction, not only the second slide rail 453 but also the first slide rail 452 slides. Therefore, a shift occurs in the sliding direction between the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b, and the third movable body 450 is further positioned on the upper right.

  FIG. 45 shows a third effect device in which the drive motor 401 (FIG. 34) is driven from the state shown in FIG. 44 and the rotation gear 406 is further rotated. In FIG. 45 (b), the movement means 470 ′ at the initial position (origin position) and the movement means 470 ″ at the position shown in FIG. This is illustrated using a dotted line. Due to the rotation of the rotation gear 406, the moving means 470 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation center C2 as viewed from the rear. By the rotation of the moving means 470, the third movable body 450 further moves in the upper right direction.

  From the state shown in FIG. 44, the trajectory along which the protrusion 407 moves as the rotation gear 406 rotates is configured to be substantially along the region where the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, when the rotation gear 406 rotates, the protrusion 407 moves along the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the amount by which the moving means 470 rotates during the period from the state shown in FIG. 44 to the state shown in FIG. 45 is small. Further, the protrusion 451 formed on the third movable body 450 is pressed against the opening 470c by the rotation about the rotation center C2 of the moving means 470, but the amount of pressing is small, and the shape is substantially square. It moves greatly in the opening 470c formed in a shape. Therefore, even if the rotation gear 406 is rotated at the same speed, the third movable body 450 as the rotating accessory slowly moves in the upper right direction.

  Then, the third movable body 450 reaches a limit position where it can no longer move in the upper right direction. In the present embodiment, the position where the third movable body 450 is at the upper right is defined as the advance position. Thus, when the 3rd movable body 450 moves to an advance position, the 3rd movable body 450 will be in the state which can visually recognize the whole from the state which the one part hidden as shown in FIG. Thereby, it becomes easy for the player to visually recognize the third movable body 450.

  As described above, when the third movable body 450 is moved from the origin (initial) position to the advanced position, first, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is restricted while the moving means moves in the first movement section 495. Thus, the sliding operation of the second slide rail 453 is allowed. Then, after the sliding operation of the second slide rail 453, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 is performed while the moving means moves in the second moving section 496 adjacent to the first moving section 495. Is acceptable. Thereby, the operation order of the third rendering device 400 is always constant. Therefore, the movement of the third effect device 400 can be stabilized, and a stable effect operation can be shown to the player.

  Further, as described above, when moving the third movable body 450, the protrusion 407 formed on the rotation gear 406 is inserted into the opening 470a, and the protrusion 451 formed on the third movable body 450 is opened. The structure which is made to pass through 470c is adopted. Thereby, even if the rotation gear 406 is rotated at the same speed, changing the speed at which the third movable body 450 moves can make the movement of the third movable body 450 sharp. Thereby, a gaming machine with an enhanced game interest can be provided.

  Further, by forming the opening 470a in an arc shape and forming the opening 470c in a substantially U shape, as described in the case of shifting from the state shown in FIG. 44 to the state shown in FIG. The movement of the body 450 can be small and slow. Therefore, the movement of the third movable body 450 immediately before reaching the advance position can be made polite, and the player can be prevented from showing an effect due to a rough movement. As shown in FIG. 45B, when the third movable body 450 is in the advanced position, the protruding portion 451 is at the upper end of the opening 470c having a bent portion, and the protruding portion 407 is at the lower end of the arc-shaped opening 470a. positioned. For this reason, even if an unexpected force is applied to the moving means 470, the positions of the protrusions 407 and 451 do not change, and the state shown in FIG. 45 is maintained. Therefore, it is possible to prevent rattling or the like from occurring in the third effect device 400 in which the third movable body 450 is in the advanced position.

  Further, the means for restricting the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is only the moving means 470 having the sliding ring 456 formed on the connecting plate 454 and the abutting portion 470b contacting the sliding ring 456. . Therefore, the configuration of the third effect device 400 can be simplified.

  The connecting plate 454 holds the second slide rail 453 on the advanced position side of the third movable body 450 and the first slide rail 452 on the origin (initial) position side of the third movable body 450. Therefore, the first rail 452a constituting the first slide rail 452 is provided at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and even if the third movable body 450 moves to the advanced position, the first rail 452a moves from the position where it is difficult to visually recognize. There is no. Therefore, even if the third movable body 450 moves to the advanced position, the first slide rail 452 can be made inconspicuous.

  As described above, when the third movable body 450 moves to the advanced position, the drive motor 457 attached to the third movable body 450 is driven. As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the driving force of the drive motor 457 is transmitted to the rotation gear 461. When the rotation gear 461 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front by driving the drive motor 457, the first moving base 462 meshed with the rotation gear 461 is moved together with the first decorative cover 464 and the LED substrate 465 with an arrow. Move in the direction of 418. Further, the second moving base 463 engaged with the rotating gear 461 moves in the direction of the arrow 419 together with the second decorative cover 466 and the LED substrate 467.

  Further, when the projection 461 a of the rotation gear 461 rotates in front of the movable base 430, the movement effect body 431 moves in the direction in which the guide groove 430 b and the guide groove 430 c are formed, that is, in the direction of the arrow 420.

  Thus, by driving the drive motor 457 attached to the third movable body 450, as shown in FIG. 46, the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement effect body 431 are moved to the third It can be moved toward the outside of the movable body 450. As a result, the fourth decorative cover 432 that is covered with the first decorative cover 464 and the second decorative cover 466 and cannot be visually recognized can be visually recognized, and the movement effect body 431 can be protruded from the fourth decorative cover 432. it can. In the following, the state shown in FIG. 45, which is the state before the deformation of the third movable body 450, will be referred to as the first state, and the state shown in FIG. 46, which is the state after the deformation of the third movable body 450, is the second state. It shall be described.

  In this way, by deforming the third movable body 450 at the advance position, the player can visually recognize an unexpected change, and the effect can be enhanced. Further, the movement of the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the moving effect body 431 can be realized by driving one drive motor 457 attached to the third movable body 450. Thereby, the structure of the 3rd production apparatus 400 can be simplified.

  Further, when the first decorative cover 464 moved toward the outside of the third movable body 450 is viewed from the front (when the third rendering device 400 is viewed from the front), the third rail 453a constituting the second slide rail 453 overlap. Thus, by arranging the second slide rail 453 (third rail 453a) on the moving path of the first decorative cover 464, the second slide rail 453 (third rail 453a) can be made inconspicuous.

  As shown in FIG. 46, when the third movable body 450 is viewed from the front, the second slide rail 453 having the third rail 453a avoids the LED board 497 and the LED board 498 (the third movable body 450). Is attached to the center). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the second slide rail 453 from being irradiated by light emitted backward from the side surface of the third movable body 450 and to prevent the second slide rail 453 from being noticeable. it can.

  Note that the movement of the third movable body 450 and the deformation of the third movable body 450 are executed with light emission of the LEDs mounted on the LED substrate 465, the LED substrate 467, and the LED substrate 433 shown in FIG. The light emitting mode of the LED may be a mode of lighting or flashing, and the LED to emit light may be made different with time. Thereby, it is possible to realize an effect that can further enhance the interest of the game.

  In order to return from the state of the third effect device shown in FIG. 46 to the state of the third effect device shown in FIG. 42, the drive motor 457 and the drive motor 401 (FIG. 34) are moved in directions opposite to those described above. What is necessary is just to drive.

  First, in order to set the third movable body 450 in the second state shown in FIG. 46 to the first state shown in FIG. 45, the drive motor 457 is driven in a direction opposite to the above-described direction. 40, the first moving base 462 moves in the direction of the arrow 421, the second moving base 463 moves in the direction of the arrow 422, and the moving effect body 431 moves in the direction of the arrow 423. The third movable body 450 can be returned to the first state.

  Subsequently, the drive motor 401 (FIG. 34) is driven in a direction opposite to the above-described direction. Thereby, the third movable body 450 shown in FIG. 45 at the advanced position can be moved to the origin (initial) position (position of the third movable body 450 shown in FIG. 42). The third effect device 400 does not have means for restricting the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 when moving the third movable body 450 from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position. . Therefore, the operation order of the two slide rails is not specified. However, the movement of the third movable body 450 from the advance position to the origin (initial) position is normally performed after the effect by the third effect device 400 is completed. Therefore, the player does not pay attention to the third movable body 450, and it is not necessary to consider the operation order of the third effect device 400 so much.

  Next, the mutual relationship of the first to third rendering devices 200 to 400 described above will be described. As described above, the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 are arranged around the inner frame 40 provided in the center of the game board 2 as shown in FIG. A space (not shown) for accommodating the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 is formed behind the inner frame 40.

  47 to 51 are diagrams focusing on the first to third effect devices provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a front view and (b) is (a). It is the schematic which showed the rotation condition of the 1st movable body shown. FIG. 52 is a front view focusing on the first to third effect devices provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, for explaining a situation where a plurality of movable bodies interfere with each other. FIG. In FIGS. 47A to 51A and 52, the inner frame 40 and the image display device 5 are indicated by two-dot chain lines so that the configuration of each rendering device can be easily understood. ing.

  All of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 shown in FIG. 47A are in the initial state. That is, the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, and the third movable body 450 are at the origin (initial) position, and as shown in FIG. It is in a state hidden behind the frame 40 and the like. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the entire appearance of each movable body or not. The first movable body 211 is determined to be in the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the first operation (rotation operation) by detecting the detection piece 255a by the first detection sensor 257.

  The first effect device 200 and the second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 48A are in the initial state, and the third effect device 400 is in the advanced state. At this time, the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are at the origin (initial) position. Therefore, the positions of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are the same as the positions shown in FIG. On the other hand, the third movable body 450 is in the advanced position. Therefore, as compared with the position shown in FIG. 47, the third movable body 450 is in a position moved to the upper right, and has advanced to the vicinity of the inner center of the inner frame 40. Therefore, the player can easily visually recognize the entire appearance of the third movable body 450.

  The second effect device 300 and the third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 49 (a) are in the initial state. On the other hand, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 49A, the first movable body 211 performs a second operation (circular motion) from the first movable body 211 ′ at the origin (initial) position. It is moving somewhat to the left. The first movable body 211 does not perform the first operation (rotation operation) while performing the second operation (circular motion). In this way, by causing the first movable body 211 at the origin (initial) position to perform only the second motion (circular motion), the first motion (rotation motion) interferes with other effect devices and the inner frame 40. It can be moved to a position where there is no fear. As described above, when the first movable body 211 is moved to the position shown in FIG. 49, a rated current is passed through the drive motor 222, and a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a is acting (excitation). Retention). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the first movable body 211 from rotating unexpectedly and coming into contact with another effect device or the inner frame 40. As described above, since the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 49A does not perform the first operation (rotation operation) from the state shown in FIG. 48A, the first movable body 211 rotates. FIG. 49 (b) showing the situation is the same as FIG. 48 (b).

  The second effect device 300 and the third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 50 (a) are in the initial state. On the other hand, the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 50A has reached the position immediately before the advance position by the first movable body 211 performing the first action (circular movement) and the second action (rotation action). Is in a state. As shown in FIG. 50B showing the rotation state of the first movable body 211, the drive motor 222 further drives several steps, so that the protrusion 254a inserted into the groove 260 reaches the end of the groove 260. To do. That is, it can be said that the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 50B is in a position immediately before the advance position in the movable range in the first operation. Similarly, the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 50A reaches the advanced position by driving the drive motor 231 (FIG. 14 and the like) further several steps within the movable range in the second operation (circular motion). It is in the position (that is, the position immediately before the advance position). As described above, when the first movable body 211 reaches the position immediately before the advance position in the movable range in the first operation, the detection piece 255a is detected by the second detection sensor 256.

  The first effect device 200 and the second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 51A are in the advanced state, and the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are close to the inner center of the inner frame 40 (advance position). Have entered the market. On the other hand, the third rendering device 400 shown in FIG. 51 (a) is in an initial state. Thus, by making both the 1st production apparatus 200 and the 2nd production apparatus 300 into an advancing state, as shown to Fig.51 (a), the 1st movable body 211 and the 2nd movable body 311 are united. The player can make it visible as if he did. 51A, the first movable body 211 is rotated as shown in FIG. 51B. As shown in FIG. 51B, the protrusion 254a inserted into the groove 260 reaches the end of the groove 260, and the first movable body 211 is rotated. The body 211 is in a situation where it can no longer rotate counterclockwise (in the advanced position). The detection piece 255a is detected by the second detection sensor 256 between the state (located immediately before the advanced position) in FIG. 50 and the state (located in the advanced position) in FIG.

  The second effect device 300 and the third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 52 are in the advanced state, and the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450 are advanced to near the inner center (advance position) of the inner frame 40. Yes. The first movable body 211 of the first effect device 200 is in the advanced position in the movable range in the second motion (circular motion), while the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the first motion (rotational motion), Or it is not in any of the advance positions. The first movable body 211 is hatched so that it can be easily distinguished from other movable bodies. As shown in FIG. 52, the first movable body 211 overlaps the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450. That is, when the second movable body 311 is in the advanced state, the first movable body 211 interferes with the second movable body 311 in a part of the movable range. Similarly, when the third movable body 450 is in the advanced state, the first movable body 211 interferes with the third movable body 450 in a part of the movable range. On the other hand, the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450 do not interfere with each other no matter how the movable bodies are moved. As described above, when there is a possibility that the movable bodies interfere with each other, it is necessary to control so that the movable bodies do not interfere with each other during the rendering operation.

  The above is the configuration of the first effect device 200 to the third effect device 400 in this embodiment. Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply from the power supply board 10 is started and the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, the game control as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 53 is performed after the CPU 104 executes a predetermined security check process. Execute main processing.

  When the game control main process shown in FIG. 53 is started, the CPU 104 executes the processes of steps S1 to S19 shown in the figure. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a game control timer interrupt process executed based on a timer interrupt generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) in the game control microcomputer 100. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the game control main process, specifically, during a period in which the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19 in FIG. 53, the microcomputer for game control The CPU 104 of 100 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 54, which is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt.

Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.
In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control microcomputer 120 (specifically, the CPU 120A) executes the effect control main process shown in FIG. FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control main process.

  When the production control main process is started, the production control microcomputer 120 first performs clearing of the RAM area, setting of various initial values, initial setting of a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms), and the like. The initialization process for performing is performed (step S71).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 120 executes a movable body running-in process for executing a running-in operation for moving each movable body (S72). The running-in operation is an operation performed to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable body because the movement of the movable body is not familiar.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S72 of FIG. 55 as the movable body break-in process. Although not particularly shown in the example shown in the figure, the movable body break-in process is repeatedly executed for the number of movable bodies (in this embodiment, three movable bodies of the first movable body to the third movable body are provided. Therefore, the movable body break-in process is executed three times). In the movable body break-in process shown in FIG. 56, the effect control microcomputer 120 first checks the detection sensor to determine whether or not the movable body subject to the movable body break-in process is located at the origin position. (Step S711). In the process of step S711, for example, if the target movable body is the first movable body, the first movable body is moved to the initial position by checking the first detection sensor 257 and the first detection sensor 261. It is determined whether or not it is located at the (origin position) (if it is the second movable body, the detection sensor 333 may be confirmed, and if it is the third movable body, the detection sensor 415 may be confirmed).

  When it determines with not being located in an origin position in step S711 (step S711; No), the microcomputer 120 for effect control alert | reports the abnormality of the movable body used as the object of the said movable body break-in process (step S712). . The notification in step S712 may be performed by display on the image display device 5 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 120 determines whether or not an operation for stopping the notification has been performed by a store clerk of the game store (step S713). In addition, when it determines with operation which stops alerting | reporting not being performed (step S713; No), the process of step S713 is repeatedly performed until operation which stops the said alerting | reporting is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that an operation for stopping the notification has been performed (step S713; Yes), or when it is determined that the operation is in the origin position in step S711 (step S711; Yes), the production control microcomputer 120 is performed. Controls the drive motor to move the movable body subject to the movable body break-in process to the break-in position (step S714). The break-in position may be a position where the cable connected to the movable body is extended and has no margin. Then, for example, the number of steps of the drive motor may be set in advance, and the drive motor may be driven to the break-in position so as to drive the number of steps. In this embodiment, an example in which the movable body break-in process is repeatedly executed by the number of movable bodies has been described. The acclimating operation may be performed in parallel on the movable body. In this case, as shown in FIG. 52, some of the movable bodies among the first to third movable bodies in this embodiment interfere with each other. Therefore, in the process of step S714 in FIG. The number of steps of the drive motor may be set in advance with the position to be used as the break-in position. In the process of step S714, for example, if the target movable body is the first movable body 211, the drive motor 222 and the drive motor 231 are sequentially controlled to move the first movable body 211 to the habituation position. (Both rotational and circular). If the target movable body is the second movable body 311, the drive motor 351 is controlled, and if it is the third movable body 450, the drive motor 401 is controlled to move the movable body to the habituation position. Further, for a plurality of movable bodies having a positional relationship that can interfere with each other, a break-in process may be performed on another movable body after detecting that one movable body is in a non-interference state.

  After performing the process of step S714, the production control microcomputer 120 determines whether or not an abnormality has been detected in the movement of the movable body by the process of step S714 (step S715). In the process of step S715, for example, it may be determined that there is an abnormality when the target movable body does not move at the origin position. When an abnormality is detected in the process of step S715 (step S715; Yes), the production control microcomputer 120 notifies the abnormality of the movable body that is the target of the movable body break-in process (step S716). The notification in step S716 may be performed by display on the image display device 5 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, similarly to the processing in step S712.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 120 determines whether or not an operation to stop the notification has been performed by a store clerk of the game store (step S717). In addition, when it determines with operation which stops alerting | reporting not being performed (step S717; No), the process of step S717 is repeatedly performed until operation which stops the said alerting | reporting is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that an operation for stopping the notification has been performed (step S717; Yes), or when it is determined in step S715 that no abnormality has been detected (step S715; No), the production control microcomputer 120 is Then, the drive motor is controlled to move the movable body subject to the movable body break-in process to the origin position (step S718), and the movable body break-in process is terminated. In addition, you may reciprocate between an origin position and a break-in position by the process of step S714 or the process of step S718. As described above, after the movable body break-in process for one movable body is performed, the movable body break-in process for another movable body is performed.

  In this way, by executing the movable body break-in process, for example, the cable connected to the movable body is extended from a bent state, and the movement can be habituated so that the operation of the movable body is smoothly performed. . In particular, the cable connected to the movable body becomes stiff when the temperature is low and may affect the operation of the movable body. It can be operated smoothly.

  Returning to FIG. 55, after performing the movable body running-in process in step S72, the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the origin position detection flag indicating the movable body operation process immediately after the movable body running-in process to the ON state. (Step S73). Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the movable body operation, which is a common processing routine, is performed when the movable body is operated as a notice effect and when the movable body is operated as part of the process of detecting the origin position. Execute the process. Therefore, in the process of step S73, as part of the process of detecting the origin position, the origin position detection flag indicating that the movable body operation process is executed immediately after the movable body break-in process is set to the on state. Then, a movable body operation process is performed in which the operation of each movable body in an effect such as a notice effect is confirmed, the origin position of each movable body is detected by each detection sensor, and each movable body is moved to the origin position. Execute (Step S73A). The movable body operation process will be described later.

  After executing the process of step S73A, the effect control microcomputer 120 determines whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S74). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S74; No), the process of step S74 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the production control INT signal occurs, the production control microcomputer 120 automatically sets the interruption prohibited, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter the interruption prohibited state. It is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control microcomputer 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 18 among the input ports included in the I / O. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S74 (step S74; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S75), and command analysis processing is executed (step S76). In the command analysis process executed in step S76, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S76, an effect control process is executed (step S77). In the effect control process of step S77, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, Regarding the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in each movable body, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process of step S77, an effect random number update process is executed (step S78), and the effect random number counted by the effect control counter setting unit random counter is used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data shown is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S74.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S77 of FIG. 55 as the effect control process. In this effect control process, the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S180 to S187, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM. And run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S180 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S181 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, a process of determining a fixed decorative design and a production control pattern according to the variation pattern of the special design, the type of display result, and the like is included. In addition, the variable display start setting process includes a process of performing execution setting of a movable body effect for operating any one or more of the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, and the third movable body 450.

  The variable display effect process in step S182 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the CPU 120A performs effect control such as display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, effect movable body control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in a predetermined effect control process timer. Read execution data. In accordance with the presentation control execution data read at this time, for example, a display control signal to be transmitted to the VDP 121 and various commands to be transmitted to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are determined. By outputting various signals based on these determination results, various effect controls during execution of the special game using various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Is done. Then, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, a predetermined display pattern that is a variable display result of the decoration pattern is displayed by transmitting a predetermined display control signal to the VDP 121, or the special figure game is ended. Effect images corresponding to are displayed. In the variable display effect process, one or more of the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, and the third movable body 450 are operated according to the contents set in the variable display start setting process in step S181. A process of executing a movable body effect is included.

  The special figure waiting process in step S183 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the CPU 120A determines whether or not a big hit start designation command or a small hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing. On the other hand, when the small hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the big hit start designation command or the small hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the production process flag is set. The value is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The small hitting effect process in step S184 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hitting effect process, the CPU 120A performs output control of various commands to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various effect control in a small hit game state is performed using various effect devices. In addition, in the small hit effect processing, in response to receiving the small hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect processing. To do.

  The small hit end effect process in step S185 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the CPU 120A controls the output of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. As a result, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are performed using various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S186 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the big hit effect processing, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various effect control in a big hit game state is performed using various effect devices. Then, in response to receiving a jackpot end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S187 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various effect control at the time of the end of the big hit gaming state is performed using various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S181 of FIG. 57 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 58, first, the CPU 120A, for example, reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 to determine whether or not the special figure display result becomes “lost”. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is read. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and predetermined data stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is extracted. By referring to the left fixed symbol determination table, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. As a result, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. By doing this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Note that in the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and predetermined data stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like The symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols by referring to the left and right determined symbol determination table. The decorative design with the same number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display is displayed. It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S528). As an example, in response to a case where a variation pattern corresponding to “surprise” or “small hit” is designated by a variation pattern designation command, a final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is obtained. Determine the combination of finalized decorative symbols. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance chance determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined chance index determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. By doing so, it is sufficient to determine a combination of definite decorative symbols that constitutes one of the opening chance eyes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the process of step S526, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by a random counter of the RAM or the like is extracted, and then a predetermined data stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is extracted. Symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table. Determine the same decorative design. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, or the presence or absence of a promotion effect during the jackpot, a determination is made that a different decorative symbol is a final decorative symbol.

  As described above, it is determined in step S524 or S526 whether the reach state is reached with the probability variation symbol or the reach state is reached with the non-probability variation symbol. Therefore, even when the same variation time is determined (the same variation pattern is determined), there is a case where the reach state is reached with the probability variation symbol and a reach state is reached with the non-probability variation symbol, that is, the reach state. Regardless of the symbols constituting the symbol, the common variation time is determined, and the variation pattern can be reduced.

  After executing the process of step S526 or after executing the process of step S524, the execution setting of the movable body effect for operating any one or more of the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450 is performed. A movable body effect setting process is executed (step S527). FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing an example of the movable body effect setting process executed in step S527 of FIG. In the movable body effect setting process shown in FIG. 59, CPU 120A first determines whether or not the effect restriction flag is set to the on state (step S621). The effect restriction flag is a flag indicating that execution of the movable body effect is restricted, and can be set to an on state in a movable body operation process described later.

  When it is determined that the effect restriction flag is set to the off state (step S621; No), the CPU 120A refers to the movable object effect execution determination table shown in FIG. (Step S622). In the process of step S622, the type of the reach effect of the super reach may be specified by confirming the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 side. Further, if it is determined in step S622 that the movable body effect is to be executed, execution setting of the movable body effect may be performed.

  The movable body effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 60 determines whether or not to execute the movable body effect and operates the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 according to the type of reach effect of super reach. The determination ratio of which type of movable body effect to be executed, that is, the movable body effect to be performed and the movable body effect to operate the third movable body 450 is assigned. In this embodiment, the ratio of the big hit when Super Reach B is executed is higher than that of Super Reach B, and that of Super Reach C is higher than Super Reach B. It is only necessary that the determination ratio is assigned so that the probability of winning a big hit is higher than when no is executed. In the example shown in the figure, the presence / absence and type of the movable body effect are assigned according to the type of the reach effect of super reach, but may be assigned according to the variable display result.

  As shown in the figure, in the case of super reach A reach production, a determination ratio is assigned to the movable body production for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311, and super reach B and super reach C In the case of the reach effect, the determination ratio is also assigned to the movable object effect that operates the third movable body 450 in addition to the movable object effect that operates the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311. In addition, the determination ratio assigned to the movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450 is higher in the case of the reach effect of the super reach C than in the case of the reach effect of the super reach B. Therefore, when the movable body effect that operates the third movable body 450 is executed, there is a higher possibility that it will be a big hit than when the movable body effect that operates the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is executed. It has become. Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered for the type of movable body effect to be executed. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, in the case of normal reach, it sets so that a movable body effect may not be performed. In addition, the movable body effect which operates the 1st movable body 211 and the 2nd movable body 311 is a movable body effect which forms one production aspect because each movable body operate | moves interlockingly.

  Returning to FIG. 59, after executing the process of step S622, CPU 120A determines whether or not the type of movable body effect determined in the process of step S622 is a movable body effect that causes third movable body 450 to operate. (Step S624). When it is determined that it is a movable body effect that operates the third movable body 450 (step S624; Yes), the CPU 120A performs the operation of the third movable body 450 in the movable body operation process described later (that is, the step of FIG. 63). A third movable body control flag indicating that the process is started from S437 is set to an on state (step S625), and the movable body effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it determines with it not being the movable body effect | action which operates the 3rd movable body 450 in step S624 (step S624; No), CPU120A complete | finishes a movable body effect setting process.

  If it is determined in step S621 that the effect restriction flag is on (step S621; Yes), in the same manner as the process of step S622, according to the movable object effect execution determination table shown in FIG. An effect execution setting (for example, voice, lamp display, effect image, etc.) is performed (step S623), and the movable body effect setting process is terminated. In addition, in the process of step S623, execution execution setting determined in advance may be performed separately.

  Returning to FIG. 58, after executing any of the processes of steps S523, S527, and S528, an effect control pattern to be a use pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). In step S530, the CPU 120A, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the contents determined in step S527 (movable body effect), and the like. Any one of the production control patterns may be selected and set as a usage pattern. In this embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed (when execution setting of the movable body effect is performed in step S527), an effect control pattern in which the movable body effect is performed is selected. . The effect control pattern in which the movable body effect is performed includes a drive motor 222 and a drive motor 231 that operate the first movable body 211, a drive motor 351 that operates the second movable body 311, and a drive that operates the third movable body 450. Timing for outputting a control signal to the motor 401 is set in advance. Note that the movable body effect period may be set by selecting the effect control pattern in the process of step S530. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the effect data memory 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S531).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP 121 or the like, and is provided in the display area of the image display device 5. The variation of the decorative pattern may be started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S533), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S182 of FIG. 57 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 61, first, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S801). As an example, in the process of step S801, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S801 (step S801; No), it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing a reach effect (step S806). The reach production period may be determined in advance in the production control pattern selected according to the variation pattern, for example. If it is determined in step S806 that it is the reach production period (step S806; Yes), for example, production operation control (reach) for executing the reach production based on production control execution data read from the production control pattern. Effect control) is performed (step S807).

  After executing the reach effect control in step S807, the CPU 120A determines whether or not it is the movable object effect period for executing the movable object effect (step S808). As described above, the movable body effect period only needs to be set in the process of step S622 in FIG. When it is determined in step S808 in FIG. 61 that the movable body effect period is reached (step S808; Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect restriction flag is set to the on state (step S809). If it is determined that the effect restriction flag is in the off state (step S809; No), for example, based on the effect control execution data read out from the effect control pattern, the type set in the movable object effect setting process in FIG. A movable body operation process for executing a movable body effect is performed (step S811). The movable body operation process will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S809 that the effect restriction flag is on (step S809; Yes), an effect other than the operation of the movable body is executed according to the content set in the process of step S623 in FIG. S810). In the process of step S810, for example, an effect of displaying a character such as a cut-in may be performed on the image display device 5 so as to correspond to a period set in advance as the movable body effect execution period. Further, although the movable body does not operate, only the effect display that emphasizes the operation of the movable body may be performed on the image display device 5. The effect display may be the same as that performed when the movable body is operated, or may be different (for example, the display color is different). In the process of step S810 of FIG. 61, the effect restriction flag may be set to the on state once the movable body operation process is executed in the process of step S811, and in this case, in FIG. An effect other than the operation of the movable body may be executed by performing the same process as the process of step S623.

  After performing one of the processes of steps S810 and S811, if it is determined in step S806 that it is not a reach effect period (step S806; No), or if it is determined that it is not a movable object effect period in step S808 (step S808). ; No), CPU 120A, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, for example, after performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S819), The effect process during variable display ends.

  On the other hand, if the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S820). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S820; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S820 (step S820; Yes), for example, a final display result is obtained in variable symbol display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP 121 or the like. Control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) is performed (step S821). At this time, a predetermined time as a big hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S822).

  After executing the process of step S822, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S823), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  A movable body effect or the like is executed by repeatedly performing the effect control process described above.

  62 and 63 are flowcharts showing an example of the movable body operation process performed in the process of step S73A of FIG. 55 and step S811 of FIG. In the movable body operation process shown in FIG. 62, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not the third movable body control flag is in an ON state (step S411). As described above, the third movable body control flag is turned on when the movable body operation process is performed in the process of step S811 in FIG. 61 and the third movable body 450 is operated. Flag set to state.

  When it is determined that the third movable body control flag is in the off state (step S411; No), the CPU 120A determines whether or not the second operation flag is set in the on state (step S412). The second operation flag is a flag indicating that the second movable body 311 is operating, and is set to an on state in the process of step S425 described later.

  When it is determined that the second operation flag is in the off state (step S412; No), the CPU 120A determines whether or not the first operation flag is set in the on state (step S413). The first operation flag is a flag indicating that the first movable body 211 is operating, and is set to an on state in the process of step S421 described later.

  If it is determined that the first operation flag is in the off state (step S413; No), whether or not the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are located at the origin position, and is detected by the corresponding sensor. It is determined by checking whether or not (step S414). In the process of step S414, not only the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 but also the third movable body 450 may be determined. When it is determined that at least one of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is not located at the origin position (step S414; No), the CPU 120A corresponds to the movable body that is judged not located at the origin position. A control signal is output to the driving motor to move the movable body that is determined not to be at the origin position to the origin position (step S415).

  After executing the process of step S415, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the movable body moved to the origin position in step S415 is located at the origin position, similarly to the process of step S414 (step S416). When it is determined again that it is not located at the origin position (step S416; No), the CPU 120A increases the drive amount for the drive motor corresponding to the movable body that is determined not to be located at the origin position as compared with step S415. Then, a control signal for driving (for example, a double drive amount) is output, and the movable body determined not to be located at the origin position is moved to the origin position (step S417).

  After executing the process of step S417, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the movable body that has been moved to the origin position by increasing the driving amount in the process of step S417 is located at the origin position, similarly to the process of step S414. (Step S418). If it is determined again that it is not located at the origin position (step S418; No), the effect restriction flag is set to the on state (step S419), and the movable body operation process is terminated. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, while setting a production | presentation restriction | limiting flag to an ON state, the alerting | reporting screen which alert | reports that abnormality generate | occur | produced on the movable body is displayed on the image display apparatus 5, or the game board 2 or game A light emitting means (not shown) for notifying abnormality provided in the machine frame 3 may emit light.

  If it is determined in any of the processes of steps S414, S416, and S418 that it is located at the origin position (if it is determined Yes in any of steps S414, S416, and S418), the drive motor 231 and the drive motor 222 are sequentially applied. A control signal is output to start the operation of the first movable body 211 (step S420). In the process of step S420, as described above, even if the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotation operation), the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with another effect device or the inner frame 40 (that is, a circle). Until the state of the first movable body 211 is changed by the second motion, which is a movement), a rated current is supplied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (excitation holding). . Then, when the first movable body 211 moves to a position where the first movable body 211 does not interfere with the game frame even if the first movement (rotation movement) is performed, the movement of the rotation shaft 222a may be switched so as not to act as a holding torque. According to this, it is possible to appropriately manage the change in the state of the movable body due to a plurality of operations, and it is possible to prevent the displacement of one state from affecting the other state. Note that the holding torque (excitation holding) is applied even when each movable body is located at the origin position, thereby preventing displacement. After executing the process of step S420, a first operation flag indicating that the first movable body 211 is operating is set to an on state (step S421).

  After performing the process of step S421, or when it is determined in step S413 that the first operation flag is set to the on state (step S413; Yes), the first operation (rotational motion) by the first movable body 211 is performed. Thus, it is determined whether or not the first movable body 211 is located immediately before the advance position based on whether or not it is detected by the second detection sensor 256 (step S422). When it is determined that the position is not located immediately before the advance position (step S422; No), the CPU 120A executes the movable body operation process according to whether the origin position detection flag is set to ON, that is, the process of step S73A. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S423). If it is determined that the origin position detection flag is set to the on state (step S423; Yes), the movable body operation process is not repeatedly executed, and the process returns to step S422. On the other hand, when it determines with an origin position detection flag being an OFF state (step S423; No), a movable body operation | movement process is complete | finished.

  If it is determined in step S422 that the first movable body 211 is located immediately before the advance position, a control signal is output to the drive motor 351 to start the operation of the second movable body 311 (step S424). As described above, since it is determined that the first movable body 211 is positioned immediately before the advance position, the operation of the second movable body 311 is started, so that the interlocking operation of the movable body can be quickly performed. Decline in interest can be prevented. After executing the process of step S424, a second operation flag indicating that the second movable body 311 is operating is set to an on state (step S425).

  After performing the process of step S425, or when it is determined in step S412 that the second operation flag is set to the ON state (step S412; Yes), the operations of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 Is determined by checking whether or not each movable body is located at the advanced position (step S426). Specifically, in the process of step S426, the drive motor after the first movable body 211 is detected by the second detection sensor 256 at the position immediately before the advance position (after entering the second state). It is determined that the first movable body 211 is located at the advanced position based on both whether 222 is driven by a predetermined number of steps and whether the second detection sensor 262 detects it. Further, the second movable body 311 is determined to be used by the detection sensor 335 depending on whether the second movable body 311 is located at the advanced position.

  When it is determined in step S426 that the operation of at least one of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 has not ended (step S426; No), the CPU 120A sets the origin position detection flag to the on state. That is, it is determined whether the movable body operation process has been executed by the process of step S73A (step S427). If it is determined that the origin position detection flag is set to the on state (step S427; Yes), the movable body operation process is not repeatedly executed, and the process returns to step S426. On the other hand, when it determines with an origin position detection flag being an OFF state (step S427; No), a movable body operation | movement process is complete | finished.

  When it determines with operation | movement of the 1st movable body 211 and the 2nd movable body 311 having been complete | finished in step S426, ie, when it determines with both movable bodies being located in the advance position (step S426; Yes), CPU120A Clears the first operation flag and the second operation flag to the off state (step S428). After executing the process of step S428, the CPU 120A outputs a control signal to the drive motor 351 to move the second movable body 311 to the origin position (step S429).

  After performing the process of step S429, it determines by confirming whether the 2nd movable body 311 is located in an origin position, and whether it is detected by the detection sensor 333 (step S430). When it is determined that the second movable body 311 is not located at the origin position (step S430; No), the CPU 120A supplies a drive amount to the drive motor corresponding to the movable body that is determined not to be located at the origin position. A control signal for increasing and driving (for example, a double drive amount) is output, and the movable body determined not to be located at the origin position is moved to the origin position (step S431).

  After executing the process of step S431, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the movable body whose drive amount has been increased and moved to the origin position is located at the origin position in the same manner as the previously determined process (step S431). S432). When it determines again that it is not located in an origin position (step S432; No), an effect restriction | limiting flag is set to an ON state and a movable body operation | movement process is complete | finished (step S433). Note that the processing in steps S431 to S433 is performed when it is determined that the second movable body 311 is not located at the origin position in addition to the first movable body 211 or when the third movable body 450 is not located at the origin position. It is also executed when it is determined. Therefore, in the processing of steps S431 to S433, it is only necessary to control the detection sensor and the drive motor corresponding to the movable body that is determined not to be located at the origin position. If it is determined in step S432 that the position is at the origin (step S432; Yes), the process proceeds to steps S434, S436, and S451 depending on the determined movable body. Good.

  When it is determined in step S430 or step S432 that the first movable body 211 is located at the origin position (step S430; Yes or step S432; Yes), the CPU 120A sequentially outputs control signals to the drive motor 231 and the drive motor 222. Then, the first movable body 211 is moved to the origin position (step S434). After performing the process of step S434, it is determined by checking whether the first movable body 211 is located at the origin position and whether it is detected by the first detection sensor 257 and the first detection sensor 261. (Step S435). When it determines with the 1st movable body 211 not being located in an origin position (step S435; No), the process after step S431 mentioned above is performed. As described above, when the first movable body and the second movable body are operated in the direction to return to the origin position, it is confirmed that the second movable body is located at the origin position (that is, completely accommodated). After confirming the above, the operation of returning the first movable body to the origin position is started (in contrast, when the first movable body and the second movable body are moved in the advanced position direction, the first movable body is moved to the advanced position. The second movable body is operated at a position immediately before the advance position where it has not completely advanced).

  When it is determined in step S435 or step S432 that the second movable body 311 is located at the origin position (step S430; Yes or step S432; Yes), the CPU 120A determines whether or not the origin position detection flag is set to the on state. Is determined (step S436). When it is determined that the origin position detection flag is in the off state (step S436; No), the CPU 120A determines that the movable body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is ended, and the movable body operation process is performed. Exit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S436 that the origin position detection flag is set to the on state (step S436; Yes), or the third movable body control flag is set to the on state in step S411 ( In other words, when it is determined that the movable body effect that causes the third movable body 450 to operate is executed (step S411; Yes), the CPU 120A determines whether or not the third operation flag is set to the on state (step S411). S437). The third operation flag is a flag indicating that the third movable body 450 is operating, and is set to an on state in the process of step S445 described later.

  When it is determined that the third operation flag is in the off state (step S437; No), it is confirmed whether the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position and whether it is detected by the detection sensor 415. (Step S438). When it is determined that the third movable body 450 is not located at the origin position (step S438; No), the CPU 120A outputs a control signal to the drive motor 401 that operates the third movable body 450, and the third movable body 450 450 is moved to the origin position (step S439).

  After executing the process of step S439, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position in the same manner as the process of step S438 (step S440). When it is determined again that it is not located at the origin position (step S440; No), the CPU 120A controls the drive motor 401 to drive the drive motor 401 with a drive amount larger than that in step S439 (for example, a double drive amount). A signal is output to move the third movable body 450 to the origin position (step S441).

  After executing the process of step S441, the CPU 120A determines again whether the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position in the same manner as the process of step S414 (step S442). When it is determined again that it is not located at the origin position (step S442; No), the effect restriction flag is set to the on state (step S443), and the movable body operation process is terminated. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, while setting a production | presentation restriction flag to an ON state, you may display on the image display apparatus 5 the alerting | reporting screen which alert | reports that abnormality generate | occur | produced in the movable body.

  When it is determined that the position is the origin position in any of the processes in steps S438, S440, and S442 (when it is determined Yes in any of steps S438, S440, and S442), a control signal is output to the drive motor 401. Then, the operation of the third movable body 450 is started (step S444). After executing the process of step S444, a third operation flag indicating that the third movable body 450 is operating is set to an on state (step S445).

  Whether or not the operation of the third movable body 450 is completed after the process of step S445 is performed or when it is determined in step S437 that the third operation flag is set to the on state (step S437; Yes). Is determined based on whether or not the third movable body 450 is positioned at the advanced position and whether or not the drive motor 401 has been driven a predetermined number of steps from the position at the origin position (step S446). In the process of step S446, it is determined whether or not it is located at the advance position based on the number of steps of the drive motor 401. However, separately from this, a detection sensor is provided and is located at the advance position by the detection sensor. It may be determined whether or not. If it is determined that the position is not in the advanced position (step S446; No), the CPU 120A has the origin position detection flag set to the on state, that is, whether the movable body operation process has been executed by the process of step S73A. It is determined whether or not (step S447). If it is determined that the origin position detection flag is set to the on state (step S447; Yes), the movable body operation process is not repeatedly executed, and the process returns to step S446. On the other hand, when it determines with an origin position detection flag being an OFF state (step S447; No), a movable body operation | movement process is complete | finished.

  When it is determined in step S446 that the third movable body 450 is located at the advanced position, that is, when it is determined that the operation of the third movable body 450 is completed (step S446; Yes), the third operation flag is set. Clear to the off state (step S448). After executing the process of step S448, the CPU 120A outputs a control signal to the drive motor 401 to move the third movable body 450 to the origin position (step S449). After performing the process of step S449, it is determined by checking whether the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position and whether it is detected by the detection sensor 415 (step S450). When it determines with the 3rd movable body 450 not being located in an origin position (step S450; No), the process after step S431 mentioned above is performed.

  When it is determined in step S450 or step S432 that the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position (step S450; Yes or step S432; Yes), the CPU 120A turns off the origin position detection flag and the third movable body control flag. (Step S451), and the movable body operation process is terminated.

  Note that the effect restriction flag set to the on state in the movable operation process may be cleared to the off state when the power is turned on again, for example. In addition, after the power is turned on again, it may be cleared to the off state when it is detected that it is located at the origin position.

  FIG. 64 shows a case where the second movable body 311 is operated before the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211 in the case of performing a movable body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311; 6 is a timing chart showing a time comparison with the case where the second movable body 311 is operated after waiting for the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211.

  As shown in FIG. 64 (A), when the second movable body 311 is operated before the operation of the first movable body 211 is completed, the first movable body 211 is positioned at the position immediately before the advance position in step S422 in FIG. The operation of the second movable body 311 is started when it is determined that the second movable body 311 is determined. And the 2nd movable body 311 moves to an advance position at the timing shown in figure. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 64B, the operation of the second movable body 311 is triggered by the fact that the first movable body 211 has moved to the advanced position, that is, the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211 has been detected. Start. In this case, compared to the case where the second movable body 311 is operated before the operation of the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 64 (A) is completed, the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position as illustrated. Timing is delayed. Since the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 perform a linkage operation at the advanced position, as shown in FIG. 64A, the second movable body 211 is completed before the operation of the first movable body 211 is completed. By operating 311, the illustrated time difference and linkage operation can be performed quickly.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 64A, the CPU 120A operates the second movable body 311 before the operation of the first movable body 211 is completed. More specifically, the operation of the second movable body 311 is started when it is determined in step S422 in FIG. 62 that the first movable body 211 is located immediately before the advance position. Therefore, the operation of the first movable body 211 and the operation of the second movable body 311 can be performed in an overlapping manner, and the interlocking operation can be performed quickly. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 120 is configured to temporarily move each movable body from the origin position to a position where the cable connected to the movable body extends to a point where there is no room, and the operation of each movable body. An operation confirmation process (movable body operation process in step S73A) is performed. According to this, since the movement of the movable body is not familiar, it is possible to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable body. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the movable body from operating well.

  When the CPU 120A determines that the second movable body 311 is located at the origin position in the process of step S430 (or step S432) of FIG. 62, the CPU 120A sets the first movable body 211 to the origin position in the process of step S434. Move. That is, when the second movable body 311 is in a non-interfering state that does not interfere with the first movable body 211, the first movable body 211 is moved from the advanced position to the origin position (changed from the third state to the first state). The operation can be started. Accordingly, the interlocking operation of the movable body can be performed quickly, and interference between the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 can be avoided.

  If the CPU 120A once moves the movable body to the origin position and determines that it is not located at the origin position (for example, if it is determined No in step S416 in FIG. 62), the CPU 120A performs the origin in the process of step S417. A control signal for increasing the driving amount and driving the driving motor corresponding to the movable body determined not to be in position (for example, doubled driving amount) is output and positioned at the origin position. The movable body determined not to be moved to the origin position. Therefore, the possibility that the movable body returns to the origin position can be increased.

  When the effect restriction flag is set to the on state, CPU 120A performs execution setting of effects other than the operation of the movable body (for example, voice, lamp display, effect image, etc.) in the process of step S623 in FIG. Limit body movement. In addition, once the production restriction flag is set to the on state, for example, it is cleared to the off state only when the power is turned on again or when it is detected that it is located at the home position after the power is turned on again. Therefore, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the movable body can be operated each time the movable body is operated. According to this, when a malfunction occurs in at least one movable body, mutual interference between the plurality of movable bodies can be suppressed, and the processing burden can be reduced.

  In addition, in the process of step S420 in FIG. 62, the CPU 120A moves until the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with another effect device or the inner frame 40 even if the first operation (rotation operation) is performed ( That is, until the state change of the first movable body 211 due to the second motion that is a circular motion is performed), a driving torque is applied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (excitation). Retention). Then, when the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with the game frame even if the first operation (rotation operation) is performed, switching is performed so that the holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a is not applied. According to this, the state change of the movable body due to a plurality of operations can be appropriately managed, and positional deviation can be prevented. Note that switching whether or not to apply the holding torque is performed in the same manner not only when the movable body is operated as a movable body effect, but also when the movable body is operated in the operation confirmation of the movable body in step S73A. . Therefore, it is possible to appropriately manage the change in the state of the movable body at the time of confirming the operation, and to prevent positional deviation.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and is shown in the above embodiment so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved. A part of the configuration may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, if it is determined in the movable body operation process of FIG. 62 that at least one movable body is not located at the origin position, the production restriction flag is set to the on state, and the process of step S623 of FIG. 59 is performed. In the process, an example is shown in which the operation of all movable bodies is prohibited and execution execution settings other than the movement of the movable body (for example, voice, lamp display, effect image, etc.) are performed. For example, an operation on a movable body that is determined not to be located at the origin position may be prohibited, and a movable body other than the movable body may be operated. In this case, an effect restriction flag corresponding to each movable body is provided, the operation of the movable body corresponding to the effect restriction flag set in the on state is prohibited, and a movable body in which the effect restriction flag is in the off state is provided. It only has to be operated. According to this, since the operation of the movable body in which a problem has occurred is limited, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being deteriorated due to an incomplete production. It should be noted that when the power is turned on again or when it is detected that it is located at the origin position after the power is turned on again, the restriction may be released for the movable body that prohibits the operation. Also, in the movable body break-in processing, the operation of the movable body determined to be abnormal may be restricted by setting the effect restriction flag to the on state, not the processing of waiting for the operation to stop the notification. In addition, the operation of the movable body that interferes with the movable body that restricts the operation may be limited.

  Further, instead of prohibiting the operation of the movable body, the operation may be limited by, for example, operating half of the movable body. Since the first movable body 211 may interfere with the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450, the second movable body and the third movable body are not likely to interfere with each other. Correspondence information that can identify a movable body that can be operated when one movable body is not located at the initial position (origin position) (movable body that does not interfere with the one movable body) is stored, and the corresponding correspondence is stored. The movable body effect may be executed after specifying a movable body that can operate according to the information (a movable body that does not interfere). That is, it is only necessary to restrict the operation of a movable body that can interfere with a movable body that is not located at the initial position (origin position) and to operate the movable body that does not interfere. According to this, when a malfunction occurs in at least one movable body, it is possible to more accurately suppress the mutual interference of the plurality of movable bodies. In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the effect restriction flag is set to the on state when the movable body is not located at the origin position is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. What is necessary is just to set a production | presentation restriction flag to an ON state.

  In the above-described embodiment, after moving to the origin position in step S415, if it is determined that the position is not again located at the origin position, the control for increasing the drive amount in step S417 is performed as the third movement process. Although an example of performing is shown, this is an example. For example, after moving to the origin position, if it is determined that the position is not again located at the origin position, the reciprocating operation such as the operation toward the advance position and the operation toward the origin position is repeated a plurality of times, If it is determined that the position is not located at the origin position, the process of step S417 as the third movement process may be executed. According to this, a temporary malfunction can be prevented and game entertainment can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S420 in FIG. 62, the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with another effect device or the inner frame 40 even if the first operation (rotation operation) is performed ( That is, until the state change of the first movable body 211 is performed by the second motion that is a circular motion), a driving torque is applied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (excitation). Holding), when the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with the game frame even if the first movement (rotation movement) is performed, an example of switching the movement of the rotary shaft 222a so that the holding torque that stops the movement is not applied. In addition to this, for example, when the movable body operation process is performed in step S73A, a rated current is supplied to the drive motor 351 that operates the second movable body 311 to hold the movable body. Whether to apply a click, it may be switched in accordance with the state change of the first movable member 211. According to this, since the holding force in one movable body is controlled according to the state change of the other movable body, it is possible to appropriately manage the influence of the one movable body on the operation of the other movable body.

  Moreover, although the example which performs a movable body effect as a part of reach effect was shown in the said embodiment, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may perform as effects other than a reach effect, or the effect in a big hit May be executed as Further, in the customer waiting state, the movable body effect may be executed as a demonstration effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, it is described that the variable display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game state such as a probability change state may be an advantageous state, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of big hit game states is the second round number (for example, “7 A big hit gaming state having a first round number (for example, “15”) larger than “)” may be an advantageous state. Alternatively, the time-short state in which the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed among the plurality of time-short states is a first number (for example, “100”) greater than the second number (for example, “50”) may be an advantageous state. The probability variation state in which the big hit probability is a first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/20) among the plurality of probability variation states may be set as the advantageous state. Any other game state that is advantageous to the player may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like.
In addition, various effects including device configuration and data configuration of gaming machine, processing shown in flowchart, image display operation in image display device, sound output operation in speaker, and lighting operation in game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include an effect device different from the above. The detail of the 4th effect apparatus 500 as such an effect apparatus is demonstrated. FIG. 65 is a perspective view of the fourth rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 66 is an exploded perspective view of the fourth effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 67 is an exploded perspective view of the fourth effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  In addition, the 4th effect apparatus 500 is the lower part of the inner side frame 40 (FIG. 1), for example, is arrange | positioned ahead of the 3rd effect apparatus 400 (FIG. 1). Thereby, interference with the 3rd production device 400 (Drawing 1) can be avoided.

  As shown in FIG. 65, the fourth effect device 500 includes a base body 501 attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 1), and a fourth movable body 515 attached to the base body 501 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. It has. 65 is in the initial state, and at this time, the fourth movable body 515 is located at the lowest origin (initial) position within the movable range. At this time, the fourth movable body 515 is below the image display device 5 (FIG. 1), and the player cannot visually recognize the fourth movable body 515 or is in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize it.

  The fourth movable body 515 is moved upward from the state of the fourth effect device 500 in the initial state. Thereby, the 4th movable body 515 can be moved to the uppermost advancing position within a movable range. Thereby, the 4th movable body 515 can be advanced to the inner center vicinity of the inner side frame 40. FIG. Thereby, the player can easily visually recognize the entire fourth movable body 515.

  As shown in FIGS. 66 and 67, the fourth movable body 515 that moves in the vertical direction includes a movable body base plate 510, an LED substrate 511, a diffusion plate 512, and a decorative plate 513.

  The movable body base plate 510 holds the decorative plate 513, the LED substrate 511, and the diffusion plate 512, and is attached to the base body 501 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. As a result, the entire fourth movable body 515 moves in the vertical direction with respect to the base body 501.

  The LED substrate 511 has a plurality of LEDs 514. The plurality of LEDs 514 are ON / OFF controlled by, for example, the lamp control board 14 (FIG. 2). The plurality of LEDs 514 emit light toward the diffusion plate 512 as the game progresses.

  The diffusion plate 512 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin having translucency, and various patterns are formed on the surface thereof. As a result, the light that has entered the diffusion plate 512 is diffused and has various patterns, and is emitted from the diffusion plate 512.

  The decorative plate 513 is made of a synthetic resin having translucency, for example. The decoration plate 513 has a decoration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thereby, the decoration given to the decoration board 513 is irradiated with the light to which the pattern was attached | subjected. Thereby, it is possible to execute an effect that attracts the player.

  The vertical movement of the fourth movable body 515 is realized by a driving force by the driving motor 502 and various transmission members that transmit the driving force.

  A drive motor 502 is attached to the rear surface of the base body 501 via a motor attachment plate 503. The drive motor 502 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 502 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 502a (FIG. 66) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. A drive gear 504 is attached to the rotating shaft 502a.

  The base body 501 is a member that holds various components of the fourth effect device 500 and is attached to a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1. An opening 501 c is formed in the base plate 501. Through this opening 501c, the rotation gear 508 rotatably attached to the front surface of the base body 501 meshes with the drive gear 504.

  The rotating gear 508 includes a gear portion 508b (FIG. 67) having a plurality of teeth formed in a circumferential shape, and a protruding portion 508a protruding forward. The gear portion 508 b of the rotation gear 508 is meshed with the drive gear 504. As a result, the drive gear 502 is driven to rotate the rotary gear 508. Further, the protruding portion 508 a formed on the rotating gear 508 is inserted through an insertion hole 509 c formed on the link member 509.

  The link member 509 is a member that rotates in response to the rotation of the rotation gear 508 and moves the fourth movable body 515 in the vertical direction. The link member 509 has a first protrusion 509a and a second protrusion 509b formed on the rear surface, and a third protrusion 509d formed on the front surface.

  The first protrusion 509a (FIG. 67) is inserted through an insertion hole f501e formed in the base body 501. Thereby, the link member 509 is rotatably attached to the base body 501 around the first protrusion 509a. As a result, the rotation gear 508 rotates, whereby the inner wall of the insertion hole 509c is pressed against the protrusion 508a, and the link member 509 rotates on the base body 501 around the first protrusion 509a.

  The second protrusion 509b is inserted into a movement limiting groove 501b formed in the base body 501. The movement limiting groove 501b is an arcuate groove formed in accordance with the locus of the second protrusion 509b when the link member 509 rotates around the first protrusion 509a. Accordingly, the link member 509 can be stably rotated without rattling.

  The third protrusion 509 d is inserted through an insertion hole 510 a formed in the movable body base plate 510. Accordingly, when the link member 509 rotates, the third protrusion 509d presses the inner wall of the insertion hole 510 in the vertical direction. Due to this pressing force, the fourth movable body 515 moves along the vertical direction.

  A first rail 507 (FIG. 66) is attached to the front surface of the base body 501. A second rail 516 (FIG. 67) is attached to the rear surface of the movable body base plate 510. A steel ball (not shown) is interposed between the first rail 507 (FIG. 66) and the second rail 516, and lubricating oil is applied. Accordingly, the first rail 507 (FIG. 66) and the second rail 516 (FIG. 67) are connected to each other so as to be slidable in the vertical direction.

  Further, the base body 501 is formed with a protrusion 501d (FIG. 66) protruding forward. The protrusion 501d is inserted into a movement restricting groove 510b formed in the movable body base plate 510 along the vertical direction. The movable body base plate 510 is formed with a detection piece mounting portion 510c (FIG. 67) protruding rearward. The detection piece mounting portion 510c is inserted into a movement limiting groove 501a formed in the base body 501 along the vertical direction. Thereby, the 4th movable body 515 can be moved along an up-down direction, without shaking.

  A detection piece 506 is attached to a detection piece attachment portion 510 c formed on the movable body base plate 510. A detection sensor 505 is attached to the rear surface of the base body 501. The detection sensor 505 is, for example, a photo sensor, and the moving state of the fourth movable body 515 is determined by detecting whether or not the detection piece 506 blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit. In the present embodiment, when the fourth movable body 515 is at the origin (initial) position, that is, when the fourth movable body 515 is at the lowest position, the detection piece 506 blocks light. Thereby, it can be determined that the fourth movable body 515 is at the origin (initial) position.

  Next, the rendering operation of the fourth rendering device 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 68 is a front view showing the fourth effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in the order of operations ((a) to (c)). In FIG. 68, the decorative plate 513 is indicated by a broken line so that the movement of the fourth effect device 500 can be easily understood.

  The fourth effect device 500 shown in FIG. 68A is in the initial state, and the fourth movable body 515 is located at the origin (initial) position which is the lowest in the movable range. From the state shown in FIG. 68A, the drive motor 502 (FIG. 66) is driven to rotate the rotating gear 508 clockwise as viewed from the front. Accordingly, the link member 509 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front, with the first protrusion 509a as the center. Thereby, the third protrusion 509d presses the inner wall of the insertion hole 510a formed in the movable body base plate 510 upward. Thereby, as shown in FIG.68 (b), the 4th movable body 515 moves upwards.

  From the state shown in FIG. 68B, the drive motor 502 (FIG. 66) is driven to rotate the rotating gear 508 further clockwise as viewed from the front. Thereby, the 4th movable body 515 moves upwards, and as shown in Drawing 68 (c), the 4th movable body 515 is located in the advance position which is the uppermost in the movable range.

  When the fourth movable body 515 in the advanced position is moved to the origin (initial) position, the drive motor (FIG. 66) is driven in the direction opposite to the above, and the rotary gear 508 is viewed from the front. And rotate it counterclockwise. Thereby, the 4th movable body 515 moves below. As described above, the detection sensor 505 detects that the fourth movable body 515 has moved to the origin (initial) position. The detection of the detection sensor 505 stops the drive of the drive motor (FIG. 66).

  Next, referring to FIG. 69, first movable body 211, second movable body 311, third movable body 450, fourth movable body 515 (hereinafter referred to as “each movable body”) by CPU 120A of microcomputer 120 for effect control. The flow of drive control for LED and light emission control for LED will be described in more detail.

  FIG. 69 is a diagram showing the flow of drive control and light emission control. Referring to FIG. 69, the effect control board 12 is turned on / off and driven in the first lamp unit 921, the second lamp unit 802, the third lamp unit 803, the fourth lamp unit 804, the fifth lamp unit 805, and the like. A function for causing the mechanism 801 to perform an operation, that is, a function for controlling a production electrical component to execute a predetermined production operation is provided.

  The lamp control board 14 (see FIG. 2) includes a board (not shown) on which the first lamp driving unit 931 and the first lamp unit 921 are mounted, a first lamp board 810, and a second lamp board 820. .

  Specifically, the first lamp drive unit 931 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the first lamp unit 921 based on a control signal from the effect control board 12 so that each LED is turned on or off separately. It is configured. The first lamp driving unit 931 and the first lamp unit 921 may be mounted on the same substrate (a substrate different from the relay substrate 19), or may be mounted on separate substrates. The second lamp driving unit 92, the third lamp driving unit 93, and the fourth lamp driving unit 94 are mounted on the first lamp substrate 810. The fifth lamp driving unit 95 is mounted on the second lamp substrate 820.

  The second lamp driving unit 92 supplies a driving signal to each LED 802A (see FIG. 75) of the second lamp unit 802 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19, and each LED 802A is supplied. It is configured to be turned on or off separately. The third lamp driving unit 93 supplies a driving signal to each LED of the third lamp unit 803 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19 and the third lamp driving unit 93, and The LEDs are configured to be turned on or off separately. The fourth lamp drive unit 94 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the fourth lamp unit 804 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19, and turns on or off each LED separately. It is configured to let you. The fifth lamp drive unit 95 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the fifth lamp unit 805 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19 and the fourth lamp drive unit 94, and The LEDs are configured to be turned on or off separately.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an accessory driving unit 91. The accessory driving unit 91 supplies a driving signal to each motor (for example, the motor 901 and the driving motor 502) in the driving mechanism 801 based on the control signal from the effect control board 12 so as to operate the driving mechanism 801. It is configured. The accessory drive unit 91 and the motors in the drive mechanism 801 may be mounted on the same board (a board different from the relay board 19), or may be mounted on different boards.

  The first lamp driving unit 931 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a driving signal for individually driving each LED of the first lamp unit 921 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 14B). ). A plurality of conversion ICs 14B may be provided according to the number of LEDs to be driven. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 14B. The address may be set by the same method (described later in detail) as the conversion IC 93B described later. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 14B is supplied from the VDP 121 to the conversion IC 14B via an I / O (not shown). Each LED of the first lamp unit 921 driven by the first lamp driving unit 931 functions as, for example, an LED (for example, the game effect lamp 9) provided in the periphery of the game area. The effect control board 12 and the board on which the first lamp driving unit 931 is provided are electrically connected via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  The second lamp driving unit 92 uses a control signal supplied as a serial signal from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19 to drive each LED 802A (see FIG. 75) of the second lamp part 802 individually. Serial / parallel conversion IC92B (hereinafter also referred to as conversion IC92B). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 92B. The address may be set by the same method (details will be described later) as the serial / parallel conversion IC 93B described later. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 92B is supplied from the VDP 121 to the conversion IC 92B via the I / O (not shown) and the relay board 19. The effect control board 12 and the relay board 19, and the relay board 19 and the first lamp board 810 are electrically connected via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  The third lamp drive unit 93 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each LED of the third lamp unit 803 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 93B). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 93B (details will be described later).

  The control signal includes a part for designating an address. The conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B are connected to each other, and the conversion IC 92B specifies that the address specified by the supplied control signal is not the same as its own address (here, the address specifies the conversion IC 93B). In this case, the control signal is supplied to the conversion IC 93B as it is. In this way, the conversion IC 93B receives the control signal via the conversion IC 92B that is the conversion IC located in the preceding stage. With such a configuration, the control signal is supplied to the conversion IC having an address designated by the control signal with high accuracy. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B is supplied from the CPU 120A to the conversion IC 92B of the second lamp driving unit 92 via the I / O (not shown) and the relay board 19.

  The fourth lamp drive unit 94 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each LED of the fourth lamp unit 804 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 94B). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 94B. The address may be set by the same method as that for the conversion IC 93B. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 94B is supplied from the VDP 121 to the conversion IC 94B via the I / O (not shown) and the relay board 19. Each LED of the second lamp unit 802, the third lamp unit 803, and the fourth lamp unit 804 driven by the second lamp driving unit 92, the third lamp driving unit 93, and the fourth lamp driving unit 94, respectively, It functions as a part of LED for presentation (not shown) provided in the peripheral part. Therefore, the first lamp substrate 810 is provided in the periphery of the game area.

  The fifth lamp drive unit 95 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each LED of the fifth lamp unit 805 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 95B). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 95B. The address may be set by the same method as that for the conversion IC 93B. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 95B is supplied from the VDP 121 to the conversion IC 94B via the I / O (not shown) and the relay board 19. Each LED of the fifth lamp unit 805 driven by the fifth lamp driving unit 95 functions as a part of an effect LED (not shown) provided in the peripheral part of the game area, for example.

  What control signals the VDP 121 outputs to the conversion IC 14B, the conversion IC 92B, and the conversion IC 94B depends on lighting data stored in the CGROM 123B (data indicating an LED lighting pattern, which LED is to be lit, etc.) It is specified. The lighting data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 123B. This is because the VDP 121 is designed to use compressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently. And it can suppress that data amount becomes large.

  Under the control of the CPU 120A, the VDP 121 supplies a control signal in accordance with the lighting data to the conversion IC 14B, the conversion IC 92B, and the conversion IC 94B (supplying a control signal specifying the address of the supply destination IC). The conversion IC 14B, the conversion IC 92B, and the conversion IC 94B include a latch circuit, a shift register, and the like. Among the control signals that specify their own addresses, data signals other than the portions that specify the addresses (here, high or low for each bit) 24 bit data signal) is converted into each drive signal (1-bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)), and the serial control signal is converted into a parallel drive signal. Each of the LED) is simultaneously supplied with the converted parallel drive signals. By sequentially repeating such operations, the first lamp unit 921, the second lamp unit 802, the third lamp unit 803, the fourth lamp unit 804, the Five lamp section 805 emits light.

  Note that the LED 802A (and the LED 802B) of the second lamp unit has RGB LEDs as described later. The same applies to the LEDs of other lamp units. Further, the drive signal is generated corresponding to each of the RGB LEDs and is individually input to each of the RGB LEDs. In this embodiment, the LED is turned on (emits light) by the Low signal. Since the drive signal is repeatedly output every time the control signal is supplied, the supply period of the Low signal becomes longer when the Low signal is output continuously. If the Low signal supply period (the number of times the Low signal is output) is long, the light emission period of the LED also becomes long, and the LED appears to emit light brightly. In this way, the drive signal that is repeatedly output is PWM-controlled by the number of Low signals, and the light emission luminance of each LED (the light emission luminance of each color) is gradation controlled by the light emission period (that is, the Low signal period) by PWM control. Is done. For this reason, each LED 802A can individually emit light in accordance with a repeatedly supplied control signal (various colors can be expressed by adjusting the luminance (light emission period) of each RGB LED. )

  The accessory drive unit 91 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each motor (usually a plurality) included in the drive mechanism 801 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 91B). And a drive driver 91 </ b> C that supplies a drive current corresponding to the drive signal to the drive mechanism 801. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 91B. The address may be set by the same method (described later in detail) as the conversion IC 93B described later. The drive mechanism 801 includes each motor (motor 901 and drive motor 502) included in the first to fourth effect devices 200 to 500. The accessory driving unit 91 itself is provided in the game board 2, and a motor control signal from the drive driver 91C of the accessory driving unit 91 is supplied to each motor via wiring. The effect control board 12 and the board on which the accessory driving unit 91 is provided are electrically connected via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  What control signal is output by the CPU 120A depends on drive data (such as how to move the motor of the drive mechanism 801, which motor to move, etc.) included in the production control pattern stored in the ROM 1021. Specified data). The lighting data and driving data are stored in the ROM 1021 without being compressed. This is because the CPU 120A is configured to use uncompressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently. The ROM 1021 is included in the effect data memory 122 shown in FIG.

  The CPU 120A supplies a control signal according to the drive data to the conversion IC 91B via the relay board 19. The conversion IC 91B includes a latch circuit, a shift register, and the like. Among the control signals for specifying its own address, a data signal other than the part for specifying the address (here, 24-bit data indicating High or Low for each bit) The signal is separated into each drive signal (1-bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)), and the serial control signal is converted into a parallel drive signal and converted into a drive target (each motor). Parallel drive signals are supplied simultaneously. By sequentially repeating such operations, the drive mechanism 801 operates in a manner according to the drive data, and drives each movable body.

  The voice output via the voice control board 13 is performed by the CPU 120A, but may be performed by the display control unit 123. Further, under the control of the CPU 120A, the VDP 123A generates a video signal according to the image data stored in the CGROM 123B, supplies the video signal to the image display device 5, and displays the effect image. The image data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 123B. This is because the VDP 121 is designed to use compressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently. And it can suppress that data amount becomes large. The CGROM 123B is included in the effect data memory 122 shown in FIG.

  The effect control board 12 supplies electric power to the second lamp driving section 92 via the relay board 19 and supplies electric power to the second lamp section 802 via the second lamp driving section 92. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 92B of the second lamp driving unit 92, outputs VCL1 for the LED 802A of the second lamp unit 802, and outputs VCL2 for the LED 802B. These are supplied to the conversion IC 92B and the LEDs 802A and 802B on separate lines (that is, power is supplied on separate supply lines). The effect control board 12 supplies power to the first lamp drive unit 931 via the relay board 19 and supplies power to the first lamp part 921 via the first lamp drive part 931. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 14B of the first lamp drive unit 931 and outputs VCL1 for the LED of the first lamp unit 921. These are supplied to the conversion IC 14B and the LED by separate lines. The effect control board 12 supplies power to the third lamp driving unit 93, the fourth lamp driving unit 94, and the fifth lamp driving unit 95 in the same manner as the second lamp driving unit 92.

  In addition, each VCC and each VCL1 (or each VCL2) supplied to each conversion IC or each LED may be generated independently from each other and supplied by separate supply lines, or at least a part of the common voltage You may make it.

  The effect control board 12 supplies power to the accessory driving unit 91 via the relay board 19. The accessory drive unit 91 supplies power to the drive mechanism 801 based on the power from the effect control board 12 to operate the drive mechanism 801 (power may be supplied in the form of a drive signal). For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VDD as a voltage necessary for driving each motor in the drive mechanism 801, and the VDD is finally supplied to each motor in the drive mechanism 801.

  The effect control board 12 outputs 5 V (VCC) as a voltage necessary for driving the conversion IC, and the VCC is supplied to the conversion IC 91B of the accessory driving unit 91. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs 5V (VCC) to the conversion IC 91B as a voltage necessary for driving the drive mechanism 801.

  Note that detection signals from the rotational position sensors (for example, the initial position sensor 902 and the detection sensor 505) provided in the drive mechanism 801 are signals fed back to the CPU 120A. Is done.

  Note that a plurality of serial / parallel conversion ICs (conversion ICs 14B, 91B to 95B) may be provided in accordance with the number of drive targets (control targets) (stepping motors, LEDs, etc.) and the number of terminals (for example, an accessory) In addition to the conversion IC 91B in the drive unit 91, one or more other conversion ICs of the same type are provided). In this case, a plurality of conversion ICs (the same type of conversion ICs) are connected in series, and a unique address is individually set. The CPU 120A and the VDP 121 output a control signal that specifies the address of the conversion IC connected to the drive target. When the control signal is output, the first conversion IC among the conversion ICs connected in series first receives the control signal. When the control signal specifies the address of the first conversion IC, the first conversion IC converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs the parallel drive signal. When the control signal does not specify the address of the first conversion IC (when the subsequent conversion IC is specified), the first conversion IC directly transfers the control signal to the conversion IC connected second. Output. When the control signal from the first conversion IC designates its own address, the conversion IC connected secondly converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs it. If the address is not specified, the control signal is supplied to the next connected conversion IC as described above. In this way, a control signal can be transmitted to a desired conversion IC. When there are a plurality of conversion ICs 92B, the control signal for designating the address of the conversion IC 93B passes through each of the conversion ICs 92B and is supplied to the conversion IC 93B.

  With the configuration as described above, the CPU 120A controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the audio control board 13 to output audio, or the first lamp unit 921 via the display control unit 123 and the first lamp driving unit 931. Is turned on / off, the second lamp unit 802 is turned on / off via the display control unit 123 and the second lamp driving unit 92, and the third lamp is supplied via the display control unit 123 and the third lamp driving unit 93. The unit 803 is turned on / off, the fourth lamp unit 804 is turned on / off via the display control unit 123 and the fourth lamp driving unit 94, and the fourth control unit 123 and the fifth lamp driving unit 95 are used. The 5 lamp section 805 is turned on / off, the driving mechanism 801 is operated via the accessory driving section 91, each movable body is moved, and the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed via the display control section 123. And or to display the effect image, to perform the various effects of.

  Next, the output method (timing) of the control signal output from the effect control board 12 will be described. As described above, the conversion ICs 91 </ b> B to 95 </ b> B output drive signals for driving the electronic components (drive mechanism 801, LED, etc.) to be driven based on the control signals output from the effect control board 12. As a method for continuously driving an electronic component, for example, when the conversion IC receives a control signal (ON signal) for outputting a drive signal, the output of the drive signal is stopped. Until the control signal (OFF signal) is input, a method of continuously outputting the drive signal is conceivable.

  FIG. 70 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of control signals and drive signals. Referring to FIG. 70, when the control signal (ON signal) is output at time t1 and the conversion IC receives the control signal, the conversion IC continues to output the LED drive signal. In this case, the LED maintains the lighting state. As described above, the LED drive signal is output as a PWM signal, but is simplified in FIG. 70 for explanation.

  However, according to the above configuration, for example, in a state in which each conversion IC receives an input of a control signal (ON signal) and drives an electronic component, the wiring for connecting the effect control board 12 and each conversion IC is thereafter. When a part is disconnected or short-circuited, each conversion IC cannot receive an input of a control signal (OFF signal), so that the electronic component is continuously driven unintentionally. For this reason, the electronic component may be damaged (for example, the motor of the drive mechanism 801 may be damaged).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as the conversion ICs 91B to 95B, conversion ICs having a function (time-out function) capable of stopping the output of the drive signal after the elapse of a predetermined period after receiving the input of the control signal are used. Here, a method for continuously driving an electronic component when using a conversion IC having a timeout function will be described.

  FIG. 71 is a diagram illustrating another example of the timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 71, at time t1, when the control signal (ON signal) is output from the effect control board 12 and the conversion IC receives the control signal, the conversion IC outputs an LED drive signal. Next, the conversion IC stops outputting the drive signal after a predetermined period T (for example, 1 second) has elapsed (time t2) from the input of the control signal (for example, time t1). Note that the timing at which the control signal is output from the effect control board 12 and the timing at which the conversion IC receives the input of the control signal are so small that they can be ignored. For this reason, the LED is turned on from time t1 to time t2, but the LED is turned off until the conversion IC receives a control signal (time t3).

  Next, when a control signal (ON signal) is output from the effect control board 12 at time t3 and the conversion IC receives an input of the control signal, the conversion IC outputs an LED drive signal. Then, in order to continuously turn on the LED (that is, to continuously drive the electronic component (LED) beyond the predetermined period T), the effect control board 12 starts from the time t3 when the control signal is output. The control signal is output again at time t4 before the predetermined period T elapses. Since the conversion IC receives the control signal at time t4 before the predetermined period T elapses from time t3 when the control signal is input, the conversion IC continues to output without stopping the output of the drive signal. Similarly, the effect control board 12 outputs the next control signal at time t6 (time t7, time t8) before the predetermined period T has elapsed from time t5 (time t6, time t7) at which the previous control signal was output. Therefore, the LED can be kept on after the time t3.

  In the example of FIG. 71, each time interval (for example, time t3 to time t4, time t4 to time t5, etc.) from when the effect control board 12 outputs the control signal to when the next control signal is output is set. Although the same structure was demonstrated, it is not restricted to the said structure. Specifically, when continuously driving the LED, the effect control board 12 satisfies the condition that the control signal is output again after the predetermined period T elapses after the control signal is output. If this is the case, the time intervals may not be the same.

  As described above, in order to continuously drive an electronic component when using a conversion IC having a timeout function, it is important that the output of the control signal (ON signal) to the conversion IC is not interrupted. Become. Therefore, the production control board 12 outputs an output circuit (or a complementary circuit) for outputting the control signal in preparation for the case where the CPU 120A or the VDP 121 that outputs the control signal cannot output the control signal due to hang-up or the like. , A software program) may be provided. For example, this output circuit has a function of continuing to output a control signal stored in an output buffer of a RAM (not shown) provided on the effect control board 12.

  Note that this timeout function may be configured to be enabled or disabled. Specifically, when a predetermined terminal of each conversion IC is grounded, the time-out function is set valid, and when the predetermined terminal is grounded via a resistor, the function is set invalid. . Note that the configuration is not limited to hardware and set in this way. For example, a command from the effect control board 12 (CPU 120A, VDP 121) (time-out function valid / invalid setting command, for example, input of the terminal) Each conversion IC may be configured to enable or disable the function according to whether the level is H level or L level.

  FIG. 72 is a diagram showing still another example of the timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 72, from time t1 to time t4, the control signal (ON signal) is output from VDP 121 at regular intervals, and thus the LED is kept in the lit state during this period. Here, it is assumed that after the VDP 121 outputs the control signal at time t4, it hangs up and cannot output the control signal. In this case, the output circuit continues to output the control signal (ON signal) remaining in the output buffer as a buffer signal after time t5. Specifically, the output circuit outputs the buffer signal again after a predetermined period T elapses after the buffer signal is output. Thereby, even if it is a case where VDP121 which mainly outputs a control signal hangs up, the lighting state of LED can be maintained. Note that the output circuit has a function of detecting that the VDP 121 is hung up.

  Next, a method for setting the output waveform shape of a signal when a control signal and a clock signal are supplied (output) from one conversion IC to another conversion IC will be described. As described above, the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 95B that are not directly connected to the relay board 19 receive the control signal and the clock signal via the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 94B, respectively.

  Here, the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B are provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate 810). However, the conversion IC 94B and the conversion IC 95B are provided on different substrates (first lamp substrate 810 and second lamp substrate 820), respectively. Is provided. That is, the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B are electrically connected within the same substrate, and the conversion IC 94B and the conversion IC 95B are electrically connected outside the substrate. Specifically, the first lamp substrate 810 and the second lamp substrate 820 are connected by a wiring member such as a cable. When the conversion ICs are connected within the substrate, the attenuation rate of the waveform is smaller and the external noise resistance is higher than when the conversion ICs are connected outside the substrate (via a cable or the like). For this reason, in order to reduce unnecessary radiation noise, the waveform shape is changed between the connection inside the substrate and the connection outside the substrate.

  FIG. 73 is an image diagram of a signal output waveform. Referring to FIG. 73, each conversion IC outputs an output waveform when a control signal and a clock signal received as input to another conversion IC are output to a normal slew rate (FIG. 73 (a)) or a low slew rate (FIG. 73). 73 (b)) can be set. Each conversion IC is provided with a setting terminal SE (see FIGS. 75 and 77) for setting a slew rate of a through output of a clock signal to be output and a through output of a control signal to be output. When the setting terminal SE is set to L (low) (see FIG. 75), the through output of the clock signal and the control signal is set to the normal slew rate output, and the setting terminal SE is set to H (high) (see FIG. 77). Then, the through output of the clock signal and the control signal is set to a low slew rate output.

  The normal slew rate output waveform is an output waveform in which the waveform rises in a manner of change equal to or greater than that of the received signals (control signal and clock signal). Specifically, when the normal slew rate is set, the slope (the amount of voltage change per unit time) of the rising portion of the signal output to the other conversion IC is equal to the rising portion of the received signal. More than the slope. Further, the low slew rate output waveform is an output waveform in which the waveform rises in a mode of change more gradual than the normal slew rate output waveform. Specifically, when the low slew rate is set, the slope of the rising portion of the signal output to another conversion IC is less than the slope of the rising portion of the received signal.

  The output waveform of the high slew rate is abruptly switched from the OFF signal to the ON signal, and from the ON signal to the OFF signal, and a spike-like current flows through the conversion IC or the like at this moment. Such a rapid change in current causes an induced voltage to generate noise according to a parasitic inductance of a circuit such as a conversion IC. On the other hand, the low slew rate output waveform has a slower switching from the OFF signal to the ON signal and from the ON signal to the OFF signal than the high slew rate output waveform, and the current flowing through the conversion IC or the like can be reduced at this moment. . For this reason, the low slew rate output waveform can suppress the generation of noise compared to the high slew rate output waveform. can do. However, when the signal is affected by noise from the outside, the ON signal may not be recognized by the conversion IC or the like in the low slew rate output waveform due to the influence of the noise. However, in the case of a high slew rate output waveform, it is more likely that the ON signal can be recognized by a conversion IC or the like even if it is affected by noise, as compared to a low slew rate output waveform. That is, the low slew rate output waveform has a feature that it is difficult to radiate noise to the outside, but is weak to noise from the outside. On the other hand, the high slew rate output waveform tends to radiate noise to the outside, but has a feature that it is resistant to noise from the outside.

  Therefore, when the circuit is connected like the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B and the waveform attenuation is small and the external noise resistance is high, the conversion IC 92B that outputs a control signal to the conversion IC 93B outputs a low slew rate waveform. By setting in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of high frequency noise generated due to the rise of the signal. On the other hand, when the conversion IC 94B and the conversion IC 95B are connected outside the substrate and the waveform is greatly attenuated and easily affected by external noise, the conversion IC 94B that outputs a control signal to the conversion IC 95B outputs a normal slew rate waveform. By setting so as to increase noise resistance from the outside.

  Here, each conversion IC may have a function of compensating the output waveform for the input control signal, clock signal, and data input from the DATA / I terminal. That is, in general, the clock signal and the control signal output from the production control board 12 or the like are output as a rectangular wave at the output stage, but transmission loss due to wiring until reaching each conversion IC is large. In some cases, a clock signal or a control signal having a waveform that is corrupted from the original rectangular wave may be input. Therefore, the conversion IC does not simply output the input clock signal or control signal as it is, but instead converts the input clock signal or control signal in the state of the original rectangular wave to the original rectangular wave. It is also possible to provide a function of compensating for and outputting a waveform close to. In this case, if the output of the normal slew rate is set by setting the setting terminal SE, the output is compensated for a waveform having a large rising or falling slope, so that the output is in a state closer to the original rectangular wave. A signal can be output, and the influence of external noise can be reduced. However, since the voltage change amount increases momentarily when the rising or falling slope is large, there is a risk that radio wave radiation to the outside of the substrate will increase.

  On the other hand, if the output of the low slew rate is set by setting the setting terminal SE, the waveform is compensated and output to a waveform having a smaller rising or falling slope. Although it is weak against the influence of external noise, the instantaneous voltage change amount can be reduced, and radio wave radiation outside the substrate can be suppressed from increasing.

  In addition, it may be configured to enable or disable the function for compensating the output waveform, and all the functions for compensating the output waveform may be disabled. Further, the function of compensating the output waveform may be realized outside the conversion IC by providing an amplifier circuit or the like outside the conversion IC.

  Furthermore, in the above normal slew rate output setting, the output waveform was compensated so that the rising and falling slopes were larger than the rising and falling slopes of the input waveform. As an output setting, the input waveform may be output as it is without compensating the output waveform (that is, the output waveform having a rising edge equivalent to the rising edge of the input waveform as a predetermined mode). In this case, in the low slew rate output setting, it is only necessary to output a waveform whose slope is smaller than the rising edge of the input waveform.

  Even when the conversion ICs are connected to each other in the board, for example, as shown in FIG. 74, the control signal is transmitted from the conversion IC that has received the control signal via the relay board 19 to another circuit. When the output is branched to a plurality of conversion ICs, the conversion IC receiving the control signal is set to output a normal slew rate waveform. FIG. 74 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of connection between conversion ICs.

  74A, conversion IC 92B is provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate 810) as conversion IC 93B and conversion IC 94B. However, unlike the example of FIG. 69, the conversion IC 92B is electrically connected to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B in the substrate. More specifically, the conversion IC 92B branches the control signal and supplies it to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B. For this reason, the waveform of the control signal output from the conversion IC 92B is likely to be attenuated due to the branch loss, so that it is easily affected by external noise. Therefore, in such a case, the noise resistance from the outside is increased by setting the conversion IC 92B to output a waveform of a normal slew rate.

  Referring to FIG. 74B, conversion IC 92B is provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate) as conversion IC 93B, and conversion IC 94B is provided on third lamp substrate 830. Here, the conversion IC 92B is electrically connected to the conversion IC 93B inside the substrate, but is electrically connected to the conversion IC 94B outside the substrate. More specifically, as in the case of FIG. 74 (a), the conversion IC 92B branches the control signal and supplies it to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B. Therefore, in this case as well, by setting the conversion IC 92B to output a normal slew rate waveform, the tolerance of external noise is increased.

  In FIG. 74A, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the conversion IC 92B is connected to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B is connected to the conversion IC 93B (a configuration in which each conversion IC is connected in series), the control is performed. Since the signal waveform is hardly attenuated and is not easily affected by external noise, the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B may be set to output a low slew rate waveform.

  Next, specific circuit configuration examples of the second lamp driving unit 92 and the second lamp unit 802 will be described. As described above, the second lamp driving unit 92 includes the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B, and FIG. 75 shows an example of these circuit configurations.

  The second lamp driving unit 92 includes a connector 17A and is connected to the outside by the connector 17A. The connector 17A includes 8 terminals. The first terminal and the fourth terminal are grounded. The second terminal is connected to an external data line to which a control signal is supplied. The third terminal is connected to an external clock line to which a clock signal for synchronizing the control signal is supplied. Each line is connected to an output terminal of a control signal and a clock signal (synchronization signal supplied from the effect control board 12) in the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B of the second lamp driving unit 92. The 5th and 6th terminals are connected to an external power supply line (a line via the relay board 19 or a line from the effect control board 12), and a voltage of VDD (12V) is applied. The That is, two terminals (four terminals in total because a terminal to be grounded is also necessary) are used for power supply. Usually, the current value of the current that can be passed through the connection terminal is determined (for example, up to 1A), but the current value of the current that drives the LED 802A of the second lamp unit 802 is large (for example, 1.5A). ) The current value of the current for driving the LED 802A by securing two terminals is secured. The seventh terminal is connected to an external power supply line to which VCC (voltage for driving the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B and the like) is supplied, and the eighth terminal is grounded. VCL and VCC are supplied by different systems and are not shared (that is, a power supply line for supplying power to LED 802A and a power supply line for supplying power to serial / parallel conversion IC 92B are separated). .

  The fifth terminal and the sixth terminal are connected to the power supply line L1. In the power supply line L1, VDD (12V) supplied via the 5th and 6th terminals is stepped down to VCC (5V) by the power supply IC 541C to be VCL1 in the second lamp driving unit 92 (such as a serial / parallel conversion IC 92B). And the output supplied to the LED 802A and the output supplied to the LED 802B as VCL2 without being stepped down by the power supply IC 541C. That is, the LEDs (LEDs 802A and 802B) that are driven with different voltages by separating the outputs supplied from the power supply IC 541C can be provided in the second lamp unit 802.

  In the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 75, a serial / parallel conversion IC 92B in which an LED 802A driven by VCL1 (5V) and an LED 802B driven by VCL2 (12V) are used in combination is used. Therefore, the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B is connected to a high driving voltage VCL2 (12V) to an ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection terminal SCR. As a result, in the circuit configuration, a voltage of 12 V or more can be supplied to the ESD protection terminal SCR of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B, so that circuit damage due to a high voltage due to electrostatic discharge can be avoided.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of VCL1 of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. Further, the output of VCL1 of the power supply IC 541C is connected to one end of the capacitor Ca, and the other end of the capacitor Ca is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCL1 is stabilized.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of the VCL2 of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. Further, the output of VCL2 of the power supply IC 541C is connected to one end of the capacitor Cb, and the other end of the capacitor Cb is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, stabilization of the potential of VCL2 is achieved.

  A noise filter may be provided at the VCC output to remove noise. In the middle of the output of VCC, one end of the capacitor C3 is connected, and the other end of the capacitor C3 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCC is stabilized.

  The second lamp driving unit 92 includes a serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. The DATA terminal and the CLK terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B are connected to the second terminal and the third terminal of the connector 17A by the data line L4 and the clock line L5, respectively. As a result, the control signal is input from the second terminal of the connector 17A to the DATA terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B via the data line L4, and the clock signal is serially transmitted from the third terminal of the connector 17A via the clock line L5. • Input to the CLK terminal of the parallel conversion IC 92B. In the middle of each of the data line L4 and the clock line L5, amplifiers A1 and A2 are respectively connected, and pull-up resistors R5 and R6 are respectively connected. Accordingly, the high signal or the low signal as the control signal and the clock signal can be accurately transmitted to the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. A protection circuit HK is also connected to the data line L4 and the clock line L5. The protection circuit HK is a circuit that protects the second lamp driving unit 92 from electrostatic discharge, and includes a protection element S1 including a diode array and the like. VCL2 (12V) is also applied to the protective element S1. The protection circuit HK also includes a capacitor C5 connected between the VCL2 and ground and connected to the protection element S1.

  Terminals ADR0 to ADR4 of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B are terminals for setting an address of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. Here, since all of the terminals ADR0 to ADR4 are grounded, “00000” is set as the address. By connecting at least one of ADR0 to ADR4 to an LDO terminal or the like, a portion corresponding to the terminal is set to “1”. In this way, an address is set (for example, when the terminal ADR0 is connected to an LDO terminal or the like, the address is “10000”).

  A drive signal obtained by converting the control signal is output from the terminals Q0 to Q23 of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. The terminals Q0 to Q20 are connected to the cathodes of the RGB LEDs provided in the LED 802A. The anodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 802A are connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL1 is applied thereto. For this reason, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows through the LED connected to the terminal from which the Low signal is output, and the LED emits light. The terminals Q21 to Q23 are connected to the cathodes of the RGB LEDs provided in the LED 802B. The anodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 802B are connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL2 is applied thereto. For this reason, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows through the LED connected to the terminal from which the Low signal is output, and the LED emits light.

  The terminal LDO and the terminal DVDD of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B output a predetermined voltage. The terminal LDO and the terminal DVDD are grounded via capacitors C5 and C6. Further, the terminal R_Iref is grounded via the resistor Ra and is connected to the capacitors C5 and C6. In the serial-parallel conversion IC 92B used in this embodiment, the current flowing through the LED when a Low signal is output as a drive signal to at least one of the terminals Q0 to Q23 (when a plurality of LEDs emit light, a plurality of The total current that flows in each of the LEDs) flows from the terminal R_Iref to the ground via the resistor Ra. The current value of the current (current flowing through each LED) depends on the resistance value of the resistor Ra. Conventionally, the terminal R_Iref has been directly grounded. However, when the terminal R_Iref is directly grounded, the LED is driven at a constant current using the internal resistance of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B as a reference resistance. Therefore, when the output current is fixed at 20 mA, the variation of the internal resistance causes about 30%. There was a possibility that an error of the current value of about a degree occurred and the light emission of the LED was sparse. Therefore, since the resistor Ra is connected to the terminal R_Iref and the LED is driven at a constant current using the resistor Ra as a reference resistor as in the present embodiment, when the output current is fixed at 20 mA, the resistance value of the resistor Ra Can be suppressed to an error of about 3%, and the light emission of the LED can be stabilized.

  Each terminal VDD of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B is connected to the output of the seventh terminal of the connector 17A, and VCC1 is applied thereto. The terminal VREF is grounded via the capacitor C7. Each terminal VDD is also grounded via capacitors C8 to C11 (this stabilizes the voltage applied to each terminal VDD). The terminal GND is grounded.

  The terminal DATA0 is connected to the terminal DATA of the next conversion IC (for example, the serial / parallel conversion IC 93B of the third lamp driving unit 93 shown in FIG. 69) connected in series along the control signal supply route. A signal (when the address does not specify the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B) is supplied to the next conversion IC. The terminal CLK is connected to the terminal CLK of the next conversion IC, and a clock signal is supplied to the next conversion IC. Other terminals are grounded.

  The serial / parallel conversion IC 92B operates in accordance with the clock signal supplied from the terminal CLK, and supplies the clock signal from the terminal CLK0 to the next conversion IC. When the control signal supplied from the terminal DATA designates its own address, the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B latches the 24-bit information (High signal or Low signal) indicated by the control signal bit by bit, Information latched from Q0 to Q23 is output as a drive signal (High signal or Low signal). In addition, since a drive signal is output for each control signal that is repeatedly supplied, the light emission luminance of the RGB LEDs is adjusted according to the number of times the Low signal is supplied (the light emission luminance is controlled by PWM control). Note that the LED is turned off when the High signal is supplied. The light emission color and light emission luminance of each LED 802A are adjusted according to the light emission luminance of RGB and the presence or absence of light emission. By adjusting a predetermined control signal, each LED 802A can be made to emit light or emit light with a desired emission color and emission luminance. The current that flows through the LED 802A during light emission (the sum of the currents that flow through each LED) flows to the ground via the resistor Ra. Since the current value of the current flowing through the LED 802A depends on the resistor Ra, the current value decreases as the resistor Ra increases, and the light emission luminance of the LED 802A decreases. In this embodiment, since the power supply lines of VCL1 and VCL2 are shared, the potential of VCL2 may not be stable when a large current flows through the LED 802A (particularly, it may decrease). For this reason, the resistance value of the resistor Ra is set large (here, the resistance value of the resistor Ra is set to 6 kΩ, but other resistance values may be used), and the light emission luminance of the LED 802A (by one drive signal) Instead of lowering the light emission luminance when light is emitted), the current flowing through the LED 802A may be reduced to stabilize the potential of VCL1 (this makes it possible to stabilize the operation of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B). In this embodiment, the output of the power supply line L1 is branched by the power supply IC 541C, the capacitor Ca is connected to the power supply line that supplies VCL1, and the capacitor Cb is connected to the power supply line that supplies VCL2. Thus, the potentials of VCL1 and VCL2 can be stabilized (in particular, the potential of VCL1 can be stabilized and the operation of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B can be stabilized).

  Furthermore, in the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B according to the present embodiment, the change timings of the drive signals output from the terminals Q0 to Q23 are dispersed using the built-in CR oscillation circuit. Specifically, FIG. 76 is a diagram for explaining phase separation of drive signals output by serial / parallel conversion. Since the built-in CR oscillation circuit shown in FIG. 76 transmits a 6 MHz clock signal, the drive signal is separated into 6 layers as a 1 MHz PWM clock signal and output from 24 channels (terminals Q0 to Q23) of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. Dividing into 6 groups of terminals, 1 group and 4ch, the change timing of the drive signal is distributed.

  Group 1 is the PWM clock signal of the drive signal output from terminals Q0 to Q3, Group 2 is the PWM clock signal of the drive signal output from terminals Q4 to Q7, and Group 3 is the PWM of the drive signal output from terminals Q8 to Q11. The group 4 outputs the clock signal from the terminals Q12 to Q15, the group 5 outputs from the terminals Q20 to Q23, the group 5 outputs from the terminals Q20 to Q23, the group 5 outputs from the terminals Q16 to Q19. Each corresponds to the PWM clock signal of the drive signal. The PWM clock signals of each group are shifted in period by 1 MHz. When converting the serial signal to the parallel signal, the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B can shift the output period of the parallel signal in units of groups to suppress radio wave radiation (noise generation) from the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B to the outside. IC with built-in functions.

  However, when driving a motor or the like, if the cycle is shifted during motor rotation, the control accuracy is lowered. Therefore, it is necessary to connect only to terminals (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3) belonging to the same cycle. On the other hand, a device such as an LED that does not involve an operation is less affected by a period shift compared to drive control of a motor or the like, and can be used freely without limiting the terminals of the group to be used. Further, if the output terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B is not 12ch (terminals Q0 to Q23) but 12ch (terminals Q0 to Q11), one group may be divided into 3 groups with 4ch.

  Next, a circuit configuration example of the accessory driving unit 91 is shown in FIG. The accessory driving unit 91 has a circuit configuration shown in FIG. Note that the circuit configuration of FIG. 77 is basically the same as the circuit configuration of FIG. The same serial / parallel conversion IC 92B and serial / parallel conversion IC 91B can be used, and a drive driver 91C and a drive mechanism 801 (for example, a motor) are used instead of the LED 802A. 75 and 77, the connectors connected to the outside are the same. That is, the accessory driving unit 91 includes the connector 17A and is connected to the outside by the connector 17A. The connector 17A includes 8 terminals. The fifth and sixth terminals are connected to an external power supply line to which VCL (voltage for driving the drive driver 91C and the like) is supplied, and the seventh terminal is connected to VCC (serial / parallel conversion IC 91B and the like). Voltage) is connected to an external power supply line, and the eighth terminal is grounded. In FIG. 77, VCL and VCC are supplied by different systems and are not shared (that is, a power supply line for supplying power to the drive driver 91C and a power supply line for supplying power to the serial / parallel conversion IC 91B). Are separate). For this reason, even if a large current flows through the drive driver 91C, VCL is not affected. Therefore, the resistance value of the resistor Rb can be made smaller than the resistor Ra, and the amount of current supplied to the drive driver 91C can be made large.

  The accessory driving unit 91 converts the control signal supplied as a serial signal by the serial / parallel conversion IC 91B into each driving signal for individually driving each stepping motor (usually a plurality) included in the driving mechanism 801, and the driving signal. The drive driver 91C supplies the output voltage for driving the drive mechanism 801 to the drive mechanism 801 based on the above.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the effect control CPU 120A (and VDP 121) outputs the control signal has been described, but the configuration is not limited thereto. For example, apart from the effect control CPU 120A (and VDP 121), a dedicated IC having a control signal output function as described above may be provided in the effect control board 12 and output by the dedicated IC. .

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 5 ... Image display device 12 ... Production control board 120 ... Production control microcomputer 200 ... 1st production device 211 ... 1st movable body 300 ... 2nd production device 311 ... 2nd movable body 400 ... 3rd direction device 450 ... 3rd movable body

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A plurality of movable bodies that are each operable independently, and at least a part of the operable range overlaps;
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components including drive means for the plurality of movable bodies;
Output means for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means;
The output means includes stop means for stopping output of the drive signal after a predetermined period has elapsed since receiving the input of the control signal,
The control means includes
When an abnormality is detected with respect to one movable body, at least a part of the operation range restricts other movable bodies overlapping the one movable body and operations of the one movable body until a predetermined return condition is satisfied. , Gaming machines.

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