JP2017189188A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that has a movable body capable of quick movement and operable in various motion patterns, and thereby has high rendering effect by the movable body.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention includes a rendering motor 321, and a movable body of first movable bodies 302L, 302R, and second movable bodies 303L, 303R, etc. For example, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L can move toward a second position in a first motion pattern by a rotary shaft 321a of the rendering motor 321 rotating forward, and can move toward a second position in a second motion pattern different from the first motion pattern by the rotary shaft 321a of the rendering motor 321 rotating in reverse. When the rendering condition is established such that a game player presses down a push button 31B during rendering, the rotary shaft 321a of the rendering motor 321 can rotate by selecting forward rotation or reverse rotation so that a movement time to the second position of the movable body may be shortened according to the position of the movable body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, one having a movable body that is moved from a first position to a second position different from the first position by a drive motor has been proposed.

  As a gaming machine equipped with this type of movable body, for example, a movable body that moves along the screw shaft when the screw shaft is rotated by a drive motor is provided, and the movable body is moved in one direction by rotating the drive motor forward. Some have been moved in the reverse direction by reversing them (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-99479 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the movable body can be reciprocated by rotating the drive motor forward or backward, but there is a problem that the operation in one direction or the other direction is monotonous. . Furthermore, when it takes a long time to move the movable body to the advance position when performing the effect by the movable body, there is a concern that the attention of the player is dispersed and the interestingness of the performance is reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and has a movable body that can move quickly and can be operated in various operation patterns, and provides a gaming machine having a high stage effect by the movable body. The purpose is to do.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A drive motor (for example, a production motor 321);
Movable bodies (for example, first movable bodies 302L and 302R, which are moved from a first position (see FIG. 3A) to a second position (see FIG. 3B) different from the first position by the drive motor. Second movable bodies 303L, 303R / movable body 500),
With
The movable body is
When the drive shaft of the drive motor (for example, the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321) rotates in one direction, the drive motor moves toward the second position in the first operation pattern, and the drive motor is driven. By rotating the shaft in the opposite direction to the one direction, it is possible to move toward the second position in a second motion pattern different from the first motion pattern (for example, the first movable body As shown in FIG. 13 (A), 302L and the second movable body 303L can move toward the second position in the first operation pattern when the rotation shaft 321a rotates forward, and FIG. 13 (B). As shown in FIG. 4, the rotation shaft 321a rotates in the reverse direction, and can move toward the second position in a second operation pattern different from the first operation pattern.
Production conditions (for example, if the player is prompted to operate the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, etc., and the player tilts the stick controller 31A or presses the push button 31B, a mission is presented, and the player When the movable body moves to the second position, the movement time of the movable body to the second position is shortened according to the position of the movable body. The drive shaft of the drive motor can be rotated by selecting the one direction (forward direction) or the reverse direction. According to this feature, the movable body can be moved quickly and the drive shaft of the drive motor can be rotated. Since the movable body operates with different motion patterns from the first position to the second position simply by changing the direction of rotation, the motion pattern of the movable body while reducing the number of parts Can be increased. In other words, the movable body can be operated in various operation patterns while preventing the player's attention from being dispersed due to the movement of the movable body, and the player's attention when performing an effect by the movable body Attracting can enhance the production effect of the movable body.
The second operation pattern different from the first operation pattern is, for example, an operation timing, a moving speed, a moving locus, etc. for starting the operation to the second position after rotating the drive shaft with respect to the first operation pattern. The operation pattern etc. from which at least one differs are included.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The movable body includes a plurality of movable bodies (for example, first movable bodies 302L and 302R, second movable bodies 303L and 303R) that interlock with the rotation of the drive shaft of the drive motor (for example, the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321). )
The first operation pattern and the second operation pattern differ in the order in which each of the plurality of movable bodies starts operating after the drive shaft of the drive motor rotates (for example, as shown in FIG. 13A). In addition, in the first operation pattern, the order in which the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L start to operate after the rotation shaft 321a rotates is the same, whereas FIG. As described above, in the second pattern, the second movable body 303L starts to operate first after the rotation shaft 321a rotates, and then the first movable body 302L starts to operate. (The second operation pattern is different in the order in which the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L start their operations after the rotation shaft 321a rotates.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the operation pattern can be varied only by changing the order in which each movable body starts the operation.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 and 2,
The movable bodies (for example, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R) have a predetermined drive shaft of the drive motor (for example, the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321) in one direction or the reverse direction. By rotating over a period (for example, a predetermined period T1, T2), after moving from the first position to the second position, the second position is moved to the first position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11). In addition, when the CPU 120 for effect control moves the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L from the first position to the second position and then returns from the second position to the first position, the effect control motor 321 (The rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward in the normal direction over a predetermined period T1, or the rotation shaft 321a of the effect motor 321 is rotated in the reverse direction in the front view over the predetermined period T2.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movable body moved to the second position can be returned to the first position without changing the rotation direction of the drive shaft, so that the control load of the drive motor is reduced.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The movable body includes a plurality of movable bodies (for example, first movable bodies 302L and 302R, second movable bodies 303L and 303R) that interlock with the rotation of the drive shaft of the drive motor (for example, the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321). )
The first operation pattern and the second operation pattern are different in the number of the movable bodies that start the operation at the same timing by the rotation of the drive shaft of the drive motor (for example, as shown in FIG. In the first operation pattern, the number of movable bodies that start operation at the same timing by the rotation of the rotating shaft 321a is two, whereas in the second pattern, as shown in FIG. The number of movable bodies that start operation at the same timing by the rotation of the shaft 321a is 0. That is, the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern are movable bodies that start the operation at the same timing by the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a. The number of is different.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the operation pattern can be made different simply by changing the number of movable bodies that start the operation at the same timing.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
Advantageous state control means (for example, the CPU 103) for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, a short time state, etc.);
Motor control means for controlling the drive motor (for example, CPU 120 for effect control);
With
The motor control means, when operating the movable body by the drive motor, varies the rotation direction of the drive shaft according to whether the advantageous state control means is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, The production control CPU 120 operates the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R in the first operation pattern or sets the second operation pattern depending on whether or not the variable display result is the jackpot display result. Decide whether to operate)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suggest the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state only by changing the rotation direction of the drive shaft.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
A period in which the movable bodies (for example, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R) do not operate even when the drive shaft of the drive motor (for example, the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321) is rotating. (For example, during the period in which the right side of the drive arms 329A and 329B and the peripheral surfaces 328C and 328c of the cam portions 328A and 328B are in sliding contact, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303R are maintained at the first position. To be)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the operation of the movable body can be stopped without stopping the rotation of the drive shaft, the operation pattern of the movable body can be diversified.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein
A cam member (for example, cam portions 328A and 328B) that is rotated by the drive motor (for example, the production motor 321);
The movable bodies (for example, the drive arms 329A and 329B of the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R) are arranged on the peripheral surface of the cam member (for example, the peripheral surfaces 328C, 328c, 328D, 328d, and 328E). , 328e) and is operated by the cam member being rotated by the drive motor (see FIGS. 7 to 10).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the operation pattern of the movable body can be easily changed simply by changing the outer shape of the cam member.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
Control means for performing control (for example, initial operation control) to move the movable body to the first position;
The control means includes
First control for moving the movable body to the first position by rotating the drive shaft of the drive motor (for example, the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321) in one direction (for example, reversely rotating the rotation shaft 321a). Initial operation control) and second control for moving the movable body to the first position by rotating the drive shaft of the drive motor in the reverse direction (for example, initial operation control for normal rotation of the rotation shaft 321a). It is characterized by being executable.
According to this feature, since the second control different from the first control is performed when the movable body does not move to the first position by the first control, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the problem that the movable body cannot be moved to the first position. can do.

A gaming machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 8,
The control means executes the second control after executing the first control, and executes the first control again when the movable body does not move to the first position.
According to this feature, since different controls are executed without repeating the same control continuously, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a problem that the movable body cannot be moved to the first position.

A gaming machine according to means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 8,
The control means stops the control for moving the movable body to the first position when the second control is performed after the first control is performed and the movable body does not move to the first position. It is a feature.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a new problem (failure or the like) due to the control of moving to the first position.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and the structure other than this invention specific matter is included with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. You may have.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. (A) is a front view showing a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body of the rendering unit are in the first position, and (B) is the first movable body and the second movable body of the rendering unit in the second position. It is a front view which shows a state. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. (A) is a front view showing the first movable body, the second movable body, and the drive unit, (B) is a rear view showing the first movable body, the second movable body, and the drive unit, and (C) is an essential part of the drive unit. It is a front view which shows a part. (A) is a schematic view showing a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body are at the first position, and (B) is a schematic view showing a state in which the first movable body is moved to the second position by the normal rotation of the effect motor. (A) is the schematic which shows the state which the 1st movable body moved to the 1st position by the normal rotation of the production motor, (B) is the schematic which shows the state where the 2nd movable body moved to the 1st position. . (A) is a schematic view showing a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body are in the first position, and (B) is a schematic view showing a state in which the second movable body is moved to the second position by reverse rotation of the effect motor. . (A) is the schematic which shows the state which the 1st movable body moved to the 2nd position by reverse rotation of the production motor, (B) is the state where the 1st movable body and the 2nd movable body moved to the 1st position. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the operation pattern of the 1st movable body and the 2nd movable body when the motor for production is rotated forward and reverse. (A) is explanatory drawing for comparing the operation pattern of the 1st movable body when rotating the production motor forward and reverse, (B) is the second movable body when the production motor is rotated forward and reverse. It is explanatory drawing for comparing an operation pattern. (A) is a forward rotation of the production motor, (B) is an explanatory diagram for comparing operation patterns of the first movable body and the second movable body to the second position when the production motor is rotated in the reverse direction. is there. (A) is a forward rotation of the production motor, (B) is an explanatory diagram for comparing operation patterns of the first movable body and the second movable body to the first position when the production motor is reversely rotated. is there. It is a timing chart which shows the operation pattern of the 1st movable object as modification 1 of the present invention. (A) (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement pattern of the movable body as the modification 2 of this invention.

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

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “gaming machine”) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (also referred to as a “gauge board”) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. It is composed of a frame (base frame) 3. A game area 10 having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by the guide rails 2b is formed in the game board 2. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a. The game board 2 is configured by a non-light-transmitting member such as a plywood board in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and is configured by a board surface board in which an obstruction nail (not shown), a guide rail 2b, etc. are provided on the front game board surface. Has been.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is a special symbol (special identification information) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. Is also displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols each of which can be identified is performed, and a definite effect symbol (final stop symbol) that is a variable display result is derived and displayed.

  The effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through an opening 2 c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c in the game board 2. In addition, between the back of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, effect units 300L and 300R described later are provided.

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

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

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to display the number of special figure hold memories in a identifiable manner. It has been. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified, and the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

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

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the first start winning opening are detected by the first start opening switch 22A. If the number of reserved memories is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. In addition, based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the second start winning opening are detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. If the special figure holding storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the second start condition is satisfied.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a large winning opening as a specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 shown in FIG. In this way, the special prize opening as the specific area is an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a player who cannot pass (enter) (or difficult to pass (enter)). Changes to a closed state that is disadvantageous to the user.

  A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) through the big prize opening are detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area 10. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided.

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate 90 (hit ball supply plate) that is held (stored) is provided. A lower plate 91 that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate 90 so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3. The tilt operation of the stick controller 31A attached to the member forming the lower plate 91 is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A, and the pressing operation performed on the push button 31B provided on the member forming the upper plate 90 is pushed. It is detected by the sensor 35B.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, an LED control board 14, various types of data transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Various boards such as a relay board 15 for relaying control signals, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged.

  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. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control. On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 are detected on the main board 11. The transmission wiring is connected. Further, display control is performed on the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like. Wiring for transmitting a command signal is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal, for example. The effect control command includes, for example, a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern indicating a change mode such as a change time of an effect symbol, a type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that performs a control operation by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Output port 105). As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces an effect display. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by electrical components for rendering such as the device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the rendering LED 9, the rendering motor 321, the position sensor 331, and a light emitting diode (LED) (not shown) are mounted.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an effect display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10, the normal game with the normal symbol display 20 is started. After the start of the normal symbol change, if the specified time, which is the normal symbol change time, has elapsed, and the normal symbols other than the normal symbol are displayed in a stopped state, the normal symbol change display result is “out of normal”. Become. If the specific normal symbol (the symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”, and the expansion / release control (tilt control) of the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is performed, and the predetermined symbol is displayed. When time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first special condition game or the big hit game state has ended, for example, after the first start condition is satisfied because the game ball has won the first start winning opening, etc. Then, a special game is started by the first special symbol display 4A. In addition, after the second start condition is established because the game ball has won the second start winning opening, etc., the second start condition is established, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state. Based on this, a special game is started by the second special symbol display 4B.

  In the special game, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, the fixed special symbol (special graphic display result) is derived and displayed when the variable display time elapses. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is displayed in a stopped state, the result is “big hit” as the specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is displayed in a stopped state, it becomes “out of place”. After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the big hit gaming state, a special winning prize ball device 7 has a special prize opening door for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls. In the period until the occurrence of, the grand prize opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.).

  In the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, in response to the start of the special symbol game, the effect symbol variable display is started. In the period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the end of the variation display, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display in which variation continues for effect symbols that are not yet stopped when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. A state or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, the fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed, and the variation display result is “non-probable big hit bonus”. ”Is controlled to the big hit state, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency to the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, the finalized design symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variable big hit combination (also referred to as “probable big hit combination”) is stopped and the fluctuation display result is “probable big hit” When it becomes, it is controlled to the big hit state, and after the end, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variation display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. When the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again to the big hit gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is established, the probability variation control is performed a predetermined number of times after the big hit gaming state ends (for example, the same as the number of time reductions 100) When the special figure game is executed, the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special figure game is started after the jackpot game state is finished is determined to have “probable fall”. When it ends, etc.

  When the short-time control is performed, the normal symbol variation time (normal diagram variation time) in the regular game is shorter than that in the normal state, and the regular symbol variation display result is “normal diagram” in each regular game. The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “winning” is higher than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation display result is “normal hitting”. The second start condition can be established by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control for making it longer than in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity chew support control, high opening control) that is advantageous for the player by enhancing the performance is performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is likely to be established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. Time to become is shortened.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When game control timer interrupt processing is started in the game control main processing, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and command control processing are executed.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or (2) Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the special symbol display 4B and setting of the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is a first start winning or a second starting winning. If there is a winning, the special symbol display result determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern A random number value for determination or the like is extracted, and a start winning process is executed for storing (storing) at the highest level of empty entries in the first special figure reservation storage unit or the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  Further, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to start the special game based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit or the second special figure hold storage unit, and the special figure display result. A special decision that determines (predetermines) whether or not the variation display result of a special symbol or production symbol is to be a “hit” based on numerical data indicating a random number for judgment before the variation display result is derived and displayed. The symbol normal process is executed. That is, when starting the variation display of the special figure game, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to derive and display the jackpot display result as the display result of the variation display based on the random number value stored when the start winning occurs. Processing to determine (lottery) is executed.

  Next, a variation pattern setting process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types, a special symbol variation process for performing a setting for varying a special symbol and a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation, A special symbol stop process is performed to perform settings for stopping the change of the special symbol and stopping and displaying (deriving) the fixed special symbol. In addition, when the variation display result is “big hit”, the big hit release pre-processing, the big hit open process, the big hit release post-processing, and the big hit end process are performed to open and close the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. When a timer interruption occurs in the main process, a command analysis process, an effect control process, and an effect random number update process are executed.

  In the effect control process, the hold display update process for updating the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the display display device 5 to a display corresponding to the storage contents of the hold storage buffer. Execute. Next, in accordance with the value of the production control process flag, a variation pattern designation command reception waiting process for confirming whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100, and variation of the production symbol are started. While controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitoring the end of the variation time according to the process data set in the effect symbol variation start process to be controlled and the process symbol variation start process , Display control of the effect display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, light emission of the effect LED 9, and drive control of the effect units 300L, 300R, etc. An effect symbol variation stop process is performed for performing control for deriving and displaying (stop symbol).

  In the big hit display process, after the end of the variation time, the effect display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. In the big hit game processing, control during the big hit game is performed. In the big hit end effect process, the effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 can execute various effects related to the game such as the effect display variable display control and the notice effect based on the effect control command (control information) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. Has been.

  In addition, as the advance notice effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 during the change display of the effect symbol, for example, a movable advance notice that the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R of the effect units 300L and 300R operate, , A jackpot notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, such as an operation notice that is executed on the condition that the player operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, a reach notice that indicates whether or not to reach, a stop pattern Multiple notices that are executed at the start of variable display or when reach is established, such as a stop symbol notice that alerts the player, or a latent notice that informs whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state (whether or not it is latent) including. In addition, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R of the production units 300L and 300R can perform a movable production during the execution of various productions other than the above-described movable advance notice.

  Next, the production units 300L and 300R will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A is a front view showing a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body of the rendering unit are in the first position, and FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating the first movable body and the second movable body of the rendering unit in the first position. It is a front view which shows the state in two positions. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. 6A is a front view showing the first movable body, the second movable body, and the drive unit, FIG. 6B is a rear view showing the first movable body, the second movable body, and the drive unit, and FIG. It is a front view which shows the principal part of a drive unit. 7A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body are in the first position, and FIG. 7B is a schematic view illustrating a state in which the first movable body is moved to the second position by the forward rotation of the effect motor. FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the first movable body has moved to the first position due to the positive rotation of the production motor, and FIG. 8B illustrates a state in which the second movable body has moved to the first position. FIG. 9A shows a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body are in the first position, and FIG. 9B shows a state in which the second movable body has moved to the second position due to reverse rotation of the effect motor. FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the first movable body has moved to the second position due to the reverse rotation of the production motor, and FIG. 10B illustrates the first movable body and the second movable body to the first position. It is the schematic which shows the state which moved.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the rendering units 300L and 300R include base portions 301L and 301R extending in the vertical direction, and first movable bodies 302L and 302R provided to be operable with respect to the left and right base portions 301L and 301R, respectively. The second movable bodies 303L and 303R, the drive units 304L and 304R for driving the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R, and the decorative body 305L for covering the drive units 304L and 304R from the front side. 305R, and is arranged on the left and right sides of the effect display device 5 between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2. Note that the base portions 301 </ b> L and 301 </ b> R are fixedly provided at predetermined sites behind the effect display device 5.

  The first movable bodies 302L and 302R are disposed above the base portions 301L and 301R, the second movable bodies 303L and 303R are disposed below the base portions 301L and 301R, and the drive units 304L and 304R and the decorative bodies 305L and 305R are provided. It arrange | positions between 1st movable body 302L, 302R and 2nd movable body 303L, 303R.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R are arranged along the base portions 301L and 301R and retract to the left and right sides of the effect display device 5. As shown in FIG. 3 (B), the position is provided so as to be movable (operable) between a second position that is superimposed on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5. In this embodiment, the first position is the initial driving position.

  In addition, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R are disposed on the back side of the decorative bodies 305L and 305R, and are partially covered by the decorative bodies 305L and 305R at the first position. It has become. In the present embodiment, the decorative bodies 305L and 305R are made of a non-translucent member, and cover the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R in an invisible manner. Alternatively, the decorative body 305L and 305R may be configured so as to be seen through a part.

  In addition, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R partially overlap the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 at the first position, but are arranged so as not to overlap. May be. Moreover, although a part is not superimposed on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 at the second position, it may be arranged so as to be entirely superimposed.

  Since the left and right effect units 300L and 300R are formed in a substantially bilaterally symmetric shape and have the same main structure, the right effect unit 300R will be described in detail below by taking the left effect unit 300L as an example. Description of the details will be omitted.

  The base portion 301L is composed of a plate-like member having a vertically long rectangular shape, and is pivoted to pivotally support the lower end of the first movable body 302L at a vertical position in the vicinity of a substantially central position in the vertical direction on the front surface. A shaft 310A and a rotation shaft 310B that pivotally supports the upper end of the second movable body 303L are provided to project. In addition, guide grooves 311A and 311B for moving and guiding the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are formed on the upper and lower portions of the base portion 301L. The guide grooves 311A and 311B are formed so as to be gently curved to the right from the upper and lower ends of the base portion 301L toward the center position in the vertical direction.

  The drive unit 304L includes a drive base 320 assembled to the back surface of the decorative body 305L, an effect motor 321 including a stepping motor attached to the front surface of the drive base 320 so that the rotation shaft 321a protrudes rearward, and the rotation shaft 321a. The first gear 322 fixed to the tip of the first gear 322, the second gear 324 meshed with the idle gear 323 meshed with the first gear 322, the third gear 325 meshed with the first gear 322, and the second gear 324 And drive arms 329A and 329B rotated by a third gear 325.

  On the back surface of the drive base 320, rotational shafts 326A and 326B facing the front and rear directions for rotatably supporting the second gear 324 and the third gear 325, respectively, and one ends of the drive arms 329A and 329B are pivotally supported. Rotating shafts 327A and 327B facing in the front-rear direction and a rotating shaft 326C facing in the front-rear direction for rotatably supporting the idle gear 323 are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6C, the second gear 324 is rotatably supported by the rotation shaft 326A, and a cam portion 328A having a substantially fan shape in rear view is formed on the back surface thereof. Further, the third gear 325 is rotatably supported by the rotation shaft 326B, and a cam portion 328B having a substantially rectangular shape in a rear view is fixed to the back surface thereof. Since the cam portion 328A and the cam portion 328B are formed by partially cutting a circular disk having the same radius around the rotation shafts 326A and 326B, the peripheral surface 328C of the cam portion 328A and the periphery of the cam portion 328B are formed. The surface 328c has an arc shape, and the circumferential length L1 of the circumferential surface 328C of the cam portion 328A is longer than the circumferential length L2 of the circumferential surface 328c of the cam portion 328B (L1). > L2).

  The drive arm 329A has a lower end pivotally supported by the rotation shaft 326A, and a connecting shaft 330a projecting from an upper end portion on the back surface. The drive arm 329B has an upper end pivotally supported by the rotation shaft 326B, and a connecting shaft 330b protruding from a lower end portion on the back surface. Further, a detected portion 332 that is detected by a position sensor 331 (see FIG. 7) that detects that the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are at the first position is formed on the left side portion. .

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are rotated via the first arm 340 and a connecting shaft 342 facing the first arm 340 in the front-rear direction. The second arm 341 is connected to the second arm 341. A bearing hole 344 into which the rotating shafts 310A and 310B are inserted is formed at the end of the first arm 340 on the drive unit 304L side. The rotation shafts 310A and 310B inserted into the bearing holes 344 are provided with a torsion spring 345, and are urged in a direction to always move the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L to the second position. ing. Further, a long hole 343 extending in the vertical direction is formed in the vicinity of the bearing hole 344, and connecting shafts 330a and 330b are inserted into the long hole 343, and drive arms 329A and 329B are connected thereto.

  A connecting shaft 346 is provided at the end of the second arm 341 opposite to the connecting shaft 342, and is inserted into the guide grooves 311A and 311B of the base portion 301L. A decorative cover 347 is attached to the front surface of the second arm 341. Thus, in the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L, one end of the first arm 340 is pivotally supported by the rotation shafts 310A and 310B, and is connected to the first arm 340 via the connection shaft 342. The other end of the second arm 341 is inserted into the guide grooves 311A and 311B, and the first arm 340 and the second arm 341 are oriented vertically when the first movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the first position. When it moves to a 2nd position, it arrange | positions so that a front view may become a substantially square shape.

  Next, driving modes of the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, since the production motor 321 is provided with the rotation shaft 321a facing the back surface, the rotation direction of the rotation shaft 321a is originally based on the back view. For convenience, the rotation direction will be described with reference to the front view.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L have the first movable body 302L and the first movable body 302L as the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L rotate when the rotation shaft 321a of the effect motor 321 rotates forward (clockwise in front view). The two movable bodies 303L start moving from the first position to the second position almost simultaneously. On the other hand, after the second movable body 303L starts moving to the second position by rotating the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 in the reverse rotation (counterclockwise in front view), the first movable body 302L is moved to the first position. The movement to the second position is started. That is, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L have different operation patterns when the rotation shaft 321a of the effect motor 321 rotates forward and reversely.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, first, in a state where the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are in the first position, the first arm 340 and the second arm 341 are respectively It is arranged in a posture that faces up and down. Each first arm 340 is urged to rotate in the direction of tilting to the right side by the urging force of the torsion spring 345 (see FIG. 6), but the connecting shafts 330a and 330b are inserted into the elongated holes 343 of the first arm 340. The peripheral surfaces 328C and 328c of the cam portions 328A and 328B are in contact with the right sides of the inserted drive arms 329A and 329B, and the forward rotation of the drive arm 329A and the reverse rotation of the drive arm 329B are restricted, so that It is maintained in a posture that faces the direction. Further, the detected portion 332 is detected by the position sensor 331 at the first position.

  Here, when the effect control CPU 120 rotates the rotation shaft 321a of the effect motor 321 in the forward direction, the first gear 322 and the second gear 324 are connected via the idle gear 323 as shown in FIG. While rotating forward, the third gear 325 rotates backward. When the first gear 322 and the cam portion 328A rotate forward about 90 degrees and the third gear 325 and the cam portion 328B rotate backward about 90 degrees, the right side of the drive arms 329A and 329B and the cam portion 328A are rotated. , 328B and the peripheral surfaces 328C, 328c are released almost simultaneously, and the driving arm 329A rotates forward and the driving arm 329B rotates reversely by the urging force of the torsion spring 345. Then, the right side of the drive arms 329A and 329B comes into contact with the peripheral surfaces 328D and 328d, so that the rotation is restricted.

  When the first arm 340 is rotated by the rotation of the drive arms 329A and 329B and tilted to the right side, the second arm 341 moves so as to be pulled diagonally to the right side and protrudes to the right side with respect to the base portion 301L. The first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are disposed at the second position (see FIG. 7B).

  The production control CPU 120 starts the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L from the first position, for example, when the position sensor 331 no longer detects the detected portion 332 (position sensor 331; off). By turning off the rendering motor 321 when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated by the number of steps necessary to move to the second position, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are in the first state. Although the two positions are maintained, for example, a non-energized state (off) based on a detection state of a position sensor (not shown) that detects that the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are in the second position. By doing so, the second position may be maintained.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 302L are rotated by rotating the rotation shaft 321a of the effect motor 321 in the forward direction even after the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are moved to the second position. The movable body 303L may return to the first position.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, after the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are moved to the second position, even if the rotation shaft 321a continues to rotate normally, the cam portion for a while. Since 328A and 328B rotate on the opposite side of the drive arms 329A and 329B, the drive arms 329A and 329B do not rotate. As shown in FIG. 8A, first, the peripheral surface 328E of the cam portion 328A comes into contact with the right side of the drive arm 329A, and the first arm 340 rotates reversely by rotating the drive arm 329A reversely. Therefore, the first movable body 302L moves from the second position to the first position.

  Next, after the first movable body 302L reaches the first position, the peripheral surface 328e of the cam portion 328B comes into contact with the right side of the drive arm 329B, and the drive arm 329B is moved forward as shown in FIG. By rotating, the first arm 340 rotates in the reverse direction, so that the second movable body 303L moves from the second position to the first position. Note that while the second movable body 303L moves from the second position to the first position, the peripheral surface 328C of the cam portion 328A is in sliding contact with the right side of the drive arm 329A. Held in position. Thereafter, when the rotation shaft 321a rotates positively by a predetermined angle, the cam portions 328A and 328B return to the initial driving state shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the position sensor 331 detects the detected portion 332, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect motor 321 in a non-energized state (off), so that the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are in the first state. Maintained in one position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the state where the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are in the first position, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the rotation shaft 321a of the effect motor 321 in the reverse direction. Then, the first gear 322 and the second gear 324 rotate in reverse via the idle gear 323, and the third gear 325 rotates in the forward direction. Then, when the first gear 322 and the cam portion 328A rotate backward by about 90 degrees and the third gear 325 and the cam portion 328B rotate forward by about 90 degrees, first, the right side of the drive arm 329B and the cam portion 328B are rotated. The sliding contact with the peripheral surface 328c is released, and the driving arm 329B rotates reversely by the biasing force of the torsion spring 345. Then, the right side of the drive arm 329B comes into contact with the peripheral surface 328d of the cam portion 328B and rotation is restricted.

  Then, when the first arm 340 rotates and tilts to the right side due to the rotation of the drive arm 329B, the second arm 341 moves so as to be pulled obliquely to the right side and protrudes to the right side with respect to the base portion 301L, so that the second The movable body 303L is disposed at the second position (see FIG. 9B).

  On the other hand, after the second movable body 303L reaches the second position, the contact between the peripheral surface 328C of the cam portion 328A and the right side of the drive arm 329A is released, and the drive arm 329A rotates in the forward direction. As shown to (A), since the 1st arm 340 rotates forward, the 1st movable body 302L moves to a 2nd position from a 1st position. Note that while the first movable body 302L moves from the first position to the second position, the cam portion 328B rotates on the opposite side of the drive arm 329B and the drive arm 329B does not rotate, so the second movable body 303L. Is held in the second position.

  Also, in the case of the reverse rotation of the rotation shaft 321a, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are moved to the second position by rotating the rotation shaft 321a of the effect motor 321 in the reverse direction. The body 302L and the second movable body 303L may return to the first position.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, after the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are moved to the second position, even if the rotation shaft 321a continues to rotate backward, the cam portion for a while. Since 328A and 328B rotate on the opposite side of the drive arms 329A and 329B, the drive arms 329A and 329B do not rotate. Although not particularly illustrated, the right side of the drive arms 329A and 329B, the peripheral surface 328D of the cam portion 328A, and the peripheral surface 328e of the cam portion 328B are in contact with each other almost simultaneously, the drive arm 329A is rotated in the reverse direction, and the drive arm 329B is rotated forward. By rotating, as shown in FIG. 10B, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L move from the second position to the first position almost simultaneously. Thereafter, the rotating shaft 321a rotates reverse by a predetermined angle, so that the cam portions 328A and 328B return to the initial driving state shown in FIG.

  Next, the relationship between the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 and the operation modes of the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L will be described based on the timing charts of FIGS. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing operation patterns of the first movable body and the second movable body when the effect motor is rotated forward and backward. 12A is an explanatory diagram for comparing the operation patterns of the first movable body when the effect motor is rotated forward and backward, and FIG. 12B is a diagram when the effect motor is rotated forward and reverse. It is explanatory drawing for comparing the operation pattern of 2 movable bodies. FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams for comparing the operation patterns of the first movable body and the second movable body to the second position when the production motor is rotated forward, and FIG. 13B is the production motor rotated backward. It is explanatory drawing of. FIGS. 14A and 14B are diagrams for comparing the operation patterns of the first movable body and the second movable body to the first position when the production motor is rotated forward, and FIG. 14B is the reverse rotation of the production motor. It is explanatory drawing of. FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing an operation pattern of the first movable body as the first modification of the present invention. FIGS. 16A and 16B are explanatory views showing operation patterns of the movable body as the second modification of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 moves the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L from the first position to the second position, and then returns from the second position to the first position. The rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 is rotated forward in the forward direction over a predetermined period T1, or the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 is rotated in the reverse direction in the front view over a predetermined period T2. These predetermined periods T1 and T2 are synchronized, and are necessary for moving the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L from the first position to the second position and then returning from the second position to the first position. This is a period required to rotate the rotating shaft 321a by the number of steps. In this embodiment, the cam portions 328A and 328B are rotated once at a predetermined rotational speed from the state where the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are in the first position. Therefore, the predetermined periods T1 and T2 can be variously changed according to the rotation speed of the rotation shaft 321a.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 11, regions A and A ′ surrounded by dotted lines indicate an operation pattern of the first movable body 302L when the rotation shaft 321a of the effect motor 321 rotates forward, and regions B and B 'Shows an operation pattern of the second movable body 303L when the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 is rotated forward, and regions C and C' are the first when the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 is reversely rotated. An operation pattern of the first movable body 302L is shown, and regions D and D ′ show an operation pattern of the second movable body 303L when the rotating shaft 321a of the production motor 321 rotates in the reverse direction.

  First, the case where the rotary shaft 321a of the production motor 321 is rotated forward in the normal direction for a predetermined period T1 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) will be described. After the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 starts rotating in the forward direction (ta1), when a predetermined period (for example, about 0.5 seconds) elapses, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are The movement from the first position to the second position is started at approximately the same timing (ta2), and the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L reach the second position almost simultaneously. Next, when a predetermined period (for example, about 3 seconds) elapses, first, the first movable body 302L starts to move from the second position to the first position (ta3) and returns to the first position. Thereafter, the second movable body 303L starts moving from the second position to the first position (ta4), and returns to the first position. Then, when a predetermined period (for example, about 1 second) elapses, the forward rotation of the rotating shaft 321a is stopped (ta5).

  In FIGS. 7 and 8, the forward rotation of the rotating shaft 321a is temporarily stopped after the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L reach the second position, but over a predetermined period T1. The rotating shaft 321a may be rotated without stopping.

  Next, the case where the rotating shaft 321a of the production motor 321 is rotated in the reverse direction when viewed from the front over a predetermined period T2 will be described. After the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 starts rotating in the reverse direction (ta6), when a predetermined period (for example, about 1 second) elapses, the second movable body 303L is first moved from the first position to the second position. Starts moving to (ta7) and reaches the second position. Thereafter, the first movable body 302L starts moving from the first position to the second position (ta8) and reaches the second position. Next, when a predetermined period (for example, about 3 seconds) elapses, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L start moving from the second position to the first position at substantially the same timing (ta9), The first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L return to the first position almost simultaneously. Then, when a predetermined period (for example, about 0.5 seconds) elapses, the reverse rotation of the rotating shaft 321a is stopped (ta10).

  In FIGS. 9 and 10, the forward rotation of the rotary shaft 321a is temporarily stopped after the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L reach the second position, but over a predetermined period T2. The rotating shaft 321a may be rotated without stopping.

  As described above, when the rotary shaft 321a is rotated forward in the normal direction over the predetermined period T1, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L move from the first position to the second position almost simultaneously. Then, after the first movable body 302L moves from the second position to the first position, the second movable body 303L moves from the second position to the first position, and returns to the initial driving state. Further, when the rotary shaft 321a is rotated in the reverse direction from the front over a predetermined period T2, the second movable body 303L moves from the first position to the second position, and then the first movable body 302L moves from the first position to the second position. To do. Then, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L move from the second position to the first position almost simultaneously.

  That is, when the rotating shaft 321a is rotated forwardly, Both the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L advance → 2. First movable body 302L is retracted → 3. The second movable body 303L operates in the order of retraction, and when the rotating shaft 321a rotates in the reverse direction, The second movable body 303L advances → 2. The first movable body 302L operates in the order of advancement → the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L. A series of operations of the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward, and the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated reversely. This series of operations is the opposite of that (see FIG. 11).

  Here, based on FIG. 12A, the operation pattern of the first movable body 302L when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward, and the operation pattern of the first movable body 302L when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated reversely. And compare. The period from the start of rotation of the rotation shaft 321a until the first movable body 302L starts moving from the first position to the second position is the period from ta6 to ta8 than the period from ta1 to ta2. Is getting longer. That is, the timing at which the first movable body 302L starts to move from the first position to the second position differs between when the rotating shaft 321a is rotated forward and when it is rotated backward. As described above, the first movable body 302L moves toward the second position in the first operation pattern by rotating the rotation shaft 321a in the first position when the first movable body 302L is in the first position, and the rotation shaft when the first movable body 302L is in the first position. When 321a rotates in the reverse direction, it moves toward the second position in a second motion pattern different from the first motion pattern.

  The period from the start of rotation of the rotation shaft 321a to the start of the movement of the first movable body 302L from the second position to the first position is a period from ta6 to ta9 rather than a period from ta1 to ta3. Is longer. That is, the timing at which the first movable body 302L starts to move from the second position to the first position differs depending on whether the rotary shaft 321a is rotated forward or reverse. As described above, the first movable body 302L moves toward the first position in the third operation pattern when the rotation shaft 321a rotates in the forward direction when the first movable body 302L is in the second position, and rotates in the third position. When 321a rotates in the reverse direction, it moves toward the first position in a fourth operation pattern different from the third operation pattern.

  Next, based on FIG. 12B, the operation pattern of the second movable body 303L when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward, and the operation pattern of the second movable body 303L when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated reversely. And compare. The period from the start of rotation of the rotating shaft 321a until the second movable body 303L starts moving from the first position to the second position is the period from ta6 to ta7 than the period from ta1 to ta2. Is getting longer. That is, the timing at which the second movable body 303L starts to move from the first position to the second position differs depending on whether the rotary shaft 321a is rotated forward or reverse. As described above, the second movable body 303L moves toward the second position in the first operation pattern when the rotating shaft 321a rotates forward when the second movable body 303L is in the first position, and rotates when the second movable body 303L is in the first position. When 321a rotates in the reverse direction, it moves toward the second position in a second motion pattern different from the first motion pattern.

  Further, the period from the start of rotation of the rotation shaft 321a to the start of the movement of the second movable body 303L from the second position to the first position is a period from ta6 to ta9 than the period from ta1 to ta4. Is longer. That is, the timing at which the second movable body 303L starts to move from the second position to the first position differs depending on whether the rotary shaft 321a is rotated forward or reverse. As described above, the second movable body 303L operates toward the first position in the third operation pattern when the rotation shaft 321a rotates forward when the second movable body 303L is at the second position, and rotates when the second movable body 303L is at the second position. When 321a rotates in the reverse direction, it moves toward the first position in a fourth operation pattern different from the third operation pattern.

  Next, based on FIGS. 13A and 13B, the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward with respect to the operation pattern when the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L move from the first position to the second position. Compare with the case of reverse rotation. First, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are moved from the first position to the second position after the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a is started. The period until the movement to is started is the same from ta1 to ta2. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated in the reverse direction, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are moved from the first position to the second position after the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a is started. The period from the start to the start of the movement is longer in the period from ta6 to ta8 than in the period from ta6 to ta7.

  That is, when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward, the timing at which the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L start moving from the first position to the second position after the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a is the same. However, when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated in the reverse direction, the timing at which the first movable body 302L starts moving from the first position to the second position after the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a is started, and the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a is The timing when the second movable body 303L starts to move from the first position to the second position after the start is different.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 13A, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are rotated in the first position by rotating the rotation shaft 321a in the first position. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the rotary shaft 321a rotates in the reverse direction when it is in the first position, the second movement pattern differs from the first movement pattern to the second position. It is possible to move towards.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in the first operation pattern, the order in which the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L start operating after the rotation shaft 321a rotates is the same. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the second pattern, the second movable body 303L starts to operate first after the rotation shaft 321a rotates, and then the first movable body 302L starts to operate. To do. That is, the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern are different in the order in which the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L start their operations after the rotation shaft 321a rotates.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, in the first operation pattern, the number of movable bodies that start the operation at the same timing by the rotation of the rotating shaft 321a is two, whereas FIG. As shown in the figure, in the second pattern, the number of movable bodies that start the operation at the same timing by the rotation of the rotating shaft 321a is zero. That is, the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern differ in the number of movable bodies that start the operation at the same timing due to the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a.

  Further, based on FIGS. 14A and 14B, the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward with respect to the operation pattern when the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L move from the second position to the first position. Compare the case with the case of reverse rotation. First, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are moved from the second position to the first position after the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a is started. The period from the start to the start of the movement is longer in the period from ta1 to ta4 than in the period from ta1 to ta3. As shown in FIG. 14B, when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated in the reverse direction, the period until the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L start moving from the second position to the first position is as follows. , Ta1 to ta9 are the same.

  That is, when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward, the timing when the first movable body 302L starts to move from the second position to the first position after the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a starts, and the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a starts. The timing when the second movable body 303L starts to move from the second position to the first position is different, but when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated in the reverse direction, the first rotation after the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a is started. The timing at which the movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L start to move from the second position to the first position is the same.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 14A, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L have the first movement pattern 321a in the third operation pattern when the rotation shaft 321a rotates in the forward direction. As shown in FIG. 14 (B), when the rotary shaft 321a rotates in the reverse direction when it is in the second position, the fourth movement pattern differs from the third movement pattern to the second position. You can move towards.

  Furthermore, the effect by the movable body executed by the effect control CPU 120 may be executable when the effect condition is satisfied. Note that “the production condition is satisfied” means that a certain production is selected as the production to be executed during the display of fluctuation of the production symbol, and the premise for enabling the movement of the movable body during the production of the production is satisfied. Say. For example, the player may be prompted to operate the motion detection means in a certain effect, and the effect by the movable body may be executed when the effect condition is satisfied when the player operates the motion detection means. In addition, when a mission is presented in a certain performance, and the performance condition is satisfied when the mission is achieved, the effect by the movable body may be executed. Furthermore, an effect that the characters battle in a certain effect is included, and the effect by the movable body may be executed as if the effect condition is satisfied when the character on the player side (the friend side) wins. When a quiz is presented in a certain effect and the player has answered the quiz correctly, the effect by the movable body may be executed assuming that the effect condition is satisfied. The motion detection means is not particularly limited as long as it can detect the player's motion. For example, a stick controller 31A that can detect the tilting motion of the player, a push button 31B that can detect the player's pressing motion, Examples include an infrared sensor and a photo sensor that can detect an operation of holding a player's hand, and a touch sensor that can detect a contact operation by the player's hand.

  When an effect is selected as an effect to be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol, and when the premise for enabling the operation of the movable body is satisfied during the execution of the effect, the effect condition is established and the movable object is Operate. At this time, depending on the effect selected as the effect to be executed during the effect symbol variation display, the movable body may already be operating and the movable body may not be located at the first position (drive initial position). . In such a case, if it takes time to move to the second position (advance position) when the production condition is satisfied and the movable body operates, the attention of the player may be dispersed and the production may be less interesting. . When the movable body is located at the initial position and the production motor rotates and the movable body moves to the second position, the time required for the movement of the movable body to the second position is the rotation of the production motor. When the movable body is already operating and the movable body is not positioned at the first position, the production motor has already rotated to some extent forward or reverse to a certain extent regardless of the direction (forward direction, reverse direction). However, since the movable body is approaching the second position, the time required to reach the second position of the movable body varies depending on the rotation direction of the production motor. Therefore, in order to enable quick movement of the movable body to the second position, the production motor selectively performs forward rotation or reverse rotation so that the movement time of the movable body to the second position is shortened. It can be carried out. In addition, when the movable body is already operating and the movable body is not positioned at the first position, when the rendering condition is satisfied and the movable body operates and moves to the second position, the first position is temporarily reached. Moving may be performed. Regarding the movement of the movable body to the first position, the effect motor can selectively perform forward rotation or reverse rotation from the viewpoint of shortening the movement time.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are in the first position as shown in FIG. When the rotation shaft 321a rotates forward, the first movement pattern moves toward the second position. As shown in FIG. 13B, the rotation shaft 321a rotates in the reverse direction when the rotation shaft 321a is at the first position. Accordingly, the second movement pattern different from the first movement pattern may move toward the second position. As described above, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R have different operation patterns from the first position to the second position only by changing the rotation direction of the rotation shaft 321a of the one production motor 321. Since it operates, the operation patterns of the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R can be increased while suppressing the number of parts. Further, the effect control CPU 120 increases the operation patterns of the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R only by rotating the one effect motor 321 forward or reverse over a predetermined period T1 or T2. Therefore, the control load of the production motor 321 by the production control CPU 120 can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R are provided as a plurality of movable bodies that are interlocked with the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321. FIG. As shown, in the first operation pattern, the order in which the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L start operating after the rotation shaft 321a rotates is the same, whereas FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, in the second pattern, the second movable body 303L starts to operate first after the rotation shaft 321a rotates, and then the first movable body 302L starts to operate. That is, the order in which the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L start operating after the rotation shaft 321a rotates may be different between the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern. By doing in this way, an operation pattern can be easily changed only by changing the order which the 1st movable bodies 302L and 302R and the 2nd movable bodies 303L and 303R start operation.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 moves the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L from the first position to the second position, and then moves the second movable position from the second position to the second position. When returning to the first position, the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 is rotated forward in the normal direction for a predetermined period T1, or the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 is rotated in the reverse direction in the front view over the predetermined period T2. By doing so, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L that have moved to the second position can be returned to the first position without changing the rotation direction of the rotation shaft 321a. The control load is reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R are provided as a plurality of movable bodies that are interlocked with the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321. FIG. As shown in the figure, in the first operation pattern, the number of movable bodies that start the operation at the same timing by the rotation of the rotating shaft 321a is two, whereas as shown in FIG. 13B, the second pattern In, the number of movable bodies that start the operation at the same timing by the rotation of the rotating shaft 321a is zero. That is, the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern differ in the number of movable bodies that start the operation at the same timing due to the rotation of the rotation shaft 321a. As described above, the operation pattern can be varied only by changing the number of movable bodies that start the operation at the same timing.

  In the present embodiment, there is a period in which the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R do not operate even when the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 is rotating. Specifically, for example, during the period in which the right side of the drive arms 329A and 329B and the peripheral surfaces 328C and 328c of the cam portions 328A and 328B are in sliding contact, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303R are in the first position. May be maintained. By doing so, the operation of the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R can be stopped without stopping the rotation of the rotating shaft 321a. It is possible to diversify the operation patterns of the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R.

  Further, in this embodiment, cam portions 328A and 328B rotated by the production motor 321 are provided, and the drive arms 329A and 329B of the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R are cam portions 328A and 328B. 328C, 328c, 328D, 328d, 328E, and 328e, and the cam portions 328A and 328B are operated by the production motor 321 so that the cam portions 328A and 328B rotate. The operation patterns of the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R can be easily changed.

  In the present embodiment, the second operation pattern different from the first operation pattern is, for example, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable body 303L after the rotation shaft 321a is rotated with respect to the first operation pattern. , 303R has a different operation pattern in which the operation timing to start moving to the second position is different, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first movable bodies 302L, 302R and the second movable bodies 303L, 303R It includes an operation pattern or the like in which at least one of the movement speed when moving to the second position, the movement trajectory when the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R move to the second position, and the like are different. .

  In this embodiment, when the production condition is satisfied and the movable body such as the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R are operated by the production motor 321, according to the position of the movable body, The first operation pattern may be selected and executed so that the moving time of the movable body to the second position is shortened, or the second operation pattern may be selected and executed. By doing in this way, when the production condition is satisfied and the movable body operates, the movable body can quickly move to the second position. If it takes a long time to move the movable body to the second position, the player's attention may be dispersed and the effect of the presentation may be reduced. However, if the movable body can move quickly to the second position, It is possible to prevent a reduction in the production effect.

  Here, Modification 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing an operation pattern of the first movable body as the first modification of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 15, for example, by rotating the rotating shaft 321a forward, the moving speed when moving the first movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position is as follows. By rotating the rotating shaft 321a in the reverse direction, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R are rotated by changing the moving speed when moving the first movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position. The shaft 321a may be moved in the first motion pattern by rotating the shaft 321a in the forward direction, and may be moved in the second motion pattern by rotating the shaft 321a in the reverse direction.

  Although not particularly illustrated, when the rotating shaft 321a is rotated forward, the moving speed from the first position to the second position is high, and the moving speed from the second position to the first position is low. In the case of reverse rotation, even if the moving speed from the first position to the second position is low and the moving speed from the second position to the first position is high, the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern are made different. be able to.

  Next, a second modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing an operation pattern of the movable body as the second modification of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the movable body 500 as the second modification is provided in sliding contact with the circumferential surface of a disc-shaped cam member 501 that rotates about a rotation shaft 502 by a drive motor (not shown). By rotation, it is provided so as to be movable up and down between a lower first position and an upper second position. The cam member 501 has a right circumferential surface shape and a left circumferential surface shape different from each other with the vertical line Y passing through the rotation shaft 502 as a reference when viewed from the front. Specifically, a convex portion 503 protrudes from the left peripheral surface of the vertical line Y, and a convex portion whose projection dimension from the peripheral surface is smaller than that of the convex portion 503 is provided on the right peripheral surface of the vertical line Y. 504 and 505 are projected.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 16A, the movable body 500 starts rotating when the rotation shaft 502 of the drive motor rotates forward (clockwise in front view) when the movable body 500 is in the first position. After a while, it rises by slidably contacting the convex portion 503, and is arranged at the second position when the cam member 501 rotates about 180 degrees.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16B, the movable body 500 starts rotating when the rotation shaft 502 of the drive motor rotates in the reverse direction (counterclockwise when viewed from the front) when the movable body 500 is in the first position. After a while, the slidable contact with the convex portions 504 and 505 is repeated to rise and lower, and finally, the slidable contact with the convex portion 503 and the cam member 501 rotate about 180 degrees are arranged at the second position. As described above, the movable body 500 as the second modified example operates toward the second position in the first operation pattern shown in FIG. 16A when the rotating shaft 502 rotates in the forward direction when the movable body 500 is in the first position. When the rotary shaft 502 rotates in the reverse direction when in the first position, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), the second movement pattern different from the first movement pattern is operated toward the second position. To do.

  That is, when the movable member 500 that is in sliding contact is rotated in the reverse direction from when the cam member 501 is rotated forward only by making the peripheral surface shape of one cam member 501 different between the left peripheral surface portion and the right peripheral surface portion. Can be moved from the first position to the second position in different operation patterns.

  In the embodiment, the two movable bodies (the first movable body 302L and the second movable body) interlocked with the rendering motor 321 are used as the movable body that is moved from the first position to the second position by the single rendering motor 321. 303L or the first movable body 302R and the second movable body 303R). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as in Modification 2, one movable body moves from the first position to the second position. The operation pattern during operation may be different depending on the rotation direction of the rotation shaft 321a. Further, the operation pattern when three or more movable bodies move from the first position to the second position may be different depending on the rotation direction of the rotation shaft 321a.

  In the embodiment, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 302L are rotated by rotating the rotation shaft 321a of the production motor 321 for a predetermined period T1, T2 (period until the cam portions 328A, 328B make one rotation). The body 303L moves from the first position to the second position, and then returns from the second position to the first position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the rotating shaft 321a is rotated forward. If the operation pattern from the first position to the second position is different between when rotating backward, the operation pattern from the second position to the first position may not be different. Alternatively, if the operation pattern from the second position to the first position is different between when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward and when it is rotated backward, the operation pattern from the first position to the second position is not different. May be.

  Moreover, in the said Example, 1st movable body 302L, 302R and 2nd movable body 303L, 303R are between the 1st position retracted to the side of the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and the 2nd position superimposed on a display screen. Although provided to be movable in the left-right direction, it is not limited to this, and may be provided to be movable in the up-down direction, or may be provided to be movable in the front-rear direction.

  In the embodiment, the cam portions 328A and 328B are rotated once by rotating the rotating shaft 321a of the production motor 321 forward or reverse over the predetermined periods T1 and T2, and thereby the first movable body 302L and the first movable body 302L are rotated. 2 The movable body 303L moves from the first position to the second position and then returns from the second position to the first position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rotation shaft of the effect motor 321 is not limited thereto. By rotating 321a forward or backward over a predetermined period T1, T2, the cam portions 328A, 328B rotate two or more times so that the reciprocating rotation operation between the first position and the second position is repeated twice or more. It may be.

  In the embodiment, a series of operations of the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L when the rotary shaft 321a is rotated forward, and the first movable body 302L and the rotary shaft 321a when rotated reversely. The series of operations of the second movable body 303L is diametrically opposite in time series, but is not limited to this, and the series of operation patterns at the time of forward rotation and reverse rotation are completely different. Also good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the peripheral surface shapes of the plurality of cam portions 328A and 328B that are linked to the one production motor 321 are different, so that each of the cases where the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forwardly or reversely. The operation pattern of the first movable body 302L and the operation pattern of the second movable body 303L are different from each other. However, the operation pattern is not limited to this. If the operation patterns of the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are different from each other, the operation pattern of the first movable body 302L is not necessarily different from the case where the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward or backward. The operation pattern of the second movable body 303L may not be different.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 302L and the first movable body 302L and the first rotating body 321L are rotated depending on whether the rotating shaft 321a is rotated forward or backward by rotating the cam portions 328A and 328B having different peripheral shapes by the effect motor 321. Although the operation patterns of the two movable bodies 303L are different, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body may be operated by a production motor 321 via a link mechanism or a gear mechanism.

  In the embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (when power supply is started), the initial operations of the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R of the rendering units 300L and 300R are performed. Processing (for example, the production motor 321 is driven based on the detection result of the position sensor 331 or the like to move the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R to the first position which is the initial driving position). When the processing is executed, it is preferable to confirm the operation when the rotation shaft 321a of the effect motor 321 is rotated forward and the operation when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated backward.

  However, in the case where only one of the normal rotation and the reverse rotation is confirmed, for example, a rotation that performs an operation that is most likely to cause a malfunction in the operations of the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R is performed. It is preferable to select. In the above-described embodiment, when performing an operation of simultaneously returning both the upper and lower first movable bodies 302L and 303L against the biasing force of the torsion spring 345 from the second position to the first position, Since it seems that the load is most applied to the motor 321, it is preferable to perform an operation of rotating the rotating shaft 321a in the reverse direction.

  In the initial operation process, when the operation is confirmed only for one of the predetermined rotations (for example, reverse rotation) of the normal rotation and the reverse rotation, the operation for returning to the first position as the initial drive position is performed. Nevertheless, when the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R do not return to the first position, the initial stage of rotating the rotation shaft 321a (production motor 321) in a different direction (for example, normal rotation). Operation processing may be executed. If each movable body does not return to the first position even if the rotary shaft 321a (production motor 321) is rotated in a predetermined direction (for example, reverse rotation), the obstacle is caught by one of the gears and becomes normal. Possible causes such as inability to operate. In such a case, there is a possibility that the obstruction of the obstacle may be resolved by rotating the rotating shaft 321a (production motor 321) in a different direction (for example, normal rotation). Each movable body can be normally returned to the first position. Further, in a situation where each movable body cannot return to the first position for some reason, damage to the components occurs when the operation of rotating the rotary shaft 321a (the production motor 321) in a predetermined direction (for example, reverse rotation) is repeated. In such a case, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a new problem by rotating the rotating shaft 321a (production motor 321) in a different direction (for example, normal rotation). it can.

  In addition, even if the rotary shaft 321a (production motor 321) is rotated in one predetermined direction (for example, reverse rotation) in the initial operation process, the respective movable bodies do not return to the first position. Even when an initial operation process for rotating the motor 321) in a different direction (for example, forward rotation) is performed, if each movable body does not return to the first position, the rotary shaft 321a (the production motor 321) is again generated. ) In a predetermined direction (for example, reverse rotation) may be performed. Thus, by performing different controls without repeating the same control continuously when it is not possible to return to the first position normally, it is possible to increase the possibility that the problem is solved. When each movable body does not return to the first position, each movable body returns to the first position through an initial operation process in which the rotating shaft 321a (production motor 321) rotates forward and an initial operation process in which the rotary shaft 321a rotates backward. May be repeated alternately, or if it does not return to the first position after a predetermined number of times, the initial operation process is canceled as an error state (for example, the operation stop of the movable body, the stop of the game, the error notification, etc.) May be.

  In addition, even if the rotary shaft 321a (production motor 321) is rotated in one predetermined direction (for example, reverse rotation) in the initial operation process, the respective movable bodies do not return to the first position. Even when the initial operation process for rotating the motor 321) in a different direction (for example, forward rotation) is performed, if each movable body does not return to the first position, the initial operation process is stopped and the above-described error occurs. It is good also as a state. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of new problems such as breakage of parts by forcibly operating in a situation where it does not operate normally.

  The initial operation process may be a process of operating each movable body in the first operation pattern or the second operation pattern and then returning the movable body to the first position which is the initial drive position. It may be a process of directly returning the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the position when the power is turned on to the first position.

  In addition, the process of returning each movable body to the first position, which is the initial driving position, is not limited to the initial operation process when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and may be performed when the specific condition is satisfied. . Specific conditions are: when the variable display is finished, when the variable display is not executed for a certain period of time, and when the game state changes (for example, transition to a big hit game state, a probable variable state, a short time state, etc.) Each time the variable display is executed a specific number of times (for example, 100 times), it may be established when each movable body is not operating for a certain period (for example, 10 times of variable display, 1 hour, etc.). .

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to move the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L to the first position, which is the initial driving position, by rotating the rotating shaft 321a forward or backward. In any rotation direction, when the position sensor 331 detects the detected portion 332, the presentation motor 321 is turned off so that the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are in the first state. It was intended to be maintained in one position. However, when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated forward and moved to the first position, and when the rotation shaft 321a is rotated backward and moved to the first position, the respective gears (for example, the first gear 322, the idle gear 323, Under the influence of backlash of the second gear 324 and the third gear 325), the positional relationship of the respective gears is slightly different even in a situation where the same first position is maintained, and the next first movable body 302L and There is a possibility of affecting the operation of the second movable body 303L (for example, the timing of starting movement is different). Therefore, when the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are moved to the first position which is the initial driving position, the rotating shaft 321a may be rotated forward or backward. The rotary shaft 321a (the production motor 321) is rotated in a predetermined direction (for example, normal rotation) immediately before the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are maintained (stopped) at the first position. It may be. In this way, even when the rotary shaft 321a is moved forwardly or moved backward, it is finally moved in a predetermined direction (forward rotation). ) To rotate the rotating shaft 321a, the state of each gear when maintaining (stopping) the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L at the first position can be made constant. It is possible to prevent the backlash from affecting the next operation.

  In addition, as a method of rotating the rotation shaft 321a (the production motor 321) in a predetermined direction immediately before the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are maintained (stopped) at the first position, a position sensor may be used. The rotation shaft 321a may be rotated in a predetermined direction based on the detection of the detected portion 332 by the 331, or a second position sensor different from the position sensor 331 is further provided, and the second position sensor The rotation shaft 321a may be rotated in a predetermined direction based on the detection of the detected portion 332. When the rotation shaft 321a is rotated in one predetermined direction based on the detection of the detected part 332 by the position sensor 331, the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are not displaced from the first position. Therefore, it is desirable to rotate the rotation shaft 321a in a predetermined direction by a slight amount (number of steps). In the case where the rotation shaft 321a is rotated in a predetermined direction based on the detection of the detected portion 332 by the second position sensor, the detected portion 332 may be rotated until it is detected by the position sensor 331. Alternatively, it may be rotated by a predetermined amount (the number of steps necessary to move to the first position).

  As an amount (number of steps) to rotate the rotation shaft 321a (production motor 321) in a predetermined direction immediately before the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are maintained (stopped) at the first position. May be an amount (number of steps) that can be visually recognized when the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are moving, or a slight amount (number of steps) that is not visually recognized as moving. ). Even if the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L are maintained (stopped) at the first position even if they are rotated by a slight amount (number of steps) in a predetermined direction, the state of each gear is kept constant. Therefore, in the case where the second position sensor is provided, the second position sensor is provided in the vicinity of the position sensor 331, and the second position sensor causes the first movable body 302L and the second movable body 303L to be in the vicinity of the first position. It is desirable to detect that the

  Further, in this embodiment, the CPU 103 as an advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, a short time state, etc.) and a motor control for controlling the effecting motor 321. For example, when the first movable bodies 302L, 302R and the second movable bodies 303L, 303R are operated by the presentation motor 321, the CPU 103 for the presentation control controls the advantageous state. Depending on whether or not the rotation is controlled, the rotation direction of the rotation shaft 321a may be varied.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the effect control CPU 120 uses the first movable body as a notice effect that suggests the possibility that the display result of the effect symbol variation display becomes a jackpot display result. When executing a movable effect for operating 302L, 302R or the second movable bodies 303L, 303R, the movable effect is executed at a higher rate when the variable display result becomes the jackpot display result than when it becomes the dismissal display result. By doing this, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the movable performance will be executed.

  Whether the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R are operated according to the first operation pattern or the second operation pattern depending on whether or not the variable display result is a jackpot display result. In this way, the expectation of jackpot differs between the case of operating with the first operation pattern and the case of operating with the second operation pattern. it can.

  Such a movable effect can be applied not only to a big hit announcement, but also to various effects such as a reach announcement, a stop symbol announcement, and a latent suggestion effect as described above. In addition, the above-described advantageous state for the player means a specific gaming state (such as a big hit) that is advantageous for a player who can acquire a lot of game media, and a plurality of types of specification that differ in the expected value of the game media that can be acquired. A gaming state (a big hit with a different number of rounds, etc.), a high base state (time-short state) in which the conditions for paying out a prize ball are more easily established than in a normal gaming state, High probability state), high probability low base state (latency probability variation state), special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), and a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, etc. Depending on whether or not it is done, the rotation direction of the rotating shaft 321a may be varied.

  Further, in one effect such as a big hit announcement, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R are operated in the first operation pattern or the second operation pattern by changing the rotation direction of the rotation shaft 321a. In the case where a movable effect can be executed in a plurality of effects, for example, in one effect, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R are used. May be operated with a different operation pattern depending on the type of effect, such as operating with the second operation pattern for other effects. By doing in this way, an operation pattern can be easily varied by each production.

  Further, the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R may include LEDs. Further, the color of light emission and the mode of light emission (blinking, color change, etc.) are not particularly limited. If the movable body emits light according to the production, the interest can be improved.

  Moreover, according to the operation pattern of a movable body, the color and light emission mode which LED for production produces may change. For example, the game board 2 is provided with four effect LED lamps (first effect LED lamp, second effect LED lamp, third effect LED lamp, and fourth effect LED lamp), and a movable body. The lighting pattern of the production LED lamp may be changed according to the operation pattern. Specifically, in the effect that the four movable bodies of the first movable bodies 302L and 302R and the second movable bodies 303L and 303R operate in order, the light is turned on as the number of movable bodies that are operating increases. You may make it also increase the number of LED lamps for production. A pattern (operation pattern A) in which the movable body operates in order of the second movable body 303L, the first movable body 302L, the first movable body 302R, and the second movable body 303R, and the second movable body 303L and the first movable body There is a pattern (operation pattern B) in which the movable body sequentially operates in the order of the body 302R, the first movable body 302L, and the second movable body 303R, and an effect that lights up as the number of movable bodies that are operating increases. When the number of LED lamps for use is increased, the number of effect LED lamps that are lit can be varied depending on the operation pattern even if the same movable body is used. Even if they are the same, different movable bodies can be operated according to the operation pattern. In the above, when the first movable body 302R operates in the operation pattern A, the first effect LED lamp, the second effect LED lamp, and the third effect LED lamp are lit, and in the operation pattern B, the first effect LED lamp is turned on. When the first movable body 302R operates, the first effect LED lamp and the second effect LED lamp are lit. When the first movable body 302R operates, if the number of effect LEDs to be lit varies depending on the operation pattern, the interest of the effect can be improved. Thus, the production pattern can be made more diverse, and the production effect by the movable body can be enhanced.

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

  For example, in the embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be circulated inside the gaming machine. The number of balls lent out in response to a loan request from a player and the number of prize balls given in response to a prize is added, while the number of game balls used in a game is subtracted and stored. The present invention is also applicable to so-called enclosed game machines. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

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

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the variation display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

1 Pachinko machine 120 Production control CPU
300L, 300R Production units 302L, 302R First movable body 303L, 303R Second movable body 321 Production motor 321a Rotating shafts 328A, 328B Cam portions 329A, 329B Drive arm 340 First arm 341 Second arm

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A drive motor;
A movable body that is moved from a first position to a second position different from the first position by the drive motor;
With
The movable body is
When the drive shaft of the drive motor rotates in one direction, the drive shaft moves toward the second position in the first operation pattern, and the drive shaft of the drive motor rotates in the opposite direction to the one direction. By doing so, it is possible to move toward the second position in a second motion pattern different from the first motion pattern,
When the movable body moves to the second position when an effect condition is satisfied, the drive motor is configured so that the moving time of the movable body to the second position is shortened according to the position of the movable body. The drive shaft can be rotated by selecting the one direction or the opposite direction.