JP2018029718A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of smoothly changing a regulation member to a release state and, in falling, preventing breakage of friction force reducing parts or the like of a movable body.SOLUTION: Friction force reducing parts (rollers 350L, 350R and the like) are provided at not a regulation member (a locking member 318a) but a movable body 302 so as to downsize the regulation member. Further, friction force is reduced by the friction force reducing parts of the movable body 302, so that the regulation member can be smoothly changed into a release state. Furthermore, receiving parts 351L, 351R come into contact with a lower part 309a as a different part from the rollers 350L, 350R in the movable body 302, at contact parts 351a thereof to receive the movable body 302. In falling, this configuration can prevent breakage of the friction force reducing parts (the rollers 350L, 350R and the like) of the movable body 302.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

  In Patent Document 1, for example, a movable body (movable body 302 in Patent Document 1) that can fall by its own weight from an upper position to a lower position, a holding state that holds the movable body in the upper position, and a release that releases the holding A restricting member that can change into a state (a restricting member 304 in Patent Document 1), and a roller serving as a frictional force reducing portion at a place (the upper plate portion 304a in Patent Document 1) that contacts the movable body in the restricting member. (Patent document 1 discloses a gaming machine (Patent document 1 pachinko gaming machine 1) provided with rollers 340 and 341). According to this, since the frictional force is reduced by the rotation of the roller when the restricting member is changed from the holding state to the released state, the restricting member can be smoothly released.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-167568

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the regulating member needs to be large enough to accommodate the roller, it is difficult to reduce the size of the regulating member. Therefore, although it is possible to reduce the size of the regulating member by providing the roller on the movable body instead of the regulating member, the frictional force reducing portion or the like (by the impact when the falling movable body is received by the roller portion of the movable body, etc. ( There is a risk of damage to the roller and the storage portion of the roller).

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described actual situation, and is capable of smoothly changing the restricting member to the released state and preventing the frictional force reducing portion or the like of the movable body from being damaged when dropped. The purpose is to provide.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A movable body (e.g., movable body 302) capable of dropping from a first position (e.g., upper position) to a second position (e.g., lower position);
Moving means for moving the movable body to the first position (for example, moving means 303L, 303R, etc.);
A holding state in which the movable body is held in the first position (for example, a holding state of the locking member 318a shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B) and a release state in which the movable body is not held in the first position (for example, A restricting member (for example, a locking member 318a, etc.) that can be changed to a locking member 318a shown in FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B).
Receiving portions (for example, first receiving portions 351L and 351R of the cover members 307L and 307R) that receive the movable body that has fallen from the first position,
A frictional force reducing portion (for example, rollers 350L and 350R, a microsphere, a curved surface shape, etc.) is provided at a location where the regulation member in the movable body contacts.
The receiving portion abuts on a portion of the movable body different from the friction force reducing portion (for example, the abutment portion 351a abuts on a lower portion 309a which is a portion different from the rollers 350L and 350R in the movable body 302. Etc.) to receive the movable body.
According to such a configuration, the regulating member can be smoothly changed to the released state, and the frictional force reducing portion of the movable body can be prevented from being damaged when dropped.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The movable body can fall to a third position (for example, an intermediate position) between the first position and the second position, and to the second position (for example, a lower position).
The position at which the moving means waits varies depending on whether the movable body falls at the second position or the third position (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of the intermediate position, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are put on standby at a position corresponding to the intermediate position, and when the movable body 302 is in the lower position as shown in FIG. 17, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are moved downward. It is also possible to wait at a position corresponding to the position).
According to such a structure, a movable body can be operated suitably.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the movable body is dropped to the second position, the receiving portion abuts on a portion of the movable body different from the frictional force reducing portion (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B). As described above, the first receiving portion (for example, the first receiving portion 351) that receives the movable body by the contact portion 351a contacting the lower portion 309a that is a portion different from the rollers 350L and 350R in the movable body 302 as described above. Etc.), when the movable body is dropped to the third position, the movable body comes into contact with a portion different from the frictional force reducing portion (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B). A second receiving part (for example, second receiving parts 352L, 3) that receives the movable body 302 by contacting the lower part 309a, which is a part different from the rollers 350L, 350R, in the movable body 302, etc. Equipped with a 2R, etc.) and,
The second receiving part is capable of receiving the movable body by operating the moving means (for example, a state where the second receiving parts 352L and 352R shown in FIG. 19A can be received). It may be possible to switch to an unacceptable state (for example, an unacceptable state of the second receiving portions 352L and 352R shown in FIG. 19A).
According to such a structure, a movable body can be operated suitably.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The restricting member includes a first restricting member (for example, a locking member 318a of the production solenoid 318L shown in FIG. 11A) and a second restricting member (for example, for holding the movable body at the first position). , And the like, the engaging member 318a of the production solenoid 318R shown in FIG.
The direction in which the first restricting member changes from the holding state to the released state is different from the direction in which the second restricting member changes from the held state to the released state (for example, a locking member of the production solenoid 318L). The release direction (left-right direction) of 318a may be different from the release direction (front-back direction) of the locking member 318a of the production solenoid 318R).
According to such a configuration, even if an unintended force is applied to the movable body in one direction, the movable body can be prevented from falling.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Optical sensors (for example, intermediate position detection switches 314L, 314R, etc.) that detect whether or not detection pieces (for example, detection pieces 316L, 316R, detection pieces 316a, etc.) provided in the receiving part or the moving means are located. Lower position detection switches 313L, 313R, etc.)
The detection piece has a size that allows displacement of the receiving portion or the moving means due to a drop impact of the movable body (for example, the detection pieces 316L and 316R and the detection piece 316a have a length in the detection width direction. However, the length may include the displacement of the driving bodies 310L and 310R due to the drop impact of the movable body 302).
According to such a structure, a movable body can be operated suitably.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
When an abnormal operation of the movable body is detected, the moving means is put on standby at a position corresponding to the first position of the movable body (for example, the operation is performed in the initial operation confirmation of the movable body 302 when the power is turned on). If it is determined that there is an abnormality, the driving bodies 310L and 310R may be moved to a position corresponding to the upper position of the movable body 302).
According to such a configuration, malfunction of the movable body can be prevented.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The moving means includes a contact member (for example, a driving body 310L, 310R) that contacts the movable body, and moves the movable body upward by moving the contact member in contact with the movable body. The movable body 302 can be moved to one position (for example, the movable body 302 can be moved to the upper position by moving the driving bodies 310L and 310R in the state of being in contact with the movable body 302). Before the drop to the second position, the contact member can be moved onto the receiving portion (for example, before the movable body 302 at the upper position is dropped, the drive bodies 310L and 310R are moved downward to cover the contact member). The members 307L and 307R are positioned on the lower portions 336L and 336R),
Between the movable body and the contact member, provided with first impact mitigating means (for example, first elastic members 334L and 334R shown in FIG. 20) for mitigating an impact,
You may make it provide the 2nd impact relaxation means (for example, 2nd elastic member 335L, 335R etc. which are shown in FIG. 20) between the said contact member and the said receiving part to relieve an impact.
According to such a configuration, damage resistance can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. (A) is a front view showing the effect unit with the movable body in the upper position (first position), and (B) is a front view showing the effect unit with the movable body in the lower position (second position). FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed from an oblique front. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed from obliquely behind. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the left moving means from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the left moving means from diagonally behind. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the right-side moving means from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the moving means on the right side from diagonally behind. It is a front view which shows the production | presentation unit which has a movable body in an upper position. (A) is a perspective view of the left side portion of the effect unit of FIG. 10, and (B) is a perspective view of the right side portion of the effect unit of FIG. It is a front view which shows the production | presentation unit which has a movable body in an intermediate position. (A) is a perspective view of the left part of the effect unit of FIG. 12, and (B) is a perspective view of the right part of the effect unit of FIG. (A) is the sectional view on the AA line of FIG. 12, (B) is the sectional view on the BB line of FIG. It is a front view which shows the production | presentation unit which has a movable body in an upper position. (A) is a perspective view of the left part of the effect unit of FIG. 15, and (B) is a perspective view of the right part of the effect unit of FIG. It is a front view which shows the production | presentation unit which has a movable body in a downward position. (A) is a perspective view of the left part of the effect unit of FIG. 17, and (B) is a perspective view of the right part of the effect unit of FIG. (A) is a rear view of the left moving means in a state where the second receiving portion can be received, and (B) is a rear view of the left moving means in a state where the second receiving portion cannot be received. . It is a figure which shows the drive body etc. of the moving means of the modification 1, Comprising: (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the impact accompanying the fall of a movable body is not transmitted to the 1st elastic member, (B) is (A). It is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the impact accompanying the fall of a movable body was transmitted to the 1st elastic member.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 used as a reference. explain. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a game for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. It is composed of a machine 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 about the left side. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be visually recognized through the glass window 50a as shown in FIG. 1, and when the glass door frame 50 is opened, the game shop clerk can contact the game area 10 and the like. It has become.

  The game board 2 is made of a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc., and is formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and obstacle nails (not shown) and guide rails 2b are formed on the game board surface which is the front face. Etc., and a spacer member (not shown) that is integrally attached to the back side of the board surface plate. The game board 2 may be composed of a plywood board.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). 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 image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image 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 symbol game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As described above, in the display area of the image 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 is used. 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 image display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be viewed through an opening 2 c formed in the game board 2. A frame-shaped center decoration frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c in the game board 2. Between the back of the game board 2 and the image display device 5, an effect unit 300 described later is provided.

  A first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are set at two locations on the left and right sides of the display area of the image 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.

  At the right position of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, there are a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner. Is provided. 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.

  A normal winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided below the right side of the image display device 5. 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 normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is switched between a closed state in which it protrudes into the game area 10 and an open position in which it retracts from the game area 10 by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A normal electric accessory having a movable plate that changes is provided, and a second start winning opening is formed as a start area (second start area).

  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 shown in FIG. If the first special figure holding storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Further, 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 second start prize opening are detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. If the second 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.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a special winning opening as a specific region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door 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. Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, 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 on the right side of the second holding display 25B. On the right side of the normal symbol display 20, a general figure holding display 25C 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 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 a game effect lamp 9 (such as an effect LED) is provided at the periphery of the gaming area 10. May be provided). 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 push sensor 35B detects the pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B provided on the member forming the upper plate 90.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14 (which may be an LED control board, etc.), a main board 11 and an effect control as shown in FIG. Various boards such as a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted to the board 12, 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 and a function of outputting various information to a hall (game store) management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control. 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 area. RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) for providing a game, CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and a random number circuit for updating numerical data indicating a random number value independently of CPU 103 104 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 a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays an image. Device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9, production motors 308L and 308R, lower position detection switches 313L and 313R, intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314R, upper position detection switches 315L and 315R, production solenoids 318L and 318R Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production and various circuits for detecting the operation of the electrical parts such as the push button 31B are mounted.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image 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 release control in which the movable plate of the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is retracted from the game area 10 is performed. The normal opening control is performed to return to the closed position protruding into the game area 10 when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  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 image display device 5, in response to the start of the special symbol game, the effect symbol variation 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 stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form 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 Chu support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal 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 control for improving the probability of “winning” than in the normal state, and the movement control time for performing the movement control of the movable plate in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “normal hitting” is normal. The second start condition may be satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the state longer than in the state and a control to increase the number of movements compared to the normal state. The control (electricity chew support control, high opening control) which is advantageous for the player by increasing the value 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 the present 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 image display device 5 to a display corresponding to the stored 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 pattern variation processing for performing display control of the image display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, drive control of the rendering unit 300, 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, a control for displaying a screen for notifying the image display device 5 of the occurrence of the big hit is performed. In the big hit game processing, control during the big hit game is performed. In the big hit end effect process, the image 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.

  For example, the announcement control executed by the production control CPU 120 during the variation display of the production symbol is a jackpot announcement effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, a reach announcement that suggests whether or not to reach, and a stop symbol that is announced. It includes a plurality of notices executed at the start of change display or when reach is established, such as a stop symbol notice and a latent notice for notifying whether or not the gaming state is a probability fluctuation state (whether or not it is latent).

  In the present embodiment, a movable body effect by the movable body 302 of the effect unit 300 described below, a combined effect by the effect unit 300, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9, and the player pushes the push button 31B. Various effects such as operation effects that are executed on the condition that they are operated can be executed as various notices.

  Next, the rendering unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A is a front view showing the effect unit 300 with the movable body 302 in the upper position (first position), and FIG. 3B shows the effect unit 300 with the movable body 302 in the lower position (second position). FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the effect unit 300 as viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the effect unit 300 as viewed obliquely from behind. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the left moving means 303L as viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the left moving means 303L is viewed obliquely from behind. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the right moving means 303R is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the right moving means 303R is viewed obliquely from behind.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the effect unit 300 is provided between the game board 2 and the image display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and the movable body 302 is in the upper position (see FIG. 3A). ) And a lower position below the upper position (see FIG. 3B). Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the effect unit 300 includes a base portion 301 formed in a substantially upward U shape in front view, and an upper position above the base portion 301 (FIG. 3A). A movable body 302 that can be dropped by its own weight from a lower position (see FIG. 3B), and moving means 303L and 303R that move the movable body 302 from the lower position to the upper position. The movable body 302 can be dropped by its own weight from an upper position (see FIG. 3A) to a lower position (see FIG. 3B) or an intermediate position therebetween (third position: see FIG. 12 described later). It has become.

  The movable body 302 includes a predetermined ornament 302a (for example, an ornament in a form in which a bar that rises to the right is grasped with a fist of the left hand in a front view). Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the movable body 302 has a predetermined display unit 302b for displaying a reach effect or a jackpot effect (for example, an effect-related time (remaining mission time display or development related to a reach effect or a jackpot effect). A time display unit for displaying the remaining time until the start timing of the reach production). A configuration without such a display unit 302b may be used. Further, the movable body 302 may include a predetermined light emitting display unit capable of emitting light in conjunction with a reach effect or a big hit effect. For example, an equipment (for example, a glove) 302c attached to the left hand of the movable body 302 shown in FIG. 10 is mainly composed of a translucent member, and an effect LED (not shown) for causing the equipment 302c to emit light is provided. It may be configured to be capable of emitting light by controlling light emission from the lamp control board 14.

  The base portion 301 is formed in a substantially upward U shape by the lower side portion 301a, the left side portion 301b, and the right side portion 301c, and the upper end of the right side portion 301c is higher than the upper end of the left side portion 301b. A lower side 301a, a left side 301b, and a right side 301c are arranged along each side of the display screen of the image display device 5, and an image is displayed from among the lower side 301a, the left side 301b, and the right side 301c. The display screen of the device 5 is visible (see FIG. 1).

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, moving means 303 </ b> L and 303 </ b> R capable of moving the movable body 302 in the vertical direction are provided on the front surfaces of the left side portion 301 b and the right side portion 301 c of the base portion 301. The moving means 303L and 303R include guide shafts 306L and 306R extending in the vertical direction, cover members 307L and 307R for rotatably supporting the guide shafts 306L and 306R, and guide shafts 306L and 306R. Production motors 308L and 308R for rotating around the center are mainly configured. The cover members 307L and 307R are fixed to the front side of the left side portion 301b and the right side portion 301c of the base portion 301. In particular, for the cover member 307R, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, a guide groove forming member 342 is attached to the right side of the guide shaft 306R on the front surface side of the cover member 307R, and the front surface of the guide groove forming member 342 is provided. A front cover member 343 is attached to the side.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the guide shaft 306L is formed around the axis by an upper bearing portion 304L provided at the upper front portion of the cover member 307L and a lower bearing portion 305L provided at the lower front portion of the cover member 307L. It is rotatably supported (in other words, pivotally supported). As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the guide shaft 306R is formed around the axis by an upper bearing portion 304R provided at the upper front portion of the cover member 307R and a lower bearing portion 305R provided at the lower front portion of the cover member 307R. It is rotatably supported. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, concave grooves 321 are spirally formed on the peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L and 306R.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the upper bearing portion 304L includes an accommodating portion 304a that can be accommodated in a state in which the upper end portion of the guide shaft 306L is inserted in the radial direction (a direction orthogonal to the guide shaft 306L), A closing member 304b attached to the storage portion 304a so as to close the storage port, and the upper end portion of the guide shaft 306L can be pivotally supported. The lower bearing portion 305L includes an accommodating portion 305a that can be accommodated in a state where the lower end portion of the guide shaft 306L is inserted in the radial direction (a direction orthogonal to the guide shaft 306L), and an accommodating portion 305a that closes the accommodating opening. The lower end portion of the guide shaft 306L can be pivotally supported.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the upper bearing portion 304R includes an accommodating portion 304a that can be accommodated in a state where the upper end portion of the guide shaft 306R is inserted in the radial direction (a direction orthogonal to the guide shaft 306R), And a closing member 304b attached to the storage portion 304a so as to close the storage port, and can support the upper end portion of the guide shaft 306R. The lower bearing portion 305R includes an accommodating portion 305a that can be accommodated in a state where the lower end portion of the guide shaft 306R is inserted in the radial direction (a direction orthogonal to the guide shaft 306R), and an accommodating portion 305a that closes the accommodating opening. And a lower end portion of the guide shaft 306R can be pivotally supported.

  6 to 9, a driven gear 339 is fixed to the lower ends of the guide shafts 306L and 306R. Production motors 308L and 308R having a drive gear 338 meshed with a driven gear 339 and a drive shaft 337 to which the drive gear 338 is fixed at the tip end are provided at a lower end member 319 mounted below the cover members 307L and 307R. And are attached. Specifically, the production motors 308L and 308R are fixed on the lower surface side of the lower end member 319 in a state where the drive shaft 337 is inserted into the through hole of the lower end member 319 and protrudes upward. On the upper surface side of the lower end member 319, the drive gear 338 fixed to the tip of the drive shaft 337 and the driven gear 339 of the guide shafts 306L and 306R are located in a meshed state. Therefore, by driving the production motors 308L and 308R, the guide shafts 306L and 306R rotate around the axis.

  4 and 5, the guide shafts 306L and 306R are provided with arms 309L and 309R positioned at the left and right ends of the movable body 302 and below the arms 309L and 309R, respectively. The drive bodies 310L and 310R to be moved to the position are attached so as to be able to move up and down. A mounting form of the arms 309L and 309R and the driving bodies 310L and 310R with respect to the guide shafts 306L and 306R will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 10 is a front view showing the rendering unit 300 with the movable body 302 in the upper position. 11A is a perspective view of the left side portion of the effect unit 300 of FIG. 10, and FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the right side portion of the effect unit 300 of FIG. FIG. 12 is a front view showing the rendering unit 300 with the movable body 302 in the intermediate position. 13A is a perspective view of the left portion of the effect unit 300 of FIG. 12, and FIG. 13B is a perspective view of the right portion of the effect unit 300 of FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 12, and FIG. 14B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. FIG. 15 is a front view showing the rendering unit 300 with the movable body 302 in the upper position. 16A is a perspective view of the left portion of the effect unit 300 of FIG. 15, and FIG. 16B is a perspective view of the right portion of the effect unit 300 of FIG. FIG. 17 is a front view showing the rendering unit 300 with the movable body 302 in the lower position. 18A is a perspective view of the left side portion of the effect unit 300 of FIG. 17, and FIG. 18B is a perspective view of the right side portion of the effect unit 300 of FIG. 3, 10, 12, and 15 to 17, the guide groove forming member 342 and the front cover member 343 in the moving unit 303 </ b> R are not shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the arms 309L and 309R are formed with through holes 331L and 331R penetrating in the vertical direction into which the guide shafts 306L and 306R can be inserted. The upper ends of the guide shafts 306L and 306R are inserted into the through holes 331L and 331R of the arms 309L and 309R so that the arms 309L and 309R are positioned above the driving bodies 310L and 310R. Since the inner diameters of the through holes 331L and 331R are larger than the outer diameters of the guide shafts 306L and 306R (that is, the dimensional difference between the inner diameter and the outer diameter is sufficiently large), the arms 309L and 309R are connected to the guide shafts 306L and 306R. On the other hand, it can move up and down smoothly. In other words, surface contact between the inner peripheral surfaces of the through holes 331L and 331R of the arms 309L and 309R and the outer peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L and 306R is suppressed, and the arms 309L and 309R (that is, the movable body 302) move up and down by frictional force. Will not be disturbed.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, through holes 332L and 332R penetrating in the vertical direction are formed in the drive bodies 310L and 310R that are substantially rectangular parallelepiped. Guide shafts 306L and 306R are inserted into the through holes 332L and 332R. The through holes 332L and 332R are provided slightly larger than the outer diameters of the guide shafts 306L and 306R, and an engagement portion 333 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the through holes 332L and 332R as shown in FIG. Is protruding. As shown in FIG. 14B, since the vertical width L3 of the engaging portion 333 is formed smaller than the vertical width L4 of the groove portion 321, the engaging portion 333 is fitted into the groove portion 321. A gap (play) is formed in the vertical direction. Since the through holes 332L and 332R are provided larger than the outer diameter of the guide shafts 306L and 306R, the driving bodies 310L and 310R can be slightly inclined with respect to the guide shafts 306L and 306R.

  A restricting piece 311L protruding rearward is formed on the rear surface side of the drive body 310L (see FIG. 7). A restriction piece 311R that protrudes toward the right side is formed on the right surface side of the drive body 310R (see FIG. 8). The cover member 307L is provided with a concave groove 312L (see FIG. 6) for guiding the vertical movement of the driving body 310L. Specifically, a linear groove 312L extending in the vertical direction is formed on the front side of the cover member 307L. Further, a concave groove 312R for guiding the vertical movement of the driving body 310R and the movable body 302 is provided between the cover member 307R and the guide groove forming member 342. Specifically, the guide groove forming member 342 is attached to the right side of the guide shaft 306R on the front surface side of the cover member 307R, so that the guide groove forming member 342 and the cover member 307R are located on the left side of the guide groove forming member 342. A linear groove 312R extending in the vertical direction is formed therebetween. The restriction pieces 311L and 311R of the driving bodies 310L and 310R are inserted into the concave grooves 312L and 312R, thereby guiding the vertical movement of the driving bodies 310L and 310R (FIGS. 11A and 11B). B) and FIGS. 14A and 14B).

  In the present embodiment, the concave groove 312R is a vertically extending gap formed between the guide groove forming member 342 and the cover member 307R. However, the concave groove 312R is a groove like the concave groove 312L of the cover member 307L. Also good. In this case, a restriction piece 311R may be formed on the rear surface side of the driving body 310R, and the restriction piece 311R may be inserted into the concave groove 312R of the cover member 307R. On the contrary, the concave groove 312L may be a gap portion formed between the guide groove forming member 342 and the cover member 307R and extending in the vertical direction. In this case, a restricting piece 311L is formed on the left surface side of the driving body 310L, and the restricting piece 311L is inserted into a recessed groove 312L that is a gap formed between the guide groove forming member 342 and the cover member 307R. What should I do?

  Further, as described above, the restriction pieces 311L and 311R of the drive bodies 310L and 310R are inserted into the recessed grooves 312L and 312R, so that when the left and right guide shafts 306L and 306R rotate, the drive bodies 310L and 310R. Is restricted from rotating around the guide shafts 306L and 306R.

  Since the engaging portion 333 is fitted in the groove portion 321 of the guide shafts 306L and 306R, when the guide shafts 306L and 306R rotate in the first direction, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are lifted and the guide shafts 306L and 306R are raised. When the motor rotates in the second direction opposite to the first direction, the driving bodies 310L and 310R descend. Furthermore, since the engaging portion 333 is fitted with play in the groove portion 321 of the guide shafts 306L and 306R, friction between the engaging portion 333 and the groove portion 321 is small when the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated. The driving bodies 310L and 310R are easy to move up and down.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 10, arm detection pieces 317 </ b> L and 317 </ b> R are provided on the arms 309 </ b> L and 309 </ b> R of the movable body 302. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a first detection piece 316L is formed on the left side of the driving body 310L, and a second detection piece 316a is formed on the right side of the driving body 310L. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a first detection piece 316R is formed on the right side of the driver 310R.

  As shown in FIG. 10, upper position detection switches 315L and 315R for detecting the arm detection pieces 317L and 317R of the arms 309L and 309R are provided at the upper positions on the front side of the cover members 307L and 307R. As shown in FIG. 12, intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314R for detecting the first detection pieces 316L and 316R of the driving bodies 310L and 310R are provided at the middle position on the front surface side of the cover members 307L and 307R. As shown in FIG. 15, a lower position detection switch 313L for detecting the second detection piece 316a of the driver 310L is provided at the lower position on the front side of the cover member 307L. As shown in FIG. 15, a lower position detection switch 313R for detecting the first detection piece 316R of the driver 310R is provided at the lower position on the front surface side of the cover member 307R.

  In the present embodiment, the movable body 302 that has fallen is received by the first receiving portions 351L and 351R (see FIGS. 10 and 11) or the second receiving portions 352L and 352R (see FIGS. 12 and 13). Therefore, although the movable body 302 does not directly collide with the driving bodies 310L and 310R, the second receiving portions 352L and 352R are displaced by the drop impact of the movable body 302, or the driving bodies 310L and 310R are displaced. Therefore, the first detection pieces 316L and 316R and the second detection piece 316a have a size that allows the displacement of the drive bodies 310L and 310R due to the drop impact of the movable body 302. That is, a margin is given to the width of the detection piece. For example, the first detection pieces 316L and 316R and the second detection piece 316a have lengths in the detection width direction that include displacements of the drive bodies 310L and 310R due to a drop impact of the movable body 302.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the cover members 307L and 307R are provided with production solenoids 318L and 318R for holding the movable body 302 in the upper position.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the production solenoid 318L includes a locking member 318a that can be moved back and forth in the left-right direction. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 18B, the production solenoid 318R includes a locking member 318a that can advance and retract in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the production solenoid 318L is on, the locking member 318a protrudes to the right, and as shown in FIG. 11B, the production solenoid 318R is on. In the state, the locking member 318a is in the advanced state protruding forward. That is, when the production solenoids 318L and 318R are in the ON state, the movable body 302 is locked to the locking members 318a at both ends as shown in FIGS. Can be held in position (see FIG. 10). Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the production solenoid 318L is in the off state, the locking member 318a is retracted to the left, and as shown in FIG. 18B, the production solenoid 318R is In the off state, the locking member 318a is in a retracted state in which it is retracted to the rear side. In other words, when the production solenoids 318L and 318R are in the OFF state, the locked state between the movable body 302 and the locking member 318a is released (that is, the movable body 302 is set in a release state in which the movable body 302 is not held at the upper position). The movable body 302 (see FIG. 3A) can be dropped to a lower position by its own weight (see FIG. 3B).

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, for example, rollers 350L and 350R as frictional force reducing portions are provided at locations where the respective locking members 318a in the arms 309L and 309R of the movable body 302 come into contact. It has been. The roller 350L shown in FIG. 11A can contact the upper surface of the locking member 318a in the advanced state, and the roller 350L can be rotated by moving the locking member 318a back and forth in the left-right direction. The movable body 302 is attached. On the other hand, the roller 350R shown in FIG. 11B can come into contact with the upper surface of the locking member 318a in the advanced state, and the roller 350R can be rotated by the forward and backward movement of the locking member 318a. Further, it is attached to the movable body 302. By doing so, since the frictional force is reduced by the rollers 350L and 350R of the movable body 302, each locking member 318a can be smoothly changed to the released state.

  In addition, the direction in which the locking member 318a (first regulating member) of the production solenoid 318L changes from the holding state to the release state (left direction in the present embodiment), and the locking member 318a (first) of the production solenoid 318R. (2 restricting member) is different from the direction in which it is changed from the holding state to the released state (in this embodiment, the backward direction), so even if an unintended force is applied to the movable body 302 in one direction, the production solenoid At least one of the locking member 318a (first regulating member) of 318L and the locking member 318a (second regulating member) of the production solenoid 318R can maintain the holding state. Thereby, even if an unintended force is applied to the movable body 302 in one direction, the movable body can be prevented from falling.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the rollers 350L and 350R are used as the frictional force reducing unit. However, instead of the rollers 350L and 350R, microspheres may be provided, or a curved surface shape may be used. For example, when a microsphere is provided, the microsphere is rotated in a state in which at least a part of at least one microsphere protrudes at a position where each locking member 318a in the arms 309L and 309R of the movable body 302 contacts. What is necessary is just to make it the structure embedded so that a movement was possible and to reduce a contact resistance with the locking member 318a. Further, in the case of a curved surface shape, the portion of the arm 309L, 309R of the movable body 302 that is in contact with each locking member 318a has a curved shape that bulges outward to reduce the contact resistance with the locking member 318a. do it.

  The cover members 307L and 307R are first receiving portions 351L and 351R (FIGS. 10 and 11) that receive the movable body 302 that has dropped from the lower position as receiving portions that receive the movable body 302 that has dropped from the upper position. Reference) and second receiving portions 352L and 352R (see FIGS. 12 and 13) for receiving the movable body 302 that has fallen at an intermediate position. Below, 1st receiving part 351L, 351R and 2nd receiving part 352L, 352R are demonstrated in order.

  As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the first receiving portions 351L and 351R include an abutting portion 351a that abuts a lower portion 309a that is a portion different from the rollers 350L and 350R in the movable body 302. The lower body 309a of the movable body 302 abuts on the abutting portion 351a, so that the movable body 302 can be received at the lower position. The contact portion 351a is formed of, for example, an elastic member, and can absorb the drop impact of the movable body 302.

  As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the second receiving portions 352L and 352R include a contact portion 352a that contacts a lower portion 309a that is a portion different from the rollers 350L and 350R in the movable body 302. The lower body 309a of the movable body 302 abuts against the abutting portion 352a, so that the movable body 302 can be received at an intermediate position. The contact portion 352a is formed of, for example, an elastic member, and can absorb the drop impact of the movable body 302. The drop distance from the upper position to the intermediate position is shorter than the drop distance from the upper position to the lower position, and the impact force on the contact portion 352a is smaller than that of the contact portion 351a. You may make it make the thickness of 352a thinner than the thickness of the contact part 351a. Further, the impact absorption rate may be made different by using different elastic materials for the contact portion 351a and the contact portion 352a.

  The second receiving portions 352L and 352R can receive the movable body 302 by operating the moving means 303L and 303R (the second receiving portions 352L and 352R shown in FIG. 19A can be received). And a state where it cannot be received (a state where the second receiving portions 352L and 352R cannot be received as shown in FIG. 19B). In other words, when the movable body 302 is dropped from the upper position to the intermediate position, the second receiving portions 352L and 352R are brought into the receiving state shown in FIG. 19A, and the movable body 302 is moved to the second receiving portions 352L and 352R. Take it with. On the other hand, when the movable body 302 is dropped from the upper position to the lower position, the second receiving portions 352L and 352R are brought into the unreceivable state shown in FIG. 19B, and the movable body 302 is moved to the first receiving portion 351L, Take it with 351R.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the cover members 307L and 307R are longitudinal transmission members 361L and 361R supported so as to be displaceable in the vertical direction, and coil springs that bias the transmission members 361L and 361R upward. 366. Protrusions 365L and 365R with which the driving bodies 310L and 310R can come into contact are formed on the lower ends of the transmission members 361L and 361R, and the lower ends of the coil springs 366 are locked to the upper ends of the transmission members 361L and 361R. The base ends of the second receiving portions 352L and 352R are connected to the upper ends of the members 361L and 361R so as to be laterally displaceable. The upper end side of the coil spring 366 is locked to the cover members 307L and 307R.

  In the present embodiment, by operating the moving means 303L and 303R, the driving bodies 310L and 310R move downward, so that the driving bodies 310L and 310R are positioned below the movable body 302 as shown in FIG. When located at the corresponding position (downward standby position), as shown in FIG. 19B, the driving body 310L pushes down the projection 365L downward, the transmission member 361L is displaced downward, and the second receiving portion 352L is The standing posture is established, and the driving body 310L cannot be received. The operations of the transmission member 361R and the second receiving portion 352R are the same as this, and thus the description thereof is omitted here. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R move upward from the lower standby position and the depression of the protrusion 365L by the driving body 310L is released, the coil spring 366 is attached. The transmission member 361L is displaced upward by the force, and the second receiving portion 352L assumes a horizontal posture, so that the driving body 310L can be received. The operations of the transmission member 361R and the second receiving portion 352R are the same as this, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  Depending on whether the falling position of the movable body 302 is the lower position or the intermediate position, the positions at which the driving bodies 310L and 310R of the moving means 303L and 303R wait are different. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the drop position of the movable body 302 is an intermediate position, the drive bodies 310L and 310R are placed on standby at a position corresponding to the intermediate position (intermediate standby position). As shown in FIG. 17, when the movable body 302 is in the lower position, the driving bodies 310 </ b> L and 310 </ b> R are placed on standby at a position corresponding to the lower position of the movable body 302 (downward standby position).

  Next, the movement mode of the movable body 302 will be described. First, the case where the movable body 302 is dropped from the upper position to the intermediate position will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the movable body 302 is held at the upper position by the movable body 302 being locked by the locking members 318a of the production solenoids 318L and 318R. At this time, the upper position detection switches 315L and 315R provided at the upper positions on the front side of the cover members 307L and 307R detect the arm detection pieces 317L and 317R of the arms 309L and 309R, and the intermediate position detection switches. 314L and 314R detect the detection pieces 316L and 316R of the driving bodies 310L and 310R. Based on the detection signals from the upper position detection switches 315L and 315R and the intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314R, the effect control CPU 120 holds the movable body 302 at the upper position and the driving bodies 310L and 310R at the intermediate standby position. It is determined that it is arranged.

  Further, since the driving bodies 310L and 310R are positioned at the intermediate standby position as shown in FIG. 10, the protrusion 365L is not pushed down by the driving body 310L as shown in FIG. Due to the urging force, the transmission member 361L is displaced upward, the second receiving portion 352L is in a horizontal posture, and the driving body 310L can be received. The operations of the transmission member 361R and the second receiving portion 352R are the same as this. Since the player cannot see that the second receiving portions 352L and 352R are ready to be received, the player does not know whether the movable body 302 falls to the intermediate position or the lower position. Further, the movable body 302 may be allowed to fall between the intermediate position and the lower position at the same presentation timing (for example, the same drop timing in the movable body presentation). According to this, the player can be made to pay attention to which position the movable body 302 falls. It is preferable that the degree of expectation (for example, the big hit expectation degree, the probability variation big hit expectation degree, the round game expectation degree, etc.) varies depending on the difference in the drop position (here, the difference between the intermediate position and the lower position). Further, the production timing (that is, the timing at which the movable body 302 is dropped in the movable body production) is not limited to a single timing, and may be a plurality of timings. The movable body 302 may be allowed to drop to an intermediate position and a lower position at at least some of the plurality of timings. Also, in the second half of the multiple fall timings in the moving body effect, it is easier for the fall to the lower position to occur than the fall to the middle position, and conversely, the fall to the middle position For example, the drop position of the movable body 302 may be different depending on the drop timing. According to this, it is possible to make the player pay attention to at which timing the movable body 302 falls.

  Here, the production control CPU 120 turns on the production solenoids 318L and 318R based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the fall timing is reached during the execution of the movable body production). Thereby, the locking member 318a is retracted, and the locked state between the movable body 302 and the locking member 318a is released. At this time, since the frictional force is reduced by the rollers 350L and 350R of the movable body 302, each locking member 318a can be smoothly changed to the released state. As described above, when the locked state between the movable body 302 and the locking member 318a is released, the movable body 302 falls due to its own weight.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the movable body 302 that has fallen is received at the intermediate position by the second receiving portions 352L and 352R. At this time, the contact portions 352a of the second receiving portions 352L and 352R contact the lower portion 309a, which is a portion different from the rollers 350L and 350R in the movable body 302, as shown in FIG. It is possible to prevent the rollers 350L, 350R and the like from being damaged. Further, since the contact portion 352a is an elastic member, it is possible to prevent the lower portion 309a and the like of the movable body 302 from being damaged.

  According to this, for example, the moving body 302 is dropped to an intermediate position (third position) between the upper position and the lower position as a notice effect when the display variation of the effect symbol is being executed in the image display device 5. The movable body 302 can improve performance.

Next, the case where the movable body 302 is dropped from the upper position to the lower position will be described.
Here, as shown in FIG. 15, the movable body 302 is returned to the upper position. When returning the movable body 302 to the upper position, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the guide shafts 306L and 306R in the first direction by the effect motors 308L and 308R to raise the drive bodies 310L and 310R. As a result, the movable body 302 placed on top of the drive bodies 310L and 310R moves upward.

  When the movable body 302 is positioned at the upper position, the arm detection pieces 317L and 317R of the arms 309L and 309R are detected by the upper position detection switches 315L and 315R, and the effect control CPU 120 has the arm detection pieces 317L and 317R. Based on the detection by the upper position detection switches 315L and 315R, assuming that the movable body 302 is held at the upper position, the production motors 308L and 308R stop rotating in the first direction and the production solenoid 318L. , 318R is turned on, and the locking member 318a is advanced to the front side. That is, the arms 309L and 309R are locked to the locking member 318a, whereby the movable body 302 is held at the upper position.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 causes the guide motors 308L and 308R to reversely rotate the guide shafts 306L and 306R in the second direction to move the driving bodies 310L and 310R downward. Thereafter, based on the detection pieces 316a and 316R of the driving bodies 310L and 310R being detected by the lower position detection switches 313L and 313R, the driving motors 310L and 310R are returned to the lower standby position, and the effect motors 308L and 308R are turned on. The rotation of the guide shafts 306L and 306R is stopped in the off state. As described above, the upper position detection switches 315L and 315R provided at the upper positions on the front surface side of the cover members 307L and 307R detect the arm detection pieces 317L and 317R of the arms 309L and 309R, and the lower positions. The detection switches 313L and 313R detect the detection pieces 316a and 316R of the driving bodies 310L and 310R. Based on the detection signals from the upper position detection switches 315L and 315R and the lower position detection switches 313L and 313R, the effect control CPU 120 holds the movable body 302 at the upper position, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R at the lower standby position. It is determined that it is arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are located at a position corresponding to the lower position of the movable body 302 (downward standby position), the driving body 310L moves the protrusion 365L downward as shown in FIG. Then, the transmission member 361L is displaced downward, the second receiving portion 352L is in a standing posture, and the driving body 310L cannot be received. The operations of the transmission member 361R and the second receiving portion 352R are the same as this. That is, the movable body 302 is received by the first receiving portions 351L and 351R at the lower position. Since the player cannot see that the first receiving portions 351L and 351R are in an unreceivable state, the player does not know whether the movable body 302 falls to the intermediate position or the lower position.

  When the execution of the movable body effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 determines either an effect pattern that causes the movable body 302 to fall to a lower position or an effect pattern that causes the movable body 302 to fall to an intermediate position, and is movable based on the determined effect pattern. It is possible to execute a body effect.

  Specifically, when the movable body effect that causes the movable body 302 to fall is performed as a notice effect when the display pattern variation display is being executed in the image display device 5, for example, the variation display result is a jackpot display. In the case of the result, the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect pattern for dropping the movable body 302 to the lower position at a higher rate than the effect pattern for dropping to the intermediate position, and the movable body 302 falls to the lower position. The degree of expectation at the time (for example, big hit expectation degree, probability variation big hit expectation degree, round game expectation degree, etc.) may be made high. In this way, by making the big hit expectation different depending on the drop position of the movable body 302, it is possible to focus attention on the drop position of the movable body 302.

  Further, when the movable body effect in which the movable body 302 falls as described above is performed as a notice effect when the display pattern variation display is executed on the image display device 5, for example, the movable body 302 is displayed. Before the fall, the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are reduced and displayed at the lower right of the display screen, and an effect image suggesting that the movable body 302 is dropped is displayed. Such display contents can be variously changed according to the type of production.

  As the execution timing of the movable body effect in which the movable body 302 falls, it can be executed at a plurality of execution timings such as a notice during change, pseudo-continuous effect, development to super reach, jackpot finalizing effect, promotion effect to probability change, etc. . In addition, for each of the plurality of execution timings, various effect controls such as the drop position, the light emission mode of the game effect lamp 9 and the output mode of the effect sound may be different.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 turns on the production solenoids 318L and 318R based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied as described above, retracts the engagement member 318a to the rear side, releases the engagement state, and is movable. The body 302 was dropped, but when the movable body 302 was dropped to the lower position, it was confirmed whether or not the detection pieces 316a and 316R were detected by the lower position detection switches 313L and 313R. The movable body 302 may be dropped to the lower position on condition that the detection pieces 316a and 316R are detected by the detection switches 313L and 313R, that is, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are in the lower standby position. Good.

  By doing so, the movable body 302 is dropped and is above the lower standby position even though the driving bodies 310L and 310R are not positioned at the lower standby position due to some factor (eg, catching). It is possible to avoid the fall of the movable body 302 before the movable body 302 reaches the lower position by the driving bodies 310L and 310R.

  Further, when the movable body 302 is dropped to the intermediate position, it is confirmed whether or not the detection pieces 316L and 316R are detected by the intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314R, and the detection pieces are detected by the intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314R. The movable body 302 may be dropped to the intermediate position on the condition that 316L and 316R are detected, that is, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are in the intermediate standby position.

  By doing so, the movable body 302 is dropped and is above the intermediate standby position even though the driving bodies 310L and 310R are not positioned at the intermediate standby position due to some factor (for example, catching). It can be avoided that the movable body 302 is prevented from being dropped before the movable body 302 reaches the intermediate position by the driving bodies 310L and 310R.

  When the driving bodies 310L and 310R are not arranged at the lower standby position or the intermediate standby position when the movable body 302 is dropped, the presentation control CPU 120 substitutes the presentation effect of the presentation that causes the movable body 302 to fall (for example, an image display device). 5 or the like, an image in which the movable body 302 is dropped may be displayed. In addition, this alternative effect is not limited to displaying an image in which the movable body 302 is dropped by the image display device 5, and may display an image other than dropping.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the movable body effect of dropping the movable body 302, whether or not the driving bodies 310L and 310R are arranged at the lower standby position or the intermediate standby position is determined based on the fall timing. You should check it before. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the movable body effect is to be executed, or when the symbol change display is started, the drivers 310L and 310R are arranged at the lower standby position or the intermediate standby position. If it is not arranged at the lower standby position or the intermediate standby position, the execution of the movable body effect may not be determined or the execution may be invalidated.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 includes the lower position detection switches 313L and 313R or the intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314L within the period from when the driving bodies 310L and 310R raise the movable body 302 to the lower standby position or the intermediate standby position. When the driving bodies 310L and 310R cannot be detected by 314R, the production motors 308L and 308R are driven again (retry), and still driven by the lower position detection switches 313L and 313R or the intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314R within a predetermined period. When the bodies 310L and 310R cannot be detected, the above-described alternative effect may be executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the rollers 350L and 350R (friction force reducing portions) are provided on the movable body 302 instead of the locking member 318a (regulating member). The stop member 318a (regulating member) can be downsized. Further, since the frictional force is reduced by the rollers 350L and 350R of the movable body 302, the locking member 318a (the regulating member) can be smoothly changed to the released state. Further, the first receiving portions 351L and 351R and the second receiving portions 352L and 352R (receiving portions) come into contact with the lower portion 309a which is a portion different from the rollers 350L and 350R in the movable body 302, thereby moving the movable body. Since 302 is received, it is possible to prevent the rollers 350L, 350R and the like of the movable body 302 from being damaged when dropped.

  Further, the positions at which the driving bodies 310L and 310R of the moving means 303L and 303R are placed on standby differ depending on whether the movable body 302 is in the lower position or the intermediate position. That is, the drive bodies 310L and 310R can stand by at a position corresponding to the drop position of the movable body 302. For example, the movable body 302 dropped to the lower position is efficiently moved to the upper position by the driving bodies 310L and 310R that stand by at a position corresponding to the lower position (lower standby position). In addition, the movable body 302 that has dropped to the intermediate position is efficiently moved to the upper position by the driving bodies 310L and 310R that stand by at a position corresponding to the intermediate position (intermediate standby position). Thereby, the movable body 302 can be operated suitably.

  The second receiving portions 352L and 352R can be switched between a state where the movable body 302 can be received and a state where the movable body 302 cannot be received by operating the driving bodies 310L and 310R of the moving units 303L and 303R. For example, by moving the driving bodies 310L and 310R to a position corresponding to the intermediate position (intermediate standby position), the second receiving portions 352L and 352R can be received, and the movable body 302 that has fallen is received by the second receiving portion. The movable body 302 can be held at the intermediate position by the stoppers 352L and 352R. On the other hand, by moving the driving bodies 310L and 310R to a position corresponding to the lower position (lower standby position), the second receiving portions 352L and 352R cannot receive the first moving body 302 that has fallen. It can be received by the receiving portions 351L and 351R, and the movable body 302 is held at the lower position. Thereby, the movable body 302 can be operated suitably.

  In addition, the movable body 302 in the upper position is held (for example, both supported, both sides) by the locking member 318a (first regulating member) of the production solenoid 318L and the locking member 318a (second regulating member) of the production solenoid 318R. Direction) in which the locking member 318a (first regulating member) of the production solenoid 318L changes from the holding state to the release state (for example, the left direction in the present embodiment), and the locking member of the production solenoid 318R Since the direction in which 318a (second regulating member) changes from the holding state to the released state (for example, the backward direction in this embodiment) is different, even if an unintended force is applied to the movable body 302 in one direction, Less of the locking member 318a (first regulating member) of the production solenoid 318L and the locking member 318a (second regulating member) of the production solenoid 318R Can also either to maintain the holding state. Thereby, even if an unintended force is applied to the movable body 302 in one direction, the movable body 302 can be prevented from dropping.

  In addition, photosensors (downward position detection switches 313L, 313R, etc.) for detecting whether or not the first detection pieces 316L, 316R and the second detection pieces 316a provided on the driving bodies 310L, 310R of the moving means 303L, 303R are located. Intermediate position detection switches 314L, 314R, etc.), and the first detection pieces 316L, 316R and the second detection pieces 316a are sized to allow displacement of the drive bodies 310L, 310R due to the drop impact of the movable body 302. Even if the driving bodies 310L and 310R move slightly due to the drop impact of the movable body 302, the detection result can be prevented from being affected. Thereby, the movable body 302 can be operated suitably.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the movable body 302 moves in the vertical direction between the upper position and the lower position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper position and It may be movable in the left-right direction, the front-rear direction, and the like between the lower positions.

  In the present embodiment, the movable body 302 is free to fall from its upper position to its lower position by its own weight. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is raised and lowered by driving. You may do it. Specifically, the movable body 302 may be raised and lowered by an arm or the like that can be driven by a motor. That is, the present invention is not limited to falling due to its own weight, and can be applied to a case where the movable body 302 can be moved between the first position and the second position by a driving unit, for example.

  In the present embodiment, as examples of the moving means of the driving bodies 310L and 310R, for example, the production motors 308L and 308R, the driving gear 338, the driven gear 339, the guide shafts 306L and 306R, and the groove portion 321 are illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and other moving means such as a rack gear and a pinion gear may be applied.

(Modification 1)
In Modification 1, as shown in FIG. 20, the driving bodies 310L and 310R also serve as receiving parts. That is, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are stopped at the intermediate standby position, the movable body 302 can be received at the intermediate position, and when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are stopped at the lower standby position, the movable body 302 is It is possible to catch in the lower position. Further, as shown in FIG. 20, first elastic members 334L and 334R for reducing an impact generated between the movable body 302 and the drive bodies 310L and 310R are provided on the upper sides of the drive bodies 310L and 310R. In addition, second elastic members 335L and 335R that relieve an impact generated between the driving bodies 310L and 310R and the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R are disposed on the upper portions of the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R. Is provided.

  The first elastic members 334L and 334R and the second elastic members 335L and 335R of Modification 1 are made of synthetic resin, and the second elastic members 335L and 335R are less likely to be deformed than the first elastic members 334L and 334R. It is made of synthetic resin. Specifically, the first elastic members 334L and 334R are a synthetic resin made of a rubber material that has a characteristic of converting an impact into thermal energy and disappearing, and the second elastic members 335L and 335R convert the impact into a wave and absorb it. The second elastic members 335L and 335R have a higher shock absorption rate than the first elastic members 334L and 334R.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the movable body 302 falls to the lower position, the movable body 302 (arms 309L, 309R) shown in FIG. 20A is moved to the first elastic members 334L, 334R. The upper surfaces of the second elastic members 335L and 335R are lower by the dimension L1 than the state in which the upper elastic members 335L and 335R are in contact with the upper surface (the state where the impact due to the drop of the movable body 302 is not transmitted to the first elastic members 334L and 334R). The upper surfaces of the first elastic members 334L and 334R are lowered by the dimension L2. The dimension L1 is the deformation amount of the second elastic members 335L and 335R, and the dimension L2 is the sum of the deformation amount of the second elastic members 335L and 335R and the deformation amount of the first elastic members 334L and 334R.

  As described above, since the second elastic members 335L and 335R are made of a synthetic resin that is harder to deform than the first elastic members 334L and 334R, the deformation amounts (L1) of the second elastic members 335L and 335R are The deformation amount (L2-L1) of the first elastic members 334L, 334R is smaller. Therefore, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are slightly inclined with respect to the guide shafts 306L and 306R, the first elastic members 334L and 334L are disposed between the driving bodies 310L and 310R and the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R. The inclination of the drive bodies 310L and 310R can be made smaller than when 334R is used. Therefore, it is possible to effectively reduce the load applied to the engaging portions 333 of the driving bodies 310L and 310R and the grooves 321 of the guide shafts 306L and 306R due to the inclination of the driving bodies 310L and 310R.

  In this way, the movable body 302 can be suitably restricted by the two restricting portions at the lower position, and the impact caused by the restriction can be reduced between the drive bodies 310L and 310R and the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R. Since the first elastic members 334L and 334R and the second elastic members 335L and 335R can be dispersed and relaxed at the locations, it is possible to prevent the load due to the impact from being concentrated on the movable body 302 or the one restricting portion and being damaged. be able to. Thereby, the drop impact of the movable body 302 can be relieved effectively, and damage resistance can be improved.

  More specifically, since the downward movement of the movable body 302 is restricted by the drive bodies 310L and 310R and the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R, the impact generated during the restriction is restricted to the drive bodies 310L and 310R and the cover. It can be dispersed by relative movement with the members 307L and 307R. In addition, first elastic members 334L and 334R are provided between the movable body 302 and the drive bodies 310L and 310R, and between the drive bodies 310L and 310R and the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R. Since the second elastic members 335L and 335R are provided, the impact between adjacent members can be reduced.

  Further, the movable body 302 and the drive bodies 310L and 310R are not in direct contact with the first elastic members 334L and 334R, and the drive bodies 310L and 310R and the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R are the second There is no direct contact by the elastic members 335L and 335R. Therefore, the load applied to the movable body 302, the driving bodies 310L and 310R, and the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R can be reduced as much as possible.

  Further, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are movably provided, and are driven so as to move the movable body 302 from the lower position to the upper position by the production motors 308L and 308R. Since this member can be shared, the number of parts can be reduced.

  Further, the impact due to the drop of the movable body 302 to the lower position is suitably applied to the drive bodies 310L and 310R, the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R, the first elastic members 334L and 334R, and the second elastic members 335L and 335R. While being able to relieve, since the movable body 302 falls suddenly from the upper position to the lower position, it is possible to give an impact to the player and improve the performance.

  The second restricting portion is provided in the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R that support the movable body 302, and the lower portions 336L of the cover members 307L and 307R that support the movable body 302 are affected by the restriction. , 336R and disperse, the downward movement of the movable body 302 can be stably regulated at the lower position.

  In addition, since the second elastic members 335L and 335R in the first modification are made of a synthetic resin that is harder to deform than the first elastic members 334L and 334R, for example, the drive bodies 310L and 310R are guided shafts 306L and 306R. When the drive members 310L and 310R are slightly inclined, the drive members 310L and 310R are inclined more than the first elastic members 334L and 334R between the drive members 310L and 310R and the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R. The load applied to the engaging portions 333 of the driving bodies 310L and 310R and the grooves 321 of the guide shafts 306L and 306R can be effectively reduced by the inclination of the driving bodies 310L and 310R.

  In the first modification, the first elastic members 334L and 334R are fixed to the driving bodies 310L and 310R, and the second elastic members 335L and 335R are fixed to the lower portions 336L and 336R of the cover members 307L and 307R. Is not to be done. For example, the first elastic members 334L and 334R and the second elastic members 335L and 335R may be fixed to the driving bodies 310L and 310R.

  In the first modification, the first elastic members 334L and 334R and the second elastic members 335L and 335R are made of synthetic resins having different properties such as elasticity, but the present invention is not limited to this. The 1st impact relaxation means and the 2nd impact relaxation means may be comprised by the synthetic resin which has the same characteristic. In addition, the first impact mitigating means that is likely to receive a large impact is constituted by an inexpensive elastic member, and the second impact mitigating means that is less likely to receive an impact than the first impact mitigating means is constituted by an elastic member that is more expensive than the first impact mitigating means. For example, the first elastic members 334L and 334R and the second elastic members 335L and 335R may be configured by members having different manufacturing costs. That is, the first impact mitigating means and the second impact mitigating means may be composed of members having different characteristics, shapes, sizes, materials, etc., or may be composed of the same member. Furthermore, the first impact mitigating means and the second impact mitigating means are made of synthetic resin, but are not limited thereto, and may be anything that can mitigate the impact, such as a spring.

  In the first modification, the contact members that contact the movable body 302 are the drive bodies 310L and 310R. However, the receiving portions (first receiving portions 351L and 351R, second receiving portions 352L and 352R of the above embodiment). And a member different from the receiving portions (first receiving portions 351L and 351R, second receiving portions 352L and 352R) of the above-described embodiment may be used as the receiving portions.

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment described above, the movable body 302 that has fallen is received by the first receiving portions 351L and 351R (see FIGS. 10 and 11) or the second receiving portions 352L and 352R (see FIGS. 12 and 13). Therefore, the movable body 302 does not directly collide with the drive bodies 310L and 310R. However, when the movable body 302 receives the drive bodies 310L and 310R as in Modification 1, the first detection pieces 316L and 316R are used. The second detection piece 316a is particularly useful to have a size that allows the displacement of the drive bodies 310L and 310R due to the drop impact of the movable body 302. For example, the first detection pieces 316L and 316R and the second detection piece 316a may have lengths in the detection width direction including the displacement of the drive bodies 310L and 310R due to the drop impact of the movable body 302.

  As in the above-described first modification, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are also receiving portions, and light for detecting whether or not the first detection pieces 316L and 316R and the second detection pieces 316a of the driving bodies 310L and 310 are positioned. Sensors (downward position detection switches 313L and 313R, intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314R, etc.) are provided, and the first detection pieces 316L and 316R and the second detection piece 316a are driven bodies 310L and 310R ( Since the displacement of the receiving portion or moving means) is allowed, the detection result does not seem to be affected even if the driving bodies 310L and 310R (receiving portion or moving means) move a little due to the drop impact of the movable body 302. Can be. Thereby, the movable body 302 can be operated suitably.

(Modification 3)
Further, the initial operation of the movable body 302 may be checked when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs initial operation confirmation such as detecting that the movable body 302 has been moved to the upper position, the intermediate position, and the lower position within a predetermined time. In the initial operation confirmation, the effect control CPU 120 can determine that the initial operation is normal within a predetermined number of retries (for example, three times) and execute the effect of the movable body 302. If the third retry cannot be confirmed to be normal, the effect of the movable body 302 may be prohibited and the movable body 302 may be fixed at the initial position (for example, the upper position). For example, when an operation abnormality of the movable body 302 is detected, the driving bodies 310L and 310R of the moving means 303L and 303R are put on standby at a position corresponding to the upper position (first position) of the movable body 302. The body 302 can be fixed in the upper position (first position). Thereby, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the movable body 302 such as the movable body 302 at the upper position (first position) dropping at an unexpected timing.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the release direction of the locking member 318a of the production solenoid 318L (left direction) is different from the release direction (rear direction) of the engagement member 318a of the production solenoid 318R. Not limited to this. For example, the release direction (left direction) of the locking member 318a of the production solenoid 318L is different from the release direction (right direction) of the engagement member 318a of the production solenoid 318R, or the front direction and the rear direction are different. Or two different directions, such as different in the rear direction and right rear. Even in this case, even if an unintended force is applied to the movable body 302 in one direction, the movable body can be prevented from falling.

  In the above embodiment, the driving body 310L includes the first detection piece 316L and the second detection piece 316a as shown in FIG. 6, and the first detection piece 316L is moved by the intermediate position detection switch 314L as shown in FIG. The second detection piece 316a is detected by the lower position detection switch 313L as shown in FIG. 17, but the detection piece may be shared. For example, it is assumed that the driving body 310L includes only the first detection piece 316L, the lower position detection switch 313L is disposed on the left side of the driving body 310L, and the first detection piece 316L includes the intermediate position detection switch 314L and the lower position detection switch 313L. (When only the second detection piece 316a is provided, the intermediate position detection switch 314L is disposed on the right side of the driver 310L, and the second detection piece 316a is positioned below the intermediate position detection switch 314L. It may be detected by the position detection switch 313L).

  In the above embodiment, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are detected by the intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314R and the lower position detection switches 313L and 313R. For example, only the driving body 310L is detected by the intermediate position detection switch 314L. Detection may be performed by the lower position detection switch 313L (or only the driving body 310R may be detected by the intermediate position detection switch 314R and the lower position detection switch 313R).

  In the above embodiment and each modification, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is included. The number of game balls used in a game is added to the number of loaned balls that are enclosed inside the gaming machine so that they can be circulated and lent in response to a loan request from a player, and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings. The present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which is subtracted and stored. 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 and each modification, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game starts by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. When a variation display result is derived to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can each be identified, one game is completed, and the variation display result derived to the variation display device Accordingly, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated.

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

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub-side) of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which the pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) is so-called in the case where the first command is not reached, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. A command (for example, a previous variation pattern designation command) indicating the variation time and variation mode (for example, the previous variation pattern) of the second stop) is transmitted, and in the second command, the type of reach, the presence / absence of a redrawing effect, etc. A command (for example, a post-variation pattern designation command) indicating a variation time or a variation mode (for example, a post-variation pattern) after reaching reach (after the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached) may be transmitted. .

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. Alternatively, the main board may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control board. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. Can do.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  Only one type of out-of-order symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “-”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. . Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading determination is performed on the main side, and the command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub-side. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to change the gaming state after the big hit gaming state to the “probable change state” by determining the big hit type at the start of the fluctuation is determined. Round mode) is determined only (specify by type of jackpot, etc.), and the jackpot game is based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the jackpot game state. The game state after the state may be changed to the “probability change state”.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 300 ... Production | presentation unit 301 ... Base part 302 ... Movable body 303L, 303R ... Moving means 306L, 306R ... Guide shaft 309a ... Lower part 310L, 310R ... Drive body 313L, 313R ... Lower position detection switch 314L, 314R ... Intermediate position detection switches 316L, 316R ... detection piece 316a ... detection piece 318a ... locking member 334L, 334R ... first elastic member 335L, 335R ... second elastic member 350L, 350R ... roller 351a ... contact portion 351L, 351R ... receiving Stop part, 1st receiving part 352a ... Contact part 352L, 352R ... Receiving part, 2nd receiving part

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A movable body capable of dropping from the first position to the second position;
Moving means for moving the movable body to the first position;
A regulating member capable of changing between a holding state in which the movable body is held in the first position and a release state in which the movable body is not held in the first position;
A receiving portion for receiving the movable body that has fallen from the first position,
A frictional force reducing portion is provided at a location where the regulating member contacts the movable body,
The receiving portion receives the movable body by contacting a portion of the movable body different from the frictional force reducing portion;
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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